High School Registration Guide

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION GUIDE

Course Offerings Grades 8-12

We wish to thank the teaching staff, counselors, and administrators who prepared the Parma City School District High School Registration Guide.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr. Jeffrey M. Graham, Superintendent Daniel B. Bowman, Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer Dr. Edward Roshong, Executive Director of Education Jeff Cook, Director of Secondary Curriculum Dr. Brad Ritchey, Director of Instructional Assessment Jodie Hausmann, Director of Elementary Curriculum Christy Koestner, Special Education Director Kristen Plageman, Career & Technical Education Director Ava Yeager, Director of Federal Programs

NORMANDY HIGH SCHOOL 2500 West Pleasant Valley Road – Parma, Ohio 44134 (440) 885-2400 Debora Vanek, Principal Sam Dickerson II, Deputy Principal Kate Baker, Assistant Principal Eric Malek, Administrative Intern Debra Hudnall, Guidance Department Chairperson

PARMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 6285 West 54th Street - Parma, Ohio 44129 (440) 885-2300 Chad Coffman, Principal Theodore Bickley, Deputy Principal Yolanda Pettiegrew, Assistant Principal Matthew LaHue, Assistant Principal Stephanie Nicola, Administrative Intern Marian Armstrong, Guidance Department Chairperson

VALLEY FORGE HIGH SCHOOL 9999 Independence Blvd. – Parma Heights, Ohio 44130 (440) 885-2330 Janine Andrzejewski, Principal Joseph Kuchta, Deputy Principal Jill Schissler, Assistant Principal Karl Schneider, Assistant Principal David Knapp, Administrative Intern Christine Gigliotti, Guidance Department Chairperson

No student in the Parma City School District shall, on the basis of gender, race, handicap, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Superintendent 5311 Longwood Avenue, Parma, Ohio 44134 Phone: 440.885.8786 | Fax: 440.885-8304 www.parmacityschools.org/superintendent

Dear Parent or Guardian:

This registration guide is provided to students and parents/guardians to assist them in developing an appropriate course of study. This booklet contains all the courses offered throughout the Parma City Schools at the high school level. Students should work with their parents/guardians, teachers, and school counselors as they select courses for next school year and make long-range plans regarding high school career goals. The choices made now will help a young person succeed in a career or technical program or prepare them for college admission.

The process for course selection and registration is a vital part of developing a student's four-year plan. I urge students and parents/guardians to review the guide and plan a tentative schedule before the student meets with their counselor. Our counselors will not only assist them in the actual registration process, but will also provide the students with professional guidance in taking courses that best meet their individual needs and goals.

Parents/guardians with questions about course offerings are invited to call the school counselor. We hope the registration process will be a partnership among the parent, guardian, student, and school. Such a partnership will result in a schedule that allows each student the optimum educational opportunities while attending our high schools.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey M. Graham, Ed.D. Superintendent

District Administration Board of Education Jeffrey M. Graham, Ed. D. | Superintendent Sean P. Nicklos | President Daniel B. Bowman | Treasurer/CFO Rosemary G. Gulick | Vice President Edward Roshong, Ph.D. | Exec. Dir. of Education Karen S. Dendorfer Lynn Halloran Kathleen A. Petro

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Board of Education 5311 Longwood Avenue, Parma, Ohio 44134 Phone: 440.885.2324 | Fax: 440.885-8492 www.parmacityschools.org/board

Dear Parent or Guardian:

The Board of Education believes in providing young people with a sound educational program that combines skill development with the opportunity to select courses that will prepare them for college and for the world of work. The course offerings listed in this registration guide reflect the philosophy and goals of the Board of Education and the school district. This guide can serve as a blueprint for outlining your child’s high school career. By studying it carefully, you will understand how courses are arranged, how one course builds upon another, and how the overall plan meets the needs of students attending the Parma City School District.

All students are encouraged to take a variety of courses and enjoy a full high school experience. Please contact your child’s school counselor if you have any questions regarding the registration process.

Sincerely,

Karen S. Dendorfer

Rosemary C. Gulick

Lynn Halloran

Sean P. Nicklos

Kathleen A. Petro

An Equal Opportunity Employer

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

8th Grade Offerings Required Courses ...... 1 Elective Courses ...... 2

9 - 12th Grade Offerings Academic Programs ...... 5 Advanced Placement ...... 5 Credit Recovery ...... 5 Dual Enrollment Courses ...... 6 Flexible Credit Option ...... 6 Honors Program ...... 6 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) ...... 7 Athletic Eligibility ...... 7 Academic Scholarship ...... 7 Residence and Transfer of Schools ...... 8 Intradistrict Transfers ...... 8 Semester of Enrollment ...... 8 Age Limitations ...... 8 Pre-Participation Evaluation and Consent to Participate...... 9 Credits ...... 9 Academic Credit ...... 9 Course Load ...... 9 Grade Placement ...... 9 Diplomas ...... 9 Regular Diploma ...... 9 Honors Diploma ...... 9 Comparison of Diplomas with Honors Criteria ...... 10 Enrollment Options ...... 11 College Credit Plus (CCP) ...... 11 Intra-District Open Enrollment ...... 11 Exemptions ...... 11 Exempted Grade Option (EGO) ...... 11 Exempted from Physical Education Requirement ...... 11 Exemptions/Students with Disabilities ...... 11 Fees ...... 11 Graduation Requirements ...... 12 Graduation Requirements (Credits and Subject Areas) ...... 12 Ohio Graduation Test...... 12 End of Course Exams ...... 13

Home Access Center ...... 13 Rank-In Class (RIC) ...... 13 Schedule Changes ...... 13

Career/Technical Program Locations...... 15 College Tech Prep ...... 15

Tentative Four-Year Program of Studies ...... 16

Course Descriptions

Art ...... 17 Business Technologies...... 20 Career & Technical Education ...... 22 Computer Science ...... 34 English ...... 35 Family & Consumer Sciences ...... 38 Health & Physical Education ...... 40 Industrial Education ...... 43 Mathematics ...... 45 Music ...... 50 Science ...... 53 Social Studies ...... 58 World Languages ...... 62

8TH GRADE OFFERINGS

8TH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE ARTS ENGLISH Course No. 012 This course will focus on an integration of written composition, grammar, and literature. Students will write in the narrative, Length of Course Year expository, and persuasive formats. Grammatical structures will be reviewed to effectively communicate ideas in writing. Literature will Prerequisite None include poetry analysis, drama, short story elements and nonfiction. Development of oral communication and research skills are also Fee $10.00 components of this course.

MATHEMATICS (choose one)

ALGEBRA I HONORS Students will progress from their informal middle school experience Course No. 360H with number relationships, data analysis, linear and non-linear equations to more formal definitions, algebraic reasoning, and Credit 1 graphical representations. This course provides a more in-depth presentation of Algebra I and is more rigorous. It is designed for the highest level mathematics student who is expected to be an Length of Course Year independent thinker and is able to make connections within the topics of Algebra I. A scientific calculator will be required for this class. Prerequisite None Students who successfully complete this course receive one math credit towards high school graduation. The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA. Fee None THIS COURSE CARRIES A WEIGHTED GRADE.

MATH 8 This course will help students learn all the important mathematics Course No. 314 concepts and skills that prepare them for high school and beyond. Students will develop the reasoning, problem solving, and Length of Course Year communication skills that enable them to apply mathematics to real-life activities. Course content will extend the concepts of number Prerequisite None relationships, measurement, data analysis, probability, geometry, proportional reasoning, and percent, and will emphasize algebra Fee None concepts. A scientific calculator will be required for this class.

SCIENCE

SCIENCE 8 Course No. 205 Science 8 is an integrated science course and a continuation of the Science 7 curriculum. The focus is on the use of the scientific method Length of Course Year in exploring topics in physical science, life science, and earth science. Prerequisite None Topics included are: life processes, earth science, the universe, astronomy and genetics. Fee $7.00

SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES – United States (1607 to 1877) Course No. 111 The historical sequence continues in the eighth grade with an in-depth study of the early years of our country. This study incorporates the Length of Course Year seven Ohio Social Studies Standards into the chronology. Students will study a historical event in the United States while examining the Prerequisite None geographic setting, economic implications, developments in government and the role of citizens. Fee $7.00 1

8TH GRADE ELECTIVE COURSES

ADVENTURES IN CRAFTS Course No. 755 In this enjoyable course, you will have the opportunity to experiment with a wide variety of materials. We will use metal, enamel, clay, Credit 1/2 textiles, fibers, wood, and other craft media to create projects that are Length of Course Semester functional as well as beautiful. Students who successfully Prerequisite None complete this course receive one-half credit towards high school graduation. The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA. Fee $13.00

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I Course No. 255 This course is an introduction to both the expressive and receptive nature of American Sign Language (ASL), a visual language that Credit 1 consists of hand sign, body language, and facial expressions as well as a manual alphabet. Topics include the vocabulary and grammatical Length of Course Year structure of ASL, deaf culture, and the history of sign language. Students who successfully complete this course receive one Prerequisite None credit towards high school graduation. The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA. Fee $20.00

BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS Business Foundations, an introductory business course, provides the Course No. 429 framework for all future business courses. It acquaints students with personal banking and finance, economics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing. Business Foundations will use Credit 1/2 technology to synthesize and share business information. Employability skills, leadership and communications, business etiquette, ethics and personal financial literacy will be addressed. This Length of Course Semester course will be the new Money Management with a business twist. Students will explore the fundamentals of decision making, setting financial goals, budgeting, taxes, banking services, credit, consumer laws and risk management. A stock market simulation allows students Prerequisite None to manage a $100,000 stock portfolio and compete with other schools. Students who successfully complete this course receive one-half credit towards high school graduation. The grade will be reflected Fee in the high school GPA.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Course No. 304 This first course in the IT career field is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of computer concepts and essential skills Credit 1/2 necessary for work and communication in today's society. Students will learn safety, security, and ethical issues in computing and social Length of Course Semester networking. Students will also learn about input/output systems, computer hardware and operating systems, and office applications. Prerequisite None Students who successfully complete this course receive one-half credit towards high school graduation. The grade will be reflected Fee $8.00 in the high school GPA.

FRENCH I Course No. 258 This course develops vocabulary patterns for basic conversation. These are presented and reinforced with oral language activities and Credit 1 games. Short readings and personal writings are introduced. Length of Course Year Emphasis is on speaking and on discovering everyday French culture. Students who successfully complete this course receive one Prerequisite None credit towards high school graduation. The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA. Fee $20.00

8TH GRADE ELECTIVE COURSES (cont’d)

GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY (STEM) Course No. 655 The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway to Technology (GTT) program features a project-based curriculum designed to challenge Credit 1/2 and engage the natural curiosity and imagination of 8th grade students. GTT is designed to spark an interest in STEM subjects and prepare Length of Course Semester students for further study in high school. The GTT semester course will encompass two modules: Automation and Robotics as well as Prerequisite None Design and Modeling. Students who successfully complete this course receive one-half credit towards high school graduation. Fee None The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA.

Course No. 814 MIXED CHOIR Students learn varied voice techniques and develop an understanding Credit 1/2 and appreciation of music. Attendance at concerts and programs Length of Course Semester is an expected part of this course. Students who successfully complete this course receive one-half credit towards high school Prerequisite None graduation. The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA. Fee None

ORCHESTRA (STRING) Course No. 845 Orchestra is for students who play a string instrument. The orchestra experience emphasizes development of proper playing techniques and Credit 1 learning to play in a large ensemble. Concerts are an outgrowth of Length of Course Year regular class work. Attendance at concerts and programs is an expected part of this course. Students who successfully Prerequisite None complete this course receive one credit towards high school graduation. The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA. Fee None

PAINTING AND DRAWING Course No. 782 This course is an introduction to painting and drawing. We will learn Length of Course Semester about composition, color, shading, and perspective. Students who Credit 1/2 successfully complete this course receive one-half credit towards high school graduation. Grade will be reflected in high school Prerequisite None GPA. Fee $15.00

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 This is an introduction to the Physical Education Program. Students Course No. 907 will study and demonstrate the components of fitness including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength conditioning, as well as Credit 1/4 flexibility and agility. Students will establish fitness levels and set goals to reach full potential for wellness. This course will also work as Length of Course Semester an introduction for team and recreational sports. Sports that can be covered can include: volleyball, basketball, football, badminton, etc. Shoes with non-marking soles are required. A change of clothes Prerequisite None is highly recommended. Students who successfully complete this course receive one-fourth credit toward high school Fee None graduation. The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA.

SPANISH I Course No. 283 Sentence patterns and vocabulary for basic conversation are presented and reinforced with oral language activities and games. Credit 1 Short readings and personal writing are introduced. Emphasis is on Length of Course Year communication and the culture of Mexico, the Caribbean and Hispanics in the U.S. Students who successfully complete this Prerequisite None course receive one credit toward high school graduation. The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA. Fee $20.00 3

8TH GRADE ELECTIVE COURSES (cont’d)

SYMPHONIC BAND Course No. 842 Symphonic Band is for students who play a wind or percussion instrument. Emphasis is placed upon developing proper techniques Credit 1 and learning to play in a large ensemble. Program performance is an Length of Course Year outgrowth of regular class work. Attendance at concerts and programs is an expected part of this course. Students who Prerequisite None successfully complete this course receive one credit toward high school graduation. Grade will be reflected in high school GPA. Fee None

TRANSITION AND CAREERS Course No. 643 Students will develop and implement a career blueprint that will include educational plans that reflect their personal career as well as changing Credit 1/2 employment trends, societal needs and economic conditions. Some topics included are: goal setting, time management, decision making, Length of Course Semester planning for summer jobs and/or volunteer opportunities. This course will utilize OCIS (Ohio Career Information System) and Ohio Department Prerequisite None of Education career online tool. Students who successfully complete this course receive one-half credit towards high school graduation. Fee None The grade will be reflected in the high school GPA.

WOODS I (Manufacturing Operations I) Woods Technology I is for the beginning student who may have little or Course No. 717 no experience in woodworking. This course will focus on students learning the fundamentals of cabinet making so students can eventually build high quality furniture on their own. Areas of study will include safety Credit 1/2 and the proper use of power equipment, identifying various woods, figuring board feet, types of fasteners, glues, and finishes. Students can build projects of their own design as time permits. Length of Course Semester Students will learn the production processes applied across manufacturing operations. Students will be able to demonstrate a broad array of technical skills with an emphasis given to quality Prerequisite None practices, measurement, maintenance and safety. Students who successfully complete this course receive one-half credit towards high school graduation. The grade will be reflected in Fee $30.00 the high school GPA.

9 – 12TH GRADE OFFERINGS

Academic Programs

Advanced Placement The Advanced Placement Program (AP) offers students the opportunity to participate in rigorous and demanding coursework that may allow the students to earn college credit. The students may earn this college credit or advanced standing with a sufficient score on the AP exam. AP courses have exceptionally high standards (as outlined by the College Board), require more in-depth study by students, and carry a weighted grade. These courses place a high degree of emphasis on the student's own self-motivation, study skills, and the ability to self direct his/her own learning. Homework is generally assigned daily, and is more extensive than is assigned in Honors level courses. AP exams are given in May and contain multiple choice and free-response questions. The exams include problem solving and the use of other higher level thinking skills. Students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the AP exams which carry an approximate cost of $91 per exam (price may vary). The AP exam fee for qualifying students may be reduced by the state of Ohio based on financial need. Students enrolling in AP classes should secure a teacher recommendation and demonstrate a high level of mastery in the specific subject area.

The following high school level classes will be offered this year as AP courses: SUBJECT ADVANCED PLACEMENT AP Art History ART AP Studio Art AP English III - Language & Composition ENGLISH AP English IV - Literature & Composition AP Calculus AB MATHEMATICS AP Statistics MUSIC AP Music Theory AP Chemistry SCIENCE AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Biotechnology Honors (Tech Prep)/AP Biology AP European History AP Macro Economics/Micro Economics AP Psychology SOCIAL STUDIES AP U.S. Government & Politics AP U.S. History AP World History AP French WORLD LANGUAGES AP Spanish

Credit Recovery For various reasons, students are sometimes unsuccessful on the first attempt at coursework. In the past, this meant the student would have to repeat the course in the next school year. The Parma City School District offers an alternative to repeating the course. The Credit Recovery Program is offered two days per week from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. with additional homework required after each class. Students work on a web-based program that is adjusted based on a pre- assessment. This means that the student only repeats coursework that was not mastered, allowing them to recover lost credit in as little as four weeks. In addition, the recovery lab is staffed by certified Parma City School District teachers who provide assistance as needed. Students must have failed a course to be eligible for this program and should see their school counselor for details. 5

Dual Enrollment Courses Certain courses may be offered at each high school that allow students the opportunity to earn both college and high school credit simultaneously. These courses will vary year to year, so students will need to check with a school counselor for course offerings. Students successfully completing a course will earn both the high school credit and college credit awarded by Cuyahoga Community College. These courses are rigorous and follow a college curriculum and pacing. Students must be juniors, have a “B” average in the content area, and place at college level on college entrance exams in order to participate in these courses. There is no cost to the students for these courses.

Flexible Credit Option Senate Bill 66 requires school districts to offer students the opportunity to earn high school credit in ways other than traditional classroom seat time. Students who have experiences that have allowed them to cover the content offered in a traditional course and can demonstrate mastery of that content can be awarded the credit for that course. Students must fill out an application that is available on the Parma City School District website or in the guidance office at each high school. Applications for summer and first semester plans must be submitted to the District Credit Flexibility Committee by April 30th of the previous school year. Applications for second semester plans must be submitted by November 30th of the current school year.

Honors Program The high school Honors Program presents students with the opportunity for in-depth study and research in the areas of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Arts Seminar and Foreign Language. The Honors Program is considered rigorous, and students should be prepared for the additional work and scholarly expectations. Since Honors courses have standards that are higher than in regular courses, students receive a weighted grade which means one additional point for the class grade given when calculating the GPA. Students interested in pursuing the Honors Program should see their counselor and discuss this option with their subject-area teacher.

The following high school level classes will be offered this year as Honors courses:

SUBJECT HONORS

ART Arts Seminar English I Honors ENGLISH English II Honors French IV Honors FOREIGN LANGUAGE Spanish IV Honors Geometry Honors MATHEMATICS Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Biology I Honors SCIENCE Chemistry Honors Engineering Physics Honors SOCIAL STUDIES U.S. History - 9 Honors

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) The Parma City School District is excited to partner with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) to provide our students with an opportunity to experience a curriculum program that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics coursework. PLTW is a four-year pathway program consisting of Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, and Aerospace Design. Eighth graders have the opportunity to register for a PLTW semester elective entitled Gateway to Technology. Three modules are offered in the program. The module entitled Flight and Space is integrated in the 8th grade science curriculum that all students experience. The other two modules make up the Gateway to Technology elective. These are outstanding opportunities for students to experience some fundamental engineering concepts integrated with our traditional curriculum.

Athletic Eligibility

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has standards that must be met in order to be eligible to compete. These standards can be found in the offices of your principal and athletic director and are posted on the OHSAA web site (WWW.OHSAA.ORG). Student athletes are urged to study these standards carefully since they are responsible for compliance with these standards.

Academic Scholarship The Parma City School District provides athletic programs in conjunction with the bylaws and regulations of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). Students who wish to be members of an athletic team must be academically eligible. To be eligible as defined by the OHSAA, a student athlete in grades 9-12 must:

1. Have received passing grades in a minimum of five (5) one credit courses or the equivalent (i.e., five classes not including physical education courses and/or auxiliary corps and orchestra wind) (i.e., four classes and two physical education classes taken simultaneously) in the preceding grading period. 2. Be taking a minimum of 13 hours at a post secondary institution if the student is enrolled under the College Credit Plus (CCP) Enrollment Option.

After enrollment into grade 9, a student athlete must maintain the following GPA (Grade Point Average) in the preceding grading period to be academically eligible as specified by the Parma City School District Policy:

1.0 GPA first and second semester of eligibility (9th grade) 1.25 GPA third and fourth semester of eligibility (10th grade) 1.5 GPA fifth through eighth semester of eligibility (11th & 12th grade)

A student enrolled in the first grading period after advancement from 8th grade must have passed a minimum of five of all subjects carried the preceding grading period in which the student was enrolled.

Note: - Parents/guardians and students are responsible for verifying that the athlete meets all eligibility requirements for participation in athletics. - Summer School grades do not apply toward eligibility. - Final course grades have no effect on eligibility.

Residence and Transfer of Schools Students may attend any public or non-public high school in which they are accepted when they enter high school (grade 9) from a 7th-8th grade school. Eligibility at that school is established by:

1. Participating in a contest (scrimmage, preview or regular session game) prior to the first day of school - or 2. Attending the first day of school at any high school.

If a student transfers at any time after the fifth day of the student’s ninth grade year or after having established eligibility prior to the start of school by playing in a contest (scrimmage, preview or regular season/tournament contest), until the one year anniversary of the date of enrollment in the school to which the student transferred, the student shall be ineligible for the first fifty percent (50%) of the maximum allowable regular season contests in those sports in which the student participated during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding this transfer. Note: For purposes of this bylaw, a student is considered to have participated in a sport if he/she has entered, if for only one play, a scrimmage or contest at any level of competition/contest (e.g., freshman, junior varsity, and varsity).

Intradistrict Transfers* Students who transfer to another high school within the district may jeopardize their eligibility unless they meet one of the following circumstances:

1. The parent or legal custodian of the student has made a bona fide move from one attendance zone into a new attendance zone within the school district and such move entitles the student to attend another district high school – or 2. There has been a court-ordered change of legal custody from one individual to another individual living within a new attendance zone within the school district and the student shall live with the new custodian in the new attendance zone – or 3. The school closes or there was a mistake made in the student’s initial placement – or 4. The student is a child with a disability whose program as prescribed by the student’s IEP has been changed to another high school – or 5. The student transfer pursuant to state or federal statutes, addressing unsafe schools or academically poor performing schools, and the student can demonstrate that the transfer is for purely academic reasons and not athletic reasons.

*All transfers are required to file a bona fide Change of Residence Form to participate in athletics. The form must be notarized and requires the student and parent to live at the new address for 12 months or face legal charges from the district. These forms are at each school and should be filed with the help of the principal and athletic director.

Semester of Enrollment After establishing 9th grade eligibility, a student is permitted eight (8) semesters of athletic eligibility. The semesters are taken in order of attendance once 9th grade eligibility has been established.

Age Limitations . High School students (grades 9-12) who turn 19 years of age prior to August 1 are ineligible. . Seventh and eighth-grade students who turn 15 years of age prior to August 1 are ineligible for middle school athletics but are eligible to participate in high school athletics.

Pre-Participation Evaluation and Consent to Participate Each year students must submit a physical examination form signed by a medical examiner before they begin practice for a school sport. Physical examinations are valid for one year from date of the exam except for those that take place from May 1-June 1. Those exams are valid for one year plus through the end of the next school year. In addition, parents/guardians and students must sign the OHSAA Authorization and Consent Forms.

The complete text of the bylaws and regulations is published in the OHSAA Handbook and is posted on the OHSAA web site (WWW.OHSAA.ORG). Always check with your principal or athletic administrator if you have questions on athletic eligibility.

Credits

Academic Credit is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a course. Credit for semester courses is awarded at the end of the semester, and credit for yearlong courses is awarded at the end of the year. Partial credit is not awarded. To receive academic credit, students must earn a passing grade as the final grade in the course.

Course Load The minimum student course load is 6 credits per year for freshmen and sophomores, 5 credits per year for juniors and seniors. Continuation high school and/or summer school coursework is in addition to the minimum number of credits required per year. To maintain athletic eligibility, a student must carry a minimum of 5 classes (excluding physical education) each semester.

Grade Placement After enrollment into grade 9, to be classified as a:

10th grader you must complete two semesters 11th grader you must complete four semesters 12th grader you need a minimum of 13 credits

Diplomas

Regular Diploma According to state-established guidelines, the Parma City School District will be offering the opportunity to receive either a regular high school diploma or an honors diploma. The regular high school diploma will be granted to students who: (a) pass the Ohio Graduation Test and meet district requirements for course completion; or (b) meet the requirements for “Alternative Conditions for Eligibility for Diploma” as specified in Ohio Revised Code 3313.615 and meet district requirements for course completion.

Honors Diploma There are two types of honors diplomas. One recognizes outstanding achievement in the college preparatory curriculum, and the other, outstanding achievement in the career/technical preparation curriculum. This will be determined by the end of the second marking period of the senior year.

COMPARISON OF DIPLOMAS WITH HONORS CRITERIA Students need to fulfill all but one criterion for any of the following Diplomas with Honors. Subject High School Academic Diploma with Honors Career-Technical Diploma with Honors English 4 units 4 units

4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or 4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Mathematics equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content sequence of courses that contain equivalent content

Science 4 units, including physics and chemistry 4 units, including two units of advanced science ***

Social Studies 4 units 4 units

World Language 3 units, including at least 2 units in each language Not counted toward requirements studied

Fine Arts 1 unit Not counted toward requirements

4 units of Career-Technical minimum. Program must lead to an industry-recognized credential, apprenticeship, or be Electives Not counted toward requirements part of an articulated career pathway which can lead to post secondary credit.

Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale 3.5 on a 4.0 scale ACT/SAT Score (excluding scores from the 27 ACT / 1210 SAT 27 ACT / 1210 SAT writing sections) *

Achieve proficiency benchmark established for appropriate Additional Assessment Not applicable Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or the equivalent

Diploma with Honors’ requirements pre-suppose the completion of all high school diploma requirements in the Ohio Revised Code including:

½ unit physical education** ½ unit American history ½ unit health ½ unit in government

* Writing sections of either standardized test should not be included in the calculation of this score.

** SB 311 allows school districts to adopt a policy exempting students who participate in interscholastic athletics, marching band, or cheerleading for two full seasons or two years of JROTC from the physical education requirement.

*** Advanced science refers to courses in the Ohio Core that are inquiry-based with laboratory experiences and align with the 11/12th grade standards (or above) or with an AP science course, or with the new high school syllabi, or with an entry- level college course (clearly preparing students for a college freshman-level science class, such as anatomy, botany, or astronomy), or contain material above the current OGT level.

The requirements for a Diploma with Honors are in addition to the requirements the student must meet for the Parma City School District high school diploma.

Source: Ohio Department of Education – January 2012 10

Enrollment Options

College Credit Plus (CCP) College Credit Plus is the new program that will be replacing the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option as a result of the passage of House Bill 487 in June 2014. As before, students enrolled in certain college courses will be earning both college credit and high school credit simultaneously. There is no cost to the student to participate in this program. Students must meet certain criteria as established by the college to participate in this program. More information will be coming regarding this program in the spring of 2015. For more information about this program, please visit www.collegecreditplus.com.

Intra-District Open Enrollment Students, who wish to attend a high school other than the one designated by their residence zone, must apply during the enrollment period. Applications may be rejected for reasons stated in District policy. Forms are available in the Student Services Office located at Central Office and at each individual school building office.

Exemptions

Exempted Grade Option (EGO) Students may choose not to have elective course(s) grade(s) included in their GPA. Under this option, a letter grade will be issued and will appear on the transcript but will not be calculated in the student’s GPA. A grade of “D” or “F” will not be exempted and will be calculated in the quarterly GPA. Any course required for graduation CANNOT be taken as EGO. Students choosing EGO must file the EGO waiver form within 4 weeks after the beginning of any eligible course.

Exempted from Physical Education Requirement The physical education waiver, as provided by the Ohio Department of Education, provides a student who participated in two complete seasons of interscholastic high school athletics, cheerleading, or marching band the opportunity to explore other options. Students can earn the ½ credit in content areas other than physical education to fulfill the ½ credit physical education graduation requirement.

Exemptions/Students with Disabilities All students must participate in statewide assessments, specifically the Ohio Graduation Test. Students meeting specific requirements may participate in alternate assessment as determined by their program and individual education planning team.

Fees

The Parma City School District establishes a fee schedule for consumable items utilized in various courses. These fees are used to purchase items such as workbooks, paperback books, and supplies used by the student. No refund of fees will be given after the third week of any course.

ALL STUDENTS MUST PAY OUTSTANDING FEES PRIOR TO ATTENDING PROM OR GRADUATION. IF FEES ARE NOT PAID, STUDENTS MAY NOT BE PERMITTED TO PURCHASE A PARKING PERMIT, DIPLOMAS AND TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE WITHHELD, AND STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. 11

Graduation Requirements

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS – 20 CREDITS MINIMUM CAREER COLLEGE AREA REQUIRED TECH PREP 4 4 ENGLISH English I, II, III, IV 4 credits of mathematics required 4 4 MATHEMATICS ( must include Algebra II or equivalent) 1 credit in U. S. History 3 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 1 credit in World History 1 credit in U.S. Government & Financial Literacy 1 credit Biology 3 3 SCIENCE 1 credit in a physical science 1 credit in an additional science .5 .5 HEALTH Required for graduation PHYSICAL Two ¼ credit courses or .5 .5 EDUCATION Physical Education waiver* 0 1 FINE ARTS Required for graduation

5 4 ELECTIVES See registration guide for options

20 CREDITS

*See guidelines under Exemptions section. Students can earn the ½ credit in content areas other than physical education to fulfill the ½ credit physical education graduation requirement.

The Ohio Graduation Test (class of 2015, 2016, 2017) The Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) is administered in the spring semester of the students’ sophomore year. State law requires that a student must pass the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) in the core subjects Math, Reading, Science, Citizenship, Writing, AND earn a minimum of 20 required credits to receive a diploma and participate in commencement. Students will be required to receive intervention during the school day, after school and/or during summer school before retaking the OGT.

Alternative for Meeting OGT Requirements for Graduating Seniors: 1. Pass 4 of 5 tests of OGT 2. Missed "proficient" score by 10 points or fewer on the failed test 3. Have a 97% attendance rate with no expulsion during high school enrollment 4. Maintain a 2.5 GPA in courses of test area not passed 5. Participate in intervention 6. Have letters recommending graduation from principal and each teacher of that core subject. 7. Complete high school curriculum requirements in the subject of test not passed 12

End of Course Exams (class of 2018 and beyond) Students will be required to participate in end of course exams in the following courses:

- Algebra I and Geometry - English I and English II - Physical Science - American History and American Government

Students will be required to do one of the following to qualify for graduation: 1. Earn a cumulative passing score on the seven end of course exams. This score will be set by the State Board of Education. 2. Earn a “remediation-free” score on a nationally recognized college entrance exam such as the ACT or SAT. Students in the class of 2018 and beyond will be given the opportunity to take a college entrance exam during the 11th grade year at no cost. 3. Earn a State Board of Education approved, industry recognized credential or a state issued license for practice in a career and achieve a score that demonstrates workforce readiness and employability on a job skills assessment.

Home Access Center

The Home Access Center is an online tool for parents and students to review information regarding class assignments, grades, course registration, discipline, and attendance. All teachers are using the online grade book that links with the Home Access Center. Accounts are currently available for students and parents/guardians, grades 8-12. Login information is mailed home each year.

Additional information regarding the Home Access Center is located on the Parma City Schools’ website: www.parmacityschools.org/homeaccess. From this page, you can link to Home Access Center, review information and instructions, or email for help or login information.

Rank-In-Class (RIC)

A student’s grade point average will be calculated by taking the final average grade for each course that is completed. The appropriate point value for each grade earned is assigned. This point value is then multiplied by the number of course credits. The points earned for all courses are totaled. This total is divided by the number of course credits earned, thus establishing the student’s grade point average (GPA). The student’s final rank-in-class will be determined by his/her grade point average at the end of the first semester of grade 12.

Schedule Changes

Every effort will be made to ensure that students are properly placed in classes which they select during the registration process. Students and parents should give serious consideration when selecting courses. Any type of schedule change has a serious effect on class size, staffing/teacher assignments, and the overall master schedule.

All schedule change requests must be made in writing and must have the approval of the parent/guardian, counselor, and administrator. No changes will be made unless:

1. There is a technical error in the scheduling process. 2. It is determined by a team consisting of the classroom teacher, counselor, administrator, and parent that the student is misplaced. 3. The course is no longer offered or conflicts with another course on schedule. 4. Adjustments need to be made due to successful completion of summer school courses. 5. A student wants to add an additional course in place of a study hall where enrollment permits and does not require movement of other courses. 6. A student does not have a minimum of 5 classes (excluding physical education) each semester. 7. A student is recommended for OGT tutoring or academic assistance in math or English.

Convenience changes will not be made. These include but are not limited to: 1. Changing a class or lunch period to be with friends. 2. Student wants a different teacher. 3. Student wants early dismissal or late arrival for any reason (i.e., child care, employment). 4. Student wants to drop a course because the student does not like the class or feels it might be too difficult.

CAREER/TECHNICAL PROGRAM LOCATIONS

Career/Technical courses are offered in specific locations as listed below:

Biotechnology Honors/AP Biology Cooperative Marketing & Management Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Technology Normandy High School Job Training Medical Health Professions Networking & Advanced Computers Project Lead the Way Radio & TV Production Teacher Professions Auto Collision Technology Biotechnology Honors/AP Biology Business Management Carpentry Construction Trades Parma Senior High School Cooperative Marketing & Management Job Training Project Lead the Way Teacher Professions Welding Automotive Service Technology Biotechnology Honors/AP Biology Cooperative Marketing & Management Valley Forge High School Job Training Project Lead the Way Teacher Professions Visual Communications Art

Note: Shuttle buses are provided between buildings during the day for students who are taking a Career/Technical course that is not located at their home school.

COLLEGE TECH PREP

College Tech Prep is an opportunity for students to earn college credit while enrolled in a career and technical education program in high school. Program requirements that must be met are:  Pass Algebra II or equivalent prior to graduation from high school  Earn a 3.0 GPA in an approved high school Tech Prep program  Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in Grades 9 through 12  Maintain 95% attendance in Tech Prep program  Submit a college application prior to graduation from high school  Submit an articulation agreement signed by the student and high school Tech Prep teacher prior to graduation from high school  Attend bridge course if required

Note: College course credits are contingent upon legislative decisions, external funding, and college courses of program study.

TENTATIVE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM OF STUDIES

20 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Last Name ______First Name ______Student Number ______

Career/Tech College Prep Graduation Graduation Subject 9 10 11 12 Total Requirements Requirements

4 4 ENGLISH

4 4 MATHEMATICS

3 3 SOCIAL STUDIES

3 3 SCIENCE

.5 .5 HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION .5 .5 (or Physical Education Waiver)*

0 1 FINE ARTS

5 4 ELECTIVES

20 20 TOTALS

*See guidelines under Exemptions section. Students can earn the ½ credit in content areas other than physical education to fulfill the ½ credit physical education graduation requirement.

Note: Students enrolled in Career-Tech Programs will be exempt from the Fine Arts requirement.

Career/Tech Program: Military: ______

College Major: School:

OGT Results: R W M C S ✔ = passed Date:

HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE First Period 8:10 8:56 Second Period 9:00 9:50 Third Period 9:54 10:40 Fourth Period 10:44 11:30 Fifth Period 11:34 12:20 Sixth Period 12:24 1:10 Seventh Period 1:14 2:00 Eighth Period 2:04 2:50 Activity Period 2:50 3:15 16

ART COURSES

Art I

Course No. 771 This is a beginning art course. You will explore composition, Grade 9-12 design, drawing, and painting (including two- and three- Credit 1 dimensional designs). This is where you will begin to learn to draw what you see! Periods Per Week 5 Length of Course Year Prerequisite None Fee $18.00

Art II

Course No. 772 In this course you will continue to refine your artistic skills and Grade 10-12 begin to develop your personal style. This is a course for those Credit 1 who enjoy art as well as those who plan to major in art. Periods Per Week 5 Length of Course Year Prerequisite Art I Fee $20.00

Art III

Course No. 773 Grade 11-12 You will be working toward mastering materials and techniques to Credit 1 realize your artistic vision. If you are planning to major in art, Periods Per Week 5 projects you create in this class could be used in a portfolio for admission to a post-secondary art program. Length of Course Year Prerequisite Art II Fee $25.00

Advanced Placement Art History

The AP Art History course is equivalent to a two-semester Course No. 787P introductory college course that explores topics such as the nature of art, art making, and responses to art. By investigating a Grade 11-12 specific image set of 250 works of art characterized by diverse Credit 1 artistic traditions from prehistory to the present, the course fosters in-depth holistic understanding of the history of art from a global Periods Per Week 5 perspective. Students become active participants in the global art Length Year world, engaging with its forms and content, as they experience, Prerequisite None research, discuss, read and write about art, artists, art making, and responses to and interpretations of art. Fee $91.00 for AP Exam

ART COURSES

Advanced Placement Studio Art

This class is the culminating studio art experience. It is intended Course No. 773P for those students who are seriously interested in the study of art and the potential for college credit. The coursework will be highly Grade 12 individualized. You will select the type of formal portfolio you will Credit 1 be working on for the course. This may be either AP Drawing Periods Per Week 5 Portfolio, where the concentration is with drawing and painting, or the AP 2-D Design Portfolio, where the concentration is working Length Year with the elements and principles of design. You may need to Prerequisite Art III purchase additional materials that go beyond the normal scope of $25.00 + Fee the class. $91.00 for AP Exam

Arts Seminar Honors

This course is a unique opportunity to study Music, Visual Arts Course No. 783H and Literature in a relational manner as they reflect the culture Grade 11-12 and time in which they flourished. Students will participate in demonstrations, potential field trips, lectures, and perform Credit 1 research to create projects, oral and written presentations. Three Periods/week 5 teachers present this yearlong course – an Art teacher, a Music Length Year teacher and an English teacher. This class has a rigorous curriculum and a weighted grade. Enrollment is open to all Prerequisite English I, II students who have a strong interest in the arts. Fee $25.00

Ceramics

Course No. 780 This course is an introduction to ceramics. You will use a variety Grade 9-12 Credit ½ of hand-building and surface-decoration techniques to create Periods Per Week 5 original personal expressions. Using the potter’s wheel to create Length of Course Semester hand-thrown objects may be introduced. Prerequisite None Fee $20.00

Crafts

Course No. 775 Grade 9-12 In this enjoyable course, you will have the opportunity to Credit 1 experiment with a wide variety of materials. We will use metal, Periods Per Week 5 enamel, clay, textiles, fibers, wood, and other craft media to Length of Course Year create projects that are functional as well as beautiful. Prerequisite None Fee $25.00

ART COURSES

Jewelry and Enameling

Course No. 779 In this hands-on class, you will make jewelry by learning to work Grade 9-12 Credit ½ with a variety of materials, including enamel on copper. Possible Periods Per Week 5 projects may include a ring, necklace, pin, key chain and Length of Course Semester decorative enamel. Prerequisite None Fee $20.00

Painting and Drawing

Course No. 782 Grade 9-12 Credit ½ This course is an introduction to painting and drawing. We will Periods Per Week 5 learn about composition, color, shading, and perspective. Length of Course Semester Prerequisite None Fee $15.00

Photography

Course No. 781 This fascinating course is an introduction to photography. We will explore composition, design, and a variety of development Grade 9-12 processes. You will discover the enormous role photography has Credit ½ played in our lives. Parma will use a computer lab and students Periods per week 5 must have a digital camera. Normandy and Valley Forge will use Length Semester a traditional darkroom, and students must have a 35mm SLR film Prerequisite None camera. Fee $25.00

Topics in Art

Course No. 785 This course will focus on the unique interests of students and Grade 9-12 teachers in each high school. A variety of activities and resources Credit ½ may be used depending on the specific topic of the course. Periods per week 5 Topics and course titles vary in each building, so see your counselor or art teacher for a detailed description of what will be Length Semester offered next year at your school. Prerequisite None Fee $15.00

Art Department Special Note: Students selecting craft courses may have the option of working at a normal level of expertise or elect to do projects of major proportion. Consequently, students’ costs will be in direct proportion to the cost of materials they elect to use in their projects.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES COURSES

Accounting I Accounting I is the most fundamental study preparing students to Course No. 424 enter their personal and business financial worlds and is for both career and college-bound students. This course is a must to Grade 9-12 students that are majoring in business, planning on owning their own business, or interested in exploring a career in accounting. Credit ½ Over the next decade, over 200,000 jobs are expected to open up in accounting. Entrepreneurs must understand accounting Periods Per Week 5 concepts to problem solve and make sound business decisions. Students will track, record, summarize, and report a business’s Length of Course Semester financial transactions. They will develop financial documents, project future income and expenses, and evaluate the accuracy of Prerequisite None a business’s financial information. Technology, employability skills, leadership and communications will be incorporated into Fee None classroom activities.

Accounting II

Accounting II is for both career and college-bound students Course No. 425 interested in accounting and business careers. Students will expand on topics learned in the Accounting I course while adding Grade 9-12 new topics such as managerial accounting, cost accounting, and Credit ½ financial statement analysis. Strong emphasis is placed on using Periods Per Week 5 computerized accounting projects. It also provides excellent background and preparation for college accounting courses and Length of Course Semester for business majors. Students who have completed two years of Prerequisite Accounting I accounting generally are more successful in their first year of college accounting than students without that background. Fee None

Business Foundations

Business Foundations, an introductory business course, provides Course No. 429 the framework for all future business courses. It acquaints students with personal banking and finance, economics, Grade 9-12 entrepreneurship, management, and marketing. Business Foundations will use technology to synthesize and share business Credit ½ information. Employability skills, leadership and communications, business etiquette, ethics and personal financial literacy will be Periods Per Week 5 addressed. This course will be the new Money Management with a business twist. Students will explore the fundamentals of Length of Course Semester decision making, setting financial goals, budgeting, taxes, banking services, credit, consumer laws and risk management. A stock Prerequisite None market simulation allows students to manage a $100,000 stock portfolio and compete with other schools. Fee None

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES COURSES

Entrepreneurship

Are you interested in starting your own business, designing a Course No. product/service or creating a business plan? Take Entrepreneurship!! You will use innovation skills to generate ideas Grade 9-12 for new products and services, evaluate the feasibility of ideas, Credit ½ and develop a strategy for commercialization. In addition, you will use technology to select target markets, profile target customers, Periods Per Week 5 define the venture’s mission, and create business plans. Students will take initial steps to establish a business by calculating and Length of Course Semester forecasting costs, break-even, and sales. Establishing brand, Prerequisite None setting prices, promoting products, and managing customer relationships will be emphasized. Fee None

International Business

This course is designed with an emphasis on the effect of Course No. international trade in a global economy. Areas to be studied include: the cultural, geographic, political, and legal ramifications Grade 9-12 on business markets as well as world trade theory, foreign Credit ½ investment, currency exchange, capital markets, import/export, and the management aspects of global production. Students will Periods Per Week 5 evaluate global business strategies and market-entry methods for conducting business internationally. They will use technology to Length of Course Semester determine the impact of government, economics, geography, Prerequisite None history, ethics, and digital communication tools on global trade. They will also analyze the competitiveness of U.S. companies in Fee None the international marketplace.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Auto Collision Technology I

This program covers the skills necessary to do late model collision Course No. 626V work and gain entry-level employment into the automotive Grade 11 collision field. Techniques taught include metal straightening and Credit 3 dent repair, proper use of body fillers, painting and refinishing, Periods Per Week 15 welding, plastic body repair and replacement and automobile Length of Course Year construction. This course is taught at Parma High and is Prerequisite None available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

Auto Collision Technology II

This program utilizes the skills and techniques learned in Auto Course No. 627V Collision Technology I. In this program students will learn about Grade 12 unibody straightening, suspension, automotive electrical and Credit 3 cooling systems, analyzing automotive body damage and Periods Per Week 15 estimate writing. Students get on-the-job experience through repair of customer service cars. This course is taught at Parma Length of Course Year High and is available to students from all three high schools. Prerequisite Auto Collision Tech I *10-hour OSHA Certification Fee None

Automotive Service Technology I (Tech Prep)

This course designed to provide students with a career in the Course No. 692V automotive field. This course is supported by the auto manufacturers so students receive training on the newest motor Grade 11 vehicles. Students will begin with the basics and continue through to studying advanced systems such as: computer Credit 3 controls, fuel injections, emission controls, etc. Mentoring, Periods Per Week 15 internship and job placement are possible. This program is nationally certified by Automotive Youth Education Systems Length of Course Year (AYES) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), the education branch of ASE. The course Prerequisite None is taught at Valley Forge High School but is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

Automotive Service Technology II (Tech-Prep)

This is the second year of the program. Students will expand on Course No. 693V the basics they learned during the first year course with regard to Grade 12 studying manufacturers' specific technology. All phases of diagnostic procedures will be covered from using computer scan Credit 3 tools to lab scopes, to engine oscilloscopes. This course Periods Per Week 15 prepares a student for direct entry into the workforce or additional training at the college level. College credits may be available if Length of Course Year student meets certain criteria. This program is nationally certified by Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES) and the National Automotive Prerequisite Service Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), the Technology I education branch of ASE. The course is taught at Valley Forge High School, but is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None *10-hour OSHA Certification

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Biotechnology Honors (Tech Prep)/AP Biology

This is a Tech Prep/STEM/College Board designed course to Course No. 237P prepare students for a seamless transition to high tech careers in Grade 12 the Biological Sciences. Students will be exposed to college level course content. An emphasis is placed upon developing the Credit 2 laboratory and research skills that are required by employers in Science and Industry. Cutting edge topics required for Science Periods Per Week 10 careers in the 21st century are covered. Skills developed in this course include, but are not limited to, designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, modeling of concepts, applying Length of Course Year mathematical routines, and connecting concepts in and across Chemistry & Prerequisite domains. This course meets for TWO PERIODS A DAY. More Physics than 60% of contact time is spent in the lab. College credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. Students are Fee expected to take the AP Biology Exam in May. $91.00 AP Exam

Business Management I (Tech Prep)

Business Management is designed for students who are interested in working in the business field or planning on going to Course No. 469V college to obtain a degree in business, human resources, management, or accounting. Students will develop competencies Grade 11 in business communication, entrepreneurship, project management, operations management, business law and Credit 3 accounting while at the same time developing their technology skills. Instructional strategies will include computer/technology Periods Per Week 15 applications, simulations, and internet research. Students will be trained in Microsoft Office 2010 software with MOS certification. Students who qualify as Tech Prep may earn up to 13 semester Length of Course Year hours of college credit. All students participate in leadership and competitive events at the regional, state, and national levels Prerequisite None through Business Professionals of America. The course is taught at Parma High, but is available to students from all Fee None high schools.

Business Management II (Tech Prep)

In the second year of Business Management, students will Course No. 473V continue to develop the business skills that were introduced in Business Management I. Students will enhance their training in Grade 12 human resources, management, financial and payroll accounting and will strive toward the Internet and Computing Core Credit 3 Certification (IC3) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Periods Per Week 15 certifications. Students who qualify as Tech Prep may earn up to 13 semester hours of college credit. All students participate in Length of Course Year leadership and competitive events at the regional, state, and Business national levels through Business Professionals of America. The Prerequisite Management I course is taught at Parma High, but is available to students from all high schools. Fee None

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Carpentry I (Tech Prep)

This program covers the aspects of basic residential Course No. 629V constructions. Beginning level students will learn to use hand- tools and both portable and stationary power tools. Students will Grade 11 work on the framing of walls, floors and roofs and get experience Credit 3 working with siding, roofing, drywall, doors, windows and interior trim. Emphasis will be placed on reading blueprints as students Periods Per Week 15 work together to construct a full-size house in the shop. Estimation and related math skills are needed. Our carpentry Length of Course Year facility is accredited by the National Center for Construction Prerequisite None Education and Research. This course is taught at Parma High, but is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

Carpentry II (Tech Prep)

This advanced course reinforces the skills students learned in Course No. 630V Carpentry I as they construct dwellings, building additions and tackle other projects in the community. Commercial construction Grade 12 techniques are introduced (forming concrete, metal studs, Credit 3 suspended ceilings) and work will be done at job sites off of school grounds. Our carpentry facility is accredited by the Periods Per Week 15 National Center for Construction Education and Research. College credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. Length of Course Year This course is taught at Parma High but is available to Prerequisite Carpentry I students from all three high schools. *10-hour OSHA Certification Fee None

Construction Trades I

This program covers the basic skills required for entry-level Course No. 622V positions in a number of construction trades. Students will learn skills in site work, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, Grade 11 painting, tile setting, dry-walling, roofing and siding, doors and Credit 3 windows. Emphasis is on residential construction. The student Periods Per Week 15 should find excellent opportunities for employment in any of the listed areas. A good background in math, industrial arts and Length of Course Year drafting is helpful, as well as being physically fit and not being Prerequisite None afraid of heights. This course is taught at Parma High but is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

Construction Trades II

This is the second year of the program. Students receive Course No. 623V additional training and learn to expand their skills in the trade areas. There will be opportunities to "specialize" in a specific Grade 12 trade, in addition to working outside of the traditional lab setting Credit 3 on community sites. Early job placement is available to qualified Periods Per Week 15 students during the final marking period of the senior year. College credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. Length of Course Year This course is taught at Parma High but is available to Prerequisite Constr. Trades I students from all three high schools. *10-hour OSHA Certification Fee None 24

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Cooperative Marketing Management (CMM/DECA) – Seniors Only

Cooperative Marketing Management is a one-year internship program for seniors interested in business, marketing and Course No. 463V management. It provides career preparation in one of the largest and fastest growing areas of our business community: marketing and management. Cooperative Marketing Management students Grade 12 learn technical skills as well as a college preparatory curriculum in marketing and management. They will study marketing, as well as advertising, management, sales, entrepreneurship, E-Commerce, Credit 4 computer technology, marketing research, communication and employability skills. Membership in DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, enables one to participate in district, state and Periods Per Week 20 national competition. In addition, students will be involved in conferences that promote leadership development, civic consciousness, career technical understanding, and social Length of Course Year awareness. As a Cooperative Marketing Management student, you will attend class in the morning and work in a business in the afternoon and/or evening. The two daily class periods will results Prerequisite None in two credits, and students earn additional credit depending on employment. This cooperative learning will link real-life examples to the concepts learned in the classroom. College credits may be Fee None available if student meets certain criteria.

Cosmetology I

Course No. 558V This course covers the basic requirements for licensing which Grade 11 includes sanitation/disinfection, anatomy/physiology, chemistry, Credit 4 hairstyling, hair color, haircutting, facials, skin care, manicures, Periods Per Week 20 gel nails, and chemical hair relaxing. This course is taught at Normandy High School; however, it is available to students Length of Course Year from all three high schools. Prerequisite None Fee None

Cosmetology II

This second year Cosmetology course covers additional Course No. 559V requirements needed to complete the two-year course of study to Grade 12 be eligible to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Credit 4 Exam. College credits may be available if student meets certain Periods Per Week 20 criteria. This course is taught at Normandy High School; Length of Course Year however, it is available to students from all three high Prerequisite Cosmetology I schools. Fee None

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Culinary Arts I

Culinary Arts I classroom includes sanitation (Ohio law) and Course No. 551V allows students to achieve nationally recognized ServSafe certification. The student will be exposed to techniques used in a Grade 11 professional kitchen. The level one course work is aligned to the Credit 3 National Restaurant Association requirements to receive ProStart certification at the conclusion of the two-year program. Topics Periods Per Week 15 covered at this level include stocks, sauces, management, service, and career success. The students are expected to Length of Course Year participate in the running and operation of the Sword & Shield Prerequisite None Restaurant. This course is taught at Normandy High School but is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

Culinary Arts II

Course No. 552V Culinary Arts II level two course work continues to align with the National Restaurant Association requirements to receive ProStart Grade 12 certification. Topics covered at this level include purchasing and Credit 4 inventory, meat, poultry, seafood, desserts, and global cuisines. Periods Per Week 20 The students are expected to participate in the running and operation of the Sword & Shield Restaurant. This course is Length of Course Year taught at Normandy High School but is available to students Prerequisite Culinary Arts I from all high schools. Fee None

Dental Technology I (Tech Prep)

Dental Assisting I is a two-year program that prepares students Course No. 570V for entry level positions in dental offices, dental clinics, and in the armed forces. Duties include assisting the dentist in all phases of treatment, sterilizing instruments, preparing treatment rooms, Grade 11 providing patient education and nutritional counseling, exposing, processing and mounting radiographs, performing a variety of Credit 3 intra-oral expanded functions, fabricating mouth guards, working as a member of the dental team, performing basic laboratory procedures, selecting and transferring instruments, arranging and Periods Per Week 15 confirming appointments, and preparing dental claims. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Extra activities include: internship at Case Length of Course Year Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Give Kids a Smile, first grade demonstrations, and volunteerism. Students Prerequisite None receive CPR training. This course is taught at Normandy High School; however, it is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Dental Technology II (Tech Prep)

Pre-requisite is successfully passing Dental Technology I and Algebra II by Course No. 571V graduation. Practical experiences in dental offices will be available to those who qualify. Students attend school in the morning and expand their skills Grade 12 by early job placement in the afternoon. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be eligible to take the Commission on Dental Credit 3 Accreditation (CODA) Certification Exam held in Columbus. This State Periods Per Week 15 certification exam is held in October and May. Students are responsible for fees and transportation associated with this exam. Extra activities may Length of Course Year include: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (observing dental/medical procedures), Dental Henry Schein Dental Expo, and Give Kids a Smile. College credits may be Prerequisite available if student meets certain criteria. This course is taught at Technology I Normandy High School; however, it is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

Job Training I

This two-year job-training program provides opportunities for students to perform entry level job readiness skills in preparation for all ranges of employment after Course No. 545V high school. Each student will participate in supervised off-campus training at various job sites from late September until May. On non-site days, students will receive classroom training to reinforce appropriate work site behavior, safety, Grade 11-12 sanitation, and grooming. Students are placed according to skill level and then rotated at the teacher’s discretion. Students will be initially monitored at the sites Credit 3 with the eventual goal of independence. Students will also focus on resume writing and other skills necessary for successful employment after graduation. Students will leave the program with both hard and soft skills which will assist Periods Per Week 15 them in being successful in supportive employment in the community and/or adult activities in the community. Some students may also be eligible for assistance from the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Cuyahoga County Length of Course Year Board of Developmental Disabilities. If a student is eligible for these additional services, the teachers, students, parents, and transition coordinator will work in Prerequisite IEP Team Decision conjunction with these outside resources to determine appropriate post- secondary placement and support requirements. This course is available at all three high schools dependent upon each building’s student needs, and Fee None placement is an Individualized Education Plan Team decision.

Job Training II

This two-year job-training program provides opportunities for students to perform entry level job readiness skills in preparation for all ranges of employment after Course No. 546V high school. Each student will participate in supervised off-campus training at various job sites from late September until May. On non-site days, students will receive classroom training to reinforce appropriate work site behavior, safety, Grade 11-12 sanitation, and grooming. Students are placed according to skill level and then rotated at the teacher’s discretion. Students will be initially monitored at the sites Credit 3 with the eventual goal of independence. Students will also focus on resume writing and other skills necessary for successful employment after graduation. Students will leave the program with both hard and soft skills which will assist Periods Per Week 15 them in being successful in supportive employment in the community and/or adult activities in the community. Some students may also be eligible for assistance from the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Cuyahoga County Length of Course Year Board of Developmental Disabilities. If a student is eligible for these additional services, the teachers, students, parents, and transition coordinator will work in Prerequisite IEP Team Decision conjunction with these outside resources to determine appropriate post- secondary placement and support requirements. This course is available at all three high schools dependent upon each building’s student needs, and Fee None placement is an Individualized Education Plan Team decision.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Community Based Employment I

This is a two year training program that provides training opportunities for students to perform job and community skills in preparation for supportive Course No. 547V employment and/or community opportunities after graduation from high school. The students will be at the job sites for approximately 40% of their course time, in the community 40% of the time, and in the classroom 20%. Skills practiced at job sites may include cleaning, setting tables, vacuuming, Grade 11-12 mopping, and dusting. Possible community locations are the grocery store, mall, restaurants, bowling alley, etc. During these community opportunities, skills practiced may include money management, functional reading skills, Credit 3 self-advocacy, and communication. During the time in the classroom, the skills practiced may include cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene, and in- house vocational tasks. The students are provided transportation from their Periods Per Week 15 high school to their job/community location. Students will leave the program with both hard and soft skills which will assist them in being successful in supportive employment in the community and/or adult activities in the community. Some students may also be eligible for assistance from the Length of Course Year Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. If a student is eligible for these additional services, the teachers, students, parents, and transition coordinator will work Prerequisite IEP Team Decision in conjunction with these outside resources to determine appropriate post- secondary placement and support requirements. This course is available at all three high schools dependent upon each building’s student needs, and placement is an Individualized Education Plan Team Fee None decision.

Community Based Employment II

This is a two year training program that provides training opportunities for students to perform job and community skills in preparation for supportive Course No. 548V employment and/or community opportunities after graduation from high school. The students will be at the job sites for approximately 40% of their course time, in the community 40% of the time, and in the classroom 20%. Skills practiced at job sites may include cleaning, setting tables, vacuuming, Grade 11-12 mopping, and dusting. Possible community locations are the grocery store, mall, restaurants, bowling alley, etc. During these community opportunities, skills practiced may include money management, functional reading skills, Credit 3 self-advocacy, and communication. During the time in the classroom, the skills practiced may include cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene, and in- house vocational tasks. The students are provided transportation from their Periods Per Week 15 high school to their job/community location. Students will leave the program with both hard and soft skills which will assist them in being successful in supportive employment in the community and/or adult activities in the community. Some students may also be eligible for assistance from the Length of Course Year Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. If a student is eligible for these additional services, the teachers, students, parents, and transition coordinator will work Prerequisite IEP Team Decision in conjunction with these outside resources to determine appropriate post- secondary placement and support requirements. This course is available at all three high schools dependent upon each building’s student needs, and placement is an Individualized Education Plan Team Fee None decision.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Project SEARCH

The Project SEARCH program is a partnership among Parma City Schools, Parma Community General Hospital, Cuyahoga County Course No. 641V Board of Developmental Disabilities, United Cerebral Palsy, and 12+ all academic Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Students will rotate Grade requirements met through three internship experiences during the school year that focus on skill acquisition in a variety of assignments in hospital Credit 3 departments. The goal of Project SEARCH is to prepare students for competitive employment. Students will leave the program with both hard and soft skills which will assist them in being successful Periods Per Week N/A in supportive employment in the community and/or adult activities in the community. Some students may also be eligible for Length of Course Year assistance from the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation or the IEP Team Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. If a Prerequisite student is eligible for these additional services, the teachers, Decision students, parents, and transition coordinator will work in conjunction with these outside resources to determine appropriate post- secondary placement and support requirements. This Fee None course is available at all three high schools dependent upon each building’s student needs, and placement is an Individualized Education Plan Team decision.

Medical Health Professions I (Tech Prep)

Medical Health Professions I prepares students to pursue careers Course No. 560V in the medical field. Students are given a strong base of anatomy Grade 11 and physiology and medical terminology that could lead to an Credit 3 entry level job in the medical field. This junior year program lays Periods Per Week 15 the groundwork for students to pursue their education in the Length of Course Year medical field. The course is taught at Normandy but is Prerequisite None available to incoming juniors from all three high schools. Fee None

Medical Health Professions II (Tech Prep)

During this senior year course, students have the option to Course No. 561V choose one specific course of study, including Allied Health, Grade 12 Nursing Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, and Therapies. College Credit 3 credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. Periods Per Week 15 Qualifying students have the opportunity to complete internships Length of Course Year at various sites. After successful completion, eligible students Medical Health Prerequisite can take the State Nursing Assisting Exam. The course is Professions I taught at Normandy but is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Networking & Advanced Computers I (Tech Prep)

This course is for anyone who desires a practical, technical introduction to the field of information technology and computer Course No. 600V science. This course is for students who are able to work at the community college level and are interested in careers as network technicians, computer programmers, database administrators, Grade 11 and help-desk staff. Students will use online curriculum that includes interactive media, labs, and network simulation software including Packet Tracer. Students will use specialized networking devices called routers and switches. They will have hands-on Credit 3 labs to connect, use, program, and troubleshoot computer equipment. Year one includes the first two of four courses (CCNA 1 and CCNA 2). The courses focus on network terminology, Periods Per Week 15 network protocols, local-area networks (LANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, Cabling, Cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, Length of Course Year and Network standards. The course also focuses on initial router configuration, CISCO IOS software management, routing protocol configuration, TCP/IP, and access control lists (ACLs). In addition to networking, students also learn A+ (computer Prerequisite None repair), JAVA (computer programming), and HTML. College credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. This course is taught at Normandy but is available to students Fee None from all three high schools.

Networking & Advanced Computers II (Tech Prep)

This second year of the program is for students who have successfully completed year one. Year two includes the final two Course No. 601V of four courses (CCNA 3 and CCNA 4). With CCNA 3, students will develop skills in the configuration of advanced IP addressing Grade 12 techniques and intermediate routing protocols, CLI switch configuration, Ethernet switching, VLAN configuration, VTP Credit 3 configuration, and inter-VLAN routing configuration. In CCNA 4, students will develop skills in the configuration of advanced IP Periods Per Week 15 addressing techniques, WAN technology evaluation, WAN design, WAN protocol configuration and troubleshooting, and network management. Upon completion of this course, students may take Length of Course Year the CCNA certification exam. In addition to the CCNA Networking & Adv certification, students may also qualify for A+ (computer repair), Prerequisite HTML, and JAVA (computer programming) certifications. College Computers I credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. This course is taught at Normandy but is available to students Fee None from all three high schools.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

Students will be exposed to the design process, research and Course No. 702 analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human Grade 9 impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation that are used in any engineering career. Students will use 3D Credit 1 modeling design software to help design solutions to solve Periods Per Week 5 proposed problems and learn how to document their work and Length of Course Year communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. College credits may be available if student meets Prerequisite None certain criteria. Fee None

Principles of Engineering

The Principles of Engineering course is the tenth grade course in Course No. 703 the four-year PLTW pathway. The survey course exposes Grade 10 students to major concepts they’ll encounter in a post-secondary Credit 1 engineering course of study. Topics include mechanisms, energy, Periods Per Week 5 statics, materials, and kinematics. They develop problem-solving Length of Course Year skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create Into to Engrg Prerequisite solutions to various challenges, document their work and Design communicate solutions. College credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. Fee None

Digital Electronics

This course is the study of electronic circuits that are used to Course No. 704 process and control digital signals. Digital electronics is the Grade 11 foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular Credit 1 phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, and Periods Per Week 5 high-definition televisions. The major focus of the Digital Length of Course Year Electronics course is to expose students to the design process of Intro to Engrg Prerequisite combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, Design communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Fee None

Aerospace Engineering

This course propels students’ learning in the fundamentals of Course No. 705 atmospheric and space flight. As they explore the physics of flight, Grade 12 students bring the concepts to life by designing an airfoil, Credit 1 propulsion system, and rockets. They learn basic orbital Periods Per Week 5 mechanics using industry-standard software. They also explore Length of Course Year robot systems through projects such as remotely operated Prerequisite Digital Electronics vehicles. Fee None

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Radio & TV Production I

This course provides an overview of both radio and television basics. Course No. 543V Equipment training is provided on high-definition field and studio Grade 11 cameras, microphones and audio consoles, digital video and audio Credit 3 computer editing, and television lighting. Students produce news Periods Per Week 15 briefs, commercials, and other types of radio and TV projects in order to gain experience with all areas of production. This course is Length of Course Year taught at Normandy High School, but is available to students Prerequisite None from all three high schools. Fee None

Radio & TV Production II

Students in the second year course produce shows and segments Course No. 544V that are shown on the Parma City School District’s PACT-TV cable channel. Students are also involved in the live production of football Grade 12 and basketball games that are aired on the PACT-TV cable channel. Students prepare to take the Society of Broadcast Engineers Credit 3 Certified Radio Operators and Certified Television Operators Exams Periods Per Week 15 as part of the second year curriculum. Job skill training, such as resumes, cover letters, and job interviews, are covered, along with Length of Course Year the completion of a professional portfolio. College credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. This course is taught at Prerequisite Radio & TV Prod. I Normandy High School, but is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

Teacher Professions – Seniors Only

This program introduces college-bound seniors to the teaching Course No. profession and gives them a head start onto a path to a Grade 12 successful teaching career. Instructional topics include instructional strategies, history of education, diverse learning Credit 4 styles, appropriate learning atmosphere, classroom technology Periods Per Week 20 and monitoring and assessing student performance. Length of Course Year Each student must also complete field experiences in actual elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. The Prerequisite None course is taught at all three high schools. Fee None

Visual Communications Art I (Tech-Prep)

Creative, disciplined, problem solving, mature, self-motivated and Course No. 603V hardworking? Visual Communications Art I could be the program for you. Students will learn basic art skills, principles of design, and how Grade 11 to prepare attractive printed pieces working on Macintosh computers. Credit 3 Learn how to use the up-to-date Adobe product line to develop good Periods Per Week 15 work habits and creative problem solving techniques. Students will prepare competitive portfolios so previous experience in art is Length of Course Year strongly recommended. This course is taught at Valley Forge Prerequisite None High School but is available to students from all three high schools. Fee None

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Visual Communications Art II (Tech Prep)

This is the second year of the program where advanced Course No. 604V curriculum is taught with a professional approach to various skills, techniques, and practices within the design fields. Macintosh computers, digital video and still cameras, high resolution Grade 12 scanners and CD burners are used in this course. Adobe CS,Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, along with Macromedia Flash Credit 3 and Dreamweaver software programs are explored. Apple's Final Cut Pro is used for video editing and MAYA for 3D animation. Periods Per Week 15 Students will complete a web page created in HTML, and post their student designed portfolio based on individual Length of Course Year career/educational goals. Job placement is an option during second semester for senior students only. College credits may be Prerequisite Visual Commun. I available if student meets certain criteria. This course is taught at Valley Forge High School but is available to students from Fee None all three high schools.

Welding Technology I

The Welding Technology program will teach you the Course No. fundamentals of welding, the most common way of permanently Grade 11 joining metal parts, and the processes used to fabricate metal. You will receive training in gas, arc, flux core, and MIG and TIG Credit 3 welding. Along with blueprint reading and welding symbols, you Periods Per Week 15 will also learn how to use a grinder, drill, plasma arc cutter, Length of Course Year burning torch, arc welding machines, and more. The course is taught at Parma High, but is available to students from all Prerequisite None high schools. Fee None

COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

Information Technologies

This first course in the IT career field is designed to provide Course No. 304 students with a working knowledge of computer concepts Grade 9-12 and essential skills necessary for work and communication Credit ½ in today's society. Students will learn safety, security, and Periods Per Week 5 ethical issues in computing and social networking. Students Length of Course Semester will also learn about input/output systems, computer Prerequisite None hardware and operating systems, and office applications. Fee $8.00

Multimedia & Image Management Techniques

Students will apply principles of image creation, Course No. 336 management procedures, and multimedia techniques as Grade 10-12 they create, revise, optimize, and export graphics for video, Credit ½ print, and web publishing. The course will address issues Periods Per Week 5 related to web based publishing, social media, and security. Length of Course Semester Students will utilize current commercial and open source Prerequisite None languages, programs, and applications. Fee $10.00

Visual Programming Course No. 320 Students will create event-driven programs using object Grade 9-12 oriented programming techniques for use in web based and Credit ½ standalone applications. Students will map out, design, and Periods Per Week 5 test computer applications, web applications, and mobile Length of Course Semester applications. Both commercial and open source programs and applications will be used. Prerequisite None Fee $10.00

Web Design

Students will learn the dynamics of the Web environment Course No. 325 while pursuing an in-depth study of both Hypertext Markup Grade 9-12 Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Web Credit 1/2 based protocols such as FTP, TCP/IP, and HTTP will be Periods Per Week 5 addressed. Students will create a website with tag text Length Semester elements, special characters, lines, graphics, hypertext links, Prerequisite None and graphical tables. Fee $10.00

ENGLISH COURSES

Arts Seminar Honors

Course No. 783H This course is a unique opportunity to study music, visual arts and literature in a relational manner as they reflect the culture and time Grade 11-12 in which they flourished. Students will participate in Credit 1 demonstrations, potential field trips, lectures, and perform research to create projects, oral and written presentations. Three Periods Per Week 5 teachers present this yearlong course – an art teacher, a music Length of Course Year teacher and an English teacher. This class has a rigorous curriculum and a weighted grade. Enrollment is open to all Prerequisite English I, II students who have a strong interest in the arts. Fee $25.00

Creative Writing

Course No. 079 This is a course for students interested in writing stories, poems, Grade 9-12 essays, articles and plays with additional emphasis on style and Credit 1/2 revision. Students will be encouraged to submit their work for Periods Per Week 5 publication in student newspapers, magazines and writing Length Semester competitions. Prerequisite None Fee $12.00

English I

Course No. 014 This course offers an integrated approach to the study of fiction Grade 9 Credit 1 and informational text with an emphasis on building reading, Periods Per Week 5 writing, speaking, and listening skills. Essays will be informative, Length of Course Year narrative, analytical, and persuasive. Prerequisite None Fee $20.00

English I Honors

Course No. 014H This introductory course is designed to prepare students for the Grade 9 rigor of Advanced Placement English classes. Content includes Credit 1 an in-depth study of poetry, drama, fiction, and informational text. Periods Per Week 5 Essays will be informative, narrative, analytical, and persuasive. Length of Course Year This course has a summer reading requirement. Prerequisite None Fee $25.00

English II

Course No. 067 This course offers an integrated approach to the study of fiction Grade 10 Credit 1 and informational text from around the world with emphasis on Periods Per Week 5 building reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Essays Length of Course Year will be informative, narrative, analytical, and persuasive. Prerequisite English I Fee $20.00

ENGLISH COURSES

English II Honors

Course No. 067H Grade 10 This course is designed to prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Credit 1 Placement English classes. Content includes an in-depth study of Periods Per Week 5 poetry, drama, fiction, and informational text from around the world. Length of Course Year Essays will be informative, narrative, analytical, and persuasive. English I or This course has a summer reading requirement. Prerequisite English I Honors Fee $25.00

English III

Course No. 068 This course offers an integrated approach to the study of Grade 11-12 Credit 1 American fiction and informational text with an emphasis on Periods Per Week 5 building reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Essays Length of Course Year will be informative, narrative, analytical, and persuasive. Prerequisite English II Fee $20.00

English III Advanced Placement: Language and Composition

Course No. 068P This course is designed to prepare students for success on the Grade 11 Advanced Placement English Language exam and the demands Credit 1 of college level coursework. Content includes an in-depth study of Periods Per Week 5 Length of Course Year fiction and informational text with intensive focus on rhetoric, English II or Prerequisite argumentation, and composition. English II Honors This course has a summer reading requirement. $30.00 Fee $89.00 AP Exam

English IV

Course No. 070 This course offers an integrated approach to the study of British Grade 12 Credit 1 fiction and informational text with an emphasis on building college Periods Per Week 5 and career readiness skills. Essays will be informative, narrative, Length of Course Year analytical, and persuasive. Prerequisite English III Fee $20.00

English IV Advanced Placement: Literature & Composition

Course No. 070P Grade 12 This course is designed to prepare students for success on the Credit 1 Advanced Placement English Literature exam and the demands of Periods Per Week 5 college level coursework. Content includes an in-depth study of Length of Course Year English III or fiction with intensive focus on literary analysis and composition. Prerequisite This course has a summer reading requirement. English III AP $30.00 + Fee $91.00 – AP exam 36

ENGLISH COURSES

English for English Language Learners (ELL)

This course is designed for limited or non-English speaking Course No. 056E students. Focus will be on American culture and survival skills. Grade 9-12 Emphasis will be placed on a whole-language approach to the Credit 1 understanding of English. It may be repeated as often as desired. Periods Per Week 5 It may NOT be taken in place of the required four units of English. Length of Course Year This course is offered only at Valley Forge High School but is Prerequisite None available to students from each high school. Fee $15.00

Literature and Film

Course No. 080 Students will examine the films inspired by selected texts and Grade 9-12 make connections between the role of literature and film in history Credit 1/2 as well as modern society. The coursework will include follow-up Periods Per Week 5 assignments for each work studied. Technical language of film- Length of Course Semester making and the specifics of script format will be included. Prerequisite None Fee $20.00

Mythology

Course No. 075 Students will read and study the myths of the world’s cultures with an Grade 9-12 emphasis on Greek and Roman mythology. Students will become Credit 1/2 familiar with the myths, and they will be able to use this knowledge in Periods Per Week 5 the many mythological references that are found in books, Length of Course Semester magazines, newspaper articles, movies, and television shows. Prerequisite None Fee $15.00

Speech and Debate

Course No. 076 Students will learn how to organize and deliver demonstrative, Grade 9-12 informative and persuasive speeches, and will continue to develop Credit 1/2 research skills in preparation for formal debates. This course will Periods Per Week 5 benefit students who are considering further study in Length of Course Semester communications, law, politics, education, sales, or business. Prerequisite None Fee $18.00

Theatre Arts

Course No. 078 A semester course providing students with practical performance arts Grade 9-12 within the English course of study. This course may be taken as an Credit 1/2 English elective or used to fulfill part of the fine arts requirement for Periods Per Week 5 graduation. Theatre Arts will expose students to many aspects of Length of Course Semester theater production. Active classroom participation will be expected. Prerequisite None Fee $12.00

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSES

Career Search I

Career development program for 9th and 10th graders. Students will Course No. 638 develop and implement a career blueprint that will include educational Grade 9 -10 plans that reflect their personal career as well as changing employment Credit ½ trends, societal needs and economic conditions. Some topics included Periods Per Week 5 are: Goal setting, time management, decision making, planning for summer jobs and/or volunteer opportunities. This course will utilize Length of Course Semester OCIS (Ohio Career Information System), an Ohio Department of Prerequisite None Education career online tool. Fee None

Career Search II

Career development program for 11th and 12th graders. Students will Course No. 640 develop and implement a career blueprint that will include educational Grade 11 -12 plans that reflect their personal career as well as changing employment Credit ½ trends, societal needs and economic conditions. Some topics included Periods Per Week 5 are: interviewing skills, developing post-secondary plans, resume writing, Length of Course Semester and college and career exploration and planning. Students will utilize Prerequisite None OCIS (Ohio Career Information System). Fee None

Child Development

Course No. 538 Students will understand the decisions of parenting, conception, Grade 9-12 pregnancy, prenatal care and child development by focusing on physical, Credit 1/2 social, emotional, and intellectual development at various stages. Periods Per Week 5 Completing the Real Care Babies project is required for this class. Some special topics include child abuse, adoptions, careers, divorce, Length of Course Semester parenting trends, and childcare. Prerequisite None Fee None

Creative Foods for Healthy Living

Course content will focus on building and maintaining a healthy body Course No. 533 through exercise and diet. Students will practice safe food handling Grade 11-12 procedures to prevent food-borne pathogens while participating in advanced healthy food lab experiences. Students will use time Credit 1/2 management strategies, decision-making skills, and multi-cultural Periods Per Week 5 awareness that relate to work and family goals to sustain productive, meaningful lifestyles. During this hands-on course, students create food Length of Course Semester patterns and evaluate nutritional information to guide food choices for a healthy lifestyle. Because students will be eating what they prepare, Prerequisite None teacher must be notified of a dietary concerns and/or food allergies. Fee $25.00

On Your Own

Course No. 540 On Your Own offers students the opportunity to learn and develop skills Grade 11-12 necessary as they head into the world of adulthood. Topics covered are Credit 1/2 money management, goal setting, decision-making skills, Periods Per Week 5 communication, building healthy relationships, careers and employability Length of Course Semester skills. This is a great class for students who are ready to start their journey into the real world. Prerequisite None Fee None

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSES

Teen Foods and Nutrition

Teen Foods & Nutrition will teach you how to shop smart, plan Course No. 532 and prepare healthy meals, using the USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov and new dietary guidelines. Students will explore the cultural, Grade 9-10 family, community and economic implications of food patterns and Credit 1/2 behavior with an emphasis on healthy lifestyles. Participation in Periods Per Week 5 cooking labs will enable students to demonstrate safe food handling practices while preparing attractive, tasty and healthy Length of Course Semester foods. Because students will be eating what they prepare, Prerequisite None teacher must be notified of a dietary concerns and/or food allergies. Fee $25.00

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

For participation in a physical education class, it is strongly recommended that students wear: - an athletic t-shirt or sweatshirt. - an athletic short or sweatpants. - The clothes worn for physical education class must meet the rules and standards of the Parma City School District dress code.

The student is responsible for: - the care and cleanliness of their clothing and shoes. - supplying a lock for the storage and security of their clothing and shoes. All valuables must be securely locked in a gym locker during class. The Parma City School District is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.

All shoes worn for physical education class must have non-marking soles.

Health Education

This course includes study in the areas of mental health, chemical Course No. 937 substances, interpersonal relationships, diseases, well-being, and Grade 9-12 lifestyle decisions. Current health topics are discussed in all Credit 1/2 areas. REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Periods Per Week 5 Course content may be sensitive in nature for some families. Length of Course Semester Questions or concerns should be addressed to building Prerequisite None personnel. Fee $12.00

Lifeguarding

This course is designed for students who are interested in Course No. 934 learning lifeguarding skills in order to become a certified lifeguard. Grade 10-12 As required by the American Red Cross, the student must be Credit 1/4 15 years of age and be able to demonstrate Level 7 Periods Per Week 5 swimming skills for enrollment. This entails treading water for Length of Course Semester two minutes, retrieving a brick from the bottom of the pool, and Water Sports, swimming 500 meters using two strokes. An American Red Cross Prerequisite Swim & Safety Lifeguarding Certificate in awarded upon successful completion of and/or PE Survey this course and a passing score on the American Red Cross lifeguard examination. *Students enrolled in this course must Yes* Fee pay a fee required for materials supplied by the American (see description) Red Cross.

PE Survey

Course No. 910 This course will be an overview of physical education. Students Grade 9-12 will participate in a variety of activities including: individual sports, Credit 1/4 team sports, and fitness activities (such as cardiovascular Periods Per Week 5 endurance, strength training, and flexibility). This course will NOT Length of Course Semester include swimming instruction. This course will serve as the Prerequisite None prerequisite for all physical education classes. Fee None

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Recreation & Lifetime Sports

Course No. 928 This course will cover the basic skills in select recreational group Grade 9-12 or individual sport activities. Sports and activities may vary Credit 1/4 according to the school facility. Tennis, badminton, Frisbee, Periods Per Week 5 volleyball, golf and bocce are examples of such activities. Length of Course Semester Assessment will be based on written and physical skill tests. Prerequisite PE Survey Fee None

Team Sports I

9250G (Girls) Course No. This course will include selected team sport activities such as 9250B (Boys) softball, basketball, volleyball, touch football, soccer, lacrosse, Grade 9-12 and other games of organization. Written and physical skill tests, Credit 1/4 rules, strategies, and team competition will be stressed in the Periods Per Week 5 course. The activities may vary according to season and school Length of Course Semester facilities. Prerequisite PE Survey Fee None

Team Sports II

9260G (Girls) This course will emphasize many skills for different team sports. Course No. These include: specialized skill development, cooperative 9260B (Boys) learning, strategical planning, and teaching games for Grade 9-12 understanding. Students will design in-game strategies and Credit 1/4 promote teamwork during game play. Physical performance Periods Per Week 5 assessments, written tests, team competition, and cognitive Length of Course Semester behavioral assessments will be emphasized. A deeper analysis PE Survey & Prerequisite of each sport will be explored. The activities may vary according Team Sports I to season and school facilities. Fee None

Total Body and Well-Being

This course is designed to contribute to the healthful and Course No. 911 performance- enhancing nutrition habits of the active teenager Grade 9-12 through participation in exercise, cooperative groups completing various projects on nutrition, and sports and nutritional cooking Credit 1/2 experiences. This course is an interactive cooking class that will Periods Per Week 10 be specific to the students’ interest in understanding how to cook with foods that increase energy levels, assist with recovery, and Length of Course Semester help avoid injury. Students will design and maintain an Prerequisite None individualized diet plan that will boost health, growth, and peak physical performance. This course will guide the student by applying cutting edge nutritional and physical activity strategies Fee $25.00 and cooking labs to enhance his/her performance. This course meets for TWO PERIODS A DAY.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

Water Sports, Swim & Safety

Course No. 932 This course will provide students with a variety of water activities. Sports Grade 9-12 may include water polo, basketball, volleyball, etc. Instruction will also Credit 1/4 include basic swim strokes, water safety procedures, CPR, and basic first Periods Per Week 5 aid (optional CPR certification will be offered). Students enrolled in this course who choose to be CPR certified will be subject to a fee Length of Course Semester established by the American Red Cross. Prerequisite PE Survey Fee None

Weight Training

Course No. 936 Grade 9-12 This course covers strength and weight resistance training. Students will Credit 1/4 design an individualized program to improve their muscular strength and Periods Per Week 5 endurance. Students will be involved in classroom as well as weight room Length of Course Semester activities. Safety rules must be observed for successful participation. Prerequisite PE Survey Fee $6.00

Weight Training Advanced

Course No. 938 This course will cover strength training, basic nutrition guidelines, and Grade 9-12 character development. Students will design an individualized program for Credit 1/4 lifting, diet plan, and leadership goal. Students will be involved in classroom, Periods Per Week 5 as well as weight room, activities. Safety rules must be observed for Length of Course Semester successful participation. This course is geared toward the competitive PE Survey & Weight Prerequisite athlete. Training Fee $6.00

INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION COURSES

Automobile Care & Small Engine Repair

Students will learn about all aspects of owning a car -- from Course No. 715 buying the right car to performing routine maintenance and repair Grade 9-12 to insure a long life for the investment. Oil changes, tire rotation, Credit 1/2 and detailing are a few of the things students will learn to do on Periods Per Week 5 their own cars. Students do not need their own vehicle. In addition, the students will learn how to repair and maintain small Length of Course Semester engines. Students will dismantle, inspect, and reassemble a Prerequisite None small engine while learning the function of the internal parts. Fee $20.00

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

Students will be exposed to the design process, research and Course No. 702 analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human Grade 9 impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation that are used in any engineering career. Students will use 3D Credit 1 modeling design software to help design solutions to solve Periods Per Week 5 proposed problems and learn how to document their work and Length of Course Year communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional Prerequisite None community. College credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. Fee None

Machine Tools

This course introduces students to all aspects of machining Course No. 710 applications in manufacturing. They will be able to perform Grade 9-12 routine calculations, interpret basic drawings, begin the process Credit 1/2 of performing accurate measurements and be able to plan Periods Per Week 5 simple machining processes. Students will learn the fundamental principles and practices of cutting, drilling and Length of Course Semester grinding using modern machine tools, hand tools and precision Prerequisite None measuring instruments. Fee $20.00

Remodeling/Renovation

Students will apply structural and mechanical skills to remodeling Course No. 706 and renovations. In addition, students will learn the process of Grade 9 - 12 securing the required building permits, the management of Credit 1/2 subcontractors, and the coordination of formal building Periods Per Week 5 inspections. Students will troubleshoot design or logistics issues and provide possible solutions. Throughout the course, the safe Length of Course Semester handling of materials, personal safety, prevention of accidents and Prerequisite None the mitigation of hazards are emphasized. Fee $20.00

INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION COURSES

Welding

The Welding Program will provide opportunities to explore careers Course No. 722 available in welding. This is an introductory course and is Grade 9 - 12 designed to give students basic knowledge in welding safety, correct safety equipment and clothing, and correct use of welding Credit 1/2 equipment. Students will learn basic horizontal, vertical, and Periods Per Week 5 overhead welds. Students will learn to weld with three types of Length of Course Semester welding machines and learn the correct use and application for Prerequisite None each. There is still a great need for welders. This program is offered at Parma Senior High School. Fee $30.00

Woods I (Manufacturing Operations I)

Woods Technology I is for the beginning student who may have Course No. 717 little or no experience in woodworking. This course will focus on students learning the fundamentals of cabinet making so students Grade 9-12 can eventually build high quality furniture on their own. Areas of study will include safety and the proper use of power equipment, Credit 1/2 identifying various woods, figuring board feet, types of fasteners, glues, and finishes. Students can build projects of their own Periods Per Week 5 design as time permits Students will learn the production processes applied across Length of Course Semester manufacturing operations. Students will be able to demonstrate a broad array of technical skills with an emphasis Prerequisite None given to quality practices, measurement, maintenance and safety. Fee $30.00

Woods II (Manufacturing Operations II)

Course No. 718 Woods Technology II begins where Woods Technology I ends. The focus of Woods Technology II is on design and construction Grade 10-12 of serious wood working projects. Students are expected to make one or more major projects using various equipment. Areas of Credit 1/2 study include safety, problem solving skills, career opportunities and becoming a better consumer. Periods Per Week 5 Students will learn the production processes applied across manufacturing operations. Students will be able to Length Semester demonstrate a broad array of technical skills with an emphasis given to quality practices, measurement, maintenance and Prerequisite Woods I safety. Fee $30.00

PARMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SEQUENCE OF MATHEMATICS COURSES

The following is the recommended sequence of study in the mathematics curriculum. Any deviation from this sequence requires the approval of the department.

General Mathematics Sequence

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Year Year Year Year

Statistics

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus

AP Statistics

Algebra II part 1 Algebra II part 2

Honors Mathematics Sequence

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Year Year Year Year

Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus AB

Geometry Honors AP Statistics AP Statistics

Algebra II Pre-Calculus Calculus

MATHEMATICS COURSES A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR (minimum) IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MATH COURSES.

Advanced Placement Calculus AB

Calculus is the branch of mathematics studying the rate of change Course No. 370P of quantities and the length, area, and volume of objects. This course provides an in-depth study of differential and integral Grade 12 calculus. The focus of this course will be on evaluating limits, calculating rates of change, finding velocities and accelerations of Credit 1 moving bodies, and finding the area under a curve and using it to evaluate area and volumes of solid objects. Algebraic, numerical Periods Per Week 5 and graphical representations of these concepts will be emphasized and connected throughout the course. AP Calculus Length of Course Year equivalent to at least a semester of calculus at most colleges and universities, perhaps up to a year of calculus at some. Students Pre-Calculus Prerequisite will be expected to take the AP Exam in May. A graphing Honors calculator is required for this course. The TI-84+ graphing $22.00 workbook Fee calculator is recommended. $91.00 AP exam

Advanced Placement Statistics

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major Course No. 368P concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad Grade 11-12 conceptual themes: (1) Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns, (2) Sampling and Experimentation: Credit 1 Planning and conducting a study, (3) Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation, Periods Per Week 5 and (4) Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypothesis. Students who successfully complete the Length of Course Year course and AP exam may receive college credit, college advanced placement, or both for a one-semester introductory Prerequisite Algebra II college statistics course. An introductory statistics course is typically required for college majors, such as social sciences, health sciences, and business. Students will be expected to take the AP Exam in May. A Fee $91.00 AP exam graphing calculator is required for this course. The TI-84+ silver edition graphing calculator is recommended.

Algebra I

All students require a rigorous and demanding curriculum in order Course No. 359 to develop sound reasoning and strong problem-solving skills. Grade 9-12 Algebra I students will progress from their informal middle school Credit 1 experience with number relationships, data analysis, linear, and Periods Per Week 5 nonlinear equations to more formal definitions, algebraic Length of Course reasoning, and graphical representations. A scientific Year calculator is required for this course. The recommended Prerequisite Math 8 model is the TI-30XIIS. Fee None

MATHEMATICS COURSES A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR (minimum) IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MATH COURSES.

Algebra II

This is the second course in Algebra and will continue to develop Course No. 361 all the concepts previously studied. Algebra II is essential for the Grade 10-12 student who desires to continue a formal study of mathematics. The course focuses on comparing, contrasting, and modeling Credit 1 non-linear functions, as well as an introduction to trigonometric Periods Per Week 5 functions and statistics. A graphing calculator is required, Length of Course Year with the recommended model being the TI-84+. This course Prerequisite Algebra I is State mandated for a high school diploma beginning with the graduating class of 2014. Fee None

Algebra ll - Part 1

This course covers the first semester of the Algebra II curriculum Course No. 361A taught over an entire school year. This course is designed for students who need slower pacing of Algebra II concepts. The Grade 10-12 course will focus on quadratic, polynomial, radical, rational Credit 1 functions, as well as the complex number system. Students completing both Algebra II parts 1 and 2 will complete the same Periods Per Week 5 curriculum as the full year Algebra II course. A graphing Length of Course Year calculator is required, with the recommended model being the TI-84+. This course is the first half of the state mandated Prerequisite Algebra I coursework necessary to obtain a high school diploma Fee None beginning with the graduating class 2014.

Algebra ll - Part 2

This course covers the second semester of the Algebra II curriculum Course No. 361B taught over an entire school year. This course is designed for Grade 10-12 students who need slower pacing of Algebra II concepts. The course will focus logarithmic and exponential functions, mathematics Credit 1 modeling, trigonometric functions, and statistics. Students completing both Algebra II parts 1 and 2 will complete the same Periods Per Week 5 curriculum as the full year Algebra II course. A graphing calculator is required, with the recommended model being the TI-84+. This Length of Course Year course is the second half of the state mandated coursework necessary to obtain a high school diploma beginning with the Prerequisite Algebra II Part 1 graduating class 2014. Fee None

Algebra II Honors

Course No. 361H Grade 10-12 This course is a more rigorous and in-depth Algebra II course, Credit 1 designed for the highest level mathematics student. Students are Periods Per Week 5 expected to be independent thinkers, and they must be able to Length of Course Year make connections within the topics of Algebra II. A graphing Geometry or calculator is required, with the recommended model being the Prerequisite TI-84+. Geometry Honors Fee None

MATHEMATICS COURSES A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR (minimum) IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MATH COURSES.

Calculus

Calculus is the branch of mathematics studying the rate of change Course No. 369 of quantities and the length, area, and volume of objects. This Grade 12 course provides an introduction into differential and integral Credit 1 calculus. After a review of important Pre-Calculus concepts, the focus of this course will be on evaluating limits, calculating rates Periods Per Week 5 of change, finding velocities and accelerations of moving bodies, Length of Course Year and finding the area under a curve. Algebraic, numerical and Pre-Calculus or graphical representations of these concepts will be emphasized Prerequisite Pre-Calculus and connected throughout the course. A graphing calculator is Honors required for this course. The TI-84+ graphing calculator is Fee None recommended.

Geometry

Course No. 363 The main goal of geometry is to develop students’ abilities to Grade 9-12 reason and to present coherent arguments. In addition to this Credit 1 deep involvement with logic and deduction, students discover Periods Per Week 5 connections between formal geometry and the algebraic techniques. Students will also learn the important practical Length of Course Year applications of geometry. Prerequisite Algebra I Fee None

Geometry Honors

Course No. 363H This course is a more rigorous and in-depth Geometry course, Grade 9-12 designed for the highest level mathematics student. Students are Credit 1 expected to be independent thinkers, and they must be able to Periods Per Week 5 make connections within the topics of Geometry. A graphing calculator is required, with a TI-84+ being the recommended Length of Course Year model. Prerequisite Algebra I Fee None

Pre-Calculus

Course No. 366 This course builds on the application of non-linear functions from Grade 11-12 Algebra II with the study of matrices, conic sections, coordinate Credit 1 geometry, sequences, series, polar and parametric functions and Periods Per Week 5 vectors. A student who has passed this course may not take Pre-Calculus Honors (367H) for credit. A graphing calculator Length of Course Year is required, with the recommended model being the TI-84+. Prerequisite Algebra II Fee None

MATHEMATICS COURSES A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR (minimum) IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MATH COURSES.

Pre-Calculus Honors

Course No. 367H This course is a more rigorous and in-depth Pre-Calculus course, Grade 11-12 designed for the highest level mathematics student. Students are Credit 1 expected to be independent thinkers, and they must be able to Periods Per Week 5 make connections within the topics of Pre-Calculus. A graphing Length of Course Year calculator is required, with a TI-84+ being the recommended Algebra II or Prerequisite model. Algebra II Honors Fee None

Statistics

Statistics plays a vital role in many professional fields including Course No. 368 archeology, business, economics, medicine, natural science, and Grade 11-12 consumer science. Students will enhance their interdisciplinary Credit 1 and mathematical foundation in examining and analyzing Periods Per Week 5 problems through the exploration of real life applications and data sets, incorporating technology in the process. A graphing Length of Course Year calculator is required, with a TI-84+ being the recommended Prerequisite Algebra II model. Fee None

MUSIC COURSES

Advanced Placement Music Theory The AP Music Theory course corresponds to two semesters of a typical introductory college music theory course that covers topics Course No. such as musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures. Musicianship skills, including dictation and other listening skills, Grade 10-12 sight-singing, and keyboard harmony, are considered an important part of the course. Through the course, students Credit 1 develop the ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a Periods Per Week 5 score. Development of aural skills is a primary objective. Performance is also part of the learning process. Students Length of Course Year understand basic concepts and terminology by listening to and performing a wide variety of music. Notational skills, speed, and Prerequisite None fluency with basic materials are emphasized. Students should be able to read and write musical notation, and it is strongly recommended that the student has acquired at least Fee None basic performance skills in voice or on an instrument.

Auxiliary Corps Course No. 840 Grade 9-12 This course is designed only for majorettes, flag corps, dance, Credit ¼ and others designated with the band director’s permission. Periods Per Week 5 Students must audition and be selected for this course. Length of Course Quarter

Prerequisite Audition Fee None

Concert Band Course No. 841 The Concert Band is a less experienced group than the Grade 9-12 Symphonic Band. It is composed of high school wind and Credit 1 percussion musicians. It will be balanced from the standpoint of Periods Per Week 5 instrumentation and members will play all types of music. Length of Course Year Marching Band is included as a mandatory segment of Concert Band. Students must audition and be selected for this course. Prerequisite No Fee None

Concert Choir

This is a select choir for the most advanced singers. This course Course No. 838 furthers the development of musicianship and develops more Grade 10-12 appreciation of the best in music through being a part of it. Credit 1 Students find joy in sharing music with others in class and through Periods Per Week 5 public appearances. The choir participates in concerts throughout Length of Course Year the year, both in and out of school, and on radio and TV. Prerequisite Audition Students must audition and be selected for this course. Fee None

MUSIC COURSES

Mixed Choir Course No. 837 Grade 9-12 This choir helps talented students learn to sing with proper voice Credit 1 techniques, become familiar with choral literature, and develop an Periods Per Week 5 understanding and appreciation of music. Performance at Length of Course Year concerts during the year is an outgrowth of class work. Prerequisite No Fee None

Music Theory

Course No. 850 Grade 9-12 This course addresses, in depth, the more academic concepts of Credit ½ how music works. Introduction to studying pitch and rhythm, Periods Per Week 5 reading chords, melody, harmony, and basic form. Length of Course Semester Prerequisite No Fee $25.00

Orchestra (String)

Course No. 845 The orchestra is open to students who play an orchestral string Grade 9-12 instrument. The orchestra performs during the school year for Credit 1 concerts and other school activities. This class contributes to the Periods Per Week 5 development of a student’s musicianship and promotes the appreciation of good music. Strings meet five times per week and Length of Course Year receive one credit for the course. Prerequisite No Fee None

Orchestra (Wind)

This orchestra is open to students who play woodwind, brass, and Course No. 844 percussion instruments. The orchestra performs during the Grade 9-12 school year for concerts and other community activities. This Credit ½ class contributes to the development of the student’s Periods Per Week 3 musicianship and promotes the appreciation of good music. Students must audition and be selected for this course. Length of Course Year *Note: the “woodwinds, brass, and percussion” meet three Prerequisite No times a week and receive ½ credit. Fee None

MUSIC COURSES

Percussion Ensemble Course No. 852 This course is designed for any percussion students who are Grade 9-12 either signed up for band or who choose to be in a music group Credit ½ other than band as an elective. Students will play a wide variety Periods Per Week 5 of music including cadences and ensembles. Instruments will be Length of Course Semester provided. Students must have a background in percussion 8th Gr Band or playing with at least an eighth grade level of ability or the band Prerequisite Director’s director’s permission. Permission Fee None

Symphonic Band

Course No. 842 This band is a symphonic organization, which is composed of the Grade 9-12 most select high school wind and percussion musicians. It is a Credit 1 balanced band from the standpoint of instrumentation and will Periods Per Week 5 play all types of music. Marching Band is included as a mandatory segment of Symphonic Band. Students must Length of Course Year audition and be selected for this course. Prerequisite Audition Fee None

Women’s Ensemble Course No. 8370G Grade 9-12 This choir helps talented women learn to sing with proper voice Credit 1 techniques, become familiar with choral literature, and develop an Periods Per Week 5 understanding and appreciation of music. Performance at Length of Course Year concerts during the year is an outgrowth of class work. Prerequisite No Fee None

Music Department Special Note: Evening and/or weekend attendance is expected at performances of all vocal and instrumental groups. Failure to attend may affect student’s course grade. Conflicts will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

PARMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SEQUENCE OF SCIENCE COURSES

The following is the recommended sequence of study in the science curriculum. Any deviation from this sequence requires the approval of the department chairperson.

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Honors Biology Students taking Honors Chemistry in 10th grade MUST take AP Chemistry AP Physics or Physics in 11th Grade AP Biology/ Honors Honors Chemistry AP Physics Biotechnology

Electives Honors Engineering AP Chemistry Physics Astronomy Astronomy

Biology Students taking Chemistry in 10th grade Biology II MUST take AP Physics or Physics in 11th Grade AP Chemistry

Chemistry Physics AP Biology/ Honors Biotechnology Electives Biology II Engineering Astronomy Physics

Astronomy

Biology Physical Science Environmental Physical Geology Science Chemistry Chemistry Physics

SCIENCE COURSES

Advanced Placement Chemistry

Course No. 232P This course is designed to be the equivalent of the general Grade 11-12 chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. Credit 2 Topics such as the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, Periods Per Week 10 chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, and concepts in Length of Course Year thermodynamics will be discussed in considerable depth. College Chemistry, Prerequisite Board lab requirements require this course to be scheduled as a Algebra II or Trig. block. Students will be expected to take the AP Exam in May. $19.00 + Fee $91.00 AP Exam

Advanced Placement Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Course No. 234P AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based is the equivalent to a first-semester Grade 11-12 college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Credit 2 Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular Periods Per Week 10 momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves Length of Course Year and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits. This class Geometry and Prerequisite meets two periods a day, five days a week. A graphing Chemistry calculator is recommended with the TI-83 model preferred. $22.00 + Fee $91.00 AP Exam

Astronomy

Course No. 240 In this course, the students will learn about the sun, the solar Grade 11-12 system, galaxies, stars, comets, and other celestial bodies (an Credit ½ overview of the world’s space programs should time permit). Periods Per Week 5 Students should have a good background in algebra, and should Length of Course Semester understand basic chemical equations. Prerequisite Chemistry Fee $19.00

Biology I

This is a comprehensive, inquiry based course that includes all Course No. 207 the subject matter of a beginning biology program. Exploration of Grade 9-12 the world of living things is stressed, beginning with the most Credit 1 simple and ending with the most complex life forms. The course Periods Per Week 5 introduces the study of living organisms, the scientific method, classification, the general chemistry of life, cell structure and Length of Course Year function, genetics, evolution, ecology and human interactions Prerequisite None within the biosphere. Fee $16.00

Biology I Honors

Course No. 207H Grade 9 The content is similar to Biology I, but it is taught at a faster, more Credit 1 demanding pace and has a stronger lab orientation. Periods Per Week 5 Length of Course Year Prerequisite None Fee $19.00 54

SCIENCE COURSES

Biology II

Course No. 236 This course will emphasize the topics in the Biological Science Grade 11-12 that are most important in creating a Biologically Literate Citizen Credit 1 for the 21st century. The course deals with cutting edge areas in Biology. Each topic will be covered in great detail, exploring it Periods Per Week 5 through the laboratory experience. During the year, the students Length of Course Year Chemistry; Physical will explore anatomy, physiology, virology, bacteriology, human Prerequisite genetics, molecular biology, and biological forensics. Science; Biology I Fee $19.00

Biotechnology Honors (Tech Prep)/AP Biology

This is a Tech Prep/STEM/College Board designed course to Course No. 237P prepare students for a seamless transition to high tech careers in Grade 12 the Biological Sciences. Students will be exposed to college level course content. An emphasis is placed upon developing the Credit 2 laboratory and research skills that are required by employers in Science and Industry. Cutting edge topics required for Science Periods Per Week 10 careers in the 21st century are covered. Skills developed in this course include, but are not limited to, designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, modeling of concepts, applying Length of Course Year mathematical routines, and connecting concepts in and across Chemistry & Prerequisite domains. This course meets for TWO PERIODS A DAY. More Physics than 60% of contact time is spent in the lab. College credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. Students are Fee $91.00 AP Exam expected to take the AP Biology Exam in May.

Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Course No. 230 This course explores the concepts of matter and its properties. Focus is on elements and the formation of compounds, atomic Grade 10-12 structure, and the principles of chemical bonding. Problem- solving, mathematical analysis of data, and logical thinking are Credit 1 emphasized. Chemistry provides the student with an excellent Periods Per Week 5 foundation for more advanced science courses. Sophomores taking this course must have successfully passed Algebra I Length of Course Year Biology I and and/or have a teacher recommendation. Sophomores taking Prerequisite this class must enroll in Physics or AP Physics during their Algebra I junior year to satisfy the OCBA Physical Science graduation Fee $16.00 requirements.

Chemistry Honors

Course No. 230H The content is similar to Chemistry, but it is taught at a faster, Grade 10-12 more demanding pace. Material is explored in greater depth with Credit 1 more extensive assignments required. Sophomores taking this Periods Per Week 5 class must enroll in Physics or AP Physics during their junior Length of Course Year year to satisfy the OCBA Physical Science graduation Algebra I and Prerequisite requirements. Biology I Fee $19.00 55

SCIENCE COURSES

Engineering Physics Honors

Course No. 233H This course addresses how concepts covered in Physics apply to design Grade 12 and engineering. This is a project-oriented class in which students will Credit 1 frequently work in teams to solve engineering-related challenges. Students will learn about the major areas of engineering such as Periods Per Week 5 aeronautic, chemical, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering Length of Course Year Physics and through projects and guest speakers and competitions. This course is Prerequisite recommended for students interested in a technically oriented career. Algebra II Fee $47.00

Environmental Science

Course No. 227 Grade 11-12 Environmental Science is designed to introduce students to major Credit 1 ecological concepts and the environmental problems that affect the real Periods Per Week 5 world in which they live. The role and impact of human activities on the Length of Course Year earth’s environment and energy will involve inquiry-based learning with students performing classroom and laboratory investigations. Teacher Biology, Physical recommendation required. Prerequisite Science & Teacher Recommendation Fee $16.00

Physical Geology

Course No. 225 Grade 12 Physical Geology incorporates basic chemistry, physics and Credit 1 environmental science and introduces students to key concepts, principles and theories within geology. Topics include minerals and Periods Per Week 5 rocks, Earth’s history, plate tectonics, Earth’s resources and glacial Length of Course Year geology. Minimally, students should have had Biology, Physical Science Biology, Physical and Environmental Science before taking this course. Prerequisite Science, & Environ. Science Fee $20.00

Physical Science

This is a yearlong lab intensive course that deals with the study of Course No. 224 physics and chemistry. The chemistry portion deals with atoms, Grade 10-12 physical/chemical changes, conservation of matter and various chemical reactions. The physical portion deals with the production and transfer of Credit 1 energy, motion and waves. Periods Per Week 5 This course focuses on real life applications and proper lab techniques. Length of Course Year It is an excellent preparatory class for Chemistry. This course meets the requirements for the OCBA Physical Science graduation Prerequisite Biology I requirements. Fee $16.00

Physics

Course No. 234 Grade 11-12 The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the workings of Credit 1 our physical world. Concepts, which will be covered, include motion, Periods Per Week 5 energy, work, electricity, magnetism, wave characteristics, and light. An Length of Course Year emphasis is placed on logical thinking, problem solving and Chemistry I, Algebra I, Prerequisite mathematical analysis. & Geometry Fee $19.00

SCIENCE COURSES

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

Students will be exposed to the design process, research and Course No. 702 analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human Grade 9 impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation that are Credit 1 used in any engineering career. Students will use 3D modeling design software to help design solutions to solve proposed problems Periods Per Week 5 and learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to Length of Course Year peers and members of the professional community. College credits Prerequisite None may be available if student meets certain criteria. Fee None

Principles of Engineering

The Principles of Engineering course is the tenth grade course in the Course No. 703 four-year PLTW pathway. The survey course exposes students to Grade 10 major concepts they’ll encounter in a post-secondary engineering Credit 1 course of study. Topics include mechanisms, energy, statics, Periods Per Week 5 materials, and kinematics. They develop problem-solving skills and Length of Course Year apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to Into to Engrg Prerequisite various challenges, document their work and communicate solutions. Design College credits may be available if student meets certain criteria. Fee None

Digital Electronics

This course is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process Course No. 704 and control digital signals. Digital electronics is the foundation of all Grade 11 modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, Credit 1 laptop computers, digital cameras, and high-definition televisions. Periods Per Week 5 The major focus of the Digital Electronics course is to expose Length of Course Year students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic Intro to Engrg Prerequisite design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, Design and technical documentation. Fee None

Aerospace Engineering

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

Advanced Placement European History

The study of European History since 1450 introduces students to Course No. 153P cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. The Grade 10-12 emphasis is on creating a context for understanding the Credit 1 development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the evolution Periods Per Week 5 of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse. Length of Course Year In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of AP European History are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern Prerequisite None European history, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical $20.00 + understanding in writing. Fee $91.00 for AP exam

Advanced Placement Macro Economics/Micro Economics

The AP course in Economics is to give students a thorough Course No. 170P understanding of the principals of Economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places particular Grade 10-12 emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students' familiarity with Credit 1 economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international Periods Per Week 5 economics. The following is a brief list of these topics that a teacher may choose to explore: Length of Course Year I. Basic Economic Concepts II. Measurement of Economic Performance III. National Income and Price Determination Prerequisite None IV. Financial Sector V. Inflation, Unemployment and Stabilization Policies $20.00 + VI. Economic Growth and Productivity Fee $91.00 for AP VII. Open Economy: International Trade and Finance exam

Advanced Placement Psychology

The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic Course No. 173P and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped Grade 11-12 the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the Credit 1 biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and Periods Per Week 5 individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social Length of Course Year psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, Prerequisite None as they use the scientific method, analyze bias, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. $20.00 + Fee $91.00 for AP exam 58

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

Advanced Placement U. S. Government & Politics

Course No. 167P

This is a college-level course that stresses ideas, issues and Grade 11-12 changes in our U.S. Government. Independent study skills in writing essay examinations and short research papers will be Credit 1 emphasized. This course will have a strong emphasis on politics Periods Per Week 5 and the comparing and contrasting of contemporary trends in political science. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Length of Course Year Placement Test, college credit may be earned. Prerequisite None $20.00 + $91.00 for Fee AP Exam

Advanced Placement U.S. History

Course No. 160P Grade 11-12 This is a college-level course, which stresses ideas and issues in Credit 1 our historical development. Independent study skills in writing Periods Per Week 5 essay examinations and analysis of primary source documents Length of Course Year will be emphasized. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Placement Test, college credit may be earned. Prerequisite None $20.00 + Fee $91.00 for AP exam

Advanced Placement World History

AP World History focuses on the four major Historical Thinking Course No. 150P Skills and five central course themes: 1) Interaction between Grade 10-12 Humans and the Environment, 2) Development and Integration of Credit 1 Cultures, 3) State-Building, Expansion and Conflict, 4) Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems, and Periods Per Week 5 5) Development and Transformation of Social Structures. The Length of Course Year course provides global coverage of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Prerequisite None Oceania, Australia, and Europe. The course allows students to $20.00 + develop strong written arguments showcasing a thesis and Fee $91.00 for AP relevant historical evidence. exam

Social Psychology

Course No. 173 This course deals with the accurate description, prediction, and Grade 11-12 control of human behavior. It is also the study of some elements Credit 1/2 of human relationships. Through class discussion, experiments, Periods Per Week 5 demonstrations, and lectures, the student will understand how past experiences influence behavior and perceptions of Length of Course Semester individuals and groups. Prerequisite None Fee None 59

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

Topics in Social Studies

Course No. 145 A special topic, which focuses on the unique interests of students and teachers in each building, may be offered. A variety of Grade 10-12 methods and resources may be utilized, depending on the subject Credit 1/2 matter of each course. Since topics and course titles may vary in Periods Per Week 5 each building, see your counselor or social studies teacher for a Length of Course Semester detailed description of the topics in social studies elective(s) Prerequisite None offered at your school. Fee None

U. S. Government & Financial Literacy

Course No. 167 This course offers practical information, which emphasizes Grade 11-12 understanding the Constitution, the voting process, and the Credit 1 financing of government services. Additional units outline how the Periods Per Week 5 various levels of government function and how foreign policy is determined. This course also focuses upon the mandatory Length of Course Year components of financial literacy as required by State law SB 311. Prerequisite None Fee $10.00

U.S. History - 9

Course No. 113 Grade 9 American history is studied from the 1876 Industrial Period to the present in chronological sequence. This course will provide Credit 1 students with knowledge and understanding of our country's past, Periods Per Week 5 as well as the skills of critical thinking and analysis that are Length of Course Year necessary for good citizenship in our society. Prerequisite None Fee None

U.S. History - 9 Honors

Course No. 113H Grade 9 American history is studied from the 1876 Industrial Period to the Credit 1 present in chronological sequence. Students will analyze primary Periods Per Week 5 source documents, write historical essays, and develop critical thinking skills necessary for success in future AP classes. Length of Course Year Prerequisite None Fee None

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

World History

Course No. 150 Grade 10-12 This is a survey course that traces history from the Enlightenment Credit 1 to the modern era. This course focuses on the concepts, events Periods Per Week 5 and individuals that helped to develop the world in which we live. Length of Course Year Prerequisite None Fee None

WORLD LANGUAGES COURSES

Note: Three years of a world language is strongly recommended for admittance to many programs within universities.

American Sign Language I

Course No. 255 This course is an introduction to both the expressive and receptive Grade 9-12 nature of American Sign Language (ASL), a visual language that Credit 1 consists of hand sign, body language, and facial expressions as well Periods Per Week 5 as a manual alphabet. Topics include the vocabulary and Length of Course Year grammatical structure of ASL, deaf culture, and the history of sign language. Prerequisite None Fee $20.00

American Sign Language II

Course No. 256 This course continues the work begun in ASL I. Students will Grade 9-12 continue to develop visual receptive skills, with a focus on visual Credit 1 memory, visual discrimination, and gestural expressive skills, and Periods Per Week 5 learn basic ASL vocabulary and grammatical structures. Length of Course Year American Deaf culture and history will be expanded upon. Prerequisite None

Fee $20.00

French I

This course develops vocabulary patterns and sentence structure for Course No. 258 basic conversation. These are presented and reinforced with a Grade 9-12 variety of oral language activities and games. Short readings and Credit 1 personal writings are introduced. The emphasis of this class is on Periods Per Week 5 developing communication skills through reading, writing, speaking Length of Course Year and listening in French while also learning about French history and Prerequisite None culture. Fee $20.00

French II

Course No. 259 This course builds upon the concepts learned in French I. Expanded Grade 9-12 vocabulary and basic grammar are developed to improve Credit 1 communication skills. The emphasis on this class is on developing Periods Per Week 5 these skills through reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Length of Course Year French. Conversation and active participation are emphasized. Prerequisite French I Fee $20.00

French III

Course No. 262 This course focuses on improved fluency in speaking, writing and Grade 10-12 understanding French. The emphasis of the class is on perfecting Credit 1 communication skills through reading, speaking, writing and listening Periods Per Week 5 in French. Conversations and active participation are necessary Length of Course Year components of this course. The class will be conducted primarily in French. Prerequisite French II Fee $20.00

WORLD LANGUAGES COURSES

French IV Honors

Course No. 263H This course continues to develop fluency and accuracy in written and Grade 11-12 spoken French. Students will demonstrate linguistic and cultural Credit 1 competence in conversation and presentations. While the emphasis Periods Per Week 5 is on communication, this course also includes continued study of Length of Course Year French history and culture. This course includes selected short Prerequisite French III stories, compositions, projects, advanced grammar review and current topics. The class will be conducted primarily in French and Fee $20.00 active participation is required.

French V Advanced Placement

Course No. 264P Grade 12 This course is designed to prepare students for success on the Credit 1 Advanced Placement French exam and the demands of college level Periods Per Week 5 coursework. This course is conducted primarily in French. Success on Length of Course Year an AP exam may result in eligibility for college credit. Prerequisite French IV $20.00 + $91.00 for Fee AP Exam

Spanish I

Course No. 283 This course develops vocabulary and sentence structures for basic Grade 9-12 conversation. The information is presented and reinforced with a variety Credit 1 of oral and written language activities and games. Short readings and Periods Per Week 5 writings are also introduced. The emphasis of the class is on developing Length of Course Year communication skills through reading, writing, speaking and listening in Spanish, while also learning history and Latino culture. Prerequisite None Fee $20.00

Spanish II

Course No. 284 Building on the concepts in Spanish 1, this course uses expanded Grade 9-12 vocabulary and grammar to develop and improve communication skills. Credit 1 The emphasis of the class is on developing these skills through reading, Periods Per Week 5 writing, speaking and listening in Spanish. Conversation and active Length of Course Year participation are emphasized. The study of history and Latino culture will Prerequisite Spanish I continue. Fee $20.00

Spanish III

Course No. 287 This course focuses on improved fluency in speaking, writing and Grade 10-12 understanding Spanish. The emphasis of the class is on perfecting Credit 1 communication skills through reading, speaking, writing and listening in Periods Per Week 5 Spanish. Conversations and active participation are necessary Length of Course Year components of this course. The class will be conducted primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite Spanish II Fee $20.00

WORLD LANGUAGES COURSES

Spanish IV Honors

Course No. 288H This course continues to develop fluency and accuracy in spoken and Grade 11-12 written Spanish. Students will demonstrate linguistic and cultural Credit 1 competence in conversation and presentations. While emphasizing Periods Per Week 5 critical thinking, there is continued reading and writing centered on Length of Course Year concepts of the Spanish culture. The class will be conducted primarily in Spanish and active participation is required. Prerequisite Spanish III Fee $20.00

Spanish V Advanced Placement

Course No. 289P Grade 12 This course is designed to prepare students for success on the Credit 1 Advanced Placement Spanish exam and the demands of college level Periods Per Week 5 coursework. This course is conducted primarily in Spanish. Success on Length of Course Year an AP exam may result in eligibility for college credit. Prerequisite Spanish IV $20.00 + $91.00 for Fee AP exam