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Program of Studies Dakota High School Fargo Public Schools 2021-22 Course Description Catalog Grades 9-12 PROGRAM OF STUDIES Fall 2021 Course Descriptions -- Grades 9-12 Fargo Public Schools - Fargo, North Dakota Mr. Rupak Gandhi Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Grosz Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education FPS Homepage: www.fargo.k12.nd.us Welcome to Fargo Public High Schools! We For further information concerning the Program proudly introduce you to the 2021-2022 of Studies, you may contact the following school Program of Studies, a resource that details the personnel: wide variety of diverse and challenging learning Davies High School Grades 9-12 opportunities available to you. Use this guide to Troy Cody, Principal 446-5600 inform the choices and decisions you must make Dr. Dale Miller, Assistant Principal (A-J) 446-5600 Sean Safranski, Assistant Principal (K-Z) 446-5600 to plan a high school program that will support Lenny Ohlhauser, Assistant Principal 446-5600 your personal career goals and prepare you with Josh Andres, Counselor (A-C) 446-5612 st 21 Century skills. Jennifer Toso-Kenna, Counselor (D-Ha) 446-5614 Beth Weiler, Counselor (He-L) 446-5626 Each student’s success is important to us and we Sara Nereson, Counselor (M-Sa) 446-5613 Anita Mahnke, Counselor (Sc-Z) 446-5615 believe the following suggestions will serve you TBD (Career Advisor) 446-5625 well as you plan for your future: North High School Grades 9-12 • Select courses that meet district graduation Andy Dahlen, Principal 446-2404 requirements and your post-secondary Mark Blanshan, Assistant Principal (L-Z) 446-2499 education and career goals. Travis Christensen, Assistant Principal 446-2407 • Choose courses to satisfy current interests, Kathy Cieslak, Assistant Principal (A-K) 446-2406 curiosities, and the development of personal Terri Court, Counselor (A-F) 446-2415 skills. Mandy Orth Gibney, Counselor (G-K) 446-2416 Janelle Stahl Ladbury, Counselor (L-R) 446-2414 • Become well versed on the requirements of Kate Evenson, Counselor (S-Z) 446-2417 the ND Academic and ND CTE Lisa Metzger (Career Advisor) 446-2413 Scholarship opportunities; take courses to meet those requirements. South High School Grades 9-12 • Consult with parents, guardians, counselor, Dr. Todd Bertsch, Principal 446-2000 and teachers on a regular basis as you Michael Beaton Jr., AP/Activity Coordinator 446-2000 develop, monitor progress, and modify your Greta Evenson, Assistant Principal (A-K) 446-2000 four-year plan of study. Dr. Shannon Mortrud, Assistant Principal (L-Z) 446-2000 • Invest your best efforts in academic and co- Laurie Schlenker, Counselor (A-E) 446-2017 curricular activities. Heidi Fiechtner, Counselor (F-K) 446-2020 Vanessa Boehm, Counselor (L-Q) 446-2021 • Accept responsibility for your learning, Adrienne Eider, Counselor (R-Z) 446-2019 decisions, and actions. Megan Olson (Career Advisor) 446-2028 We are proud to have you in our high schools Dakota High School Grades 10-12 and are committed to supporting your efforts David Burkman, Principal & EL Dir. 446-2850 toward fulfilling the Fargo Public Schools Jim Keal, Assistant Principal 446-3015 Jennie Rude, Counselor 446-3020 mission: Annie Retka (Career Advisor) 446-3084 “Educating & empowering all students to succeed.” TABLE OF CONTENTS Using the Program of Studies Book ..................................... 1 BUSINESS EDUCATION Minimum Course Requirements for Graduation .................. 2 BE101 Introduction to Computer Usage ................. 16 Required Courses ................................................................. 2 BE105 Basics of Business ....................................... 16 Graduation and Early Graduation......................................... 3 BE201 Exploring Business Software ...................... 16 Suggested College Preparatory Curriculum ......................... 3 BE203 Skills for Success in School and Business .. 16 Advanced Placement Programs ............................................ 3 BE211 Web & Graphic Design 1 ............................ 16 Dual Credit/Enrichment Program ......................................... 4 BE212 Web & Graphic Design 2 ............................ 16 ND Academic Scholarship ................................................... 4 BE219 Personal Finance ......................................... 17 ND Career and Technical Education Scholarship ................ 4 BE221 /2 Accounting 1 ............................................... 17 Online Courses for Credit Recovery .................................... 4 BE321 /2 Accounting 2 ............................................... 17 Evening Courses................................................................... 4 BE225 Business & Personal Law ............................ 17 Career Planning .................................................................... 5 BE227 /8 Yearbook-Desktop Publishing 1 ................. 17 North Dakota Center for Distance Learning ........................ 5 BE229 /0 Yearbook 2-Cooperative Work Experience 17 Summer School .................................................................... 5 NCAA Division I and II Eligibility ...................................... 5 NAIA Eligibility Requirements............................................ 5 ENGLISH LEARNERS Co-Curricular Eligibility ...................................................... 5 EL101 /2 EL Basic Math............................................. 18 Four Year Course Planning Worksheet ................................ 6 EL103 /4 Algebra Block ............................................. 18 Coordinated Plan of Study, by CTE area of interest ....... 7-10 EL105 /6 Math 2 ......................................................... 18 Non Discrimination Policy ................................................. 11 EL189/90 Partnership for New Americans .................. 18 Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) .......... 11 EL111 /2 Introduction to Social Studies ..................... 18 EL113 /4 US History ................................................... 18 EL115 /6 Western Civilization .................................... 18 AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC (all classes held at South High) EL117 Government ................................................. 18 AS103 Summer Leadership School ........................ 12 EL118 Economics ................................................... 19 AS401 /2 AFJROTC (Science of Flight) .................... 12 EL120 Exploring English (Summer School) ................ 19 EL121 /2 Intro to English ............................................ 19 EL123 /4 English 1 ..................................................... 19 ART / PERFORMING ARTS EL125 /6 English 2 ..................................................... 19 EL127 /8 English 3 ..................................................... 19 VISUAL ARTS EL131 /2 Introduction to Science................................ 19 AR233/4 Basic Art Concepts ..................................... 13 EL133 /4 Physical Science .......................................... 19 AR201 Beginning Studio Art: 2-D Design & EL135 /6 Biology ........................................................ 19 Digital Drawing .......................................... 13 EL137 /8 English 4 ..................................................... 19 AR211 Beginning Drawing and Painting ............... 13 EL151 /2 Resource ...................................................... 19 AR217 Beginning Clay and Sculpture 3-D Design .............................................. 13 AR202 Intermediate Studio Art: 2-D Design .......... 13 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES AR213 Intermediate Drawing and Painting ............ 13 FS107 Exploring Foods .......................................... 20 AR218 Intermediate Clay and Sculpture: FS109 Food Revolution .......................................... 20 3-D Design .............................................. 13 FS111 Cultures and Cuisine ................................... 20 AR301 /2 Advanced Studio Art: 2-D Design .............. 14 FS113 Culinary Arts ............................................... 20 AR311 /2 Advanced Drawing and Painting ................ 14 FS209 Restaurant Skills .......................................... 20 AR319 /20 Advanced Clay and Sculpture: 3-D Design 14 FS211 /2 Restaurant Skills Co-op Work Experience .. 20 AR401 /2 AP Art 2-D Design...................................... 14 FS115 Sewing and Fashion .................................... 21 AR411 /2 AP Art: Drawing ......................................... 14 FS117 Sewing and Textiles .................................... 21 AR419 /20 AP Art: 3-D Design .................................... 14 FS201 /2 Living Skills ................................................ 21 AR251 Beginning Photography .............................. 14 FS213 Housing and Interior Design ....................... 21 AR253 Intermediate Photography ........................... 15 FS221 Child Development ..................................... 21 FS223 Child Care Careers ...................................... 21 PERFORMING ARTS FS303 Living on Your Own ................................... 21 AR121 Theatre Arts ................................................ 15 FS305 Relationships ............................................... 21 AR221 /2 Performing Arts 1 ....................................... 15 FS901 Intro to Education ........................................ 21 AR321 /2 Performing Arts 2 ....................................... 15 FS902 Teaching Field Experience .......................... 22 FS903