2020-21 Hs Course Catalog

Current School Year 2020 - 2021 Graduating Class of 2024 The mission of the Appoquinimink School District is to provide a world-class education where each of our students gain the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to and flourish in a global society. To support our mission we have designed the high school experience to prepare students for future employment, further study at the college and university level, and to be effective citizens. Our program consists of a variety of Pathways from which students choose that include a wide choice of specialty courses, core required coursework, and an array of elective offerings.

Our students are living and learning in a dynamic and exciting era. During their lifetime, they are certain to find opportunities and experiences that surpass those of previous generations. It is essential that our students not only develop knowledge and skills through content area instruction, but that they also learn to be collaborators, critical thinkers, problem solvers, communicators and use their creativity. We urge you to take full advantage of the classes and extra-curricular opportunities in the Appoquinimink School District.

Highlights • 25 Pathways • 28 AP courses • 12 Dual Enrollment Courses (5 Partnerships with post-secondary institutions) • Robust Advisory Industry Partnerships • Articulations with local colleges and universities for students to earn college transfer credit through the completion of Pathway courses • AP Capstone Program with the opportunity for students to earn an AP Capstone Diploma

Each Pathway has required courses (depending on a student’s concentration preference and choice of electives). Students are encouraged to work with their parents and counselors to select the best path to graduation, preparing them for college and careers.

Each Pathway has five core components that include: 1. Four-year, sequential courses related to the Pathway, each with rigor and relevance to degree programs using college and career standards. 2. Alignment to post-secondary institutions (preparing for college). 3. Opportunities for certifications and dual enrollment credits. 4. Connections to careers through internships, technical skills assessment, and off-campus experiences related to the degree program. 5. Capstone Project aligned to individual student Pathway.

The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, disability, marital status, national origin or other legally protected categories in its educational programs, activities, employment, or student admissions policies or practices. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above can be directed to Section 504 Contact Al Volpe, Supervisor of Student Services, Appoquinimink School District, 313 South Fifth Street, PO 4010, Odessa, DE 19730, telephone (302) 376-4111. Responsibilities: To coordinate the Appoquinimink School District’s efforts to comply with the disability discrimination laws. Title IX Contact Stan Spoor, Director of Personnel, Appoquinimink School District, 313 South Fifth Street, PO 4010, Odessa, DE 19730, telephone (302) 376-4275. Responsibilities: To coordinate the Appoquinimink School District’s efforts to comply with and carry out the District’s responsibilities under Title IX, including any investigation of any complaint alleging noncompliance with Title IX or alleging actions which would be prohibited by Title IX. Schools and Pathways SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES 6 • Animal Science & Management Pathway • Natural Resource Management Pathway • Plant Science Pathway

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 12 • NAF Academy of Finance Pathway

SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY 14 • Culinary & Hospitality Management Pathway

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN STUDIES 16 • Early Childhood Teacher Academy Pathway • K-12 Teacher Academy Pathway

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES 20 • Allied Health Pathway • Public and Community Health Pathway

SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 24 • Advanced Placement Pathway • World Language & International Studies Pathway • Humanities Pathway

SCHOOL OF MILITARY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP 30 • Criminal Justice and Legal Issues Pathway • Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Pathway • Jobs for Delaware Graduates Pathway • Life-centered Career Education Pathway

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS 38 • Digital Communication Technology Pathway • Theatre Arts Pathway • Music Pathway • Visual Arts Pathway

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH 46 • Computer Science Pathway (PLTW) • Forensics Pathway • Engineering Pathway (PLTW) • Science Pathway

SCHOOL OF SKILLED AND TECHNICAL TRADES 54 • Construction, Machinery Operator Pathway

1 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Incoming freshmen will select a Pathway as part of their enrollment process to Appoquinimink School District (ASD) high schools. Students are encouraged to work with their parents, teachers and school counselors to select the Pathway that best prepares them for college and career. Student choices should be consistent with their abilities and career plans. The number of credits required for completion is dependent upon the students’ Pathway and can be found within the Pathway description in the course catalog. Program specifics are located on the following pages.

High School courses taken at any middle school in the Appoquinimink School District will be awarded high school credit. Students who meet required prerequisites will earn high school credit in middle school math and world language. Middle school students taking Advanced courses in ASL, Spanish and French are awarded one high school world language credit.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

College Preparatory (CP) Unless otherwise indicated, all courses are college preparatory, in order to provide a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards and connected to the student’s Pathway. These classes prepare students for a variety of postsecondary experiences, including higher education and/or the workforce.

Honors Courses (H) are designed to challenge students who are considering applying to highly competitive colleges and universities. Students enrolled in these courses are expected to utilize independent learning and study skills, and complete additional projects presented by the instructor.

Advanced Placement Courses (AP) are designed to challenge students who demonstrate a consistent record of outstanding academic achievement. Rich course material, vibrant classroom discussions and demanding assignments help these students develop content mastery and critical thinking skills expected of college students. The College Board (accredited organizer of AP curriculum and exams) audits all AP curriculum offered at the ASD high schools. The College Board also develops and scores all AP examinations for each course. In addition to content, AP courses focus on preparation for these College Board AP tests. Successful completion of the course and AP exam translates into college credits for our students. Further information about College Board can be found at collegeboard.org. The ASD expects all students who take AP classes to participate in the AP exams held in the spring of each year. Scholarships to support AP exam fees are available for families with financial need.

Dual Enrollment Students have the opportunity to enroll in college level courses and receive college credit. The ASD has partnered with the Delaware State University, Wilmington University, Wesley University, Delaware Technical Community College and West Virginia University to provide opportunities to accelerate learning. Students who successfully complete these courses earn high school and college credit which can be presented to any post-secondary institution (pending their requirements and approval). Each year, new courses are added to our list. Check with the counseling department at any time to determine the exact courses offered for dual enrollment. Students are required to cover the cost of any dual enrollment course they elect to enroll in unless it is a required course within their Pathway. Students are required to meet the entry requirements of the individual college or university.

Appoquinimink Capstone Project Each Pathway has an identified capstone course(s) that is designed to be taken in the senior year. This course ties together the key learning objectives the district expects the students to have learned during the Pathway. During the capstone course students will be expected to research a topic of interest within the Pathway and present on their findings to a committee.

Work-Based Learning (WBL) is a set of instructional strategies that helps prepare students to become college and career ready. WBL experiences are structured opportunities for students to interact with employers and industry partners at school or at a worksite. WBL integrates classroom learning in the Appoquinimink School District Pathways to help students draw connections between their Pathway coursework, post-secondary education, workforce readiness, and future careers.

Industry Credentials Students in specific Pathways will have the opportunity to earn state recognized industry credentials.

Workforce Readiness Students engage in curriculum over the course of their high school career. The training is delivered by teachers, industry partners, and alumni in the areas of resume building, interview skills, networking, and general workforce tips. Completion of the curriculum is a prerequisite to participation in an immersion work-based learning experience. Students attend the Workforce Readiness Fair in their Junior year of high school to better prepare them for their immersion experience.

Articulated Credit Colleges and universities may grant college credit for certain courses taken while in high school. These agreements recognize that skills and competencies are developed through successful completion of specific coursework. Articulated credit is awarded to students who achieve the competencies agreed to and continue in a related program of study at the partnering college/university. Benefits of articulated credit can include savings on tuition, books and fees, saving time by avoiding duplicative coursework, and providing time in the schedule for expanded program content.

2 ADVANCED PLACEMENT & POST-SECONDARY ALIGNMENT ACCEPTED AP CREDITS AND REQUIRED SCORES FOR MOST WIDELY ATTENDED COLLEGES

AP COURSES OFFERED IN APPOQUINIMINK SCHOOL

DISTRICT State University Delaware University Drexel University Howard Penn State University Salisbury University University Temple University Towson University of Delaware University of Maryland ES University of Pennsylvania College Washington College Wesley Chester University West University Virginia West Widener University Wilmington University Biology 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 NI 4 4 3 3 3 3 Calculus AB 3 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 NI 4 4 3 4 3 3 Calculus BC 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 NI 4 3 3 3 3 3 Chemistry 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 5 4 5 3 4 3 3 Comp Sci A 3 4 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 5 5 4 NI 3 3 3 Computer Science 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 NI NI NI 4 NI 3 Principles English Lang 3 4 4 NI 4 3 3 3 3 NI 4 3 3 3 3 3 and Comp English Literature 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 NI 3 4 3 4 3 3 Environmental Science 3 4 NI 3 3 3 4 3 3 NI 4 5 NI 3 3 3 French Language 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 & Culture Government/ 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 NI 4 3 3 3 3 3 Politics: US Human Geography 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 NI 4 4 NI 3 3 3 Macroeconomics 3 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 Microeconomics 3 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 Music Theory 3 4 NI 3 3 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 Physics 1 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 4 3 3 Physics 2 3 4 NI 4 4 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 4 3 3 Psychology 3 4 4 5 4 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 3 4 3 3 Spanish Language 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 & Culture Statistics 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 Studio Art: 2D 3 4 NI 3 3 3 4 3 3 NI 4 NI 3 3 3 3 US History 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 3 NI 4 3 3 3 3 3 World History 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 4 3 NI 4 4 4 3 3 3

*Colleges and universities reserve the right to change the accepted score. NI = Not identified All students who take an AP course are expected to take the AP Exam in May. AP CAPSTONE AP Capstone is comprised of two AP courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — and is designed to complement and enhance the discipline-specific study in other AP courses. The program provides students with an opportunity to engage in challenging scholarly practice of core academic skills necessary for successful college completion. AP Research is taken during the senior year as the required English course. AP Seminar and AP Research do not transfer to college as credits. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP research and on four additional AP exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP research but not on four additional AP exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. 3 EARN COLLEGE CREDIT IN HIGH SCHOOL Dual Enrollment courses are college courses taught and supported by Appoquinimink School District faculty. ASD faculty act as adjunct instructors and teach the college courses during the school day or in an online format outside of the school day. Students taking Dual Enrollment courses earn high school and college credit at the same time. Students receive a transcript from the partnering college or university once the credit is earned.

Local colleges and universities offer special programming for students interested in taking college courses on campus while still enrolled in high school. Students can choose to take courses during the school day with special arrangement through the counseling department, after school hours, or over the summer months. Local institutions, including Delaware State University, Wilmington University, and Delaware Technical Community College offer early college, on-campus opportunities to high school students.

APPOQUINIMINK APPROVED DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES OFFERED FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Trigonometry Anatomy and Physiology - students Sociology must pass the placement test

Intermediate French Music 101 Intermediate Spanish Philosophy 100 - Introduction to Critical Thinking Creating Environments for Learning

Engineering Problem Solving I Public Communication Introduction to Mass Media Forensic Science

SCHEDULE Appoquinimink School District offers eight credit hours per school year, during regular school hours. This gives all students 32 or more credit opportunities prior to graduation. This allows students to not only complete their selected Pathway, but take additional credit hours to enhance their transcript and improve their high school experience, both inside and outside of their school. Appoquinimink School District high schools operate on a four class per day schedule. Classes are generally 90 minutes each. This schedule allows for an increased academic opportunity, year-long learning experience, and increased instructional time. We encourage our students to maximize the number of opportunities offered at school, both academic and extracurricular. 4 Table of Contents Graduation Requirements, Learning Opportunities, Dual Enrollment and Early College...... 2

CAREER PATHWAYS EXPLAINED: Scope and Sequence Schools and Pathways...... 1 Advanced Placement...... 24-25 Allied Health...... 20-21 Animal Science...... 6-7 Computer Science (PLTW)...... 46-47 Construction, Machinery Operator...... 54-55 Criminal Justice and Legal Issues...... 30-31 Culinary and Hospitality Management...... 14-15 Digital Communication Technology...... 38-39 Early Childhood Teacher Academy...... 16-17 Engineering (PLTW)...... 48-49 Forensics...... 50-51 Humanities...... 26-27 Jobs for Delaware Graduates...... 32-33 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps...... 34-35 K12 Teaching Academy...... 18-19 Life-Centered Career Education...... 36-37 Music...... 40-41 NAF Academy of Finance...... 12-13 Natural Resource Management...... 8-9 Plant Science...... 10-11 Public and Community Health...... 22-23 Science...... 52-53 Theatre Arts...... 42-43 Visual Arts...... 44-45 World Language and International Study...... 28-29

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS English...... 56-58 Mathematics...... 58-60 Science...... 60-63 Social Studies...... 64-65 World Languages...... 68-70 Agriculture and Natural Resources...... 73-75 Health Sciences...... 70-71 Academy of Finance...... 72 Culinary and Hospitality Management...... 73 Education...... 74 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)...... 75-76 Performing and Design Arts...... 77-80 Drivers Ed / Health / Physical Education...... 81 Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC)...... 82 Jobs for Delaware Graduates...... 83 Life-Centered Career Education...... 84 Skilled and Technical Trades...... 85

5 ANIMAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Four courses in Animal Science Pathway • DE State Fair Activities • SAE Completion • Immersion Experience in Senior Year

FUTURE CAREERS: • Animal Researcher • Breed Analyst • Horse Breeder • Veterinarian • Wildlife Manager • Zoo Animal Specialist SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Animal Rescue The Animal Science & Management program of study is a • Farmer four (4) credit Pathway that explores: animal production and management, physical restraint and handling, conducting PATHWAY CREDITS health exams, evaluation of behavior, principles of genetics and reproduction, animal selection through evaluation, anatomy • This pathway is a minimum and physiology, animal nutrition, basic veterinary practices, of 28 credits. global food systems, ethics of food animal production, and • An expectation for this current agricultural issues in order to foster an understanding pathway is that students sit of the steps involved in producing and marketing products for for the AP exam in any consumers. Students practice decision-making and research AP course taken. skills through classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and • Students in this pathway practical experiences. The program prepares students for a may earn industry-recognized variety of careers in: agribusiness, agriscience education, animal certification/licenses. genetics, animal nutrition, animal reproduction, extension educator, marine biology, wildlife biology, veterinary medicine, zoology, animal researcher, animal processor, production manager, artificial insemination technician, animal breeder, veterinary assistant/technician, wildlife manager, zoo animal specialist, animal rescue/animal control officer, and agriculture producer.

COLLEGE CREDIT Students who complete the Animal Science Pathway may

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND NATURAL SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE receive the following articulated credits upon enrollment into that institution of higher learning:

Delaware Tech Community College AGS204: Animal Science

Delaware State University AGRI 206: Introduction to Animal Science 6 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Choose two:

English: English I ANIMAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS 4 credits English II English III English IV British Literature English IV American/British Gothic English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4 Science: Choose one: Biology I Choose two credits: 4 credits Earth/Space Science I Biology II Chemistry I AP Biology Physics Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Environmental Science Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Honors AP Environmental Science Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Optional: 2,5 3 credits Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History African American History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History Psychology/AP Psychology AP Microeconomics Sociology/Sociology4 AP Government World History5 & Politics AP World History5

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: Physical Education 1 credit World Language: 2 credits3 World Language I-II ASD Recommends III-IV

Pathway Growth and Foundations of Requirement: Development of Domestic Animal Animal Science Capstone Animal Science 4 credits minimum Domestic Animals Management

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion. Elective: 3.5 credits minimum Students must earn at least 3.5 additional elective credits.

† = Capstone course

1 Students are required to take a Math course 5 World History may be a requirement for in their Senior Year. some colleges/universities such as 2 One of which must be U.S. History. Delaware State University and 3 The University of Delaware requires two University of Delaware. World Language credits in High School of the Students may want to take this as a 4th same language, but also recommends four. social studies credit or an elective credit. 4 This course is a dual enrollment course. 7 NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Four courses in Natural Resource Management Pathway • Delaware State Fair Activities • SAE Completion

FUTURE CAREERS: • Arborist • Environmental Engineer • Game Warden • Resource Ecologist • Wetland Hydrologist • Wildlife Biologist SUMMARY OF PATHWAY The Natural Resource Management program of study is a Pathway designed to provide students with exposure to topics in conservation management and maintenance of natural PATHWAY CREDITS resources. Students learn responsible stewardship practices of air, soil, water, land, fish, and wildlife resources for economic, • This pathway is a minimum recreation, and health purposes. Students utilize a variety of of 28 credits. classroom and laboratory activities supplemented through • An expectation for this supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs pathway is that students sit and activities. Students participating in this program will for the AP exam in any be prepared to enter into career fields that focus on one or AP course taken. more of the following areas: Natural Science, Microbiology, • Students in this pathway Water Resource Management, Wastewater Engineering, may earn industry-recognized Environmental Protection, Soil & Plant Science, Environmental certification/licenses. Engineering, Geoscience, and Precision Agriculture.

COLLEGE CREDIT Students who complete the Natural Resources Science Pathway may receive the following articulated COLLEGEcredits upon enrollmentCREDIT into that institution of higher learning:

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND NATURAL SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE Delaware Technical Community College SCI223: Applied Ecology ENV 190: Intro Environmental Science & Technology

Delaware State University NTRS 103: Introduction to Environmental Science

8 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English: English I English II Choose two: 4 credits English III English IV British Literature English IV American/British Gothic NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4 Science: Choose one: Biology I Choose two credits: 4 credits Earth/Space Science I Biology II Chemistry I AP Biology Physics Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Environmental Science Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Honors AP Environmental Science Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Optional: 2,5 3 credits Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History African American History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History Psychology/AP Psychology AP Microeconomics Sociology/Sociology4 AP Government World History5 & Politics AP World History5 Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: Physical Education 1 credit

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Environmental & Introduction to Principles of Requirement: Natural Resource Natural Resource Natural Resources Environmental Science † 4 credits minimum Stewardship Management Capstone

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

† = Capstone course 1 Students are required to take a Math course 5 World History may be a requirement for in their Senior Year. some colleges/universities such as 2 One of which must be U.S. History. Delaware State University and 3 The University of Delaware requires two University of Delaware. World Language credits in High School of the Students may want to take this as a 4th same language, but also recommends four. social studies credit or an elective credit. 4 This course is a dual enrollment course.

9 PLANT SCIENCE PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Four courses in Plant Science Pathway • Delaware State Fair Activities • SAE Completion

FUTURE CAREERS: • Botanist • Greenhouse Production Manager • Floral Designer • Plant Pathologist • Horticultural Sales Representative • Landscape Architect • Crop Advisor SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Athletic Turf Manager The Plant and Horticultural Sciences Pathway is a four (4) credit Pathway that encourages students to engage directly in the production of plants while developing an understanding of PATHWAY CREDITS processes which are vital to life on Earth. Areas of focus include plant anatomy & physiology, plant propagation, integrated pest • This pathway is a minimum management, floral and landscape design, and greenhouse of 28 credits. marketing and management. Students interested in Plant & • An expectation for this Horticultural Science are typically drawn to natural settings pathway is that students sit and environments, enjoy hands on learning experiences, for the AP exam in any and are interested in science and design. Throughout the AP course taken. pathway, students are able to engage in real-world learning • Students in this pathway including a year-round greenhouse production program, may earn industry-recognized floral design shop, as well as landscape and turf management certification/licenses. opportunities. Internships, externships, and job shadowing are also available for students in their final year of study to enhance their learning opportunities and career/college readiness. Additionally, the development of leadership skills, responsibility, and cooperation needed to be a successful and productive citizen will be achieved through FFA Activities, Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs, and Career Development Events, following the school based agricultural education 3-component model.

COLLEGE CREDIT Students who complete the Plant Science Pathway may receive

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND NATURAL SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE the following articulated credits upon enrollment into that institution of higher learning:

Delaware Tech Community College AGS105: Principles of Plant Growth

Delaware State University AGRI 219: General Horticulture 10 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English: English I English II Choose two: 4 credits English III English IV British Literature English IV American/British Gothic English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports

Advanced Algebra with PLANT SCIENCE PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4 Science: Choose one: Biology I Choose two credits: 4 credits Earth/Space Science I Biology II Chemistry I AP Biology Physics Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Environmental Science Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Honors AP Environmental Science Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Optional: 2,5 3 credits Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History African American History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History Psychology/AP Psychology AP Microeconomics Sociology/Sociology4 AP Government World History5 & Politics AP World History5 Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: Physical Education 1 credit World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Plant Systems Foundations of Requirement: Plant and Soil Systems Management & † Plant Science Plant Science Capstone 4 credits minimum Sustainability

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

† = Capstone course

Tax Preparer Personal FinanceAdvisor Payroll Mortgage Broker Loan Officer Insurance Agent Financial Analyst Claims Representative Certified PublicAccountant Budget Analyst Accountant Financial Services AP Macroeconomics Economics II AP Microeconomics Principles ofAccounting Fundamentals ofFinance Certification. pathway mayear Students participatinginthis AP coursetaken. for theAPexaminany pathway isthatstudentssit An expectationforthis of 29cr This pathwayisaminimum n NAFTrack

may receive thefollowingarticulatedcredits uponenrollment Students whocompletetheNAFAcademyofFinance Pathway NAF’s Certification, NAFTrack earn will program Finance of career experiences,studentscompletingtheNAFAcademy an approved industrypartner. Through coursework andearly with Pathway isthatstudentscomplete120hourinternship school andoutsideoftheclassroom. Arequirement ofthis activitiesthatareseries ofwork-basedlearning conductedin and insurance.Studentsgaincareer knowledgethrough a focusing on banking and credit, financial planning, accounting, by services financial of world the with students engages that Finance (AOF)program ofstudyisafour(4)credit Pathway The National Academy Foundation’s (NAF) Academy of FINANCE PATHWAY NAF ACADEMYOF Delaware Technical CommunityCollege student certificationassessmentsystem. into thatinstitutionofhigher learning: BUS101:Introduction toBusiness SSC131:Are You Credit Worthy? SSC132:Planning fortheBeach? SUMMARY OFPATHWAY SSC130:Where’s MyMoney? COLLEGE CREDIT The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English: English I English II Choose two: 4 credits English III

English IV British Literature NAF ACADEMY OF FINANCE PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS English IV American/British Gothic English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4

Science: Choose one: Biology I Choose two credits: 3 credits Earth/Space Science I Biology II Chemistry I AP Biology Physics Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Environmental Science Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics Anatomy and Physiology I AP Environmental Science

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 4 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History African American History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History Psychology/AP Psychology AP Microeconomics Sociology/Sociology4 AP Government World History5 & Politics AP World History5

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Fundamentals of Principles of AP Microeconomics Financial Services Requirement: Finance Accounting Economics II 4 credits minimum AP Macroeconomics

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: 4.5 credits minimum Students must earn at least 4.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway.

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CULINARY &HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PATHWAY

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GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 English: English I English II Choose two: 4 credits English III English IV British Literature English IV American/British Gothic English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition

Science: Choose one: Biology I Choose two credits: 4 credits Earth/Space Science I Biology II Chemistry I AP Biology Physics Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Environmental Science Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Honors AP Environmental Science

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 3 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics & Personal US History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics

Health: Health 0.5 credit

Physical Education: Physical Education 1 credit

World Language: World Language I-II ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3

Pathway Fundamentals of Advanced Food The Culinary Culinary Arts Capstone† Requirement: Culinary Arts & Production & & Hospitality 4 credits minimum Hospitality Mgmt. Hospitality Mgmt. Profession

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: 3.5 credits minimum Students must earn at least 3.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway.

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EARLY CHILDHOODTEACHER

Pathway mayreceive thefollowingarticulatedcredits upon Students who complete the Early Childhood Teacher Academy variety ofcareers inearlychildhoodsuchasteacher, curriculum a for students prepares program The experiences. field and uniqueness ofearlychildhood and participate in classroom and importance the understand will Students field. childhood pipeline ofhigh-qualitystudentstransitioningtotheearly cultivate theskillsneededtobesuccessful,thuscreating a to sustaintheirinterest intheearlychildhood profession and teachers. Studentswillacquire theknowledgeandskillsneeded childhood whileexploringtheimportanceandimpactof students in developing a realistic understanding of early The EarlyChildhood Teacher AcademyPathwaythatengages ACADEMY PATHWAY EDU204:PhilosophicalFoundationsofEducation ECE214: Creating Environments forLearning enrollment intothatinstitutionofhigherlearning: Delaware Technical CommunityCollege SUMMARY OFPATHWAY EDU 207:LifespanDevelopment PSY125:ChildDevelopment EDU313: ExceptionalChildren Delaware StateUniversity director, andadministrator. COLLEGE CREDIT Wilmington University The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway. EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER ACADEMY PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Science: Choose one: Biology I Choose one credit: 3 credits Earth/Space Science I Biology II Chemistry I AP Biology Physics Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Environmental Science Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Honors AP Environmental Science

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Human Growth Early Childhood Curriculum and Creating Environments for † Requirement: and Development as a Profession Instruction in Learning4 4 credits Early Childhood

Work-Based Learning: 1 credit Work-Based Learning Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: 4.5 credits minimum Students must earn at least 4.5 additional credits to complete this pathway.

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Human Growth & Development • Teaching as a Profession • Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction • Creating Environments for Learning (Dual Enrollment)

FUTURE CAREERS: • Elementary Teacher • Secondary Teacher • Paraprofessional • Special Education Teacher SUMMARY OF PATHWAY The K-12 Teacher Academy program of study engages students in developing a realistic understanding of teaching while exploring the importance and impact of teachers. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to sustain their interest in the profession and cultivate the skills needed to be successful educators, thus creating a pipeline of high-quality students transitioning to the teaching profession. Students will understand the rigors of a career in education and participate in classroom and field experiences relevant to pursuing a degree PATHWAY CREDITS in education. The program prepares students for a variety of • This Pathways is a minimum careers in education such as elementary teacher, secondary of 30 credits. teacher, paraprofessional, and special education teacher. • Students will be eligible to take the ParaPro exam to be certified as a paraprofessional. • Students are required to take a dual enrollment course. Successful completion will result COLLEGE CREDIT in 3 college credits. Students who complete the K12 Teacher Academy Pathway may receive the following articulated credits upon enrollment into that institution of higher learning:

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN STUDIES SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Delaware State University EDU 204: Philosophical Foundations of Education EDU 207: Lifespan Development EDU313: Exceptional Children

Delaware Technical Community College PSY125: Child Development

Wilmington University ECE 214: Creating Environments for Learning 18 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English: English I English II Choose two: 4 credits English III English IV British Literature English IV American/British Gothic

English IV Themes in Literature K-12 TEACHER ACADEMY PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4

Science: Choose one: Choose two credits: 4 credits Earth/Space Science I Biology Chemistry I Chemistry I Physics Physics Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology I AP Biology AP Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology4

Health: Health 0.5 credit

Physical Education: Physical Education 1 credit

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Human Growth Teaching As Foundations of Creating Requirement: and Development a Profession Curriculum and Environments 4 credits minimum Instruction for Learning4†

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: 4.5 credits minimum Students must earn at least 4.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway.

† = Capstone course

19 20 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES FUTURE CAREERS: PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS PATHWAY CREDITS • • • • • • • • • ollment) • • • • • • esult in3collegecredits. • equired tocompleteservice • edits. • •

Development Surgical Technologist Radiologist Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Medical LabTechnician Doctor Dentist Registered Nurse Respiratory Therapist Early Career Experience (Dual Enr Anatomy andPhysiology Essentials ofHealthCareers Health Science Fundamentals of Human Growth and Successful completionof r Successful completionwill take adualenr Students are required to hours inmedicalfacilities. r Students inthispathwayare AP coursetaken. sit fortheAPexaminany pathway isthatstudents An expectationforthis of 30cr This pathwayisaminimum in 9-12collegecredits. this pathwaycouldresult ollment course.

ALLIED HEALTH PATHWAY

physical therapist,dentalhygienist,andmedicallabtechnician. careers inhealthcare suchasrespiratory therapist,nurse, a strep test.Theprogram prepares studentsforavarietyof measuring vital signs, collecting a throat culture and performing awoundculture,develop technicalskillssuchasperforming legal responsibilities, andteamwork.Inaddition,studentswill as medical mathematics, communication, safety practices, important skillsnecessaryforhealthcare professionals such the NationalHealthScienceStandards, studentswillacquire and humananatomyphysiology. Through exploration of solving where theystudytopicssuchasmedical terminology program ofstudythatengagesstudentsinopen-endedproblem The AlliedHealthPathwayisfour(4)courseinstructional the following articulated credits upon enrollment into that Students whocompletetheAlliedHealthPathwaymay receive BIO 110:EssentialsofAnatomy &Physiology Delaware Technical CommunityCollege BIO120:Anatomyand Physiology SUMMARY OFPATHWAY BIO100:MedicalTerminology institution ofhigherlearning: COLLEGE CREDIT

The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability ALLIED HEALTH PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4

Science: Biology I Chemistry I Choose two credits: 4 credits Biology II AP Biology Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Chemistry II AP Chemistry Physics AP Environmental Science

Health: Health 0.5 credit

Physical Education: Physical Education 1 credit

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Human Growth Fundamentals of Essentials of Choose one: Requirement: and Development Health Science Health Careers Essentials of Anatomy and 4 credits minimum Physiology Anatomy and Physiology4 †

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: 4.5 credits minimum Students must earn at least 4.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway.

Radiologist Physical Therapist Nursing Assistant Medical LabTechnician Dental Hygienist Nurse Respiratory Therapist Early Career Experience Personal Wellness Community Health Essentials ofPublicand Fundamentals ofHealthScience and Development Human Growth r Successful completionwill take adualenr Students are required to hours inmedicalfacilities. r Students inthispathwayare AP coursetaken. sit fortheAPexaminany pathway isthatstudents An expectationforthis of 30cr This pathwayisaminimum ollment course.

PUBLIC ANDCOMMUNITY

mathematics, communication, safety practices, legal responsibilities, for healthcare professionals suchasmedicalterminology, medical Science Standards, studentswillacquire importantskillsnecessary human servicesworker. Through explorationoftheNationalHealth client whileinvestigating services needs, services,andtheskillsattitudesrequired oftheeffective and human health of fields the of resources neededforhealthycommunities.Studentswillexplore bringing awareness thedistribution topublicpolicydetermine students willdiscovermethodsforeliminatinghealthinequitiesand behavioral, social,andenvironmental perspectives.Additionally, access toresources. toview healthfrom Studentswilllearn medical, suchaspoverty,determinants discrimination,andinadequate comprehensive approachaboutsocial tohealthwhilelearning instructional program ofstudythatengagesstudentsina The Public&CommunityHealthPathwayisafour(4)course Pathway mayreceive thefollowingarticulatedcredits upon Students whocomplete the PublicandCommunityHealth HEALTH PATHWAY enrollment intothatinstitutionofhigherlearning: Delaware Technical CommunityCollege SUMMARY OFPATHWAY BIO 100:MedicalTerminology HLT 321:PersonalWellness COLLEGE CREDIT Wilmington University and teamwork. and teamwork. The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS English: English I English II Choose two: 4 credits English III English IV British Literature English IV American/British Gothic English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition

Science: Biology Chemistry I Choose two credits: 4 credits Biology II AP Biology Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Anatomy and Physiology I Chemistry II AP Chemistry Physics AP Environmental Science

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

† Pathway Human Growth Fundamentals of Essentials of Public Personal Wellness Requirement: and Development Health Science and Community 4 credits minimum Health

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: 4.5 credits minimum Students must earn at least 4.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway.

† = Capstone course

1 Students are required to take a Math course 4 This course is a dual enrollment course. in their Senior Year. 5 World History may be a requirement for 2 One of which must be U.S. History. some colleges/universities such as 3 The University of Delaware requires two Delaware State University and World Language credits in High School of the University of Delaware. same language, but also recommends four. Students may want to take this as a 4th social studies credit or an elective credit. 23 24 SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS PATHWAY CREDITS • • • • • • • • • • edits. • •

AP courses Students completeaminimumof6 AB orAPCalculusBC AP Statistics,Calculus and Composition Composition orAPLiteratur AP Languageand AP World History AP USHistory AP Microeconomics AP Biology AP Research AP Seminar as possibletopr subject ortakeasmanyAPcourses encouraged toconcentrateinan Students intheAPPathwayare AP coursetaken. for theAPexaminany Pathway isthatstudentssit An expectationforthis of 33cr This Pathwayisaminimum epare forcollege.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Students in thisPathway are required to take honors or AP level This Pathwayprepares studentsforcourseworkandsuccessin topic. the about thinking their refine to course the throughout apply them to a self-selected topic, working collaboratively criticalindependentresearchlearn andevaluationskills toAPMusic Theory orArtStudiotoAPFrench. In12thgrade,studentswill APPsychology from ranging interests, their fit students canexplore avarietyofareas ofadvancedstudythat for studentstoenroll inelectiveAPcourses.InthisPathway, each ofthecore contentareas aswellproviding opportunities program thatengagesstudentsinadvancedrigorous studyin The AdvancedPlacementprogram ofstudyisaninstructional courses foreachcoursethroughout thePathway. SUMMARY OFPATHWAY PATHWAY higher education. The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English: English I-II Choose one: AP Research† 4 credits AP Language and Composition AP Literature ADVANCED PLACEMENT PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS and Composition

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus Trigonometry4

Science: Biology AP Biology Choose one: Choose one: 4 credits Chemistry Anatomy and Physics Pysiology AP Chemistry AP Physics

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 4 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and US History African American History AP Human Geography Personal Finance AP US History Psychology/AP Psychology AP Microeconomics Sociology/Sociology4 AP Government World History5 & Politics AP World History5

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway AP Seminar Choose three: AP Comp Sci A Requirement: AP Calculus BC AP World Language 4 credits AP Comp Science AP Macroeconomics AP Gov’t and AP Psychology Politics See Page 3 for Complete AP Music Theory Listing AP Studio Art

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 7.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway. 7.5 credits minimum

† = Capstone course

25 HUMANITIES PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Communication • Additional ELA Course • Additional Social Studies Course • Courses from Visual/ Performing Arts

FUTURE CAREERS: • Artist • Corporate Communications • Educator • Foreign Correspondent SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Museum Curator The Humanities Pathway allows students to focus deeply on a • ELA Coordinator range of courses directly related to English & Social Studies. • Public Relations The study of humanities provides students with historical • Legal Services perspective and cultural awareness which gives them the • Media & Communication ability to critically evaluate, analyze and interpret ideas and • Technical Writer actions. The aim is for students to develop knowledge, skills and values that will enable them to participate as ethical, active and informed citizens in a democratic society within both the local and global community. Humanities students PATHWAY CREDITS make connections amongst all disciplines and reflect critically • This Pathway is a minimum on those connections. Successful completion of this Pathway of 29 credits. requires that students engage in either AP courses or College • An expectation for this Pathway level experiences in each targeted area. is that students sit for the AP exam in any AP course taken. SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE

26 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English: English I Honors English II Honors Choose two: 4 credits English III Honors English IV British Literature Honors English IV American/British Gothic Honors English IV Themes in Literature Honors AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition English IV Wit Lit Honors

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability HUMANITIES PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4

Health: Health 0.5 credit

Physical Education: Physical Education 1 credit

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Requirement: Choose any combination of four additional ELA or Social Studies courses. 4 credits minimum

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based 1 credit Learning Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 year. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 4.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway. 4.5 credits minimum † = Capstone course 1 Students are required to take a Math course 5 World History may be a requirement for in their Senior Year. some colleges/universities such as 2 One of which must be U.S. History. Delaware State University and 3 The University of Delaware requires two University of Delaware. World Language credits in High School of the Students may want to take this as a 4th same language, but also recommends four. social studies credit or an elective credit. 4 This course is a dual enrollment course. 27 WORLD LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PATHWAY

Pathway HIGHLIGHTS • World Language I-IV • Multilingual • Career Capstone

FUTURE CAREERS: • Teacher/Associate Professor/ Professor • Public Service • Interpreting and Translation • Homeland Security • Diplomat • Airline Services • Hotel/Restaurant Management • Event Planning SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • International Business Affairs The World Language and International Studies Pathway • Foreign Civil Service develops cultural competence and proficiency in one of our language course offerings. Students will gain greater appreciation of their first language and will learn to apply the target language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking through coursework and experiences. This Pathway culminates PATHWAY CREDITS in a capstone experience requiring students to demonstrate • This Pathway is a minimum use of the target language in a variety of settings. Students of 30 credits. will be eligible to earn the state’s Certificate of Multiliteracy • An expectation for this Pathway (Gold and Diamond levels), which was established to honor is that students sit for the and recognize DE high school students who have attained AP exam in any AP course taken. high levels of proficiency in one or more world languages in addition to English. SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE

28 WORLD LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS

The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 4 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Person- US History African American History AP Human Geography al Finance AP US History Psychology/AP Psychology AP Microeconomics Sociology/Sociology4 AP Government World History5 & Politics AP World History5

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Requirement: Choose 2 additional World World Language III World Language IV 4 credits minimum Language Courses Proficiency Assessment*

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credits Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 5.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway. 5.5 credits minimum * = This is needed to apply for the certificate of † = Capstone course Multiliteracy (can be taken in any of the four years). 4 1 Students are required to take a Math course This course is a dual enrollment course. 5 in their Senior Year. World History may be a requirement for 2 One of which must be U.S. History. some colleges/universities such as 3 The University of Delaware requires two Delaware State University and World Language credits in High School of the University of Delaware. same language, but also recommends four. Students may want to take this as a 4th social studies credit or an elective credit. 29 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LEGAL ISSUES PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Criminal Justice • AP Government and Politics • American Politics • African American History • Sociology

FUTURE CAREERS: • Lawyer • Politician • Police Officer • Lobbyist • Public Policy • Human Resources SUMMARY OF PATHWAY The Criminal Justice and Legal Issues Pathway is a four (4) course program of study is structured around a core of criminal justice courses on such topics as law enforcement, the judicial process, corrections, and the criminal law. Since any criminal justice system does not exist in isolation PATHWAY CREDITS but naturally reflects the structure, ideas, and concerns • This Pathway is a minimum of the society in which it operates, the Criminal Justice of 31 credits. Program draws from a wide variety of academic disciplines – political science, psychology, history, and sociology.

COLLEGE CREDIT Students who complete the Criminal Justice Pathway may receive the following articulated credits upon enrollment into that institution of higher learning:

Wilmington University CRJ 101: Survey of Criminal Justice

SCHOOL OF MILITARY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF MILITARY CRJ 205: Principles of Criminology

30 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LEGAL ISSUES PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS English: English I English II Choose two: 4 credits English III English IV British Literature English IV American/British Gothic English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Choose one: Requirement: Sociology 4 credits minimum DTCC Sociology4 Intro to Criminal Justice Intro to Law Principles of Criminology Psychology AP Psychology AP Govt. & Politics

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit† Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 5.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway. 5.5 credits minimum † = Capstone course 1 Students are required to take a Math course 5 World History may be a requirement for in their Senior Year. some colleges/universities such as 2 One of which must be U.S. History. Delaware State University and 3 The University of Delaware requires two University of Delaware. World Language credits in High School of the Students may want to take this as a 4th same language, but also recommends four. social studies credit or an elective credit. 4 This course is a dual enrollment course. 31 JOBS FOR DELAWARE GRADUATES PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • JDG Grade 9 • JDG Grade 10 • JDG Grade 11 • JDG Grade 12

FOCUS OF Pathway • Delaware Scholarship Programs • Organization and Time Management • Career Attire • Cover Letter, Resumes, and References • Employment Interviews SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Business Etiquette The curriculum includes seventeen school-to-work transition • Employee Rights competencies per year. All JDG students are eligible for • Financial Planning membership in the Delaware Career Association (DCA), a youth organization that enhances the classroom instruction with field trips, group activities, and state conferences. The four goals of the DCA are: leadership development, citizenship, PATHWAY CREDITS social awareness, and career preparation. The JDG Specialist • This Pathway is a minimum is available to assist JDG students in finding jobs in the of 28 credits. career of their choice during the school year, in the summer, • Participants in this Pathway and for 12 months following graduation. are eligible for membership in the Delaware Career Association, a youth organization that enhances classroom instruction with field trips, group activities and conferences. SCHOOL OF MILITARY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF MILITARY

32 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 JOBS FOR DELAWARE GRADUATES (JDG) PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS

Science: Choose one: Biology I Choose one: 3 credits Earth/Space Science I Biology II Chemistry I AP Biology Physics Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Environmental Science Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics Anatomy and Physiology I AP Environmental Science

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 3 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History African American History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History Psychology AP Microeconomics AP Psychology AP Government Sociology/Sociology4 & Politics World History5 AP World History5

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway † Requirement: JDG Grade 9 JDG Grade 10 JDG Grade 11 JDG Grade 12 4 credits minimum

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 4.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway, one of which must be science or social 4.5 credits minimum studies

† = Capstone course

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Aerospace Science I-IV (MHS) • Military Science I-IV (AHS)

FUTURE CAREERS: • Border Patrol Officer • Customs Officer • Law Enforcement Official • Military Officer • Service in a branch of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard SUMMARY OF PATHWAY The Junior ROTC Corps Pathway is designed to prepare high school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. The curriculum will include strategies to help students improve communication skills, enhance social and PATHWAY CREDITS ethical values, promote character development and physical fitness, and help develop an appreciation of teamwork through • This Pathway is a minimum instruction in drill and ceremonies. The course prepares of 29 credits. students for ROTC in college or military/civilian service. SCHOOL OF MILITARY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF MILITARY

34 JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 4 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History African American History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History World History AP Microeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Government Psychology/AP Psychology & Politics Sociology/Sociology4 AP US History AP World History AP Macroeconomics

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Aerospace Science I Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: † Requirement: Military Science I Aerospace Science II Aerospace Science III Aerospace Science IV 4 credits minimum Military Science II Military Science III Military Science IV†

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 Credit Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 or more credits Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 3.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway. 3.5 credits minimum

† = Capstone course 1 Students are required to take a Math course 4 This course is a dual enrollment course. in their Senior Year. 5 World History may be a requirement for 2 One of which must be U.S. History. some colleges/universities such as 3 The University of Delaware requires two Delaware State University and World Language credits in High School of the University of Delaware. same language, but also recommends four. Students may want to take this as a 4th social studies credit or an elective credit. 35 LIFE-CENTERED CAREER EDUCATION PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Independent Living Studies • Integrated Consumers Math • English • Physical Education/Adapted PE • Health • Vocational Studies • Work Studies • Co-operative Work Studies Pathway CREDITS • Students in this Pathway will receive a Diploma of Alternative Achievement Standards SUMMARY OF PATHWAY This Pathway is for students earning a Diploma of Alternative Achievement Standards with a focus on career readiness and post-secondary outcomes. A Diploma of Alternative CAREER POSSIBILITIES: Achievement Standards is awarded to those students with • Retail Industry Individualized Education Plans who are taught a non-accredited, • Clerical Services modified curriculum and take the Alternate State Assessment. • Food Service Industry The goal of the Life-centered Career Education Pathway • Custodial Services is to prepare students for independent living, competitive employment, or other post-secondary school programs while also focusing on math and English at a functional level. PATHWAY PARTNERSHIPS Academic courses will use the high school level Dynamic • Students in this Pathway receive Learning Maps (DLM) of the Delaware Content Standards. pre-employment training and have access to the services provided by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, as applicable. • Students in this Pathway may be eligible for the ASD 18-21 LIFE Program, or the Career and Life Studies Certificate Program at the University of Delaware. SCHOOL OF MILITARY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF MILITARY

36 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 LIFE-CENTERED CAREER EDUCATION PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS

Take all: English: English DLM III English DLM I 9-2 English DLM IV English DLM II

Integrated Consum- Mathematics: Integrated Consumers Integrated Consumers Integrated Consumers ers 9-12 Math I Math II Math IV Math III

Independent Living Studies: Independent Living Independent Living Independent Living Independent Living Studies I Studies II Studies III Studies IV

Vocational Studies: Vocational Studies I Vocational Studies II Vocational Studies III Vocational Studies IV

Physical Education/ Physical Education/ Physical Education/ Physical Education: Adapted PE Adapted PE Adapted PE

Work Studies: Work Studies I Work Studies II Work Studies III Work Studies IV

Co-operative Work Co-operative Work Co-operative Work Studies: Studies Studies Electives: Transition Elective Transition Elective Transition Elective Transition Elective Choice Choice Choice Choice

37 DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Foundations of Digital Design • Processes of Digital Design • Applications of Digital Design • Digital Communication Practicum Experience

FUTURE CAREERS: • User Experience Designer • Visual Designer • Digital Strategist • Marcom Manager • Web Designer SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Public Relations The Digital Communication Technology (DCT) program of • Content Development study is a four (4) course instructional program of study that and Marketing engages students to apply the skills and tools of digital • Interactive Design designers through coursework that focuses on the creative and Production and technical skills as used in graphic design; pixel-based imagery manipulation; basics of HTML coding; digital video production; vector image manipulation; digital illustration; and digital publishing. Students utilize strategies to solve open- ended problems while they learn how to apply technical skills, PATHWAY CREDITS creative skills, industry knowledge, documentation techniques, and processes using modern, industry-leading technology and • This Pathway is a minimum software. Client based learning experiences and industry- of 29 credits. mentored projects will introduce students to a wide array of related careers in public relations, marketing, web and digital communications and printing. SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS

38 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway. DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 3 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Foundations of Process of Digital Applications of Digital Communication † Requirement: Digital Design Design Production Digital Design Capstone 4 credits minimum

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 Credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 5.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway. 5.5 credits minimum

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Orchestra • Percussion Ensemble • Symphonic Band • Choir

FUTURE CAREERS: • Accompanist • Audio Engineer • Broadcast Engineer • Chamber Musician • Composer SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Music Teacher The Music Pathway is a comprehensive course of study which • Instrumentalist prepares students with the skills necessary to be successful when • Conductor advancing to study music at the collegiate level. Throughout their course of study, students will learn advanced skills specific to their instrument or voice by participating in our award winning performance ensembles which include: Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Philharmonic Orchestra, Advanced Choir, Women’s Choir, and Percussion Ensemble. Students in these ensembles will have opportunities to apply the skills PATHWAY CREDITS honed in these courses by participating in various extensions of the traditional classroom. This includes working with university • This Pathway is a minimum professors, clinicians and professionals in the field of music as of 30 credits. well as competing in festivals and competitions at the state and • Students are required to participate national level. Along with their ensemble classes, music Pathway in a performance group. students will participate in other music courses to enhance • An expectation for this Pathway their level of musicianship. These courses include Piano, is that students sit for the Guitar, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Musical Theatre AP exam in any AP course taken. and Music Technology which range from Introductory Level to Advanced Placement to Dual Enrollment courses. Additionally, students may participate in extra-curricular activities such as All-State Music ensembles, Indoor percussion, Color guard, and Musical theatre productions. SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS

40 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus MUSIC PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 3 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Requirement: Band Band Band Band 5 credits Orchestra Orchestra Orchestra Orchestra Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus/Advanced Chorus Percussion Ensemble Advanced Chorus Advanced Chorus Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Percussion Choose one: Ensemble AP Music Theory† Music Appreciation4,†

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 Credit Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 5.5 additional credits to complete this pathway, one of which must be Science 5.5 credits minimum or Social Studies. † = Capstone course 1 Students are required to take a Math course 4 This course is a dual enrollment course. in their Senior Year. 5 World History may be a requirement for 2 One of which must be U.S. History. some colleges/universities such as 3 The University of Delaware requires two Delaware State University and University of Delaware. World Language credits in High School of the 41 same language, but also recommends four. Students may want to take this as a 4th social studies credit or an elective credit. THEATRE ARTS PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS Students choose one area of focus: • Fundamentals of Acting • Stagecraft • Musical Theatre Performance/ Theatre Dance • Senior Showcase

FUTURE CAREERS: • Costume Designer • Actor • Property Designer • Sound Designer • Stage Director SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Stylist The Theatre Arts Pathway provides the opportunity to grow • Theatre Manager from a basic understanding of theatrical performance and • Visual Effects Specialist production to the creation of theatrical works through analysis, • Playwright synthesis, and observation. Students in acting classes will • Set Designer participate in dramatic activities and exercises aimed at teaching young actors how the body and voice play a role in the creation of a character. Through this study, students delve into script analysis as a means to understand and convey the playwright’s intentions. Students will study and perform scenes PATHWAY CREDITS and monologues from classic and contemporary plays. Technical Theatre students will focus on theatrical design and construction. • This Pathway is a minimum of 30 credits. Time requirements beyond the daily class period in the form • Students in this Pathway must of additional performance, workshop or technical lab time participate in at least two may be required and varies by class and level. For example, performances within the school. All students may be required to participate in a public performance for each theatre course in which they enroll.

Students in Theatre courses should speak with the instructor for further details about dates, times and course requirements. Students wishing to further their theatrical experience, have the opportunity to audition for an extracurricular Fall play or Spring musical production, or participate as a member of the Stage SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS Crew. Extracurricular productions are open to all students and participation in a Theatre Course does not ensure that students will be cast in the extracurricular production.

42 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV

Statistics and Probability THEATRE ARTS PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 4 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History World History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History AP World History AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: † Requirement: Stagecraft I Stagecraft II Stagecraft III Stagecraft IV 4 credits Fundamentals Fundamentals Fundamentals Fundamentals of Acting I of Acting II of Acting III of Acting IV† Senior Showcase†

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 Credit Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. Credit awarded upon completion. 0.5 credit

Elective: Students must earn at least 5.5 additional credits to complete this Pathway, one of which one must be: 5.5 credits minimum Foundations of Art Musical Theatre Arts Chorus Music Theory

† = Capstone course 1 Students are required to take a Math course 4 This course is a dual enrollment course. in their Senior Year. 5 World History may be a requirement for 2 One of which must be U.S. History. some colleges/universities such as 3 The University of Delaware requires two Delaware State University and World Language credits in High School of the University of Delaware. same language, but also recommends four. Students may want to take this as a 4th 43 social studies credit or an elective credit. VISUAL ARTS PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Foundations of Art • Drawing and Painting • Ceramics and Sculpture

FUTURE CAREERS: • Art Preservationist • Curator • Artist • Exhibition Designer • Industrial Designer SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Landscape Architect The Visual Arts Pathway is designed to help students focus • Product Designer on the necessary skills needed to create art for aesthetic and • Sculptor commercial purposes. This program not only exposes students to the development of beautiful artwork, but also fosters a lifelong appreciation for visual artistry.

Advanced students curate their own art show, including not only creating works of art, but also taking leadership roles to plan the logistics of the show, raise funds, and engage the PATHWAY CREDITS larger community in appreciating student created work. • This Pathway is a minimum of 30 credits. • An expectation for this Pathway is that students sit for the AP exam in any AP course taken. SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS

44 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports

Advanced Algebra with VISUAL ARTS PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 3 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Foundations of Art Must choose four: Requirement: Ceramics & Sculpture I-II 5 credits Drawing & Painting I-II Foundation of Digital Design AP Studio Art AP Art History

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 Credit Practicum

SSP: 0.5 credit Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. Credit awarded upon completion.

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit†

Elective: Students must earn at least 5.5 additional credits to complete this pathway, 5.5 credits minimum one of which must be Science or Social Studies † = Capstone course 1 Students are required to take a Math course 5 World History may be a requirement for in their Senior Year. some colleges/universities such as 2 One of which must be U.S. History. Delaware State University and 3 The University of Delaware requires two University of Delaware. World Language credits in High School of the Students may want to take this as a 4th same language, but also recommends four. social studies credit or an elective credit. 4 This course is a dual enrollment course. 45 COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAY (PLTW)

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Computer Science Essentials • AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) • AP Computer Science A (CSA) • Cybersecurity

FUTURE CAREERS: • Applications Analyst • Business Analyst • Computer Engineer • Data Modeler • Information Technology SUMMARY OF PATHWAY Manager The Computer Science program of study is an instructional • Software Applications program that engages students in open-ended problem Architect solving where students study computational practices such as • Software Engineer algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems relevant to their everyday lives. They are also introduced to topics such as interface design, limitations of computers, and societal and ethical issues. The program prepares students for further education and careers in information technology and computer science. PATHWAY CREDITS • This Pathway is a minimum of 30 credits. • An expectation for this Pathway is that students sit for the AP exam in any AP course taken. COLLEGE CREDIT • Students are expected to Students who complete the Computer Science Pathway may participate in a work-based receive the following articulated credits upon enrollment into learning experience during that institution of higher learning: their junior and/or senior year. Delaware Technical Community College ITN 160: Programming I ITN 101: Intro to IT

University of Delaware CISC 101: Principles of Computing

Wilmington University SEC100: Intro to Comp Hardware & Operation

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH ENGINEERING AND MATH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, SEC290: Intro to Programming with Python Additonal Lower Level Elective

46 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English: English I English II Choose two: 4 credits English III English IV British Literature English IV American/British Gothic COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAY (PLTW) REQUIREMENTS English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 3 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Computer Science AP Computer Science AP Computer Cybersecurity† Requirement: Essentials Principles Science A 4 credits

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 6.5 additional credits to complete this pathway, 6.5 credits minimum one of which must be Science or Social Studies

† = Capstone course

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Introduction to Engineering • Principles of Engineering • Engineering Design and Development • Digital Electronics • Dual Enrollment Opportunity

FUTURE CAREERS: • Aeronautical Engineer • Civil Engineer • Mechanical Engineer • Building Construction Engineer • Industrial Materials Scientist SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Robotics Engineer The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering program of study • Electrical Engineer is a four (4) course, instructional program that engages students • Aerospace Engineer in open-ended problem solving where students learn and apply the engineering design process and use modern, industry- leading technology and software. The program prepares students for further education and careers in engineering and engineering technology.

PATHWAY CREDITS • This Pathway is a minimum of 30 credits. • An expectation for this Pathway is that students sit for the COLLEGE CREDIT AP exam in any AP course taken. Students who complete the Engineering Pathway may receive • Students in this Pathway are the following articulated credits upon enrollment into that required to have an internship/ institution of higher learning: work-based experience, preferably during the Senior year. Delaware Technical Community College EDD 171: Intro to CAD using AutoCAD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore EDTE 121: Principles of T&E Education SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH ENGINEERING AND MATH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,

48 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English: English I English II Choose two: 4 credits English III English IV British Literature English IV American/British Gothic English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition

AP Literature and Composition ENGINEERING PATHWAY (PLTW) REQUIREMENTS

Science: Biology I Choose three: 4 credits Earth/Space Science I Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 3 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Engineering Essentials Intro to Engineering Principles of Engineering Design † Requirement: Engineering and Development 4 credits Optional: Engineering Problem Solving I4

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 5.5 additional credits to complete this pathway. 5.5 credits minimum † = Capstone course

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Anatomy /Physiology • Forensic Science I • Forensic Science II

FUTURE CAREERS: • Forensic Accountant • Forensic Anthropologist • Forensic Ballistics Expert • Forensic Chemist • Forensic Crime Scene Investigator SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Forensic DNA Analyst • Forensic Meteorologist The Forensic Pathway is designed to give students an • Forensic Nurse introduction to the scientific concepts and laboratory research • Forensic Science Technician techniques currently used in the field of forensics. Students will continue to develop their critical thinking, laboratory, and communication skills necessary to be successful in the field. Students will be presented with scenarios that include some of the latest developments and intriguing news that helps shape popular forensic science during our current times. Many of the scenarios and stories students will engage with are taken directly from authentic past and present well known cases PATHWAY CREDITS such as Jon Benet Ramsey, O.J. Simpson, Cory Monteith, the • This Pathway is a minimum Washington D.C sniper killings, and many more of 30 credits. • An expectation for this Pathway is that students sit for the AP exam in any AP course taken. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH ENGINEERING AND MATH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,

50 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis

in Sports FORENSICS PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4

Science: Biology I Choose two credits: 3 credits Biology II AP Biology Chemistry II AP Chemistry Physics AP Physics

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 3 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Requirement: † 4 credits Chemistry I Anatomy/Physiology Forensic Science I Forensic Science II

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 Credit Practicum

Capstone Project: 0.5 credit Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway.

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 6.5 additional credits to complete this pathway, one of which must be Science or Social 6.5 credits minimum Studies.

† = Capstone course

51 SCIENCE PATHWAY

PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS • Anatomy and Physiology • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Environmental Science • Science Research • Earth and Space Science • Forensics

FUTURE CAREERS: • Astrophysicist • Climatologist • Government Researcher • Meteorologist SUMMARY OF PATHWAY • Physicist This academic Pathway is designed to provide coursework • Research Scientist that will prepare any student to pursue a career within the • Medical Professional areas of life, physical, or earth sciences. The courses found in • Pharmacist the Science Pathway will allow each student to develop the critical thinking and laboratory skills necessary to be successful in science and in life. Students in this Pathway will learn how to ask questions, develop and use models, plan and conduct investigations, analyze data to construct explanations, argue with evidence, and communicate both verbally and in writing just like real scientists do in their fields. Students choosing this Pathway should have a strong desire to learn through Pathway CREDITS hands-on, inquiry-based lab activities and projects that • This Pathway is a minimum will challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills of 30 credits. and not just recall facts. • An expectation for this Pathway is that students sit for the AP exam in any AP course taken. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH ENGINEERING AND MATH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,

52 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this pathway.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Mathematics: Take all sequentially Choose one: 4 credits1 Integrated Math I – III Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with SCIENCE PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry4

Science: Choose one: Biology I 4 credits Earth/Space Science I Choose any two science credits: Chemistry I Physics

Social Studies: Choose one: Choose one: Choose one: 3 credits2,5 Geography/Civics Economics and Personal US History AP Human Geography Finance AP US History AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics

Health: 0.5 credit Health

Physical Education: 1 credit Physical Education

World Language: ASD Recommends III-IV 2 credits3 World Language I-II

Pathway Scientific Research Choose 3 additional † Requirement: Science credits and Design 4 credits Fall only

Work-Based Learning: Work-Based Learning 1 credit Practicum

Capstone Project: Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. 0.5 credit

SSP: Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. 0.5 credit Credit awarded upon completion.

Elective: Students must earn at least 5.5 additional credits to complete this pathway. 5.5 credits minimum

† = Capstone course

53 54 SCHOOL OF SKILLED AND TECHNICAL TRADES FUTURE CAREERS: PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS PATHWAY CREDITS • • • • • • • • • • • ning experienceduring • edits. • •

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Certifications, and the option for advanced standing in the standing foradvanced option the and Certifications, Tech advancedstandingcollegecredits, OSHAandATSSA highschoolcredit,Students willearn uptonine(9)Delaware high schoolandDelaware Tech’s MiddletownTraining Center. The traininginthisuniquePathwaywilltakeplaceatboththe and powertooluse,printreading, andgrading/earth moving. hand Safety,Certification, ATSSAConstruction Flagger OSHA backhoe, excavator, bulldozer, andforklift.Othertopics include includes both virtual and real seat time operating a skid-steer, high schoolorafterobtainingacollegedegree. Theprogram andstudents “highdemand,” may enter the construction industry immediately following as field career this identified equipment operator. The Delaware Department of Labor has the knowledgeandskillsnecessarytobeginacareer asaheavy course instructionalPathwaydesignedtoprovide studentswith The ConstructionMachineryOperatorprogram isafour(4) State ofDelaware Registered Apprenticeship Program. OPERATOR PATHWAY SUMMARY OFPATHWAY 55 CONSTRUCTION, MACHINERY OPERATOR PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS † 4 † = Capstone course GRADE 12 Work-Based LearningWork-Based Practicum Construction Capstone Choose one: Integrated Math IV Statistics and Probability Statistical Analysis in Sports Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Honors Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Trigonometry ASD Recommends III-IV GRADE 11 Choose one: Biology II AP Biology Earth/Space Science I Earth/Space Science II Science Environmental Chemistry I Chemistry II Physics Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Honors Science AP Environmental Choose two: English III Literature English IV British Gothic English IV American/British English IV Themes in Literature AP Language and Composition and Composition AP Literature Choose one: US History AP US History Advanced Machinery Operator This course is a dual enrollment course. This course is a dual enrollment for History may be a requirement World some colleges/universities such as State University and Delaware University of Delaware. Students may want to take this as a 4th or an elective credit. social studies credit 4 5 GRADE 10 GRADE 10 Biology I Choose one: Economics and Personal Finance AP Microeconomics AP Government & Politics to Introduction Machinery Operations GRADE 9 Student Success Plan (SSP) completed over the course of 4 years. upon completion. awarded Credit Students must earn at least 4.5 additional elective credits. Choose one: Earth/Space Science I Chemistry I Physics English I English II Health Physical Education World Language I-II World Foundations of Construction Choose one: Geography/Civics AP Human Geography Take all sequentially Take Integrated Math I – III Students are required to complete a capstone project that is aligned to their Pathway. project to complete a capstone required Students are Students are required to take a Math course required Students are One of which must be U.S. History. two requires The University of Delaware in their Senior Year. in High School of the Language credits World four. same language, but also recommends 1 2 3 3 2,5 1 The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this Pathway. complete to successfully required of courses sequence is a suggested following The Social Studies: 3 credits Elective: minimum 4.5 credits Work-Based Learning:Work-Based 1 credit Capstone Project: 0.5 credit SSP: credits 0.5 or more Mathematics: 4 credits Science: 3 credits English: 4 credits Health: 0.5 credits Physical Education: 1 credit Language: World 2 credits Pathway Requirement: minimum 4 credits Course Descriptions ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS English courses are intended to be ENGLISH III course is to refine students’ critical reading and writing skills via works taken sequentially with students 01003 from well-known British authors, in taking English I prior to English II, 01003H an effort to help them be as prepared etc. For upper level students, English 1 Credit as possible for their post-secondary III and IV can be substituted with The foundation of this course will be the study of American Literature endeavors. successful completion of an AP or including its development across Dual enrollment course in English. time periods and genres. Research ENGLISH IV- THEMES IN LITERATURE Listed elective or Pathway courses and writing skills, as well as new 01065 may not be substituted for core approaches to literary analysis, will be 01065H courses. introduced through collaborative and 1 Credit individual assignments. The use of This course is designed to expose students to dominant themes explored ENGLISH I rhetoric will be a special focus for the course as students study and emulate in 20th and 21st century literature as 01001 well as their foundations in earlier 01001H the styles and approaches used in a variety of masterpieces from American text. Through a study of classical, 1 Credit contemporary and global literature, This course expands on the reading authors. Prerequisite: English II as well as related media, students will skills and strategies previously learned explore the development of multiple in a students’ educational career. themes relating to modern culture, Critical reading skills will be reinforced ENGLISH IV- AMERICAN/ BRITISH GOTHIC society and the individual. The ultimate as students tackle increasingly goal of the course is to refine students’ 01061 more complex texts and materials critical reading and writing skills in 01061H independently. In addition to vocabulary an effort to help them be as prepared expansion, the course will focus on the 1 Credit This course is designed to expose as possible for their post- secondary development of advanced writing skills, endeavors. and the introduction of more effective students to a variety of American and British Gothic works. Through an approaches to introductions, transitions, ENGLISH IV - WIT LIT and supporting details. Research skills examination of British Gothic, students 01070 and literary analysis approaches will will be able to evaluate the differences also be refined. in the foundation and development of 1 Credit American Gothic texts. The ultimate This course is designed to demonstrate ENGLISH II goal of this course is to redefine how humor, satire, and allegory are used to engage readers while offering 01002 students’ understanding of the concept arguments and exposing issues in 01002H of horror through a study of authors society. Through a thematic study of 1 Credit such as Edgar Allen Poe, Stephen King This course uses a varied selection of and Mary Shelley. texts from different eras from Chaucer literature across genres and continues to Prerequisite: English III to Vonnegut, students will read build upon and add to students’ literacy critically to evaluate author’s purpose skills. Throughout the course, students ENGLISH IV- BRITISH LITERATURE and how humor not only entertains will expand their vocabulary as well as 01056 us but informs us of society’s flaws. strengthen their research and literary 01056H The ultimate goal of this course is to analysis skills. Writing will continue to 1 Credit refine students’ ability to read and write be a strong focus. Students will refine This course is designed to expose critically, with an eye to context and their skills in development, organization students to a variety of British canonical nuance. and style while crafting responses that works from a wide range of periods represent an increased level of critical and perspectives. Students will explore AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION thought from that required in previous multiple themes relating to culture, 01005 years. society and the individual through the 1 Credit Prerequisite: English I examination of text and related media This course engages students in such as film and graphic novels to becoming skilled readers of prose support multiple interpretations of the written in a variety of rhetorical same text. The ultimate goal of the contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of

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purposes. Both their writing and their academic paper of 4000–5000 words FOUNDATIONS OF reading should make students aware (accompanied by a performance or COLLEGE ENGLISH of the interactions among a writer’s exhibition of product where applicable) 01992 purposes, audience expectations, and and a presentation with an oral defense. 1 Credit subjects. Students also learn the way This course fulfills the 12th grade This course is a preparatory course general conventions and the resources English requirement. Prerequisite: AP designed to provide reinforcement in of language contribute to effectiveness Seminar. writing skills and improve reading in writing. This is a rigorous course fluency and comprehension skills. and students are expected to take the AP SEMINAR Reading and writing activities are AP Language and Composition exam. 22110 integrated to provide continuity Prerequisite: English I and II. 1 Credit and practical application. Students AP Seminar is a foundational course completing the course with a score of AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION that engages students in cross- 75% or higher will be qualified to take 01006 curricular conversations that explore credit-bearing English coursework 1 Credit the complexities of academic and real at Delaware institutions of higher An AP English Literature and world topics and issues by analyzing education. This course is offered to Composition course engages students in divergent perspectives. Using an students who have not reached the 480 the careful reading and critical analysis inquiry framework, students practice SAT benchmark for English Language of literature. Through close reading, reading and analyzing articles, research Arts, but are seeking college-level students deepen their understanding studies, and foundational, literary, course work at DTCC while enrolled of the ways writers use language to and philosophical texts; listening to in high school. This course does not provide access through genres and and viewing speeches, broadcasts and satisfy an English requirement. themes. As they read, students consider personal accounts; and experiencing a work’s structure, style, as well as artistic works and performances. ELL- ENGLISH I such smaller-scale elements as the Students learn to synthesize information 0100813 use of figurative language, imagery, from multiple sources, develop their 1 Credit symbolism, and tone. Emphasis is own perspectives in written essays, In this course, taught to newcomers placed on analysis of literature and and design and deliver oral and visual to the English language, students will literary composition. This is a rigorous presentations, both individually and as learn basic vocabulary and survival course and students are expected to part of a team. Ultimately, the course language functions. Some American take the AP Literature and Composition aims to equip students with the power culture will be presented. exam. Prerequisite: English I and II. to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to ELL- ENGLISH II craft and communicate evidence-based AP RESEARCH 0100823 arguments. Students taking this course 22112 1 Credit 1 Credit are expected to take the AP Seminar This course emphasizes listening and AP Research allows students to deeply exam. speaking skills. Students learn language explore an academic topic, problem, patterns and structures that will enable or issue of individual interest. Through ENGLISH ELECTIVES them to function in a variety of settings. this exploration, students design, plan, CREATIVE WRITING Pronunciation is addressed as well as and conduct a year-long research 01104 spelling. Course satisfies one English based investigation to address a 1 Credit credit requirement. research question. In the AP Research In this online course, students will course, students further their skills continue to develop their writing acquired in the AP Seminar course by skills in this intensive elective course. understanding research methodology; Students will explore different genres employing ethical research practices; of writing through both reading and and accessing, analyzing, and writing. Students will create original synthesizing information as they writing pieces through the writing address a research question. process model. Students will engage in Students explore their skill both formal and informal research as development, document their they explore topics of interest to them to processes, and curate the artifacts of the use as the basis for writing. This course development of their scholarly work in does not satisfy an English requirement. a portfolio. The course culminates in an

57 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS All students must take Integrated ENGLISH ELECTIVES EARLY COLLEGE ACCESS Math I-III sequentially and are ENGLISH DLM I, II WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY required to take a Math course in 01901B, 01902B When students take a Dual This course will allow students to Enrollment course as a requirement their senior year. Integrated Math access modified high school text within a pathway, the district covers Courses are offered in both College to expand vocabulary, reading the cost of the course. These courses Preparatory (CP) and Honors Courses comprehension, and writing skills. The (H). Please see page 2 for additional class will use the Dynamic Learning run on the West Virginia University information on Course levels. Maps of the state high school English semester schedule. Fall classes may content standards. Students will begin prior to the Appoquinimink IMPORTANT: A GRAPHING matriculate through the certificate School District academic year. West CALCULATOR FROM THE graduate program and will not receive Virginia University determines the TI- 83 OR 84 GROUP IS credit. semester in which the courses will be REQUIRED FOR THESE MATH CLASSES offered. ENGLISH DLM III, IV 01903B, 01904B PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ADVANCED ALGEBRA WITH This course will allow students to FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS access modified high school text 01930 Fully Online 02069 to expand vocabulary, reading 1 Credit comprehension, and writing skills. The 1 Credit Introduction to principles of By combining algebraic and graphical class will use the Dynamic Learning communication in the one-to-many approaches with practical business and Maps of the state high school English context. Emphasis is given to the personal finance applications, students content standards. Students will will explore algebraic thinking patterns creation and refutation of arguments. matriculate through the certificate and functions in a financial context. graduate program and will not receive INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA Mathematics of Finance offers an credit. applications based learning approach 01940 incorporating advanced algebra skills Fully Online learned in prior courses. Students 1 Credit Critical examination of mass media will learn about the financial, real with special emphasis on ways in which life aspects of loans, banking, taxes, social, economic, and psychological employment, retirement, and the stock factors influence the structure, market. This course also includes real functions, and effects of the media. life projects to help students apply their financial knowledge to common financial scenarios such as home ownership and car buying. This course allows students to see how mathematics will be relevant in their future, no matter what career path they choose. Prerequisite: Integrated Math III

HONORS CALCULUS 02121H 1 Credit Topics include basic elements of calculus including basic differential calculus of polynomials, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions, derivative graphing and some discussion of limits. Prerequisite: Integrated Math IV

58 MATHEMATICS INTEGRATED MATH I: HEART OF half of the Integrated Math III program. questions, collect data, analyze data, ALGEBRA It provides an opportunity to study and make conclusions. Each chapter inequalities, linear programming, and will begin with a sports-related 02062 quadratic and polynomial functions. mathematical question (e.g. Is there a 02062H Prerequisite: Integrated Math II and home field advantage in the NFL?) and 1 Credit Building on the major work of middle staff placement. then students will learn how to collect school, students will experience greater appropriate data, how to analyze the INTEGRATED MATH III B success with concepts associated data, and how to make appropriate with algebraic reasoning. This course 020614B conclusions. This course satisfies the continues to build on 4 critical areas: 1. 1 Credit Common Core State Standards for This course will cover the second half Algebraic reasoning as a foundational Probability and Statistics and National of the Integrated Math III program. mathematical skill that transcends STEM Standards. We will be using the It provides an opportunity to study students’ abilities to do math, 2. textbook Statistical Reasoning in Sports reasoning strategies; geometric proofs; Modeling relationships and constraints by Josh Tabor and Christine Franklin triangle similarity and congruence; and allows students to represent, interpret, as our first text, but will also include a logarithms. Prerequisite: Integrated and communicate their understanding series of article readings on a variety Math IIIA and staff placement. of equations, 3. Interpreting statistical of sports-specific topics and also non- results is a life-skill, and 4. The fictional books. Prerequisite: Integrated INTEGRATED MATH IV Math I ability to collaborate with others and (PRECALCULAS) communicate an understanding of 020615 AP STATISTICS algebraic concepts. 020615H 02203 INTEGRATED MATH II 1 Credit 1 Credit This course is designed to prepare Students will be introduced to the 02063 students for Calculus. Students use major concepts and tools necessary 02063H mathematics to model atmospheric for collecting, analyzing and drawing 1 Credit This course explore the mathematics changes, movement around a ferris conclusions from data. Students are behind costs and revenues when wheel, Grand Prix tracks, and exposed to four broad conceptual organizing a concert and Delaware’s bank interest that is compounded themes; exploring data, sampling and own “Punkin Chunkin” contest. continuously. Honors students complete experimentation, anticipating patterns, Students will use exciting real-world an additional unit of logarithms and and statistical inference. All students contexts to expand skills in algebra, go into more depth with trigonometric are expected to take the AP exam. This geometry and trigonometry. Honors functions. Prerequisite: Integrated Math is a yearlong, alternate day, course. students will complete an additional III Prerequisite: Integrated Math III. Students taking this course are expected unit on matrices as well as modeling STATISTICS & PROBABILITY prompts. Prerequisite: Integrated Math I to take the AP exam. 02201 INTEGRATED MATH III 1 Credit AP CALCULUS AB This course provides a collaborative, in- 02124 020614 depth study of probability and statistics. 020614H 2 Credits The probability section will focus on This upper-level calculus course 1 Credit In this course, students use minute- data analysis. The statistics section mimics the first semester of a college mysteries to explore logic and reasoning includes graphical representations calculus course and prepares students and design roller coaster tracks to of data, numerical descriptions of to take the AP Calculus AB Exam explore polynomial functions. This distributions, drawing inferences in May. It covers an introduction to course develops understanding of from data (including misuses of data), limits, development of the derivative rational functions, inverses, logarithms, sampling & experimental design, and and applications of the derivative to and similar and congruent figures. simulation. Prerequisite: Integrated related rate problems, optimization, Honors students will include a deeper Math III. curve sketching and rectilinear motion problems. Integration is introduced focus on inverse and log functions. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS IN SPORTS Prerequisite: Integrated Math II and applied to problems involving area 02204 and volume. Prerequisite: Integrated INTEGRATED MATH III A 1 Credit Math IV. Students taking this course are This online course teaches students how expected to take the AP Exam in May. 020614A to use the four steps of the analytical 1 Credit This course is intended to cover the first process in the context of sports: ask

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AP CALCULUS BC DUAL ENROLLMENT ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I 02125 DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY 0305312 1 Credit When students take a Dual 0305312H This upper-level calculus course mimics Enrollment course as a requirement 1 Credit the first two semesters of a college within a Pathway, the This course is designed for those calculus course and prepares students district covers the cost of the course. interested in the medical field. The to take the AP Calculus BC Exam in When a student takes a Dual course first introduces anatomy May. In addition to the topcis covered Enrollment course as an elective and physiology as well as basic in AP Calculus AB, the course covers or optional course, the student is terminology and tissues. An overview single variable differential calculus, responsible for the cost of the course. of chemistry and biology as it relates integral calculus, and infinite series to the levels of organization is also and sequences. Prerequisite: Integrated TRIGONOMETRY covered. Next, the course covers the Math IV or AP Calculus AB. This 02910 integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and course is typically taken concurrent 1 Credit nervous systems; both their structure with AP Calculus AB. Students taking A course designed to prepare students and function as well as contribution this course are expected to take the AP for calculus. Topics include exponential to homeostasis are part of this course. Exam in May. and logarithmic functions, trigonometric Throughout the course, the students functions and graphs, trigonometric will analyze and collaborate to design INTEGRATED CONSUMER MATH identities, trigonometric equations, a course of action for various case DLM I, II inverse trigonometric functions, laws studies. The honors course is a more 02901B, 02902B of sines and cosines and applications. thorough investigation of the material This course focuses on the practical Prerequisites: Integrated Math III CP or resulting in higher content acquisition application of algebra, geometry, Honors. over the course of the semester. statistics and probability. Emphasis is Dissection is required. on the real world math skills. The class Prerequisite: Biology I will use the Dynamic Learning Maps MTSC122 Delaware State dual of the state high school math content enrollment is dependent upon a ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY II HONORS standards. Students will matriculate passing score on the Mathematics placement test. 0305313H through the certificate graduate program 1 Credit and will not receive credit. This course continues to explore the human body further and looks more in INTEGRATED CONSUMER MATH depth at the cardiovascular, lymphatic, DLM III, IV urinary, respiratory, digestive and 02903B, 02904B reproductive systems. Dissections are This course increases students’ practical a required component to this course application of algebra, geometry, and are more extensive than Anatomy statistics and probability. Emphasis is and Physiology I. Throughout the on the real world math skills. The class course, the students will analyze and will use the Dynamic Learning Maps collaborate to design a course of action of the state high school math content for various case studies. Prerequisite: standards. Students will matriculate Anatomy and Physiology I through the certificate graduate program ASD Recommends: Anatomy and and will not receive credit. Physiology I Honors

BIOLOGY I 03051 03051H 1 Credit This course uses inquiry based investigations to explore the relationships within cellular energy systems, cellular structure and function, DNA and genetic influence, evolutionary theory and ecological connections. Students will get

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experience gathering information to chemical equilibrium, relationships topics from a fieldwork perspective, communicate reasoning through formal in thermochemistry, and acid/base learning techniques used by scientists lab reports and writing to explain chemistry. Students will demonstrate from all disciplines to uncover the systems and models investigated. their ability to evaluate and mysteries of Earth. The honors course requires students communicate information to explain the Prerequisite: Earth and Space Science I to develop research-based writing interconnections between these topics. to explain systems and models Planning and carrying out investigations ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE investigated. and using mathematics in computational 03102H thinking are strongly emphasized. 1 Credit BIOLOGY II HONORS Prerequisites: Chemistry I This course is designed to show 03052H thematic connections among a variety 1 Credit EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE I of science disciplines, including This course investigates current 0300812 biology, chemistry and earth science. research in Biology and how this 0300812H Students will apply prior scientific research impacts global dynamics. 1 Credit knowledge to current environmental This will include more in-depth The Earth and space course is designed issues and will become better-informed research on various topics to enable to engage students in science that citizens and decision makers. Key students to construct written and verbal addresses humanity’s immediate issues: topic areas include the application of explanations of scientific concepts and the exploration of our solar system scientific process to environmental evidence-based arguments. At the end and Earth’s place in the universe; analysis; ecology; energy flow; of the course, students will be assessed interpretation of geologic evidence; ecological structures; earth systems; and by presenting on a possible solution weather and climate; and Earth’s atmospheric, land and water science. to a global, biological issue supported materials and systems. Students will Topics also include the management of by evidence from their research and/or develop and use models to build natural resources and analysis of private experimentation. an in-depth understanding of Earth and governmental decisions involving Prerequisite: Biology I and space as a series of complex the environment.Prerequisite: Students ASD Recommends: Chemistry I systems through which matter and will have completed a minimum of energy are continuously cycled. two science credits. Suggested courses CHEMISTRY I The honors course requires students would include Biology I, Earth and 03101 to analyze and synthesize data to Space Science I, or Chemistry I. 03101H develop and use models to build an 1 Credit in-depth understanding of Earth and ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND This introductory chemistry course is space as a series of complex systems PHYSIOLOGY designed for college bound students through which matter and energy are 03909 interested in majoring in science continuously cycled. 1 Credit and medical careers. Topics include: This course includes structure and overview of atomic theory, patterns EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE II function of the human body with an in the periodic table, use of models HONORS emphasis on gross anatomy as well as to explain chemical bonding, basic 0300822H all organ systems and their relationship chemical reactions and stoichiometry. 1 Credit to homeostasis. Coordinated laboratory Planning and carrying out investigations Earth and Space Science II Honors activities are an integral part of this and using mathematics in computational builds on the foundation developed in course. This course will be offered as thinking are emphasized. The honors Earth and Space Science I. In Earth and an articulated course with Delaware course requires deep study in each of Space Science II, students will explore Technical Community College the topics in preparation for taking AP astronomy in a more computational (BIO110-Essentials of Anatomy Chemistry. Prerequisite: Integrated manner, discovering the inner-workings and Physiology) Upon successful Math I of our universe, galaxy, and solar completion of the course (75% or system including measuring orbital better), students will receive three CHEMISTRY II HONORS motion, applying Kepler’s laws, and college credits from Delaware Technical 03102H general planetology. Students will also Community College. 1 Credit dig further into the geology of Earth, The Chemistry II Honors course including Earth’s structure, stratigraphy, continues the content learned in rocks and minerals, and the life forms the Chemistry I course. Topics of scientists use to learn more about the study include gas laws, models for Earth. Students will approach these

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FORENSIC SCIENCE I Prerequisite: Forensic Science I Framework provides a basis for students to develop a deep conceptual 03214 PHYSICS understanding as well as opportunities 1 Credit Forensic Science is designed to 03151 to integrate biological knowledge incorporate the scientific concepts 03151H and the science practices through and techniques utilized in the field 1 Credit inquiry-based activities and laboratory This is an introductory course focusing of forensics. Course units include investigations without having to teach on energy and its relation to motion, observational skills, crime scene a textbook from cover to cover. This is electronics, heat and light. Students analysis, evidence gathering and a two semester course that meets every will plan and conduct investigations processing, hair, fiber and textile day. Prerequisite: Biology I throughout the course to explore analysis, DNA profiling, fingerprint Prerequisite OR concurrent course: these topics. Emphasis will be on data analysis, blood spatter and forensic Chemistry I analysis and conceptual understanding anthropology. The course concludes Students taking this course are expected in order to construct explanations of with a death scene investigation that to take the AP exam. students’ experiences in the physical allows students to embody the role of a world. Projects will be used to connect AP CHEMISTRY forensic investigator and ultimately put cross-cutting themes throughout the skills learned throughout the course 03106 the curriculum. Completion of the into cumulative practice. Evidence- 2 Credits course will develop a foundation Advanced Placement Chemistry is based reasoning is a cornerstone of the for continuing studies in Science, the equivalent of one year of college course and will be employed using an Technology, Engineering and Math. general chemistry. The pace and activity-based approach to frame each The honors course places an emphasis workload of this course is rigorous. curricular unit. on constructing explanations through Topics include atomic structure, Prerequisite: Biology I, Chemistry I, computational thinking by analyzing chemical reactions, stoichiometry, Integrated Math II and interpreting data. gas laws, rates of reactions, chemical Prerequisite OR concurrent course: Prerequisite: Integrated Math II equilibrium, acids and bases, and Anatomy and Physiology I electrochemistry. The focus of both SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DESIGN FORENSIC SCIENCE II class and lab work is on preparation 03212 for the College Board AP test which 03215 1 Credit is administered in May. This is a two 1 Credit The capstone course represents Forensic Science II is designed to semester course that meets every day. the culmination of the Science incorporate the scientific concepts Prerequisite: Chemistry I Pathway. This course focuses on and techniques utilized in the field of Students taking this course are expected technical scientific writing, laboratory forensics. Course units include crime to take the AP exam. skills, robust data analysis, and the scene analysis, physical/biological development and implementation AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE evidence gathering and processing, of effective research practices. The firearms/explosives, toxicology, 03207 final product for the course will be an and communication analysis. The 2 Credits independent research project on a topic The AP Environmental Science course course concludes with a death scene of the student’s choosing. All students is designed to be the equivalent of investigation that allows students will be expected to present their a one-semester introductory college to embody the role of a forensic findings as part of the Appoquinimink course. Students will engage with the investigator and ultimately put the School District STEM Fair. scientific principles, concepts, and skills learned throughout the course Prerequisite: Students will have methodologies required to understand into cumulative practice. Evidence- the interrelationships of the natural based reasoning is a cornerstone of the completed a minimum of 6 Science credits. world. The course requires that students course and will be employed using an identify and analyze natural and activity-based approach to frame each AP BIOLOGY human-made environmental problems, curricular unit. Capturing evidence via evaluate the relative risks associated photographic or video-graphic means is 03056 2 Credits with these problems, and examine an essential component of crime scene alternative solutions for resolving or investigation. As such, students will This course is designed around the AP Biology Curriculum Framework preventing them. Environment science be required to photo and/or videotape is interdisciplinary, embracing topics themselves and each other for various that focuses on the major concepts in biology and their connections. from geology, biology, environmental assignments and assessments in this studies, chemistry and geography. This course. Additionally, the Curriculum

62 SCIENCE is a two semester course that meets through extensive hands-on laboratory every day. Prerequisite: Integrated Math work, with an emphasis on inquiry- DUAL ENROLLMENT II. Students will also have completed based investigations and use them to a minimum of two science credits. develop and refine testable explanations WEST VIRGINA UNIVERSITY Suggested courses would include and predictions of natural phenomena. When students take a Dual Biology I, Earth and Space Science I, or This is a one semester course offered in Enrollment course as a requirement within a Pathway, the district Chemistry I. Students taking this course the Spring only. are expected to take the AP exam. covers the cost of the course. When Prerequisite: AP Physics I or Physics a student takes a Dual Enrollment AP PHYSICS 1 Honors (Students may take AP Physics course as an elective or optional 03155 I and AP Physics II concurrently.) course, the student is responsible for 2 Credits Students taking this course are expected the cost of the course. This course This course is the equivalent of a first to take the AP exam. runs on the West Virginia University semester college course in algebra- semester schedule. Fall classes may based physics. The course focuses DUAL ENROLLMENT begin prior to the Appoquinimink on the conceptual and quantitative DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND understanding of how forces and energy COMMUNITY COLLEGE School District academic year. West Virginia University determines the govern motion. Additionally, waves, When students take a Dual sound and DC circuits are explored. semester in which the course will be Enrollment course as a requirement offered. The course is based on six Big Ideas, within a Pathway, the district covers which encompass core scientific the cost of the course. When a FORENSIC SCIENCE principles, theories, and processes student takes a Dual Enrollment that cut across traditional boundaries 15055 course as an elective or optional Fully Online and provide a broad way of thinking course, the student is responsible for about the physical world. Students will 1 Credit the cost of the course. Forensics is the application of establish lines of evidence through science for solving crimes. This is extensive hands-on laboratory work, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY a course rich in exploration and lab with an emphasis on inquiry-based 03910 investigation which applies many investigations and use them to develop 1 Credit disciplines of scientific study such and refine testable explanations and This course, DTCC BIO 120, introduces as biology/anatomy, chemistry, and predictions of natural phenomena. This students to anatomy and physiology physics to solving crimes. There is is a two semester course that meets of humans including the structure and an emphasis in complex reasoning, every day. function of cells, tissues, integumentary, constructing arguments from evidence, Prerequisite: Integrated Math II skeletal, muscular, nervous, and using mathematics in computational ASD Recommends: Integrated Math III endocrine systems. Coordinated thinking, and critical thinking. Through and IV laboratory experiments are an integral lessons, lab analysis of fictional crime Students taking this course are expected part of this course. Students learn scenarios, and real-world case studies, to take the AP exam. physiology of each body system, as well students learn about forensic tools, as how to investigate common diseases, technical resources, forming and testing AP PHYSICS 2 disorders, and emerging diseases. The hypotheses, proper data collection, and 03156 prevention of disease, diagnosis, and responsible conclusions. 1 Credit treatment are addressed. There is an This course is the equivalent of a second additional $65 lab manual fee due Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry semester college course in algebra- the first week of class. Prerequisite: based physics. The course focuses Biology I on the conceptual and quantitative understanding of how forces and energy ASD Recommends: Anatomy and govern fluids, heat, light, electricity Physiology I Honors and magnetism. The course is based DTCC dual enrollment is dependent on six Big Ideas, which encompass upon a SAT EBRW score of 480 core scientific principles, theories and or higher, 3.0 GPA, or successful processes that cut across traditional completion of Foundations of English. boundaries and provide a broad way of thinking about the physical world. Students will establish lines of evidence

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY trade. Using case studies, current interpret data, and present conclusions. 04107 events, supply and demand analysis, UNITED STATES HISTORY 1 Credit and cost benefit analysis, they will In this course, students explore the examine public policy choices at the 04101 African American struggle for freedom societal level as well as applying 04101H and equality. Topics include the study of these skills to individual decisions and 1 Credit African societies, slavery, the Civil War problem solving. In this course students will investigate and current African American issues. US History from the 1860s INTRODUCTION TO through modern times, including ECONOMICS II CRIMINAL JUSTICE Reconstruction, westward migration, 04202 04165 industrialization, progressivism, 1 Credit 1 Credit imperialism, World War I, the Great Students investigate economic This course is a survey of agencies and Depression, World War II, the Cold principles in more depth, including processes involved in the administration War, and the modern US. In this the role of individual decision makers of criminal justice. The survey reviews course, students will examine and (producers and consumers), product the functions of the legislature, police, interpret historical data, conduct and factor markets, and the function of prosecutor, courts, and the correctional research, engage in discussion, and the government in promoting efficiency system. Problems of law enforcement in participate in simulations. in the economy, both domestically a democratic society are discussed. This and internationally. The course will course ties together all components of WORLD HISTORY conclude with an overview of personal criminal justice and includes issues of 04053 finance decisions. Prerequisite: both the juvenile and adult offender. 04053H Economics and Personal Finance 1 Credit INTRODUCTION TO LAW In this course, students will investigate CIVICS/GEOGRAPHY 04162 World History from the end of the Middle Ages (roughly 1400 CE) 04161 1 Credit This course introduces students to the to the present day. Themes to be 04161H sources of law in the United States, the examined include the Renaissance, 1 credit In this course, students will study both differences between civil and criminal the Enlightenment, revolutions, Civics and Geography. Civics is the law, and the United States Legal System industrialism, imperialism, and study of citizenship education within including federal and state judicial nationalism. The course will conclude the context of political systems. This systems. Students will learn about with an overview of the complex includes the democratic foundations several areas of substantive law such as problems facing the world today. of the U.S. government. Geography is criminal law, tort law, contract law, and family law. AP GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: the study of the physical features of the UNITED STATES earth and its atmosphere, and of human PSYCHOLOGY activity as it affects and is affected by 04004 these. This includes the use of maps 04254 1 Credit 1 Credit In this course, students investigate and other tools to study the distribution In this course, students investigate various aspects of U.S. government. and movement of populations and scientific theories of human behavior Topics include U.S. culture and voting, resources, land use, and industries. and their application. They explore the American democratic principles and anatomy of the brain and discover what values, the institutions of government, ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL psychologists have learned about why and the creation & effects of public FINANCE people behave the way they do. policy. Students taking this course are 04201 expected to take the AP exam. 1 credit SOCIOLOGY This class engages students in the study 04258 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY of the economy, its impact on their 1 Credit 04004 lives, and the effects that choices and In this course, students explore the 1 Credit decisions have on the economy as a social origins of human behavior, This course introduces students to the whole. To understand how a market gaining an understanding of culture and study of geography and spatial patterns, economy creates interdependence, the structure of societies. They develop through the examination of population students will receive grounding in a sociological perspective and learn patterns and distribution, cultural economic systems, microeconomics, how to conduct social science research patterns and landscapes, economic macroeconomics, and international using state of the art technology; systems and patterns, urban geography,

64 SOCIAL STUDIES and political geography. Students will AP SEMINAR cultures, the expansion of empires, the be expected to do research projects, growth of economic systems, and the 22110 engage in classroom discussion, and transformation of social structures. 1 Credit participate in simulations. Students AP Seminar is a foundational course Students taking this course are expected taking this course are expected to take that engages students in cross- to take the AP World History exam. the AP Human Geography exam. curricular conversations that explore DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE the complexities of academic and real AP MACROECONOMICS world topics and issues by analyzing When students take a Dual 04204 divergent perspectives. Using an Enrollment course as a requirement 1 Credit inquiry framework, students practice AP Macroeconomics is an extension within a Pathway, the district covers reading and analyzing articles, research of AP Microeconomics. In this the cost of the course. When a student studies, and foundational, literary, course, students will gain a thorough takes a Dual Enrollment course as and philosophical texts; listening to understanding of economic systems an elective or optional course, the and viewing speeches, broadcasts and as a whole. Through the analysis of student is responsible for the cost of personal accounts; and experiencing economic performance measures, the course. artistic works and performances. students will examine income and Students learn to synthesize information DELAWARE TECHNICAL price-level determination, stabilization from multiple sources, develop their COMMUNITY COLLEGE policies, the financial sector, economic own perspectives in written essays, growth, and international economics. SOCIOLOGY and design and deliver oral and visual Students taking this course are expected 04910 presentations, both individually and as to take the AP Macroeconomics exam. 1 Credit part of a team. Ultimately, the course Prerequisite: AP Microeconomics Analysis of American social organ- aims to equip students with the power (AP MACROECONOMICS CAN BE ization and culture, through a cross- to analyze and evaluate information TAKEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH cultural perspective. Sociology with accuracy and precision in order to AP MICROECONOMICS) investigates, describes, and analyzes craft and communicate evidence-based patterns of human behavior in all areas AP MICROECONOMICS arguments. Students taking this course of human experience for the purpose of 04203 are expected to take the AP Seminar understanding the human condition. 1 Credit exam. In this course, students will gain an DTCC dual enrollment is dependent understanding of the principles of AP U.S. HISTORY upon a SAT EBRW score of 480 Economics in relationship to individual 04104 or higher, 3.0 GPA or successful decision makers, both producers and 1 Credit completion of Foundations of English. In this course, students will thoroughly consumers, in an economic system. analyze the history of United States Students will explore product and History from its founding through the factor markets and analyze the role WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY present day. Through the study of the of the government in the functioning major political, social, and economic of the economy. Students taking this PHI 100 INTRODUCTION TO events, students will develop the course are expected to take the AP CRITICAL THINKING analytic skills and factual knowledge Microeconomics exam. 04930 necessary to critically examine the 1 Semester historical data of our nation’s history. AP PSYCHOLOGY 1 Credit 04256 Students taking this course are expected This introductory course challenges 1 Credit to take the AP US History exam. students with the question: “Why do In this course, students investigate the Prerequisite: Successful completion of you think the way you do?” scientific theories of human behavior 9th and 10th grade Social Studies. It gives practical consideration to and their application. They explore AP WORLD HISTORY overcoming thinking errors, developing the anatomy of the brain discovering ethical thought, and applying career- why people behave the way they do. 04057 specific principles of effective critical Students taking this course are expected 1 Credit In this course, students will examine thinking to real-life situations. to take the AP Psychology exam. the evolution of global processes from 8000 B.C.E. to the present. Topics include human interaction with the environment, the development of

65 WORLD LANGUAGES A continuation of the four pillars of acquired knowledge in reading short language learning: listening, speaking, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I stories, literary, historical and cultural reading and writing. Class instruction articles, writing essays & compositions 24852 emphasizes situational activities and and oral presentations. Prerequisite: 1 Credit Students gain a basic knowledge of performances as well as further study French II of culture and history. Prerequisite: expressive and receptive American Sign FRENCH IV Language (ASL) vocabulary through Chinese I 24105H performance based activities. Basic ASL CHINESE III (MANDARIN) 1 Credit grammar structure will be studied. They 24404H This course is designed to practice the will also be introduced to the American 1 Credit skills gained in earlier study as well Deaf Culture. This course provides students with new as further the understanding of French vocabulary items and phrases. Students speaking countries and their culture AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II will further their understanding of through intensive literature, culture and 24853 grammar, as well as their ability to historical study. Prerequisite: French III 1 Credit read expositive and narrative articles. Students further their understanding of Basic writing skills will be introduced. JAPANESE I ASL with advanced grammatical study Prerequisite Chinese II 24452 and conversation. A more in-depth 1 Credit study of American Deaf Culture will be CHINESE IV (MANDARIN) An introduction to Japanese through pursued. Prerequisite: ASL I 24405H the use of hiragana, katakana & basic 1 Credit concepts and uses of kanji. Students AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III Students will further their learn to speak, read and write about 24854 H understanding of Chinese with topics such as school, friends and 1 Credit advanced grammatical study, reading family in the target language. They Students will become intermediate-high and conversation designed to help them level practitioners of ASL. They will are also introduced to the culture and become familiar with the culture of history of Japan. comprehend and express thoughts and China. Prerequisite: Chinese III ideas using classifiers, questioning, JAPANESE II temporary aspects, role shifting, FRENCH I 24453 sequenced events and topic-comment 24102 1 Credit structure. Prerequisite: ASL II 1 Credit Knowledge of Japanese is increased Students gain a basic knowledge of through conversation, grammatical AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV spoken & written French vocabulary study & reading. Students build on 24855 H through practice in listening, speaking, writing skills and continue to learn 1 Credit reading and writing. Students will be Students will demonstrate extended about the history and culture of Japan. introduced to the cultures of France & Prerequisite: Japanese I knowledge in ASL when applying to francophone areas of the world. colleges. They will present reports in JAPANESE III the targeted language in topics studied FRENCH II 24454H in other classes and extend their aware- 24103 1 Credit ness of limitations of translation be- 1 Credit More sophisticated conversation and tween languages. Prerequisite: ASL III This course is designed to further advanced grammar are studied. Students the understanding & production speak Japanese and use their acquired CHINESE I (MANDARIN) of the French language through knowledge to read short stories and hold 24402 advanced grammar study, reading discussions related to Japanese culture. 1 Credit & conversation, & to familiarize This course introduces the fundamentals Essay writing and compositions will be the student with more of the culture introduced. Prerequisite: Japanese II of Mandarin. Students focus on the of French speaking countries. Chinese Pinyin Romanization system, Prerequisite: French I JAPANESE IV Chinese characters and calligraphic 24455H techniques. Students are also exposed to FRENCH III 1 Credit Chinese culture. 24104H Emphasis is placed on refining reading, 1 Credit writing, listening & speaking. Advanced CHINESE II (MANDARIN) Students taking this course are readings are introduced & Japanese 24403 expected to speak French and use their culture will be studied more extensively. 1 Credit

66 WORLD LANGUAGES Prerequisite: Japanese III Students practice skills gained in earlier AP SPANISH LANGUAGE study and further their understanding of AND CULTURE LINGUISTICS AND HUMAN Spanish speaking countries and cultures 24064 LANGUAGE (MHS ONLY) through intensive literature, culture, 1 Credit FL5601 and historical study. Prerequisite: The purpose of this course is to prepare 1 Credit Spanish III students to take the College Board This course will take you on a journey Advanced Placement Spanish Language through languages around the world. WORLD LANGUAGE CAPSTONE Exam.The emphasis is on analysis of You will learn about why humans 24940 literature and advanced conversation have language and how it affects our 1 Credit and composition. Students taking society. You will work with languages This course is designed to immerse this course are expected to take the you’ve never heard of before to figure students in real life application and AP exam. out how they function. Want to learn experiences with the language of study. an alphabet that you can use no matter Students will work independently at DUAL ENROLLMENT what language is being spoken? We will school to prepare for these opportunities WESLEY COLLEGE give it all to you! After this class, you in the community. These experiences When students take a Dual will realize that everything you learned might include internships at local Enrollment course as a requirement is a part of your everyday life. You’ll schools, libraries, and businesses where within a Pathway, the district covers feel like you have a new filter to see the language is spoken. Prerequisite: the cost of the course. When a stu- the world through. Open your eyes to Any Level III World Language Course dent takes a Dual Enrollment course Linguistics! Prerequisite: Any level II as an elective or optional course, the AP FRENCH LANGUAGE World Language course student is responsible for the cost of AND CULTURE the course. SPANISH I 24065 24052 1 Credit INTERMEDIATE FRENCH This class will prepare students for the 1 Credit 24920 This course is designed to give students College Board Advanced Placement 1 Credit a basic knowledge of spoken and French Language Exam. Students will Provides thorough review and written vocabulary through practice in learn to understand a wide variety of expansion of French vocabulary and listening, speaking, reading and writing. authentic written and spoken French, grammar. An integrated tape program Students will be introduced to the with an emphasis on literature, is used. The course also provides an culture of Spanish speaking countries. composition, and conversation. The introduction to cultural and literary exam, and curriculum, covers 6 themes: aspects of French heritage. Prerequisite: SPANISH II world challenges, cultural identity, Two years of high school French with a 24053 science and technology, daily life, arts, grade of C or better. 1 Credit and family and community. Students Students will further their understanding taking this course are expected to take INTERMEDIATE SPANISH of Spanish with advanced grammatical the AP exam. 24910 study, reading and conversation 1 Credit designed to help them become familiar AP JAPANESE LANGUAGE Provides review of basic vocabulary with the cultures of Spanish-speaking AND CULTURE and structural patterns, after which the nations. Prerequisite: Spanish I 24066 student continues to expand 1 Credit vocabulary and refine communicative SPANISH III The purpose of this course is to skills through reading and 24054H prepare students for the College discussion of literary and cultural texts 1 Credit Board Advanced Placement Japanese and films from the Hispanic world. The Students are expected to speak Spanish Language Exam. The course places course also introduces composition in and use their acquired knowledge an emphasis on cultural competence, Spanish. Prerequisite: Two years of to: 1) read short stories and literary, connections to other school disciplines, high school Spanish with a grade of C historical & cultural articles; 2) write comparisons between the Japanese and or better. essays and compositions; 3) deliver oral American culture, and the use of the presentations. Prerequisite: Spanish II. language in the community and beyond. Students will develop the ability to SPANISH IV communicate in a culturally appropriate 24055H manner. Students taking this course are 1 Credit expected to take the AP exam.

67 AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES AGRISCIENCE SUMMER and breeds, basic nutrition and apply skills gained through Supervised WORK EXPERIENCE health, biosecurity principles and Agricultural Experience programs, FFA AG9700 environmental conditions on animals leadership activities, and career and 100 Summer Hours and animal rights vs. welfare. Students leadership development events to better 1/3 Credit are introduced to the foundational serve the community through a school- Agriscience path/way students in leadership skills, responsibility, and based three-component agricultural grades 9-11 who will be competing in cooperation needed to be a successful education model. Prerequisite: Growth Career Development Events, showing and productive citizen through a and Development of Domestic Animals animals at the State Fair, building school-based agricultural education displays, preparing Agriscience Fair three-component model which includes FOUNDATIONS OF PLANT projects or working in an ag-related FFA activities, Supervised Agricultural SCIENCE job may sign up for this experience. Experience programs, and career and AG9121 Students are visited by an agriscience leadership development events. 1 Credit teacher on a regular basis to review This course explores the plant industries progress, meet with employers, and GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF and food system of the United States make recommendations. A written DOMESTIC ANIMALS in order to foster an understanding of summary by the student and evaluations AG9120 the steps involved in growing crops for by the supervising teacher, employer, 1 Credit food, as well as plants for ornamental and parents will be included in the This course enables students to and aesthetic purposes. Students study completed record book. apply animal science principles the major characteristics of plant including: biosecurity principles and life, plant structures and functions, ANIMAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT environmental conditions on animals, nutrient needs of plants, fundamentals CAPSTONE scientific principles of anatomy, of soil science, water management, physiology and reproduction, nutrition, cultural practices, pest management, AG9114 animal health and management, animal and explore career options in the 1 Credit This course is for students interested products and processing, laws and horticulture industry through classroom in continuing their study of animals sustainable practices, and industry and laboratory instruction. Students and related animal health careers or standards on the animal selection are introduced to the foundational research. Students will be going out process. Students develop leadership leadership skills, responsibility, and in the field working with livestock or skills, increase levels of responsibility, cooperation needed to be a successful small animals in a production and/ and engage in cooperative activities and productive citizen through a or veterinary setting topics such through FFA activities, Supervised school-based agricultural education as animal health and evaluation, Agricultural Experience programs, three-component model which includes bandaging, giving medicines under the and career and leadership development FFA activities, Supervised Agricultural direction of a DVM, office procedures, events through a school-based three- Experience programs, and career and medical records, nutrition, animal component agricultural education leadership development events. care, medical terminology, instrument model. Prerequisite: Foundations of care & identification, animal handling Animal Science PLANT & SOIL SYSTEMS techniques, vital signs, lab procedures, AG9122 anatomy and pharmacology. This is DOMESTIC ANIMAL MANGEMENT 1 Credit This course enables students to build on the capstone senior year course for AG9127 the knowledge and experiences gained students enrolled in the Animal Science 1 Credit This course enables students to fundamentals of plant and soil science. Pathway. Prerequisite: Domestic Animal demonstrate their mastery of the content Students apply knowledge and concepts Management covered in FSA and GDDA and apply of plant science, soil science, water FOUNDATIONS OF ANIMAL their technical knowledge and skills in management, pest management, and SCIENCE the field of animal agriculture. Students various crop production characteristics apply their mastery of biosecurity through hands on laboratory and AG9119 principles and environmental conditions experiential learning. PSS uses 1 Credit This course focuses on the on animals, global applications of a combination of classroom and fundamentals of animal science which animal agriculture, reproduction and laboratory instruction that includes include animal origin, domestication genetics, animal nutrition, animal health land labs, greenhouses, landscape beds, and uses, careers in the animal industry, care and evaluation, selection and floral production, and hydroponics. animal safety and sanitation, ways marketing, and legal responsibilities Students develop leadership skills, animals help humans, taxonomy through hands-on activities. Students increase levels of responsibility,

68 AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES and engage in cooperative activities agriscience Pathway. This is the and career and leadership development through FFA activities, Supervised capstone senior year course for students events through a school-based three- Agricultural Experience programs, enrolled in the Plant and Horticultural component agricultural education and career and leadership development Sciences Pathway. Prerequisite: Plant model. Prerequisite: Introduction to events through a school-based three- Systems Management & Sustainability Natural Resources component agricultural education model. Prerequisite: Foundations of INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL Plant Science RESOURCES RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP AG9124 AG9126 PLANTS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT & 1 Credit 1 Credit This course immerses students in the SUSTAINABILITY This course introduces the interactions of living and nonliving systems concepts of sustainability related to AG9123 on earth. Topics include the nature agriculture production, land ownership 1 Credit This course enables students to apply of science, ecology, water quality, and civic green space. Students principles of horticulture production chemical interactions, weather investigate earth systems and resources, and facility maintenance and design. and climate, energy, and resource the living world, population dynamics, Students learn soil conservation and management as well as exploration of land and water use, energy resources land management practices, as well career opportunities on a local, state and consumption, pollution, and global as concepts related to integrated pest and national level. Laboratory exercises changes through discussion and debate. management and how to properly reinforce curriculum and provide Students learn how to implement use and apply pesticides, as well as students the opportunity to apply data production and marketing practices principles of business management analysis to their observations. Students that are profitable and environmentally and record keeping. Students explore are introduced to the foundational sound while meeting the needs of both global economic systems, sustainability leadership skills, responsibility, the present and future generations. of plant life, and the multifaceted role and cooperation needed to be a Students practice ownership and plants play in sustaining and improving successful and productive citizen community involvement. Students the quality of life. Students apply skills through a school-based agricultural completing a program of study in this gained through Supervised Agricultural education three-component model Pathway will demonstrate competence Experience programs, FFA leadership which includes FFA activities, in the application of principles and activities, and career and leadership Supervised Agricultural Experience techniques for the development, development events to better serve the programs, and career and leadership application and management of community through a school-based development events. environmental service systems as three-component agricultural education well as business enterprises. Students model. Prerequisite: Plant and Soil PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL apply skills gained through Supervised Systems SCIENCE Agricultural Experience programs, FFA AG9125 leadership activities, and career and PLANT SCIENCE CAPSTONE 1 Credit leadership development events to better This course provides students with serve the community through a school- AG9131 based three-component agricultural 1 Credit the opportunity to apply conservation This course applies research-based principles to preserve the environment, education model. Prerequisite: study that utilizes skills gained in the natural resources, and ecosystems. Principles of Environmental Science three previous levels of instruction. Students learn proper soils and land use practices, the impact of chemicals in the NATURAL RESOURCE Students complete a comprehensive, MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE course-long research project to further environment, and how to test water and AG9140 their knowledge and experience within air quality. Students understand societal plant science or the horticultural issues relating to the environment as 1 Credit Designed to acquaint students through industry. They are expected to explore well as land use and waste management. actual work based learning experiences various careers within the horticultural Classroom and laboratory activities with research and management industry and complete a minimal are supplemented through supervised activities not available on campus. amount of hours of work-based agricultural experiences and leadership Students will work with professionals experience (volunteer or paid). Students programs. Students develop leadership in an area of concentration. Student will be expected to compete in a career skills, increase levels of responsibility, evaluation will be based upon the development event through the National and engage in cooperative activities recommendation of the field supervisor FFA organization at the state level through FFA activities, Supervised and detailed written reports submitted in a topic related to their completed Agricultural Experience programs, by the student. This is the capstone

69 AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES HEALTH SCIENCES senior year course for students ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND (75% or better), students will receive enrolled in the Natural Resources and PHYSIOLOGY one college credit from Delaware Environmental Sciences Pathway. Technical Community College. 03909 Prerequisite: Environmental & Natural Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Health 1 Credit Resource Stewardship This course includes structure and Sciences function of the human body with an ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC & emphasis on gross anatomy as well as COMMUNITY HEALTH all organ systems and their relationship to homeostasis. Coordinated laboratory 08053 activities are an integral part of this 1 Credit This course introduces students to course. This course will be offered as population health and examines the an articulated course with Delaware interdisciplinary approach to social and Technical Community College behavioral influences. Students learn (BIO110-Essentials of Anatomy the history of public and community and Physiology) Upon successful health and the multi-disciplinary completion of the course (75% or approach to health, which includes better), students will receive three examining various organizations college credits from Delaware Technical and healthcare delivery systems. Community College. Students examine complex public ESSENTIALS OF HEALTH CAREERS health problems and are exposed to major theories of disease etiology and HPE7200 intervention. Additionally, students 1 Credit This course is for juniors and above explore public health issues related and offers students the opportunity to epidemiology, mental health, to become effective and efficient disabilities, and substance abuse. healthcare providers as they develop Students participate in Mental Health a working knowledge of various First Aid Certification through the healthcare opportunities. As students National Council for Behavioral identify the various areas of Allied Health (NCBH) and continue Health, they will discuss the potential of preparation for the National Health education, advancement, employment Science Assessment. Prerequisite: opportunities, employment sites, and Fundamentals of Health Sciences financial rewards. Students will focus FUNDAMENTALS OF on careers in the healthcare field by HEALTH SCIENCES applying classroom/lab knowledge and skills to clinical settings as they HPE7100 participate in direct or simulated 1 Credit This course is for sophomores patient care. Students participate in and above and introduces students CPR/First Aid certification through to careers in healthcare and is a the American Heart Association. This prerequisite to the other Health Science course reinforces and builds upon Pathway courses. This course focuses medical terminology skills learned in on medical terminology which includes the Fundamentals of Health Sciences Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, (FHS) course and is a prerequisite roots, abbreviations, names of diseases to the AP Anatomy & Physiology I and surgeries related to hospital (A&P) course for students in the Allied services and allied health specialties. Health Pathway. Further, this course In addition, students explore the will be offered as an articulated course National Consortium Health for with Delaware Technical Community Science Education (NCHSE) Health College (HLS100 – Intro to Health Science Standards and entry level Careers). Students participate in CPR/ healthcare skills. Students begin First Aid certification through the preparation for the NCHSE National American Heart Association. Upon Health Science Assessment and successful completion of the course

70 HEALTH SCIENCES develop skills focusing on the language DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE of medicine. This course will be offered DELAWARE TECH COMMUNITY as an articulated course with Delaware COLLEGE Technical Community College When students take a Dual (BIO100-Medical Terminology) Upon Enrollment course as a requirement successful completion of the course within a pathway, the district covers (75% or better), students will receive the cost of the course. When a student three college credits from Delaware takes a Dual Enrollment course as Technical Community College. an elective or optional course, the Prerequisite: Human Growth and student is responsible for the cost of Development. the course. DTCC dual enrollment HUMAN GROWTH is dependent upon a SAT EBRW AND DEVELOPMENT score of 480 or higher, 3.0 GPA or successful completion of Foundations FCS9330 of English. 1 Credit Human Growth and Development (HGD) introduces students to human ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY physical, cognitive, social, and 03910 emotional development beginning 1 Credit with conception and ending with early This course introduces students to adolescence. Theories supporting anatomyand physiology of humans current thinking and research on human including the structure and function of development are examined, as well as cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, the processes and influences affecting muscular, nervous, and endocrine the developing person. Further, systems. Coordinated laboratory students explore challenges to normal experiments are an integral part of this growth and development. course. Students learn physiology of each body system, as well as how to PERSONAL WELLNESS investigate common diseases, disorders, 08057 and emerging diseases. The prevention 1 Credit of disease, diagnosis, and treatment are This course introduces students to the addressed. This is the capstone senior importance of wellness in relation to year for students in the Allied Health the Six Dimensions of Wellness, which pathway. There is an additional $65 lab include physical, social, intellectual, manual fee due the first week of class. spiritual, emotional, and occupational wellness. Additionally, students learn basic nutritional requirements for healthy individuals, how exercise affects health, and methods of disease prevention. Students explore factors that predispose individuals to unhealthy behaviors as well as key components of health behavior change. Further, this course is offered as an articulated course through Wilmington University (HLT 321- Personal Wellness). At the completion of the program of study, students complete the National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE) National Health Science Assessment. Prerequisite: Essentials of Public & Community Health

71 ACADEMY OF FINANCE

BANKING SERVICES FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE BFMT9592 BFMT1500 1 Credit 1 Credit This course explores the foundation of In this course, students work in financial literacy, the function of finance the high school bank as tellers and in society, and the role of a financial customer service representatives where planner. Fundamentals of Finance is responsibilities include: checking and a prerequisite to other Academy of savings transactions, maintaining a Finance Pathway courses. This course cash drawer, recommending products focuses on income and wealth, financial to fulfill customer needs, and opening institutions, and the role of finance in new accounts and account maintenance. organizations. Students research the Assist in the operation of the Bank impact of technology on the financial At School program in an elementary services field, explore the role of a school where they will open savings financial planner and examine the accounts and collect deposits. Students importance of sound financial planning. are responsible for knowledge of bank An integrated culminating project products and services and must adhere provides an opportunity for students to to all student intern guidelines. They demonstrate expertise on issues critical must exhibit a high level of customer service and respect client privacy at all to financial independence. times. Student bankers will conduct marketing projects to promote the PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING school bank and cash management BFMT9545 operations. Juniors and Seniors who 1 Credit have completed two levels of the NAF This course provides students with an Academy of Finance Pathway are understanding of the critical accounting eligible for this course. An interview process and how it facilitates decision process will be conducted to enter this making by providing data and course. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of information to internal and external Finance and Principles of Accounting. stakeholders. Students learn how to apply technology to accounting by FINANCIAL SERVICES creating formulas and inputting data into spreadsheets and/or accounting 12101 software such as QuickBooks, 1 Credit Services provides students with the Peachtree, etc. Students are introduced history of money and banking and to the fundamentals of management the origins of banking in the United accounting, manufacturing and cost States. Students will learn to research accounting, budgeting, accounting and discern between investment for managerial decision making, and options through an in-depth study financial analysis. Technology will of the financial services industry. be used for internal decision making, Students are also introduced to the planning, and control. A culminating insurance industry and the critical role project incorporates costing and pricing, of insurance in the financial services sales mix analysis, performance report sector. This is the capstone senior year preparation, financial ratio comparisons, course for students in the Academy and profitability. Prerequisite is of Finance Pathway. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Finance. Principles of Accounting

72 CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

ADVANCED FOOD PRODUCTION & sustainability in the hospitality industry are incorporated. Diverse management HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT styles are applied. Prerequisite: FCS1600 Advanced Food Production & 1 Credit Hospitality Management This course further expands upon the culinary essentials and hospitality CULINARY ARTS CAPSTONE management skills learned through lab FCS 1700 experiences. This course incorporates 1 Credit customer relations, cost controls, This course allows students to apply marketing, purchasing, inventory, and further develop their knowledge and communications. All skills are and skills as a professional working in practiced through a classroom-managed the Culinary and Hospitality industry food service operation. Professional with the supervision of the practicum skills needed to effectively manage an instructor. This course gives students organization and engage in customer the opportunity to apply the theories, service are integrated. Prerequisite: principles, skills, concepts and best Fundamentals of Culinary Arts and practices that they have learned in their Hospitality. coursework. Please Note: ServSafe Manager Certification and Uniform are FUNDAMENTALS OF CULINARY required. This is the capstone senior ARTS & HOSPITALITY year course for students in the Culinary FCS1500 and Hospitality Management Pathway. 1 Credit Prerequisite: The Culinary and This course provides an overview of Hospitality Professional the restaurant and hospitality industry and the importance of food safety and sanitation. Students have the opportunity to prepare a variety of foods and learn the equipment and techniques for a successful operation. Students are introduced to the commercial kitchen, including how to use commercial food equipment in a safe and sanitary manner as well as proper preparation techniques including mise en place. The course acquaints the student with the scope and complexity of the hospitality industry and the importance of good management skills.

THE CULINARY & HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL FCS1501 1 Credit This course offers students the opportunity to refine employability skills such as leadership, accountability, teamwork, and responsibility. Students learn the role of accurate menu creation and design along with the critical thinking and problem solving skills to address real-life case studies while continuing to hone their culinary and management skills. Global cuisines and

73 EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD AS HUMAN GROWTH AND DUAL ENROLLMENT A PROFESSION DEVELOPMENT WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY 19152 FCS9330 When students take a Dual 1 Credit 1 Credit Enrollment course as a requirement In this course, students explore the In this course students are introduced to human physical, cognitive, social, within a Pathway, the district historical role of the teacher in the early covers the cost of the course. When childhood setting and how societal and emotional development beginning with conception and ending with a student takes a Dual Enrollment changes have impacted early child- course as an elective or optional hood education. Students explore the early adolescence. Theories supporting current thinking and research on human course, the student is responsible for responsibilities and opportunities of the cost of the course. an effective teacher and consider the development are examined, as well as function of the teacher as a leader, while the processes and influences affecting the developing person. Further, students CREATING ENVIRONMENTS understanding the importance of the FOR LEARNING family. Students also identify person- explore challenges to normal growth and development. FCS 9340 al attributes and professional goals to 1 Credit establish a path to becoming an early Students learn concepts and strategies childhood professional. Prerequisite: TEACHING AS A PROFESSION for preventing discipline problems as Human Growth and Development. 19154 1 Credit well as models of discipline for use In this course students explore the role if such problems occur in the early CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION of the teacher in the past, present, and childhood/elementary classroom. IN EARLY CHILDHOOD future in order to understand the impor- Preventive strategies include organizing 19153 tance of teaching in American society the classroom effectively, maintaining 1 Credit and its historical significance and social on-task behavior, positive interactions, In this course, students explore curricu- developing and teaching rules and lum delivery models in response to the impact. Students explore the responsibilities and opportunities of an effective behavioral expectations, and ignoring needs of the early learner. Emphasis is attention-getting behavior. Discipline placed on the development of a variety teacher at various grade bands and consider the function of the teacher as a models reviewed by students include of instructional materials that promote student-centered approaches including learning and a positive classroom envi- leader. Students also identify personal professional goals to establish a path the Supportive Model and Transactional ronment. Students analyze the influence Analysis, and such teacher-directed of technology and its impact on learn- to becoming a teacher. Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development approaches as Assertive Discipline ing. Further, students develop lesson and Behavior Modification. This is plans and assessments while practicing the capstone course for students in the appropriate classroom management Early Childhood Teacher Academy techniques to maximize the learning Pathway and the K-12 Teacher process for every student. Prerequisite: Academy Pathway. Prerequisite: Early Childhood as a Profession. Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction or Curriculum and FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM Instruction in Early Childhood. AND INSTRUCTION 19155 1 Credit In this course students explore curriculum delivery models in response to the needs of the learner. Emphasis is placed on the development of a variety of instructional materials that promote learning and a supportive classroom environment. Students analyze the influence of technology and impact on learning. Students develop lesson plans and assessments while practicing appropriate classroom management techniques to maximize the learning process for every student. Prerequisite: Teaching as a Profession. 74 STEM APPLICATIONS OF DIGITAL DESIGN Science Pathway. Prerequisite: AP the engineering design process to develop mechanical, electronic, process, 11991 Computer Science A and logistical solutions to relevant 1 Credit problems across a variety of industry In this course, students are taught the ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT sectors, including health care, public basics of digital video production, video service, and product development and editing, and broadcasting of digital TE9315 videos, vector image manipulation, 1 Credit manufacturing. editing, illustration, publishing, and This course enables students to apply delivery of digital products. While what they have learned in academic FORENSIC SCIENCE I working in this course, students will and Engineering courses to complete a 03214 be developing client based design challenging and self-directed project. 1 Credit work through district and community Students work in teams to design and Forensic Science is designed to partnerships to prepare an entry level build solutions to authentic engineering incorporate the scientific concepts professional portfolio. Prerequisite: problems. An engineer or professional and techniques utilized in the field of forensics. Course units include Processes of Digital Production from the school’s partnership team will mentor each student team. Students observational skills, crime scene analysis, evidence gathering and COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS document all work in an engineering journal and make progress reports processing, hair, fiber and textile CS405 to their peers, industry-mentor, and analysis, DNA profiling, fingerprint 1 Credit instructor. At the end of the course, analysis, blood splatter and forensic With emphasis on computational teams present their research paper anthropology. The course concludes thinking and collaboration, this course and defend their projects to a panel with a death scene investigation that provides an excellent entry point for of engineers, business leaders, and allows students to embody the role of a students to begin or continue the PLTW faculty from engineering colleges for forensic investigator and ultimately put Computer Science K-12 experience. professional review and feedback. the skills learned throughout the course Computer Science Essentials will This course equips students with the into cumulative practice. Evidence- expose students to a diverse set of independent study skills that they will based reasoning is a cornerstone of computational thinking concepts, need in post-secondary education and the course and will be employed fundamentals, and tools, allowing careers in engineering and engineering using an activity based approach to them to gain understanding and build technology. This is the capstone frame each curricular unit. Students confidence. senior year course for students in the are encouraged to have successfully Engineering Pathway. Prerequisite: completed or be concurrently enrolled CYBERSECURITY Principles of Engineering. in Biology I, Chemistry I, and Anatomy CS505 & Physiology I 1 Credit ENGINEERING ESSENTIALS This course introduces the tools 21006 FORENSIC SCIENCE II and concepts of cybersecurity and 1 Credit 03215 encourages students to create solutions Engineering Essentials is a full- 1 Credit that allow people to share computing year course designed to be a high Forensic Science is designed to resources while protecting privacy. school student’s first exposure to the incorporate the scientific concepts Nationally, computational resources PLTW Engineering program and is and techniques utilized in the field of are vulnerable and frequently appropriate for students in grades 9-12. forensics. Course units include crime attacked; in Cybersecurity, students In Engineering Essentials, students scene analysis, physical/biological solve problems by understanding and explore the work of engineers and their evidence gathering and processing, closing these vulnerabilities. This role in the design and development firearms/explosives, toxicology, course raises students’ knowledge of of solutions to real-world problems. and communications analysis. The and commitment to ethical computing The course introduces students to course concludes with a death scene behavior. It also aims to develop engineering concepts that are applicable investigation that allows students students’ skills as consumers, friends, across multiple engineering disciplines to embody the role of a forensic citizens, and employees who can and empowers them to build technical investigator and ultimately put the effectively contribute to communities skills through the use of a variety of skills learned throughout the course into with a dependable cyber-infrastructure engineering tools, such as geographic cumulative practice. Evidence-based that moves and processes information information systems (GIS), 3-D solid reasoning is a cornerstone of the course safely. This is the capstone senior year modeling software, and prototyping and will be employed using a case- course for students in the Computer equipment. Students learn and apply study approach to frame each curricular unit. Prerequisite Forensic Science I

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INTRODUCTION TO AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A ENGINEERING DESIGN CS 500 TE9310 1 Credit 1 Credit Computer Science A focuses on This course emphasizes design and further developing computational- product development. Students use thinking skills through the medium computer software to produce, analyze, of Android™ App development for and evaluate mathematical models and mobile platforms. The course utilizes project solutions. Students study design industry-standard tools such as Android concepts, such as form and function, Studio, Java™ programming language, then use state-of-the-art technology XML, and device emulators. Students to translate conceptual design into collaborate to create original solutions reproducible products. Prerequisite: to problems of their own choosing Integrated Math I, Engineering by designing and implementing user Essentials interfaces and Web-based databases. Students who successfully complete PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING this course are expected to take the AP TE9105 Computer Science A exam in the spring. 1 Credit Prerequisite: AP Computer Science This course provides an overview Principles of engineering and engineering technology. Students develop problem- DUAL ENROLLMENT solving skills by tackling real-world WEST VIRGINA UNIVERSITY engineering problems through theory When students take a Dual Enrollment and practical hands-on experiences. course as a requirement within a Students address the emerging pathway, the district covers the social and political consequences of cost of the course. When a student technological change. Prerequisite: takes a Dual Enrollment course as Intro to Engineering an elective or optional course, the student is responsible for the cost of AP COMPUTER SCIENCE the course. This course runs on the PRINCIPLES West Virginia University semester CS 400 schedule. Fall classes may begin 1 Credit prior to the Appoquinimink School Using Python® as a primary tool and District academic year. West Virginia incorporating multiple platforms and University determines the semester in languages for computation, this course which the course will be offered. aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths ENGINEERING PROBLEM that utilize computing, and introduce SOLVING I professional tools that foster creativity ENGR 101 and collaboration. Computer Science Fully Online Principles helps students develop 1 Credit programming expertise and explore the Engineering problem solving workings of the Internet. Projects and methodologies and analysis. Use of problems include app development, computers in problem solving, technical visualization of data, cybersecurity, report writing, team based project and simulation. Prerequisite: Computer work and presentations. Prerequisite: Science Essentials. Students who Calculus successfully complete this course are expected to take the AP Computer Science Principles exam in the Spring.

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CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE I Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting I art styles will be placed in historical and cultural contexts. Students are required VA9200 FOUNDATIONS OF ART to take the College Board exam for 1 Credit This course develops the three- VA9100 consideration in receiving advanced dimensional art techniques through 1 Credit placement and/or credits at the college hand building with clay and papier This course is the fundamental art level. Mache. Study includes three- studio class. It emphasizes the elements dimensional composition and glazing of art and principles of design through AP STUDIO ART techniques. Emphasis will be placed on experimentation with two and three VA9559 creating artwork that fits contextually dimensional art experiences. Topics 1 Credit with pottery created in various cultures include art vocabulary, critique methods This rigorous course provides serious and time periods. $10 materials fee. and artist research. Emphasis will art students with the challenge of be placed on introducing students Prerequisite: Foundations of Art creating a body of artwork that to various art media that leads to a demonstrates: 1) quality through a Pathway of Drawing and Painting, CERAMICS & SCULPTURE II mastery of drawing or design, 2) Sculpture and Ceramics, or a concentration through an in depth VA9201 combination of art courses. exploration of a particular design 1 Credit This course further develops the $10 materials fee concern, and 3) breadth through a 3-dimensional art techniques through variety of media and techniques. wheel thrown pottery, plaster sculpture, FOUNDATIONS OF DIGITAL DESIGN Students must submit a 24-piece and mixed media. Topics of study 11002 portfolio to the College Board for include artist research, critique methods, 1 Credit consideration in receiving advanced and artist symbolism. Emphasis will be In this course, students are introduced to placement and/or credits at the college placed on creating a personal style. $10 the foundational principles, techniques, level. $10 materials fee. Prerequisites: materials fee. Prerequisite: Foundations and skills of visual communications. Drawing & Painting I and Drawing & Students will learn the elements and of Art, Ceramics and Sculpture I Painting II principles of design, color theory, typography, and image manipulation DRAWING AND PAINTING I ADVANCED CHORUS techniques along with the VA9300 PA9527 communication skills required to work 1 Credit 1 Credit within the media industry and client This course develops the two- Entrance into Advanced Chorus is dimensional art techniques of drawing based realm. gained through successful participation and painting through the direct in General Chorus and hearings observation of still life objects. Broad PROCESSES OF DIGITAL throughout the year. A variety of topics include color theory, critique PRODUCTION 4 or more part vocal music will be methods, linear perspective, calligraphy, 11990 performed from all genres. Training and artist research. Emphasis will be 1 Credit will center on healthy vocal production and sight singing. The ability to match placed on exploring various media In this course students are taught the basics of raster image manipulation, pitch is required. Students should and techniques. $10 materials fee. editing, software application, expect to have a private hearing with Prerequisite: Foundations of Art publishing, digital media literacy, the instructor outside of the school day. HTML coding, web development Several out of school performances will DRAWING AND PAINTING II tools, and delivery of digital products. be required during the year. VA9301 Prerequisite: Foundations of Digital 1 Credit Design GENERAL CHORUS This course further develops the PA9522 2-dimensional art techniques of drawing AP ART HISTORY 1 Credit and painting through the subjects of the VA9512 This beginner-level class is designed figure and self-portraits. Broad topics for singers with limited part-singing include acrylic painting, printmaking, 1 Credit This rigorous course provides the same experience. Training centers on healthy art criticism, and art careers. Emphasis benefits to high school students as those vocal production and sight singing. will be placed on creating a personal of an introductory college course. The The ability to match pitch is required. style and referencing artists in creating paintings, sculptures, and architecture of Students should expect to have a private a body of artwork that can be utilized ancient art styles through contemporary hearing with the instructor prior to in AP Studio Art. $10 materials fee.

77 PERFORMING AND DESIGN ARTS the start of the school year. Students MUSIC TECHNOLOGY will also be required to perform in a PA9545 minimum of three concerts that occur 1 Credit outside of the school day. Students will learn to create music using the computer. This course allows CONCERT BAND both traditional and non-traditional 05102 music students (i.e. those not in a 1 Credit performance ensemble) to pursue music (All incoming 9th grade students in a 21st Century setting. Students will wishing to take band should sign up for identify/classify theoretical elements this course) Concert band emphasizes and structural elements of music as it coordination of brass, woodwind, and applies to composition. percussion instruments into a large ensemble for public performance. In MUSIC THEORY I addition to the band class scheduled PA9518 during the day, students are expected 1 Credit to attend after school rehearsals and Music Theory will introduce students performances as part of their grade to the fundamentals of reading, requirements. Concert band members writing, composing, performing, and are eligible for participation in understanding music. Other genres of Delaware Music Education Association music such as jazz, movie scores, pop, (DMEA) events. Prerequisite: Prior and rock may also be explored. Music experience in Middle School or High technology may be used to aid in School Band. composition.

INTRODUCTION TO GUITAR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (AHS ONLY) (MHS ONLY) PA9104 PA9514 1 Credit 1 Credit This course is for beginners who A performance-based class. Students want to learn the basics of playing the must have a good understanding of guitar and reading guitar music. Topics musical notation. They will learn include: learning chords, melody performance techniques for most guitar, power chords, scales/arpeggios, percussion instruments and develop an and reading tablature. No experience understanding of basic music theory needed. Students must provide their concepts. Students are required to own guitar. perform in concerts and events outside of the regular school day. Prerequisite: MARCHING BAND 9th Grade–Experience in Gr. 8 Band; PA9535 Gr. 10-12–Experience in a high school 1 Credit performing ensemble. Marching Band is a performance- based ensemble that performs at football games and band competitions. Students will be required to attend summer rehearsals and band camp, as well as after school, evening, and weekend rehearsals and performances. Prerequisite: Previous experience in 7th Grade, 8th Grade, or HS Band.

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PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA dictation, and study of the standard FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING III western classical repertoire. Students PA9536 PA9507 must read musical notation fluently to 1 Credit 1 Credit A performance-based class wherein the register. Prerequisites: Music Theory I, In this intermediate course students students study a wide variety of musical Class Piano, or a high school perform- will strengthen their understanding of styles and develop advanced technical ing ensemble and successful audition theatrical performance. Students will proficiency on their instruments: violin, before a committee. study and perform scenes and mono- viola, cello or double bass. In addition, logues from modern and contemporary students will develop ear training and FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING I plays. The focus of this course will be musicality to supplement their playing PA9505 character development, and forming in the ensemble. They perform in a 1 Credit an increasing awareness of vocal and variety of ensemble situations and some This beginner-level course is designed physical techniques. They are required external activities, such as concerts, to provide students with a basic un- to participate in at least one public may be required. Prerequisites: Audi- derstanding of theatrical performance performance. It is strongly encouraged tion or teacher recommendation. and drama strategies. Students will that students attend professional perfor- participate in a variety of games, mances throughout the year. Prerequi- PIANO KEYBOARDING I exercises, and activities that will help site: Fundamentals of Acting II PA9524 them become aware of how to use their 1 Credit body and voice, and empower them STAGECRAFT I to become more comfortable in public Students will learn how to play the PA9560 settings. Students will be introduced to piano. Major focuses in this course 1 Credit include, but are not limited to, correct several genres of published dramatic Students enrolled in this course will piano technique, music theory, scales pieces including, but not limited to: be introduced to all major aspects of & short compositions. No prior experi- full-length plays, one-acts, scenes and theatrical production. Units of study ence is necessary. monologues. Students will also be intro- may include: introduction. to the the- duced to basic character development atre, costume design, set design, stage WIND ENSEMBLE strategies. Improvisation will be a major management, front of house and scenic PA9515 emphasis. Students will be required to painting. Students will be expected to 1 Credit participate in at least one public perfor- help set-up school events and maintain An advanced level of instrumental mance. It is strongly encouraged that the theatre–this is a hands-on course. repertoire is rehearsed and performed. the students attend professional and They must participate in at least one In addition to the wind ensemble class non-professional performances through- public performance and will be required scheduled during the day, students are out the school year. to participate in the technical side of a expected to attend after school rehears- public performance which will require als and performances as part of their FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING II several hours after the school day. It is grade requirements. Wind ensemble PA9506 strongly encouraged that students attend members are eligible for participation in 1 Credit professional performances throughout Delaware Music Education Association In this course students will strengthen the school year. (DMEA) events. Prerequisite: Accep- their understanding of theatrical per- tance into this course is conditional formance. They will study and perform STAGECRAFT II scenes and monologues from modern upon the outcome of an audition with PA9561 and contemporary plays. The focus of the band director. 1 Credit this course will be character develop- Students enrolled in this course will AP MUSIC THEORY ment, and forming an increasing aware- continue their study of all major aspects PA9519 ness of vocal and physical techniques. of theatrical production. Units of study 1 Credit Students will be required to participate may include: costume design, scenic This class features fast-paced, detailed in at least one public performance. It is design, scenic painting, set design, instruction in the fundamentals of strongly encouraged that students attend stage management, lighting design, theory, sight-singing and ear training. professional performances throughout front of house management, etc. It is meant to take the place of a fresh- the year. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Students will be required to participate man-level college music theory course. Acting I on the technical crew of one of the Topics include harmonic analysis, com- major school productions. Prerequisite: position, solfege, sight singing in Major Stagecraft I and minor keys, melodic and harmonic

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MUSICAL THEATRE DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE PERFORMANCE/THEATRE DANCE WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY PA9510 When students take a Dual 1 Credit Enrollment course as a requirement The three main components of musical within a Pathway, the district covers theatre are singing, acting and dancing. the cost of the course. When a student This course serves as a study of each takes a Dual Enrollment course as of these components. Students will be an elective or optional course, the expected to perform individually as well student is responsible for the cost of as in groups and must demonstrate a the course. willingness to take direction, take risks, and step out of your comfort zone. The PHI 100 INTRODUCTION TO ability to sing on pitch, a strong sense CRITICAL THINKING of rhythm, a high level of physical endurance and daily participation in the 04930 rehearsal process is required. Students 1 Semester will perform solos, duets and ensemble 1 Credit pieces; analyze, memorize and perform This introductory course challenges scenes; build a repertoire of dance students with the question: “Why do movements from a variety of styles; and you think the way you do?” It gives apply movements toward the creation of practical consideration to overcoming an original piece of choreography. They thinking errors, developing ethical are required to participate in at least thought, and applying career-specific one public performance. Prerequisite: principles of effective critical thinking Fundamentals of Acting I to real-life situations.

MUS 101 MUSIC APPRECIATION PA9600 1 Credit This course increases the student’s comprehension and perception of music. Each developmental period will be discussed (i.e. Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, etc.) in terms of the historical background, social influences, characteristics, styles, composers, representative compositions and performance media.

80 DRIVERS EDUCATION HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION

DRIVERS EDUCATION HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION EL5054 HPE7003 HPE7001 0.5 Credit 0.5 Credit 0.5 Credit Classroom study precedes driving lab. This course is designed to provide Fitness activities skill development and All students must be academically students with an opportunity to learn concepts of team play are emphasized eligible to participate in the “on the about the physical, mental/emotional, in this course. Students concentrate road” training portion of this course. and social aspects of health. An on developing a personal fitness Only grade 10 students who meet the emphasis is placed on the importance plan, lifetime sports and athletic skill criteria may be enrolled. Students are of making healthy decisions that acquisition. scheduled according to the date of their will lead to a higher quality of life. sixteenth birthday and academic record. Course information is presented in a practical manner incorporating current health trends & concerns. Content areas will include: Personality; Stress; Mental Disorders; Relationships; Nutrition; Weight Management; Non- infectious Disease; Human Growth and Development; AIDS and other STDs; Alcohol, Tobacco and other drugs; Personal Safety/First Aid.

81 JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS

AEROSPACE SCIENCE I-MHS ONLY responsibilities through the various staff MILITARY SCIENCE III-AHS ONLY positions within the corps. Prerequisite: ROTC7006 ROTC9102 Aerospace Science II 1 Credit 1 Credit This foundation course explores the AEROSPACE SCIENCE IV- MHS ONLY This course explores the historical heritage of flight, development of significance of national military and LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT air power, and the role of military nonmilitary service. This includes the aerospace forces in our society. ROTC7013 role of each branch of the U.S. Armed Leadership concepts include an 1 Credit Forces, the Merchant Marines, the introduction to the ROTC mission, Students apply the leadership and Peace Corps and other organizations customs and courtesies; proper wear management principles learned in within our federal government. of the uniform; organization; basic previous courses by managing the Leadership concepts include preparation drill and ceremonies; the meaning and cadet corps. They establish policies & for life after high school; the importance purpose of attitude, discipline, and guidelines for the effective planning, of obtaining advanced degrees or respect; principles of good citizenship, organizing, coordinating, and directing skills; job search preparations; financial personal standards, values, and ethics; all aspects of the corps in a proactive planning; career opportunities; and leadership and management techniques; matter. Problem solving, decision- advanced drill and ceremonies. Students organizational skills; good study making, negotiating, managerial, demonstrate increased leadership and habits, time management and personal communication and organizational management responsibilities through development; and health, drug, and skills are honed. Students will also the various staff positions within the alcohol abuse awareness. assist instructors in leadership & corps. Prerequisite: Military Science II academic training. The course is AEROSPACE SCIENCE II-MHS ONLY restricted to senior (4th year) cadets MILITARY SCIENCE IV-AHS ONLY and 3rd year cadets who are selected ROTC7011 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT for a key leadership role within the 1 Credit ROTC9103 unit through an interview process. 1 Credit Students gain an in-depth knowledge Prerequisite: Aerospace Science III of the aerospace environment; human Students apply the leadership and requirements of flight; principles of MILITARY SCIENCE I-AHS ONLY management principles learned in flight, propulsion & navigation; and previous courses by managing the ROTC9100 world cultural studies. Leadership cadet corps. They establish policies and 1 Credit concepts stress oral, written and guidelines to effectively plan, organize, listening communication skills This foundation course explores the coordinate, and direct all aspects of development; understanding individual heritage of the U.S. Army and its role the corps. Problem-solving, decision- & group behavior; leadership theory; in the growth of our nation. Leadership making, negotiating, managerial, and advanced drill and ceremonies. concepts include an introduction to the communication and organizational Students also learn practical Army JROTC mission and core values. skills are honed. Students will also applications in management by applying assist instructors in leadership and for positions of responsibility within the MILITARY SCIENCE II-AHS ONLY academic training. Prerequisite: corps. Prerequisite: Aerospace I ROTC9101 Military Science III 1 Credit AEROSPACE SCIENCE III-MHS ONLY Students gain an advanced knowledge of leadership principles, values and ROTC7012 behaviors. Leadership theory and 1 Credit application concepts, world cultures, This course explores aircrew survival; higher-order critical thinking skills space propulsion systems; space and strategies are emphasized. exploration; the historical significance of Students learn practical applications in a civilian/military venture into space; and management by applying for positions the fundamentals of rocketry. Leadership of responsibility within the Army concepts include preparation for life after high school; the importance of JROTC. Prerequisite: Military Science I obtaining advanced degrees or skills; job search preparations; financial planning; career opportunities; and advanced drill and ceremonies. Students demonstrate increased leadership and management

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JDG GRADE 9 JDG GRADE 11 JDG9401 JDG403 1 Credit 1 Credit Students will review study skills, Participants learn about a career personal grooming, goal setting, vocabulary, resume writing, sources of decision making, choosing a career jobs, telephone skills, listening skills, path, maintaining a positive attitude, stress management, personal budgeting, coping with change, values clarification, occupational preferences, career image assessment, enhancing necessary manual, verbal presentations, critical workplace success skills, group thinking, constructive criticism and dynamics, conflict resolution, life skills professional ethics. Prerequisite: JDG math. 10

JDG GRADE 10 JDG GRADE 12 JDG9402 JDG9404 1 Credit 1 Credit Coursework includes problem Students receive instruction in time solving, teamwork, goal setting, management, cover letters, choosing money management, workplace career attire, employment interview, math, courtesy and respect, customer job survival, performance evaluations, service, workplace diversity, writing business etiquette, employee rights, pay job applications, career interests, and benefits, financial planning, career entrepreneurship, leadership and travel, writing a letter of resignation, understanding insurances. Prerequisite: and career portfolio. Each senior JDG 9 will develop a Career Portfolio that includes a resume, references, a sample job application and commendations. JDG 12 may be the student’s co-op class ONLY if JDG is the student’s Pathway (the student’s third or fourth year of JDG classes) and the counselor approves it. Prerequisite: JDG 11

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LIFE SKILLS I, II, III, IV WORK STUDIES I, II, III, IV CFC100, CFC101, CFC102, CFC103 CFC300, CFC301, CFC 302, CFC 303 This course will allow students to ac- This course will allow students to be cess skills to become independent mem- placed at on campus work sites where bers of the community. This course pro- they acquire a variety of vocational vides the opportunity to practice home skills such as customer service, work- living tasks, decision making skills, and place math, teamwork, time on task, problem solving. Students will progress endurance, and coping with change. . through each level (I-IV) based on mas- Students will progress through each lev- tery of curricular expectations. Navigat- el (I-IV) based on mastery of curricular ing and accessing community resources expectations. Students will matriculate are integral to the LCCE Pathway. through this alternative program and Students will matriculate through this will not earn course credits. Students alternative program and will not earn will matriculate through this alterna- course credits. Students will matriculate tive program and will not earn course through this alternative program and credits. will not earn course credits. COOPERATIVE WORK STUDIES VOCATIONAL STUDIES I, II, III, IV CFC400, CFC401, CFC402, CFC403 CFC200, CFC201, CFC202, CFC203 This course is the capstone to the LCCE This course will allow students to Pathway, and students must complete access a variety of prevocational skills the vocational and work studies course- such as interviewing, completing job work as a prerequisite. Students are applications, matching skill/interest to placed in community based internships jobs, and workplace social skills. Stu- working with the District Job Coach. dents will progress through each level Students will participate in community (I-IV) based on mastery of curricular internships and job shadow placements expectations. The goal is to increase by applying vocational skill learned students’ chances of obtaining and previously in their work studies and maintaining employment. Students will vocational studies courses. Students will matriculate through this alternative pro- receive onsite job training in diversified gram and will not earn course credits. occupations. Students will matriculate Students will matriculate through this through this alternative program and alternative program and will not earn will not earn course credits. Students course credits. will matriculate through this alternative program and will not earn course credits.

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FOUNDATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION ADVANCED MACHINERY 17013 OPERATION 1 Credit 17033 This course will provide students with 1 Credit the basic knowledge and understanding This course will provide students with of the construction industry. The ample live “seat time” on various pieces students will learn how to safety of heavy equipment. This will include operate hand and power tools, as well (but is not limited to) a backhoe, as become OSHA Construction Safety excavator, bulldozer, skid-steer, and Certified. Other topics include an forklift. Students will also earn the overview of the construction industry ATSSA flagger certification and forklift and heavy equipment operation, safety certificate. Prerequisite: Intro to construction careers, measurements, Machinery Operation. print reading, and construction math (including square and cubic calculations). CONSTRUCTION CAPSTONE 17048

1 Credit INTRODUCTION TO MACHINERY The Construction Capstone course OPERATION provides work experience in a field 17023 related to construction. Goals are 1 Credit typically set cooperatively by the This course will utilize technology to student, teacher, and employer allow the safe practice of operating (although students are not necessarily heavy equipment using simulators. paid). These courses may include Students will learn to read civil classroom activities as well, involving drawings along with added print further study of the field or discussion reading practice. Other topics include regarding experiences that students equipment identification and safe encounter in the workplace. operation, earth moving, and grading techniques. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Construction Technology.

85 Our mission is to provide a world-class education where each of our students gains the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes needed to contribute and flourish in a global society.

Appoquinimink High School 1080 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, DE 19709 302.449.3840 Main Desk www.appohigh.org Sam Postlethwait, Principal

Middletown High School 120 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, DE 19709 302.376.4141 Main Desk www.middletownhs.org Matthew Donovan, Ed.D., Principal

Odessa High School 570 Tony Marchio Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 www.odessahighde.org Veronica Perrine, Ph.D., Principal

Appoquinimink Board of Education: Norm Abrams Charlisa Edelin Richard Forsten, President Michelle Wall Kelly Wright, Vice President

District Leadership: Superintendent Matthew Burrows, Ed.D.

Asst. Superintendent, Sharon Pepukayi, Ed.D. Grades PreK-5

Asst. Superintendent, Thomas J. Vari, Ed.D. Grades 6-12

Executive Director, Kalia Reynolds, Ed.D. Teaching & Learning