2018~ 2019

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL National School of Excellence

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Dear Springboro High School Students and Parents:

As the principal of Springboro High School, I would like to welcome you to the 2018-2019 Program of Studies. There is a wealth of information that will assist students as they make their course selections for the 2018-2019 school year. There have been many changes to the Program of Studies so it is important that parents collaborate with their child on the selection of their courses. Springboro High School offers a variety of courses that are designed to challenge the students and we encourage them to reach their fullest potential in courses that are rigorous and relevant, as well as meet their educational goals.

Our administrators, guidance counselors, and teachers are here to assist students with the important process of selecting courses and to answer any questions they may have. Please take time to thoroughly examine all the courses available, as courses chosen for the following year are final March 16th. We look forward to supporting you through this essential process.

Sincerely,

Mr. Kyle Martin SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO 2 IMPORTANT NAMES, PHONE NUMBERS, AND DATES EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES The Springboro Community City School District offers equal educational opportunities without High School Principal – Mr. Kyle Martin ...... 937-748-3950 ext. 3261 regard to race, color, national origin, gender/sex, and Assistant Principal, Freshmen – Mr. James Aker...... 937-748-3950 ext. 6024 disability. All students of the Springboro Commu- nity City School District will have equal education Assistant Principal – 10th-12th grade A-K – Mr. Rob Berger...... 937-748-3950 ext. 3984 opportunities. Students have the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of race, sex, marital Assistant Principal – 10th-12th grade L-Z – Mr. Mike Myers ...... 937-748-3950 ext. 6022 status, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, Building Secretary – Mrs. Debbie Diemunsch...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4045 disability, criminal record, political activity, religion, creed, or opinion in all decisions affecting admissions, Asst Principal’s Secretary – Mrs. Michelle Arkill...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4020 membership in school-sponsored organizations, Attendance Secretary – Mrs. Pam Carmack...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4006 clubs, or activities, access to facilities, distribution of funds, academic evaluations or any other aspect of Counselor – 9th grade – Ms. Kaitlyn Orsborn ...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4333 school-sponsored activities. The Board of Education Counselor – 10th-12th grade, A-E – Mr. Jim Collins...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4351 reserves the right to limit a student’s participation in a school-sponsored activity for health and safety rea- Counselor – 10th-12th grade, F-I – Mrs. Tammy Zimmer ...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4333 sons. Any limitations with regard to participation in a school-sponsored activity will be based on criteria Counselor – 10th-12th grade, J-P – Mr. Ryan Wilhite...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4303 reasonably related to that specific activity. Counselor – 10th-12th grade, Q-Z – Mrs. Dana Mitchell...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4311 In the event of any alleged discrimination because Counselor – 10th-12th grade – Special Projects – Mrs. Jennifer Bohinc...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4313 of race, color, national origin, gender identifica- tion, and disability, the student or professional staff Guidance Office Secretary – Mrs. Rochelle Fenlon...... 937-748-3950 ext. 4301 person should contact the Springboro Community City Schools Compliance Officer, Springboro Com- Note: all course selections are considered final on March 16, 2018. munity City Schools, 1685 S. Main Street, Springboro, Ohio, 45066 or call (937)748-3960 for appropriate Please give careful consideration when registering for your classes. procedures.

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Contents Course Descriptions Selecting Courses To Achieve Your Goals...... 5 Aerospace Science...... 14 Explanation of Course Levels...... 5 AP Capstone...... 15 Schedule Changes...... 5 ACT & SAT Test Prep...... 16 Athletic/Extra-Curricular Eligibility...... 6 Business Education...... 16 Course Fees...... 6 Computer Courses...... 18 Summer School...... 6 Information Technology Tech Prep...... 19 Semester Exams ...... 6 Digital Media Arts...... 20 Grade Classifications...... 7 English...... 21 College Preparatory Curricula Recommendations...... 7 Family & Consumer Science...... 25 Graduation Requirements...... 7 Study Hall...... 26 Physical Education Waiver...... 8 Fine Arts...... 2 6 Participation in Commencement...... 8 Visual Art...... 26 Early Graduation...... 8 Instrumental Music...... 28 NCAA Planning Guide...... 8 Vocal...... 28 NAIA...... 10 Other Fine Arts Electives...... 29 Health & Physical Education...... 30 Ohio Honors Diploma Description...... 10 International Language...... 31 Academic Honors Diploma...... 10 Mathematics...... 36 Career Tech Honors Diploma...... 10 Project Lead the Way...... 37 President’s Award For Educational Excellence...... 11 Pathway to Biomedical Sciences Presidents Award For Educational Acheivement...... 11 Project Lead the Way...... 38 Business Career Pathway...... 11 Pathway to Engineering Grading System...... 11 Science...... 39 Weighted Courses...... 11 Social Studies...... 42 College Entrance Exams...... 12 Teacher Professions Academy...... 45 College Credit Plus...... 12 College Credit Plus Sample Pathways...... 12 Credit Flex Plan...... 12 Springboro High School Activities...... 13

Please be advised that all courses staffed by Springboro employees must SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO have a minimum of 21 students enrolled in order for the course to run. 4 Selecting Courses To Standard Career Prep- A Standard course is one which emphasizes Achieve Your Goals Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum. Standard courses rely heavily on in-class learning experiences; therefore, good class- It is that time of the school year when students, parents, and faculty room attendance and a positive work ethic are expected. need to cooperatively plan courses for the next year. This guide has been prepared to assist you in selecting a program of study for your College Preparatory (CP)- A College Preparatory course covers years at Springboro High School and to acquaint you with the variety Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum at a faster pace. of available programs. A properly selected course of study will help A student who wishes to attend a four-year college or university you achieve your high school goals. The following steps will help you should strive to take courses at the college preparatory level, when in selecting an appropriate program of study. appropriate, as these classes follow a curriculum that prepares the student for college. • Consider and prioritize the courses you must take to meet minimum high school graduation requirements from Honors- An Honors course covers Ohio’s Learning Standards and Springboro High School. Please see pages 6-8. Model Curriculum, and is one that is enriched in rigor and offers ac- celeration beyond the typical high school college preparatory course. • Be realistic about your ability and aptitude to do various types of Honors courses require greater expectation of classroom partici- work in high school. pation, more in-depth coverage of the curriculum, and additional • If you plan to attend college, you should work with your teachers responsibilities placed on the student. These courses will often move and counselors to choose courses that will prepare you for a wide at a faster pace. Honors courses receive a 5% weight. variety of college majors. You may want to consider participat- Advanced Placement (AP)- The Advanced Placement Program, ing in courses that have college credit attached or possibilities sponsored by the College Board, is a set of college-level courses of testing out of coursework, such as dual enrollment, advanced taught by high school teachers. The course content/syllabus is placement (AP), or College Credit Plus courses. approved by the College Board to provide the academic rigor and • Students need to be aware of their time management for the challenge of a freshman college course. The workload in these classes classes chosen to determine if they should sign up for a study hall. is much more rigorous than other classes at the high school level. At This is especially true for 8th grade students entering the high the end of the course, the student has the opportunity to take the AP school. We have 7 periods in the day at the high school. Please exam in May. A qualifying AP exam score may allow the student to give careful consideration as to not overload your schedule. earn college credit. A student who is successful in an AP course has a • Consider the grades you have earned in the past. For example, strong interest in the subject-area, is a self-motivated learner, and is if you do not have a 70% average or better in English you may effective at time management, task planning and self-advocacy. AP have a difficult time with an international language. courses receive a 10% weight. • Review thoroughly the available courses and programs and think about a pathway that spans all four years. This will help you to Schedule Changes. Add/Drop Policy achieve long term goals. Scheduling will begin in Feburary. Please feel free to arrange a confer- ence with one of the counselors during this time should there be any • Consider what interests you as it pertains to careers you may be questions. It is suggested that both parent and student be present at interested in and courses you would like to explore. Try to take the meeting. Please give careful consideration in course selection as no courses that will help you increase your knowledge in your changes will be made after March 16, 2018. After that date, changes interest areas. are permitted only if one of the following circumstances applies: • Discuss with your teachers the courses they suggest you take next 1. Failure of a Prerequisite course. (Student will be re-enrolled in the year. Obtain teacher signature of approval when appropriate. course for the following year). • All students are encouraged to maintain an equivalency of six 2. Satisfactory completion of a course during summer school. (6) courses per semester. Freshmen and sophomore students are required to take the equivalency of six (6) courses; whereas, 3. Courses will only be added if space is available in the given juniors and seniors are required to take the equivalency of five courses. Class capacity will be set and will not be exceeded. (5) courses per semester. 4. Overrides — if a student has used the override process to enroll in a certain course, he/she may not change the particular course. Explanation of Course Levels Springboro High School encourages each student to take chal- Four course levels are offered at Springboro High School: Standard, lenging coursework. However, prerequisites have been estab- College Preparatory (CP), Honors, Advanced Placement (AP). It is lished as benchmarks to help ensure the likelihood of success. If important to note that all four levels are not offered for every course. a student has not met the prerequisites, the student and parent Please refer to course descriptions in the Program of Studies for will be required to complete an override form. A student may 5 specific course offerings. NOT override prerequisite courses, For example, a student must complete CP English I before taking CP English II. Program of Studies

5. Course requests are “locked in” after the established March SUMMER SCHOOL deadline. Summer School is recommended for any student who failed to meet 6. Counselor, parent, and administrator agreement that a change is the required number of units during a regular school year to advance educationally beneficial for the student. to the next grade level or who failed in a required subject. Summer 7. Schedule changes will not be made for the purpose of being with school courses may also be taken in order to resolve regular year preferred classmates or teachers. schedule conflicts. 8. A student must maintain at least the minimum course require- Non-credit classes are offered to help students gain necessary skills ments per semester (six classes for freshman and sophomore to pass the Ohio Air Tests. Summer school classes are offered at students, five classes for junior and senior students). Springboro High School and other schools in the area. Please contact districts for a list of courses. 9. A withdrawal will be recorded as a “WF” on the transcript with a 59% as the reported failing grade. Course length will vary depending on whether the course is for make-up credit, semester, or year-long. If you have any questions, 10. In the event that a student changes the level of a course, the you can contact the Assistant Principal’s office. grade in the previous course transfers to the new course. Summer school information will be available after spring break. 11. Dropping an elective course is not permitted. Summer school class taken for original credit will be held the first In the above-mentioned reasons, the building principal will make the Tuesday following the end of the school year (May 29, 2018). decision as to the applicability of a situation and the specific reasons for the proposed schedule changes. SEMESTER EXAMS Adding a Class: All teachers give semester exams. The exam covers all materials • A student may add a semester class within five days of the start studied during the semester and lasts approximately 1½ hours. Each of the semester. nine-week grade is valued at 40% of the grade with the semester exam valued at 20%. • A student may add a yearlong class within ten days of the start of the school year. The exam exemption policy is reviewed annually and new policy modifications, if any, will be announced to students and parents at • A student is expected to make up the work missed when adding a the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year. class after the start of the course.

ATHLETIC/EXTRA-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY Per OHSAA rules a student must be passing five classes per quarter to be eligible for extracurricular activities. Physical Education does not count as one of the five classes. In order to be eligible a student must not be failing more than one class and maintain at least a 67% GPA for the previous quarter. Summer school classes cannot be used to regain eligibility. Grade Point Average A quality point average will be maintained for the purpose of college admissions and determination of Graduates with Distinction. Gradu- ates with Distinction will be determined using the cumulative GPA earned through the end of 1st semester of the senior year.

COURSE FEES Students are required to pay course fees. The fee money is used to pay for materials, workbooks, supplies, etc., used by the students in courses. Listed fees in the program of studies booklet are tentative and subject to change based on publisher and vendor increases. Invoices will be available through Prog- ress Book the first week of second quarter. Please wait to mail SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO in your fees until you have received your invoice. Springboro 6 High School does not want financial pressures to be a reason for a student not to take a course(s). Should finances be a problem, arrangements can be made by contacting the office. GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS Assignments to homeroom and grade level will be based on the Subject Graduation Requirements following criteria: English/Language Arts 4 units Grade 9...... Fewer than 5 credits Mathematics 4 units, including 1 unit of Algebra II Grade 10...... Five (5) credits – 9.99 credits or its equivalent Grade 11...... Ten (10) credits – 14.99 credits Science 3 units with inquiry based laboratory experience including the following or Grade 12...... Fifteen (15) credits their equivalent: College Preparatory Curriculum 1 unit of physical science Recommendations 1 unit of biology 1 unit of advanced study in chemistry, ARTICULATION COMMISSION physics or other physical science RECOMMENDATIONS ON OHIO COLLEGE Social Studies 3 units including the following: PREPARATORY CURRICULA: 1 unit of US history Colleges and Universities in Ohio 1 unit of US government English...... 4 credits Health ½ unit Science...... 3 credits Physical Education ½ unit (2 semesters at ¼ credit each Social Studies...... 3 credits semester or PE waiver) Int’l Language...... 2 credits Fine Arts 1 unit Arts...... 1 credit Business ½ unit of Personal Finance This is the minimum recommended high school curriculum by Ohio Electives 5 ½ units colleges and universities. Please note, some programs may require more extensive preparation in specific subject areas. It is the recom- Total 22 units mendation of SHS to take four science, four social studies and three international credits. Check with your guidance counselor and the university of your choice for additional information.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Springboro High School’s graduation requirements meet the new minimum standards set by the Ohio Department of Education and the Springboro Community City Schools Board of Education. Twenty-two (22) units of credit are required for graduation. Students must meet the minimum credit and testing requirements in order to receive a diploma and participate in the graduation ceremony from Springboro High School.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER Graduation Assessment Points: students are required to earn a total of 18 points by means of end of course exams in the Springboro High School offers a waiver of the Physical Education following areas: graduation requirement to any student that can meet the following criteria: 1. English I 5. Biology 1. Students request PE Waiver(s) during scheduling processes. 2. English II 6. American History 2. A student must complete two activities to receive physical 3. Algebra I 7. American Government education waiver. 4. Geometry 3. Students must have at least one activity completed by the end of the junior year and both must be completed by the end of the 1st Minimum graduation point requirement for each subject area. semester senior year. English...... 4 4. A student MAY NOT COMBINE one Physical Education class and Math...... 4 one season of an activity, it must be two complete seasons, or two years of JROTC. Science & Social Studies...... 6 Please note, a separate PE Waiver is required for each activity Graduation points may be awarded for successful completion of College Credit Plus courses PARTICIPATION IN COMMENCEMENT The following may replace state exams: To participate in commencement ceremonies the Board of Education requires that at the time of graduation each student will have fulfilled • AP US History Exam all state and local academic coursework, state-mandated tests, fees, • AP Government Exam fines, and other school-related obligations. In the event that a stu- • College Credit Plus course in American History or American dent does not fulfill the requirements of the Board of Education, the Government Superintendent is given the authority to allow a student to partici- pate in commencement ceremonies under the following conditions: PERFORMANCE GRADUATION A. Student/parent petitions the Superintendent, in writing, as to the LEVEL POINTS extenuating circumstances. Advanced 5 B. Written petition must be received no later than fourteen (14) Accelerated 4 calendar days prior to the commencement ceremony. Proficient 3 C. The actual diploma will not be awarded until all requirements stated above are fulfilled. Basic 2 Limited 1 EARLY GRADUATION Sophomore students interested in early graduation should see their guidance counselor for an application and further information before the March 16, 2018 deadline. Midterm and final exams will be taken with the seniors, as well as following senior guidelines for exam exemptions. They may attend senior assemblies and activities before, during and after the school day. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they get information regarding graduation, etc. NCAA PLANNING GUIDE www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

NCAA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Most college athletic programs are regulated by the National Colle- giate Athletic Association (NCAA), an organization that has estab-

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO lished rules on eligibility, recruiting and financial aid. The NCAA has 8 three membership divisions – Division I, Division II and Division III. Institutions are members of one or another division according to the size and scope of their athletic programs and whether they provide athletic scholarships. If you are planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, you must be cleared by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center. The Center was established as a separate organization by the NCAA member institutions to ensure consistent interpretation of NCAA initial-eligibility requirements for all perspective student athletes at all member institutions. If you want to participate in Division I or Division II sports in college, you should start the certification process immediately after your junior year in high school. Check with your guidance counselor to make sure you are taking a core curriculum that meets NCAA requirements. Also, register to take the ACT or SAT as a junior. Currently, in order to be eligible for practice, participation in regular season competition, and athletics-related financial aid during the freshman year of college, a student must meet the following criteria:

Division I 16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year additional English, Mathematics or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

Division II 16 Core Courses 3 years of English 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 3 year additional English, Mathematics or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

For graduates of the class of 2016 and beyond, ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before the 7th semester (end of junior year).

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NAIA Academic Honors Diploma www.playnaia.org Subject Criteria NAIA Eligibility Standards: English Language Arts 4 Units Be a graduate of an accredited high school Mathematics 4 Units, including Algebra I, Meet 2 of the 3 following requirements. Geometry, Algebra II, or • Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year • Achieve a minimum overall high school Grade Point sequence of courses containing Average of 2.0 on 4.0 scale. equivalent content • Graduate in the top half of your high school class. Science 4 Units, including 2 units of Advanced Science Social Studies 4 Units OHIO HONORS DIPLOMA International Language 3 Units of one language or 2 units High school students can gain state recognition for exceeding Ohio’s each in 2 different languages graduation requirements through an honors diploma. Students chal- Fine Arts 1 Unit lenge themselves by taking and succeeding at high-level coursework and in real-world experiences. Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale Ohio students have the opportunity to choose to pursue one of six ACT/SAT Score honors diplomas: (excluding writing scores) 27 ACT/1210 SAT 1. Academic Honors Diploma 2. International Baccalaureate Honor Diploma The student who completes an intensive Vocational or Technical Education curriculum in the high school must meet at least seven of 3. Career Tech Honors Diploma the following eight criteria: 4. STEM Honors Diploma 5. Arts Honors Diploma Career Tech Honors Diploma 6. Social Science and Civic Engagement Honors Diploma Subject Criteria For more information go to www. education.Ohio.gov English Language Arts 4 Units Mathematics 4 Units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses containing equivalent content Science 4 Units, including 2 units of Advanced Science Social Studies 4 Units Career Technical Program 4 Units leading to an industry- recognized credential, results in apprenticeship or is part of an articulated career pathway, which can lead to post-secondary credit. Ohio Career Technical Achieve the proficiency bench- Competency Assessment mark established for the Ohio Career-Technical Competency Assessment or equivalent assess- SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO ment aligned with state-approved 10 and industry validated technical standards. Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale ACT/SAT Score (excluding writing scores) 27 ACT/1210 SAT PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR GRADING SYSTEM EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Students will earn percentage grades for all classes. A percentage will The criteria for this award are: be reported each nine weeks, and a cumulative percentage average will be maintained for all students. The cumulative percentage will be 1. Grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale used to determine eligibility for Principal’s List, Honor Roll, National 2. 24 on the ACT or 1090 on the SAT Honor Society, and other academic awards. A quality point grade point average will be maintained for the purpose of college entrance 3. Twelve credits in: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, admissions and determination of valedictorian and salutatorian. International Languages, and Computer Science

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR WEIGHTED COURSES EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT The courses approved for weighted grades for the 2018-2019 school year are as follows: The criteria for this award is as follows: All AP courses are weighted 10% & all honors courses are weighted 5% 1. Must meet two out of the three criteria for the President’s Award for Educational Excellence HONORS 2. Meet Springboro High School’s Honor Roll or Principal’s List stan- Honors Physical Science Honors German III dards and demonstrate improvement in grade point average for Honors Biology Honors German IV the first three grading periods of senior year Honors Chemistry Honors English I 3. Twelve credits in: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Honors Geometry Honors English II International Languages, and Computer Science. Honors Algebra I Honors Physiology BUSINESS CAREER PATHWAY Honors Algebra II Honors Spanish II DIPLOMA WITH AN EMPHASIS IN BUSINESS Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Spanish III Upon graduation, many Springboro students go on to college pursu- Honors French II Honors Spanish IV ing a career in business. In order for these students to get ahead, it is Honors French III imperative to take more high school classes that will better prepare Honors French IV them for a business major. Springboro High School is helping to provide this by means of a Business Career Pathway. To receive the AP special designation of Emphasis in Business a student must achieve a AP Art History AP Physics I 3.0 GPA in the business offerings and graduate with a minimum of 4½ credits from the course offerings below. AP Biology AP Physics II AP Calculus AB AP Physics C: Mechanics Course offerings for Emphasis in Business designation. AP Calculus BC AP Psychology

COURSE NAME CREDIT(S) AP Chemistry AP Research Personal Finance ½ AP Computer Science AP Seminar Sports Management/Marketing ½ AP English Language & Composition AP Spanish Language AP English Literature & Composition & Culture Entrepreneurship ½ AP French Language & Culture AP Spanish Literature Public Speaking ½ AP German Language & Culture AP Statistics Computer Applications ½ AP Government AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Webpage Design ½ AP Human Geography AP Studio Art: Digital Focus Accounting I 1 AP Macroeconomics AP US History Accounting II 1 AP Microeconomics AP World History AP Microeconomics 1 AP Music Theory & AP Macroeconomics 1 Composition Total Classes 10 Total Credit Opportunities: 7 11 Students that complete the course requirements and graduation re- quirements will be recognized with the distinction of graduating from Springboro High School with an Emphasis in Business. Program of Studies

.college entrance exams COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS SAMPLE The ACT and SAT are the college entrance exams which must be PATHWAYS taken for admission to any four year college. All schools today will ac- cept either test for admission. It is best to take the test near the end 15-HOUR PATHWAY: of the junior year. All test dates can be found online at each of the Ohio Transfer Module (OTM) is a subset or a complete set of respective sites listed below. general education requirements at Ohio public colleges and universi- ACT: www.actstudent.org ties. OTM courses are guaranteed to transfer to any of Ohio’s public institutions of higher education as an area credit, as well as equiva- Scores on the ACT are reported in English, Math, Reading, Science lent courses in English and Mathematics. Reasoning, Writing (optional) and a Composite (average of all sec- tions). Scores range from 1-36. ACT recommends that students take Courses listed here are OTM, except: COM-2206. the ACT Plus Writing, but this score is separate from and does not impact the Composite. SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE MODEL PATHWAYS SAT: www.collegeboard.org Scores are reported in evidence based math, reading and writing with 15-HOUR PATHWAY an optional essay. Scores range from 400-1600. COURSE NUMBER & NAME CR HRS Our school (CEEB) code number is 364-770. COM-2211 Effective Public Speaking 3 PSAT/NMSQT ENG-1101 English Composition I 3 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship HIS-1101 U.S. History I 3 Qualifying Test. This test is given each year only once in October. MAT-1470 College Algebra 4 It cannot be repeated. The test serves a dual purpose for juniors; it PSY-1100 General Psychology 3 is a practice test for the SAT and scores on the test will determine eligibility to continue in the National Merit Scholarship competition. TOTAL: 16 (Only about 1% of the entire national population of juniors taking the test will have scores high enough to continue in the competition 30-HOUR PATHWAY: 1ST SEMESTER for scholarships). Underclassmen have an opportunity to take the PSAT; if there are COURSE NUMBER & NAME CR HRS seats available (juniors have first priority). Scores of sophomore COM-2211 Effective Public Speaking 3 students taking the PSAT/NMSQT are not reported to the scholarship ENG-1101 English Composition I 3 agency, and they are not eligible to compete for scholarship consider- ation. It is taken for “practice” only. The junior year testing HIS-1101 U.S. History I 3 is for National Merit Scholarships. MAT-1470 College Algebra 4 PSY-1100 General Psychology 3 College Credit plus TOTAL: 16 The College Credit Plus has been established to permit high school students in grades nine through twelve to earn college and high school graduation credit through the successful completion of college courses. 30-HOUR PATHWAY: 2ND SEMESTER The program is intended to provide expanded opportunities for appropriately qualified high school students to experience coursework COURSE NUMBER & NAME CR HRS at the college or university level. Any high school student admitted COM-2206 Interpersonal Communication 3 to a course by an institution of higher education will be expected LIT-2220 Intro to Literature 3 and required to perform at the same level as the institution’s regular students. All College Credit Plus classes are weighted 10 points. HIS-1102 U.S. History II 3 Springboro High School will host a regional meeting to explain the MAT-1570* Trigonometry 3 college credit plus option. Attendance by one parent or designee at SOC-1101 Intro to Sociology 3 this meeting is mandatory. Students interested in this option are able TOTAL: 31 to take anywhere from one credit hour up to a maximum of 30 credit SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO hours within a given year. Students are still eligible to select courses 12 for study at Springboro High School. Please note that students may CREDIT FLEX PLAN take a maximum of 120 semester credit hours under the College The district and Board of Education recognize the need to provide Credit Plus program. alternative means by which students achieve the goals of the district. Refer to the Ohio Department of Education website for more infor- An optional plan to meet the educational needs of a student may be mation (www.education.ohio.gov) developed when deemed necessary by the student and approved by the Credit Flex Committee. Credit flexibility shifts the focus from “seat time” to performance. Spanish Club Students can earn units of high school credit based on an individu- Student Athletic Trainer ally approved credit flexibility plan. The intent of credit flexibility is to Student Council meet increased expectations for high school graduation in response Students Against Destructive Decisions to globalization, technology, and demographics; and to meet the Teacher Aide demand for 21st century skills. Teen Mentoring Teen Democrats Credit flexibility enables students to earn high school credit in a Teen Republicans number of ways in addition to traditional classes. Credit Flex propos- VICA/Skills USA als may include such options as approved online courses, tutorial Volunteer Swim Coach program, independent study, correspondence courses, educational Yearbook Staff – S-Capades travel, mentorship programs, test out which requires mastery of con- tent through a paper/pencil test and submission of a portfolio, and courses not available in the current Springboro High School Program ATHLETICS—CONTACT MR. AUSTIN of Studies. Credit will be granted to the student upon satisfactory RHOADS—ATHLETIC DIRECTOR completion of the approved Credit Flex Plan. Fall: Winter: The Credit Flex Committee accepts proposals on May 1st and November 1st. If you have questions regarding credit flex, please Football Boys/Girls Basketball consult with your guidance counselor. Volleyball Wrestling Boys/Girls Soccer Boys/Girls Swimming Students considering participation in college athletics should Boys/Girls Cross Country Cheerleading assume that any credit flex courses taken may not be accepted as Girls Tennis Hockey core courses by the NCAA or NAIA. Boys/Girls Golf Boys/Girls Bowling Cheerleading SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES There are numerous extracurricular/co-curricular activities available Spring: at Springboro High School. The following is a list of those activities: Boys/Girls Track Baseball CLUBS/ACTIVITIES – contact the advisor or the Softball assistant principal’s office for information Boys Tennis Boys/Girls Lacrosse Academic Challenge Club Art Club MUSIC – contact Mr.NICHOLAS PALMER – Business Professionals of America Band Director Club Med Crochet and Knitting Club Participation in the programs listed below must meet established Destination Imagination academic eligibility requirements: Environmental Club Band Winterguard Winter Percussion Fishing Club Jazz Band Pep Band Fall Guard French Club German Club Interact Club Junior Council of World Affairs (JCOWA) JROTC Drill Team Kitty Hawk Air Society Living for Christ Club Mock Trial Team Muse Machine National Honor Society (NHS) Office Worker Optimist Club PKOM Play/Musical 13 Pride Committee Robotics Rocketry Club School Newspaper-The Roar Ski/Snowboard Club Program of Studies

Aerospace Science AEROSPACE SCieNCE IB 0101B PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Air Force Junior ROTC Fee: None PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE REGISTRATION NOTE: A student needs to register for both the A and The mission of Air Force Junior ROTC is to “develop citizens of B semester classes. For example, an incoming freshman would regis- character dedicated to serving their nation and community”. The ter for both Aerospace Science 1A and Aerospace Science 1B classes curriculum is provided by the United States Air Force to promote citizenship, engage students in community service, develop leader- Note 1: The Aerospace Science 2A and 2B (Science of Flight), 3A and 3B (Cultural Studies), and 4A and 4B (Survival) portions of the curriculum are taught over a three ship skills, and study air and space fundamentals. At Springboro year period with sophomores, juniors, and seniors being taught the same AS material High School students can enroll in JROTC for 1, 2, 3, or 4 years. Each during the year. semester class consists of 40 percent aerospace science, 40 percent Note 2: The fitness and wellness curriculum focuses on physical fitness and wellness leadership education, and 20 percent fitness and wellness. Students concepts and is intended to motivate JROTC students to lead more active and healthy are required to wear the Air Force-provided JROTC uniform one day lifestyles beyond minimum school requirements. per week. In addition to the formal classroom instruction, most cadets are also involved in various optional extracurricular activities AEROSPACE SCIENCE II A 0201A such as competition drill team, orienteering, rocketry, field trips to PreRequisite: Instructor Consent Grade: 10 Length: Year aerospace-related facilities and honorary academic groups. Cadets Credit: 1 Fee: None PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE can also participate in many social activities such as an annual military ball, bowling nights, lock-ins, and a summer cadet leader- These courses are comprised of Aerospace Science 2A and 2B (AS2A ship school. In order to progress in the program and a prerequisite to and AS2B), Leadership Education 2A and 2B (LE2A and LE2B), and enroll in JROTC as a senior, 12th grade cadet, all students must have physical fitness and wellness. The AS2A and AS2B portions are attended the Cadet Leadership Course. This course is normally held entitled, “The Science of Flight--A Gateway to New Horizons”. AS2A in early June every year. It is typically a 7-8 day, in-residence, camp at and AS2B portions are an introductory and customized course that Wright State University. Cadets should attend at least one time after focuses on how airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect flight, their freshman, sophomore, or junior year. Exceptions to this policy flight and the human body, and flight navigation. The course is de- must be approved by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor. Lastly, signed to complement materials taught in math and science courses in order for cadets to progress from the one semester to the next, and support a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in the program, they must receive a passing semester grade which is (STEM) education. The LE2A and LE2B portions focus on communica- defined by 60% or higher. tions skills and speech preparation, time management, goal setting, decision-making and organizational structures. Basic leadership REGISTRATION NOTE: A student needs to register for both the A and skills, traits, styles of leadership, and followership are covered, along B semester classes. For example, an incoming freshman would regis- with group formation and interaction. Students continue to learn ter for both Aerospace Science 1A and Aerospace Science 1B classes. and demonstrate JROTC customs and courtesies. (See Note 2 below AEROSPACE SCIENCE IA 0101A regarding fitness and wellness). PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Fee: None PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE

These courses provide an introduction to Aerospace Science 1A and 1B (AS1A and AS1B), Leadership Education 1A and 1B (LE1A and LE1B), and physical fitness and wellness. The AS1A and AS1B portions are entitled, “Journey into Aviation History”. These courses focus on the development of flight from ancient civilizations through the early history of balloons, dirigbles, and aircraft. It emphasizes civilian and military contributions to aviation, the development and moderniza- tion of the United States Air Force, and a brief history of astronomy and space exploration. The LE1A and LE1B portions introduce students to Air Force JROTC, its history, and basic customs, and courtesies of the U.S. Air Force. Additionally, students explore and learn about individual behavior, wear of the uniform, basic drill, and customs and courtesies to the U.S. flag. (See Note 2 below regarding

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO fitness and wellness). 14 AEROSPACE SCieNCE IIB 0201B of survival situations. Students will learn survival in situations where PreRequisite: Instructor Consent Grade: 10, 11 Length: their safety and life depends on their decisions. Topics covered include Semester Credit: ½ Fee: None PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE survival preparedness, the conditions affecting survival, the needs of a survivor, psychological aspects of survival, basic survival medicine, REGISTRATION NOTE: A student needs to register for both the A and clothing and shelters, building fires, land navigation and signaling B semester classes. For example, an incoming freshman would regis- techniques. The LE4A and LE4B portions are designed to help cadets ter for both Aerospace Science 1A and Aerospace Science 1B classes. understand and practice financial planning, use of credit, and invest- Note 1: The Aerospace Science 2A and 2B (Science of Flight), 3A and 3B (Cultural ments. LE4A and LE4B also introduces students to the principles and Studies), and 4A and 4B (Survival) portions of the curriculum are taught over a three functions of management, managing conflict, problem solving and year period with sophomores, juniors, and seniors being taught the same AS material decision making. (See Note 2 below regarding fitness and wellness). during the year. Note 2: The fitness and wellness curriculum focuses on physical fitness and wellness AEROSPACE SCieNCE IVB 0401B concepts and is intended to motivate JROTC students to lead more active and healthy PreRequisite: Instructor Consent Grade: 12 Length: Semester lifestyles beyond minimum school requirements. Credit: ½ Fee: None PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE

AEROSPACE SCIENCE IIIA 0301A REGISTRATION NOTE: A student needs to register for both the A and PreRequisite: Instructor Consent Grade: 11 Length: Semester B semester classes. For example, an incoming freshman would regis- Credit: ½ Fee: None PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE ter for both Aerospace Science 1A and Aerospace Science 1B classes. These courses are comprised of Aerospace Science 3A and 3B (AS3A Note 1: The Aerospace Science 2A and 2B (Science of Flight), 3A and 3B (Cultural Stud- and AS3B), Leadership Education 3A and 3B (LE3A and LE3B), and ies), and 4A and 4B (Survival) portions of the curriculum are taught over a three year physical fitness and wellness. The AS3a and AS3b portions are en- period with sophomores, juniors, and seniors being taught the same AS material during the year. titled “Cultural Studies—An Introduction to Global Awareness” and is a customized course about worldwide cultures and peoples. The Note 2: The fitness and wellness curriculum focuses on physical fitness and wellness concepts and is intended to motivate JROTC students to lead more active and healthy course begins with lessons on the Middle East, the Persian Gulf Wars, lifestyles beyond minimum school requirements. and US Interests and Regional Issues of that area. Lessons on Asia, to include Japan, Korea, and China. The course explores colonial history of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Final portions of the course dive **CADET LEADERSHIP 0102/0103/0104 into the African continent and Russia and the Former Soviet Union. COURSE The LE3A and LE3B portions are designed to equip cadets with essen- PreRequisite: One year of JROTC Grade: 10, 11, 12 Length: 7-8 tial life skills, focusing on education and career paths. The course cov- days Credit: 1 Fee: Varies ers researching and choosing careers, financing education, applying for college, interviewing techniques an pursuing a career. (See Note 2 This is an intensive course offered in conjunction with other JROTC below regarding fitness and wellness). units at Wright State University and Wright-Patterson AFB. It consists of in-depth instruction in leadership and followership techniques. AEROSPACE SCieNCE IIIB 0301B Major portions of the course consist of academics, physical fitness, PreRequisite: Instructor Consent Grade: 11 Length: Semester sports activities, drill and ceremony, survival techniques, base tours, Credit: ½ Fee: None PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE and leadership exercises. There is a nominal charge for this camp, various cadet activities, and awards. REGISTRATION NOTE: A student needs to register for both the A and B semester classes. For example, an incoming freshman would regis- ter for both Aerospace Science 1A and Aerospace Science 1B classes. AP Capstone Note 1: The Aerospace Science 2A and 2B (Science of Flight), 3A and 3B (Cultural Stud- AP Capstone™ is an innovative diploma program from the College ies), and 4A and 4B (Survival) portions of the curriculum are taught over a three year period with sophomores, juniors, and seniors being taught the same AS material during Board that equips students with the independent research, collabora- the year. tive teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued

Note 2: The fitness and wellness curriculum focuses on physical fitness and wellness by colleges. AP Capstone is built on the foundation of two AP courses concepts and is intended to motivate JROTC students to lead more active and healthy — AP Seminar and AP Research — and is designed to complement lifestyles beyond minimum school requirements. and enhance the in-depth, discipline-specific study experienced in other AP courses. In AP Seminar, students investigate real-world is- AEROSPACE SCIENCE IVA 0401A sues from multiple perspectives, gathering and analyzing information from various sources in order to develop credible and valid evidence PreRequisite: Instructor Consent Grade: 12 Length: Semester based arguments. In AP Research, students cultivate the skills and Credit: ½ Fee: None PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE discipline necessary to conduct independent research in order to 15 These courses are comprised of Aerospace Science 4A and 4B (AS4A produce and defend a scholarly academic thesis. and AS4B), Leadership Education 4A and 4B (LE4A and LE4B), and • Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP physical fitness and wellness. The AS4A and AS4B portions are entitled, Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will “Survival”, and is a course designed to provide a basic understanding receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Program of Studies

• Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP AP Research 1501 Research but not on four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Coming to Springboro High School in Seminar and Research Certificate. 2019-20 • AP Seminar may also be taken as a stand-alone option. PREREQUISITE: AP SEMINAR recommended Grade: 11 or 12 LENGTH: YEAR (Part 2 OF AP CAPSTONE) PROGRAM TYPE: College Prep AP Seminar 1500 WEIGHTED COURSE PREREQUISITE: NONE Grade: 10 or 11 LENGTH: YEAR (Part 1 OF AP AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, CAPSTONE) PROGRAM TYPE: College Prep WEIGHTED COURSE problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross- investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic course, students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research Students will explore topics through cultural and social, artistic and practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information philosophical, political and historical, environmental, economic, as they address a research question. Students explore their skill scientific, futuristic, and ethical lenses. Using an inquiry framework, development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio. The course and foundational literary and philosophical texts; listening to and culminates in an academic paper of approximately 5000 words viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experienc- (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where ap- ing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize plicable) and a presentation with an oral defense. There may be a fee information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in associated with this course. research based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft ACT & SAT Test Prep and communicate evidence-based arguments. There may be a fee associated with this course. ACT – SAT COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM 1312 PREP – COLLEGE ESSENTIALS PreRequisite: None Grade: 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½

This is a semester course open to college-bound sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students will explore strategies that are essential to critical thinking, academic success and college readiness. The class is designed to increase proficiency in taking the ACT/SAT. This will be accomplished by identifying and remediating individual weaknesses in Science, Math and English. Students will learn to deconstruct test questions and increase their ability to decode challenging vocabulary in context. In addition, students will sharpen timed writing skills and gain exposure to the college application and selection process, as well as develop and apply skills for grant scholarship and essay writing. There is a fee for this course. Business Education The following courses are offered to prepare students for a job, enrichment for college bound students, and to enable the individual to adapt to a business oriented society. Business education classes are not only for students who expect to graduate and pursue a career in business. Business education courses teach lifetime skills that you will need for all fields and career success. Our business education classes are designed to meet the National SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO Business Education Association’s recommendations for students 16 completing business education programs which includes demonstrat- ing the ability to: • Function as economically literate citizens through the development of personal consumer economic skills, a knowledge of social and gov- ernment responsibility, and an understanding of business operations. • Demonstrate interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills ACCOUNTING I 7105 necessary to function in multicultural business settings. Grade: 10-12 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: Elective • Develop career awareness and related skills to enable them to make viable career choices and become employable in a variety of Accounting is highly recommended for students planning to major business careers. in any type of business in college. Accounting is also of interest to students who plan to own their own business or use financial • Select and apply the tools of technology as they relate to personal knowledge for personal reasons. Students develop an understanding and business decision making. of basic accounting concepts and principles by covering the account- • Communicate effectively as writers, listeners, and speakers in social ing cycle. They will learn the rules of debit and credit, analyzing and and business settings. journalizing transactions, posting to the general ledger, worksheets, preparation of financial statements, and banking and credit practices. • Use accounting procedures to make decisions about planning, There is a fee for this course. organizing, and allocating resources. • Apply the principles of law in personal and business settings. • Prepare to become entrepreneurs by drawing from their general understanding of all aspects of business. • Understand the interrelationships of different functional areas of business and the impact of one component on another. • Develop the ability to participate in business transactions in both the domestic and international arenas. • Develop the ability to market the assets each individual has wheth- er they be in the labor market or in the consumer goods market. • Manage data from all of the functional areas of business needed to make wise management decisions. • Utilize analytical tools needed to understand and make reasoned decisions about economic issues—both personal and societal.

Personal Finance 7106 PreRequisite: None Grade: 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Program Type: Elective

This semester course is required for students to obtain Personal Finance credit. Students will gain an introduction to economic fun- damentals, the value of education, choosing a career path, finding a job, succeeding on the job, taxes, budgeting, banking basics, credit, savings, investing, and risk management. Many financial philosophies and resources will be used to give students a well-rounded introduc- tion to personal finance topics.

AP Macroeconomics 7213 PREREQUISITE: NONE Grade: 10-12 Length: Year Credit: 1 Weighted Course Program Type: Elective

AP Macroeconomics gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole.

AP MicroeconomicS 7113 PreRequisite: NONE Grade: 10-12 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: Elective 17 AP Microeconomics gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision-makers. Program of Studies

ACCOUNTING II 7205 All classes will be exposed to: PreRequisite: Teacher Approval, accounting I Grade: 11, 12 • Problem Solving Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: Elective • Recognize the role of teamwork in the design process This course is a continuation of the principles of accounting learned • Graphic editing in Accounting I and is highly recommended for students who want to major in Accounting. Students will develop a deeper understanding of • Fair use and multimedia copyright guidelines citing sources of copy- basic accounting concepts and principles by covering the accounting righted materials in papers, projects and multimedia presentations cycle. They will continue using the rules of debit and credit, analyzing • Use technological tools for class assignments, projects and and journalizing transactions, posting to the general ledger, work- presentations sheets, preparation of financial statements, and banking and credit • Select and use appropriate technologies as a means of artistic practices. There is a fee for this course. expression Sports Management/Marketing 7110 • Use electronic resources for research Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Program Type: • Select and use appropriate technology tools to efficiently collect, Elective analyze and display data

Students in this semester course will be given an in-depth look at the • Emphasize high-level academics with teamwork, critical thinking, basic principles of management/marketing for the sports industry. and problem solving Students will study the concepts and functions of management/mar- • Select and use appropriate technologies to prepare for the keting for sporting events from the amateur through the professional workplace levels. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 0202 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 7108 PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Program Type: Program Type: College Prep Elective This is a course that will provide students with opportunity to The Entrepreneurship course is a semester class designed for students develop self-confidence, foster creativity, and develop skills that are interested in pursuing a business major or anticipating operating important for success in college and entry-level careers. The practical their own business in the future. Students will be introduced to many component of the course seeks to enable students to use computers aspects of starting and operating a business in a competitive high as a tool in everyday problem solving, no matter what discipline they tech global market. Students will analyze skills and traits necessary study. Time will be spent exploring all the features of Microsoft and for entrepreneurial success and identify their potential for success as Google. Students gain skills in computer graphics, animations, word an entrepreneur. Students will gain knowledge and skills to effectively processing, presentation strategies, spreadsheets including chart- organize, develop, create and manage their own business. Topics ing, and database applications. Students will learn advanced search addressed will include: feasibility, market research, product develop- strategies, information retrieval on the internet, and determine the ment, finance/pricing, promotion/marketing, distribution/logistics/ strengths and limitations of evaluated electronic resources. There is a technology, interpersonal and management skills and business ethics. fee for this course. Students will create and defend a business plan. WEB PAGE DESIGN 0213 PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: Computer Courses ½ Program Type: College Prep The computer courses allow students to appropriately use hardware, Students taking this course will be exposed to the foundations of software applications, multimedia tools and other electronic technol- web design and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) structure. ogy, as well as discover the wide range of jobs that they facilitate. Throughout the course, students will work on a variety of projects These include desktop publishing, web page design, Internet use and that will investigate site design and management. They will discover information retrieval, computer graphics, networking, file manage- how to use HTML/XHTML, organize web content, develop color ment and storage, telecommunications, multimedia, word processing, schemes, add graphics and links, work with frames, insert multimedia spreadsheets, database applications, and computer-based presenta- elements, and use cascading style sheets (CSS). This is a project-ori- tions. Students will use the Internet and other electronic information ented course leading to the ability to maintain a fully functional web resources for research, knowledge building, and decision making. site. There is a fee for this course. SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO They will create, publish and present information utilizing formats 18 appropriate to the content and audience. Since the technology of the computer and the web is constantly changing, new tools and techniques will be introduced as they evolve. Introduction to Networking 0218 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PreRequisites: None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Type: TECH PREP HONORS or UCIT (UC IT Pathway Requirement) Programming & Software Development Have you ever wondered how the Internet actually works or how to secure your own wireless network? This course will teach basic net- The Information Technology Tech Prep program is a program that is working concepts via hands-on labs. Students will be encouraged to offered onsite here at Springboro High School. The program consists participate in competitions and other events to showcase their skills of college credit, career exploration, real world projects and network- in real-world scenarios. Each student will be enrolled in the Business ing opportunities. Students who take advantage of this program have Professionals of America and will register through Sinclair and the the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, network with other Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium to be eligible for college credit. students of similar interests as well as college personnel and business professionals. Students have the opportunity to participate in com- (3 credit hours) This course is also a requirement for the UC Informa- petitions at the regional, state and national level as well as be offered tion Technology Pathway Program. There is a $25 fee for this course. the opportunity for paid summer internships. Through our partner- ships with area colleges, students have the opportunity to earn up PROGRAMMING & SOFTWARE 0215 to 27 credit hours of college course work. Students who complete DEVELOPMENT I (PSD I) both course 0215 and 0216 with a 2.5 GPA will have the opportunity Grade: 10, 11 Length: Full Year/2 Period Credit: 2 Program to receive a $3,000 scholarship to be used towards their Associate Type: HONORS OR UCIT (UC IT PATHWAY REQUIREMENT) Degree at Sinclair Community College. WCCC/Springboro now has a This project-based, Career Tech program offers the opportunity to partnership with the University of Cincinnati for students who wish learn about programming logic and design, software development, to pursue a degree in Software Development. The courses below with database programming and data modeling. As part of the program a few other academic courses can earn you a guaranteed spot in the students will become a member of the Business Professionals of UC/IT program, a completed freshman year of college and the oppor- America organization where they will have the opportunity to serve tunity to start into a Co-Op program out of high school. Please refer leadership positions and compete at regional, state and national to the pathway description for more information or e-mail competitions. Students will also be enrolled as a Tech Prep student [email protected]. with Sinclair Community College where they will have the opportu- AP Computer Science 0222 nity to earn credit in CIS 1111 – Programming Logic and Design (3 credit hours) and CIS 2165 – Database Management (3 credit hours). PreRequisite: Minimum of 75% in Algebra I Grade: 9-12 Length: Students will create a resume and pursue projects that will allow Year Fee: $25 Program Type: UC IT PATHWAY REQUIREMENT them to further explore their chosen area of IT for classroom and This Advanced Placement course offers a course and exam in intro- competitive project opportunities. This course is also a requirement ductory computer science. This course emphasizes object-oriented for the UC Information Technology Pathway Program. There is a $40 programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving fee for this course. and algorithm development, and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester college-level course in computer science. It also PROGRAMMING & SYSTEM 0216 includes the study of data structures, design and abstraction. All DEVELOPMENT II (PSD II) students who sign up for this course will be required to take the AP PreRequisite: PSD I Grade: 11, 12 Length: Full Year/2 Period Computer Science A exam. Credit: 2 Program Type: HONORS OR UCIT (UC IT PATHWAY REQUIREMENT) INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION 0214 TECHNOLOGY This project-based course will continue to utilize the skills they gained PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: in PSD I. Students will learn about systems analysis, web design, ½ Program Type: HONORS OR UCIT (UC IT PATHWAY REQUIREMENT) system administration and make the connection of applying software applications to the needs of a business. Students in this course will This project-based course introduces students to basic computing continue to work through Tech Prep and Sinclair to receive credit in skills, career opportunities, computer software and applications. CIS 1350 Website Design using HTML/CSS (3 credit hours), CIS 1140 Students will be encouraged to participate in competitions and other Systems Analysis (3 credit hours) and CTAG credit for Linux Operat- events to showcase their skills in real-world scenarios. Each student ing Systems. Students will also have a chance to earn an industry will be enrolled in the Business Professionals of America. As part certification. In this course, students are encouraged to develop of this course, students will also enroll as a Tech Prep student with their plans for after high school, visit with colleges, network with Sinclair Community College and have the opportunity to earn col- employers, update their resume, take-on leadership positions and lege credit in the BIS 1120 – Computer Applications course. (3 credit utilize the skills they have learned in competitive team and individual hours). They will also have the opportunity to earn CTAG credit for 19 projects. Each student will be enrolled in the Business Professionals Computer Software. (3 credit hours) Both classes are required for the of America. This course is also a requirement for the UC Information UC Information Technology Pathway Program. There is a $25 fee for Technology Pathway Program. There is a $40 fee for this course. this course.

Program of Studies

Digital Media Arts II (DMA II) 0220 Digital Media Arts Prerequisite: Digital Media Arts I program Type: Career Tech (DMA) Year 11, 12 Length: Full Year/2 Period Credit: 2 This is the second level of the two year DIgital Media Arts Program. Want a fast paced, creative career in advertising or graphic design? Students will continue to study the Adobe programs including Digital Media Arts is the course for you! In this program students will After Effects, Animate, Dreamweaver and more. Students will focus acquire a working knowledge of the basic fundamentals of design. on hands on projects to grow their portfolio. Students will delve These design basics apply to a variety of creative design career op- deeper into the design world refining their design skills from DMA tions, including graphic design, website development, multimedia 1, developing higher level design techniques and mastering their design, digital photography and many more which will be explored professional skills launching them into higher education and/or the throughout the program. Students will become proficient in industry career field. DMA 1 is a prerequisite. There is a $50 fee for this course. specific Adobe software programs. Students will learn the functional uses of digital cameras and explore an abundance of tools specific Intro to Digital Media Arts I 0221 to design. They will develop important employability skills, including (Intro DMA) critical thinking and problem solving while engaged in the design pro- Prerequisite: None Year 10, 11, 12 length Semester program cess. They will have an opportunity to earn college credit toward a 2 Type: Elective Credit: 1/2 or 4 year degree in addition to a $3000 scholarship to Sinclair. Valu- able resume-building opportunities can be earned through participa- If you’re interested in art and technology and would like to know how tion in Business Professionals of America (BPA) student competitions. to have a career using your passions then the Introduction to Digital If art or design is something you enjoy and wish to pursue, then Media Arts class is for you. Students will be introduced to a wide Digital Media Arts is for you!! range of media opportunities and the industries leading programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and more. Students Digital Media Arts I (DMA 1) 0219 will learn the basics of design including the principles and elements of Prerequisite: None Year 10, 11, 12 Length: Full Year/2 Period design. Students will learn through hands on project applying design program Type: Career Tech Credit: 2 techniques with technology skills. Students interested in taking the two year Digital Media Arts Programs are strongly suggested to take This is the first level of the two year program of Digital Media Arts. this class their 9th or 10th year. There is a $40 fee for this course. In this course students will be introduced to all the major Adobe programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and Indesign. Digital Design Independent 0222 Students will study the principles and elements of design as well Study (DDIS) as design theory. They will complete a large amount of hands on PreRequisite: Intro To Digital Media Arts or Digital Media Arts I projects to create a portfolio at the end of the course. These hands program Type: Elective Year 10, 11, 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 on projects may include design work for business in our community through which they will gain valuable experience in collaboration Are you passionate about design and want a class that allows you to which directly translates into the workforce. Opportunities to par- further develop your design expertise? Then Digital Design Indepen- ticipate in competitions will be available. The Tech Prep Showcase at dent Study is for you!! Each quarter students will choose an Adobe Sinclair and the Business Professionals of America competitions are program focus and design projects in this area. Students will select two in which our students compete. No prerequisites required. There independent hands on projects, explore media careers as well as is a $50 fee for this course. build their portfolios. Students will also have the opportunity to earn industry specific Adobe certification. Students electing to take this course must be self- motivated, have a desire for inquiry based learn- ing and previously taken a course in Digital Media Arts. There is a $50 fee for this course.

Video Game Programming 0224 & Design Prerequisite: None program Type: Elective 9, 10, 11, 12 length Semester Credit: 1

Do you enjoy playing video games, but always wondered about how to make them? Here is an opportunity to learn about game design. SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO This course will teach about the fundamentals of game design, cod- 20 ing logic for the game objects and the graphic design elements. Stu- dents will learn about fundamental coding starting with Scratch and then work towards more 2D and 3D game design using Game Maker and Unity. Students will be expected to work in groups to design a game to present at the Shawnee State Game Conference and/or Tech Prep Showcase. There is a $25 fee for this course. HONORS ENGLISH I 1102 English PreRequisite: 90% OR GIFTED ID Grade: 9 Length: Year Credit:1 Program Type: College Prep weighted course

English Department Courses The Honors English class at the ninth grade level will include the 4 Core Credits Required* traditional course work in place in the curriculum guide as well as additional literary selections and writing opportunities. The Honors COLLEGE PREP CAREER PREP class will provide enrichment and in-depth study for those students 9th Grade Honors English I who demonstrate extraordinary promise in their language skills. CP English I Summer reading is required. There is a fee for this course.

10th Grade Honors English II English II CP English II Electives: ENGLISH II 1200 Electives: PreRequisite: CP English I & teacher approval Grade: 10 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: Career Prep 11th Grade AP English & Language English III Composition Electives: English II is designed to help students master the basic skills of litera- Modern Literature ture, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama and novels. The pace Sports Literature of the course accommodates students who may need extra help and Science Fiction Literature Transitional Leadership time to strengthen writing and reading comprehension and improve Horror Literature written and spoken vocabulary. The placement for this course is Shakespeare Literature based on achievement level in CP English I as well as teacher recom- Electives: mendation. There is a fee for this course.

12Th Grade AP English Lit & Comp English IV CP English IV Electives: CP ENGLISH II 1201 Electives: PreRequisite: English I OR CP ENGLISH I Grade: 10 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep

PREREQUISITES THAT APPLY TO ALL CORE (MATH, SCIENCE, CP English II is designed to give a student a solid background in the ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES) SHS CLASSES INCLUDE THE basic skills of English language and serves as an introduction to the FOLLOWING: elements of literature. A major part of the year will be devoted to In order to stay in a core honors course from one year to the next analyzing various forms of literature, such as the short story, novel, (for example, from Honors English I to Honors English II) a student drama, and poetry. Grammar and vocabulary will also be a major must have a 75% for the year in the honors course. focus throughout the year. There will be a strong emphasis on various forms of writing. There will be a fee for this course. In order to move from a core general level course to a CP (college prep) course from one year to the next (for example, to move from HONORS ENGLISH II 1202 English I to CP English II) a student must have a 90% or above for the PreRequisite: HONORS ENGLISH I, 90% IN CP I OR GIFTED ID Grade: year in the general level course. 10 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep weighted course In order to move from a core CP (college prep) course to an honors course from one year to the next (for example, to move from CP Students will read extensively from novels, short stories, poetry, and English I to Honors English II) a student must have a 90% or above nonfiction selections. Students will write extensively; they will write for the year in the CP course. memoirs, narrative/descriptive, expository essays, and a research- based persuasive essay. Students will deliver oral presentations, study CP ENGLISH I 1101 vocabulary, and review grammar and usage. Summer reading & PreRequisite: None Grade: 9 Length: Year Credit: 1 projects are required. There is a fee for this course. Program Type: College Prep

CP/Career Prep English I is designed to give a student a solid background in the basic skills of English language and serves as an introduction to the elements of literature. A major part of the year will be devoted to critically analyzing various forms of literature, such as the short story, novel, drama, and poetry. Grammar will also be a major focus throughout the year. There will be a strong emphasis on 21 the many forms of writing. There is a fee for this course. Program of Studies

COLLEGE PREP English III Shakespeare Literature 1009 Prerequisite: None Grade: 11 Length: YEAR Credit: 1 Program PREREQUISITE: CP ENGLISH II OR ENGLISH II, Type: COLLEGE PREP GRADE: 11, LENGTH: YEAR, PROGRAM TYPE: This course includes the history and customs of England during COLLEGE PREP Shakespeare’s life. Students will learn how to read, write, and speak “the king’s English” - the language of King James. It will include a The following courses are full year literature courses study of Shakespeare’s major and minor plays not covered in other classes, which could include Othello, The Merchant of Venice, King that Juniors may take for their 3rd English credit. The Lear, The Tempest. Students will also learn how Shakespeare can courses will be taught at a College Prep level and will connect to students’ modern day lives through influential pop culture--song, art, dance, theater, television, and movies. Students also include composition and ACT prep. will engage in skits and discussions, so the prospective student should be comfortable reading aloud and acting, as well as reading silently Modern Literature 1004 and writing. Prerequisite: None Length: YEAR Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Program Type: COLLEGE PREP Science Fiction LITERATURE 1010 prerequisite: none Grade: 11 Length: YEAR Credit: 1 Program This yearlong course will take an in depth look at modern literature Type: college prep through reading, discussion, and written interpretations. In addition, students will analyze issues being dealt with in the books and how Students will examine the ways in which science fiction reflects they relate to the time period they were written in, and also our popular culture and society’s concerns. Student will learn to un- modern world. Students will be required to participate in detailed derstand science fiction as a critique of present social conditions, group discussions based on the required reading. exploring the nature and limits of our own reality. They will grapple with difficult philosophical questions like the following: Is a utopia or SPORTS & LITERAture 1005 dystopia possible? Does humanity enjoy free will or determinism? Is PreRequisite: None Grade: 11 Length: YEAR Credit: 1 Program technology humanity’s savior or destroyer? What does it mean to Type: COLLEGE PREP be human in a changing world? By reading science fiction novels and short stories from various time periods, and viewing science fiction Sports in Literature and Composition seeks to promote a life-long films and documentaries, students will sharpen their abilities to love of reading, improve critical thinking skills and develop various analyze, to think critically, and to make both inter-textual and global communication skills. The main components of this course center on connections. Students will conduct research and produce writing for fiction, non fiction, journalism, poetry, guest speakers, composition, various purposes and audiences, such as essays, research papers and and enjoyable cooperative learning activities. Students will read and short stories. learn from the greatest sports writers and figures of all time. Students will also have the chance to read a biography/autobiography about TRANSiTIONAL LEADERSHIP 1013 their favorite sports figure and then dress as that person for a presen- PreRequisite None Grade 11 Length YEAR Credit 1 Program Type tation. Students will discuss current events frequently and an effort college prep will be made to incorporate the unique interests of each student and as many sports as possible. Overall this will be the perfect course for PART I: LEADERSHIP 101 — WHO AM I & WHAT IS MY WHY? (1ST any student, male or female, who has a passion for sports! QUARTER OF CLASS) LEADERSHIP 101 is the introductory portion of the Transformational Leadership Course. The objective for this GOTHIC & SUPERNATURAL Literature 1008 10 week section is to help students learn how to effectively lead Prerequisite None Grade: 11 Length YEAR Credit: 1 Program themselves before attempting to lead others. The course will focus Type COLLEGE PREP on searching for, identifying, and learning about self and purpose. Self-reflection combined with honest feedback to the two essential This course is an introductory study of the popular genre of hor- questions (Who am I, What is My Why?) will provide the foundation ror stories. Students will learn of the origins of the gothic genre and for leadership growth. In addition, students will search for meaning its application in various horror stories from Great Britain and the beyond the requirements of their daily lives while learning positive United States. Works and authors may include Bram Stoker, Edgar self-talk strategies essential to a growth mindset. Allan Poe, The Brother’s Grimm, Stephen King, Dan Simmons, and many others. Students will be expected to read, write about, and Examples of literature that could be used in this class: John Wooden’s discuss literary, image-based, and film-based texts on a regular basis. Pyramid of Success, Wooden on Leadership, The 21 Indispensable SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO Additionally, students will be expected to read criticism and profes- Qualities of a Leader, Today Matters, (and other Maxwell selec- 22 sional readings on horror stories. Assessments also include projects, tions), The Energy Bus, Inside-Out Coaching, Good to Great, Chop presentations, and creating original gothic stories. Wood/Carry Water, The Winner’s Manual, Great by Choice, Influ- ential Speeches, Toughness, The Power of Habit, The Present, Rhino Strength, The Happiness Project, Book of Motivational Poetry, and readers of diverse texts, and becoming flexible, reflective writers of texts addressed to diverse audiences for diverse purposes. The reading and writing students do in the course should deepen and expand their understanding of how written language functions rhetorically: to communicate writers’ intentions and elicit readers’ responses in particular situation. The course cultivates the rhetorical understanding and use of written language by directing students’ attention to writer/reader interactions in their reading and writing of various formal and informal genres (e.g. memos, letters, advertisements, political satires, personal narratives, scientific arguments, cultural critiques, research reports).

ENGLISH IV 1401 PreRequisite: English III or CP English III with teacher approval Grade: 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: Career Prep

English IV is a senior English course designed to give students a solid Quiet Strength. Sample authors include: Dean Smith, John Wooden, background in the basic skills of the English language. Students will Urban Meyer, Jon Gordon, Bill Belichick, Joe Ehrmann, Coach K, receive a well-rounded survey of literature across the genres-short Martin Luther King Jr., John Maxwell, Mark Twain, Ralph Waldo stories, novels, poetry and drama, as well as many opportunities Emerson, Ben Franklin, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Robert and strategies to improve their overall writing and vocabulary skills. Frost, Tony Dungy, Jay Bilas, and other powerful leaders/coaches. The Students will be required to submit a research paper. There is a fee literature and authors chosen for this course will be selected to help for this course. improve the self-awareness, confidence, and lives of the students enrolled in this course. This course is a difference-maker! CP ENGLISH IV 1402 PreRequisite: CP English III or English III WITH TEACHER APPROVAL PART 2: THE HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF LEADERSHIP LEAD- Grade: 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep ERSHIP 102 is the second part of the Transformational Leadership Course. During this portion of the class we will study the history This course is designed to prepare the college bound student with of leadership and how it has evolved. Students will study various the skills needed for college English classes. Students will write both leaders (modern and historical) and their philosophies. Emphasis will formally and informally. The course provides an extensive study of be placed on identifying qualities all leaders must embrace/possess literature, concentrating on British authors, with attention given to while allowing students to practice on living intentionally to fulfill vocabulary and public speaking. There is a fee for this course. the purpose they had identified for themselves in the first section of Leadership 101. Getting students to understand the huge impact seemingly small decisions have on their lives will be important to re- AP LITERATURE & COMPOSITION 1403 purpose failure and adversity for self-benefit. Grade: 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep Weighted COURSE

ENGLISH III 1301 This course will be as much like an English college course as possible PreRequisite: English II OR CP ENGLISH II WITH teacher approval within the high school setting. Summer reading is required for this Grade: 11 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: Career Prep course and the literature/poetry/prose selected will challenge stu- dents to think independently and to concentrate at a very high level. English III is designed to give a student a solid background in the basic Students will be expected to handle multiple tasks without compro- skills of the English language and a study of American literature, po- mising high quality work. This is a writing intensive course. Students etry, drama, and nonfiction. This study is accompanied with emphasis will write frequently and special attention will be given to timed on grammar usage, vocabulary, research, and writing. There is a fee writings in order to prepare the students for the rigors of college for this course. writing and the essay section of the AP Literature test. This course is designed for highly motivated students who enjoy writing, reading AP English Language & 1304 classic literature, and thinking for themselves. Students who take this Composition class should plan on taking the AP Literature and Composition exam GRADE: 11 LENGTH: YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP in May; one of the primary goals for the course is to help students WEIGHTED COURSE earn college credit. There is a fee for this course. 23 An AP English Language and Composition course cultivates the reading and writing skills that students need for college success and for intellectually responsible civic engagement. The course guides students in becoming curious, critical, and responsive Program of Studies

ELECTIVE ENGLISH CREDITS

POETRY 1011 Prerequisite: None Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Program Type: Elective

What do Eminem, Tupac, Dave Matthews, Anne Sexton, E. E. Cum- mings, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth and many others have in common? They are masters of the English word. In many respects they are all poets. During this course we will study these and many of their contemporaries as we seek to understand, analyze and write po- etry. We will study methods, forms, and experiences that have helped develop these poets and we will write poetry using many of the same devices. Through in-class writing exercises, reading of model poems, and discussion of student work, this course encourages students to produce poetry of increasing quality. Students will learn the basic ele- ments of poetry, important types of poems, and fundamental poetic CREATIVE WRITING 1006 techniques. Students will explore many different forms of poems PreRequisite: None Grade: 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ from various time periods and begin to learn what it takes to create a Program Type: College Prep poem. Students will be expected to write analytically about poetry in The Creative Writing course is designed for students who are inter- addition to writing their own. ested in writing narrative (fiction and non-fiction) and/or poetry. The Mythology 1002 course allows students to Prerequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ concentrate on the development of writing skills in an intensive Program Type: Elective writing elective. Daily writing, sharing work and entering pieces for contests and/or publication is encouraged. This semester course will introduce students to classical mythology. Mythology is primarily a study of classic Greek and Roman myths, but does include forays into the myths and legends of other civiliza- FILM & LITERATURE 1007 tions. This class is designed to expose students to a broader selection PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: SEMESTER Credit: 1 of written works beyond the core curriculum. This class is a great Program Type: Elective enhancement to the understanding of much of what we see, hear, This class will introduce students to the various sides of cinema and read in literature, advertising, and entertainment. After complet- and will give them the chance to examine cinematic movie-making ing this class, students will have a greater understanding and ap- techniques. Movies will be used to help reinforce the material stu- preciation of literary and journalistic allusions to classical myths and dents are learning in their English class and will serve as a means to characters. Texts: Mythology, The Trojan War, Four Ages of Man,The improve thinking skills and written skills. The movies will also help Adventures of Ulysses, Greek Gods: Heroes, Medieval Myths, Heroco, explain the concepts learned from the Film Art textbook. Students Gods, Monsters, The Greek Gods and Goddess, The Iliad, Medieval will read one fiction book each quarter that has been made into a Man, Various novels. movie and they will complete one major project each quarter—a ‘Favorites Project’ and a ‘Movie Genre Project’. The core movies for PUBLIC SPEAKING 1000 this course are: Citizen Kane, Rear Window(+ one other Hitchcock), PreRequisite: None Grade: 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Star Wars, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Rocky, Braveheart, Charlie Program Type: College Prep Chaplin, Harry Potter, and The Wizard of Oz. Modern movies will also be used to discuss theme, cinematography, epic and compare/con- Students enrolled in Public Speaking class will study the various trast. Students will also learn about the animation process in this aspects of communication and will learn effective speaking skills. This enjoyable and informative class. There is a fee for this class. course is designed to raise each student’s skill and confidence level speaking before an audience and each student’s critical listening skills. This is a student-oriented class where students will learn to write and S-CAPADES 1003 deliver various types of speeches such as demonstration, informative, PreRequisite: At least a 90% average, at least A 95% attendance rate and Student application Grade: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 persuasive, formal debate, power point and others. Length: Year Program Type: College Prep SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO

24 This course is designed to teach students the basic skills of layout design, copywriting, and publication techniques. The class is respon- sible for the publication of the school yearbook. All staff members are involved in every phase of the operation. Grades are based on fulfilling the class responsibilities, meeting deadlines, the quality of stories and pictures, and attendance. Students may be required to problems? This course will help students sort through these issues as spend time outside of class, and may need to go to specific loca- they are introduced to the science of food and nutrition. Students will tions off school grounds to complete assignments. Inability to meet learn how they can utilize food and nutrition to help them perform deadlines, taking advantage of the freedom that comes with being their best in daily life as well as practical analysis of the current on the yearbook staff, and/or showing that a student cannot handle trends of food and nutrition. They will apply the knowledge and skills the amount of responsibility (i.e. instances of dishonesty, theft of learned in class to implement safe food habits in authentic lab situations. class materials or money, etc.) that is needed could cause a student to be withdrawn from S-Capades and receive a W/F. Students that GLOBAL FOODS 6204 are re-applying must have maintained a 90% for each quarter the PREREQUISITE NONE GRADE 11, 12. CREDIT ½ LENGTH: SEMESTER previous year in S-Capades, and fulfill the additional requirements PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE listed above. Students may obtain an application from the advisor. Global foods is designed to expand student’s knowledge about the CHILDREN’S LITERATURE 1001 culture of food. Students will participate in simulated lab opportuni- ties throughout the semester. Topics include the ingredients, diets, PreRequisite: None Grade: 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ nutritional contributions, preparation techniques, and life-styles Program Type: Elective across the globe. This course provides a critical perspective on our This semester course will take an in-depth look at the role of chil- global food system; food logistics from farm to table, and world food dren’s literature, from its distinguishing characteristics to its purpose issues related to safety, technology and consumer choices. Nutri- in education and society. While students will examine the history of tional content of various foods will also be evaluated in order to gain children’s literature, the class will concentrate primarily on selected a greater understanding of how to achieve a healthy lifestyle in our works from the twentieth century and beyond. Students will learn multi-culture society. Students will experience a taste of the world about the major genres of children’s literature, such as realistic in 90 days by preparing regional and international food products and fiction, historical fiction, fanciful fiction (fables, folk tales, and fairy beverages in authentic lab situations. tales), science fiction, informational/nonfiction, and poetry. Because picture books are a significant part of the children’s literature market, Textiles & Design 6105 students will study the entire process for creating these books, Prerequisite: None Grade 10, 11, 12 Credit ½ Length Semester especially the relationship between the text and the illustrations. Program Type Elective Students will also explore how picture books (counting books, ABC Have you ever wondered how sweat fighting athletic gear works? books, nursery rhymes, etc.) impact language, cognitive, personality, How fashion trends become street style or why a chemical company and social development skills in children. Throughout the semester, created a fabric? Textiles & Design is a course in which students will students will have the opportunity to read, discuss, analyze, critique, study the latest technological advances in fibers, analyze the produc- perform/present, review, research, and write various types of chil- tion processes and techniques in textiles and learn about fashion dren’s literature. This class is ideal for students who enjoy literature, design and merchandising. Emphasis will be placed on the various art, and writing. There is a fee for this course. career opportunities available in the field of textiles. Textile careers have the potential to transform human habitats, transportation, protect the environment and support personal health and well being. Family & Consumer Students will be required to re-purpose an item and devise a market- Sciences ing plan for that item as a final exam project. Family and Consumer Science course selections are designed to College & Career Connections 6104 reflect career-focused education, 21st Century employability skills Prerequisite None Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit ½ length Semester and embed S.T.E.M. skills throughout the curriculum. Career-focused Program Type Elective online (web based) education enhances the integration of academics with real-life tech- nical skills, putting theory into practice, with maximizes a student’s College & Career Connections is designed to guide students through present and future academic and career success. the decision making process of their post secondary options. What career is the perfect fit for your aptitude and abilities? How do your FOODS & NUTRITION 6203 personal values and goals mesh with your career plan? With so PREREQUISITE NONE GRADE 9, 10, 11, 12. CREDIT ½ LENGTH: many career possibilities, how do you make a decision, what career SEMESTER: PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE path do you follow? How do you get there from here? Students will expand their knowledge on; career clusters, career planning, SMART Foods & Nutrition is designed to expand student’s knowledge base goal setting, the impact of technology on society, digital citizenship, concerning their daily food choices. Students will participate in simu- communication, relationship smarts, leadership, workplace issues and 25 lation driven lab opportunities throughout the semester. A person professional business etiquette. A myriad of interactive activities will be will consume about 70,000 meals and 60 tons of food in their life- utilized during the semester to help students expand their knowledge time. Do our daily food choices influence long-term health? Is a high on the values and resources that influence personal and career growth protein diet infallible? Do carbohydrates in our diets cause health as students manage the transition to their post-secondary goals. Program of Studies

StudyHall Course numbers: VISUAL ARTS SH S1 (Study hall semester 1) INTRODUCTION TO ART 8100 PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ SH S2 (Study hall semester 2) Program Type: Elective

This course encourages disciplined creativity by using higher level Fine Arts critical thinking skills to explore original ideas and complete the problem solving process. Students will explore a variety of media Students enrolled in art and music courses will benefit from a variety while expanding their knowledge of art history, aesthetics, and art of experiences that foster creativity, develop critical thinking skills, criticism. Projects will include traditional art forms such as drawing, deepen appreciation for various art forms and cultures, encourage painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. Lessons self-expression, promote critical reflection, and build problem solving will reinforce the elements and principles of design and cross cur- skills. Studies show that exposure to the arts improves academic, ricular projects. Students will build an appreciation for the visual arts study, communication, and cognitive skills and impacting achieve- while expanding their creativity and their artistic skills. There is a fee ment in other areas such as math, science, reading and writing. A for this course. well-rounded education, including coursework in the arts, gives students a creative outlet, raised self-esteem, and insight into 2-D ART 8102 potential careers. Courses found in the Department of Fine Arts include beginning to advanced levels in the areas of visual art, pho- PreRequisite: Introduction to Art or Intro to Digital Media Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Program Type: tography, sculpture, digital media, and vocal and instrumental music. Elective Students enrolled in the courses will also be exposed to a variety of media, evolving technology, and community involvement through Two dimensional Art is an advanced, semester- long class that fo- musical productions, band, concerts, and art shows. Many of the fine cuses primarily on drawing and painting. A variety of projects will be arts courses support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and completed using different mediums (pencils, acrylic paint, watercolor Math) focused curriculum and careers. paints, scratchboards and rendering markers, etc.), that attempt Exposure to the arts: to showcase the student’s knowledge and ability. Two dimensional Art lessons will include a variety of traditional and non-traditional Challenges students to recognize their own ideas, values, and beliefs subject matter such as still lives, landscapes, portraits, while including and communicate them through visual and performing arts. personal ideas, taste and styles. Students will continue to develop Develops and promotes self-expression. their compositional understanding by applying the Elements and Encourages discipline creativity by using higher level critical thinking skills to identify problems, explore original ideas, self-critique, and complete the problem solving process. Utilizes whole-brain thinking to combine the arts with students’ foundational skills in reading, writing, and math to explore concepts and facilitate learning. Expands aesthetic and intellectual awareness through reading, writing, listening, researching, discussing, critiquing, and reflective thinking. Teaches how to use both traditional, media, and incorporates new technology to create art that is individual and expressive. Builds knowledge and understanding of ideas, values, and beliefs of people in different times throughout history as communicated through visual art with the goal of developing visually literate students. SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO 26 Principles of Design to their sketches, drawings and final projects. SCULPTURE 8105 Two dimensional art students will study the historical and cultural PreRequisite: Introduction to Art Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: contexts of the arts while further developing the ability to analyze Semester Credit: ½ Program Type: Elective and converse about their projects. Seven weekly sketchbook assign- ments will also be evaluated and graded per quarter. There is an art This is an intermediate course for students who enjoy working with fee for this class. clay, plaster, wood, wire, and mixed media. The course concentrates on developing technical skills and artistic appreciation of successful PHOTOGRAPHY & COMPUTER 8103 three-dimensional artwork. Studio projects will be tied to discussion GRAPHICS I of art historical topics and/or uses of art in modern societies. Lessons Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 PreRequisite: Intro to Art or Intro to Digital will include studio work and class discussions in which students are Media Credit: ½ Length: Semester Program Type: Elective required to participate. Students should bring with them some un- derstanding of the elements and principles of art and other concepts This course will provide students with a basic understanding of fundamental to art making, which will be further developed. Students photography as an art form. Students will focus on combining pho- will use a variety of methods including assemblage, casting, carving, tography with evolving technology in order to create art work that is and modeling. There is a fee for this course. individual and expressive. Digital cameras will be explored and used to create traditional and contemporary images. Photographs will be ADVANCED 3-D 8107 manipulated using Adobe Photoshop software for photo-enhancing PreRequisite: Sculpture Grade: 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ and developing images. Students will be challenged to complete a Program Type: Elective variety of assignments that encourage creativity and visual problem solving while learning state of the art technology. There is a fee for This course combines the areas of sculpture and ceramics in the cre- this course. ation of 3-dimensional works of art. Students will learn to use hand- building, modeling, and pottery wheel techniques while challenging PHOTOGRAPHY & COMPUTER 8113 their problem solving abilities. Studio projects will challenge the stu- GRAPHICS II dents to communicate through an art form, develop technical build- Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 PreRequisite: INTRO TO ART & Photography & ing skills, and foster their creativity. They will challenge their problem Computer Graphics I CREDIT ½ Length: Semester Program Type: solving abilities through a variety of artistic approaches while creating Elective an advanced collection of works. Students will also experiment with the glazing and firing processes. There is a fee for this course. This is an advanced photography class that will allow students to explore the significance of modern and fine art photography through AP STUDIO ART 8110 research and production. Projects will include portrait and landscape (2-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO/DRAWING PORTFOLIO) photography, photo enhancing, lighting techniques, composition, and Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1 PreRequisite: Intro to Art or Intro HDR. Elements of graphic design, layout, and color theory will also to Digital Media, 2-D Art, Photography & one additional art be studied to increase creativity. Students will have the opportu- elective is recommended Length: Year Weighted program Type: nity to collaborate with science classes emphasizing STEM focused college prep curriculum. Technology will be infused in the lessons through use of Adobe Photoshop and other photographic software for enhancing This course presents the serious art student with the challenge of and developing photos. Students will gain an understanding of how creating a college-level portfolio that consists of 24 pieces of art- to use various cameras (digital and manual), scanners, and printer work that will be digitally submitted to the College Board as the A.P. techniques. Limited dark room concepts will be introduced through exam in May. Members of this class will be presented with enriching alternative cameras including hand built pin-hole cameras. Creative visual problem solving opportunities, cultural exploration in the field lessons will allow students to manipulate manual camera settings of esthetics, and will build on their academic skills by utilizing written such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance. There is a fee critiques and creating self-reflective artists’ statements. Assignments for this course. will incorporate the use of science, math, and other areas of study in the creative application of ideas in critical thinking and develop- DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION 8109 ment of visual art processes that will include (but not be limited to) drawing, painting, studies in perspective, portraiture, still life work, PreRequisite: Intro to Art grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Program Type: Elective credit: ½ PreRequisite: Intro to Art etc. The final presentation of the portfolio-style exam will be divided (Photography 1 recommended) Length: Semester Credit: ½ into three main areas: breadth, concentration, and quality. There is a Program Type: Elective fee for this course.

Using a combination of traditional and multi-media (computers, cameras, etc.), students will create a series of illustrations and graphic 27 designs that are primarily intended for public appreciation and view- ing (advertising, posters, labels, etc.). Students will study and incor- porate traditional graphic and computer design concepts in order to better organize and present their projects. Program of Studies

AP ART HISTORY 8112 Concert Orchestra 8609 PreRequisite: NONE Grade: 11, 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 Prerequisite: prior playing experience on violin, viola, cello or Program Type: College Prep Weighted program Type: bass Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length: Year Program type: college prep Elective

This AP offering in Art History is designed to provide the same ben- Concert Orchestra is our main performing ensemble and is open efits to secondary school students as those provided by an introduc- to all strings students in grade 9-12 with prior playing experience tory college course in art history: an understanding and knowledge of on violin, viola, cello or bass. Students must provide their own architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse instruments with the exception of cellos and basses as we have historical and cultural contexts. Students will examine and critically instruments available. Students enrolled in String Orchestra will be analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the expected to participate in several evening concerts a year, complete present from a variety of cultures. An emphasis will be placed on weekly practice at home, complete theory or composition activities, understanding works in context; the functions and effects of works and take a midterm and final exam for class credit. Students have of art. An AP examination can be taken at the end of the year. All a mandatory performance in the Ohio Music Education Associa- students are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee tion State Orchestra adjudicated event as a class and a voluntary for this course. opportunity to participate as a soloist or member of an ensemble. There is a fee to participate in this course to cover part of the cost of materials used. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC HIGH SCHOOL BAND 8600 VOCAL MUSIC PreRequisite: Previous participation in a band program. Students having no band experience, but have taken private MIXED CHOIR 8606 lessons may audition for the director to be selected to one of PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 the ensembles. Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length: Year Program Type: Elective Program Type: Elective Credit: 1 Mixed choir is for the beginning choral students. Students with little Concert Band literature will be covered throughout the entire school experience but have an interest in singing, performing, and music in year, however, some marching band selections may be rehearsed general are encouraged to join. Although there is no formal audition, as part of the course curriculum during the first nine week period. students must receive instructor permission. Students must be able Marching Band is not required, but highly encouraged. The band class to generally match pitch and be willing to sing daily. Participation in will be divided into two ensembles (Wind Ensemble, Concert Band). concerts is required. There is a fee for this course. There is a fee. MIXED CHOIR II 8607 Symphonic Orchestra 8603 PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Prerequisite: Audition with instructor Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: ½ Program Type: Elective Credit: 1 Length: Year Program type: Elective Mixed Choir II is an elective course offered in semesters. Students Symphonic Orchestra is open by selective audition only to students may take one or two semesters of Mixed Choir II each year. Students in grades 10-12 who play violin, viola, cello or bass. Students must with little experience but have an interest in singing, performing, and re-audition for entry yearly. This group is for students who thrive on music in general are encouraged to join. Though there is no formal challenging repertoire and will volunteer for extra performing op- audition, students must receive instructor permission. Students must portunities in the community and at OMEA competitions. Students be able to generally match pitch and be willing to sing daily. Partici- must provide their own instruments with the exception of cellos and pation in concerts is required. There is a fee for this course. basses as we have instruments available. Students enrolled in String Orchestra will be expected to participate in several evening con- certs a year, complete weekly practice at home, complete theory or composition activities, and take a midterm and final exam for class credit. Students have a mandatory performance in the Ohio Music Education Association State Orchestra adjudicated event as a class and a voluntary opportunity to participate as a soloist or member of an ensemble. There is a fee to participate in this course to cover part of the cost of materials used. SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO 28 TREBLE CHOIR 8605 and content, musical inventions and innovations, song forms, and PREREQUISITE: Girls only audition Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: historical impact. Instruction of basic styles will be included. There is Year Credit: 1 Program Type: Elective a fee associated with this course.

This course is a continuation of development for the female voice. Introduction to Music 8618 This is the primary auditioned ensemble for freshmen women. Ladies Technology in tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade are welcome to take this course in addition to or instead of concert choir. The class will focus on Prerequisite: None Length: Semester Program Type: Elective Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: .5 individual development, women’s voices, performance and musician- ship. Participation in concerts and OMEA District and State contest is Introduction to Music Technology is offered for students who want required. There is a fee for this course. to learn about musical structure, styles, arranging, orchestration, and computer skills. Students will use the technology of the software CONCERT CHOIR 8604 application “GarageBand” and other digital audio software to create PREREQUISITE: Audition Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 original arrangements of existing music, as well as original music. Program Type: Elective Additionally, students will learn recording techniques, and live applications of computerized music tools. This course will be taught Concert choir is a mixed group for intermediate and advanced singers. using a Macintosh based lab. Students will develop an understanding There will be an emphasis on vocal technique, more complex part of, but not limited to: singing and performance. Participation in concerts and OMEA Dis- • Basic Music Theory trict and State contest is required. There is a fee for this course. • MIDI sequencing techniques CHAMBER CHOIR 8608 • Computer applications PREREQUISITE: Audition Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1 • Recording techniques Length: Year Program Type: Elective • Podcasting and Film Scoring This course is for advanced choral students who desire more in depth study of choral concepts and classical repertoire. Emphasis is • Ethical and legal issues on vocal development, musical reading skills, solo and group • Live Loop-Based Composition performance and advanced ensemble singing. Participation in con- • Live Performance using computerized music equipment Students certs and OMEA District and State contest is required. College vocal will need to provide their headphones and flash drive for this class. music auditions will be addressed. There is a fee for this course. There is a fee with this course.

OTHER FINE ARTS ELECTIVES AP Music Theory & Composition 8619 Prerequisite: Music Theory Length: Semester Program Type: MUSIC THEORY 8616 Elective Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: ½ weighted course PreRequisite: Presently or previously enrolled in Band Teacher Recommendation is encouraged Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: ½ AP Music Theory is an advanced level course designed to engage Length: Semester Program Type: Elective students in learning activities that will help them to achieve the out- comes assessed by the College Board’s Advanced Placement Music Students will learn the foundations of music from basic notation to Theory Examination. The AP Music Theory course is designed to composition skills. Students will develop an understanding of music develop a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe the from a construction and composition perspective. A study of styles and basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented development of aural skills will be included. Students will experience in a score. These abilities will be developed through various listening, computer-aided instruction through the Finale and Sibelius music writing performance, written, creative, and analytical exercises. Although programs. This class is extremely important to those students wishing to this course focuses on music of the Common Practice Period (1600 – enter college as a music major. This course has a fee. 1900), materials and processes found in other styles and genres are also studied. THE HISTORY OF ROCK & 8617 POPULAR MUSIC By the end of this course, students should be able to: PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Program Type: Elective Fundamental Terminology and Fundamental Notational Skills This course will provide a historic survey of rock and popular music in 29 the United States, tracing the roots of American popular music back • Notate and identify pitch in four clefs: treble, bass, alto, and tenor. to the early years of this country to present day. Social and • Notate, hear, and identify simple and compound meters. musical issues will be discussed with regards to: lyric construction • Notate and identify all major and minor key signatures. Program of Studies

• Notate, hear, and identify the following scales: chromatic, major, Aural Skills: and the three forms of the minor. • Detect pitch and rhythm errors in written music from given • Name and recognize scale degree terms, e.g., tonic, supertonic, etc. aural excerpts. • Notate, hear, and transpose the following modes: Dorian, Phrygian, • Notate a melody from dictation, 6 to 8 bars, MAJOR key, mostly Lydian, and Mixolydian (authentic forms only). diatonic pitches, simple or compound time, treble or bass clef, 3 to • Notate, hear, and identify whole tone and pentatonic scales. 4 playings. • Notate, hear, and identify all perfect, major, minor, diminished, and • Notate a melody from dictation, 6 to 8 bars, MINOR key, augmented intervals inclusive of an octave. chromatic alteration from harmonic/melodic scales, simple or compound time, treble or bass clef, 3 to 4 playings. • Notate, hear, and identify triads including inversions. • Sight-singamelody,4 to 8 bars long, major or minor key,duple or • Define and identify common tempo and expression markings. triple meter, simple or compound time, treble or bass clef, using solfege, pitch names, numbers, or any comfortable vocal syllable(s). Compositional Skills • Hear the following nonharmonic tones: passing tone (accented and • Compose a bass line for a given melody to create simple two-part unaccented), neighboring tone, anticipation, suspension, retarda- counterpoint in seventeenth-and/or eighteenth-century style; tion, appoggiatura, escape tone, changing tone (cambiata), and analyze the implied harmonies. pedal tone. Students in AP Music Theory and Composition should • Realize a figured bass according to the rules of eighteenth-­century have at least one year of high school music or a semester of Music chorale style, major or minor key, using any or all of the following Theory and must be prepared to study the language of music. devices: diatonic triads and seventh chords, inversions, nonharmon- ic tones, and secondary-dominant and dominant seventh chords. • Realize a four-part chorale-style progression from Roman and Health & Physical Arabic numerals. Education Score Analysis One half (½) credit each in Health and Physical Education is required • Notate, hear, and identify authentic, plagal, half, Phrygian half, and of all students for graduation. The Health and Physical Education deceptive cadences in major and minor keys. Program is divided into a two-year curriculum. The freshman year • Identify in score the following non-harmonic tones: passing typically consists of one semester of a traditional health classroom tone (accented and unaccented), neighboring tone, anticipation, setting and one semester of physical education. The emphasis for the suspension, retardation, appoggiatura, escape tone, changing tone first year is placed on understanding and developing sound health (cambiata), and pedal tone. habits. The sophomore year is devoted primarily to development and refinement of skills for, and appreciation of, individual and lifetime • Small-scale and large-scale harmonic procedures, including: • Iden- sports and activities. All students are required to have at least one tification of cadence types physical education course completed by the end of their junior year • Roman numeral and figured-bass analysis, including non-harmonic of high school. tones, seventh chords, and secondary-dominant chords • Identification of key centers and key relationships; recognition of HEALTH 9000 modulation to closely related keys PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Program Type: Graduation Requirement • Melodic organization and developmental procedures: ~ Identify in score scale types and modes A student must earn one-half credit in health in order to graduate. The course shall include instruction in the physical, mental, emo- ~ Identify melodic patterning tional and social aspects of one‘s health including, but not limited to, ~ Identify motivic development and relationships (e.g., inversion, a focus on developing and maintaining healthy relationships, posi- retrograde, sequence, imitation) tive social interaction, and communicable and non-communicable diseases. Topics include wellness, conflict management, emotional Rhythmic/metric organization: well-being, nutrition, first aid, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and • Identification of meter type (e.g., duple, triple, quadruple) and beat human sexuality. type (e.g., simple, compound)

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO • Hear and identify rhythmic devices and procedures (e.g., 30 augmentation, diminution, hemiola) • Texture: monophony, homophony, polyphony PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR WOMEN 9101A MEN‘S FITNESS 9309 PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10 Length: Semester Credit: ¼ PreRequisite: Physical Education Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: Program Type: Graduation Requirement Semester Credit: ¼ Program Type: Graduation Requirement/ Elective Physical Education will consist of activities intended to refine the individual‘s skills necessary for participation in a variety of team and This course is designed as a physical education class with an empha- individual sports. Focus will also be placed on development of and sis on the physical development of the male student. The students appreciation for a lifestyle centered on fitness. Students will create and will be required to participate in daily workout routines in which they develop an individual plan to foster a healthy lifestyle. This course may will strive to improve their physical strength, endurance, flexibility, be repeated for additional credit. There is a fee for this course. and knowledge in these areas. An additional emphasis will be placed on nutrition and the important role it plays in a healthy lifestyle. Stu- PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR MEN 9101B dents must have completed at least one semester of regular physical education prior to taking this class. There is a fee for this course. PreRequisite: None Grade: 9, 10 Length: Semester Credit: ¼ Program Type: Graduation Requirement Physical Education will consist of activities intended to refine the International Language individual‘s skills necessary for participation in a variety of team and individual sports. Focus will also be placed on development of and Program Philosophy appreciation for a lifestyle centered on fitness. Students will create and develop an individual plan to foster a healthy lifestyle. This course may The International Language Department of Springboro Community be repeated for additional credit. There is a fee for this course. Schools believes in the promotion of cultural awareness and accep- tance through the studies of the foreign languages. We are commit- WOMEN‘S FITNESS 9307 ted to preparing our students to serve in a globally oriented society. We are an innovative department striving to incorporate the latest PreRequisite: Physical Education Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: methodology and technology into our curriculum. Semester Credit: ¼ Program Type: Graduation Requirement/ Elective College bound students are encouraged to take at least two years of This course is designed as a physical education class with an empha- the same language. Students striving for the Honors Diploma should sis on the physical development of the female student. The students take a minimum of three years of the same language or two years will be required to participate in daily workout routines in which they each of two languages. The advantages of taking a language include will strive to improve their physical strength, endurance, flexibility, vocational possibilities, foreign travel, international understanding, and knowledge in these areas. An additional emphasis will be placed and personal satisfaction and self-awareness. The study of a second on nutrition and the important role it plays in a healthy lifestyle. Stu- language gives a student an opportunity to participate in a different dents must have completed at least one semester of regular physical culture pattern with different habits, modes of behavior, and values. education prior to taking this class. There is a fee for this course. Spanish, French and German are practical languages for students planning careers in business, sciences, social studies, foreign services, and advanced work in medicine, law and engineering. Proficiency in another language is often required of students for graduation from the university level. Language study should be viewed, therefore, as both an entrance and exit requirement for college. The stronger the high school language background, the better it will serve the college student.

CULTURE ELECTIVES Topics in Hispanic Language 2210 & Cultures SEMESTER COURSE: .5 ELECTIVE COURSE PREREQUISITE: NONE GRADE: 9,10,11,12 LENGTH: SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE

This elective course is designed to complement the cultural infor- mation learned in the Spanish classes, but can also stand alone for those interested in the Hispanic culture. Some basic knowledge of the Spanish language is recommended as some materials may be 31 in Spanish. The topics may include art, history, languages, current events and other cultural topics of the various Spanish-speaking countries and regions. Students should be prepared to participate in discussions of and investigations into these topics. Program of Studies

Topics in Francophone 2107 Language & Cultures SEMESTER COURSE: .5 ELECTIVE COURSE PREREQUISITE: NONE GRADE: 9,10,11,12 LENGTH: SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE

This elective course is designed to complement the cultural informa- tion learned in the French classes, but can also stand alone for those interested in the Francophone culture. Some basic knowledge of the French language is recommended as some materials may be in French. The topics may include art, history, languages, current events and other cultural topics of the various French-speaking countries and regions. Students should be prepared to participate in discussions of and investigations into these topics.

TOPICS IN GERMAN LANGUAGE 2703 & CULTURES SEMESTER COURSE: .5 ELECTIVE COURSE PREREQUISITE: NONE GRADE: 9,10,11,12 LENGTH: SEMESTER PROGRAM TYPE: ELECTIVE

This elective course is designed to complement the cultural infor- mation learned in the German classes, but can also stand alone for those interested in the German culture. Some basic knowledge of the German language is recommended as some materials may be in Ger- man. The topics may include art, history, languages, current events and other cultural topics of the various German-speaking countries Beginning American and regions. Students should be prepared to participate in discussions Sign Language II ASL 1112-2702 of and investigations into these topics. Program Type: Dual Credit/College Credit Plus (Sinclair Community College Transcripted Credit = 3 credit hours). Springboro High School Credit: 1 credit Course length: INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE 1 semester, course will only be offered during the spring semester 2019 Students must apply and be accepted to Beginning American Sinclair Community College as College Credit Plus students.Prerequisites: Grade: 11, 12 Completion of ASL 1111 Sign Language i ASL 1111-2701 Completion of CP or Honors English II Program Type: Dual Credit/College Credit Plus (Sinclair Community College Transcripted Credit = 3 credit hours). This course continues the study of American Sign Language (ASL) gram- Springboro High School Credit: 1 credit Course length: 1 semester, course will only be offered during the fall semester matical structure, vocabulary, fingerspelling and use of signing space, during the 2018-2019 school year. Students must apply and be conversational regulators and introductory aspects of deaf culture. accepted to Sinclair Community College as College Credit Plus students. Prerequisites: Grade: 11, 12 Completion of CP Course outcomes include: or Honors English II • Develop basic American Sign Language vocabulary, fingerspelling and numbering skills This course provides a foundation for non-signers to study American Sign Language and learn about the deaf culture. It includes principles, • Appropriately use ASL grammatical features, including questions, methods and techniques for communicating with deaf individuals statements, spatial agreement, and spatial mapping. who sign. Focusing on development of receptive and expressive sign • Recognize the deaf community as a distinct, cultural entity within skills, manual alphabet, numbers, sign vocabulary, syntax, grammar American Culture, with its own history and language. and culture. Course outcomes include: FRENCH • Appropriately use ASL grammatical features including questions, statements, spatial agreement, and spatial mapping. French I 2101 PreRequisite: 80% in English class Grade: 9,10, 11,12 Length:

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO • Recognize the deaf community as a distinct, cultural entity within Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep 32 American culture, with its own history and language. • Recognize American Sign Language as a language. Develop basic French I is an introduction to the fundamentals of the French lan- American Sign Language vocabulary, fingerspelling and numbering guage with an emphasis placed upon basic communication skills of skills. listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class work includes dia- logues, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation drills. Students also videos. Writing activities involve high-level thinking skills in narrative learn about French culture and history. Use of French in the class- and descriptive assignments. Students taking this course are on a room is required. 90% of instruction will be conducted in French and path to take AP French Language or continue in college. There is a fee will be phased in as the year progresses. Daily oral participation is for this course. required. There is a fee for this course. Honors French IV 2105 Honors French II 2103 PREREQUISITE: 85% IN HONORS FRENCH III GRADE: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: PREREQUISITE: 85% IN CP FRENCH 1 GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: YEAR YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE French IV provides the students with the opportunity to practice Honors French II is designed for the student who excels in French language skills on an intensive daily basis. The class is conducted ex- and plans to continue their study of the French language & culture clusively in the target language. Students will use different modes of through the AP level or their graduation. This is for the motivated communications to discuss events throughout the world. Emphasis language learner. The second year of the language stresses applica- is placed on expanding vocabulary, sophisticated grammatical struc- tion, in both verbal and written form, a further developing of the tures, understanding literature, writing composition and reaching a fundamental concepts covered in French 1. However, students should greater level of fluency in conversation in French. During the year not expect to achieve language fluency with only two years of study. students will read a minimum of two classic novels and write essays Encouragement is given to the creative use of the language and stu- over the reading. This course also introduces the six themes of the AP dents will be given different activities and opportunities to improve French Language and Culture exam. There is a fee for this course. their French. Additional vocabulary and grammatical concepts are added and the study of the cultures of the French speaking world AP French V 2106 continues in greater detail. Students will be introduced to several PREREQUISITE: 85% IN HONORS FRENCH IV GRADE: 11,12 LENGTH: basic literary works. Daily oral participation is required and 90% of YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE classroom instruction will be conducted in French. AP French will be conducted in accordance with the Advanced Placement curriculum. There will be a focus of all four language skills: CP French II 2102 reading, writing, listening and speaking. Novels and poetry from the PreRequisite: 75% in French I Grades: 9,10,11,12 Credit: 1 Length: AP literature list will be included. All students are encouraged to take year Program type: college Prep the AP exam in the spring. Students may participate in a community immersion day and visit a local French restaurant. There is a fee for This course is intended for the students who enjoy French and wishes this course. to develop the areas introduced in French I. The second year of the language stresses application, in both verbal and written forms, of the concepts covered in French I, but with a slower pace and less Honors French VI 2303 depth than Honors. Encouragement is given to the creative use of PreRequisite: AP French V Grade: 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 the language. Additional vocabulary and grammatical concepts will Program Type: College Prep Weighted Course be added and the study of the cultures of the French-speaking world will continue in greater detail. Students will be introduced to several French VI is a continuation of the development of advanced language authentic language sources. Class instruction is 90% in French. Daily skills begun in previous levels of French language. The emphasis is on oral participation is required. achieving the next level of proficiency. The students in this class will increase their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and its usage; rein- force the spoken target language; demonstrate proficiency in reading Honors French III 2104 and writing at an advanced level; and make real-life connections PREREQUISITE: 85% IN HONORS FRENCH 2 GRADE: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: through the use of the target language. To accomplish these objec- YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE tives, the student will read French novels and plays; read daily current events and other selected readings; refine language skills through This is the level when students really begin to use their communi- a combination of literature, grammar and vocabulary exercises; cative skills in the language. A general review of grammar, diction prepare oral presentations; prepare bi-weekly essays; prepare and and syntax are incorporated into the instruction. Students study present 2 in-depth projects on selected topics; and participate in a advanced grammar concepts such as the subjunctive. Emphasis daily classroom discussions in the target language. All students taking is placed on creative, oral use of the language in conversation, this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP French Language dialogues, skits and speeches. Students are required to speak French exam if not yet taken. There is a fee for this course. daily and 95% of classroom instruction will be conducted in French. Literature and culture are stressed through authentic materials 33 including, but not limited to short stories, magazine articles, and Program of Studies

SPANISH Honors Spanish III 2205 PREREQUISITE: 85% IN HONORS SPANISH 2 GRADE: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: Spanish I 2201 YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE PreRequisite: 80% in English class Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: This is the level when students really begin to use their communi- Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep cative skills in the language. A general review of grammar, diction and syntax are incorporated into the instruction. Students study Spanish 1 is an introduction to the fundamentals of the Spanish advanced grammar concepts such as the subjunctive. Emphasis is language with an emphasis placed upon basic communication skills placed on creative, oral use of the language in conversation, dia- of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class work includes dia- logues, skits and speeches. Students are required to speak Spanish logues, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation drills. Students also daily and 95%of classroom instruction will be conducted in Span- learn about Spanish and Latin American culture and history. Use of ish. Literature and culture are stressed through authentic materials Spanish in the classroom is required. 90% of instruction will be con- including, but not limited to short stories, magazine articles, and ducted in Spanish and will be phased in as the year progresses. Daily videos. Writing activities involve high-level thinking skills in narra- oral participation is required. There is a fee for this course. tive and descriptive assignments. Students taking this course are on a path to take AP Spanish Language courses or continue in college. Honors Spanish II 2203 There is a fee for this course. PREREQUISITE: 85% IN CP SPANISH 1 GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE CP Spanish III 2204 Honors Spanish II is designed for the student who excels in Spanish PREREQUISITE: 75% IN CP SPANISH II GRADE: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: YEAR and plans to continue their study of the Spanish language & culture CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP through the AP level or their graduation. This is for the motivated CP Spanish III is for students who enjoy Spanish and wish to continue language learner. The second year of the language stresses applica- the language and cultural study. There is an emphasis on creative, tion, in both verbal and written form, a further developing of the fun- oral use of the language. Students are required to speak Spanish and damental concepts covered in Spanish 1. However, students should 90% of classroom instruction will be conducted in Spanish. Gram- not expect to achieve language fluency with only two years of study. matical structures and vocabulary themes are more in depth than Encouragement is given to the creative use of the language and stu- level 2. Students taking this course will be encouraged to take CP dents will be given different activities and opportunities to improve Spanish IV. There is a fee for this course. their Spanish. Additional vocabulary and grammatical concepts are added to and the study of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world continues in greater detail. Students will be introduced to several Honors Spanish IV 2207 basic literary works. Oral daily participation is required and 90% of PreRequisite: 85% in Spanish III Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 classroom instruction will be conducted in Spanish. Length: year Program type: college Prep Weighted course

Spanish IV provides the students with the opportunity to practice CP Spanish II 2202 language skills on an intensive daily basis. The class is conducted PREREQUISITE: 75% IN SPANISH I GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 CREDIT 1 exclusively in the target language. Students will use different modes LENGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP of communications to discuss events throughout the world. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary, sophisticated grammatical This course is intended for the students who enjoy and wishes to structures, understanding literature, writing composition and develop the areas introduced in Spanish I. The second year of the reaching a greater level of fluency in conversation in Spanish. During language stresses application. In both verbal and written form, of the year students will read a minimum of two classic novels and write the concepts covered in Spanish I, but with a slower pace and less essays over the reading. This course also introduces the six themes of depth than Honors. Encouragement is given to the creative use of the the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam. They will also participate language. Additional vocabulary and grammatical concepts are added in a community outreach program. There is a fee for this course. to the study of the cultures of the Spanish speaking world continues in greater detail. Students will be introduced to several authentic language sources. Class instruction is 90% in Spanish. Daily oral CP Spanish IV 2206 participation is required. PREREQUISITE: 75% IN CP SPANISH III GRADE: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP

Spanish IV is a continuation of the development of advanced lan- SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO guage skills begun in Spanish III. The emphasis is on achieving the 34 next level of proficiency. The students in this class will maintain their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and its usage; reinforce speaking Spanish; demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing at an inter- Honors German IV 2207 mediate level; and make life connections through the use of Spanish. Prerequisite: 85% in German III Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Class instruction is 90% in Spanish. There is a fee for this course. Length: year Program type: college Prep Weighted course

AP Spanish Language & Culture 2208 German IV provides the students with the opportunity to practice language skills on an intensive daily basis. The class is conducted PREREQUISITE: 85% IN HONORS SPANISH IV GRADE: 11, 12 LENGTH: exclusively in the target language. Students will use different modes YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE of communications to discuss events throughout the world. Emphasis AP Spanish Language is designed as an advanced college preparatory is placed on expanding vocabulary, sophisticated grammatical course and will be taught in accordance with the AP curriculum of structures, understanding literature, writing composition and Language and Culture. Besides an intensive grammar review, stu- reaching a greater level of fluency in conversation in German. This dents read a variety of short stories, current events and novels, and course also introduces the six themes of the AP German Language participate in a community service project. Exclusive use of Span- exam. There is a fee for this course ish is required and significant independent, extra classroom effort is expected. Students with a genuine interest in the language and AP German V 2306 strong language skills are encouraged to enroll. All students taking PREREQUISITE: 85% IN HONORS GERMAN IV GRADE: 11, 12 LENGTH: this course are encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE this course. AP German is designed as an advanced college preparatory course AP Spanish Literature 2209 and will be taught in accordance with the AP curriculum. In addition to an intensive grammar review, students will read a variety of short PREREQUISITE: 85% IN HONORS SPANISH IV GRADE 11, 12 LENGTH: stories, novels, and news article about the culture, history and current YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Exclusive use of German AP Spanish Literature is designed as an advanced college preparatory is required at all times during the class, allowing us to greatly im- course and will be taught in accordance with the AP curriculum of prove speaking skills in a variety of new situations, and reinforce what Literature. Students will read a variety of short stories, novels, and has been learned in prior courses. All students taking this course are poems throughout history and current works of art. Exclusive use of strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course. Spanish is required and significant independent, extra classroom ef- fort is expected. Students with a genuine interest in the language and strong language skills are encouraged to enroll. All students taking this course are encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course. GERMAN Honors German III 2304 PREREQUISITE: 85% IN HONORS GERMAN II GRADE: 10, 11, 12 LENGTH: YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE

This is the level when students really begin to use their communi- cative skills in the language. A general review of grammar, diction and syntax are incorporated into the instruction. Students study advanced grammar concepts such as the subjunctive. Emphasis is placed on creative, oral use of the language in conversation, dia- logues, skits and speeches. Students are required to speak German daily and 95% of classroom instruction will be conducted in German. Literature and culture are stressed through authentic materials including, but not limited to short stories, magazine articles, and videos. Writing activities involve high-level thinking skills in narrative and descriptive assignments. Students taking this course are on a path to take AP German Language or continue in college. There is a fee for this course. 35 Program of Studies

CP ALGEBRA I 3103 Mathematics PreRequisite: 8TH GRADE CORE MATH Grade: 9 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep

MATH DEPARTMENT COURSES* CP Algebra 1 is designed to review some of the 8th grade standards and cover the Algebra 1 standards. The course will prepare students COLLEGE PREP CAREER PREP for the high school graduation tests. Assessment performance will 9th Grade CP Or Honors Algebra I Algebra I have a heavier weight on a student’s grade, and they should expect CP Or Honors Geometry a moderate level of out of class work and an increased pace when

covering the material. 10th Grade CP Or Honors Geometry Geometry CP Or Honors Algebra 2 CP Or Honors Precalculus HONORS ALGEBRA i 3104 PREREQUISITE: 8TH GRADE ENRICHED CORE MATH semester average 11th Grade CP Or Honors Precalculus Algebra II in 8th grade math or Gifted Identification GRADE: 9 LENGTH: CP Or Honors Algebra II YEAR CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE AP Statistics Honors Algebra I is designed to prepare students for a STEM career 12th Grade CP Or Honors Precalculus Algebra III Precalculus (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and future advanced AP Calculus AB placement courses. Students should expect a focus on application AP Calculus BC and challenging problems. AP Statistics

* Refer to course descriptions regarding PREREQUISITEs for all courses GEOMETRY 3202 PreRequisite: Algebra I Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Length: Year Program Type: Career Prep An understanding of mathematics and its functional application are This course is a study of the properties of geometric figures in essential to all people. The Ohio Learning standards requires 4 credits addition to logical reasoning and the development of formal proofs of mathematics, including Algebra II. It is highly encouraged that all concerning geometric structures. Two dimensional (plane) and three students study math every year. The Mathematical Practice Standards dimensional (space) geometry are integrated throughout the course. required by the Ohio Learning Standards apply throughout each course Students will receive daily assignments. and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situation. CP GEOMETRY 3203 PreRequisite: CP ALGEBRA 1 Grade: 9, 10 Credit: 1 Length: Year PREREQUISITES THAT APPLY TO ALL CORE (MATH, SCIENCE, Program Type: College Prep ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES) SHS CLASSES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Designed for the college bound student, this course studies the properties of geometric figures in addition to logical reasoning and In order to stay in a core honors course from one year to the next the development of formal proofs concerning geometric structures. (for example, from Honors English 9 to Honors English 10) requires a Two dimensional (plane) and three dimensional (space) geometry are student to have a 75% for the year in the honors course. integrated throughout the course. In order to move from a core general level course to a CP (college prep) course from one year to the next (for example, to move from HONORs GEOMETRY 3204 English 9 to CP English 10) requires a student to have a 90% or above PREREQUISITE: HONORS Algebra 1 GRADE: 9, 10 LENGTH: YEAR for the year in the general level course. CREDIT: 1 PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE In order to move from a core CP (college prep) course to an honors Honors Geometry is a more in-depth study of CP Geometry. The course from one year to the next (for example, to move from CP Honors Geometry student should work well independently and have English 9 to Honors English 10) requires a student to have a 90% or the perseverance to work through more challenging problems. above for the year in the CP course.

ALGEBRA I 3102 ALGEBRA II 3302 PreRequisite: Geometry Grade: 11, 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 PreRequisite: 8TH GRADE CORE MATH Grade: 9 Length: Year Program Type: Career Prep Credit: 1 Program Type: Career Prep SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO The Ohio Learning standards requires all students to complete 36 Algebra 1 is designed to review a portion of the eighth grade curricu- Algebra II. Algebra II includes topics such as graphs of functions, lum while covering the Algebra 1 standards. The course will also pre- solving equations, radicals, exponents, quadratics, polynomials and pare students for the high school graduation assessments. Students an introduction to trigonometry. should expect an emphasis on acquiring the basic skills of Algebra 1 and they should expect work outside of class to be minimized. CP ALGEBRA II 3303 AP CALCULUS AB 3503 PreRequisite: CP Geometry Grade: 10, 11 Length: Year Credit: 1 PreRequisite: CP OR HONORS PRECALCULUS Grade: 11, 12 Length: Program Type: College Prep Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep Weighted COURSE

Algebra II is a continuation of Algebra 1. After a review of the This course is designed to cover an entire semester of college fundamentals of Algebra 1, students will study radical, exponential, Calculus and to meet expectations of the national AP Calculus AB polynomial, logarithmic and trigonometric functions as well as curriculum. It is recommended for students who will need Calculus an intro to probability. Students should plan on daily study and or advanced math in college. Ownership of a TI-84+ calculator is preparation. Graphing calculators (TI-84 and above) are required. required. An Advanced Placement examination can be taken at the Students who wish to take CP Geometry and CP Algebra II at the end of the year for approximately $90.00. All students taking this same time must earn a 95% final average in CP or Honors Algebra 1. course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam.

HONORS ALGEBRA II 3304 AP Calculus BC 3603 PreRequisite: Honors Geometry Grade: 10, 11 Length: Year PrereqUISITE: HONORS PRECALCULUS OR AP CALCULUS AB Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep WEIGHTED COURSE Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep Weighted COURSE Honors Algebra 2 is a more in-depth study of CP Algebra 2. The Honors Algebra 2 student should work well independently and have This course is designed to cover the second semester of college the perseverance to work through more challenging problems. Calculus and to meet expectations of the national AP Calculus BC curriculum, It is recommended for students who will need Calculus ALGEBRA III 3401 in college. Ownership of a TI-84+ calculator is required. An Advanced Placement examination can be taken at the end of the Grade: 11, 12 PreRequisite: Algebra II Credit: 1 Length: Year Program Type: Career Prep year for approximately $90. All students are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. This course is designed for the student who would like to continue mathematics education, but will not need calculus in their future AP STATISTICS 3406 study or career path. Therefore, students who have completed PreRequisite: HONORS ALGEBRA II OR EITHER PRECALCULUS Grade: Pre-Calculus may not take this course. This course prepares students Students who have taken CP Algebra II may sign up for AP Statistics to investigate contemporary issues and to apply the mathematics if they meet the SHS criteria for moving from a CP to Honors course. learned in earlier courses. This course reinforces students understand- ing of algebra concepts and prepares them for college level algebra This course is designed to cover an entire year of college Statistics with an investigation of functions and their graphs, probability and and to meet expectations of the national AP Statistics curriculum. It statistics as well as data analysis and trigonometry. is recommended for students who will need Statistics in college or students looking to maximize their math background in high school. CP PRECALCULUS 3403 Ownership of a TI-84+ calculator is required. An Advanced Place- PreRequisite: CP Algebra II Grade: 10, 11, 12 Length: Year Credit: ment examination can be taken at the end of the year for approxi- 1 Program Type: College Prep mately $90.00. All students taking this course are strongly encour- aged to take the AP exam. This is an advanced math course which includes the study of trigo- nometry, functions, logarithms, and analytic geometry. It provides preparation for students who will need to complete calculus as a part PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: of their college requirements. Graphing calculators (TI-84 and above) are a required learning tool for this course. Students taking this Pathway to Biomedical course are preparing for AP Calculus AB. Sciences Honors PreCalculuS 3404 Whether discovering new cancer treatments or teaching healthy Prerequsite: HONORS Algebra II Grade: 11, 12 LENGTH: YEAR lifestyle choices to their communities, today’s biomedical science grade: 10 or 11 weightED COURSE professionals are tackling big challenges to make the world a bet- ter place. PLTW Biomedical Science students are taking on these Students taking this course will be preparing for AP Calculus BC, but same real-world challenges – and they’re doing it before they even will have the option to choose AP Calculus AB as well. All the topics graduate from high school. Working with the same tools used by of Precalculus will be covered at a faster pace and more in depth. professionals in hospitals and labs, students engage in compelling, Limits and the beginnings of derivatives will also be covered. This hands-on activities and work together to find solutions to problems. course is intended for the student who plans to major in a math or Students take from the courses in-demand knowledge and skills they 37 science related field in college. will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take. Program of Studies

Project Lead The Way: use the same industry-leading 3D design software used by com- Principles of Biomedical Science 6611 panies like Intel and Lockheed Martin. They explore aerodynamics, PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE: BIOLOGY LENGTH: YEAR GRADE: astronautics, and space life sciences. Students apply biological and 9, 10, 11, 12 CREDIT: 1 engineering concepts related to biomechanics – think robotics. They design, test, and actually construct circuits and devices such as smart In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, phones and tablets and work collaboratively. It’s STEM education, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine and it’s at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy. factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating Each course is considered a dual enrollment course and allows the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical his- students to gain 3 semester college credits for successful comple- tory, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the tion, which includes achieving a passing score on PLTW Standardized person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human Assessment. physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while al- lowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems. PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Intro to Engineering Design (IED) 6511 Project Lead The Way: PreRequisite: Algebra I Length: Year Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Human Body Systems 6612 PREREQUISITE: Principles of Biomedical Science LENGTH: YEAR The major focus of IED is the design process and its application. GRADE: 10, 11, 12 CREDIT: 1 Through hands-on projects, students apply engineering standards and document their work. Students use industry standard 3D modeling Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems, explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in document their work using an engineer’s notebook, and communi- the body. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tis- cate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. sues on a skeletal Maniken®; use data acquisition software to moni- tor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary PROJECT LEAD THE WAY action, and respiration; and take on the roles of biomedical profes- Principles of Engineering (POE) 6521 sionals to solve real-world medical cases. PreRequisite: Geometry & Introduction to Engineering Design (may be taken concurrently) Length: Year Grade: 10, 11, 12 Project Lead The Way: Credit: 1

Medical InterventionS 6613 Students wishing to enter a science engineering field are encouraged (Coming to Springboro High School 2019-20) to take this course.This is the second course in the PLTW series. The PREREQUISITE: Human Body Systems LENGTH: YEAR GRADE: 11, 12 course presents the major concepts that students encounter in a CREDIT: 1 postsecondary engineering course of study through hands on learning and real world problem solving. Students will utilize critical thinking Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how skills while applying science, technology, math, and communications to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to skills to work through engineering problems. Topics covered include detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human mechanisms, energy sources and applications, statistics, material DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the or- properties and testing, control systems, machine control, fluid power, gans of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are statics and kinematics. Different types of engineering degrees and exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, engineering careers are also covered in this course. This course is genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. open to anyone that has passed Introduction to Engineering Design. PROJECT LEAD THE WAY: Pathway to Engineering The PLTW Pathway To Engineering (PTE) program is a sequence of courses which follows a proven hands-on, real-world problem-solving approach to learning. Throughout PTE, students learn and apply the design process, acquire strong teamwork and communication pro- ficiency, and develop organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO solving skills. They discover the answers to questions like how are 38 things made and what processes go into creating products? Students PROJECT LEAD THE WAY INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING 6511A Science DESIGN FOR FEMALES (IED) PreRequisite: algebra I Length: year Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Science Department Courses* This course is specifically designed to expose females to the world of engineering. Concepts taught in the INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEER- COLLEGE PREP CAREER PREP ING DESIGN COURSE will be covered with an additional emphasis on 9th Grade CP Physical Science Physical Science careers in engineering for females. Students will have the opportunity CP Biology to learn from the teacher as well as encounter females who have Honors Physical chosen engineering as a career. Guest speakers will be invited from Science Honors Biology area businesses, colleges, and universities. 10th Grade CP Biology Biology PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Honors Chemistry Digital Electronics 6531 Honors Physiology Honors Biology PreRequisite: Principles of Engineering. Can be taken at the same time as Principles of Engineering if student is in Physics or 11th Grade Chemistry Conceptual Chemistry Pre-Calculus. Grade: 10, 11 or 12 Length: 1 Year Credit: 1 CP Chemistry CP Physics From smartphones to appliances, digital circuits are all around us. Honors Chemistry This course provides a foundation for students who are interested in Honors Physiology electrical engineering, electronics, or circuit design. Students study AP Biology topics such as combinational and sequential logic and are exposed to AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated AP Physics C: Mechanics circuits, and programmable logic devices. 12th Grade Chemistry Conceptual Chemistry PROJECT LEAD THE WAY CP Chemistry CP Physics Aerospace Engineering 6541 Honors Chemistry PreRequisite: Principles of Engineering. Can be taken at the Honors Physiology same time as Principles of Engineering if student is in Physics or AP Biology Pre-Calculus. Grade: 10, 11 or 12 Length: 1 Year Credit: 1 AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 This course propels students’ learning in the fundamentals of AP Physics 2 atmospheric and space flight. As they explore the physics of flight, AP Physics C: Mechanics students bring the concepts to life by designing an airfoil, propul- *Refer To Course Descriptions Regarding PREREQUISITEs For All Courses sion system, and rockets. They learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software. They also explore robot systems through projects such as remotely operated vehicles. Three credits of science are required for graduation. Science courses at Springboro High School educate students on both science content knowledge and science processes. Courses align with Ohio Science Content Standards and include inquiry-based laboratory experiences that engage students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. Specific STEM (Science, Technology, Engi- neering, and Math) activities are components of numerous courses. Courses permit students to follow college prep or career prep path- ways for all four years of high school. Students are permitted to take more than one science course at a time after CP Biology has been completed, but following proper sequencing and PREREQUISITEs is necessary. Advanced courses permit students to receive college level instruction and the opportunity to take AP tests in Biology, Chemis- try, and/or Physics.

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PREREQUISITES THAT APPLY TO ALL CORE (MATH, SCIENCE, CP BIOLOGY 4202 ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES) SHS CLASSES INCLUDE THE PreRequisite: CP Physical Science Grade: 10 Length: Year Credit: FOLLOWING: 1 Program Type: College Prep In order to stay in a core honors course from one year to the next This course in the biological sciences provides an inquiry-based (for example, from Honors English 9 to Honors English 10) requires a laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific student to have a 75% for the year in the honors course. questions and gathering and analyzing information. It is designed for In order to move from a core general level course to a CP (college students who intend to follow a college prep curriculum. Students prep) course from one year to the next (for example, to move from will explore the diversity and interdependence of life, cell biology, English 9 to CP English 10) requires a student to have a 90% or above heredity, and evolutionary biology. There is a fee for this course. for the year in the general level course. In order to move from a core CP (college prep) course to an honors Honors Biology 4203 course from one year to the next (for example, to move from CP PREREQUISITE: HONORS PHYSICAL SCIENCE OR 95% IN 8TH GRADE English 9 to Honors English 10) requires a student to have a 90% or ENRICHED SCIENCE, PRIOR COMPLETION OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN HONORS ALGEBRA I, AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION Grade: 10 above for the year in the CP course. Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep weighted course PHYSICAL SCIENCE 4101 PreRequisite: 8th Grade Science Grade: 9 Length: Year Credit: 1 Honors Biology provides an inquiry-based laboratory experience that Program Type: Career Prep engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. Rigorous development of basic biological This course is designed for students who intend to follow a career concepts including diversity and interdependence of life, cellular biol- prep curriculum. Emphasizing practical applications and understand- ogy, heredity, and evolutionary biology is stressed with an emphasis ing, topics include study of matter, energy and waves, forces and on high-level understanding and data analysis. Test performance in motion, and the universe. There is a fee for this course. Honors Biology is a larger component of the grade than in CP Biol- ogy. There is a fee for this course. CP PHYSICAL SCIENCE 4102 PreRequisite: 80% or higher semester average in 8th grade CHEMISTRY 4301 science Grade: 9 Length: Year CREDIT: 1 Program Type: PreRequisite: CP Biology & CP Algebra I Grade: 11, 12 Length: College Prep Year Credit: 1 Program Type: Career Prep

This course is designed for students who intend to follow a college This course is designed for students who intend to follow a career prep curriculum. CP Physical Science explores topics in greater depth prep curriculum. Students will gain insight into the structure and with more rigorous mathematical application than the Physical Sci- properties of matter and their interactions. This course will cover ence course. Topics include study of matter, energy and waves, forces most of the topics also covered by CP Chemistry, but at a lesser and motion, and the universe. There is a fee for this course. level of mathematical computation and detail. There is a fee for this course. Honors Physical Science 4103 PREREQUISITE: 90% or higher in ENRICHED 8th grade science or CP CHEMISTRY 4302 Gifted Identification, Prior completion or current enrollment PreRequisite: CP Biology and CP Algebra I, Completion or in Honors Algebra I Grade: 9 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program current enrollment in CP Algebra II Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Length: Type: College Prep weighted course Year Program Type: College Prep Honors Physical Science explores science topics in greater depth This chemistry course would be appropriate for college-bound stu- with more rigorous mathematical application than the CP Physical dents who are not planning on majoring in the field of science, math, Science course. Topics include study of matter, energy and waves, and/or engineering. Students will gain insight into the structure and forces and motion, and the universe. Prior completion or current properties of matter including atomic structure, periodicity, intramo- enrollment in Honors Algebra I is highly recommended. There is a lecular and intermolecular chemical bonding, the representation of fee for this course. compounds, quantifying matter, and phases of matter. In addition, students will examine the interactions of matter by investigating BIOLOGY 4201 chemical reactions, gas laws, and stoichiometric calculations. There PreRequisite: Physical Science Grade: 10 Length: Year Credit: 1 is a fee for this course. Program Type: Career Prep SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO 40 This course is designed for students who intend to follow a career prep curriculum. It will devote the entire year to biological sciences. This course provides an inquiry-based laboratory experience in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information. Students will explore the diversity and interdependence of life, cell biology, heredity, and evolutionary biology. There is a fee for this course. Honors Chemistry 4303 weekly reviews, reading assignments, and additional projects. An Prerequisite: HONORS BIOLOGY AND HONORS ALGEBRA I, AND Advanced Placement exam can be taken at the end of the year for COMPLETION OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN HONORS ALGEBRA II approximately $90.00. All students taking this course are strongly Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Length: Year Program Type: College Prep encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course. Weighted Course

This chemistry course prepares students who intend in majoring in AP Physics ii 4407 the field of science, math, and/or engineering in college and would be PREREQUISITE: AP PHYSICS I OR HONORS PHYSICS Grade: 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep weighted course appropriate for students wishing to take AP Chemistry or other upper level physical science courses. Honors Chemistry explores science This course is algebra based and is the equivalent to a second- topics in greater depth with more rigorous mathematical applica- semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers tion than the CP Chemistry course. Topics include atomic structure, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Electrostatics, Electromagnetism, periodicity, intramolecular and intermolecular chemical bonding, Direct Current Circuits, Optics, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics. the representation of compounds, quantifying matter, and phases of It is writing intensive and lab intensive with assignments requiring matter. In addition, students will examine the interactions of matter considerable time outside of class to complete including: laboratory by investigating chemical reactions, gas laws, and stoichiometric reports, laboratory data analysis, problem sets, weekly reviews, read- calculations. There is a fee for this course. ing assignments, and additional projects. An Advanced Placement exam can be taken at the end of the year for approximately $90.00. AP CHEMISTRY 4402 All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take the AP PreRequisite: HONORS CHEMISTRY & HONORS ALGEBRA II OR exam. There is a fee for this class. HONORS PRE-CALCULUS Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length: Year Program Type: College Prep Weighted Course AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS 4408 This course is designed to cover an entire year of college chemistry PREREQUISITE: ENROLLMENT OR COMPLETION OF AP CALCULUS BC topics and to meet expectations of the national AP Chemistry cur- GRADE: 11, 12 CREDIT: 1 LENGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE riculum. Emphasis is placed on structure, properties, and changes in matter, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical bonding, This course is designed to cover the first semester of a calculus based and stoichiometry. A significant amount of course time will be spent college physics course and to meet the expectations of the national on both traditional and inquiry-based laboratory investigations. An AP Physics C: Mechanics curriculum. This course covers Newtonian Advanced Placement examination can be taken at the end of the year mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); for approximately $90.00. All students taking this course are strongly work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course. introduce electric circuits. This course requires significant experience using calculus. It is writing intensive and lab intensive, with assign- CP PHYSICS 4404 ments requiring considerable time outside of class to complete. This PREREQUISITE HONORS, CP OR CONCEPTUAL CHEMISTRY & COMPLETION includes: laboratory reports, laboratory data analysis, problem sets, OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN HONORS OR CP PRECALCULUS GRADE 11, weekly reviews, reading assignments, and additional projects. An 12 LENGTH YEAR PROGRAM TYPE COLLEGE PREP Advanced Placement exam can be taken at the end of the year for A college preparatory course intended to introduce students to approximately $90.00. All students taking this course are strongly the concepts of motion, forces, momentum, energy, sound, light, encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee for this course. electrostatics and electricity. This course utilizes mathematics and laboratory activities in analyzing physical phenomena. There is a fee honors PHYSIOLOGY 4304 for this course. PreRequisite: HONORS BIOLOGY AND COMPLETION OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN HONORS OR CP CHEMISTRY Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length: Year Program Type: College Prep Weighted Course AP PHYSICS I 4406 PREREQUISITE: HONORS CHEMISTRY AND COMPLETION OR CURRENT This high level course is devoted anatomy and physiology of the ENROLLMENT IN HONORS PRE-CALCULUS Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1 human body. A system-by-system study is pursued with an Length: Year Program Type: College Prep Weighted course emphasis on structures and functions of cells, tissues, and organ This course is designed to cover the first semester of an algebra- systems. The thorough in-depth coverage of this course is based college physics course and to meet expectations of the challenging, but for students ready for this level of instruction it is national AP Physics 1 curriculum. The course covers Newtonian excellent preparation for those interested in health care careers or mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); biological sciences. Completion of laboratory activities is required work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also for course credit. There is a fee for this course. 41 introduce electric circuits. It is writing intensive and lab intensive with assignments requiring considerable time outside of class to complete including: laboratory reports, laboratory data analysis, problem sets, Program of Studies

AP BIOLOGY 4403 courses permit students to receive college level instruction and the op- PreRequisite: HONORS Physiology Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Length: portunity to take AP tests in US History and/or American Government, Year Program Type: College Prep Weighted COURSE World History, Psychology, and Human Geography. PREREQUISITES THAT APPLY TO ALL CORE (MATH, SCIENCE, This course is designed to cover an entire year of college biology ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES) SHS CLASSES INCLUDE THE FOL- topics and to meet expectations of the national AP Biology curricu- LOWING: lum. Emphasis is placed on biochemistry, cells, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, evolution, bioenergetics, and regulation of biological In order to stay in a core honors course from one year to the next systems. Successful completion of laboratory activities is required (for example, from Honors English 9 to Honors English 10) requires a for class credit. An Advanced Placement examination can be taken at student to have a 75% for the year in the honors course. the end of the year for approximately $90.00. All students taking this In order to move from a core general level course to a CP (college course are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam. There is a fee prep) course from one year to the next (for example, to move from for this course. English 9 to CP English 10) requires a student to have a 90% or above for the year in the general level course. In order to move from a core CP (college prep) course to an honors Social Studies course from one year to the next (for example, to move from CP English 9 to Honors English 10) requires a student to have a 90% or SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES above for the year in the CP course.

COLLEGE PREP CAREER PREP WORLD HISTORY 1750 to PRESENT 5105 9th Grade CP World History World History PreRequisite: 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES Grade: 9 Length: Year 1750 to Present 1750 to Present Credit: 1 Program Type: Career Prep or College Prep

AP World Histoty This survey course in world history examines world events from 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the democratic and indus- 10th Grade CP US History US History 1877 trial revolutions, the forces that led to world domination by European 1877 to Present to Present powers, the wars that changed empires, the ideas that led to inde- AP US History pendence movements and the effects of global interdependence. The AP Human concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and second- Geography ary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. Topics covered include: Historical Thinking and Skills, Age of Enlightenment, 11th or 12th Grade AP American American Government Government Age of Revolutions, Imperialism, Achievements and Crises, The Cold War, and Globalization. The material covered in this class aligns with CP American Ohio’s Learning Standards. There is a fee associated with this course. Government US History in Film CP WORLD HISTORY 1750 – PRESENT 5106 You & The Law PreRequisite: 80% OR higher in 8th grade Social Studies Grade: US Military History 9 or Junior High teacher approval Credit: 1 Length: Year Program Type: College Prep Psychology Sociology This college preparatory course in world history will examine world History of events from 1600 to the present. It explores the impact of the American Sports democratic and industrial revolutions, the forces that led to world AP Psychology domination by European powers, the wars that changed empires, the AP Human ideas that led to independence movements and the effects of global Geography interdependence. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw Three credits of social studies are required for graduation. conclusions. Topics covered include: Historical Thinking and Skills, Age of Enlightenment, Age of Revolutions, Imperialism, Achieve- Social Studies courses offer students a means of understanding and SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO ments and Crises, The Cold War, and Globalization. appreciating themselves and their culture. A well-educated person needs 42 to know and appreciate America’s heritage and political institutions. Re- The students will be challenged in this course through a variety of quired courses align with Ohio’s Learning Standards. Courses permit stu- activities and learning levels including application, synthesis, evalu- dents to follow college prep or career prep pathways for all four years of ation and analysis. This course is intended for those interested in at- high school. Students are permitted to take more than one social studies tending college. The material covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s course at a time but must follow the stated PREREQUISITEs. Advanced Learning Standards. There is a fee associated with this course. AP WORLD HISTORY 5107 to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions. Emphasis PREREQUISITE: 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 (PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO 9TH GRADERS) LENGTH: YEAR PROGRAM will be placed on helping students acquire knowledge about signifi- TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE cant historical events that affect our world today, including specific topics on Historical Thinking and Skills, Historical Documents, AP World History focuses on developing students’ abilities to think Industrialization and Progressivism, Foreign Affairs from Imperialism conceptually about world history from approximately 8000 BCE to to Post- World War I, Prosperity, Depression and the New Deal, From the present and apply historical thinking skills as they learn about Isolation to World War, The Cold War, Social Transformations in the the past. Five themes of equal importance — focusing on the United States, and United States and the Post-Cold War World. The environment, cultures, state-building, economic systems, and social material covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards structures — provide areas of historical inquiry for investigation and S.B. 165 and is designed to help students be successful on the US throughout the course. AP World History encompasses the history of History end of course test. There is a fee with this course. the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, with special focus on historical develop- U.S. HISTORY & FILM 5314 ments and processes that cross multiple regions.The AP World His- PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ tory course is structured around themes and concepts in six different Program Type: College Prep chronological periods from approximately 8000 BCE to the present: 1. Technological and Environmental Transformations (to c. 600 BCE); This semester course will examine the ways in which Hollywood— 2. Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies (c. 600 BCE defined as the film, television and cable industries—has depicted to c. 600 CE); 3. Regional and Transregional Interactions (c. 600 CE American history. By watching a number of feature films and discuss- to c. 1450); 4. Global Interactions (c. 1450 to c. 1750); 5. Industrial- ing our reactions we will attempt to understand how film makers ization and Global Integration (c. 1750 to c. 1900); 6. Accelerating have used and abused history and to what ends. Course will cover the Global Change and Realignments (c. 1900 to the present). There is a following themes in American history and film; American Society and fee with this course. This course will prepare the students to take the Culture, Sports, Games and Other Pursuits, Politics and Politicians: AP World History exam. All students taking this course are strongly The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The World War II Era, The American encouraged to take the AP exam. The AP exam has a fee of approxi- Working Class: Labor and Laborers, Post World War II 50s & 60s, mately $90 Early American History: The 18th & 19th Centuries, The American West & Native Americans, American Events & People 20th Century, US HISTORY 1877 - PRESENT 5206 and Crime, Corruption and Punishment. PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 10 Length: Year Credit: 1 Program Type: Career Prep or College Prep CP US HISTORY 1877 – PRESENT 5207 PREREQUISITE: CP World History Grade: 10 Length: Year Credit: 1 This survey course examines the history of the United States of Program Type: College Prep America from 1877 to the present. The federal republic has with- stood challenges to its national security and expanded the rights and This college preparatory course examines the history of the United roles of its citizens. The episodes of its past have shaped the nature States of America from 1877 to the present. The federal republic has of the country today and prepared it to attend to the challenges withstood challenges to its national security and expanded the rights of tomorrow. Understanding how these events came to pass and and roles of its citizens. The episodes of its past have shaped the their meaning for today’s citizen is the purpose of this course. The nature of the country today and prepared it to attend to the concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue challenges of tomorrow. Understanding how these events came to pass and their meaning for today’s citizen is the purpose of this course. The concepts of historical thinking introduced in earlier grades continue to build with students locating and analyzing primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to draw conclusions Emphasis will be placed on helping students use critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions with regard to specific topics on Historical Thinking and Skills, Historical Documents, Industrialization and Progressivism, Foreign Affairs from Imperialism to Post- World War I, Prosperity, Depression and the New Deal, From Isolation to World War, The Cold War, Social Trans- formations in the United States, and United States and the Post-Cold War World.. This course is intended for those interested in attending college. The material covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s Learning 43 Standards and S.B. 165 and is designed to help students be successful on the US History end of course test. There is a fee with this course. Program of Studies

YOU AND THE LAW 5310 behavior, sensation and perception, and states of consciousness), the PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 10, 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ Development and Learning Domain (lifespan development, learning, Program Type: College Prep and language development), the Cognition Domain (memory, think- ing, and intelligence), the Individual Variations Domain (personality, This semester course will cover basic legal principles and the motivation, emotion, and psychological disorders), and the Sociocul- American judicial system. Areas to be covered include criminal, civil tural Context Domain (social interactions and sociocultural diversity). (torts) and consumer law, as well as, rules of evidence and procedure. There is a fee associated with this course. Students will get hands on experience by taking on the role of an attorney or witness in a mock trial. Students will use critical think- AP PSYCHOLOGY 5306 ing skills in the development of their mock trial case through the PREREQUISITE: NONE GRADE: 11, 12 CREDIT: 1 LENGTH: YEAR preparation of their legal theory, opening and closing statements, PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED course and direct and cross examination questions. There is a fee with this course. This course will only be offered in alternating years beginning The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the 2017-2018 school year the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed AP US HISTORY 5304 to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated PREREQUISITE: CP WORLD HISTORY GRADE: 10, 11, 12 CREDIT: 1 with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn LENGTH: YEAR PROGRAM TYPE: COLLEGE PREP WEIGHTED COURSE about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. This course will address the following topics: History This course will prepare the student for the opportunity to take the and Approaches, Research Methods, Biological Bases of Behavior, AP United States History exam in May. The successful scoring on this Sensation and Perception, States of Consciousness, Learning exam could earn the student college credit. The aim of this course (Classical, Operant and Observational), Cognition, Motivation is to provide the student with a learning experience equivalent to and Emotion, Developmental Psychology, Personality, Testing and that of most college introductory US History courses. The course Individual Differences, Abnormal Behavior (Mental Disorders), is designed for 11th grade students with at least a 90% average in Treatment of Abnormal Behavior, Social Psychology. There is a fee previous social studies classes and who possess outstanding writing with this course. This course will prepare the students to take the and thinking skills as assessed by previous teachers. Tenth grade AP Psychology exam. All students taking this course are strongly students must have teacher approval and have earned at least 95% encouraged to take the AP exam. The AP exam has a fee of in CP World History and a 93% in Honors English I. Students are approximately $90. required to do summer assignments prior to the start of beginning of the course. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to SOCIOLOGY 5302 take the AP exam. The AP exam has a fee of approximately $90.00. PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ There is a fee with this course. Program Type: College Prep

US MILITARY HISTORY 5312 This semester course is the study of the origin, development, and structure of human societies and the behavior of individual people PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 11, 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 and groups in society. This class will cover such subjects as: cultural/ Program Type: College Prep ethnic diversity, cultural conformity, deviance and social control. Also In this yearlong course, students will study the evolution and chal- to be examined will be our stratified society; the affect urbanization lenges of America through war. This course will study the major has had on our society/culture. Lastly, issues of the family will be wars with World War II through the War on Terror. The course will examined such as singlehood, marriage, parenthood, and prepara- study major wars fought by the United States; World War II, Korea, tion for retirement. Students will gain an appreciation for the ethnic/ Vietnam, the Gulf War and the Wars on Terror. The course will study cultural diversity for people living in the United States. Class will be the battles, blunders, maneuvers, leaders, failures, and victories of enriched with presentations, current events and discussions of soci- American Wars. etal problems and issues. There is a fee with this course.

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 5305 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 5108 PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 10, 11, 12 Length: YEAR Credit: 1 Program Type: College Prep Program Type: College Prep WEIGHTED COURSE

In this semester course, students are introduced to the scientific The course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns method and the core ideas and theories of psychology. As a result, and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO students gain an understanding of the complexities and diversity alteration of Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and 44 of human thought and behavior. The course follows the American landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its Psychological Association’s National Standards for High School Psy- environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods chology Curricula including portions of content from each of the the and tools geographers use in their research and applications. This following domains: Scientific Inquiry (psychological perspectives and course focuses on seven major topics: Geography, Its Nature and research methods), the Biopsychology Domain (biological bases of Perspectives; Population and Migration; Political Organization of Space; Agriculture, Food Production, and Rural Land Use; Industrial- requirement for graduation. Topics covered in this class include: Civic ization and Economic Development; and Cities and Urban Land Use. involvement, civic participation and skills, basic principles of the US Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to Constitution, structure and functions of the federal government, interpret maps and analyze geospatial data; understand and explain role of the people, Ohio’s state and local governments, public policy, the implications of associations and networks among phenomena in and government and the economy. Included in this class is a unit on places; recognize and interpret the relationships among patterns and Personal Finance and individual financial responsibility. The material processes at different scales of analysis; define regions and evaluate covered in this class aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards (2010) and the regionalization process; and characterize and analyze changing SB 165. There is a fee with this course. interconnections among places. This course will prepare the students to take the AP Human Geography exam. All students enrolled in this AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 5402 course will be encouraged to take the AP Human Geography exam. & POLITICS The AP exam has a fee of approximately $90. There is a fee associ- PREREQUISITE: UNITED STATES HISTORY Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1 ated with this course. Length: Year Program Type: College Prep Weighted cOURSE This course meets the course requirement for World History. AP United States Government and Politics introduces students to key political ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behav- HISTORY OF AMERICAN SPORTS 5311 iors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 11, 12 Length: Semester Credit: ½ course examines politically significant concepts, themes, and topics. Program Type: College Prep Topics include: Constitutional Underpinnings; Political Beliefs and Behaviors; Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Mass Media; Institu- This semester course will seek to relate the events and developments tions of National Government; Public Policy; and Civil Rights and in American history to the history of sports in America. The students Civil Libertie. This course involves the study of general concepts used will examine the association as it relates to American industrialization, to interpret US policies and the analysis of specific case studies. Addi- immigration, race relations, population movements, and the conflicts tionally, students will investigate various institutions, groups, beliefs, created by capitalism. Students will examine the role of sports in the and ideas that constitute US political economic realities. This course American cultural, social, and economic development as well as a form compares with an introductory college course in U.S. Government of leisure and recreation. There is a fee with this course. so students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write American Government 5400 grammatically correct, complete sentences. This course will fulfill the state law requiring students to study government. This course PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 11, 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 will prepare the students to take the AP US Government and Politics Program Type: Career Prep or College Prep exam. All students taking this course are strongly encouraged to take This survey course mirrors the CP American Government course the AP exam. The AP exam has a fee of approximately $90. There is a description in that the material covered in this class aligns with fee with this course. Ohio’s Learning Standards (2010) and SB 165. The depth of content covered in this course accommodates students who may need extra help and time in understanding the American Government content Teaching Professions and concepts. Academy CP AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 5401 JUNIORS & SENIORS PREREQUISITE: None Grade: 11, 12 Length: Year Credit: 1 Three total courses and one Capstone (four courses): two full-year Program Type: College Prep courses (150 hours each) with one course offered as a co-requisite on- How the American people govern themselves at national, state, and line/blended course – these courses must be taken together, but one local levels of government is the basis for this course. A primary goal will be an online format. TPA I, II and III are the levels of coursework in of this course will be citizenship information; a well-informed citizen the two-year Teaching Professions Program. These course are designed may become a participating citizen. This course will review the for the student who enjoys working with children (K-12) and the teach- function, structure and process of state and national governments. ing and learning process. Students will utilize technology to prepare With the United States Constitution as the basis, the various units presentations and portfolio documents. Field trips to different school of government are surveyed, followed with a consideration of the buildings and colleges will be incorporated into the classroom activi- present organization and functions. The course covers the legisla- ties. Guest speakers from educational institutions will present current tive, executive, and the judicial branches plus additional units on theory and practice. Students will be enrolled in the school’s chapter problems of present day governments and the responsibilities, duties, of Educators Rising and will be able to participate in regional, state and and the rights of citizens. The history, functions, and organization national competitions and conferences. This program is designed to 45 of political parties are studied as well as their respective influence support the student’s post-secondary teaching professions career ma- on governmental policies. The course will be integrated with current jor. In the TPA program, students will be introduced to the following: events to help keep students actively involved and up to date with changing attitudes and trends. American Government is a state Program of Studies

Orientation to Teaching Professions, History of Education, Understand- Teaching Professions Academy 6004 ing the Learner, Teaching Strategies, the Learning Environment, Assess- Internship: Education and ing Teaching and Learning, Technology, Professional Development, etc. Training Capstone (Prerequisite: junior status, teacher interview and application). Students apply Education and Training program knowledge and skills in a more comprehensive and authentic way. Capstones are project/ TEACHER ACADEMY (JUNIOR LEVEL) problem-based learning opportunities that occur both in and away Two full-year courses (150 hours each) with one course from school. Under supervision of the school and through partner- offered as a co-requisite online/blended course. PREREQUISITE: ships, students combine classroom learning with work experience to JUNIOR STATUS, APPLICATION, INTERVIEW length: year (1 period) benefit themselves and others. These can take the form of mentorship credit: 2 employment, cooperative education, apprenticeships and internships.

Teaching Professions Academy I: 6001 Curriculum and Instruction for Teaching Professions Students will develop age-appropriate learning experiences and cur- riculum to engage children and help them learn. They will determine curricular goals, create lesson plans, and employ grading and assess- ment strategies to measure targeted learning outcomes. In addition, students will develop online instruction using learning management system platforms.

TPA II: Classroom Management 6002 (online format) Students will apply developmentally appropriate techniques to advance learners’ social and emotional growth. They will create class- room environments to maximize the learning potential of each learner. Additionally, students will create and enforce classroom rules, establish classroom routines, and model self-discipline for learners. Conflict resolution, positive discipline and behavioral-modification techniques will be emphasized throughout the course.

Teacher Academy (Senior Level) TWO FULL-YEAR COURSES (150 HOURS EACH) WITH THE CAPSTONE COURSE SERVING AS THE VEHICLE FOR ALL FIELD EXPERIENCES (INTERNSHIP). PREREQUISITE: TPA I AND II; ADMITTANCE PER INSTRUCTOR length: year (2 periods) credit: 2

Teaching Professions Academy III: 6003 Education Principles (college credit available) In this first course in the pathway, students will research the historical perspectives and theories of education used in the forming of their own personal educational philosophy. Students will assess legal, ethical and organizational issues. Additionally, students will assess develop- mental appropriate practices and identify challenging issues associated with teaching children with diverse needs. Career planning, profes- sional guidelines and ethical practices will also be emphasized. SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL | PROGRAM SPRINGBORO 46