North Toole County High School

STUDENT PLANNING BOOKLET

Sunburst, MT 59482

2015-2016

1HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS If a student is to make the best use of his time in high school, he must choose elective courses with an objective in mind. There are three basic areas of concentration available including College Prep, Career-Technical, and General.

1 COLLEGE PREP This student takes a strong academic load that includes courses beyond the minimum requirements in math and science as well as excelling in English courses and usually taking a foreign language.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Many students are interested in courses that teach job skills in preparation to attend vo-tech school or go to work right out of high school. There are three vocational options at NTCHS: Business, Family & Consumer Science, and Agriculture Education.

Agriculture Education (AG): This program is designed for students who are interested in general exploratory courses in agriculture, in addition to general shop classes.

Business (BUS): Students may take a variety of courses designed to develop realistic experiences in current business practices.

Family and Consumer Science (FCS): Family and Consumer Science will give students a foundation for independent living and the role of the homemaker, as well as selective careers and employment in Family and Consumer Science related fields.

GENERAL (GEN): This student usually does not have a definite plan about his /her future and is taking a variety of elective courses to meet graduation requirements.

TO INCOMING STUDENTS

The purpose of this booklet is to describe the curriculum and activities at NTCHS to you and your parents. You will have many choices to make in high school as you plan your courses and activities to meet your goals, needs, and interests. The better you understand the opportunities offered in this high school, the better your choices will be. Understanding the system also makes movement through the system less difficult.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS All classes taught during school time by certified instructors will receive equal credit. Students attending and passing a class that meets one period per day, five days a week, for 36 weeks will receive one credit (exception: private lessons and student aides will receive ½ credit per year). Class attendance one period per day, five days a week, for 18 weeks with passing grade will receive ½ credit. All classes will meet the required 225 minutes per week as set by the State Board of Education.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS - 20 CREDITS REQUIREMENTS - 25 CREDITS

Each student must meet the following 4 credits of English 9, 10, 11 & 12 requirements to graduate. 3 credits of mathematics 4 units of English 1 credit of biology 2 units of mathematics 1 credit of U.S. History 2 units of social studies 1 credit of government 2 2 units of science ½ credit of world history 1 unit of CTE ½ credit of Montana history 2 units of health/PE, with ½ unit each 2 credits of PE/health semester for two years 1 credit of Earth Science 1 unit of Fine Arts ½ credit of Computers 1 credit of CTE (Career & Tech Ed) Ag, business or FCS Plus 7 elective credits 1 credit of Fine Arts (band, choir, music appreciation, or foreign language) Plus 8 ½ elective credits

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Must have a 2.5 GPA or a 20-22 on the Enhanced ACT test English...... 4 years Math...... 3 years (4 year College recommends 3 years with Algebra & higher) Social Studies...... 3 years Science...... 2 years (4 year College recommends 3 year) Two years chosen from the following: -Foreign Language -Computer Science -Visual & Performing Arts, such as Art, Drama, or Career & Technical units which meet the OPI guidelines. * Use UM-Missoula website for more information regarding new requirements. * See NCAA and NAIA websites for requirements to play sports at colleges.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES NTCHS has a guidance counselor to assist all students in their educational planning. These services provide help with course selection, career education, personal counseling, scholarship and financial aid information as well as a testing program to show educational progress.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES These activities give students the opportunity to be involved with friends in programs that build character and self-confidence as well as give each participant a feeling of belonging, so get involved and be part of NTCHS. Varsity and Junior Varsity athletic teams in cross country, boys football; girls and boys basketball; girls volleyball; girls and boys track; girls and boys golf. The following organizations are available to NTCHS students: National Honor Society Sophisti-Kix (dance group) Theatre (School Play) Pep Band Lettermen/Pep Club FCCLA (Co-Curricular) FFA (Co-Curricular) Student Council Speech & Drama Jazz Band (by invitation)

All Courses Offered

AIDE TEACHERS AIDE Open to grades 10-12 (2 semesters/1/2 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Various Teachers GEN Students are selected by staff to work as an aide with approval from the high school or elementary principal. Each student selected will be expected to perform duties as assigned. The idea of this program is to give the student a chance to learn how the educational process works and to help each student gain skills in that area in which he/she is an aide. The work done is for credit and you will receive a letter grade, however the grade will not be figured in the GPA. Tardiness or poor attendance shall reflect that grade. Students may work in either the high school or elementary school as an aide. This is taken in place of study hall or 3 be arranged by a counselor and does not take the place of one of the required classes each student must be enrolled in.

ENGLISH COMMUNICATION 2000 Open to grades 11 &12 (2 semesters/1cr) (Elective) Prerequisite: Computer Tech Instructor: Mrs. Barsness GEN **Students must have the approval of the principal, guidance counselor, and teacher to take this course. Students can take this course for two years in place of English 11 & 12. This course provides an approach to help students prosper in their professional and personal lives. It is designed to “help students acquire the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills they will need, not only for successful employment but also in their roles as students, citizens, consumers, and life-long learners.” According to the Montana Common Core Standards, students will focus on learning to read informational/nonfiction texts, increasing vocabulary, and improving writing skills. In addition to this, they will learn about job- related strategies including creating resumes and cover letters.

ENGLISH ENGLISH 9 Open to all grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Required) Prerequisite: None Instructor: Mr. Ellis GEN This course emphasizes the development of language arts skills: including the understanding and appreciation of literature and informational texts, speaking, listening, media literacy, writing and reading. This course encourages an enhanced understanding and appreciation of the theme: Coming of Age. Students will work to develop their argumentative, expository, and narrative writing and speaking abilities. Research skills and integrating source materials into writing projects are developed.

ENGLISH ENGLISH 10 Open to 10th, 11th, & 12th grades (2 semester/1 credit) (Required) Prerequisite: English 9 Instructor: Mr. Ellis GEN This course focuses on the continued development of language arts skills: speaking, listening, media literacy, writing, and reading. English 10’s theme is Culture and Identity; students will work to gain an increased appreciation of how all peoples’ culture and identity are closely related their time, place, family and language. Special attention is given to improving students’ comparison/contrast and persuasive/argumentative writing & speaking abilities. The research process is expanded to include an introduction to reasoning and logic, culminating in two formal research papers: one on a public policy issue (research of informational texts required), and one

on a literary text. In addition, students will study the significance of major developments in Western Civilization from ancient times to modern culture—specifically, reading Homer’s The Odyssey & Native American myths and legends to better understand the transformations made possible due in large part to the development of written language. Additionally, the studies of Greek and Latin vocabulary is further developed.

ENGLISH ENGLISH 11 Open to 11th, & 12th grades (2 semester/1 credit) (Required) Prerequisite: English 9 & 10 Instructor: Mr. Ellis GEN This course is designed to produce connections between literature and history and touches on themes and events covered in the U.S. history course – particularly, the American Dream. Students will undertake a meaningful study of American history by gaining exposure to the poetry, prose, and nonfiction that both drive and chronicle it. One cannot truly comprehend the power of the words of America’s writers without understanding the context of the times in which they wrote. Our American culture is based on our tradition, our values, our way of thinking and our way of life. Experiencing past events through literature and informational

4 texts should lead to a greater understanding and appreciation of that heritage. Projects will include research, analysis, and reflection that demonstrate how to draw evidence from two or more texts from the same time period to produce a deeper understanding of past events. During the year, students produce college-level essays, document-based responses and research projects. They will also refine their research, critical thinking, speaking, listening, reading, and group interactive skills.

ENGLISH ENGLISH 12 Open to grade 12 (2 semester/1 credit) (Required) Prerequisite: English 9, 10, & 11 Instructor: Mr. Ellis GEN This course focuses on speaking, writing, and media literacy. Emphasis is placed on instruction and practice of research-based writing, and the further development of speaking & listening skills through collaborative, group projects and presentations. During the first semester, reading will focus on foundational works of the American experience and develop a deeper understand-ing of the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. In addition, the first semester will also be a time for students to create cover letters and resumes for career and college readiness. During the second semester we will focus on understanding and appreciating various media from multiple perspectives in order to gain a better understanding of how the United States and its citizens fit into the multi-cultural, interdependent modern world. Creation and presentation of a multi genre portfolio that incorporates use of technology and digital media concludes this course.

ENGLISH JOURNALISM/ The Refiner Open to grades 10, 11, & 12 (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: English 9 Instructor: Mr. Ellis GEN This English course is a product-based class and will have an emphasis on legal and ethical responsibilities of the press, social media, gathering information, the writing of news, features, sports, and opinion articles, copy editing, and photography. Students learn the importance of working as a team to produce the school newspaper, The Refiner. Students will study local, national and international media publications to develop writing, photography, and design work. In addition, students will read investigative reports and other informational texts to discover and verify principles of journalism. This course is designed to improve written and oral communication skills needed in the job market. This course does not replace English 10, 11, or 12.

FINE ART BAND Open to all grades (2 Semesters/1/2 credit) Instructor: Mrs Hauschulz (Elective) Prerequisite: 2 yr instrument experience (nonorchestral) or audition GEN Participation in all concerts as well as Pep Band and District Music Festival is required. Note that after school rehearsals are required for District Music Festival preparation. Students are introduced to Pep Band type music, more traditional and jazz concert music. Participation in small ensembles required. Class meets the same period as Choir, but on alternate days.

FINE ART CHOIR Open to all grades (2 semesters/1/2 credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: 1 yr jr hi choir or audition Instructor: Mrs. Hauschulz GEN Emphasis is placed on vocal development. All types of choral music will be sung throughout the year. Participation in District Music Festival and all concerts is required. Note that after school rehearsals are required for District Music preparation. Class meets the same period as Band, but on alternate days.

5 FINE ART GUITAR I Open to all grades (1 semester/ ½ credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Hauschulz GEN This program is open to all students interested in learning the basic skills on guitar. It includes note reading, chords, strumming and picking techniques. Home practice is required. Students will be tested weekly on developing skills by performing playing quizzes and written quizzes. Concert performance may be required. Class will also have a final playing test and written test.

FINE ART GUITAR II Open to all grades (1 semester/ ½ credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: Guitar I Instructor: Mrs. Hauschulz GEN This program is open to all students who have completed Beginning Guitar with at least a “C” average. Students will continue with more advanced note reading, chords, strumming and picking techniques. Tabs reading will be added in addition to the above. Students will be tested weekly on developing skills by performing playing quizzes and written quizzes. Concert performance may be required. Class will also have a final playing test and written test.

FINE ART MUSIC APPRECIATION Open to all grades (1 semester/ ½ credit) 2nd semester (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Hauschulz GEN Students will explore and research musical groups or soloists of their interest. Research projects including a paper, power point, and presentation are required during one quarter. During the other quarter students will explore and research musical instruments and families. Vibration, loud vs. soft sounds, airflow, etc. will be studied. A final project will be required, an instrument built and played, a power point and research paper will also be required.

FINE ART MUSIC THEORY/TECHNOLOGY Open to all grades (1 semester/ ½ credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Hauschulz

GEN This course is designed for students who may be interested in developing their understanding of the fundamentals and foundation of music. Students who may further their education in a field of music after high school are encouraged to take this class.

FINE ART PRIVATE LESSONS Open to students to develop instrumental or (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Hauschulz vocal skills (2 semesters/1/2 credit) GEN This program is developed to aid in improving the band and choir programs. Students receiving private lessons must also be in a major performing group or have approval to participate. Special note: In order to participate in District Music Festival students need to be in a major performing group and not lessons only.

FINE ART SPANISH I Open to grades 10, 11 & 12 (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Lapke (Mrs. Barsness - Class Monitor) GEN Spanish I is a distance learning class taught through an ITV link with a teacher from another school. Students will learn to read, write, and speak basic Spanish. They will be introduced to vocabulary including letters, numbers, colors, time, weather, family relationships, clothing, body parts and items in the home. In addition to this, they will learn to conjugate

6 various verbs, study the grammar of the Spanish language, and gain knowledge about Spanish culture. Students must be focused, mature, self-motivated, and cooperative to do well in an ITV learning situation.

MATH ALGEBRA I Open to all grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Ryan GEN This course covers the basic ideas of algebra. They include simplifying expressions, solving equations and equalities, solving problems, proportions, exponents, polynomials, systems of equations, graphing line, quadratic equations and their graphs, and functions. Students taking Algebra I are required to have their own calculators.

MATH ALGEBRA II (Advanced Algebra) Open to10-12 grades.(2 semesters/1credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: Geometry &, Algebra I or Permission Instructor: Mrs. Ehlers/Mrs. Ryan GEN Advanced Algebra is a continuation of concepts learned in Algebra I and geometry. Topics covered include: graphing lines; parabolas; circles; ellipses; hyperbolas; and trigonometric functions; solving equations; polynomials; powers logarithms and roots; systems and matrices; sequences and series; statistics and 3-D space.

MATH BUSINESS MATH Open to 10, 11 & 12 grades. (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Ehlers GEN Business math is designed to be a practical course relating to basic everyday math situations. Some of the areas covered include: fractions, percent, decimals, personal cash records, prices, wages, and commissions, borrowing money, investing and taxes.

MATH CALCULUS Open to 12 grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Instructor: Mrs. Ehlers COL PREP This class is intended for students preparing for a college calculus course. This course covers function, limits, derivatives, integrals, differential equation, sequences, L’Hopital’s rule, infinite series, parametric, vector and polar functions. Calculus has applications in science, engineering, and economics. It prepares students for more advanced mathematics classes.

MATH GEOMETRY Open to all grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: Algebra I Instructor: Mrs. Ehlers GEN Geometry students study plane figures (such as triangles, quadrilaterals and circles) 3- dimensional figures (such as boxes and spheres), translations of figures, and perimeter, area, and volume. They also work with coordinate geometry in both 2 dimensions and 3 dimensions. Students are required to have their own calculators.

MATH PRE-CALCULUS Open to 11th or 12th grade only. (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry Instructor: Mrs. Ehlers COL PREP This class is intended for students taking calculus as a freshman in college. It would be for students that are planning on enrolling in engineering, science, computer technology, or mathematics after high school. It covers functions, trigonometric identities, derivatives, recursion, induction, combinatorics, graphs and circuits, curves, polar coordinates, vector algebra, and the integral. It is a rigorous course and the student should plan to spend a lot of time on the material.

PE/HEALTH P.E./HEALTH I & II Open to all grades. (2 semesters/1 credit)

7 (Required) Instructor: Mr. Dunk Recommended for grades 9, 10. GEN This is a course constructed of life-time sports, bowling, golf, archery, table tennis, team sports, flag football, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, etc. At least one day per week will be spent in the classroom discussing rules, objectives and just general information about the sport being played. The health portion will deal with anatomy of the human body along with health, care and maintenance of the human system. Drugs, alcohol, family living and sex education will also be covered. We also spend time developing better eating habits and learning about good nutrition.

PRACTICAL ART CHILD & ADULT CARE PROFESSIONALS (alternate years) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Smith Open to grades 10-12 (1 semester/1/2 credit) CTE-FCS This class prepares students to enter careers in child care or adult care. The course will teach students skills that will result in quality care for family members. The six competency goals that the class will be working towards are establish and maintain a safe, healthy environment; advance physical and intellectual competence; support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance; establish positive and productive relationships with families; ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs and to maintain commitment to professionalism. Students will practice skills in an adult care facility and in a preschool program.

PRACTICAL ART CULINARY ARTS A (ProStart) (alternate years) CTE-FCS Instructor: Mrs. Smith (limit of 12) Open grades 11-12 (2 sem/1 credit) (Elective) This class is the Foundations of Restaurant Management and is intended to be taken in addition to Culinary Arts B to prepare a student for a career in food service. Food safety, kitchen equipment and techniques, stocks, sauces, soups, management, fruits and vegetables, potatoes and grains will be covered. Restaurant and food service industry careers will be investigated. This course may be taken before or after Culinary Arts B (ProStart).

PRACTICAL ART CULINARY ARTS B (ProStart) (alternate years) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Smith (Limit 12) Open to grades 11-12 (2 sem/1 credit) CTE-FCS This course is designed to introduce the student to skills and knowledge needed to work in a career in food service. Different careers within the restaurant and food service industry will be explored. The business of food service will be taught. This course introduces ethical and legal responsibilities regarding safety in food service. The student will practice sanitation, hygiene, and correct food handling techniques; apply skills in the use and sharpening of knives; learn how to use different kitchen equipment; learn how to use scales to measure ingredients and for portion control; and read, convert, and comprehend recipes. Skills will be reinforced as students learn how to prepare foods to be served in professional operations, with a focus on nutrition, lunch and dinner menus. Breakfast foods, shaping of rolls and pie making, will be highlighted along with an introduction to the art of chocolate making, the different types of laminated doughs, and plating This course is designed to be taken before or after Culinary Arts A (ProStart).

PRACTICAL ART HOME SKILLS (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Smith By referral The class reinforces beginning math skills such as adding, subtracting, and fractions. Students practice measuring ingredients in a recipe; practice measuring and cutting out fabric, and basic sewing skills. Students develop skills to take care of their physical needs, such as cooking, laundry, shopping and personal care. Registration in this class requires referral from student’s IEP team.

8 PRACTICAL ART HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Open grades 10 -12 (1 sem/1/2 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Smith CTE-FCS The course introduces students to exciting careers in hospitality and tourism. This career path is a leading source of jobs in the U. S. and throughout the world. The course covers careers in food & beverage, lodging, recreation, and travel and tourism. It looks at the business behind the glamour. For anyone considering a career in culinary, this class is recommended.

PRACTICAL ART HOUSING & INTERIOR DESIGN Open to grades 10-12(2 semesters) (Elective) Instructor: (alternate years) CTE-FCS This class prepares students to decorate a house with the goal of enhancing it for living, working, relaxing and entertaining. Students will learn principles of good design. They will learn how to address specific housing concerns and apply these principles to their own housing environment. They will use CAD programs to design floor plans, and 3D drawings.

PRACTICAL ART LIFE SKILLS Open to grades 9-11 (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Smith (Limit 12) CTE-FCS This is an introductory, comprehensive study of the practical knowledge and skills which teenagers can readily put to use. It provides a foundation of skills necessary for their future. Much time is spent in actual experiences in food preparation, sewing skills, working with children and other family & consumer science activities. FCCLA is an integrated part of course.

PRACTICAL ART FINANCIAL LITERACY Open grades 10-12 (2 sem/ 1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Smith CTE-FCS This course is designed to teach basic financial skills that will be used by the student for the rest of their life in both the home and workplace. Students will explore ways to improve

self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve goals, get along with their parents, and more. The student will learn to differentiate between wants and needs, set financial goals, develop a spending plan, understand a paycheck stub, and explore savings and investing tools. them. They will also learn about the rule of 72 and how it applies to savings and credit. Students will learn the appropriate use of credit and how to calculate it. The student will learn about banking, insurance, and taxes. They will investigate how to select housing and transportation.

PRACTICAL ART TEXTILES & FASHION DESIGN (alternate years) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Smith Open to grades 10-12(1 semester/1/2 credit) CTE-FCS Students will learn basic sewing skills. They will learn how to maintain clothing, repair, re-design and recycle clothing. Students will be expected to create an article using fabric. They will also learn to repair or recycle something made out of fabric. Students will learn about textiles: color, fiber, construction.

PRACTICAL ART ACCOUNTING Open to 10, 11 & 12 (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mr. Biniek CTE-BUS This course begins with the basics of double entry accounting and quickly involves the complete accounting cycle. Different accounting systems are developed including automated data processing. Business simulation packets are included which allow the student to be the actual business accountant over a fiscal period or periods. There will be use of the computer for automated accounting.

9 PRACTICAL ART COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Recommended grade 9 (Required) Instructor: Mr. Biniek (1 sem/1/2 credit) CTE-BUS This course is designed to allow students to build their Internet skills as an integral part of their classes and personal use. Students will learn about the components of the computer and how to make an educated purchase of a computer. Internet components will include the World Wide Web, FTP, e-mail and basic HTML. This hands-on course continues with using popular microcomputer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.

PRACTICAL ART GENERAL BUSINESS Open to grades 10, 11, 12 (2 sem/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mr. Biniek CTE-BUS This class is designed to be an overview of the business world. Students will investigate ethics, business management, organizational structures, brief intro into accounting, brief intro into marketing, economics, finance, investing (stocks and bonds), etc. Students will compete in a variety of challenges: Business Challenge, Stock Market Challenge, and Economics Challenge.

PRACTICAL ART IT ESSENTIALS Open to grades 10, 11, 12 (1 semester/1/2 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mr. Biniek CTE-BUS This course teaches networking based on application covering the types of practical networks students may encounter, form simple home or small office networks to more complex enterprise models. Students learn the technical skills and work skills needed to succeed in entry-level networking professions such as network installer, help desk technician, pre-sales support technician or network technician. It also provides an introduction to advanced technologies such as voice, video, wireless and security.

PRACTICAL ART MARKETING Open to grades 10, 11, &12 (2 semesters/ 1credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: Computer Technology Instructor: Mr. Biniek CTE-BUS This is a beginning course covering the different aspects of marketing. The class focuses on the 4 P’s of marketing (Price, Product, Promotion, and Placement). Students will get the opportunity to apply what they have learned through the Montana Business Challenge. They will also work on their own Marketing Campaigns for different products.

PRACTICAL ART NETWORK ESSENTIALS Open to grades 10, 11, 12 (1 semester/1/2 credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: IT Essentials Instructor: Mr. Biniek CTE-BUS Students will set up a personal computer system, including the operating system, interface cards and peripheral devices, plan and install a small network connecting to the Internet, troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity, share resources such as files and printers among multiple computers, recognize and mitigate security threats to a home network, and configure an integrated wireless access point and wireless client.

PRACTICAL ART PHOTO JOURNALISM Open to 10, 11 & 12 grades. (2 sem/1credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: Computer Technology Instructor: Mr. Biniek CTE-BUS This is a hands-on course where students learn to operate digital cameras, compose pictures, write captions and produce a yearbook and slide shows They do creative photo projects including the use of specific aspects of composition, lighting, group photos and portraits. Students work with PhotoShop, PageMaker, Yearbook Avenue and Power Point. Students submit photos to the local newspaper and web page. Students compile a digital and hard copy portfolio.

10 PRACTICAL ART PHOTO SHOP Open to grades 10, 11, & 12 (1 sem/1/2 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mr. Biniek CTE-BUS This is a beginning course on how to edit and create images in Photoshop. The class focuses on terminology, editing photos, color palette, and design elements. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned through the creation of numerous photo manipulation projects.

PRACTICAL ART WEB DESIGN Open to grades 10, 11, & 12 (1 semester/ ½ credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mr. Biniek CTE-BUS This is a beginning course on how to create web pages. Class focuses on terminology, editing html, color palette, layout, and design elements. Students will have the opportunity to apply these skills through the creation of fictitious websites.

PRACTICAL ART AGRICULTURE CONSTRUCTION Open to 10, 11, & 12 grades (Elective) Prerequisite: Ag Ed I or permission Instructor: Mrs. Omdahl (2 semesters/ 1 credit) CTE-AG This course will explore the world of construction with application through hands on learning. Students will explore the safe operation of power tools and use a variety of construction processes, tools and equipments related to construction from design to final product. The course will include welding, and may include woods, plumbing and electricity, as well as FFA.

PRACTICAL ART AGRICULTURE DRAFTING Open to all grades (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Omdahl (2 semesters/ 1credit) CTE-AG This is a beginning drafting course. Students will begin with paper and pencil drafting, working their way into drafting with AutoCAD. Students will participate in FFA as part of course.

PRACTICAL ART AGRICULTURE EDUCATION I Open to 9, 10, & 11 grades (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Omdahl (2 semesters/1 credit) CTE-AG In this introductory course the students will be introduced to today’s modern agricultural areas including plant science, animal science, soil science and environmental technology. Students may learn basic cold metal work, woodworking and tool conditioning. An introduction to leadership, parliamentary procedure, and FFA will be included. FFA is an integral part of this course.

PRACTICAL ART AGRICULTURE EDUCATION II Open to 10, 11, & 12 grades (Elective) Prerequisite: Ag Ed I or permission Instructor: Mrs. Omdahl (2 sem/ 1 credit) CTE-AG This course emphasizes skills in welding, electricity, plumbing and woodworking. A comprehensive view of range science and crop science will be covered, giving the basic technological concepts associated with today’s agriscience and water quality. FFA is an integrated part of this course.

PRACTICAL ART AGRICULTURE EDUCATION III/IV Open to 11 & 12 grades (Elective) Prerequisite: Ag Ed I & II or permission Instructor: Mrs. Omdahl (2 sem/ 1 credit) CTE-AG Students will take a more in-depth look at computers exploring the use of spreadsheets and data bases as well as using telecommunications to obtain information. Veterinary science, farm management, machinery management, surveying, carpentry and woodworking may be included in this course. FFA is an integral part of this course.

11 PRACTICAL ART AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP Open to 10, 11 & 12 grades (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Omdahl (2 semesters/1 credit) CTE-AG Prerequisites: Ag I (min. grade of B), Computer Tech, English 9 (min. grade of C), & currently enrolled or have completed an Agriculture class or approval from instructor. ** This class is by invite only. Pre-qualified students may to apply the spring of their 9th, 10th, or 11th grade year. Fall enrollment transfer students will be considered on a case-by- case basis. This course is open to a limited number of sophomores, juniors, and seniors with SPECIAL interest in FFA and Agriculture. In this non-lecture course, students will plan for long-term FFA and Agriculture projects. Students will prepare for and compete at various district and state level FFA events, work with elementary students, and assist with the Agriculture program. Students will develop an individualized approach to problem solving, time management skills, and improve their technical writing skills.

RESOURCE SPECIAL EDUCATION By referral from Intervention Assistance Team Instructor: Mrs. Kimmet Credit as approved by IEP team This service is available only to students who have qualified under a process mandated by IDEA 2004 by referral from the school’s IAT, including documentation of previous interventions, referral, and academic and psychological testing. Any student who qualifies will have his/her educational needs met through an Individualized Education Plan. Students will be placed in general education or special education classes as their IEP team determines to be appropriate. For more information, the school counselor, principal or instructor.

SCIENCE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Open to 11 & 12 grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Ms. Becker Prerequisite: Biology min. C (alternate years) COL PREP Anatomy and physiology is a college prep course providing a study of the structure and function of the human body. All major body systems such as the muscle system, nervous system, circulatory system, etc. are covered in depth with reinforcement of all concepts done in the lab. Dissection of representative animal parts (ex: hearts, sheep eyes, fetal pig) is an important part of this process. Class time is also devoted to casebook problems that may involve actual situations the student may face as adults such as mercy killing, abortion, selecting a medical doctor, smoking, etc. This course is highly recommended for those students who are interested in obtaining a greater knowledge of themselves and/or who are considering entering a health or health related field.

SCIENCE BIOLOGY Open to 10, 11 & 12 grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Required) Instructor: Ms. Becker GEN Biology is a study of living things ranging from microscopic organisms such as the bacteria to very large organisms such as redwood trees and elephants. We begin our study of biology at the chemical level and then progress to more complex organisms such as cells, tissues, organs and organisms. We emphasize some of the more relevant fields of biology in our course work such as genetics (a study of heredity), evolution, cell biology, and ecology (a study of the environment. A major goal of this science is to teach the student the scientific method of problem solving and to present the opportunities to apply this method in the lab and to everyday life. At the termination of the course the student should have a better understanding of the importance of the relationships among all organisms. 12 SCIENCE CHEMISTRY Open to 11 & 12 grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Ms. Becker Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Biology COL PREP A course designed to give the college bound student a background in general inorganic chemistry. Chemistry is primarily concerned with a study of the matter that makes up the world, the topics that are covered include: a study of atoms, compound formation, formula writing, balancing chemical equations, gas laws, and organic chemistry. Time is also spent in the lab reinforcing the material covered in the classroom.

SCIENCE EARTH SCIENCE Open to all grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Required) Instructor: Ms. Becker GEN Earth Science is the study of earth and space - its matter, features, processes, and place in the universe. The course emphasizes the constant changes of earth. These changes affect the crustal material, land forms, rock structures and life itself on earth. Topics covered include: rocks and minerals, climate and weather, glaciers, volcanoes, plate tectonics, geological times, energy resources and astronomy.

SCIENCE FORENSICS (Limit 10) Open to 11 & 12 grades (alternate years) (2 sem/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Ms. Becker Prerequisite: C or above in Earth Science & Biology or approval GEN Forensics is a lab-based science elective focusing on the skills used in the criminal justice field. Students will gain experience in observation, documentation, and problem solving while drawing on the principles of chemistry, earth science, and biology to solve crimes. This class relies heavily on practical skills and the ability to work with others as a team. Topics covered include identification, impressions, toxicology, and trace analysis, as well as police/court procedures. This course is recommended for any college bound student in need of laboratory and problem solving experience or anyone interested in the science behind our criminal justice system.

SCIENCE I.S.I. (Individual Science Investigation) Open to 11 & 12 grades (2 sem/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Ms. Becker Prerequisites: Biology min. B, Engl 10 min.C, Comp Tech & COL PREP currently enrolled or have completed an upper level science or approval from instructor. ** This class is by invite only. Pre-qualified students may apply the spring of their 10th and/or 11th grade year. Fall transfer students will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This course is open to a limited number of juniors and seniors with SPECIAL interest in science. In this non-lecture course students conduct a lab based research project of their choosing, which may be presented at the regional science fair. Students will also prepare for and compete on the Science Olympiad team, work with grade school students, and write research reports. Students will develop an individualized approach to problem solving, time management skills, and improve their technical writing skills.

SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCE Instructors: Ms. Becker & Mrs. Kimmet (by referral) (2 semesters/1 credit) This course will cover the basics of life science through a combination of hands-on, practical instruction and worksheet reinforcement. Students will use the scientific method, scientific equipment and technology to investigate biological topics including the characteristics of living things, classification methods, ecology, cells, heredity, and evolution. Registration in this class requires referral from student’s IEP team.

SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCE By referral (2 semesters/1 credit)

13 (Elective) Instructors: Ms. Becker & Mrs. Kimmet This will cover the basics of physical science from a hands-on, practical approach. Students will use the scientific method and science equipment to investigate mechanics, heat, waves, electricity and magnetism. Registration in this class requires referral from student’s IEP team.

SCIENCE PHYSICS Open to 11 & 12 grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Prerequisite: Algebra II, Geometry Instructor: Ms Becker COL PREP Physics is the branch of science which deals with matter and energy and their interaction, with mechanics, dynamics, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism and atomic structure; and it requires the student to think logically about the way things in nature behave. The student is asked to memorize only a few facts and conclusions concerning nature. The main chore is to reason out the behavior to be expected in new situations. The student must be or become adept at problem solving. Most often these problems are non-mathematical or involve only algebra. To solve them, the student needs to understand the physical principles involved. Students lacking trigonometry are provided the tools they will need. Although trigonometry is used extensively in the course, the concepts involved are actually rather few and are easily taught in the course in general physics.

SOCIAL STUDIES ECONOMICS Open to 11 & 12 grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Ehlers GEN This class defined as the study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It is concerned with the ways in which a society uses its scarce resources and distributes the fruits of production to individuals and groups. Economic problems are among the important concerns of every generation. A common feature of such problems is that they concern the use of limited resources (natural resources, human resources, tools machinery, buildings, etc) to satisfy virtually unlimited human wants. Economic study deals with the efficiency of the economic systems in getting the most from their resources. A large part of economics is confined to analyzing and describing the different ways in which an economic system combines the decisions of consumers, producers and public agencies to arrive at a particular allocation of commodities.

SOCIAL STUDIES GOVERNMENT Open to grade 12 (2 semesters/1 credit) (Required) Instructor: Mr. Dunk GEN Government is a comprehensive study of the history behind the development. It covers the background and the writing of the constitution itself, and the laws that govern the life of people living in the United States. Along with the study of the constitution and its laws, there will be a mock legislature - a study of our legislature in action, court cases to show the concept behind how laws are enforced, and how laws apply to criminals, and a current study of government officials and current events. Government is studied in depth, all the way from the creation of the Constitution, including laws and making of laws - two things that are closely related. This may include the United Nations. It is a comprehensive study of every aspect of the governmental process including current world happenings which are incorporated into class every day.

SOCIAL STUDIES MONTANA HISTORY Open to all grades, Recommend grade 9 (Required) Instructor: Mr. Dunk (2nd semester/1/2 credit) GEN This course takes an in depth look at our state history from the time we were a territory through present day Montana. We will look at the role of Native Americans on the state, fur

14 trappers, mining, cowboys, cattle and the open range. We will spend time looking at the impact of politics both past and present on our state. Finally we will look at the geography of Montana and the resources and tourism the state has to offer.

SOCIAL STUDIES PSYCHOLOGY Open to 11 & 12 grades (2 semesters/1 credit) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Hauschulz GEN This course is an introduction to psychology as a behavioral science. It discusses the nature, scope, and methods of psychology. Topics include psychological methods, biology of the human in relation to behavior, the conscious brain verses the unconscious brain, memory, infancy and childhood, adolescence, adulthood, theories of Personality, and Psychological testing. It is an upper level course designed for juniors and seniors who are interested in psychology as a science.

SOCIAL STUDIES U.S. HISTORY Open to 11 & 12 grades (2 semesters/ 1 credit) (Required) Instructor: Mr. Dunk GEN This course is a detailed study of ancient, colonial and modern day history. After an introduction of ancient history our study develops along Colonial America. After covering Colonial American period, text moves to the Rise of Sectionalism to learn how the United Stated was torn apart during the Civil War era. Next, comes the rebuilding of the nation. This is a study of the strength of the people to regroup the states and to make them strong again, followed by the era of Industrialism and the arrival of reform, which brings the United States into World Wars. We conclude with a study of modern times, the constitution, and current events.

SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD HISTORY Open to all grades, Recommend grade 9 (Required) Instructor: Mr. Dunk (1st semester /1/2 credit) GEN This course has as its focus the historical development of the world from the Amorites to the present status of this world. The knowledge acquired is basic ideas and practices that the world has inherited from the past and uses today, and basic chronological history of the world with an emphasis on certain periods such as Egyptians, early Indians, early Chinese, early Japanese, the economy, political changes, military changes and revolutions.

TITLE I-STUDY HALL Instructor: Mrs. Smith NO CREDIT (Elective) As Available On Approval from Instructor & Administration GEN Title I is a program designed to help students successfully complete high school courses. Students receive small group instruction in material covered in the classroom.

TRAFFIC EDUCATION Open to all grades (14 1/2 yrs. &older) (Elective) Instructor: Mrs. Iverson (1/2 credit) Cost $125.00 GEN Students must be 14 ½ years when course begins. Some exceptions may apply. Students not 14 ½ when class begins will not be given the State Knowledge test until such time that they reach 14 ½. Students with a B+ average or better in the traffic ed class, will be eligible to be drive tested within the class. All others will have to go to the drivers’ examiner. Students must be eligible in all classes to drive during school hours. Traffic ed course will end at the end of the semester. Those that have not completed the required 6 hours of drive time, will not pass the class and no funds will be returned without prior teacher approval. Successful completion of the course makes the student eligible for a Montana’s driver’s license at the age of 15 compared to 16 without driver education. Insurance premium breaks are another benefit. Required by state law are the following: 42 hours in classroom, 6 hours of actual behind-the-wheel driving experience, and 12 hours of observation time

15 in the car while others are driving. Some classroom topics include: laws, driving techniques, car operation and maintenance, fuel economy, safety, sign, motorcycles, bicycles, watercraft and survival skills. All students must help with a Lions Club Adopt-the-Highway cleanup. Safety education and other timely subjects will be covered.