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COURSE OFFERINGS & DESCRIPTIONS 2016-2017
mechanical drafting. Topics include freehand sketching, proper use APPLIED TECHNOLOGY of drafting equipment, geometric constructions, orthographic Please note the following courses are in compliance projection , prepare scale drawings, sectional views, pictorial with National STEM standards: Introduction to drawings, architectural drawings, and technical careers. Technology, Residential Structures I & II, Introduction to solid works program and archicad program. Both Woodworking Technology I, II, & III programs used in the architectural and engineering fields. (online learning: 20+ hours) ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING I & II (EACH CLASS IS A SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) ELECTRONICS *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING & CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING – An introductory course in This course is for students who have little or no experience with architectural drawing with emphasis on residential construction DC electronics. Topics include electrical terminology, and design. Students will learn the basics of architectural drawing understanding and connecting electrical circuits (series-parallel), as they design a house and prepare a set of working drawings. and application of electrical theory through hands on EARN THREE ARTICULATION COLLEGE CREDITS WITH experimentation. Students will assemble various electronic devices A PROFICIENCY OF 80% OR HIGHER FOR THE COURSE and circuits in a variety of lab experiments. Students will also do AR119 AT GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE. career research in the field of electronics. (online learning: 20+ hours) (online learning: 10+ hours)
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING III ENGINEERING DRAFTING I (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT PREREQUISITE: ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING II– This PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING & course deals with structural details and construction practices that ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING - For students who have a employ masonry and steel in the fabrication of small commercial serious interest in a technical career and desire to improve and buildings. Students will participate in a project that involves a refine their drafting skills. Students will have extensive work renovation or addition to an existing commercial building. involving Auto CAD. Topics covered include Advanced Geometric Construction, Advanced Orthographic Projection, (online learning: 20+ hours) Auxiliary Views and Descriptive Geometry. (online learning: 20+ hours) ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING IV (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) ENGINEERING DRAFTING II *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER PREREQUISITE: ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING- CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING III STRONGLY SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE: ENGINEERING DRAFTING I – This –This course allows the serious architecture student an opportunity advanced course will include units ranging from a manual pictorial to participate in the planning and design of a commercial building drawing to 3D solid modeling on AutoCAD and Inventor or multifamily housing projects. Students will create designs, site Software. Students will also complete detail drawings and an plans and floor plans, elevations, and presentation drawings. assembly drawing of a multi-part product. EARN THREE (online learning: 20+ hours) ARTICULATION COLLEGE CREDITS WITH A PROFICIENCY OF 80% OR HIGHER FOR THE COURSE INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING & EG110 AT GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING (online learning: 20+ hours) (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER ENGINEERING DRAFTING III CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURAL *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER DRAFTING CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ALL OTHER DRAFTING PREREQUISITE: ENGINEERING DRAFTING I & II – The COURSES - FULFILLS COMPUTER REQUIREMENT– This engineering aspects of drafting including elementary problems in course is for students who have little or no previous experience in design. Studies will include developments, intersections,
8 transitions, jigs and fixtures, mechanisms, and a “junior (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) engineering” problem. (online learning: 20+ hours) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH MATH CREDIT PREREQUISITE-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES I – This ENGINEERING DRAFTING IV course is a continuation of Residential Structures I. This course (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) will expose students to new skills that could lead to employment *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER opportunities and give the students a better understanding of how CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT residential structures are repaired, maintained, and built. PREREQUISITE: ENGINEERING DRAFTING III – (online learning: 10 hours) Production drafting and product design will be the focus of class activities. Students will complete a product development process WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY I including research, design sketches, working drawings, (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) presentation drawings, and models of their design. *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH MATH CREDIT (online learning: 20+ hours) – May be repeated – The students will develop skills and techniques that will provide them with a firm understanding of ENGINEERING DRAFTING V/VI wood technology and how it is used in our livelihood. This course (EACH CLASS IS A SEMESTER, GRADES 12) is designed to develop individual skills in both hand and machine *EACH FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 woodworking. This is a traditional classroom setting where COMPUTER CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT textbooks, lectures, and demonstrations are used. Several projects PREREQUISITE: ENGINEERING DRAFTING III/IV AND will be assigned and students will have an opportunity for an TEACHER APPROVAL - This course designed to prepare individual project. This course provides an excellent lead into students for the working world of various engineering fields Technology Education, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering including: mechanical engineering, computer science, animation, Drafting, and is required for Wood Technology II and Residential and design. This class is primarily self-motivated and will involve Structures. (online learning: 10+ hours) several independent projects. (online learning: 20+ hours) WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY II INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH MATH CREDIT *FULFILLS .5 VPA SEMESTER CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER PREREQUISITE: WOOD TECHNOLOGY I AND TEACHER CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH YEAR MATH CREDIT APPROVAL – May be repeated – This course is designed to This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in further develop the skills learned in Wood Technology I. Technology. The units of study will prepare students for using Additional techniques will be taught and more advanced tools and technology as well as applying it to projects and assignments machines will be covered. Students will experience mass throughout their high school experience and their chosen career. production concepts and principles. Several projects will be Units include: electronics, material processing, pneumatics, assigned and students will have an opportunity for individual manufacturing/CNC, engineering/structural design, Computer Aide projects. This course provides an excellent lead in to Technology Drafting, career research, environmental technology, wind & solar Education, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Drafting, and energy, rocket engineering and video production. Critical thinking, is required for Wood Technology III. problem solving, and teamwork is incorporated into all units of (online learning: 10+ hours) instruction. Great hands-on class using cutting edge technology. (online learning: 40+ hours) WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY III (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES I *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH MATH CREDIT (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) PREREQUISITE: WOOD TECHNOLOGY I & II AND *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 OF 4TH MATH CREDIT TEACHER APPROVAL – May be repeated – This course is for This course is designed to give students the basic fundamentals of students with a very high interest in woodworking. The course is home maintenance and repair. This is a traditional classroom designed to further develop the skills and techniques learned in setting where textbooks, lectures, and demonstrations are used. Wood Technology I and II. This course provides an excellent lead Students will be introduced, but limited to, floor, wall, and roof in to Technology Education, Manufacturing Technology, framing of several different types of structures. The basic functions Engineering Drafting and Residential Structures. and repairs of plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry, (online learning: 10+ hours) shingling, sliding, and other do it-yourself projects will also be introduced. Students will be involved in collaborative and group work. This course provides an excellent lead into Technology ART Education, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Drafting, and Introduction to Art is required for all students before Architectural courses. (online learning: 10 hours) taking additional art classes with the exception of Arts & Cultures and Creative Problem Solving. Course fees RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES II 9 9 for classes will vary from year to year depending on space to a 2-D picture plane. (online learning: 6 hours) supply costs. Some classes may be repeated per teacher approval. 3D SCULPTURE & CERAMICS (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) INTRODUCTION TO ART *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO ART – This course (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) offers a series of projects designed to familiarize the student with *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO TAKE ANY 3-D materials and clay for the creation of sculptures. Utilizing the FUTURE ART CLASSES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ARTS elements and principles of design, each student will be encouraged & CULTURES OR CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING– An to create various aesthetically pleasing and conceptual works of exploratory art class that introduces a wide variety of basic art. Other areas of focus will be on sculpture throughout history techniques in the areas of drawing, painting, design, printmaking, and the various methods of creating 3-D Art. mixed media, and sculpture. This course is intended to focus on the (online learning: 3 hours) elements of design (line, value, shape, color, form, texture, space) as well as the principles of design (emphasis, rhythm, repetition, PAINTING balance, unity, variety, scale & proportion). Other areas of study (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) will include art history, career awareness, and basic methods of art *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT production. (online learning: 6 hours) PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO ART & DRAWING – The course will include a refresher in composition, drawing, and ARTS & CRAFTS design followed with the basic techniques of acrylic, tempera, and (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) watercolor painting. An exploration of various techniques, the *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT newest painting materials and a variety of painting surface, such This course is designed to focus on a wide variety of hands on as, canvas, wood, cardboard, etc. will be offered. Students will be crafts that are created around the world. This course will cover the able to delve into human psychology, visual & personal culture creative processes used in a variety of cultures with an emphasis while emphasizing art history. (online learning: 6 hours) on design, planning, and completion of projects using various traditional techniques used throughout the world both past and DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY present. Great skill building class that doesn’t require prior (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) knowledge of art. (online learning: 5 hour) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT AND/OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO ART – This course will CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING focus primarily on the use of digital cameras as well as how to edit (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) the images in Adobe Photoshop. A large emphasis will be placed *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT on the art of composition, basic photographing techniques, and This course covers a broad range of topics and subject areas while utilizing a “systematic” way to think creatively. A strong creating conceptual ideas behind the art. Access to a digital emphasis is placed on 21st Century skills like Design Thinking, camera is required for completion of projects as well as a three ring Collaboration, Story Telling and Empathy to problem solve a binder. This class will teach a variety of technical knowledge of solution. Each unit will present a challenge to the students and manual camera functions and processes. Students will also create they collaboratively will work through the “Creative Problem digital portfolios of their work using online flickr accounts. Solving” method being taught to find the best solution possible. (online learning: 30+ hours) The course will emphasize the aesthetics of art and how we visually see the world, along with an integration of core subject FASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN matters (math, English, science, social studies) and many of the (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) skills that future employers are looking for. (online learning: 30+ hours) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO ART OR TEACHER DRAWING APPROVAL – This course is an introduction to the fields of (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) fashion and interior design. Topics of functional and aesthetic *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT elements for design will be explored with an emphasis on PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO ART - This course aesthetics. Besides design, other areas of focus will be focuses on the many foundational skills of drawing such as the illustrations, color theory, industry history, knowledge of fabrics elements and principles of design, composition, and basic mark and textiles, basic accessorizing and simple sewing. This course making approaches. The various ways and styles of drawing like will also place emphasis on the wide variety of careers offered in contour line, gesture, still life, figure, and more will also be the world of fashion and interior design, how to begin pursuing introduced. Each student will get a chance to work with a wide them with some job shadowing and resume building opportunities. variety of media such as graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, oil Students may need to provide some materials. pastels, chalk pastels, pen & ink, and watercolor. Most of the work (online learning: 6 hours) will be based on the observational drawing skills of converting 3-D 10 GRAPHIC ART PREREQUISITE: ACCOUNTING WITH A “C” OR HIGHER - (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) This class will: (1) increase accounting proficiency for those who *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT AND/OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT wish to pursue accounting as a career; (2) give a sound basis for PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO ART AND ONE OF studying business administration at the college level; (3) give a THE FOLLOWING: PHOTOSHOP, GRAPHIC DESIGN, greater understanding of the financial operations of a business to DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY OR TEACHER APPROVAL –This those who will enter the business world in non-accounting jobs. course will focus primarily on the process of communicating Most of the class work will be completed on the computer. *Meets visually using text and images to present information through the high school computer requirement. (online learning: 10+ hours) use of the Adobe CS6 Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, etc.) as well as a variety of traditional art making methods. This FINANCIAL LITERACY Graphic Design course embraces a range of visual arts skills, (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) aesthetics, and crafts, including typography, design principles, *FULFILLS 4TH MATH CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT color theory, and page layout. Students will also create a digital This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of money portfolio in preparation for college admission by designing their management following the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace school own personal website. (online learning: 30+ hours) NOTE: curriculum. Dave Ramsey is a personal money management Northview High School is pursuing articulation credit for college expert, radio personality and author. Students will learn practical courses CO120 and AT260 (5 credits total) at Grand Rapids everyday concepts in a variety of financial areas. Students will Community College. develop skills working with checking accounts, taxes, credit information, insurance coverage, and investing (mutual funds, ADVANCED ART IRA’s, CD’s, stock market). Other topics will include business (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) commission, sales tax, markup, markdown, discounts, inventory, *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT car and mortgage loans, and many more important financial PREREQUISITE: INTRODUCTION TO ART, DRAWING matters. (online learning: 15+ hours) AND PORTFOLIO REVIEW – May be repeated – This course demands a high degree of motivation and skill and is designed to help students create and prepare a portfolio for college COMPUTER admission/scholarships or personal use. Each student will be able ADOBE PHOTOSHOP to explore and research one or more specific areas of art and use as (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) many media as liked. Students may need to provide some *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT materials. (online learning: 30+ hours) This course is intended to help students experience a small piece of the complex program Adobe Photoshop. CS6 Photoshop is the professional standard in desktop digital imaging and web design. BUSINESS Students will become better prepared in computer-related subjects ACCOUNTING and have fun making projects that would make many stop and take (YEAR, GRADES 10-12) notice. Students will enhance their skills in web design, *FULFILLS 4TH MATH CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT multimedia projects, marketing and advertising by adding stunning Accounting gives students the basic financial knowledge and graphics in these units of study. This is a program you can use for record keeping skills useful for entry into business careers. the rest of your life. Discussion/participation questions will be Students will go through the entire accounting cycle for single utilized on the topics of graphic design. The students will have an ownership, partnership, and corporate accounting. Students will opportunity to create a variety of graphical designs through guided complete an accounting simulation at the end the year pertaining to and independent practice. Professional tutorials will be followed running a health club, maintaining financial records, and making as well. Good typing, communication and organizational skills are business decisions based on these records. Great life skills class for recommended. EARN THREE ARTICULATION COLLEGE all students. Also recommended for students who plan to pursue a CREDITS AT DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY WITH A business related field at the college level: i.e. business PROFICIENCY OF A “B” OR HIGHER. EARN TWO administration, marketing, finance, and related majors. EARN ARTICULATION CREDITS AT GRAND RAPIDS THREE ARTICULATION COLLEGE CREDITS AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH A PROFICIENCY OF 80% GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH A OR HIGHER. (online learning: 20+ hours) PROFICIENCY OF 80% OR HIGHER. EARN FOUR ARTICULATION COLLEGE CREDITS AT DAVENPORT A.P. COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES UNIVERSITY WITH A PROFICIENCY OF A “B” OR (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) HIGHER. (online learning: 10+ hours) PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA 1 - The A.P. Computer Science Principles course is designed to be equivalent to a first semester introductory college computing course. Students will develop ADVANCED ACCOUNTING computational thinking skills vital for success across all (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) disciplines. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes *FULFILLS 4TH MATH CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively 11 while using computer software and other technology to explore CREDITS AT GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE questions that interest them. This course highlights the relevance WITH A PROFICIENCY OF 80% OR HIGHER. EARN of computer science by emphasizing the vital impact advances in THREE ARTICULATION COLLEGE CREDITS AT computing have on people and society. It includes rigorous DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY WITH A PROFICIENCY OF A computer science content and skills that can be built on to “B” OR HIGHER. (online learning: 20+ hours) complete further science, technology, engineering, and mathematics studies. (online learning: 20+ hours) MICROSOFT OFFICE 2003 and Web Tools (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE *FULFILLS .5 COMPUTER CREDIT AND CODING This class was designed to give students introductory skills in (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word 2003. Excel 2003, *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT Access 2003, Publisher 2003, and PowerPoint 2003. By the end of This semester course is a beginner-based curriculum equivalent to this course, students will feel comfortable in word processing, a college introductory programming coding class. Students will spreadsheet, database, and presentation uses of the computer learn about the exciting kinds of problems tackled by computer including Free Web Tools integrated into the curriculum. science while exploring the field’s most important tools— Examples are Flickr, Picnik, Photo Bucket, Google Docs, programming and writing code. The lessons and materials used Animoto, etc. Students will have multiple hands-on assignments throughout this course incorporate Project-Based Learning (PBL), to enhance their skills of using these software applications. Online thus, actively engaging students in the educational process, web resources will be made available. Lastly, students will be able improving retention, developing problem solving skills, critical to use this course as a resource towards improving technology- thinking, and group communication skills. Through this related projects in coursework across the curriculum. EARN SIX collaborative, learner-centric approach, students are encouraged to ARTICULATION COLLEGE CREDITS AT GRAND RAPIDS explore the advantages and societal impact of computational COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH A PROFICIENCY OF 80% technology while developing their own programming, coding and OR HIGHER. EARN THREE ARTICULATION COLLEGE computational thinking skills. Students will be using a hands-on11 CREDITS AT DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY WITH A approach with online open source applications. PROFICIENCY OF A “B” OR HIGHER. (online learning: 20+ hours) (online learning: 20+ hours) WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT This course is intended to supply students with the knowledge and This course will educate students on the concepts of a multimedia experience of exploring the world of web design. This course production through the applications of Adobe Photoshop CS6, teaches students an introduction to the web, web site layouts, Windows Live Movie Maker and Adobe Premier. Students will typography, color theory, accessibility, and creative potential into produce/manipulate text, sound, pictures and work with animation. reality, and multimedia and web design. Many projects will Amateur Filmmaking will involve live and stop motion video involve HTML, XHTML, and Dynamic HTML coding language. productions. Discussion and participation questions will be a Discussion and participation questions will be a daily activity on weekly activity on multimedia topics. The students will have an web design topics. The graphics software used during the class will opportunity to create a variety of projects through guided and be done with Adobe Photoshop CS6. The web editor of Adobe independent practice and evaluate finished work. Students will Dreamweaver CS6 will be utilized in working with text, color, and produce graphics, athlete interviews and sports articles for an imaging. Students will also be introduced to Adobe Flash and online Varsity Wildcat website. Individual and group projects will Adobe Fireworks. The students will have an opportunity to create be assigned. Good typing, communication and organizational skills a variety of web page site designs through guided and independent are recommended. EARN THREE ARTICULATION COLLEGE practice. Individual and group projects will be assigned. Good CREDITS AT DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY WITH A typing, writing, communication and organizational skills are PROFICIENCY OF A “B” OR HIGHER. recommended. EARN THREE ARTICULATION COLLEGE (online learning: 20+ hours) CREDITS AT DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY WITH A PROFICIENCY OF A “B” OR HIGHER. GRAPHIC DESIGN (online learning: 20+ hours) (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT Learn to integrate text and graphics in order to create a variety of JUNIOR GATEWAYS (SEMESTER, GRADE 11) high-quality, professional looking materials such as letterheads, *FULFILLS .5 COMPUTER CREDIT advertisements, logos, banners, menus, brochures, newsletters, t- This class will focus on post-secondary goal-setting and planning. shirts, posters and flyers, and books using Adobe Illustrator. This “Significant time” will be dedicated to the ACT Exam preparation, course is setup for students to work on their own and create including practice testing and corrective review. Students will also documents using their creativity, imagination, and knowledge of prepare for the Michigan Merit Exam via online activities and a Graphic Design. EARN TWO ARTICULATION COLLEGE comprehensive review of Core Democratic Values, the U.S.
12 Constitution, and State and Local Government. Particular focus (online learning: 20 hours) will also be given to educational development planning, college searches, career exploration, and resumè preparation. Banking, ENGLISH 10- ACCELERATED credit, and financial planning will be explored in the finance (YEAR, GRADE 10) segment. Other topics will include stress-management, character *NCAA Approved Course issues, and relationships. (online learning: 20+ hours) FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ELIGIBILITY: PAST ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, READING AND WRITING YEARBOOK SCORES- Students who have demonstrated above-average (YEAR, GRADES 11-12 or 10TH GRADE WITH APPROVAL FROM language abilities in English 9 or English 9A will continue to CROSSROADS YEARBOOK ADVISOR) enhance their preparation for A.P. English Literature, A.P. English *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT OR .5 COMPUTER CREDIT Language, and college by sharpening their reading, writing, PREREQUISITE: 3.25 MINIMUM GPA AND TEACHERS listening, and speaking skills. In addition to English 10 APPROVAL - Students will be responsible for coordinating the requirements, 10A students will have additional focus on close and efforts of compiling and producing the Aquilo. Students will sell critical reading/comprehension skills, word study/vocabulary yearbooks to peers, sell ads and learn to deal with the business skills, and research skills. community, take photos, write stories and captions, do artwork (online learning: 20 hours) both on the computer and freehand, design layouts, conduct interviews and demonstrate a high degree of responsibility. The ENGLISH 11 yearbook is produced on state-of-the-art hardware and software. (YEAR, GRADE 11) Knowledge of Macintosh, Windows, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft *NCAA Approved Course Office Suite and other programs is a plus. *Meets high school In addition to the English 9 and 10 core requirements, English 11 VPA requirement. (online learning: 90 hours) will feature the theme of transformational thinking as students continue to improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through the following pieces of literature: Beowulf, LANGUAGE ARTS Canterbury Tales, Hamlet, Frankenstein, and Lord of the Flies. ENGLISH 9 They will also review grammar, rhetorical usage, and test-taking skills necessary for improved scores on the ACT/MME. (YEAR, GRADE 9) *NCAA Approved Course Persuasive essays and a research paper, along with individual and This standards-based course will introduce students to the themes group projects, will complete the course requirements. of self-reliance and interdependence through a variety of (online learning: 11 hours) experiences with composition and literature. The course includes the following literature selections: various short stories, To Kill a ENGLISH 12 Mockingbird (the screenplay), Getting Away with Murder, Romeo (YEAR) and Juliet, and an abridged version of The Odyssey. They will also *NCAA Approved Course explore and refine writing and grammar skills in the genres of Students will complete the four year English requirement with a persuasive, expository, research, and creative writing. standards-based curriculum that is vertically aligned in the study of (online learning: 4 hours) literature, writing, and communication. This course of study will feature the theme of leadership and rely upon the study of the ENGLISH 9-ACCELERATED following pieces: Night, The Great Gadsby, and Antigone. In addition to these primary texts, students will also engage in (YEAR, GRADE 9) additional readings and complete a culminating Senior Project. *NCAA Approved Course (online learning: 40 hours) FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ELIGIBILITY: PAST ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVEMENT TEST HUMANITIES SCORES – In addition to the English 9 requirements students will (YEAR, GRADE 10) pursue a more rigorous and in-depth study of writing and literature. *NCAA Approved Course Increased expectations in this course will mandate more homework In this unique, college-style course, students will integrate and a greater mastery of ninth grade standards. Students who knowledge and understanding from the liberal arts disciplines choose this course must be willing to put in the extra effort needed (literature, history, psychology, religion, art, and music). Students for success. (online learning: 20 hours) will focus on six integrated themes in order to study how these major ideas interact throughout the course, throughout history, and ENGLISH 10 throughout our lives. The course will stress college-style (YEAR, GRADE 10) analytical, discussion, and application skills as students learn to see *NCAA Approved Course the world from a holistic perspective. REPLACES ENGLISH This course is also standards-based and will feature the theme of 10/10H AND WORLD HISTORY. TWO CREDITS (1.0 English “the power of one” through a continued emphasis on literature and and 1.0 social studies). DOUBLE COURSE: MEETS DAILY writing. The following texts will be used as a basis for the course: FOR 2 HOURS. (online learning: 15 hours) The Crucible, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Of Mice and Men, and A Raisin in the Sun. ACT/MME standards will be the ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) ENGLISH primary focus of this course as students study literature and LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION grammar concepts and also produce a college research paper. (YEAR, GRADES 11-12) 13 *WEIGHTED COURSE Students who elect this course will explore classic films and *NCAA Approved Course become critical viewers. They will explore characters, plots, PREREQUISITE: GUIDANCE APPROVAL – A.P. English themes and ideas behind the movies. The class will compare Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled books and their films, look at film special effects, and allow readers of primarily nonfiction prose written in a variety of students to explore one genre in depth. Students will need access periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming to films through Netflix or a KDL card to view some films at skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Through home. close reading and focused writing, students will become aware of how the interactions among subject, audience, and purpose JOURNALISM 1 contribute to effectiveness in writing. (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) (online learning: 20 hours) *NCAA Approved Course This course is designed to introduce students to the history of mass ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) ENGLISH media and its role in contemporary society, as well as provide an LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION overview of how to write news stories, features, editorials, sports (YEAR, GRADES 11-12) stories and captions. Included is the study of the basic features of *WEIGHTED COURSE journalism and newspaper production, freedom and responsibility *NCAA Approved Course of the press, career opportunities in communications, balanced PREREQUISITE: GUIDANCE APPROVAL – A.P. Literature reporting and writing to fulfill a variety of assignments. Skill and Composition engages students in a close, critical study of development includes: dynamic journalism, research self-selected imaginative literature from a wide-range of cultures and periods. topics, and basic principles of digital publication. This course is a Through the analysis of both poetry and prose, students will prerequisite to Newspaper Production. consider author’s craft, which serves to deepen the reader’s understanding and appreciation of both classic and contemporary JOURNALISM 2 “Newspaper Production” selections. In addition to reading literature, students will respond PREREQUISITE: “B” in Journalism 1 and application acceptance to both creatively and analytically to what they read. The Roar (online learning: 20 hours) (YEAR, GRADES 10-12)*may be repeated Students in Newspaper Production assume the responsibility for COLLEGE WRITING producing the online school newspaper, The Roar, which includes (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) advanced writing, interviewing, in-depth research for news stories *NCAA Approved Course and features, photography, photo editing, page layout and design, Students with strong writing skills who want to explore their own and meeting deadlines. Objectives include management and creativity will find this course both challenging and enriching. The production of the school newspaper, using editorial judgment and course will include the following genres: short story [including journalistic integrity, as well as working with time constraints and micro fiction, sudden fiction and flash fiction], children’s budget limitations. literature, poetry [specifically spoken word poetry], screenplay scripts for television, interviewing skills through the StoryCorps RHETORIC (DEBATE) Project and memoir. (online learning: 15 hours) (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) *NCAA Approved Course COMMUNICATIONS *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) Debate is an intensive study of argumentation and presentation. *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT Debate develops teamwork, research skills, and persuasive public This course is designed to teach students the communication speaking skills. The course revolves around a nationally assigned process along with the foundations of intrapersonal, interpersonal, research topic each year that centers on public policies. Students and group communication. Students will also study the dynamics will learn policy debate format and terminology. Students are of verbal and nonverbal messages. In addition, emphasis is placed required to compete in class and may compete in after school on listening and responding skills. Student communication projects contests. Strong argumentation, research and analysis skills are include the study of public speaking, public relations, and necessary to be a successful debater. (online learning: 80 hours) electronic media. Course requires a minimum of six speeches and audio/visual presentations. (online learning: 15 hours) MYTHOLOGY (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) CREATIVE WRITING *NCAA Approved Course (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) Interested in dynamic deities, amazing heroes, fantastic quests, and *NCAA Approved Course ancient mysteries? Mythology students explore a variety of myths Only students with strong writing skills should consider this and legends and heroic tales from Greek, Roman, Viking, Celtic, course, as it will cover short stories, plays, poetry, and other and other cultures through literature, art, and films. Students will creative projects. Students who are good writers and want to also learn how these treasures have influenced our own culture explore their own creativity will find this course challenging and through a variety of texts, in-class study guides, and original exciting. (online learning: 40 hours) literary, dramatic, and/or artistic projects. (online learning: 15 hours) FILM CLASSICS (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) SHAKESPEARE AND HIS WORLD *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) 14 Shakespeare’s genius has endured for over 400 years and for good student who is enrolled in the regular paced courses reason. Students who take this course will learn about Renaissance and wants to move to the Advanced courses should culture to discover, through his plays and sonnets, how this sixteenth-century playwright continues to be relevant to twenty- meet with his/her teacher. first-century audiences. Students will engage in a variety of approaches, such as performance, discussion, film, podcasts, and Our Advanced courses are for students who excel in close reading, to discover Shakespeare and his world. mathematics. The district will look at a students (online learning: 10+ hours) previous math grades, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendations when offering students the THEATRE ARTS (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) Advanced course options. A student who is earning less *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT than a C at the semester in an Advanced course may be Theatre Arts is a course for students interested in the dramatic arts advised to move to the regular paced course to begin performance. Students will study and participate in mime, the next semester. improvisation, monologues and dialogues. Technical theatre (lighting, sound, costuming, stagecraft), and directing are also ALGEBRA 1 explored. Theatre Arts is designed to build communication, (YEAR, GRADES 9-10) performance, and production skills. Besides daily performance *NCAA Approved Course requirements, the course mandates attendance at a live theatre PREREQUISITE: CREDIT IN BOTH SEMESTERS OF production and written critique. (online learning: 5 hours) PREVIOUS COURSE. IF STUDENT DID NOT PASS THEIR EIGHTH GRADE MATH COURSE THEY SHOULD LOOK ADVANCED THEATRE ARTS UNDER THE MATH ELECTIVES FOR PRE-ALGEBRA. (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) -This course covers algebraic concepts as mandated by the State PREREQUISITE: THEATRE ARTS OR INSTRUCTOR high school content standards. The students will study linear, APPROVAL quadratic and exponential functions and their applications. There ATA is designed for the serious acting student with a disciplined will also be some work on basic math skills and personal finance. work ethic. Critical analysis of character and scene study are A scientific calculator is required for this course. central to the course content. Script analysis, ensemble acting, exploration and development of both internal and external acting, and exercises developing range and clarity are all components of ADVANCED ALGEBRA 1 discovering the whole performer. Note: Enrolled students will be (YEAR, GRADES 8-10) required to complete summer reading and monologue preparation *NCAA Approved Course for the start of the school year. (online learning: 20 hours) PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS COURSE WITH A C OR BETTER OR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION. -This course is for students who excel in WORLD LITERATURE math. The course covers algebraic concepts as mandated by the (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) State high school content standards. The students will study *NCAA Approved Course concepts such as linear, quadratic and exponential functions and Step outside the borders of America and explore the rich tapestry their applications. A scientific calculator is required for this of literature, art, and music from around the world. Students will course. experience ancient Greek drama, Japanese No Theatre, Chinese poetry, English novels, and African myths as they travel through literary periods ranging from 2500 BCE to the twenty-first century. GEOMETRY (YEAR, GRADES 9-11) Offered as a semester writing credit. This class offers an *NCAA Approved Course opportunity to use great authors as models as well theatre and PREREQUISITE: CREDIT IN ALGEBRA I COURSE - This museum trips for enrichment. (online learning: 10 hours) course covers geometric concepts as mandated by the State math high school content standards. The students will study logic and proof, right triangle trigonometry, transformations, coordinate MATH geometry, surface area and volume. There will also be some work *Students should discuss course selection options with on basic math skills and personal finance. A scientific calculator is their current math teacher. required for this course. ADVANCED GEOMETRY The required state of Michigan math courses are (YEAR, GRADES 9-11) algebra, geometry, and algebra 2. Northview has two *NCAA Approved Course options for students to select from in meeting these PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF ADVANCED requirements. ALGEBRA I WITH A C OR BETTER OR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION. This course is for students who excel in math. This course covers Our regular paced courses of Algebra 1, Geometry, geometric concepts as mandated by the State math high school Algebra 2 (Year one), and Algebra 2 (Year two), are all content standards. The students will study logic and proof, right 1 year courses and will take 4 years to complete. A triangle trigonometry, transformations, coordinate geometry, 15 surface area and volume. A scientific calculator is required for this without a calculator. For best success course. students should possess a TI-83 or TI-84 calculator. The TI-85 and TI-86 are not recommended. The TI-89 and TI-92 are not allowed. ALGEBRA 2 (Year One) (YEAR, GRADES 10-12) ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS (A.P.) *NCAA Approved Course-.5 credit (YEAR, GRADES 10-12) PREREQUISITE: CREDIT IN GEOMETRY COURSE. *WEIGHTED COURSE This course is the first year of a two year course that covers *NCAA Approved Course advanced algebraic concepts as mandated by the State high school PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF ADVANCED PRE- content standards. The students will study linear, exponential, CALCULUS WITH A C OR BETTER OR TEACHER logarithmic, trigonometric and polynomial functions and their RECOMMENDATION.– This course is for the very dedicated properties. They will be studying both abstract and real world math student. It includes a study of limits, derivatives and their situations both with and without a calculator. There will also be some work on basic math skills and personal finance. applications, and integrals and their applications. Students will For best success students should possess a TI-83 or TI-84 have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement examination calculator. The TI-85 and TI-86 are not recommended. The TI-89 for college credit. and TI-92 are not allowed. For best success students should possess a TI-83 orTI-84 calculator. The TI-85 andTI-86 are not recommended. The TI-89 ALGEBRA 2 (Year Two) and TI-92 are not allowed. (YEAR, GRADES 11-12) *NCAA Approved Course STATISTICS PREREQUISITE: CREDIT IN ALGEBRA 2 (YEAR ONE). (YEAR, GRADES 11-12) This course is the second year of a two year course that covers *NCAA Approved Course advanced algebraic concepts as mandated by the State high school PREREQUISITE: CREDIT IN ADVANCED ALGEBRA 2 content standards. The students will study linear, exponential, OR ALGEBRA 2 (YEAR TWO). - This course is designed to logarithmic, trigonometric and polynomial functions and their introduce students to statistics and its importance in making properties. They will be studying both abstract and real world decisions in today’s world. In Statistics, the following topics are situations both with and without a calculator. There will also be studied: Descriptive statistics, discrete probability distributions, some work on basic math skills and personal finance. normal probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis For best success students should possess a TI-83 or TI-84 testing with one sample, hypothesis testing with two samples, and calculator. The TI-85 and TI-86 are not recommended. The TI-89 correlation and regression. For best success students should and TI-92 are not allowed. possess a TI-83 or TI-84 calculator. The TI-85 and TI-86 are not recommended. The TI-89 and TI-92 are not allowed. ADVANCED ALGEBRA 2 (YEAR, GRADES 10-12) *NCAA Approved Course COLLEGE ALGEBRA PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF ADVANCED (YEAR, GRADE 12) GEOMETRY WITH A C OR BETTER OR TEACHER *NCAA Approved Course RECOMMENDATION. PREREQUISITE: CREDIT IN ADVANCED ALGEBRA 2 This course is for students who excel in math. This course covers OR ALGEBRA 2 (YEAR TWO) OR TEACHER advanced algebraic concepts as mandated by the State high school RECOMMENDATION. – This course is content standards. The students will study linear, exponential, intended for seniors planning to attend college but not intending to logarithmic, trigonometric and polynomial functions and their study in a math-related field. This course is not recommended for properties. They will be studying both abstract and real world college-bound students expecting to major or minor in a subject situations both with and without a calculator. This course prepares that would require the student to take calculus. students for college level math classes. College Algebra covers the mathematics topics needed to meet For best success students should possess a TI-83 or TI-84 minimum graduation requirements for graduation at many calculator. The TI-85 and TI-86 are not recommended. The TI-89 colleges. This course will focus on strengthening the students’ and TI-92 are not allowed. understanding of algebra and trigonometry. There will be an emphasis on problem solving and applications. ADVANCED PRE-CALCULUS For best success students should possess a TI-83 or TI-84 (YEAR, GRADES 10-12) calculator. The TI-85 and TI-86 are not recommended. The TI-89 *NCAA Approved Course PREREQUISITE: COMPLETION OF ADVANCED and TI-92 are not allowed. ALGEBRA 2 WITH A C OR BETTER OR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION. PRE-ALGEBRA This course is for students who excel in math and are preparing for (YEAR, GRADE 9) PREREQUISITE: THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR college level course work. This course combines the pre-calculus STUDENTS WHO DID NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR topics of analyzing functions, equations, inequalities, polynomials, EIGHTH GRADE MATH OR STUDENTS WHO FEEL and vectors. Derivatives and integrals will be introduced. They will THEY NEED MORE ASSISTANCE BEFORE BEGINNING be studying both abstract and real world situations both with and ALGEBRA. - This course is an introduction to basic algebra 16 concepts and a review of arithmetic algorithms. The course is band the first 9 weeks. Membership also includes outside designed to help students overcome weaknesses in preparation in performances. Members will perform the finest of literature mathematics, emphasizing the concepts necessary to be successful (M.S.B.O.A. Class AA and B music) available for a high school in Algebra I and 2. The course helps students to develop good group. mathematical study skills and learning strategies. There will also be some work on basic math skills and personal finance. A WIND ENSEMBLE scientific calculator is required for this course. (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PER SEMESTER PREREQUISITE: DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL AND AUDITION – Limited instrumentation – Members will participate MUSIC in marching band the first nine weeks. Membership also includes INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC outside performances. This is a select group which will perform the finest of literature (M.S.B.O.A., class AA & A music) available BEGINNING GUITAR for a high school group. (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT Beginning guitar class is a setting for those with very little or no VOCAL MUSIC experience playing guitar to learn the correct foundational CHORALE techniques playing guitar, reading notation, tab, chord charts, (YEAR, GRADE 9) history. Vocal ability/quality is not graded. This class will give *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PER SEMESTER you the skills and abilities to continue to learn and grow on your Chorale is available to all freshman girls regardless of previous own after this class is finished. vocal experience and prior knowledge. Singing fundamentals, music reading, rehearsal and performance skills will be taught and CONCERT BAND emphasized through level-appropriate music. The Chorale will (YEAR, GRADE 9) prepare and perform at each of the major concerts throughout the *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PER SEMESTER year. Extra-curricular attendance, approximately four evenings, is a Members will participate in marching band the first 9 weeks. requirement of this course. There are approximately 50 singers this Membership also includes outside performances. This band will year. perform music on the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association (M.S.B.O.A.) Class B, C and D level. Basic music CONCERT CHOIR theory and scales will also be taught. (YEAR, GRADE 9-12-Boys, 10-12-Girls) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PER SEMESTER JAZZ BAND Concert Choir is open to all N.H.S. students regardless of previous (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) experience and prior knowledge. This performance ensemble will *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PER SEMESTER study many musical concepts through the context of the literature PREREQUISITE: DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL AND performed. Much emphasis is placed on singing fundamentals, AUDITION – A study of jazz music from its beginning roots music reading skills, vocal development and performance skills. through the present time. The course will consist of studying, The choir has approximately six weeks to prepare for each of the listening, writing and performing jazz music. four major concerts. Performance, self-discipline and control are an integral component of this class. *Students with extenuating JAZZ LAB circumstances may join at semester with teacher approval. (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PER SEMESTER This ensemble is open to all N.H.S. students regardless of previous experience, prior knowledge, and there are no auditions for this class. VARSITY VOICES AND WOMEN’S CHORUS This performance ensemble will study many musical concepts through the (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) context of the literature performed. Much emphasis is placed on swing *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PER SEMESTER fundamentals, music reading skills, and performance skills. To stay true PREREQUISITE: DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL AND to the tradition of this music and availability of literature, students will be AUDITION – Varsity Voices and Women’s Chorus are select asked to play instruments within traditional big band instrumentation. performance ensembles designed for the more experienced and This is a excellent place for many to try a secondary instrument. The school has some instruments for students to use, but the student is to vocally mature singer. Students are expected to enter the class provide appropriate instruments for this ensemble. See Mr. Wells for already familiar with many musical concepts. More difficult options. Performance, self-discipline and control are an integral literature and fast paced rehearsals reflect the growth and abilities component of this class. *Students with extenuating circumstances may of the ensemble and director. Many styles and periods of music are join at semester with teacher approval. studied in order to allow the singer new musical experiences resulting in creativity and expression, and teaching teamwork and SYMPHONIC BAND discipline. Performance is an integral component of these (YEAR, GRADES 10-12) ensembles. Varsity Voices are continuously asked to sing at *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT PER SEMESTER community and school functions outside of the school day in PREREQUISITE: DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL -LIMITED addition to the concert schedule. Inclusion and success in both INSTRUMENTATION – Members will participate in marching 17 ensembles demand OUTSTANDING school and concert attendance, as well as the organizational skills needed for INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FITNESS successful planning. (SEMESTER, GRADE 9-10) *FULFILLS THE REQUIRED .5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION MUSIC ELECTIVES CREDIT MUSIC APPRECIATION I During the semester students will learn how to improve their (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) overall level of fitness. Students will learn to recognize, evaluate, *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT and develop the 5 components of fitness. They include flexibility, This course is open to all students. Singing or instrumental cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, muscle endurance, and performance is not required. Music listening techniques, history of body composition. Students will also study principles of training, musical periods, and composers up to the 20th century will be nutritional fitness, the muscular and skeletal systems, and will covered in this course. develop their own personal fitness plan and goals. Students will utilize the fitness center strength and conditioning equipment, as MUSIC APPRECIATION II well as the pool depending on availability. (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT ADVANCED INTERACTIVE FITNESS NO PREREQUISITE NECESSARY – This course is open to all (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) students. A study of jazz styles from its beginning roots to the PREREQUISITE: Any Intro Level PE Course present. Rock music from the 1950’s through the present will also Students will engage in a variety of activities which include yoga, be studied. pilates, Xbox 360 Kinect, P90X series, Zumba, water aerobics and cooperative team building games and fitness activities. Students may want to provide their own exercise/yoga mat. (online learning: 2 hours) PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTRODUCTION TO INTERACTIVE FITNESS ADVANCED SPORTS (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-10) (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS THE REQUIRED .5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PREREQUISITE: Any Intro Level PE Course CREDIT This course focuses on fitness through competitive sports. Students will engage in a variety of activities which include yoga, Students will compete in a variety of sports including soccer, pilates, Xbox 360 Kinect, P90X series, Zumba, water aerobics, and lacrosse, football, ultimate Frisbee, tennis, volleyball, softball, cooperative team building games and fitness activities. Students basketball, badminton, floor hockey, team handball and water polo. may want to provide their own exercise/yoga mat. Cooperative team building games and personal fitness activities (online learning: 2 hours) will also be introduced. (online learning: 2 hours)
INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL ADVANCED PERSONAL FITNESS LEADERSHIP (SEMESTER, GRADE 9-12) (SEMESTER, GRADES 9) PREREQUISITE: Any Intro Level PE Course *FULFILLS THE REQUIRED .5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION During the semester students will develop their own personal CREDIT fitness routine incorporating the 5 components of fitness. Students Students will be introduced to basic Leadership Traits two will also study principles of training, nutritional fitness, the days a week in the fitness center classroom, and engage in muscular and skeletal systems. Students will utilize the fitness advanced strength training workouts to enhance their athletic center strength and conditioning equipment, as well as the pool development. This class is designed for the serious athlete depending on availability. who wants to be a leader on the field and throughout the Northview Community. (online learning: 2 hours) ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS *.5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDIT & .5 SOCIAL STUDIES CREDIT (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-10) PREREQUISITE: Any Intro level PE course, and successful *FULFILLS THE REQUIRED .5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION completion of at least 1 high school athletic season at Northview. CREDIT This course focuses on fitness through sports. Students will This course is designed for the serious athlete. The course will engage in a variety of sports including soccer, lacrosse, football, achieve two major objectives. First, students will advance their ultimate Frisbee, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, badminton, athletic development utilizing PLT4M and Base Lifts in the fitness floor hockey, team handball and water polo. Cooperative team center. The course will include full body strength training at an building games and personal fitness activities will also be intensity level that will provide each student with the highest level introduced. Fitness evaluations will be performed using of physical development. Each athlete will be pre-tested in various Fitnessgram. (online learning: 2 hours) areas, and the progress will be monitored closely. Second, the 18 course will address the mental development of the serious athlete. student to possibly take A.P. Biology. (online learning: 6 hours) Character and leadership development will be taught using the classroom. Topics to be discussed will build upon the leadership CHEMISTRY traits learned in Intro to EL99. Service Learning and community (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) involvement will also be a large component of the classroom *NCAA Approved Course evaluation. PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA – This course is a survey of (online learning: 4 hours) general chemistry including the topics: Atomic Structure, Nuclear Chemistry, Electron Arrangement and Chemical Bonding, Periodic HEALTH Properties, Chemical Bonding and Nomenclature, Stoichiometry, (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-10) Kinetic-Molecular Theory and Gas Laws, Chemical Equilibrium REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - In this skills based course, and Electrochemistry. Laboratory techniques and inquiry based the students will learn how to apply knowledge of nutrition, laboratory activities are emphasized. (online learning: 6 hours) communicable diseases, hygiene, mental health, reproductive health, and internet safety to meet their individual needs for a ACCELERATED CHEMISTRY healthy lifestyle. Course content is based on current research, (YEAR, GRADE 9-12) issues and topics regarding tobacco, drugs, alcohol, media and peer *NCAA Approved Course pressure. The course supports the district’s wellness policy and PREREQUISITE: ALGEBRA I with a B or better and/or a meets the State of Michigan Health standards. PLAN math score at or above 19 Accelerated Chemistry is a class that is designed to prepare INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MEDICINE students to take A.P. Chemistry in their junior or senior year. A (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) strong foundation in mathematics is required for this class. This course is designed to provide students with information Students should take Algebra II concurrently or before taking this pertaining to careers in the Sports Medicine field as related to class. This class will have a strong emphasis on lab work that will athletic training. This course is geared towards students who may require students to strengthen their quantitative reasoning and have an interest in pursuing a career in any health-related field. problem solving skills. In this class students will explore Students will study anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as Stoichiometry, Reactions in Solutions, Gases, Chemical related to injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and Thermodynamics, Atomic Structure, Electronic Structure and the rehabilitation. Other topics will include nutrition, therapeutic use Periodic Table, Chemical Bonds, Molecular Geometry, Oxidation- of heat and cold, taping/bracing and other selected topics including Reduction Reactions, Descriptive Chemistry, Kinetic Theory, and careers in the physical therapy field. The class will have both a Intermolecular Forces. (online learning: 6 hours) lecture and a lab component. (online learning: 5 hours) CRIMINALISTICS (YEAR, GRADES 10-12) SCIENCE *NCAA Approved Course BIOLOGY PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) BIOLOGY Criminalistics is a year long course which will introduce students *NCAA Approved Course This course includes a study of ecology, chemistry of life, cell to the application of science to law. The major topic of study structure and function, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell include: The crime scene, and physical evidence; physical growth and division, meiosis and sexual reproduction, heredity, properties of evidence; the microscope and hairs, fibers, and paint; evolution, classification, biodiversity, human systems and fingerprints and firearms, tool marks, and other impressions; homeostasis. Biology consists of labs, activities, and microscope serology and DNA; and document and voice examination. In order use. (online learning: 6 hours) to merge theory with practice, a hands on approach will be taken in presentation of all course materials. In addition, students are ACCELERATED BIOLOGY expected to participate in all laboratories, and attend all classroom field trips. (online learning: 3 hours) (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) *NCAA Approved Course ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PREREQUISITE: TEACHER/COUNSELOR APPROVAL (YEAR, GRADES 11-12) Accelerated Biology is a course that will include a study of *NCAA Approved Course ecology, chemistry of life, cell structure and function, PREREQUISITE: BIOLOGY WITH A “C” OR HIGHER photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell growth and division, Anatomy is a course that takes an in-depth look at the structure and meiosis and sexual reproduction, heredity, evolution, classification, function of the human body. The class explores the building biodiversity, human systems and homeostasis. This course will be blocks of all mammals which include specialized cells, tissues and paced at an accelerated rate and be more in-depth than other the organ systems they comprise. Systems will be studied biology classes. This course is designed to enable students to individually as well as how their independence drives the body develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills as well as prepare towards a state of balance. The course content will be taught 19 through lecture, sheep organ dissections, lab activities, research define the revised A.P. Biology course and exam are organized projects and disorder presentations. This course is designed to around a few underlying principles called the big ideas, which spur your curiosity and build an appreciation for the intricacies of encompass the core scientific principles, theories and processes life as we strive towards a greater understanding of the human governing living organisms and biological systems. Big Idea 1: body. NOTE: This course is available to Grade 10 students who Evolution-The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life. Big Idea 2: Cellular Processes: Energy and have successfully completed Chemistry or Honors/Accelerated Communication-Biological systems utilize free energy and Chemistry in Grade 9. (online learning: 18 hours) molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis. Big Idea 3: Genetics and Information PHYSICS Transfer-Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to (YEAR, GRADES 11-12) information essential to life processes. Big Idea 4: Interactions- *NCAA Approved Course Biological systems interact, and these systems and their *FULFILLS 4TH MATH CREDIT interactions possess complex properties. PREREQUISITE: GEOMETRY AND ALGEBRA II – MAY BE (online learning: 18 hours) TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH ALGEBRA II– A study of the basic concepts in understanding the principles of the physical ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) CHEMISTRY world with an emphasis on mathematical reasoning. Each unit (YEAR, GRADES 11-12) *WEIGHTED COURSE consists of text study, math exercises, and labs. *NCAA Approved Course (online learning: 18 hours) PREREQUISITE: HONORS CHEMISTRY AND Algebra II OR ECOLOGY/ZOOLOGY HIGHER - MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH ALGEBRA II (SEMESTER, GRADE 10-12) Advanced Placement Chemistry is a first year university level *NCAA Approved Course PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF chemistry class that is specifically designed to prepare students to BIOLOGY – Ecology (the study of interactions among all living take the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam in May. Students things and the world around them) and Zoology (a deep look into taking this class must have strong mathematic skills and good the animal kingdom) is a combined semester course. Some of the study habits. This class will have a strong emphasis on lab work major topics of study include: simple invertebrates, fish and that will require students to strengthen their quantitative reasoning amphibians, reptiles and birds, mammals, animal behavior, and problem solving skills. At least 25% of this class will be a mollusks and annelids, ecosystems, populations and communities, laboratory experience. In this class the following topics that are and the environment. covered in great depth: Properties of Solutions, Chemical Equilibrium, Acid-Base Equilibrium, Chemical Thermodynamics, RESEARCH METHODS Electrochemistry, and Organic Chemistry. (SEMESTER, GRADE 10-12) (online learning: 6 hours) *NCAA Approved Course PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) PHYSICS C BIOLOGY – Research Methods is a semester long course which (MECHANICS) will introduce students to the application of science through proper experimentation and problem solving. A hands on, project based (YEAR, GRADE 11- 12) approach will be taken in presentation of all course materials. *WEIGHTED COURSE Projects will be done in groups and as individual projects that can *NCAA Approved Course have applications to real life problems. Students will be able to PREREQUISITE: PHYSICS AND AP CALCULUS (MAY BE investigate a topic of interest in which they will broaden their TAKEN CONCURRENTLY). PRE-CALCULUS STUDENTS horizons and work on critical thinking, problem solving, and MUST GET TEACHER APPROVAL-Advanced Placement communication skills. Topics will be centered around STEM Physics C (Mechanics) is a first year university level Calculus- topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Based Physics class that is specifically designed to prepare students to take Advanced Placement Physics C Part I: Mechanics ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) BIOLOGY Exam in May. Students taking this class must have strong mathematic skills and good study habits. This class will have a (YEAR, GRADE 11-12) *WEIGHTED COURSE strong emphasis on solving a variety of challenging questions that will require students to strengthen their quantitative reasoning and *NCAA Approved Course PREREQUISITE: PREVIOUS ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN problem solving skills. The class takes an in-depth look at BIOLOGY, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - This course is Newtonian Mechanics. Topics that are covered in the class include: designed to enable students to develop advanced inquiry and Kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work, Power, Energy, reasoning skills, such as designing a plan for collecting data, Momentum, Circular Motion, Oscillations and Gravitation. analyzing data, applying mathematical routines, and connecting (online learning: 18 hours) concepts in and across domains. The result will be readiness for the study of advanced topics in subsequent college courses-a goal of every A.P. course. The key concepts and related content that finance and economic decision making as it related to businesses SOCIAL STUDIES and individuals. (online learning: 2 hours) AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (SEMESTER, GRADE 11-12) 20 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) *NCAA Approved Course MACROECONOMICS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION – This required course is a (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) study of the origins, functions and values of American *WEIGHTED COURSE Government. Students will analyze American institutions, the *NCAA Approved Course problems of governing, the role of government and the meaning of PREREQUISITE: PREVIOUS ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN citizenship. The course is participatory and project oriented. SOCIAL STUDIES, HIGHLY MOTIVATED, TEACHER Students will be encouraged to be active in public affairs at all APPROVAL – This course is designed to give you a thorough levels of government. Opportunities to participate in community understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an and civic improvement and service projects will be provided. economic system as a whole. It places particular emphasis on the (online learning: 3 hours) study of national income and price determination, and also develops familiarity with economic performance measures, ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) economic growth, and international economics. *Meets high GOVERNMENT school economics requirement. (YEAR, GRADE 12) (online learning: 25 hours) *WEIGHTED COURSE *NCAA Approved Course PREREQUISITE: PREVIOUS ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) SOCIAL STUDIES, HIGHLY MOTIVATED, TEACHER MICROECONOMICS APPROVAL – This course provides an analytical perspective on (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) government and politics in the United States. This course involves *WEIGHTED COURSE both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics *NCAA Approved Course and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity PREREQUISITE: PREVIOUS ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that SOCIAL STUDIES, HIGHLY MOTIVATED, TEACHER constitute U.S. political reality. (online learning: 5 hours) APPROVAL – This course provides a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within CURRENT ECONOMIC EVENTS the larger economic system. It places primary emphasis on the (SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of *NCAA Approved Course factor markets and of the role of government in promoting This course is designed to help the student understand our business efficiency and equity in the economy. *Meets high school system: local, national, global current events and context economics requirement. (online learning: 25 hours) vocabulary. Topics covered include: local, national, and global current events, computers, business organizations, career planning, DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY starting a business and the overall economy. (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) This course is research based emphasizing practical life skills. The ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMICS family life cycle, communication and relationship skills, family (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) crisis management and parenting skills are studied. Healthy family This course is designed to provide students with a “real world” and child development through goal setting and healthy choices is business experience through the creation of a service business. the focus. Healthy pregnancy and prenatal growth and Students will collaborate with other students in the financial, development is also studied. Students with an interest in management, production and marketing decisions of their business, psychology, sociology and the helping professions (for example: while also studying competition, ethics, and the history of teaching, social work, medicine) will benefit. (online learning: 5 hours) business. Class requires participation in running all aspects of the T.E.A.M.S. Company. Students are strongly encouraged to join POLITICAL SCIENCE & LAW DECA, a national marketing association. (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) *NCAA Approved Course ECONOMICS This is a survey course that will introduce students to contract and (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) business law. It is designed to cover an introduction to legal theory *NCAA Approved Course and procedure, alternative dispute resolution, and the court system REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION -This course is designed as an at the local, state, and national level. Students will gain an introduction to fundamental economic concepts. Students will understanding of the basic elements of a contract, including the participate in simulations as they learn real-world applications of Uniform Commercial Code, along with remedies, statute of frauds, third-party rights and corporate liability. Students will also topics such as: economic systems, broad economic and societal examine employment and agency relationships and will gain an goals, economic indicators and trends, global trade issues, personal understanding of the regulations governing different types of skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the business organizations. (online learning: 10 hours) problems and materials in U.S. History. Students will learn to assess historical materials their relevance to a given interpretive PSYCHOLOGY 21 problem, reliability, and importance and to weigh the evidence and (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) interpretations presented in historical scholarship. A.P. U.S. *NCAA Approved Course History will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on The course is designed to offer students insight into their everyday the basis of informed judgment and to present reasons and lives. To assist them in coping with the world around them in their evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. This course on going process to conform to the complexities of the society they covers material equivalent to an introductory college U.S. History live in. To understand themselves physically, mentally, socially, course. (online learning: 35+ hours) and cognitively in this process. (online learning: 5 hours) WORLD HISTORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) PSYCHOLOGY (YEAR, GRADE 10) (YEAR, GRADE 12) *NCAA Approved Course *WEIGHTED COURSE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION – World History is the study *NCAA Approved Course of how the histories, politics, economics, cultural traditions, social, PREREQUISITE: PREVIOUS ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN religious, and geographic perspectives of various world cultures SOCIAL STUDIES, HIGHLY MOTIVATED, TEACHER have shaped the modern world. (Freshmen interested in taking APPROVAL – This learning experience is equivalent to that A.P. U.S. History can take World History in Grade 9 with post- obtained in most college introductory psychology courses. high school reading level and teacher/counselor approval). Introduces the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and (online learning: 25+ hours) mental behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major sub- WORLD LANGUAGE fields within psychology. Student also will learn about the ethics FRENCH 1 and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. (YEAR) (online learning: 20 hours) *NCAA Approved Course French 1 is a beginning experience of the French language with CONTEMPORARY WORLD ISSUES emphasis on listening, speaking, singing, reading, writing, and (SOCIOLOGY) enjoying French. This course also includes a survey of interesting (SEMESTER, GRADES 11-12) and important towns and regions of France and French-speaking *NCAA Approved Course countries; a look at the habits, customs, cooking, and pastimes of An introduction to the sociological perspective as it applies to the modern French citizen. (online learning: 3 hours) understanding the social forces that shape peoples’ lives, interests and personalities. It will examine forms of social organization, FRENCH 2 social interaction, and the major social institutions. Topics (YEAR) explored in this class may include sociology as a science, *NCAA Approved Course theoretical perspectives, research methodologies, culture, PREREQUISITE: FRENCH 1 AND TEACHER’S APPROVAL socialization, deviance and social control, inequalities of gender, – A course designed to improve and expand the skills learned in race and ethnicity, religion, education, politics, medicine, social French 1.In French 2 students spend class time listening easily to conflict and change. Particular emphasis may be placed on mass ordinary French conversation, understanding naturally what is media, technology and globalization. (online learning: 3 hours) being said, reading French, and writing it as the French do. (online learning: 3 hours) U.S. HISTORY (YEAR, GRADE 9-11) FRENCH 3 *NCAA Approved Course (YEAR) REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION – The study of U.S. History *NCAA Approved Course highlights the major trends and developments from colonial days PREREQUISITE: FRENCH 2 AND TEACHER’S APPROVAL to the present. The traditional method is used through the use of – An environment of France is created. Students spend time chronological narrative history. Some analytical readings are used writing in French, talking to each other in French, and sharing to understand important trends and ideas in U.S. History. popular and classic French readings. All these experiences are (online learning: 10 hours) designed to promote familiarity with French grammar and vocabulary. (online learning: 3 hours) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) U.S. HISTORY (YEAR, GRADES 10-12) FRENCH 4 *WEIGHTED COURSE (YEAR) *NCAA Approved Course A.P.U.S. History is designed to provide students with the analytic *NCAA Approved Course PREREQUISITE: FRENCH 3 AND TEACHER’S APPROVAL University equivalent of Spanish 101,102,201, and 202. Its goal is – Students read classic and popular French literature and learn to develop communicative competence at the ACTFL Advanced- more about the history and culture of France and Francophone Low level and focuses on the 4 key components of language countries. A review of grammar is provided within the reading22 and including writing, speaking, reading, and listening comprehension. composition. Projects and presentations are emphasized including This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish and will use authentic Spanish sources whose primary audience is Spanish a unit on careers. Fluency is stressed. (online learning: 3 hours) speakers. (online learning: 3 hours)
SPANISH 1 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I (YEAR) *NCAA Approved Course (YEAR, GRADES 9-12) *NCAA Approved Course An introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing in A course designed to introduce students to American Sign Spanish. It has a conversational approach, based on topical Language. Students will learn the basics of ASL grammar, vocabulary relevant to everyday life situations. This course vocabulary and Deaf culture. Lessons are presented in sign incorporates an understanding of Hispanic culture. Additional language and an interactive video is used throughout the course. resources can be found online to support the course. (online learning: 3 hours) (online learning: 3 hours)
SPANISH 2 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II (YEAR) *NCAA Approved Course (YEAR, GRADES 10-12) PREREQUISITE: SPANISH 1 WITH A GRADE OF A C- OR *NCAA Approved Course BETTER AND/OR TEACHER’S APPROVAL –A continuation PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ASL I of Spanish 1,including extensive review and the development of AND TEACHER’S APPROVAL – A course designed to improve more specialized vocabulary and grammatical usage. A and expand on basic ASL skills and Deaf culture obtained in ASL continuation of paired and small group activities with increased I. Students will enhance their receptive and expressive ASL skills. emphasis on verbal and written communication. Listening Use of signs without voice is emphasized. activities are increasingly used. Skits and games are used to (online learning: 3 hours) reinforce materials. (online learning: 3 hours) AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III (YEAR, GRADES 11-12) SPANISH 3 *NCAA Approved Course (YEAR) PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ASL I *NCAA Approved Course AND ASL II –This course will focus on advanced ASL structure PREREQUISITE: SPANISH 2 AND/OR TEACHER’S and vocabulary, role-shift variations, formal story-telling, text APPROVAL – Continued reinforcement of Spanish 1 and analysis, and formal/informal presentations. A majority of the class 2.Vocabulary and grammar are increasingly aimed at will be conducted without talking. A variety of media resources communication in different aspects of time and mood. Listening will be utilized to enhance student’s comprehension skills and and small group activities are used to help the student develop expose students to a variety of signers. skills in communicating in the Spanish language. Culture will be (online learning: 3 hours) included. (online learning: 3 hours)
SPANISH 4 MISCELLANEOUS (YEAR) INDEPENDENT RESEARCH *NCAA Approved Course (YEAR, GRADE 12) PREREQUISITE: SPANISH 3 AND/OR TEACHER’S PREREQUISITE: INDVIDUALLY ARRANGED WITH APPROVAL –A focus on classic Spanish and contemporary TEACHER, 3.0 GPA OR HIGHER REQUIRED – An opportunity Hispanic literature. Projects incorporating literature, culture, and to work independently of classroom structure in a subject not generally offered in the curriculum. Student works collaboratively with the teacher language are developed. A general grammar review is included as of record to develop goals and objectives to be completed. These goals it applies to conversation and composition. and objectives must meet or exceed State guidelines. (online learning: 3 hours) STUDENT EDUCATORS AND LISTENERS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (A.P.) SPANISH (SEALS) LANGUAGE (SEMESTER, GRADES 10-12) (YEAR, GRADE 11-12) PREREQUISITE: TEACHER APPROVAL *WEIGHTED COURSE Selected students study communication skills, tutoring skills, *NCAA Approved Course problem solving, mediation, conflict resolution, grief, stress PREREQUISITE: SPANISH 4 AND INSTRUCTOR’S management and research on emotional intelligence. Designed for APPROVAL OR SPANISH 3 WITH INSTRUCTOR’S students interested in psychology, sociology or personal APPROVAL -Advanced Placement Spanish is designed to be the relationship skills. Helpful for career exploration of the helping 23 professions like health care, teaching, social work. Course work includes written work, role plays, and class discussion regarding practical listening skills, problem solving and stress management techniques. Upon successful completion, the student has the option to choose to be placed in a classroom setting but is not required to do so. (online learning: 3 hours)
WORK BASED LEARNING (SEMESTER, GRADE 12) - May be repeated This course is a work based learning activity which connects classroom learning to real world applications through hands on experiences in the world of work. Students must be employed in an established business and abide by the rules of the work experience contract as provided by the work experience coordinator. Maximum of 1 credit per semester. Credit/Fail only. The job must align with the students EDP and related instruction (previous or concurrent) is required.
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