HTHS Curriculum Guide

Springville High School

2016-2017 Curriculum Guide and Course Descriptions

1 School Mission Statement

The mission of Springville High School is to help every student achieve his/her maximum potential, mentally, socially, physically, and morally. To teach the fundamental concepts of American democracy, to make contributions to, and to participate in self-government, and to teach students to respect the rights of others are all components of this mission. Furthermore, Springville High School aims to provide a curriculum that will prepare students for competent work according to labor demands and include flexible opportunities for students who desire to go directly into vocational school or college. This mission will be carried out in a way that will ensure a safe learning environment.

Principal: Virgil Winslett Asst. Principal: Jeff Smith Counselor: Donna Robertson Counselor: Karen New

Springville High School 8295 US Highway 11 Springville, Alabama 35146 205-467-7833

OVERVIEW

It is very important that students and their parents give careful consideration to the courses that are selected each school year. The diploma type toward which the student is working should be considered, as well as the student’s past academic record. Each spring, students are advised about courses and given the opportunity to work with a counselor to develop their individual course selections for the following school year.

The number of sections offered for a given course in the school year is determined by the course selections requested by the students during the spring pre-registration period. Once the master schedule is developed, changes in course selections may not be possible. A sufficient number of students must select an elective course for it to be offered. A student who selects a course that is not offered will be scheduled into one of his/her alternate courses. 2 Counselors are available to answer questions about any of the courses that are listed in this document. Students and/or their parents are invited to make an appointment with the appropriate grade level counselor or request additional information by calling the SHS Counselors at 467-7833.

CURRICULUM

All students are required to complete four credits in each of the four core academic areas (English, math, science, and social studies) along with elective credits in physical education and health. Depending on the diploma guidelines for each student, he/she may also be required to complete credits in Health Education, Physical Education, Career Preparedness and at least three credits in Arts Education, Career Technical Education, and/or Foreign Language. The remaining credits required for graduation are electives comprised of courses chosen by the individual student.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS STARTING 9TH GRADE IN 2013-14 OR AFTER

Students who began 9th grade during 2013-14 or after will follow the most recently published criteria for the Alabama High School Diploma. All students must successfully complete the state and local requirements for an Alabama High School Diploma in order to participate in graduation ceremonies (march). At this time there are no “high stakes” tests required to earn an Alabama High School Diploma.

St. Clair County Schools have established two optional endorsements, which students may earn along with the Alabama High School Diploma (AHSD). The Advanced Academic Endorsement requires students to meet all requirements for the AHSD plus at least one math course above and beyond Pre AP Algebra II with Trigonometry, two credits of the same foreign language, and three credits of AP and/or Dual Enrollment courses (any combination of three credits). The Career Tech Endorsement requires students to meet all requirements for the AHSD plus complete three Career Technical Education credits in a sequenced cluster OR complete two Career Technical Education credits in a pathway plus one other related course and one Career Technical Education Credential. Students may choose to pursue either, both, or neither endorsement. The endorsement selection will be updated annually at the time of course selection.

At the time of publication of this guide, no alternate exit documents for students with disabilities, as defined by the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 105-17), have been established or approved by the St. Clair County Board of Education. If any such exceptions are established and approved, the counselor and/or IEP case manager will notify the students and parents as soon as possible.

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES

To meet the varying needs of our students, special programs are available to students identified (as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA) and placed in the exceptional education program. Some of the programs available are for students identified as:

Specific Learning Disability Vision, Hearing, or Speech Impaired Emotionally Disturbed Orthopedically or Other Health Impaired

Additional information is available for parents and students in need of any of these services. Placement in these programs requires special testing and recommendation by a placement committee. A parent desiring to discuss the possibility of placement should contact their child’s guidance counselor.

The decision regarding choosing a program of study leading to a high school diploma (or other exit document as allowed) should be made by the student’s IEP team during the student’s 8th grade year. Program and diploma options are to be reviewed annually by the IEP team and revisions made when necessary. When there is indecision regarding

3 which diploma option would be most appropriate for a student, the IEP team is strongly encouraged to select the highest document available and appropriate for the student.

NCAA INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETES

All prospective student-athletes intending to enroll in an NCAA Division I or II institution must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of their junior year. Please visit www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.net for detailed information and instructions. All courses approved by the NCAA as core courses are designated with the following symbol.

COURSE SCHEDULING PROCESS The school master schedule for the next school year is built on the course requests of approximately 700 students. Every effort will be made to provide students with the courses for which they have been recommended or have requested. However, the availability of courses depends upon many factors including the number of students requesting a course, the number of sections of a course, and staff availability. Consequently, some students may have to select alternate elective courses because of scheduling conflicts or because of the cancellation of courses due to insufficient enrollment. To maximize their chances of getting the courses they want, students should use the following the guidelines:

Pre-registration will be held in early spring during the student’s English class. The counselors will schedule a time with the teachers to come to their class to meet with the students to discuss their transcript, the possible courses to be offered for the upcoming school year, and then walk the students through the online registration process. The students will register for their classes online using INOW. Before the school year ends, the first draft of the upcoming year’s schedule will be given to the student for the student to review. At this time, the student may submit a request to change their schedule.

REGISTRATION PROCESS Registration will take place during summer. Students will pick up schedules for the 2016-2017 school year at registration. At this time, students will verify the necessary demographic information; enroll in Dual Enrollment classes and pay tuition, purchase parking permits, and/or lockers. Please remember that the student’s schedule reflects the choices made by the student and approved by the parent during the course selection process in the spring. The master schedule will have been constructed and teachers will have been assigned based on these choices. Therefore, requests to change schedules must be for academic reasons.

DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES The Dual Enrollment program allows high school students to enroll in college courses and receive both high school and college credit for the same course. Such arrangements allow students to meet the requirements for high school graduation while simultaneously earning college credit. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and meet any other requirements for specific courses in order to participate in this program. Students should consult their prospective colleges and universities to determine if the credit is accepted by that college or university. Students are required to pay college tuition for Dual Enrollment classes. Tuition is due to Jeff State Community College for the first semester before the school year begins. Tuition for the second semester is due to Jeff State Community College on the first school day in January.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES AP Courses are approved by the College Board and are designed to provide college level studies for high school students using college level materials and strategies. Amount and depth of material requires students to read and write extensively in and out of class. Rigor of material requires students to develop advanced reasoning and problem-solving skills. Support systems are offered to assist students. Students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the associated AP exam. Students who are not enrolled in an AP course, but have expertise and have engaged in

4 additional learning may elect to take an AP exam by registering through his/her counselor. Students should consult their prospective universities to determine individual course exam qualifying score.

For the 2016-2017 school year, a grant from A+ College Ready will pay part of the $94 test fee for students enrolled in AP math, AP science, AP Government, AP Computer Principles, and AP English classes. Students will need to pay $47 toward the exam. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement exam for each AP course in which the student is enrolled.

5 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BY DEPARTMENT Please note: Class availability is determined by enrollment, teacher availability, and student eligibility.

ENGLISH

Springville High School Summer 2016 Reading Selections

9 th Grade PreAP English 10 th Grade Pre AP English Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Publisher - Washington Square Press, Reprint Edition, Feb. 1, 1995

11 th Grade AP Language and Composition 12 th Grade AP Literature Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte All Over But the Shoutin’ by Rick Bragg To be read by October 1

9 th Grade English 10 th Grade English Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the The Pit and the Pendulum Greek Myths by Bernard Evslin by Edgar Alan Poe An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge By Ambrose Bierce Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville

11 th Grade English 12 th Grade English The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

ALL ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE ABOVE CLASSES ARE POSTED ON THE INDIVIDUAL TEACHER’S WEBSITE. GO TO WWW.SHS.SCCBOE.ORG LOOK ON THE LEFT FOR SCHOOL STAFF, FIND TEACHER NAME, CLICK ON ASSIGNMENTS. FROM THERE YOU SHOULD FIND YOUR SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL YOUR TEACHER. FOR 9th GRADE, EMAIL MRS. WESLEY, FOR 10th GRADE, EMAIL MRS. BOX.

English 9 (200005) 1 credit Grade 9 This course leads to a mastery of basic grammatical principles, paragraph development, and an in-depth study of selected literature. Students will also have the opportunity to develop reading skills through the study of short stories, novels, poetry, and drama.

Pre AP English 9 (200006) 1 credit 6 Grade 9 Recommended Prerequisites: B average in 8th grade English Students who take Pre AP English 9 are encouraged to take Pre AP/AP English/ and/or Dual Enrollment in 10th, 11th and 12th grades. This course is designed for students who have above average abilities in grammar, composition, and reading. It is more rigorous than English 9. The content of the course includes faster coverage of grammar skills and more advanced composition techniques. Students will be asked to read works in addition to the regular curriculum. Analysis, synthesis, critical thinking, and application will be stressed.

English 10 (200009) 1 credit Grade 10 In this course, students will review mechanics, grammar, and usage skills; enhance vocabulary skills; and practice the various modes of writing paragraphs and essays, with emphasis on the writing process. Students will continue to develop comprehension and critical reading skills through the study of selected short stories, novels, poetry, and drama. Students will take an End-of Course assessment at the end of the school year.

Pre-AP English 10 (200011) 1 credit Recommended Prerequisites: B average in Pre AP English 9 or teacher approval. Grade 10 Students who take Pre-AP English 10 are expected to take AP English in 11th and 12th grades. This course is more rigorous than English 10. It focuses on developing the skills necessary to comprehend, analyze, and communicate, both orally and in writing, the themes that emerge through a survey of American literature and seminal U.S. documents (fiction and nonfiction) reflected in various genres such as novels, short stories, dramas, poetry, and nonfiction essays, letters, speeches, and articles. The course requires extensive outside reading alongside the work done in class, as well as writing assignments correlated to the works studied. Vocabulary and grammar studies naturally arise from the reading and writing assignments. Students will write in-class, timed essays frequently. There will be an end-of-course assessment at the end of the school year.

English 11 (200013) 1 credit Grade 11 This course provides the student with various aspects of communication involving grammar and standard practices in speaking and writing (paragraphs, themes, and research papers). Students are exposed to the best of the American writers, poets, and playwrights.

AP English 11 – Language & Composition (200016) 1 credit Recommended $25 fee Grade 11 Recommended Prerequisites: B average in Pre AP English 9 and Pre AP English 10, and teacher approval This course will train students to become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. This course will also give them the practice and helpful criticism necessary to make them flexible writers who can compose in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes. The College Board establishes the course content and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside reading and writing is required for this course. One Saturday session in January will be required for the mock exam. Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is $94 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are enrolled.

English 12 (200017) 1credit Grade 12 In this course, students review basic areas of English: reading, writing, and vocabulary. In addition, they are given the opportunity to progress toward the more elaborate means of oral and written communication and toward a better understanding of carefully selected plays, novels, and poetry.

7 AP English 12 Literature & Composition (200020) 1 credit Recommended $25 fee Grade 12 Recommended Prerequisites: B average in AP English 11, a minimum score of 24 on the English subtest on the ACT, teacher approval. This course is designed to provide the student who has the desire and ability the opportunity to complete college level work while still in high school. Emphasis is placed on extensive and intensive reading and writing. The College Board establishes the course content and students may earn college credit based on a student’s score on an AP exam at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside reading and writing is required for this course. One Saturday session in January will be required for the mock exam. Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is $94 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are enrolled.

Dual Enrollment English 12 with English 101 & 102 (200019,200019aa) 1 credit each Grade 12 Prerequisites: B average in 11th grade Pre-AP English, senior status, minimum score of 20 on the English subtest of the ACT. Continued enrollment in ENG 102 requires a grade of C or higher in ENG 101. Students registering for this course will earn high school credit for English 12 and will complete six semester hours of college credit in English Composition I and II through a dual enrollment agreement with Jefferson State Community College. The curricula for these courses are interlaced in order to meet all of the requirements for each course component. There will be a literature component mandated by the state, which will be satisfied through the summer reading assignment. Dual Enrollment English 12 is designed for the student with above average abilities in English. The course content encompasses an accelerated study of grammar and usage as well as composition, vocabulary, spelling, speaking, and reading skills. English Composition I provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least six extended compositions and the development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic reference and documentation skills in the composition process. English Composition I includes instruction and practice in library usage and computer usage. English Composition II provides instruction and practice in the writing of six formal essays, at least one of which is a research project using outside sources and/or references effectively and legally. Additionally, English Composition II provides instruction in the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process. English Composition II may include instruction and practice in library usage and computer research. Students are required to pay the college tuition for this course at summer registration and then again in January.

MATHEMATICS

Algebra IA (210008) 1 credit 9th grade

(NCAA Eligibility Center counts Algebra 1A for only .5 credit.) Algebra IA is the required course taken before Algebra IB. Completion of both courses is the equivalent to Algebra I. This course is important in the development of mathematical empowerment.

Algebra IB (210009) 1 credit 9th grade (NCAA Eligibility Center counts Algebra 1B for only .5 credit.) Algebra IB is the required course following Algebra IA. Completion of both courses is the equivalent to Algebra I. This course is important in the development of mathematical empowerment.

8 Algebra I (210005) 1 credit Grade 9 Algebra I content is designed to engage students in a variety of mathematical experiences that include the use of reasoning and problem-solving skills, which may be applied to life situations beyond the classroom setting. This course serves as the cornerstone for all high school mathematics courses; therefore, all subsequent Mathematic courses require student mastery of the Algebra I content standards.

PreAP Algebra I (210007) 1 credit 9th grade Algebra I is a formal in-depth study of algebraic concepts and the real number system. This course is important in the development of mathematical empowerment and serves as the cornerstone for all high school mathematics courses; therefore, all subsequent Mathematic courses require student mastery of the Algebra I content standards.

Geometry (210010) 1 credit 10th grade Geometry is the study of two and three-dimensional figures, coordinate geometry, transformations, and properties and theorems related to lines, circles, and triangles. Spatial sense and inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning are developed. Geometry enhances the development of visual and spatial sense and reasoning skills. Technology is also incorporated into instruction as a means of improving reasoning abilities. Geometry is a diploma requirement for all students.

Pre AP Geometry (210011) 1 credit 9th/10th grade Prerequisite: Algebra I Geometry is the study of two and three-dimensional figures, coordinate geometry, transformations, and properties and theorems related to lines, circles, and triangles. Spatial sense and inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning are developed. Geometry enhances the development of visual and spatial sense and reasoning skills. Technology is also incorporated into instruction as a means of improving reasoning abilities. Geometry is a diploma requirement for all students. PreAP Geometry is for students who excel in math. Students taking Pre AP Geometry as a freshman are encouraged to take Alg II w/ Trig, PreCal, and AP Calculus or AP Statistics.

Algebraic Connections (210015) 1 credit 11th/12th grade Algebraic Connections is designed for students who need additional mathematical experiences prior to enrolling in Algebra II. It includes topics on linear and quadratic functions, probability, statistics, geometry, personal finance, and measurement. Note: Students pursuing the Advanced Academic Honors diploma may not count this course as one of the four required math courses.

Algebra II (2100016) 1 credit 11 th /12 th grade Algebra II reviews and extends topics of Algebra and Geometry. Exponential and logarithmic relations are introduced. This course does not include an in-depth study of trigonometry. Students pursuing the Advanced Academic diploma may not count this course as one of the four required math courses.

Pre AP Algebra II with Trigonometry (210017) 1 credit 10/11th grade Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 or its equivalent and Geometry. Algebra II with Trigonometry is designed to extend students’ algebraic knowledge and skills. Algebra II with Trigonometry involves solving equations, inequalities, and applied problems involving quadratic, absolute value, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions. Unit circle and right triangle trigonometry are also studied. 9 Algebra II with Trigonometry is required for all students seeking the Advanced Academic Diploma, is a general requirement for college admission, and is necessary for success on the ACT and SAT tests.

Pre AP Precalculus (210022) 1 credit 11/12th grade Prerequisite: Algebra II with Trigonometry Algebra III with Precalculus is designed primarily for students considering careers in mathematical or scientific fields of study. Following successful completion of Algebra II with Trigonometry, this course includes the expanded study of polynomial functions, conic sections, logarithmic and exponential equations, and real-life applications of these topics. Note: Algebra III with Precalculus is required for the Advanced Academic Diploma.

AP Statistics (210027) 1 credit Recommended $25 fee 12 th grade Recommended Prerequisite: Pre AP Pre Calculus or Pre Calculus with Teacher recommendation. This course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The four broad themes include: explaining data, observing patterns and departures from patterns, planning a study, what and how to measure, anticipating patterns, producing models using probability and simulating, and statistical inference guiding selection of appropriate models. Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is $94 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are enrolled. There are AP funds in place to pay for half of the exam fees.

AP Calculus (AB Level) (210025) 1 credit Recommended $25 fee 12 th Grade Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre AP Pre-calculus or Pre-calculus, teacher recommendation, and a score of 22 or higher on the Math portion of the ACT. This course includes the intense study of differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions with applications. The College Board establishes the course content and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside work is required for this course. Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is $94 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are enrolled.

SCIENCE

Biology (220011) 1 credit Grade 10 This is a yearlong course in which the student will develop scientific process skills and laboratory techniques. The biological areas covered are biochemistry, living systems, cellular biology, genetics, organic variation and taxonomy.

Pre-AP Biology (220013) 1 credit Grade 9-10 This is a course in which the student will develop scientific process skills and laboratory techniques. This class will go deeper into the content and will require students to write more, investigate more, and think more. Students taking Pre-AP Biology are expected to take an AP science class as a junior and a senior. The biological areas covered are biochemistry, living systems, cellular biology, genetics, organic variation and taxonomy.

10 Physical Science (220051) 1 credit Grade 9 This is an entry-level course composed of chemistry and physics. It includes a study of the classification, structure, patterns, and changes in matter and of the relationship between matter and energy. Student laboratory activities are used throughout the course. This course may be used to satisfy the physical science requirement for graduation.

Environmental Science (220029) 1 credit Grade 12 This course is designed as an introduction to the field of environmental science. Students will become familiar with basic terms and concepts, which will be applied to current ecological trends. The course will consist of lectures as well as outdoor group activities. These will include active field research and observations.

Earth Science (220081) 1 credit Grade 11 This course will emphasize the laboratory application and field study of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of selected topics in astronomy, meteorology, geology, oceanography, and associated sciences. Topics include astronomy, meteorology, geology, and oceanography.

Anatomy and Physiology (220026) 1 credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry This course is a general overview of the structure and functions of the various organ systems of the human body. Laboratory dissections are included in this course. This course is recommended for those students who plan to pursue the health sciences in college, especially for those who are interested in the medical field.

Pre AP Chemistry (220061) 1 credit Grade 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I and Biology This is a laboratory course designed to help students see how chemical principles and concepts are developed from experimental observations and data. The student should be able to master certain skills, such as writing formulas, solving mole problems, and predicting reactions.

AP Biology (220014) 1 credit Recommended $25 fee Grade 11-12 Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology or Pre AP Biology; successful completion of Chemistry or Pre AP Chemistry; teacher recommendation. Lab fee required. This is a college level course recommended for students interested in medicine, health-related careers, and science majors. The College Board establishes the course content and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside reading and writing is required for this course. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the facts, principles, and processes of biology; understanding the means by which biological information is collected, how it is interpreted, how one formulates hypotheses from available data and makes further predictions; and an understanding that science is a human endeavor with social consequences. Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is $94 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are enrolled. 11 AP Chemistry (220064) 1credit Recommended $25 fee Grade 11-12 Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry; Current enrollment in Algebra II or higher-level math course; Teacher recommendation. Extensive amount of reading and writing is required for this course. Emphasis is placed on laboratory exercises. Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is $94 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are enrolled.

AP Physics I (220057) 1 credit Recommended $25 fee Grade 12 Recommended Prerequisite: Pre-calculus AP Physics 1 is an algebra- based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics of Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and electrical circuits. Inquiry based learning and extensive laboratory experiments are used to help students develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. The class prepares students for an end of course AP Physics exam to earn possible college credit for algebra-based AP physics. Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is $94 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are

SOCIAL STUDIES

World History (230013) 1 credit Grade 9 World History: 1500 to the Present is the required study of world history for students in the ninth grade. The course is organized chronologically with content topics that focus on critical issues in history during recent times. Students study and analyze global issues regarding politics, economics, society, and the environment

U.S. History I 230016) 1 credit Grade 10 U.S. History to 1877 is the required study of history for the tenth grade. This course involves the study of the earliest peoples and their progress through the creation of Colonial America, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The geography, economics, government, and literature of this time frame will be stressed using a chronological survey of major issues, movements, people, and events in Alabama as well as United States history.

U.S. History II (230019) 1 credit Grade 11 U.S. History 1877 to Present is the required study of history for the eleventh grade. This course focuses on critical issues and events that encompass historic, geographic, economic, and political literacy. The 20th century is examined through a variety of critical thinking and writing exercises. Relevant Alabama history and world geography are incorporated in the course.

Dual Enrollment US History 201/202 (230018, 230021) 1 credit each Grade 11 Prerequisites: Must have a 3.0 overall GPA, junior status. Continued enrollment in HIS 202 requires a grade of C or higher in HIS 201. 12 This course surveys United States history during colonial, Revolutionary, early national and antebellum periods. It concludes with the civil War and Reconstruction. US History 202 surveys United States history from the Reconstruction era to the present.

Government (230041) and Economics (230051) 1 semester each / .5 credit each Grade 12 American Government and Economics are required of all twelfth-grade students. Each course is one semester in length. American Government incorporates a broad theoretical and practical definition of United States government. Emphasis is given to the study of the relationship between the people and the government in the United States. In addition, a comparison of the government of the United States with other forms of government is included. Economics incorporates both micro- and macro-economic principles and theory. Emphasis is given to the dynamic forces at work in the economic system of the United States. Through their study of American economic structure, students will acquire an appreciation of the opportunities provided by the free enterprise system. A broad conceptual approach to the study of economics is mandated for this course.

AP United States Government and Politics (230047) 1 credit Recommended fee $25 Grade 12 A well-designed AP course in United States Government and Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. government and politics and the analysis of specific examples. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. government and politics. Student will still need to take Economics for ½ credit since it is required for graduation. Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is $94 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are enrolled.

ELECTIVES

Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education/Physical Education (240002) 1 credit Grade 9-12 The LIFE Course is the state-mandated physical education curriculum for the one-credit requirement for graduation. This class is designed to assist each student in becoming a physically educated person and in developing a blue print for a lifetime of healthy living.

Weights (240002ab) 1 credit

______Prerequisite: Athlete This class is designed for students who would like to learn the proper techniques and exercise routines to attain their physical goals. This class would also use different conditioning techniques to help achieve a well-balanced physical workout. All classes will be conducted on the SHS campus.

Non-Athletic Weights (240002ae) 1 credit

______Prerequisite: None This class is designed for students who would like to learn the proper techniques and exercise routines to attain their physical goals. This class would also use different conditioning techniques to help achieve a well-balanced physical workout. All classes will be conducted on the SHS campus.

Health (250002) Semester - .5 credit Grades 10-12

13 Note: This course is 18 weeks in length and is worth one-half credit. Health is a requirement for graduation and is generally taken in the tenth grade.

Health provides adolescents with the knowledge, skills, and understandings that will enable them to make healthier decisions throughout life. Topics include: mental health and violence prevention; drug, tobacco, and alcohol abuse; safety, first aid and CPR; chronic diseases; STD’s, HIV and AIDS; nutrition, physical fitness; family issues; technology’s role in health; and global environmental issues. Students also will learn to access health information, products, and services for current and future health needs.

Driver Education for Students (290001) Semester – .5 credit Grades 10-12 Note: This course is 18 weeks in length and is worth one-half credit. Fee required.

This is offered as an elective course primarily for the 10th grade students who are fifteen years of age or older and who are eligible to obtain an Alabama Learner License. The goal of the class is to learn the fundamentals of safe and responsible driving within a variety of environments. This goal is attained through the required minimum 30 hours of classroom instruction. Actual hands-on or performance based driving in a vehicle is also required.

Recreational Sports (240003ac) 1 credit Grades 9-12 The purpose of this class is to get you acquainted with various recreational games, activities, and sports. We will learn the rules of each game as well as methods and strategies you can develop to be better at each game and sport.

Music Appreciation (280023) 1 credit FINE ART Grades9-12 This class is a study of the history of music from its origins of written music in the 1400s to our present modern day music. First nine weeks music is the study of European music including well-known music Bach, Mozart, Beethoven as well as many others. Second nine weeks is the study of American music including Blues, Jazz, Swing, Rock and Roll, and Rock through the 1980s.

Alabama History (230032) 1 credit Grades 9-12 This is an elective course about the great state of Alabama. Students will build knowledge about their state from its native origins to its contemporary character in the 21st century. This is a project-based, technology driven 21st century class. A variety of RTI strategies will be used in this course with strategic lessons and assessments covering the cultural, religious, economic, educational, and political aspects of Alabama’s history.

Speech and Journalism (200046aa) 1 credit Grades 9-12 This class focuses on the basic foundation of effective communication. Our focus will specifically involve verbal and nonverbal communication, interview skills, public speaking skills, debate tactics, effective delivery, and a variety of other aspects within the realm of oral communication.

Creative Writing (200033) 1 credit Grades 9-12 The goal of this class is to understand the writing process where the purpose is to express thoughts, feelings, and emotions rather than to simply convey information.

Web Design (260003aa) 1 credit Fee required Grades 10-12

14 Students in Web Design learn how to use the basic coding language used to develop a web site. Students will learn to sue HTML and CSS to code web pages and build an online web presence. Students are also responsible for supporting the upkeep of the Springville High School webpage.

AP Computer Science Principles (260007) 1 credit $25 fee recommended Grades 11-12 This is an introductory course in computer science. Because the design and implementation of computer programs involve skills that are fundamental to the study of computer science, a large part of the course is built around the development of computer programs that correctly solve a given problem. The responsible use of these systems is an integral part of the course. Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is $94 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are enrolled.

Workforce Essentials (400016) 1 credit Grades 9-12 This is a component of the Career/Technical Cooperative Education Program. It provides students with the opportunity to evaluate and develop a career plan and learn the skills that are essential to their completion of the plan such as workplace competencies and other job opportunities to develop leadership skills and will be provided opportunities to career planning and development.

Broadcast Communications (802202aa) 1 credit Grades 9-12 This course introduces the students to the area of broadcast communications through the use of their own radio station, weekly newspaper, and broadcasting all Springville High School’s athletic events and special programs.

Theater (280071) 1 credit Fee required FINE ART Grades 9-12 This course teaches students the history, structure, and varieties of theater, play production, and other theatrical forms. It also provides a way of thinking “outside the box” by using one’s own individuality, originality, and creativity. In this course students learn the basic foundation of drama and stagecrafts. Theater Level 1 activities include improvisation, pantomime, mime, voice, diction, acting, and play production.

Yearbook (802202ab) 1 credit Grades 11-12 This class is responsible for gathering information and pictures that reflect the events of the school year. Students research topics, take pictures, write stories, sell advertising, and lay out pages for the typically 160-page book. This class is open to juniors and seniors who must apply for acceptance on the staff.

Chorus I (280051) 1 credit Fee required FINE ART Grades 9-12 This course includes singing; sight-sing unison literature; performance; improvisation; creating; identifying musical compositions, composers, and musical styles; listening; comparing; analyzing and critiquing; rhythmic dictation; elements of music of music; and key signatures.

Chorus II (280053) 1 credit Fee required FINE ART Grades 10-12 This course includes singing varied repertoire; sight-singing two-and-three part literature; embellishing melodies; performing; analyzing and critiquing; melodic dictation; elements of music; key signatures; and history. Must take Chorus I as a Prerequisite.

Chorus III (280055) 1 credit Fee required FINE ART Grades 11-12 This course includes singing varied repertoire; sight-singing four-part literature; improvising harmonies; performing; analyzing and critiquing; melodic dictation; elements of music; key signatures; history; and minor scales. Must take Chorus I and II as Prerequisites.

Chorus IV (280057) 1 credit 15 Fee required FINE ART Grades 11-12 This course includes singing varied repertoire; sight-singing multi-part literature; improvising vocally; performing; analyzing and critiquing; circle of fifths; history; and minor scales. Must take Chorus I, II, and III as Prerequisites.

Student Aide (802206) 1 credit Grades 11-12 Students must meet school criteria to be assigned to work with a teacher, in the library, and/or front office. Must have approval of teacher if teacher aide. Must have approval of Mrs. Umphrey if library aide and complete application. Must complete application for office aide and have permission of Mr. Winslett.

ACT Prep (802200ad) 1 credit Grades11-12. Students will work on preparing for all portions of the ACT. Students will be required to take timed tests as well as do writing assignments. Homework may be required.

Sociology (230081) 1 credit ______Grades 9-12 This course will introduce you to the study of the social group, interactions, and group behavior. Class time will be divided between lecture discussions, academic sociology journal readings and analysis, and experiments.

Spanish I (270153) 1 credit Grades 11-12 This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and customs, which include basic pronunciation, ear training, reading, and simple composition. Students should develop the ability to read material of elementary grammatical and idiomatic difficulty using a basic 2,000-word vocabulary.

Spanish II (270154) 1 credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Spanish I; C average or above is recommended. This course extends the training in composition, oral expression and aural recognition to include all tenses of the indicative and the active and passive voices. Students should develop comprehension and usage at the intermediate level.

Dual Enrollment Psychology 200 (230071ac) .5 credit Grades 11-12 Students registering for this course will complete three semester hours of college credit in General Psychology through a dual enrollment agreement with Jefferson State Community College. NOTE: There is no final exam exemption option in this course. All enrolled students must take the final exam regardless of their class standing or class average. General Psychology (PSY 200) is a survey of behavior with an emphasis on psychological processes. This course includes the biological bases of behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of personality.

Dual Enrollment Speech SPH 106 (200041) .5 credit SPH 106 is offered only in the spring. Grade 11-12 SPH 106 is a performance course that includes the principles of human communication: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public. It surveys current communication theory and provides practical application.

Art I (280093) 1 credit 16 FINE ART Grades 912 Fee required. Students will learn to recognize the elements of art and principles of design through a yearlong series of 2d and 3d projects. In addition, students will take active roles in guided art critiques throughout the year. Exams are given on a regular basis and include slide identification, short answer essay questions, and vocabulary. Art history, required fieldtrips, participation in art shows on the local, state, and national level and self- directed assignments are important to the learning experience of all Art 1 students.

Art II (280094) 1 credit FINE ART Grades 10–12 Prerequisite: Art I; Fee required This course emphasizes building a portfolio suitable for presentation to a college, art school, or prospective employer in an art-related field through a series of 2d and 3d projects. Students will continue to develop a rich understanding of art history and an emphasis is placed on students becoming self-directed with their artwork. Exhibitions and competitions on a local, state, and national level are highly encouraged. Art 2 students will attend all field trips, and keep a personal visual journal throughout the year.

Art III (280095) 1 credit FINE ART Grades 11–12 Prerequisite: Art II and teacher approval; Fee required This course emphasizes building a portfolio suitable for presentation to a college, art school, or prospective employer in an art-related field. Exhibitions and competitions on a local, state, and national level are encouraged. Opportunities for course work in areas of individual interest are available in two and three- dimensional media.

BAND Marching Band (280031aa -9th grade) (280033ab – 10th grade) (280035ac – 11th grade) (280037aa – 12th grade) 1 credit ______Grades 9-12 Selection is based on audition and band director’s approval; Fee required Marching Band provides the students the opportunity to develop musical understanding, marching fundamentals and playing skills and to use these skills in appropriate performance situations. Course content includes continued reinforcement of all basic fundamentals learned at earlier levels with intensified emphasis on technical and musical expression through the marching band experience. Marching fundamentals are taught and incorporated into field show presentations. Also counts as physical education credit.

CAREER TECH COURSES

Career Preparedness (400025) 1 credit Grade 9 This course is required for students who are starting 9th grade in the fall of 2013. The Career Preparedness course focuses on the three integrated areas of instruction: academic planning and career development, financial literacy and technology. Course content ranges from college and career preparation to computer literacy skills to ways to manage personal finances and reduce personal risk. The area of technology is designed to be interwoven throughout course instruction. Mastery of the content standards provides a strong foundation for student acquisition of the skills, attitude, and knowledge that enables them to achieve success in school, at work, and across the life span. This is a required course by the state department. All SHS students schedule the class as freshmen. The required 20-hour online experience required for graduation may be met by taking this course.

Ag I (420101) 1 credit Fee required Grades 9-12

17 The emphasis for Fundamentals of Agriscience is based around the NCCER Core Curriculum including basic safety, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication skills, employability skills, and materials handling.

Ag II (420102) 1 credit Fee required Grades 10-12 The emphasis for Intermediate Agriscience is plant systems. The curriculum will provide opportunities for Career Readiness Indicators utilizing resources from the Alabama Green Industry Training Center, Landscape Management Technician, and NCCER.

Ag III (420103) 1 credit Fee required Grades 10-12 The emphasis for Intermediate Agriscience is plant systems. The curriculum will provide opportunities for Career Readiness Indicators utilizing resources from the Youth Beef Quality Assurance, Youth Pork Quality Assurance, and NCCER.

Horticulture (420051) 1 credit Grades-9-12 Fee Required Topics in Horticulture include career opportunities, safety, growing media, greenhouse facilities, greenhouse production, and vegetable gardening.

Fish and Wildlife Management (420024) 1 credit Grades 9-12 This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge regarding the management of natural resources. Topics included in the course are career opportunities, outdoor safety, classifications, fish and wildlife ecology, and outdoor recreation.

Family and Consumer Science (510004) 1 credit ______Grades 9-12 Fee Required This course content is based upon the Alabama Course of Study, Family & Consumer Sciences. This class covers the basics of different topics such as: life skills, family, parenting, nutrition, finances and consumer awareness. This class strives to educate students on the wellbeing of individuals and families across the life span along with becoming responsible citizens and leaders in family, community, and work settings. It also encourages students to use critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in family, community, and work environments.

Food and Nutrition (510011) 1 credit ______Grades11-12 Fee Required This course content is based upon the Alabama Course of Study, Food & Nutrition. Topics included in this class include the impact of daily nutrition and wellness practices on long-term health and wellness: physical, social, and psychological aspects of healthy nutrition and wellness choices; selection and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks based on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide Pyramid: safety, sanitation, storage, and recycling processes and issues associated with nutrition and wellness; impacts of science and technology on nutrition and wellness issues; and nutrition and wellness career paths.

Family Studies and Community Services I (510033) 1 credit Grades 9-12 This course is designed for students who are interested in acquiring skills for providing service to families and in preparing for a variety of careers related to family and human service such as: social work, counseling, and psychology. Some topics covered in this class are laws and trends in the field: client rights, responsibilities and support services; disadvantaging conditions of individuals and families, confidential record keeping; developmental needs of clients; health and wellness management plans: coping strategies and stress management; advocacy; and abuse and neglect.

Family Studies and Community Services II (510034) 1 credit Grades 10-12 18 Prerequisite: Family Studies and Community Services I Family Studies and Community Services II is a one-credit course. The prerequisite for this course is Family Studies and Community Services I. This course includes content that helps students learn ways to determine client needs through the use of assessments and to provide intervention services. The physical, social, emotional, and intellectual stages of clients from infancy to older adults are addressed in this course. Some additional topics covered are: ethical decisions, licensure agreements, curriculum development, therapy techniques, transitions and life changes of clients, crisis intervention, agencies, and services for clients.

Housing (18 weeks – 510052) .5 credit Fee required Grades 9-12 This course provides opportunities for students to explore housing options that meet the needs and wants of families, architectural styles of housing factors that influence housing selection, ownership options, and interior and exterior design

Fashion (18 weeks – 510042) .5 credit Fee required Grades 9-12 This course introduces students to the selection and care of clothing and accessories for individuals and families. Content provides opportunities for students to explore factors that influence apparel choice, apparel history, current fashion trends, proper care and maintenance of apparel, apparel design, apparel repair and construction, wardrobe planning, technology in the apparel and textiles industries, and career options in the apparel and textile industries.

There are also programs offered at Eden Career Technical Center that our students are able to participate in during their junior and senior year. There are some circumstances that we allow sophomores to attend, however, that it is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Programs are:

Automotive Service Welding Building Construction Cooperative Education (Seniors) Business/Marketing/Multimedia Collision Repair Cosmetology Culinary Arts Fire Science (if accepted - Seniors) Health Science/Technology Information Technology JROTC