FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PAGE 2 Courseguide Schedule Changes A Challenge Agriculture Prepare to succeed Agricultural mill or lumber company. You’ll build skills in the operation of When changes should be made You’ve heard the question a thou- Mechanics & Technology mechanized harvesting equip- sand times – “What do you want to ment and its maintenance. At the end of this school year, review your choices. Prerequisite: Agricultural Science & You need to change your schedule then only if do after you graduate?” Technology Grades: 10-11 Horticulture u a counselor finds that your selections aren’t ap- If you’re like I was in high school, Credit: 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Introduction propriate you really don’t know. Prerequisite: Agricultural Science & Indian Land Technology (at Andrew Jackson and u you have failed a course And the good news is, right now, Buford) You’ll learn about agricul- u tural occupations as you learn Grades: 10-12 you’ve chosen a course that won’t be offered you don’t have to know. Credit: 1 unit more about FFA and how it u you don’t meet prerequisites. But that doesn’t mean you Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, supports industries. Indian Land shouldn’t be thinking about it – ex- You’ll get an overview of You’ll study house plants, What a counselor says topics covered in detail in fruit crops, landscaping and ploring careers, discovering your “You need to realize that wanting to be in classes Horticulture and Forestry so greenhouses. strengths and your interests, learn- with friends or with specific teachers or to have you can decide if you want to You’ll learn plant identifica- ing all you can so you’ll have lots of certain periods free are not valid reasons to ask to take any of these courses. tion, fertilization, soil medium change your schedule. Be sure to talk options, planning and preparing. You’ll also study and use and planting and propagating with your counselor and your parents And one thing’s for sure – no mat- the new technology in agricul- plants for home use and resale. as you register and choose courses tural fields and do experiments You’ll study setting up and op- ter what our hopes and dreams are that will help you reach your goals for with technology. erating a greenhouse and caring what you want to do after graduation.” for the future, we all share a com- Agricultural for, preparing and selling plants. – Jerron Cauthen mon goal – we all want to succeed Science & Landscape Lancaster High Counselor at whatever we do. Technology Technology Helping you succeed – in other Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None greenhouse crops; designing study principles and practices Grades: 9-12 Grades: 9-12 landscapes; preparing designs; involved in establishing, man- words, helping you have the skills Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land taking part in personal and com- aging and maintaining grassed and knowledge you need – is the Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Indian Land You’ll learn to design and munity leadership development areas for ornamental and/or goal of every educator. We all want You’ll get a general intro- draw house plans and horti- activities; planning and imple- recreational purposes. you to have the life of your dreams. duction to agriculture in this cultural designs for yards. menting a relevant school-to Typical hands-on activities course. work-transition experience; and include analyzing problems and You’ll study the basics You’ll study about the FFA, of engineering, drawing and taking part in FFA activities. developing site plans for golf That’s what this course guide is basic plant and livestock en- blueprint reading required for You’ll also learn tissue course; commercial, church about – helping you develop a high terprises and practices, soils an architect to draw plans con- culture, sales analysis and and home lawns; establishing, management techniques. fertilizing, irrigating and con- school plan that ensures success. and soil conservation prin- tractors use to build homes. ciples, shop safety, and hand You’ll focus on producing trolling pests in grassed areas; On Pages 12 & 13 of this guide, Outdoor Recreation and small power tools. construction drawings using Prerequisite: Agriculture Science operating and maintaining ma- you’ll see “schools” of academic fo- a computer and specialized & Technology chinery and equipment; taking Agriculture, Food & Grades: 10-12 cus and clusters of courses. These architectural software. part in personal community Natural Resources Credit: 1 unit leadership development activi- schools and clusters will help you You’ll get excellent prepara- Offered: Buford Work-Based Credit tion for your education after ties; planning and implement- (see Co-op for details) You’ll study in-depth prin- prepare for success after high school. high school in engineering, ciples involved in outdoor ing a school-to-work transition Prerequisite: Senior enrolled in final level experience; and taking part in Here’s how it works. of an occupational program architecture, construction, inte- safety, planning outdoor rec- Grade: 12 rior design or if you only want FFA activities. • Choose an academic focus and Credit: 1 unit reational activities, designing to know how to begin planning explore courses in that focus. This Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, parks and special-use areas and Wildlife Indian Land your dream house. outdoor recreational resources focus should lead you, your parents Management You’ll put your Agricul- Nursery, on public lands. Prerequisite: Agriculture Science and your school counselor to spend ture, Food & Natural Resourc- Your activities will include & Technology Greenhouse & Grades: 11-12 more time talking about your goals es course in action as you get studying hunter and boater Credit: 1 unit on-the-job training. See your Garden Center education, ATV safety, survival Offered: Buford for life after high school and how to guidance counselor and Page Technology and first aid techniques, and You’ll get technical knowl- prepare yourself for success. 15 sidebar for details. Prerequisite: None personal and community lead- Grades: 9-12 edge and skills for entry-level • We’ve arranged courses by Credit: 1 unit ership development projects. positions in the wildlife con- Forestry Offered: Indian Land content areas to help you choose Prerequisite: Agricultural Science & Turf & Lawn servation and/or management Technology You’ll gain knowledge of wildlife enterprises. courses based on how they fit what Grades: 11-12 and understanding of the Management You’ll learn basic ecological Credit: 1 unit Prerequisite: Agricultural Science & you want to do after high school. Offered: Andrew Jackson importance of establishing, Technology concepts and study wildlife and maintaining and managing Grades: 10-12 fish species, laws and regula- • All career and technology If you’re preparing for a job Credit: 1 unit harvesting timber, you should “green industry” enterprises. Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford tions and other skills related to courses except cosmetology are You’ll have hands-on ex- sign up for Forestry. You’ll be introduced to the wildlife management. one-block, one-unit courses so periences with propagating, You’ll study harvesting technical knowledge and skills You’ll also complete a growing, establishing and they’re easier to fit into your sched- practices used to get the tree for entry-level positions in supervised project like ones maintaining nursery plants and ule. from the woods to the paper the turfgrass industry. You’ll professionals do.

Maybe you’ll be a freshman Architecture & Construction next year and you’re choosing an Architectural Architecture & skills including using hand and You’ll leave the course academic focus. Or maybe you’re Design 1 Construction power tools and proper safety with basic framing skills and a an upperclassman who has already Prerequisite: Mechanical Design 1 Work-Based Credit procedures. thorough knowledge of house Grades: 10-12 You’ll progress to projects construction. chosen an academic focus and Credit: 1 unit (see Co-op for details) Offered: Andrew Jackson, Career Center Prerequisite: Senior enrolled in final like toolboxes, work stools and you’re trying to choose courses for level of an occupational program end tables. Building You’ll explore the world Grade: 12 next year that best fit that focus. Construction 3 of residential architecture and Credit: 1 unit Building Prerequisite: Building Construction 2 Either way, register for rigorous learn how to layout and plan Offered: Buford, Career Center, Grades: 11-12 residential structures. Indian Land Construction 2 Credit: 1 unit courses and dedicate yourself to You’ll put your Architec- Prerequisite: Building Construction 1 Offered: Buford, Career Center, Grades: 10-12 Indian Land doing your best work. Architectural ture & Construction courses Credit: 1 unit in action and get on-the-job Offered: Buford, Career Center, You’ll be provided with an That way, when someone asks, Design 2 Prerequisite: Architectural Design 1 training. See your guidance Indian Land in-depth knowledge of residen- “What do you want to do after you Grades: 11-12 counselor and Page 15 sidebar You’ll learn basic residen- tial construction. Credit: 1 unit for details. graduate?” you can say, “I’m not Offered: Andrew Jackson, Career Center tial carpentry, including how You’ll start with a review of to frame a house and install safety procedures and cover all sure, but I’m prepared You’ll design and con- Building struct residential house plans utilities, as you learn basic home utility systems including to succeed.” Construction 1 steps to complete the rough-in and construct 3-dimensional Prerequisite: None electrical and plumbing. models to study use and space Grades: 9-11 and finish house systems. requirements. Credit: 1 unit You’ll also get a brief over- Offered: Buford, Career Center, view of HVAC, electrical and Jonathan Phipps Indian Land plumbing. You’ll learn basic carpentry Continued on next page FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Courseguide PAGE 3 Building Carpentry 3 - both theory and hands-on ex- Construction 4 Intermediate periments. A basic knowledge Prerequisite: Building Construction 3 Prerequisite: Carpentry 2 of math will be helpful. ndex by itles • Accounting 1...... I 8 • Landscape T Technology...... 2 Grades: 11-12 Grades: 11-12 • Accounting 2 with Computer Application...... 8 • Law Enforcement & Public Safety – ...... Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit Electricity 4 - • Advanced Composition...... 8 Introduction...... 17 Offered: Buford, Career Center, Offered: Career Center • Advertising...... 5 • Law Enforcement Services 1, 2, ...... 17 Indian Land Control Wiring • Aerospace Engineering...... 7 • Law Enforcement Services You’ll practice carpentry Prerequisite: Electricity 3 • African American Studies...... 19 Work-Based Credit...... 17 You’ll get an overview of all skills learned in Carpentry 1 Grades: 11-12 • Agricultural Mechanics & Technology...... 2 • Literacy Ready...... 8 construction trades and cover Credit: 1 unit • Agricultural Science & Technology...... 2 • Machine Technology 1, 2, 3, 4...... 14 and 2 as you construct walls, Offered: Career Center • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Work-. • Mechatronics Integrated job skills and resume building. floors and roof systems. Based Credit...... 2 Technologies 1, 2, 3, 4...... 7 You’ll get practical experi- • Algebra 1, 2, 3...... 14 • Magazine Production...... 11 You’ll begin advanced You’ll learn about roof • ManageFirst...... 10 ence in controlling, repairing • Algebra 1, 2 Pre AP...... 14 building construction projects coverings and interior and • American Sign Language 1, 2, 3...... 15 • Manufacturing Work-Based Credit...... 14 and maintaining electrical • Anatomy & Physiology...... 18 • Marketing...... 6 and be prepared to co-op your exterior wall finishes. • Anatomy & Physiology Pre AP...... 18 • Mechanical Design 1, 2...... 3 senior year in a desired con- equipment used in industrial • Architectural Design 1, 2...... 2 • Mechatronics 1, 2, 3, 4...... 7 Carpentry 4 - systems. • Architecture & Construction Work-Based • Media Arts1, 2, 3, 4...... 11 struction field. Credit ...... 2 • Medical Terminology...... 10 Advanced You’ll learn about program- • Art AP/Studio Art...... 3 • Multicultural Studies...... 9 Carpentry 1 - Prerequisite: Carpentry 3 ming and maintaining indus- • Art - Computer Graphic Design 1, 2...... 3 • Music Appreciation...... 5 Grades: 11-12 • Art 1, 2, 3, 4...... 3 • Musical Theory AP...... 5 Introduction trial processes with computers • Musical Theater...... 5 Credit: 1 unit • Art 3-D Design...... 4 Prerequisite: None as you study electrical theory • Automotive Collision 1, 2, 3, 4...... 20 • Musical Theory and Composition...... 5 Grades: 9-11 Offered: Career Center • Automotive Science...... 20 • Newspaper Production...... 11 Credit: 1 unit You’ll perform carpentry and learn about tools, materi- • Automotive Technology 1, 2, 3, 4...... 20 • Nursery, Greenhouse & Garden Center Offered: Career Center als, testing and safety. • Band 1, 2, 3, 4...... 5 Technology...... 2 tasks under minimal supervi- • Band 3 & 4 Honors...... 5 • Outdoor Recreation...... 2 You’ll perform entry-level • Band/Percussion Techniques 1, 2...... 5 • Parenting Education...... 11 sion by an experienced car- Mechanical • Band Percussion Techniques 2 Honors...... 5 • Percussion, Advanced...... 5 carpentry tasks supervised by penter as you identify and use • Biology AP...... 18 • Percussion, Beginning...... 5 an experienced carpenter. Design 1 - • Biology 1, 2...... 18 • Personal Finance...... 8 construction tools. • Photography 1, 2...... 4 (Entry-level) • Biology 1, 2 Pre AP...... 18 You’ll learn to identify and Intro to CAD • Biomedical Science 1 - Principles...... 9 • Physical Education 1, 2...... 16 You’ll continue to use Prerequisite: None use construction tools and car- • Biomedical Science 2 - Human Body Systems...... 9 • Physical Education – Weight Lifting/Track...... 16 carpentry techniques to con- Grades: 9-11 • Biomedical Science 3 - Medical Interventions...... 9 • Physical Science...... 18 pentry techniques to construct struct wall, floor, roof and Credit: 1 unit • Biomedical Science 4 - Biomedical Innovation...... 9 • Physical Science AP...... 18 Offered: Andrew Jackson, Career Center • Botany...... 8 • Physics...... 18 walls and floors. foundation systems. You’ll • Broadcast Journalism...... 11 • Physics AP...... 18 You’ll learn to identify learn about concrete forms, You’ll be introduced to the • Broadcast Journalism – Advanced...... 11 • Physics Pre AP...... 18 world of computer-aided draft- • Building Construction 1, 2, 3...... 2 • Piano Keyboarding 1, 2...... 5 construction materials and roof coverings, interior and • Building Construction 4...... 3 • PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing.... 7 receive safety training. ing and design. • Business Finance...... 8 • Pre Calculus...... 15 exterior wall finishes, finish • Business, Management and Administration • Pre Calculus Pre AP...... 15 carpentry and staircases. You’ll construct two- and Work-Based Credit...... 5 • Probability & Statistics...... 15 Carpentry 2 - Basic three-dimensional drawings. • Calculus...... 14 • Psychology...... 19 Prerequisite: Carpentry 1 Electricity 3 - • Calculus AP...... 14 • Psychology AP...... 19 Grades: 10-12 Mechanical • Calculus Pre AP...... 14 • Public Speaking...... 8 Credit: 1 unit Concepts & • Carpentry 1, 2, 3, 4...... 3 • SAT Prep – Verbal & Math...... 9 Offered: Career Center Design 2 - • Ceramics 1, 2, 3...... 4 • Service Learning...... 9 Applications • Chemistry 1, 2...... 18 • Sociology...... 19 You’ll perform entry-level Prerequisite: Electricity 2 Engineering • Chemistry 1, 2 Pre AP...... 18 • Spanish 1, 2, 3...... 16 Grades: 11-12 • Chemistry AP...... 18 • Spanish 3, 4 Pre AP...... 16 carpentry tasks supervised by • Spanish AP...... 16 Credit: 1 unit Graphics Design • Child Development...... 7 an experienced carpenter as Prerequisite: Mechanical Design 1 • Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4...... 5 • Spanish for Native Speakers...... 16 Offered: Career Center you learn to identify and use Grades: 10-12 • Chorus Honors 3 & 4...... 5 • Sports Medicine 1, 2, 3...... 10 Credit: 1 unit • Civil Engineering...... 7 • Statistics AP...... 15 If you plan to major in engi- • Survey of U.S. History...... 19 construction tools. Offered: Andrew Jackson, Career Center • College Orientation...... 8 You’ll use carpentry tech- neering in college, you should • Comprehensive Health Education...... 8 • Survey of Plants & Animals...... 9 take Electricity 3 – Concepts You’ll be challenged with • Computer Programming 1, 2...... 11 • Systems of Advanced Technology...... 14 niques to construct walls and • Cosmetology 1, 2...... 10 • Teacher Assistant Program...... 7 & Applications. real world design problems and • Crafts 1...... 4 • Teaching Introduction 1, 2...... 7 floors and roof systems, and sketch, layout and construct • Creative Writing 1, 2...... 8 • Technology for Design & Production receive safety training used You’ll get a basic under- • Culinary Arts Introduction...... 10 Advanced...... 14 standing of electricity through engineering-type drawings. • Culinary Arts 1, 2...... 10 • Theater in Action...... 5 in the construction field. • Dance 1, 2, 3, 4...... 4 • Transportation Work-Based Credit...... 20 • Dance 3, 4 Honors...... 4 • Travel & Tourism Management...... 11 • Digital Desktop Publishing...... 5 • Turf and Lawn Management...... 2 • Drama 1, 2, 3, 4...... 4 • U.S. History...... 19 • Drama 5: Advanced Production...... 4 • U.S. History AP...... 19 • Drama 6: Stage Managing & Directing...... 4 • U.S. History PreAP...... 19 The Arts • Drama 3, 4, 5, 6 Honors...... 4 • U.S. Government & Politics AP...... 19 • Driver Education...... 8 • Visual Art 3, 4 Honors...... 4 • Early Childhood Education - Introduction...... 7 • Web Page Design & Development 1, 2...... 6 • Welding 1, 2, 3, 4...... 14 he rts Art - Computer experience as you study the • Earth Science...... 18 T A • Economics...... 19 • Wildlife Management...... 2 Graphic Design 2 major periods of art history. • Electricity 3, 4...... 3 • Wind Ensemble...... 5 isual rts Prerequisites: Art- Computer Graphic • Emergency & Fire Management Services...... 17 • Workplace Communications...... 6 V A Design 1 Art 2 • Emergency Telecommunicate National • World Geography...... 19 • World History Pre AP...... 19 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Art 1 (fee involved) Certification Course...... 17 Grades: 10-12 • Engineering Design Introduction...... 7 • Yearbook Production 1,2,3,4...... 11 Credit: 1 unit • Engineering Digital Electronics...... 7 Offered: Indian Land Credit: 1 unit • Engineering Principles...... 7 AP COURSES Art AP/Studio Art Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, • English 1,2,3,4...... 8 • Art AP/Studio Art...... 3 Prerequisite: Art 3 (fee involved) You’ll learn graphic design Indian Land, Lancaster • English 1 Pre AP...... 8 • Biology AP...... 18 Grades: 11-12 business practice, production • English 2,3,4 Pre AP...... 8 • Calculus AP...... 14 Credit: 1 unit An advanced study of art • English AP - Language & Composition...... 8 • Chemistry AP...... 18 Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land, of in-house and school pro- • English AP - Literature & Composition...... 8 • English AP...... 8 techniques and subjects awaits • Environmental Science AP...... 18 Lancaster motional products (t-shirts, • English for Speakers of Other Languages...... 9 you in Art 2. • Entrepreneurship...... 5 • European History AP...... 19 You’ll explore new tech- drama programs, flyers) as you You’ll study prehistoric to • Environmental Science...... 18 • French AP...... 16 • Environmental Science AP...... 18 • Human Geography AP...... 19 improve your design skills. • Musical Theory AP...... 5 niques and refine your style modern art history as you do • European History AP...... 19 You’ll learn how to design • Psychology AP...... 19 as you build a portfolio for complex art projects. • Event & Entertainment Management...... 10 • Spanish AP...... 16 evaluation during Art AP. and print t-shirts and other • Filmmaking...... 11 • Statistics AP...... 15 You’ll also be required to • Firefighter Training 1/Fundamentals...... 17 • U.S. History AP...... 19 Instead of a written exam, items to sell to help purchase • Firefighter Training 2/Hazardous Materials...... 17 do weekly sketches. • U.S. Government & Politics...... 19 you’ll submit either a general new classroom equipment. • Firefighter Training 3/Firefighter Certification. 1 ..... 17 • Firefighter Training 4/Firefighter Certification. 2 ..... 17 DUAL CREDIT portfolio of eight drawings You’ll build time manage- Art 3 • Foods & Nutrition 1, 2...... 10 • Anthropology 102 – USCL...... 20 in color and design, two ment skills as you learn to Prerequisite: Art 2 (fee involved) • Forestry...... 2 • Anthropology 101 – USCL...... 20 Grades: 11-12 • French 1, 2, 3...... 15 • Astronomy 101 -York Tech...... 20 sculptures, eight drawings of organize and schedule orders Credit: 1 unit • French 3, 4 Pre AP...... 16 • Biology 101 – USCL...... 20 • French AP...... 16 your choice and 16 works in Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, • Biology 105 – York Tech...... 20 and bill for items you create. • Fundamentals of Algebra...... 15 • Chemistry 101 – USCL...... 20 a concentration or a drawing You’ll also learn the limi- Lancaster • Fundamentals of Business • Criminal Justice 101 – USCL...... 20 portfolio of 20 drawings and Marketing & Finance...... 6 • Economics 221 – USCL...... 20 tations of printing processes, You’ll study in-depth areas • Fundamentals of Computing...... 11 • Coaches in Training...... 21 16-20 concentration pieces. and you’ll develop more ad- and types of art that you work • Fundamentals of Networking 1, 2...... 11 • Teacher Cadet...... 21 Your portfolio is mailed • Geometry...... 15 • English 101 – USCL ...... 21 vanced techniques in Adobe with your teacher to select for • Geometry Pre AP...... 15 • English 101- York Tech...... 21 to the College Board during Illustrator, Photoshop and study. • Global Studies/World History...... 19 • English 102 – USCL...... 21 AP exam week. You may be • Google Applications...... 6 • English 102- York Tech...... 21 InDesign. Then you’ll research your • Government...... 19 • Finance 369 – USCL...... 21 required to register for an topics in the library and plan • Guitar Lab...... 5 • Geology 101 – USCL...... 21 • Health Science 1, 2, 3...... 9 • Geology 103 – USCL...... 21 introductory AP course. Art 1 experiments and projects. • Government – USCL...... 21 Prerequisite: None (fee involved) • Health Science – Clinical Study...... 10 You’ll do weekly plans and • Health Science – Work-Based Credit...... 10 • History 101 – USCL...... 21 Art - Computer Grades: 9-12 • High School Writing 101 ...... 9 • History 102 – USCL...... 21 Credit: 1 unit evaluations and display your • High School 101 ...... 9 • History 108 – USCL...... 21 Graphic Design 1 • History 111 – USCL...... 21 Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford work for a critique by your • High Schol 101 - Females...... 9 Prerequisite: None (fee involved) Indian Land, Lancaster • History Through Literature ...... 19 • History 112 – USCL...... 21 Grades: 9-11 teacher and classmates. • Horticulture Introduction...... 2 • IST 201 – York Tech...... 21 Credit: 1 unit You’ll develop your artistic • Human Geography AP...... 19 • IST 202 – York Tech...... 21 • IST 203 – York Tech...... 21 • Humanities...... 19 Offered: Indian Land, Lancaster techniques as you survey types Art 4 • IST 204 – York Tech...... 21 Fee: $15 which must be paid in advance Prerequisite: Art 3 (fee involved) • Image Editing 1, 2...... 6 • Math 101 – York Tech...... 21 of arts and crafts. • IT Fundamentals...... 11 Grade: 12 • Math 103 – York Tech...... 21 You’ll use design software, • Integrated Business Applications...... 6 Your studies will empha- Credit: 1 unit • Math 120 – York Tech...... 21 digital cameras, scanners and • Intermediate Algebra...... 15 • MUS 105 – York Tech...... 22 size design elements and Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, • Intermediate Algebra (York Tech)...... 15 • Music 110 – USCL...... 22 printers to create works of art. principles, as you do both Lancaster • International Business & Marketing...... 6 • Philosophy 102 – USCL...... 22 You’ll learn to apply the • Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism • Physics 201 – USCL...... 22 two- and three-dimensional You’ll work independently Management...... 10 • Political Science 201 – USCL...... 22 principles of artistic design to projects. in theme areas such as land- • Introduction to Hospitality Management & • Psychology 101 – USCL...... 22 Operations...... 10 • PSY 201 –...... 22 computer-generated artwork. You’ll also be required to scapes, portraits and nature. • Japanese 1, 2, 3, 4...... 16 • Sociology 101 – USCL...... 22 You’ll also focus on digital You’ll use what you learn in • Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG)...... 9 • Spanish 109 – USCL...... 22 do weekly sketches. • Journalism 1,2...... 11 • SPC 205 – York Tech...... 22 citizenship and the role of Projects in a variety of Art 1, 2 and 3 as you select your • Junior ROTC...... 17 • Speech 140 – USCL...... 22 media arts in modern culture. media will give you hands-on Continued on next page FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PAGE 4 Courseguide materials and complete studio Photography 1 Look what you can do with production. You’ll also use Prerequisite: Art 1 (Lancaster only) (fee he teps involved) what you learn in T S your text and other resources Grades: 9-12 Steps for registering as guides for art themes and Credit: 1/2 unit or 1 unit Arts & A/V for building your portfolio. Offered: Indian Land, Lancaster You’ll review design prin- Step 1 Read the course guide You’ll study art history, aesthetics, culture, criticism ciples, learn what to look for Technology & Communication carefully, thinking about and studio production. in a good photo and study features of 35mm cameras. A’s what your plans after Art - 3-D Design You’ll make a pin hole Prerequisite: Art 1 (fee involved) Actor • Advertising agent • Announcer/broadcaster high school are and Grades: 10-12 camera and learn basic dark- • Anthropologist • Archivist • Art/music/dance thera- Credit: 1 unit room procedures. You’ll also pist • Artist what your abilities are. Offered: Indian Land, Lancaster experiment with a box camera Fee: $10 which must be paid in advance that has a lens. You’ll learn design ele- C’s Be sure to note what You’ll learn 35mm black Step 2 ments and principles that and white photography, dark Cartoonist • Choral director • Choreographer you’ll use to create sculptures the prerequisites for a room procedures, dodging, College faculty member • Columnist and pottery. burning, cropping and collage. Commercial/graphic artist • Copywriter • Curator course are, the units You may get to work exten- Darkroom space limits this sively with ceramics. the course earns and course to 20 students so se- D’s & E’s You’ll do pottery in clay and niors get first priority. You’re where it is offered. sculpture in clay, wood, wire, encouraged to bring your own Dancer • Designer • Director • Dispatcher • Editor plastic and papier maché. camera. You’ll also study famous F’s, G’s & I’s Step 3 Share the course guide and historic sculptors. Photography 2 Prerequisite: Grade A in Photography 1 Fashion coordinator • Fashion designer with your parents.Talk to Ceramics (fee involved) Graphic designer • Interior designer • Interpreter Prerequisite: Art 1 (LHS only) (fee Grade: 12 them about the courses involved) Credit: 1 unit Grades: 9-12 Offered: Indian Land (Spring) J’s, L’s & M’s you want to take. Credit: 1 unit or 1/2 unit You’ll be required to buy a Offered: Indian Land, Lancaster Journalist • Lawyer • Librarian • Model Fee: $35 which must be paid in advance DSLR camera to practice tech- Musician/composer Step 4 Prepare for registration You’ll learn pinching, coil- nical aspects of photography ing, slabbing, wheel-throwing, using manual settings. N’s & P’s by meeting with your glazing and other decorative In this class, you’ll create the senior video. Newscaster • Photographer • Printer counselor. techniques. Producer • Public relations specialist You’ll study types of ce- Visual Art 3 ramics with emphasis on Honors S’s Step 5 Finalize your choices. craftsmanship, design and Prerequisite: Completion of 2 semesters of Screenwriter • Sculpture • Set designer When you complete originality. You’ll also study visual arts Grades: 10-12 Sign painter • Singer the history, appreciation and Credit: 1 unit the registration form, criticism of ceramics. Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Indian Land, Lancaster you must sign it, and You’ll be required to do T’s & W’s weekly sketches of projects. You’ll develop pre-AP Teacher • Technical writer • Translator/interpreter your parents or guard- skills, techniques and artistic Web page designer • Writer Ceramics 2 concepts to prepare you for ian must sign it. Your Prerequisite: Art 1 (LHS only) (fee in- volved) Ceramics I (ILHS only) employment or post-second- What a counselor says signatures indicate that Grades: 9-12 ary opportunities in the arts. Credit: 1 unit or 1/2 unit “The courses in this academic focus Offered: Indian Land, Lancaster You’ll be able to build more your choices have been Fee: $35 which must be paid in advance advanced art skills in prepara- give you a broad background that made together and are You’ll refine pinching, coil- tion for an AP-level course. prepares you for careers that require ing, slabbing, wheel-throwing, good problem solvers.” agreed upon. Visual Art 4 glazing and other decorative Honors – Brandi Brown techniques. Prerequisite: Completion of 3 semesters of Andrew Jackson High Counselor Step 6 At the end of the school You’ll continue to study visual arts types of ceramics with empha- Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1 unit year, review your choic- sis on craftsmanship, design Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Dance 3, 4 Honors technical aspects of theater in and originality. You’ll also Indian Land, Lancaster Prerequisite: Dance 1, 2 an active class. es. You should need to study the history, appreciation Grades: 10-12 You’ll continue to develop Credit: 1 unit You’ll have the ability and change your schedule and criticism of ceramics. pre-AP skills, techniques and Offered: Andrew Jackson commitment to pursue a rig- You’ll be required to do artistic concepts to prepare you only if you fail a course, You’ll develop your tech- orous course of study having weekly sketches of projects. for work or post- secondary niques to an advanced col- the same opportunity as honor you don’t meet prereq- Ceramics 3 opportunities in the arts. legiate level. Additional and students in other fields. Prerequisites: Ceramics 1 & 2 with 80% You’ll work to refine your more rigorous assignments uisites, you choose a or above average portfolio for college applica- will help ensure that dancers Drama 5: Grades: 10-12 course that will not be Credit: 1 unit or 1/2 unit tions. are ready for pursuits in dance Advanced Offered: Indian Land High beyond high school. Production offered or a counselor Fee: $35 which must be paid in advance The Arts Prerequisite: Drama 1, teacher approval You’ll develop and further The Arts Grades: 11-12 finds that your selec- Dance Credit: 1 unit enhance skills learned in the rama Offered: Andrew Jackson tions aren’t appropri- Ceramics I and II, learn new Dance 1, 2, 3, 4 D You’ll complete an in-depth Prerequisite: Successful completion of techniques and approaches. previous course in sequence Drama 1, 2, 3, 4 study of how to produce a stage ate. Prerequisite: Successful completion of You'll also work to de- Grades: 9-12 preceding courses in sequence show. Topics will range from Credit: 1 unit velop your personal aesthetic Grades: 9-12 show selection to creating a Offered: Andrew Jackson technique, craftmanship and Credit: 1 unit working budget and acting. You’ll learn to develop a Offered: Andrew Jackson, design skills. At semester’s end, students high level of performance Indian Land, Lancaster Realize that wanting Your goal is to further ex- will perform a show com- skills by exploring the ele- You’ll get an in-depth study plore the medium and gain a pletely produced by the class to be in classes with ments of dance, dance tech- of theater including acting, better understanding of ceram- and directed by the teacher. friends or to have cer- ics arts. niques and structuralized technical theater, perfor- movement; the development mance, voice, diction, drama’s Drama 6: Stage tain periods free or to Crafts 1 of a physically fit body; and history and representative Managing & Prerequisite: None (fee involved) plays and playwrights. have certain teachers Grades: 9-12 advanced movement tech- Directing Credit: 1 unit niques, including work with Drama 3, 4, 5, 6 Prerequisite: Drama 1, 2, teacher approval cannot be considered Offered: Lancaster equipment and extensions. Grades: 11-12 You’ll learn ceramics, Honors Credit: 1 unit Your basic study will ad- Prerequisite: Completion of Drama 2 with at Offered: Andrew Jackson valid reasons for re- stitchery, basketry, handmade dress S.C. and national dance least a B average You’ll study theories of paper, printing and jewelry. standards and include inter- Grades: 11-12 questing a schedule stage managing and directing. Your study will cover types disciplinary study with music Credit: 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Then you’ll apply your change. of crafts with emphasis on and/or drama departments. Indian Land, Lancaster 3&4 only craftsmanship, design and knowledge to productions in You’ll incorporate ad- class as well as for the school. originality. You’ll also study vanced performance and the history, appreciation and Continued on next page criticism of crafts. FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Courseguide PAGE 5 Theater in Action with mastery skills required in Music Appreciation music composition skills and (After school) each unit of study. Opportuni- Prerequisite: None develop the basic concepts Prerequisite: None Grades: 9-11 Grades: 11-12 ties to perform are available. Credit: 1 unit required to compose and ar- Credit: 1 unit or 1/2 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, range music. Who’sSpecial Offered: Buford, Indian Land, Lancaster Band Percussion Indian Land, Lancaster Basic music skills are re- You’ll receive hands-on Techniques 2 If you’re excited about quired. We strive to meet experience in all aspects of a Honors performing choral music on theatrical production. Prerequisite: 5 years of band or teacher recom- stage or learning to play an Percussion, all students’ needs The class isn’t just for mendation or audition Grades: 11-12 instrument in band, then this Advanced Prerequisite: None Meeting the needs of excep- people interested in stage per- Credit: 1 unit course is for you. Grades: 9-12 Offered: Andrew Jackson, formance. It’s also for anyone You’ll study music theory Credit: 1 unit Indian Land, Lancaster tional students is a goal of the interested in set/costume de- and music history together. Offered: Andrew Jackson sign, backstage production or You’ll be provided op- You’ll sing, play small You’ll focus on percussion district. theatrical dance. portunities to improve musi- instruments, learn to read and technique and instruction in You’ll be prepared to com- cianship through challenging notate music, possibly com- all percussion family instru- “We provide a variety of services petently take part artistically and innovative curriculum by pose music, listen and analyze ments, including pitched and technically in Lancaster going beyond expectations of music genres, and discover and non-pitched percussion, for students with special needs,” Community Playhouse perfor- the standard band course. how music relates to other Afro-Cuban instruments and mances. said Student Services Director Dr. You’ll focus on advanced cultures and your future. drum set. You’ll also be required to techniques, theory, small en- take part in after-school per- You’ll explore music’s his- You’ll learn to read, notate Kathy Durbin. sembles, region and all-state tory and how it’s changed to fit and improvise basic rhythms formances during the year. auditions, solo and ensemble, You must have your own today’s society. Be prepared to as well as look at the history • Gifted and Talented – Stu- composition and the historical move, dance and sing your way and cultures related to percus- transportation to and from progression of percussion and rehearsals and performances. into a new world of music. sion instruments and have dents identified as gifted and wind band music. opportunities to perform. The Arts You’ll challenge yourself Musical Theater talented are those who are Prerequisite: None Percussion, to grow as a musician and get Grades: 9-12 Music honors credit. Credit: 1 unit Beginning identified as demonstrating Offered: Andrew Jackson Prerequisite: One year of instrumental Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 experience/private lessons or teacher high performance or potential Prerequisite: One year instrumental Prerequisite: Successful completion of You’ll study musical theater recommendation experience, teacher recommendation previous courses history and technique, includ- Grades: 9-12 Grades: 9-12 Grades: 9-12 ing representative plays and Credit: 1 unit in academic and/or artistic ar- Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit composers, voice, diction, Offered: Andrew Jackson Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, eas and, therefore, require an Indian Land, Lancaster Indian Land, Lancaster movement, acting and techni- You’ll focus on advanced techniques, exercises and In Band 1, you’ll work at If you’re a talented singer cal aspects. literature for all percussion educational program beyond an intermediate level and have or if you just like to make a Musical Theory AP instruments. This class will opportunities to perform. joyful noise, Chorus is for you. the program normally provided Prerequisite: Musical Theory & Composi- have an emphasis on perfor- In Band 2, 3 and 4, you’ll You’ll learn vocal tech- tion or teacher approval mance, and students will be work to master exercises, nique, key signatures, note Grades: 11-12 by the general school program Credit: 1 unit required to participate in the scales and literature in Ad- reading and interval discrimi- Offered: Andrew Jackson marching band as well as vanced Band, as you polish nation. You’ll also study and to achieve their potential. You’ll develop the ability concert band. performance skills. sing music from each histori- to recognize, understand and You’ll have multiple op- Gifted and high ability stu- cal musical period. Band 3, 4 Honors describe the basic materials portunities to perform. Prerequisite: 5 years of band or teacher recom- Requirements include and processes of music. The dents may be served through mendation or audition mandatory participation in five major skills you’ll develop Piano Keyboarding Grades: 11-12 after-school performances. Credit: 1 unit include aural, sight-singing, 1, 2 honors-level pre AP courses, Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Chorus 3, 4 written, compositional and Prerequisite: None (fee involved) Indian Land, Lancaster Grades: 9-12 advanced placement courses Honors analytical. Credit: 1 unit You’ll be provided opportu- You’ll learn music terminol- Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land Prerequisite: 2 years of chorus classes and special elective courses to nities to improve musicianship Grades: 11-12 ogy and how to identify these Fee: $35 which must be paid in advance through challenging and in- Credit: 1 unit terms both aurally and visually You’ll use a self-paced Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, meet their unique needs. novative curriculum by going Indian Land, Lancaster in a score. piano curriculum, allowing you to move from elementary beyond expectations of the You’ll be provided an op- Concepts you’ll study in- • Disabled – The district realizes techniques through advanced. standard band course. portunity for advancement clude intervals, triads, scales, You’ll be pretested to de- You’ll challenge yourself and refinement of musical modes, phrase structure, me- that some students have special termine where your studies to grow as a musician and get potential as well as higher- lodic transposition and realiza- begin. You may take a second honors credit. level thinking skills. Empha- tion of a figured bass. You’ll needs that require alternatives course to continue your work. Band/Percussion sis will be placed on refining explore most of the content a first-year music major studies. to the general education pro- Techniques 1, 2 ensemble performance skills, Wind Ensemble Prerequisite: Minimum one year band recognition of musical styles Musical Theory Prerequisites: Band 2 or comparable gram. Therefore, special pro- experience or private lesson equivalent and historical periods, cham- music background required on at least one of the follow- & Composition Grades: 11-12 ing: piano, snare drum, drum set, bells/ ber ensemble performance Prerequisite: Band 2 or comparable music Credit: 1 unit grams and related services are xylophone, Orff percussion and creative development. background Offered: Indian Land Grades: 9-12 Grades: 10-12 You’ll examine more ad- available for identified students Credit: 1 unit Guitar Lab Credit: 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land vanced college-level litera- Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land, Prerequisite: Instructor approval who have disabilities. Lancaster Grades: 10-12 You’ll study in-depth music ture (Grades 4 and above) at You’ll focus solely on per- Credit: 1 unit the high school level. Offered: Andrew Jackson fundamentals by ear training If a student qualifies as disabled cussion technique and instruc- You’ll study more ad- You’ll learn basic tech- and by reading and writing tion on all instruments in the vanced theory and history niques and chords, melodies music. under the Individuals with Dis- percussion family, including and learn how they relate to and styles. You’ll also explore musical tuned percussion, Afro-Cuban the more advanced content You must provide your analysis and simple rhythmic, abilities Education Act (IDEA), an instruments and drum set. you’ll learn to perform. guitar – acoustic or classical melodic and harmonic dicta- You’ll study in a lab setting, Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and non-amplified. tion. You’ll learn introductory is prepared through the combined Business Management, Marketing & Administration efforts of administrators, teachers, Business, Digital Desktop efficient work habits. Advertising a school psychologist, parents and Prerequisite: Marketing Management & Publishing You’ll learn to produce Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding and/or Com- desktop-published copy for Credit: 1 unit Administration other appropriate personnel. The puter Applications or Integrated Busi- reproduction. Offered: Career Center, Indian Land Work-Based Credit ness Applications You’ll learn concepts of (see Co-op for details) Grades: 9-12 IEP is reviewed at least annually. Credit: 1 unit Entrepreneurship Prerequisite: Senior enrolled in final Prerequisite: None advertising, planning strate- Offered: Buford, Career Center, level of occupational program Grades: 10-12 gies, communication skills and Indian Land Students qualifying as disabled Grade: 12 Credit: 1 unit professional development. Credit: 1 unit You’ll learn to use the com- Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, with a 504 plan will have accom- You’ll study budget devel- Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Career Center, Indian Land Career Center, Indian Land puter and graphic software. opment, media selection, ad You’ll put Business, Man- You’ll focus on producing You’ll get a general over- modations within the regular design and ad preparation for business communications view of the American enter- media. agement & Administration courses in action as you get and reports, typing special prise system with a close look education program. at small business ownership. on-the-job training. See your business forms and tables, An important part of your guidance counselor and the developing multiple reproduc- Page 15 sidebar for details. tion techniques and refining Continued on next page FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PAGE 6 Courseguide studies will be developing necessary for using digital Look what you can do business and managerial skills imaging software to edit and 2019 for planning, organizing, staff- design images and graphics. with what you learn in ing, directing and controlling a You’ll prepare school publi- Spring small business. cations including yearbook and/ Business Management Business or Trade & Industry or newspaper. alendar students are encouraged to take & Information Systems C Entrepreneurship. Integrated Business January Fundamentals of Applications A’s • 1st semester exams Business Marketing Prerequisite: None Accountant • Administrative assistant • Auditor ...... Jan. 10 & 11 & Finance Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, nd Grades: 9-12 B’s • 2 elementary & middle, Credit: 1 unit Career Center, Indian Land 4th high school grading periods end; Offered: Buford You’ll learn computer con- Banker • Bank teller/loan officer • Bookkeeper • First semester ends You’ll gain a basic under- cepts related to processing data Building/property manager • Buyer Regular schedule...... Jan. 11 standing of business operations into useful information needed and management concepts so in business situations. C’s • Second semester begins you can pursue successful ca- Keyboarding competencies ...... Jan. 14 reers in business, marketing and will be addressed in this course. Caterer • City administrator • finance. You’ll use database, spread- Computer operator • Controller • Court clerk • • Report cards – All grades You’ll learn more about sheet, word processing and Court reporter • Credit manager ...... by Jan. 24 corporate enterprise and its role presentation applications in in a global society. You’ll work Microsoft Office 2010. After D’s, E’s & F’s • MLK Holiday – No school to understand personal finance successfully finishing this ...... Jan. 21 concepts including developing course, you’ll be prepared for Data processing/database manager • Desktop a budget, managing a checking Microsoft Office User Special- publisher • Economic development specialist • account, types of savings plans, ist (MOS) certification. Entrepreneur • Events planner • Facilities manager February investments, how to establish assistant • Financial manager • Franchise manager and maintain good credit and International • ACT/SAT/Ready To Work consumer rights information. Business & ...... During February You’ll get a general busi- Marketing G’s, H’s, I’s & M’s ness background, as well as, Prerequisite: None General manager/executive • Hospital manager • • 5th high school grading period ends Grades: 10-12 personal finance information Credit: 1 unit Information clerk • Information systems manager • ...... Feb. 15 needed for you to maintain Offered: Indian Land Insurance claims manager • Management analyst/ financial security. You’ll gain the knowledge consultant • High school report cards and skills you need for entry- ...... Feb. 22 Google level international business Applications operations as well as an under- O’s, P’s & R’s • Elementary parent/teacher Prerequisite: Business Management Grades: 9-12 standing of the economic and Office manager • Purchasing agent • Real estate conferences Credit: 1 unit cultural concepts of domestic agent • Real estate appraiser • Receptionist ...... Feb. 26 Offered: Andrew Jackson and international business. You’ll build on skills beyond You’ll study climate, time the traditional introduction to zones, protocol, customs and S’s & T’s March computer concepts – learning etiquette of countries and their Sales manager • Sales representative • Secretary • Teacher workday to use emerging applications affect on international business. • Stenographer • Stock broker • Technical writer for productivity, creativity, ...... March 11 You’ll learn business greet- collaboration and third party ings and introductions and how No students – May be used as make-up day, if needed What a counselor says add-ons. they differ around the world. “The courses in this academic focus will rd You’ll prepare to learn and • 3 elementary & middle, You’ll also compose effective prepare you for the world of business 6th high school grading period ends work in the 21st century through business communications based communication and collabora- and help you understand the principles ...... March 21 on an understanding of differ- and skills you need.” tion tools technologies. ences in tone, style and format – Lisa Cauthen You’ll do real world activi- of other countries. • Report cards Buford High Counselor ties, projects and collaborations You’ll learn about importing, ...... March 28 to strengthen your technology exporting and trade relations, skills in the continually chang- about how differences between ing online Google community. political systems affect business Web Page Design to design web pages. April operations and about political & Development 1 You’ll also develop skills Image Editing 1 Prerequisite: Keyboarding (or docu- Prerequisite: None risks businesses face in other in designing, implementing Spring holidays – No school mented equivalent skills) and Integrated Grades: 10-12 countries. Business Applications and maintaining a web site ...... April 15-19 Credit: 1 unit Grades: 10-l2 using authoring tools. Your April 15-17 may be used as make-up days, if needed Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford (11 & 12 Marketing Credit: 1 unit web pages must meet district only), Indian Land Prerequisite: None th Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, 7 high school grading period ends You’ll gain the knowledge Grades: 10-12 Indian Land guidelines to be published. Credit: 1 unit ...... April 29 and skills to use digital imag- Offered: Career Center, Indian Land You’ll be provided with the Workplace ing software to edit and design You’ll examine the econom- knowledge and skills needed Communications images and graphics. ic, business and human resource to design web pages. Prerequisite: None Grades: 9-12 May You’ll learn to use technolo- foundations of marketing dur- You’ll also develop skills gies related to digital imaging Credit: 1 unit ing this course. in designing, implementing Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, High school report cards such as basic computer op- ...... May 6 You’ll get an overview of the and maintaining a web site Career Center erations, file sharing across marketing functions of selling, using authoring tools. Your You’ll learn to communi- AP exams networks, digital scanning, promotion, distribution, risk web pages must meet district cate clearly, concisely, courte- ...... May 6-17 digital photography, preparing management, pricing, purchas- guidelines to be published. ously, completely, correctly – school publications, including ing, marketing information personally and professionally. yearbook and/or newspaper. Web Page Design You’ll develop competency End of Course exams management, product/service & Development 2 planning and financing. You’ll in written, oral, interpersonal, ...... May 6-31 Image Editing 2 Prerequisite: Web Page Design & Devel- technological and profes- Prerequisite: Image Editing 1 also be encouraged to participate opment 1 Grades: 11-12 sional communication. Final exams – Students dismissed early in school-to-work programs. Grades: 11-l2 Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit You’ll also study safe and ...... May 30-31 Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, ethical usage practices of Indian Land You’ll gain advanced and information technologies. Last student day, Graduation in-depth knowledge and skills You’ll get the enhanced ...... May 31 knowledge and skills needed Half teacher workday ...... May 31 … be competent in … communicate … be self-sufficient, No students, make-up day, if needed Our the academic and effectively responsible citi- life skills neces- … use current tech- zens and contrib- students sary to enter work nology effectively uting members of June or post-secondary society Report cards – All grades will… education … think critically and ...... by June 11 creatively FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Courseguide PAGE 7 Education & Training Why Rank Child Development Introduction employment in education. Teacher Assistant Prerequisite: None to Early Childhood Topics you’ll study include Program (T.A.P.) Class rank Grades: 10-12 the teaching profession, com- Prerequisite: Teacher Cadet & teacher Credit: 1 unit Education recommendation procedures Prerequisite: None munication skills, human Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Grade: 12 Class rank is determined by the Career Center, Indian Land Grades: 10-12 growth and development, Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, student’s grade point ratio based You’ll study human growth Offered: Andrew Jackson planning and instructional and development from concep- strategies and school-societal Indian Land, Lancaster on the Uniform Grading Scale. A You’ll be introduced to You’ll work one period tion to age six. skills required for a ca- relationships. revised uniform grading scale is in You’ll learn the physical, daily with a supervising effect for all students. reer in the care, education Introduction teacher or library media emotional and mental tasks and administration of pro- this age child should be ex- to Teaching 2 specialist. grams for young children. Prerequisite: Introduction to Teaching 1 You’ll work in a subject pected to complete and how Grades: 11-12 Levels of weighting You’ll develop skills in area which you have excep- these expectations should areas such as career paths, Credit: 1 unit & their definitions influence care and guidance. Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, tional strength in and engage developmentally appropriate Career Center, Indian Land in beginning curriculum n College Prep You’ll also observe and practices, safe and healthy work with young children You’ll learn about teaching development and research ex- learning environments and as a profession through authen- periences as you help teachers – These courses are designed and their parents to give you collaborative relationships. to prepare students for col- confidence with children. tic learning experiences. and students and perform Introduction You’ll plan engaging les- clerical and computer tasks. lege, technical school or for to Teaching 1 sons, enhance communication the workplace. Prerequisite: Child Development and presentation skills, explore Grades: 10-12 school-societal relationships n Honors/Pre AP Credit: 1 unit and exhibit professionalism, – These courses extend and Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, with technology integrated Career Center, Indian Land deepen the opportunities during the course. You’ll be prepared for provided by courses at the high school level. They are Engineering designed for students exhib- iting superior abilities in the You’ll apply math, science reflects the basic nature Introduction to PLTW Computer particular content area. The Engineering Design and standard engineering prac- Integrated of this field, to integrate tices to design both residential electrical and mechani- Pre-AP curriculum places (Project Lead the Way 1) Manufacturing Prerequisite: None and commercial projects and Prerequisites: PLTW Intro to Engr De- cal systems in a single emphasis on critical and Grades: 10-12 document your work using 3-D sign, PLTW Principles of Engineering device. analytical thinking, rational Credit: 1 unit design software. Grades: 11-12 • Mechatronics is the junc- Offered: Career Center, Indian Land decision making, and induc- Credit: 1 unit tion where concepts from You’ll use computer soft- Offered: Career Center tive and deductive reasoning. Engineering - mechanical engineering, ware and math/physics con- You’ll learn the methods Digital Electronics electrical engineering – In our district, these courses cepts to produce, analyze and (Project Lead the Way 3) used to control machines and and computer science evaluate project models in this Prerequisite : Principles of Engineering the impact technology has are designed to prepare stu- (Project Lead the Way 2) merge to design, build first course in the PLW series. on the workforce in the 21st dents for and culminate in ad- Grades: 11-12 and operate products. You’ll study form and func- Credit: 1 unit century. vanced placement courses. tion design concepts - then use Offered: Career Center You’ll study the principles Mechatronics n Advanced placement state-of-the-art technology to In this PLW course, you’ll of manufacturing, manufac- Integrated translate conceptual design be introduced to applied turing processes, elements of – These courses follow the ad- into reproducible products. digital logic, a key element Technologies 2 automation and integration of Prerequisite: Mechatronics Integrated vanced placement curriculum After this course, you’ll of careers in engineering and manufacturing. Technologies 1 understand how to apply engineering technology. Grades 10-11 as outlined by the College the design process to solve You’ll explore the circuitry Mechatronics Credit: 1 Board. problems in an individual and found in watches, calculators, Integrated Offered: Career Center You’ll cover advanced n team setting. You’ll develop video games and computers. Technologies 1 Dual-credit portfolios to display your electrical skills, pneumatic You’ll also test and ana- Prerequisite: None – College-level courses are ap- designs and present them lyze digital circuitry, design Grades 10-11 and hydraulic systems in this properly to peers, instructors circuits, and use the computer Credit: 1 second course. proved for dual-credit by the Offered: Career Center Board of Trustees. A specific and professionals. to generate printed circuit Mechatronics boards as you use math and You’ll cover the basic listing of dual-credit courses Principles of safety, tools, precision mea- Integrated science to solve real-world is on page 3. Engineering engineering problems. surement and basic electrical Technologies 3 (Project Lead the Way 2) skills during this course. Prerequisite: Mechatronics Integrated – Current State Board guide- Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Aerospace • You’ll be prepared to Technologies 2 Design (Project Lead the Way 1) Grades 11-12 lines equate dual-credit and Grades: 10-12 Engineering work with your hands as Credit: 1 AP weighting. Credit: 1 unit (Project Lead the Way 4) well as yours minds in the Offered: Career Centerr Offered: Career Center, Indian Land Prerequisites : Introduction to Engi- neering Design; Principles of Engi- mechatronics program. You’ll cover motor and In this PLW course, you’ll get neering; Digital Electronics or Civil • Mechatronics is a new mechanical drives and be Scale for weighting grades an overview of engineering Engineering interdisciplinary field introduced to the process Grades: 11-12 College Prep Honors AP/Dual Credit and engineering technology as Credit: 1 unit involving mechani- automation using program- you develop problem-solving Offered: Career Center, Indian Land cal, instrumentation, mable logic controllers in this A 4.000-5.000 4.500-5.500 5.000-6.000 skills by tackling real-world In this fourth PLW class, electronics, robotics/ third course. B 3.00-3.900 3.500-4.400 4.000-4.900 engineering problems. you’ll learn about aeronautics automation, computer You’ll learn theory, get and aerospace systems includ- components and control Mechatronics C 2.000-2.900 2.500-3.400 3.000-3.900 hands-on experiences and ex- ing airfoil design, propulsion systems. Integrated D 1.000-1.900 1.500-2.400 2.000-2.900 plore social and psychological systems, aerodynamics, flight • Mechatronics is a dynam- Technologies 4 F 0.100-0.900 0.600-1.400 1.100-1.900 consequences of technological controls and rocketry and Prerequisite: Mechatronics Integrated ic field that changes daily Technologies 3 changes. orbital mechanics. with the rapid improve- Grades 11-12 You’ll also explore life sup- Civil Engineering ments in technology and Credit: 1 Notes on courses port and environmental systems, computer systems. Offered: Career Center (Project Lead the Way 3) microgravity environments, n Pre -AP English program should Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering • Mechatronics is the com- You’ll cover advanced (Project Lead the Way 2) composite material fabrication bination of the terms automation control and the culminate in English AP. Grades: 10-12 and testing, and unmanned mechanical (mecha for integration of robotics in this Credit: 1 unit intelligent vehicles. Success- n A high school student should Offered: Indian Land mechanisms, i.e., ma- fourth course. fully completing this course take an English course each chines that move) and You’ll learn important will make you a completer in electronics year. aspects of building and site the engineering program. . The word design and development. n Pre-AP math program should culminate in Calculus AP. n All Pre-AP courses must have Earn college credit while you earn units an approved curriculum and prerequisites that reflect honors to graduate high school level work and adhere to Uni- form Grading Scale guidelines. See dual-credit article on Page 20 FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PAGE 8 Courseguide Why Test nglish Creating E Advanced your own craft. Pre-AP/Honors on the AP exam, you may earn World-Class Composition You’ll ultimately contribute English 2, 3, 4 - college credits. Graduates Prerequisite: American Literature and British to the production of a school- Pre AP You will be required to take Literature survey courses wide literary magazine. Prerequisite: District criteria, academic an introductory course. Students in their third year Grade: 12 performance, teacher recommendation Credit: 1 unit College Preparatory Grades: 9-12 English AP - of high school must be offered a Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, English 1, 2, 3, 4 Credit: 1 unit each Literature & Indian Land, Lancaster Prerequisite: Successful completion of Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, college entrance test. Parents/ You’ll improve your writing preceding course in sequence Indian Land, Lancaster Composition Grades: 9-12 If you’re academically Prerequisite: English 3 Pre AP skills as you study the writing Credit: 1 unit each Grade: 12 guardians may select either process and the importance of Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, talented, Pre AP English will Credit: 1 unit transitions, parallelism, diction, Indian Land, Lancaster prepare you for AP English in Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, ACT or SAT. All students in their Indian Land, Lancaster clarity and coherence. You’ll face challenging the 12th grade. You’ll form and defend third year of high school must You’ll concentrate on more experiences in reading, writing The curriculum is advanced advanced composition skills and speaking. and may cover material one your own opinions orally and take a career readiness as- and build sentence skills to As you study literature, you’ll year earlier than college prep in writing as you study major curriculum does. works of world literature. sessment. Ready to Work is the improve the effectiveness of develop analytical and creative your writing. writing skills. You’ll also learn You’ll study grammar to You’ll work on analytical skills that are tested on the assessment for South Carolina vocabulary and test-taking improve your writing and read Creative Writing 1 techniques to build standardized and analyze major literary AP exam. Extensive summer Prerequisite: None reading may be required. students. Ready to Work de- Grades: 9 -12 test-taking skills. works to build higher-level Credit: 1 unit thinking skills. Your emphasis If you score 3 or greater on termines student achievement You’ll write frequently with Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land instruction in clarity, organi- will be extensive reading and the AP exam, you may earn 3-6 hours of college credit. in three key subjects. You’ll read and analyze zation, purpose and content, analysis of literature. excellent examples of short and you’ll study grammar to Your writings will include You will be required to take an introductory AP course. “The Ready to Work assess- drama, poetry, short stories, improve your writing skills. analytical compositions as well journals and essays as models You may be required to do a as descriptive, expository, narra- Literacy Ready ment measures ‘real world’ for your own writing. research paper. tive and persuasive essays. Sum- Prerequisite : None You’ll then write your own You’ll study literature by mer reading may be required. Grade: 12 skills that employers believe are short plays, poems, short Credit: 1 unit theme or by time period, with Your English 4 unit, de- Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, critical to job success,” District stories, journals and essays. emphasis on reading and dis- pending on your school, may Indian Land, Lancaster You’ll analyze, critique and cussing novels, stories, plays, be Advanced Composition or You’ll develop and defend Testing Coordinator Lynn Fer- discuss works by established poetry and non-fiction. You’ll English AP. ideas from textbooks and write writers and your peers. guson said. also have a chance to study English AP - about them in college-level You’ll complete weekly multi-cultural literature. formats. one-on-one conferences with Language & Test questions are based the instructor, original writing English 1 Pre AP Composition Public Speaking submissions, daily journal en- Prerequisite: Recommendation based on Prerequisite: English 2 Pre AP Prerequisite : None on situations that occur in the district criteria Grade: 11 Grades: 9-12 tries, written and oral critique Grade: 8 Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit everyday work world. of peers’ work and assigned Credit: 1 ELA unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Offered: Andrew Jackson, textbook exercises. Offered: All middle schools Indian Land, Lancaster Indian Land, Lancaster The Ready to Work assess- This course is an elective and cannot You’ll do an in-depth study You’ll develop skills to help You’ll work to improve count as a required English course. of grammar, composition and you write about subjects across your speech and learn to ment has three sections. Creative Writing 2 literary genres to give you an the curriculum. You’ll focus on use gestures and visual aids Prerequisite: Completion of Creative introduction to the English Pre audience and purpose as you effectively as you practice Writing 1 with a C or higher AP program. craft expository, analytical and enunciation and delivery of Three sections Grades: 10 -12 If you meet district criteria argumentative compositions. speeches you research and Credit: 1 unit at the end of the course, you’ll write. Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land You’ll learn to use primary • Applied Mathematics – Ap- You may be asked to enter earn one English credit and be and secondary sources as you You’ll take the basic writ- eligible to enter English 2 Pre contests that could earn you plying mathematics, critical synthesize ideas in your writing. ing techniques you’ve learned AP in the ninth grade. college scholarships or other thinking and problem-solving and expand on them, refining If you score a 3 or greater recognition. to work-related problems from making change to mea- Finance Accounting 1 Accounting 2 Business Finance Personal Finance suring the area of a room. Prerequisite: Above average math skills Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None Grades: 10-12 with Computer Grades: 10-12 Grades: 10-12 • Reading for Information – Credit: 1 unit Application Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Prerequisite: Accounting 1 Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, Reading and using written Career Center, Indian Land Grades: 11-12 You’ll begin learning basic Career Center, Indian Land You’ll develop a knowl- Credit: 1 unit You’ll be introduced to Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, financial literacy skills in- text like letters, directions, edge of the complete double Career Center, Indian Land cluding budgeting, obtaining basic financial literacy skills entry accounting process and including budgeting, ob- signs, notices, policies and You’ll focus on advanced ac- credit, maintaining business a general business vocabulary. counting principles, including checking accounts, analyzing taining credit, maintaining regulations in a job. You’ll learn to set up books an introduction to automated basic elements of finance, checking accounts, analyzing and keep records for a business data processing, payroll sys- computing payroll, recording basic elements of finance and • Locating Information – and learn procedures and con- tems and accounting systems business transactions and ap- applying computer operations cepts for posting, processing for partnerships and corpora- plying computer operations to to personal financial manage- Using graphics like charts, and analyzing financial data. tions. financial management. ment. graphs and tables to find in- formation. General Electives Botany College Orientation Comprehensive Driver Education A score of Level 3 to Level 7 Prerequisite: Biology 1 COL 101 - York Tech Health Education Prerequisite: Must be 15 & have driver’s Grade: 11 Prerequisite: At least a B average in college permit by 15th day of class Prerequisite: None Grades: 10-12 will earn a student one of four Credit: 1 unit prep courses. Ask your guidance coun- Grades: 10-12 Offered: Lancaster selor about other prerequisites. Credit: 1/2 unit Credit: 1/2 unit or 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, National Career Readiness Grades: 11-12 Offered: Indian Land, Lancaster You’ll study fungi, algae, li- Credit: 1 unit/3 hours college credit Indian Land, Lancaster chens, mosses, ferns, conifers through York Tech You’ll cover all S.C. require- Fee: $50 (subject to increase as fuel costs Certificates, which are recog- and flowering plants. You’ll Offered: York Tech campus ments for health-related areas – change) fee involved paid in advance Fees: You may be required to purchase nized by more than 1,400 South learn how genetic informa- personal, dental, human growth You’ll use videos, simulation, textbooks or materials wheel experience in a dual-con- tion in DNA controls plant You’ll study career plan- and development, consumer, re- Carolina employers. development and how plants productive, sexually transmitted trolled car and textbooks to gain ning, study skills, stress the knowledge, skills and attitude grow in different conditions. management, tutoring, group diseases including AIDS, preg- The Ready to Work assess- Public health and environ- nancy prevention, disease and to be a competent, safe driver. guidance and other subjects Enrollment is limited, and mental protection profession- to help you succeed in college disorder prevention and control, ment is tied to the effort to see als need to understand plant safety and accident prevention, attendance is very important to and life. meet course requirements. that all students are “World- science to help them solve mental and emotional health, pollution problems. substance use and abuse, nutri- Ninety minutes of class time Class Graduates.” tional health, sexual harassment is equivalent to two hours of issues, CPR and environmental instructional time. and community health. Continued on next page FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Courseguide PAGE 9 English for High School ternal obstacles that prevent prepare for the SAT or the ACT. Speakers Writing 101 academic success A series of context-related Prerequisite: English 1 • practice accepting respon- vocabulary lessons and word- hy of Other Languages Grades: 10-11 W AP Prerequisite: Standardized test scores, Credit: 1 unit sibility for your decisions and attack skills is integrated with grades, teacher recommendation Offered: Lancaster your behavior. SAT verbal practice lessons. AP motivates Grades: 9-12 You’ll also develop strategies Credit: 1 unit You’ll be immersed in sound Multicultural Offered: Indian Land, Lancaster writing structures in a writer’s for language use through critical you to achieve Studies thinking and reading compre- If English isn’t your first lan- workshop format that focuses Prerequisite: None guage, you may be placed in this on skills you need for sound Grades: 10-12 hension techniques and strate- The advanced placement course to improve your conver- writing in all subjects including Credit: 1 unit gies for solving math problems program of the College Entrance Offered: Lancaster in algebra and geometry. sational English and developing English language arts, social Examination Board offers you an skills and school vocabulary to studies, science and math. You’ll learn to see yourself Problem-solving activities help you in other classes. and others in a new way. will improve SAT/ACT scores. effective way to strengthen the Jobs for America’s You’ll be introduced to quality of your education. High School 101 cultures of the world to ex- Service Learning Graduates (JAG) (Volunteer class) Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None “The program stimulates students plore differences and com- Prerequisite: None Grade: 9 Grades 9-12 Grades: 9-12 to achieve. It also helps identify a Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit per level monalities while focusing on Credit: 1/2 or 1 unit Offered: Lancaster Offered: Lancaster the importance of appreciat- student’s academic strengths and You’ll find High School 101 ing, accepting and tolerating Offered: Lancaster You’ll be prepared for the You’ll earn high school credit encourages continuous student very helpful as you make the world of work through JAG. people from other areas. as you help your community. development through school and transition to high school. You’ll learn what goes You’ll take the course at your You’ll learn about conflict school with a facilitator as your You’ll attend class meetings college,” Lancaster High Coun- into making informed career and volunteer in the community management, careers, service choices, and you’ll learn that a professor teaches by distance selor Rick Hodge said. “The pro- learning and study skills. It education from another site. to learn more about yourself and successful career involves con- careers in volunteer service. gram enables our schools to give also includes comprehensive tinually examining your goals. You and your parents health topics required for You’ll also learn to should attend an USCL orien- Survey of Plants the more academically-talented graduation. tation as part of registration. students the chance to advance • identify your interests, This course will not count as the required & Animals High School 101 – skills and values government unit. Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1 more swiftly and meaningfully in • build skills to research and Grades: 11-12 Females SAT Prep – Credit: 1 unit their studies. It’s a challenge more Prerequisites: None acquire a job Offered: Lancaster Grades: 9-12 • build skills for decision- Verbal/Math You’ll begin with King- students should accept.” Credit: Elective Prerequisite: English 1 and Algebra 1 Offered: Lancaster making and goal-setting recommended dom Animalia and study • use information, resources Grades: 10-12 You’ll learn positive self representatives of inverte- he program consists of and tools to identify your Credit: 1/2 unit or 1 unit brates through vertebrates. T identity and self esteem, per- Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, strengths and weaknesses academically-accelerated courses sonal vision and goals, social Indian Land, Lancaster You’ll also study the Plant • develop strong study habits Fees: Textbook must be paid for in advance that offer college-level instruction and emotional skills, moral Kingdom, learn botany basics for school and the real world at Lancaster and Indian Land character, academic success and use a dichotymous key. in high schools and an exam ad- • analyze internal and ex - You’ll build confidence and and work ethic. ministered by the College Board to determine a student’s mastery Health Science of the material. Biomedical work together to maintain prove quality of life, including Health Science 2 Scores on the exam can range gene therapy, pharmacology, Pre-requisites: Health Science 1 or Sports Science 1 homeostasis and good health. Medicine and with a 75% or higher from one, the lowest, to five, the - Principles Using real-world cases, you’ll surgery, prosthetics, rehabili- Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None take the role of a biomedical pro- tation and supportive care. Credit: 1 unit highest. A score of three or greater Grades: 9-12 Offered: Buford, Lancaster Credit: 1 unit fessional and work with others to on a test may earn a student col- Biomedical In this intermediate course, Offered: Indian Land solve medical mysteries. lege credit for the course the exam You’ll explore the concepts Hands-on projects will in- Science 4 you’ll build on what you material covers. Students should of human medicine and be clude designing experiments, - Biomedical Innovation learned in Health Science 1 as introduced to research pro- investigating structures and Prerequisite: Biomedical Science 3 you dig deeper into the health check with individual colleges/ Grades: 10-12 science curriculum and skill set. cesses and bioinformatics. functions of body systems, and Credit: 1 unit universities to learn more about Offered: Indian Land Hands-on projects will let using data acquisition software Health Science 3 their use of AP scores. you investigate human body to monitor body functions, You’ll design innovative - Human Structure & systems and various health such as muscle movement, solutions for the 21st century’s Function “The program is a great way for health challenges as you tackle Pre-requisites: Health Science 2 and First conditions, including heart reflex and voluntary activities Aid and CPR certification and with a students to save time and money in disease, diabetes, sickle-cell and respiratory operation. topics like clinical medicine, 75% or higher college,” Hodge said. “We’ve had disease, hypercholesterol- You’ll be ready to study in a physiology, biomedical engi- Grades: 11-12 emia and infectious diseases. variety of medical fields. neering and public health. Credit: 1 unit students who’ve entered college Offered: Buford, Lancaster as sophomores because of the Biomedical Biomedical Health Science 1 You’ll get acquainted with Prerequisite: None hours they exempted through the Science 2 Science 3 the human body’s basic anat- Grades: 10-11 advanced placement program.” - Human Body Systems - Medical Interventions Credit: 1 unit omy and physiology. Prerequisite: Biomedical Science 1 Prerequisite: Biomedical Science 2 Offered: Buford, Lancaster You’ll use hands-on activi- Grades: 10-12 Grades: 10-12 You’ll receive basic infor- ties to learn how the human Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit Three groups are served by the Offered: Indian Land Offered: Indian Land mation and broad topics to help body is structured and the 12 body systems’ function. program – high school students You’ll study the body’s You’ll use student projects you choose your career path processes, structures and in- to investigate medical inter- and prepare for future classes capable of pursuing college-level teractions to learn how they ventions that extend and im- in health care. Continued on next page studies, high schools that want to offer these students the chance Our Middle School Counselors/Career Specialists to work at an advanced level and A.R. Rucker Middle Andrew Jackson Middle Buford Middle colleges that want to encourage . 416-8555 • Fax– 285-1534 . 475-6021/283-1970 • Fax– 475-8256. 285-8473 • Fax– 283-2023 422 Old Dixie Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 6865 Kershaw-Camden Hwy., Kershaw, SC 29067. 1890 N. Rocky River Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720 and recognize such achievement. . Principal Anita Watts . Principal Chris Timmons . Principal Sheri Wells “The program is specifically . designed to motivate high school students and teachers to higher achievement. It is also designed to help eliminate the duplication Reshi Clyburn Allie Teschke Malissa Crawford Susan Hammond Susan Scott Todd Smith of studies at college,” Hodge said. School Counselor/ School Counselor School Counselor School Counselor School Counselor/ School Counselor Career Specialist Career Specialist Descriptions of college-level Indian Land Middle • 578-2500/286-5300 • Fax– 578-2549 South Middle • 283-8416 • Fax– 283-8417 courses & exam results (based on • 8361 Charlotte Highway, Indian Land, SC 29707 • Principal Chris Thorpe . 1551 Billings Dr., Lancaster, SC 29720 these courses) are provided to a . Principal Joyce Crimminger student’s colleges of choice. Participating colleges, in turn, consider granting appropriate placement and/or credit to a stu- Phedrian Alexander Jennifer Blake Curwood Dillingham Kelly Ewing Reggie Partee Dr. Patrice Robinson dent who has taken the exam and School Counselor/ School Counselor School Counselor School Counselor School Counselor/ School Counselor Career Specialist Career Specialist made an acceptable score. FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PAGE 10 I’m Courseguide awesome Health Science Medical Your work will include You’ll explore sports Clinical Study Terminology instruction, outside readings, medicine careers the athletic Prerequisites: Health Science 2 & 3 Prerequisites: Biology (at Lancaster) article reviews and practical trainer encounters as he/she the and First Aid and CPR certification & Health Science 1 and with a 75% experience in managing ath- takes injured athletes through Let (Medical Terminology) and with a or higher 75% or higher Grades: 11-12 letic injuries. the pathway of recovery. Grade: 12 Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit Offered: Buford, Lancaster Sports Medicine 2 Sports Medicine 3 Offered: Buford, Lancaster You’ll learn medical terms Prerequisites: Sports Medicine 1 Prerequisites: Sports Medicine 1 & 2 with You’ll make connections with a 75% or higher a 75% or higher World including roots, prefixes and Grades: 10-12 Grade: 12 from the classroom to the suffixes and focus on spelling, Credit: 1 unit Credit: 1 unit healthcare industry through definition and pronunciation. Offered: Lancaster Offered: Lancaster know! work-based learning experi- You’ll also cover the parts You’ll focus on how to You’ll focus on building ences and activities. of the body, the body’s struc- recognize and care for com- your ability to apply concepts TEAM is going to give our You’ll learn to perform ture, movement, circulation, mon injuries and illnesses of you learned in previous sports students the opportunity for nursing-related services for respiratory system, eyes and a physically active population. medicine courses to real-world S patients and residents in hospi- ears. This self-paced course You’ll learn about specific situations and scenarios. a real world authentic experi- tals or long-term care facilities meets in a computer lab using conditions and injuries often You’ll work to understand ence that will prepare them for using what you’ve learned in computer-based technologies. faced during athletic activities. current research and evidence- previous required courses. You’ll also examine the based practices affecting jobs. Sports Medicine 1 concepts of therapeutic mo- sports medicine professionals Health Science Prerequisite: Biology 1 Grades: 10-12 dalities and exercise in the and to develop policies, pro- Work-based Credit Credit: 1 unit care of injuries. You’ll focus on cedures and guidelines based Andrea Ribelin (see Co-op for details) Principal Offered: Andrew Jackson, Buford, gaining a deeper understand- on these practices. Prerequisite: Senior enrolled in final level Lancaster Buford Elementary of an occupational program ing of the body systems and You’ll also explore detailed Grade: 12 You’ll study athletic inju- common pathologies. treatment and rehabilitation Credit: 1 unit ries, rehabilitation techniques, Your study will also include procedures for common ath- Offered: Buford, Indian Land, Lancaster basic first aid and history as You’ll put your Health Sci- administrative aspects of letic injuries. they relate to the athletic train- sports medicine programs. You’ll be expected to get ence courses in action as you ing profession. get on-the-job training. You’ll learn to apply legal real world experience by tak- ollaboration and support is You’ll begin learning to and ethical principles through ing part in clinical situations (See your school counselor and treat athletic injuries and basic going to be used in this. As Page 15 sidebar for more details.) real world scenarios in various – either through your school’s C operation of therapeutic mo- sports medicine settings. athletic department or in an we all know STEAM…it’s some- dalities for an injured athlete. outside clinical setting. thing that you develop and grow in. Hospitality & Human Services Sheri Watson Cosmetology 1 Culinary Arts 1 event, family reunion, cruise, Introduction to Principal Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Culinary Arts Introduction wedding or party. Hospitality & Heath Springs Elementary Grade: 11 Grades: 11-12 Credit: 4 units Credit: 1 unit You’ll engage in project- Tourism Offered: Career Center Offered: Career Center and problem-based learning Management You’ll begin building the You’ll be introduced to the activities for event evaluation, Prerequisite: None foundation for advanced stud- food industry through class- direct observation and hands- Grades: 9-11 on involvement in planning Credit: 1 unit ies in cosmetology. room and lab work. You’ll Offered: Career Center You’ll study safety, hy- also be required to participate and staging of special events. You’ll explore the the hos- giene, sanitation, manicuring, in a minimum of 10 hours of think STEAM is one of the big- Family & pitality and tourism industry’s professional ethics, shampoos after-school catering activities. nature, concepts and impact. gest things we’re doing to help and rinses, permanent waving You’ll cover subjects rang- Consumer Science I (Consumer & Homemaking Education 1) You’ll focus on mastering and styling, scalp and facial ing from completing applica- kids step out into the real world. Prerequisite: None the foundations of the hos- treatment and state laws and tions and developing a resume Grades: 9-10 STEAM will help our students be pitality and tourism industry regulations. to food costing and accounting, Credit: 1 unit Offered: Buford, Indian Land, as you take part in activities ready to solve the problems fac- You’ll also study theory and inventory control, baking and Lancaster (Grades 9-10) that give you a taste of what related subjects and gain expe- other cooking methods, food ing us today. You’ll learn to use the the hospitality and tourism rience through lab practice. safety and marketing. decision-making process in industry is about. Take this course only if choosing a life-style, managing Chris Thorpe Cosmetology 2 Prerequisite: Cosmetology 1 you’re seriously interested in a home and selecting a career. Introduction Principal Grade: 12 a food industry profession. You’ll study family relation- to Hospitality Indian Land Middle Credit: 4 units Offered: Career Center Culinary Arts 2 ships and home management Management & You’ll study in-depth the Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 1 with emphasis on clothing, Operations Grades: 11-12 foods, grooming, manners Prerequisite: None art of hairstyling, makeup, Credit: 1 unit Grades: 9-11 skin and scalp care, hair color Offered: Career Center and child development. You’ll do a variety of activities and Credit: 1 unit he four C’s: Communicate ef- and salon management. You’ll You’ll be assigned an Offered: Career Center work with clients three days on-the-job mentor who’ll complete sewing projects. You’ll explore the nature, Tfectively, Collaborate to learn, a week to develop your skills monitor and document your Foods & Nutrition 1 concepts and impact of the in a salon-type atmosphere. progress in this final course Prerequisite: None hospitality industry. be Creative problem-solvers and Grades: 10-l2 At year’s end, you’ll take in the sequence necessary for Credit: 1 unit You’ll learn the industry’s be Critical thinkers who explore the state board exam, given by certification in this cluster. Offered: Indian Land foundations, including career all parts of issues – STEAM hits all the S.C. Cosmetic Arts Board, To complete the cluster, you You’ll get practical knowl- exploration, employability aspects of the four C’s. for licensing as a registered must accumulate 400 intern- edge and experience in plan- and career developmental cosmetologist. ship hours at a food-service ning, preparing and serving skills; guest satisfaction; related establishment. You meals with an introduction to safety; security and environ- Culinary Arts can begin getting these hours mental practices; the indus- Steven Puckett Introduction short-order food service. Principal in Culinary Arts Introduction. You’ll study the principles try’s history; and hospitality Van Wyck Elementary Prerequisite: None Grades: 10-11 Event & of cooking or preparing meats, and tourism segments. Credit: 1 unit vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk, Offered: Career Center Entertainment Manage First cheese and bakery products. Prerequisites: Culinary Arts Introduction, You’ll be introduced to Management 1, 2 Prerequisites: Introduction to Hospitality You’ll also study buying careers in restaurants, cater- and selecting goods and the Grades: 11-12 ing and institutional food and Tourism with a minimum grade of Credit: 1 unit 70 and teacher recommendation use of kitchen equipment. Offered: Career Center eachers will have many, preparation and service. Grades: 10-12 You’ll learn quantity cooking Credit: 1 unit Foods & Nutrition 2 You’ll study control of many more resources that’ll Offered: Career Center T for commercial operations, Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition 1 food service costs; hospi- Grades: 10-12 include technology that’s develop- along with related nutrition, You’ll learn management tality and restaurant man- Credit: 1 unit agement; human resources food selection, storage and techniques and strategies to Offered: Indian Land ing right now. Using technology management and supervision; merchandising. successfully plan, promote You’ll study in-depth pre- ServSafe; customer service; won’t be something we have to You’ll learn production and implement special events paring and serving food. food production; inventory wait for. baking, table service, culinary that create extraordinary and You’ll focus on food service and control; managerial ac- skills, purchasing, menu plan- memorable experiences. techniques and learn about count; menu marketing and ning and catering. You’ll learn the basics of special meals, entertaining, management and nutrition. Butch Dutton A background in basic math what it takes to add the “WOW diets and nutrition careers. Secondary Instructional factor” for customers, whether This course is a certifica- Director or accounting, bookkeeping and nutrition is helpful. it’s a sporting event, corporate tion program if you plan to Continued on next page FOR LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Courseguide PAGE 11 go into culinary, hospitality, tritious foods and which foods Look what you can do tourism or restaurant manage- are needed for healthy life- with what you learn in Why Try ment at a college. styles and peak performance. Parenting Education You’ll strengthen your Health & Human Services You have to earn Prerequisite: None health and wellness and Grades: 11-12 disease prevention through A’s & B’s our top awards Credit: 1 unit increased knowledge of nutri- Activities therapist • Admitting clerk • Ambulance Attendant/ Offered: Andrew Jackson tion and physical activity. driver • Anesthesiologist • Athletic trainer • Biochemist To receive a state honors award You’ll build good parenting (Academic Achievement Hon- skills as you study prenatal Travel & Tourism C’s care and planning, the respon- ors Award), you must Management Chef • Chiropractor • Corrections officer • Cosmetologist • sibilities of being a parent and Prerequisites: Introduction to Hospitality Counselor • Customer service coordinator and Tourism with a minimum grade of n earn 24 units as prescribed consumer decision-making in 70 and teacher recommendation management of the home. Grades: 10-12 D’s n receive a minimum of “B” for Credit: 1 unit Dental hygiene/assistant • Dentist √ Doctor • Dialysis Sports Nutrition 1 Offered: Career Center technician • Dietitian each semester course in grades Prerequisite: None Grades: 10-12 You’ll learn management 9-12 through the seventh se- Credit: 1 unit principles and procedures of E’s & F’s mester and Offered: Indian Land the travel and tourism industry Electrocardiograph technician • Emergency medical You’ll study the relation- and destination geography, technician • Firefighter • Flight attendant • Food & drug n achieve either a score or 710 ships among physical activity, airlines, international travel, inspector • Food service assistant • Funeral director on the SAT verbal or a score proper nutrition, sports perfor- cruising, travel by rail, lodg- H’s & L’s of 690 on the SAT math, or an mance and overall wellness. ing, recreation, amusements, You’ll learn to prepare nu- attractions and resorts. Health care administrator • Health educator • Home econ- ACT score of 30 on English or omist • Home health care aide • Hospital maintenance 33 on mathematics nformation engineer • Hotel manager/assistant • Lab technician OR I M’s & N’s Make-up artist • Medical assistant • Medical records techni- n earn 24 units as prescribed Technology cian • Microbiologist • Nurse LPN/RN/BS • Nursing aide n be eligible for graduation with Computer 2, which can lead to certifica- O’s a state high school diploma Programming 1 tion in entry-level data input. Occupational therapist • Ophthalmic laboratory techni- Prerequisite: Algebra 1 cian • Optician • Optometrist Grades: 10-12 Fundamentals n have a combined score of 1400 Credit: 1 unit Offered: Career Center, Indian Land of Networking 2 P’s on the SAT verbal and math Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Networking 1 Paralegal • Pharmacist • Pharmacy technician • Physical sections, or an ACT composite If you love knowing how Grade: 12 things work, you’ll love how Credit: 1 unit therapist • Physical therapist assistant • Physician as- Offered: Andrew Jackson score of 31 this course covers computer sistant • Pre-school worker • Psychiatrist • Psychologist After you complete this Qualified students may receive programming fundamentals. R’s & S’s You’ll study software and course, you’ll be qualified for the LIFE scholarship or The entry-level data input positions. Radiologist • Recreational therapist • Restaurant manager program design and develop- • Social worker • Speech pathologist Palmetto Fellows Scholar- ment and get practical experi- IT Fundamentals ship, which are currently based ence in programming. Prerequisites: None T’s, V’s & X’s You may use Alice Pro- Grades: 9-10 on college entrance test scores Credit: 1 unit Tour guide • Toxicologist • Travel agent gramming to build interactive Offered: Buford Veterinarian/assistant • X-ray technician and GPA. worlds where you control pro- You’ll learn safety, com- Students who do not qualify for gram flow and non-interactive munication skills, leadership What a counselor says worlds that play as a movie. the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows skills, human relations and “Science courses and good people skills are employability skills and how a must if you’re interested in a career in the scholarships may be eligible Computer Programming 2 to identify and explain PC Health and Human Services.” for the HOPE scholarship, Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1 components, set up a basic – Marisa King lottery tuition assistance or a Grades: 11-12 PC work station and more. Indian Land High Counselor Credit: 1 unit You’ll learn about Green IT need-based grant. Because Offered: Career Center, Indian Land and preventative maintenance. specific guidelines are subject You’ll expand on the pro- to change, see your guidance cesses for creating computer programs you’ve studied with counselor for the requirements a primary focus on VISUAL Journalism of each program. Basic’s advanced features. Broadcast Journalism 1, 2 Grades are tied to meeting You’ll work one-on-one Journalism Prerequisite: None deadlines. To take the course, hands-on time with computers Grades: 9-12 Standards for honor students Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1 unit you must be proficient in all Graduation honors determined by to prepare you for entry-level Credit: 1 unit Offered: Andrew Jackson, Indian Land, yearbook production areas: jobs or after-high-school stud- Offered: Lancaster Lancaster grade point ratio based on Uniform You’ll learn broadcast jour- design, writing, photography, ies. You’ll explore the world of word processing, computer Grading Scale nalism and produce shows for Fundamentals the media as you build journal- graphics and business. cable TV and in schools. ism skills and work on your n Honors– 4.2 minimum GPR of Computing You’ll learn to report, in- school’s publications. Newspaper Prerequisites: None terview, write scripts, design n High honors– 4.4 minimum Grades: 9-12 You’ll study news/feature/ Production Credit: 1 unit sets and run cameras, switch- column writing, interviewing, (1, 2 - LHS only) GPR Prerequisite: Journalism 2 (LHS only) Offered: Andrew Jackson, Career Center, ers and editing equipment. lead writing, program design, Indian Land Students from all high schools Grades: 10-12 n Highest honors– 4.6 minimum press law and layouts. Credit: 1 unit You’ll create projects rel- are encouraged to enroll. Offered: Indian Land, Lancaster GPR evant to students’ lives to ex- Magazine Broadcast You’ll produce the school plore computer science topics. Production newspaper as you learn to Journalism –Advanced Prerequisite: Journalism 2 Standards for junior marshals As you create your comput- interview, write, edit, speak in ing artifacts, you’ll work in Prerequisite: At least a B Grades: 11-12 in Broadcast Journalism Credit: 1 unit public and design on comput- Each junior’s number of quality teams using critical-thinking Grades: 11-12 Offered: Lancaster ers. You’ll also gain photo and Credit: 1 unit points at the end of the first se- and problem-solving skills, cre- You’ll produce a magazine graphic design experience. ativity and innovation to build Offered: Lancaster mester of junior year determines as you learn to meet deadlines. an understanding of computer You’ll refine writing, pho- Yearbook eligibility as junior marshal. tography, editing and on- Grades are tied to meeting history and operation, program- deadlines. To take the course, Production n camera skills developed in Head marshal – the junior with ming and web design. you must be proficient in all (1, 2, 3, 4) You’ll also learn about Broadcast Journalism. Prerequisite: Journalism 2 the highest GPR magazine production areas: Grades: 11-12 computer careers and societal Filmmaking design, writing, photography, Credit: 1 unit n Number of marshals– set by and ethical computing issues. Prerequisite: At least a B word processing, computer Offered: Lancaster in Broadcast Journalism You’ll produce the yearbook school Fundamentals Grade: 12 graphics and business. Credit: 1 unit as you learn to meet deadlines. of Networking 1 Offered: Lancaster Media Arts Grades are tied to meeting Standards for Beta Club Prerequisite: None (1, 2, 3, 4) Grades: 11-12 You’ll refine your research, deadlines. To take the course, 4.1 minimum GPR Prerequisite: Journalism 2 Credit: 1 unit writing, video, editing, graph- Grades: 11-12 you must be proficient in all Offered: Andrew Jackson Credit: 1 unit yearbook production areas – Standards for Honor Society ic and on-camera skills and After you complete this build problem-solving and Offered: Indian Land design, writing, photography, 4.4 minimum GPR course, you’ll be prepared for organizational skills. You’ll produce the yearbook word processing, computer Fundamentals of Networking as you learn to meet deadlines. graphics and business.