High School Enrollment Information & Course Descriptions 2011-2012
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Moore High • Southmoore High VISTA Academy • Westmoore High High School Enrollment Information & Course Descriptions 2011-2012 Moore Public Schools Enrollment Instructions Mission Statement 1. Students should have in mind the type of vocation which they plan to enter and should be sure that they enroll in The Moore Public School District creates a safe environ- subjects which are essential to their future endeavors. For example, a student interested in engineering or architecture ment for all students in an atmosphere of open com- must take all the math offered in high school as early as munication and mutual respect. We engage students in he/she can; those interested in making a career in nursing stimulating academic challenges and in positive social should take both Biology and Chemistry. Counselors are interaction so they will become contributing members available to help with the course selection at any time. of society. 2. Enrollment should be given careful consideration by every pupil and his/her parents. Choice of subjects will The Moore School District does not discriminate on the be considered as final, barring unforeseen failures. The counselors are available to meet with parents and students basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or to assist with any enrollment problems. veteran status. 3. If a required subject is not passed, the student should re- enroll in the class at the first opportunity. Required classes that are failed must be made up in summer school or Nova Net (Internet courses provided by Moore Public Schools). If an elective subject is not passed, the student is not required to repeat the subject, although completion of 46 semesters of work is required for graduation. 4. In accordance with state and federal guidelines, Moore Public Schools provides programs for all students with Moore High School disabilities. Upon recommendation by a placement team, 300 N. Eastern • Moore, OK 73160 a student is provided services as specified on the student’s 735-4700 individualized educational plan. 5. Any student reading two or more grade levels below his/her grade is required to enroll in reading. 6. A prerequisite is a subject which must be taken before a student is allowed to enroll in another specified subject. Westmoore High School 12613 S. Western • Moore, OK 73170 7. All course offerings must meet minimum enrollment numbers before being finalized. 735-4800 8. A course may not be repeated for credit with the exception of those courses designated by a “#”. 9. All course work followed by a “+” is required for graduation. Southmoore High School 2901 South Santa Fe Avenue • Moore, OK 73160 735-4900 Table of Contents General Information .......................................................2 Proficiency-Based Testing .........................................2 Concurrent Enrollment ..............................................2 Competitive Activities ...............................................2 General Graduation Policy ........................................2 Certificate of Distinction ...........................................2 College Preparatory Curriculum Requirements .........3 Moore Public Schools Diploma Requirements ...........3 Requirements for Graduating Seniors .......................4 State Core Curriculum for High School Graduation ....4 College Entrance Requirements ................................5 My Plan ....................................................................6 Oklahoma’s Promise (OHLAP) ...................................7 Art ...............................................................................8-9 Business ....................................................................9-10 Career & Technology Education ...............................10-14 Cocurricular .............................................................14-15 Computer Education ................................................15-16 Language Arts .........................................................16-19 Drama & Debate......................................................19-21 Mathematics ...........................................................21-23 Music ......................................................................23-24 Physical Education ..................................................24-25 Science ....................................................................25-27 Social Studies ..........................................................28-29 World Languages ....................................................29-31 Upward Bound .............................................................31 Six Year Plan of Study ..............................................32-33 Moore Norman Technology Center ..........................34-41 Proficiency Based Testing General Graduation Policy – Moore Board Policy 7205 (Adopted 6.14.93) Secondary Schools In order to advance to the next grade/level of study, students will have the Board Policy # 7090 (rv.12.13.10) opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the learner outcomes. In grades one through eight, students may demonstrate proficiency in a grade. In grades nine I. Graduation Requirements through twelve, students may demonstrate proficiency in core area subjects: In accordance with Senate Bill 982, ALL students entering the 9th grade will be mathematics, science, social studies, English, world languages and computer enrolled in the college preparatory curriculum. education. Proficiency based testing will be scheduled at least twice a year, at times that allow for appropriate decisions to be made regarding the placement Prior to entering the 9th grade, students will have the option to “opt out” of the of students who choose to take the tests. Application for testing must be made college preparatory curriculum with the parent/guardian’s approval. at least 30 days prior to the testing date. The procedure is as follows: Step One In order to receive a high school diploma from Moore Public Schools, the student must successfully complete the following required courses plus eight and one A student, parent or guardian may request testing. Upon receiving the request half units (seventeen semesters) of electives. Beginning with students enter- for testing, the principal of the school shall inform the student’s parent or guard- ing the ninth grade in 2008-2009, every student shall demonstrate mastery of ian of the educational options available to the student. The student’s social, emo- the state academic content standards in the following subject areas in order to tional, physical and mental maturity shall be considered in making a recommen- graduate from a public high school with a standard diploma: dation regarding the student’s readiness for testing and possible advancement. Step Two 1. Algebra I At the next scheduled testing time, students in grades one through eight will be 2. English II; and required to take an objective test covering learner outcomes for that grade. 3. Two of the following five: Students in grades nine through twelve will be required to take an objective test a. Algebra II, b. Biology I, c. English III, d. Geometry, and e. United States History in the specific course(s) they have requested. Students who score at least 90% on the objective tests will qualify to proceed to step three. To demonstrate mastery, the student shall attain at least a proficient score on the Step Three end-of-instruction criterion-referenced tests. Students who do not attain at least a satisfactory score on any end-of-instruction test shall be provided remediation Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency on tasks that involve a and the opportunity to retake the test up to three times per calendar year until at performance or demonstration that is appropriate to the grade/course being least a satisfactory score is attained on the tests of Algebra I, English II and two of tested. Students who score at least 90% on the performance/demonstration test the required tests or an approved alternative test. In order to provide an indica- will be advanced to the next grade/level of study. Students must complete all of tion of the levels of competency attained by the student in a permanent record the proficiency based testing steps prior to the beginning of the grade/ course. for potential employers and institutions of higher education, for students who Notation to be placed on the students’ permanent records/transcripts shall be enter the ninth grade in or prior to the 2007-08 school year, school districts shall Credit by Exam. report the highest achieved state test performance level on the end-of-instruc- Proficiency Test Schedule tion tests on the student’s high school transcript. Beginning with students who Test date April 29, 2011 - applications due March 29, 2011 enter the ninth grade in the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall report the student’s performance level of satisfactory and above on the end-of-instruction Test date June 23, 2011– applications due May 23, 2011 tests on the student’s high school transcript. Test date August 12, 2011 - applications due July 12, 2011 Concurrent Enrollment See requirements charts on page 3 A junior or senior may, if he/she meets the requirements of the Oklahoma Regents, be admitted provisionally to a college or university in Oklahoma as a special student, provided he/she will complete graduation requirements by the end of the senior year. This allows students to be concurrently enrolled in high Certificate of Distinction school and college classes. The State of Oklahoma will