Seaholm High School Course Catalog 2020/2021
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Seaholm High School Course Catalog 2020/2021 A 2018 National Blue Ribbon School Think with reflection. Act with compassion. Perform with honor. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introductory Letter ..................................................................................................... 3 Missions Statement ................................................................................................... 4 Contact Information/Administration ........................................................................... 6 Guidance and Counseling Services .......................................................................... 7 Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................... 9 Course Offerings ..................................................................................................... 10 Additional Requirements….. ................................................................................... 13 Art ................................................................................................................... 14 Business Technology .............................................................................................. 19 Engineering Technology ......................................................................................... 30 English ................................................................................................................... 34 English as a Second Language .............................................................................. 50 Interdisciplinary ...................................................................................................... 52 Life Management .................................................................................................... 55 Mathematics ...................................................................................................... 58 Music ................................................................................................................... 65 Physical Education .................................................................................................. 69 Science ................................................................................................................... 72 Social Studies ...................................................................................................... 82 Special Services ...................................................................................................... 93 World Language ...................................................................................................... 96 Appendix Regulations and Policies ....................................................................................... 103 Advanced Placement Examinations ..................................................................... 103 Career Exploration ................................................................................................ 103 Community Service ............................................................................................... 103 Course Waiver .................................................................................................... 103 Dual Enrollment .................................................................................................... 104 Early Exams .................................................................................................... 104 Early Graduation ................................................................................................... 104 NCAA Eligibility Center ......................................................................................... 104 Personal Contract Learning .................................................................................. 104 Placement Tests ................................................................................................... 105 Schedule Change Policy ....................................................................................... 105 Testing out of Course ............................................................................................ 105 World Language Credit ......................................................................................... 105 Grading .................................................................................................... 106 Pass/Fail .................................................................................................... 106 Special Marking Letters ......................................................................................... 106 Grades .................................................................................................... 107 Transcripts .................................................................................................... 107 Specialized Programs ........................................................................................... 107 Alternative School ................................................................................................. 107 Virtual Learning .................................................................................................... 107 Blended Learning ............................................................................................... ...108 English as a Second Language ............................................................................ 108 World Language Credit ......................................................................................... 108 Oakland Schools Technical Campuses ................................................................ 108 Personal Curriculum .............................................................................................. 108 Physical Education Credit ..................................................................................... 108 Four Year Plan .................................................................................................... 109 Personal Curriculum Options ................................................................................ 112 Seaholm Administration reserves the right to make changes to the Course Catalog at any time. For the most current and accurate version please visit the Seaholm website. 2 Birmingham Seaholm High School 2436 West Lincoln Birmingham, Michigan 48009 248-203-3700 248-203-3706 fax NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION Dear Students and Parents: Welcome to the 2020-2021 Seaholm Course Catalog. We offer a wide array of classes which serve as exceptional opportunities to develop intellectually, socially and emotionally. As you plan your course of study, please consider your long term goals and interests and work with your counselor to choose those courses that best fit your needs both in the short term and over your tenure here at Seaholm. Please remember, however, that high school is not a hoop to jump through on your way to college, but rather an integral journey to be savored for the individual moments that will build your academic foundations and your essential character. Take care of those moments, and the four years will take care of themselves. To that end, our phenomenal staff will work with you to provide academic and co- curricular experiences that are meaningful and rewarding. Best wishes for an outstanding year. It’s a great time to be a Maple. Sincerely, Kyle Hall Principal 3 Seaholm High School MISSION STATEMENT Seaholm High School’s faculty, staff and community believe that it is their mission to help every student learn to think with reflection, act with compassion, and perform with honor in high school and beyond. True vision looks forward in a way that integrates the lessons of the past and the energy of the present into a commitment that will fulfill the promise of the future. At Seaholm, such a vision will guide our decision making process as we embrace the characteristics of the high school that we wish to become. We will transform this vision into a reality through commitment to the belief that every student will learn. The principles listed below exemplify that belief. STUDENTS The essence of Seaholm High School is embodied in the conduct, character, and achievement of every student. At Seaholm High School, every student: feels safe, protected and valued, accepts the challenge to reach his/her potential, respects other students, staff, visitors and the building, honors the uniqueness of each individual, demonstrates academic integrity, sets goals and strives to achieve them, takes responsibility for his/her own learning, seems to make a positive significant difference in his/her school; and takes pride in Seaholm High School. STAFF Seaholm High School staff members dedicate themselves to a positive, motivational and collaborative learning environment. At Seaholm High School, every staff member: communicates passion for teaching and learning, demonstrates and maintains expertise in his/her field, supports and respects one another as professionals, respects individual needs of every student, participates in the decision-making process, displays willingness to explore new ideas; and understands and commits to the Seaholm High School vision. 4 CURRICULUM Seaholm’s curriculum stimulates the intellect and engages every student in the wonder of learning. In conjunction with the feeder schools, Seaholm teachers design and aligned curriculum complete with common outcomes, which they monitor to ensure every student’s achievement.