NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Board of Education is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all students in the District. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (“Protected Classes”) in any of its student program and activities. The Board designates individuals to serve as the District’s "Compliance Officers". If you have any further questions, please contact: Tracy Kelz, Director of Student Services, 715-387-1101, [email protected]. For more information, please review Board of Education Policy 2260 found on the district website.

PHILOSOPHY

Marshfield High School is a comprehensive public secondary school guided by the professional learning community premise of scholarship for all students. We recognize all students as individuals with different educational and social needs and we respond to those needs through robust curricular offerings that are both rigorous and innovative. Emphasis is placed on the learning standards of critical reading, critical writing, mathematical literacy and analytical thinking. We believe these skills, in combination with the traditional content and cultural knowledge necessary to be citizen, prepare our students to take their place in adult society.

TEXTBOOK RENTAL/REGISTRATION FEE

All students are required to register at the High School office sometime during registration week. Any new student enrolling in the School District of Marshfield will be charged a one-time $20.00 registration fee. Students previously enrolled and re-enrolling will not be required to pay the fee a second time. The textbook rental fee should be paid at this time. The fee for students is $25.00. If the student transfers, or leaves school for any reason, the following refund policy shall apply: 1. Withdrawal during the first month - 70% 2. Withdrawal from the second to the fourth month - 50% 3. Withdrawal after four months – none If the student enrolls after the school year has begun, the following refund policy shall apply: Students entering on or before January 31st will pay the full registration fee. Students entering on or after February 1st will pay 50% of the registration fee. Student’s individual programs, together with other essential information, will be issued during registration.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Marshfield High School operates on a nine-period day. Classes are 43 minutes in length with an additional five minutes added to periods 2 and 9 to facilitate announcements. Five minutes of passing time are allowed between periods. There are four different lunch periods of 30 minutes. Bells sound to start and end each period.

STUDENT DAILY ATTENDANCE

As a result of current state legislation, no student is excused from school before afternoon dismissal for any reason other than to participate in school functions or activities deemed acceptable by the Marshfield Board of Education.

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DAILY TIME SCHEDULE

Period Lunch 4 Lunch 5 Lunch 6 Lunch 7 0 (Early Bird) 7:00-7:43 7:00-7:43 7:00-7:43 7:00-7:43 1 7:55-8:38 7:55-8:38 7:55-8:38 7:55-8:38 2 8:43-9:31 8:43-9:31 8:43-9:31 8:43-9:31 3 9:36-10:19 9:36-10:19 9:36-10:19 9:36-10:19 4 10:24-10:54⚫ 10:24-11:07 10:24-11:07 10:24-11:07 5 10:59-11:42 11:12-11:42⚫ 11:12-11:55 11:12-11:55 6 11:47-12:30 11:47-12:30 12:00-12:30⚫ 12:00-12:43 7 12:35-1:18 12:35-1:18 12:35-1:18 12:48-1:18⚫ 8 1:23-2:06 1:23-2:06 1:23-2:06 1:23-2:06 9 2:11-3:00 2:11-3:00 2:11-3:00 2:11-3:00

⚫= Lunch Period

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

The School District of Marshfield values academic integrity very highly and does not permit any form of dishonesty or deception that unfairly, improperly or illegally enhances a grade on an individual assignment or in a course. The following is a list of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:

Cheating on Assessments 1. Copying from others (i.e., passing off someone else’s as your own personal work). 2. Having or using notes, formulas or other information without the approval of the teacher. 3. Having or using a communication device such as a cell phone to send or obtain unauthorized information. 4. Taking an exam for another student, or permitting someone else to take a test for you. 5. Providing or receiving information about all or part of a test, quiz, or exam, including answers. 6. Gaining or providing unauthorized access to examination materials. Note: Simply having possession during an exam of any prohibited or unauthorized information or device, whether or not it is actually used, is an act of academic dishonesty and will be treated as cheating.

Plagiarism in Papers and Assignments 1. Giving or getting improper help on an assignment meant to be your own work. 2. Including the following: a. Using the services of a commercial term paper company. b. Using the services of another student. c. Copying part or all of another person’s paper and submitting it as your own. 3. Handing in a paper in more than one course without consulting both teachers (self-plagiarism). 4. Making up data for an experiment (“fudging data”). 5. Citing nonexistent sources (articles, books, etc.) or sources that were not actually used to complete the assignment.

Misuse of Computers 1. Copying bits and pieces from a variety of Internet sources and representing this as your own work. 2. Misrepresenting your academic accomplishments, such as tampering with computer records. 3. Purposely circumventing Internet blocks to access forbidden sites or write or read forbidden communications.

Other 1. Violating copyright. 2. Deceiving a teacher to get special consideration. 3. Failing to promptly stop work on an exam when the time allocated has elapsed. 4. Forging a signature. 5. Hoarding or damaging library materials. Note: Attempted academic dishonesty, even if unsuccessful, will be treated as academic dishonesty.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY CONTINUED

Consequences The consequences for academic dishonesty will be based on the severity and frequency of the violation. Consequences for lesser violations will be handled by the teacher and may range from having to redo and resubmit documents to total loss of credit for the test, paper or project. In repeat cases, or when it is clear that the dishonesty was premeditated and severe, the teacher will consult with a principal to determine the appropriate consequences. In every case, administrators and parents will be notified and the case documented.

GRADING POLICY

Formative assessments monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and students to improve their learning. Summative assessments evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against a standard or benchmark. 1. A minimum of two formative assessments must be given and scored with students earning over 70% before the student may take the summative. 2. Rationale: In order for a student to take a summative assessment a teacher must have reasonable confidence that a student has understanding of the material being assessed. 3. Students who are absent (excused), have five days to take the summative exam or turn in a summative project they missed due to their absence. 4. On the 5th day the student may be given up to 70% for taking it late and may be given an alternate assessment for taking it late as well. They have also forfeited their retake possibility if all 5 days are used. If the test is not complete or project not turned in a student may earn a zero. It is recommended to use class time on that 5th day to finish whatever the student can to avoid a zero. Rationale: When a student is absent the class does not stop. An absent student should make any missed work as soon as possible – 5 days being the most. This is done to ensure the student catches up to their classmates upon returning from an excused absence and is making up work that will lead to greater success on the concepts the class is currently exploring. 5. Extended illness or other mitigating circumstances may be grounds for more time allowed to make up missing work. Students who do not pass a summative at 70% need to retake the summative, and this needs to be done within the 5 days of the summative. Students may or may not earn more or less than 70%. Rationale: Anytime a student is retaking a summative assessment their class is still moving forward through the curriculum. To allow the distraction of remediating a concept beyond 5 days may interfere with the students’ success. 6. Teachers need to do all they can to enter grades in Skyward the same day they hand back summative work to students. Students who do not take advantage of the retake should be noted in Skyward. Rationale: Our students and parents care about grades. They deserve to have the most accurate and up to date information possible. Parents should also be able to see if their student has to not take advantage of the retake opportunity. 7. Teachers need to contact parents/guardians and guidance after multiple retakes have occurred, especially early in the year, and determine if the student is in the right class. Rationale: If a retake is necessary after each summative assessment it is an indicator that possibly the student has been placed in a class that is beyond their current skill level. Teacher, parent and a guidance counselor should communicate to see if the student’s placement should be changed.

COURSE CODING

Regular (R) course sections are designed for students who demonstrate fundamental skill and content competency. These courses are graded on a 4.0 scale. Honor (H) course sections are for those students who seek an enrichment experience in the subject area. These courses are graded on a 4.25 scale. Post-Secondary (PS) These courses are graded on a 4.5 scale. Advanced Placement (AP) course sections are designed for students who plan to pursue post-secondary education at the university and technical college levels. To earn college credit, students sit for national exams in May. Marks of 3, 4, and 5 on AP exams typically allow students to earn general education credits towards their post-secondary degree.

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COURSE CODING CONTINUED Transcripted Credit (TC) course sections are technical college courses taught at the high school in which students can earn both high school and technical college credit. Advanced Standing (AS) course sections are technical college general education courses taught at the high school. Students must earn a “B” or better and meet skill competencies required by the WI Technical College System for the course to be evaluated by the technical college. Subsequent enrollment in a technical college class is required for credit to appear on a technical college transcript. Concurrent Enrollment (UW System Course CE) course sections are university level courses taught at the high school by an adjunct professor of the University of Wisconsin system. Placement in these courses is strictly determined by placement test scores and marks in pre-requisite courses. Students may take the course for high school credit, and for college credit if they pay tuition cost. Tuition cost is half the cost of the credit bearing course. Youth Apprenticeships (YA) is a one or two-year elective program that combines academic and technical classroom instruction with mentored on the job learning and training. Upon successful completion of the two-year program an Apprenticeship certificate from the State of Wisconsin is earned with potential for Advanced Standing credits.

ACADEMIC SERVICES

Core Resource Centers (CRC) are available for all students who would like additional assistance in academic core classes – Math, Science, Social Science and English. CRC is staffed with certified teachers from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Students who fall below a C- mark in any core class are referred into the appropriate CRC. Credit Recovery classes are offered to students identified at-risk of not graduating because of failure in one area of the academic core. Placement in credit recovery is a collaborative agreement between administration, guidance, and the Credit Recovery Instructor. Special Education classes and services accommodate students based on an individual education plan. The Testing Center is available to all students from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm to make up or retake any exams. Marshfield Alternative High School is an off-campus learning community offering individualized learning, small group instruction and self-paced curriculum to a limited number of students who need an alternative approach to learning. Enrollment is dependent upon application approval. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

EARLY GRADUATION

The Board of Education acknowledges that some students are pursuing educational goals which include graduation from high school at an earlier date than their designated class. Application for early graduation will be submitted to the high school principal in accordance with school regulations. The District may honor this request if all conditions for graduation are met and the student fulfills the graduation requirements. The student may participate in the graduation ceremonies with his/her designated class.

CLASS MEMBERSHIP

Freshman = 0 to 3.5 credits Sophomores = 4.0 to 9.5 credits Juniors = 10.0 to 16.5 credits Seniors = 17.0 credits and above

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT GUIDELINES

The following graduation requirements have been established for Marshfield High School: Four credits English Three and one half credits Social Science Three credits Math * Three credits Science One and one half credits Physical Education (taken over 3 years) One half credit Healthy Choices (taken in grades 9-10) One half credit Consumer & Personal Finance (taken junior or senior year), One half credit Computer Applications R, H or Comp. Essentials Foundations Eight and one half credits Elective Courses Total: 25 credits

Receiving 25 credits is required by school district policy in order to graduate from the high school.

* = A MAXIMUM OF 1 CREDIT of science may be obtained from the following agriculture/technology classes:

The courses listed below earn the science credits You must take BOTH of the courses listed below listed: to earn ½ science credit: ES Animal Science - ½ credit Dairy Science ES Biotechnology - ½ credit Small Animal Veterinary Science ES Plant & Soil Science - ½ credit ES Agriscience – 1 credit ES Principles of Engineering – 1 credit

The course listed below earns the math credit listed: EM Digital Electronics - 1 credit

COURSE AUDIT

Most courses cannot be taken twice for credit; however, a previously taken course can be audited. If a better grade is earned by auditing a course, the new grade will be placed on the transcript and the previous grade will be marked as “AU”. If a better grade is not earned the audited class will receive AU as a grade. Earning a better grade will not earn the student additional credit, but it will improve the student’s cumulative GPA. A grade of “F” is permanent on a transcript and therefore cannot be changed through an audit.

CREDITS - MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBERS

All students must carry a minimum of 6.5 credits during the school year. Summer school credits are not considered part of the academic school year load. Students are able to carry a maximum of 9.0 credits during the year. Exceptions to this policy are considered only under unusual circumstances and only with the written consent and approval of the parents, guidance counselor and principal.

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SCHEDULE/REGISTRATION CHANGES

What is the reason for the major change in scheduling and registering for classes? It is always our goal to put our students in a position to experience a comfortable challenge yet be successful. It is our belief that students must choose their courses carefully and with the intent of committing to the courses they selected at the time of scheduling/registration. The ripple effect of mass numbers of students changing their schedules is immense. The Marshfield High School administration uses those course numbers to determine staffing for the upcoming school year. Those numbers must be solid in order to set the best course for our high school. In the past, in the months leading up to the new school year- students changed their schedules often- to the point that for some, the student’s original schedule was unrecognizable. The problem was we had based our plans on the student’s original selections. All of these changes made certain classes overcrowded and overall staffing shaky at best! This year will be different. Parents, please assist your child in carefully selecting their courses for the following year. Information is available in the course guide book which is found online. Students, our guidance counselors will be meeting with each class to assist in selection. If you are not sure about a certain class, ask the teacher who is teaching it this year if this would be a good choice for you. Finally, it may help to speak to some of your peers who have had the class. In any case, be sure that the courses you initially select are the courses you want.

REGISTRATION TIMELINE

January • Parents and students should begin to look at the courses they might select for the 2018-2019 school year • February 1st registration information received during Advisory time. • February 5th, registration opens online at 4 p.m. for everyone! • February 5th, Freshman Registration Night and Parochial school/homeschool registration meetings – 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. February • February 5th, Tiger Course Hunt 4:00-8:00 p.m. in Fieldhouse; Registration opens at 4 p.m. • February 15th, Students enter class requests in Career Cruising/Course Planner during Advisory time. • February 16th, Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. • February 19th -23rd, counselors & teachers review course requests.

ADDING/DROPPING A COURSE Prior to the start of a semester, students may drop any course and add another course in their schedule for one or more of the following reasons: o For medical reasons o Due to significant changes to a student’s post high school plans o There is a computer error on the student’s schedule o There are two study halls in one semester and none in another o The student is in a Co-op, Health Career Connections or Youth Apprenticeship and needs to be free at certain times for his/her job. o The student IEP requires that modification be made. o The class needs to be added as it is a graduation requirement. After the semester has begun: o Students have 5 days to add a course o Students have 4 weeks to drop with a “W” if they have maintained enough credits (usually 6.5) o After 4 weeks, the teacher determines whether the student receives a final grade of “F” or “W”.

DROPPING DOWN FROM: AP TO HONORS; OR HONORS TO A REGULAR SECTION Students may drop down from an honors section to a regular section of a course only after the first quarter of a new semester. At the end of the first term of the course, students may drop down if they have a grade of “D” or lower in the higher level class. The student may only drop down to a lower section of the same course. A student may only drop to a lower section after meeting with specified faculty and completing requisite paperwork. The student’s grade in the non-honors class will be determined by combining the grades earned in both the higher level and non-honors class. A conference with the guidance counselor and administration is required for this schedule change to be processed.

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REGISTRATION TIMELINE CONTINUED

*PLEASE NOTE that the initial selection of your child’s courses for a given school year is the key to avoiding any issues within their schedule. It is critical to choose those classes in a manner that best reflects your students ability and aptitude. It is strongly advised that you adhere to your teacher’s course recommendations. The teachers have taken the time to use a variety of sources and data points to recommend the class that will provide students with a comfortable challenge. Schedule changes have a great effect on class size and the staffing of our school. Any and all schedule changes are contingent upon seat availability. If a class change is an absolute necessity and a seat in the lower class is unavailable– the student may need to drop the class and take a study hall. If it is a class needed for graduation the student may need to take the course during summer school or pursue other less agreeable options.

CLASS RANK

As of Spring 2010, we no longer publicly rank students. This means that rank in class will not be part of the semester report cards nor the official transcript. Ranking will only be made available to colleges and scholarship committees upon consent and request of the 18-year-old student (or parent). This ranking is determined by adding the ranks of the cumulative semester grade points and the cumulative grade point average beginning in the ninth grade. Total grade points are determined by the total number of credits completed and the semester grades in each class. High ranking graduates (top 5%) are determined according to the seventh semester class rank. Honor cords are awarded to students who have a 3.8 cumulative GPA at the end of the seventh semester and/or are in the National Honor Society. Class rank and honor roll are not the same. Honor roll is determined by grade point average on a quarterly basis. Quarter honor rolls are posted in the hall outside of the Guidance Office. Class rank although updated at the end of each semester, will not be published. I grades are averaged as F’s. Grade changes are figured into the next semester ranking. Students have 2 weeks to make up obligations. Students will be able to take one elective course per year (for a total of four courses in the high school career) on a pass/fail basis. Post-secondary Coursework (AP & TC) cannot be taken pass/fail. To earn a pass for a course and earn credit students must: 1. Complete pass/fail paperwork within the first four weeks of the course. 2. Earn a 70% average in the course. 3. Maintain academic and personal integrity in the learning environment. Students may not revoke the pass/fail option once the paperwork has been submitted nor may they submit paperwork once the first four weeks of course instruction has passed. Students may still drop the course but they will have used the one pass/fail option for the academic year.

GRADE POINT COMPUTATION TABLE

POST-SECONDARY HONORS REGULAR GRADE 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 CREDIT A 4.500 1.125 4.250 1.062 4.000 1.000 1 A- 4.129 1.032 3.901 0.975 3.670 0.917 1 B+ 3.746 0.937 3.540 0.885 3.330 0.832 1 B 3.375 0.843 3.189 0.797 3.000 0.750 1 B- 3.004 0.751 2.838 0.709 2.670 0.667 1 C+ 2.621 0.655 2.477 0.619 2.330 0.582 1 C 2.250 0.562 2.126 0.531 2.000 0.500 1 C- 1.670 0.417 1.670 0.417 1.670 0.417 1 D+ 1.330 0.832 1.330 0.332 1.330 0.332 1 D 1.000 0.250 1.000 0.250 1.000 0.250 1 D- 0.670 0.167 0.670 0.167 0.670 0.167 1 F 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0 I 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0 W 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0 X 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0 P 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 1 Note: I = Incomplete; W = Withdraw n from Course; X = Medical Excuse; P = Pass Note: Some classes are offered only at the honors, AP or TC level.

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CREDITS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

AS = Advanced Standing indicates that you may be able to bypass entry-level technical college courses based on course work completed in high school if you earned a grade of “B” or better. AP = Advanced Placement courses make students eligible to earn college credit based on the score of a test given at the completion of the course. YA = Youth Apprenticeship is a one or two-year elective program that combines academic and technical classroom instruction with mentored on-the-job learning and training. Upon successful completion of the two year program an Apprenticeship Certificate from the State of Wisconsin is earned with potential for Advanced Standing credits. TC = Transcripted Credit means a MHS instructor teaches a Technical College course using the college’s curriculum and textbook. Students receive an official technical college transcript. Mid-State dual credit may be awarded for TC courses pending Mid-State’s dual credit approval/re-approval process. Students who complete all Mid-State requirements, and earn a grade of “C” or better on Mid-State’s grading scale can be awarded high school credit, as well as credit on a Mid-State transcript. Mid-State course requirements and grading scale may be different from that of high school courses. Students can consult with their high school teacher and/or guidance counselor as well as the Mid-State Pre-College Specialist (Xiong Vang; [email protected]) with further questions about being awarded dual credit through Mid-State.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students who wish to be eligible for NCAA scholarships should check which Marshfield High School courses meet the requirements on the NCAA website: www.eligibilitycenter.org. All NCAA approved course have a notation in the course catalog. See your counselor if you have any questions about which courses do meet the requirements.

DIVISION I DIVISION II To play sports at a Division I school, you must graduate high To play sports at a Division II school, you must school and meet ALL the following requirements: graduate high school and meet ALL the following 1. Complete 16 NCAA core courses: requirements: • 4 years of English 1. Complete 16 NCAA core courses: • 3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) • 3 years of English • 2 years of natural/physical science (including one year of • 2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) lab science if your high school offers it) • 2 years of natural or physical science • 1 additional year of English, math or natural/physical (including one year of lab science if your science high school offers it) • 2 years of social science • 3 additional years of English, math or • 4 additional years of English, math, natural/physical natural or physical science science, social science, foreign language, comparative • 2 years of social science religion or philosophy • 4 additional years of English, math, 2. Complete 10 core courses, including seven in English, math natural or physical science, social or natural/physical science, before the start of the seventh science, foreign language, comparative semester (senior year). Once students begin their seventh religion or philosophy semester, they must have more than 10 core courses 2. Earn at least a 2.200 GPA in your high school completed to be able to repeat or replace any of the 10 core courses. courses used in the preliminary academic certification. 3. Earn the SAT or ACT score that matches 3. Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in your core courses. your core-course GPA on the Division II 4. Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score that matches competition sliding scale. The sliding scale your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale. The can be found at: sliding scale can be found at: http://www.ncaa.org/student- http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/test-scores athletes/future/test-scores

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Marshfield High School- Academic Career Plan 4 Year Plan

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

English (4 credits)

Math (3 credits)

Science (3 credits)

Social Studies (3.5 credits)

PE (1.5 credits)

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Totals: Credits Credits Credits Credits

Summer School

Summer School

• Fit for Life (.5 credits) required Freshman grade PE • Healthy Choices (.5 credits) Freshman or Sophomore • Computer Applications (.5 credits) Freshman or Sophomore • Consumer and Personal Finance (.5 credits) Junior or Senior

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Checklist for College Planning

WHEN TO BEGIN WHAT TO DO HOW TO DO IT

❑ Freshman and Learn about college requirements and Create a four-year high school curriculum sophomore years continue exploring careers. Which plan. Try job shadowing. Get involved high school courses satisfy college at school and in your community. Utilize requirements? Are you involved in Career Cruising. extracurricular activities?

❑ September-March Think about your reasons for going to Talk with your parents, counselor, of junior year college. What are your goals? What teachers, and friends. Investigate possible learning opportunities are most impor- career options and degree level required. tant? Do your college plans include Utilize Career Cruising. career plans?

❑ January-March Identify important factors in choosing Focus on your goals and career interests. of junior year a college. Two-year or four-year? Consult college guidebooks. Explore Location? Cost? Variety of study colleges on the internet. Utilize Career programs available? Entrance test Cruising. Prepare and register for the ACT. requirements?

❑ March-August List colleges you are considering and Attend college fairs and college previews. of junior year collect information. Have you included Prepare for and visit colleges. all possible choices? What information Take the ACT. do you need? How can you get it?

❑ August-December Compare the colleges on your list. Continue visiting colleges. Organize of senior year Have you weighed the pros and cons information into detailed, useful carefully? Which colleges will meet comparisons. Research and apply to your needs? Available scholarships.

❑ September- Apply to your “choice” colleges. Do Obtain application forms or know where December of you have all the necessary forms? Are to apply online. Observe deadlines. Submit senior year you sure of the application deadlines? transcript and test scores. Consult Apply for financial aid. Have you financial aid office. Secure forms and investigated all possible sources of aid? note deadlines. Complete the FAFSA as When should you apply? soon as possible after October 1. Research and apply to available scholarships.

❑ November-May Make some final decisions. What Confer with parents and counselors. of senior year additional preparation might be helpful? Confirm your decision, and decline other Should you consider summer school? admission offers. Show initiative. Do you feel comfortable with your final choice?

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM (for Fall of 2018) COLLEGE PREP MINIMUMS

All UW System institutions require a minimum of seventeen high school credits distributed as follows:

I. Core College Preparatory Credits – must be regular or honors level classes English 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry) Natural Science 3 credits Social Science 3 credits

II. Elective Credits - 4 “Electives may be chosen from English, mathematics, natural science or social science, foreign language, fine arts, computer science and other academic areas. Some campuses may accept technical and career courses for a portion of these credits. A minimum of two credits in a single foreign language is required for admission to UW-Madison, and may help meet graduation requirements at other UW System campuses.” (Quoted from page 24 of 2017-18 UW System Introduction booklet. See pages 25-37 for specific campus information for elective credit requirements.)

HIGHLY SELECTIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES throughout the country expect students to take the most difficult courses offered each year of their high school career. They may have very specific requirements regarding English, mathematics, natural science, social science and foreign language. Students should consult specific college websites or the most current edition of the Collegeboard’s COLLEGE HANDBOOK, Peterson’s 4 YEAR COLLEGES, etc.

TESTING: THE ACT TEST IS PREFERRED BY THE UW SYSTEM, but the SAT is also accepted. Most students take these tests in spring of their junior year. Research shows that students who take college preparatory classes through their junior year have higher scores on the ACT Test. If students submit the ACT, UW-Madison requires the Writing Test also.

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Ways in Which High School Students Can Earn Technical College Credit: Advanced Standing vs. Transcripted Credit

Articulation refers to aligning high school and post-secondary curricula to create sequences of courses offering skill attainment with unnecessary duplication. Articulation focuses on providing opportunities for high school students to take college level course work in order to get a head start on earning college credits while continuing to fulfill high school graduation requirements. There are two types of articulation – advanced standing and transcripted credit. Advanced standing (AS) and transcripted credit (TC) is a way to use your high school classes to save time, money, and get ahead on your college education.

You can earn AS credit by enrollment in approved courses, demonstrating competencies on a MSTC certificate, and earning a grade of “A” or “B”. Credits are awarded; however, technical college grades are not given for these courses. Advanced standing is accepted as credit toward completion of a comparable course(s) at all other technical colleges. To have advanced standing credits placed on a MSTC transcript, students must take a subsequent course on campus at MSTC.

You can earn TC by enrollment in approved courses and demonstrating knowledge and skills using the accelerated grading scale (80% = C average). A letter grade is posted on an official Mid-State Technical College or Northcentral Technical College transcript and counted towards MSTC or NTC’s grade point average and are transferrable to other technical colleges who have the same program.

Students who have taken Advanced Placement courses and tested with a score of 3 or higher may earn credit in any Wisconsin Technical College.

Articulation agreements are subject to change, so please see your school counselor or Mrs. Fredrick, Career and Technical Education Coordinator, to verify current agreements.

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Youth Apprenticeship

Wisconsin's Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program is a part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative. It is designed for high school students who want hands on learning in an occupational area at a worksite along with classroom instruction. This one or two year elective program combines academic and technical instruction with mentored on-the-job learning. A minimum of 2 semesters of related classroom instruction is required for each one year YA program.

Students should enroll in a Youth Apprenticeship based on the Career Cluster related to their job:

Agriculture Youth Apprenticeship Junior - 991 and Senior - 992 1 credit • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Business Information and Technology Youth Apprenticeship Junior - 885 and Senior - 890 1 credit • Finance • Marketing

Family and Consumer Sciences Youth Apprenticeship Junior - 779 and Senior - 795 1 credit • Health Science • Hospitality, Lodging & Tourism

Technology Education Youth Apprenticeship Junior - 918 and Senior - 919 1 credit • Architecture and Construction • Arts, A/V Technology and Communications • Information Technology • Manufacturing • Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) • Automotive - Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, application form and instructor’s consent.

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ONLINE CLASSES

◆AP PSYCHOLOGY PS (317O) ...... Credit: 1/2 **AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A PS (887O) .... Credit: 1 Prepare for the AP Psychology Exam through the College-level programming/development course use of discussion boards, drop-boxes and online labs. using the Java language. Concepts included are structured Students that take the online option will experience the same Java programming style, assignment and logical operators, curriculum and assessments as the regular classroom; decision-making, looping, functions and arrays. Also learn however, students will have the convenience of the online the concepts of data structures, classes, inheritance, classroom and will begin and end their semester in such as recursion and other advanced topics using an object-oriented to finish the class on the date of the AP Psychology exam. approach. Students may seek college credit by taking the NOTE: Candidates for this class must be independent Advanced Placement Examination in May. AP Computer learners, familiar with the online learning environment, Science A is recommended in 3 of the 16 Career Clusters. conscientious about due dates, and pro-active toward NOTE: Candidates for this class must be independent problem solving. learners, familiar with the online learning environment, REQUIREMENTS: Reliable computer technology and conscientious about due dates, and pro-active toward access to the internet. Ability to take exams in the testing problem solving. center (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) on predetermined dates. REQUIREMENT: This is a college level course PREREQUISITES: Junior standing or Instructor’s consent. requiring reliable at-home computer technology and internet access. ◆AP WORLD HISTORY PS (338O) ...... Credit: 1 PREREQUISITES: Intermediate Programming (849) and Raise the academic bar with the challenges of a rigorous and Sophomore standing. fast paced survey of world history. This class is an excellent counterpart to AP European History and will help students AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY/GLOBALIZATION achieve a broad perspective of western and non-western PS (858O) ...... Credit: 1 cultures. This year-long course provides students with an opportunity NOTE: In spring you can take the AP World History test to expand their knowledge of our world from a broad, and earn up to six college credits. geographical perspective. Students will realize and REQUIREMENTS: Considerable use of research skills, appreciate the complexities of globalization and think critical thinking skills, analytical writing, public critically about what they see, read, and hear about their speaking skills, and integrating technology. This is a world through critical analysis of culture, society, and space. college level course. Students are challenged to think geographically across scale PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing. and across a wide range of geographical phenomena and global issues. Units of study include population, migration, culture, language, religion, ethnicity, political geography, economic development, industry, agriculture, and urban geography. NOTE: Candidates for this class must be independent learners, familiar with the online learning environment, conscientious about due dates, and pro-active toward problem solving. Learning targets and content requirements are the same as traditional face-to-face class, but due to the 24/7 online model a driven AP student may be able to complete course requirements in less academic calendar time. REQUIREMENTS: This college-level course requires considerable reading, writing, critical thinking and application of concepts and theories, integrating technology ◆This course may be offered in an online\hybrid course on a daily basis. format depending on student enrollments. Hybrid PREREQUISITE: Senior standing would feature a combination of online and traditional face-to-face instruction.

This course may be offered in an online course format ** depending on student enrollments.

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ES AGRISCIENCE (970) ...... Credit: 1 “Learning by doing” activities provide exposure to ES AS PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE (976) ...... Credit: 1/2 various areas of agriscience. These include: careers, soils, An in-depth look at soil origin and development, physical plant science, horticulture, integrated pest management, properties, and soil conservation. Use the greenhouse to animal nutrition, animal physiology, genetics, reproduction, grow Poinsettias for the holidays. By taking cuttings of forestry, wildlife management, natural resources and food houseplants and growing vegetables with state-of-the-art science. The greenhouse, hydroponics lab, cheesemaking hydroponics equipment, explore plant structure, growth, lab and computer lab will be used as laboratories for various physiology, reproduction, and management. Participate in activities dealing with soils, plants, animals, food, and the county soils evaluation contest. horticulture. PREREQUISTE: Sophomore standing. PREREQUISITE: None. *SMALL ANIMAL ES ANIMAL SCIENCE (972) ...... Credit: 1/2 VETERINARY SCIENCE (980) ...... Credit: 1/2 Learn the anatomical features and functions of Discover the opportunities in the animal industry animals. Students will study careers with animals, feeding that range from owning a pet shop to working as a zoo and nutrition, genetics, animal health, reproduction and keeper, from breeding cats to working with exotic animals. animal rights/welfare. Have the opportunity to dissect a fetal Small Animal Veterinary Science includes: dogs, cats, pig in order to understand mammalian internal anatomy, and horses and other companion animals. Breeds, anatomy, also perform animal biotechnology experiments. proper health care, nutrition, breeding, showing, careers and PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. animal rights/welfare will be discussed. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (974) ...... Credit: 1/2 Explore the food animal industry. Examine beef, *DAIRY SCIENCE (982) ...... Credit: 1/2 sheep, swine, and poultry, their breeds, selection and Gain knowledge about careers, breeds, record- judging, feeding and management, diseases and parasites, keeping, reproduction, milk secretion, feeding, housing, housing and equipment and marketing. diseases, judging, selection and marketing of dairy animals PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. and products. Participate in a field trip to area dairy farms to learn how modern dairies operate, and to test your judging ES BIOTECHNOLOGY (975) ...... Credit: 1/2 skills. Explore the ever changing world of agricultural PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. biotechnology. Hands-on classroom investigations will include gene splicing, DNA extraction, DNA fingerprinting, forensics, tissue culturing, and PCR testing. Use the You can complete one credit of your two science electrophoresis lab and greenhouse as tools to study DNA. requirements by successfully completing Agriculture Participate in a field trip to UW-Madison Biotechnology courses with an asterisk (*) or ES (Equivalency Science) Center and other labs to tour cutting-edge facilities and use in their title. them to complete lab activities. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. ES = Satisfactory completion of one credit of the four PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. courses classified as ES (Equivalency Science) will satisfy a credit requirement in science. ALL FFA MEMBERS MUST BE ENROLLED IN A COURSE OFFERED THROUGH THE * = Satisfactory completion BOTH courses preceded by an AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. asterisk will satisfy a one-half (½) credit requirement in science.

NOTE: A MAXIMUM OF 1 CREDIT of science may be obtained from the following agriculture classes: The courses listed below earn the science credits listed: You must take BOTH of the courses listed below to ESES AS Animal PLANT Science & SOIL - ½ creditSCIENCE (976) ...... Credit: 1/2 earn ½ science credit: ES Biotechnology – ½ credit Dairy Science ES Plant & Soil Science - ½ credit Small Animal Veterinary Science ES Plants, Animals and You – 1 credit

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AGRIBUSINESS CO-OP (990) ...... Credit: 2 TC FORESTRY PS (984) ...... Credit: 1/2 This senior level course consists of classroom Examine the principles behind good forest and instruction and on-the-job training. Classroom instruction woodlot management. Review occupations, lumberjack will include employability skills and job specific skills. Job history, forest products, tree structure and growth, tree placements will be in various areas of agribusiness identification, tree measurement, silviculture, and chain saw including: animal science, plant and soil science, use and safety. Participate in a field trip to the school forest. horticulture, forestry, natural resources, bio-technology and NOTE: Students that successfully complete both production agriculture. One credit will be granted for the Forestry (980) and Wildlife Management (986) can earn classroom portion of the course and one credit for successful Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical College completion of the on-the-job training. for Introduction to Fisheries, Forestry, and Wildlife NOTE: The on-the-job training credit will not be Resources #10001199, 3 credits. awarded if the classroom portion of the course is not PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. completed with a passing grade. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing and Co-op Application.

TC WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PS (986) .. Credit: 1/2 AGRICULTURE Investigate wildlife ecology, habitat management, YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP ...... Credit: 2 wildlife regulations and methods of managing wildlife, For more information see page 13. including hunting, fishing and trapping. Tour area wildlife Juniors should sign up for course # 991 facilities and complete a fish taxidermy project. Course Fee: Seniors should sign up for course # 992 Extra taxidermy project, above & beyond the standard PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, application form curriculum student will be charged "actual" cost of all and instructor’s consent. supplies. NOTE: Students that successfully complete both Forestry (980) and Wildlife Management (986) can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical College for Introduction to Fisheries, Forestry, and Wildlife Resources #10001199, 3 credits. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.

TC HORTICULTURE PS (988) ...... Credit: 1/2 Use the greenhouse extensively for the production of bedding plants. Explore horticultural career opportunities, study basic plant growth and soils, learn about holiday arrangements and make one of your own. Practice pruning techniques and develop a landscape plan. Experiment and learn about plant growth with our hydroponics equipment. NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical College for TC Horticulture #10001111, 3 credits. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.

AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT (989) ..... Credit: 1/2 Gain personal management and leadership skills essential for a future in the world of business. Learn about the types of businesses and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Study methods for determining profitability, net worth, and inventory values. Explore the many aspects of entrepreneurship, employability skills, and marketing agricultural products and services. Lab activities ALL FFA MEMBERS MUST BE ENROLLED IN will include utilizing agribusiness accounting software, A COURSE OFFERED THROUGH THE inventories, taxes, commodity marketing, and management AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. simulations. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.

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ART EDUCATION

BEGINNING ADVANCED APPLIED ART 2-DIMENSIONAL ART R (703) ...... Credit: ½ AND DESIGN Honors (705) ...... Credit: 1/2 Using a general focus, students will explore the Students will delve deeper into the highly realm of 2-Dimensional Arts. Students will be introduced to applicable world of design. Investigations will include an immense variation of media while learning techniques advanced design challenges, creating solutions and and skills relevant to studio practices. Mediums used will be developing sophisticated design. In this course students will chosen from watercolor, prismacolor, pen and ink, charcoal, learn how to clearly identify problems and work towards pastel, acrylic and printmaking. While investigating their their solution. This class is for those who may be interested own ideas through the elements and principles of art and in careers such as Interior, Graphic, Multimedia/Web, or design students will explore the vast history of art through Industrial Design. Various digital rendering programs will specific artists and their work. Specific focus will be paid to be used including a 3-Dimensional modeling program, spatial reasoning, line, color and communication. Students architectural rendering programs and Adobe Creative Suite. will understand the importance of the visual arts in This class will challenge students to identify problems in constructing our shared human experience. Course fee: $10. Design and create solutions that will culminate in a PREREQUISITE: None. professional presentation. Course fee: $10. PREREQUISITE: Applied Art and Design (701) BEGINNING 3-DIMENSIONAL ART R (704) ...... Credit: ½ STUDIO APPLIED ART Concentrating on the history of art, students will AND DESIGN Honors (706) ...... Credit: 1/2 explore the realm of 3-Dimensional Arts. Students will be Students will explore world of design while introduced to an immense variation of media while learning applying previous knowledge and skills to pursue their own techniques skills relevant to studio practices. Mediums design ideas. An ability to have personal initiative to pursue include plaster, wax, clay, concrete, wire, metal, fibers, stone a large design project is a must. Investigations will include and cardboard. While investigating their own ideas through advanced design programs; this may include and is not the elements and principles of art and design, students will limited to 3-D printing/prototyping, designing architectural explore the ideas of specific artists and their work. This class works, character design for animation and exploration into serves as a foundation for Sculpture, Ceramics, Jewelry, and various digital design programs. Concurrently, while Design classes. Students will understand the importance of pursuing their personal projects they will choose from an the visual arts in constructing our shared human experience. advanced design problem provided by the instructor. Course Course fee: $15. Fee: $10 PREREQUISITE: None. PREREQUISITE: Advanced Applied Art and Design (705)

APPLIED ART AND DESIGN R (701) ...... Credit: 1/2 ART PHOTOGRAPHY R (745) ...... Credit: 1/2 Students will be introduced to the rigor and highly Students in Art Photography will explore in depth applicable world of design. Investigations will include the fundamental principles, techniques, and application of typeface, composition, color, application to packaging. In camera based image making. A visually oriented history of this course students will learn gestalt (theory of unity) the photograph will be emphasized in both its commercial principles and apply them to traditional artistic media. This and its creative aspects. We will study how photography has class is for those who may be interested in careers such as impacted the world, and how artists have used photography Interior, Graphic, Multimedia/Web, or Industrial Design. as a tool for journalism, documentation, social Photoshop and Illustrator will be used along with change, mass media, and artistic expression. Students will presentation mediums. This class will conclude with limited use analog and digital processes to create photographs as investigations of architectural and 3-D modeling in digital works of art. Students will be required to create a portfolio forms. Course fee: $10. of work including photographs that use elements and PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing or MMS SAIL Art. principles of design in sophisticated ways. Course fee: $20. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing or MMS SAIL Art.

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ADVANCED ADVANCED ART PHOTOGRAPHY Honors (746) ...... Credit: ½ DRAWING Honors (716) ...... Credit: 1/2 Students will continue to develop technical skill Advance your drawing techniques through in-depth with digital SLR cameras and computer software to study of light and shadow techniques, graphite and pastels. manipulate and refine images. The curriculum for this course Course fee: $10. includes the inventive use of light and photographic REQUIREMENTS: Participation and attendance in this equipment to create art telling complex stories. With an class are very important since this is a performance emphasis on production, this course is designed to develop based class. higher-level thinking, art-related technology skills, art PREREQUISITES: Drawing (707) with a final grade of at criticism, art history, and aesthetics. Students will express least a “B”, or instructor’s consent. themselves through the themes of studio work, self-portrait, time exposure, and conceptual, narrative, documentary and STUDIO DRAWING Honors (734) ...... Credit: 1/2 photojournalism photography. Students will analyze and Focus your art talents with a third semester of critique photographs, discuss aesthetic issues, and relate drawing. Course fee: $10. historical styles in photography to their own work and that REQUIREMENTS: Participation and attendance in this of other photographers. Course Fee: $20 class are very important since this is a performance PREREQUISITE: Student must have earned a “B” or better based class. Must be an independent worker. in Art Photography (745). PREREQUISITES: Junior standing. Presentation of a written proposal indicating the area to be studied to the STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY: teacher. Must have taken two art classes in the proposed STILL & VIDEO ART Honors (747) ...... Credit: ½ area earning an “A” average and must submit a portfolio of Students will continue to develop technical skill art work containing at least eight completed pieces which with digital SLR cameras and computer software to will be evaluated by the art department. manipulate and refine images. The curriculum for this course includes the inventive use of light and photographic PAINTING (712)...... Credit: 1/2 equipment to create complex stories. With an emphasis on The Painting course explores stylistic differences in production, this course is designed to develop higher-level paintings. Students will explore the use of acrylic paint for 9 thinking, art-related technology skills, art criticism, art weeks and watercolor as a painting media for the remaining history, video production, and aesthetics. Students will 9 weeks. Students will understand and synthesize different develop advanced lighting techniques, layered image brush and texture techniques to create a finished painting for production, visual narratives, story boards, scripts, both mediums. Students will create realistic and abstract transitions, video projections, live video capture, and work works of art using acrylic and/or watercolor paints. This with sound. Students will analyze and critique still and class is ideal for students interested in careers such as Art moving imagery, discuss aesthetic issues, and relate Educators, Graphic Artists, Fashion Design and many other historical styles of sequential imagery in their own work and careers related to art. Course Fee: $20 that of other photographers/filmmakers. Course Fee: $20 PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing or MMS SAIL Art. PREREQUISITE: Student must have earned a “B” or better in Advanced Art Photography Honors (746). ADVANCED PAINTING Honors (718) ...... Credit: 1/2 The Advanced Painting (Honors) course involves DRAWING (707) ...... Credit: 1/2 an in-depth exploration of stylistic differences of paintings. Refine basic drawing skills, working with We will continue exploring the use of acrylic and watercolor perspective, realism and portraiture while using a variety of paints as a medium with more emphasis on abstract, tools: pen and ink, graphite, and pastels. Course fee: $10. contemporary and realism. Students will be able to choose PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing or MMS SAIL Art. their own brush stroke styles to complete their finished works of art. Students will assess and critique their own work. Students will be able to have more control in dictating project parameters. Course Fee: $20 PREREQUISITE: Painting (712) with a final grade of at least a “B”, instructor’s consent.

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STUDIO PAINTING Honors (719) ...... Credit: 1/2 ADVANCED The Studio Painting course involves an in depth CERAMICS Honors (725) ...... Credit: 1/2 exploration of basic, advanced and collegiate level Students will learn advanced hand building, investigations. Students will investigate more collegiate throwing, trimming, and finishing techniques associated painting techniques using brush strokes they have learned in with Ceramics. Students will create and learn about beginning and advanced classes. Portraitures, still life and decorative teapots which will serve as a long term project. contemporary abstract projects chosen from students will be Additionally, we will develop our throwing skills through explored. A study of master artists will be performed consistent and rigorous work on the pottery wheel. Students through acrylic and/or watercolor paint. A one page critique will be expected to create works of considerable quality. and refection of student’s work will be required. Students Additionally, students in honors must outline, review and will assess and critique their own work. Students will have share knowledge from Foundations of Ceramics. Finally, the opportunity to have more control in dictating project students will learn and practice throwing techniques with parameters. Course Fee: $20 and without teacher assistance. This class prepares students PREREQUISITE: Advanced Painting Honors (718) with a for Studio Ceramics. A grade of B or above must be achieved final grade of at least a “B”, instructor’s consent. to move on to Studio Ceramics. Course Fee: $15 PREREQUISITES: Ceramics (720) with a final grade of at SCULPTURE (714) ...... Credit: 1/2 least a “B” or instructor’s consent. Students will be introduced to the history of 3- Dimensional Art. Investigations will include traditional STUDIO CERAMICS Honors (724) ...... Credit: 1/2 methods of sculpting as well as contemporary new media. Students will learn studio and collegiate level hand Students will get a chance to use additive and reductive building, throwing, trimming, and finishing techniques methods to sculpt. Projects range from creating your own associated with Ceramics. As a class we will investigate and self-portrait bust, carving in plaster, casting your own hands, learn the subtle language of Ceramics. Aesthetics of good and creating work from experimental media. Course fee: form and intention will be addressed. Students will be $15. introduced to varying techniques from Mexican, Chinese, PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing or MMS SAIL Art. Japanese, German, English and other world traditions. Artifacts from master level potters will be explored as we ADVANCED SCULPTURE Honors (715)..... Credit: 1/2 develop our skills. Students’ personal interest will serve as This course is designed for the student that is the focus of techniques learned. This class will culminate in sincere about pursuing an art career or understanding art a a show of the students’ finest work. Course Fee: $15 significant level. Students will use ideas as the inspiration PREREQUISITES: Advanced Ceramics (725) with a final and guide in creating modern to contemporary works of grade of at least a “B” or instructor’s consent. sculpture. Projects range from creating your own video and projections, installations, human scale sized work and JEWELRY & METAL ARTS (726) ...... Credit: 1/2 creating work from experimental/contemporary media. Students will explore and create a variety of Course fee: $15 handmade wearable art jewelry from copper, brass, nickel PREREQUISITE: Sculpture (714). and sterling silver. Through investigation of multiple techniques and the study of cultural uses of jewelry, students CERAMICS (720) ...... Credit: 1/2 will learn soldering, torch work, metal sawing & piercing, Students will learn basic hand building, throwing, cabochon stone-setting, patina applications, oxidation, and trimming, and finishing techniques associated with color treatments on metal. Students will use fabrication Ceramics. Students will create and learn about large vessels techniques to create wearable pieces of art, including which will serve as a long term project. Additionally, we will necklaces, rings, and earrings. Course Fee: $15 plus an construct working whistles while learning about how to additional cost for metal used. abstract objects to create more sophisticated works of art. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing or MMS SAIL Art. Finally, students will learn and practice throwing techniques with and without teacher assistance. This class prepares students for Advanced Ceramics. Course fee: $15. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing or MMS SAIL Art.

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ADVANCED JEWELRY AP ART: 2-DIMENSIONAL (742 & 742A), 3- AND METAL ARTS Honors (730)...... Credit: 1/2 DIMENSIONAL (743 & 743A) OR DRAWING (744 & Students will continue to refine and expand more 744A) PS ...... Credit: 1 advanced jewelry making techniques, building off of Students develop a portfolio of 3-D, 2-D or existing knowledge gained from beginning Jewelry & Drawing works while keeping in mind the three major Metals Arts. Through deeper investigation of multiple concerns that reflect first year college level standards which techniques, students will continue to solder, saw metals, set are: a sense of quality, the student’s concentration on a cabochon and faceted stones, and create more sophisticated particular visual interest and the students need for breadth of designs using alternative methods. The focus of this experience in the formal, technical and expressive means of advanced course is on exploring new techniques and art. These portfolios include 20-24 pieces of your best work. investigating trends in jewelry & metal arts. Students may The choices of technique, medium, style, form, subject and choose to wearable and non-wearable works of art in metal content are made by the student in consultation with the and alternative materials. Course Fee: $15 teacher. Course fee: $10 for Drawing 2-D and $15 for 3-D. PREREQUISITES: Jewelry (726) with a final grade of at REQUIREMENTS: Must be an independent thinker least a “B”, instructor’s consent. and have the ability to work independently. Extensive out of class time commitment is required. STUDIO JEWELRY PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing. Must have AND METAL ARTS Honors (733) ...... Credit: 1/2 beginning and advanced courses completed with a grade of Students will continue to refine and expand their no lower than an “A” in either: drawing, painting, jewelry or knowledge of jewelry forms by building off of existing ceramics. Two or more semesters are needed for this course. knowledge gained from Advanced Jewelry in a third course Students must speak to their art teacher if interested in of jewelry. By thoughtful investigation, students in Studio developing a portfolio of work. Jewelry will create a cohesive body of work focusing on a theme or idea. Students will create a portfolio of work that INNOVATIVE FABRICATION (938) ...... Credit: 1/2 represents their knowledge of the medium. Course Fee: $15 Art and Tech students will be challenged to find plus additional cost for metal used. creative solutions to assigned projects. Art and PREREQUISITE: Advanced Jewelry & Metal Arts H (730) metalworking will be combined to create work that requires with a final grade of at least a “B”, instructor’s consent. technical expertise with inventiveness. Students will create functional and aesthetic objects using techniques ranging AP ART HISTORY PS (731) ...... Credit: 1 from found object assemblage to CNC design. If you are AP Art History is a yearlong course that explores creative and interested in using ferrous metal or if you have art from the origins of mankind to the contemporary art interest in metal tech you are invited to this cross curricular world. Achieve a wider and more in depth understanding of experience. This class is open to students in grades 10-12 the world through cultural investigation. Students will be with NO prerequisites. Lab fee: $20 expected to perform at a collegiate level while we explore, NOTE: Students will chose whether this class will count analyze and identify specific works of art and the cultures as an art course or a technology education course on that created them. This class prepares you for the AP Art their transcripts after the course has begun. History College Exam in the spring and an ever increasing PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. global economy and culture. One field trip will be taken in the spring to validate and utilize your new Art History knowledge. Course Fee: Dependent on Field Trip Cost ($30- $40) REQUIREMENTS: Students will be writing art essays, completing chapter take-home quizzes, discussing art works in class, complete one visual research project, one field trip, and taking several tests. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing. Commitment to academic work, strong writing and communication skills are essential, along with academic success in social studies, literature or advanced art courses.

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BUSINESS INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER TC THE BUSINESS CORE PS (851) ...... Credit: 1/2 APPLICATIONS Honors (811) ...... Credit: 1/2 If you are considering business as a career option, Simply being able to use technology is no longer this class is for you. An introduction to what a business is, enough. Today's students need to be able to use technology how it operates, and how it is managed. Students identify to analyze, learn and explore. Students need to learn forms of ownership and the processes used in production and effectively and live productively in an increasingly global marketing, finance, personnel and management. After one and digital world. Become well-prepared for college and semester, you will have a better idea of what goes on behind career by learning and mastering the MS Office suite the scenes of many business decisions and have a better idea focusing on Excel, Access and professional presentations. of what you may want to pursue for a future business career. Infused throughout the course are web 2.0 tools designed to NOTE: In addition, transcripted credit will be granted expand your knowledge of current technological trends and from MSTC for Introduction to Business #10102101 3 devices. NOTE: Juniors and Seniors are recommended to credits upon successful completion of this course. enroll in this level to meet the graduation requirement. PREREQUISITE: Junior standing. REQUIREMENT: Multiple technological projects and activities beyond scheduled class time are required. COMPUTER PREREQUISITE: None. APPLICATIONS FOUNDATIONS (831) ..... Credit: 1/2 After completing this required course, students will WEB DESIGN (808) ...... Credit: 1/2 be able to create professional documents and presentations Learn how to create effective web sites that are quickly and easily. The concepts and skills learned in this attractive and easy to navigate. The course begins with a class will be continuously used in other courses throughout brief overview of the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), high school. NOTE: Accommodations are made for and moves into creating and developing a website using students with special needs. This course can be taken instead Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) to style web pages. Student of Computer Applications R or H with the consent of will also use Photoshop to learn how to produce engaging instructor or counselor. graphics to incorporate into their web page design as well as NOTE: Accommodations for special needs students are allowing for fast download speeds. For the final course made. project, students will create a personal website portfolio PREREQUISITE: None. highlighting their semester work. PREREQUISITE: None. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (830) ...... Credit: 1/2 Simply being able to use technology is no longer ADVANCED WEB enough. Today's students need to be able to use technology DESIGN Honors (809) ...... Credit: 1/2 to analyze, learn and explore. Digital age skills are vital for In advanced web design your primary focus is preparing students to work, live and contribute to the social designing comprehensive web sites for professional and civic fabric of their communities. Students need to learn businesses and organizations. This project-based experience effectively and live productively in an increasingly global will provide you with several opportunities to experience and digital world. Become well-prepared for college and working on a number of real world creative project teams, career by learning and mastering the MS Office suite networking with clients, developing an online presence for focusing on Word, Excel, and professional presentations. the world to see! You’ll build on your existing web PREREQUISITE: None. development skills and gain additional experiences not limited to domain selection, host registration, SEO (search engine optimization), CSS (cascading style sheets), and social media integration strategy. PREREQUISITE: Web Design (808) or instructor’s consent.

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ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (838) ...... Credit: 1/2 INTRO COMPUTER Planning a career in the fields of business, PROGRAMMING Honors (847) ...... Credit: 1/2 marketing, or finance? Accounting is an essential course for Looking for a competitive advantage in college or those student interested in studying business at the college tech school and your chosen career path? Learn how to or university level. Students learn the procedures involved program instead of being programmed. Using hands-on in the accounting cycle by completing transactions and learning experiences you’ll explore the fundamentals of preparing financial statements. Career opportunities will be computer programming using a variety of programming explored to see what the future holds for the accounting languages. A rewarding, sometimes challenging, profession. Accounting is a recommended course in 8 of the collaborative and creative learning experience, this course is 16 Career Clusters. Reliable internet access is required. designed for students with no prior programming experience PREREQUISITE: Sophomore Standing or consent of but wish to explore one of the most popular STEM/STEAM instructor. fields in terms of jobs outlook and salary in our world today. REQUIREMENTS: This is an honors course and requires strong reading and math skills. ◆TC COLLEGE ACCOUNTING I PS (845) Credit: ½ PREREQUISITE: None. Accounting is the key to opening the door to the business world and is a required course for all business INTRO COMPUTER majors in college. Emphasis is given to the analysis and PROGRAMMING (848) ...... Credit: 1/2 interpretation of financial activity, preparing and Looking for a competitive advantage in college or interpreting financial statements, and applying accounting tech school and your chosen career path? Learn how to theory in decision-making. Accounting careers and program instead of being programmed. Using hands-on becoming a CPA will also be discussed. This is an important learning experiences, you’ll explore the fundamentals of college preparatory course for students planning to major in computer programming using a variety of programming any area of business. Reliable internet access is required. languages. A rewarding, sometimes challenging, PREREQUISITE: Junior standing. collaborative and creative learning experience, this course is designed for students with little or no prior programming experience but wish to explore one of the most popular ◆TC COLLEGE STEM/STEAM fields in terms of jobs outlook and salary in ACCOUNTING II PS (846)...... Credit: ½ our world today. Students who take this class play an Add to the concepts learn in the first semester of integral role in selecting the music and developing College Accounting I. Students will the steps in completing animation sequences for a significant portion of the Rotary the accounting cycle for a merchandising business. Topics Winter Wonderland light display each year. covered mirror the topics covered in the first semester PREREQUISITE: None. collegiate courses. This second semester of accounting must be taken in order to receive the four credits from INTERMEDIATE MSTC. PROGRAMMING Honors (849) ...... Credit: 1/2 NOTE: In addition, transcripted credit will be granted Continue to develop and apply Intro Programming from MSTC for Accounting I & II #10101111 4 credits skills using the Java language, which is rapidly becoming the upon successful completion of BOTH semesters of this programming standard for Computer Science majors and course. There is no cost to the student for these credits. application development communities. Students reinforce PREREQUISITE: Junior standing & TC College existing programming skills and learn Java’s object-oriented Accounting I (845). approach. Hands-on STEM/STEAM skill development utilizing Java program design and implementation. You will also explore several development environments including but not limited to robotics, GIS/drone, animation, game & app development, misc. language exploration. PREREQUISITE: Intro Computer Programming (847 or 848).

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AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A PS (887) ...... Credit: 1 AP HUMAN Learn college-level programming using Java GEOGRAPHY/GLOBALIZATION PS (858) . Credit: 1 programming language. Concepts included are structured This year-long course provides students with an Java programming style, assignment and logical operators, opportunity to expand their knowledge of our world from a decision-making, looping, functions and arrays. Also learn broad, geographical perspective. Students will realize and the concepts of data structures, classes, inheritance, appreciate the complexities of globalization and think recursion and other advanced topics using an object-oriented critically about what they see, read, and hear about their approach. Students may seek college credit by taking the world through critical analysis of culture, society, and space. Advanced Placement Examination in May. Students are challenged to think geographically across scale REQUIREMENT: This is a college level course and across a wide range of geographical phenomena and requiring an additional out-of-class time commitment. global issues. Units of study include population, migration, PREREQUISITES: Intermediate Programming (849), culture, language, religion, ethnicity, political geography, sophomore standing. economic development, industry, agriculture, and urban geography. NOTE **NEW COURSE UNDER REVIEW** PREREQUISITE: None. AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES PS (888)...... Credit: 1 SPORTS AND EVENT AP Computer Science Principles is an elective MARKETING (880) ...... Credit: 1/2 course that prepares students for the Advanced Placement Sports are a billion dollar industry in today’s Computer Science Principles exam administered by the economy. Students will learn to apply marketing principals College Board in May. The course is designed to be to the world of multi-million dollar athletes and entertainers, equivalent to a first-semester introductory college as well as local sports programs. Strategies to create computing course for non-computer science majors. This effective promotions, build sponsorships, and create fan course is unrelated to the AP Computer Science A course enthusiasm will be developed as students manage a sports offered, and does not require any previous computer science franchise. courses as a prerequisite. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to learning the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce TC BUSINESS & students to the "big ideas" of computer science: creativity, MARKETING INTERNSHIP PS (881) ...... Credits: 1½ programming, abstraction, algorithms, large data sets, the Business & Marketing Internship provides paid, Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and the global impact of on-the-job training in a local business as well as learning computing. The course will give students the opportunity to about business and marketing in the classroom. Students use technology to address real-world problems and build attend classes and also “earn while they learn” at one of the relevant solutions, while inviting students to understand how cooperating businesses in the afternoon. The employer computing changes the world. Rather than focusing on a offers the students an opportunity to further develop his/her particular programming language or tool, the course focuses skills in a real-world environment. The classroom on using technology and programming as a means to solve requirement is for one semester (½ credit) and the work computational problems and create exciting and personally experience requirement (1 credit) is for an entire year. relevant artifacts. The course is unique in its focus on PREREQUISITES: Senior standing, internship application encouraging students to think creatively when developing attendance during the student’s junior year cannot exceed computational artifacts and using simulations to explore the number of absences outlined in the school district’s questions that interest them, using an iterative process attendance policy. similar to what artists, writers, computer scientists, and engineers use to bring ideas to life. The STEM/STEAM curriculum also emphasizes creativity, innovation, and collaboration in a project-based approach and classroom environment. Students will maintain a portfolio of their work, which will include several performance tasks demonstrating their understanding of Computer Science and the impact of computing technology. NOTE: This is a 2018-19 Innovative Program Course PREREQUISITE: Algebra I, sophomore standing, or freshman with instructor’s consent.

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BUSINESS INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP ...... Credit: 1 For more information see page 13. Juniors should sign up for course # 885 Seniors should sign up for course # 890 PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, application form and instructor’s consent.

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Freshman: English I R, H or English I Foundations ENGLISH I FOUNDATIONS R (400) & (1 credit required) US HISTORY & AMERICAN Semester Electives GOVERNMENT FOUNDATIONS R (300) ..... Credit: 2 1. Speech I Meeting deadlines and demonstrating personal 2. Drama responsibility are critical expectations, as students develop life-long qualities in becoming successful students. 3. Creative Writing Students will study short stories, the novel, nonfiction, and poetry, utilizing note-taking strategies to Sophomore: English II R, H or English II develop skills to track literary elements used across all units Foundations or Advanced Placement English of study, for vocabulary enrichment, and to infer the main Language/US History (1 credit required) idea, author’s purpose, and audience. Semester Electives Using the writing process, students will produce 1. Speech I creative and expository writing. Additionally, students will 2. Drama conduct independent formal and informal research to 3. Creative Writing produce unit projects which will be presented orally, demonstrating sound public speaking skills. Students in this course will be mindful of their Junior: English III R, H, or English III ultimate goal of building reading skills and improving Foundations, AS Oral & Interpersonal reading levels to eventually leave the essentials track. Communications or Advanced Placement English: Explore the foundations of US government through Language & Composition Honors or Advanced close reading and guided writings. This course is taught in Placement English Language/US History (1 credit conjunction with English I Essentials and focuses on required) increasing core area skills of reading, writing and thinking Semester Electives in students who struggle academically. Placement in this 1. Speech I course is made using multiple measures of student 2. Drama achievement. The goal of this combined course is to move 3. Creative Writing students diagonally to the regular level English and Social Studies courses. PREREQUISITE: Teacher/guidance recommendation. Senior: (1 credit required) Students must choose one of the following ENGLISH I (401) ...... Credit: 1 year long courses or two of the semester courses: Meeting deadlines and demonstrating personal Year-long Courses responsibility are critical expectations, as students develop 1. Advanced Placement English: life-long qualities in becoming successful students. Literature and Composition PS Students will study short stories, the novel, 2. Advanced Placement English: nonfiction, and poetry, utilizing note-taking strategies to Language and Composition PS develop skills to track literary elements used across all units 3. English IV Contemporary Literature of study, for vocabulary enrichment, and to infer the main idea, author’s purpose, and audience. 4. AS Written Communication PS Using the writing process, students will produce 5. AS Oral and Interpersonal creative and expository writing. Additionally, students will Communication conduct independent formal and informal research to 6. English IV Foundations produce unit projects which will be presented orally, Semester Electives demonstrating sound public speaking skills. 1. Speech I NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. 2. Drama PREREQUISITE: None. 3. Creative Writing 4. English 101 H 5. TC English 102 PS

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ENGLISH I Honors (402) ...... Credit: 1 ENGLISH II (406) ...... Credit: 1 Students taking this class are to be highly motivated Focus on the craft of writing, both through practice and have strong English skills which will be further and through analysis of nonfiction pieces and novel study. developed at an accelerated pace. Meeting deadlines and Students will read a wide-ranging variety of nonfiction: demonstrating personal responsibility while independently essays, speeches, articles, op-ed, cartoons, etc. Topics will reading assigned literature and composing assigned written be drawn from global perspectives and will center on the responses are critical expectations, as students develop life- themes of the Reading/Writing Connection, Building long qualities in becoming successful students. Relationships, Ongoing Social Issues/Criticism, Students will study various genres of literature Understanding Self, Independence and Freedom, and Of while utilizing note-taking strategies to track literary Myself and Others. Students will understand how elements used across all units of study for vocabulary professional writers use language to convey ideas and enrichment, and to identify the main idea, key supporting students will apply those same language ideas to their own details, and the author’s purpose. Students will advance their writing. Students will continue to develop analytical reading study by identifying sequence of events and relationships of and writing skills. Students will complete an academic characters, ideas, and cause-effect structures in complex research paper in this course. pieces. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. Using the writing process, students will produce PREREQUISITE: English I creative and expository writing. Students will also eliminate redundancy while writing for a specific purpose using ENGLISH II Honors (407) ...... Credit: 1 succinct language and smooth transitions. Additionally, Students taking this class are to be highly motivated students will conduct independent formal and informal and have strong English skills which will be research to produce unit projects which will be presented further developed at an accelerated pace. Meeting deadlines orally, demonstrating sound public speaking skills as well as and demonstrating personal responsibility while summation techniques to present the main idea and key independently reading assigned literature and composing details of a topic. assigned written responses are critical expectations, as REQUIREMENTS: Independent reading, personal students develop life-long qualities in becoming successful responsibility and participation in class discussion is students. expected. Formal and informal research projects are Focus on the craft of writing, both through practice required. and through analysis of nonfiction pieces and novel NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. study. Students will read a wide-ranging variety of PREREQUISITE: None. nonfiction: essays, speeches, articles, op-ed, cartoons, etc. Students will understand how professional writers use ENGLISH II FOUNDATIONS (405) ...... Credit: 1 language to convey ideas and students will apply those same Develop writing, and practice critical thinking and language ideas to their own writing. Students will continue discussion in a class suited to skills and learning style. Read to develop analytical reading and writing skills. Students short stories, novels, poetry and drama from writers around will complete an academic research paper in this course. the world. Increase research and note taking skills. Write the REQUIREMENTS: Independent reading, personal I-Search paper. responsibility, and participation in class discussion is expected. PREREQUISITE: English I Essentials and/or teacher NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. recommendation. PREREQUISITE: None.

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ENGLISH III FOUNDATIONS (410) ...... Credit: 1 AP ENGLISH: LANGUAGE & This course is intended for juniors who need a COMPOSITION PS (426) ...... Credit: 1 modified English course. This course is combined with Read and examine a minimum of seven texts World Studies Fundamentals. The goal of this course is to including novels, dramas, and nonfiction. Also, expect to prepare students for work force or technical school reading read and analyze a wide variety of short stories and essays, and writing. Students will also be prepared for the Reading with an emphasis on satire. Course work emphasizes process Comprehension and Sentence Skills sections of the writing first semester and then practice of written analysis Accuplacer. under timed conditions during second semester. PREREQUISITES: English II Essentials and/or teacher Applications will ask student to: recommendation. • examine and evaluate denotation and connotation of diction. ENGLISH III (411) ...... Credit: 1 • identify and apply conventions in writing including: This is a third-year course in English at the high ▪ a balance of generalization and specific illustrative school level. Students will refine and extend their writing detail. skills. In addition, students will read some of the influential ▪ a variety of sentence structures, including writers of the American canon and examine their subsequent appropriate and effective use of subordination and impact on culture. Students in the English III R will read a coordination. minimum of six texts, and students in English III H will read ▪ an organizational strategy enhanced by techniques a minimum of seven texts. All students will write a minimum such as thesis statements, topic sentences, of six essays. transitions, and consistent point-of-view. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. ▪ application of standardized American grammar, PREREQUISITE: English II. usage, and mechanical conventions. • analyze how diction, syntax, and figurative language ENGLISH III Honors (412)...... Credit: 1 develop tone and reveal purpose. This is a third-year course in English at the high • interpret complex prose. school level. Students will refine and extend their writing Students are offered the opportunity to purchase skills. In addition, students will read some of the influential trade books so students may annotate and index. Students do writers of the American canon and examine their subsequent not have to purchase the texts since there are copies impact on culture. Students in the English III R will read a available; however, students may not write in these copies. minimum of six texts, and students in English III H will read The cost of the trade books varies due to publisher price a minimum of seven texts. All students will write a minimum increases. Checks should be made to Marshfield High of six essays. School. REQUIREMENTS: Read 7-8 novels during the course of Course Fees: All students in this course are strongly the year. Most of this reading will be done outside of urged to take the Advanced Placement Examination for class. Write 3 essays/papers per quarter. Participation in college credit. class is mandatory. REQUIREMENTS: Read and analyze a minimum of NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. seven texts. Write at least three to four essays per PREREQUISITES: English II. quarter. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing. AS ORAL & INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION PS (413) ...... Credit: 1 This course focuses upon developing, speaking, verbal and non-verbal communication and listening skills for the work place. Students will apply learning targets and course competencies through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. Presentations and projects could address careers including but not limited to health, business, automotive, construction, computers, and accounting. Students will also gain experience with reading visuals including but not limited to flow charts, blue prints, maps (road, meteorological, topographical, etc.), charts as well as technical manuals such as Mitchell, Chilton, etc. NOTE: After completing this course with a “B” or better, students will be eligible for concurrent enrollment credit at MSTC of Marshfield, WI. PREREQUISITE: Junior standing. 27

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ENGLISH 101 H (415) ...... Credit: ½ Students will focus on techniques of composition with TC CE ENGLISH 102 PS (416) ...... Credit: ½ an emphasis on academic writing, which is applicable across Students may earn high school credit as well as college the disciplines. They will practice exposition, persuasion, credit. Students who wish to earn concurrent credit must and argumentation, particularly paying attention to complete on on-line application to UW-Wood County and documentation. Students should demonstrate progress in the submit a copy of his or her ACT score as well as pass the following criteria to prepare for success in TC CE English English Placement Test. Students will focus on techniques 102 PS: of composition with an emphasis on academic writing, 1. Rhetorical Knowledge: Make appropriate rhetorical which is applicable across the disciplines. Specifically, they choices for producing texts with varying purposes for will practice expository, persuasive, and argumentative varying audiences. modes of discourse, particularly paying attention to 2. Knowledge of Conventions: Demonstrate an documentation. Students will demonstrate proficiency of the understanding of the conventions of standard written Learning Outcomes as established by the University English including documentation of source material in Wisconsin Board of Regents. Course fees: Estimated cost a recognized documentation style. of university placement exam is $30 and estimated cost of 3. Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing: Evaluate, university credit course withdrawal fee $50. (The second fee synthesize, analyze, and produce researched academic is only assessed if the student drops the college credit portion writing. after initially committing to taking the college credit course 4. Processes: Apply strategies in the writing process, from mid-January). brainstorming to writing a draft, to proofreading and NOTE: This is only offered in the spring revising, to printing and publishing. semester. Students must have tested into TC CE Eng 102 NOTE: This is only offered in the fall semester. All and/or have completed Eng. 101 with grades of C or students who sign up for this course and/or TC CE 102 better. Students taking the course for UW credit will pay will sit for the UW System placement tests in English. half of the current cost of three university credits. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing, a ”B-” grade or better in PREREQUISTIES: Successful completion of English 101 English III Honors recommended, strong work ethic, and Composition H (415) and Senior Standing. attention to English IIIH teacher recommendation is strongly encouraged. ENGLISH IV CONTEMPORARY

LITERATURE R (419) ...... Credit: 1 ENGLISH COMPOSITION H (417)...... Credit: 1 This course is designed for high school seniors entering English Composition is for the motivated student college, technical college, or the workforce after high who wants to prepare to write for college. Students will school. Students will assess and analyze a variety of focus on techniques of composition with an emphasis on material, including novels, plays, poetry, essays, short academic writing, applicable across disciplines. The writing stories, articles, and films. Emphasis will be placed on process—researching, prewriting, drafting, editing, evidence-based writing and critical thinking skills utilized conferencing, and revising—will be emphasized. Essays during analysis. Students can expect to read, write, and may include: College Application, Cause/Effect, Definition, develop skills that are directly applicable to life after high Division and Classification, Process Analysis, school. This course would be the equivalent of a senior Compare/Contrast, and Persuasive. Students will prepare regulars English course, geared towards preparing students for college placement exams by studying grammar, in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and mechanics, and usage. Students will also be required to read teaming for English courses required at a technical/two year a nonfiction book and write a critical review each quarter. school, a four year university, or for students going directly NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. into the work force. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing and teacher NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. recommendation. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing.

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ENGLISH IV FOUNDATIONS (420) ...... Credit: 1 DRAMA (437) ...... Credit: 1/2 This course is intended for seniors who need a modified So much more than acting, this course will provide English class. The goal of the course will be to prepare a broad overview of what constitutes “drama” and “theatre.” students in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, Learn about the roots and rich history of theatre; experience teaming, and using media and technology for the English the basics of acting, including warm-up routines, acting courses required at a technical/two-year school or for those exercises, and how to create character. Become familiar students going directly into the work force. with the spectrum of theatre study and careers in theatre. PREREQUISITE: Teacher and/or Guidance Counselor Understand the technical components of theatre production recommendation and gain insight into theatre’s counterparts, including radio, film, and television. Expect a mix of textbook study, on- AP ENGLISH: LITERATURE your-feet participation activities, current articles, and video & COMPOSITION PS (425) ...... Credit: 1 clips that bring the theatre world to the classroom. Participate in advanced work in the areas of close PREREQUISITE: None. reading, critical thinking, literary analysis, discussion, writing, and advanced-placement-style objective SPEECH I: INTRODUCTION examinations. This course requires in-depth reading and TO SPEAKING (440) ...... Credit: 1/2 discussion of several texts (deemed appropriate for college What is communication? In this course, gain bound students) drawn from multiple genres, periods, and experience in and control of informal, formal, and nonverbal cultures. Writing instruction will promote development of communication: clear ideas, coherent, and persuasive language. Attention to • Learn and practice the essentials of speech building and precision, correctness, and nuance in diction and vocabulary, delivery. as well as to stylistic maturity will also be emphasized. • Practice the art of listening and become a more REQUIREMENTS: Read a minimum of six novels and discerning evaluator of public and mass two plays as homework in addition to three independent communication. enrichment readings and essays and one independent • Recognize the role of personal speeches and learn how research project for connective analysis. to handle speech anxiety. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. • Develop audience awareness and their role in the PREREQUISITES: Senior standing and a willingness and relationship between message and receiver. ability to work diligently at an increased pace with rigorous • Find your voice through informative, persuasive, and materials. occasion based speech activities. • Discover the art of speech as a social experience. CREATIVE WRITING (428) ...... Credit: 1/2 Know that speech writing and delivery are absolute Use the writing process to create poetry, personal expectations; this is not a class for the passive learner. narrative, short story, character sketch, personal essay, NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. dialogue, oral interpretation and criticism. Study and create PREREQUISITE: None. pieces that focus on specific literary elements to build strong overall pieces. Learn to critique others, edit and publish. MTSS READING Create and present a writing portfolio. This is a course for INTERVENTION (445) ...... Credit: ½ or 1 the creative student who wishes to grow as a writer, and is This Course is a Tier 2 intervention in which willing to experiment with new writing styles and content. students will learn skills and strategies designed to support NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. deficiencies in their reading skills. This course will PREREQUISITE: None. emphasize the mastery and use of transferable reading strategies and skills that students may use with reading material from any of their content-area courses. The course AS WRITTEN will begin with an assessment to determine which areas of COMMUNICATION PS (431) ...... Credit: 1 students’ reading skills need the most support. Lessons and Develop writing skills which include prewriting, skills taught will be centered on the results of assessment drafting, revising, and editing. Students write a minimum of data and student-identified interests and needs. 10 assignments including an academic research PREREQUISITE: This course is only for students who have paper. Assignments are designed to help the learner analyze been identified by district screening measures. audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content related to career interests. Grammar and mechanics are also studied throughout the year. PREREQUISITE: Senior standing.

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HUMAN SERVICES ACADEMY TC PARENTS AND CHILDREN PS (788) ... Credit: 1/2 HSA is a unique opportunity for students to Establish healthy parent-child relationships, participate in the daily activities of community non- explore the responsibilities of parenting, and gain the profit agencies and interactions with people of all ages. skills necessary to make one of the most important This is a multi-year educational program that integrates decisions of life. Young adults in this course will also advising with technical instruction in the human service develop the problem solving skills that are needed to fields. Courses meet in the Tiny Tiger Intergenerational become resourceful, responsible parents. Center and include: Career Pathways, Caregiving & NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course Community, Careers with Kids, Connecting can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical Generations and Internship. College for Infant & Toddler Development #10307151, 3 credits PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing only. Juniors and seniors are eligible for transcripted credit. CAREGIVING AND COMMUNITY (780) ...... Credit: 1/2 FAMILY DYNAMICS (786) ...... Credit: 1/2 Create a more caring school, community and Investigate answers to these questions: What does society for youth, special needs people and senior adults. “family” mean? What is your role as a family member? Observe and interact with people in the Tiny Tiger How can you better cope with a crisis and its effects on the Intergenerational Center while learning the meaning of family? Gain a better understanding of family related “giving” and “caring”. concerns. PREREQUISITE: None. PREREQUISITE: None.

CONNECTING GENERATIONS (781) ...... Credit: 1/2 FOOD, FAMILY Gain knowledge of working with individuals AND SOCIETY (782) ...... Credit: 1/2 from age 1 to 100, while investigating how aging affects Why do we eat what we eat? Understand food- people and their families. Identify the benefits of related concerns such as providing for your family, intergenerational care and spend time interacting with availability, nutrition and the impact of food on our children and their “grandfriends” in the Tiny Tiger society. Investigate common misconceptions about food Intergenerational Center. consumption and be involved in food labs. PREREQUISITE: None. NOTE: Student lab fee - $10.00. PREREQUISITE: None.

TC CAREERS WITH KIDS PS (790) ...... Credit: 1/2 FOOD SCIENCE (783) ...... Credit: 1/2 Learn about a variety of careers working with Do you know what you are eating? In this young children. Gain knowledge of child development and course, students will analyze the composition of food, practice skills in child care and guidance. Plan and take the opportunity to evaluate the effects of food on implement activities with children in the Tiny Tiger our bodies as well as form conclusions about nutrition- Intergenerational Center. Earn the license necessary for related claims in the media. employment in a child care facility. NOTE: Student lab fee - $10.00. NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course PREREQUISITE: None. can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical College for Health, Safety, and Nutrition #10307167, 3 FOOD AND HOSPITALITY (784) ...... Credit: 1/2 credits & Foundations of Early Childhood #10307148, 3 Gain knowledge of and practice the skills necessary credits. for success in the food service industry by participating in PREREQUISITE: Junior standing or age 17 at the food service simulations while developing skills needed for beginning of the school year. the workplace. Young adults in this course will also develop the problem solving skills that are needed to become CAREER PATHWAYS (785) ...... Credit: ½ resourceful employees while examining trends that affect the Practice “soft” skills such as honesty, respect, and way society views the food we eat. responsibility, interact with post-secondary educators and NOTE: Student lab fee - $10.00. professionals and investigate career options in 16 career PREREQUISITE: None. pathways. Thoughtful reflection and career exploration will result in decision making skills that will be beneficial when students select continuing education and career options. PREREQUISITE: None.

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**NEW COURSE – UNDER REVIEW** HEALTH CAREER CONNECTIONS (796) ...... Credits: 3 TC MEDICAL LAW, ETHICS, Health Career Connections offers internships AND PROFESSIONALISM PS (797) ...... Credit: ½ designed to familiarize students with the various careers in In this course, students approach specific issues in the medical profession. Students will learn skills necessary biomedical ethics by making use of theories and applying for their health care career pathway, in addition to working them to the real world. We will explore career options and with others, legal and ethical responsibilities, and cultural pathways specific to the healthcare industry. Students will considerations in the health care industry. Students intending examine the ethical and social issues surrounding the to enroll in Health Career Connections should register for practice of medicine, in particular the relationship between TC Medical Terminology (793), TC Medical Law, Ethics, patient and healthcare provider. This course is required for and Professionalism (797), and Anatomy and Physiology many allied health programs at MSTC. (113 or 114) in their junior year. Nursing Assistant NOTE: This course is required for Health Career certification will be required between junior and senior year. Connections which is application and interview NOTE: To apply for Health Career Connections you dependent with limited space. must complete a program application and interview with NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course employers during your junior year. can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical PREREQUISITES: Senior standing, successful completion College. of Medical Terminology (793), Medical Law, Ethics, & PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing. Professionalism (797), and Anatomy & Physiology (113 or 114), and program acceptance after interview. Furthermore, attendance during the student’s junior year cannot exceed TC MEDICAL the number of absences outlined in the school district’s TERMINOLOGY PS (793) ...... Credit: 1 attendance policy. Gain knowledge of medical terminology while learning the operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems. TC FAMILY & CONSUMER NOTE: This course is required for Health Career SCIENCES INTERNSHIP (798) ...... Credits: 2 Connections which is application and interview Join the fastest growing career area - the service dependent with limited space. industry! Gain knowledge of how to establish career NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course goals, increase ability to gain and employment, and can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical develop successful habits in the workplace. Earn a credit College for Medical Terminology #10501101, 3 credits. for your job by coordinating your work schedule with PREREQUISITES: Junior standing. your classes or continuing to work after school. Students can apply skills by competing in Family, Career & CONSUMER AND Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) events. PERSONAL FINANCE (794) ...... Credit: ½ NOTE: Membership in FCCLA is encouraged. Through a series of simulations, projects, and PREREQUISITES: Senior standing, internship application teamwork activities, students will prepare for their personal attendance during the student’s junior year cannot exceed lives while becoming economically responsible. Areas of the number of absences outlined in the school district’s study will include fundamental economics concepts, attendance policy. personal financial planning; financial pitfalls, budgeting, income and money management (checking, savings, money market accounts), spending, mortgages, student loans, credit and debt management, asset/insurance protection, financial statements, payroll, retirement planning, taxation, consumer practices and purchases: rights, responsibilities and decision making processes. In each unit of the course, essential math and literacy skills will be emphasized. NOTE: This course is required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Junior standing.

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FUTURE TEACHER INTERNSHIP (789) ..... Credit: ½ Students will have the opportunity to work with a teacher(s) in various classroom settings to investigate career options in the Education and Training Career Cluster – Teaching/Training Pathway. Students will have a two- period assignment four days a week for a semester to work in an assigned classroom. The fifth day will be for students to attend seminars on tutoring, applying to the university, collaborating with other future teacher interns, learning about professional organizations and professional learning communities, interacting with students, collaborating with mentor teacher(s), and meeting program learning targets. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing, Careers with Kids (790) or instructor consent; current with all credits & graduation requirements (minimum UW admission requirements), minimum of 3.0 GPA, Internship/Co-op Application and complete the ACT prior to September of senior year.

SPORTS MEDICINE II (799) ...... Credits: 1/2 Volunteer as an Athletic Training Student Aide for 60 hours at athletic games and practices. During your volunteer hours, you will be assisting the Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) in caring for injured athletes, monitoring rehabilitation exercises as directed by the LAT, preparing medical kits, and reviewing/maintaining medical records. Course requirements include a log of 60 hours, journal entries, performance cards, and evaluations with a Licensed Athletic Trainer. PREREQUISTES: Grade of B or better in Summer School Sports Medicine I (048) taken the summer before you begin the class, completion of an interview with Sports Medicine I instructors, and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP ...... Credit: 1 For more information see page 19. Juniors should sign up for course # 779 Seniors should sign up for course # 795 PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, application form and instructor’s consent.

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Typical Math Pathways

Marshfield Grades 7-12

Technical College, Four Year University, Strong Preparation Strong Preparation-Option 1 7- Math 7 7- Pre-Algebra 8- Pre-Algebra 8- Algebra 1 9- Algebra 1 R/H 9- Geometry R/H 10- Geometry R/H 10- Algebra 2 R/H 11- Algebra 2 R/H 11- Pre-Calculus H AB/BC and AP Statistics PS 12- Math 105H then Math 110 PS or AS Technical Math 12- AP Calculus PS AB/BC and/or AP Statistics PS

Technical College, Four Year University, Typical Preparation Strong Preparation-Option 2 7- Math 7 7- Math 7 8- Pre-Algebra 8- Pre-Algebra 9- Algebra 1 R 9- Algebra 1 R/H 10- Geometry R 10- Geometry R/H and Algebra 2 R/H 11- Algebra 2 R 11- Pre-Calculus H AB/BC and AP Statistics PS 12- AS Technical Math 12- AP Calculus PS AB/BC and/or AP Statistics PS

Four Year University, Technical College, Typical Preparation Minimum Preparation 7- Math 7 7- Transition Math 7 8- Pre-Algebra 8- Transition Math 8 9- Algebra 1 R/H 9- Pre-Algebra 10- Geometry R/H 10- Customized Algebra or Algebra I R 11- Algebra 2 R/H 11- Customized Geometry or Geometry R 12- Math 105 then Math 110 PS or Pre-Calculus H AB/BC 12- None * Four Year University, Minimum Preparation 7- Math 7 These pathways are examples of the sequencing 8- Math 8 of math classes, and are intended as a guide in 9- Pre-Algebra planning course selection. Other pathways 10- Algebra 1 R/H are possible. Please consult a guidance 11- Geometry R/H counselor or math instructor if you have 12- Algebra 2 R/H questions.

*post-secondary schools recommend 4 years of high school math

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PRE-ALGEBRA (201) ...... Credit: 1 ALGEBRA 1 Honors (206) ...... Credit: 1 The class is self-paced using a computer program Use algebraic techniques to solve problems, graph called Accelerated Math from Renaissance Learning. A functions on the coordinate plane, analyze measures of student must master all objectives to successfully pass the central tendency, and solve linear and quadratic equations. course. Specialize skills in algebra, geometry, probability, This course will cover much of the same material as Algebra statistics, and problem solving. 1, but in more depth and at an accelerated pace. Additional NOTE: A calculator is required for this course. topics will be included. PREREQUISITES: Essential Math I (200) or instructor’s REQUIREMENTS: This course is for the student with recommendation. skills and motivation to take on an accelerated and more rigorous Algebra curriculum. Students are expected to NOTE **NEW COURSE UNDER REVIEW** participate in class and complete daily assignments. CUSTOMIZED ALGEBRA 1 (202) ...... Credit: 1 Considerable amount of time on homework is expected The class is self-paced using a computer program outside of class. called Accelerated Math from Renaissance Learning. A NOTE: A calculator is required for this course. It may student must master all objectives to successfully pass the be a scientific or graphing calculator. course. Personalized Algebra is the continuation of Pre- NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. Algebra focusing on Algebra 1 topics. PREQUISITE: Algebra 1 in 8th grade, or a Pre-Algebra NOTE: This is a 2018-19 Innovative Program Course grade of B or better. NOTE: A calculator is required for this course. PREREQUISITES: Pre-Algebra (201) or instructor’s ⚫GEOMETRY (211) ...... Credit: 1 recommendation. Use geometric terminology and notation to describe 2-D and 3-D objects. Apply properties of polygons NOTE **NEW COURSE UNDER REVIEW** and circles. Use formulas to calculate length, angle measure, CUSTOMIZED GEOMETRY (203) ...... Credit: 1 midpoint, slope, area, and volume. Reason proportionally The class is self-paced using a computer program and solve trigonometric equations. Use the coordinate plane called Accelerated Math from Renaissance Learning. A to characterize geometric properties. student must master all objectives to successfully pass the NOTE: A calculator is required for this course. It may be a course. Personalized Geometry is the continuation of scientific or graphing calculator. Personalized Algebra 1 focusing on Geometry topics. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. NOTE: This is a 2018-19 Innovative Program Course PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1R (205) or Algebra 1H (206). NOTE: A calculator is required for this course. PREREQUISITES: Customized Algebra 1R (202) or ⚫GEOMETRY Honors (212) ...... Credit: 1 instructor’s recommendation. Learn plane and solid geometry, apply theorems while developing logical reasoning and problem solving ⚫ALGEBRA 1 (205) ...... Credit: 1 through original proofs, non-routine problems and an Develop the algebraic concepts and skills necessary introduction to analytic geometry. Theory is emphasized. for further math study. Use properties to evaluate REQUIREMENTS: This course emphasizes the theory expressions and operations with polynomials. Solve and of geometric concepts. Students will examine and write graph linear equations and systems, and factor quadratic proofs frequently. Students are expected to participate equations. in class, complete daily assignments, projects, quizzes NOTE: A calculator is required for this course. It may and tests. Considerable amount of time on homework is be a scientific or graphing calculator. expected outside of class. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. NOTE: A calculator is required for this course. It may PREREQUISITE: Pre-Algebra (201). be a scientific or graphing calculator. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Algebra I H or a grade of “A” or “B” in Algebra (205).

⚫ = Successful completion of Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 may lead to advanced standing with Mid-State Technical College.

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⚫ ALGEBRA 2 (207) ...... Credit: 1 Extend your study of real numbers, polynomials, and functions. Solve and graph quadratic, exponential, and MATH 105 – logarithmic equations. Investigate conic sections and INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA H (209) ...... Credit: 1/2 complex numbers. Algebra 2 is a prerequisite for Pre Emphasizes algebraic techniques with Calculus, Math 105/110, Statistics, and college admission. polynomials, fractional expressions, exponents and radicals, NOTE: A graphing calculator is highly recommended. linear and quadratic equations, and inequalities. Introduction NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. to functions, their graphs and analytic geometry. PREREQUISITE: Geometry R (211) or Geometry H (212) NOTE: This is only offered in the fall semester. All or instructor’s recommendation. students who sign up for this course may sit for the UW System placement test in Mathematics to place into Math ⚫ALGEBRA 2 Honors (208) ...... Credit: 1 110. This course will help students prepare for the UW Extend your algebraic reasoning. Apply quadratic, System placement test in mathematics. This class meets exponential, and logarithmic relations. Analyze sequences, for one semester. series, and conic sections.. NOTE: A scientific calculator is required for this course, REQUIREMENTS: This course is for the student with but a graphing calculator is recommended since it is skills and motivation to take on an accelerated and more required for the next course in line (Math 110). rigorous Algebra 2 curriculum. Students are expected to NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. participate in class, complete daily assignments, projects, PREREQUISITE: Senior Standing and completion of three quizzes and tests. Considerable amount of time on credits of high school mathematics. homework is expected outside of class. NOTE: A graphing calculator is required for this course. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Geometry H (212) or instructor’s TC CE MATH 110 – recommendation. COLLEGE ALGEBRA PS (210) ...... Credit: 1/2 Definition of function; linear and non-linear functions and graphs including logarithmic and exponential AS TECHNICAL MATH (227) ...... Credit: 1 functions; systems of linear equations; theory of polynomial This course is comparable to the (first general equations and optional topics such as mathematical math) course offered at Mid-State Technical College called induction, matrix solution of linear systems and Cramer’s Intermediate Algebra with Applications. Students will earn rule. Course fees: Estimated cost of university credit course Wisconsin Technical College Advanced Standing with a B withdrawal fee $50. (This fee is only assessed if the student or better both semesters of this course in combination with drops the college credit portion after initially committing to qualifying Accuplacer scores in Arithmetic and Algebra or taking the college credit course mid-January). If second qualifying ACT Math score. Topics to be covered will attempt is necessary for UW-Placement Exam, estimated include: real numbers; solving linear, quadratic and rational cost is $30. expressions; percent, proportions and variation; functions NOTE: This is only offered in the spring and graphs; formula rearrangement; operations with semester. Students must have tested into Math 110 polynomials; and solving systems of equations. Emphasis through the UW Math Placement Exam in order to take will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Math 110 for college credit. Students may opt to take NOTE: This course will also help students to prepare for Math 110 solely for high school credit under the UW a Math College Placement Exam. grading policy. NOTE: A calculator is required for this course. It may NOTE: A graphing calculator is required for this course. be a scientific or graphing calculator. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREQUISITES: Senior Standing and completion of three PREREQUISITES: Senior standing and Completion of credits of high school mathematics. Three Credits of High School Mathematics and Math 105 H (209), or teacher recommendation.

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PRE-CALCULUS AB Honors (218) ...... Credit: 1 AP CALCULUS BC PS (222) ...... Credit: 1 Prepare for AP Calculus AB (221). Emphasis will This course covers all the topics of AP Calculus AB include: trigonometry, analytic geometry, mathematical (221) and more. After mastering more complex techniques functions, limits and elementary concepts of calculus. of integration, apply concepts to polar and parametric REQUIREMENTS: This rigorous course prepares equations. Investigate the convergence of infinite series, and students for AP Calculus AB. Students are expected to construct Taylor Polynomials. This course is equivalent to participate in class, complete daily assignments, projects, two semesters of college calculus, and up to 10 college quizzes and tests. Considerable amount of time on credits may be earned if you are successful on the AP exam. homework is expected outside of class. REQUIREMENTS: This is a college level course that NOTE: A graphing calculator is required for this covers the material of two college semesters of calculus. course. Content is covered at a brisk pace. Students should have NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. a strong foundation of math skills from prerequisite PREREQUISITES: Algebra 2 H (208), or consent of courses. Students are expected to participate in class, Algebra 2 R (207) instructor. complete daily assignments, projects, quizzes and tests. Considerable amount of time on homework is expected PRE-CALCULUS BC Honors (219) ...... Credit: 1 outside of class. Students are expected to memorize Prepare for AP Calculus BC (222). Topics include formulas and unit circle values. A graphing calculator is trigonometry, analytic geometry, functions, limits, and required for this course. derivatives. NOTE: A graphing calculator is required for this REQUIREMENTS: This course prepares students for course. AP Calculus BC and covers several chapters of Calculus NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. material. Its pace is more accelerated than Pre-Calculus PREREQUISITES: Pre-Calculus BC H (219). AB. Students are expected to participate in class, complete daily assignments, projects, quizzes and tests. AP STATISTICS PS (223) ...... Credit: 1 Considerable amount of time on homework is expected Prepare for the AP Statistics exam through a mix of outside of class. classroom instruction and online tools like discussion NOTE: A graphing calculator is required for this boards, drop-boxes and online labs. Students who enroll in course. this class will cover the same curriculum as the traditional NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. AP Statistics class; however, there will be activities that PREREQUISITES: Algebra 2 H (208), recommendation of must be completed online. instructor, Note: Candidates for this class must be independent learners, conscientious about due dates, and be a AP CALCULUS AB PS (221)...... Credit: 1 proactive problem solver. Study limits, derivatives, and integrals. After REQUIREMENTS: Reliable computer technology and learning techniques of differentiation, apply derivatives to access to the internet. function analysis, rates of change, and optimization. After NOTE: A graphing calculator is required for this learning techniques of integration, use integrals to find areas, course. volumes, displacement, and net change. Examine slope NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. fields and significant mathematical theorems. This course is PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1 (205 or 206), Geometry (211 equivalent to one semester of college calculus and 5 college or 212), and Advanced Algebra/Algebra 2 (207 or 208). credits may be earned if you are successful on the AP exam. REQUIREMENT: This is a college level course that covers the material of one college semester of calculus. Students should have a strong foundation of math skills from prerequisite courses. Students are expected to participate in class, complete daily assignments, projects, quizzes and tests. Considerable amount of time on homework is expected outside of class. Students are expected to memorize formulas and unit circle values. NOTE: A graphing calculator is required for this course. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Pre-Calculus AB H (218).

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MTSS MATH INTERVENTION (230) ...... Elective Credit: ½ or 1 (Does not count as a math credit) This course is a Tier 2 Intervention designed for students who lag well behind their peers, and demonstrate weak progress on screening measures. The course will begin with an assessment to determine what skills each student needs to focus on. Students will receive individualized instruction and basic skills practice in areas of need. Biweekly progress monitoring will be used to make decisions for future skills and content covered. Note: A calculator is recommended for this course. PREREQUISITE: This course is only for students who have been identified by district screening measure

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BAND (750) ...... Credit: 1 CHAMBER Centered around the concert season, perform music ORCHESTRA (760) ...... Credit: 1 for concerts, field shows, parades, solo-ensemble and Develop skills in the string program. Advanced support of home athletic events. Advance musicianship techniques necessary for Symphonic Strings are through lessons and extra-curricular ensembles such as Flute addressed. These include advanced bowing styles, upper Choir, Saxophone Choir, Woodwind and Brass Choir. See positions, tone control, three octave scales and ensemble prerequisites for those groups. Course fee: Students must playing. Performances include two full concerts, “Pops” provide black shoes, black socks, and reeds, which are Concert, Concert Festival and Solo & Ensemble available for purchase. Festival. REQUIREMENT: Combined performance SYMPHONIC BAND - Prerequisites: By audition with the symphonic orchestra for graduation. Students only with freshman through senior standing and wanting honors credit should sign up for Chamber Orchestra experience on wind or percussion instrument and/or Honors (764). consent of instructor and band camp prior to the start PREREQUISITE: Freshman with prior experience on a of the year. string instrument or instructor’s consent. By audition for WIND ENSEMBLE - Prerequisites: By audition sophomores and juniors. only, with freshman through senior standing, and experience on wind or percussion instrument and/or consent of instructor and band camp prior to the start CHAMBER of the year. ORCHESTRA Honors (764) ...... Credit: 1 NOTE: Students wanting honors credit should sign up Exhibit talents and proficiency on your string for Wind Ensemble H (763). instrument performing great symphonic and string orchestra literature. The orchestra plays two formal concerts and a “Pops” concert, as well as Concert Festival, Solo & WIND ENSEMBLE Honors (763) ...... Credit: 1 Ensemble Festival and some community events. Centered around the concert season, perform music REQUIREMENTS: Select, prepare and perform a class for concerts, field shows, parades, solo-ensemble and “B” solo at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival & State support of home athletic events. Advance musicianship Solo & Ensemble Festival if you qualify. Complete a through lessons and extra-curricular ensembles such as Flute research paper, attend and critique a professional or Choir, Saxophone Choir, Woodwind and Brass Choir. semi-professional music concert, assist the elementary Course Fee: Students must provide black shoes & socks, orchestra directors with at least two after-school reeds, which are available for purchase. rehearsals each semester. Combined performance with REQUIREMENTS: Must play a class “A” solo on the the symphonic orchestra for graduation. major instrument that you play in Wind Ensemble and a PREREQUISITES: Freshman, sophomore, or junior Class “A” ensemble (duet, trio, quartet or quintet). Both standing with prior experience on violin, viola, cello or works must be performed at the Solo & Ensemble string bass. Sophomores and juniors by audition. Festival at the district and state level if you qualify. Students must perform in the String Choir for Solo & PREREQUISITES: By audition only, with freshman Ensemble, attend and critique one professional or semi- through senior standing. professional music concert per semester and/or director’s approval.

JAZZ BAND (757) ...... Credit: 1/2 per year Perform at concerts and community functions. SYMPHONIC STRINGS (758) ...... Credit: 1 Meeting times will be set by the group for 1½ hours per week Exhibit talents and proficiency on your string outside the school day. instrument performing great symphonic and string orchestra PREREQUISITES: Concurrent enrollment in Band (750) or literature. The orchestra plays two formal concerts and a Wind Ensemble H (763). “Pops” concert, as well as Concert Festival, Solo & Ensemble Festival and some community events. Sophomore and junior members are required to play for graduation ceremonies. Students desiring “honors” credit should sign up for Symphonic Strings Honors (761). = Just a reminder that band, orchestra and choir are PREREQUISITES: Prior experience on violin, viola, cello year-long classes. Students must supply their own or string bass and/or instructor’s approval. Senior standing, instrument. Students using school instruments and will with sophomores and juniors placed by audition. be charged a $50 rental fee. Students participating in Solo & Ensemble must purchase their music.

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SYMPHONIC CONCERT CHOIR (775) ...... Credit: 1 STRINGS Honors (761) ...... Credit: 1 Mixed voices are sought for tonal balance and Exhibit talents and proficiency on your string performance excellence. Difficult choral literature is instrument performing great symphonic and string orchestra used. Performances include Homecoming, winter concert, literature. The orchestra plays two formal concerts and a Solo & Ensemble Festival, spring concert, Pops Concert, “Pops” concert, as well as Concert Festival, Solo & graduation and local performances. Madrigal Singers are Ensemble Festival and some community events. Sophomore chosen from this group. and junior members are required to play for graduation PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, unless otherwise ceremonies. approved by the director and audition. REQUIREMENTS: Select, prepare and perform a class “B” solo at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival & State AP MUSIC THEORY PS (778) ...... Credit: 1 Solo & Ensemble Festival if you qualify. Complete a Delve into the mechanics or technical aspects of research paper, attend and critique a professional or music, which lead to understanding of, and working with semi-professional music concert, assist the elementary rhythms, scales, chord structure and four-part orchestra directors with at least two after-school harmony. Some piano experience suggested, but not rehearsals each semester. essential. Not for beginners. PREREQUISITES: Prior experience on violin, viola, cello NOTE: $40 textbook fee. or string bass and/or instructor’s approval. Senior standing, REQUIREMENTS: You will sight-sing at level 3, major with sophomores and juniors placed by audition. & minor, part-write in 4 vocal parts according to 17th Century part-writing rules and complete Melodic & Harmonic Dictation – major & minor. ORCHESTRA PREREQUISITES: Junior standing and passing of a basic (WINDS) Honors (759) ...... Credit: 1/2 per year music proficiency during the first week of the course. Wind and percussion players are chosen either by audition or the recommendation of the band directors. Wind SOUNDSCAPE (776) ...... Credit: ½ and percussion players rehearse before school from 7:00- Create music, develop melodies, add instruments to 7:45 a.m. two or three days per week. The major a selection or write your own compositions using computer concentration is on the performance of great symphonic software with electronic keyboards. literature and “light” classics. All Orchestra Winds H PREREQUISITE: Junior standing or sophomores with members play for graduation ceremonies. instructor consent. Self-motivated students that can follow REQUIREMENTS: Performances include: two formal rubrics and work independently. concerts, a “Pops” Concert, and Concert Festival. PREREQUISITES: Permission of Orchestra Director. Orchestra Winds H members must be members of the band. DO NOT sign up for this class without prior approval from the Orchestra Director.

CHAMBER CHOIR (773) ...... Credit: 1

Build those music fundamentals for music reading, ensemble blend and balance and vocal production.

Literature will consist mainly of four-part choral work.

Group may be divided into separate male and female ensembles.

PREREQUISITE: None.

= Just a reminder that band, orchestra and choir are TREBLE CHOIR (774) ...... Credit: 1 year-long classes. Students must supply their own Build those music fundamentals for music reading, ensemble blend and balance and vocal instrument. Students using school instruments and will be charged a $50 rental fee. Students participating in production. Literature will consist mainly of three-part Solo & Ensemble must purchase their music. choral work.

PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, unless otherwise approved by director.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION OUTDOOR PURSUITS (602) ...... Credit: 1/2 Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to MEDICAL EXCUSE POLICY participate in many outdoor fitness, sport, and Student participation requirements in physical education recreational activities. Outdoor pursuits units include hiking, may be modified due to injuries or illness. Parent notes will water games, backpacking, mountain biking, archery, be accepted for modification of activities for a maximum of scuba, snorkeling, climbing skating, camping, snow two days. Modifications of class requirements for more shoeing, winter games, and cross country skiing. than two days will require a doctor’s medical excuse REQUIRED: Appropriate active wear for weather, specifying the reason for modification and/or exemption, including footwear. time frame, and specific types of physical activity the NOTE: Fees may apply for field experience. student should avoid. Please ask your doctor to provide a PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Fit for Life. Modified Participation in Physical Education Physician’s Certification Form (Marshfield Clinic). ADVENTURE CHALLENGES (603) ...... Credit: 1/2 Develop leadership skills as you are taken through a progression of problem-solving, trust, and communication activities to prepare you for advancement to the low and FIT FOR LIFE (600) ...... Credit: 1/2 high ropes activities including the Red Rock climbing wall. Students will develop self-management skills Learn to set-up/take down the ropes course, spotting and related to Aerobic Fitness, Muscle Fitness, Flexibility, and belaying skills, climbing technique, risk management, climbing commands, and safety procedures. Additional Body Composition. Expected safe practices, personal and units consist of; mountain biking, disc golf, camping, social skills, and proper procedures related to equipment and orienteering, archery, fitness activities, and water challenges. facilities are integrated into all aspects of the class and serves REQUIRED: Appropriate active wear and athletic as a prerequisite to higher level physical education courses. Learning how to live a healthy lifestyle, and planning for a shoes. healthy future will be the overlying focus of Fit for Life. NOTE: Fees may apply for field experience. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Fit for Life. REQUIRED: One-piece swimsuit, shorts/sweatpants, t- shirt, and athletic shoes, pencil, and folder to remain at SPORTS CHALLENGE-TEAM (604) ...... Credit: 1/2 school in gym locker. Be a team player! Team sports are competitive, NOTE: Fees may apply for field experience. challenging, enjoyable, and provide lots of opportunity for PREREQUISITE: Open to freshmen, sophomores taking social interaction. Improve your fitness, knowledge, skills, ESS for the first time, and transferring sophomores only. and confidence in a variety of team sports. Rules, strategies, equipment, injury prevention, and sport-specific PERSONAL TRAINING – PERFORMANCE conditioning/training are discussed in this course. Develop ENHANCEMENT (601) ...... Credit: 1/2 and lead practice sessions as well as conditioning Participants will analyze their current level of programs. Activities include: Tennis, fitness, set goals, and develop a personal workout plan to Softball/Kickball, Ultimate Frisbee/Football, meet those goals. Students will be exposed to a variety of Volleyball, Bowling, Lacrosse, Floor Hockey, concepts that affect performance, such as Periodization, Basketball, H20 Sports and Soccer. nutrition, motivational tools, training psychology, and REQUIRED: Appropriate active wear and athletic shoes optimal wellness. Activities may include: strength NOTE: Fees may apply for field experience. training, endurance conditioning, flexibility training, PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Fit for Life. fitness assessment, goal setting and fitness plan development, nutritional analysis, and sport specific drills to enhance speed, power, agility, balance, core strength, and coordination development. Personal responsibility and daily effort will be assessed with daily logs. REQUIRED: Daily: shorts, t-shirt, and athletic shoes (to remain at school), occasionally one-piece swimsuit will be needed. NOTE: Fees may apply for field experience. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Fit for Life.

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AQUATICS (605) ...... Credit: 1/2 MOVEMENT EXPLORATION IN Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to DANCE AND GYMNASTICS (608) ...... Credit: 1/2 safely participate in a variety of aquatic activities in, on, and Cultivate the specific knowledge and skills to around water. Activities are water awareness, stroke participate in a large variety of dance forms and enjoy development, scuba diving, snorkeling, rescue and survival them with confidence. Explore the cultural roots to skills, canoeing-kayaking, water games, dualthon-triathalon numerous dance steps and styles. Units are open to training, and physical fitness. current trends in dance and student interest, but REQUIRED: One-piece swim suit, t-shirt, shorts, commonly include swing, salsa, cha cha, polka, waltz, athletic shoes. freestyle, hip hop, line dance, and mixers. The goal of the NOTE: An option to take this course for lifeguard course is two-fold, students will participate in safe certification is available. Please indicate interest on your progressions of basic to advanced skills in each area of registration card. Lifeguard certification also includes gymnastics. Units include: tumbling, floor exercise CPR & first aid training. Lab fee ($41 for the class and routines, uneven parallel bars, balance beam, vaulting, $13 for a pocket mask – total of $54) partner stunts, and development of personal fitness as it PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Fit for Life. relates to gymnastics and dance. REQUIRED: Appropriate active wear and athletic shoes ULTIMATE CHALLENGE (606) ...... Credit: 1/2 to remain in locker, pencil. Experience some of the more contemporary NOTE: Course fees may apply for field experiences. physical activities that are becoming so popular and that PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Fit for Life. offer physical challenge, enjoyment, creative expression, and social interaction. Activities may be but are not limited PERSONAL WELLNESS/GET FIT (609) ...... Credit 1/2 to skateboarding, BMX biking, in-line skating, fencing, self- The purpose of the class is to provide a well- defense, hacky sack, bocce ball, juggling, unicycling, stilt rounded exercise program to get “in-shape,” and feel walking, horseshoes, water challenges and rock good physically and mentally. Current trends in fitness Activities include: Ultimate Frisbee, Braem Park-disc and wellness will be practiced and studied, from step golf/skate board/BMX/walk/hike/baggo/ultimate tennis, aerobics, kick-boxing, hip hop aerobics, Pilates, yoga, Bowling, Water Sports, Show Shoe/Ski, Ice Hockey, and learn to safely use a wide array of fitness equipment Snow Games, Table Tennis/Baggo, Rock Wall and such as: stability balls, medicine balls, foam rollers, Asteroids. steps, boxes, bands, yoga blocks, body bars, and REQUIRED: Appropriate active wear, athletic shoes dumbbells. Develop skills and knowledge necessary to and protective gear (Helmets and protective pads will be make improvements in your personal wellness and provided.) fitness levels. NOTE: Course fees may apply for field experiences. REQUIRED: Daily: shorts, t-shirt, and athletic shoes (to PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Fit for Life. remain at school), one-piece swimsuit. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Fit for Life. SPORTS CHALLENGE – INDIVIDUAL/DUAL (607) ...... Credit: 1/2 This course will give you an opportunity to experience many lifetime activities that you can do by yourself or with another person. These activities include: archery, tennis, badminton, swimming, biking, bowling, disc golf, weight training, golf, and climbing. Activities include: Tennis, Disc Golf, Biking, Golf, Bowling, Weight Room, Cross Country Ski/Snow Shoe, Badminton/Table Tennis/Baggo, and Spike Ball. REQUIRED: Appropriate active wear and athletic /dance shoes to remain in locker. NOTE: Fees may apply for field experience. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Fit for Life.

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BALANCE (611) ...... Credit: ½ This class is intended to provide an individualized daily plan including exercise, nutrition and stress reduction that can be implemented throughout each day. This class is going to be student-driven, exercise choices are going to be decided and implemented depending on the interest and needs of each student. A log will be used to assist with daily record keeping for both the exercise and eating requirements, based on individualized goals. Current trends in fitness and wellness will be practiced and studied. Students will learn to safely use a wide array of fitness equipment such as stability balls, medicine balls, foam rollers, exercise steps and boxes, bands, yoga blocks, body bars and dumbbells, along with motorized fitness equipment such as treadmills, bikes and elliptical machines. Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to improve a balanced and healthy lifestyle. The teacher will guide the student through the program and provide the encouragement needed to meet individual goals and continued improvement. REQUIRED: Daily: shorts, t-shirt, and athletic shoes (to remain at school), occasionally one-piece swimsuit will be needed. PREREQUISITE: Application must be filled out by deadline and approved by staff.

HEALTHY CHOICES (615) ...... Credit: 1/2 This goal of this course is to enhance the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of all students. Learning opportunities are provided to develop knowledge and to challenge students to use critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills to promote and maintain lifelong health and wellness by recognizing potential dangers to health and safety. NOTE: This course is required for graduation. PREREQUISITE: Suggested and preferred for grades 9 & 10.

DRIVER EDUCATION (621/622) ...... Credit: 1/2 Prepare yourself for a lifetime of safe driving with this driver-safety course. Driver condition, highway driving, intersections, emergency maneuvers and defensive driving are just a few of the topics to be covered. The lab portion of this course will include eight hours of simulation, six hours of in-the-car observation and six lessons behind-the-wheel. Behind-the-wheel instruction will take place after school, on weekends and during summer. Course Fee: Cost of behind- the-wheel is $250 with possible increase of no more than $50. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing

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BIOLOGY (107) ...... Credit: 1 ANATOMY & Examine the nature and continuity of life. PHYSIOLOGY Honors (114) ...... Credit: 1 Investigate the molecules of life, cell structure and function, This course deals with the study of cells, tissues, genetics and biotechnology, and ecology. NOTE: This is a and the various systems of the human body, as well as the NCAA approved course. causes and cures of human diseases. Animal dissections, PREREQUISITE: None. model making, and projects will be used to help better understand how the human body works. First semester BIOLOGY Honors (110) ...... Credit: 1 topics include cell specialization; skeletal, muscular, Students will examine the characteristics of integumentary, and nervous systems. Second semester organisms. Biology Honors emphasizes the development of topics include digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, reading, writing, and analytical skills required in the ever endocrine, reproductive systems, and heredity. This course changing field of biology. The course is divided into five is recommended for those students interested in medicine, units: Unit 1 -- Biochemistry; Unit 2 – Cell Structure and nursing, medical technology, or any health care related field. Function; Unit 3 – Genetics; Unit 4 – Evolution; and Unit 5 NOTE: This course is required for Health Career – Ecology. Course fee: $16 course fee applies. (Adjusted Connections which is application and interview dependent annually as Hayden-McNeil notebook fees change.) with limited space. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. REQUIREMENTS: There will be 2-3 major tests and PREREQUISITE: None. one large project per quarter. Expect to work on projects outside of class. Higher-level problem-solving skills will SCIENCE EXPLORATION (111) ...... Credit: 1 be developed through the use of case studies. Science Explorations is an integrated, thematically NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. designed science course. It serves as a foundational course PREREQUISITES: Biology (107) or Biology Honors (110), that provides the science skills and processes required to be Chemistry (116) or Chemistry Honors (118) or instructor’s successful in future science courses such as biology, consent. chemistry and principles of biomedical science. The course is laboratory based and focuses on scientific inquiry and data CHEMISTRY (116) ...... Credit: 1 analysis. Content areas explored include infectious and Study the classification of matter; electron hereditary diseases, water resources-local and global, energy configuration and atomic structure; the periodic resources, the sky-astronomy, climate, and air pollution. classification of elements; chemical bonding; chemical PREREQUISITES: None. formulas and equations; the mathematics of chemistry; and the physical characteristics and molecular composition of ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (113) ...... Credit: 1 gases, liquids, and solids. Lab Notebook Fee $14.50; if This course examines the structures and function of students elect to tie-dye T-shirts in semester 2, an additional the various systems of the human body, as well as examining $8 fee is required. the causes and cures of human disease. Animal dissections NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 (207) is will be used to help us better understand how the human recommended. body works. First semester topics include cell specialization; NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems. PREREQUISITES: Either successful completion of Algebra Second semester topics include digestive, respiratory, 1 (205) or Advanced Math Applications (202) with a “C” circulatory, excretory, endocrine, reproductive systems, and grade or better. heredity. NOTE: This course is required for Health Career Connections which is application and interview dependent with limited space. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Biology (107) or Biology Honors (110), Chemistry (116) or Chemistry Honors (118) or instructor’s consent.

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CHEMISTRY Honors (118) ...... Credit: 1 EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE (120) ...... Credit: 1 Study the classification of matter; electron This course is laboratory-based science class configuration and atomic structure; the periodic emphasizing the function of the earth’s system. Emphasis is classification of elements; chemical bonding; chemical placed on Earth’s geologic systems, Earth’s composition, formulas and equations; the mathematics of chemistry; predictability of a dynamic Earth, origin and evolution of the kinetic-molecular theory; and the physical characteristics Earth system and universe, and energy in the Earth and molecular composition of gases, liquids, and solids. Lab system. Topics covered in the Meteorology section of the Notebook Fee $14.50; if students elect to tie-dye T-shirts in course include the makeup and structure of the atmosphere, semester 2, an additional $8 fee is required. factors affecting weather, weather patterns, and seasonal NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 (208) is effects on weather. This course also acquaints students with recommended. astronomy concepts including basic facts about the Earth, NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. moon, and stars. PREREQUISITES: Either successful completion of NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. Algebra 1 (205) with a “B” grade or better or Algebra 1 (206) PREREQUISITES: None with a “C” grade or better. EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE H (122) ...... Credit: 1 AP CHEMISTRY PS (119) ...... Credit: 1 The honors Earth & Space science course is The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the designed to introduce the Earth sciences to the self- equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken motivated student who is college bound. The Earth science during the first college year. For some students this course course is designed to interpret and understand the world enables them to undertake, as freshmen, second-year work around you. In order to do so, students will investigate and in the chemistry sequence at their institution or to register in study the interactions between the four major Earth’s courses in other fields where general chemistry is a spheres including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere prerequisite. For others the AP Chemistry course fulfills the and biosphere in order to explain Earth’s formation, laboratory science requirement and frees time for other processes, history, landscapes, how and why Earth changes courses. Topics include the structure of matter, kinetic over time. Topics to be addressed include, but are not theory of matter, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics and limited to, the scientific method, minerals, rocks, plate thermodynamics. Emphasis is on problem solving on paper tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, surface processes, and in the laboratory. Lab Fee: $14.50, if student elects to do geologic time, meteorology, and astronomy. a tie-dye shirt there is an additional $8 fee or $3 if student Students in the honors Earth & Space science provides a shirt. course should expect a higher level of rigor, cognition and NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus or quality of work than the standard course. They will become Calculus is recommended. actively involved in classroom and laboratory learning NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. experiences. They will also be involved in exploratory, REQUIREMENTS: This course moves quickly, requires experimental, and open-ended learning experiences with a nightly homework, and time outside of the scheduled faster paced, more in-depth study of material. class to complete labs and ask questions. Some colleges Honors Earth science students should expect to use award up to 10 college credits for a "5" on the AP and develop the following skills: 1) problem-seeking and Chemistry exam. problem-solving, 2) independent inquiry based learning, 3) PREREQUISITES: Chemistry Honors (118) or Chemistry participation in scholarly and creative processes, 4) reading (116) with instructor’s consent, Algebra 2 R (207) or and understanding scientific material, 5) use of imagination, Algebra 2 H (208). 6) critical analysis and application, 7) learning to express/defend ideas, 8) becoming a reflective thinker, and 9) becoming an initiator of learning. To meet, use, and develop the skills required in the Honors Earth & Space science course, students will participate in laboratory exercises, small group activities, web based investigations, class discussions, and both in class and independent projects and research involving reading and writing requiring a greater depth of understanding of Earth Science concepts that require students to proficiently communicate their ideas. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: None

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PHYSICS (126) ...... Credit: 1 AP PHYSICS 2 PS (129) ...... Credit: 1 Discover the physical laws of nature, including AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory motion, dynamics, energy, waves and modern physics. Also college-level physics course that explores topics such as study interactions among science, technology and society. If fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic you are pursuing a liberal arts program in college or a theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; vocational school or nursing program you may find this electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; course helpful. Laboratory Requirement: At least 25 electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and percent of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Through inquiry- laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry based based learning, students will develop scientific critical investigations that provide students with opportunities to thinking and reasoning skills. Also study interactions apply the science practices. among science, technology and society. Students can elect NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. to take the AP Physics 2 Exam for college credit in May PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1 (205/206). (check with your university for college credit you can attain). Laboratory Requirement: This course requires that PHYSICS H (127)...... Credit: 1 25 percent of the instructional time will be spent in hands- Discover the physical laws of nature, including on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry based motion, dynamics, energy, waves and sound, light, modern investigations that provide students with opportunities to physics, and relativity. Also study interactions among apply the science practices. science, technology and society. Through inquiry based NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking PREREQUISITES: Any prior physics course or and reasoning skills. Also study interactions among science, instructor’s consent. technology and society. Recommended for college bound students and provides preparation for those intending to take AP PHYSICS C MECHANICS AP Physics. Laboratory Requirement: At least 25 percent (Calculus Based) PS (130) ...... Credit: 1 of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory This course is recommended for students intending work, with an emphasis on inquiry based investigations that to pursue degrees in the physical sciences or engineering. provide students with opportunities to apply the science Explore concepts such as kinematics; Newton’s laws of practices. motion, work, energy and power; systems of particles and NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; oscillations; PREREQUISITE: Completion of or concurrent enrollment and gravitation. Learn to apply differential and integral in Algebra 1 (205/206) with a B or higher grade. calculus in order to solve problems associated with these concepts. Build your understanding and critical thinking AP PHYSICS 1 PS (128) ...... Credit: 1 skills through inquiry-based, laboratory investigations that AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory explore these physics concepts. This course ordinarily forms college-level physics course with a heavy emphasis on the first part of the college sequence that serves as the writing. Explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics foundation in physics for students majoring in the physical (including rotational motion), work, energy, and power, sciences or engineering. Strong emphasis is placed on mechanical waves and sound, and introductory, simple solving a variety of challenging problems, some requiring circuits. Through inquiry based learning, students will calculus. Also study interactions among science, technology develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning and society skills. Students can elect to take the AP Physics 1 Exam for NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. college credit in May (check with your university for college PREREQUISITES: Any prior physics course or instructor’s credit you can attain). Laboratory Requirement: This consent. Completion of/or concurrent enrollment in AP course requires that 25 percent of the instructional time will Calculus Honors (221 or 222) is recommended. be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry based investigations that provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Physics R (126) or Physics H (127) or completion of any prior AP Science course with a B or better grade.

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AP PHYSICS C OCEANOLOGY Honors (153) ...... Credit: 1/2 ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM Study physical, chemical, geological, and (Calculus Based) PS (131) ...... Credit: 1 biological aspects of the oceans. Topics include This course is recommended for students intending oceanographic instruments, seawater chemistry, ocean to pursue degrees in the physical sciences or engineering. sediments, waves, weather and climate, tides and currents, Explore concepts such as electrostatics, electric circuits, ecosystems, maritime heritage and current issues. conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, magnetic fields, and REQUIREMENTS: Students should possess high level electromagnetism. Learn to apply differential and integral thinking skills, be willing to work a fast pace, possess an calculus in order to solve problems associated with these interest in all science areas and possess the ability to read concepts. Build your understanding and critical thinking at the college level. skills through inquiry-based, laboratory investigations that NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. explore these physics concepts. This course ordinarily forms PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. the second part of the college sequence that serves as the foundation in physics for students majoring in the physical AP ENVIRONMENTAL sciences or engineering. Methods of calculus are used SCIENCE PS (155) ...... Credit: 1 wherever appropriate in formulating physical principles and Study the scientific principles, concepts, and in applying them to physical problems. Strong emphasis is methodologies required to understand the interrelationships placed on solving a variety of challenging problems, some of the natural world. Identify and analyze environmental requiring calculus. . Also study interactions among science, problems, both natural and human-made and evaluate the technology and society. relative risks associated with these problems. Examine NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. PREREQUISITES: Completion of/or concurrent enrollment Investigate interdependence of the Earth’s systems, human in AP Physics C Mechanics PS (130). population dynamics, renewable and non-renewable resources, environmental quality, global changes and their AP BIOLOGY PS (132) ...... Credit: 1 consequences, and environment and society decision AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a making activities. The course focuses on the science college introductory biology course taken by biology practices and includes both laboratory experiments and field majors. Upon successful completion of the AP Exam, investigation. College credit can be earned for successful students may be permitted to register for upper-level completion of the AP National exam. Lab notebook fee: $13. university courses where biology is a prerequisite. A college REQUIREMENTS: This is a college level course that textbook is used; topics are covered in great depth. The includes laboratory investigations, field work, essay course emphasizes the development of reading, writing, and writing and data analysis. analytical skills required in the ever changing field of NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. biology. The course is divided into four units. Big Idea 1: PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of biology and The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of chemistry or instructor approval. life. Big Idea 2: Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis. Big Idea 3: Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential PRINCIPLES OF THE to life processes. Big Idea 4: Biological systems interact, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PS PLTW (157) .... Credit:1 and these systems and their interactions possess complex Students investigate various health conditions properties. Course fee: $20. including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They PREREQUISITES: Biology Honors (110) and Chemistry determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional Honors (118) strongly recommended, or instructor’s person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical consent. treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The

activities and projects introduce students to human OCEANOLOGY (152) ...... Credit: 1/2 physiology, medicine, and research processes. This course Study physical, chemical, geological, and provides an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical biological aspects of the oceans. Topics include Sciences program and lays the scientific foundation for oceanographic instruments, seawater chemistry, ocean subsequent courses. Course Fee: $15 lab notebook fee. sediments, waves, weather and climate, tides and currents, NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. ecosystems, maritime heritage and current issues. PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in college prep NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. math and science. This course is designed for 9th or 10th PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. grade students.

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HUMAN BODY BIOMEDICAL SYSTEMS PS PLTW (158) ...... Credit: 1 INNOVATION PS PLTW(161) ...... Credit: 1 Students examine the interactions of human body In the final course of the PLTW Biomedical systems as they explore identity, power, movement, Science sequence, students build on the knowledge and protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, skills gained from previous courses to design innovative investigate the structures and functions of the human body, solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions century. Students address topics ranging from public health such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build physiology. They have the opportunity to work on an organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a interesting real world cases and often play the roles of university, medical facility, or research institution. Course biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. Course Fee: $15 lab notebook fee. Fee: $15 lab notebook fee. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Completion of or concurrent enrollment PREREQUISITES: Principles of Biomedical Sciences in Medical Interventions PLTW (160). Senior standing. PLTW (157). Concurrent enrollment in college prep math and science. This course is designed for 10th, 11th or 12th grade students.

MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS PS PLTW(160) ...... Credit: 1 Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. Course Fee: $15 lab notebook fee. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Principles of Biomedical Sciences PLTW (157) and Human Body Systems PLTW (158). Concurrent enrollment in college prep math and science and Junior standing.

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Three and one half (3½) credits are required for ENGLISH I FOUNDATIONS (400) R & graduation and must contain the following: US HISTORY & AMERICAN GOVERNMENT FOUNDATIONS R (300) ..... Credit: 2 Freshman: (1 credit required) Meeting deadlines and demonstrating personal Student must choose one of the following year- responsibility are critical expectations, as students develop life-long qualities in becoming successful students. long courses. Students will study short stories, the novel, 1. U.S. History & American Government Regular nonfiction, and poetry, utilizing note-taking strategies to OR Foundations develop skills to track literary elements used across all units 2. AP History of American Government & Politics of study, for vocabulary enrichment, and to infer the main PS idea, author’s purpose, and audience. Throughout this course of study, students will see a connection between the Sophomore: (1 credit required) literature we study and what they learn in their social studies Student must choose one of the following year- class, as the literature will reflect the times. long courses. Using the writing process, students will produce 1. The American Republic Regular or Foundations creative and expository writing. Additionally, students will conduct independent formal and informal research to 2. AP United States History PS produce unit projects which will be presented orally, demonstrating sound public speaking skills. Junior: (1 credit required) Students in this course will be mindful of their Student must choose one of the following year- ultimate goal of building reading skills and improving long courses. reading levels to eventually leave the essentials track. 1. World Studies Regular or Foundations Explore the foundations of US government through 2. AP European History PS close reading and guided writings. This course is taught in 3. AP World History PS conjunction with English I Essentials and focuses on increasing core area skills of reading, writing and thinking in students who struggle academically. Placement in this Senior: (½ credit required if did not take as a freshman course is made using multiple measures of student US History & American Government Regular or AP achievement. The goal of this combined course is to move History of American Government and Politics PS) students diagonally to the regular level English and Social Student must choose one of the following courses. Studies courses. 1. CR History of American Government PREREQUISITE: Teacher/guidance recommendation. 2. AP History of Government and Politics, U.S. PS U.S. HISTORY & Electives: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (301) ...... Credit: 1 Crime, Justice & Law Expand your understanding of U.S. History Psychology (½ credit) through study of the development of American colonies, the AP Psychology PS (½ credit) Revolutionary War, the United States Constitution, the Early AP European History PS (1 credit) Federal Period, as well as, the establishment and AP History of Government & Politics, U.S. PS (½ development of the American Government to the modern period. credit) NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. AP Economics PS (1 credit) PREREQUISITE: None. AP United States History PS (1 credit) AP World History PS (1 credit) AP Comparative Government PS (½ credit)

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AP HISTORY OF AMERICAN AP UNITED GOVERNMENT & POLITICS PS (302) ...... Credit: 1 STATES HISTORY PS (336) ...... Credit: 1 Expect an in-depth analysis of the U.S. AP US History will cover United States history Constitution. Research and analyze the impact of this living from colonization to present following college standards of document on today’s society. Become active participants in writing, reading and critical thinking. This course will the study of political beliefs, political behaviors, political satisfy the sophomore United States History requirement for parties, interest groups, mass media, institutions of national qualifying students. Junior and senior students may take this government, civil liberties, civil rights and public policy. course as an elective sequel to the traditional United States NOTE: In spring you can take the AP Government and history courses. Politics test and earn college credit. NOTE: Take on the challenge of a College Board AP REQUIREMENTS: Considerable use of research skills, curriculum and possibly earn credit for college by taking critical thinking skills, analytical writing, public the AP test in spring. speaking skills, and integrating technology. This is a REQUIREMENTS: Considerable advanced writing, college level course. critical thinking, and primary document analysis. This is NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. a college-level course. PREREQUISITE: Teacher recommendation and a grade NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. average of a B or higher in 8th grade Global Studies. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.

THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC & WORLD STUDIES (309) & ENGLISH II FOUNDATIONS (405) ...... Credit: 1 ENGLISH III FOUNDATIONS (410) ...... Credit: 1 Use primary sources and guided writing to Understand how western society originated, has understand how the US has evolved through political, social, evolved, and continues to be a model for politics, economics, intellectual and economic change to become one of the most and social structures in the world. The course starts in the powerful nations in the world. This course is taught in Middle Ages and continues to the early 20th Century. The conjunction with English II Essentials and focuses on second semester transitions into a modern analysis of increasing core area skills of reading, writing and thinking numerous European, African, Middle Eastern, South in students who struggle academically. Placement in this American, and Asian countries. This semester focuses on course is made using multiple measures of student the strengths and weaknesses of these areas and tries to achievement. The goal of this combined course is to move examine how certain areas of the world are rapidly students diagonally to the regular level English and Social progressing to global dominance while others remain 2nd and Studies courses. 3rd world countries. This course is taught in conjunction PREREQUISITE: Teacher/guidance recommendation. with English III Essentials and focuses on increasing core area skills of reading, writing and thinking in students who THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC (306) ...... Credit: 1 struggle academically. Placement in this course is made Follow United States emergence as a world power using multiple measures of student achievement. The goal of by analyzing civil war, Reconstruction, Industrialization, this combined course is to move students diagonally to the American imperialism, the Progressive Era, American regular level English and Social Studies courses. involvement in World War I, the prosperity of the 1920’s, PREREQUISITE: Teacher/guidance recommendation. the Great Depression of the 1930’s, the Roosevelt New Deal, Junior standing. involvement in World War II, domestic and foreign challenges of the post-war world, America’s involvement in Vietnam and America from the 1960’s to the 21st century. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITE: U.S. History & American Government (301) or AP History of American Government & Politics H (302).

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WORLD STUDIES (310) ...... Credit: 1 CRIME, JUSTICE & LAW (328) ...... Credit: ½ Understand how western society originated, has Criminal Justice is a survey of the justice system evolved, and continues to be a model for politics, economics, that focuses on the rights of citizens, law enforcement, court and social structures in the world. The course starts in the proceedings, probation and parole, pretrial services, the Middle Ages and continues to the early 20th Century. The prison system and practical law. Issues of crime and justice second semester transitions into a modern analysis of dominate American culture, from the halls of Congress, to numerous European, African, Middle Eastern, South prime-time television, to what happens on the streets of American, and Asian countries. This semester focuses on Marshfield. The intent of this course is to help individual the strengths and weaknesses of these areas and tries to students comprehend how the legal system operates locally examine how certain areas of the world are rapidly and nationally. Students will examine careers in all facets progressing to global dominance while others remain 2nd and of justice. Meets senior social science requirements for 3rd world countries. graduation. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITE: Junior standing. PREREQUISITE: Junior standing

AP WORLD HISTORY PS (338) ...... Credit: 1 AP HISTORY OF GOVERNMENT Raise the academic bar with the challenges of a rigorous and AND POLITICS, U.S. PS (329) ...... Credit: 1/2 fast paced survey of world history. This class is an excellent Expect an in-depth analysis of the U.S. counterpart to AP European History and will help students Constitution. Research and analyze the impact of this living achieve a broad perspective of western and non-western document on today’s society. Become active participants in cultures. the study of political beliefs, political behaviors, political NOTE: In spring you can take the AP World History test parties, interest groups, mass media, institutions of national and earn up to six college credits. government, civil liberties, civil rights and public policy. NOTE: Students considering attending UW-LaCrosse: NOTE: Take on the challenge of a College Board AP This course satisfies the World Cultures requirement curriculum and possibly earn credit for college by taking needed for a bachelor’s degree. Students must earn a 3,4 the AP test in spring. or 5 on the national exam. REQUIREMENTS: Considerable independent learning NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. with an emphasis on the following: Analytical reading, REQUIREMENTS: Considerable use of research skills, writing, thinking and understanding of current political critical thinking skills, analytical writing, public events. Students are expected to be active in the speaking skills, and integrating technology. This is a classroom discussions. This is a college level course. college level course. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Junior standing. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing or instructor’s consent.

AP EUROPEAN PSYCHOLOGY (315) ...... Credit: 1/2 HISTORY PS (324) ...... Credit: 1 Find out how dogs, bells, inkblots, electric shocks Raise the academic bar with the challenges of a and more play a role in understanding the human experience. rigorous and fast paced survey of European history. AP Explore the world of the mind through a thoughtful European history will cover Europe’s journey from the investigation into the history, theory and application of Renaissance to modern day (1450-present). All students, psychology. prior AP students and new comers to the AP program, are Emphasis: Critical thinking skills, critical writing, welcome to join the class. integrated technology, higher level reading skills. NOTE: In spring you can take the AP European test and NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. earn up to six college credits. PREREQUISITE: Junior standing. REQUIREMENTS: Considerable use of research skills, critical thinking skills, analytical writing, public AP PSYCHOLOGY PS (317) ...... Credit: 1/2 speaking skills, and integrating technology. This is a Take part in a demanding, fast-paced survey of the college level course. many facets of the human experience. Through the AP NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. Psychology experience students have the opportunity to PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, instructor’s consent. prepare for the AP Psychology exam in the spring. REQUIREMENTS: Considerable use of research skills, critical thinking skills, analytical writing, public speaking skills and integrating technology. This is a college level course. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Junior standing or instructor’s consent.

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AP ECONOMICS PS (337) ...... Credit: 1 AP HUMAN Expand your understanding of the complexities of GEOGRAPHY/GLOBALIZATION PS (858) . Credit: 1 the American economy in this challenging college level This year-long course provides students with an course. Examine the underlying principles of micro and opportunity to expand their knowledge of our world from a macro-economics, collaborate with business leaders to broad, geographical perspective. Students will realize and examine local issues, and work toward possible college appreciate the complexities of globalization and think credit. critically about what they see, read, and hear about their REQUIREMENTS: Considerable application of world through critical analysis of culture, society, and space. economic theory to a host of contrived and real-world Students are challenged to think geographically across scale scenarios, conducting independent research, problem and across a wide range of geographical phenomena and solving using economic methodologies and theories, and global issues. Units of study include population, migration, the ability to evaluate the validity of conflicting schools culture, language, religion, ethnicity, political geography, of thought is emphasized. This is a college level course. economic development, industry, agriculture, and urban NOTE: This is a 2018-19 Innovative Program Course geography. NOTE: This course fulfills the senior Consumer NOTE: Candidates for this class must be independent Education requirement for graduation. learners, familiar with the online learning environment, NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. conscientious about due dates, and pro-active toward PREREQUISITES: Junior standing. problem solving. Learning targets and content requirements are the same as traditional face-to-face AP COMPARATIVE class, but due to the 24/7 online model a driven AP GOVERNMENT PS (340) ...... Credit: 1/2 student may be able to complete course requirements in AP Comparative Government sets a historic less academic calendar time. foundation for the AP 6 Countries of: United Kingdom, REQUIREMENTS: This college-level course requires Mexico, Russia, China, Nigeria, and Iran. The majority of considerable reading, writing, critical thinking and the course analyzes modern trends of power, authority, application of concepts and theories, integrating sovereignty, legitimacy and institutions of the AP 6 technology on a daily basis. countries. Critical reading, analytical writing, media PREREQUISITE: None. analysis, and construction of governmental models are key skills developed in preparation for the AP National Exam. REQUIREMENT: Considerable independent learning with an emphasis on the following: Analytical reading, writing, thinking and understanding of current world/regional political events. Students are expected to be active in the classroom discussions. This is a college level course. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing with completion of a US government course.

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REGISTRATION: Registration for special education classes is based on the Individual Education Plan (IEP). In most cases, coursework relates to the general curriculum and aligns with the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards. Students who cannot meet prerequisite skills required in the general curriculum participate in a Functional Life skills curriculum to the extent determined by the IEP Team. This IEP Team shall determine on an individual basis which coursework is appropriate and grants credits as appropriate.

LIVING FOR CAREER EXPLORATION TOMORROW FOUNDATION (651) ... Credit: Per IEP FOUNDATIONS (661) ...... Credit: Per IEP Topics covered include: independent living skills, Prepare for the working world by developing work career planning, recreation, housing, adult service agencies, habits and attitudes, social skills, and job seeking and legal issues, medical services, financial services, insurance, securing skills. The course consists of school to-work and self-advocacy. This class stresses the thinking skills and instruction in the classroom until the student is placed in a social/emotional coping skills needed for successful work trial, at which time students will receive on-the-job independent adult living. Students will transition into the training at a place of employment. The student will have at adult community to practice their learned skills. least one paid job trail in one semester or at least two paid trials during the school year. The Division of Vocational ENGLISH FOUNDATION (652) ...... Credit: Per IEP Rehabilitation will fund the paid work trials, vocational case Develop and maintain basic skills in the area of management and the job coaches that will accompany the communication arts related to independent living and students. One day per week is used for self-evaluation and employability. Students will learn functional life/career skill development including the Skills to Pay the Bills reading, spelling, writing, listening, self-presentation, and curriculum presented by a vocational provider. This class self-advocacy/assertiveness skills. meets two periods each day with approximately one hour on- the-job training unless the student works beyond the school LIFE MATH FOUNDATION (654)Credit: Per IEP day. Learn and maintain basic functional career and PREREQUISITE: Senior standing per IEP. Students must be consumer mathematics as it relates to independent living in DVR eligible and must choose a vocational provider. the community, daily living and employment and leisure. Units covered include money skills, time management, CONFLICT banking, budgeting, purchasing, home management costs, MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION (668) Credit: Per IEP and calculator skills. Explore self-esteem issues, anger management, values clarification, errors in thinking and using the seven SCIENCE FOUNDATION (656) ...... Credit: Per IEP deadly habits. Story characters are analyzed for their ability Emphasize practical applications of science to an to make decisions and solve problems using critical thinking ever-increasing technological society. Students learn the skills. Most assignments are completed in class and include ways in which science and technology influence their daily small writing assignments, oral and silent reading, along lives and future careers. The basic concepts of physical with class discussion. science, space, earth science and life science are investigated. PRE-VOCATIONAL WORKSKILLS (665) ...... Credit: Per IEP INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY- Students develop academic and work skills to BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING prepare them for future jobs. Students enhance their training PROGRAM FOUNDATION (662) ...... Credit: Per IEP with hands-on pre-vocational tasks. Students are employed a minimum of four hours PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s consent. per week at a job in the community. Students are encouraged to secure their own jobs with assistance from their case COLLEGE & CAREER READY (683) ...... Credit: 1 manager, if necessary. The employer completes quarterly Students will focus on gaining skills to help them evaluations. Weekly meetings are required as an instruction become more prepared for post-secondary schooling and component. careers. Areas of emphasis will include, positive communication skills, independent work skills, career interests, and acquisition of transition skills needed for future success. PREREQUISITE: Must be enrolled in a Support Collaborative CRC through an IEP

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REGISTRATION: Registration for special education classes is based on the Individual Education Plan (IEP). In most cases, coursework relates to the general curriculum and aligns with the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards. Students who cannot meet prerequisite skills required in the general curriculum participate in a Functional Life skills curriculum to the extent determined by the IEP Team. This IEP Team shall determine on an individual basis which coursework is appropriate and grants credits as appropriate.

COOPERATIVE ART (691) ...... Credit: ½ PROJECT SEARCH (PROJ) ...... Credit: 0 Students will work with experience based learning. Project SEARCH is a vocational training program Creating watercolors, tempera paintings, crayon drawings, for students interested in seeking a career path after high marker drawings, construction paper sculpture, foam school. This program is for any student with any disability, sculptures, wood projects, clay and more. Movement, between the ages of 18-24. This is an alternative high visualization techniques, are also a part of this class. school-to-work transition program for students seeking more Emphasis is on personal and group development as the class training in the areas of vocational, social communication, is varied for the physical, social, and developmental needs and living skills. This unique opportunity provides a of and for the students. combination of classroom and 3 - 10 week work NOTE: Course may be retaken for credit. experiences, while being completely immersed in an REQUIREMENT: Student must have an IEP. employment setting at the hospital and local businesses. The PREREQUISITE: None ultimate goal is to become employed in a career of your choice at the completion of Project SEARCH. UNDERSTANDING TEXT (685) ...... Credit: 1 PREREQUISITE: Students must complete all Students will focus on increasing reading fluency and graduation credit requirements and submit an application to comprehension skills, building vocabulary, and utilizing the Project SEARCH Instructor. The Project SEARCH reading strategies. Curriculum will be delivered committee will interview and select candidates. Project through whole group, small group, and individualized SEARCH instructor’s consent is required. If accepted into methods. Course content will include readings from fiction the program, there will be additional requirements to fulfill and nonfiction sources, including novels, textbooks, for the hospital. technical sources, periodicals, etc. This course is designed to enhance the students’ success in reading more complex HEALTH CAREER CONNECTIONS – passages with an increased level of comprehension and Pre-Project SEARCH (HECON) ...... Credit: 3 confidence, to better prepare them for the ACT Reading Health Career Connections offers instruction and job and/or the Accuplacer exam as they graduate and pursue shadows designed to familiarize students with the their goals at a postsecondary setting. This is a reading class various careers in the medical profession and much and does not count as an English credit, but it does count as more. Students will learn skills necessary for 1 elective credit towards graduation. their career pathways, in addition to working with others, REQUIREMENT: Student must have an IEP legal and ethical responsibilities, cultural considerations in PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s Consent the health care industry, problem solving, decision making, accepting personal responsibility, and self-management. COMMUNITY This course is located at the hospital. Interested students TRANSITION PROGRAM (COMM) ...... Credit: 0 will have an opportunity to prepare for Project Students in this program have completed 25 credits or 4 SEARCH. However, this is not a requirement to the Project years of participation towards graduation and will apply life SEARCH program. skills to the community. Students will participate in NOTE: To apply for Health Career Connections you activities related to social skills, independent living skills, must receive instructor approval. entrepreneur programs, arts and crafts, transition planning, PREREQUISITES: Senior Standing and Instructor volunteering, pre-vocational skills and work experiences, Approval. Students will need to complete the requirements and recreational/leisure activities. for the hospital. Students will be responsible to PREREQUISITE: Instructor's consent, per IEP. coordinate transportation with their teacher.

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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) is a national pre-engineering program established to help schools give ES PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING students the knowledge they need to PS (PLTW-POE) (912) ...... Credit: 1 excel in high-tech fields. Studies of This survey course of engineering exposes students PLTW’s curriculum have proven that to some of the major concepts they’ll encounter in a PLTW students become the kind of postsecondary engineering course of study. Students have an prepared, competent, high-tech employees U.S. industry opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers needs to stay competitive in the global market. With its and to develop skills and understanding of course concepts. strong partnership concept, PLTW leverages the collective Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the knowledge and efforts of secondary schools, colleges and solution of engineering design problems. They develop universities, and industry to give students rigorous, relevant, problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of reality-based knowledge to better prepare them for research and design to create solutions to various challenges. college. Furthermore, the research shows, and continues to Students also learn how to document their work and confirm, that students introduced to engineering principles, communicate their solutions to peers and members of the concepts, and real-world problems in high school are better professional community. This course is designed for 10th or prepared for college engineering programs – and more likely 11th grade students. Course fee: $10 to be successful. Introduction at the high school level will NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. allow students, while still in school, to determine if PREREQUISITE: Algebra (203/204) or Algebra (205). engineering is the career they desire. Open to grades 10 - 12 only. PLTW is a four-year sequence of courses which, when combined with college preparatory mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering EM DIGITAL ELECTRONICS technology prior to entering college. Classes can be taken PS (PLTW-DE) (913) ...... Credit: 1 in sequence over four years or taken as schedules The major focus of this course is to open doors to allow. PLTW is a hands-on, project based approach to understanding electronics and foundations in circuit design. learning that better prepares students for the rigors of Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic college. The pre-engineering program incorporates math, devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop science, English, and technology skills needed for computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc. success. For additional information visit the PLTW website: Students learn the digital circuit design process to create www.pltw.org. circuits and present solutions that can improve people’s lives. Learn how advancements in foundational electronic components and digital circuit design processes have transformed the world around you. Course fee: $10 PREREQUISITE: Algebra (203/204) or Algebra (205). TC INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING Open to grades 10 - 12 only. DESIGN PS (PLTW-IED) (911) ...... Credit: 1 In this course, students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve ES = Satisfactory completion of this course classified as ES proposed problems. Students will learn how to document (Equivalency Science) will satisfy a credit requirement in their work and communicate solutions to peers and members science. of the professional community. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to the design process, research EM = Satisfactory completion of this course classified as and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global EM (Equivalency Math) will satisfy a credit requirement and human impacts, engineering standards and technical in math. documentation. Course fee: $10 PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra (203/204) or Algebra (205). Open to grades 9, 10 & 11 only.

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TECHNLOGY EDUCATION YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP ...... Credit: 1 CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE For more information see page 13. PS (PLTW-CEA) (914) ...... Credit: 1 Juniors should sign up for course # 918 The major focus of this course is completing long-term Seniors should sign up for course # 919 projects that involve the development of property sites. As PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, application form students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and and instructor’s consent. architecture, they apply what they learn to the design and development of a property. The course provides teachers and students freedom to develop the property as a simulation or to students to model the experiences that civil engineers and AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY architects face. Students work in teams, exploring hands-on activities and projects to learn the characteristics of civil Transportation Course Sequence engineering and architecture. In addition, students use 3D design software to help them design solutions to solve major course projects. Students learn about documenting their Outdoor Power Equipment project, solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture. Course fee: $10 PREREQUISITE: Algebra (203/204) or Algebra (205). Automotive Technology Open to grades 10 - 12 only.

ENGINEERING CAPSTONE H (915) ...... Credit: 1

This course is designed for students interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Automotive Technology Capstone

Mathematics). This course’s main focus is to provide students with both problem/project based learning and to challenge them to work to solve the problems of our community. Students may work with community and Adv. Automotive Technology Capstone industrial leaders to create new products and solve interesting problems in specific areas of study. Students will be expected to work in small groups and create leadership and task-oriented guidelines to further their work in engineering. Projects will vary based upon student/team Consumer Auto Maintenance interest and will revolve around any number of engineering fields. Course fee: $10. PREREQUISITE: Any PLTW Engineering or Biomedical course or instructor’s consent. Open to grades 11 - 12 only. OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT (953) ...... Credit: 1 TECHNOLOGY CO-OP (School Outdoor Power Equipment is a laboratory-based Supervised Work Experience) (968) ...... Credit: 1 course. During the first semester, the students will Classroom instruction includes employability skills disassemble and assemble a school owned small gasoline and job specific skills. Job placement is in various areas of engine and be introduced to some basic electricity. During technology related to the student’s training program. Work the second semester, students will learn the theory, site time may be a part of the normal school day. Since operation, and proper maintenance procedures of outdoor placement in this class is determined by work site power equipment by performing maintenance on various availability, students must be registered by May 1. outdoor power equipment products of their own. Lab Fee: NOTE: The on-the-job training credit is not awarded if $5.00 the classroom portion of the course is not completed with NOTE: Priority given to grades 9th and 10th grade a passing grade. students. If class does not fill, 11th and 12th grade students PREREQUISITES: Senior standing, enrolled in a capstone may take class. class and consent of the Capstone and Co-op instructor. PREREQUISITE: None.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (956) ...... Credit: 1 CONSUMER AUTO Automotive Technology is a laboratory based MAINTENANCE (959) ...... Credit: 1/2 course designed to introduce you to automotive Do you or will you drive a vehicle?! Consumer maintenance, repair, and beginning diagnosing. The first Auto Maintenance is a consumer level laboratory-based semester will include automotive maintenance, basic course designed for males and females without any systems repair, online service manuals, cooling, starting, and mechanical experience or who have never taken an charging systems. During the second semester, the student automotive class before. Not only does the course help you will learn about fuel, ignition, brake, steering, and become a better consumer, but you will also learn about suspension systems and be introduced to basic scan tool various vehicle emergencies, buying and selling vehicles, operation. Students will be encouraged to prepare for the and will be able to perform basic maintenance on your own ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) exams. Lab Fee: vehicle which will save you money in the future. Lab Fee: $10.00 $5.00 NOTE: Students who plan to take Automotive NOTE: Students who plan to take Automotive Technology should NOT take Consumer Auto Technology should NOT take this course. Maintenance. PREREQUISITE: Junior or Senior standing, preferably PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing, Outdoor Power with a driver’s license. Equipment (953), or Consumer Auto Maintenance (959), with instructor’s consent. ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY The Architecture, Construction and Engineering AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Academy is a multi-year educational program that integrates CAPSTONE (962) ...... Credit: 2 academic advising with technical instruction in construction During this laboratory-based capstone course, related fields, identifying the relevance of one to the other. students will experience what it takes to run an automotive Applications for this academy should be completed during business. This class will be run as a practicum, where registration of your freshman and sophomore year. students hold different positions within an automotive Questions about this program should be directed to business. Students will work on soft skills required to work Mr. Aaron Scheuer at the high school. in many technical areas, while at the same time, gain a more PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing and Construction II in-depth understanding of the automobile system theories of (942). engine performance, transmissions, brakes, steering, suspension, and HVAC by completing live work on vehicles. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for CONSTRUCTION Youth Apprenticeship. Students will be encouraged to prepare for the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) TECHNOLOGY exams. Lab Fee: $10.00 PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, Automotive NOTE **NEW COURSE UNDER REVIEW** Technology (956) or Consumer Auto Maintenance (959), EXPLORATORY WOODS & with instructor’s consent. METALS (941) ...... Credit: 1/2 This semester-long exploratory class introduces ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE students to shop safety in both a metals and construction TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE (965) ...... Credit: 2 lab. Students will learn basic print reading and fabrication This course is an extension of the Automotive skills in a hands-on approach in both areas. The purpose of Technology Capstone course, designed as a career based the combined class is to show how they can relate to one course. Students will gain valuable leadership skills, be a another but also to allow students to explore both industries team leader within the automotive business, and mentor the before deciding which path to continue on. Lab fee: $40.00. Automotive Technology Capstone students. Students will NOTE: This is a 2018-19 Innovative Program Course perform advanced level diagnosis and repair of automobiles, PREREQUISITE: Recommended to Grades 9 and 10 only. while at the same time create a marketable pathway by developing a resume, portfolio, completing a job shadow, and completing ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Exams. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for Youth Apprenticeship. Lab Fee: $15.00 PREREQUISITES: Senior standing, Automotive Technology Capstone (962).

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NOTE **NEW COURSE UNDER REVIEW** TC CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II PS (942) ...... Credit: 1 HOME MAINTENANCE (949) ...... Credit: 1/2 Be introduced to the use of modern materials and This course will focus on the lifelong skills and knowledge needed to maintain and improve one’s residence. processes associated with cabinet-making and millwork with Students will explore equipment, techniques, and procedures a hands-on approach. Areas include: hand and power tool essential to maintain a home. Students will learn and practice processing, wood machining, wood finishing and repair techniques including electrical, plumbing, drywall introduction into carpentry. Expect to follow lab safety procedures. Lab fee: $40.00. work, seasonal upkeep, etc. Safe practices and problem PREREQUISITE: Open to grades 10, 11 and 12. solving will be emphasized in a hands-on collaborative environment.

NOTE: This is a 2018-19 Innovative Program Course PREREQUISITE: Junior or Senior standing preferably with TC ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION a driver’s license. TECHNOLOGY PS (945) ...... Credit: 1 This course will provide students the opportunity to explore the construction trades in a classroom and lab environment. Students will develop a variety of technical DIGITAL skills associated with residential construction. Areas include PUBLICATIONS safety procedures, building layout, rough construction, finish carpentry, masonry, electrical wiring, and cabinet making and millwork. This course is part of the Architecture, DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS I (929) ...... Credit: 1/2 Construction, and Engineering Academy, but students may Students will develop skills in layout and design take course without signing up for the Academy. Lab fee: using a variety of software programs including Adobe $40.00. Creative Suite software and use tools, equipment and PREREQUISITE: Construction Technology II (942) or processes to develop visual and graphic images that combine instructor’s consent. text and pictures. Project-based activities include publication layout-brochures, newsletters, vinyl graphic design and creation, calendar design, and photography. Lab fee: $10. TC CONSTRUCTION PREREQUISITE: None. TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE PS (947) ...... Credit: 2 This course is a continuation of advanced construction. The content learned in advanced construction will be the foundation for Construction Capstone. Students will continue to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the construction trades and related occupations. Students must be accepted into the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Academy, enrollment is limited. Acceptance into the program will be by application. Expect to follow lab safety procedures. Lab fee: $40.00 plus project material fee. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing, Capstone Application, Advanced Construction Technology (945)

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY PRE-APPRENTICESHIP (948) ...... Credit: 2 Students with proper prerequisites will be employed in the construction industry of their choice (construction, electrical, plumbing, masonry, etc.) during the summer of their junior-senior year. Students are expected to remain with the employer the entire summer and will be evaluated by both the instructor and work supervisor. . See Mr. Scheuer in Room 86 for more information. PREREQUISITES: Senior standing and instructor’s consent.

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ELECTRICITY, ELECTRONICS ⚫❖ TC COMPUTER AND NETWORKING NETWORKING PS (927/928) ...... Credit: 1 credit/year Develop an understanding of computer networking TECHNOLOGY concepts including network design, hardware wiring systems, and IP addressing. Receive hands-on training in the assembly and configuration of networking components.

TC ELECTRICITY & Emphasis will be placed on the basic operation of routers, ELECTRONICS PS (920) ...... Credit: 1/2 routing protocols and switching. This course follows Learn the fundamentals of electrical and electronic guidelines established by Cisco Networking Academy and systems and components in order to build and troubleshoot may assist you in obtaining a CCNA (Certified Cisco working circuits and devices. Examples of activities include Networking Associate) certification. For more information building electromagnets, household wiring, electric motors, see www.netacad.com. circuit boards, robots, two-way radios, soldering joints, and NOTE: First year students register for Computer basic computer hardware. Lab fee: $10.00 Networking (927). Second year students register for NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course Computer Networking (928). can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical PREREQUISITE: Junior standing. College for Introduction to Electronics #10605108, 2 credits PREREQUISITE: None.

METAL TECHNOLOGY

TC COMPUTER HARDWARE SYSTEMS PS (926) ...... Credit: 1 NOTE **NEW COURSE UNDER REVIEW** Specialize in microprocessor and computer EXPLORATORY WOODS & technology. Learn how modern computer systems work, as METALS (941) ...... Credit: 1/2 well as troubleshooting and upgrades for RAM, CPU’s, This semester-long exploratory class introduces video and expansion cards, storage devices and more. students to shop safety in both a metals and construction Hands-on activities include PC component installation and lab. Students will learn basic print reading and fabrication troubleshooting as well as complete construction of skills in a hands-on approach in both areas. The purpose of computer systems. Operating systems and basic networking the combined class is to show how they can relate to one are also covered in this course. This course follows another but also to allow students to explore both industries guidelines established by Cisco Networking Academy and before deciding which path to continue on. Lab fee: $40.00. may assist you in obtaining an A+ certification through NOTE: This is a 2018-19 Innovative Program Course CompTIA. Complete SkillsUSA activities and be strongly PREREQUISITE: Recommended to Grades 9 and 10 only. encouraged to be a member. For more information see www.netacad.com. INNOVATIVE FABRICATION (938) ...... Credit: 1/2 NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course Art and Tech students will be challenged to find can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical creative solutions to assigned projects. Art and College for Networking Fundamentals #10150101, 3 metalworking will be combined to create work that requires credits technical expertise with inventiveness. Students will create PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. functional and aesthetic objects using techniques ranging from found object assemblage to CNC design. If you are creative and interested in using ferrous metal or if you have interest in metal tech you are invited to this cross curricular experience. This class is open to students in grades 10-12 with NO prerequisites. Lab fee: $20 NOTE: Students will chose whether this class will count as an art course or a technology education course on their transcripts after the course has begun. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.

⚫ = Seniors taking this course will require additional course work at the post-secondary level to obtain certification. ❖ = Juniors enrolling in this course may be able to complete certification their senior year.

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TC METAL TECHNOLOGY 1 PS (931) ...... Credit: 1 TC METAL TECHNOLOGY 2 PS (933) ...... Credit: 1 Metal I is designed to expand students’ knowledge Metal Technology 2 is designed to further students’ in the broad area of metal working and other manufacturing knowledge in all areas of metal working and other processes. Students will be assigned several hands on manufacturing processes. Students will be assigned several assignments that are geared to increasing ones understanding hands on assignments to build a strong understanding in each in each of the major areas of metalworking; sheet metal of the major areas of metalworking; sheet metal fabrication, fabrication, machining, welding, cutting and machining, welding, cutting and forming. Lectures and labs forming. Lectures and labs will make up the class. By will make up the class. By successfully completing this successfully completing this course, students can also course, students can also receive up to three credits through receive one credit through Mid-State Technical College. Lab Mid-State Technical College. Lab fee: $40.00 fee: $40.00. NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical College for Metal Fabrication #10462116, 3 credits College for Introduction to Welding #10442100, 3 credits PREREQUISITE: TC Metal Technology 1 PS (931) or TC PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. Metal Technology 1 PS (932).

TC METAL TC METAL TECHNOLOGY 1 2.0 PS (932) ... Credit: 1 TECHNOLOGY Capstone PS (936) ...... Credit: 2 This class gives students with minimal or no Metal Capstone is a career based class. It is welding experience an opportunity to learn metalworking designed to focus a student towards career goals and equip processes in a controlled and less intimidating setting. This them with the knowledge and resources required to pursue a class will build confidence in the students and expose them career in the manufacturing industry. Several hands-on, to high tech, high demand and highly paid careers. Metal minds-on projects will be required to deepen their Tech I is designed to expand students’ knowledge in the understanding in all areas of Manufacturing. Students will broad area of metal working and other manufacturing select a career pathway and complete all of the specific processes. Students will be assigned several hands on requirements; including, (but not limited to), Resume, assignments that are geared to increasing ones understanding Portfolio, Job Shadow, Demonstration, Project Plan Sheet, in each of the major areas of metalworking; sheet metal Advanced Projects with documentation and fabrication, machining, welding, cutting and Reflection. Lectures and labs will make up the class. By forming. Lectures and labs will make up the class. By successfully completing this course, students can also successfully completing this course, students can also receive up to three credits through Mid-State Technical receive one credit through Mid-State Technical College. Lab College. Lab fee: $40.00. fee: $40.00. NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course NOTE: Students that successfully complete this course can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical can earn Transcripted Credit from Mid-State Technical College for Metals & Machining #10462114, 3 credits College for Introduction to Welding #10442100, 3 credits PREREQUISITES: Senior standing, Metal Technology 2 PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing. (933) or instructor’s consent.

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FRENCH IV Honors (505) ...... Credit: 1 FRENCH Here’s one more year closer to French fluency! Develop a greater ability to communicate and understand FRENCH I (500)...... Credit: 1 French while using real-life documents, videos, websites and Discover the French language and the cultures of more in class. Learn to use your language skills through France and other French-speaking countries around the topics such as travel, the arts, professions, media, sports and world! Speak and listen to French while watching movies, fitness, values, and relationships in the French-speaking listening to French music and playing games. Develop world. You will also perform skits, play games, celebrate reading, writing and speaking skills. Learn about French holidays, enjoy films and savor cuisine from different schools, leisure activities, food, friendships and family life. francophone countries. On y va! Even learn how to order food at restaurants and cafés! REQUIREMENTS: Success comes with completion of Celebrate French holidays and enjoy some wonderful French assigned homework and with using as much French as cuisine! Miam! Miam! possible in class. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITE: None. PREREQUISITES: French III H (502).

FRENCH II (501) ...... Credit: 1 AP FRENCH LANGUAGE One step closer to your dream of travel abroad! & CULTURE PS (508) ...... Credit: 1 Continue learning French vocabulary through topics of Continue your path to French fluency while using shopping, home, sports, clothing, weekend activities, food, real-life documents, videos, websites and more in class. You vacations, and hobbies. Increase your knowledge of the will watch French films, listen to French musicians, cook French-speaking world by exploring Parisian monuments, French recipes and immerse yourself in French! Mais oui! listening to French music and watching authentic French Review grammar concepts while increasing your films. Play games and act out skits to deepen your communication skills and participate in everyday appreciation of the French language. French holidays and conversations to prepare you for travels abroad. You will French food are sure to be a highlight of the class. also perform skits, play games, celebrate holidays, enjoy NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. films and savor cuisine from around the francophone world. PREREQUISITE: French I (500). This course is the equivalent to a fourth semester college course in French language. Students who elect to take the FRENCH III Honors (502) ...... Credit: 1 AP® French Language Examination at the end of this course Make your French language skills come alive! You have the opportunity to earn University credit at many will continue your travels to French-speaking countries far universities. In addition, retroactive credits may be earned. and wide. Make travel arrangements, use the métro, reserve REQUIREMENTS: Success comes with completion of a hotel room, and go shopping in the markets. Talk about assigned homework and with using as much French as city and country life, animals, and daily routines. Learn possible in class. about renting an apartment or living with a host family. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. These are all topics you will encounter. Read stories from PREREQUISITES: French IVH (505). Le Petit Nicolas. Perform skits and even be on your own food show! Films, games, food, music and holiday celebrations are an integral part of French class. REQUIREMENTS: Success comes with completion of assigned homework and with using as much French as possible in class. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: French II (501).

 = Students in these advanced classes should have the ability to either test out of college foreign language requirements or to place into more advanced level university foreign language courses, and thereby earning retroactive credits.

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SPANISH IV Honors (528) ...... Credit: 1 SPANISH Students will strengthen conversational skills while working at a more advanced level. Students will improve SPANISH I (524) ...... Credit: 1 reading, writing and listening skills along with using critical Enjoy the expression of conversation in Spanish. thinking skills to perform tasks related to the Spanish Work on oral practice and listening comprehension, as well language and Hispanic culture. Along with these skills, as the development of reading and writing skills. Understand students will gain fluency to help them function in a Spanish the culture of Spain, Latin America and the Hispanics living speaking country. As part of the reading selections, students in the United States. By the end of the year students will be will read authentic selections which include short stories and able to introduce themselves, share likes and dislikes, share essays. As always, an important part of a foreign language is information about pastimes and daily activities in the present the culture as such, students compare and contrast cultural tense. activities and attitudes. Students are expected to speak only NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. Spanish in class. The majority of class is conducted in PREREQUISITE: None. Spanish. Many pre-AP activities are included to introduce students to higher level thought processes in the language. SPANISH II (525)...... Credit: 1 NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. Students will continue with the Spanish language PREREQUISITES: Spanish IIIH (526) or instructor’s by developing conversational, written, and listening skills. consent. Students will continue to gain in knowledge and appreciation of other cultures, specifically those of Ecuador, SPANISH IV Regular (529) ...... Credit: 1 The Dominican Republic, Argentina, and Costa Rica. By Students will continue to strengthen the end of the year, students will be able to describe a house communication skills (speaking, reading, writing, and household items, plan a party, talk about sports, health, listening)while working at a more advanced level. Students technology, daily routines, vacation plans, and leisure will use critical thinking to perform tasks related to the activities. Students will be able to use irregular verbs in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Students will gain present tense, use affirmative commands in the familiar form fluency to help them function in a Spanish speaking country. and speak in the simple past tense. Students will read a variety of authentic selections from NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. short stories to essays. Students will explore the culture of a PREREQUISITE: Spanish I (524). variety of Spanish speaking countries. This course is intended to be a slower paced alternative to Spanish IV SPANISH III Honors (526) ...... Credit: 1 Honors. Increase proficiency in all aspects of the language, NOTE: Students taking this course will need speaking, reading, writing, listening and cultural awareness instructor’s permission to take AP Spanish. throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Many pre-AP NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. activities are included, to introduce students to higher level PREREQUISITES: Spanish III (526 or 527). thought processes in the language. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Spanish II (525).

SPANISH III Regular (527) ...... Credit: 1 Increase proficiency in all aspects of the language, speaking, reading, writing, listening and cultural awareness throughout the Spanish-speaking world. This course is intended to be a slower paced alternative to Spanish III Honors. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITE: Spanish II (525).

 = Students in these advanced classes should have the ability to either test out of college foreign language requirements or to place into more advanced level university foreign language courses, and thereby earning retroactive credits.

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AP SPANISH PS (530) ...... Credit: 1 Students will continue to develop fluency and accuracy in the Spanish language applicable to various activities and disciplines focusing on six themes: Contemporary life, Families and Communities, Global challenges, Beauty and Aesthetics, Personal and Public Identities, and Science and Technology. This course is equivalent, both in content and difficulty, to a fourth semester college Spanish language course. All communication skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, are emphasized in a cultural and authentic context. Students are encouraged to take the AP exam, which may provide college credit by most colleges and universities. Retroactive credits may also be earned through a university placement test. As per the College Board: In order to best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught in the target language. Class participation is required. Students will be expected to speak only Spanish in class. NOTE: This is a NCAA approved course. PREREQUISITES: Spanish IV Honors (528) and/or instructor’s consent.

 = Students in these advanced classes should have the ability to either test out of college foreign language requirements or to place into more advanced level university foreign language courses, and thereby earning retroactive credits.

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Academic Career Plan ...... 9 Automotive Technology ...... 56 Academic Integrity Policy ...... 2 Automotive Technology Capstone ...... 56 Academic Services ...... 4 Balance ...... 42 Accounting Principles ...... 22 Band ...... 38 Advanced Applied Art & Design H ...... 17 Band H/Wind Ensemble H ...... 38 Advanced Art Photography H ...... 18 Beginning 2-Dimensional Art ...... 17 Advanced Automotive Technology Capstone ...... 56 Beginning 3-Dimensional Art ...... 17 Advanced Ceramics H ...... 19 Biomedical Innovation PS PLTW ...... 47 Advanced Construction Technology ...... 57 Biology R & H ...... 43 Advanced Drawing H ...... 18 Building Technology Pre-Apprenticeship ...... 57 Advanced Jewelry & Metal Arts H ...... 20 Business & Marketing Internship ...... 23 Advanced Painting H ...... 18 BUSINESS INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY ...... 21 Advanced Sculpture H ...... 19 Business Information & Technology YA ...... 24 Advanced Web Design H ...... 21 Career Exploration Foundations ...... 52 Adventure Challenges ...... 40 Career Pathways ...... 30 Agribusiness Co-op ...... 16 Caregiving & Community ...... 30 Agribusiness Management ...... 16 Ceramics ...... 19 AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ...... 15 Chamber Choir ...... 39 Agriculture Youth Apprenticeship ...... 16 Chamber Orchestra ...... 38 Algebra 1 R & H ...... 34 Chamber Orchestra H ...... 38 Algebra 2 R...... 35 Checklist for College Planning ...... 10 Algebra 2 H...... 35 Chemistry H ...... 44 Alphabetical Index ...... 63-65 Chemistry R ...... 43 Anatomy & Physiology R & H ...... 43 Civil Engineering & Architecture PLTW H ...... 55 Animal Management ...... 15 Class Membership ...... 4 AP Art: 2-D, 3-D or Drawing PS ...... 20 Class Rank ...... 7 AP Art History PS ...... 20 College & Career Ready ...... 52 AP Biology PS ...... 46 Community Transition Program ...... 53 AP Calculus AB PS ...... 36 Computer Applications Foundations ...... 21 AP Calculus BC PS ...... 36 Computer Applications R & H...... 21 AP Chemistry PS ...... 44 Computer Networking ...... 58 AP Comparative Government PS ...... 51 Concert Choir ...... 39 AP Computer Science Principles PS ...... 23 Conflict Management Foundation ...... 52 AP Computer Science A PS ...... 14 Connecting Generations ...... 30 AP Computer Science A PS Online ...... 14 Consumer Auto Maintenance ...... 56 AP Economics PS ...... 51 Consumer & Personal Finance ...... 31 AP English: Language & Composition PS ...... 27 Cooperative Art ...... 53 AP English: Literature & Composition PS ...... 29 Course Audit ...... 5 AP Environmental Science PS ...... 46 Course Coding ...... 3 AP European History PS ...... 50 Creative Writing...... 29 AP French PS ...... 60 Credits - Minimum & Maximum Numbers ...... 5 AP History of American Government & Politics PS ...... 49 Credits Beyond High School ...... 8 AP History of Government & Politics, U.S PS...... 50 Crime, Justice & Law ...... 50 AP Human Geography/Globalization PS ...... 14 & 51 Daily Time Schedule ...... 2 AP Music Theory PS ...... 39 Dairy Science ...... 15 AP Physics 1 PS ...... 45 Digital Publications I ...... 57 AP Physics 2 PS ...... 45 Digital Publications II ...... 57 AP Physics C Mechanics Calculus Based PS ...... 45 Drama ...... 29 AP Physics C Electricity & Magnetism PS ...... 46 Drawing ...... 18 AP Psychology PS ...... 50 Driver Education ...... 42 AP Psychology PS Online ...... 14 Early Graduation ...... 4 AP Spanish PS ...... 61 Earth and Space Science R & H ...... 44 AP Statistics PS ...... 36 EM Digital Electronics H (PLTW-DE) ...... 54 AP United States History PS ...... 49 Engineering Capstone H ...... 55 AP World History PS ...... 50 ENGLISH ...... 25 AP World History Online PS ...... 14 English 101 Comp. I H ...... 28 Applied Art & Design R ...... 17 English Composition H ...... 28 Aquatics ...... 41 English Foundation ...... 52 Architecture, Construction & Engineering Academy ...... 56 English I Foundations & US Hist. & Am Gov Fnd .. 25 & 48 ART EDUCATION ...... 17 English I H ...... 26 Art Photography ...... 17 English I R ...... 25 AS Oral & Interpersonal Communication ...... 27 English II Foundations ...... 26 AS Technical Math PS ...... 35 English II H ...... 26 AS Written Communication PS ...... 29 English II R ...... 26 63

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English III Foundations ...... 27 Personalized Geometry ...... 34 English III H ...... 27 Philosophy ...... 1 English III R ...... 27 Physics R & H ...... 45 English IV Contemporary Literature ...... 28 PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH & DRIVERS ED. ... 40 English IV Foundations R ...... 29 Physical Education Medical Excuse Policy ...... 40 ES AS: Plant & Soil Science ...... 15 Pre-Algebra ...... 34 ES Animal Science ...... 15 Pre-Calculus AB H ...... 36 ES Agriscience ...... 15 Pre-Calculus BC H ...... 36 ES Biotechnology ...... 15 Pre-Vocational Work Skills ...... 52 ES Principles of Engineering PS (PLTW-POE) ...... 54 Principles of the Biomedical Sciences H (PLTW-PBS) .. 46 Exploratory Woods & Metals ...... 58 Project Lead the Way (PLTW)...... 54 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE ...... 30 Project Search...... 53 Family & Consumer Science Youth Apprenticeship ...... 32 Psychology ...... 50 Family & Consumer Science Internship ...... 31 Registration Timeline ...... 6 Family Dynamics ...... 30 Schedule/Registration Changes ...... 6 Fit for Life...... 40 SCIENCE ...... 50 Food & Hospitality ...... 30 Science Exploration ...... 43 Food, Family & Society ...... 30 Science Foundation ...... 52 Food Science...... 30 Sculpture ...... 19 French I ...... 60 Small Animal Veterinary Science ...... 15 French II ...... 60 SOCIAL SCIENCE ...... 48 French IIIH ...... 60 Soundscape ...... 39 French IVH ...... 60 Spanish I ...... 61 Future Teacher Internship ...... 32 Spanish II ...... 61 General Information ...... 1 Spanish III R & H ...... 61 Geometry R & H ...... 34 Spanish IV R & H ...... 61 Grade Point Computation Table ...... 7 SPECIAL EDUCATION ...... 52 Grading Policy ...... 3 Speech I: Introduction to Speaking ...... 29 Graduation Requirement Guidelines ...... 5 Sports Challenge – Individual/Dual ...... 41 Health Career Connections ...... 31 Sports Challenge – Team ...... 40 Health Career Connections (Pre-Project Search) ...... 53 Sports & Event Marketing ...... 23 Healthy Choices ...... 42 Sports Medicine II ...... 32 Home Maintenance ...... 57 Student Daily Attendance ...... 1 Human Body Systems H (PLTW-HBS) ...... 47 Studio Applied Art & Design H ...... 17 Human Services Academy ...... 30 Studio Ceramics H ...... 19 Human Services Academy Practicum ...... 30 Studio Drawing H ...... 18 Ind. Community-Based Voc. Training Prog. Found...... 59 Studio Jewelry & Metal Arts H ...... 20 Innovative Fabrication ...... 20 & 58 Studio Painting H ...... 19 Intermediate Programming H...... 22 Studio Photography: Still & Video Art H ...... 18 Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW-IED) ...... 54 Symphonic Strings R ...... 38 Intro Computer Programming R & H ...... 22 Symphonic Strings H ...... 39 Jazz Band ...... 38 TC Careers with Kids PS ...... 30 Jewelry & Metal Arts ...... 19 TC CE English 102 Comp. II PS ...... 28 Life Math Foundation ...... 52 TC College Accounting I PS ...... 22 Living for Tomorrow Foundation ...... 52 TC College Accounting II PS ...... 22 Math 105 – Intermediate Algebra H ...... 35 TC Computer Hardware Systems PS ...... 58 MATHEMATICS ...... 33 TC Construction Technology II ...... 57 Mathematics Course Pathway Chart ...... 33 TC Construction Technology Capstone ...... 57 Medical Interventions PS (PLTW-MI) ...... 47 TC Electricity & Electronics PS ...... 58 Movement & Exploration in Dance & Gymnastics ...... 41 TC Forestry PS ...... 16 MTSS Math Intervention ...... 37 TC Horticulture PS ...... 16 MTSS Reading Intervention...... 29 TC Math 110 – College Algebra PS ...... 35 MUSIC ...... 38 TC Medical Law Ethics PS ...... 31 NCAA Eligibility Information ...... 8 TC Medical Terminology PS ...... 31 Nondiscrimination Policy ...... 1 TC Metal Technology I PS ...... 59 Oceanology R & H ...... 46 TC Metal Technology I 2.0 PS ...... 59 ONLINE CLASSES ...... 14 TC Metal Technology II PS ...... 59 Orchestra (Winds) H ...... 39 TC Metal Technology Capstone PS ...... 59 Outdoor Power Equipment ...... 55 TC Parents & Children PS ...... 30 Outdoor Pursuits ...... 40 TC The Business Core PS ...... 21 Painting ...... 18 TC Wildlife Management PS ...... 16 Personal Training – Performance Enhancement ...... 40 Technology Co-op ...... 55 Personal Wellness/Get Fit ...... 41 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION...... 54 Personalized Algebra ...... 34 Technology Education Youth Apprenticeship ...... 55 64

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Textbook Rental/Registration Fee ...... 1 The American Republic R ...... 49 The American Republic Essentials R ...... 56 Treble Choir ...... 39 Ultimate Challenge ...... 41 Understanding Text ...... 53 U.S. History & American Government R ...... 48 UW System College Prep Minimums ...... 11 Ways to Earn AS/TC ...... 12 Web Design ...... 21 World Studies ...... 50 World Studies & English III Essentials ...... 50 WORLD LANGUAGES ...... 60 Youth Apprenticeship Information ...... 13

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