Program of Studies & Registration Guide
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2015-2016 Program of Studies & Registration Guide Principal Sarabyn’s Message Dear Cimarron-Memorial Students and Family Members, I welcome all new students and all returning students to our great school. This course catalog will help as each student makes decisions that will lead to a successful high school career, graduation, and beyond. Plus, it will help each of our new students make a successful transition to Cimarron-Memorial. We have developed a course of study to help all students fulfill graduation requirements and provide a foundation for the future. Each student needs to consider both his/her life goals and commitment to academics as they choose classes. Involvement in student activities and athletics are important, but future life goals and academic needs should take precedence when choosing classes. We invite each student’s entire family to become part of our school and part of the Cimarron-Memorial community. We believe a student’s academic and social success is a team effort. Therefore, we need to ensure each of our students has his/her whole team behind them during their high school career. Students should carefully review the classes that are offered, and then thoughtfully choose classes that they believe will help each of them meet their goals. Students will be able to review teacher recommendations in Infinite Campus before making final selections with their counselors. Plus, both parents and students will be able to make recommendations in Infinite Campus so that counselors are aware of preferred classes before final schedules are submitted. If students or parents have questions regarding these course selections, they should call our counseling department. Input from the counselors will be very valuable. Please remember, the courses each student selects, once scheduled, will remain his/her commitment for the 2015- 2016 school year. Seniors should expect to continue their hard work in academics throughout their senior year despite achieving graduation credit at earlier dates. Our goal for our students is to help them become lifelong learners who are working to prepare for future successes as contributing members of society. Therefore, commitment to learning and academic success cannot lapse during the senior year of high school. The actions students take here and now to plan their life’s strategy can create a winning future. Students should make today their moment of truth and understand that it is time to focus on a new era of opportunity. Sincerely, Lori L. Sarabyn Principal Weighted Honors Courses …………………………………………………………………………… 17 Table of Contents Advanced Placement Program ………………………………………………………………………… 17 Code of Honor ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Honors Award ……………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Course Selection Guideline …………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Honors Medallion Award …………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Pre-registration Information ………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 High Honors Award ………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Prerequisites ………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Academic Letter ……………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Challenges to Teacher Recommendation ……………………………………………………………………. 7 Valedictorian/Salutatorian …………………………………………………………………………… 18 Class Fees …………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 The Spartan Scholar ………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Duplicate Course Work – Repeating Courses ………………………………………………………………… 7 CTE Endorsement …………………………………………………………………………………… 18 English Language Learner ……………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Planning for College ………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Discrimination Language ………………………………………………………………………………... 7 Recommended Program of Study ……………………………………………………………………… 19 Required Class Load ……………………………………………………………………………………. 8 College Readiness Assessments ………………………………………………………………………. 19 Schedule Change Policy …………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Four Year Academic Plan …………………………………………………………………………….. 19 CMHS Course Catalog Sequencing …………………………………………………………………………. 9 Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program …………………………………………………………. 20 High School Graduation Requirements ………………………………………………………………………. 10 Financial Aid ………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Standard Diploma …………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Education Pays ……………………………………………………………………………………… 20 Advanced Diploma ……………………………………………………………………………………. 11 CCSD Guidance & Counseling Website …………………………………………………………………… 20 Advanced Honors Diploma ……………………………………………………………………………… 12 2 + 2 Tech Prep Program ……………………………………………………………………………. 21 21 st Century Course of Study…………………………………………………………………………… 13 Athletic Eligibility …………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Nevada High School Proficiency Examinations……………………………………………………………….. 14 Initial Eligibility-General Requirements ……………………………………………………………………. 23 Attendance Requirement ……………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Maintenance Eligibility ………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Matriculation – Academic Load Requirements ……………………………………………………………….. 14 NCAA Eligibility …………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Concurrent Credit Options ……………………………………………………………………………… 15 Curriculum Sequencing (9-12) ………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Physical Education (PE II) Waiver …………………………………………………………………………. 15 English Curriculum ………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 External Credit Options ………………………………………………………………………………… 16 Mathematics Curriculum ……………………………………………………………………………… 29 Honors Program, Awards and Advanced Placement …………………………………………………………… 17 Science Curriculum ………………………………………………………………………………….. 33 Advantages of the Honor Course Offerings ……………………………………………………………… 17 2 3 Social Studies Curriculum …………………………………………………………………………….. 38 Physical Education/Health ……………………………………………………………………………. 42 CODE OF HONOR Air Force Junior ROTC ………………………………………………………………………………... 45 Nevada Department of Education The Academies at Cimarron-Memorial High School ………………………………………………………… 46 There is a clear expectation that all students will perform academic tasks with honor and integrity, with the support of par- Engineering Academy ………………………………………………………………………. 47 ents, staff, faculty, administration, and the community. The learning process requires students to think, process, organize, and create their own ideas. Throughout this process, students gain knowledge, self-respect, and ownership in the work that they do. Information Technology Academy ……………………………………………………………… 49 These qualities provide a solid foundation for life skills, impacting people positively throughout their lives. Cheating and pla- giarism violate the fundamental learning process and compromise personal integrity and one’s honor. Students demonstrate Art Elective & Sequencing ……………………………………………………………………………. 51 academic honesty and integrity by not cheating, plagiarizing, or using information unethically in any way. Foreign Language Electives & Sequencing ………………………………………………………………. 53 What is cheating? Career and Technical Education………………………………………………………………………. 62 Cheating or academic dishonesty can take many forms, but always involves the improper taking of information from and/or giving of information to another student, individual, or other source. Examples of cheating can include, but are not limited to: Business & Marketing ……………………………………………………………………. 62 • Taking or copying answers on an examination or any other assignment from another student or other source • Giving answers on an examination or any other assignment to another student Information Technology ………………………………………………………….………… 63 • Copying assignments that are turned in as original work • Collaborating on exams, assignments, papers, and/or projects without specific teacher permission Video Production…………………………………………………………………………… 64 • Allowing others to do the research or writing for an assigned paper • Using unauthorized electronic devices Photography…………………………. ……………………………………………….…… 65 • Falsifying data or lab results, including changing grades electronically Family & Consumer Science -Culinary Arts ……………………………………………………….. 66 What is plagiarism? Family & Consumer Schience Early Childhood Education ……………………………………………. 67 Plagiarism is a common form of cheating or academic dishonesty in the school setting. It is representing another person’s works or ideas as your own without giving credit to the proper source and submitting it for any purpose. Examples of plagia- Technical Theater …………………………………………………………………………… 68 rism can include, but are not limited to: • Submitting someone else’s work, such as published sources in part or whole, as your own without giving credit to the Academic Services …………………………………………………………………………..……… 76 source • Turning in purchased papers or papers from the Internet written by someone else Student Support Services ……………………………………………………………………………… 77 • Representing another person’s artistic or scholarly works such as musical compositions, computer programs, photo- graphs, drawings, or School of Choice ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 80 paintings as your own • Helping others plagiarize by giving them your work Clark County Magnet Schools …………………………………………………………………………. 80 All stakeholders have a responsibility in maintaining academic honesty. Educators must provide the tools and teach the con- Transcript Interpretation …………………………………………………………………………………… 81 cepts that afford students the knowledge to understand the characteristics of cheating and plagiarism. Parents must support their students in making good decisions relative to completing course work assignments and taking exams. Students must pro- Example of Transcript ……………………………………………………………………………………….