2021-22 Enrollment Information

Tradition • Spirit • Pride 9TH 10TH, 11TH, & 12TH GRADE ACADEMIC PLANNING WESTERN HEIGHTS 2021-2022

8201 SW 44th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73179 (HS 350-3435) (9th 350-3415)

Table of Contents

Art ...... 3 Business and Information Technology...... 5 Administration Business Education ...... 5 Foreign Language ...... 5-6 Gifted Education Program ...... 16 Ninth Grade………………. Carolyn Anyong Family and Consumer Sciences ...... 6-7 HS Principal ...... Lynette Brown Language Arts...... 7-8 Assistant Principal ...... Steve Brinson Mathematics ...... 8-9 Music ...... 10-11 Assistant Principal……….. Daniel DeSouza

Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps ……12 Physical Education/Health/Competitive Sports…... 12 Publications...... 13 Counselors Science ...... 13-14 th Social Sciences ...... 14-15 Counselors’ Office: HS: 350-3439 (9 : 350-3417) *If there is insufficient enrollment in a given course, that course will be cancelled and the Kathy Ralson (9th Grade) ...... Counselor student will be enrolled in an alternate course. Laura Castrop (A-K) ...... Counselor

Kristi Schmidt (L-Z) ...... Counselor Amy Rosenfelt ...... Registrar

Bonnie Wood ...... Gifted

Course Requirements for 2010-11 Seniors Standard Course Requirements for 2010-11 Seniors – Diploma Options

Course Requirements for 2021-22 Seniors -Standard Course Requirements for 2021-22 Seniors - Diploma (exceeds college prep curriculum in SB 982) Distinguished Diploma (exceeds college prep in SB 982) English ...... 8 credits English ...... 8 credits Math 14 credits Math ...... 6 credits Science ...... (excludes Math of Finance)

Science ...... 6 credits Oklahoma History...... 1 credit Oklahoma History ...... 1 credit American History...... 2 credits American History...... 2 credits World History ...... 2 credits World History ...... 2 credits Government ...... 1 credit Government ...... 1 credit Fine Arts ...... 2 credits Fine Arts ...... 2 credits Physical Education...... 1 credit Physical Education...... 1 credit Personal Financial Literacy...... 1 credit Personal Financial Literacy...... 1 credit Foreign Language (2 years of same language) Computer Ed or Foreign Language……………...2 credits OR Computer Science (2 years) ...... 4 credits Electives...... (Total needed for credits) Electives (Total needed for credits) Total 46 credits Total 46 credits Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and no NC or F Junior and Senior year. Core curriculum course must be listed as acceptable course at http://okpromise.org

Page 1 of 21 Course Work 2021-22 Seniors - Distinguished Diploma with Honors (exceeds college preparatory curriculum in SB 982) Same curriculum for Distinguished Diploma except student must take at least 6 of the classes designated as having advanced content material. *Asterisk denotes advanced classes in this guide and on transcripts. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and no F or NC in any class.

State Testing

Starting with the 2017-18 school year students are not required to pass any End of Instruction exams to graduate. They will be required to have taken a State test in each of the 4 Core subject areas –

Math English Science US History

Students who have taken an EOI test for each of these subjects, will have met this requirement.

Juniors will be provided the opportunity to take the ACT test at no cost to the student. The testing will occur during a school day at Western Heights High School on a date that will be set by the State of Oklahoma Department of Education.

Grading Scale

Starting with seniors graduating in 2015, students now have their grade point averages (G.P.A.) factored on a 5.0 (weighted) grading scale. Students taking Advanced Placement (AP) course and/or Concurrent Enrollment

5.0 GPA Scale 4.0 GPA Scale 5 pts. for “A” 4 pts. for “A” 4 pts. for “B” 3 pts. for “B” 3 pts. for “C” 2 pts. for “C” 2 pts. for “D” 1 pt for “D” 0 pts. for “F” 0 pts. for “F”

Schedule

The schedule allows students the opportunity to earn 14 credits each year.

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Fine Arts

Art I (meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None Students will be taught basic art terminology and compositional skills using different mediums and techniques based on State Standards.

Art II (meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grade 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Art I Students will be taught higher levels of skill and techniques of many different areas of the visual arts including printmaking, painting, and drawing.

3-D Design (meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Must have completed Art I & Art II Students will explore various forms of 3-D art including wire, clay, wood, plaster, & paper mache’. Students will also work with more cultural 3-D works such as weavings and mosaics.

3-D Construction (Meets one Fine Arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grade: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Must have completed Art I & one other Art Course Students will learn how to construct artwork that not only provides an aesthetic experience, but also provides more of a practical function. This class will focus on Set Design for the Drama and Music department and their performances as well as creating furniture and or useful functional objects primarily made from wood.

3-D Artwear (Meets one Fine Arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grade: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Must have completed Art I & one other Art Course Students will learn how to construct and build wearable artwork. Students will build a variety of projects through wire wrapped jewelry and bead work. We will also focus on developing T shirt designs and produce Art that can be worn. Primary mediums include but are not limited to Paint, airbrush, fabric, metal, leatherworking, etc.

Drawing I (meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grade: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Art I Students will use a variety of dry media including graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, and pastels to create artwork.

Painting I (meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grade: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Must have completed Art I & Art II Students in Painting I will concentrate on color theory and various painting styles and techniques.

Advanced Painting (Meets one Fine Arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grade: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Must have completed Art I & one other Art Course Students will explore all forms of painting. Mediums used will include but not be limited to Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Spray Paints, Alcohol Ink, tempera, airbrush, and digital media. Students will also learn how to build a canvas, how to effectively frame their work when necessary, and display their work.

Printmaking (meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grade: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Must have completed Art I & one other Art Course Students will learn a variety of different printmaking techniques. Forms will include but not be limited to woodcuts, monoprints, linocuts, stencils, etchings, screen printing T shirts, etc. Students will learn how to display their work and understand how to put together a display of work.

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Pottery I (meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grade: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Must have completed Art I & one other Art Course Students in Pottery I will hand build with clay, using pinch, coil and slab methods as well as glazing and firing projects.

Photography I (Meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None Students will learn digital photography and its applications. The students will support the ongoing publication efforts of the yearbook and newspaper. Students should have access to their own digital camera.

Photography II (Meets one fine arts requirement)

Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Photography I Students will apply the fundamentals of composition learned in Photography I to further develop their skills in digital photography, as well as a brief introduction to film photography. Prerequisite is Photography I.

Drama (Meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None In this introductory course students have an opportunity to learn the basics of drama in a historical context. Students will study drama from many periods, including the Greek, Indian (south Asia), and European traditions. Students will gain skill, confidence, and fluency on stage through improvisation. Students develop an understanding of the history of theatre, and demonstrate it in front of class with the goal of ultimately being capable of performing in front of an audience.

Creative Writing (This course meets (1) one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None This course is designed to introduce students to, and allow students to develop writing abilities in various styles and modes of writing. Readings will be incorporated as models for instructive purposes. Students will be expected to develop a habit of writing and achieve a balance between the freedom to express their feelings creatively and discipline their efforts in order to accomplish literary craftsmanship. Students will end the course with a body of work that includes pieces ranging from short journal entries and letters to fully edited short stories.

Speech (This course meets (1) one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None In this introductory course students have an opportunity to gain skill, confidence, and fluency in public speaking. Students develop an understanding of both basic communication principles and public speaking strategies through their application of these principles to a variety of speaking assignments.

Dance I (This course meets (1) one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None This class will explore many facets of dance - including Modern, Jazz, Folk, Tap, and Ballet. The class instructor will determine the depth of study in each of the disciplines. Students will be expected to dress out, as per the Dance Studio Handbook, on a daily basis. This class will demand a high level of physical fitness, as students will be expected to participate in dance activities on a daily basis to earn credit for participation. Students not dressing out or participating can be dropped from the program at the earliest convenience.

Dance II (This course meets (1) one fine arts requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Dance I This is a continuation of Dance I. This class will demand a high level of physical fitness, as students will be expected to participate in dance activities on a daily basis to earn credit for participation. Students not dressing out or participating can be dropped from the program at the earliest convenience.

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Business and Information Technology

Fundamentals of Technology (OK Promise approved) BPA Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 This course will provide students with the fundamental concepts, principles, and ideas needed to understand how business is operated and managed in a rapidly changing global environment, which is needed for success in careers in business related fields. This course also provides job readiness skills and soft skills that are critical for success in any workplace setting. The students are given a well- rounded introduction to Windows and to computer applications (word, excel, access, powerpoint, and e-mail).

Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design (Introduction to Visual Communication)(OHLAP approved) BPA Time: 2 Semester Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Technology

This course is designed for students who have completed the course of Fundamentals of Technology and want to explore digital communication. Students will be introduced to advanced computer software with an overview of graphic arts and the Visual Communications program. The course will be taught using the Adobe InDesign software. Students will be introduced to potential digital communication careers, ethics and practices. Semester one (1) will provide a deeper look into the adobe InDesign software and its functions. Semester two (2) builds upon the fundamental skills students obtained throughout semester one by creating visual communication designs encompassing various higher level skill-sets.

Business Education

Money Management (Meets Requirement for Personal Financial Literacy) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: None The objective of this course is to provide the student with valuable knowledge for making sound financial decisions. Topics to be covered are how to stay out of debt, budgeting, real estate, insurance, banking (checking and savings accounts), retirement and college planning, and credit.

Foreign Language

The study of foreign language leads to the development of skills that can be helpful in securing employment, study and research in college, understanding other people and their culture, and traveling. Learning such skills requires self-discipline and serious application on the part of the student, and can result in better study habits and methods that will prove useful in other subject areas also.

Students are encouraged to complete two years of the same language in order to prepare for college instruction. Our state has adopted guidelines to identify stages of proficiency in the language. Students will begin at the novice level and progress to the first stage of the intermediate level. Language skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - will be emphasized in an authentic cultural context. Please realize that it takes several years of study to become proficient in a second language.

Spanish I Time: 2 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None Page 5 of 21

Spanish I begins the development of language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn to speak in simple everyday situations and learn to read simple passages in Spanish. Students will also be introduced to the culture and civilization of the countries where Spanish is spoken.

Spanish II Time: 2 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Spanish I with a “C” or higher Spanish II continues the development of language skills. This course includes the finer points of pronunciation, practice in sentences that are more complicated, conversation based on the textbook and other materials, reading Spanish short stories, and continued learning about everyday life in the Spanish-speaking world.

*Spanish III Time: 2 Semester Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Spanish II with a “C” or higher In Spanish III emphasis will be placed on conversation and refining grammatical concepts. In this course more time will be spent reading Spanish stories to learn more about the culture and civilization of the Spanish-speaking people.

Family and Consumer Sciences

Fashion Design I (FCCLA) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None An introductory course that provides students with the most current information about the basic concepts and business aspects of fashion marketing and merchandising. It introduces students to the field of fashion promotion and provides foundational fashion concepts related to economics, textiles, and design. Basic fashion concepts and marketing terminology, fashion cycles, key components of the fashion industry, retail merchandise categories, and fashion promotion. Current issues related to industry globalization, social media, and sustainability as well as essential career skills and career opportunities will be explored. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course. . Fashion Design II (FCCLA) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Fashion Design I This course introduces students to basic apparel design and construction skills. Students will examine the elements and principles of design, plan a wardrobe, how to Comprehensive High School Courses Oklahoma Family and Consumer Sciences properly care for clothing, select appropriate fabrics for a selected pattern, learn operations of sewing technology and equipment as well as applying basic sewing skills. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.

Fashion Design III (FCCLA) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Fashion Design I&II This course will further strengthen and broaden apparel design and production techniques. In this course, students will design and construct intermediate to advanced level projects using various construction techniques. Students will identify, analyze and apply design processes and techniques to textiles. Entrepreneurship, service projects, career skills and career opportunities within the apparel industry will also be explored. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.

Human Growth & Development (FCCLA) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None In this course, students examine human development across the lifespan. From newborn to older adulthood, people continue to develop and change physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. Family trends, cultural diversity, health, and safety are included. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.

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Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness (FCCLA) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None A laboratory course in which students use nutrition knowledge to make informed choices to promote lifetime wellness, the importance of healthy eating and physical activity across the life span. Students will learn safe food handling practices, healthy menu planning, food preparation techniques, how to recognize sources of stress, and healthy strategies to reduce the impact of stress on total wellness. Needs of the competitive athlete are also addressed. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.

Language Arts

LANGUAGE ARTS All students must be enrolled in English each year. Four years of English are required of all students at Western Heights High School. Motivated students can elect to take Pre-AP English in the 9th and 10th grades and AP English classes in 11th and 12th grade.

English I Time: 2 Semesters Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None Students will expand vocabulary and comprehension as well as apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, appreciate, and respond to a variety of literary genres, including (but not limited to) short stories, plays, novels, and poetry. Research and organization skills will be explored, and students will express ideas effectively in written modes for a variety of purposes and audiences while demonstrating appropriate grammar, usage, and mechanics. Components of listening, speaking, and visual literacy skills will also be included.

*Pre-Advanced Placement – English I Time: 2 Semesters Grade: 9th Prerequisite: “B” or higher in 8th grade English

The Pre-AP English I course is intended to challenge capable and motivated students and should be considered as a preparatory class for the more advanced AP English classes offered in 11th and 12th grades. The same skills will be addressed as in English I with a greater focus on higher level critical thinking skills, especially in literary analysis.

English II Time: 2 Semester Grade: 10th Prerequisite: English I TENTH GRADE ENGLISH students will continue to expand vocabulary and comprehension as well as apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, appreciate, and respond to a variety of literary forms. Students will conduct research as well as analyze, evaluate, and organize information. Furthermore, students will continue to refine the use of the writing process in order to express written ideas effectively in a variety of modes (such as narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, and reflective purposes) while demonstrating appropriate grammar usage, and mechanics. Components of listening, speaking, critical thinking, and visual literacy skills will also be included.

*Pre-Advanced Placement – English II Time: 2 Semesters Grade: 10th Prerequisite: “B” or higher in Pre-AP English I

The Pre-AP English II course is intended for highly motivated students and should be considered as a preparatory class for the more advanced AP English classes offered in 11th and 12th grades. The same skills will be addressed as in English II with a greater focus on higher level critical thinking skills, especially in literary analysis. Must complete assigned summer reading.

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English III Time: 2 Semester Grade: 11th Prerequisite: English II ELEVENTH GRADE ENGLISH builds on the skills obtained in English I and English II. Reinforcement of previously learned skills will occur as well as enhancements in the variety of classic and contemporary literature, poetry, magazines, newspapers, reference materials, and online information presented. The primary works of literature studied will come from an anthology of American literature; however, other historically or culturally significant works from British and world literature may also be read and discussed. Students should continue to combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, reflection, and description in producing their own works. They should refine compositions and reports and become familiar with forms of job applications and resumes as well as demonstrate a command of Standard English and the research, organization, and drafting strategies outlined in the writing process. Continued components of listening, speaking, and visual literacy skills should also be included.

*Advanced Placement (AP) English III – English Language and Composition Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 11th Prerequisite: “B” or higher in Pre-AP English II

AP English Language and Composition is a college level course designed by the College Board. Typically intended for college- bound eleventh graders, AP English III is intended to prepare students for the AP Language and Composition test given in May of each school year. Students who achieve a qualifying score can receive credit for three to six hours of freshman-level composition courses at most colleges and universities. Writing assignments will focus on the critical analysis of literature and will include essays in exposition and argument. Analyzing the rhetorical strategies of prose passages and developing college-level composition skills are the goals. Students taking this course are expected to take the AP test. Parents or guardians should be aware of the costs involved and plan accordingly. Must complete assigned summer reading.

English IV Time: 2 Semester Grade: 12th Prerequisite: English III This course builds on the skills obtained in English I, English II, and English III. Reinforcement of previously learned skills will occur as well as enhancements in the variety of classic and contemporary literature, poetry, magazines, newspapers, reference materials, and online information presented. The primary works of literature studied will come from a British Literature anthology; however, other historically or culturally significant works from American and world literature may also be read and discussed. Students should continue to combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, reflection, and description in producing compositions, reports, and presentations as well as demonstrate a command of Standard English and the research, organization, and drafting strategies outlined in the writing process. Continued components of listening, speaking, and visual literacy skills should also be included.

*Advanced Placement (AP) English IV – English Literature and Composition Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 12th Prerequisite: “B” or higher in AP English III

AP English Literature and Composition is a college-level course designed by the College Board. Typically intended for college- bound twelfth graders, AP English IV is intended to prepare students for the AP Literature and Composition test given in May of each school year. Students who achieve a qualifying score can receive credit for three to six hours of freshman-level composition classes at most colleges and universities. Writing assignments will focus on the critical analysis of literature. Extensive reading will be required outside of class. Analyzing the elements of fiction and drama, literary and poetic devices, and rhetorical strategies of writing as well as developing college-level composition skills are the goals. Students taking this course are expected to take the AP test. Parents or guardians should be aware of the costs involved and plan accordingly. Must complete assigned summer reading.

Mathematics

MATHEMATICS Mathematics is all around us and as the amount technology increases, so does the need for strong mathematical skills. All students must complete 3 years of Math. If a student begins Algebra in their 9th grade year, they will take Geometry in 10th grade and either Algebra II or Math of Finance in 11th grade. Motivated students can elect to take Pre-AP and AP Math classes.

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Algebra I Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Algebra I is an introductory course which will be used in more advanced courses. It is a basic algebra course in which students learn to solve 2nd graph equations, inequalities, functions, and word problems.

Geometry Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I This course consists mainly of problems about triangles, parallelograms, circles, and other figures. The student will develop and build both inductive and deductive reasoning skills. Construction is emphasized. The computations require mastery of Algebra I. This course is recommended for students pursuing a course of study leading to college. Required materials: scientific calculator, compass, and protractor. A graphing calculator may be useful for those intending to go to college. This course must be completed prior to Algebra II. Meets OK Promise math requirement.

*Pre-AP Geometry Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I This course consists mainly of problems about triangles, parallelograms, circles, and other figures. The student will develop and build both inductive and deductive reasoning skills. Construction is emphasized. The computations require mastery of Algebra I. This course is recommended for students pursuing a course of study leading to college. Required materials: scientific calculator, compass, and protractor. A graphing calculator may be useful for those intending to go to college. This course must be completed prior to Algebra II. Meets OK Promise math requirement.

Mathematics of Finance Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Geometry Recommended for students who received a C or below in Alg. I or Geometry. This course will develop skills in personal banking, developing a budget and managing money while enhancing algebra skills. Financial planning, insurance, taxes, and credit will also be discussed. The students will have experience in record keeping both manually and by computer. This course does not meet the OK Promise math requirement.

Algebra II Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Geometry This course is a study of systems of equations, inequalities, complex numbers, conics, logarithms, exponents, and radicals. This course is of great help to those who will be taking the PSAT, ACT, etc. and meets OK Promise math requirement. Students must earn a grade of C or above to advance to Math Analysis or Trig.

*Pre-AP Algebra II Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: B or better in Algebra I and C or better in Geometry This course is a study of systems of equations, inequalities, complex numbers, conics, logarithms, exponents, and radicals. This course is of great help to those who will be taking the PSAT, ACT, etc. and meets OK Promise math requirement. Students in this course will likely take another math course the following year. Students must earn a grade of C or above to advance to Math Analysis or Trig.

*Pre-Calculus Time: 1 Semester Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra II with a min. grade of C This course is a continuation of Algebra I and Algebra II that will give some background information utilized in Pre-Calculus. Knowledge of polynomial and rational functions, matrices, probability and statistics, logarithms, sequences and series will be explored.

*Trigonometry Time: 1 Semester Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra II with min. grade of C This course will include a study of trigonometric functions, identities, inverses, reduction formulas, and solutions of triangles. This course will also include a study of vectors, polar coordinates and an introduction to limits and derivatives.

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Music

Band (Meets 1 Fine Arts requirement per Semester completed. Also meets PE Requirement). Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Director’s approval and/or completion of 2 years of middle school band. The student is required to participate in the band in accordance with the high school band handbook. Since this is a performance group that also competes at the state and multi-state level to represent the school district, special consideration must be given to the participation requirements in this program. The main consideration is always given to the band as a group; however, there are various opportunities for the student to excel on an individual basis. This is done through honor bands and solo and ensemble contests.

Applied Music (meets one Fine Arts requirement per semester) Time: 2 Semester Grade: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Must apply to be considered, have the ability to read music, and be enrolled in high school band. This class is open to students currently enrolled in band that have completed at least one year of band that wish to study privately on their instrument. Ability to read music and enrollment in high school band are prerequisites. Students must fill out an application and submit it to the directors to be considered for enrollment in Fundamentals of Music. Students must be enrolled in first hour band to be in jazz band EXCEPT if they are going to play guitar, bass, piano, or drums

Girls Chorus (meets one fine arts requirement) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Director’s approval and audition for appropriate placement Uniforms are at the expense of each student. Tuxedos and dresses are rented from the school at a cost of $20 per year. Black dress shoes must be supplied by the student.

Students will learn the proper fundamentals and techniques for singing. In addition, each student will be placed on an individualized track to increase his/her knowledge of music theory. Activities during the year generally include concerts, school assembly’s district and state competitions and one out-of-state contest to be scheduled every other year. Opportunities open to individuals are include, solos, ensembles and auditions for honor organizations such as OMEA All-State Choir, OCDA All-State Choir (9th grade), and COCDA Honor Choir.

Mixed Chorus III (Meets one fine art requirement per semester completed) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Director’s approval and audition for appropriate placement Uniforms are at the expense of each student. Tuxedos and dresses are rented from the school at a cost of $20 per year. Black dress shoes must be supplied by the student.

Students will learn the proper fundamentals and techniques for singing. In addition, each student will be placed on an individualized track to increase his/her knowledge of music theory. Activities during the year generally include concerts, school assembly’s district and state competitions and one out-of- state contest to be scheduled every other year. Students in class are required to audition for the OMEA All-State Choir, and the audition fee of $15 is to be paid by the student. Other opportunities include solos, ensembles and auditions for honor organizations.

Show Choir (Meets PE requirement or one fine arts requirement per semester completed) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Director’s approval/audition and enrolled in a traditional choir class Uniforms are at the expense of each student. Dresses and jackets can be rented from the school for $20.00. Shoes must be purchased by the student.

The ensemble class is to build the student’s understanding of different styles of contemporary music. Emphasis will be placed on combining vocal and choreography skills. Activities during the year generally include concerts, school assemblies, competition and may include one out-of-state contest to be scheduled every other year.

PIANO I (Meets one fine art requirement per semester completed)

Page 10 of 21 Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None Students will be introduced to reading music and playing the piano. Grades will be based on appropriate use of in-class practice time, consistent improvement, completion of assignments and quizzes over select pieces and exercises.

PIANO II (Meets one fine art requirement per semester completed) Time: 1 semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Piano I or audition for placement Students will continue to practice and expand skills learned in Piano I. Grades will be based on appropriate use of in-class practice time, consistent improvement, completion of assignments and quizzes over select pieces and exercises.

PIANO III (Meets one fine art requirement per semester completed) Time: 1 semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Piano II with passing grade or audition for placement Students will continue to practice and expand skills learned in Piano II. Grades will be based on appropriate use of in-class practice time, consistent improvement, completion of assignments and quizzes over select pieces and exercises. The focus of this course will be performance practice, music theory, technique, ear training, short pieces from method books as well as appropriate repertoire assigned. Grades will be based on mastery of a weekly piece as well as reaching checkpoints for their monthly piece. Students will also have a weekly music theory assignment.

Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corporation (NJROTC)

Naval Junior ROTC is an academic course as well as a program in which students can become involved in social, community service, and extra-curricular activities with many leadership opportunities. The academic course of instruction is called Naval Science. It includes subjects related to oceanography, the Navy, physical science, astronomy, health, leadership, management and history.

NJROTC is also a leadership development program. NJROTC provides development of leadership skills, self-discipline, and self- esteem. Objectives of the program include: developing informed and responsible citizens; developing a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, individual discipline, and leadership. Cadets wear a Navy uniform to school one day a week. There is no cost to the student for the issue of the NJROTC uniform.

NJROTC provides various extracurricular activities. Most common are drill teams, color guard, air rifle marksmanship, academic, and athletic competition teams, which include competitions with other units within a designated region as well as the opportunity to compete nationally. Cadets also may participate in field trips to military bases for Navy orientation, as well as cruises aboard Navy ships.

The general requirements to enroll in NJROTC are: Have a “C” average or better and approval of the Western Heights Counselors and Naval Science Instructor; have good conduct in school and community; and be physically eligible to participate in the school’s physical education classes.

Naval Science I (Meets PE requirement) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None Naval Science I includes: an introduction to leadership; Naval Ships, Missions and Organization; Government; National Defense; Introduction to Orienteering and Nautical Navigation; and Health and fitness.

Naval Science II (Meets PE requirement) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Naval Science I Focuses in more detail on leadership principles. Academics include Maritime History, Leadership, introduction to Nautical Science including, Oceanography, Meteorology and Astronomy.

Naval Science III (Meets PE requirement) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Naval Science II NS-3 continues emphasis on leadership in unit positions. Academics focus on Naval Leadership and Military Law, International Law and the High Seas, Naval Operations, Sea power, and National Security.

Page 11 of 21 Naval Science IV (Meets PE requirements) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Naval Science III Naval Science IV is a practical course in leadership emphasizing the Fundamentals of Leadership, achieving effective communications and the responsibilities and qualities of leadership. Those selected will be the leadership corps of the Western Heights Unit.

Expectations of all Cadets: Cadets are representatives of the Navy as well as the school and as such are expected to maintain proper grooming and dress. Cadets are expected to fully participate in physical activities, as these are instrumental to proper development and leadership training. Students with discipline problems and/or perpetual academic failures will not normally be placed in the program without prior consultation and approval of the Senior Naval Science Instructor.

NJROTC Drill Lab (Zero hour) Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Thorough basic marching accomplishment and Instructor selection. NJROTC Drill Lab is an advanced drill class that focuses on extending the students’ knowledge of marching techniques, leadership development, and competition preparation. The specifically selected students for this class are the nucleus of the NJROTC Drill competition teams, including standard and exhibition teams, as well as Color Guard.

Physical Education/Health/Competitive Sports

Physical Education (Meets PE Requirement) Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None (Co-ed) This class is designed to meet the needs of students who want to participate in sports. However, it is not a class in which the students compete against other schools, but rather with people from their own school. The subjects to be covered in this class are: basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, track, and flag football.

Health Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: None This course gives the students an understanding of total health. Total health deals with physical, mental and social well-being of students. This course stresses the importance of having a good self-concept, learning to deal with the stressful situations, developing friendly relationships, and having an understanding of how the body functions and how to keep it functioning at a high level. Students study effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse and gain an understanding of how these areas can affect people’s lives and society.

CHEERLEADING Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Tryouts will be conducted in March to determine those selected for Cheerleading Western Heights Public Schools athletes practice throughout the week for the sole purpose of enhancing the efforts of the JETS athletic teams. Squad members are expected to promote student participation in high school activities, promote school spirit, enrich relationships with the community, and uphold the standards set forth by the Western Heights Public School Student Handbook and Western Heights High School Cheer Constitution. Practices consist of cheers, chants, dances, jumps, tumbling, stunts, and many more spirit directed activities.

COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS (Meets PE Requirement) Time: 1 or 2 Semester Grades: 9-10-11-12 Prerequisite: Physical and Parent release forms Coaches approval required for students who failed to complete previous enrollments in good standing. PHYSICAL AND PARENT RELEASE FORMS are required of all athletes before they can participate in the regular season practice.

All rules of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) will be followed. If additional information is desired or needed, contact the coach of that particular sport or the athletic director for Western Heights Schools.

Sports Available: Baseball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Slow Pitch Softball, Fast Pitch Softball, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Track, Wrestling

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Publications

Journalism I Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Students enrolled in Journalism will study the history of various media (including social media), explore advertising and propaganda and learn how to write journalistically. Students will learn interviewing and research technique and will move forward to writing straight news stories, features, and editorials.

Yearbook I Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Students will become proficient in copywriting, yearbook layout, design, and marketing. Because of DEADLINE CONSTRAINTS, it is possible students may have to work after school to finish their assigned pages. Students must maintain a “C” average in this class in order to remain on staff.

Science

Science is all around us and as the amount technology increases, so does the need for strong Science skills. All students must complete 3 years of Science. Motivated students can elect to take Pre-AP, AP, or Concurrent Science classes.

Biology I Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None This course is a fast-paced study of the structures and functions of living things and the interactions between living things and their environment. All students are required to pass Biology I to meet state graduation requirements. Animal dissection can be expected.

*Pre AP Biology Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: “B” or higher in both Algebra I and 8th Grade Science; teacher approval. Pre-AP is intended to challenge the capable student. This course is meant to introduce the student to the curriculum and techniques of AP Biology. It is very fast-paced and requires self-discipline and motivation.

Earth Science Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: One previous science class Knowledge of earth science is important because most all human activities are related to interaction with the planet. Basic knowledge about the Earth is key to development of an informed citizen. This course strongly recommended for those interested in engineering or energy-related fields.

Physical Science Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: None Physical Science is a basic background course in chemistry and physics. During the course the following concepts are covered: patterns of the universe, the relationship between energy and matter, systems (and the models that describe them), cause and effect, and the way stability can be changed. The way these concepts will be explored is through the study of: matter and interactions, energy, motion (and the stability forces and interactions), and the way waves relate to technology.

Environmental Science Time: 2 Semester Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Biology I Environmental Science is a course designed to increase the student’s knowledge and appreciation for the world around them. It

Page 13 of 21 emphasizes basic ecological fundamentals concentrating more on the biotic (living) factors of the ecosystems as well as the various kinds of ecosystems. It will also discuss the dynamics of ecosystems such as energy flow, the cycling of materials through the ecosystem, and population dynamics.

*Anatomy and Physiology Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Biology I with a C or better average letter grade This is a fast paced, in depth study of the form and functions of the human body. Most of the major organ systems will be studied in detail. Special attention will be given to medical problems, which can arise from diseases of the various systems. Recommended for the student who is planning a career in medicine, research, physical education, physical therapy-sports rehabilitation, art, biology and the health sciences. Animal dissection can be expected in this class.

*Pre AP Chemistry I Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-11-12 Prerequisite: Biology with a C or higher. This course covers kinds of matter and energy, atomic structure, periodic law, chemical bonding, naming and writing of common compounds, writing equations and types of reactions, gas laws, solution process. This course is particularly helpful to those interested in a science or medical field.

Social Science

Social Studies is all around us and as the amount technology increases, so does the need for strong mathematical skills. The state requires that all students complete 3 units of History. Oklahoma History, US History, and US Government are all required. In 9th grade, students will take Oklahoma History and are offered Geography. Freshman also have the opportunity to take AP Human Geography. Students will move on to World History in 10th grade and U.S. History in 11th. Seniors will complete their Social Studies requirements with U.S. Government and are offered Economics to help complete their requirements. Social Studies electives are available for students with an interest in History.

Oklahoma History Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9 Prerequisite: None This course is the study of the political, economic, and social background of different people who lived and live in Oklahoma.

Geography Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9 Prerequisite: None Geography presents a general view of the physical world, a basic understanding of geographic terms and the basic uses of maps. Geography will also benefit students by showing how the physical world affects economics, history, and lifestyles of civilization.

World History Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 10th Prerequisite: None World History acquaints the student with historic, geographic, cultural, political, and economic influences of other nations and civilizations. Events and discoveries from the recorded beginning of civilization to present time are studied.

*AP World History Time: 2 Semester Grades: 10th Prerequisite: AP Human Geography This course is designed to take students into a deeper and more enhanced study of World History. The aim of the AP course is to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college-level introductory World History courses.

US History Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 11 Prerequisite: None American History will cover the period from The Manifest Destiny Movement in the early 1800’s to the present.

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*AP US History Time: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: ACT Score in Reading above 17 Students and parents must sign an agreement stating that the student will take the AP exam at the completion of the course. This class prepares qualified students for college introductory courses and provides a means by which students are able to obtain college credit or advanced placement through the Advanced Placement Exam. The course will cover materials from Columbus through modern history with emphasis on the Post Civil War period. To prepare a student even more for this course, it is recommended that a student take the required American History course before taking Advanced Placement.

Government Time: 1 Semester Grades: 12 Prerequisite: None Although other forms of government are briefly studied, the focus of this course is United States government. Students will be instructed on the foundations of our democratic republic, the Constitution, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the basic functions of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of our government.

Economics Time: 1 Semester Grades: 12 Prerequisite: None Students will cover information pertaining to economics choices, the marketplace, credit, finances and fiscal responsibilities. Students will also study basic economics principles to help them understand causes and effects of fluctuating economy.

Other Electives

Career Preparation Time: 1 Semester Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None All 9th Graders will take the Career Preparation Course. The purpose of this course is to provide further support for personal academic and career planning as student’s transition into high school. The focus will be on providing tools and strategies for reflection, planning, and goal-setting. Students will develop products essential to helping them state their intent and “brand” themselves as college and/or career ready. OK Career Guide will serve as a tool for students to plan a pathway for the Career Development course.

Current Issues Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Students will read newspapers and news magazines, view news videos, listen to talk radio, and discuss current events. Students will write summaries or analysis of issues, perhaps keep a notebook, and research for more depth on a major issue. The course will also analyze the objectivity of various forms of the media.

Mythology Time: 1 Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisites: None This course will introduce you to those Western and Eastern mythologies that have had the greatest impact on the Western tradition. These are Greek/Roman and Norse mythology in Europe and Mesopotamian and Egyptian mythology in the ancient Near East. Emphasis of the course will be placed on the Norse and Greek myths, discovering their gods, monsters, and heroes. Included will be a study of the mythology of the Americas and Africa. The course emphasizes creation, nature and hero myths as they shaped ancient civilization.

Street Law Time: 1 Semester Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Street Law’s approach to law-related education is to provide practical information and problem solving opportunities that develop in students the knowledge and skills necessary for survival in our law-saturated society. The curriculum includes case studies, mock trials, role plays, small group exercises, and visual analysis activities. Street law requires the use of community resource people such as lawyers and police officers. Street law has been found to contribute to programs that reduce juvenile delinquency, including the devastating problem of juvenile substance abuse.

Page 15 of 21 Anthropology Time: 1 Semester Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: World History is recommended This course presents a behavioral science that focuses on the study of humanity and culture. Students learn the foundations of the five main branches of anthropology including physical, social, linguistic, archaeological, and cultural. They are provided the opportunity to apply their observational skills to the real-life study of cultures in the United States and around the world.

Introduction to Exceptional Students Time: 1 or 2 Semester Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Teacher Approval This is a one or two semester class that may be taken more than once. Students will serve as peer tutors in the Special Education Severe and Profound classroom. Peer tutors will work with students individually and in small groups in academic, vocational and social settings.

Concurrent Enrollment

*Concurrent Enrollment Classes Time: 1 /Semester per course. Several courses available each semester—Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Grade: 11-12

Prerequisite: Qualifying ACT composite score or GPA; ACT subtest scores, on track for HS graduation, and admission to the college. Approval by college officials, HS principals, counselors, and parents for each concurrent course, whether taken on college campus or at the high school.

Students will earn high school credit and college credit for each college class. Number of credits per course varies. College courses count as either elective or core high school credits. Colleges determine how courses count for college credit. Information is distributed each year during grades 9-12 pre-enrollment.

Gifted Education Program

Western Heights High School meets the needs of gifted students through a variety of options. Students select a combination of regular, Pre-AP, and Advanced Placement classes, accelerated sequencing of courses, arts education, leadership experiences, and community involvement to support their individual needs and goals. Counseling is available to students and their families regarding high school course selection, academic planning, volunteer opportunities, college admissions, scholarship essays and applications, summer programs, and career information. Seniors and Juniors are encouraged to enroll in concurrent college courses. Oklahoma City Community College and Oklahoma State University – OKC offer courses on the Western Heights campus to qualified students.

Oklahoma’s Promise

Oklahoma’s Promise is an Oklahoma State funded program that will pay the college tuition to any public colleges or universities in the state of Oklahoma for students whose parent’s total yearly income is not more than $55,000. It will also cover partial tuition at accredited private universities or for courses at public technology centers that qualify for credit from public colleges. To enroll in the Oklahoma’s Promise program, you must be:  an Oklahoma resident enrolled in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade in an Oklahoma high school the child of parents, custodians, or guardians who earn less than $55,000 per year Applications must be:  completed during the school year in the student’s 8th, 9th, or 10th grade year  witnessed by the student’s parent(s), custodian(s), or guardian(s) who also agree to help the student comply with Oklahoma’s Promise requirements

A complete list of the Oklahoma’s Promise requirements as well as applications are available in the Counseling Office.

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Parental Involvement

Parent Conferences Parent/guardians are welcome to visit the school at any time. Parents/guardians who desire to confer with a teacher should first contact a counselor. Arrangements may be made to meet with individual teachers during their plan periods by calling the counselors’ office for appointments. Meetings with all teachers of a student may be arranged before or after school. Parents are encouraged to attend events such as Conference day and/or evening, FAFSA Day, Parent workshops, and Pre-Enrollment events.

Report Cards/Grading (Board Policy 3.800) Report cards are issued at the end of each semester. Students should clear all obligations prior to a grading period. Parents should not hesitate to phone or visit the school in cases of unsatisfactory grades on the part of the student. School officials will cooperate with the student and parents in an effort to determine the cause of failing work and to encourage passing work.

Special reports are made at periodic intervals to notify the parent when students are not making satisfactory progress. This report may be sent at other times when teacher’s feels a parent should be notified of a child’s failure to do acceptable work. ONLY THE OVERALL/FINAL CLASS GRADE IS RECORDED ON THE PERMANENT RECORD AT THE END OF EACH SEMESTER.

Benchmark Tests

Benchmark assessments aligned to state instructional standards. A midterm benchmark will be given midway through the semester (9th week) and a final benchmark will be given at the end of the semester. If a student scores a 59% or lower they will be required to take the test again. Regardless of their score, students may opt to re-take the Benchmark test if they feel that they can make a higher score the second time. Students will receive credit for whichever benchmark assessment score is higher during each testing period. Course grades (those recorded on a student’s report card/transcript) will be computed based on the following percentages: 30% daily work, 30% ongoing course/classroom-based assessments, 20% midterm assessments, and 20% benchmark assessment. Benchmark tests must be taken during the testing window. In extenuating circumstances, make-up tests may be scheduled with administrators and/or designated personnel by prior approval and appointment.

Testing

Proficiency Based Promotion

Students are allowed to “test out” of core subject areas and are given credit for a course when they achieve 90% or above on a Proficiency Based Promotion test and any additional requirements. Students must register by the deadline in the Counseling Office and complete the exam before enrolling in or beginning the course. Tests are given 1st and 4th quarter of each year.

Reading Proficiency Tests

Most students use the Oklahoma Core Curriculum test results given in their eighth grade year to qualify for the reading requirement when applying for a driver’s license or permit. A reading test is given at WHHS four times per year for students who need alternative verification of an eighth grade reading level and have registered for the test.

ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is given each fall to interested juniors and seniors. The ASVAB assists students in identifying aptitudes and developing future educational and career plans.

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Testing

PSAT/NMSQT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is offered in October at Western Heights High School to juniors who have registered in the Counseling Office. Sophomores and freshmen may take the PSAT for early practice and receipt of college opportunity information. Scores earned in the junior year are used for National Merit Scholarships and other recognition programs. Before taking the PSAT, students receive a bulletin that contains information about National Merit scholarship programs, as well as a complete PSAT study guide, sample test and answer key. Through the PSAT/NMSQT, students are given an opportunity to practice for the SAT, participate in the Student Search Service for information from colleges about educational and scholarship opportunities, and enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. After the test, students receive their PSAT test booklet, answer key, and personalized feedback on critical reading, math reasoning, and writing to help them prepare for the expectations of college. Students who are unable to test in the Fall may contact the counseling office before March of their Junior year. ACT, SAT and AP Exams

ACT and SAT assessments are used for college admission, placement, and scholarship purposes. When registering for the ACT and SAT tests, students complete a questionnaire to provide colleges information about their interests, activities, and plans, along with their test scores. The ACT includes content in English, mathematics, reading, science, and writing. The SAT includes critical reading, writing, and math. The SAT also offers Subject Tests for students attending colleges that require demonstration of knowledge and application in core subjects. The ACT and SAT tests are given on several national testing dates each year at various locations in the metro area. The registration deadlines and testing dates are listed on bulletin boards near the Counseling Office. Before the test date, students register and receive a test admission ticket by mail or online at www.act.org or www.collegeboard.com. The Western Heights High School code number needed for registration is 372-699. Packets containing registration forms, test dates, times, and locations, as well as practice tests for the ACT and SAT, are available in the Counseling Office. Students need to take one or more practice tests independently and self-score their answers before taking official tests. Students may also order and receive the test questions and answer keys on some dates. Other resources for test preparation are available in the school library.

Parents and students: Talk with the school counselors to begin the college planning process. Learn more about testing, scholarships, and other college planning resources in the Counseling Office and at www.act.org, www.collegeboard.com, www.UCanGo2.org, www.occf.org, www.occc.edu, and www.okhighered.org.

AP Exams are offered for college credit and advanced standing in May each year at Western Heights. Qualified students register at school in the spring. Talk with your AP teacher and the counselors. www.collegeboard.com

For all college-related exams. (ACT, SAT, PSAT, AP), if you cannot afford the test fee, ask you counselor if you are eligible for a fee waiver.

Western Heights automatically enrolls all juniors for the ACT. This meets the English and Math state requirements for juniors.

Attendance

To ensure the continued academic success of your student, daily attendance at school is vital. Academically we have made great strides in the Math and Language Arts; however, attendance was unsatisfactory for Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) standards. In order to clarify the attendance policy, the following definitions are important for every parent and student to understand.

*DOCUMENTED ABSENCE (D): A student is absent from class or classes and gives the attendance secretary a note from the doctor/dentist or other valid document(s), subject to administrative discretion. Documented absences allow the student to make up assignments for missed class time. All documentation must be brought to the attendance secretary within 3 school days or the absence will be recorded as undocumented.

*UNDOCUMENTED ABSENCE (U): A student is absent from class or classes and the attendance secretary has not received parent contact or documentation to explain the missed class time. The student who receives an undocumented absence will not be allowed to make up any work assigned during the missed class time. A zero (0) will be recorded in the grade book for that assignment.

Page 18 of 21 *PARENT CONTACT ABSENCE (PC): A student is absent from class or classes and a parent and/or guardian calls the school. A PARENT CONTACT ACCOMPLISHES ONLY TWO THINGS: (1) Provides verbal communication between parents and school to let the school know that your child is not truant (ditching). (2) Allows student to make up assignments given during missed class time. A parent must contact the attendance secretary within 3 school days or the absence will be recorded as undocumented. You may reach the attendance secretary, Antonia Bowen at 350-3435 during the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

We need your help in making sure that we meet the criteria required by the state to meet adequate yearly progress. In order for this to succeed, we need parents, students, and the school working together. Please make every effort, parents, to see that your child is at school every day for his/her continued success.

Student Dress Code & Personal Appearance Policy

Because a relationship between one’s appearance and behavior does exist, attire for students must be reasonable, appropriate, modest, and not distracting from the important task of learning. It is also understood that what is reasonable and appropriate is also affected/influenced by the ages and physical development levels of students; therefore, the Board of Education gives site levels (elementary, intermediate, middle school and high school) the ability to add specific details to dress codes to be approved by the Board in site level handbooks. Though school site handbooks must be referred to for specific, site level dress code policy, the wearing of the following apparel is prohibited at ALL schools and/or at school-sponsored activities for safety and security guidelines for appropriate dress:  Attire that reveals the chest, such as net/mesh shirts, transparent blouses, shirts, or dresses  Attire that exposes a bare midriff  Gang dress, such as bandannas; hats or headgear; gang related jewelry; attire, symbols, or paraphernalia identified by police and/or school officials as gang related; gang related colors or color combinations, clothing causing disruptions to the school day  Satanic cult dress and related symbols identified by police and/or school officials as cult related  T-shirts, sweatshirts, & other clothing and paraphernalia with profanity or suggestive slogans related to the use of drugs, alcohol, sex or violence  Halter or tube tops  Obscene or vulgar jewelry; multi-fingered rings; spiked or ringed neck collars  Clothing with holes above fingertip or mid-thigh must not show skin or undergarments. Shorts & skirts must be fingertip or mid- thigh length.  Pajama type or bedtime wear, house shoes  Jeans, slacks or pants worn below the waistline or “sagging”  Unbuckled belts or overall straps, or belts hanging out in excess of 12 inches  Trench coats or dusters or excessively long pants that cover the shoes onto the floor  Sunglasses, caps, hats, or head coverings, gloves, mittens, or other hand coverings may not be worn or carried in the building during school hours  Hair picks or rat combs may not be worn in the hair or carried on one’s person  Pocket/wallet chains in excess of 12 inches in length  Spandex, boxer, or bicycle shorts are not permitted.  If leggings are worn, another garment must be worn over them that is fingertip or mid-thigh length.  Jeans or pants with rips that expose bare skin or undergarments and are higher than midway between one’s knee and the top of the thigh are not allowed

Any student deemed in violation of the dress code will be required to find clothing that meets the code or will be sent home to correct the situation. Failure to comply will be grounds for disciplinary action. CLASS TIME MISSED DUE TO DRESS CODE VIOLATION IS CONSIDERED AN ABSENCE.

Additional Dress Code Regulations

Western Heights High School prohibits the wearing of:  Tank tops, spaghetti straps, tops that expose the back  Clothing that identifies a person as a member of any law enforcement agency (FBI, POLICE, SECURITY, DEA, etc.)  Shorts or skirts worn shorter than finger-tip length; and  Shorts or skirts with slits shorter than finger-tip length.

Page 19 of 21  Undergarments and shoes must be worn.  Contact lenses that hide the whites of the eye or are not normal eye colors. Building Administrators will determine the appropriateness of attire.

State Graduation Requirements 70 O.S. § 11-103.6

Required Units

4 Language Arts/English: 1 Grammar and Composition, and 3 which may include, but are not limited to: American Literature, English Literature, World Literature, Advanced English courses, or other English courses with content and/or rigor equal to or above grammar and composition.

3 Science: 1 Biology I or Biology I taught in a contextual methodology, and 2 courses from the following: Chemistry I, Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physical Science, Earth Science, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Astronomy, Applied Biology/Chemistry, Applied Physics, Principles of Technology, qualified agricultural education courses, and approved contextual science courses taught at a technology center.

3 Mathematics: 1 Algebra I or Algebra I taught in a contextual methodology, and 2 which may include but are not limited to: Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, or Pre-calculus, Calculus, Statistics and/or Probability, Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Mathematics of Finance, Intermediate Algebra: contextual mathematics courses which enhance technology preparation whether taught at a (1) comprehensive high school or (2) technology center school when taken in the eleventh or twelfth grade, taught by a certified teacher, and approved by the State Board of Education and the independent district board of education; mathematics courses taught at a technology center school by a teacher certified in the secondary subject area when taken in the eleventh or twelfth grade upon approval of the State Board of Education and the independent district board of education; or other mathematics courses with content and/or rigor equal to or above Algebra I.

3 Social Studies/History and Citizenship Skills: 1 United States History, ½ to 1 United States Government, ½ Oklahoma History, and ½ to 1 which may include but are not limited to: World History, Geography, Economics, Anthropology, or other social studies courses with content and/or rigor equal to or above United Sates History, United States Government, and Oklahoma History.

2 Arts: 2 credits which may include, but are not limited to courses in Visual Arts and General Music.

1 Computer Technology/World Language: Computer Programming, Hardware, and Business Computer Applications such as Word Processing, Databases, Spreadsheets, and Graphics, excluding Keyboarding or Typing courses.

Student must have completed Personal Financial Literacy Passport. Student must have completed CPR Training. Your local school board’s graduation requirements may exceed the state graduation requirement of 23 units.

College Preparatory Curriculum Requirements Senate Bill 982

Required Units

4 English/Language Arts: Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course approved for college admission requirements.

3 Laboratory Science: limited to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or any lab science course with content and/or rigor equal to or above Biology and approved college admission requirements. Note: Science courses above Biology I may be taught at a high school or technology center.

3 Mathematics: limited to Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or any math course with content and/or above Algebra I and approved for college admission requirements: Note: Math courses above Algebra I may be taught at a high school or technology center.

3 History and Citizenship Skills/Social Studies: Including 1 U.S. History, and 2 units from the subjects of History, Government, Geography, Economics, Civics, or Non-Western Culture.

2 Units of same Foreign Language or non-English language or 2 units of Computer Technology: approved for college admission requirements, whether taught at a high school or technology center school, including Computer Programming, Hardware, and Business Computer Applications such as Word Processing, Databases, Spreadsheets, and Graphics, excluding Keyboarding or Typing courses.

1 additional unit selected from any of the above or career and technology education courses approved for college admission requirements.

1 unit or set of competencies of Fine Arts: such as Music, Art, or Drama, or 1 unit of Speech. Student must have completed Personal Financial Literacy Passport. Student must have completed CPR Training. Your local school board’s graduation requirements may exceed the state graduation requirement of 23 units.

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