Flowing Wells High School 2020-2021 Course Catalog
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Flowing Wells High School 2020-2021 Course Catalog Revised January 7, 2020 CONTENTS CREDIT AND SCHEDULING INFORMATION COURSE OFFERINGS ELECTIVES FWHS Graduation Options ................................................... 2 Career and Technical Education (CTE) ................................. 8 Education Career and Action Plan (ECAP) ............................ 2 Fine Arts ............................................................................... 8 Course Load .......................................................................... 2 Other Electives ..................................................................... 9 Course Selections ................................................................. 2 COURSE OFFERINGS ADDITIONAL Course Availability ................................................................ 2 Special Education ................................................................. 9 Schedule Changes ................................................................. 3 ZERO AND 7TH HOUR COURSES Withdrawing from a Class .................................................... 3 Zero Hour ............................................................................. 9 Replacement Grades ............................................................ 3 7th Hour ................................................................................ 9 Credit Accepted towards FWHS Graduation Requirements COURSE DESCRIPTIONS from non-FWHS Classes ....................................................... 3 English ................................................................................ 10 Credit Accepted from Flowing Wells Junior High Algebra I ELD and SEI ......................................................................... 11 and Spanish 1-2 .................................................................... 4 Mathematics ...................................................................... 11 Summer School Courses ....................................................... 4 Science ............................................................................... 13 ARIZONA REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS Social Studies ..................................................................... 15 AzM2 .................................................................................... 4 Modern Language .............................................................. 16 Civics ..................................................................................... 4 Special Education ............................................................... 17 CPR ....................................................................................... 4 CTE Electives ...................................................................... 18 ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS Fine Arts Electives .............................................................. 25 Arizona Academic Scholars................................................... 4 Other Electives ................................................................... 27 Arizona Seal of Biliteracy ...................................................... 4 CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................... 29 Distinguished Seniors ........................................................... 4 Gold Diploma ........................................................................ 5 Where Potential Finds Opportunity National Honor Society ........................................................ 5 Flowing Wells High School is located in Tucson, Arizona, Honor Rolls ........................................................................... 5 just a short drive from the Arizona/Mexico border. Our HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES student body is a wonderfully diverse group of nearly 2,000 Honors Courses .................................................................... 5 9th-12th graders who celebrate the best in each other. They embrace their differences and appreciate their Advanced Placement (AP) Courses ...................................... 5 commonalities. Our teachers endeavor to bring out the Weighted Grading Scale ....................................................... 5 best in every student, recognizing each individual’s UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS AND NCAA INFORMATION potential. In addition to rigorous, relevant core courses, Arizona Public University Basic Admissions Requirements .. 5 FWHS offers a rich variety of fine arts courses, career and Out-of-State & Private University Admissions technical education programs, and a wide array of extra- Requirements ....................................................................... 5 curricular activities. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Requirements ....................................................................... 6 Student Mission Statement PIMA JTED – A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION As members of the Flowing Wells student body, we will use DISTRICT our individual strengths to contribute to a positive image FWHS CTE/JTED Programs .................................................... 6 of our school. Central CTE/JTED Programs .................................................. 6 We will strive to accept, respect, and embrace the uniqueness of our peers. NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE .............................................. 6 We understand that everyone is both a leader and a COURSE OFFERINGS CORE CLASSES follower and will support each other in whatever role we English .................................................................................. 7 play. Mathematics ........................................................................ 7 We look to our teachers and staff for encouragement and Science.................................................................................. 7 guidance throughout our high school experience. Social Studies ........................................................................ 7 We will work to achieve our goals while maintaining a Modern Language ................................................................ 7 sense of pride in our surroundings. Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 1 CREDIT and SCHEDULING INFORMATION Flowing Wells High School provides comprehensive educational and extracurricular programs that will prepare students for their post- secondary goals and fully involve students throughout their high school career. It is important that students plan their four-year curriculum in order to take advantage of the scope and depth of the course offerings. College entrance requirements, job skill development, and special interests are included within the framework in the elective areas. FWHS Graduation Options Course Blue Diploma Arizona Scholar Gold Diploma English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits – College Prep Math 4 credits 4 credits 4 College Prep credits – Algebra I and beyond including a senior year class Science 3 credits 3 credits of Lab Science 3 credits of Lab Science Health .5 credit .5 credit .5 credit Social Studies 3.5 credits – including 3.5 credits – including World 3.5 credits – including World History, World History, Economics, History, Economics, U.S. History, Economics, U.S. History, and U.S. U.S. History, and U.S. and U.S. Government Government Government Language 1 credit, 1-2 level 2 credits, 1-2 and 3-4 levels 2 credits, 1-2 and 3-4 levels CTE/Fine Arts 1 credit of either 2 total credits 1 credit of Fine Arts or CTE Total and Other 22 credits 22 credits – 2.0 GPA or better in 23 credits – 3.0 GPA or rank in top 1/4 *Requirements all “scholar” courses of class *See additional requirements under Arizona Required Assessments. Graduating seniors are expected to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) or college application. Education Career and Action Plan (ECAP) Course Availability Each student works with a counselor and the career center At times, student course requests are not fulfilled because of: counselor to develop an Education Career and Action Plan Class cancellation due to low enrollment. (ECAP) designed to assist in course selection, post-secondary Class cancellation due to program needs. educational plans and career goals. Class schedules are typically developed by seniority of grade—senior schedules first, then juniors, then Course Load sophomores, and finally freshmen. As a result, some Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must be enrolled in six (6) freshmen may not receive their requested electives. classes. Seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) Alternate courses are selected in the order listed by the classes. student on the pre-registration sheet or by availability. Limited class enrollment due to facility constraints (for Course Selections example, use of the weight room, computer room, or Students select courses after reading the course descriptions culinary arts kitchen). and restrictions: All courses, except those specifically noted, are yearlong Some classes have prerequisites. A student may not commitments. enroll in a course unless the prerequisite course or courses have been successfully completed and all criteria met. Some classes have grade-level restrictions. A one-semester course is worth .5 credit. A full year course is worth 1 credit. Once enrolled in a course, students are expected to complete the course. Courses that meet four-year college entrance requirements are designated as college preparatory. Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 2 Schedule Changes Credit Accepted towards FWHS Graduation Requirements