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 Every effort is made to place students in their first or second from non-FWHS Classes (IKF-RA) choice courses. Upon the first day of school, a student’s Course transfers from schools fully accredited (excluding schedule will not be changed without administrative approval. special purpose and distance-learning designations) by The FWHS administration reserves the right to change student AdvancED or other such accrediting agencies as determined by schedules without parent permission in order to better the Superintendent – Courses are reviewed for acceptance as balance class size, create a safer environment, or improve the a core or elective credit, as determined by FWHS course education of the student and the educational climate of the offerings and graduation requirements. school. Distance-Learning Courses (including correspondence and on- FWHS does not make schedule changes for the following line courses) – Credit is limited by the rules of the Board of reasons: Education to four (4) credits, and only one (1) may be earned  The student prefers a different teacher. in each of the following subjects: English, social studies,  The student prefers a class with a friend. mathematics and science. Students must contact the  The student prefers classes in a different order. Counseling Department for information on approved programs and registration procedures (and complete a FWHS does make changes for the following reasons: Distance Learning Policy form with their counselor before  The student has already received credit for the same registering for a course. Seniors taking distance-learning course. classes to meet graduation requirements must complete the  The student has completed a correspondence course or course(s) by December 1 and May 1 of their senior year. summer school course. Students may not participate in commencement ceremonies  The student has failed a class required for graduation. with their class if a final transcript is not received by the  The student did not complete the appropriate deadline. prerequisite class. Students requesting a schedule change must complete a Certain courses require a challenge exam to earn credit on the Schedule Change Request Form for consideration. A request high school transcript. does not guarantee a schedule change. Challenge Examinations – A Withdrawing from a Class student may take a challenge examination for a particular With administrative approval, a student may request to course one (1) time only in an withdraw from a class within the first fifteen (15) days of the academic year. To receive semester without any record on the transcript. graduation credit, the

student must demonstrate If the student withdraws from a class ten (10) or less days after accomplishment of the the start of the semester, schedule change procedures apply. standards and competencies

adopted by the State Board If the student withdraws from a class eleven (11) or more days of Education and the after the start of the semester, the student will be placed in an Governing Board, respectively. Demonstration of alternate class on audit status for the remainder of the accomplishment of the skills and competencies shall be semester. determined in accord with accepted practices in evaluation of

students. If the student scores seventy percent (70%) or higher Replacement Grades on the examination, the course will be accepted as a core Students may retake any class once for self-improvement and subject credit. The fee for each challenge test is $35; this fee receive elective credit for the retake. is waived if the academic credit for a course was previously earned in an Arizona online instruction course or at any public If the student’s second (retake) grade is higher than the first school in Arizona. (original) grade, the student may submit a written request for a replacement grade. Then, the higher grade is recorded on Out of District 7th and 8th grade – A student who completes a the student’s transcript, followed by an “R” designating that course in the seventh (7th) or eighth (8th) grade will not the grade is a “replacement” grade. The replacement grade is receive FWHS credit (unless the course is Algebra 1-2 [or averaged into the student’s grade point average (GPA) and the higher] or first year foreign language [or higher] and the original grade is deleted from the student’s transcript and is student was enrolled in a school fully accredited [excluding not averaged into the student’s GPA. For example: special purpose and distance learning designations, including on-line courses] by a District-recognized accreditation agency.) School Year Class Grade 2018-2019 Algebra I A C (original grade) 2019-2020 Algebra I A A-R (replacement grade)

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 3 Accredited Arizona Community College or University Courses – the student’s responsibility to ensure an official transcript is A student who completes a course in a core or elective subject sent to the FWHS Registrar as soon as summer course work is at an accredited Arizona community college or university will completed. receive credit at a rate of one-half (.5) high school credit for each ONE (1) semester college or university course. ARIZONA REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS

When offered, students may take AzM2 (formerly AzMerit) college classes at an accredited AzM2 is an annual statewide test that measures how students Arizona community college or are performing in English Language Arts and Mathematics. It is university for dual credit. Dual credit required for high school sophomores. Students are not allows a student to receive course required to achieve a passing score on the AzM2 to graduate. credit simultaneously at the college and FWHS. Students must consult Civics with the FWHS Counseling Students are required to pass a state-mandated civics test to Department before enrolling in a meet graduation requirements. college course required for high school graduation. A senior who Photo by Laila Anderson, Class of 2020 CPR enrolls in a college class to meet Students are required to receive state-mandated graduation requirements during the semester he/she plans to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to meet graduate MUST complete an Early Grade Report Form graduation requirements. available in the FWHS Counseling Department. All college classes taken for dual credit are included in calculating the student’s high school GPA. ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

Non-FWHS courses not accepted for credit as core subject Arizona Academic Scholars credits are accepted for elective credit except religious study, An initiative of the Arizona Business and Education Coalition study hall, and correspondence courses for which credit is not (ABEC), Arizona Academic Scholars is a statewide program available. Grades for courses accepted for elective or core designed to recognize students who complete a rigorous subject credit are not factored into a student's grade point course of study. Students who successfully complete the average for class ranking purposes. Arizona Academic Scholars program receive a medallion.

Credit Accepted from Flowing Wells Junior High Algebra I English 4 credits and Spanish 1-2 Math 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, A student will receive high school credit for Algebra 1 and and College Algebra or higher) Spanish 1-2 courses taken and passed during the student’s Science 3 credits Lab Science enrollment at Flowing Wells Junior High School. If the student Social Studies 3.5 credits (World History, US History, US earns a passing grade of D or above in both semesters in such Government, and Economics courses, the grades earned are posted on the student’s high Foreign Language 2 credits of same language school transcript and shall be included in grade point average calculations as if the courses were taken during high school. If Fine Arts or CTE 1 credit of either the student earns a failing grade in either semester of such courses, no credits are earned and the student shall be A student must earn a C or better in core courses AND meet all required to complete the courses at high school. No grades other district graduation requirements. will be assigned to the student’s’ transcript until the courses Arizona Seal of Biliteracy are completed at the high school level. If the student earns a passing grade of D or above in both semesters in such courses Students who score a 3, 4, or 5 on the Spanish AP exam may and wishes to retake the courses to earn a higher grade, the qualify for a Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas. Juniors in student may retake the course at high school (procedures Spanish AP may apply for the seal at the beginning of their described in Replacement Grades section of this catalog.) senior year. Seniors in Spanish AP may apply to have the Seal of Biliteracy added to the diploma once scores arrive in the Summer School Courses summer following graduation. The Flowing Wells High School Summer School Schedule of Distinguished Seniors Classes is typically available in April. Several area districts also offer classes during the summer. Students must consult a A student achieving 90 % of more on a scale based on grade FWHS counselor prior to non-FWHS summer school point average, character, extra/co-curricular activities, enrollment in order to ensure that the correct courses are community service, and leadership positions is recognized as a selected and provided at a school that that is fully accredited Distinguished Senior. Students may submit a completed by AdvancED or other such accrediting agencies as determined application during their senior year. Up to four Distinguished by the Superintendent. For classes taken out of district, it is Seniors are invited to speak at Baccalaureate or Commencement. Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 4 Gold Diploma Information about AP is available at Students earning the Flowing Wells High School gold diploma http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/ (the official AP website) meet the basic eligibility requirements for enrollment in For questions, please contact an AP/Honors teacher, a Arizona public universities. counselor, or an administrator.

National Honor Society Weighted Grading Scale The NHS strives to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, and Bioscience II receive stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership weighted grading in grade point average (GPA) calculations. and to develop character in the students at FWHS. Students in grades 10-12 who meet the requirements are eligible to be Weighted Unweighted invited for membership. Qualifications for membership, based (AP, Honors, and (Standard high school on the four pillars of NHS, are scholarship, service, leadership Bioscience II) courses) and character. A 4.5 4 B 3.5 3 Honor Rolls C 2.5 2  A student who earns no grade lower than a C and D 1.5 1 maintains a 3.0 average for the quarter grading period F 0 0 is eligible for General Honor Roll.  A student who earns no grade lower than a B and UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS and NCAA maintains a 3.0 average will be eligible for Blue Honor Roll. INFORMATION  A student earning all A’s or a 4.0 average will be eligible for Gold Honor Roll. Arizona Public University Basic Admissions Requirements  A student earning all A’s and maintaining exceptional The college preparatory requirements for Arizona public attendance is eligible for Platinum Honor Roll. universities include the following courses and high school credits: HONORS and ADVANCED  4 credits college preparatory English  4 credits mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES Geometry, and advanced math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite) Flowing Wells High School is a self-select school; students who  3 credits lab science want to experience a higher-level thinking curriculum are  2 credits social studies eligible to enroll in all Honors and Advanced Placement  2 credits of the same foreign language Courses.  1 credit fine arts or career and technical (CTE)

Honors Courses Out-of-State & Private University Admissions Requirements Honors classes progress at a faster pace, provide a more Out-of-state and private colleges/universities vary rigorous curriculum, and have a more challenging workload considerably in admission criteria. Interested students are than regular courses. strongly encouraged to contact schools directly regarding admissions requirements, application procedures, and Advanced Placement Courses deadlines. Advanced Placement courses follow a nationally recognized curriculum. This curriculum is designed to be college level. During the month of May, a comprehensive test is offered in each subject where students may earn college credit. Each AP course has a fee associated to help offset the cost of the exam. College credit, determined by each college or university, varies in the type and amount of credit.

Students are strongly encouraged to contact the colleges and universities of their choice for information as to whether credit is given and if so, on the amount of credit available. Some recent research indicates that students with high PSAT, ACT and SAT scores will do well on the Advanced Placement exams. The research indicates that these higher scores are better predictors of AP exam success than a student’s GPA. Photo by Hunter Olivas, Class of 2022

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 5 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility  Be registered with and approved by the NCAA Clearing Requirements House whose website is ncaaclearinghouse.com A student athlete who hopes to (Division I and II School). participate in an intercollegiate sports program at a Division l Division I Requirements Division II Requirements or Division ll school must Four (4) years of English Three (3) years of English graduate from high school and Three (3) years of Math Two (2) years of Math meet specific eligibility Two (2) years of Science, one Two (2) years of Science, one standards. Those standards are of which must be a lab course of which must be a lab course One (1) additional year of Two (2) additional years of as follows: English, Math, or Science English, Math, or Science Photo by Beau Carter,  Achieve a minimum score Two (2) years of Social Science Two (2) years of Social Science Class of 2021 on the ACT or SAT that Four (4) additional years in any Three (3) additional years in corresponds with the core GPA on the qualifier index of the areas of Foreign any of the areas of Foreign scale (Division I Schools); Language, Computer Science, Language, Computer Science,  Achieve an ACT sum score of 68 or an SAT combined Philosophy, or Nondoctrinal Philosophy, or Nondoctrinal score of 820 (Division II Schools); Religion Religion  Successfully complete a core curriculum of at least 13 academic courses with a core cumulative GPA of at least For more information about NCAA eligibility or the Clearing 2.0 (Division I and II Schools); House, contact the Athletics Department at 696-8021.  Core curriculum includes the following:

Flowing Wells School District is a member of the Pima JTED, a Career and Technical Education District. Pima JTED offers premier, tuition-free CTE programs to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students may attend Pima JTED classes at one of their Central Campuses, located throughout Pima County, or at one of their satellite locations, which are located at all public high schools in Pima County, Santa Cruz Valley, Nogales, and in Mammoth San Manuel. In conjunction with business and industry, JTED provides career and technical education (CTE) programs for students that focus upon both the educational and employment needs of Pima County. CTE/JTED courses provide equipment and training programs in a variety of career pathways, offer dual college credit (applicable courses only), offer the opportunity for industry certifications, and create the opportunity for work experiences in a variety of career fields.

Flowing Wells High School CTE/JTED Programs NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE AgriScience Bioscience Automotive Technologies Culinary Arts Computer Science Education Professions FWSD is committed to a policy Digital Photography Fashion Design & Merchandising of nondiscrimination in relation Engineering Film & TV Production to race, color, religion, sex, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Stagecraft sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, Please see the course guide for specific CTE/JTED course age, national origin, and offerings. disability. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff Central CTE/JTED Programs members, students, the public, Flowing Wells students, grades 10 – 12, may also attend educational programs and Central JTED programs. Central JTED programs include: services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. 3D Animation & Game Design Automotive Technology El FWSD está comprometido a mantener las normas no Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Aviation Technology discriminatorias basadas en la raza, color de la piel, religión Precision Manufacturing & Mechatronics Energy Technology género, orientación sexual, edad, origen nacional y Advanced Precision Manufacturing Information Technology Heavy Equipment Operations Construction Technology discapacidades. Esta norma prevalecerá en todo momento con Early Childhood Education Culinary Arts relación a miembros del personal, los estudiantes, el público, Physical Therapy Technician Licensed Nursing Assistant los programas y servicios educativos, e individuos con quienes Personal Assistant Caregiver Registered Medical Assistant la Junta Escolar tiene vínculos comerciales. Advanced Registered Medical Assistant Cosmetology The Section 504 and Title IX compliance officer is: Dr. Kimberley Parkinson, Assistant Superintendent Please contact FWHS Counseling Department or pimajted.org 1556 W. Prince Road, Tucson, AZ 85705 for more information. 520-696-8822 | [email protected]

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 6 COURSE OFFERINGS core classes

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 ENGLISH English I English II English III American Literature English IV World Literature English IV Dark Romantic Honors English I Honors English II English III Science Fiction Literature English Language Development English Language Development AP English III Language and AP English IV Literature and (ELD) (ELD) Composition Composition Structured English Immersion Structured English Immersion English Language Development English Language Development (SEI) (SEI) (ELD) (ELD) Structured English Immersion Structured English Immersion

(SEI) (SEI) MATHEMATICS Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Finance Math Geometry Honors Geometry Intermediate Algebra II College Algebra Honors Geometry Algebra II Honors Algebra II Pre-Calculus 1-2 Honors Algebra II Pre-Calculus 1-2 AP Calculus A/B AP Calculus A/B AP Computer Science AP Computer Science AP Statistics AP Statistics Quantitative Reasoning SCIENCE Intro Physics 1-2 Chemistry/Earth Science Biology 1-2 AP Chemistry Honors Intro Physics 1-2 Honors Chemistry/Earth Science Honors Biology 1-2 AP Biology Bioscience Anatomy AP Environmental Science Bioscience I Bioscience II AP Biology Physics AP Chemistry Any science not previously taken SOCIAL STUDIES World History U.S. History U.S. Government Honors World History AP U.S. History AP U.S. Government Economics* Economics* AP Economics AP Economics *one semester course M O D ER N LANGUAGE French 1-2 French 3-4 French 5-6 AP Spanish* Spanish 1-2 Spanish 3-4 Spanish 5-6 Spanish 3-4 Spanish 5-6 AP Spanish* *Earning a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Spanish exam may qualify the student for a Seal of Biliteracy on his/her diploma.

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 7 COURSE OFFERINGS electives

Grades 9-12 Grades 10-12 Grades 11-12 Grade 12 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) AgriScience I AgriScience II AgriScience III AgriScience IV AgriScience Intro to Physics AgriScience Engineering AgriScience FFA Leadership AgriScience Internship Automotive Technologies I Automotive Technologies II Automotive Technologies III Block Automotive Tech Internship Anatomy Bioscience I Bioscience II Bioscience Internship AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science AB Culinary Arts I Culinary Arts II Culinary Arts III Culinary Arts Internship Digital Photography I Digital Photography II Digital Photography III Digital Photography Internship Education Professions I Education Professions II Education Professions III Education Professions IV Algebra II or Engineering I Engineering II Fashion Design/Merchandising I Fashion Design/Merchandising II Fashion Design/Merchandising III Fashion Design/Merchandising IV Fashion Design Internship Film and TV Production I Film and TV Production II Film and TV Production II Film and TV Internship Graphic Design I Graphic Design II Graphic Design III Sports Medicine & Rehab I Sports Medicine & Rehab II Sports Medicine Internship Stagecraft I Stagecraft II Stagecraft Internship Work Experience/Internship F I N E AR T S Introductory Art Advanced Art Concert Band Wind Ensemble Band Band Pomline Jazz Ensemble Band Introductory Piano Introductory Guitar String Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Bella Voce Choir Caballero Chorus Choralaires Concert Choir Beginning Dance Intermediate Dance Partner Dance Advanced Dance Momentum Dance Pulse Dance Film History Theater I Theater II Caballero Players

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 8 Grades 9-12 Grades 10-12 Grades 11-12 Grade 12 OTHER ELECTIVES Basketball / Volleyball Sports Conditioning 3-4 Sports Conditioning 1-2 *Health *Fitness, Wellness, and Applied Ultimate P.E. Health Walking 101 Weight Training Army JROTC 1-2 LD Army JROTC 3-4 LD Army JROTC 5-6 LD Army JROTC 7-8 LD AP European History *Psychology I AP Psychology Student Government Yearbook Cadet Teaching Student Aide Work Experience/Internship *one semester course

COURSE OFFERINGS additional

Grades 9-12 Grades 10-12 Grades 11-12 Grade 12 SPECIAL EDUCATION English I A,B English II A,B English II A,B English IV A,B Algebra I A,B Geometry A,B Algebra II A,B Independent Living Skills (ILS) Social, Emotional, and Adaptive

Supports (SEAS) Transition Support Work Experience

ZERO AND 7th HOUR courses

Z E R O H O U R 7 TH HOUR

There is a fee associated with credit recovery courses. Please contact the Enrollment preference will be given to students with strong attendance Bookstore at 696-8026. U.S. Government Credit Recovery Math AP Literature and Composition Credit Recovery English JROTC Adventure Training (Raiders) Credit Recovery Social Studies Credit Recovery Science Credit Recovery Spanish

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 9 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

English III Science Fiction Literature #80013 ENGLISH This literature and writing course focuses on the development of comparative, analytical writings and rhetoric in the Science English I #80008 Fiction genre. This course focuses on advanced writing and test This foundational English course focuses on strengthening preparation. reading, writing, and research skills. Emphasis will be on the Grade: 11 Six Traits of Good Writing and a variety of reading Prerequisite: English II or Honors English II comprehension strategies. The class will also help prepare Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters students for state testing. Grade: 9 AP English III Language and Composition #80014 Prerequisite: None In this extremely challenging course, students complete Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters advanced analytical writing based on various forms of complex samples, including essays, speeches and novels. The course Honors English I #80009 prepares students for the Advanced Placement English This accelerated course focuses on developing critical analysis, examination and success in university English courses. enhancing writing skills, building vocabulary, and Grade: 11 implementing multiple reading strategies in preparation for Prerequisite: English II or Honors English II and Commitment future advanced courses and state testing. to the program Grade: 9 Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: Commitment to the program Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters English IV – World Literature #80020 This diverse literature and writing class uses cultural and English II #80010 historical influences to provide access to the literature. This developmental English course focuses on strengthening Analytical writing and test preparation are essential. reading, writing, and research skills. Emphasis will be on Comparative analytical writing, rhetoric and literature prepare quality analytical writing and a variety of reading students for college and testing. comprehension strategies. The class will help prepare students Grade: 12 for state testing. Prerequisite: English III (any) Grade 10 Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: English I or Honors English I Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters English IV Dark Romantic Literature #80016 This literature and writing class focuses on the motifs, Honors English II #80011 conflicts, and themes of the Dark Romantic writings from the In this challenging course, students will study advanced writing 1800’s as well as contemporary pairings. Comparative skills, research writing, and advanced literary analyses. British analytical writing, rhetoric and literature prepare students for literature is a focus. An emphasis is on test preparation. college and testing. Grade: 10 Grade: 12 Prerequisite: English I or Honors English I. Commitment to Prerequisite: English III (any) the program. Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters AP English IV – Literature and Composition #80017 English III American Literature #80012 In this challenging course, students will complete advanced This literature and writing course reflects the diversity of analytical writing based on various forms of complex America in literature. This course focuses on writing, rhetoric literature, including poetry, short stories, drama, and novels. and test preparation. The course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Grade: 11 English examination and success in university English courses. Prerequisite: English II or Grade: 12 Honors English II Prerequisite: English III (any) and Commitment to the Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters program Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters

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Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 10 ELD and SEI MATHEMATICS

English Language Development (ELD) AND Structured English Algebra I #99264 Immersion (SEI) This is the basis for all subsequent high school math classes. The courses for the ELD program and comprised of four This course focuses on linear and quadratic equations and their required English classes for students who are non-English relevant applications. speaking or have limited English. Students must enroll in all Grade: 9 four of the courses for his or her tested proficiency level. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters ELD Writing I #10515 ELD Writing II #10555 Geometry #99265 ELD Writing III #10575 This class offers a continuation of the Euclidean geometry This course focuses on correct sentence and paragraph concepts with a focus on reasoning and making mathematical construction, spelling and punctuation in written English. arguments. Students will explore connections between Grades: 9 – 12 algebraic and geometric concepts in a problem-solving Prerequisite: Testing/District Policy environment. Concepts will include triangles, congruence and Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters similarity, the coordinate plane, measurements of two and three-dimensional figures, and reasoning. Students will ELD Reading I #10510 explore, discuss, and write about mathematical processes. ELD Reading II #10550 Grades: 9 – 10 ELD Reading III #10570 Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in Algebra I This course focuses on reading and comprehending written Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters English. Grades: 9 – 12 Honors Geometry #99266 Prerequisite: Testing/District Policy Inductive and deductive reasoning skills are developed to Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters enhance investigations of a geometric nature. Students study Euclidian geometry with connections to the coordinate plane. ELD Grammar I #10520 Students explore higher-level concepts such as proofs, ELD Grammar II #10560 trigonometric ratios, and complex measurements in two and ELD Grammar III #10585 three dimensions. This course focuses on correct usage of spoken and written Grades: 9 – 10 English grammar. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in Algebra I Grades: 9 – 12 Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: Testing/District Policy Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Algebra II (Engineering) #99267 This course builds on the algebraic concepts mastered in ELD Convention and Vocabulary I #10525 Algebra I and advances algebraic understanding and ELD Convention and Vocabulary II #10565 application. In addition, this course will introduce new subjects ELD Convention and Vocabulary III #10585 such as introductory trigonometry and rudimentary statistics. This course focuses on learning and applying academic This course fully aligns with Arizona’s College and Career Ready vocabulary in both written and spoken English. Standards. This course incorporates graphical and complex Grades: 9 – 12 computational instruction and requires a graphing Prerequisite: Testing/District Policy calculator. Activities will be incorporated that will help Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters students develop problem solving skills. Grades: 10 – 11 SEI I #10590 Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry (may be taken SEI II #10591 concurrently with Geometry) This course focuses on the integration of reading, writing, and Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters speaking English in conjunction with increased exposure to *This course may count as literature. year one in the coherent Grades: 9 – 12 sequence for the Prerequisite: Testing/District Policy Engineering track. Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters

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Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 11 Algebra II #999269 College Algebra #99273 This course builds on the algebraic concepts mastered in This course is an in-depth review of algebra concepts taught in Algebra I and advances algebraic understanding and Algebra I and Algebra II. Activities will be incorporated that will application. In addition, this course will introduce new subjects enforce the skills necessary for success in Pre-Calculus at the such as introductory trigonometry and rudimentary statistics. college level. The course begins with a brief review of basic This course fully aligns with Arizona’s College and Career Ready algebra review followed by the study of various functions and Standards. This course incorporates graphical and complex finishes with sequences, series, and probability. Time computational instruction and requires a graphing permitting the class will explore college entrance exams. calculator. Activities will be incorporated that will help Grade: 12 students develop problem solving skills. Prerequisite: Algebra II Grade: 10 – 11 Post-Algebra II Math Option Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry (may be taken Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters concurrently with Geometry) Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Pre-Calculus #11340 This course is an in-depth study of trigonometry and pre- Honors Algebra II #99268 calculus. Activities will be incorporated that will help develop This course builds on the algebraic concepts mastered in the skills necessary for success in AP Calculus, AP Statistics or Algebra I and advances algebraic understanding and other college level mathematics. A graphing calculator (TI-83, application. In addition, this course will introduce new subjects or TI-84) is needed to enhance student understanding and such as introductory trigonometry and rudimentary statistics. problem-solving skills. This course fully aligns with Arizona’s College and Career Ready Grades 11 – 12 Standards. This course incorporates graphical and complex Prerequisite: Algebra II computational instruction and requires a graphing calculator. Post-Algebra II Math Option Activities will be incorporated that will help students develop Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters problem solving skills. This course is similar to Algebra II with enhanced activities and exercises. Honors Pre-Calculus #11350 Grades: 9 – 10 This course is an in-depth study of trigonometry and pre- Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry (may be taken calculus. Activities will be incorporated that will help develop concurrently with Geometry) the skills necessary for success AP Calculus, AP Statistics or Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters other college level mathematics. This course is for the student who enjoys math challenges. A graphing calculator (TI-83, or Finance Math #20080 TI-84) is needed to enhance student understanding and This course provides an algebra-based curriculum that focuses problem solving skills. on financial topics such as investments, markets, consumer Grades: 10 – 11 credit, budgets, taxes, business operations, independent Prerequisite: Algebra II or Honors Algebra II living, and car/home ownership. Additional topics involving Post-Algebra Math Option college algebra are provided throughout the year for assisting Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters in college placement. Grades: 11 – 12 AP Statistics #11460 Post-Algebra II Math Option This course will prepare the student for the first or second Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters semester Statistics at a university level depending on the student’s progress in class and the student’s score on the AP Quantitative Reasoning #40468 exam. This course will address organizing data by looking for This course challenges patterns and departures from patterns, producing data with students to think critically, samples, experiments, and simulations, probability as a solve problems, conceptualize foundation of inference, and explore inference in making large numbers in the real conclusions with confidence. world, manage money, reason Grades: 11 – 12 statistically, apply statistics, Prerequisites: Algebra II or Honors Algebra II calculate probabilities and risk Post-Algebra Math Option assessments, use math to Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters model periodic phenomenon, estimate areas and volumes, use perspective and proportions, and understand uses of math in politics. Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Algebra II Post-Algebra II Math Option Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 12 AP Calculus A/B 1-2 #11450 This course will prepare the student for the first or second SCIENCE semester Calculus at a university depending on the student’s progress in class and the student’s score on the AP exam. The Physics Intro #12336 course covers limits, derivatives, rates of change, integrals, and This course in an applications. AP credit may be earned by exam. introduction to science at Grades: 11 – 12 the high school level. The Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus math-based science class is Post Pre-Calculus Math Option paired with Algebra I to Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters provide support and reinforcement for students AP Computer Science A #99901 who may need additional assistance in math as the scientific This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of process is explored through project-based active learning. This software development. In AP Computer Science A, the student is a beginner-level science class with math support. Additional will learn logical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills emphasis will include space science concepts and applications. needed to design structured, well-documented computer Grade: 9 programs that provide solutions to real-world problems. This Prerequisite: None CTE course provides the fundamentals of and practical Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters workplace applications for programming methodology, algorithms, data structures, computer systems, and Physics Intro (AgriScience) #12337 programmer responsibilities. This Advanced Placement course This course in an introduction to science at the high school is the first year of the sequence for the program, and may lead level. The math-based science class is paired with Algebra I to to upper-level AP Computer Science classes. provide support and reinforcement for students who may Grades: 10 – 12 need additional support in math as they explore the scientific Prerequisite: Algebra II (concurrent enrollment permitted) process through project-based active learning. This is a Post-Algebra II CTE Math Option beginner-level science class with math support. Additional Credit: 1 Math/CTE credit, 2 semesters emphasis will include agriculture, aviation, and space science concepts with applications. AP Computer Science A/B #99902 Grade: 9 This yearlong course is Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AgriScience I the second year of the Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters AP Computer Science sequence. In AP Honors Physics Intro #12338 Computer Science AB, This course in an introduction to science at the high school students will more level. The math-based science class is paired with Algebra I and extensively explore Geometry to provide support for practical applications of and apply software math. Students will explore the scientific process through development, with a project-based active learning. This is a beginner-level science deeper focus on class with math support. Additional emphasis will include program design, space science concepts and applications. algorithms, data structures, and execution costs. All enrolled Grade: 9 will be members of a Career and Technical Student Prerequisite: Commitment to the program Organization, which provides an opportunity to contribute to Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters the community using competitions, community projects, or presentations outside of the classroom. This Advanced Chemistry/Earth Science #12240 Placement course may lead to computer science internships. Students will study the physical world and learn basic physical Students who earned a C or better in AP Computer Science A laws, as well as learn about Science oriented careers such as may apply for concurrent internships or work experience nursing, engineering, medicine, and psychology. This class credits. includes active laboratory experiences. Strong math skills are Grades: 11 – 12 necessary. Additional emphasis will include earth science Prerequisites: Algebra II and AP Computer Science A concepts and applications. Post-Algebra II CTE Math Option Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Math/CTE credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: Algebra I or concurrent enrollment Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 13 Honors Chemistry/Earth Science #12250 Bioscience II #12221 Students will be able to solve chemistry related problems using This course is open to students who have completed the following information and skills: writing formulas, kinetics, Bioscience I. The first semester requires students to design and gas laws, energy, chemical equations, acids, bases, salts, implement their own long-term research project and present oxidation, reduction, and organic chemistry. Solid math skills it at the science fair. The second semester focuses on are necessary. Additional emphasis will include earth science advanced laboratory techniques such as cloning, DNA concepts and applications sequencing, and protein analysis. Grade: 10 Grades: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or concurrent enrollment Prerequisite: Bioscience I or AP Biology (CTE Option) Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters

Biology #12200 Physics #12330 The course covers the nature of the life and cells, the DNA- This course is for students interested in pursuing science as a RNA-protein basis of life, genetics, evolution and natural career and/or those who are curious about the workings of the selection, and the division and organization of life on Earth. physical world around them. The course integrates the science Individual or group participation in the science fair is required. and mathematics with real world applications. Grades: 11 – 12 Grades: 11 – 12 Prerequisites: Introductory Physics and Chemistry Prerequisite: Geometry (concurrent enrollment in Algebra II Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters permitted) Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Honors Biology #12207 This course covers the content of the Biology 1-2 course in AP Biology #12208 greater depth and detail, and at a more rapid pace. It is a This is a rigorous and rewarding challenging course with higher expectations for outside college level biology lab course. studying, homework, and time management. Individual The course covers cell and participation in the science fair is required, as well as an end- molecular biology, genetics, of-year research project. evolution, ecology, and Grades: 11 – 12 anatomy/physiology. The content Prerequisites: Introductory Physics and Chemistry of the first two semesters of Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters biology usually taught in college are covered, and passing score on Anatomy and Physiology #12245 the AP Biology exam results in This course includes topics in advanced human anatomy and college credit at most colleges physiology, disease analysis and basic medical terminology. and universities. Students who Explored topics are medical ignorance, cells and tissues, succeed in introductory physics and chemistry may enroll in skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, this course, even if they did not take the honors courses. respiratory system, reproductive system, nervous system, Grades: 11 – 12 endocrine system, lymphatic system, digestive system, urinary Prerequisites: Introductory Physics and Chemistry system, and the integumentary system. Laboratories and Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters dissections as well as biology standards are incorporated into the class. AP Chemistry #12453 Grades: 10 – 12 AP Chemistry is a rigorous lab science course in which students Prerequisite: None attain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of Credit: 1 Science/CTE credit, 2 semesters chemistry. Explored topics are the structure of matter, states of matter, reaction types, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, Bioscience I #12209 and thermodynamics, all with an emphasis on chemical This lab course focuses on laboratory techniques, forensic calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles. A science, DNA analysis, microbiology, and medical / passing score on the AP Chemistry exam may qualify the pharmaceutical sciences. This is a very lab intensive class; student for credit at most colleges. students design and implement experiments throughout the Grades: 11 – 12 year. This course incorporates all biology standards. Prerequisites: Chemistry 1-2 and Algebra II or concurrent Grades: 10 – 12 enrollment in Algebra II Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 Science/CTE credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 14 AP Environmental Science #12136 Economics #13303 This course provides in-depth knowledge about and analysis of Economics emphasizes the study of the theoretical aspects of the relationship between humans and the natural world. This the capitalistic economics system. It surveys other economic course teaches the scientific principles, concepts, and systems in the world, compares them with our economic methodologies required to understand the interrelationships system, and defines the role of the private citizen functioning of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental within these systems. problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the Grades: 11 – 12 relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine Prerequisite: None alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Credit: ½ credit, 1 semester Grades: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or concurrent enrollment AP Economics #13360 Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters AP Economics is a yearlong course that consists of the study of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics studies the choices made by individuals, households, SOCIAL STUDIES companies, and markets. Macroeconomics examines the

behavior of the national economy and international trade. World History #13125 Grades: 11 – 12 This course examines the political, economic, cultural, and Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry or concurrent social histories of people around the world. Students learn enrollment about the story of the human community. Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None U.S. Government #13400 Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters This class gives students a functional understanding of our

three government branches at the local, state, and national Honors World History #13135 levels. The relevance of government studies, through the study This is an accelerated college preparatory world history of current events, is highlighted. course. The course takes an in-depth look at cultural Grade: 12 development through world history and geography. Students Prerequisite: None learn skills that enable them to be successful in advanced level Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters social studies courses. Grade: 9 AP U.S. Government #13410 Prerequisite: None This accelerated course provides an analytical perspective on Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters government in the United States. Students will investigate

issues and challenges in government. The course develops the U.S. History #13310 skills necessary to arrive at conclusions based on an informed This class is an-depth study of U.S. history from pre-history to judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and the present. Students creatively explore various themes in U.S. persuasively in an essay format. history and examine major social issues. Grade: 12 Grade: 11 Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters

AP U.S. History #13325 The study of the history of the United States, from the age of discovery to the twenty-first century, is the focus of this course. Studying history helps in understanding the present and its relation to the future. The background of the U. S., including native, minority, and European cultures, slavery, industrialization, and modern growth will be explored through various historical thinking skills. Grade: 11 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 15 Spanish II #14230 MODERN LANGUAGE This course reviews the basic vocabulary and the present tense of verbs from Spanish 1-2. It introduces the preterit and the French I #14110 imperfect verb tense, object pronouns, and additional This course will introduce, develop, and improve the four basic vocabulary. The student will develop a more intense working skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking necessary for knowledge of both spoken and written Spanish, and will students to communicate in French in the present tense. The continue to learn about the customs, culture, and history of students become acquainted with the customs, culture, and Spanish-speaking people throughout our world. history of French-speaking people throughout our world. Grades: 10 – 12 Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: Spanish I Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Spanish III #14330 French II #14210 This course is for the student who is serious in pursuing a more This course reviews basic vocabulary and the present tense in-depth study of the Spanish language and of the Spanish- verb conjugation. It introduces the past tense and various speaking world. There are numerous skits and oral object pronouns. Students develop a more intense working presentations. In addition to reviewing the knowledge gleaned knowledge of the spoken and the written language. from Spanish II, students complete their study of the indicative Grades: 10 – 12 tense and learn how to form the imperative tense and use the Prerequisite: French I subjunctive mood. While increasing their knowledge of Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters vocabulary, the students read, discuss, and write about various themes and topics in Spanish. Emphasis is on oral French III 14310# presentations. This course is for students who are serious in pursuing a more Grades 10 – 12 in-depth study of the French language and increasing their Prerequisite: Spanish II or Challenge Exam literature knowledge. There are numerous skits and oral Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters presentations, and students read novels and novel excerpts in the target language. In addition to reviewing the knowledge AP Spanish #14455 gleaned from French 3-4, students complete their study of the This course is for the student of Spanish who is intent on indicative tense and learn how to form the imperative tense pursuing an in-depth study of the Spanish language. This and use the subjunctive mood. While increasing their course is centered on six global themes and includes research, knowledge of vocabulary, the students read, discuss, and write debates, formal and informal presentations, improvisation, about various themes and topics in French. Emphasis is on heavy and rich vocabulary, and reading classic Latin American intermediate-level oral language and literacy. literature. Advanced Placement testing is available for possible Grades: 10 – 12 college credit. Earning a 3, 4, or 5 on the Spanish Advanced Prerequisite: French II or Challenge Exam Placement exam may qualify the student for a Biliteracy Seal Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters on his/her diploma. Grades: 11 – 12 Spanish I #14130 Prerequisite: Spanish 3-4 This course will introduce and develop the four basic skills of Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters listening, reading, writing, and speaking necessary for students to communicate in Spanish in the present tense. The student will become acquainted with the customs, culture, and history of Spanish-speaking people throughout our world. Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters

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Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 16 *English IV #20109 SPECIAL EDUCATION The purpose of this course is to remediate reading/writing skills for students with moderate to severe written language The Exceptional Student and/or reading deficits. The class focuses on high-level and Services Department real-world application of reading and writing skills. They will offers specialized practice analytical skills in both literature and non-fiction texts instruction in English, and writing will cover essays, research presentations math, social studies, and speeches. Students will focus on their individual reading, and science improvement in reading and writing to prepare for life after courses to meet students’ high school as well as skills in self-regulation and personal individual needs. Career accountability. They will practice professional deportment and exploration/ preparation, vocational evaluations, and work communication. Teaching strategies include small group and experience opportunities are available for those students who individually paced instruction. qualify. Students must meet guidelines set forth by P.L. 94-142. Grade: 12 Contact Exceptional Student Services at 696-8836 for specific Prerequisite: Special Education placement information. Credit: 1 R credit, 2 semesters

*English I #20106 *Algebra I #99270 The purpose of this course is to remediate reading skills for the This is the basis for all subsequent high school math classes. student with moderate to severe reading and language This course will focus on linear and quadratic equations. deficits. Teaching strategies will incorporate a phonetic and Grades: 9 – 12 whole language approach in the areas of word recognition, Prerequisite: Special Education placement reading comprehension, vocabulary development, written Credit: 1 R credit, 2 semesters expression, and reading for enjoyment. Instructional methods will utilize small group and individually paced instruction. *Geometry #99271 Grades: 9 – 12 More complex math skills and problems prepare the students Prerequisite: Special Education placement for life after high school. Additionally, curriculum will address Credit: 1 R credit, 2 semesters skill required to prepare for DAP and ACT testing.

Grade: 10-12 *English II #20107 Prerequisite: Algebra I and Special Education placement The purpose of this course is to remediate reading/writing Credit: 1 R credit, 2 semesters skills for students with moderate to severe written language and/or reading deficits. Teaching strategies incorporate *Algebra II #99272 modified techniques that emphasis the Six Traits of Writing in This course advances algebraic understanding and application. the areas of ideas and content, organization, voice, word Activities will be incorporated that will help students develop choice, conventions and sentence fluency. The students problem solving skills. improve their reading, writing, and communication skills, Grades: 11– 12 produce research papers, and demonstrate the ability to work Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry and Special Education cooperatively. Students practice reading skills through a placement variety of reading strategies used to improve comprehension. Credit: 1 R credit, 2 semesters Teaching methods utilize small group and modified pace instruction. *Independent Life Skills Reading #R-20610 Grades: 9 – 12 *Independent Life Skills Writing #W-20620 Prerequisite: Special Education placement *Independent Life Skills Social Studies/Science #G-20630 Credit: 1 R credit, 2 semesters *Independent Life Skills Math #M-20640

The purpose of this course is to teach students skills needed to *English III #20108 live as independently as possible. Instruction is included in the The purpose of this course is to remediate reading skills for the following areas: food preparation/cooking use of public student with moderate to severe reading deficits. Teaching transportation, job skill training, social skills development, strategies incorporate a blended reinforcement in vocabulary domestic skills, hygiene, recreation/leisure skills, and acquisition, reading comprehension, written expression, and academics. Instructional methods will include one to test preparation. Teaching methods utilize small group and one/small group instruction as well as community-based individually paced instruction covering modified curriculum instruction. and pace from Junior American Literature. Grades: 9 – 12 Grades: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: Special Education placement Prerequisite: Special Education placement Credit: 1 R credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 R credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 17 *SEAS English #21820 Physics Intro (AgriScience) #12337 *SEAS Math #21800 This is an introduction to science at the high school level. The *SEAS Science #21810 math-based science class is paired with Algebra I to provide *SEAS Social Studies #21830 support and reinforcement for students who may need SEAS courses emphasize developing communication skills, additional support in math as they explore the scientific problem-solving abilities, self-esteem, work/study, and process through project-based active learning. Additional vocational skills. Students participate in weekly group emphasis will include agriculture, aviation, and space science discussions. concepts with applications. Grades: 9 – 12 Grade: 9 Prerequisite: Special Education placement Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AgriScience I Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters

*Transition Support #20160 AgriScience II #16135 This course emphasizes developing skills necessary for The focus of this course is the operation of our high tech, state- students to transition from high school to work or post- of-the-art greenhouse. Students engage in daily basic secondary education. The focus is on activities designed to greenhouse operations including organic greenhouse develop skills in the areas of adult and daily living, community production, and hydroponic plant care, from seeding and experience, career and employment, post-secondary planting, to harvesting and marketing. Students learn first- education and learning, disability awareness and financial and hand about plant nutrition, pest management, and the basic consumer awareness. The class utilizes community-based agricultural mechanical skills needed to maintain an instruction when available and appropriate. Students gain agricultural facility. Students also have the opportunity to employment skills by working in a school-based, student-run participate in various FFA events and are required to maintain business. *Economics requirement met through this course. an SAE project, along with an electronic record book. Grades: 11 – 12 Grades: 10 – 12 Prerequisite: Special Education placement Prerequisite: AgriScience I (may enroll in AgriScience Credit: ½ R and ½ E credits, 2 semesters Engineering) Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters *Work Experience #30023 Work experience is an employment class designed to develop AgriScience Engineering #69318 job skills and attitudes that best prepare for successful Agricultural engineering is the application of mathematics, employment and that meet the needs of the community physical and biological science, and engineering to agriculture, employers. Regular meetings with the teacher and completed food systems, energy, natural resources, the environment, and work related assignments are required. Up to two credits may related biological systems with emphasis on environmental be earned. A minimum of 125 hours of seat time is required. protection and the biological interface of plants, animals, soils, Grades: 11 – 12 and microorganisms. Aviation assistance, such as drone Prerequisites: Special Education placement and Service monitoring, is a part of this course. Leadership development is Coordinator recommendation provided through FFA participation. Each advanced student is Credit: ½ Elective credit for 5 to 14 hours per week per completes a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. semester Grades: 10 – 12 Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in AgriScience II, III, or VI CTE ELECTIVES Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters

AgriScience I #16125 AgriScience III #16335 This is an introduction to the basic concepts in agriculture, with Students develop professional employment skills including a hands-on emphasis. Students will explore the foundations of leadership, communication, creating a personal portfolio, the FFA, agricultural careers; develop basic workplace skills, interview skills. They learn to manage an agricultural business and public speaking skills through the learning of the FFA and marketing, participate in a variety of hands-on agricultural Creed, and basic parliamentary procedures. This course will instruction to develop practical skills relating to plant cover various subject areas related to agricultural science; e.g. production and management, as well as basic agricultural laboratory safety, plant and animal science, nutrition, mechanic skills required to work in a plant systems operation, environmental science, and natural resources. When and develop basic construction skills/knowledge. Students combined with the sophomore level intermediate agriculture develop their communication skills by researching and writing class, it offers a high school science credit. prepared speeches relating to current agricultural issues. Grades: 9 – 11 Grades: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Physics Intro Prerequisite: AgriScience II (may enroll in AgriScience (AgriScience) Engineering) Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 18 AgriScience VI #16435 Automotive Technologies II #16170 This course builds on AgriScience III for students to further A detailed hands-on look at the basic technical aspects of advance their knowledge and skill development in the automotive maintenance and repair. Topics include the AgriScience industry. automotive trade, safety, technical math, automotive design, Grade: 12 reference materials, fasteners, tools, fluids, lubricants, seals, Prerequisite: AgriScience III (may enroll in Agricultural gaskets, and electrical principles as well as engine, Engineering) transmission, differential, and basic air conditioning. This class Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters includes participation in the Skills-USA national student organization. FFA Leadership Development #16500 Grades: 10 -12 Students serving as chapter officers learn cooperation, Prerequisite: Automotive Technologies I committee work, officer duties, parliamentary procedures, Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters public speaking, event planning, and host FFA activities. This course includes Supervised Agriculture Experience projects Automotive Technologies III Block #16180 that offer students opportunities to gain workplace skills This class is a very detailed, structured, hands-on, and through employment in an agriculture-related job. This offers theoretical look at the technology used in vehicles for direct a direct lab experience where students are responsible for an entry into the automotive repair industry or for further extensive project at the high school agriculture facility or an automotive post-secondary education. This program is ownership enterprise, such as raising and selling animals or National Automotive Technical Education Foundation Certified plants. Students will also be responsible for keeping accurate (NATEF) with additional Automotive Manufacturers record books and work in cooperative learning environments. Certification for Formal Dealership Technician Internships. Economic principles are learned and demonstrated through Covers in-depth brakes, steering and suspension, electrical participation in related FFA events. systems, and engine performance. Participation is mandatory Grades: 10 – 12 in the Skills-USA national student organization. Students Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AgriScience II, III, or IV compete with other schools in state and national contests for Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters scholarships and awards. Students may enter, exit and enter again at any semester break. *Completion of 4 years of Auto AgriScience Internship #18905 may count as the 4th year of high school math. Interns are required to complete 125 hours in the field and Grades: 11 – 12 maintain an extensive time log and journal. Students will Prerequisite: C or better in Automotive Technologies II and manage grounds, lead related services, and work extensively instructor’s approval with the agriscience plants and animals. Students may provide Credit: 2 CTE credits, 2 semesters assistance to other students. Grade: 12 Automotive Technologies Internship #20122 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AgriScience IV Interns are required to complete 125 hours in the field and Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters maintain an extensive time log and journal. Students will work in an auto shop, complete automotive maintenance, Automotive Technologies I #16115 inspections, and repairs, and function as a shop steward. This class is for those wanting to learn the basics of vehicle Grade: 12 maintenance and shop operations. Students will learn shop Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in Automotive safety, industry standards, basic maintenance and repair as Technologies III Block well as explore related jobs in the automotive field. CTSO Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters participation is expected. Grades: 9 – 11 Anatomy #12245 Prerequisite: None This course includes topics in advanced human anatomy and Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters physiology, disease analysis and basic medical terminology. Explored topics are medical ignorance, cells and tissues, skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, reproductive system, nervous system, endocrine system, lymphatic system, digestive system, urinary system, and the integumentary system. Laboratories, dissections, and biology standards are incorporated into the class. Grades: 11 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Science or CTE credit, 2 semesters

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Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 19 Bioscience I #12209 classroom. This Advanced Placement course may lead to This lab course focuses on laboratory techniques, forensic computer science internships. Students who earned a C or science, DNA analysis, microbiology, and better in AP Computer Science A may apply for concurrent medical/pharmaceutical sciences. This will be a very lab internships or work experience credits. intensive class, and students are be expected to design and Grades: 11 – 12 implement experiments throughout the year. Prerequisites: Algebra II and AP Computer Science A Grades: 11 – 12 Credit: 1 Math or CTE credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Science or CTE credit, 2 semesters Culinary Arts I #18125 This course prepares students to apply the technical Bioscience II #12221 knowledge and skills needed for food production, service This course is open to students who have completed occupations, and commercial food establishments. Skills Bioscience I or AP Biology. The first semester of this course developed in Culinary Arts include identification, selection, requires students to design and implement their own long- storage, safety/sanitation of commercial food, and equipment. term research project. The second semester focuses on Grades: 10 – 12 advanced laboratory techniques like cloning, DNA sequencing, Prerequisite: None and protein analysis. Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Bioscience I or AP Biology Culinary Arts II #18135 Credit: 1 Science or CTE credit, 2 semesters Advanced culinary assists students in further developing their job skills for institutional food and commercial services. In this Bioscience Internship #14272 course, students expand upon basic culinary techniques and Interns are required to complete 125 hours as a lab technician learn skills that are more advanced. Field trips, guest speakers, and maintain an extensive time log and journal. Students will and ServeSafe Certification opportunities are utilized in this manage the lab, prepare materials, assist with student groups, class. and provide technology and skill support. Grades: 11 – 12 Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in Bioscience II Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Culinary Arts III #18145 AP Computer Science A #99901 The Culinary Arts work experience class assists students in A yearlong course that introduces the student to the advanced job skills for institutional food and commercial fundamentals of software development. In AP Computer services. Students apply culinary skills in cooking for large Science A, the student will learn logical, mathematical, and groups, small groups, and competitions, with an emphasis on problem-solving skills needed to design structured, well- catering and food ordering and production. documented computer programs that provide solutions to Grades: 11 – 12 real-world problems. This CTE course provides the Prerequisite: Culinary Arts II fundamentals of and practical workplace applications for Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters programming methodology, algorithms, data structures, computer systems, and programmer responsibilities. This Culinary Arts Internship #16099 Advanced Placement course is the first year of the sequence Interns are required to complete 125 hours as a kitchen lab for the program, and may lead to upper-level Computer technician and maintain an extensive time log and Science AP classes. journal. Students will manage the lab, prepare materials, Grades: 10 – 12 assist with student groups, and provide technology and skill Prerequisite: Algebra II (concurrent enrollment is permitted) support. Post-Algebra II CTE Math Option Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Math or CTE credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in Culinary Arts III AP Computer Science AB #99902 Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters This course is the second year of the AP Computer Science sequence. In AP Computer Science AB, students will more extensively explore and apply software development, with a deeper focus on program design, algorithms, data structures, and execution costs. All enrolled will be members of a Career Photo taken by Mr. Richard and Technical Student Organization, which provides an Diaz, Staff opportunity to contribute to the community using unique skills, plus travel representing FWHS and JTED in competitions, community projects, or presentations outside of the

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 20 Digital Photography I #15220 printing to present their work to clients, photography Students will learn the fundamentals of photography by competitions, and galleries. Students enrolled in this class will focusing on photographic basics such as composition, manual have opportunities to travel and compete in photo camera techniques, and Photoshop editing techniques. competitions across the state as well as be members in our Students will be using Digital SLR cameras, Adobe Photoshop photography Career and Technical Student Organization and Apple computers. Students enrolled in this class will have Photography Club (Photography Club). At the end of the year, opportunities to enter their work in exhibitions, local students will develop a professional photo portfolio for use in competitions, and become members of our Photography Club job applications and future industry advancement. All projects (CTSO). Projects will require students to conduct work both given in class, modeled after industry projects, have a fine art in and out of class. All class projects, modeled after industry emphasis. projects, have a fine arts emphasis. Following a successful Grades: 11 – 12 completion of this class, students will be eligible to enroll Prerequisite: Digital Photography II in either Intermediate Photography to deepen Credit: 1 CTE or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters their knowledge and strengthen their skills. Grades: 9 – 12 Digital Photography Internship #11920 Prerequisite: None Interns are required to complete 125 hours as a photography Credit: 1 CTE or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters project manager and maintain an extensive time log and journal. Students will manage all aspects of photography Digital Photography II #19520 production for specified projects, prepare materials, assist Students in Intermediate with student groups, curate samples, and provide technology Photography will apply and skill support. the fundamentals of Grade: 12 photography to the art of Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in Digital documenting people, Photography II events, and places Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters through the various photographic genres such Education Professions I #31023 This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills Photo taken by Jazmin Jaurequi Cortez, as portrait photography, Class of 2020 event photography, necessary to be successful in the exciting world of teaching. landscape, light art, macro, food photography, fashion Students will explore learning styles, multiple intelligences, photography, and many more. Students will also learn the stages of development, creative projects and education of communicative power that photography has on our culture. students of all ages. Creation, design, and implementation of Projects will require students to conduct work outside of class lessons is realized by teaching at various district sites both on and in the community. Students will be using Digital SLR and off the FWHS campus. (Students will be encouraged to join cameras, Adobe Photoshop, digital archival color printing and the Future Educators of Arizona Student Organization which gallery framing. Students enrolled in this class will have provides opportunities to travel, lead, compete and earn opportunities to travel and compete in photo competitions scholarships both in the state of Arizona and nationally.) across the state as well as become members of our Grades: 9 – 12 Photography Career and Technical Student Organization Prerequisite: None (Photo Club). At the end of the year, students will produce a Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters professional portfolio of their work. All projects given in class, modeled after industry projects, have a fine arts emphasis. Education Professions II #31025 Grades: 10 – 12 This advanced course prepares students to apply the skills Prerequisite: Digital Photography I necessary to become a successful teacher. The advanced Credit: 1 CTE or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters students are immersed in a full-time teaching experience of students of all ages along with professional development Digital Photography III #19530 classes. Students will use iPad technology to assist them in the Advanced Photography is a class for students who are planning an implementation of lessons and activities for interested in a career in photography. Students will learn how student at various district sites both on and off the FWHS to use the photography studio and on location lighting campus. Students will be encouraged to join the Future techniques for a client and personal work. Students will also Educators of Arizona Student Organization which provides take action and candid photography to support the school opportunities to travel, lead, compete, and earn scholarships yearbook and other district publications. Work may be both in the state of Arizona and nationally. required during lunch, before and after school, and on Grades: 10 – 12 weekends. Projects will require students to work in and Prerequisite: Education Professions I outside of class for school and community projects. Students Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters will use digital SLR cameras, professional studio and on location strobe lights, Adobe Photoshop, and digital archival

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 21 Education Professions III #31027 Engineering II #16633 This course provides hands-on application of lesson design and This course mirrors Engineering 102 at the U of A. College instructional skills. Students will complete teacher credit is a possibility for students also enrolled in another math observations, develop online modules, develop unit plans, and class, pre-calculus or higher. Heavy focus is placed on work with learning games in their teacher cadet positions. communication skills such as effective presentation Grades: 11 -12 techniques and technical writing. The engineering design Prerequisite: Education Professions II process, physics, math, and hands on building improve Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters problem solving and critical thinking skills. Problem-based modeling by building catapults, trebuchets, CAD and 3D Education Professions IV #31028 printing, solar ovens, Lego robots, and real world engineering This course provides extensive hands-on application of lesson design challenges are explored. design and instructional skills. Students will complete teacher Grades: 11 – 12 observations, develop online modules, develop unit plans, and Prerequisite: Engineering I or Algebra II (Engineering) work with learning games in their advanced teacher cadet Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters positions. Grades: 11 – 12 Fashion Design/Merchandising I #18220 Prerequisite: Education Professions III Would you like to have a one-of-a-kind hoodie that cannot be Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters bought in a store? First year fashion students will make a garment for themselves after learning how to operate a sewing Algebra II (Engineering) #99267 machine. Students will also learn the steps of fashion This course builds on the algebraic concepts mastered in production while making a project and will learn fashion Algebra I and advances algebraic understanding and drawing techniques, elements and principles of design, how application. In addition, this course will introduce new subjects history affects current trends and the steps of garment such as introductory trigonometry and rudimentary statistics. production. This course fully aligns with Arizona’s College and Career Ready Grades: 9 – 12 Standards. This course incorporates graphical and complex Prerequisite: None computational instruction using a graphing calculator... Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Activities will be incorporated that will help students develop problem solving skills. Fashion Design/Merchandising II #18222 Grades: 10 – 11 How would you like to use your elective as a stepping-stone Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry (may be taken into a job? Fashion II students will learn how to take inventory, concurrently with Geometry) sort merchandise, produce displays, and plan promotions for a Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters retail store, along with customer service skills. Students will *This course counts as year one in the coherent sequence for also complete a project while learning how to create in the the Engineering track. fashion business. Second year students will be making two garments using commercial patterns while learning new Engineering I #16632 sewing techniques and how to fit to a model. In this course, students explore the varied roles engineers play Grades: 10 – 12 in society, discover new career paths and possibilities, and Prerequisite: Fashion Design/Merchandising I develop a general understanding of the engineering design Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters process. Activities include Bridge design, green energy application, and consumer product development in hands-on, Fashion Design/Merchandising III #18223 real-world challenges. Students dig deep into the engineering Would you like to learn how to create and produce your own design process, applying math, science, and engineering line of clothing and accessories? Students learn to complete a standards to these hands-on projects. Students work in teams fashion design project from sketch to completed garment. to design solutions to a variety of problems using the Students will also learn how to complete alterations to engineering design process, an engineering notebook to garments, alter a commercial pattern, and create their own document their work, and 3-D modeling software and rapid patterns by draping or by flat pattern methods. Students will prototyping. be part of the production team for Fusion, our annual spring Grades: 10 – 12 fashion show. Prerequisite: Algebra I Grades: 11 – 12 Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: Fashion Design/Merchandising II Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 22 Fashion Design/Merchandising IV #18227 Film and TV Production III #16310 Students will work to identify their signature design styles and In this class, students will produce district projects and creative create collections that reflect their fashion style. Students films for entry into film festivals and contests. Projects will learn different textile design techniques and use at least one require students to work in and out of class. Students will of them to create their own fabrics, which are incorporated digital camcorders & professional lighting & audio equipment into their collections. This advanced fashion design class for filming. Adobe Premiere & After Affects are used for post- coordinates and produces Fusion, the annual spring fashion production video, audio, and motion graphic editing. Students show. enrolled in this class will have opportunities to travel and Grade 12 compete in film competitions across the state as members of Prerequisite: Fashion Design/Merchandising III the Filmmaking CTSO Film Club (CTSO). At the end of the year, Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters students will produce a professional reel for use in job applications and future industry advancement. Fashion Design/Merchandising Internship #19249 Grades: 10 – 12 Interns are required to complete 125 hours as a fashion, Prerequisite: Film and TV Production II design, and costuming lead and maintain an extensive time log Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters and journal. Students will manage the preparation, development, and production of designs and costumes, as Film and TV Production Internship #11049 assigned by the instructor for maximum field Interns are required to complete 125 hours as a film project experience. Interns may assist with student groups and manager, technician, and artist and maintain an extensive time provide technology and skill support. log and journal. Students will manage all aspects of video Grade: 12 production for specified projects, prepare materials, assist Prerequisite: concurrent or prior enrollment in Fashion IV with student groups, and provide technology and skill support. Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Grade: 12 Prerequisite: concurrent or prior enrollment in Film II Film and TV Production I #16299 Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking starting with script writing, storyboarding, camera angles, shot types Graphic Design I #15221 and camera movement. Students will be using Digital SLR This course introduces the student to the Graphic Design cameras & camcorders, Adobe Premier and Apple computers. program. In Graphic Design, the student will learn to use Students enrolled in this class will have opportunities to enter various Adobe programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) their work in exhibitions, local competitions, and become while designing a variety of digital art. This course is the first members of our Film Club (CTSO). Projects will require year of the sequence for the program, and may lead to upper- students to conduct work both in and out of class. All projects level Graphic Design classes. *Additional registration with JTED given in class, modeled after industry projects, have a fine arts must be completed by the student prior to beginning course. emphasis. Following a successful completion of this class, Grades: 10 – 12 students will be eligible to enroll in Filmmaking II to deepen Prerequisite: None their knowledge and strengthen their skills. Credit: 1 CTE or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Graphic Design II #15230 Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters You will learn to create artwork for a variety of purposes, including: t-shirt printing, embroidery, and commercial Film and TV Production II #16300 printing. Graphic Design II students will balance in-class Students further develop their filmmaking skills by creating projects with work for real-world clients as a graphic design advanced types of films such as documentaries, tutorials, business, building careers skills for their futures. All enrolled music videos, and dramatic narratives. Students explore the will be members of a Career & Technical Student Organization, communicative power filmmaking has on culture. Projects an opportunity to contribute to the community using unique require students to conduct work outside of class and in the skills, plus travel representing JTED in design competitions community. Students use digital camcorders, professional outside of the classroom. Developing abilities with lighting, and audio equipment for filming. Adobe Premiere & professional software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & After Affects are used for post-production video, audio, and InDesign), students learn the roles of a professional artist while motion graphic editing. Students enrolled in this class will have creating a variety of projects that include logos, posters, t- opportunities to travel and compete in film competitions shirts, brochures, and illustrations. *Additional registration across the state as members of the Filmmaking Career & with JTED must be completed by the student prior to beginning Technical Organization (Film Club). course. Student may earn DAR 102 credit at Pima Community Grades: 10 – 12 College by passing this course with a C or higher. Prerequisite: Film and TV Production I Grades: 11 – 12 Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: Graphic Design I Credit: 1 CTE or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 23 Graphic Design III #15240 performances. A parental safety agreement and student In Graphic Design III, upper-level students continue work as a conduct agreement is part of this course. design studio / advertising agency, further developing skills for Grades: 9 – 12 careers in the visual arts. Advanced members can serve in Prerequisite: None leadership roles of the Career & Technical Student Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters Organization, contributing to their community with design skills and representing JTED at design competitions. Students Stagecraft II #19380 develop a portfolio that represents their diversity of design In this advanced level class students continue to study theatre skills. *Additional registration with JTED must be completed by history, set design and construction, theatre lighting, theatre the student prior to beginning course. Student may earn DAR sound, scenic art, stage management, makeup design and 120 credit at Pima Community College by passing this course stagehand work. The stagecraft class supports all of the with a C or higher. productions in the Fine Arts department. This course includes Grade: 12 a requirement of twenty hours of extracurricular work Prerequisite: Graphic Design II experience in the scene shop or backstage at FWHS Fine Arts Credit: 1 CTE or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters performances. A parental safety agreement and student conduct agreement is part of this course. Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation I #28100 Grades: 10 – 12 This course prepares students to enter the medical field that Prerequisite: Stagecraft I relates to athletics. This class is a hands-on learning Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters environment. Students learn basic first aid, injury care and prevention, and athletic training skills, then practice under Stagecraft Internship #05065 supervision in the Athletic Training Room and athletic fields. Interns are required to complete 125 hours as a stagecraft Grades: 9 – 12 technician and maintain an extensive time log and Prerequisite: None journal. Students plan, manage construction, prepare Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters materials, assist with student groups, and provide technology and skill support. Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation II #17350 Grade: 12 This course uses skills and techniques used in the tech class in Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in Stagecraft II depth. Students learn and innovate new ways to provide care Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters to athletes and carry them to the Athletic Training Room. Students participate in a weekly workday to take their skills Work Experience/Internship #22007 and perform in a professional setting to gain real life This class will prepare students for the working world by experience. Sports Med 1-2 students are eligible to work at stressing workplace skills. Students must submit required sporting events like football games, wrestling tournaments, paperwork to participate. Participation requires employment and other home athletic events. for 3 months, proof of hours worked, and 10 hours minimum Grades: 10 – 12 per week. Students must check-in with instructor each week. Prerequisite: Sports Medicine I A workplace journal is kept throughout the year, and a Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters minimum of 125 seat hours must be completed. Grade 12 Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Internship #14932 Prerequisites: Any CTE program area or 3 months of Interns are required to complete 125 hours as an assistant continuous employment and teacher approval trainer and maintain an extensive time log and Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters journal. Students will work with athletes and the trainer, prepare materials, assist with student groups, and provide technology and skill support. Grade: 12 Prerequisite: concurrent or prior enrollment in Sports Medicine II Credit: 1 CTE credit, 2 semesters

Stagecraft I #193874 Stagecraft is an active hands-on class. Students study theatre history, set design and construction, theatre lighting, theatre sound, scenic art, stage management, makeup design and stagehand work. The stagecraft class supports all of the productions in the Fine Arts department. This course includes a requirement of twenty hours of extracurricular work experience in the scene shop or backstage at FWHS Fine Arts

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 24 Wind Ensemble #19140 FINE ARTS ELECTIVES Wind Ensemble is the most advanced band designed for wind and percussion students performing at the highest level of Introduction to Art #19015 music proficiency. Students will continue to develop musical Students will learn basic art techniques and skills using a skills through performing upper-level wind band literature. variety of different mediums, including graphite, acrylic and Opportunities to perform in solo and/or small ensembles are watercolor paint, printmaking, sculpture, charcoal and more! encouraged. Wind Ensemble will combine with the concert Grades: 9 – 12 band to form the FWHS Marching Band. Tuesday night Prerequisite: None rehearsals (Aug.-Nov.), football games, Saturday competitions, Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters and pep assemblies are required. Membership in the class is by audition and Director recommendation. Advanced Art #19045 Grades: 10 – 12 This course is similar to a basic college art class. Students will Prerequisites: Marching/Concert Band, audition, and develop their artistic style and voice through conceptual and Director’s approval abstract large-scale artwork using multiple mediums and Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters techniques. In this class, we move beyond lessons of ‘how-to’ and focus more on the content of the art, developing individual Jazz Ensemble #19150 approaches by answering questions of ‘what’ and ‘why’ when This course will introduce jazz as an American art form. This is choosing subject matter. an advanced class for students who already know how to play *Approved students may take Advanced Art up to three times. sax, trombone, trumpet, drums, keyboard and/or guitar well. Students interested in attending art school after high school Students will develop their skills in a big band and combo can develop their art portfolios. setting. Grades: 10 – 12 Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: Introduction to Art Prerequisite: Audition only Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters

Concert Band #19110 String Orchestra #19170 This band class is for wind and percussion students who want Students will continue to develop their musical skill in a to develop musical skills through performances in the conducted ensemble and have the opportunity to perform in marching band and concert band setting. Students will be school and community concerts. required to perform at football games/band competitions as a Grades: 9 – 12 marching band and at festivals and concerts as a concert band. Prerequisite: None This class requires that students rehearse on Tuesday evenings Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters and at football games from August until November. Band camp is recommended. School instruments are available for a rental Chamber Orchestra #19173 fee. This class is for the advanced Grades: 9 – 12 continuing violin, viola, cello, and Prerequisite: Previous band experience or Director’s string bass students with the highest approval expectations of all string students. Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Students will continue to advance their musical skills in conducted and Band Pom Line #19122 chamber ensembles. Students will This class is for the Flowing Wells Pom Line. Pom Line will work have the opportunity to combine with chamber winds together as a section of the FW Marching Band, performing as performing in school and community concerts. dancers and colorguard. Marching band rehearses/performs Grades 9 – 12 mostly in the fall semester from August to November at varsity Prerequisite: Audition only (1 year String Orchestra football games, at pep assemblies, and in parades. After- recommended) school performances and practices are mandatory. Audition Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters for the Pom Line will be in the spring semester for the previous school year. One year of dance is strongly recommended. Introductory Guitar #19174 Opportunities to perform in festivals and go on trips may This class is for the beginning guitar player interested in apply. learning music from various genres of rock, blues, country, Registration Fee: $30 folk, and classical. No previous musical experience is required. Grades: 9 – 12 Students learn music reading, history, and perform in class and Prerequisite: Audition only for the community. Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 25 Introductory Piano #19160 Theatre I #19330 Students will learn to play electronic keyboards and acoustic This class will provide the drama student with a new pianos. Music reading, finger technique and basic music theory perspective of basic theatre techniques involving the study of is taught. Students will perform short piano pieces in group creative dramatics, pantomime, improvisation, scenes, and individual settings. monologues, storytelling, auditioning, playwriting, stage Grades: 9 – 12 combat and theatre tech. There will be many opportunities for Prerequisite: None in-class performances, as well as graded public performance in Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters the spring. During the spring semester, students are required to attend after school rehearsals in preparation for the play. Caballero Chorus #19210 Grades: 9 – 12 This beginning choral group explores proper vocal production, Prerequisite: None sight-reading, choral techniques and ensemble skills by singing Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters a wide variety of traditional, multicultural and popular repertoire. Prior experience in choir is not required and Theatre II #19366 registration is open to all. Public performances, competitions, This class will emphasize ensemble work, monologue and and spring tour are a part of the year’s activities. After-school scene study, playwriting, auditioning and play production. dress rehearsals and concerts are required events. New singers Intermediate drama is a public performance based class. are welcomed and encouraged to sign up. Students are required to attend after school rehearsals and Grades: 9 – 12 performances throughout the year. Prerequisite: None Grades: 10 – 12 Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: Theater I Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Bella Voce #19250 This is an advanced women’s chamber choir, intended for Caballero Players #19373 singers with extensive choral experience, sight-reading skills Caballero Players provides the advanced acting student with and voice training. This choir performs a variety of traditional, theatre development and experience at the highest offered contemporary, pop and jazz works in concerts throughout the level. Improvisation, monologue and scene study, musical year. After-school dress rehearsals and concerts are required theatre, directing and other theatre techniques are taught events. *Singers in Bella Voce are required to attend Choir with a high expectation level for student performance. Camp and NAU Jazz/Madrigal Festival. Students will produce, direct and act in numerous public Grades: 9 – 12 performances per school year. Students will attend and Prerequisite: Audition only compete at the Arizona State Thespian Festival and Southern Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Arizona Acting Festival. Students are expected to attend all required after school events. Concert Choir #19260 Grades: 11 – 12 This intermediate mixed choir is for singers with some Prerequisite: Theater 2 (audition only) background in choral singing. Sight-reading, ear training and Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters development of advanced musical skills are emphasized. Music is selected from traditional, multicultural and popular Beginning Dance #19310 repertoire. Public performances, competitions, and spring tour This course provides exploration of all dance styles including are a part of the year’s activities. After-school dress rehearsals but not limited to ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and hip-hop. and concerts are required events. Beginning dance technique, conditioning, stretching, Grades: 9 – 12 choreography, positive self-awareness, and performances are Prerequisite: Audition only required throughout the year. Fund raising opportunities are Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters offered to help pay for additional costume requirements. Registration Fee: $30 Choralaires #19220 Grades: 9 – 12 This is an advanced mixed chamber ensemble of 16-30 singers Prerequisite: None and is Flowing Wells’ top vocal performing group. Advanced Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters literature requires sight singing and ear training. Extensive performances in December and extra-curricular rehearsals throughout the year are also required. *Choralaires are required to attend Choir Camp, NAU Jazz/Madrigal Festival and audition for Regional Choir. Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: Audition only Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 26 Intermediate Dance #19318 Pulse Dance Company #19327 This course provides an intermediate dance experience in all This course concentrates on all forms of jazz, (including lyrical dance styles including but not limited to the areas of ballet, and contemporary). This class will also explore all forms of hip- jazz, and hip-hop. Dance techniques, choreography, positive hop. Performances and competitions in and out of school are self-awareness, and performances are required. Fund raising required. This class attends a summer dance workshop, dance opportunities are offered to help pay for additional costume Nationals in Florida, and other dance workshops throughout requirements. the year. Fundraising and after school practices are required. Registration Fee: $30 The costume fee is discussed at the start of the year. Grades: 10 – 12 Registration Fee: $30 Prerequisite: Theater 1, Beginning Dance, or audition Grades: 9 – 12 Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: Audition Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Advanced Dance #19323 This course provides an advanced dance experience in all Film History #19180 dance styles including but not limited to the areas of ballet, This non-performance class offers students the opportunity to jazz, and hip-hop. Dance techniques, choreography, positive trace the history of the movies, view many critically acclaimed self-awareness, and performances are required. Fund raising films, study their importance, look at the production and opportunities are offered to help pay for additional costume direction staffs, special effects, and the actors involved. Films requirements. of different genre and time periods are presented. Students Registration Fee: $30 look at the significance of society on the production of a movie Grades: 10 – 12 as well as the film’s influence on society. Students learn what Prerequisite: Intermediate Dance or audition makes a “good” film, and the “how-to” of filmmaking is Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semester examined. Grades: 9 – 12 Partner Dance #19315 Prerequisite: None Men and women learn dance steps in the following dance Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters styles: salsa, swing, ballroom and contemporary dance. Students also learn lifting techniques. Cardio workouts and conditioning exercises along with traditional dance technique OTHER ELECTIVES are important training components of the class. Admittance into Partner dance is by audition only. The audition is held at Walking 101 #17166 the end of the spring semester for the following school year. Do you dislike running? If you answered “yes” but still want to Registration Fee: $30 get or keep in shape, Walking 101 is the class for you. We will Costume Fee: $100 be walking on a daily basis. We will work on our core muscles. Grades: 9 – 12 Many days you may listen to your own music while walking (on Prerequisite: Audition campus only for safety reasons). You will never have to run. Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None Momentum Dance Company #19325 Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters Momentum Dance Company is a non-competitive performance ensemble leaning all forms of dance – jazz, Basketball/Volleyball #17150 modern, ballet, hip-hop, tap and musical theater. The Basketball/volleyball is an activity class emphasizing individual company learns multiple pieces each semester, which are skill and team play development. Fundamentals as well as skills performed at concerts in and out of school. These that are more advanced are taught in both activities. performances in and out of school are highly stressed and Grades: 9 – 12 mandatory for all company members. Momentum Dance Prerequisite: None Company takes one trip in the spring as a team to explore Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters options for careers in dance. Admittance into Momentum Dance Company is by audition only. This audition is held in the Weight Training #17140 spring semester for the following school year. The costume fee This activity course develops strength, flexibility, agility, is discussed at the start of the school year. power, and quickness. Weight training will give each student Registration Fee: $30 an understanding of how resistance training and exercise Grades: 9 – 12 programs will affect physical development. Prerequisite: Audition Grades: 9 – 12 Credit: 1 Elective or Fine Arts credit, 2 semesters Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semester

Flowing Wells High School Course Catalog – 2020-2021 | Page 27 Health #17300 Army JROTC 1-2 LD #13710 This course emphasizes a wellness approach toward good Army JROTC 3-4 LD #13720 health. Students explore a variety of health-related issues. Army JROTC 5-6 LD #13730 Students are encouraged to take an active role in enhancing Army JROTC 7-8 LD #13740 and preserving their personal health. This course is the Army JROTC Advanced Training Zero Hour companion course for students enrolled in Fitness, Wellness In JROTC, students learn about non-combative military skills and Applied Health. CPR training is required. and character building philosophies/ activities centered on Grade: 10 leadership and physical training, which are useful in both Prerequisite: None civilian and military communities. Cadets earn positions of Credit ½ credit, 1 semester responsibility in the unit and older cadets are involved in planning, organizing, and implementing projects for the group. Ultimate P.E. #17170 The goal of JROTC is to motivate young people to be better This class is for the student who wants to try something citizens. Cadets are involved in multiple community service different and have some fun learning. Some of the unique learning events. Monthly field trips, a five-day training exercise physical activities for this class include ultimate Frisbee, at Fort Huachuca, on-campus rappelling, rock climbing, rifle Frisbee golf, floor hockey, soccer, flag football, repelling/rock marksmanship, and obstacle courses are examples of the wall, team handball, speed-a-way, and scooter ball. activities offered with these courses. Varsity athletic teams Grades 9 – 12 include Exhibition Drill, Color Guard, Rifle Marksmanship, and Prerequisite: None the physical fitness team (Raiders). JROTC is an approved Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters military academy nominating agency. Grades 9 – 12 Fitness, Wellness and Applied Health #17310 Prerequisite: None This course is a companion course for sophomores enrolled in Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters health. Students will engage in activities that are fun, intriguing and help improve life-long health, wellness and fitness through Student Government #13900 leisure activities that include the use of the Wii or Knect games Family, school spirit, leadership, fun, and adventure are just a and a variety of other activities including web-based lessons. A few things you can be a part of in student council (STUCO). unit in driver’s education is incorporated. Students are not Elected members plan, organize, and implement activities to required to wear a Flowing Wells PE uniform during the bring the school together. Students work with administration, semester. coaches, and staff to establish a positive community in which Grade: 10 students can excel and have fun. STUCO plans and leads such Prerequisite: None activities as Homecoming, Winter Ball, and pep assemblies. Credit: ½ Elective credit, 2 semesters Grades 9 – 12 Prerequisite: Election Sports Conditioning 1-2 #17175 Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters This course will provide an opportunity for freshman student- athletes to enhance and supplement their physical (strength, Student Aide #21000 cardio-vascular endurance, flexibility, and agility) and mental Students assist teachers and office personnel with duties as (game-strategy/sportsmanship) preparation in coordination assigned. Students may be an aide for a maximum of two with their extra-curricular athletic competition. Freshman semesters. Class is Pass/Fail only. student-athletes are strongly recommended to take this Grades: 11 – 12 course. Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA and teacher/counselor Grade: 9 recommendation Prerequisite: Projected student athlete (Fall, Winter, and/or Credit: ½ Elective credit, 1 semester Spring sport) Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters Cadet Teaching #20700 This is for students interested in peer tutoring and/or exploring Sports Conditioning 3-4 #17180 the teaching profession as a career. Students will learn basic This course will provide an opportunity for student-athletes to concepts of teaching while working with a variety of students enhance and supplement their physical (strength, cardio- with special needs. Cadet teachers will be a peer tutor for vascular endurance, flexibility, and agility) and mental (game- students in the Independent Life Skills class as well as other strategy/sportsmanship) preparation in coordination with classes. Students may be a cadet teacher for a maximum of their extra-curricular athletic competition. Athletes are two semesters. strongly recommended to take this course. Grades: 10 – 12 Grades 10 – 12 Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA and teacher recommendation Prerequisite: Projected student athlete (Fall, Winter, or Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters Spring sport) Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters

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In this time-intensive class, students will utilize skills in CONTACT INFORMATION interviewing, writing, editing, and graphic design as they produce the next high school yearbook. Websites: Grades: 9 – 12 Flowing Wells School District www.flowingwellsschools.org Prerequisites: Student application, Advisor approval, English Flowing Wells High School www.fwhs.flowingwellsschools.org teacher recommendation Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters Flowing Wells High School Phone Numbers: Psychology 1 #13371 Administration 696-8001 or 696-8002 This semester long course will focus on why an individual thinks, feels, and reacts to different situations. This course will Attendance 696-8024 explore various aspects of human behavior through theories of Health Office 696-8036 personality, states of consciousness, memory, human development, and psychological disorders. We will explore Registrar 696-8040 each theory by conducting experiments and creating unique Discipline 696-8004 projects. (Are you the kind of person that opens Snapchat, but does not respond to a message…Respond by signing up!) Athletics 696-8019 Grades: 10 – 12 Counseling 696-8033 Prerequisite: None (Social Studies Elective option) Credit: ½ Elective credit, 1 semester Career and Technical Education 696-8032

Note: Individuals staff phone numbers are under “The Cab AP Psychology #13373 The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce the Way” tab on the FWHS webpage. systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Grades: 10 – 12 Prerequisite: Psychology 1 is recommended Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters

AP European History #13200 This accelerated elective course provides students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to understand some of the principal themes in modern European history and to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation. The course will develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions based on an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in an essay format. Grades: 10 – 12 Prerequisite: None (Social Studies Elective option) Credit: 1 Elective credit, 2 semesters

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