High School Program of Studies 2017-2018

Portage Northern

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL 8135 S. Westnedge Ave. 1000 Idaho Ave. Portage, MI 49002 Portage, MI 49024 (269) 323-5200 (269) 323-5400 www.portageps.org Portage Central and Northern High Schools Program of Studies and Information 2017-2018

Mr. Mark Bielang, Superintendent

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Randy VanAntwerp, President Rusty Rathburn , Trustee Terri Novaria, Vice President Kurt Droppers, Trustee Celeste Shelton-Harris, Secretary Joanne Willson, Trustee Robert ‘Bo’ Snyder , Trustee

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL

Eric Alburtus, Principal Jim French, Principal Jason Frink, Asst. Principal Nate Ledlow, Asst. Principal Kim Lummis, Asst. Principal Justin Walker, Asst. Principal Joe Wallace, Athletic Director Chris Riker, Athletic Director Eric Lancaster, IB Coordinator Rick Searing, IB Coordinator

COUNSELING COUNSELING

Lisa Jepson, Chair Amy DiMaggio, Chair Carla Kelly, Chair Cindy Figueroa Mary Scott Krista Hovestadt Todd Tarnutzer Shari Smith (269) 323-5282 (269) 323-5475

NON-DISCRIMINATION The Portage Public Schools Board of Education has affirmed that “…no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity…” and therefore encourages students to take courses based on the interest, potentials and abilities rather than past stereotyping cast upon them due to gender.

Table of Contents PAGE

General Information ...... i

Graduation Requirements ...... 1

NCAA Approved Course List ...... 2

Education for Employment Courses Approved for Merit Academic Credit ...... 3

Education for the Arts Courses Approved for Merit Academic Credit ...... 4

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Checklists ...... 5

Educational Development Plan (EDP) Student Worksheet for Michigan Diploma ...... 6

Educational Development Plan (EDP) Student Worksheet for International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma ...... 8

IB Diploma Program Continuum ...... 10

Educational Pathway: International Baccalaureate Program ...... 11

Educational Pathway: Michigan Diploma ...... 12

Courses by Department ...... 13

Science Course Pathways ...... 39

Course Descriptions Art ...... 16 Business/Computers ...... 19 English ...... 23 Family & Consumer Science (FACS)...... 27 Mathematics ...... 28 Music...... 34 Physical Education ...... 37 Science ...... 41 Social Studies ...... 48 Technology & Applied Science ...... 52 World Languages ...... 57 Other Courses...... 60

Appendix ...... 61

Equivalent Credit for High School Courses...... 62

Your program of studies can help you…. Your counselor can help you…  Review your progress  Recognize your aptitudes  Plan your classes each year  Understand your abilities  Find out about special programs  Identify your interests  Plan classes in sequence for your success

Together, with your parent(s) and your counselor, we can create an educational plan that will lead you to your goals for graduation and post-secondary education!

This course catalog is one of the many tools you may use to plan your high school program. It provides brief descriptions of the courses, diploma requirements, and information on special programs available in our county.

Throughout the school year, you have access to test results, career information, college catalogs, college visits, and counselors who want to help you succeed. We look forward to working with you.

General Information

This Program of Studies has been prepared as a listing of courses available to Portage high school students during the 2017-2018 schoolyear. Courses may be altered or deleted by subsequent Board of Education or administrative action after this catalog has been published. Students should maintain close contact with the counseling office to keep informed of courses available. An updated version is maintained online, which contains corrections and modifications as needed.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The probation may be extended for a longer period Secondary students who want to participate in of time, if necessary, in order for the student to extra/co-curricular activities will need to meet improve the grade to a 1.5 GPA or better. specific academic standards set by the Board of Education. A participation fee may be required. Eligibility Exclusion: During a Marking Period Highlights are given below: A student who is failing two (2) or more classes becomes ineligible to participate for a minimum of Standard: one week (7 days) beginning the Monday following A student is expected to pass all classes throughout notification. Eligibility is reinstated at such time the marking period and acquire no less than a 1.5 that the grades in all of the failing classes are GPA for each semester. This standard is in addition improved to a passing status. to those established by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. At the End of Each Semester A student who fails to maintain a minimum of a 1.5 Eligibility Probation: GPA for a semester or has failed two (2) or more During a Marking Period classes becomes ineligible to participate in the A student is placed on eligibility probation for a extra/co-curricular activities mentioned below for minimum of two weeks (14 days) if he/she is: the first 10% of the semester or season. After that  failing one (1) class at the weekly checkpoints, time, the student will be reinstated upon passing all or classes.  earning less than a 1.5 GPA at the conclusion of the marking period. High School Areas Included: Interscholastics, student council/senate, drama If a student fails to improve his/her grade to a productions, all formally recognized clubs, passing status at that time, he/she becomes forensics/debate tournaments and music ineligible for a minimum of one week (7 days) and performances or activities not required for credit. on a weekly basis thereafter, until the grade is Dances are not included. sufficiently improved. i

Monitoring of Eligibility: WEIGHTED GRADE AND CLASS RANK Weekly eligibility checks for poor and/or failing For a college admission, scholarship application, grades are monitored by athletic directors, coaches and other awards, certain courses have been and club sponsors. designated as “weighted.” These include courses that qualify as dual enrollment or dual credit and The intent of the Academic Eligibility Regulation any courses labeled as IB, AP, or Honors or are is to give students as much support as possible to capable of receiving college credit. Independent enable them to improve their academic standing Study courses are not weighted. while continuing participation in extra/co-curricular activities. Regulations governing middle school or Students’ grades are not altered, but the point value high school eligibility as established by the is increased for these courses which are reflected as Michigan High School Athletic Association apply weighted only in a student’s GPA and class rank to Portage Public School athletes by virtue of which appears on the student’s transcript. The membership in that organization. High school weighted GPA and class rank is shown on the regulations are listed, but similar statements apply transcript side-by-side with the unweighted GPA to middle school athletes. and class rank. 1. Enrollment – To be eligible for interscholastic athletics, a student must be enrolled in a high Weighted Grade Values: school not later than the fourth Friday after A = 5.0 B- = 3.7 D+ = 2.3 Labor Day (1st semester) or the fourth Friday of A- = 4.7 C+ = 3.3 D = 2.0 February (2nd semester). A student must be B+ = 4.30 C = 3.0 D- = 1.7 enrolled in the school for which he or she B = 4.0 C- = 2.7 E = 0 competes. 2. Age – A student who competes in any PASS/FAIL GRADING REQUESTS interscholastic athletic contests must be under A parent may request Pass/Fail on one course per 19. If the nineteenth birthday occurs on or after semester if a formal request is approved in September 1 of a current school year, a student writing by the student’s counselor by the third is eligible for the balance of that school year. Friday of each semester. That applies to all courses 3. Physical Examinations – No student shall be offered by Portage Public Schools through approved eligible to represent a high school without a county-wide programs, universities, independent physician’s statement dated for the current study, and on-line. Students should refer questions school year on file in the office of the principal. to their counselor or teacher. Physician’s statement must certify that the student has passed a physical examination and is INDEPENDENT STUDY physically able to compete in athletic practices Under special circumstances, a limited number of and contests. students are permitted to pursue course work for 4. Semesters of Enrollment – A student shall not credit on an independent study basis. Students compete in any branch of athletics who has been approved for this program will follow the enrolled in grades nine to twelve, inclusive, for prescribed course of study for the subject and will more than eight semesters. The seventh and be required to meet with the instructor on a daily eighth semesters must be consecutive. basis. Independent Study requires self-discipline, Enrollments in a school beyond the fourth since students must monitor progress on a daily Friday after Labor Day (1st semester) or fourth basis. Independent Study credit will follow school Friday of February (2nd semester) or competing Regulation. in one or more interscholastic athletic contests shall be considered enrollment for a semester As a basis for Independent Study, these criteria under this rule. have been identified: 5. Semesters of Competition – A student, once enrolled in grade nine, shall be allowed to 1. The subject is in the curriculum, but is not compete in only four first semesters and four being taught during the current semester and second semesters. probably will not be available to the student in future semesters.

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2. The subject is being taught, but a schedule perspective, and a willingness to cooperate with conflict (not based on individual preferences others will be of great benefit to IB candidates. of teachers and/or hours) exists and the subject However, it is highly recommended that students probably will not be available to the student in take honors level courses in 9th and 10th grade. It is coming semester. important to remember that the goals of the International Baccalaureate go beyond academic Students must show that the request for Independent preparation. The IB program encourages a young Study falls within one of the criteria above. adult to be informed, to be tolerant, and to be Students must receive approval of the instructor communicative about a range of topics. The course first and then will arrange Independent Study with work always reflects a global outlook. their instructor, in conjunction with a counselor. Unique Characteristics of IB: The teacher of record has the final authority to Students in the Portage Public high schools have determine a grade for the course. Students will two choices: the Diploma Program and the receive a grade on their transcripts and report Certificate Option. Based on their expectations and cards and the courses will affect the grade point goals, they choose the one that works best for them. average. The Diploma Program: INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Students will develop both breadth and depth in their academic work by taking all IB classes during PROGRAM their junior and senior years. In addition, they must Portage Central and Portage Northern High Schools fulfill the following requirements to receive an IB are .authorized IB World Schools. diploma:

The International Baccalaureate Organization 1. Theory of Knowledge – Theory of Knowledge (IBO), a nonprofit, educational foundation based in stimulates and develops critical thinking and Geneva, Switzerland, was established to provide an evaluation skills. It challenges students to intellectually rigorous and academically demanding question the basis of knowledge, to be aware of common curriculum for students in schools around biases and to develop a perspective based on the world. The International Baccalaureate is a analyzing evidence discussed in rational widely recognized two-year comprehensive argument. program for grades 11 and 12 encouraging critical thinking, research skills and service as a part of the 2. Extended Essay – Students research and write learning process. The IB Program will prepare an original essay of 4,000 words on a student- students for post-secondary success at any selected topic. Students will work with a faculty university, locally, nationally or internationally. advisor to complete this Extended Essay. This Students who choose to take IB courses or the full introduces students to the type of research diploma receive outstanding preparation for further projects expected in college. academic study and career success. Successful completion of the program allows students to be 3. Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) – considered for preferred admission to many colleges Students participate in supervised and universities worldwide where they would extracurricular school and community activities. generally receive advanced credit and/or placement. This helps students foster a responsibility to For information regarding college credit awarded their community as well as become well- for IB coursework, please contact the high school rounded citizens. IB Coordinator and/or the admissions office of the college/university of interest. Students interested in pursuing the IB Diploma should communicate their intent to their counselor There are no prerequisites for participation in the IB and the IB Coordinator as soon as possible. A two- Program, although motivation, energy, the ability to year plan of IB course work for the junior and articulate one’s thoughts verbally and in writing, senior years will be prepared. This plan will be open-mindedness, the desire for a global monitored and possibly revised if there is insufficient enrollment for a desired course. iii

IB & AP Examinations:  Need modified content expectations because Students who have successfully completed all certain MMC content expectations are not requirements for the IB or AP exam associated with practicable for them despite documented a course do not have to complete the classroom interventions and in light of their Educational final exam in the that course unless attendance Development Plan (EDP) expectations or other circumstances require the  Need other modifications of MMC requirements student to demonstrate their learning. due to the impact of a disability as identified in the students’ IEP NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC  Transferred to a Portage Public High School ASSOCIATION (NCAA) PREPARATION from a nonpublic school The NCAA suggests applying for certification To learn more about a Personal Curriculum and the before graduation if you wish to participate in procedures for making the written request, please athletics as a freshman at the college to which you contact your counseling office. will be admitted. The Clearinghouse will issue a preliminary certification report when you have all PORTAGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL materials submitted. After graduation, the Community High School is designed to assist Clearinghouse will review your final transcript to students who need an alternative to the regular high make a final certification decision according to school learning environment. Contact your NCAA standards. For NCAA Certification, specific counselor for information. GPAs are required. Please review NCAA standards or consult the eligibility centers quick reference POST-SECONDARY (DUAL) ENROLLMENT sheet: Historically, school districts have allowed their http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Ref students to attend courses at local colleges or erence_Sheet.pdf. No special values are allowed for universities, in addition to their own high school, in “+” or “-” grades. Students should check with the an effort to meet students’ needs and interests. This NCAA website and their athletic director or is called “post-secondary enrollment.” The State counselor for specific requirements. School Aid Act contains a provision that directs school districts to assist students in paying tuition NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY and fees for courses at Michigan public or private National Honor Society is an organization founded colleges or universities, if all of the following in 1921. It was and remains the purpose of the conditions are met: National Honor Society to encourage students to go 1. Students must have earned sufficient credits to beyond personal academic goals and to become be in grades 9 - 12. involved with the concerns of their school and their 2. Students should meet college readiness community. Candidates for membership must meet standards as defined by the MDE on an the minimum weighted grade-point requirements. approved assessment. The MDE list can be Eligible junior and senior candidates will be sent a accessed here: http://goo.gl/4qQeEe and is letter asking them to complete an information form also available from the school counselor. to verify interest in membership. Students selected 3. Students/parents have read and signed the for induction will be sent an acceptance letter Post-Secondary Dual Enrollment during the school year. Guidelines/Procedures form. Eligible courses are those not offered at either high school site, PERSONAL CURRICULUM (PC) impossible to schedule by the high schools, or A Personal Curriculum is a documented process of a higher level than those offered and taken that modifies certain requirements of the Michigan in the district (courses will be verified with Merit Curriculum and approval must be requested appropriate curriculum team leader if there is on an individual basis. To be approved, a Personal a question of eligibility). Curriculum must meet certain conditions. 4. Courses are not repeats of courses already

A PC is intended for high school students seeking a taken in high school or college. diploma who: 5. Course description(s) from the college catalog  Wish to modify the mathematics requirement are enclosed. iv

6. The course(s) the student is seeking take advantage of specialized programs. Certain reimbursement for is not a vocational, courses are specifically designed for students who recreational, hobby, P.E., theology, divinity, have academic difficulties while others are designed religious education, or government course nor to meet the needs of academically talented students. is it offered in the Portage Public Schools. The following specialized programs are available to Course content has been verified by counselor meet specific students’ needs. or a department chairperson as not being offered in Portage nor is it a repeated class ATYP MATH/ ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: already taken in high school or at a post- A student taking and mastering ATYP Math or secondary institution. English Language Arts will receive the appropriate 7. Counselor has completed Post- Michigan Merit credit for Math or ELA. ATYP’s Secondary/Dual Enrollment Eligibility program is designed so that the pupil will complete Verification Form. Student has indicated that four years of math or ELA during two years of this course is to be for high school credit, ATYP delivery. Students may opt to take ATYP post-secondary credit, or both. for a third year, taking Advanced Placement 8. Student is enrolled in both the district and the courses. post-secondary institution during the district’s regular academic year and is in full attendance ATYP classes taken during middle school years will in at least one high school class. be transferred to the student’s high school transcript to meet the high school graduation Math/ELA Students first enrolling in the program in grade 9 requirements, but will not impact the high school may take two (2) courses per academic year and GPA. four (4) courses in senior year, with a 10 course total limit. ATYP courses taken during the high school years Students first enrolling in the program in grade 10 will impact the GPA. Some ATYP courses are may take two (2) courses per academic year and weighted in accordance with district regulation four (4) courses per year beginning their junior 5200. year, with a 10 course total limit. Students first enrolling in the program beginning The teacher of record has the final authority to grade 11 or 12 may take up to six (6) courses per determine the grade/credit for the course. academic year, so long as they do not exceed the (10) courses overall. Students must still complete 26 credits after entering 9th grade. District financial support of School districts are required to pay the lesser of (a) ATYP will be determined annually and announced the actual charge for tuition and fees, or (b) the in school publications. students’ state school aid foundation allowance, adjusted to the proportion of the school year they ONLINE LEARNING OPTIONS attend the district. Students are no longer eligible Expanded online learning opportunities are now when all high school graduation requirements have available for Portage Public Schools’ (PPS) middle been met. Please see your counselor for additional school and high school students. PPS students who information. have taken advantage of online courses have done so to recover credit that they need for graduation. The teacher of record has the final authority to However, a student’s participation with online determine grade/credit for the course. Students courses may be for a variety of reasons. These will receive a grade on their transcripts and reasons may include a desire to expand course report cards and the courses will affect the grade opportunities or to meet high school graduation point average. requirements.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS Students may select up to two online courses per Students who have learning needs that cannot be semester and are required to complete major tests fully met by the general education curriculum may and the final exam on site, but may have some flexibility as determined by their school principal v for work outside of the school setting. Many courses are taken at their own high school. Michigan Virtual High School courses are accepted Acceptance into KAMSC is based upon application, for middle school and high school credit by PPS. teacher recommendation, the results of the School Other providers may be approved if taken outside of and College Ability Test (SCAT), and a timed the school day and paid for by the student. impromptu writing activity. Laboratory science and physical education courses are not accepted at this time, unless previously The teacher of record has the final authority to approved by another school and on the student’s determine a grade/credit for the course. Students transcript. will receive a grade on their transcripts and report cards and the courses will affect the grade The teacher of record has the final authority to point average. determine a grade/credit for the course. Students will receive a grade on their transcripts and Some KAMSC courses are weighted in accordance report cards and the courses will affect the grade with district regulation 5200. point average. EARLY MIDDLE COLLEGE: Prospective student athletes must contact the NCAA The EMC program is expanding offerings for the Eligibility Center at 877-262-1492 before enrolling 2017-18 schoolyear. Updates on the development of in online high school courses to fully understand the this program will be published via school implication of online courses. Also be aware that newsletters and/or other means of communication. once enrolled, the NCAA may have additional Please visit kresa.org/emc and your counselor for requirements for completing the course. more program information.

A list of available courses can be found at https://micourses.org/CatalogMainPage.aspx. If EDUCATION FOR THE ARTS: your child is interested in taking an online course EFA is a county-wide program whose mission is to please contact his or her counselor. Due to enhance arts education for all students in enrollment caps, requesting a course does not Kalamazoo County, making dance, literary arts, guarantee placement. All requests must be media arts, music, theatre and visual arts essential approved prior to registration. parts of a comprehensive education. EFA offers intensive classes in the arts and is designed to provide especially talented and motivated students CREDIT RECOVERY: Credit recovery refers to credit that a student attempts the opportunity to explore their abilities in depth. to earn after having failed on the initial attempt to earn Contact your school counselor for more that particular credit. information.

Portage Public Schools will accept the following for The teacher of record has the final authority to credit recovery following approval by the student’s determine a grade/credit for the course. Students counselor and principal, when available: will receive a grade on their transcripts and 1. Online Courses/E2020 report cards and the courses will affect the grade 2. KVCC or Western Michigan University point average. classes

EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT KALAMAZOO AREA MATH AND SCIENCE CENTER: : KAMSC offers a curriculum in accelerated EFE is a career and technical educational program mathematics, science, and computer technology to which is part of a county-wide consortium. EFE high school students. It educates the scientific and provides students with the foundation to obtain technical leaders of tomorrow in a nurturing entry-level positions in the world of work as well as environment focused on the technical and skills needed to pursue advanced education. Work intellectual needs of advanced math and science force entry can be obtained through co-op on-the- students. Students attend the KAMSC program on job training, apprenticeships and internships. one-half of each school day and take their math, Contact your school counselor for more science and technology courses. All remaining information.

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The teacher of record has the final authority to credit on a test-out and later takes the equivalent determine grade/credit for the course. Students high school course and passes it, the student may will receive a grade on their transcripts and request to have the no-credit removed from their report cards and the courses will affect the grade transcript. point average. Credit will be counted toward fulfillment of a TESTING OUT requirement for a subject area course. Students may Any high school student may “test out” of a course. not receive credit thereafter for a lower course in The test-out option does not include those courses the course sequence in the same subject area. For students are currently taking. Students need to further information about testing out, contact your request a test-out six weeks prior to exam week. counselor. For a successful test-out, students need to exhibit mastery of the subject matter by attaining a grade of 77.5% or more on the end-of-course assessment. All test-out attempts will be included on the student transcript as a credit or a no-credit. Test-outs do not impact students GPA. If a student receives a no-

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Graduation Requirements Policy and Administrative Guideline #5460

In order for a student to qualify for a diploma in this district one must have satisfactorily completed 26 credits required for graduation, 18 core* credits, outlined below, and 8 elective credits.

In order for a student to participate in the commencement ceremony, one must meet the criteria as established in the Student Code of Conduct.

English Language Arts ...... 4 credits Mathematics Core...... 3 credits Algebra I ...... 1 credit Geometry ...... 1 credit Algebra II ˦ ...... 1 credit Mathematics or Mathematics Related Course in the Senior Year ...... 1 credit Science ˦˦ ...... 3 credits Chemistry 1 or Chemistry 1 Honors ˦˦˦ ...... 0.5 credit Physics 1 or Physics 1 Honors ...... 0.5 credit Biology 1 or Biology 1 Honors ...... 1 credit Earth Science 1 or Earth Science 1 Honors ...... 0.5 credit Chemistry 3 or Physics 3 Options ...... 0.5 credit Social Studies ...... 3 credits Modern American History or Honors Modern American History ...... 1 credit U.S. Government or A.P. U.S. Government ...... 0.5 credit Economics or Honors Economics ...... 0.5 credit Contemporary International Studies (and Elective World History) or IB 20th Century World History...... 1 credit Physical Education ...... 1.5 credit Fine or Applied Arts ...... 1 credit Health ...... 0.5 credit Online and/or Technology Integration Experience ...... 1 credit (Embedded in other courses) World Language ˦˦˦˦ ……………………………………………………………………………………………...... 2 credits

 Full time attendance for four years**  Students shall complete all sections of the Michigan Merit Exam or another required test by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) before end of senior year to be eligible for graduation from Portage Public Schools (PPS).***  Parents may request a personal modification to the core credit requirements as outlined by MDE.

Students receiving Special Education services within a categorical program shall complete the requirements as recommended by the Individualized Educational Planning Team and must request a personal curriculum as outlined by the MDE.

*Waivers, substitutes, or courses recognized to fulfill specific requirements shall be reviewed, published and distributed to students annually.

**A student may, under specific circumstances, and upon the recommendation of the building principal and the approval of the Board of Education, complete minimal graduation requirements in fewer than four years. However, no commencement ceremony other than the traditional one held at the end of the regular school year shall be conducted.

***Students who transfer to the District after the testing window will be granted special consideration.

˦Algebra II credit: Additional option of a formal CTE program that covers Alg. II assessed benchmarks on the MME

˦˦3rd Science credit: Additional options of a formal CTE program (regardless of content) or 1 credit of Computer Science

˦˦˦2nd credit Chemistry or Physics: Additional option with Anatomy, Agricultural Science, or a course that covers assessed benchmarks for either physics or chemistry assessed benchmarks on the MME

˦˦˦˦Foreign/World Language: Additional options include fulfill 2 credits of grade-appropriate language instruction grades K-12; for 2015- 2020 graduates only; 1 credit of formal CTE program or 1 credit VPAA

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NCAA Approved Core Course List for 2017-18

English Courses

English 9 & 9/H English Prep 12 Creative Writing English Prep 10 English 12 Debate English 10 & 10/H English I HL/IB/H Journalism 1 English Prep 11 English II HL/IB/H English 11

Social Sciences Courses

Ancient World History IB 20th Century World History Government Comparative World Religions IB History of the Americas AP US Gov’t & Politics Contemporary International Studies IB Psychology II HL Modern American History/H Eastern World Studies IB Psychology SL Psychology Economics/Economics H IB/AP Psychology I HL Sociology European History IB Theory of Knowledge

Mathematics Courses

Algebra 1 Algebra 1 A/B/C Algebra 2 A/B/C Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 Algebra 2 C (Intro to Pre-calculus) Geometry A/B IB Mathematical Studies SL IB Mathematics SL Honors Geometry AP Calculus IB Mathematics HL Geometry Pre-Calculus AP Statistics

Natural/Physical Science Courses An asterisk (*) denotes a course with a lab requirement.

Astronomy IB Chemistry I*HL/II HL Forensic Science 1/2 Biology 1, 1H & 3 Earth Science 1* & 1H* Michigan Geology/Meteorology IB Biology*SL Ecology & Environment Physics 1, 1H, 2, 2H, & 3 IB Biology I HL/II HL IB Environmental Systems IB Physics I HL/II HL Chemistry 1, 1H, 2, 2H, & 3* & Societies SL IB Sports Exercise & Health Science SL

Additional Courses

French I Latin I Spanish I French II Latin II Spanish II French III IB Latin I SL Spanish III IB French IV SL IB Latin II SL IB Spanish IV SL IB French V HL IB Spanish V HL

Further questions about the NCAA and approved courses should be directed to your athletic director. The NCAA website is a good reference for students and parents. https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction

Legal Disclaimer: The list of NCAA courses, and courses contained within, are maintained as a guide for prospective student-athletes seeking NCAA initial-eligibility. The list of approved courses does not, nor is intended to signify accreditation, certification, approval or endorsement of any high school or specific courses by the NCAA or NCAA Eligibility Center and is subject to change at any time and without notice. Core course information included on this Web site (NCAA Eligibility Center) is provided for guidance purposes only and should not be solely relied on as an indication of NCAA initial-eligibility. Certification of a prospective student-athlete is case- specific, and the Eligibility Center has the authority to determine in its sole discretion whether the prospective student-athlete has met all criteria. - NCAA Clearinghouse

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Portage Public Schools Education for Employment 2017-18 Courses Approved for Michigan Merit Curriculum Please refer to EFE/EFA coordinator/website for most current course listings and information

Arts and Communications Pathway Site MMC Content Area Art and Design Career Skills Kalamazoo Central High School Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts 4th Related Math Digital Video Production Public Media Network/Epic Center Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts Radio Broadcasting Public Media Network/Epic Center Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts Business, Management, Marketing and Technology Site MMC Content Area Pathway Accounting/Finance I, II, III Portage Central, Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts Portage Northern 4th Related Math Banking & Finance Galesburg-Augusta 4th Related Math Business, Management & Administration, Portage Central, Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts (BMA) Portage Northern 4th Related Math Online Requirement Computer Technology I, II Loy Norrix 4th Related Math Culinary Arts KPS Community Ed Center Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts 4th Related Math Marketing/Entrepreneurship Portage Central, Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts Portage Northern 4th Related Math Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology Site MMC Content Area Pathway Automotive Technology Loy Norrix, Comstock 4th Related Math Aviation Technology Air Zoo 4th Related Math Computerized Manufacturing Vicksburg Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts 4th Related Math Construction Trades Loy Norrix and construction site Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts 4th Related Math Drafting Technology - Architecture & Kalamazoo Central Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts Engineering 4th Related Math Electrical Technology Kalamazoo Valley Community College 4th Related Math Electronics & Robotics Kalamazoo Central Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts 4th Related Math Engineering Design/Principles of Vicksburg Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts Engineering/Engineering Design & 4th Related Math Development Engineering in Wood Technology Portage Northern Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts 4th Related Math Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Kalamazoo Valley Community College 4th Related Math Welding Kalamazoo Valley Community College Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts 4th Related Math Health Sciences Pathway Site MMC Content Area Dental Assisting Kalamazoo Valley Community College *See MMC credits at bottom of page Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Kalamazoo Valley Community College *See MMC credits at bottom of page Fundamentals of Health Science Kalamazoo Valley Community College *See MMC credits at bottom of page Health Science Kalamazoo Valley Community College *See MMC credits at bottom of page Professional Health Science Kalamazoo Valley Community College *See MMC credits at bottom of page Human Services Pathway Site MMC Content Area Cosmetology/Barbering West MI College of Barbering & Beauty Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts Law Enforcement I, II Kalamazoo Valley Community College *See MMC credits at bottom of page Teacher Academy Gull Lake, Loy Norrix, Portage Visual Performing Arts/Applied Arts Northern Natural Resources & Agriscience Pathway Site MMC Content Area Animal Technology Vicksburg 2nd Science Conservation Biology (formerly Out of the Kalamazoo Nature Ctr (Heronwood 2nd Science Wild) Field Station) Veterinary Science Vicksburg 2nd Science 3rd Science Credit – Completion of any EFE state-approved CTE program (regardless of content) 2nd World Language Credit – Completion of any EFE state-approved CTE program (for 2016-2020 graduates only) 3

Education for the Arts 2017-2018 Class Offerings Approved for Michigan Merit Curriculum EFA Class Class Location Credits MMC Content Area DANCE (*per school district) Trimester Offerings Modern/Jazz Dance Studio Loy Norrix HS 1.0 VPAA & PE* Modern/Jazz Dance Studio K Central HS 1.0 VPAA & PE* Full Year Offerings Modern/Jazz Dance Studio Comstock HS 2.0 VPAA & PE* Intermediate Dance Studio(prerequisites) K Central HS 2.0 VPAA & PE* Intermediate Dance Studio(prerequisites) Loy Norrix HS 2.0 VPAA & PE* Advanced Dance Company (prerequisites) WMU Dalton Center 2.0 VPAA & PE* Semester Offerings Modern/Jazz Dance Studio: 1st semester Vicksburg Admin Bldg. 0.5 VPAA & PE* Modern/Jazz Dance Studio: 2nd semester P Central HS 0.5 VPAA & PE* After school Offerings Modern/Jazz Dance Studio P Central HS 1.0 VPAA & PE* Integrated Dance/Health/PE Epic Center 2.0 VPAA, PE & Health* Integrated Dance/PE: 1st semester Epic Center 1.0 VPAA & PE* Integrated Dance/Health: 2nd semester Epic Center 1.0 VPAA & Health* MEDIA ARTS Full Year Offerings Advanced Video Arts Studio Vicksburg HS 0.5 or 1.0 VPAA Advanced Multimedia Arts (prerequisites) Epic Center Tech Lab 2.0 VPAA Film and Video Arts (2 options available) Epic Center Tech Lab 2.0 VPAA Film and Video Arts Vicksburg HS 2.0 VPAA Film and Video Arts Vicksburg HS 1.0 VPAA Media Arts Creative Suite KVCC: Center for New Media 2.0 VPAA THEATRE AND MUSIC Full Year Offerings Adv. Musical Theatre Wksp. P Central HS 2.0 VPAA Theatre Improv & Scriptwriting Epic Theatre 2.0 VPAA Full year Offerings - evening Music Studio I Epic Center 1.0 VPAA Advanced Music Studio Epic Center 1.0 VPAA VISUAL ARTS (**30 hrs lab time required for credit) Full year Offering - weekends Studio Art Weekends KIA 0.5 VPAA Semester Offerings Advanced 3-D Art: 1st semester KIA 1.0 VPAA Advanced 2-D Art: 2nd semester KIA 1.0 VPAA Semester Offerings – evening Advanced 2-D Art: 1st semester KIA 0.5 VPAA Advanced 3-D Art: 2nd semester KIA 0.5 VPAA ONLINE AND BLENDED LEARNING Semester Offerings Creative Writing Online: Both Semesters Online 0.5 or 1.0 VPAA & online req. Digital Storytelling Online: Both Semesters Online 0.5 or 1.0 VPAA & online req. Digital FilmArt: 1st semester Online & Mon. Eve 0.5 VPAA & online req. Digital GraphicArt: 1st semester Online & Thur. Eve 0.5 VPAA & online req. Digital StudioArt: 2nd semester Online & Mon. Eve 0.5 VPAA & online req. Digital PhotoArt: 2nd semester Online & Thur. Eve 0.5 VPAA & online req.

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Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Checklist Checklist Checklist Checklist

 Use your student planner  Make an appointment  Make an audit  Maintain and improve to help improve your with your counselor to appointment with your academic grades. organizational skills. discuss progress towards counselor to discuss your Colleges look unfavorably graduation. career goals, college plans on failing grades. and review your EDP and  Enroll in classes that are course selections. academically challenging  Enroll in classes that are  Enroll in classes that are and will prepare you for academically challenging  Enroll in classes that are academically challenging your career path. and will prepare you for academically challenging and will prepare you for your career path. and will prepare you for your career path.  In your Freshman Focus your career path. class, complete an interest  Attend to your studies so  Discuss post graduate survey. that you have the highest  Check to make sure you plans and choices with GPA possible for your have all of the credits parents, counselors and  Design your high school ability. necessary for graduation teachers. Educational Development and you are enrolled in Plan (EDP).  Remember the importance the correct courses for  Obtain and fill out of being a well-rounded graduation. applications for two-year individual. Work toward schools, four-year schools  Participate in career  Review your transcript, exploration activities. leadership positions in the credits needed for and technical institutes in Discuss possible careers activities that you like graduation, and GPA. the fall. with school personnel, best. Become involved in Continue to improve your parents, friends, relatives community service and/or performance in the  Retake or take the and local employers. other volunteer activities. classroom. SAT/ACT if necessary. Make sure the results are  Make sure you are  Continue to explore  Participate in college sent to the colleges that enrolled in required and career options. Review planning workshops you are considering. elective courses that and update your EDP and offered in English class. prepare you for meeting course selections to  Check all available reflect your career path.  Meet with representatives sources for scholarships. future plans. visiting your school from colleges, military, and These would include the  Get involved in  Select challenging courses technical training Kalamazoo Community extracurricular activities that will prepare you for institutes. Foundation Guide, web (school and non-school future career options. site searches, individual sponsored). Explore EFE and EFA  Attend College Night college web sites, the course offerings, as well hosted by Kalamazoo counseling bulletin board  You will begin as other elective and Valley Community and daily announcements. developing your high enrichment classes. College. school transcript. Your  Complete the FAFSA transcript is an official  Begin thinking about  If you plan to attend a (Free Application for post-secondary education four-year college, sign up Federal Student Aid) and record of the classes that for and take the you enroll in, the grades and training opportunities PSAT/NMSQT in the fall attend the financial aid that you receive, (community college, of your junior year. night offered at your absences, citizenship and university, military, school. grade point average. technical, on-the-job)  Stay involved in Colleges and universities, needed for your career of extracurricular activities.  Write or update your as well as future interest. These experiences are résumé. employers, will be viewed favorably by interested in this  Explore colleges of employers and colleges.  Visit the high school web information. interest by on-site visits, site at portageps.org to reading individual college  Take the MME (includes SAT, wrap around State check out scholarships,  Begin exploring post- catalogs or visiting test and Work Keys) testing and other secondary education and college web sites on the during the 2nd semester of educational opportunities. opportunities. internet. your junior year. Most Michigan colleges and  Visit the high school web  Investigate summer universities require the site at portageps.org to training SAT/ACT for admission. check out scholarships, programs/volunteer testing and other activities, or summer  Begin exploring financial camp opportunities. aid and scholarship educational opportunities. opportunities. Do internet searches and view school  Visit the high school web counseling office website. site at portageps.org to check out scholarships,  Visit colleges that interest testing and other you. educational opportunities.

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Portage Public School Michigan Diploma Educational Development Plan (EDP) Student Worksheet

Student______High School______

Counselor______Year of Graduation______

Post-Secondary Plans: ___4-Year College/University ___2-Year Community College ___Technical School ___Military ___Work

Grade 9 Grade 10 D Course Title Cr D Course Title Cr epar epa English English tme rtm Math nt Math ent Science Science Social Social Studies Studies PE or PE or Elective Elective FF/Health or Health (1st semester) Elective or Elective World Language, VP World Language, & Applied Arts or VP & Applied Arts Elective or Elective Total 7 Total 7

Grade 11 Grade 12 Department Course Title Cr Department Course Title Cr English English Math or Math Math Related Course Science Elective Social Studies Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

Elective Elective Total 7 Total 7

Portage Public Schools Board of Education Requires 26 Credits for Graduation

 English 4.0 credits  Physical Education 1.5 credits  Mathematics (Core) 3.0 credits  Freshman Focus/Health** 1.0/0.5 credit  Math Related Course (Senior Year) 1.0 credit  Visual Performing & Applied Arts 1.0 credit  Science 3.0 credits  Online or Integrated Technology*** 1.0 credit  Social Studies 3.0 credits  Electives 8.0 credits  World Language 2.0 credits

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Class Status is as follows: 0-5 Credits – Freshman status 5-12 – Sophomore status 12-19 – Junior status More than 19 – Senior status

Diploma credits may be a combination of general, honors, IB, EFE, EFA, KAMSC and dual enrollment. Direct any questions or requests for further information to one of the high school counseling departments (Central High School, 323-5282 or Northern High School, 323-5475).

In accordance with state law, all students in Michigan are required to complete an online or integrated technology experience in order to graduate. This requirement may either be taken in a standalone course or integrated into one or more of the requirement credits for graduation.

** Health is required (Freshman Focus/Health is strongly recommended for 9th grade)

*** This requirement is embedded in the curriculum within other courses; therefore no additional course needs to be taken to fulfill this credit requirement

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Educational Development Plan (EDP) Student Worksheet

Student______High School______

Counselor______Year of Graduation______

Post-Secondary Plans: ___4-Year College/University ___2-Year Community College ___Technical School ___Military ___Work

Grade 9 Grade 10 DCourse Title Cr DCourse Title Cr Honors/Regular epa Honors/Regular e 1.0 English 9 rtm 1.0 English 10 p Math ent 1.0 Math a 1.0 Honors/Regular Honors/Regular r Science (Physics, 1.0 Science (Earth t 1.0 Chemistry) Science, Biology 1) m Honors/Regular e 0.5 Honors/Regular 1.0 Government & n Modern Am. History Economics t 0.5 World Language I or World Language 1.0 1.0 II II or III PE or PE or 1.0 0.5 Elective Elective Health (1st FF/Health or 1.0/0.5 semester) or 0.5 Elective Elective Elective ((if not VP & Applied enrolled in Freshman 0.5 1.0 Arts or Elective Focus/Health) Total 7 Total 7 * Honors is recommended for students planning to take IB courses in English, Science and Social Studies

Grade 11 Grade 12 Course Cr DCourse Title Cr IB English Title 1.0 IB English e 1.0 IB Math or Math 1.0 IB Math or Mathp 1.0 IB Science 1.0 IB Science a 1.0 IB 20th Century World History 1.0 r or IB Business & Management IB Elective t 1.0 or IB Psychology m IB World Language 1.0 IB Elective e 1.0 IB Theory of n IB Theory of Knowledge (CHS) 0.5 0.5 Knowledge (CHS)t Elective (NHS) 1.0 IB Elective (NHS) 1.0 Elective (CHS) 0.5 Elective (CHS) 0.5 Total 7 Total 7

Portage Public Schools Board of Education requires 26 Credits for Graduation

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IB Diploma requirement:

 English 4.0 credits  Freshman Focus/Health 1.0/0.5 credits*  Mathematics (1 credit in 12th gr.) 4.0 credits  Physical Education 1.5 credits**  Science 3-4 credits  Visual Performing & Applied Arts 1.0 credit**  Social Studies 3-4 credits  Online or Integrated Technology 1.0 credit**  World Languages 3-4 credits  IB or other electives 4.0 credits

All IB Diploma candidates are required to complete at least three higher-level (two-year) courses and three standard-level (one-year) courses during their junior and senior years.

Available IB courses and electives are listed on page 10. For descriptions of specific IB course offerings, see appropriate pages by department. Direct any questions or requests for further information to either of the two high schools’ IB Coordinators (323-5274 for CHS and 323-5474 for NHS).

IB Students who register and complete the official IB assessments for a given course shall not be required to complete the 2nd Semester Final exam in the corresponding course.

In accordance with state law, all students in Michigan are required to complete an online or integrated technology experience in order to graduate.

*Health is required (Freshman Focus/Health is strongly recommended for 9th grade)

** This requirement may meet as a stand-alone course, be integrated into another class, or waived by other classes or activities.

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The IB Diploma Program Continuum IB Classes at Portage Northern and Portage Central High Schools

Studies in Language & Literature: English HL

Language Acquisition: Spanish SL/HL, , French SL/HL, Latin SL

Individuals and Societies: History SL/HL, Psychology SL/HL, Business & Management SL

Sciences: Biology HL, Chemistry HL, Physics HL, Environmental Systems & Societies SL, Sports Exercise and Health Science SL

Mathematics: Math Studies SL, Mathematics SL/HL

The Arts: Visual Arts SL/HL, Music SL/HL, Theater SL/HL

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* = Board of Education requirement ** = Strongly recommended *** = IB requirement Educational Pathway: International Baccalaureate Program

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 COURSE CR. COURSE CR. COURSE CR. COURSE CR. * English/Honors 1.0 * Honors 1.0 *** IB English I HL 1.0 *** IB English II HL 1.0 English 9 Eng./Speech * Mathematics 1.0 * Mathematics 1.0 *** World Lang. III or 1.0 *** IB WL IV SL or 1.0 IB IV SL V HL * Science 1.0 * Science 1.0 *** IB Mathematics or 1.0 *** IB Mathematics or 1.0 Math Math * Honors Mod. 1.0 * AP Government 0.5 *** IB Science or 1.0 *** IB Science or 1.0 Amer. Hist. Science Science ** Freshman 1.0 * Honors 0.5 *** IB 20th Cent. W. 1.0 *** IB Social St. or 1.0 Focus/*Health Economics Hist. SL Business ** Physical 1.0 * Physical 0.5 *** IB Theory of 0.5 *** IB Theory of 1.0 Education Education Knowledge (CHS) Knowledge (NHS) *** World 1.0 *** World Language 1.0 *** IB Theory of 0.5 Language I or II II or III Knowledge (CHS) * VP & Applied 1.0 *** IB elective 1.0 *** IB elective 1.0 Arts Elective 0.5 Elective (NHS) 1.0 Elective (CHS) 0.5 Elective (CHS) 0.5 TOTAL 7.0 TOTAL 7.0 TOTAL 7.0 TOTAL 7.0

All IB Diploma candidates are required to complete at least three higher-level (two-year) courses and three standard-level (one-year) courses during their junior and senior years.

Available IB courses and electives are listed below. For descriptions of specific IB course offerings, see appropriate pages by department. Direct any questions or requests for further information to either of the two high schools’ IB Coordinators. (323-5274 for CHS and 323-5474 for NHS).

In accordance with state law, all students in Michigan are required to complete an online or integrated technology experience in order to graduate. This requirement may either be taken in a stand-alone course or integrated into one or more of the required credits for graduation.

COURSE CR. COURSE CR. ART IB Physics II HL 1.0 IB Visual Arts SL 1.0 IB Biology SL 1.0 IB Visual Arts HL 2.0 IB Biology I HL 1.0 IB Biology II HL 1.0 BUSINESS/COMPUTERS IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL 1.0 IB Business & Management SL 1.0 IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL 1.0

ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES IB Theatre SL 1.0 IB 20th Century World History SL 1.0 IB History of the Americas HL 1.0 MATHEMATICS IB/AP Psychology I 1.0 IB Mathematical Studies SL 1.0 IB Psychology II HL 1.0 IB Mathematics SL 1.0 IB Business and Management 1.0 IB Mathematics I HL 1.0 IB Mathematics II HL 1.0 WORLD LANGUAGES IB French IV SL or V HL 1.0 MUSIC IB Latin III or IV SL 1.0 IB Music SL/HL* 1.0/2.0 IB Spanish IV SL or V HL 1.0

SCIENCE OTHER COURSES IB Chemistry I HL 1.0 IB Theory of Knowledge 1.0 IB Chemistry II HL 1.0 IB Physics I HL 1.0 11

Educational Pathway: Portage Public Schools Michigan Diploma * = Board of Education requirement ** = Strongly recommended

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 COURSE CR. COURSE CR. COURSE CR. COURSE CR. * English 9 1.0 * English 10 1.0 * English 11 1.0 * English 12 1.0 * Mathematics 1.0 * Mathematics 1.0 * Mathematics 1.0 * Math or Math 1.0 related course * Physical Science 1.0 * Biological 1.0 * Earth Science 0.5 ** Science elective 1.0 Science Physical Science 0.5 * Honors Mod. 1.0 * Government 0.5 * World History 1.0 ** Social Studies 1.0 Amer. Hist. elective ** Freshman 1.0/ * Economics 0.5 Elective 3.0 Elective 3.0 Focus/Health or 0.5 *Health ** Physical 1.0 * Physical 0.5 Education Education * World Language I 1.0 ** World Language 1.0 or II II or III Elective (if not 0.5 * VP & Applied 1.0 enrolled in Arts Freshman Focus/Health or Phys. Ed.) Elective 0.5

TOTAL 7.0 TOTAL 7.0 TOTAL 7.0 TOTAL 7.0

Grade 11 Science Advanced Biology Option consists of IB Biology (1.0 credit) Advanced Chemistry Option consists of Chemistry II (0.5 credit) OR IB Chemistry (1.0 credit) Advanced Physics Option consists of Physics II (0.5 credit) OR IB Physics (1.0 credit) Grade 11 World History: Students must take Contemporary International Studies AND one semester of the following: World History electives: Ancient World History, Eastern World Studies, European History, or Comparative World Religions

In accordance with state law, all students in Michigan are required to complete an online or integrated technology experience in order to graduate. This requirement may either be taken in a stand-alone course or integrated into one or more of the required credits for graduation.

Courses may be a combination of general, Honors, IB, EFE, EFA, KAMSC and dual enrollment. Direct any questions or requests for further information to one of the high school counseling departments (Central High School, 323-5282 or Northern High School, 323-5475).

Modifications to the required credits must follow the Michigan Department of Education Guidelines.

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Courses by Department

GRADE(S) CR. GRADE(S) CR. ART IB English II HL 12 1.0 Advanced 2-D Art (EFA) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Creative Writing 11 12 0.5 Available evenings during 1st semester 0.5 Creative Writing Online (EFA) (Fall/Spring) 9 10 11 12 .5/1 Advanced 3-D Art (EFA) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Debate 9 10 11 12 0.5 Available evenings during 2nd semester 0.5 Digital Storytelling (EFA) (Fall/Spring) 9 10 11 12 .5/1 Art & Design Career Skills (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Digital Video Production (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Ceramics & Sculpture 10 11 12 0.5 Dramatics 1 9 10 11 12 0.5 Design I 9 10 11 12 1.0 Dramatics 2 10 11 12 0.5 Design II 10 11 12 1.0 Forensics 1 9 10 11 12 0.5 Media Arts Creative Suite (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 Forensics 2 10 11 12 0.5 Digital FilmArt (EFA Blended) 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Theatre SL (NHS) 11 12 1.0 Available evenings during 1st semester Journalism 1 9 10 11 12 0.5 Digital GraphicArt (EFA Blended) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Journalism 2 9 10 11 12 0.5 Available evenings during 1st semester Radio Broadcasting (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Digital StudioArt (EFA Blended) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Theatre Improv & Scriptwriting (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 Available evenings during 2nd semester Theatre Tech. Internship (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Digital PhotoArt (EFA Blended) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Adv. Musical Theatre (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 Available evenings during 2nd semester TV Internship I (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Film and Video Arts (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 TV Internship II (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Yearbook 9 10 11 12 1.0 Advanced Video Arts Studio (EFA) 9 10 11 12 .5/1.0 IB Visual Arts 11 12 2.0 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE/HEALTH Independent Study Art 11 12 0.5 Advanced Foods 10 11 12 0.5 Jewelry 10 11 12 0.5 Child Development and Parenting 9 10 11 12 0.5 Media Arts Creative Suite (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 Health 9 10 11 12 0.5 Advanced Multimedia Arts (EFA) 11 12 3.0 Health/Freshman Focus 9 1.0 Studio Art Weekends (EFA) 10 11 12 0.5 Interior Design 9 10 11 12 0.5 Living in Today’s World 11 12 1.0 BUSINESS/COMPUTERS Nutrition/Foods 9 10 11 12 0.5 Accounting/Finance I (EFE) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Accounting/Finance II (EFE) 10 11 12 1.0 MATHEMATICS Banking/Finance (EFE) 10 11 12 1.0 Algebra 1 9 1.0 Business Law (CHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Geometry 10 Business Mgmt. & Adm. I (EFE) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Honors Geometry 9 10 1.0 Business Mgmt. & Adm. II (EFE) 10 11 12 1.0 Algebra 2 11 IB Business & Management SL 11 12 1.0 Honors Algebra 2 10 11 1.0 Computer Applications 9 10 11 12 0.5 Pre-Calculus 11 12 1.0 Computer Science/Software Engineering (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Algebra 1A/1B 9 1.0 Computer Tech. I (Comp TIA A+ Cert.) (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Algebra 1C/Geometry A 10 1.0 Computer Technology II (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Geometry B/Algebra 2A 11 1.0 Cooperative Education (Co-Op) (EFE) 11 12 1-3 Algebra 2A/2B 11 12 1.0 Culinary Arts (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Algebra 2B/2C 12 1.0 Entrepreneurship (EFE) (CHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Algebra 2C/Intro to Pre-Calculus 12 1.0 Introduction to Business 9 10 11 12 0.5 AP Statistics 12 1.0 Keyboarding 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Mathematical Studies SL 11 12 1.0 Marketing (EFE) 9 10 11 12 1.0 IB Mathematics SL 11 12 1.0 Adv. Marketing (EFE) NHS 10 11 12 1.0 AP Calculus 11 12 1.0 Multimedia/Desktop Publishing 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Mathematics HL (2-yr course) 11 12 2.0 Personal Finance 11 12 1.0 Registered Apprenticeship (EFE) 11 12 1-3 MUSIC Web Page Design 10 11 12 1.0 Adv. Musical Theatre Wksp. (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 Chamber Music ENGLISH Fall Semester (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 English 9 9 1.0 Strings (CHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Honors English 9 9 1.0 Chamber Singers (CHS) 10 11 12 1.0 English Prep 10 10 1.0 Concert Choir (CHS) 10 11 12 1.0 English 10 10 1.0 Dance/Color Guard (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Honors English 10 10 1.0 Freshman Band (CHS) 9 1.0 English Prep 11 11 1.0 IB Music SL 11 12 1.0 English 11 11 1.0 Mixed Chorus (NHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 IB English I HL 11 1.0 Music Studio 1 (EFA) 9 10 11 12 1.0 English Prep 12 12 1.0 Adv. Music Studio (EFA) 9 10 11 12 1.0 English 12 12 1.0 Music Theory (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 13

GRADE(S) CR. SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE(S) CR. Orchestra 9 10 11 12 1.0 American History Options Song Leaders Chorale (NHS) 10 11 12 1.0 Modern American History 9 1.0 Symphonic Band (NHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Honors Modern American History 9 1.0 Symphonic/Concert Band (CHS) 10 11 12 1.0 Economics Options Women’s Ensemble 10 11 12 1.0 Economics 10 0.5 Honors Economics 10 0.5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Government Options Adaptive Physical Education (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Government 10 0.5 Aquatics (CHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 AP US Government and Politics 10 0.5 Cardio Fitness 9 10 11 12 0.5 World History Options Dance Fitness 9 10 11 12 0.5 Eastern World Studies 10 11 12 0.5 Advance Dance Company (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 Comparative World Religions 10 11 12 0.5 Individual & Dual Sports 9 10 11 12 0.5 Contemporary International Studies 11 12 0.5 Integrated Dance/PE/Health Class (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 Ancient World History 10 11 12 0.5 Intermediate Dance Studio (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 European History 10 11 12 0.5 Modern/Jazz Dance Studio (EFA) 9 10 11 12 2.0 IB 20th Century World History SL 11 12 1.0 Physical Fitness 9 10 11 12 0.5 Phys. Fit. & Adv. Basketball 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Business & Management SL 11 12 1.0 Phys. Fit. & Adv. Football 9 10 11 [12] 0.5 IB History of the Americas HL 12 1.0 Phys. Fit. & Adv. Volleyball 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Psychology I SL (CHS) 11 12 1.0 Power Training (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB/AP Psychology I HL (NHS) 11 12 1.0 Power Training for Females (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Psychology II HL 12 1.0 Team Sports 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Theory of Knowledge (Junior) (CHS) 11 0.5 Weightlifting & Fitness (CHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Theory of Knowledge (Senior) (CHS) 12 0.5 Weightlifting & Fitness for Females (CHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Theory of Knowledge (Senior) (NHS) 12 1.0 Law Enforcement (EFE) 11 12 2.0 SCIENCE Mentor Teaching and Learning (CHS) 11 12 0.5 Biology 1 10 1.0 Psychology 9 10 11 12 0.5 Honors Biology 1 10 1.0 Sociology 9 10 11 12 0.5 Biology 3 – Anatomy & Physiology 11 12 0.5 Student Council (CHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 IB Biology SL (NHS) 11 12 1.0 Student Senate (NHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 IB Biology I HL 11 12 1.0 Teacher Academy (EFE) 11 12 2.0 IB Biology II HL 12 1.0 You and the Law (CHS) 10 11 12 0.5 Chemistry 1 9 0.5 Honors Chemistry 1 9 0.5 TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED SCIENCE Chemistry 2–Inorganic 10 11 12 0.5 Automotive Technology (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Honors Chemistry 2 – Inorganic 10 11 12 0.5 Aviation Technology (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Chemistry 3 – Organic 11 12 0.5 Computerized Manufacturing (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 IB Chemistry I HL (NHS) 11 12 1.0 Construction Trades (EFE) 11 12 2.0 IB Chemistry II HL (NHS) 12 1.0 Cooperative Education (EFE) 11 12 1-3 IB Chemistry I and II (CHS) 11 12 2.0 Cosmetology/Barbering (EFE) 11 12 3.0 Earth Science 1 10 11 12 0.5 Drafting Technology (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Honors Earth Science 1 10 11 12 0.5 Electrical Technology (EFE) 12 2.0 Physics 1 9 0.5 Electronics and Robotics (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Honors Physics 1 9 0.5 Engineering Design (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Physics 2 10 11 12 0.5 Engineering Design & Development (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Honors Physics 2 10 11 12 0.5 (Capstone Course) Physics 3 – Advanced Topics 11 12 0.5 Engineering in Wood Technology (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 IB Physics I HL 11 12 1.0 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (EFE) 12 2.0 IB Physics II HL 12 1.0 Machine Woodworking 9 10 11 12 0.5/1.0 Animal Technology (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Principles of Engineering (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Astronomy 11 12 0.5 Registered Apprenticeship (EFE) 11 12 1-3 Conservation Biology (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Welding (EFE) 12 2.0 Dental Assisting (EFE) 12 2.0 Ecology & Environment 11 12 1.0 WORLD LANGUAGES Emergency Medical Tech. Prog. (EFE) 12 2.0 American Sign Language 10 11 12 1.0 Forensic Science 1 11 12 0.5 French I 9 10 11 12 1.0 Forensic Science 2 11 12 0.5 French II 9 10 11 12 1.0 Fundamentals of Health Science (EFE) 11 12 2.0 French III 10 11 12 1.0 Health Science (EFE) 11 12 2.0 IB French IV SL 11 12 1.0 IB Environ. Systems & Societies SL 11 12 1.0 IB French V HL 12 1.0 IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL 11 12 1.0 Latin I (NHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 MI Geol./Meteorology 11 12 0.5 Latin II (NHS) 10 11 12 1.0 Professional Health Science (EFE) 12 2.0 Veterinary Science (EFE) 12 2.0 14

GRADE(S) CR. OTHER COURSES GRADE(S) CR. IB Latin I SL 11 12 1.0 Alternative Plan for Students 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Latin II SL 12 1.0 College Success Strategies 10 11 12 0.5 Spanish I 9 10 11 12 1.0 Leadership for Link Crew 11 12 1.0 Spanish II 9 10 11 12 1.0 KAMSC (morning) 9 10 3.0 Spanish III 10 11 12 1.0 KAMSC (afternoon) 11 12 3.0 IB Spanish IV SL 11 12 1.0 Seminar 9 10 11 12 0.5 IB Spanish V HL 12 1.0 Seminar II (CHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5

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to prepare you for a post-secondary art school or to Art launch you into your art career. Classroom tools and COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT equipment includes Macintosh computers and tablets, Advanced 2-D Art (EFA) 9 10 11 12 1.0 traditional paint materials, sewing equipment, drawing Available evenings during 1st semester 0.5 supplies, PhotoShop and other industry-level digital Advanced 3-D Art (EFA) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Available evenings during 2nd semester 0.5 applications. There are many ways professionals can Art & Design Career Skills (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 earn a living creating art. This class will connect you Ceramics & Sculpture 10 11 12 0.5 with working art professionals from animation and Design I 9 10 11 12 1.0 comic books artists, digital artists, commercial, interior Design II 10 11 12 1.0 and fashion designers, fine artists and many more. You Media Arts Creative Suite (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 Digital FilmArt (EFA Blended) 9 10 11 12 0.5 can earn up to three college credits and develop a Available evenings during 1st semester professional art portfolio for college entrance or for Digital GraphicArt (EFA Blended) 9 10 11 12 0.5 your first professional position. Students may take this Available evenings during 1st semester course for two years. Digital StudioArt (EFA Blended) 9 10 11 12 0.5 nd *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, Available evenings during 2 semester Davenport University, Ferris State University and Digital PhotoArt (EFA Blended) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Available evenings during 2nd semester Kalamazoo Valley Community College Film and Video Arts (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 *2nd World Language Credit Advanced Video Arts Studio (EFA) 9 10 11 12 .5/1.0 *3rd Science Credit IB Visual Arts 11 12 2.0 *4th Related Math and Visual Performing & Applied Arts Independent Study Art 11 12 0.5 Credit Jewelry 10 11 12 0.5 Media Arts Creative Suite (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 *This is an Early/Middle College eligible program Advanced Multimedia Arts (EFA) 11 12 3.0 *Taught at Kalamazoo Central High School Studio Art Weekends (EFA) 10 11 12 0.5

Students enrolled in the evening class for credit must Ceramics & Sculpture 1 semester/0.5 credit be co-enrolled in a Fine Arts class. This course’s aim is advanced production of three- dimensional projects. Emphasis will be placed on Advanced 2-D Art (EFA) Daily Spring Sem./1.0 cr. hand-built and wheel-thrown functional clay projects Evenings Fall semester/0.5 credit* and both additive and subtractive sculptural methods This course is an in-depth exploration of advanced 2-D using select media such as wax, plaster and wire. techniques including drawing and design, printmaking, Evaluation emphasis is on craftsmanship and good watercolor, acrylics and other media. Portfolio design in three-dimensional art. All projects are preparation and public exhibition opportunities dependent on available materials. available. Work with a variety of professional artists in modern studio facilities and resources at the KIA. Design I Full year/1.0 credit *Taught at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. This course is intended for the student who wants to gain a basic appreciation of art. Students will be Advanced 3-D Art (EFA) Daily Fall Sem./1.0 cr. exposed to a variety of art experiences such as Evenings Spring semester/0.5 cr.* drawing, painting, ceramics, metal and fiber projects. This course is an in-depth exploration of advanced 3-D Students who discover a strong interest in art after techniques including sculpture, ceramics, modeling, taking Foundations of Art & Design, yet who do not carving and casting processes, using a wide range of wish to take one of the advanced courses, may repeat materials, creating representational and abstract this class. Students are expected to show growth in the works. Portfolio preparation and public exhibition areas studied. opportunities available. Work with a variety of professional artists in modern studio facilities and resources at the KIA. Design II Full year/1.0 credit *Taught at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. This course is for the student who has a serious interest in art. It is not a general survey class but offers Art & Design Career Skills (EFE) (W) concentrated work using two-dimensional materials Full year/2.0 credits and/or multimedia (such as pencil rendering, pastel If you want to explore and perfect your skills in many drawing, painting in oil, acrylic and watercolor). different art mediums and use professional quality art Techniques for commercial art purposes can be taught, supplies and computer applications, then this class is such as layout and drawing programs on the computer. for you. You will acquire a repertoire of art techniques Art history is integrated into the units. 16

Digital FilmArt (EFA) Film & Video Arts (EFA) Full year/2.0 credits* Online & Evenings Spring Sem./0.5 cr.* Film & Video Arts introduces students to the creation In this course students will be introduced to proper and study of time-based media in video and film. They filmmaking and editing techniques and expand their work with the latest digital technology in creating a understanding of cinema through in-depth analysis. variety of works that help them mold and define their Students will have hands-on time with professional- own personal visual style for innovative, artistic grade cameras and editing software. Students will also communication. engage in film theory through viewing and critically *Taught at the Epic Center assessing works of cinema. *Web based and taught at the Epic Center Adv. Video Arts Studio (EFA) 1 Semester/.05 credit Full year/1.0 credit* Digital GraphicArt (EFA) AVAS is a project-based video class for 9-12 grade Online & Evenings Spring Sem./0.5 cr.* students who have already taken at least one semester The goal of this class is to help students express of a video or TV production class. The class will themselves through graphics, typography and logos. concentrate on individual student films that will be Students will learn about the history of graphics and used for portfolio work and entered into video design principles as they relate to print and digital competitions. Students will learn about lighting, sound, materials. The students will also have access to directing and advanced filming and editing techniques. professional design software for print and digital *Taught at Vicksburg High School mediums. *Web based and taught at the Epic Center IB Visual Arts 2 Full years/1.0 credit/yr. These courses are offered for those interested in Digital StudioArt (EFA) enhancing their portfolios by encouragement of Online & Evenings Spring Sem./0.5 cr.* continuing a more sophisticated concentration of Digital tools permeate nearly all avenues of media, study. The open-ended student- and teacher-directed including such fundamental artistic mediums a units will be designed to challenge each artist/student drawing and painting. The generations-old techniques in fields such as philosophy, anatomy, psychology, once practiced with pencil and paper, brush and music, history and culture. Visits to galleries, museums, canvas, are now increasingly supplemented or even local libraries and on-site experience with field trips supplanted by pixels and vectors. This class will and professional artist contacts will be meaningful in provide an introduction to the basics of drawing and the development of a sophisticated critical attitude painting using digital means, in the process also giving toward all forms of visual experience supported by them an introduction to the basics of digital imaging extensive research. Recommended: A strong B using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. The course is average or better attained in a minimum of one year of built around the core elements of visual art, such as previous study in high school art. (SL offered only at line, shape, value, and color with an additional CHS) emphasis on learning and using the tools of imaging software. Independent Study Art 1 Semester/0.5 credit *Web based and taught at the Epic Center Independent Study Art is used as portfolio development time for students currently enrolled in IB Digital PhotoArt (EFA) Art. Independent Study may be used for academic Online & Evenings Spring Sem./0.5 cr.* credit, but does NOT provide IB credit or credit The Digital PhotoArt class will introduce, enhance and towards the IB diploma. Students must obtain art refine students’ ability to express themselves with the instructor permission to enroll in this course. aid of digital cameras. Students will learn proper Independent Study can be repeated for one additional photographic technique, computer enhancement of semester (again, with instructor permission.) photos, printing and professional presentation techniques. The students will have a number of Jewelry 1 Semester/0.5 credit assignments ranging from core photography This course provides an opportunity to fabricate pieces fundamentals to immersive pieces of personal that include soldering and multiple soldering, inlay, expression. Students will leave class with the stone setting, etching, and chain making. Lost wax beginnings of a portfolio and the knowledge to casting is also included. This course is an ideal continue and expand on their work in the future. opportunity for pre-dental students to explore *Web based and taught at the Epic Center techniques in metals and casting. Note: This course may be repeated for more advanced work.

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Media Arts Creative Suite (EFA) Full Year/2.0 cr. Studio Art Weekends (EFA) Full Year/0.5 credit Create artworks using computers as tools and learn Each segment of the class will consist of in-depth how art communicates emotions and ideas. Projects exploration of one artistic medium: Metal and Plaster include digital photograph manipulation, art for the Casting, Glass Art, Mixed Media, Jewelry Making, Internet, stereo 3D images, digital painting, and Photography, or Oil Painting for examples. Each unit combining traditional media with new technologies of study and practice will be led by a master artist from *Taught at KVCC - Center for New Media. the community who specializes in that specific medium

Advanced Multimedia Arts (EFA) Full year/3.0 cr. or technique. Class sessions will also explore related Continued study of new art forms made possible works selected from the permanent collection or through the use of new technologies integrating video, traveling exhibitions at the KIA. Students will develop music, sound, film, still images, and interactive media. works in each medium for public exhibition and/or Work individually or in small groups to create time- portfolio presentation for post-secondary placement. based and interactive artworks ranging from art for Previous course work in drawing and design highly the Internet, interactive video, experimental film, and recommended. new media installations/performances. Prerequisite: *Taught at the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts Film & Video Arts or Media Arts Creative Suite and permission of instructor. *Taught at the Epic Center.

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*Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit and 4th Related Business/Computers Math Credit. COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World Accounting/Finance I (EFE) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Language Credit Accounting/Finance II (EFE) 10 11 12 1.0 * This is an Early/Middle College eligible program Banking/Finance (EFE) 10 11 12 1.0 Business Law (CHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Business Mgmt. & Adm. I (EFE) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Banking & Finance (EFE) Full year/1.0 credit Business Mgmt. & Adm. II (EFE) 10 11 12 1.0 This course provides students with a background in IB Business & Management SL 11 12 1.0 customer service, personal finance, budgeting, Computer Applications 9 10 11 12 0.5 investment planning, and business financial Computer Science/Software Engineering (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Computer Tech. I (Comp TIA A+ Cert.) (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 management. Students gain exposure to the various Computer Technology II (EFE) 11 12 2.0 career options in the field. They learn how the financial Cooperative Education (Co-Op) (EFE) 11 12 1-3 decisions that they make today affect their future. Culinary Arts (EFE) 11 12 2.0 *Potential for articulated credits with Davenport Entrepreneurship (EFE) (CHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 University Introduction to Business 9 10 11 12 0.5 *4th Related Math Credit Keyboarding (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 rd nd Marketing (EFE) 9 10 11 12 1.0 *See counselor for possible 3 Science and/or 2 World Adv. Marketing (EFE) NHS 10 11 12 1.0 Language Credit Multimedia/Desktop Publishing 9 10 11 12 0.5 *Taught at Galesburg-Augusta High School Personal Finance 11 12 1.0 Registered Apprenticeship (EFE) 11 12 1-3 Business Law (CHS) 1 semester/0.5 credit Web Page Design (see course description) 10 11 12 1.0 This course attempts to introduce the learners to our Accounting/Finance I(EFE)(W) Full year/1.0 credit legal system as it relates to the business world. The Accounting is an essential aspect of every business and following will be studied: torts, contracts and organization. Students will track the financial progress agreements, warranties, product liability, credit, of a business by using an online accounting software landlord and tenant agreements, wills, rights and program to update financial records. Students will remedies. Students will be required to apply their become proficient in using Excel, will gain personal learning by briefing real life cases to solve legal finance and employability skills and will develop a problems. professional résumé, along with a professional website. Career Exploration and preparation also Business, Management & Administration I covered. (EFE) (W) Full year/1.0 credit *Potential for articulated credit with KVCC, Baker This year-long course provides students with a solid College, Davenport University, and Grand Rapids foundation of business skills, knowledge, and Community College, Ferris State University understanding that is necessary for success in a global *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit and 4th Related society. Segments include: Business Management and Math Credit. Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Law, *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World Ethics, and Government Regulations. Students will Language Credit become proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office to * This is an Early/Middle College eligible program complete projects involving communications, career, and professional development. Advanced Accounting (EFE) (W) Full year/1.0 cr. *Potential for articulated credit with KVCC, Baker This course provides students with advanced technical College, Grand Rapids Community College, and and procedural accounting skills. Students are given Davenport University th the opportunity to become proficient in automated *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit and 4 Related systems and advanced application, which require Math Credit. rd nd greater analysis and decision-making. Specific *See counselor for possible 3 Science and/or 2 World competencies include corporate accounting Language Credit. procedures, completing a payroll, creating financial * This is an Early/Middle College eligible program statements, and computerized accounting. Career Exploration and preparation also covered. Business, Management & Administration II *Potential for articulated credit with KVCC, Baker (EFE) (W) Full year/1.0 credit College, Grand Rapids Community College, Ferris State This course is for the students that have completed University, and Davenport University. Business, Management & Administration I. In the first semester, computers are integrated into the classroom 19 work environment where students are exposed to a Students will use Arduino Microprocessors to variety of business functions: human resource configure circuitry for modern day lifestyles. Students management, corporate communication, research and will learn the impact of a computing society and the development, marketing sales and customer support, application of computing across career paths. finance, legal services, and information technology. During the second semester, students will work *See your counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd together in work groups, departments and specialized World Language Credit teams. *Taught at Gull Lake High School *Potential for articulated credit with KVCC, Baker College, and Davenport University. Computer Technology I (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit and 4th This course is designed to provide students with the Related Math Credit. knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in *See your counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd the computer technology industry. Material covered Foreign Language credit will be aligned specifically with the CompTIA A+ exams which are necessary to earn CompTIA’s A+ certificate. IB Business & Management SL (W) A+ certification is required by most employers in the Full year/1.0 credit IT/computer repair industry. There will be a This course explores how and why individuals form significant amount of hands-on experience including organizations, their types, problems, and life cycles. maintaining, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing Although the course centers around business computers, computer components and software. organization, the principles can be extended to other *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, forms of organizations. The principles and skills Davenport University and Kalamazoo Valley Community involved are focused on the decision-making process. College The interdependency of organizations and its effect on *4th Related Math Credit problem solving is also studied. The course will also *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World look at the role of individuals and groups within Language Credit organizations. The five modules are international *Taught at Loy Norrix High School organization, marketing, human resources, and finance *This is an Early/Middle College eligible program and project management. This class counts for Economics and Social Studies credit. Computer Technology II (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits The second-year course concentrates on the Computer Applications 1 semester/0.5 credit requirements of the CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA This course is recommended for ALL high school Security+ certifications, which are industry-recognized students! Using technology is an essential skill for standards for technicians pursuing a career in network home, college and work applications! Employers tell us administration/implementation, data center using Microsoft Office is imperative! Students will management, and data security. A growing number of utilize Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, in addition to high tech firms and companies dealing with the Internet resources and apps. Students will create Federal Government are requiring Security+ PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets and certification for their IT staff. Study will focus on all business documents using Word, along with various aspects of computer network technologies, network & Google apps. This course prepares students to format data security, implementation, maintenance, and and design work that is used in the home, school and troubleshooting. In addition, interested students can office environments. pursue their MCSA Microsoft Server Certification. The *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit. MCSA is needed to qualify for a position as a network or computer systems administrator or a computer Computer Science (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits support specialist. Successful completion of Computer Computer Science/Software Engineering provides an Tech I and teacher approval required. excellent introduction into the computer science world *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, through engaging students in computational thinking. Davenport University and Kalamazoo Valley Community In this course, students create interactive stories using College a programming language called Scratch; work in teams *4th Related Math Credit rd nd to create simple apps for mobile devices using App *See counselor for possible 3 Science and/or 2 World Language Credit Inventor; learn introductory elements of text-based *Taught at Loy Norrix High School programming in Python, and analyze data using Excel. *This is an Early/Middle College eligible program 20

Cooperative Education (EFE) Full year/1-3 credits of Michigan (Baker College), Davenport University, Cooperative Education is an opportunity for students Ferris State University to “earn while they learn.” Co - op is a method of *4th Related Math and Visual Performing & Applied Arts instruction, through written cooperative arrangements Credit between school and employers, providing students *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World with an opportunity to extend their Career/Technical Language Credit Education preparation beyond the classroom. *Taught at Kalamazoo PS Community Education Center Students who have completed at least 50% of an *This is an Early/Middle College eligible program Education for Employment class can gain valuable work experience, while earning both money and high Entrepreneurship (EFE) (CHS) (W) school credit. It’s a great opportunity to increase Full year/1.0 credit awareness of the broad spectrum of occupations in an This course is designed to prepare those students with area of interest, and practice teamwork in the real career goals in business, either in management or as a working world while developing positive work business owner. Also, it offers instruction for those attitudes and habits. students in the Marketing Co-op program. During this Participating students shall: year long course, students will be exposed to the  Be employed in a coordinator-approved work various types of business ownership through project- setting; based activities that all businesses participate in, along  Work 10-15 hours per week in class-related, legal with the various types of management and leadership employment; styles. Students will also complete projects in  Receive release time from school, school credit, on- Entrepreneurship preparing them for opening up their the-job training, and pay; and own business. Potential for articulated credit with  Will be evaluated every marking period by his/her KVCC, Baker College, Grand Rapids Community College, employer. and Davenport University  Prerequisite: EFE/CTE related class. Successful *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit and 4th completion of 50% and continued concurrent Related Math Credit. enrollment or EFE/CTE completer status. *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd NOTE: Students are not to be officially enrolled in Co - World Language Credit op until the Co - op Coordinator has approved their application and job site. Additionally, employment is Introduction to Business 1 semester/0.5 credit subject to forces outside of the control of the school This course enables the student to develop an district, therefore employment cannot be guaranteed. understanding of our American business system and For these reasons, it is recommended that students its role in our economy by studying such topics as: maintain a full schedule of classes until all conditions finance, business management, business organizations, are met. marketing, and entrepreneurship. Also, we will discuss your place as a consumer in today’s global Culinary Arts (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits market. This is a great course to take to see what other Students taking this course will learn the fundamentals business courses interest you. of cooking and baking as well as the science of food safety, the fundamentals and science of food handling, Keyboarding (NHS) 1 semester/0.5 credit food prep and service, sanitation and safety, This course is offered at NHS and only at CHS if maintenance of tools and equipment and nutritional enrollment minimum is met. The course provides guidelines. Students also develop the cooking and students with the opportunity to learn touch control of baking skills necessary to be successful in the culinary the computer alpha/numeric keyboards. Touch-typing industry. The course will emphasize creative, hands- skill focuses on speed and accuracy. The skill building on food preparation in a fully equipped kitchen, as well phase of the course concentrates on improving speed as professionalism and work habits required in this and accuracy, and the application phase emphasizes industry. Students will have the opportunity to receive introduction to basic word processing formats such as work-based training such as job shadowing, field trips letters, memos and tables, . Keyboarding is a and other capstone experiences at area restaurants. foundation for future education and for personal and The curriculum includes the National Food Industry professional use. standards for the ServSafe Certification, an industry credential that verifies that an applicant entering the Marketing (EFE) (W) Full year/1.0 credit workforce has the necessary skills for employment. This course is recommended for those students *Potential for articulated credits with Culinary Institute interested in the promotional side of the business 21 world. It is a yearlong course which will expose achieving financial goals, managing checking and students to those techniques businesses use to savings accounts, debit cards, credit cards, pre-paid persuade consumers to buy products or use services. cards, calculating interest (Rule of 72), investments, The class is project-oriented. Units covered include managing debt, paying for school, selecting financial advertising, display, sales, global marketing, design, institutions and advisors, keeping money safe, social media, sports and entertainment marketing, insurance health/auto/rental/home owner/disability/ ethics, job interviewing and application. This class life, bargain shopping, planning for large expenditures can be a two-year program, offering an advanced level college/wedding/vacation, avoiding fraud and the following year. The class provides opportunities understanding the associated financial language. for students to participate in DECA. *4th Related Math Credit *Potential for articulated credit with KVCC, Baker College, and Davenport University. Registered Apprenticeship (EFE) Full year/1-3 cr. *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit and 4th Related Employers sponsor students through the Federal Math Credit. Bureau of Apprenticeship Training for a skilled trade. *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World During the apprenticeship period (two to four years, Language Credit depending upon the occupation), the student combines on-the-job training at the company with related Adv. Marketing (EFE) (W) (NHS) Full year/1.0 credit classroom instruction at school. Upon high school This course provides students with the opportunity to graduation, courses are continued at a post-secondary operate the school store during lunch periods. This is institution. While in this apprenticeship, the student a project-based class exploring advanced will: marketing functions. Units covered include  Be employed in a coordinator-approved work Marketing Research, Entrepreneurship, Pricing, setting; Promotion, Employability Skills, and Business  Work 10-15 hours per week in class-related, legal Operations, along with designing a business plan. employment; *Potential for articulated credit with KVCC, Baker  Receive release time from school, school credit, on- College, and Davenport University the-job training, and pay, while earning a journey *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit and 4th Related person’s card; and Math Credit.  Will be evaluated every marking period by his/her *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World employer. Language Credit Web Page Design (CHS) 0.5 credit (NHS) 1.0 credit Desktop Publishing 1 semester/0.5 credit This course introduces students to the basics of This course is designed to allow students to master creating Internet content. Students will gain programs that will help them communicate in the experience with HTML, web design software tools and modern business world by developing print materials graphic design through the creation of web pages and such as brochures, business cards, flyers, menus, etc. elements. Students participating in this course will The students will then apply their knowledge by learn about ethics, etiquette and copyright issues completing various projects using software and online involved in posting materials in a global media. technology. Also, students will partner with local Recommended: Computer Applications or businesses to create a publication for the business. A Multimedia/Desktop Publishing. portfolio/website of all student work will be *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit. developed. *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit.

Personal Finance Full year/1.0 credit This full year course is designed to help students not only survive, but thrive on their own. The focus is on getting, keeping, managing and increasing personal money. Personal responsibility for financial decisions, actions and outcomes will be stressed. Topics will include: evaluation of wants versus needs, goal setting, developing and sticking to a spending plan, savings, investing, buying personal items/cars/homes,

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distinct disadvantage. Self-motivated learners will do English well in this challenging environment which is intended COURSE GRADE(S) CREDIT to prepare students for Honors English 10 and the English 9 9 1.0 International Baccalaureate program. This course is Honors English 9 9 1.0 recommended for IB English. English Prep 10 10 1.0 English 10 10 1.0 Honors English 10 10 1.0 English Prep 10 Full year/1.0 credit English Prep 11 11 1.0 This one-year course meets the same requirements as English 11 11 1.0 English 10. The program integrates writing, speaking, IB English I HL 11 1.0 and listening, providing experiences necessary for English Prep 12 12 1.0 English 12 12 1.0 meeting the standards of the SAT. Compositions will IB English II HL 12 1.0 give continued practice using the writing process. The ELECTIVES GRADE(S) CREDIT speech portion will offer students practical instruction Creative Writing 11 12 0.5 in the fundamentals of oral communication and active Creative Writing Online (EFA) (Fall/Spring) 9 10 11 12 .5/1 listening. This course also incorporates activities to Debate 9 10 11 12 0.5 develop students’ skills in writing, speaking, listening Digital Storytelling (EFA) (Fall/Spring) 9 10 11 12 .5/1 and group work to prepare them for college and the Digital Video Production (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Dramatics 1 9 10 11 12 0.5 workplace. Dramatics 2 10 11 12 0.5 Forensics 1 9 10 11 12 0.5 English 10 Full year/1.0 credit Forensics 2 10 11 12 0.5 This one-year course integrates the study of speech IB Theatre SL (NHS) 11 12 1.0 and English. Speech assignments will familiarize Journalism 1 9 10 11 12 0.5 Journalism 2 9 10 11 12 0.5 students with the process of communication, various Radio Broadcasting (EFE) 11 12 2.0 types of public speeches and appropriate delivery Theatre Improv & Scriptwriting (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 techniques. Literary selections will provide students Theatre Tech. Internship (EFE) 11 12 2.0 with the background to recognize literary allusions. Adv. Musical Theatre (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 These will provide context for references students will TV Internship I (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 TV Internship II (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 encounter both in future literature study as well as in Yearbook 9 10 11 12 1.0 the real world. In addition, this course will continue practice in the writing process as students work to English 9 Full year/1.0 credit improve their composition skills in preparation for This course integrates the study of literature, assessments they will encounter in upper level classes composition, grammar, vocabulary and speech. and on the SAT tests . Students can expect to read literary works of varying lengths including novels, short stories, nonfiction, Honors English 10 (W) Full year/1.0 credit essays, and poetry. Literary terms and literary analysis This one-year integrated, rigorous elective course will both be a vital part of the study of literature. extends the core of English 10. It is especially designed Students can expect frequent reading assignments. to give students the skills needed to succeed in IB Grammar and vocabulary study will help prepare English courses in the 11th and 12th grades. This is a students for the SAT. Students will write a variety of class for students who love to read. Students can expository and persuasive papers. This course is expect to do far more reading, writing, and public designed to prepare students for meeting an speaking than in English 10. Students will study topics assortment of future challenges. in greater depth. Consequently, assignments are more complex. Expectations for quality student products and Honors English 9 (W) Full year/1.0 credit performances are also higher. Self-motivated learners This course incorporates the same study areas as who always do their homework will do well in this English 9; however, it is far more rigorous. It will move challenging environment. As preparation for Honors at a faster pace. Students should expect to do English, students will be required to complete summer homework every night. Honors English 9 is not a class reading prior to the start of school. This course is for the non-reader or the reluctant reader. Many of the recommended for IB English. literary works are more complex and require a deeper analysis than those in English 9. In addition, students English Prep 11 Full year/1.0 credit will be required to complete summer reading before This one-year course meets the same requirements as the school year begins. Failure to complete these English 11. The program integrates writing, speaking, works before the start of school will put a student at a listening, and problem solving, providing experiences 23 necessary for meeting the standards of SAT. The English 12 Full year/1.0 credit literary selections incorporate a view of literature with This college preparatory course integrates reading, an emphasis on American literature, both past and writing, speaking, listening, problem solving and present. Good writing and organizational skills will be formal analytical research using MLA documentation. addressed in all portions of the course. The program It incorporates a global view of literature with an also incorporates activities to develop students’ skills emphasis on World literature, both past and present. in writing, speaking, listening, and group work to Writing assignments will emphasize the integration of prepare them for college and the workplace. personal and research evidence. This course will provide students with opportunities to develop English 11 Full year/1.0 credit language arts skills needed for college. This college preparatory course integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, and problem solving. It IB English II HL (W) Full year/1.0 credit incorporates a historical view of literature with an This is an advanced, fast-paced, highly rigorous emphasis on American literature, both past and elective course for motivated students who have present, and its relationship with literature from successfully completed IB English I HL. Students are around the world. Students can expect to write several required to read seven major works. Course work will argumentative essays in preparation for the SAT include in-depth study of poetry and Shakespearean writing test. In addition, students will write reflective text and the analysis of authors’ style and voice. pieces, culminating in a personal analysis that could be Literary explication and commentary of prose and used as a college admissions essay. This course will poetry, both studied in class as well as read outside of provide students with opportunities to develop class, form the basis of writing assignments. language arts skills needed for college. Additionally, these activities lead to an individual oral commentary that is assessed by the classroom teacher IB English I HL (W) Full year/1.0 credit and monitored by the IBO. Completion of this course This advanced, highly rigorous, elective course is for prepares students to take the IB English test offered in motivated students who are prepared for a challenging the spring. English language arts curriculum. This course, when followed by IB English II HL, leads to the IB English ELECTIVES test. Students are required to read at least six major Creative Writing 1 semester/0.5 credit works of literature by different authors. Course work This course is for those who wish to express will focus on narrative techniques and literary themselves creatively and imaginatively in poetry, elements. Writing assignments will include literary fiction and creative nonfiction. The student should be comparisons and analyses of the works studied. One reading at the 11th or 12th grade level, should be world literature paper between 1250 and 1500 words producing quality writing and have the ability to will be assessed by the IBO. Additionally, this course analyze the written word. Continued reading, as well includes a variety of oral activities and a major formal as the keeping of journals, will be done as sources of oral assessment. Successful completion of Honors ideas for expression. Rather than teaching how to English 9 and 10 is strongly recommended. write, the emphasis will be on teaching students how to teach themselves to write. This course is not focused English Prep 12 Full year/1.0 credit on college-preparatory academic writing, but it will This one-year course meets the same requirements as help students improve skills in writing and revision.

English 12. The program integrates activities with writing, speaking, listening, problem solving, and Creative Writing Online (EFA) formal analytical research using MLA documentation. Fall and/or Spring sem. 0.5/1.0 cr.* It incorporates a global view of literature with an Through the study of written works in various forms emphasis on British literature, both past and present, and the regular practice of writing, students will and its interrelationship with literature from around achieve a better understanding of the creative writing the world. Writing emphasizing the integration of process. Additionally, students will collaborate on a personal and research evidence will be used. This few projects, and will read and critique one another’s course also incorporates activities to develop students’ work through small group workshops (held through skills in writing, speaking, listening, and group work to discussion forums). Students will turn in four major prepare them for college and the workplace. creative writing assignments, regular creative writing exercises, three short reflections, a recording of student performing one of their assignments, and an online portfolio. *Web based 24

Debate 1 semester/0.5 credit of drama, dramatic genres, acting and improvisation, This course is designed for students who like a stage movement, and theatrical production. Students challenge and are looking for a course that will lead to will experience drama both as literature and as one of the development of research and argumentation skills. the fine arts. In class, students will research and debate a nationally selected topic. Great stress will be placed upon Dramatics 2 1 semester/0.5 credit developing critical thinking skills. Discussion questions This course is for students who wish to continue will be studied and competitive opportunities are Dramatics. available. Forensics 1 1 semester/0.5 credit Digital Storytelling Online (EFA) This course offers participation in individual speech Fall and/or Spring sem. 0.5/1.0 cr.* events as well as preparation, practice and competition Through the study of digital stories in various forms, in forensics events and tournaments. Students will students will develop their own stories and share them experience public speaking events: extempore, through various online channels. Students will learn impromptu, sales, oratory, informative speaking and how to use apps, websites, and other tools to create broadcasting. Students will also experience their own work. They will view and critique one interpretive events: drama, prose, duo, multiple and another’s work and engage in weekly forum based storytelling. class discussions. Students will turn in four major storytelling projects, regular annotated photographs, Forensics 2 1 semester/0.5 credit three short reflections, several shorter writing and This course is for students who wish to continue image based assignments, and an online portfolio. Forensics. *Web based IB Theatre SL (CHS)(W) Full year/1.0 credit Digital Video Production (EFE) This course aims systematically to teach the art and Full year/2.0 credits nature of the theatre. Both through classroom This course provides students with entry-level skills in instruction and performance. The course will help the expanding field of digital production: corporate students to interpret scripts, critique others’ and their video departments, broadcast television stations, own work as well as develop their own acting advertising agencies, etc. This course emphasizes the techniques before an audience. Students will also focus skills and work ethic needed for these exciting careers. on major developments and techniques in the Areas of study and practice will focus on theatrical history of cultures other than their own. documentaries, educational programming, and Finally, students will acquire sufficient technical skill television journalism projects. This class provides to produce quality work in at least one of the theatrical students with the opportunity to enter local and arts or crafts, as well as understand the basic processes national competitions as well as airing student work of theatrical production. on Public Media Network stations. All these skills revolve around the use of proper techniques to Journalism 1 1 semester/0.5 credit produce high-quality video and audio using digital This course is for students who see anticipate technology. Whether you want to see your name in becoming part of the advanced journalism course lights or scrolling by in the end credits, this course will (Journalism 2), which is responsible for producing the teach you how to use technology to communicate high school newspaper. Students who complete this effectively with the audience. Students may take this course are not automatically eligible to take Journalism course for two years. 2. Journalism 1 introduces students to the role *Potential for articulated credits with Davenport newspapers play in a free society and First University and Ferris State University Amendment issues. Units covering interviewing, lead *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit writing, straight news writing, feature writing and *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World sports writing are introduced. Proofreading, copy- Language Credit editing, and cutting-edge graphic design skills are *Taught at Public Media Network at the Epic Center emphasized. Some articles produced by Journalism 1 students may be published in the school newspaper. Dramatics 1 1 semester/0.5 credit Students learn the fundamentals of newspaper layout This course provides students with instruction in the and design. academic, technical, and performance aspects of drama. Components of the course include the history 25

Journalism 2 1 semester/0.5 credit Adv. Musical Theatre (EFA) Full year/2.0 credits This course is centered on the production of the school This course is a workshop in which students will newspaper, including its writing, editing, layout, and experience an in-depth study of musical theatre to publication. Students may be placed in various enhance their appreciation of the genre and improve positions depending on their strengths– writing, their practical performance skills in acting, vocal and editing, photography, etc. Some students will be given dance performance. Mentored by theatre, vocal and editorial responsibilities. The journalism teacher dance educators and guest artists, students will approves the admission of students who have not explore, perform, and critique various aspects of taken Journalism 1. Note: This course may be musical theatre from the past to the present. Emphasis repeated. Recommended: Journalism 1. will be placed on creative and innovative approaches to performing works. Radio Broadcasting (EFE) Full Year/2.0 credits *Taught at Portage Central High School. This course is ideal for students who want to work in the field of radio broadcasting. Students will gain work TV Internship I (NHS) 1 semester/0.5 credit experience on a student-run and managed radio This course offers students an introduction to the art station, 89.9 FM WKDS. This course explores all of Broadcasting for Television. Students learn the aspects of the radio broadcasting industry including skills necessary to produce a daily seven minute radio production, being an on-air personality, production. All facets of public speaking, camera marketing, sales, promotion, engineering, writing for operation, and technical skills will be addressed on a radio news and the history of the industry. Students basic level. Students will also learn the basics of video may take this course for two years. editing and production. Students are introduced to *Potential for articulated credits with Ferris State several software applications that when used together University can produce professional quality digital media. *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit Students apply these skills daily as we produce the *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd Northern News, which is played in class as well as at World Language Credit lunch and live via the internet. *Taught at Public Media Network at the Epic Center TV Internship II (NHS) 1 semester/0.5 credit Theatre Improv & Scriptwriting (EFA) This course continues to develop the Broadcasting Full year/2.0 credits skills obtained in TV Internship 1. The emphasis shifts Through in-depth study and practice students will from the broadcast studio to the editing and post learn the basics of improvisation, writing, directing production areas. Students will create in depth feature and acting for the stage, as well as integrating image pieces and explore the elements of digital storytelling. and music into their own theatrical performances. Students work with practicing artists exploring Yearbook Full year/1.0 credit different forms of theatre, from classical to Applications for this course are made directly to the contemporary. These experiences will inform the advisor in each building during the winter. Students development of each student’s distinct writing style. interested in advertising, design, writing, photography, Students will participate in a minimum of two class typing and being part of a team working to present the performances and visit area theatres to experience a best yearbook possible are urged to visit with present variety of stage productions. staff to investigate the possibilities. Secure an *Taught at the Epic Center. application from the yearbook advisor or your counselor. This course may be repeated for credit. Theatre Tech. Internship (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits Students will work alongside theatre professionals in KEY: EFA Education for the Arts HL Higher Level the areas of scenic construction, lighting, sound, and EFE Education for Employment SL Standard Level special effects design, costume design, properties CHS At Central High School IB International Baccalaureate design, scenic painting, stage management and box NHS At Northern High School W Weighted GPA Course office management. The course explores all aspects of technical theatre. A once-a-week seminar enhances studies 2:30-5:00 p.m. extended day. *Taught at Kalamazoo Civic Theatre

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anger/conflict/peer pressure management and healthy Family & Consumer Science living strategies for areas of health. The course COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT improves study skills and provides opportunities for Advanced Foods 10 11 12 0.5 career exploration and interests/skill/ability Child Development and Parenting 9 10 11 12 0.5 Health 9 10 11 12 0.5 assessments. Special attention is focused on meeting Health/Freshman Focus 9 1.0 state required technology standards through related Interior Design 9 10 11 12 0.5 projects. Living in Today’s World 11 12 1.0 Nutrition/Foods 9 10 11 12 0.5 Interior Design 1 semester/0.5 credit Interior Design is a course designed to teach students Advanced Foods 1 semester/0.5 credit the basics of decorating their personal living space, This course is designed for students interested in preparing room or apartment/house. Students will acquire skills and serving meals with eye and taste appeal. It will also in the design and decoration of interior spaces include the aesthetics of meal preparation, meal planning, including selection of furnishings, fixtures, textiles and budgeting for food, and meal appeal. The art of cooking is accessories. A big focus of the class is learning and the main theme throughout the course. Chopped, cupcake knowing how to use the elements and principles of wars, and cake decorating are just a few of the fun design. Students will learn about the career field of activities. Again this course will focus on the safety and Interior Design, and will complete many hands-on sanitation while working in a kitchen. Disease prevention activities within each unit. Some of these activities as it relates to good nutrition will also be emphasized. include creating their own piece of furniture and Child Dev. and Parenting 1 semester/0.5 credit designing a dream home for themselves or a client. This course provides students with exposure to the basic skills and attitudes to become responsible care- givers. Living in Today’s World Full year/1.0 credit These include basic understanding of social, emotional, This course is essential for developing a perspective on physical and intellectual development of children. the general life cycle birth to death. The course will Students will observe children at various ages and design encompass personal values, understanding differing age-appropriate activities for them. Students also analyze family structures and increasing employability skills the needs and responsibilities involved in being a parent. necessary for success in today’s world. Units of study Time is given to the exploration of careers in the field of include: teamwork, initiatives for independence, teaching, pediatrics, pediatric physician’s assistant, personal growth, global perspectives, problem-solving, preschool teachers, day care, nursing and social work. The managing sexuality, coping with stress, avoiding and “Baby Think It Over” simulation is a major project that is handling personal crises, death and dying. Information included in this course. is considered from three perspectives: the individual, the family and society. To more effectively manage Health 1 semester/0.5 credit one’s personal life and career, this course is a unique This course is for students who did not take Freshman approach to adult living Focus/Health. Decision-making techniques are used to help students make positive choices. Topics covered Nutrition/Foods 1 semester/0.5 credit include mental health, wellness, safety awareness, In this first course, students learn basic skills in food substance abuse, nutrition, diseases, suicide preparation. This class has been developed to introduce prevention, human reproduction, family planning, students to the basic foundations of nutritional concerns sexually transmitted infections and and food preparation. This course will provide students anger/conflict/peer pressure management. Students with lifelong benefits. They will learn about buying, will be required to use technology for special preparing, and storing foods such as proteins, fruits, assignments throughout the semester. vegetables, grains, and dairy products, along with the nutritional value of those foods. Students will learn and Health/Freshman Focus Full year/1.0 credit apply principles for sanitation and food safety as well as The school district strongly recommends this course kitchen safety, while working within a food preparation for all 9th graders. It is designed to provide all 9th environment. Emphasis is placed on teamwork skills graders with a positive transition from middle school when working in a kitchen. Creating a cookbook using to high school. Decision-making techniques are used to technology, developing hands on projects, and food labs help students make positive choices. 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Mathematics International Baccalaureate Program Overview: COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT General Recommendations: IB Mathematical Studies SL: From Math 8 This course caters to students with varied Algebra 1 9 1.0 Geometry 10 1.0 backgrounds and abilities. More specifically, it is Algebra 2 11 1.0 designed to build confidence and encourage an Pre-Calculus or Math Elective 12 1.0 appreciation of mathematics in students who do not anticipate a need for mathematics in their future From Math 8 (by teacher recommendation only) studies. Students embarking on this course need to be Algebra 1A/1B 9 1.0 equipped with fundamental skills and a rudimentary Algebra 1C/Geometry A 10 1.0 Geometry B/Algebra 2A 11 1.0 knowledge of basic processes. The students most Algebra 2B/2C 12 1.0 suited for this course are those whose main interests lie outside the field of mathematics. For many From 8th Grade Plus (if appropriate) Mathematical Studies students, this will be their last Honors Geometry 9 10 1.0 formal mathematics course. Students are able to use Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2 10 11 1.0 their own inherent, logical thinking skills and do not Pre-Calculus (NHS) or IB Math SL 11 12 1.0 IB Mathematics SL/AP Calculus (NHS) or 11 12 1.0 have to rely on standard algorithms and remembered AP Calculus (CHS) 12 1.0 formulae. Math Studies students are required to complete a twenty-five hour individual project Math Elective involving the collection and/or generation of data and International Baccalaureate (IB) Mathematics the analysis and evaluation of that data. Students likely IB Mathematical Studies SL(by teacher recommendation only) to need mathematics for the pursuit of further 11 12 1.0 IB Mathematics SL 11 12 1.0 qualifications would be advised to consider an IB Mathematics HL (CHS) 11 12 1.0 alternative IB mathematics course. Enrollment in this course is by teacher recommendation only. Other Mathematics Courses Algebra 2A/2B 11 1.0 IB Mathematics SL: Algebra 2C/Intro to Pre-Calculus 12 1.0 This course is structured for students who anticipate a AP Statistics 11 12 1.0 need for a sound mathematical background in

preparation for their future studies. It focuses on All high school graduates are required to successfully introducing important mathematical concepts through complete three credits chosen from the offerings of the the development of mathematical techniques. The IB mathematics department and one math related course learner profile encourages learning by in their senior year. Completion of course content experimentation, questioning and discovery. In the IB equivalent to Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 is classroom, students will generally learn mathematics required. The mathematics department strongly by being active participants in learning activities recommends that courses be taken in sequential order rather than recipients of instruction. and that a grade of “C-” or better be obtained at each Internal assessment is an integral part of the course level before advancing to the next level. Students and is compulsory for all students. It enables students following teacher recommendations and taking to demonstrate the application of their skills and courses in the proper sequence tend to perform better knowledge, and to pursue their personal interests, than students taking courses out of order. College without the time limitations and other constraints that bound students should take 4 years of algebra-rich are associated with written examinations. The internal mathematics. A personal graphing calculator is highly assessment will be woven into normal classroom recommended. The TI-83 or TI-84 (any model) are the teaching and not be a separate activity conducted after models that are usually used for classroom a course has been taught. demonstrations. Internal assessment in mathematics SL is an individual exploration. The mathematical exploration offers an opportunity to investigate the usefulness, relevance and occurrence of mathematics in the real world. The emphasis is on communication by means of mathematical forms (for example, formula, diagrams, graphs and so on) with accompanying commentary.

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This is a piece of written work that involves This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. It is marked investigating an area of mathematics. It is assessed according to IB criteria. with IB criteria. Students embarking on this course are expected to This course is clearly a demanding one, requiring possess knowledge of basic concepts and be equipped students to study a broad range of mathematical topics with the skills needed to correctly apply simple through a number of different approaches and to mathematical techniques. It is a demanding course varying degrees of depth. This course may not be since it contains a broad range of mathematical topics offered due to low enrollment. Enrollment in this The students most likely to select this course will be course is by teacher recommendation only. those who expect to go on to study subjects that have a significant mathematical content such as chemistry, A Note on IB exams: economics, geography, psychology, and business In Mathematical Studies SL, Mathematics SL/AP administration. Calculus, and Mathematics HL, IB candidates are This course does not have the depth found in the expected to have access to a graphic display calculator Mathematics HL course. Students wishing to study throughout the course. Mathematical Studies subjects with a high degree of mathematical content candidates should have access to a scientific calculator; should therefore opt for the HL course rather than the the graphic display calculator used in other math SL course. Enrollment in this course is by teacher courses will suffice. Calculators with any form of the recommendation only. following facilities or features are not allowed in IB Diploma exams: IB Mathematics HL:  Symbolic manipulation (algebra or calculus) This course focuses on students with a strong  External communication (such as infrared links to background in mathematics who are competent in a other machines) range of analytical and technical skills. These students  Data bank expect to include mathematics as a major component  Dictionary of their university studies either as a subject in its own  QWERTY keyboard right or within courses such as physics, engineering,  External storage media (card, tape, plug-in module, and technology. Others may take this subject because etc.) they have a strong interest in mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and engaging in its problems. The TI-89 and TI-92 are examples of calculators that The nature of this course is such that it focuses on do not comply with IBO regulations. See your IB developing important mathematical concepts in a coordinator for a complete list. comprehensible and coherent way. This is achieved by a carefully balanced approach: students are encouraged to apply their mathematical knowledge to solving problems set in a variety of meaningful contexts while, at the same time, being introduced to important concepts of rigor and proof. Internal assessment is an integral part of the course and is compulsory for all students. It enables students to demonstrate the application of their skills and knowledge, and to pursue their personal interests, without the time limitations and other constraints that are associated with written examinations. The internal assessment will be woven into normal classroom teaching and not be a separate activity conducted after a course has been taught. The internal assessment in Mathematics HL is an individual exploration. The mathematical exploration offers an opportunity to investigate the usefulness, relevance and occurrence of mathematics in the real world. The emphasis is on communication by means of mathematical forms (for example, formula, diagrams, graphs and so on) with accompanying commentary.

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GENERALLY RECOMMENDED MATHEMATICS Geometry Full year/1.0 credit SEQUENCE Geometry builds on a number of key topics such as relationships between angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, th th 8th Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade circles, and simple three-dimensional figures that have 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester 8th Gr. Math Alg. 1A* Alg. 1B* Alg. 1C* Geom. been developed in the middle grades. It is expected A* that students beginning geometry are able to recognize Geometry** Algebra 1 and classify properties of simple geometric shapes, Honors Geometry th know and apply basic similarity and congruence 8 Gr. Plus Geometry** Algebra 2 (High School theorems, understand simple constructions with a Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Algebra I) compass and straightedge and find area and volume of basic shapes. Students should also be able to solve 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester algebraic equations involving one variable. Geom. B* Alg. 2A* Alg. 2B* Alg. 2C* This course includes ideas from the areas of algebra, IB Math Studies Algebra 2**or Algebra 2A/2B geometry, trigonometry and vector analysis. Some of Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics or Honors Algebra 2 Algebra 2C/Intro to Pre-Calc. the specific topics to be considered include: graph IB Math HL2 theory; two- and three-dimensional figures; if-then Pre-Calculus IB Math SL IB Math SL statements; transformational geometry; polygons and AP Calculus IB Math HL1 circles; congruence; measurement; surface areas and AP Statistics volumes; coordinate geometry; similarity; formal logic; *Students do not choose this path. Testing and/or basic proofs; deductive reasoning; right triangle prior performance will be used for this trigonometry; and vectors. Problem solving will be a recommendation. **Geometry and Algebra 2 can be unifying theme throughout the course. Scientific taken concurrently. calculators will be used extensively. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Math 8+ Algebra 1 Full year/1.0 credit This course builds upon a number of key algebraic Honors Geometry (W) Full year/1.0 credit topics assumed to have been developed in the middle This course will prepare students for Honors Algebra grades, namely a deep knowledge of linear patterns of 2. Honors Geometry is structured to build a deeper change and familiarity with non-linear patterns such as understanding of key topics such as relationships exponential and quadratic. It is expected that students between angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and entering Algebra 1 are fluent in basic arithmetic skills three-dimensional figures that have been developed in involving fractions, decimals and whole numbers the middle grades. Students in honors geometry are (without a calculator) and are able to recognize and expected to proficiently recognize, classify, analyze and solve mathematical and real-world problems involving apply properties of geometric shapes, know and apply linear relationships and to make sense of and move similarity and congruence theorems, understand fluently among the graphic, numeric, symbolic, and constructions with a compass and straightedge and verbal representations of these patterns. This course find area and volume of shapes. Students should also includes ideas from the areas of algebra, geometry, be able to solve algebraic equations involving one or probability, and statistics. Problem-solving techniques more variables. The students will produce in-class and continue to be developed and applied. Some of the research projects applying geometry concepts that specific topics to be considered include: properties of include written explanations. real numbers; solutions of linear equations and This course includes ideas from the areas of algebra, inequalities in one and two variables; solutions to geometry, probability, trigonometry, and vector quadratic equations; uses of the Cartesian plane; analysis. Some of the specific topics to be considered solving systems of linear equations and inequalities; include: graph theory; two- and three-dimensional solutions of absolute value equations and inequalities; figures; if-then statements; transformational geometry; set theory; ratios, proportions and percentages; square polygons and circles; congruence; measurement; root and related properties; exponents, powers and surface areas and volumes; coordinate geometry; related properties; transformational geometry; similarity; formal logic; proofs; deductive reasoning simplifying sums, differences, products and quotients and indirect reasoning; right triangle trigonometry; of polynomials; factoring polynomials; recursive unit circle; and vectors. The interrelationships formulas; linear regression; and elementary counting between algebra and geometry will be emphasized and techniques. A graphing calculator will be a benefit in it is critical that connections are made from algebraic the course to be used when appropriate and to reasoning to geometric situations. Problem solving will enhance previously mastered skills. 30 be a unifying theme throughout the course. Scientific Technology and graphing calculators will be used. calculators will be used extensively. Graphing Highly recommended: Strong performance in an calculators will be used. Prerequisite: Semester grade Algebra 2 course with a B- or better. of A- or higher in Algebra 1 or Math 8+ and teacher recommendation. Algebra 1A/1B Full Year/1.0 credit This course will cover approximately the first two Algebra 2 Full year/1.0 credit semesters of a three semester Algebra 1 course. (The The goal of Algebra 2 is to build upon the concepts content of the Algebra 1 course has been previously taught in Algebra 1 and Geometry while adding new described). The third semester of Algebra 1 will be concepts to the students’ knowledge of mathematics. completed during the first semester of the following Algebra 2 extends the study of families of functions year in a full year course to be named Algebra from linear, quadratic and exponential functions to 1C/Geometry A (this course would consist of the third also include logarithmic and rational. Some specific semester Algebra 1 and the first semester of topics to be covered include: linear functions, matrices, Geometry). Enrollment in this course is by Teacher quadratic functions, polynomial functions, radical Recommendation only. A graphing calculator will be functions, rational functions, exponential and a benefit in the course to be used when appropriate logarithmic functions, sequences and series, an and to enhance previously mastered skills. introduction to statistics, and an introduction to trigonometry. Problem solving will be ongoing Algebra 1C/Geometry A Full Year/1.0 credit throughout the course. Graphing calculators will be This course consists of the third and final semester of a extensively used to facilitate computation and as three semester Algebra 1 course followed by the first problem-solving tools. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and semester of a Geometry course. It is designed Geometry. primarily for those students who have completed Algebra 1A/1B or for students who have not mastered Honors Algebra 2 (W) Full year/1.0 credit Algebra 1 and have a teacher recommendation to This course is intended for students pursuing upper take this course. Upon completion of the required level mathematics courses such as IB math SL/HL, AP Algebra topics, students will then continue on with the Calculus, and AP Statistics. Students will be required first semester of Geometry. (Please see descriptions to complete at least two semester projects where for Algebra 1 and Geometry for details of course emphasis will be placed on problem solving and content.) The second semester of Geometry will be technical writing. Students will be challenged to completed during the first semester of the following persevere and think critically on a daily basis. The year in a full year course named Geometry B/Algebra topics from Algebra 2 will be included along with an 2A. This course consists of the second semester of extended unit of trigonometry, linear programming, Geometry followed by the first semester of a three linear regression, probability distributions, rational semester Algebra 2 course. inequalities, end behavior, area under a curve, and mathematical induction. Prerequisite: Students Geometry B/Algebra 2A Full Year/1.0 credit must earn at least a B- for each semester grade This course consists of the second and final semester and on the final exam in Honors Geometry, or, of a two semester Geometry course followed by the students must earn at least a B+ for each semester first semester of a three semester Algebra 2 course. It grade and on the final exam of Geometry, and is designed primarily for those students who have completed Algebra 1A/1B and Algebra 1C/Geometry A have a teacher recommendation. Students courses or for students that have not mastered the coming from 8+ / Algebra 1 and planning to second semester of Geometry or struggled with double up: Students must earn at least an A- for Algebra 2 content and have a teacher each semester grade and on the final exam recommendation to take this course. Upon Algebra 1, and have a teacher recommendation. completion of the required Geometry topics during the first semester, students will continue on with topics Pre-Calculus Full year/1.0 credit from Algebra 2 during the second semester, covering This course is designed to be a transition from Algebra roughly one third of the material of an Algebra 2 2 to IB Mathematics SL/AP Calculus. Topics include but course. The remaining Algebra 2 topics will be are not limited to: trigonometric functions and completed the following year in a course named applications; conic sections; polynomial functions; Algebra 2B/2C. (Please see descriptions for Geometry rational functions; parametric equations; polar and Algebra 2 for details of course content.) coordinates; complex numbers; and logarithms. 31

Algebra 2A/2B Full Year/1.0 credit Students that have performed at above average levels This course will cover approximately the first two (B or above) in Pre-Calculus are not the intended semesters of a three semester Algebra 2 course. (The audience for this course. It is designed to build content of the Algebra 2 course has been previously confidence in and encourage an appreciation of described). The third semester of Algebra 2 will be mathematics in students who do not anticipate a need completed during the first semester of the following for mathematics in their post-secondary studies. year in a course to be named Algebra 2C/Intro to Pre- Students electing this course need to have Calculus. Enrollment in this course is by Teacher fundamental mathematical skills and a rudimentary Recommendation only. A graphing calculator will be knowledge of mathematical processes. Prerequisite: a benefit in the course to be used when appropriate Algebra 2 and teacher recommendation. and to enhance previously mastered skills. This course may not be offered due to low enrollment. IB Mathematics SL (W) Full year/1.0 credit Algebra 2B/2C Full Year/1.0 credit In this course, students will complete their preparation This course will cover approximately the second and for the IB Mathematics SL exam. It consists of the third semesters of a three semester Algebra 2 course. study of mathematical topics that include but are not (The content of the Algebra 2 course has been limited to: algebra; functions and equations; circular previously described). Enrollment in this course is functions and trigonometry; vectors; statistics; by Teacher Recommendation only. A graphing probability; and calculus. Graphing calculators and calculator will be a benefit in the course to be used computers will be used in the exploration of ideas to when appropriate and to enhance previously mastered facilitate problem solving. Important issues in the use skills. This course may not be offered due to low of technology will be addressed, including limitations enrollment. and cautions. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus and teacher Algebra 2C/Intro to Pre-Calculus recommendation. Full year/1.0 Credit This course is designed to be the third semester of a AP Calculus (W) Full year/1.0 credit three semester Algebra 2 course followed by a This course will prepare students for the AP Calculus semester of mathematics that will include the topics of AB exam. The course will explore a network of (but not limited to) trigonometry, probability and fundamentally important ideas. Numerical, analytical statistics. (The content of the Algebra 2 course has and geometric means will be employed to aid in the been previously described). Enrollment in this development of important concepts, both in practical course is by Teacher Recommendation only. A and theoretical ways. Two major concepts will be graphing calculator will be a benefit in the course and pursued: that of the derivative and that of the definite it will be used when appropriate and to enhance integral. The concept of the limit will be studied in previously mastered skills. This course may not be detail. Graphing calculators and computers will be offered due to low enrollment. used in the exploration of ideas to facilitate problem solving. Important issues in the use of technology will INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MATHEMATICS be addressed, including limitations and cautions. AND AP MATHEMATICS Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus. This course may not be Potential IB Diploma and Certificate students: Please offered due to low enrollment. discuss IB Mathematics options with your school’s IB coordinator before making your choices. A personal IB Mathematics HL (W) Two years/2.0 credits graphing calculator is highly recommended for all IB This 2 year course will prepare students for the IB and AP course participants. The TI-83 or TI-84 (any Mathematics HL exam. It consists of the study of core model) are the models that are usually used for topics of mathematics that include but are not limited classroom demonstrations. to: number and algebra; functions and equations; circular functions and trigonometry; vector geometry; IB Mathematical Studies SL (W) statistics; probability; and further calculus. Full year/1.0 credit Prerequisite: Algebra 2 grade of B+ or better and This course is appropriate for college-bound students teacher recommendation. with varied backgrounds and abilities in mathematics. Upon successful completion, the student will be prepared for the IB Mathematical Studies exam.

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AP Statistics (W) Full year/1.0 credit KEY: EFA Education for the Arts HL Higher Level This course will prepare students for the AP Statistics EFE Education for Employment SL Standard Level exam. It introduces students to the major concepts and CHS At Central High School IB International Baccalaureate tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions NHS At Northern High School W Weighted GPA Course from data. Students will work on four major themes: exploratory analysis; planning a study; probability; and statistical inference. A statistics-capable calculator (such as a TI-83) will be used on a daily basis and owning one is recommended. The course is designed as a twelfth-grade elective. Strongly recommended: A strong performance in Algebra 2.

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and will participate in concerts, festivals and special Music events. Students may also have the opportunity to COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT perform in smaller chamber ensembles such as Adv. Musical Theatre (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 quartets and trios. Chamber Music Fall Semester (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Strings (CHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Chamber Singers (CHS) Full year/1.0 credit Chamber Singers (CHS) 10 11 12 1.0 See description for Song Leaders Chorale. Concert Choir (CHS) 10 11 12 1.0 Dance/Color Guard (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Concert Choir (CHS) Full year/1.0 credit Freshman Band (CHS) 9 1.0 This course consists of students who have IB Music SL 11 12 1.0 demonstrated outstanding qualities in choir through Mixed Chorus (NHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 previous choral experience. Students are invited to Music Studio 1 (EFA) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Advanced Music Studio (EFA) 9 10 11 12 1.0 audition for membership in this ensemble and must Orchestra 9 10 11 12 1.0 demonstrate their skills in the areas of vocal Song Leaders Chorale (NHS) 10 11 12 1.0 production, music literacy and seriousness of purpose Symphonic Band (NHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 in order to be considered. The selected literature for Symphonic/Concert Band (CHS) 10 11 12 1.0 this ensemble is representative of a comprehensive Women’s Ensemble 10 11 12 1.0 choral music curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to perform in concerts, festivals and other Advanced Musical Theatre (EFA) special events. Full year/2.0 credits Using a workshop approach, students will experience Dance/Color Guard (NHS) 1 semester/0.5 credit an in-depth study of musical theatre to enhance their This course will focus on the skills of dance including appreciation of the genre and improve their practical but not limited to modern, jazz, lyric and classical performance skills in acting, vocal and dance styles. These are the basic skills which form the performance. Mentored by theatre, vocal and dance foundation of a performance medium such as color educators and guest artists, students will explore, guard. This course will include skills of equipment perform, and critique various aspects of musical manipulation including flag and associated props theatre from the past to the present. Emphasis will be similar to those found in marching band, winter guard placed on creative and innovative approaches to and rhythmic gymnastics. Instruction will also include performing works. skills and concepts associated with planning, designing *Taught at Portage Central High School. and realizing their own performances in this creative art form. The curriculum will be designed with the Chamber Music: (Fall Semester NHS) 0.5 credit National Standards of Arts Education and the Winter This course is designed to give any wind instrument Guard International Sport of the Arts Educational player or percussionist an opportunity to learn about Foundation Guidelines in mind. and perform in a variety of Chamber Music ensembles. Students use composition, ear training and music Freshman Band (CHS) Full year/1.0 credit theory software to enhance their individual skills. This This course consists of students in ninth grade. course meets during first semester only. This provides Students will be exposed to a comprehensive array of wind and percussion students who do not wish to music literature while being offered a variety of participate in the marching band with an opportunity experiences including full band, small ensembles, to continue playing during first semester. Students who sectionals and private lessons throughout the year. enroll in Chamber Music should enroll in second This band develops, strengthens and prepares the semester Band (5th hour). All Chamber Music students individual musician for future high school ensembles. perform in the NHS Music Department’s annual Freshman Band does not have any marching band Holiday Collage Concerts. responsibilities. KAMSC students should contact the director for special scheduling information. Audition Chamber Music: Strings (CHS) Full year/1.0 credit and teacher recommendation is expected as part of the This course is open to a select number of high school entrance procedure into the course. string players who have demonstrated superior ability, dedication and proficiency on their instrument. IB Music SL (W) Full year/1.0 credit Students must audition/have teacher approval to be This course fulfills the Group 6 elective requirement placed in this course. Students will perform literature for the IB Diploma and is open to students in grades 11 representative of the chamber string orchestra genre and 12. It helps students acquire knowledge and understanding of music from a variety of cultural, 34 historical and stylistic perspectives. It also develops basic musical literacy through the study of music Orchestra Full year/1.0 credit theory and musical notation. Students will study the This course offers enriched and varied musical musical traditions of Western society from 1700 to the experiences. Students qualified for this organization present, as well as of aboriginal Indian or Inuit society. will enjoy opportunities to play in concerts, festivals, Additional study will focus on African aboriginal music, assemblies and competitive festivals. Students who Arabian or Jewish musical traditions, classical and play a string instrument or who are interested in traditional music of India and music of the Pacific Rim. learning to play should contact the orchestra director. In addition, students will choose one of two options, Instruction is available for all levels. The main performance or composition, through which they will objectives of this course are: (1) personal satisfaction demonstrate their knowledge of the subject. The gained from playing in a fine musical organization; (2) course assumes prior musical experience and seeks to increased appreciation of good music; (3) a chance to allow students to develop their full potential as participate in school affairs, concerts, festivals and musicians, both personally and collaboratively. IB special programs; (4) preparation for a career in Music may be taken a second time at HL (higher level). music. The selected literature for this ensemble is representative of a comprehensive strings/orchestra Mixed Chorus (NHS) Full year/1.0 credit curriculum. Audition and teacher recommendation is In this course, students would benefit from previous expected as part of the entrance procedure into the musical experience in any of the vocal or instrumental course. programs in the middle school; however, it is not required for enrollment. Students should expect to Song Leaders Chorale (NHS) Full Year/1.0 credit participate in co-curricular music performances. The This advanced-level mixed ensemble consists of a selected literature for this ensemble is representative select number of students who must demonstrate of a comprehensive choral music curriculum. superior skills in the areas of vocal production, music literacy and seriousness of purpose in order to be Music Studio I (EFA) Evenings Full year/1.0 credit considered for membership in this ensemble. The This course is for beginning music students who read selected literature for this ensemble is representative music with low or no proficiency. Students will: 1) of a comprehensive choral music curriculum. Students Learn to read music and basic music theory (including will have the opportunity to perform in concerts, note identification, key signature, and time signature); festivals, and other special events. Audition with the 2) Learn basic keyboard skills; 3) Create music in solo director is required. and small ensemble settings using instruments, electronic media and recording; 4) Encounter music of Symphonic Band (NHS) Full year/1.0 credit many genres and experience and discuss great live In this course, wind and percussion students at NHS performances. The curriculum and instruction will have several performance opportunities. The students utilize the latest computer hardware and software in a are divided, by individual audition, into two state-of-the-art technology. performing ensembles. The Symphonic Wind *Taught at the Epic Center Ensemble is the most advanced of the three ensembles. Its membership is limited according to proper Advanced Music Studio (EFA) instrumentation indicative of the modern wind Evenings Full year/1.0 credit ensemble. This ensemble is for the advanced student This class is for moderate to advanced level music musician who demonstrates superior technical and students who read music with moderate proficiency, musical proficiency, music literacy and seriousness of and know basic music theory. Students will: 1) Expand purpose. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble often knowledge of music theory concepts and ear training performs at state conventions and at other off-campus (including scales, circle of 5ths chords theory, conferences and performance venues. The Symphonic harmonization); 2) Compose music in solo and small Band is the second ensemble and it is for students who ensemble settings using instruments, electronic media do not meet the performance standards of the and recording; 3) Encounter music of many genres, Symphonic Wind Ensemble. This is a large ensemble and experience and discuss great live performances; 4) whose selected literature is representative of a Explore aspects of careers in music production and comprehensive wind and percussion curriculum. A support services. The curriculum and instruction will Concert Band may be formed in order to accommodate utilize the latest computer hardware and software in a large enrollment figures. This ensemble is the largest state-of-the-art technology lab. of the three, typically made up of mostly freshmen *Taught at the Epic Center band members who do not meet the performance standards of the Symphonic Band. Its selected 35 literature is representative of a comprehensive wind students throughout the year include full band, small and percussion curriculum for young musicians. All ensembles, private lessons, marching band, “Legends” NHS Band members have the opportunity to audition brass & percussion ensemble, Chamber Music class, for the NHS Symphony Orchestra wind and percussion winter guard, theater orchestra and jazz band. An sections, Jazz Band and several chamber ensembles. audition and teacher recommendation is expected as Audition and teacher recommendation is expected as part of the entrance procedure into the course. part of the entrance procedure into the course. Women’s Ensemble Full year/1.0 credit Symphonic/Concert Band (CHS) This course consists of a select number of women Full year/1.0 credit grades 10-12 who have shown outstanding qualities in This course will consist of students in grades 10-12. choir through previous choral experience. Students Students will be exposed to the marching band in the must demonstrate their skills in the areas of vocal fall and audition with the director for placement in the production, music literacy and seriousness of purpose Symphonic Band or Concert Band, which will meet in order to be considered for membership in this immediately following the marching band season. The ensemble. The selected literature for this ensemble is Symphonic Band will enroll students who demonstrate representative of a comprehensive choral music superior ability, dedication and proficiency on a curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. Selected perform in concerts, festivals and other special events. Symphonic Band students will also participate in Audition/permission of the director required. orchestra. The Concert Band enrolls students demonstrating quality, ability, dedication and proficiency on a woodwind, brass or percussion KEY: EFA Education for the Arts HL Higher Level instrument but who do not meet the criteria for EFE Education for Employment SL Standard Level membership in the Symphonic Band. Performance CHS At Central High School IB International Baccalaureate opportunities for all woodwind, brass and percussion NHS At Northern High School W Weighted GPA Course

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choreographic and performance skills; creating and Physical Education learning dances and building a performance repertory. COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT Students are required to participate in dance concerts Adaptive Physical Education (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 each semester. They will take field trips to see live Aquatics (CHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 dance concerts and attend master classes. Students Cardio Fitness 9 10 11 12 0.5 Dance Fitness 9 10 11 12 0.5 will work in the studios of Western Michigan Advance Dance Company (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 University Department of Dance with professional Individual & Dual Sports 9 10 11 12 0.5 dance educators and guest artists. Prerequisite: Integrated Dance/PE/Health Class (EFA) 10 11 12 2.0 audition, EFA Modern/Jazz Dance, EFA Intermediate Intermediate Dance Studio (EFA) 10 11 12 1-2 Dance, and/or permission of instructor. Modern/Jazz Dance Studio (EFA) 9 10 11 12 2.0 Physical Fitness 9 10 11 12 0.5 *Taught at Dalton Center Dance Studio at WMU.

Phys. Fit. & Adv. Basketball 9 10 11 12 0.5 Individual & Dual Sports 1 semester/0.5 credit Phys. Fit. & Adv. Football 9 10 11 [12] 0.5 Phys. Fit. & Adv. Volleyball 9 10 11 12 0.5 This course is designed for beginning and advanced Power Training (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 students interested in learning additional skills and Power Training for Females (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 knowledge in a variety of individual and dual sports. Team Sports 9 10 11 12 0.5 The course will focus on skill development, strategy Weight Lifting & Fitness (CHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 and rules. Units of study may include golf, tennis, Weight Lifting & Fitness for Females (NHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 badminton, pickleball and volleyball. Fitness Training Adaptive Physical Education (NHS) will also be emphasized. 1 semester/0.5 credit This course is made available at each high school for Integrated Dance/PE/Health Class (EFA) students who have significant medical and/or physical Evenings, Full year/2.0 credits limitations. For enrollment, contact a guidance Fall or Spring semester/1.0 credit* counselor. This class integrates dance, physical education, and health. First semester students study dance and Aquatics (CHS) 1 semester/0.5 credit physical education, earning ½ credit in fine arts and ½ This course will emphasize water polo, water safety, credit in PE. Second semester students will study advanced swimming techniques and diving. dance and health, earning ½ credit in health and an additional ½ credit in fine arts. The course affords Cardio Fitness 1 semester/0.5 credit students opportunities to develop creative skills in This course is designed for all students interested in dance, explore a variety of lifetime fitness and sports learning about cardiovascular performance and activities, and learn about important diet, nutrition and enhancing their cardiovascular fitness level. The health-related issues. course focuses on measuring heart rate manually and *Taught at Epic Center. via an electronic monitor. Participation in a variety of activities including walking, jogging, running, aerobic Intermediate Dance Studio (EFA) dance, kick-boxing, and weight training, Resistance and Full year daily/1.0 or 2.0 credit flexibility training may also be presented. Intermediate Dance Studio is for students who have completed a beginning EFA class, or have previous Dance Fitness 1 semester/0.5 credit dance/movement experience, and are committed to a This course will focus on several types of dance, with full year of dance instruction. Students will further primary emphasis on aerobic dance. Other types of their training through in-depth instruction and dance may include folk, square, ballroom and country structured small group student exploration in formal line dancing. Students will develop competency in dance technique, classical modern dance, ballet, jazz, many movement forms, develop motor skills and hip hop, and cultural dance styles. Exploration of understand that physical activity provides the dance-related subjects will include movement opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression improvisation, composition, and dance history. and social interaction. Fitness Training will also be Students will gain performance, composition, and emphasized. choreographic skills, develop observation, analysis, critical thinking, and reflection skills. Students will Advance Dance Company (EFA) Full year/2.0 credit* prepare and produce a dance presentation each Learn elements of advanced dance technique with trimester. The class will take field trips to professional further development of skills in modern, ballet, jazz, dance concerts and have the opportunity to work with hip hop, and various cultural dance forms. Related master guest artists. class work will focus on the development of *Taught at K Central and Loy Norrix 37

Modern/Jazz Dance Studio (EFA) the importance of proper rest and nutrition. This Full year daily/1.5 or 2.0 credit course can be taken as many times as a student Learn the basic elements and discipline of formal desires. Enrollment may be limited due to space and dance technique, exploring classical modern dance, equipment availability. ballet, jazz, hip hop, and cultural dance styles. Exploration of dance-related subjects will include Power Training for Females (NHS) movement improvisation, composition, and dance 1 semester/0.5 credit history. Students gain performance skills, learn how to This course is designed to help the female student choreograph their own dances and are required to better understand the health-related and skill-related participate in EFA dance concerts each semester.** components of fitness primarily through the use of free They will have the opportunity to take field trips to see weights. The first two weeks of the semester, the class live dance concerts and attend master classes. will stress weight room safety procedures and Students will work with professional dance educators technique of the class lifts. The next six weeks, the and guest artists. student will be given a personalized training program, *Classes held at the following high schools: Comstock, which is based on the student's current strength level. Galesburg-Augusta, Kalamazoo Central, Loy Norrix, After the 6-week program, students will re-access their Portage Central or Vicksburg. progress so that a new program can be implemented to help each individual's strength/endurance levels to Physical Fitness & Adv. Basketball continue to improve as well as increase balance and 1 semester/0.5 credit coordination. At the end of the semester, each student This course emphasizes the development of health- will have the opportunity to create their own program related physical fitness and advanced basketball skills. from the lifts learned in class. Available grade levels may vary depending on semester. See your counselor for details. Team Sports 1 semester/0.5 credit This course is designed for beginning and advanced Physical Fitness & Adv. Football students interested in learning additional skills and 1 semester/0.5 credit knowledge in a variety of team sports. The course will This course emphasizes the development of health- focus on skill development, strategy and rules. Units of related physical fitness and advanced football skills. study may include volleyball, basketball, soccer, flag Available grade levels may vary depending on football, speedball and softball. Fitness Training will semester. See your counselor for details. also be emphasized.

Physical Fitness & Adv. Volleyball Weight Lifting & Fitness (CHS) 1 semester/0.5 credit 1 semester/0.5 credit This course emphasizes the development of health- This course emphasizes these components of physical related physical fitness and advanced volleyball skills. fitness: strength, flexibility and endurance. It is Available grade levels may vary depending on designed for students interested in lifetime fitness as semester. See your counselor for details. well as athletics.

Power Training (NHS) 1 semester/0.5 credit Weight Lifting & Fitness for Females (CHS) This course is an intense physical training elective in 1 semester/0.5 credit which all students with a positive attitude and a This course emphasizes these components of physical willingness to work hard are encouraged to enroll. All fitness: strength, flexibility and endurance. It is aspects of physical training are explored including designed for students interested in lifetime fitness as strength, speed, quickness, power, endurance, well as athletics. flexibility, balance, agility and coordination. Mental aspects of training will also be stressed. These include KEY: EFA Education for the Arts HL Higher Level sportsmanship, goal setting, mental visualization, EFE Education for Employment SL Standard Level positive attitude, determination and desire along with CHS At Central High School IB International Baccalaureate NHS At Northern High School W Weighted GPA Course

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Portage Public Schools Science Course Pathways

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This Science Pathways document presents several of the most common science pathways for students. As with all course selections, consultation with school counselor and IB coordinator (if applicable) is critical to an understanding of all of the options available to students.

+Not recommended for college bound students ++Recommended that student has successfully completed Algebra (i.e., Math PLUS) in 8th grade *Science Electives (see next page)

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*Science Electives Single semester courses are in italics, courses that meet graduation requirements are in bold print. Full year courses are in normal text.

International Baccalaureate Science  IB Biology HL (also required to take (H) Physics 2 or (H) Chem 2)  IB Biology SL  IB Chemistry HL  IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL  IB Health Science / Exercise Science  IB Physics HL Core Extension Courses  Astronomy  Anatomy and Physiology  Chemistry 2 or Honors Chemistry 2  Chemistry 3 – Organic Chemistry  Physics 2 or Honors Physics 2  Physics 3 – Advanced Topics  Michigan Geology and Meteorology Special Topic Electives  Ecology and the Environment  Forensic Science 1  Forensic Science 2 EFE Science Options  Animal Technology  Conservation Biology  Dental Assisting  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)  Fundamentals of Health Science  Health Science  Professional Health Science  Veterinary Science

** If IB Biology or IB Environment Systems is chosen, then either (H) Chem 2 or (H) Physics 2 is required to meet State of Michigan graduation requirements.

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organic compounds of the body, ecology, molecular Science genetics- DNA replication, transcription and COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT translation; Mendelian genetics, human genetics, Biology 1 10 1.0 genetic engineering, classification and evolution. This Honors Biology 1 10 1.0 course meets the Michigan Merit curriculum Biology 3 – Anatomy & Physiology 11 12 0.5 IB Biology SL (NHS) 11 12 1.0 requirements for Biology 1. Prerequisite knowledge: IB Biology I HL 11 12 1.0 Chemistry 1, Physics 1. IB Biology II HL 12 1.0 Chemistry 1 9 0.5 Honors Biology 1 (W) Full year/1.0 Credit Honors Chemistry 1 9 0.5 This course will address the same essential concepts as Chemistry 2–Inorganic 10 11 12 0.5 Honors Chemistry 2 – Inorganic 10 11 12 0.5 those in Biology 1 but to a greater depth of Chemistry 3 – Organic 11 12 0.5 understanding. The course is designed for students IB Chemistry I HL (NHS) 11 12 1.0 who are strongly considering pursuing any IB science IB Chemistry II HL (NHS) 12 1.0 course or other advanced science coursework in their IB Chemistry I and II (CHS) 11 12 2.0 upperclassmen years and, as such, it will introduce Earth Science 1 10 11 12 0.5 students to the expectations and grading criteria used Honors Earth Science 1 10 11 12 0.5 Physics 1 9 0.5 in those courses for class and laboratory work. Honors Physics 1 9 0.5 Students in the honors course should expect Physics 2 10 11 12 0.5 significantly more independent work and should be Honors Physics 2 10 11 12 0.5 self-motivated in addition to having strong Physics 3 – Advanced Topics 11 12 0.5 communication skills. Prerequisite knowledge: IB Physics I HL 11 12 1.0 IB Physics II HL 12 1.0 Chemistry 1, Physics 1.

Animal Technology (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Biology 3 - Anatomy and Physiology Astronomy 11 12 0.5 1 semester/0.5 Credit Conservation Biology (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 This course focuses on human biological systems and Dental Assisting (EFE) 12 2.0 is particularly appropriate for students interested in Ecology & Environment 11 12 1.0 Emergency Medical Tech. Program (EFE) 12 2.0 medical-related fields. Major topics include Forensic Science 1 11 12 0.5 organization of the body and body systems. Forensic Science 2 11 12 0.5 Prerequisite knowledge: Chemistry 1; Physics 1; Fundamentals of Health Science (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Biology. Health Science (EFE) 11 12 2.0 IB Environ. Systems & Societies SL 11 12 1.0 IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL 11 12 1.0 IB Biology SL (W) (NHS) Full year/1.0 credit MI Geology/Meteorology 11 12 0.5 This course provides excellent premedical preparation. Professional Health Science (EFE) 12 2.0 It will increase comprehension of major biological Veterinary Science (EFE) 12 2.0 principles and create awareness of the interrelationship between one’s self and the world in Alternative Scheduling Options which one lives. Topics covered include cytology, 9th and 10th grade students with the prerequisite knowledge biochemistry, ecology, botany, taxonomy and may enroll in Level 2 courses. Please see the information evolution. Molecular genetics and human physiology on page vii regarding testing out of courses. See your are dealt with in great detail. Topics are explored counselor for further details. through classroom discussion, individual and group projects, laboratory investigations and computer activities. The objectives of the course are to: produce students knowledgeable in the world of biology on a Biology 1 Full year/1.0 Credit personal and global level; provide a sound This course develops essential biological concepts and knowledgebase for college and the work force; provide theories through experimentation, observation, lecture opportunities for personal investigations of biological presentations, and discussion. Emphasis is placed upon question; and develop students’ appreciation of their the ability of the students to solve problems using world and of the role science plays in its development. laboratory and field experiences. Topics to be covered IB certification will be by external examination. It is include cells, cell theory, cell processes - cell assumed that students enrolling in IB Biology SL have reproduction, cellular respiration and photosynthesis; had previous coursework in biology. This course meets basic biochemistry - classification and reactions of the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements for Life Science. 41

IB Biology I HL (W) Full year/1.0 credit Chemistry 2 – Inorganic 1 semester/0.5 credits This is the first course in the two-year IB HL biology This semester course follows the chemistry 1 course. It curriculum. It provides excellent premedical provides further in-depth study of topics in Chemistry preparation and will increase comprehension of major 1 and additional topics. Specifically, this course biological principles as well as create awareness of the addresses the mathematics involved in chemistry. It interrelationship between one’s self and the world in includes topics such as: stoichiometry, equilibrium, gas which one lives. Topics are explored through law calculations, acid/base theory, solution classroom discussion, individual and group projects, concentration, kinetics, thermodynamics and laboratory investigations and computer-enhanced oxidation/reduction reactions. Together with activities. The objectives of the course are to: produce Chemistry 1 this course provides a full year of students knowledgeable in the world of biology on a comprehensive college-preparatory chemistry and personal and global level; provide a sound meets the Michigan Merit Curriculum for Physical knowledgebase for college and the workforce; provide Science. Prerequisite knowledge: Chemistry 1, opportunities for personal investigations of biological Physics 1, solid understanding of algebra. questions; and develop students’ appreciation of their world and of the role science plays in its development. Honors Chemistry 2(W) - Inorganic IB certification will be by external and internal 1 semester/0.5 credits examination. This semester course builds on the foundation

IB Biology II HL (W) Full year/1.0 credit established in the Chemistry 1 course. The course This is the second course in the two-year IB higher addresses the mathematics involved in Chemistry and level biology curriculum. Upon completion, students moves at a significantly faster pace than Chemistry will be prepared for the IB Biology HL exam. This 2. Students in Honors Chemistry 2 are assumed to be course meets the Michigan Merit Curriculum capable of using applied algebra without difficulty requirements for Life Science. Prerequisite which allows more time for pursuing required topics knowledge: IB Biology I HL. to a greater depth of understanding. The course includes the following key topics: stoichiometry, Chemistry 1 1 semester/0.5 credits equilibrium systems, gas law applications, acid/base This course is designed to illustrate and compare the chemistry, VSEPR theory, atomic structure, solution physical, chemical, and nuclear properties of matter. concentration, kinetics of reactions, thermodynamics, Students will investigate essential chemistry concepts and oxidation/reduction reactions. Together with including: good laboratory practices, atomic theory, Chemistry 1, this course provides a full year of periodicity, chemical bonding, changes in matter, comprehensive college-preparatory chemistry and conservation of mass, energy transformations, nuclear meets the Michigan Merit Curriculum for Physical applications, and scientific communication. Students Science. Prerequisite knowledge: Chemistry 1, will be encouraged to develop a questioning attitude Physics 1, highly capable of using applied algebra. and to have a better understanding of the role chemistry plays in each person’s life. Laboratory Chemistry 3 – Organic 1 semester/0.5 credits experience will play a significant role in developing Students will need the foundation provided in each student’s understanding of the key scientific Chemistry 2 as a basis for the advanced topics in this principles presented and provide practice with course. Focusing on the structure, properties and laboratory equipment, technique and safety. reactions of carbon-based molecules, this course will Honors Chemistry 1 (W) 1 semester/0.5 credits prepare students for college programs in chemistry, This course will address the same essential concepts as engineering, and medicine. Specific topics covered those in Chemistry 1 but to a greater depth of include carbon hybridization, isomerism (including understanding. The course is designed for students optical), organic IUPAC nomenclature, reaction who are strongly considering pursuing an IB science mechanisms, synthesis, polymers and organic lab course or other advanced science coursework in their techniques. Prerequisite knowledge: Chemistry 2. upperclassmen years and, as such, will introduce students to the expectations and grading criteria used IB Chemistry I HL (W) (NHS) Full year/1.0 credit in those courses for class and laboratory work. This is the first course in the two-year IB HL chemistry Students in the honors course should expect curriculum. It is designed for students with an interest significantly more independent work and should be in an in-depth study of chemistry. It includes subject self-motivated in addition to having strong matter from all five branches of chemistry.. It will communication and mathematical skills. Prerequisite expand on such topics as stoichiometry, atomic theory, knowledge: Solid understanding of algebra. periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energetics, 42 kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and principles presented and provide exposure to fuels and energy, among others. Students will learn to laboratory equipment, technique and safety. This understand and apply scientific facts and concepts, course meets the requirement for the Michigan Merit techniques, and methods of presenting scientific Curriculum for Earth Science. Prerequisite information. Students will construct, analyze and knowledge: Chemistry 1, Physics 1. evaluate scientific explanations. Problem solving through investigation will be fostered with the goals of Honors Earth Science 1 (W) 1 semester/0.5 credit precision, accuracy and safety as top priorities. This course will address the same essential concepts as Earth Science I but to a greater depth of IB Chemistry II HL (W) (NHS) Full year/1.0 credit understanding. It is designed for students who are This is the second course in the two-year IB HL strongly considering pursuing any IB science course or chemistry curriculum. Upon completion, students will other advanced science coursework in their be prepared for the IB Chemistry HL exam. IB upperclassmen years and, as such, will introduce certification will be by external and internal students to the expectations used in those courses for examination. This course meets the Michigan Merit class and laboratory work. Students in the honors Curriculum requirements for Physical Science. course should expect significantly more independent Prerequisite knowledge: IB Chemistry I HL. work and should be self-motivated. This course meets the requirement for the Michigan Merit Curriculum for IB Chemistry I and II HL (W) (CHS) Earth Science. Prerequisite knowledge: Chemistry 1, Full year/2.0 credit Physics 1. This full year course meets for two hours each day and is designed to prepare students to take the IB Physics 1 1 semester/0.5 credit Chemistry HL exam at its conclusion. Students should This course deals with the study of matter and energy be motivated for a fast-paced in-depth study of in its various forms related to course topics; how they chemistry. It includes subject matter from all five are observed and how one interprets and branches of Chemistry. Particular emphasis will be communicates what is observed. Students will placed on the basic principles of organic chemistry. It complete numerous labs to enhance learning. Topics will expand on such topics as stoichiometry, atomic include waves, electrostatics, potential and kinetic theory, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energy, heat and temperature, and force and motion. energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation, and medicinal chemistry, among others. Honors Physics 1 (W) 1 semester/0.5 credit Students will learn to understand and apply scientific This course will address the same essential concepts as facts and concepts, techniques, and methods of those in Physics 1 but to a greater depth of presenting scientific information. Students will understanding. Students in the honors course should construct, analyze, and evaluate scientific explanations. expect significantly more independent work and Problem solving through investigation will be fostered should be self-motivated in addition to having strong with the goals of precision, accuracy and safety as top communication and mathematics skills. Prerequisite priorities. IB certification will be by external and knowledge: Thorough understanding of algebra. internal examination. This course meets the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements for Physical Science. Physics 2 1 semester/0.5 credit Prerequisite knowledge: Chemistry 1 or Honors This semester course follows the Physics 1 course. It Chemistry 1 and strong algebra background. builds upon topics introduced in Physics 1, providing in-depth study and a deeper mathematical basis. Earth Science 1 1 semester/0.5 credit Major topics may include motion in one and two This course is designed to illustrate concepts in dimensions, momentum, and energy transformations. resources, conservation and environmental issues, Completion of this course in addition to Physics 1 oceanography, global climate change, and astronomy. provides a full year of comprehensive College- Students will investigate essential earth science preparatory physics. Prerequisite knowledge: concepts including nutrient cycles, earth materials and Physics 1, a good understanding of algebra and surfaces, ocean currents and greenhouse gases. geometry. Students will be encouraged to develop a questioning attitude and will acquire a better understanding of the Honors Physics 2 (W) 1 semester/0.5 credit role earth science plays in each person’s life. This course builds on the foundation established in Laboratory experience will play a role in developing Physics 1. Major topics may include motion in one and each student’s understanding of the key scientific two dimensions, momentum, static electricity, current 43 electricity, electromagnetic induction, geometric IB Physics II HL (W) Full year/1.0 credit optics, wave applications in optics, and wave This course completes the two-year IB higher level applications in sound. Students in the honors course physics curriculum. Topics include wave phenomena, should expect significantly more independent work fields, electromagnetic induction, quantum, and and should be self-motivated in addition to having nuclear physics. The instructor will also determine an strong communication and mathematics skills. additional topic amongst the following: relativity, Students should be capable of applying algebra engineering physics, imaging, or astrophysics. Upon without difficulty. The Honors Physics 2 course will completion, students will be prepared for the IB move at a faster pace and pursue topics in greater Physics HL exam. IB certification will be available by depth than the Physics 2 pace. This will allow external and internal examination. Prerequisite studying required topics in greater depth and will yield knowledge: IB Physics I HL. greater depth of understanding. Together with Physics 1, this course provides a full year of comprehensive college-preparatory physics, and meets the Michigan ELECTIVES Merit Curriculum for Physical Science. Prerequisite Animal Technology (EFE) knowledge: Physics 1, thorough understanding of Full year/2.0 credits algebra and geometry Animal Technology is an introduction to the basic care and management of companion animals including cats, Physics 3 – Advanced Topics 1 semester/0.5 credit dogs, pocket pets, and exotic animals. This course also This semester course follows the Physics 2 course. focuses on the production of animals such as horses, Students will need the background provided in Physics sheep, goats, cattle and pigs for enjoyment or for food 2 for this course’s advanced study. The course focuses and fiber products. Topics include the anatomy, on advanced topics such as rotational motion, fluids health, reproduction and nutritional requirements of and solids, optics, nuclear physics, electricity and animals. Students will gain a foundation to better care thermodynamics. Topics may vary based on student for their own animals, raise animals for their personal interest. Intensive student projects such as trebuchet use, or for pursuing careers in the veterinary, animal design; destructive testing of balsa-wood structures or science, food/fiber, or agribusiness fields. Students construction of pinhole cameras may be an integral participate in job shadowing experiences, take part in part of the curriculum. Prerequisite knowledge: field trips and learn from guest speakers. This is a Physics 2 laboratory-based class and involves hands-on use of animal equipment and animal dissections. IB Physics I HL (W) Full year/1.0 credit *Potential for articulated credits with Davenport This is the first course in the two-year IB HL physics University curriculum. It is recommended for students who *2nd Science Credit intend to pursue science at the college level. The *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World course will include in-depth examination of themes Language Credit involving laws of physics, experimental skills and the *Taught at Vicksburg High School social and historical aspects of physics. Basic features of the natural world will be explained in terms of Astronomy 1 semester/0.5 credit interactions between matter and energy. Students will This semester course follows the Earth Science I hypothesize, design, and carry out investigations and course. It will ask students to employ skills and theorize models. Topics will include measurement, knowledge learned in earlier science coursework to mechanics, thermal physics, oscillation and waves, explore astronomical phenomena, both within and electricity and magnetism, circular motion and outside our solar system. Major topics include our gravitation, atomic, nuclear, and particle physics, and night’s sky, the solar system, star properties/evolution, energy production. The course will be complemented black holes, galaxies, and the expanding universe. with extensive laboratory work and individual and Prerequisite knowledge: Physics 1, Earth Science 1. small-group research projects. The course objectives include advanced problem solving in physics, in-depth Conservation Biology (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits study of the basic principles of physics, improvement This program introduces students to the exciting of critical thinking skills through problem solving, and careers in Natural Resource Conservation and Wildlife sharpened laboratory skills. This course along with IB Biology. This laboratory/field based course involves Physics II meets the Michigan Merit Curriculum hands-on learning of ecological science, animal and requirements for Physical Science. plants studies (i.e. behavior, identification), job

44 shadowing and field trips. This course will have Emergency Medical Technician Program (EFE) special emphasis on skills and technology used in this Full year/2.0 credits profession. Student will have direct contact with Students in this class are dually enrolled and have the natural resource conservationists and wildlife opportunity to earn both high school and college biologists in this field of study. They will attain the credit. Students must follow all requirements of a skills necessary to obtain employment in various dual-enrolled program. Basic EMT provides students careers such as Natural Resource Conservation and with instruction in basic emergency medical Wildlife Biology. technology. The EMT course is a study of the topics *Potential for articulated credits with Davenport and skills necessary to make lifesaving interventions University and stabilize patients during transport to a medical *2nd Science Credit facility. The course involves lecture and practical skills *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World labs and introduces the clinical component of EMT Language Credit education, the minimum level of training required for *Taught at Kalamazoo Nature Center work on a transporting ambulance. Second semester students will complete clinical hours with a local ambulance service and healthcare agencies. Upon Dental Assisting (W) (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits successful completion of this course, students are Students choosing this program will be dually enrolled eligible to sit for the national Registry Basic EMT through Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) licensing examination. and can earn both high school and college credit for the *Dual Enrollment at Kalamazoo Valley Community course. Students will need to meet the college’s College – 9 college credits entrance expectations, as well as having their schedule *3rd Science Credit open to extended class times and the college’s *See counselor for possible 2nd World Language Credit calendar. Enrollment in the EFE Dental Assisting *Taught at KVCC program begins a preferred relationship with the KVCC Dental Hygiene program that could later impact a Forensic Science 1 1 semester/0.5 credit student’s acceptance into the KVCC program. In this course, students will learn to apply science The course prepares students to become dental principles and techniques learned in their previous assistants. Students will learn the fundamental science coursework to the field of forensic science. knowledge and skills of dental anatomy, physiology, Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and problem terminology, dental materials, chairside assisting, solving skills as they relate to crime scene analysis. sterilization, radiology, laboratory and clinical Students will foster these skills within a cooperative procedures. Second semester incorporates an framework, as there will be extensive group work. internship held in KVCC’s Dental clinic and local dental Topics include DNA analysis, analysis of physical offices. evidence, forensic anthropology, fingerprinting, *Dual enrollment at Kalamazoo Valley Community analysis of trace evidence, blood typing and College - 9 college credits introduction to blood spatter analysis. Additional *3rd Science Credit topics may be included at the instructor’s discretion. *See counselor for possible 2nd World Language Credit Prerequisite knowledge: Chemistry 1, Physics 1, *Taught at KVCC and local dental offices Biology 1

Forensic Science 2 1 Semester/0.5 credit Ecology & Environment Full year/1.0 credit In this course, students will continue the application of In the first semester of this course, students will science principles and techniques learned in Forensic acquire knowledge of the components of nature Science 1 and their science coursework to the field of through an in-depth study of ecology, with particular forensic science. Students enrolled in Forensic emphasis on the ecosystems of Portage and Michigan. Science 2 should have completed Forensic Science Laboratory components and fieldwork will be 1 prior to enrollment. Emphasis is placed on critical included. Students will develop techniques for thinking and problem solving skills as they relate to collecting and interpreting data. The second semester crime scene analysis. Students will foster these skills uses this base of knowledge to study the effects within a cooperative framework, as there will be humans have on ecosystems and to discuss possible extensive group work. Topics include analysis of solutions to environmental problems. Prerequisite documents and forgery, toxicology, advanced glass knowledge: Chemistry 1, Biology 1, & Earth Science 1. analysis, forensic engineering, impression evidence, and advanced blood spatter analysis. Additional topics 45 may be included at the instructor’s discretion. be required to evaluate and compare various Prerequisite knowledge: Forensic Science 1. components within an ecosystem and discuss their Strongly recommended: Biology 3 and Physics 2 (or interrelationships. They will also evaluate and IB Science coursework). compare various ecosystems and examine how they interrelate. Students will explore not only the scientific Fundamentals of Health Science (W) (EFE) aspects of environmental issues, but also ethical and Full year/2.0 credits political aspects. They will examine global The Fundamentals of Health Science program is ideal environmental issues as well, especially as they relate for students interested in exploring healthcare careers. to local ecosystems. IB certification will be by external Instruction will provide the skills and knowledge (both examination. academic and technical) necessary to pursue entry level, advanced certification and/or a two-year degree. IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS) SL Special emphasis is on physiology, anatomy, medical Full year/1.0 credit terminology, patient assessment/vital signs, infection The SEHS class is an IB Group 4 SL course. The SEHS control, medical ethics, job-related safety, CPR, first aid class has a comprehensive curriculum that provides and communication. Students should be dependable, excellent preparation for university courses, including well-motivated, and show a sincere interest in health those specifically related to Health and Sports Science care. or Physical Education. The course incorporates the *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, traditional disciplines of anatomy, physiology, Davenport University, Ferris State University, and biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition. These are Kalamazoo Valley Community College studied in the context of sport, exercise, and health. *3rd Science Credit Students will cover a range of core and option topics as *See your counselor for possible 2nd World Language well as carry out practical (experimental) Credit investigations in both laboratory and field settings. *Taught at KVCC This will provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to apply Health Science (W) (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits scientific principles and critically analyze human This course introduces the student to health care, with performance. When relevant, the course will also an emphasis on core skills and knowledge applicable address issues of international dimension and ethics to many professional health care disciplines. The by considering sport, exercise, and health relative to curriculum integrates anatomy and physiology, the individual and in a global context. The SEHS medical terminology and basic care skills through course follows the group 4 SL curriculum model; practical applications found in the health care setting. students are required to spend 40 hours on Students will investigate career choices through practical/investigative work. This is an elective course workplace observations. Students should enjoy that does not meet the PE or Science requirements. working at a fast pace and be considering a healthcare career requiring a minimum of four years of post- MI Geology/Meteorology 1 semester/0.5 credit secondary education. This semester course follows the Earth Science I *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, course. This course provides an in-depth study of Davenport University, Ferris State University, and geology focusing specifically on those features that Kalamazoo Valley Community College define Michigan. Major topics include Michigan Great *3rd Science Credit Lakes geography, the aging process of lakes, rocks and *See counselor for possible 2nd World Language Credit minerals, and Michigan meteorology. Students will be *Taught at KVCC encouraged to get their shoes a little muddy in fieldwork in local and regional areas. Prerequisite IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL (W) knowledge: Earth Science 1 Full year/1.0 credit This course fulfills the IB Group IV Experimental Professional Health Science (W) (EFE) Science requirement. The primary focus of this course Full year/2.0 credits is to provide students with a coherent, holistic Professional Health Science provides advanced perspective on the environment with emphasis on training and experience in the healthcare field. This local ecosystems. A substantial amount of fieldwork course includes internship experiences and enrollment will be included. Students will develop techniques for in advanced skill mini courses such as phlebotomy, collecting and interpreting a variety of data. They will electrocardiography, patient care assistance and exercise science/sports medicine. Students 46 successfully completing CPR/AED and medical Veterinary Science (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits terminology instruction may receive articulated During the first semester, students will focus on college credit. This second-year course represents the anatomy, medical terminology, hematology, animal most advanced level of study in the health science breeds, animal health and care, restraint and handling, program. Students applying to the program must meet veterinary lab procedures and parasitology. The specific achievement and performance prerequisites second semester will combine continued classroom within either Health Science or Fundamentals of instruction on specific skills with field work in area Health Science before gaining admission. veterinary clinics. This program will introduce *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, students to and help prepare students for various jobs Davenport University, Ferris State University and in the field of veterinary medicine. Kalamazoo Valley Community College *Potential for articulated credits with Davenport *3rd Science Credit University *See counselor for possible 2nd World Language Credit *2nd Science Credit *Taught at KVCC and local healthcare partnerships *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World Language Credit *Taught at Vicksburg High School

KEY: EFA Education for the Arts HL Higher Level EFE Education for Employment SL Standard Level CHS At Central High School IB International Baccalaureate NHS At Northern High School W Weighted GPA Course

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COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT American History Options Flow Chart 3 Credits required for graduation Modern American History 9 1.0 Honors Modern American History 9 1.0 General Pathway IB Pathway Economics Options Gr. 9 Modern Amer. H. Modern Amer. Economics 10 0.5 History or History Honors Economics 10 0.5 Government Options Gr. Government 10 0.5 Government & AP U.S. 10 AP US Government and Politics 10 0.5 Economics Government & World History Options These are semester Honors Economics Eastern World Studies 10 11 12 0.5 classes that integrate or These are semester Comparative World Religions 10 11 12 0.5 Geography classes that integrate Contemporary International Studies 11 12 0.5 Geography Ancient World History 10 11 12 0.5

European History 10 11 12 0.5 th IB 20th Century World History SL 11 12 1.0 Gr. World History IB 20 Century 11 Students must take World ELECTIVES GRADE(S)CREDIT Contemporary Please note that prior IB History of the Americas HL 12 1.0 International Studies to enrollment in IB th IB Psychology I SL (CHS) 11 12 1.0 and one semester of 20 Century World, IB/AP Psychology I HL (NHS) 11 12 1.0 the following World successful completion IB Psychology II HL 12 1.0 History electives: of Honors Economics IB Theory of Knowledge (Junior) (CHS) 11 0.5  Ancient World & Government /AP IB Theory of Knowledge (Senior) (CHS) 12 0.5 or US Govt. IB Theory of Knowledge (Senior) (NHS) 12 1.0 History IB Business & Management SL 11 12 1.0  European History: or successful Law Enforcement (EFE) 11 12 2.0 1500-1900 completion of Mentor Teaching and Learning (CHS) 11 12 0.5  Eastern World Government & Psychology 9 10 11 12 0.5 Studies Economics and Sociology 9 10 11 12 0.5  Comparative W. Contemporary Student Council (CHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 International Studies Student Senate (NHS) 9 10 11 12 1.0 Religions Teacher Academy (EFE) 11 12 2.0 course is required. You and the Law (CHS) 10 11 12 0.5 Modern American History Full year/1.0 credit This course continues the study of American history 12th Grade elective courses beyond requirements: from middle school. The themes, units of study, and Student Council (CHS 1.0); Psychology 0.5; Sociology materials will focus on the post-Civil War period of 0.5; Student Senate (NHS 1.0); You and the Law 0.5; American history to present-day. Students will study IB/AP Psychology I 1.0; IB Psychology II SL/HL 1.0 or the core democratic values, geography and economics 2.0; IB 20th Century World (SL) 1.0; IB History of the of America. The benchmarks stressed in the course Americas HL 1.0; Eastern World Studies 0.5; coordinate with the standards and benchmarks of the Comparative World Religions 0.5; European History: State of Michigan. There is a 5 hour community service 1500-1900 0.5; Ancient World History 0.5; requirement, per semester. Contemporary International Studies 0.5. Honors Modern American History (W) Full year/1.0 credit This challenging elective course extends the core Modern American History curriculum. Students can expect topics to be studied in greater depth than in the core course. Expectations for quality student products are also higher. (See Modern American History for a description of course content.) There is a 5 hour community service requirement, per semester.

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Economics 1 semester/0.5 credit Contemporary International Studies In this course, students will focus on the economic way 1 semester/0.5 credit of thinking, circular flow, economic growth and This course will examine the modern world from a stability, monetary and fiscal policies and international variety of historical and cultural perspectives. Major trade. It is recommended that this course be taken in themes such as nationalism, modernism, revolution grade 10. and mass movements will be examined. This course will also allow students to investigate the historical Honors Economics (W) 1 semester/0.5 credit roots of contemporary issues. This course This challenging course extends the core Economics incorporates strong geographic component. curriculum and also incorporates a strong geographic component. (See Economics for a description of the Ancient World History 1 semester/0.5 credit core Economics curriculum.) This course presents ancient civilization from western and non-western perspectives. Students will study Government 1 semester/0.5 credit primary sources in learning about peoples and events In this course, students will build upon their of past eras. Critical thinking and oral and written knowledge and understanding gained in earlier grades expression are emphasized. of civics, government and the process of governing. Students will develop a better understanding of the European History 1 semester/0.5 credit functions of American government and be encouraged This course presents European history beginning with to be responsible, active participants in the decision the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and concluding making process of American society. It is strongly with the end of the nineteenth century. Students will recommended that this course be taken in grade 10. study primary sources in learning about peoples and events of past eras. Critical thinking and oral and AP Government (W) 1 semester/0.5 credit written expression are emphasized. AP United States Government and Politics gives students an analytical perspective on government and IB 20th Century World History SL (W) politics in the United States. This course includes both Full year/1.0 credit the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. This course is an advanced, fast-paced, highly rigorous government and politics and the analysis of specific elective for motivated students who are looking for a case studies and examples. This challenging course challenging social studies curriculum. It is designed to extends the core Government curriculum and prepare students for the International Baccalaureate incorporates a strong geographic component. (See Organization’s (IBO) final assessment in social studies. Government for a description of the core Government The IBO curriculum determines the course outline and curriculum.) scope. This course is the first of a two-course IB history sequence. The student will study the global history of Eastern World Studies 1 semester/0.5 credit the 20th century, focusing on the causes and effects of Through an interdisciplinary approach, the course will war, the rise and rule of Authoritarian states the Cold examine the major influences on the development of War, and selected prescribed subjects. In addition, the Eastern Hemisphere Civilizations. Students will student will be required to undertake an in-depth examine the impact of geography, significant people, historical investigation. This course meets the district’s economic and political forces, religions, folk traditions, World History requirement. Required: Honors science and technology on the development of selected Economics and AP Government; or Economics, Eastern Hemispheric Civilizations Critical thinking and Government, and Contemporary International Studies. written expression are emphasized in this course.

Comparative World Religions 1 semester/0.5 credit ELECTIVES This course will examine the wide variety of religious IB History of the Americas HL (W) and cultural traditions found in our world today. By Full year/1.0 credit gaining a working knowledge of Christianity, This course is an advanced, fast-paced elective that is Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and other the second course in the two-year IB history sequence. important traditions, students will have the (See IB 20th Century World History SL for details of the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the first course.) This course consists of rigorous study, global human experience. comparison and evaluation of the histories of Latin America, Canada and the United States, investigating 49 from the opposing ideologies of the U.S. Civil War in IB Business & Management SL (W) 1860 and continuing through the emerging Full year/1.0 credit independence of the Western Hemisphere in the This course explores how and why individuals form 1990s. organizations, their types, problems, and life cycles. Although the course centers around business IB Psychology I SL (NHS) W Full year/1.0 credit organization, the principles can be extended to other This course is the first year of the two-year IB forms of organizations. The principles and skills Psychology sequence. At the end of the course, involved are focused on the decision-making process. students will be prepared to take the IB Psychology SL The interdependency of organizations and its effect on exam. problem solving is also studied. The course will also look at the role of individuals and groups within organizations. The five modules are international IB/AP Psychology I HL (W) (CHS) organization, marketing, human resources, and Full year/1.0 credit accounting and project management. This class counts This course approaches the study of human behavior for Economics and Social Studies credit. through biological, cognitive and learning perspectives. The course also gives careful attention to cultural variables in the study of diversity of human behavior. Law Enforcement (EFE) (W) Full year/2.0 credits Students will design and implement their own Through a partnership between KVCC, Kalamazoo research. This course is not only for students RESA and Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety interested in an IB Diploma or Certificate, but also for (KDPS), this program offers a very unique, non- any student who would like an advanced-level traditional opportunity to high school juniors and psychology curriculum. At the conclusion of the course, seniors. EFE's Law Enforcement program is taught by students will be prepared to take the AP Psychology a Public Safety Officer (PSO) and includes several guest exam or IB Psychology SL exam speakers from throughout the criminal justice profession. IB Psychology II HL (W) (CHS) Full year/1.0 credit This course is the second year of the two-year IB Law Enforcement I introduces students to the many Psychology sequence. Students will study three different careers available within the field. The required areas; biological level of analysis, cognitive program emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and ethics level of analysis and the social cultural level. Students needed to be a successful police/fire academy recruit. will also engage in further guided research and study Areas of study include criminal law, patrol procedures, two additional 'optional' areas of psychology. At the fire ground operations, first aid/CPR/AED end of the course, students will be prepared to take the certifications, defensive tactics, crime scene IB Psychology HL exam. investigation, and oral & written communication skills. The program follows MCOLES and police academy standards, as well as current college curriculum. IB Theory of Knowledge (W) Full year/1.0 credit Two semesters /1.0 credit This course is required of all International Law Enforcement II deepens students’ understanding Baccalaureate Diploma candidates and affords them of criminal procedures and improves their written and the opportunity to reflect upon their learning oral communication skills. Eligible students will intern experiences inside and outside the classroom. with local public safety agencies during second Candidates will explore the challenges typically semester, where they will apply the knowledge, skills, encountered in evaluating assertions or “knowledge and ethics learned to real world situations. claims,” as well as how specific “problems of *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, knowledge” are an inherent component of various Davenport University, Ferris State University, and academic disciplines. Classroom activities will provide Kalamazoo Valley Community College preparation and practice for IB-mandated oral *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World presentations as well as a 1,200- to 1,500-word essay Language Credit on a topic that the student selects from an IB- *Taught by a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety prescribed list. 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Mentor Teaching and Learning (CHS) Student Senate (NHS) Full year/1.0 credit 1 semester/0.5 credit These courses deal with parliamentary procedure, This course is a one-on-one mentoring program in constitutional concepts, and human relations studies which upperclassmen are mentors to the freshmen (communication, group interaction dynamics, etc.). students to whom they are paired. The mentors are Some independent study and regular classroom work responsible for assisting freshmen with their dealing with history, current issues, etc., is structured homework and assignments. Both freshmen and to develop comprehension of leadership styles, skills, mentors receive one-half credit for each semester that and decision making. The blend of classroom and is successfully completed. Upperclassmen must be laboratory work in this course is unique, offering great approved for mentorship prior to selecting this course. opportunity to the ambitious and highly motivated Students interested in becoming mentors should see student. Requirement: Election by the student body or their guidance counselors. Incoming ninth graders appointment by faculty. should see their guidance counselors concerning enrollment in this course. Teacher Academy (EFE) (W) Full year/2.0 credits The Teacher Academy is designed to introduce Psychology 1 semester/0.5 credit students to the various careers in the Education and This survey course is designed to introduce the Training Career Cluster. Students participate in a field- student to the science of psychology. Students are based internship that provides students with hands-on exposed to a broad array of psychological concepts in experience working in a prekindergarten, elementary this course. Students will study the History of or middle school classroom. In addition, students will Psychology, Major Theoretical Perspectives in learn the necessary background knowledge of child Psychology, Research, Neuroscience, Consciousness, development and principles of effective teaching Learning, Memory, and Psychological Disorders through a hybrid program of learning which may (Abnormal Psychology). This course is a great include online assignments, class meetings, extended foundation for those students interested in any of the research projects, field trips and interviews. Students IB or AP Psychology classes offered. work under the joint direction of an EFE instructor and exemplary teachers in their area of interest as they Sociology 1 semester/0.5 credit learn to plan and direct instruction for individuals and This course is the study of people and their activities in groups, develop materials, assist with record keeping social groups. The course is concerned with the way and complete other responsibilities of teachers and the “group” shapes children to fit group life, the unique other school personnel. behavior of different groups, and the problems which *Potential for articulated credits with Central Michigan arise when people live together in groups. Students University will study the rules, organizations and value systems *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit which enable people to live together. Sociology is *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World concerned with social institutions, problems and all Language Credit aspects of human behavior. *Hybrid class taught online, one day a week at area high schools and four days per week at area prekindergarten, Student Council (CHS) Full year/1.0 credit elementary and middle schools This course deals primarily with leadership within varied organizations and settings, with a special You and the Law (CHS) 1 semester/0.5 credit emphasis placed on group dynamics, social norms and This course is designed to acquaint students with their their acceptable and creative alternatives, event rights and responsibilities in our legal system. When planning and current issues. Specifically unique to this possible, local law enforcement agencies and judicial course is that these foci are then put into proactive use agencies will be used as resources. in various events throughout the year during which the student leaders have hands-on experiences, and thereby learn to problem-solve, implement solutions KEY: EFA Education for the Arts HL Higher Level and execute final events. Post-event recap and EFE Education for Employment SL Standard Level evaluation are also analyzed and used to hone future CHS At Central High School IB International Baccalaureate events. NHS At Northern High School W Weighted GPA Course

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*4th Related Math and Visual Performing & Applied Arts Technology & Applied Science Credit COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World Machine Woodworking 9 10 11 12 0.5/1 Language Credit Engineering in Wood Technology (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0

Courses Taught Off PPS Campus EFE List of Courses Taught Off PPS Campus: Automotive Technology (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Aviation Technology (EFE) 11 12 2.0 Automotive Technology (EFE) (W) Computerized Manufacturing (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Full year/2.0 credits Construction Trades (EFE) 11 12 2.0 This National Automotive Technician Education Cooperative Education (EFE) 11 12 1-3 Foundation (NATEF) certified program covers these Cosmetology/Barbering (EFE) 11 12 3.0 areas of automotive service: engine, brakes, electrical Drafting Technology Courses (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 & electrical systems, steering & suspension, auto & Electrical Technology (EFE) 12 2.0 Electronics and Robotics (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 manual transmissions and air conditioning. Students Engineering Design (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 may have the opportunity to become state certified, as Engineering Design and Development (EFE) 11 12 2.0 well as to earn credit towards completion of an Heating, Ventilation &Air Cond. (EFE) 12 2.0 associate degree or other post-secondary training. Principles of Engineering (EFE) 10 11 12 2.0 Students may take this course for two years. Registered Apprenticeship (EFE) 11 12 1-3 *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, Welding (EFE) 12 2.0 Kalamazoo Valley Community College, University of Northwest Ohio Machine Woodworking *4th Related Math Credit 1 Semester or Full year/0.5/1.0 credit *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World This course offers students an opportunity to develop Language Credit hands on woodworking skills by building and finishing *Taught at Comstock and Loy Norrix High Schools wood projects. Instruction will cover general safety, *This is an Early/Middle College eligible program proper machine care and usage, blue print reading, project design, problem solving and furniture repair. Aviation Technology (EFE) (W) Each marking period students will build an assigned Full year/2.0 credits project or an approved, optional project that will Students in this course are dually enrolled and have incorporate essential woodworking skills. Materials the opportunity to earn college credit through Kellogg for required projects will be provided by the school. Community College (KCC) in addition to high school Materials for optional projects will be purchased by credit. The KCC aviation coursework is part of a bridge the students through school or on their own. This class agreement with Western Michigan University, College may be repeated with instructor’s approval. of Aviation and is delivered as on-line courses. Wrap- around instruction is provided by EFE to insure Engineering in Wood Technology (EFE) (NHS) student success at the college level. This program is Full year/2.0 credits designed to introduce students to every aspect of the Engineering in Wood Technology is a course that aviation industry and is intended for students with an covers the rudimentary techniques of woodworking interest in pursuing any career related to aviation. and cabinetmaking in relation to industry. This class Students will develop a broad knowledge base in provides true differentiated training for the real-world subject areas ranging from evolution of airplanes and of manufacturing and industry, with student directed commercial aviation, flight operations, weather, studies ranging from areas of programming and airspace, navigation, regulations, and aircraft systems. operations of CNCs, laser engraving and even 3D Students have the opportunity to interact with printing technology to rustic woodworking using industry experts and visit leaders in the field of traditional tools such as Japanese pull saws or hand aviation for career exploration. The program will lathes. This course offers higher-level training in feature many hands-on labs. Students may take this management and student leadership via a complex course for two years. student-led class structure. Students after leaving this *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College and class present skills applicable in all walks of life and Northwestern Michigan College will be career or college ready. *Dual Enrollment at Kellogg Community College – with *Potential for articulated credits with Michigan Career bridge agreement to WMU College of Aviation & Technical Institute *4th Related Math Credit *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World Language Credit 52

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Credit  Will be evaluated every marking period by his/her employer. *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World Prerequisite: EFE/CTE related class. Successful Language Credit completion of 50% and continued concurrent *Taught at Vicksburg High School enrollment or EFE/CTE completer status. *This is an Early/Middle College eligible program NOTE: Students are not to be officially enrolled in Co- Construction Trades (EFE) Full year/2.0 credit op until the Co-op Coordinator has approved their This course exposes students to several aspects of the application and job site. Additionally, employment is construction industry including site layout, carpentry, subject to forces outside of the control of the school electrical, masonry, plumbing, tile setting, HVAC, district, therefore, employment cannot be guaranteed. painting and other construction skill areas. Both male For these reasons, it is recommended that students and female students will enjoy the hands-on training maintain a full schedule of classes until all conditions experience in remodeling and/or new construction of a are met. home that this course has to offer. Classroom training is also an important component of the class. Students Cosmetology/Barbering (EFE) Full year/3.0 credits interested in this course should understand basic This is a state-certified program of instruction concepts of measurement and mathematics and be designed to prepare students to become a licensed able to work indoors or outdoors. Students may take professional cosmetologist or barber. Michigan’s this course for two years. cosmetology course includes 1,500 clock hours *This program is a partnership with Kalamazoo Valley (barbering includes 2,000) of mandatory attendance. Habitat for Humanity. In order to complete this requirement, students must *Potential for articulated credits with Kalamazoo Valley be committed to attending the program during an Community College extended day all through their junior and senior years *4th Related Math Credit and Visual Performing & and the summer that falls between. Students not Applied Arts Credit meeting this requirement during their EFE enrollment *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World will need to complete the program at their own Language Credit expense. Upon successful completion of this *Taught at Loy Norrix High School and a construction prerequisite, students will be prepared to take their site Michigan State Board Exam.

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*Potential for articulated credits with Ferris State practices will be emphasized. Students will focus on University design and assembly of 3D parametric models, *Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit assembling parts together, creating 2D working drawings *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World and adding animation to their assemblies. Designs will Language Credit come to life using the 3D prototype machine, CNC router *Cosmetology Licensure available and laser cutter with students learning basic machining *Taught at West Michigan College of Barbering and operations. Students may take this course for two years. Beauty Mechanical Drafting II –Applied Engineering & Drafting Technology (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits Design This program teaches CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting) This course is project based. It gives students the and students develop specific skills to help prepare them opportunity to use their creativity to solve problems and for the world of work or post-secondary education. calculate how things are designed. Students will be given Students will use high-tech software to create their own the unique opportunity to work with a mentor engineer designs. Students may choose either architectural to help them with their design project. Projects will be in drafting or mechanical drafting (pre-engineering). areas of bio-medical, alternative energies, inventions, and All Drafting Technology classes offer: vehicle design among others. Students will use the rapid *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, prototype machine, CNC router, laser cutter and various Davenport University, Kalamazoo Valley Community metal and woodworking machines. A thorough study of College machine component design, tolerancing of mating parts, *4th Related Math Credit and Visual Performing & and creating assemblies will be taught in this course Applied Arts Credit * See your counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd Electrical Technology (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits World Language Credit Students in this course are dually enrolled and have *Taught at Kalamazoo Central High School the opportunity to earn college credit through * This is an Early/Middle College eligible program Kalamazoo Valley Community College. This course provides instruction and training in the areas of Architectural Drafting I - Residential applied electricity, residential wiring and code, and This course allows students to explore the field of safety and first aid. Students will learn basic electrical architecture or interior design. Using a hands-on theory and practices as well as wiring theory and gain approach, students are given the opportunity to use lab experience. Upon successful completion of this their creativity and imagination to design residential course, the student should have the knowledge and structures. Exercises include hand and computer ability to wire a residence according to the national drafting to design residential building floor plans, electrical code. Throughout the program, students gain sections and elevations which are typical of those used valuable practical experience working on residential, by contractors. Green Architecture, design concepts, commercial, and industrial wiring. Students interested and professional vocabulary will be emphasized. in this class should enjoy working with mathematical Students use high-tech software to create their own formulas and algebraic concepts. designs on the computer. *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College *Dual Enrollment at Kalamazoo Valley Community Architectural Drafting II - Commercial College – 7 college credits This course is an introduction to commercial design. *4th Related Math Credit Students are required to create a comprehensive *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World building design project that includes site design, Language Credit building design and development of architectural *Taught at KVCC details. Students will be given the unique opportunity to work with a mentor architect on their design Electronics and Robotics (EFE) (W) project. Students will research Green Architecture, Full year/2.0 credits building requirements, commercial building codes and This is an excellent course for students to use their handicap accessibility, and will use this in their design. creativity to solve problems and figure out how things work. A hands-on approach will introduce students to Mechanical Drafting I – Intro to Engineering & Design concepts and skills in current and emerging technical Use of standard drafting technique will be developed; fields. The course features high-tech equipment and geometrical construction, orthographic projection, programs in a student-centered classroom. Projects auxiliary views, section views, and dimensioning 54 challenge and engage students’ minds to provide a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) strong foundation that could launch them into (EFE) (W) Full year/2.0 credits engineering or other high-tech careers such as Students in this course are dually enrolled and have alternative energies, robotics and automated systems, the opportunity to earn KVCC college credit in addition optics, biomedical and nanotechnology. Students may to high school credit. This course provides instruction take this course for two years. and training in the areas of heating, ventilation, air *Potential for articulated credits with Davenport conditioning and refrigeration as well as the design, College, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College installation, and servicing of HVAC/R systems. HVAC *4th Related Math and Visual Performing & Applied Arts prepares students for a technical career upon Credit completion. *See counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World *Dual enrollment at Kalamazoo Valley Community Language Credit College – 12 college credits *Taught at Kalamazoo Central High School *4th Related Math Credit *See your counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd Engineering Design (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits World Language Credit The Engineering Design course allows students to dig *Taught at KVCC deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on Principles of Engineering (EFE) projects. Students work individually and in teams to Full year/2 credits design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D Through problems that engage and challenge, students modeling software and document their work in an explore a broad range of engineering topics including engineering notebook. mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, This course would benefit students interested in automation and robotics. Students develop skills in pursuing careers in engineering, manufacturing and problem solving, research, and design while learning construction trades. strategies for design process documentation, *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College, collaboration, and presentation. Ferris State, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College This course would benefit students interested in *4th Related Math Credit and Visual Performing & pursuing careers in engineering, manufacturing and Applied Arts Credit construction trades. *See your counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd *4th Related Math Credit and Visual Performing & World Language Credit Applied Arts Credit *Taught at Vicksburg High School *See your counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd *This is an Early/Middle College eligible program World Language Credit *Taught at Vicksburg High School Engineering Design and Development (EFE) (Capstone Course) Full year/2.0 credits Registered Apprenticeship (EFE) The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout Full year/1-3 credits Project Lead The Wway (PLTW) Engineering come Employers sponsor students through the Federal together in EDD as they identify an issue and then Bureau of Apprenticeship Training for a skilled trade. research, design, and test a solution, ultimately During the apprenticeship period (two to four years, presenting their solution to a panel of engineers. depending upon the occupation), the student combines Students apply the professional skills they have on-the-job training at the company with related developed to document a design process to standards, classroom instruction at school. Upon high school completing EDD ready to take on any post-secondary graduation, courses are continued at a post-secondary program or career. This course would benefit students institution. While in this apprenticeship, the student interested in pursuing careers in engineering, will: manufacturing and construction trades.  Be employed in a coordinator-approved work *4th Related Math Credit and Visual Performing & setting, Applied Arts Credit  Work 10-15 hours per week in class-related, *See your counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd legal employment, World Language Credit  Receive release time from school, school credit, *Taught at Vicksburg High School on-the-job training, and pay while earning a journey person’s card, and  Will be evaluated every marking period by his/her employer. 55

Welding (EFE) Full year/2.0 credits KEY: Students in this course are dually enrolled and have EFA Education for the Arts HL Higher Level EFE Education for Employment SL Standard Level the opportunity to earn college credit from Kalamazoo CHS At Central High School IB International Baccalaureate Valley Community College in addition to high school NHS At Northern High School W Weighted GPA Course credit. Students must follow all requirements of a dual- enrolled program. Students learn to weld with the most advanced welding processes used today. Content includes the basic safe operation of the ox-fuel welding, cutting and brazing systems. Students also receive training in the basic electric arc welding processes, SMAW (arc), GMAW (mig) and equipment setup, selection and operation. Blueprint reading for welders, welding symbols and basic welder’s trade math are included to prepare the student for employment in the welding trade. *Potential for articulated credits with Baker College and Ferris State University *Dual enrollment at Kalamazoo Valley Community College – 6 College Credits *4th Related Math and Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit *See your counselor for possible 3rd Science and/or 2nd World Language Credit *Taught at KVCC *This is an Early/Middle College eligible program

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French II Full year/1.0 credit World Languages This second-year French course reviews language COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT concepts from the first year. Further vocabulary and American Sign Language 10 11 12 1.0 grammar study will enable students to communicate French I 9 10 11 12 1.0 more effectively and accurately in written and oral French II 9 10 11 12 1.0 forms. Practice with vocabulary related to everyday French III 10 11 12 1.0 IB French IV SL 11 12 1.0 living and cultural situations, provides opportunities to IB French V HL 12 1.0 develop proficiency in the spoken language. Students Latin I 9 10 11 12 1.0 engage in a variety of interactive activities, of Latin II 10 11 12 1.0 improving listening and reading comprehension and IB Latin SL I 11 12 1.0 speaking skills. Authentic reading materials will also IB Latin SL II 12 1.0 develop students’ reading skills. A variety of resources Spanish I 9 10 11 12 1.0 will be used to increase understanding of and Spanish II 9 10 11 12 1.0 appreciation for French-speaking culture. Spanish III 10 11 12 1.0 IB Spanish IV SL 11 12 1.0 Recommended: C average in French I. IB Spanish V HL 12 1.0 French III Full year/1.0 credit NOTE: If a high school student wishes to repeat a World In this third-year French course students will refine Language Level I course after successfully completing the language skills through various activities. Emphasis same content in middle school, both parental and middle will be placed on acquisition of core grammar concepts school administrator consent will be required. Per current and practical application of reading and writing skills, regulation, the World Language Level I course and the along with speaking and listening. Studies of cultural grade received will be recorded on the high school topics are reflected in vocabulary study. Most activities transcript. This credit will not count toward the 26 credits will be conducted in French, and students are expected required for graduation. to communicate in the target language.

Recommended: C average in French II or permission American Sign Language (ASL) Full Year/1.0 credit of the instructor. The American Sign Language course is designed to study the language used by members of the Deaf IB French IV SL (W) Full year/1.0 credit community in the U.S. and Canada. Students will IB French IV focuses on language acquisition and explore and experience the use of ASL and will build refinement. It meets the needs of students who have basic conversational skills. Students will develop studied French for three or four years immediately expressive and receptive skills in ASL, the manual prior to the beginning of this course; it is not designed alphabet, numbers, signed vocabulary and an overview for students with an established level of proficiency. of syntax and grammar. Students will use the language appropriately in a range This class will help sensitize students to the world of of situations and contexts for a variety of purposes. All deafness and give them a better understanding of the four language skills (listening, reading, writing, and challenges faced by their Deaf peers. In addition, those speaking) will be developed equally through authentic students interested in exploring the area of Deaf texts and a variety of interactive activities. This course studies as a college major will have the desired is conducted primarily French. Students are expected exposure. to communicate in the target language. French I Full year/1.0 credit Recommended: C average in French III. This introductory French course provides the new generation of language students with the opportunity IB French V HL (W) Full year/1.0 credit to communicate successfully in a variety of realistic This is the culminating course in the French program, situations. The students will develop basic speaking and is designed for students with four or more years’ skills, but also systematically develop listening, reading previous experience in the language; it is not designed and writing skills within the varied contexts of the for students with an established level of proficiency. French-speaking countries. Students engage in a The course focuses on acquisition and development of variety of interactive listening activities. Additionally, the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at the course explores the geography, the lifestyles and increased levels of sophistication. These skills are other cultural aspects of French-speaking countries. developed through the study of a wide range of Recommended: C average in Language Arts. authentic written and spoken texts, extending from everyday oral exchanges to literary excerpts from the

57 target culture. Refinement of expression will be study the historical events and people that helped to emphasized throughout the year. The goal is take Latin from a language only inscribed on tombs to appropriate use of the language in a wide variety of one that could be used to compose all forms of situations and purposes. Students will strive for literature. Cultural emphasis will be placed on the effective communication, understanding the subtleties growth of Rome’s political system from its earliest of vocabulary, analysis of written and spoken material days as a monarchy, when the language was in its and the discussion of abstract ideas. To accomplish infancy, to the imperial age, when Latin rose to its peak this, students will learn to refine their language to form in literature and had its decline into a language include appropriate register, style and sensitivity to that reflected the rise of the common man. Students the culture(s) of the target countries. The course is will refine their translation skills to demonstrate conducted in French. Prerequisite: IB French IV SL. knowledge of grammatical forms that define an author’s style. This class covers the first half of the Latin I (NHS) Full year/1.0 credit required IB Latin SL curriculum. Students must take IB This course begins a four-year sequence leading to Latin SL I and SL II in order to take the IB Latin SL test. reading the Latin language with comprehension. The Required: Latin II. course will focus on the everyday life of Romans through readings about a family living during the last IB Latin SL II (W) (NHS) Full year/l.0 credit days of the city of Pompeii and the life of Romans living This course encourages expansion and development of in the provinces of Britannia and Aegyptus. students’ translation skills. The emphasis is placed on Archaeological information will be used to enhance the the translation of selected authors that define social cultural studies. Roman mythology will also be used to changes that occurred throughout Rome’s history. help define the life and beliefs of the ancient Romans. Through the readings of Virgil, Catullus and other All of this will be studied with a view toward the Roman writers, students will identify the events that ancient culture’s impact on modern society. Through shaped Roman laws, customs and social and religious the study of English words derived and borrowed from beliefs. Using the knowledge of texts translated in Latin, the student will obtain immense practical benefit previous levels, students will learn to interpret the by improving personal vocabulary and knowledge of social and political difficulties that controlled the life of English grammar. Recommended: C average in prominent Romans in government and the authors Language Arts. who recorded the events which defined what and who was Roman. Required: IB Latin SL I or permission. Latin II (NHS) Full year/l.0 credit In this second-year Latin course, students will continue Spanish I Full year/1.0 credit to work toward the goal of reading Latin with This introductory Spanish course provides the new comprehension. Additional vocabulary words and generation of language students with the opportunity more complex grammar will be introduced. While to function successfully in a variety of realistic students further develop their translation skills, they situations. The students will not only develop speaking will learn about life in the Roman army and the skills, but also systematically develop listening, reading development of civilian centers in the distant and writing skills within the varied contexts of the provinces. The design of these ancient urban centers Spanish-speaking world. Additionally, the course will be compared with the complicated arrangement of explores the geography, the lifestyles and other buildings in the ruling city of Rome. Through readings cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries. by authors included in the IB curriculum and in Recommended: C average in Language Arts. discussions on the military and urban centers, students will gain valuable information that will help them to Spanish II Full year/1.0 credit understand the life and writings of Julius Caesar. In this course, second-year Spanish students review Recommended: Latin I. language concepts from the first year. Further vocabulary and grammar study will enable students to IB Latin SL I (W) (NHS) Full year/l.0 credit communicate more effectively and accurately in both In this course students will learn about the history of written and oral forms. Practice with vocabulary Rome through the literature and lives of the ancient related to everyday living situations provides authors. While translating and reading the opportunities to develop proficiency in the spoken mythological and historical works of such authors as language. Video and audio CD programs expose Ovid, Virgil, Catullus and Propertius, students will also students to a variety of native Spanish speakers, study the development of the Latin language. Through improving their listening comprehension. Authentic the translations of the ancient authors, students will 58 reading materials will also develop students’ reading IB Spanish V HL (W) Full year/1.0 credit skills. A variety of resources will be used to increase This is the second year and culminating IB course in understanding of and appreciation for cultures of the the Spanish program and is designed for students with Spanish-speaking world. Recommended: C average in four or more years previous experience in the Spanish I or permission of the instructor. language; it is designed for students who are acquiring a second language. The course focuses on acquisition Spanish III Full year/1.0 credit and development of the listening, speaking, reading, In this course, third-year Spanish students will refine and writing skills at increased levels of sophistication. language skills through various activities. Emphasis These skills are developed through the study of a wide will be placed on acquisition of verb tenses and range of authentic written and spoken texts, extending practical application of reading and writing skills along from everyday oral exchanges to literary excerpts from with speaking and listening. Video and audio CD the target culture. The goal is use of the language in a programs expose students to a variety of native wide variety of situations and purposes. This course is Spanish speakers, improving their listening conducted primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: C comprehension. Studies of cultural topics are reflected average in IB Spanish IV SL or permission of the in vocabulary study. In preparation for the upcoming instructor. IB levels, most activities will be conducted in Spanish and students are expected to communicate in the target language. Recommended: C average in Spanish KEY: EFA Education for the Arts HL Higher Level II or permission of the instructor. EFE Education for Employment SL Standard Level CHS At Central High School IB International Baccalaureate IB Spanish IV SL (W) Full year/1.0 credit NHS At Northern High School W Weighted GPA Course This course is a modern language program focusing on language acquisition and refinement. It meets the needs of students who have studied Spanish for three or four years immediately prior to the beginning of this course; it is designed for students who are acquiring a second language. Students will use the language appropriately in a range of situations and contexts for a variety of purposes. All four language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) will be developed equally through authentic texts, media and a variety of activities. This course is conducted primarily in Spanish. Recommended: C average in Spanish III or permission of the instructor.

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Other Courses Leadership for Link Crew Full Year/1.0 credit COURSE GRADE(S)CREDIT This course offers students training in team and Alternative Plan for Students 9 10 11 12 0.5+ climate building, organization, communication skills, College Success Strategies 10 11 12 0.5 leadership, facilitation/teaching, and personal Leadership for Link Crew 11 12 1.0 development. Simultaneously, it provides a structure KAMSC (morning) 9 10 3.0 KAMSC (afternoon) 11 12 3.0 to manage all students who are a part of the Link Crew Seminar 9 10 11 12 0.5 Freshman Support extracurricular program. Seminar II (CHS) 9 10 11 12 0.5 Kalamazoo Area Mathematics & Science Center Alternative Plan for Students (APS) (KAMSC) This plan provides students with the opportunity to Morning Session Full year/3.0 credit arrange a program that provides for their own Afternoon Session Full year/3.0 credit identified needs as an alternative to the traditional In this course, Portage Public Schools students have high school program. Students may select community the opportunity to attend classes at the Kalamazoo volunteer programs, enroll in college and career Area Mathematics and Science Center. Students who programs, do independent study or research outside of attend this center are normally selected during the school under APS supervision, choose employment or eighth grade; however, openings occasionally become training that is related to occupational goals but is not available as students leave the program. KAMSC is an available under regular school programs, or develop a academically rigorous program which requires that a proposal of their own that meets the purpose of the student leave his/her home school and attend the Alternative Plan. The number of credits earned in the math and science center in Kalamazoo. Each student alternative program will depend on the proposal who attends this center completes three credits in submitted by the student. See your counselor for mathematics and science during a school year. For further information. more information about this program, please contact your school counselor. College Success Strategies 1 semester/0.5 credit The College Success Strategies (CSS) course is a Seminar 1 semester/0.5 credit semester course designed to focus on high school, This elective course is designed to be an educational college, and career success. Students will learn study extension of a student’s regular schedule of classes. habits, professional and personal goal-setting Seminar provides opportunities for enrichment, techniques, note taking, communication skills, encouragement, remediation and reinforcement of academic reading comprehension, research method, concepts taught in a student’s other courses. and career exploration, and they will develop other skills in preparation for college success. Preparation for PSAT, SAT, and ACCUPLACER is also part of the KEY: course. The College Success Strategies course also EFA Education for the Arts HL Higher Level EFE Education for Employment SL Standard Level includes connections with guest speakers in career CHS At Central High School IB International Baccalaureate areas.. *This course is a required prerequisite for the NHS At Northern High School W Weighted GPA Course EMC program.

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SUBSTITUTION AND WAIVER, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES 4. A student applying for a course waiver must be a Students may earn credits through alternatives as full-time student (i.e., he or she must carry seven specified by the Curriculum Instruction Council: credited hours per year for his or her entire high school career), both before and after the granting Substitution of Credit – A departmental graduation of a waiver. If the student fails to carry seven credit requirement can be granted for successfully credited hours, the waiver is null and void and completing a pre-approved course from another may not be used as a graduation credit. department with a personal curriculum in place. A 5. The student must present to his or her high personal curriculum may be requested by the school guidance counselor a document of parent/guardian after the student completes completion, signed by the instructor or coach of semester one of Algebra II. the course, program, or activity, which attests to the student’s fulfillment of course, program, or Waiver of Credit – The Physical Education activity requirements. Failure to do so will result graduation credit requirement can be met by in loss of credit for the waiver. successfully completing a particular course, program, or activity within the school or community. Note to Students and Counselors: Courses, programs, or activities that meet the 1. The student must complete an application for requirements for waivers for Portage Public Schools’ waiver and submit it to his or her guidance physical education courses must involve a minimum counselor no later than one semester prior to the of 60 hours of physical activity. Such courses, proposed course waiver. programs and activities may include sports teams 2. A course, program, or activity considered for a sponsored by Portage Public Schools; high school waiver must be sponsored by or offered through marching band; full-semester dance classes taught in a school district or through a recognized area dance studios; YMCA/YWCA aerobics, community organization or institution. swimming, judo, karate or similar classes; or 3. If an application is rejected by the student’s appropriate courses, programs or activities guidance counselor, the student may appeal to sponsored by or offered through recognized the high school principal. community organizations or institutions.

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Equivalent Credit for High School Courses

Required Department Course(s) Alternative Credit Credits Accounting I, II, III

Business, Management & Admin. I, II, III Visual Performing & Applied Arts Credit 0 Marketing/Management and 4th Senior Level Math Related Credit Entrepreneurship

Business/ Advanced Marketing (NHS) Computers 0 MultiMedia/Desktop Publishing Visual and Performing Arts Credit 0 Computer Applications 0 IB Business & Management SL Substitute for 0.5 credit in Economics.

ATYP Writing Skills I Substitute 2.0 credits for English 9 and 10. English 4 ATYP Literature I or II Substitute 2.0 credits for English 11 and 12. Substitute 0.5 credit for Health. Must Health complete two-credit-hour (minimum) pre- Health 0.5 Freshman Focus approved and verified course at credit- Integrated Dance/PE/Health (EFA) granting institution. Substitute 2.0 credits in Mathematics ATYP Math I (Algebra I and II). Mathematics 4 Substitute 2.0 credits in Mathematics ATYP Math II (Geometry and Pre-Calculus).

Substitute1.5 credit in Physical Education. School athletic team Physical Must complete three-credit-hour (minimum) Marching Band Education 1.5 pre-approved and verified course at credit- Approved independent activity granting institution.

Fundamentals of Health Science (EFE) Substitute for 1.0 credit in Biology II. Science 3 Health Science (EFE) KAMSC Substitute 3.0 credits in Science. Substitute 1.0 credit for World History Social Studies 3 IB 20th Century World History SL elective.

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Portage Northern

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL 8135 S. Westnedge Ave. 1000 Idaho Ave. Portage, MI 49002 Portage, MI 49024 (269) 323-5200 (269) 323-5400 www.portageps.org