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RCCSD COURSECATALOG All parties, procedures and policies of the Red Clay Consolidated School District shall clearly exemplify that there is no discrimination in the recruitment, employment and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and all other terms and conditions of employment over which the Red Clay Consolidated School District Board of Education shall have jurisdiction, or in the educational programs and activities of students on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, genetic information, veteran status or any legally protected characteristic. Inquiries into compliance for Title IX or Section 504 are to be directed to Red Clay Consolidated School District Equity Office at 302.552.3700. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PLANNING & SCHEDULING 2 AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES 74 COURSE LEVELS 4 AP CAPSTONE 78 GRADING & EVALUATION 5 ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & GRADUATION 6 MANUFACTURING 79 AVID 82 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT ADMINISTRATION 83 IN HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNICATION & MEDIA 86 ADVANCED PLACEMENT 10 DANCE 90 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 11 DRIVER EDUCATION 92 DUAL ENROLLMENT 12 EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY 93 EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY 13 EDUCATION & HUMAN STUDIES 95 ENGLISH 97 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 100 OUR HIGH SCHOOLS HEALTH SCIENCES 101 ALEXIS I. DU PONT HIGH SCHOOL 16 HOSPITALITY & TOURISM 104 CAB CALLOWAY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 18 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 106 CONRAD SCHOOLS OF SCIENCE 20 JOBS FOR DELAWARE GRADUATES 110 JOHN DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL 22 MATHEMATICS 111 THOMAS MCKEAN HIGH SCHOOL 24 SCIENCE 114 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS 119 CAREER CLUSTERS, PATHWAYS & SOCIAL STUDIES 122 PROGRAMS OF STUDY THEATER 130 OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE 28 VISUAL & DESIGN ARTS 133 PATHWAYS & PROGRAMS OF STUDY EXPLAINED 30 VOCAL ARTS 136 WORLD LANGUAGES 138 1 INTRODUCTION PLANNING & SCHEDULING ABOUT THIS CATALOG COURSE SELECTION This catalog includes information on the following Red Clay School counselors provide course selection materials to high Consolidated School District high schools: school students typically in March through April. Students use the • Alexis I. du Pont High School (AIHS), materials to plan their courses for the next year. Students will meet with their school counselor and plan to schedule courses for the • Cab Calloway School of the Arts (CCSA), next year. The information gathered at these times will be used to • Conrad Schools of Science (CSS), make decisions related to the courses that will be scheduled, the • John Dickinson High School (JDHS) and number of sections to be offered, and the resources allocated in each area. • Thomas McKean High School (TMHS). COURSE SELECTION PROCESS For information on Red Clay’s other high school options including The Charter School of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy, First • Counselors deliver course selection materials in class for State School and James H. Groves Adult Education High School, students to review. please visit redclayschools.com. • Students discuss course options with parents, teachers and counselors. COURSE AVAILABILITY • Students choose a full schedule. All courses and offerings listed in this catalog are subject to • Students meet with their counselor individually to finalize changes in availability based on interest expressed by the student selections. body during the spring course selection period. It is likely that Students and parents may contact the school counselor with some courses mentioned in this catalog will not be held if the questions about course selection. number of students requesting a course is low. Although every effort is made to accommodate course requests, students may be required to select between courses that present a conflict within their schedule. If this occurs, students are encouraged to speak to their parents and seek advice from their school counselor to review options for resolving these issues. 2 RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING & SCHEDULING SCHEDULE CHANGES Students are expected to request and verify appropriate course PROFILE OF A RED CLAY GRADUATE selections in the spring and request any schedule changes The Red Clay Consolidated School District is on a mission immediately after receiving their schedule in the fall. to prepare today’s learners to thrive in tomorrow’s world. Schedule changes may be made during the school’s drop/add Red Clay students will graduate on time and will strive to window without a penalty. Dropping a course after the drop/add reach the following future-ready benchmarks: window will result in a Withdrawal F for that marking period and an • Complete Algebra 2 with a C or better F for additional grade reporting cycles. This grade will impact GPA calculations. • Earn a mathematics credit during senior year When considering schedule changes, students should make an • Pass at least one college- or career-level course appointment with their school counselor to review options and to • Complete a graduation pathway complete the course change request process. • Complete 3 years of a World Language, with proficiency CHANGING A COURSE LEVEL • Achieve SAT college- and career-readiness Students may request a change in course level with parent and benchmarks (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: administrator approval. The grade determination for lowering a 480, Math: 530) course level will be made at the time of the change in level. • Graduate as empathetic, engaged individuals with hope about how they will impact the world and be DISTANCE LEARNING informed citizens Red Clay offers a number of distance learning courses for high school students. These courses are taught by one instructor as synchronous courses using video and computer technology to reach multiple schools. This platform allows students to access courses that may not be offered by an instructor at their school. 3 INTRODUCTION COURSE LEVELS COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) COURSES College preparatory courses are designed to provide a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards and the student’s interests. With a goal of developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring These classes prepare a student for a variety of post-secondary young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world experiences including higher education and the workforce. College through intercultural understanding and respect, the International preparatory courses are indicated with a (C) next to the course Baccalaureate (IB) Programme offers challenging programs of number. international education and rigorous assessment. Red Clay offers two IB programs at John Dickinson High School: the HONORS COURSES Middle Years Program (IB MYP) for students in grades 6 through 10, and the IB Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors. Honors courses are designed to challenge students who See Earning College Credit in High School (p. 9) and Career Clusters, are considering applying to highly competitive colleges and Pathways & Programs of Study (p. 27) for more about the IB Diploma universities. Students are expected to use independent learning Programme. and study skills, and complete additional projects presented by the instructor. Students should consult a school counselor before DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES enrolling in honors courses. Honors courses are indicated with an Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college-level (H) next to the course number. courses at a reduced cost at their high school through partnerships between the Red Clay Consolidated School District and the ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES Delaware College of Art and Design, Delaware Tech, the University The Advanced Placement (AP) Program has enabled millions of of Delaware and Wilmington University. Students earn both high students to take college-level courses and earn college credit while school credit and college credit by passing the class. still in high school. AP Exams are given in May. Students who earn Course fees are estimated, but may be subject to change due to a qualifying score on an AP Exam are typically eligible, in college, tuition increases. Students should consult their school counselor to receive credit, placement into advanced courses, or both. for final costs. Every aspect of AP course and exam development is the result of • Delaware College of Art and Design: $300 per course collaboration between AP teachers and college faculty who work • Delaware Tech: $100 per course together to develop exams, set scoring standards and score the exams. College faculty review every AP teacher’s course syllabus. • University of Delaware: $640–$650 per course AP courses are designed to challenge students who demonstrate • Wilmington University: $100 per course a consistent record of outstanding academic achievement. Rich course material, vibrant classroom discussions and demanding See Earning College Credit in High School (p. 9) for a complete list of assignments help students develop the content mastery and dual enrollment offerings at each school. critical thinking skills that are expected of college students. In Red Clay, students who enroll in AP courses are expected to take the AP Exam. Scholarships are available to offset the cost of AP Exam fees for families in financial need. See Earning College Credit in High School (p. 9) for a complete list of AP offerings at each school. 4 RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADING & EVALUATION GRADING SCALE CLASS RANK The grading scale is as follows: Final