2020-2021 COURSE CATALOG

Christiana High School

Glasgow High School

Newark High School

Sarah Pyle Academy

christinak12.org EXCELLENCE STUDENT FOR EVERY EDUCATING TOGETHER, ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide includes information on the Christina School District’s three traditional high schools, Christiana High School (CHS), Glasgow High School (GHS) and Newark High School (NHS), along with Sarah Pyle Academy. For information on Christina’s other educational options, please visit christinak12.org.

NOTICE The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600. CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HIGH SCHOOLS REIMAGINED 4 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES 22

PLANNING & SCHEDULING 5 AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC 25

COURSE LEVELS 6 AVID 27

GRADING & EVALUATION 7 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION 28

GRADUATION 8 COMMUNICATION & MEDIA 32

COMMUNITY SERVICE, FINANCIAL AID & DRIVER EDUCATION 34 SCHOLARSHIPS 11 EDUCATION & HUMAN STUDIES 35

ENGLISH 36

FASHION & APPAREL 39

OUR HIGH SCHOOLS HEALTH & FITNESS 40

CHRISTIANA HIGH SCHOOL 14 HEALTH SCIENCES 42

GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL 15 HOSPITALITY & TOURISM 44

NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL 16 JOBS FOR DELAWARE GRADUATES 45

SARAH PYLE ACADEMY 17 MATHEMATICS 46

PATHWAYS AT A GLANCE 18 NAVY JUNIOR ROTC 50

PERFORMING & DESIGN ARTS 51

SCIENCE 59

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) 62

SOCIAL STUDIES 64

WORLD LANGUAGES 68 GENERAL INFORMATION

HIGH SCHOOLS REIMAGINED

At Christina School District, we recognize the importance of providing GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL high school pathways that align with postsecondary education offerings • NAF Academy of Business Information Management Pathway and industry trends. Therefore, we’ve reimagined our high schools and with three courses in Business Information Technology, Global added several new pathways and courses Business Economics and Entrepreneurship • K-12 Teacher Academy Pathway with three courses in Human CHRISTIANA HIGH SCHOOL Growth and Development, Teaching as a Profession, and • Expanded Animal Science Pathway, now called Animal Science Fundamentals of Curriculum and Instruction & Management Pathway, with three courses in Foundations of • NAF Academy of Finance Pathway with three courses in Animal Science, Growth and Development of Domestic Animals Fundamentals of Finance, Principles of Accounting and Financial and Domestic Animal Management Services • Plant Science Pathway with three courses in Foundations of Plant • New Marketing Pathway Science, Plant and Soil Systems and Plant Systems Management • New Fashion & Apparel Pathway and Sustainability • Advanced Academic Program: The Early College Academy at • Agricultural Power and Engineering Pathway with three courses Glasgow High School is designed for students who are looking in Fundamentals of Agricultural Power and Engineering, to challenge themselves by participating in a rigorous academic Agricultural Welding and Fabrication, and Power and Mechanical program. Through a partnership with Wilmington University, Systems Glasgow High School will offer dual enrollment courses. Students • Allied Health Pathway with three courses in Fundamentals of earn high school credit, as well as college credit for each Health Sciences, Essentials of Health Careers, and Anatomy and successfully completed course. Physiology

• Public & Community Health Pathway with three courses NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL in Fundamentals of Health Sciences, Essentials of Public & Community Health, and Personal Wellness • Expanded Performing Arts Pathways, with options that include Choral Music Pathway, Instrumental Music Pathway and Theater • Advanced Academic Program: The Honors/ Dual Enrollment Pathway Academy at Christiana high School provides a framework for students to pursue advanced course offerings while also providing • Digital Communications Pathway with three courses in each individual with a comprehensive transcript when applying Foundations of Digital Design, Processes of Digital Design and for competitive college admissions and scholarships. Students Applications of Digital Design have the opportunity to earn up to 24 college credits during their • Engineering (PLTW) Pathway high school years creating a seamless transition from high school • Advanced Academic Program: The Cambridge Academy at to college and potentially saving up to one year of college tuition Newark High School is a rigorous and advanced academic line costs. of coursework that is taken in place of the traditional honors courses needed for graduation and prepares students for AP courses.

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PLANNING & SCHEDULING

COURSE AVAILABILITY When considering schedule changes, students should make an All courses and offerings listed in this guide are subject to changes in appointment with their school counselor to review options and to availability based on interest expressed by the student body during the complete the course change request process. spring course request period. It is likely that some courses mentioned in this guide will not be held if the number of students requesting a CHANGING A COURSE LEVEL course is low. Students may request a change in course level with parent and Although every effort is made to accommodate students’ course administrator approval. The grade determination for lowering a course requests, they may be required to select between courses that present level will be made at the time of the change in level. Please see page 6 a conflict within their schedule. If this occurs, students are encouraged for more information about course levels. to speak to their parents and seek advice from their school counselor to review options for resolving these issues. CREDIT RECOVERY & DISTANCE LEARNING The Christina School District offers a unique distance learning program COURSE SELECTION to students to earn credits. The program gives students access to School counselors will provide course selection materials to high courses required for high school graduation. This web-based program schoolers typically in March and April. Students use the materials to utilizes instructional technology to promote self-paced mastery. This plan courses for the next year. Each student will meet with their school allows students to earn credits quickly while still meeting content counselor and the student will plan to schedule courses for the next standards. Learning is accelerated by personalized computer-assisted year. The information gathered at these times will be used to make instruction. Once a student has completed a course, he / she can decisions related to the courses that will be scheduled, the number of immediately begin the next one. In most courses, the students can earn sections and the resources allocated in each area. exemption by taking a pre-test at the beginning of each unit. COURSE SELECTION PROCESS Students can access the online program through any high-speed • Counselors deliver course selection materials to students in class, internet connection from home or other locations. for students to review. For more information about credit recovery and distance learning • Students discuss course options with parents, teachers and options, please contact your school counselor. counselors. • Students choose a full schedule. ATTENDANCE • Students meet with their counselor individually to finalize The Student Attendance Policy establishes specific regulations selections. related to attendance. Students and their families can refer to Board Policy 02.11. Students are required to attend 90% of the school Please contact your school counselor if you have any questions about year (Elementary) and 90% of the scheduled classes (Secondary) the course selection process. to be eligible for promotion unless otherwise stated by the student’s individualized education plan. SCHEDULE CHANGES In high school, students who violate the attendance policy are unable to Students are expected to request and verify appropriate course earn credits. Students who violated the attendance policy may request selections in the spring and request any schedule changes immediately an attendance appeal hearing. At the attendance appeal hearing, after receiving their schedule in the fall. the student and family can present evidence to justify the excessive absences. The appeal will either be granted, denied, or conditionally Schedule changes may be made during the school’s drop / add window approved contingent upon satisfactory completion of additional without a penalty. Dropping a course after the drop / add window will academic assignments and/or time. result in a Withdrawal F for that marking period and an F for additional mark reporting cycles. This grade will impact student GPA calculations.

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COURSE LEVELS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (AP) DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES The Advanced Placement (AP) Program has enabled millions of Dual enrollment allows high school students to take college-level students to take college-level courses and earn college credit, courses at a reduced cost at their high school through partnerships advanced placement or both, while still in high school. AP Exams are between the Christina School District and Delaware Tech, the given each year in May. Students who earn a qualifying score on an University of Delaware and Wilmington University. Students earn both AP Exam are typically eligible, in college, to receive credit, placement high school and college credit by passing the class. into advanced courses, or both. Every aspect of AP course and exam The district will pay for the cost of the tuition, however, students and development is the result of collaboration between AP teachers and families will be responsible for registration fees and the cost of the college faculty. They work together to develop AP courses and exams, textbook. set scoring standards, and score the exams. College faculty review every AP teacher’s course syllabus. AP courses are designed to challenge students who demonstrate a HONORS COURSES (HON) consistent record of outstanding academic achievement. Rich course Honors courses are designed to challenge students who are material, vibrant classroom discussions and demanding assignments considering future dual enrollment or AP coursework. Students help students develop content mastery and critical thinking skills enrolled in these courses are expected to utilize independent learning expected of college students. and study skills, and complete additional projects presented by the In Christina, students who enroll in AP courses are expected to take instructor. Students should consult a school counselor before enrolling the AP Exam. in honors courses.

COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES (CP) College preparatory (CP) courses are designed to provide a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards and the student’s interests. COURSE DESCRIPTION KEY These classes prepare a student for a variety of post-secondary • AP Advanced Placement experiences including higher education and the workforce. • CM Cambridge Academy • CP College Preparatory CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY COURSES (CM) • CTE Career Technical Education Cambridge Academy courses are taken in place of the traditional • HON Honors Honors or College Preparatory courses needed for graduation. In order to enroll in the Cambridge Academy coursework, students must apply and be accepted into the Cambridge Academy in the spring before their 9th-grade year. These courses are offered at Newark High School only.

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES (CTE) Career Technical Education (CTE) courses are part of a statewide initiative to ensure that all students have access to courses that reflect the demanding needs of the current workforce. CTE courses reflect both rigor and relevance in their content.

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GRADING & EVALUATION

GRADING SCALE CLASS RANK The grading scale is as follows: Final class rank is based on weighted GPA and is determined at the end A+ 98–100 C 70-76 of the student’s senior year. A 90–97 D+ 67-69 Eligibility for honor roll status is based on marking period grades using B+ 87–89 D 60-66 an unweighted GPA. Students are eligible for honor roll with a 3.0 or B 80–86 F <60 higher, and a maximum of one C. Students earning a 4.0 are eligible C+ 77-79 for distinguished honor roll.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY The grade point average (GPA) is computed using all courses that are Athletic eligibility is determined by DIAA eligibility guidelines. issued a letter grade. A weighted GPA uses only the grades in the academic core courses of English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Language and any PROMOTION Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment coursework. Promotion from grade 9 to 10 requires a minimum of 5 credits Successful completion of a Cambridge Academy course, Dual including: Enrollment course, or AP course, receives 0.50 additional quality • 1 credit in English points in the computation of the GPA. • 1 credit in Mathematics Successful completion of an honors-level course receives 0.25 • 1 credit in Science or Social Studies additional quality points in the computation of the GPA. • 2 additional credits (Electives and / or Pathway)

WEIGHTED COURSES & COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Promotion from grade 10 to 11 requires a minimum of 12 credits Students taking advanced coursework through the Honors, AP, including: Cambridge Academy or Dual Enrollment programs will earn additional • 2 credits in English quality points for each credit earned in their grade point average (GPA) • 2 credits in Mathematics upon successful completion of the course. • 3 credits in Science and / or Social Studies These additional quality points provide a boost to the student’s overall weighted GPA and may improve his or her overall rank in class. Many • 1 credit in a Pathway four-year colleges and universities will recalculate a student’s GPA • 4 additional credits when considering them for admission. These programs may use their own criteria which may or may not give extra points for weighted Promotion from grade 11 to 12 requires a minimum of 18 credits classes. It’s also important to remember that many universities and including: colleges grant advanced standing or college credit on the basis of • 3 credits in English how well a student performs on the AP test. Additional information on • 3 credits in Mathematics course weighting and advanced standing in college is available through your school counselor. • 5 credits in Science and / or Social Studies The course weighting for advanced-level courses is as follows: • 2 credits in a Pathway • Honors: 0.25 • 5 additional credits • Cambridge Academy, AP and Dual Enrollment: 0.50

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GRADUATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS STUDENT SUCCESS PLAN (SSP) REQUIREMENT The State of Delaware requires all students complete a minimum of 24 Every Delaware student in grades 8-12 shall have a SSP based on credits to graduate; however, the Christina School District requires 26 exposure to the following: credits for graduation. • Opportunities to learn about career and industry trends and See page 9 for a chart of graduation requirements. earning potential, such as career speakers, work-based learning opportunities, career and technical student organization activities and career compass activities. PATHWAY REQUIREMENT • Opportunities to identify their strengths and interests connected The State of Delaware requires each student to complete three credits to careers, such as Armed Services Vocational Attitude Battery in a pathway in order to earn a high school diploma. This pathway and career interest surveys, as well as meetings with counselors, should be included in the student’s education plan as part of their teachers, parents, guardians, care-givers at regular intervals to Student Success Plan (SSP). discuss student interests regarding careers. Each high school program has sequenced pathways in various • Opportunities to identify educational and financial requirements programs of study that lead to innovative careers and a strong related to potential career interests, such as college foundation that will prepare students for a variety of post high school representative presentations, college visits, financial aid majors. Although students can change pathways at any time, it is presentations and financial literacy classes. important that students consider their pathway early in their high school career. Since most pathways must be taken in sequence, it By the student’s final year of high school, the SSP shall identify the can be very difficult for students to get their credits if they don’t plan necessary steps to transition to the next phase of the student’s career ahead. For more information on your student’s pathway, please talk to plan. your school counselor. MIDDLE SCHOOL CREDITS SENIOR RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENT High school credit will be granted for the following courses taken in Seniors are required to complete a comprehensive research project middle school upon successful completion of the course: that will entail research, learning the process of drafting and writing • French I an APA format research paper, the development of a product, and an • Integrated Mathematics I oral presentation. This project will have a cross-disciplinary focus. The completion of the senior project is mandatory for graduation. • Integrated Mathematics II • Spanish I High school credits earned while in middle school will be applied toward elective credits needed for graduation, but will not be included in the student’s grade point average (GPA). Please note that while these credits meet high school graduation requirements, they may not meet admissions requirements for students applying to four-year colleges after graduating high school. Some four-year colleges will not give consideration to middle school credits when looking at student transcripts for admissions. Students and parents should consult with a school counselor about admissions requirements prior to making decisions related to these course areas.

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GRADUATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CREDITS

English 4 Credits English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12

Mathematics1 4 Credits

Science 3 Credits Earth / Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry

Social Studies 3 Credits Human Geography, Civics / Economics, U.S. History

Additional Science or Social Studies 1 Credit

Physical Education 1 Credit

Health 0.5 Credit

World Language 2 Credits 2 Credits in the Same World Language2

Pathway Requirement 3 Credits 3 Planned and Sequential Career Pathway Courses

Senior Project and Student Success Plan (SSP) See page 8 for requirements.

Additional Electives 4.5 Credits

Total Credits Required 26 Credits

1 The State of Delaware requires all students to pass a mathematics course during 12th grade.

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GRADUATION

DELAWARE VOLUNTEER CREDIT High school students may earn one elective credit toward graduation RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR upon completing 90 hours of community service during two semesters, COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS through the Delaware Volunteer Credit. The semesters do not have to Four-year college or university admissions can be different be consecutive or in the same calendar year. Hours must be performed from school to school. As a general rule, however, most outside the student’s regularly scheduled school day. Volunteer hours colleges recommend that students applying to a four-year completed as part of a service group requirement may also be used college or university should complete the following courses toward the Delaware Volunteer Credit. Volunteer activity cannot while in high school: be political or advocacy in nature. Hours must be performed at a • 4 years of English non-profit agency in Delaware. Service must be approved by the State Office of Volunteerism. • 4 years of Social Studies including a World History

For more details about the Delaware Volunteer Credit, please visit course volunteerdelaware.org. • 4 years of Mathematics • 3-4 years of Science, including 2 lab sciences • 2-4 years of the same World Language in high school TRANSFER STUDENTS • 20 core area courses total (English, Mathematics, Students who have transferred from other schools outside the Science, Social Studies and World Language courses) Christina School District should meet with their school counselor to discuss how their transfer courses are applied towards district Please consult with your school counselor to be certain graduation requirements. which courses may be required for your colleges of interest. Upon enrollment in the Christina School District during the third or fourth year of high school, where the transfer student was on-track to graduate, a transcript and credit evaluation will be done and the school counselor may request approval for proration of elective credits. The formula for this proration will take into account the number of credits required by the student’s former school, along with the number of credits required by the Christina School District. All content-related credits must be earned and under no circumstances may the total credits required for graduation be less than the minimum required and permitted under the State of Delaware Graduation Requirements. Requests to prorate credits must be submitted to the Office of Teaching and Learning for approval. Please see your school counselor for additional information.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE, FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

COMMUNITY SERVICE FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS Community service is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Current Federal student aid is financial assistance that’s available through the students who have earned community service hours will be able to U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid. Federal document those hours on their resume and Student Success Plans. student aid covers school expenses such as tuition and fees, room and Additionally, students will be encouraged to pursue the Delaware board, books and supplies, and transportation. This aid can also help Volunteer Credit (DVC) by completing 90 hours of community service you pay for a computer and dependent childcare expenses. There are during two semesters in high school. This one elective credit can be three categories of federal student aid: grants, work-study and loans. used towards graduation. Students who receive the credit will earn a • Federal Pell Grant certificate of appreciation signed by the Governor and the Secretary of • Academic Competitiveness Grant the Delaware Department of Education. • National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant For ideas on where to perform your community service hours, please visit volunteerdelaware.org, volunteerway.org and delaware211.org. • Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant All documents for community service hours must be submitted to your school counselor by March 1 of your senior year. • Federal Stafford Loan • Federal PLUS Loan

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS • Campus-Based Programs School counselors have a wealth of information on scholarships and • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant financial aid for college. Each fall the State of Delaware mails seniors • Federal Work-Study the State of Delaware Scholarship Compendium which provides a • Federal Perkins Loan listing of all scholarships and grants available to Delaware students. With a few exceptions, Federal Pell Grants are available only to undergraduate students for a maximum lifetime limit of 18 semesters or its equivalent. Grants do not have to be repaid. For more information about SEED SCHOLARSHIP federal grants, please visit federalstudentaid.ed.gov/aidinfo. Not all schools participate in all federal student aid programs. Check with your school’s College tuition doesn’t always fit into every budget. That’s why the financial aid office for more information. SEED (Student Excellence Equals Degree) Scholarship program was started. If you attend a Delaware high school, keep your grades up and stay out of trouble, you can go to Delaware Tech or the University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program tuition-free. To learn more, please visit dtcc.edu.

INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP The Inspire Scholarship is available to Delaware high school graduates with excellent credentials to attend Delaware State University. To learn more about the Inspire Scholarship, please visit desu.edu.

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OUR HIGH SCHOOLS Unique Offerings & Pathways at a Glance OUR HIGH SCHOOLS

CHRISTIANA HIGH SCHOOL (CHS)

190 SALEM CHURCH ROAD, NEWARK, DE 19713 CHRISTIANAHIGH.ORG | 302.631.2400

AP COURSES • DUA 7030 Music Appreciation Christiana High School offers a • DUA 7130 Basic Photographic comprehensive high school experience • AP Biology Techniques with a focus on agricultural sciences • AP Calculus • DUA 8030 Leadership in Agriculture and health sciences, and a rigorous • AP English Language & Composition DUA 8130 Introduction to Equine Honors Academy. • AP English Literature & Composition Science • AP Statistics • DUA 8530 Spanish • AP U.S. History • DUA 6330 Introduction to Sociology PATHWAYS • AP World History • DUA 9030 Introduction To Critical Thinking • Agricultural Power & Engineering DUAL ENROLLMENT • Allied Health ATHLETICS The following courses are offered through • Animal Science & Management partnerships with the University of • Baseball • Banking Delaware and Wilmington University: • Cheerleading • Engineering (PLTW) • DUA 0130 Finite Mathematics • Club Ice Hockey • Environmental Science & • DUA 0230 Discrete Mathematics Natural Resources • Field Hockey • DUA 3030 English Composition I • Food Sciences • Football • DUA 3130 English Composition II • Jobs for Delaware Graduates • Golf • DUA 4030 History of Art and Design • Marketing • Basketball (Boys & Girls) • DUA 4130 Drawing and Painting • Navy Junior ROTC • Cross Country (Boys & Girls) • DUA 5030 Accounting I • Performing Arts (Band & Chorus) • Indoor Track (Boys & Girls) • DUA 5130 Introduction to Business • Plant Science • Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) • DUA 5230 Marketing • Public & Community Health • Soccer (Boys & Girls) • DUA 5530 Computer Applications • Visual Arts • Swimming (Boys & Girls) • DUA 6030 Survey of Criminal Justice • Tennis (Boys & Girls) LANGUAGES • DUA 6130 World History • Track (Boys & Girls) • DUA 6230 Introduction to Psychology • Softball • French I, II, III, IV • DUA 6630 Astronomy • Volleyball (Girls) • Spanish I, II, III, IV • DUA 6730 Environmental Science • Wrestling • Dual Enrollment Spanish

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GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL (GHS)

1901 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, NEWARK, DE 19702 GLASGOWHIGH.ORG | 302.631.5600

AP COURSES ATHLETICS Glasgow High School offers a traditional high school experience • AP Biology • Baseball with a focus on hospitality, culinary • AP Calculus • Cheerleading arts, business and humanities, and a • AP Chemistry rigorous Early College Academy. • Field Hockey • AP English Language & Composition • Football • AP English Literature & Composition • Basketball (Boys & Girls) • AP Psychology PATHWAYS • Cross Country (Boys & Girls) • AP Spanish • Indoor Track (Boys & Girls) • Air Force Junior ROTC • AP Statistics • Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) • Biomedical Sciences • AP U.S. History • Soccer (Boys & Girls) • Culinary Arts • AP World History • Swimming (Boys & Girls) • Fashion and Apparel • Tennis (Boys & Girls) • Jobs for Delaware Graduates DUAL ENROLLMENT • Track (Boys & Girls) • K-12 Teacher Academy The following courses are offered through a • Softball • Marketing partnership with Wilmington University: • Volleyball (Girls) • NAF Academy of Business Information Management • DUA 0030 Inferential Statistics • Wrestling • NAF Academy of Finance • DUA 0230 Calculus • Performing Arts (Band & Chorus) • DUA 0430 Introductory Survey of Mathematics • Visual Arts • DUA 3030 English Composition I • DUA 5530 Computer Applications LANGUAGES • DUA 5630 Integrating Excel into • French I, II Business Problem Solving • Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP • DUA 9030 Introduction to Critical Thinking

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NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL (NHS)

750 EAST DELAWARE AVENUE, NEWARK, DE 19711 NEWARKHIGH.ORG | 302.631.4700

AP COURSES DUAL ENROLLMENT Newark High School offers a traditional high school experience with • AP 2D Art and Design The following courses are offered through a a focus on the arts and innovation, and • AP 3D Art and Design partnership with University of Delaware: a rigorous Cambridge Academy. • AP Biology • DUA 1030 Introduction to Health Sciences • AP Calculus AB • DUA 2030 The Language of Medicine • AP Calculus BC PATHWAYS • AP Chemistry ATHLETICS • CAD • AP Computer Science A • Choral Music • AP Computer Science Principles • Baseball • Communications Technology • AP Drawing • Cheerleading • Computer Science • AP English Language & Composition • Club Ice Hockey • Culinary Arts • AP English Literature & Composition • Field Hockey • Digital Communications • AP Environmental Science • Football • Engineering (PLTW) • AP French • Club Golf • Instrumental Music • AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism • Basketball (Boys & Girls) • Jobs for Delaware Graduates • AP Physics C: Mechanics • Cross Country (Boys & Girls) • Theater • AP Psychology • Indoor Track (Boys & Girls) • Visual Arts • AP Spanish • Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) • AP Statistics • Soccer (Boys & Girls)

LANGUAGES • AP U.S. Government & Politics • Swimming (Boys & Girls) • AP U.S. History • Tennis (Boys & Girls) • French I, II, III, IV, AP • AP World History: Modern • Track (Boys & Girls) • Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP • Softball • Volleyball (Girls) • Wrestling

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SARAH PYLE ACADEMY (SPA)

501 NORTH LOMBARD STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 SARAHPYLEACADEMY.ORG | 302.429.4158

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE WHAT SETS US APART? Sarah Pyle Academy offers an award-winning non-traditional college prep educational program • Available to students ages 16-20 who • Flexible scheduling that includes work focused on dropout prevention and struggle in school but do not have experience opportunities creating successful career and college serious disciplinary issues • Individualized course planning and transitions. • Average class size of 12 students per goal setting with as much or as little class personalization that makes sense for you For more information on Sarah • Smaller classes utilizing a combination Pyle Academy, please visit of text, digital, and project based • Bi-monthly collaborative goal setting sarahpyleacademy.org. On our website learning using blended instruction and and monitoring, guiding you to you can view student testimonials personalization self-regulate your learning and align and photos, find out more about our • Support services and curriculum that strategies for maximized success teachers and staff, and if you think includes social-emotional learning, • Personalized curriculum that fits that Sarah Pyle is what you need to career / college planning, and work / how you learn best with dedicated get back on track for graduation, internship experience teacher who are continually growing in you can apply online by going to the personalized and digital learning and Admissions page. • Nationally recognized leader in using digital technology to enhance learning strategies • Google Apps for Education school • Rigorous curriculum options that where all students will work towards combine online and text-based Google Certification while completing resources to give students options that their required credits for their high will help prepare them for multiple school diploma options after high school, including college, trade school, military or full- • State-of-the-art technology and online time employment resources to extend learning beyond the classroom • Comprehensive student support services including career and college • Opportunity for CTE Certification planning, life skills, health and Program, Cross-Aged Mentorship / wellness, counseling services, cross Leadership Program, Job / Internship age mentoring, and resources for Skill Development parents

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PATHWAYS AT A GLANCE

PATHWAYS CHS GHS NHS

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES & NATURAL RESOURCES

Agricultural Power & Engineering Pathway

Animal Science & Management Pathway

Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources Pathway

Food Sciences Pathway

Plant Science Pathway

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

Banking Pathway

Marketing Pathway

NAF Academy of Business Information Management Pathway

NAF Academy of Finance Pathway

COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Communications Technology Pathway

Digital Communications Pathway

EDUCATION & HUMAN STUDIES

K-12 Teacher Academy Pathway

FASHION & APPAREL

Fashion and Apparel Pathway

HEALTH SCIENCES

Allied Health Pathway

Public & Community Health Pathway

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PATHWAYS CHS GHS NHS

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

Culinary Arts Pathway

PERFORMING & DESIGN ARTS

Choral Music Pathway

Instrumental Music Pathway

Performing Arts (Band, Chorus, & Theater Pathways)

Theater Pathway

Visual Arts Pathway

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

Biomedical Sciences Pathway

Computer Science Pathway

Drafting & Design Pathway

Engineering Pathway

ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS

Air Force Junior ROTC Pathway

Jobs for Delaware Graduates Pathway

Navy Junior ROTC Pathway

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

hands-on experiences for students to learn career and leadership development events. This section includes courses in the metallurgy, read welding drawings and Offered at CHS Agricultural Power & Engineering identify welding symbols. Prerequisite: Pathway, Animal Science & Fundamentals of Agricultural Power and GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Management Pathway, Biotechnology Engineering. OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS Pathway, Environmental Science & AGR 9210 Offered at CHS Natural Resources Pathway, Food 1 SEMESTER Sciences Pathway and Plant Science 1 CREDIT POWER AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS GRADES 10-12 Pathway. AGR 5710 1 SEMESTER This course teaches students to apply 1 CREDIT animal science principles including GRADES 11-12 biosecurity principles and environmental This course teaches students to apply conditions on animals, scientific principles AGRICULTURAL POWER & ENGINEERING principles of dynamic power and mechanical of anatomy, physiology and reproduction, systems while incorporating scientific and nutrition, animal health and management, FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURAL engineering principles in power mechanical animal products and processing, laws and POWER AND ENGINEERING sustainable practices, and industry standards AGR 5510 and related agricultural industries. Students 1 SEMESTER learn about energy principles, engine theory, on the animal selection process. Students 1 CREDIT engine systems troubleshooting, electrical develop leadership skills, increase levels of GRADES 9-10 motor principles, hydraulic systems, and responsibility, and engage in cooperative This course introduces students to skills electronics. Prerequisite: Agricultural Welding activities through FFA activities, SAEs, and needed in the agricultural power and and Fabrication. career and leadership development events through a school-based agricultural education engineering industries. This course offers Offered at CHS hands-on opportunities in workplace model. Prerequisite: Foundations of Animal safety, communication skills, application Science. ANIMAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT of construction mathematics, reading and Offered at CHS developing construction plans, tool usage and safety practices, and cutting and gouging FOUNDATIONS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE DOMESTIC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT processes of metals using oxyfuels and AGR 9110 AGR 9310 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER plasma. 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT Offered at CHS GRADES 9-11 GRADES 11-12 This course focuses on the fundamentals This course teaches students to demonstrate AGRICULTURAL WELDING AND FABRICATION AGR 5610 of animal science including animal origin, their mastery of the content covered in 1 SEMESTER domestication and uses, careers in the Foundations of Animal Science and Growth 1 CREDIT animal industry, animal safety and sanitation, and Development of Domestic Animals by GRADES 10-11 ways animals help humans, taxonomy and applying their technical knowledge and This course enables students to build on breeds, basic nutrition and health, biosecurity skills in the field of animal agriculture. the knowledge and experiences gained in principles and environmental conditions on Through hands-on activities, students apply Fundamentals of Agricultural Power and animals, and animal rights versus welfare. their mastery of biosecurity principles Engineering. Students learn shielded metal Students learn the foundational leadership and environmental conditions on animals, arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas skills, responsibility and cooperation needed global applications of animal agriculture, tungsten arc welding, agricultural welding, to be a successful and productive citizen reproduction and genetics, animal nutrition, and metal fabrication. This course includes through a school-based agricultural education animal health care and evaluation, selection model that includes FFA activities, SAEs, and and marketing, and legal responsibilities.

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Students also apply skills gained through ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE / food with an emphasis on nutrition, the food SAEs, FFA leadership activities, and career NATURAL RESOURCES II industry, quality factors of foods, and food AGR 7210 (CTE) and leadership development events to better processing. Through these topics, students 1 SEMESTER serve the community through a school-based 1 CREDIT gain skills and knowledge that will help them agricultural education model. Prerequisite: GRADES 10-12 in various aspects of their academic career Growth and Development of Domestic and as consumers in the community. This course examines natural resource Animals. systems with an emphasis on forestry, Offered at CHS Offered at CHS wildlife management, land use, waste, and wetlands and estuarine systems. Students FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY II AGR 8210 (CTE) ANIMAL SCIENCE IV / VETERINARY SCIENCE practice using sampling equipment, gathering AGR 6410 (CTE) 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER environmental data, and analyzing their 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT results. Students are required to complete GRADES 10-12 GRADE 12 an environment-related SAE. Prerequisite: This course offers a deeper dive into specific This advanced course emphasizes veterinary Environmental Science / Natural Resources I. food groups such as candy and confectionery, science and technology, with a higher level Offered at CHS fruits and vegetables, milk and more. of hands-on activities in the areas of safety, Students learn about food deterioration, global implications, breeds, reproduction, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE / food preservation, and careers in the NATURAL RESOURCES III nutrition, animal health, animal management, food industry. Students will become more AGR 7310 (CTE) animal evaluation, legal responsibilities, 1 SEMESTER informed consumers while also gaining and anatomy and physiology. Students are 1 CREDIT skills and knowledge that will help them in expected to continue and expand their FFA GRADES 11-12 various aspects of their academic careers. experiences and SAEs. Prerequisite: Domestic This course examines natural resource Prerequisite: Food Science and Technology I. Animal Management. systems with an emphasis on conservation, Offered at CHS Offered at CHS human population analysis, environmental law, and natural resource communications. Students gather information and PLANT SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & NATURAL RESOURCES communicate their professional knowledge both orally and in writing. Students are FOUNDATIONS OF PLANT SCIENCE required to complete an environment-related AGR 0110 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE / 1 SEMESTER NATURAL RESOURCES I SAE. Prerequisite: Environmental Science / 1 CREDIT AGR 7110 (CTE) Natural Resources II. GRADES 9-11 1 SEMESTER Offered at CHS This course explores the plant industries 1 CREDIT GRADES 9-11 and food system of the U.S. to foster an understanding of the steps involved This course examines natural resource FOOD SCIENCES in growing crops for food and plants systems with an emphasis on ecology, soils, for ornamental and aesthetic purposes. aquatics, and energy utilization. Students FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY I Students study the major characteristics practice using sampling equipment, gathering AGR 8110 (CTE) 1 SEMESTER of plant life, plant structures and functions, environmental data and analyzing their 1 CREDIT nutrient needs of plants, fundamentals of results. Students are required to complete an GRADES 9-11 soil science, water management, cultural environment-related SAE. This introductory course focuses on the inner practices, and pest management. Students Offered at CHS workings of the food industry from farm to also explore career options in the horticulture table. Students examine many aspects of industry through classroom and laboratory

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instruction. Students are introduced to the to integrated pest management and the Management & Turf Grass II. foundational leadership skills, responsibility use and application of pesticides, and Offered at CHS and cooperation needed to be a successful principles of business management and and productive citizens through a school- record keeping. Students explore global based agricultural education model that economic systems, sustainability of plant OTHER includes FFA activities, SAEs, and career and life, and the multifaceted role that plants leadership development events. play in sustaining and improving the quality Christiana High School is pleased to offer a of life. Students apply skills gained through Offered at CHS partnership with the University of Delaware’s SAEs, FFA leadership activities, and career College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. and leadership development events to better PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS This dual enrollment opportunity provides AGR 0210 serve the community through a school-based students an opportunity to broaden their 1 SEMESTER agricultural education model. Prerequisite: 1 CREDIT exposure to the Agriscience curriculum, earn Plant and Soil Systems. GRADES 10-12 a University of Delaware transcript with Offered at CHS This course builds on the knowledge and college credit and obtain use of the university experiences gained in Foundations of Plant library. Mentoring from current Agricultural LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT & TURF GRASS II Sciences majors will be available to support Science. Students apply knowledge and AGR 4210 (CTE) concepts of plant science, soil science, water 1 SEMESTER students through the coursework. Classes management, pest management, and various 1 CREDIT will be taught on the Christiana High School crop production characteristics through GRADES 10-12 campus by university professors. Academic hands-on laboratory and experiential learning. This course can be used to complete either performance prerequisites. Please speak with This course uses a combination of classroom the Plant Science or Power Mechanics your school counselor for more information or and laboratory instruction that includes Pathways. Students will use prior knowledge see your Agriscience teacher. land labs, greenhouses, landscape beds, learned from the introductory classes in LEADERSHIP IN AGRICULTURE floral production, and hydroponics. Students both pathways and relate this knowledge for UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE develop leadership skills, increase levels of advanced training for an introductory level DUA 8030 responsibility, and engage in cooperative position in a landscape construction, design 1 SEMESTER activities through FFA activities, SAEs, and or maintenance company, preparation for an 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 career and leadership development events agricultural major in college, or entrance to through a school-based three-component a technology or trade school. Prerequisite: This course provides an overview of agricultural education model. Prerequisite: Foundations of Plant Science. management and leadership in agricultural

Foundations of Plant Science. Offered at CHS science, which focuses on industry trends and Offered at CHS careers. LANDSCAPE, TURF MANAGEMENT & DESIGN III Offered at CHS PLANT SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AGR 4310 (CTE) 1 SEMESTER AND SUSTAINABILITY INTRODUCTION TO EQUINE SCIENCE 1 CREDIT AGR 0310 UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE GRADES 11-12 1 SEMESTER DUA 8130 1 CREDIT This course expands on knowledge and 1 SEMESTER GRADES 11-12 skills in landscape design drawings and in 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 This course enables students to apply implementing and maintaining attractive principles of horticulture production landscapes and lawns. Students will be This course provides an overview of equine and facility maintenance and design. required to pass a safety exam and sign science, which focuses on the unique equine Students learn soil conservation and land a safety agreement, along with their biology, function and husbandry of the horse. management practices, concepts related parent / guardian. Prerequisite: Landscape Offered at CHS

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AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC

AEROSPACE SCIENCE 200: travel in the upper atmosphere such as orbits This section includes courses in the THE SCIENCE OF FLIGHT: and trajectories unmanned satellites, and A GATEWAY TO NEW HORIZONS Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) space probes. It investigates the importance Pathway. ROT 2110 1 SEMESTER of entering space and discusses manned The AFJROTC program complements 1 CREDIT and unmanned space flights, focusing on the curricula and overall educational GRADE 9 concepts surrounding spaceflight, space programs of America’s high schools, The Science of Flight: A Gateway to New vehicles, launch systems, and space missions. offering students a unique opportunity Horizons is an introductory course and The section on manned spaceflight focuses for personal growth. AFJROTC is customized textbook that focuses on how on the Space Shuttle, space stations and remarkably comprehensive. To a base airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect beyond, covering milestones in the endeavor of American citizenship and history, flight, flight and the human body, and to land on the Moon and to safely orbit AFJROTC adds a battery of values flight navigation. The course is designed to humans and crafts for temporary and and skills indispensable to success in complement materials taught in mathematics, prolonged periods. The course covers the school and beyond. physics, and other science-related courses human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the AFJROTC teaches self-discipline, and is aligned with the National Science human experience in space. It also examines confidence, organization, ethics, Education Standards, the Math Standards and the latest advances in space technology, integrity and responsibility. AFJROTC Expectations, and ISTE National Educational including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, trains students to think on their feet, Technology Standards for Students. The and commercial uses of space. Prerequisite: to make decisions, to work as team course outcomes are 1) analyze the elements Aerospace Science 200: The Science of members, to motivate themselves of flight.; 2) evaluate how atmospheric Flight: A Gateway to New Horizons. and others, and to lead. AFJROTC conditions affect flight; 3) evaluate how Offered at GHS instructors teach as much by flight affects the human body; and 4) analyze example as by syllabus. They serve flight navigation and the purpose of aerial AEROSPACE SCIENCE 400: navigation aid. MANAGEMENT OF THE CADET CORPS as role models for their students, ROT 2310 and as mentors who provide strong Offered at GHS 1 SEMESTER incentives to stay in school and 1 CREDIT graduate. AEROSPACE SCIENCE 300: GRADE 11 EXPLORING SPACE: THE HIGH FRONTIER The cadets should be in a leadership position Enrollment is available to students ROT 2210 in any grade and AFJROTC may be 1 SEMESTER of managing cadet corps programs by their taken every year of high school, if 1 CREDIT fourth year in the Air Force Junior ROTC desired. AFJROTC is not a recruitment GRADE 10 program. Not every leadership position needs program for the military. Although This is a science course that includes the to be held by fourth year cadets and AS 400 some graduating cadets pursue latest information available in space science is intended for 4th year cadets who hold corps military training, most do not. and space exploration. The course begins management positions. However, if necessary Participation in AFJROTC incurs no with the study of the space environment from due to low number of 4th year cadets, service obligation whatsoever, nor the earliest days of interest in astronomy 3rd year cadets may be placed in corps is it intended to apply any pressure and early ideas of the heavens, through management positions and enrolled in AS in that direction. All uniforms (worn the Renaissance, and on into modern 400. AS 400 is not intended for cadets who once weekly), textbook, and related astronomy. It provides an in-depth study do not hold corps management / leadership materials for the course are provided of the Earth, Sun, stars, Moon, and solar positions and instructors should ensure only at no cost to the student. system, including the terrestrial and the those cadets holding corps management outer planets. It discusses issues critical to / leadership positions are enrolled in the course. This hands-on experience affords

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cadets the opportunity to put theories of AFJROTC during their senior year and receive Modern UAVs and Quadcopters are probably previous leadership courses into practice. honors credit. It will allow top cadets to earn the most advanced equipment in the field Planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, honors credit for a more demanding version of robotics, aeronautics, and electronics controlling, and decision making will be done of Management of the Cadet Corps allowing today. These aerial vehicles that come in by cadets. They will put into practice their cadets the opportunity to improve their wide variety of sizes, shapes, functions can communication, decision-making, personal- leadership, management, and organizational be programmed to fly independently or be interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. remotely controlled systems from the ground. skills. Instructors should keep in mind that This culminating Honors Senior Project is They are usually used to carry out tasks since there is no textbook for this course, designed for cadets to demonstrate essential which may be too risky for manned flight. the course syllabus will be structured so skills through reading, writing, speaking, UAVs / Quadcopters that were initially used that cadets achieve course objectives by production, and performance. Cadet skills by the military are now finding uses in the completing corps management activities. in analysis, logic, and creativity will also be civilian market, such as search and rescue, Prerequisite: Aerospace Science 300: showcased through successful completion of weather analysis, ground mapping, and as a Exploring Space: The High Frontier. this project. hobby. Prerequisite: Aerospace Science 410: Offered at GHS Survival: Survive Return. The Honors Senior Project is primarily Offered at GHS AEROSPACE SCIENCE 410: targeted for senior cadets in a three- or four- SURVIVAL: SURVIVE RETURN year program. However, it is not uncommon ROT 2410 for other academically successful cadets 1 SEMESTER enrolled in Advanced Placement, other 1 CREDIT Honors, or in an International Baccalaureate GRADE 12 program to successfully complete this The Survival text is a synthesis of the basic project. survival information found in Air Force In order to retain these cadets in the unit’s Regulation 64-4 Survival Training. The AFJROTC program and to continue to improve survival instruction will provide training in their critical thinking and research skills, skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary selected cadets with demonstrated academic to successfully perform fundamental tasks capabilities may also enroll in this class with needed for survival. Survival also presents SASI approval. Successful completion of the “good to know” information that would be Honors Senior Project will allow cadets to useful in any situation. The information is receive honors credit while maintaining their just as useful to an individual lost hunting enrollment in the AFJROTC program. For or stranded in a snowstorm. Prerequisite: cadets to receive honors credit, they must Aerospace Science 400: Management of the meet state / district / school honors course Cadet Corps. criteria. Offered at GHS Subject material for Aerospace Science 510 AEROSPACE SCIENCE 510: must come from Holm Center / DEJ provided AFJROTC HONORS SENIOR PROJECT curriculum materials. All materials including ROT 2510 the grading rubric for the Honors Senior 1 SEMESTER Project is posted at: 1 CREDIT GRADE 12 Science and Engineering STEM: This project is provided for those units who Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) / have students that want to continue on in Quadcopters

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AVID

AVID 9 AVID 11 AVID stands for Advancement Via AVD 0910 (CP) AVD 1110 (CP) Individual Determination and is also 2 SEMESTERS 2 SEMESTERS derived from the Latin word meaning 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADE 9 GRADE 11 “eager for knowledge.” AVID is designed to increase schoolwide learning and This course introduces students to the AVID In this course students refine their writing, performance. The mission of AVID is college readiness system, a set of strategies inquiry, collaboration, and reading skills, while to ensure that all students and most to build the learning, study and academic also examining the college entrance essay especially the least served students in behavioral skills that are essential for success and admission requirements for four-year the middle are capable of completing in rigorous coursework such as honors and AP universities. Students have an opportunity to a college preparatory path. Strategies courses. build leadership experience by designing and used are WICR (Writing, Inquiry, Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS completing service projects in this course. Collaboration and Reading), Cornell Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS Note-taking, Socratic Seminars, and AVID 10 Tutorials. AVD 1010 (CP) AVID 12 2 SEMESTERS AVD 1210 (CP) 1 CREDIT 2 SEMESTERS GRADE 10 Students in the AVID program will 1 CREDIT GRADE 12 work with AVID trained instructors in This course helps students to build a addition to taking this AVID elective foundation for success in high school AP This course takes students inside the college course which will instruct them in the courses and college coursework. With a application and financial aid processes and learning strategies identified above. focus on developing skills in writing, inquiry, continues to build leadership skills through Students enrolled in AVID at the middle collaboration, and reading across the content service projects. school level will be included in AVID at areas, students also explore college and Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS the high school level. Additional AVID career research. enrollees are accepted by application Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS only. To apply for AVID, students must apply in the spring before their freshman year.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS, FINANCE AND personal computers and their use in meeting This section includes courses in MARKETING ESSENTIALS a wide variety of application needs. It uses BFM 1110 the Accounting Pathway, Banking a simulation lab for part of the learning and Pathway, Marketing Pathway, 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT offers many resources in the use of computer NAF Academy of Business Information GRADES 9-11 applications, and handling of storage media. Management Pathway, and This course offers a sampling of career It emphasizes the use of Windows-based NAF Academy of Finance Pathway. options focusing on business, management operating systems and Microsoft Office-based and administrative theories. Students learn word processing, computer presentations, the competencies required for effective and spreadsheet software. Students are also leadership, communications, planning, given the skills to take the Microsoft Office organization control, decision making and Specialist (MOS) Word Exam. Students will teamwork. Students also solve problems also receive an introduction to Blackboard, typically faced by those working in law, Wilmington University’s online learning economics, entrepreneurship, information platform. Students who have completed CTA technology, finance, credit, insurance and 210, CTA 226 or CTA 326 should not register human resources. for CTA 206.

Offered at CHS and NHS Offered at CHS and GHS

BBM 102 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS CTA 326 INTEGRATING EXCEL INTO BUSINESS WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY PROBLEM SOLVING DUA 5130 WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY 1 SEMESTER DUA 5630 1 CREDIT 1 SEMESTER GRADES 11-12 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the functions of the business This course provides an intermediate level of entity. Business and its environment, Microsoft Excel which meets a wide variety of organization and management, finance, business technology needs. Students should production, marketing, human resources, and have a basic knowledge of Excel skills, such control systems are reviewed. Prerequisite: as how to develop formulas. They will receive Completion of three (3) Business a more intensive experience in the use of Management & Administration pathway spreadsheets, formulation, analysis, and courses. presentation of data. This course emphasizes the use of pivot tables, collaboration, Offered at CHS presentation, and problem solving techniques CTA 206 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS that are valuable in business practice, as well WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY as a short introduction to Blackboard. DUA 5530 Offered at GHS 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT GRADES 9-12 This course provides an introduction to

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ACCOUNTING better than competitors. Basic marketing set of similarities and differences between principles apply to both for-profit and non- entrepreneurship-based marketing and ACCOUNTING profit organizations. corporate-based marketing. Students will WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY Offered at GHS learn and apply communication strategies, DUA 5030 problem solving and critical thinking skills 1 SEMESTER DIGITAL & DATA DRIVEN MARKETING and learn how systems provide efficiency 1 CREDIT (AVAILABLE IN SY2022) GRADE 11-12 in the workplace. Students will explore and COURSE CODE PENDING exhibit leadership and teamwork throughout 1 SEMESTER This course studies the double-entry work-based learning activities as it pertains accounting system, including: the accounting 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 to marketing employment in both: the cycle, books of original entry, preparation entrepreneurial setting (working within a As more and more human behavior takes of journal entries, worksheets, the trial startup) and corporate marketing careers. place in digital environments and big data balance, and statements of financial position Prerequisites: Marketing Essentials for a moves into the mainstream, marketers and income. Emphasis is on the proper Digital and Dynamic World and Digital & Data are pursuing the opportunity to make the recording and reporting of assets, liabilities, Driven Marketing. equity, revenue, and expenses. Prerequisite: profession more scientific and numbers- Offered at GHS Completion of three (3) Business driven. In addition, with measurement at Management & Administration pathway the center of every marketing campaign, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS II courses. marketers have the opportunity to assess BFM 7210 the return on investment of their programs Offered at CHS 1-2 SEMESTERS* with unprecedented accuracy. However, 1 CREDIT this wealth of data can be overwhelming. GRADES 10-12 MARKETING Every channel has its own metrics, every Students use marketing concepts, functions, demographic group’s behavior can be theories and computerized tools to analyze MARKETING ESSENTIALS FOR A DIGITAL AND mined for insights that will improve future the ways in which economic, consumer, and DYNAMIC WORLD performance. What are the numbers that environmental variables affect the marketing COURSE CODE PENDING matter? And what are they really telling process. Students will develop skills in 1 SEMESTER us? How can we best leverage big data and 1 CREDIT business law, customer relations, human GRADES 9-10 marketing analytics to optimize results? This resources management and financial analysis. course explores the growing role of data in This course also features a detailed study Marketing is the business function that deals marketing. Prerequisite: Marketing Essentials of selling, pricing, promotion and product. with customers’ needs and wants. The role for a Digital and Dynamic World. Prerequisite: Business, Finance and Marketing of marketing is to facilitate understanding of Offered at GHS Essentials. customer preferences, link that knowledge Offered at CHS and NHS to designing appropriate products and ENTREPRENEURIAL & CORPORATE MARKETING services for selected groups of customers, (AVAILABLE SY2023) MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS III and determine appropriate methods to COURSE CODE PENDING BFM 7310 (CTE) 1 SEMESTER communicate, to deliver, and to capture value. 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT Successful firms are those that strategically 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 pursue objectives, deploy resources, and GRADES 11-12 The Entrepreneurial and Corporate Marketing invest in the future of an organization, to This course involves advanced creative course will have students explore the unique consistently satisfy the needs of customers projects in which students build upon

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION their knowledge from Marketing and technological inequality. Through a research the market and develop a business Communications II. This course covers culminating project students demonstrate plan. Prerequisite: Global Business more complex topics including retail, their knowledge and skills in exploring a Economics. serious ethical issue facing the IT industry. entertainment, restaurants, travel and Offered at GHS other industries. Prerequisite: Marketing Offered at GHS Communications II. NAF ACADEMY OF FINANCE Offered at CHS and NHS GLOBAL BUSINESS ECONOMICS BFM 9210 MARKETING 1 SEMESTER FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY 1 CREDIT BFM 4510 DUA 5230 GRADES 10-12 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT This course introduces economics as it GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12 pertains to supply, demand, profit, costs This course explores the foundation of This course is an introduction to marketing, and markets with a differentiation between financial literacy, the function of finance in emphasizing the problems of policy microeconomics and macroeconomics. This society, and the role of a financial planner, course focuses on the relationship of labor determination by management. The nature with a focus on income and wealth, financial and business and provides a broad overview and operation of marketing functions, institutions, and finance in organizations. of the global economy. Students explore consumer preferences, product planning, Students examine technology’s impact on the the culture, economics and fundamentals of promotion, distribution, and pricing are financial services field and the importance international trade, investments, and finance. studied. Environmental factors affecting of financial planning. Through a culminating Through culminating projects students marketing processes are also examined. This analyze financial information and assess project students demonstrate expertise on is a required marketing course for all business the risks and benefits of doing business issues critical to financial independence. majors. Prerequisite: Completion of three globally. Prerequisite: Business Information Offered at GHS (3) Business Management & Administration Technology. pathway courses. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING Offered at GHS Offered at CHS BFM 4610 (CTE) 1 SEMESTER ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1 CREDIT BFM 9310 NAF ACADEMY OF BUSINESS GRADES 10-11 1 SEMESTER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 1 CREDIT This course provides an understanding of GRADES 11-12 the critical accounting process and how BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY This course introduces the concept of it facilitates decision making by providing BFM 9110 data and information to internal and external 1 SEMESTER service in business and the critical role of stakeholders. Students learn how to apply 1 CREDIT entrepreneurs in the national and global GRADES 9-11 economies. Students learn how the principles technology to accounting by creating of great customer service have far-ranging formulas and inputting data into spreadsheets This course examines the role of ethics implications for all professional endeavors. and accounting software such as QuickBooks across professions and provides an overview Students also learn entrepreneurial skills and Peachtree. Students are introduced to of IT today. Students consider contemporary including the attitudes, characteristics and the fundamentals of management accounting, IT issues such as security and privacy, the techniques of successful entrepreneurs. effects of IT on society and the individual, manufacturing and cost accounting, Through a culminating project, students budgeting, accounting for managerial decision

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION making, and financial analysis. Technology will be used for internal decision making, planning and control. A culminating project incorporates costing and pricing, sales mix analysis, performance report preparation, financial ratio comparisons, and profitability. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Finance.

Offered at GHS

FINANCIAL SERVICES BFM 4710 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 This course investigates the origins of money and the early history of banking in the United States. Students learn to research and discriminate between investment options through an in-depth study of the financial services industry. Through an introduction to the insurance industry, students examine the critical role it plays in the financial services sector. A culminating project combines research of potential risks, regulations and ethical issues related to insurance in order to create a comprehensive needs assessment. Prerequisite: Principles of Accounting.

Offered at GHS

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COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY III This section includes courses in the TEC 5310 (CTE) Communications Technology Pathway 2 SEMESTERS COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY I and Digital Communications Pathway. 1 CREDIT TEC 5110 (CTE) GRADES 11-12 2 SEMESTERS 1 CREDIT In this course, students operate all of the GRADES 9-11 studio and portable equipment and manage This course provides students with the all functions of the program. Students develop basic understanding and skills needed to programming by organizing production crews communicate through the media. It surveys and all necessary materials and become the development of radio and television producers and directors, overseeing all as a communications force in society and facets of a television production and are analyzes specific areas of radio and television expected to commit additional time for video production and operations. Students will productions. Prerequisite: Communications & research the history of radio and television. Technology II.

Offered at NHS Offered at NHS

COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY II COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY IV TEC 5210 (CTE) TEC 5410 (CTE) 2 SEMESTERS 2 SEMESTERS 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 GRADE 12 This course emphasizes specific areas of In this course, students may begin to television production. Students get in-depth specialize in an area of television production instruction and hands-on experience in or operations. Students assume roles of such areas of cameras, floor managing, leadership as student producers, student announcing, and video, audio, and technical directors; and staff positions such as general directing. Students will use the studio manager, student engineers, and student and portable video equipment to produce trainers. The students will oversee all video short programs. Students are expected to productions and programming of the studio. provide time outside of class for productions Students are scheduled individually for a and taping school events. Prerequisite: double period each day and are expected Communications & Technology I. to commit additional time during and after school. Prerequisite: Communications & Offered at NHS Technology III.

Offered at NHS

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COMMUNICATION & MEDIA

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS OF DIGITAL DESIGN AVC 1210 1-2 SEMESTERS* FOUNDATIONS OF DIGITAL DESIGN 1 CREDIT AVC 1010 GRADES 11-12 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT This course engages students in the use GRADES 9-10 of the computer as an illustrative medium This course introduces students to the and film as an influential medium. Through foundational principles, techniques, and the use of Adobe Illustrator and video skills of visual communications. Students production software, students prepare work learn the elements and principles of design, in digital video production, video editing, color theory, typography, packaging / and broadcasting of digital videos. Students promotional design, copyright / fair use, and are prepared in Adobe Illustrator with a image manipulation techniques along with focus on vector image manipulation, editing, the communication skills required to work in illustration, publishing, and the delivery of the media industry and a client-based realm. digital products. Capstone skills learned from Students begin to develop the capstone prior coursework are applied for students to cumulative professional portfolio. develop client-based design work through district and community partnerships to with Offered at NHS the completion of the capstone cumulative PROCESSES OF DIGITAL DESIGN professional portfolio. Prerequisite: Processes AVC 1110 of Digital Design. 1-2 SEMESTERS* Offered at NHS 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-11 This course engages students to produce media and design content using the computer as an artistic medium. Students are prepared with the skills to develop digital files in Adobe Photoshop. Students learn raster image manipulation, editing, software application, publishing, digital media literacy, HTML coding, web development, and the delivery of digital products. Using the software, students will see their original design concepts and brainstorming come to actualization in the digital world. Students continue to develop the capstone cumulative portfolio through production of their media and design concepts. Prerequisite: Foundations of Digital Design.

Offered at NHS

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DRIVER EDUCATION

DRIVER EDUCATION: FALL DRIVER EDUCATION: SPRING Driver Education is required for anyone DRI 1010 DRI 2010 under 18 years of age to obtain driving 1 SEMESTER OR 1 MARKING PERIOD* 1 SEMESTER OR 1 MARKING PERIOD* privileges in Delaware. 0.25 CREDIT 0.25 CREDIT GRADE 10 GRADE 10 Students must be classified as a This course consists of two separate This course consists of two separate 10th-grade student or above in high instructional phases: the classroom theory instructional phases: the classroom theory school in order to be eligible to sign phase, which meets for a minimum of 30 phase, which meets for a minimum of 30 up for Driver Education. State law classroom hours, and the roadwork phase, classroom hours, and the roadwork phase, requires that students must pass five which provides the student with at least 7 which provides the student with at least 7 subjects, two of which must be English, hours behind the wheel, plus an additional hours behind the wheel, plus an additional Mathematics, Science, or Social 7 hours of observation time. (Semester is 7 hours of observation time. (Semester is Studies to be eligible for their Driver determined by birth month and year.) determined by birth month and year.) Education Certificate upon completion of all course requirements. Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS The State of Delaware allows students the opportunity to take Driver Education one time through a local high school.

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EDUCATION & HUMAN STUDIES

K-12 TEACHER ACADEMY FUNDAMENTALS OF CURRICULUM & This section includes courses in the INSTRUCTION K-12 Teacher Academy Pathway. EDU 1410 HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 1 SEMESTER EDU 1210 1 CREDIT 1 SEMESTER GRADES 11-12 1 CREDIT GRADES 9-11 This course explores curriculum delivery This course introduces students to human models in response to the needs of physical, cognitive, social and emotional the learner. Emphasis is placed on the development from conception to adulthood. development of a variety of instructional Students examine theories supporting current materials that promote learning and thinking and research on human development a supportive classroom environment. and the processes and influences affecting Students analyze technology’s impact on the developing person. Students also learning. Students develop lesson plans and explore challenges to normal growth and assessments while practicing appropriate development. classroom management techniques to maximize the learning process for every Offered at CHS and GHS student. Prerequisite: Teaching as a Profession. TEACHING AS A PROFESSION EDU 1310 Offered at GHS 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 This course explores the role of the teacher in the past, present and future in order to understand the importance of teaching in American society and its historical significance and social impact. Students explore the responsibilities and opportunities of an effective teacher at various grade bands and consider the function of the teacher as a leader. Students also identify personal professional goals to establish a path to becoming a teacher. Prerequisite: Human Growth & Development.

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ENGLISH

ENGLISH 9 CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 9 advanced grammar and multi-paragraph ELA 0910 (CP) ELA 0940 (CM) compositions. Students write papers, 1-2 SEMESTERS* 2 SEMESTERS analyze literature and complete a research 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADE 9 GRADE 9 component. Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS This course is designed to expand reading This course requires students to meet and writing skills in conjunction with the the internationally recognized Cambridge CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 10 study of various types of literature such as guidelines which aim to encourage the skills ELA 1040 (CM) short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction and of independent research and investigation, 2 SEMESTERS novels. This course includes an intense study the use of initiative and creativity, and the 1 CREDIT of grammar and vocabulary, multi-paragraph application of skills and knowledge. GRADE 10 composition, prompt-based exercises, Offered at NHS This course requires students to meet text-based writing, reading comprehension the internationally recognized Cambridge strategies, and research and documentation ENGLISH 10 guidelines which aim to encourage the skills skills. ELA 1010 (CP) of independent research and investigation, 1-2 SEMESTERS* Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS the use of initiative and creativity, and 1 CREDIT GRADE 10 the application of skills and knowledge. ENGLISH 9 HONORS Prerequisite: Cambridge English 9. ELA 0920 (HON) This course is designed to further reading Offered at NHS 1-2 SEMESTERS* and writing skills in conjunction with the 1 CREDIT study of various types of literature such as GRADE 9 ENGLISH 11 short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction and ELA 1110 (CP) This course is designed for students whose novels. This course includes an intense study 1-2 SEMESTERS* maturity, motivation, verbal aptitude and of grammar and vocabulary, multi-paragraph 1 CREDIT reading ability qualify them for a course composition, prompt-based exercises, GRADE 11 that includes a variety of challenging writing text-based writing, reading comprehension This course covers themed American and and multicultural reading experiences. strategies, and research and documentation multicultural literature including a variety of Students should be proficient in writing skills. This course focuses on preparing short stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction and and have a strong vocabulary. Reading with students for the state assessment. novels. Writing assignments help students speed, comprehension, and perception are Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS develop more sophisticated writing skills to important. Students examine short stories, progress from literary analysis to creative poetry, drama, nonfiction and novels. This ENGLISH 10 HONORS expression. Students are required to complete course includes advanced grammar and ELA 1020 (HON) a formal research paper that includes multi-paragraph compositions. Students write 1-2 SEMESTERS* accurate documentation. papers, analyze literature and complete a 1 CREDIT GRADE 10 Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS research project. This course is designed to further reading and Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS ENGLISH 11 HONORS writing skills through a variety of challenging ELA 1120 (HON) writing and multicultural reading experiences. 1-2 SEMESTERS* Students should be proficient in writing and 1 CREDIT have a strong vocabulary. Reading with speed, GRADE 11 comprehension, and perception are important. This course offers a rigorous study of Students examine short story, poetry, drama, themed American and multicultural literature nonfiction and novels. This course includes including a variety of short stories, poetry,

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ENGLISH

drama, nonfiction and novels. Students are ENGLISH 12 HONORS YEARBOOK encouraged to practice comprehension ELA 1220 (HON) ELA 2110 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 SEMESTER strategies in order to find meaning in complex 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT reading material and expand their base of GRADE 12 GRADES 11-12 literary knowledge. Writing assignments This course engages students in the careful This course is designed to develop students’ include analytical writing and exercises that reading and critical analysis of British skills in yearbook production by providing help develop style and voice. Students are literature. Close textual study allows students experiences in selected aspects of yearbook required to complete a formal research paper to deepen their understanding of elements production. Students learn basic principles of that includes accurate documentation. of writing such as structure, style, theme, yearbook production and develop skills that Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS figurative language and tone. Interpretation include writing copy, captions and headlines; is enhanced by awareness of textual detail digital photography; desktop publishing and AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION ELA 1130 (AP) and historical context. The study of literature using appropriate technology tools for media 1-2 SEMESTERS* is accompanied by thoughtful discussion and production. 1 CREDIT reflective writing that demonstrates both an Offered at GHS GRADE 11 understanding of and appreciation for great This course focuses on rhetorical analysis literature. Students leave the course with FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGE ENGLISH of nonfiction texts and the development and an awareness of the continuum of literary ELA 9710 1-2 SEMESTERS* revision of well-reasoned, evidence-centered themes across time and culture. Students are 1 CREDIT analytical and argumentative writing. required to complete a formal research paper GRADES 10-12 Students should be interested in studying that includes accurate documentation. This preparatory course is designed to and writing various kinds of analytical or Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS provide reinforcement in writing skills and persuasive essays. Prerequisite: English 10. AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION improve reading fluency and comprehension Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS ELA 1230 (AP) skills. Reading and writing activities are 1-2 SEMESTERS* integrated to provide continuity and practical ENGLISH 12 1 CREDIT application. Students completing the course ELA 1210 (CP) GRADE 12 1-2 SEMESTERS* with a score of 75% or higher will qualify to 1 CREDIT This course focuses on reading, analyzing and take credit-bearing English coursework at GRADE 12 writing about imaginative literature (fiction, Delaware institutions of higher education. This course focuses on British literature, poetry, drama) from various periods. Students This course is offered to students who have composition and vocabulary. Students should be interested in studying literature of not reached the 480 PSAT/SAT benchmark examine the play, the short story, the various periods and genres and using wide for English Language Arts, but are seeking novel and poetry in order to recognize and reading knowledge in discussions of literary college-level course work while enrolled in understand universal themes in literature. topics. Prerequisite: English 11 or AP English high school. Literary elements such as theme, character, Language & Composition. Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS tone, mood, and structure are emphasized and Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS vocabulary is studied. Students are required to complete a formal research paper that includes accurate documentation.

Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS

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ENGLISH

ENG 121 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I ENG 122 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY DUA 3030 DUA 3130 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADE 11 GRADE 11

This course is designed to help students This course is designed to help students become more proficient and effective writers, further develop their composition skills and while also developing reading comprehension become proficient in college-level research and analysis skills. Students will study the writing. Students will continue to use the basic tenants of effective writing before writing strategies they learned in ENG 121 incorporating those elements into four essays and apply them to four essays, including an and a visual presentation. Students will be 8-10 page researched, argumentative paper. introduced to effective reading strategies Students will develop information literacy and will apply these to reading and writing skills, including how to search for, evaluate, assignments. Students will learn to write in and utilize scholarly sources. Students will stages, including pre-writing, drafting, and further develop their knowledge of APA revising. Students will learn about academic formatting and apply it to each writing integrity and submit each essay draft through assignment. Students will learn about SafeAssign. Prerequisite: ENG 110 with a academic integrity and submit each essay grade of a C or higher, or placement through draft through SafeAssign. Prerequisite: ENG Accuplacer. Please note the minimum passing 121 with a C or higher. The minimum passing grade of ENG 121 is a C. grade of ENG 122 is a C. Offered at CHS Offered at CHS and GHS

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FASHION & APPAREL

FASHION AND FABRIC FASHION MANAGEMENT This section includes courses in the COURSE CODE PENDING (AVAILABLE IN SY2023) Fashion & Apparel Pathway. 1 SEMESTER COURSE CODE PENDING 1 CREDIT 1 SEMESTER GRADES 9-10 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 Introduction to Fashion and Fabrics provides an overview of fashion related career Fashion Management and Design helps opportunities and basic construction and students gain in depth knowledge of the reconstruction skills. Students will analyze fashion industry, with an entrepreneurial fabrics to understand application and and business focus. Utilizing advanced performance. The business of fashion and its construction and design skills students global impact will be introduced. develop a collection strategy. Apply research methods for marketing and to reduce negative Offered at GHS impacts of fashion Prerequisite: Fashion and FASHION AND DESIGN Design. (AVAILABLE IN SY2022) Offered at GHS COURSE CODE PENDING 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 Fashion Design expands on prior construction skills while presenting design principles, including proportion and color. Students will evaluate the impact of history on fashion as well as societal issues related to fashion. Technology used in fashion design and pattern making will be introduced. Prerequisite: Fashion and Fabric.

Offered at GHS

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HEALTH & FITNESS

HEALTH EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY One credit of Physical Education and HLT 2010 PHY 3110 a half credit of Health are required 1 SEMESTER OR 1 MARKING PERIOD* 1 SEMESTER during high school. The one credit 0.5 CREDIT 0.5 CREDIT GRADES 9-11 GRADES 11-12 in Physical Education is broken down into two half credits which are This course offers a well-rounded framework This course explores the adaptable nature taken over the course of two school of subjects that help students develop the of the human physiology, with a look at years. In some cases a student may skills to manage everyday needs. Topics the science behind it. This course provides postpone physical education when a include decision making in relation to an opportunity to understand athletic physician certifies in writing that the substance abuse (e.g., drugs, alcohol and training, anatomy and specific physiological student cannot participate. No credit tobacco), the human body, chronic and adaptations in athletic performance. Students is granted for a medical excuse. The infectious diseases, human sexuality, mental apply this knowledge to setting fitness goals Physical Education requirement can be health, and health careers. and learn how to build a fitness plan for completed during the following year. Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS themselves or others. Students learn how nutrition, flexibility and proper rest are vital PHYSICAL EDUCATION I to maximizing one’s potential.

PHY 2110 Offered at NHS 1 SEMESTER OR 1 MARKING PERIOD* 0.5 CREDIT GRADES 9-11 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I PHY 4110 This course consists of physical fitness 2 SEMESTERS activities and the basic fundamentals of 1 CREDIT team sports. Activities include flag football, GRADES 11-12 soccer, floor hockey, basketball, volleyball and This course offers detailed knowledge cooperative games. about how the body functions. Specific body

Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS processes and systems are explored, showing how the anatomy achieves what the body PHYSICAL EDUCATION II needs. Topics include body organization cells, PHY 2210 tissues, the skin system, skeletal system, 1 SEMESTER OR 1 MARKING PERIOD* blood, immunity and body defenses, and the 0.5 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 endocrine system. Prerequisites: Physical Education II and Health. This course consists of physical fitness Offered at NHS activities and basic fundamentals of lifetime sports. Students cover rules and strategies WEIGHT TRAINING & CONDITIONING for participating in activities such as tennis, PHY 5110 ultimate games, badminton, pickle ball 1 SEMESTER and table tennis. Prerequisite: Physical 0.5 CREDIT Education I. GRADES 10-12

Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS This activity-based course helps students develop personal fitness skills and gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Students learn the many aspects of physical fitness, weight training, and conditioning and

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their role in promoting strength, muscular CARDIO FITNESS endurance, cardiovascular endurance, PHY 7210 1 SEMESTER agility and flexibility. Students apply weight 0.5 CREDIT training and fitness concepts through the GRADES 11-12 development of their own personal fitness This course offers an opportunity for students program. Students learn the proper use of the to develop a fitness workout plan through weight machine and free weights, and various walking and other forms of aerobic exercise. nutritional and weight control programs. Flexibility, cardiovascular and muscular Students are expected to change into Physical endurance, and muscular strength are Education clothing and participate daily. Note: emphasized. Students will be introduced to a This course cannot replace Physical Education low-impact form of exercise that is a lifelong II. Prerequisite: Physical Education I. activity. Prerequisites: Physical Education II Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS and Health.

PRINCIPLES OF COACHING AND LEADERSHIP Offered at NHS PHY 6110 1 SEMESTER PRINCIPLES OF ATHLETIC TRAINING 0.5 CREDIT PHY 7510 GRADES 11-12 1 SEMESTER 0.5 CREDIT This course explores the psychology of GRADES 11-12 coaching sports. Students examine scenarios This course is designed for students who are related to motivating, encouraging and interested in fields such as athletic training, coaching athletes. Students learn what it physical therapy, medicine, fitness, physiology means to coach an entire team and examine of exercise, kinesiology, nutrition and other the leadership skills needed to be an effective areas of sports medicine. Topics include class leader. Prerequisites: Physical Education II work and practical, hands-on application in and Health. the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of Offered at NHS specific sports injuries, taping and wrapping FITNESS / CONDITIONING ACTIVITIES injuries, emergency procedures, and sports PHY 7110 medicine careers. Prerequisites: Physical 1 SEMESTER Education II and Health. 0.5 CREDIT Offered at NHS GRADES 11-12 This course offers a variety of fitness and physical conditioning activities that are designed to advance the overall health of the student. This course emphasizes appropriate exercise techniques and general wellness principles. Topics include the five components of physical fitness, yoga, core strength and flexibility. Prerequisite: Physical Education II.

Offered at GHS

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HEALTH SCIENCES

ALLIED HEALTH healthcare opportunities. As students explore This section includes courses in the different areas of allied health, they will Allied Health Pathway and Public & HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT discuss the potential education, advancement, Community Health Pathway, and other EDU 1210 employment opportunities, employment sites courses in Health Sciences. 1 SEMESTER and financial rewards. Students will focus on 1 CREDIT careers in the healthcare field by applying GRADES 9-11 classroom / lab knowledge and skills to This course introduces students to human clinical settings as they participate in direct physical, cognitive, social and emotional or simulated patient care. This course is development from conception to adulthood. offered as an articulated course with Delaware Students examine theories supporting current Technical Community College (HLS100 thinking and research on human development Introduction to Health Careers). Students and the processes and influences affecting participate in CPR / First Aid Certification the developing person. Students also explore through the American Heart Association. challenges to normal growth and development. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Health Offered at CHS and GHS Sciences.

Offered at CHS

FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH SCIENCES ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY HSC 5110 SCI 5020 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADES 9 (HA ONLY), 10-12 GRADES 10-12 This course introduces students to careers in This course details human anatomy and healthcare, with an exploration of the National physiology and includes laboratory work in Consortium for Health Science Education histology, cytology, and human physiological (NCHSE) National Health Science Standards, processes. This course parallels introductory entry-level healthcare skills and the language courses offered at most colleges such as of medicine. This course is offered as an the University of Delaware and Delaware articulated course with Delaware Technical Technical and Community College. Community College (BIO100 Medical Prerequisites: Essentials of Health Careers Terminology). Students begin preparation and Chemistry. for the NCHSE National Health Science Offered at CHS Assessment.

Offered at CHS PUBLIC & COMMUNITY HEALTH ESSENTIALS OF HEALTH CAREERS HSC 5210 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH SCIENCES 1 SEMESTER HSC 6110 1 CREDIT 1 SEMESTER GRADES 10-12 1 CREDIT This course helps students to become GRADES 10-11 effective and efficient healthcare providers as This course introduces students to careers they develop a working knowledge of various in healthcare. This course will explore the

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HEALTH SCIENCES

National Consortium for Health Science and occupational wellness. Students learn Successful completion of the course and Education (NCHSE) National Health Science basic nutritional requirements for healthy it’s requirements will allow the student to Standards, entry-level healthcare skills individuals, how exercise affects health, and earn high school and college credit via the and the language of medicine. This course methods of disease prevention. Students also University of Delaware. Please contact your is offered as an articulated course with explore factors that predispose individuals school counselor to find out more information Delaware Technical Community College to unhealthy behaviors, along with key about this course and other dual enrollment (BIO100 Medical Terminology). Students components of health behavior change. This specifics. begin preparation for the NCHSE National course is offered as an articulated course Offered at NHS Health Science Assessment. through Wilmington University (HLT 321

Offered at CHS Personal Wellness). At the completion of the THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE program of study, students complete the UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC & COMMUNITY HEALTH NCHSE National Health Science Assessment. DUA 2030 HSC 6210 1-2 SEMESTERS Prerequisite: Essentials of Public & 1 CREDIT 1 SEMESTER Community Health. 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 GRADES 11-12 Offered at CHS This is a dual enrollment course opportunity. This course introduces population health and Successful completion of the course and the interdisciplinary approach to social and OTHER it’s requirements will allow the student to behavioral influences. Students learn the earn high school and college credit via the history of public and community health and a University of Delaware. Please contact your Newark High School is pleased to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to health, which school counselor to find out more information partnership with the University of Delaware’s includes examining various organizations and about this course and other dual enrollment College of Health Sciences. This dual healthcare delivery systems. Students explore specifics. enrollment opportunity provides students an complex health problems, major theories Offered at NHS opportunity to broaden their exposure to the of disease etiology and intervention, and Health Science curriculum, earn a University public health issues related to epidemiology, of Delaware transcript with college credit mental health, disabilities and substance and obtain use of the university library. abuse. Students are eligible to participate in Mentoring from current Health Sciences Mental Health First Aid certification through majors will be available to support students the National Council for Behavioral Health through the coursework. Classes will be (NCBH) and continue preparation for the taught on the Newark High School campus NCHSE National Health Science Assessment. by university professors. A fee will be Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Health required for participation as well as academic Sciences. performance prerequisites. Please talk to your Offered at CHS school counselor for more information

PERSONAL WELLNESS HSC 6310 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCES 1 SEMESTER UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE 1 CREDIT DUA 1030 GRADES 11-12 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT This course introduces the Six Dimensions GRADES 11-12 of Wellness, which include physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional This is a dual enrollment course opportunity.

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HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

CULINARY ARTS CULINARY PROFESSIONALS This section includes courses in the FCS 1310 (CTE) Culinary Arts Pathway. 1-2 SEMESTERS* FOOD PREPARATION & PRODUCTION 1 CREDIT FCS 1110 (CTE) GRADES 11-12 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT This course teaches advanced skills to help GRADES 9-11 students become professionals in the food This course prepares students for careers service industry. Students demonstrate in the food service industry. Topics include independent skills in food preparation, nutrition, preparing foods for a healthy planning and serving meals, good customer lifestyle, safety, sanitation, organization of service, safety and sanitation, and the the work area, maintaining a safe working planning, preparation and execution of major environment, measuring, and developing a events. Students update their portfolios, positive attitude and a strong work ethic. research colleges and universities, complete Students practice honesty, reliability, the college / workplace or military entrance punctuality, handling, taking initiative, good process, and compete in events through co-worker / supervisor relations, customer the FCCLA and other related professional relations, listening skills, following directions organizations. Prerequisite: Advanced Food and more. Students participate in local, state Preparation & Production. and national FCCLA competitions to build Offered at GHS and NHS leadership, teamwork and workplace skills. ADVANCED CULINARY PROFESSIONALS Offered at GHS and NHS FCS 1410 (CTE) 1-2 SEMESTERS* ADVANCED FOOD PREPARATION & PRODUCTION 1 CREDIT FCS 1210 (CTE) GRADE 12 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT In this course students complete coursework GRADES 10-12 and testing with an opportunity to become In this course students apply industry ServSafe certified. Students focus on standards to use commercial equipment knowledge needed for the commercial and prepare standardized recipes. Students restaurant setting in the areas of customer explore careers in the food service industry, service, the dining experience, food service creating a portfolio of career resources to management, food service laws and prepare them for job seeking. Laboratory regulations, commercial kitchen equipment exercises emphasize reading, planning and and cost control techniques. Students create designing restaurant menus, and guest resumes for food service employment, after speakers and chefs, culinary colleges completing coursework in food service career and universities, and the military offers opportunities, employability and job seeking demonstrations that reinforce essential skills. Prerequisite: Culinary Professionals. concepts and preparation skills. Students Offered at GHS and NHS participate in local, state and national FCCLA competitions to build leadership, teamwork and workplace skills. Prerequisite: Food Preparation & Production.

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JOBS FOR DELAWARE GRADUATES

JDG 9 JDG 11 The Jobs for Delaware Graduates JDG 0910 (CTE) JDG 1110 (CTE) (JDG) program helps students reach 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1-2 SEMESTERS* academic and career goals, with a 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADE 9 GRADE 11 curriculum that features 16 school-to- work transition competencies per year. This course covers study skills, personal This course covers career vocabulary, grooming, goal plan, positive attitude, image listening skills, resumes, sources of jobs, All JDG students are eligible for assessment, autobiography, group dynamics, phone skills, stress management, personal membership in the Delaware conflict resolution, life skills math, career budgeting, self-directed search, career Career Association (DCA), a youth path, leadership, decision making and coping manual, verbal presentations, critical thinking, organization that enhances classroom with change. constructive criticism and professional ethics. instruction with field trips, group Prerequisite: JDG 10. activities and state conferences. The Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS four goals of the DCA are leadership Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS JDG 10 development, citizenship, social JDG 1010 (CTE) awareness and career preparation. JDG 12 1-2 SEMESTERS* JDG 1210 (CTE) A JDG Specialist is available to assist 1 CREDIT 1-2 SEMESTERS* GRADE 10 students throughout the school year, 1 CREDIT in the summer and 12 months after This course focuses on teamwork, courtesy, GRADE 12 graduation, to help them find jobs in respect, goal setting, money management, This course focuses on time management, the field of their choice. problem solving, customer service and letter of application, career attire, workplace diversity. Students learn how employment interview, job survival, business to understand insurances and write job etiquette, employee rights, performance applications. Prerequisite: JDG 9. evaluations, pay and benefits, financial Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS planning, career travel, letter of resignation and career portfolio. Students develop a Career Portfolio that includes a resume and references, sample job application, and recommendations. Prerequisite: JDG 11.

Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS

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MATHEMATICS

INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS II Students will model quadratic and other The integrated mathematics MAT 2210 (CP) power models, exponential growth, and linear 1-2 SEMESTERS* program is a rigorous college systems with an emphasis on graphs and preparatory program designed 1 CREDIT GRADES 9-10 their properties. Students learn trigonometric to connect algebra, geometry, functions and periodic change using real- This course covers modeling quadratic and statistics, discrete mathematics and world applications, along with coordinate other power models, exponential growth, trigonometry (Algebra / Geometry geometry and the analysis of physical and linear systems, with an emphasis on / Statistics) through active learning geometric phenomena with geometric shapes graphs and their properties. Students via explorations and experimentation; and their functions. Constructions are created learn trigonometric functions and periodic multi-data representations; verbal, using a compass and straightedge, and sides change using real-world applications, visual and recursive thinking; and of a right triangle are determined using along with coordinate geometry and the cooperative learning. trigonometry. Students also study properties analysis of physical geometric phenomena Heavy emphasis will be placed on and proofs using transversals. Prerequisite: with geometric shapes and their functions. modeling mathematics applications, Integrated Mathematics I. Constructions are created using a compass using graphing calculators, math and straightedge, and sides of a right Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS manipulatives, and other technology. triangle are determined using trigonometry. All topics addressed by the Delaware INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS III Students also study properties and proofs MAT 2310 (CP) State High School Mathematics using transversals. Prerequisite: Integrated 1-2 SEMESTERS* Content Standards are covered in Mathematics I. 1 CREDIT course I and II. Graphing calculators GRADES 9-11 Offered at CHS and GHS and other appropriate technology will This course continues the study of algebra, be used to enhance their studies. HONORS ACADEMY MATH A with a focus on solving problems by setting MAT 2220 up a model and solving the equation 1 SEMESTER symbolically. Students use inductive and 1 CREDIT INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS I deductive reasoning and discrete models of GRADE 9 MAT 2110 (CP) change to solve problems involving sequential 1-2 SEMESTERS* This rigorous course builds on ideas from and serial change. The study of statistics 1 CREDIT Geometry and Algebra I, including basic terms continues with the investigation of normal GRADE 9 and definitions, logic and reasoning, and a distributions and probability. Prerequisite: In this course students collect and analyze study of two and three-dimensional figures. Integrated Mathematics II. data using graphs and summary statistics Students participate in arduous collaborative Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS while developing skills in using linear projects at a fast pace equivalent to one equations to model and solve problems chapter every two weeks. HONORS ACADEMY MATH B with constant rates of change along with Offered at CHS MAT 2320 other algebraic functions. Patterns and 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT spatial visualization include similarity, INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS II HONORS GRADE 9 symmetry, area, surface area and volumes. MAT 2220 (HON) Students investigate and model situations 1-2 SEMESTERS* This rigorous course builds on ideas involving chance and study experimental and 1 CREDIT from Geometry and Algebra II, including GRADES 9-10 theoretical probability. basic terms and definitions, systems and This rigorous, fast-paced course builds on Offered at CHS and GHS quadratics, and polynomial and rational ideas from Integrated Mathematics I and concepts in a study of functions. Students extends them to more complex situations. participate in arduous collaborative projects.

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MATHEMATICS

This course moves at an advanced pace INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS IV: ALGEBRA include a review of linear, quadratic and course, preparing students to move onto MAT 2410 (CP) polynomial functions, with emphasis on 1-2 SEMESTERS* Pre-Calculus. modeling real-world situations, trigonometry 1 CREDIT Offered at CHS GRADE 12 and analytic geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences, This course is designed for college- INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS III HONORS combinations, descriptive and inferential bound students who do not plan to major MAT 2320 (HON) statistics and curve-fitting. Prerequisite: in mathematics, physics, chemistry or 1-2 SEMESTERS* Integrated Mathematics III. 1 CREDIT engineering. Topics include probability and GRADES 9-11 statistics, polar coordinates and trigonometry. Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS This course covers modeling functions using This rigorous, fast-paced course builds on PRE-CALCULUS HONORS ideas from Integrated Mathematics I and linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, MAT 4120 (HON) extends them to more complex situations. and trigonometric models. Prerequisite: 1-2 SEMESTERS* This course continues the study of algebra, Integrated Mathematics III. 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 with a focus on solving problems by setting Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS up a model and solving the equation This course is designed for students who symbolically. Students use inductive and INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS IV: STATISTICS plan to study AP Calculus in high school or deductive reasoning and discrete models of MAT 2510 (CP) college-level calculus. This course provides 1-2 SEMESTERS* change to solve problems involving sequential a strong foundation of pre-calculus concepts 1 CREDIT and serial change. The study of statistics GRADE 12 and techniques with an emphasis on continues with the investigation of normal applications and the use of technology. Topics This course is designed for college- distributions and probability. Prerequisite: include a review of linear, quadratic and bound students who do not plan to major Integrated Mathematics II. polynomial functions, with an emphasis on in mathematics, physics, chemistry or modeling real-world situations, trigonometry Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS engineering. Topics include probability and and analytic geometry, exponential statistics, polar coordinates and trigonometry. CAMBRIDGE MATHEMATICS 9 and logarithmic functions, sequences, Students investigate linear, exponential and MAT 2340 (CM) combinations, descriptive and inferential quadratic functions more in depth, while also 2 SEMESTERS statistics and curve-fitting. Prerequisite: 1 CREDIT studying normal distributions and sequences Integrated Mathematics III. GRADE 9 and series. This course emphasizes collecting Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS This course covers all of the concepts and analyzing real-world statistical data. Prerequisite: Integrated Mathematics III. in Integrated Mathematics III Honors CAMBRIDGE MATHEMATICS 10 plus additional advanced topics such as Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS MAT 4140 (CM) trigonometric functions, identities, and 2 SEMESTERS other topics usually found in Pre-Calculus. PRE-CALCULUS 1 CREDIT Prerequisite: Integrated Mathematics II. MAT 4110 (CP) GRADE 10 1-2 SEMESTERS* This course covers all of the coursework in Offered at NHS 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 Pre-Calculus Honors and additional advanced topics from Calculus, including the conceptual This course is designed for students who plan and procedural understanding and the to study calculus in high school or college, application of differentiating and integrating providing a strong foundation of pre-calculus functions. Prerequisite: Cambridge concepts, techniques and applications using Mathematics 9. real-world problems and technology. Topics Offered at NHS

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MATHEMATICS

CALCULUS continuity, methods of differentiation with ALGEBRA I MAT 4210 (CP) an emphasis on its application to maximum / MAT 5510 (CP) 1-2 SEMESTERS* 2 SEMESTERS minimum problems and velocity, and methods 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 of integration with emphasis on area and GRADE 9 volume. This course is designed to prepare This course is designed for the college-bound This course expands on the students students for the AP Calculus AB exam. student who will encounter calculus in college understanding of using arithmetic operations Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus. in a mathematics, science, business or finance and properties to include the symbolic major. Topics include limits, the derivative Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS language of algebra. Students will formalize and the integral. Students explore derivatives their understanding of functions with a focus AP CALCULUS BC of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, MAT 4430 (AP) on linear and quadratic functions. Other topics exponential and logarithmic functions, with an 1-2 SEMESTERS* will include solving equations and inequalities, emphasis on real-world applications. Students 1 CREDIT linear models, systems of linear equations and use a graphing calculator extensively in this GRADE 12 inequalities, nonlinear equations, exponents course. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus. This course parallels two semester courses and exponential functions, polynomials and Offered at GHS and NHS in this subject given in college. All the topics factoring, solving quadratic equations, radical of AP Calculus AB are covered, along with functions, and statistics. CALCULUS HONORS the analysis of parametric, polar and vector MAT 4220 (HON) functions, Euler’s method for differential Offered at NHS 1-2 SEMESTERS* equations, the geometric interpretation of 1 CREDIT differential equations via slope fields, the GEOMETRY GRADES 11-12 MAT 5510 convergence or divergence of series, and This rigorous course is designed for the 2 SEMESTERS Taylor series. This course is designed to 1 CREDIT college-bound student who will encounter prepare students for the AP Calculus BC GRADES 9-10 calculus in college in a mathematics, science, exam. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus. business or finance major. Topics include This course will teach the concepts of limits, the derivative and the integral. Offered at GHS and NHS geometric thinking and spatial reasoning, Students explore derivatives of polynomial, geometric figures and their properties in two AP STATISTICS as well as three dimensions, the relationship rational, trigonometric, exponential and MAT 5130 (AP) between geometry and other mathematics logarithmic functions, with an emphasis on 1-2 SEMESTERS* and other disciplines, geometric structure, real-world applications. Students will use a 1 CREDIT graphing calculator extensively in this course. GRADES 11-12 analyzing geometric relationships in order to make and verify conjectures, logical Prerequisite: Integrated Mathematics IV or This course is equivalent to a college-level reasoning, and problem solving involving Pre-Calculus. introductory statistics course. Topics geometry, geometric patterns, coordinate Offered at CHS include experimental design, exploratory systems, congruence, and similarity. Algebra data analysis, probability distributions, and I concepts will be used regularly during this AP CALCULUS AB statistical inference. Students design and MAT 4330 (AP) course. Prerequisite: Algebra I. execute experiments and surveys determining 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT sampling methods, performing data collection Offered at NHS GRADE 12 and data analysis. This course is designed to prepare students AP Statistics exam. This course parallels the first semester Prerequisite: Integrated Mathematics III or course in calculus that is given in most Pre-Calculus. colleges. Concepts include the fundamentals of analytic geometry and functions, limits and Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS

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MATHEMATICS

MAT 308 INFERENTIAL STATISTICS MAT 330 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS MAT 310 CALCULUS 1 WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY DUA 0030 DUA 0230 DUA 0230 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 GRADE 12 GRADE 12 This course introduces the student to the This course provides an introduction to After a brief review of classes of functions scientific method of collecting, organizing, discrete mathematics. Topics include sets, and their properties, this course focuses on and interpreting quantitative data in real- functions and relations, mathematical students’ understanding and application of world applications. Topics include sampling induction and logic, elements of number limits, continuity, techniques for finding the methods, graphical displays, measures theory, counting techniques, recursion, graphs derivative, use of the derivative in graphing of central tendency and dispersion, linear and trees, and an introduction to Boolean functions, applications of the derivative, regression and correlation, continuous and algebra. Applications in computer science are implicit differentiation, anti-derivatives, areas discrete probability distributions, confidence reviewed. Prerequisite(s): MAT 200 and MAT under the curve, the Fundamental Theorem intervals for one-sample means and 320. of Calculus, integration by substitution and proportions, hypothesis testing for one- and Offered at CHS differential equations. Students are required two-sample population means, and goodness to explain their reasoning graphically, of fit hypothesis testing. Effective Fall 2017, MAT 205 INTRODUCTORY SURVEY OF numerically, analytically, and verbally. At this course requires a minimum passing MATHEMATICS the conclusion of this course students will grade of ‘’C-.’’ Prerequisite(s): MAT 205 with WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY be asked to evaluate the course based on DUA 0430 minimum grade of ‘’C’’. 1 SEMESTER the following objectives: 1) gain factual Offered at GHS 1 CREDIT knowledge (terminology, classifications, GRADES 10-12 methods, trends); 2) learn fundamental MAT 320 FINITE MATHEMATICS This course provides an introduction to principles, generalizations or theories; and WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY a broad range of areas in mathematics, 3) learn to apply course material (to improve DUA 0130 thinking, problem solving and decisions). 1 SEMESTER including algebra, probability, and statistics. 1 CREDIT Topics in algebra include solving and graphing Prerequisite: MAT 205 GRADE 12 linear, quadratic, and exponential functions in Offered at GHS This course provides a survey of selected context. Topics in probability include counting topics in mathematics, with emphasis on principles, combination, permutations, problem solving and applications. Core topics compound and independent events. The include an introduction to logic, set theory, statistics portion of the course covers probability, systems of linear equations, measures of central tendency, measures and an introduction to linear programming. of dispersion and the normal curve. Please Additional topics may include an introduction note that the minimum passing grade for to statistics and mathematics of finance, if this course is ‘’C.’ Prerequisite – Minimum time permits. Prerequisite(s): MAT 304, MAT score on the Math SAT of 530 or Accuplacer 205, MAT 121 or college algebra equivalent. placement.

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NAVY JUNIOR ROTC

NAVAL SCIENCE I NAVAL SCIENCE III This section includes courses in the ROT 3110 ROT 3310 Navy Junior ROTC Pathway. FULL YEAR FULL YEAR 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS In these courses, cadets are required GRADES 9-10 GRADES 11-12 to wear the Navy uniform once a week This course introduces the precepts of This course further develops the traits of and follow Navy uniform and grooming citizenship, the elements of leadership citizenship and leadership in students. This regulations. Cadets also participate in and the value of scholarship in attaining course builds on discipline and leadership, physical training once a week. life goals. This course also engenders a with an introduction to military law, Naval sound appreciation for the heritage and operations and seamanship. This course traditions of the United States with a focus familiarizes cadets with Navy life at sea and on the historical significance of sea power. develops a deeper appreciation for the role This course helps students to develop a the Naval Service and its sailors perform sense of pride in community, school, unit, in defending our nation. Cadets practice associates and self, with a focus on self- leadership in drill and uniform inspection. discipline. Though not required, participation Participation in extra-curricular activities and in extracurricular activities and field field trips is highly encouraged. Prerequisite: trips sponsored by the NJROTC is highly Naval Science II.

encouraged. Offered at CHS Offered at CHS NAVAL SCIENCE IV NAVAL SCIENCE II ROT 3410 ROT 3210 FULL YEAR FULL YEAR 2 CREDITS 2 CREDITS GRADE 12 GRADES 10-11 This course continues to develop leadership This course further develops the traits of and citizenship in students. This course citizenship and leadership. This course utilizes self-paced study of cultural studies employs historical references in the and global awareness, with a focus on U.S. development of sea power and the U.S. Navy, foreign interactions. This course introduces with a focus on world events in which the cadets to ethics of leadership using critical U.S. Navy had a significant influence. With an thinking skills. Cadets practice leadership introduction to the technical areas of naval in drill, uniform inspection and classroom science study, this course engenders a deeper instruction. Participation in extra-curricular awareness of the vital importance of the activities and field trips is highly encouraged. world’s oceans to the continued well-being Prerequisite: Naval Science III.

of the U.S. Participation in extra-curricular Offered at CHS activities and field trips is highly encouraged. Prerequisite: Naval Science I.

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PERFORMING & DESIGN ARTS: CHORAL MUSIC

CHORUS AUDITIONED CHOIR This section includes courses in the MUS 1010 (SHOW CHOIR / ADVANCED CHOIR) Choral Music Pathway and Performing 1-2 SEMESTERS* MUS 1910 / MUS 1410 Arts Pathway. 1-2 CREDIT 2 SEMESTERS GRADES 9-11 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 This performance-based course is intended for students who demonstrate abilities and This course is for highly motivated students interests in choral singing. Students will who have taken a previous choir course perform beginner to intermediate choral (Choir 1-3), passed a singing / dancing literature spanning various genres, including audition, and completed the musician’s classical, multicultural, and contemporary. contract. Designed for musicians who wish to sing more challenging repertoire, this Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS course emphasizes active participation and ADVANCED CHORUS performance, tone quality, expression, diction, MUS 1410 blend, breath support, musical discrimination, 1 SEMESTER and interpretation. This choir performs 1 CREDIT outside the school day and attendance is GRADES 10-12 mandatory. This choir will perform literature This performance-based course is intended on its own and with other ensembles.

for students who demonstrate outstanding Offered at NHS abilities in choral singing. Students will perform advanced choral literature spanning various genres, including classical, multicultural and contemporary. Students will also gain a mastery of vocal techniques and musical concepts such as sight reading musical notation.

Offered at CHS and GHS

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PERFORMING & DESIGN ARTS: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

BAND CONCERT BAND This section includes courses in the MUS 2410 (RC) Instrumental Music Pathway and 1-2 SEMESTERS* BAND FRONT Performing Arts Pathway. 1 CREDIT MUS 2010 GRADES 9-12 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT This course is for students who play wind GRADES 9-12 instruments. It is a full-year course with two Auditions for this ensemble occur in the basic components: Marching Band (August spring. All students selected will participate to November) and Concert Band (November with the marching band. There will be a to June). During the marching season, the mandatory band camp the second and third band performs at football games, festivals, weeks of August. Students are required to competitions and parades. During the concert perform at all football games, competitions, season, the band performs 3 concerts and and parades. Audition required. Prerequisite: special music events. This course requires There is a mandatory Band Camp in early to rehearsals outside of school for the marching mid-August. This is an expectation for this band season including band camp (early- to course. mid-August) and evening rehearsals during the school year. This course emphasizes Offered at CHS improving instrumental technique and MARCHING BAND performance practices. Audition required. MUS 2110 (RC) Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT ADVANCED CONCERT BAND GRADES 9-12 MUS 2610 (RC) This band performs at all football games, 1-2 SEMESTERS* competitions and parades. Students must 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 participate in a mandatory band camp the second and third weeks of August. The drum This course is for students who play wind line will have auditions during the last week of instruments. It is a full-year course with two May. Prerequisite: Prior experience playing an basic components: Marching Band (August instrument. Audition required. Prerequisite: to November) and Concert Band (November There is a mandatory Band Camp in early to to June). During the marching season, the mid-August. This is an expectation for this band will perform at football games, festivals, course. competitions and parades. During the concert season, the band performs 3 concerts per Offered at CHS and GHS year as well as other special music events. This course requires rehearsals outside of school for the marching band season including band camp (early- to mid-August) and evening rehearsals during the school year. Audition required.

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STEEL DRUM BAND band, but this course focuses on percussion include public performances beyond the MUS 2710 (RC) techniques with the first part focusing on school day. A student-owned instrument may 1 SEMESTER marching percussion techniques, and the be required. 1 CREDIT GRADES 9-12 second part focusing on concert percussion Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS techniques. Students are required to read In this ensemble students perform modern music and perform at all marching and INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA and traditional steel band literature concert performances. Audition required. MUS 3210 (RC) and develop musical competence on a 1-2 SEMESTERS* steel band instrument while focusing on Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS 1 CREDIT stylistic understanding, improvisation, and GRADES 10-12 JAZZ ENSEMBLE comprehension of chords. Performances MUS 3710 (RC) This intermediate performing group meets include winter and spring concerts, District 1-2 SEMESTERS* as a daily class. Students explore string Band, school and community events and the 1 CREDIT literature of various styles through rehearsal, Delaware Steel Band Festival. Prerequisite: GRADES 9-12 analysis, skill development and performance. Prior experience playing an instrument. This ensemble provides musical experience The curriculum provides opportunities for Offered at CHS and GHS for pop music, jazz, jazz / rock, dance, string students (violin, viola, cello, bass) and stage band music, with performances to perform music for solo, small group and ADVANCED STEEL DRUM BAND for school functions, concerts and music ensemble. Graded criteria includes public MUS 2910 festivals. Students will learn and perform performances beyond the school day. A 1 SEMESTER various styles of jazz performance. student-owned instrument may be required. 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 Improvisation is a major focus of the course. Audition required: Students must demonstrate Students who register for this course may the ability to perform grade level 2 repertoire. This course will cover many genres including also be required to enroll in one of the other classical, jazz, Latin, rock and traditional Offered at GHS and NHS performance ensembles. Audition required. island music such as calypso and soca. Offered at GHS and NHS ADVANCED ORCHESTRA Students will learn scales, chord patterns and MUS 3410 (RC) several different pieces for the steel band. 1-2 SEMESTERS* Students will learn basic music terminology ORCHESTRA 1 CREDIT such as meter, tempo, style, duration, scales GRADES 10-12 and rhythm. Students are required to perform This advanced performing ensemble meets ORCHESTRA in various performances throughout the MUS 3010 (RC) as a daily class. Students explore orchestral semester. 1-2 SEMESTERS* literature of various styles and periods Offered at CHS and GHS 1 CREDIT through rehearsal, analysis, research, skill GRADES 9-12 development and performance. There will PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE This is an entry-level performing group be opportunities for string students (violin, MUS 3610 (RC) that meets as a daily class. Students learn viola, cello and bass) to perform music for 1-2 SEMESTERS* basic skills and explore string literature of solo, small group and ensemble. Graded 1 CREDIT GRADES 9-12 various styles through rehearsal, analysis criteria includes public performances beyond and performance. The curriculum provides the school day. A student-owned instrument All percussion students should register for opportunities for string students (violin, viola, may be required. Audition required: Students this course instead of band. Students will still cello and bass) to perform music for solo, must demonstrate ability to tune their own participate in the marching band and concert small group and ensemble. Graded criteria instruments and perform grade level 3

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PERFORMING & DESIGN ARTS: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC repertoire. advanced piano techniques, repertoire and MUS 101 MUSIC APPRECIATION WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY Offered at GHS and NHS music theory. There will be individual practice DUA 7030 and group performances. 1 SEMESTER Offered at CHS 1 CREDIT OTHER GRADES 11-12 MUSIC EXPLORATION This course increases the student’s GUITAR MUS 9110 MUS 4110 1-2 SEMESTERS* comprehension and perception of music. 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT Each developmental period will be discussed 1 CREDIT GRADES 9-12 (i.e. Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, GRADES 9-12 In this course students explore the National etc.) in terms of the historical background, This course teaches the basics of guitar Standards as listeners, creators and social influences, characteristics, styles, playing. Students learn to play a variety performers, with technology enhancing the composers, representative compositions, and of music by studying music reading, interactive experience when possible. No performance media. Prerequisite: Completed good practice habits, ensemble skills and previous musical experience is required; Performing and Design Arts Pathway. improvisation. Students will increase their however, students will be actively engaged in Offered at CHS awareness of different musical styles, the creative process, requiring open-ended cultures and historical periods. Students must problem-solving while exploring multiple provide their own guitar. solutions to a given problem. In order to Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS foster independent musicianship, students must be able to think abstractly and work PIANO independently. MUS 4410 Offered at GHS and NHS 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT GRADES 9-12 MUSIC THEORY MUS 9210 (CP) This is an introductory course for students 1-2 SEMESTERS* with no prior piano instruction. Students 1 CREDIT will learn basic keyboard fundamentals and GRADES 9-12 techniques such as reading and locating This course provides the serious music notes, hand positions, chord structures, scales student with the skills needed for thorough and fingering patterns. analysis of music. Topics include ear Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS training, melodic dictation and keyboard harmony, part writing techniques, form and ADVANCED PIANO analysis. Students will also be involved in MUS 4610 creative writing, transposing, arranging and 1 SEMESTER conducting. Students must be proficient at 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 reading music. This performance-based course is intended Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS for students who are interested in gaining a mastery of playing the piano. Topics include

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PERFORMING & DESIGN ARTS: THEATER

ACTING II MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN This section includes courses in the PAR 1310 THEATER SCENE STUDY Performing Arts Pathway and Theater 2 SEMESTERS PAR 1510 Pathway. 1 CREDIT 2 SEMESTERS GRADES 10-12 1 CREDIT GRADES 9-12 This course explores voice and movement techniques for the stage. Through yoga This course offers an intensive study of INTRODUCTION TO THEATER practice, partner stretches, trust-building contemporary drama. Students learn how to PAR 1110 exercises, visualization and mindfulness read plays, how to discuss plays in groups and 1-2 SEMESTERS* individually, how to see plays in performance 1 CREDIT practices, students learn a variety of GRADES 9-12 movement practices, techniques and and finally, how to write about plays. Students forms to enhance their vocal and physical examine how plot, character, aural and visual This course introduces a wide variety of strength and flexibility. Topics include elements of production combine to form a experiences in the world of theater and kinesthetic awareness, movement and sound unified work across genre, styles and periods. provides a look at modern trends. Students storytelling, diction and articulation, physical Offered at NHS experiment with writing and performing self-awareness and flexibility, movement their own plays along with previously written techniques used throughout theater history, TECHNICAL THEATER I works, with the goal of improving their ease and physical improvisational exercises. PAR 4110 with performance and public speaking. 2 SEMESTERS Prerequisite: Introduction to Theater. Some play reading is required but public 1 CREDIT performances are not. Offered at NHS GRADES 9-12

Offered at GHS and NHS In this course students learn the basics of ACTING III set design and construction, lighting design, ADVANCED THEATER PAR 1410 sound design, costume design, prop design, PAR 1210 2 SEMESTERS stage management, and the day-to-day 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT operation and maintenance of a theater. 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 GRADES 10-12 Offered at NHS In this course students explore methods This course offers a closer study of the world of character development and experiment TECHNICAL THEATER II of theater and modern trends. Students with character roles. Topics include long- PAR 4210 experiment with writing and performing form improvisation, commedia dell’arte, 2 SEMESTERS their own plays along with previously written 1 CREDIT spontaneous playing and the art of being works, with the goal of improving their ease GRADES 10-12 in the moment. This course introduces with performance and public speaking. Play the purpose, scope and history of theater This course continues the study of technical reading and public performances are required. experiences for children. theater with exploration of costuming, props, Prerequisite: Theater I: Introduction to make-up, scenic design, stage management, Offered at NHS Performance. sound design and basic lighting design.

Offered at NHS Offered at NHS

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PERFORMING & DESIGN ARTS: VISUAL ARTS

pertain to the elements and principles of HONORS PORTFOLIO This section includes courses in the design. In this course students explore ART 2520 (HON) 1-2 SEMESTERS* Visual Arts Pathway. techniques such as drawing, painting, 1 CREDIT printmaking, collage and mixed media, while GRADES 11-12 studying historical works of art. Prerequisite: This course is designed to prepare talented ART FUNDAMENTALS Art Fundamentals. ART 1010 (CP) juniors for the 2-D and 3-D Studio Art- Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS 1-2 SEMESTERS* AP courses in their senior year. Students 1 CREDIT will create projects based on a series of GRADES 9-12 2-D DESIGN II ART 2210 (CP) assignments that are planned to enhance This course covers a wide variety of media 1 SEMESTER their skill and understanding of composition, and techniques in drawing, painting, 1 CREDIT technique, and the design elements and sculpture, ceramics and printmaking, with GRADES 11-12 principles. Students will work in several an emphasis on the elements of art and This course continues the study of elements different media to improve their ability and principles of design. This class provides the and principles of design as students advance talent. Working side by side with senior AP necessary foundation of art concepts and in their technique and a develop their personal students, they will be engaged in discussing skills and is a prerequisite for all other art style through experimentation of drawing, and reflecting on their projects to gather classes. painting, printmaking, collage and mixed insight into the AP course process of higher media. Students also continue their study of Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS standards and added rigor. Prerequisite: 2-D art history. Prerequisite: 2-D Design I. Design I (NHS), completed art pathway (CHS).

ART FUNDAMENTAL HONORS Offered at CHS and GHS Offered at CHS and NHS ART 1510 (HON) 1 SEMESTERS 2D ART AND DESIGN ADVANCED DRAWING 1 CREDIT ART 2430 (AP) ART 2610 (CP) GRADES 9-11 2 SEMESTERS 1-2 SEMESTERS* This course covers a wide variety of materials, 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 and processes from sculpture and ceramics, GRADES 11-12 to paint and print media. Students in Art This course is for highly motivated students In this course students build upon what they Fundamentals have demonstrated an interest who have a strong interest in the study of art. learned in 2-D Design I to develop skillfully in art as a course of study and work to Design involves purposeful decision making rendered drawings in different media. Student develop the concepts of the Elements of Art about how to use the elements and principles will develop their personal style while and the Principles of Design through deeper of art in an integrative way. For this portfolio, analyzing the techniques of famous artists. exploration and more challenging projects. students must demonstrate mastery of 2-D Prerequisite: 2-D Design I. design through any 2-D medium or process, Offered at GHS Offered at GHS and NHS including graphic design, digital imaging, 2-D DESIGN I photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, ADVANCED PAINTING / PRINTMAKING ART 2110 (CP) fashion, fashion illustration, painting and ART 2710 (CP) 1-2 SEMESTERS* printmaking. Fees may apply. Prerequisites: 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT 2-D Design I and Portfolio. Recommended 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 additional courses: Advanced Drawing or GRADES 10-12 This course introduces students to different Advanced Painting / Printmaking. This course explores painting and printmaking media, techniques and processes to create Offered at NHS techniques and processes, helping students predominantly 2-D works of art as they broaden their knowledge and improve their

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PERFORMING & DESIGN ARTS: VISUAL ARTS painting and printmaking skills. Students will 3-D DESIGN II to complete the portfolio. Fees may apply. develop their personal style while analyzing ART 3210 (CP) Prerequisite: 3-D Design I or Advanced 1 SEMESTER the techniques of famous artists. Prerequisite: Ceramics. 1 CREDIT 2-D Design I or Art Fundamentals. GRADES 11-12 Offered at NHS Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS In this advanced course, students continue to ADVANCED CERAMICS I explore the complex techniques introduced AP DRAWING ART 3510 (CP) in 3-D Design I. Students use their own ART 2830 (AP) 1-2 SEMESTERS* 2 SEMESTERS elements and principles of design as 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT they develop their personal style, explore GRADES 11-12 GRADES 11-12 advanced materials, and study classical to In this course students build skills using the This course is designed for students who contemporary sculpture. Prerequisite: 3-D potter’s wheel and experiment with more are seriously interested in the practical Design I. complex forms and techniques. Students will experience of art. The Drawing Portfolio Offered at CHS and GHS also continue to explore various hand-building is intended to address a very broad techniques and mold-making processes. interpretation of drawing issues and media. 3D ART AND DESIGN Prerequisite: 3-D Design I. Line quality, light and shade, rendering of ART 3430 (AP) 2 SEMESTERS Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS form, composition, surface manipulation, 1 CREDIT the illusion of depth and mark-making GRADES 11-12 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I are drawing issues that can be addressed ART 4110 (CP) This course is for very serious, talented and through a variety of means. Fees may apply. 1-2 SEMESTERS* committed students who plan to pursue 1 CREDIT Prerequisites: Portfolio and Advanced an art-related field after graduation. This GRADES 10-12 Drawing. course requires each student to compile a This course offers an introduction to Offered at NHS strong collection of original art projects that photography. Students develop a general demonstrate their personal talent and ability. 3-D DESIGN I knowledge and appreciation of photography ART 3110 (CP) Students submit a portfolio demonstrating from an historical perspective and learn 1-2 SEMESTERS* quality, concentration and breadth of work in to use professional Digital SLR cameras. 1 CREDIT 3-D art. Portfolios are judged at the national Students will explore the elements and GRADES 10-12 level on a scale of 1 to 6. Students achieving a principles of Photography as well as In this course students will create 3-D score of 3 of better may earn college credits. photographic composition and creative use pieces of art using various materials and The course is intended to address a broad of light and focus. Students will develop techniques including additive, subtractive and interpretation of sculptural issues in depth rudimentary skills in Adobe Photoshop. constructive methods from relief to full round. and space using additive, subtractive and Students are encouraged to but are not Materials include clay, plaster, cardboard, fabrication processes. Approaches include required to own their own Digital SLR found objects, balsa wood, wire and paper traditional sculpture, architectural models, camera. Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals or Art mache. This course uses elements of art ceramics, 3-D fiber arts and metal work. Fundamentals Honors. and principles of design of traditional and There is more flexibility in both interpretation Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS contemporary methods throughout history. of assignments and deadlines; however, Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals. because of the demands of this course, each student should plan on a minimum of 4 hours Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS of work per week outside of class in order

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II and America. This course focuses on the ART 4210 (CP) relationship between design and art, as well 1-2 SEMESTERS* as the artist’s role and influence on Western 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 Culture and Society. Prerequisite: Completed Art Pathway. This course continues the exploration of digital photography with students developing Offered at CHS skills in photography, and photo manipulation DRAWING AND PAINTING working in Adobe Illustrator. Projects in this WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY class will be more challenging and expect DUA 4130 students to have a working knowledge of 1 SEMESTER digital SLR cameras, lighting, and Adobe 1 CREDIT Photoshop. Students are encouraged to but GRADE 11-12 are not required to own their own Digital SLR In this hands-on studio course for non-art camera. Prerequisite: Digital Photography I majors, students will explore the use of both drawing and painting media. Learn to Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS create works of art refined by a variety of PHOTOGRAPHY III skills and techniques to develop and express ART 4310 (CP) your individual artistic style. Prerequisite: 1-2 SEMESTERS* Completed Art Pathway. 1 CREDIT Offered at CHS GRADE 12

This lecture-laboratory course in black- BASIC PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES and-white photography coordinates a WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY photographic visual discipline with a DUA 7130 comprehensive digital workflow experience. 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 Students must have access to a digital point and shoot camera or DSLR that Students will develop basic photographic is 8 megapixels or larger. Prerequisite: skill sets in composition, lighting and angles Photography II. to create compelling images. This class will concentrate on the exposure matrix to Offered at GHS and NHS demonstrate how ISO, shutter speed and aperture effect exposure, motion and depth ART 230 / HIS 230 HISTORY OF ART AND DESIGN of field. Composition will be studied through WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY the analysis of historic and contemporary DUA 4030 photographs so that the students will be 1 SEMESTER able to create compelling imagery. Adobe 1 CREDIT GRADE 11-12 Bridge and Photoshop will be used for basic editing and image adjustments. Prerequisite: This course studies the artistic trends Completion of three (3) Performing & Design and developing technologies that have Arts: Visual Arts pathway courses. influenced creative work throughout Europe Offered at CHS

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EARTH / PHYSICAL SCIENCE introducing the theory of plate tectonics. AP BIOLOGY This course covers the Delaware Science SCI 2030 (AP) 1-2 SEMESTERS* Standards for grade 9. EARTH / PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 CREDIT SCI 1010 (CP) Offered at NHS GRADE 12 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT This course aims to help students develop a GRADE 9 BIOLOGY conceptual framework for modern biology and This course exposes students to three major gain an appreciation of science as a process. Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry. branches of science: chemistry, physics, and BIOLOGY Earth / physical science. During the chemistry SCI 2010 (CP) Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS portion of the course, students will learn the 1-2 SEMESTERS* foundations of chemistry that they will build 1 CREDIT CAMBRIDGE BIOLOGY on throughout high school. The physics part GRADE 10 SCI 2040 (CM) 2 SEMESTERS This course explores the nature of science and of the course builds on the 8th-grade energy 1 CREDIT unit and integrates into the Earth / physical the theory of evolution by natural selection. GRADE 10 science curriculum through plate tectonics Students learn the chemical basis of many This laboratory course includes a curriculum and rocks and minerals. life processes and investigate the storage of that provides a foundation in biological genetic information in DNA, its transmission Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS concepts plus the opportunity to utilize and its expression during protein synthesis. principles of experimental design in EARTH / PHYSICAL SCIENCE HONORS Students also investigate the application of laboratory inquiry. The course covers SCI 1020 (HON) these topics to biotechnology. 1-2 SEMESTERS* characteristics and classification of living Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS 1 CREDIT organisms, organization and maintenance GRADE 9 of organisms, reproduction, inheritance, BIOLOGY HONORS This course exposes students to three major SCI 2020 (HON) continuity of life, and the relationships branches of science: chemistry, physics, and 1-2 SEMESTERS* of organisms to one another and to their Earth / physical science. During the chemistry 1 CREDIT environment. Delaware content standards portion of the course, students will learn the GRADE 10 are in addition of an evolution unit from the foundations of chemistry that they will build This rigorous course is for highly motivated Cambridge Curriculum. Note: This course on throughout high school. The physics part students with strong inquiry skills and an may utilize animal dissection techniques. of the course builds on the 8th-grade energy interest in careers in science, medicine or Recommended: Cambridge Science 9: Earth unit and integrates into the Earth / physical engineering. Students will explore the nature & Space. science curriculum through plate tectonics of science, the theory of evolution by natural Offered at NHS and rocks and minerals. selection, the chemical and cellular basis MICROBIOLOGY Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS of many life processes, and the storage of genetic information in DNA, its transmission SCI 2210 (CP) 2 SEMESTERS and its expression during protein synthesis. CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE 9: EARTH & SPACE 1 CREDIT SCI 1540 (CM) Students will also investigate the application GRADES 11-12 2 SEMESTERS of these topics to biotechnology. Prerequisite: 1 CREDIT Earth / Physical Science. This course engages students in a rigorous GRADE 9 curriculum about the microscopic world. Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS This course covers much of the Cambridge This course is intended as an addition to Physical Science curriculum. Topics include courses such as Biology Honors, Cambridge acids bases, chemical reactions, statics and Biology and AP Biology. Students explore radioactive decay. Also included is a unit the mechanics of microscopy, the different

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SCIENCE forms and methods of microscopy, and the a quantitative fashion, with an emphasis energy, heat, light, optics, electricity, amazing microscopic world visible through a on problem-solving and the application of magnetism and modern physics. Students microscope. Various living organisms such as mathematics to chemical theory. Through perform extensive laboratory work using bacteria, fungi and protozoa will be examined laboratory work students will explore computers with the latest probe technology and discussed, and microscopic examination fundamental chemical relationships and and using traditional equipment. This course of animal and plant tissues will be explored. become more familiar with basic chemical explains the concepts of trigonometry Topics include the clinical and environmental laboratory techniques and procedures. and uses them extensively. Prerequisites: aspects of microscopic organisms, and the Prerequisite: Biology. Chemistry and Integrated Mathematics III. structure, metabolism, growth and genetics of Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS prokaryotes and microscopic eukaryotes. This course is designed for students who plan to AP CHEMISTRY PHYSICS HONORS purse a career in biology, healthcare, forensic SCI 3030 (AP) SCI 4020 (HON) science or veterinary medicine. 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT Offered at NHS GRADE 12 GRADE 12 This course is designed to be the equivalent This survey course is designed for students CHEMISTRY of the general chemistry course usually taken who may not plan to pursue a career in during the first year of college. Students science, but who will need a non-calculus CHEMISTRY will gain an understanding of chemistry based physics course in college. Topics SCI 3010 (CP) fundamentals and develop competence in include Newtonian mechanics, waves, 1-2 SEMESTERS* solving chemical problems. In this highly fluid mechanics, sound, energy, heat, 1 CREDIT rigorous, fast-paced course, students thermodynamics, light, optics, electricity, GRADE 11 develop higher order thinking skills and magnetism and modern physics. Students This course is designed for college-bound communication skills. Laboratory work perform extensive laboratory work students who may not be planning to pursue focuses on quantitative studies of chemical using computers with the latest probe a career or course of study in the sciences. systems with analysis and interpretation of technology and using traditional equipment. Topics include the nature of matter, atomic student-generated data. Students should Prerequisites: Chemistry and Pre-Calculus. theory, bonding, chemical reactions, check with the AP Chemistry teacher for Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS stoichiometry, solutions and gas laws. This summer readings and work prior to the start course will be less theoretical and more of the course. Prerequisite: Chemistry or AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS descriptive than Chemistry Honors with Cambridge Science. SCI 4030 (AP) 1-2 SEMESTERS* practical applications stressed in both lecture Offered at GHS and NHS and laboratory. 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS PHYSICS This course prepares students for the AP CHEMISTRY HONORS Physics C exam on Newtonian mechanics. SCI 3020 (HON) PHYSICS This course is designed for students in 1-2 SEMESTERS* SCI 4010 (CP) grades 11 or 12 who are interested in a 1 CREDIT 1-2 SEMESTERS* career in science (e.g., medicine, engineering, GRADE 11 1 CREDIT chemistry, physics). Students use algebra, GRADE 12 This course is designed for college-bound trigonometry and calculus to formulate students who plan to pursue a degree in This survey course is designed for students principles and solve problems. Students are a science-related field such as medicine who plan to enter careers other than science expected to review notes, work on homework or engineering. Students will learn the or engineering. Topics include Newtonian problems, and complete review problems basic theoretical concepts of chemistry in mechanics, waves, fluid mechanics, sound, outside of the school day. Prerequisites:

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Biology and Pre-Calculus. INTRODUCTION TO FORENSICS environmental problems both natural and SCI 5810 (CP) Offered at NHS human-made, to evaluate the relative risks 1 SEMESTER associated with these problems and to 1 CREDIT AP PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM GRADES 11-12 examine alternative solutions for resolving or SCI 4130 (AP) preventing them. Prerequisite: Chemistry. 2 SEMESTERS This course is designed for students who have 1 CREDIT a strong interest in science-related fields and Offered at CHS and NHS GRADE 12 careers in forensics. This course presents the ASTRONOMY This course prepares students for the AP basic theoretical concepts and investigations WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY Physics C exam on electricity and magnetism. of simulated and historical crime scenes, with DUA 6630 Students use algebra, trigonometry and case studies used to supplement laboratory 1 SEMESTER calculus to formulate principles and solve exercises that cover a number of forensic 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 problems. This course is designed for topics such as crime science mapping, students in grade 12 who are interested in a fingerprints, tire tracks, fibers, blood serum, Students in this course will gain an career in science (e.g., medicine, engineering, splatter trajectories, trace evidence, insect understanding of the sun and other stars, chemistry, physics). Students are expected to larva, DNA analysis, ballistics, dental records, planets, comets, asteroids, and galaxies in the review notes, work on homework problems, autopsy reports, physical anthropology, and universe. Emphasis is placed on discovering and complete review problems outside of handwriting analysis. how happenings in the universe affect the school day. Prerequisites: AP Physics C: Offered at CHS and GHS everyday life. Stargazing field trips will take Mechanics, Chemistry and AP Calculus. place when skies are clear. Prerequisite: Completion of three (3) Science pathway Offered at NHS NATURAL DISASTERS SCI 6510 (CP) courses. 2 SEMESTERS Offered at CHS OTHER 1 CREDIT GRADE 12 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY This course introduces the different natural WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY SCI 5010 (CP) disasters that affect humans and other DUA 6730 1-2 SEMESTERS* living organisms on the earth. Topics 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT include hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, 1 CREDIT GRADE 12 GRADES 11-12 volcanoes, floods and asteroid impacts. This This course is designed for students who plan course features readings on current events, This course identifies the causes of to pursue a career in healthcare, forensic, discussions, videos and lab activities. A environmental degradation and examines veterinary or sports medicine. Using biology, research presentation is required. Approval current efforts toward correcting a variety of chemistry and physics, students learn the from counselor required. complex environmental situations. Emphasis is placed on the role of humans using science parts of the body and their function in the Offered at NHS human body. Students are required to perform and technology to find solutions to the actual dissection (no virtual dissection) AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE problems facing earth. in order to prepare them for laboratory AGR 7430 (AP) Offered at CHS experience in college. Student are also 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT challenged to think critically, learn medical GRADE 12 terms, and discuss actual clinical cases. This course teaches the scientific principles, Offered at CHS and GHS concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES This section includes courses in STS 2310 TEC 4210 (AP - CTE) the Biomedical Sciences Pathway, 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTERS Computer Science Pathway, Drafting 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 GRADES 10-11 & Design Pathway and Engineering Pathway. In this course students follow the life of a Students will learn how technology has fictitious family as they investigate how to impacted today’s society and people. Topics prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Students include the internet, digital information, explore how to detect and fight infection; algorithms & programming, big data & screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; privacy, and building apps. At the end of BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES evaluate cancer treatment options; and the course, students will be required to prevail when the organs of the body begin to complete a portfolio of their learning and PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE fail. Prerequisite: Human Body Systems. have the opportunity to take a 75-question STS 2110 Offered at GHS AP Examination. Prerequisite: Exploring 1 SEMESTER Computer Science. 1 CREDIT Offered at NHS GRADES 9-10 COMPUTER SCIENCE In this course students explore concepts of AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A biology and medicine to determine the factors EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE TEC 4310 (AP - CTE) that led to the death of a fictitious person TEC 4110 (CTE) 2 SEMESTERS 1 CREDIT by examining autopsy reports, investigating 2 SEMESTERS 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 medical histories, and exploring medical GRADES 9-10 treatments that might have prolonged the This course emphasizes object-oriented This course introduce students to the field of person’s life. programming methodology with a computer science through an exploration of concentration on problem solving and Offered at GHS engaging and accessible topics. This course algorithm development. This course includes focuses on conceptual ideas of computing HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS the study of data structures, design and STS 2210 that will help students understand why abstraction. A large part of the course is 1 SEMESTER certain tools or languages might be utilized built around the development of computer 1 CREDIT to solve problems that relate to everyday programs that correctly solve a given GRADES 10-11 life. Students learn to create websites using problem, while developing the use of logic This course examines the interactions of HTML, develop apps using the block-based and formal methods of programming. the human body system, identity, power, programming language Scratch, and learn Prerequisite: AP Computer Science Principles. movement, protection and homeostasis. the principles of robotics. The course has an Offered at NHS Students use data acquisition software to overall theme of collaboration, creativity and monitor body functions such as muscle problem solving. movement, reflex and voluntary action, Offered at NHS and respiration. Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Science.

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DRAFTING & DESIGN DRAFTING & DESIGN III: CAD III to design solutions to a variety of problems TEC 3310 (CTE) using 3D modeling software, and use an 2 SEMESTERS engineering notebook to document their work. DRAFTING AND DESIGN I - CAD I 1 CREDIT TEC 3110 (CTE) GRADES 11-12 Offered at CHS and NHS 2 SEMESTERS 1 CREDIT This course teaches advanced drafting PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING GRADES 9-10 problems and techniques, allowing students STM 1210 (CTE) This course is an introduction to the basic to use their skills in new and varied situations. 1 SEMESTER language and art of technical drawing used Students learn how to create working 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-11 by engineers, technicians and draftsmen. It drawings and other specialized drafting provides a foundation for students to build on practices while receiving further instruction Through problems that engage and challenge, at a technical college, university, or vocational in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and an students explore a broad range of engineering program to seek jobs in technical fields. introduction to 3-D Solid Modeling. Students topics, including mechanisms, the strength Students are introduced to other academic will see examples of how other studies such of structures and materials, and automation. opportunities to pursue these skills through as mathematics and science can be applied Students develop skills in problem solving, competitive events in the Technology Student to practical problems in the engineering and research, and design while learning Association (TSA). Students will develop product design fields. This course emphasizes strategies for design process documentation, manual and computer aided drafting skills. portfolio development and exploration of collaboration, and presentation. Prerequisite: pre-engineering technologies. Prerequisite: Offered at NHS Introduction to Engineering Design. Drafting & Design II: CAD II. Offered at CHS and NHS DRAFTING AND DESIGN II - CAD I Offered at NHS TEC 3210 (CTE) ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 2 SEMESTERS STM 1310 (CTE) 1 CREDIT ENGINEERING 2 SEMESTERS GRADES 10-12 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 This course emphasizes the study of design INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN principles, construction practices and building STM 1110 (CP) The knowledge and skills students acquire materials for building a residential dwelling. 2 SEMESTERS throughout PLTW Engineering come together 1 CREDIT Students will also get more advanced in Engineering Design and Development as GRADES 9-10 instruction in CAD fundamentals and see they identify an issue and then research, many examples of how other studies (i.e. This course emphasizes design and product design, and test a solution, ultimately Math, science, etc.) are applied to practical development. Students use computer presenting their solution to a panel of problems in the architectural design field software to produce, analyze and evaluate engineers. Students apply the professional Students are shown opportunities to pursue mathematical models and project solutions. skills they have developed to document a these skills through competitive events in the Students study design concepts, such as design process to standards, completing Technology Student Association (TSA). form and function, then use state-of-the-art Engineering Design and Development ready technology to translate conceptual design to take on any post-secondary program Offered at NHS into reproducible products. They will have the or career. Prerequisite: Principles of opportunity to apply the engineering design Engineering. process as well as mathematics, science, and Offered at CHS and NHS engineering standards to hands-on projects. Students work both individually and in teams

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CIVICS / ECONOMICS / GOVERNMENT of the American market system and how it HUMAN GEOGRAPHY compares with other economies of the world, AP U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS with an emphasis on different market and HUMAN GEOGRAPHY SOC 5030 (AP) economic systems, supply and demand, and SOC 8510 1-2 SEMESTERS* macroeconomic subjects of taxes, inflation, 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1 CREDIT and unemployment. 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 GRADE 9 Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS This course provides a college-level, This course analyzes the relationship nonpartisan introduction to key political CIVICS / ECONOMICS HONORS between society, place and space, with a concepts, ideas, institution, policies, SOC 9820 (HON) focus on social, economic, political, cultural interactions, roles and behaviors that 1-2 SEMESTERS* and human-environment processes and characterize the U.S. constitutional system 1 CREDIT patterns and how they change over space GRADE 10 and political culture. Students will examine and time. This course aims to engender a U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court This survey course helps students become critical geographical perspective on the past, decisions and other texts and visuals to gain more informed, active and responsible present and future development of the social an understanding of the relationships and citizens by familiarizing them with the world, a viewpoint of crucial importance interactions among political institutions, foundations of the American political system in the generation of a broad and informed processes and behaviors. Students will at the local, state and national levels. This understanding of the world. also engage in disciplinary practices that course combines information about our Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS require them to read and interpret data, government system with an examination of make comparisons and applications, and how people deal with the issue of unlimited HUMAN GEOGRAPHY HONORS develop evidence-based arguments. This wants and scarce resources. Topics SOC 8520 course includes a political science research or include constitutional and legal aspects of 1-2 SEMESTERS* government, the decision-making process 1 CREDIT applied civics project. GRADE 9 Offered at GHS and NHS used in our political system. This course also focuses on the basic economic principles This course analyzes the relationship CIVICS / ECONOMICS of the American market system and how it between society, place and space, with a SOC 9810 (CP) compares with other economies of the world, focus on social, economic, political, cultural 1-2 SEMESTERS* with an emphasis on different market and and human-environment processes and 1 CREDIT economic systems, supply and demand, and patterns and how they change over space GRADE 10 macroeconomic subjects of taxes, inflation, and time. This course aims to engender a This survey course helps students become and unemployment. critical geographical perspective on the past, more informed, active and responsible present and future development of the social Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS citizens by familiarizing them with the world, a viewpoint of crucial importance foundations of the American political system in the generation of a broad and informed at the local, state and national levels. This understanding of the world. course combines information about our Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS government system with an examination of how people deal with the issue of unlimited wants and scarce resources. Topics include constitutional and legal aspects of government, the decision-making process used in our political system. This course also focuses on the basic economic principles

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AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY will trace and analyze chronological periods, sources; developing historical arguments; SOC 8530 examine the relationship of significant themes making historical comparisons; and utilizing 1-2 SEMESTERS* and concepts in U.S. History, and develop reasoning about contextualization, causation 1 CREDIT GRADE 9 skills and processes of historical thinking and and continuity and change over time. inquiry that involve chronological thinking, Students will also explore seven themes in This course introduces students to the comprehension, analysis interpretation, order to make connections among historical systematic study of patterns and processes and research using primary and secondary developments in different times and places: that have shaped human understanding, sources. American and national identity; migration use and alteration of earth’s surface. and settlement; politics and power; work, Students learn to employ spatial concepts Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS exchange and technology; America in the and landscape analysis to examine human U.S. HISTORY HONORS world; geography and the environment; and socioeconomic organization and its SOC 4020 (HON) culture and society. environmental consequences. Students 1-2 SEMESTERS* also learn about the methods and tools 1 CREDIT Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS that geographers use in their research and GRADE 11 WORLD HISTORY applications. This course focuses on the interaction of key SOC 8410 (CP) Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS events, persons and groups with political, 1-2 SEMESTERS* economic, social and cultural influences on 1 CREDIT state and national development from the GRADES 11-12 HISTORY Reconstruction Era to present day. Students This course explores the key events and will trace and analyze chronological periods, global historical developments that have CAMBRIDGE HISTORY 9 examine the relationship of significant themes shaped the world since 1350, with a focus SOC 2540 (CM) and concepts in U.S. History, and develop on the contributions of Europe, Africa, Asia 2 SEMESTERS 1 CREDIT skills and processes of historical thinking and and the Americas to world civilizations. GRADE 9 inquiry that involve chronological thinking, This course includes aspects of the human comprehension, analysis interpretation, experience such as economics, science, This course offers students the opportunity to and research using primary and secondary religion, philosophy, politics and law, military study world history from the 19th century to sources. conflict, literature and the arts. This course the beginning of the 21st century. Students illuminates connections between our lives will explore history from a diversity of Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS and those of our ancestors around the world. perspectives, including social, economic, AP U.S. HISTORY Students planning to attend a four-year cultural and political. SOC 4030 (AP) college (notably the University of Delaware) Offered at NHS 1-2 SEMESTERS* may need this class for admission. 1 CREDIT U.S. HISTORY GRADES 11-12 Offered at GHS and NHS SOC 4010 (CP) 1-2 SEMESTERS* This course is designed to be the equivalent AP WORLD HISTORY 1 CREDIT of a two-semester introductory college or SOC 8430 (AP) GRADE 11 university U.S. history course. Students 1-2 SEMESTERS* investigate significant events, individuals, 1 CREDIT This course focuses on the interaction of key GRADES 11-12 events, persons and groups with political, developments and processes in nine historical In this course, students investigate significant economic, social and cultural influences on periods from approximately 1491 to the events, individuals, developments and state and national development from the present. Students develop and use the same processes in six historical periods from Reconstruction Era to present day. Students skills, practices and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary approximately 8000 BCE to the present.

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Students develop and use the same skills, PSYCHOLOGY theories, psychophysiology, thinking, learning, practices and methods employed by personality theories, abnormal, and deviant historians: analyzing primary and secondary PSYCHOLOGY psychology are introduced. Methods of sources; developing historical arguments; SOC 6010 (CP) assessment and research principles are making historical comparisons; and utilizing 1-2 SEMESTERS* discussed. Prerequisite: Completion of three reasoning about contextualization, causation 1 CREDIT (3) Social Studies pathway courses. GRADES 11-12 and continuity and change over time. Offered at CHS Students explore five themes in order to make This course is a survey of the major connections among historical developments psychological topics, theories and approaches in different times and places: interactions to the scientific study of behavior and OTHER between humans and the environment; mental processes. Topics include the brain development and interaction of cultures; state and neuroscience, behavioral genetics, LEADERSHIP / FRESHMAN SEMINAR building, expansion and conflict; creation, cognitive and social development, perception, SEM 9010 1 SEMESTER expansion and interaction of economic learning, memory, decision making, language, consciousness, emotions, motivation, 1 CREDIT systems; and development and transformation GRADE 9 of social structures. psychological disorders, social identity, interpersonal interactions, and group and This course is designed to help students Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS cultural processes. develop the academic skills necessary to achieve their goals in high school, college HIS 204 WORLD HISTORY Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY and the workforce. Students participate in DUA 6130 AP PSYCHOLOGY hands-on leadership activities that reinforce 1 SEMESTER SOC 6030 (CP) self-awareness, interpersonal relationships 1 CREDIT 1-2 SEMESTERS* and professional communication skills. GRADE 12 1 CREDIT This course also focuses on goal setting, GRADES 11-12 This course is a study of the major cultural, teamwork, planning and communication, economic, military, political, religious and This course introduces the systematic and with a freshman seminar that helps students social events from Antiquity to the Scientific scientific study of the behavior and mental transition from middle school to high school Revolution. The emphasis for this world processes of human beings and other animals. and build skills for success in dual enrollment history course is centered on Western Europe This course considers the psychological facts, college classes. and its contacts and inter-relationships with principles and phenomena associated with Offered at CHS the rest of the world including, but not limited each of the major subfields within psychology. to, the peoples of Eastern Europe, the Middle Students also learn about the ethics and LAW IN AMERICAN SOCIETY East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. methods psychologists use in their science SOC 7210 (CP) and practice. 1-2 SEMESTERS* Offered at CHS 1 CREDIT Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS GRADES 11-12

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY This survey course gives students a basic WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY understanding of our legal system and DUA 6230 its terminology and procedures, with an 1 SEMESTER emphasis on real-world issues and court 1 CREDIT cases that relate to our rights as citizens. GRADES 11-12 Students examine landmark Supreme Court This course offers an overview of the decisions and criminal cases. Designed to principles of human behavior. Developmental encourage thoughtful debate, this course

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relies heavily on class discussion, group prosecutor, courts, and the correctional projects and mock trial. Topics include civil system. Problems of law enforcement in law, criminal law and juvenile justice, family a democratic society are discussed. This law, torts and consumer law, court structure course ties together all components of and procedure, and constitutional law. criminal justice and includes issues of both

Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS the juvenile and adult offender. Prerequisite: Completion of three (3) Social Studies HUMAN BEHAVIOR pathway courses.

SOC 7410 (CP) Offered at CHS 1 SEMESTER 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY This course introduces the systematic and DUA 6330 scientific study of the behavior and mental 1 SEMESTER processes of human beings and other animals. 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 This course considers the psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with This course introduces students to the each of the major subfields within psychology. fundamental concepts and methods of Students also learn about the ethics and the scientific study of group behavior in methods psychologists use in their science terms of social interactions and processes. and practice. An introduction to social psychology, Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS socialization, personal development, culture, and personality is also offered. Prerequisite: AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES Completion of three (3) Social Studies SOC 7810 (CP) 1-2 SEMESTERS* pathway courses. 1 CREDIT Offered at CHS GRADES 11-12 In this course, students study the principle PHI 100 INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKING WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY of human behaviors as they relate to groups DUA 9030 and individuals. Students will also engage 1 SEMESTER in interactive projects as they relate to the 1 CREDIT behaviors of humans. GRADES 9-12 Offered at CHS and GHS This introductory course challenges students with the question: “Why do you think the CRJ 101 SURVEY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE way you do?” It gives practical consideration WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY to overcoming thinking errors, developing DUA 6030 1 SEMESTER ethical thought, and applying career-specific 1 CREDIT principles of effective critical thinking to GRADES 11-12 real-life situations. This course is a survey of agencies and Offered at CHS and GHS processes involved in the administration of criminal justice. The survey reviews the functions of the legislature, police,

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SPANISH Students will develop a basic ability to SPANISH IV HONORS understand, speak, read and write Spanish WLD 3420 (HON) 1-2 SEMESTERS* using the three modes of communication: FUNCTIONAL SPANISH I 1 CREDIT WLD 1110 (CP) interpretive, interpersonal and presentational. GRADES 11-12 1-2 SEMESTERS* Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS 1 CREDIT In this course students practice the skills GRADES 9-11 gained in earlier study and further their SPANISH II This course is the first of a two-year WLD 3210 (CP) understanding of Spanish-speaking countries curriculum, designed for students who need 1-2 SEMESTERS* and cultures through intensive literature, to complete the two-year World Language 1 CREDIT cultural and historical study. Prerequisite: GRADES 10-12 graduation requirement but who do not plan Spanish III. to continue studying at levels 3, 4 or 5. This This course helps students further their Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS course teaches basic Spanish skills using the understanding of Spanish communication three modes of communication: interpretive, skills with an emphasis on advanced AP SPANISH LANGUAGE interpersonal and presentational. This course grammatical study, readings and WLD 3630 (AP) 1-2 SEMESTERS* conversations designed to increase familiarity may not meet world language requirements 1 CREDIT for college admissions. Approval from with the history and cultures of the Spanish- GRADE 12 counselor required. speaking world. Prerequisite: Spanish I. This course focuses on strengthening Offered at CHS and NHS Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS communication skills and sharpening awareness of the diversity of Spain and Latin FUNCTIONAL SPANISH II SPANISH II HONORS America. This course includes extensive WLD 1210 (CP) WLD 3220 (HON) 1-2 SEMESTERS* 1-2 SEMESTERS* exploration of literature, history and culture. 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT Prerequisite: Spanish IV. GRADES 10-12 GRADES 10-12 Offered at GHS and NHS This course is the second of a two-year This course is designed for students who have curriculum, designed for students who need performed above average in Spanish I and SPANISH I HONORS to complete the two-year World Language who are planning on studying Spanish through WLD 4320 (HON) 1-2 SEMESTERS* the upper levels. Prerequisite: Spanish I. graduation requirement but who do not plan 1 CREDIT to continue studying at levels 3, 4 or 5. This Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS GRADES 9-11 course allows students to further their basic This course is designed for students who Spanish skills. This course may not meet SPANISH III HONORS have previously studied Spanish or are world language requirements for college WLD 3320 (HON) 1-2 SEMESTERS* concurrently enrolled in Cambridge Academy, admissions. Approval from counselor required. 1 CREDIT Honors or AP courses. Prerequisite: Functional Spanish I. GRADES 11-12 Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS Offered at CHS and NHS In this course students are expected to speak Spanish and use their knowledge SPANISH I WLD 3110 (CP) of the language to read short stories and 1-2 SEMESTERS* literary, historical, cultural and informational 1 CREDIT texts. Students will also write essays and GRADES 9-11 compositions and deliver oral presentations. This course introduces students to the Prerequisite: Spanish II. Spanish language, geography and culture. Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS

*Course is offered in 1 or 2 semester format depending 68 on the scheduling model offered by the school. CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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SPA 301 DUAL ENROLLMENT SPANISH cultures of France and Francophone areas of AP FRENCH LANGUAGE WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY the world. Prerequisite: French I. WLD 2630 (AP) DUA 8530 2 SEMESTERS 1 SEMESTER Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS 1 CREDIT 1 CREDIT GRADE 12 GRADES 11-12 FRENCH II HONORS WLD 2220 (HON) This course focuses on strengthening This course is an introduction to the Spanish 1-2 SEMESTERS* communication skills and sharpening language with emphasis on developing 1 CREDIT awareness of the diversity of la Francophone. listening and speaking skills commonly GRADES 10-12 Extensive exploration of literature, history, used in conversation. Students will develop In this course students further their and culture is central to this course. vocabulary and communication skills by understanding of French communication skills Prerequisite: French IV. practicing speaking skills individually and with an emphasis on advanced grammatical Offered at NHS conversationally as well as reading simple study, readings and conversations designed texts to assist in speaking skills. Students will to increase familiarity with the history and be assessed through individual speaking and cultures of France and Francophone areas of reading as well as conversational activities. the world. Prerequisite: French I.

Offered at CHS Offered at NHS

FRENCH III HONORS FRENCH WLD 2320 (HON) 1-2 SEMESTERS* FRENCH I 1 CREDIT WLD 2110 (CP) GRADES 11-12 1-2 SEMESTERS* In this course students are expected to 1 CREDIT speak French and use their knowledge GRADES 9-11 of the language to read short stories and This course introduces students to the French literary, historical, cultural and informational language, geography and culture. Students texts. Students will also write essays and will develop a basic ability to understand, compositions and deliver oral presentations. speak, read and write French using the Prerequisite: French II. three modes of communication: interpretive, Offered at CHS and NHS interpersonal and presentational. Offered at CHS, GHS and NHS FRENCH IV HONORS WLD 2420 (HON) FRENCH II 1-2 SEMESTERS* WLD 2210 (CP) 1 CREDIT 1-2 SEMESTERS* GRADES 11-12 1 CREDIT In this course students practice the skills GRADES 10-12 gained in earlier study and further their In this course students further their understanding of French-speaking countries understanding of French communication skills and cultures through intensive literature, with an emphasis on advanced grammatical cultural and historical study. Prerequisite: study, readings and conversations designed French III. to increase familiarity with the history and Offered at CHS and NHS

*Course is offered in 1 or 2 semester format depending on the scheduling model offered by the school. 69 Use this worksheet along with the Education Plan section of your Student Success Plan to map out COURSE SELECTION PLANNING WORKSHEET your high school courses. Bring the completed worksheet to your scheduling appointment with STUDENT NAME: GRADE: PATHWAY: your school counselor.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS GRADE 9 COURSES GRADE 10 COURSES GRADE 11 COURSES GRADE 12 COURSES TOTAL

English (4 Credits) English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12

Mathematics (4 Credits) (Required)

Science (3 Credits) Earth / Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry

Social Studies (3 Credits) Human Geography, Civics / Economics, U.S. History

Additional Science or Social Studies (1 Credit)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Health (0.5 Credit)

World Language (2 Credits) 2 Credits in the Same World Language

Pathway Requirement (3 Credits) 3 Planned and Sequential Career Pathway Courses

Additional Electives (4.5 Credits)

Total Credits Earned

Use the spaces below to write down the courses you want to take in the next school year. Look at the courses you mapped out above (the ones you have taken and the ones you still need to take) to be sure you have everything you need to succeed.

Core Courses Course # Credits Other Requirements & Elective Courses Course # Credits

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Mathematics:

Science:

Social Studies:

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