2020-2021 High School Course Catalog Vision: To provide an excellent school system empowering students to reach their potential through academics, arts, and athletics. Stay Connected Anderson School District Five www.anderson5.net @AndersonFive P.O. Box 439 400 Pearman Dairy Rd. Anderson County Anderson, SC 29622 @andersondistrict5 School District 5 864.260.5000 A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Dear Parents and Students: This course catalog contains information about all areas of our secondary academic program. From dual-credit courses to art-infused curriculum, we offer an abundance of course selections for all Anderson Five students. With multiple campuses available for students to attend, we aim to ensure that all students are provided a quality education in a safe environment. If you should have any questions regarding our course selections, please do not hesitate to contact a school counselor. Our goal with this publication is to make sure that parents and guardians are aware of the educational opportunities that exist in Anderson Five, and we appreciate any feedback from those that we serve. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, I welcome you to the 2020-2021 school year, and I look forward to building upon our record of academic success and excellence. Sincerely, Thomas A. Wilson Superintendent TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction • Designing a Program of Studies and Course Registration .............................................................. 1 General Information ......................................................................................................................... 2-4 South Carolina Diploma Pathways Seals of Distinction .......................................................................... 5-6 Academic Honors Awards ..................................................................................................................... 7 Course Progression Recommendations ................................................................................................. 8 Uniform Grading Policy ........................................................................................................................ 9 College and Career Ready Assessments ........................................................................................ 10-12 Career Readiness Work-Based Initiatives ............................................................................................ 13 Eligibility Requirements for Interscholastic Activities ............................................................................ 14 NCAA Eligibility ............................................................................................................................ 15-18 Program of Studies and Course Descriptions • English/Language Arts ....................................................................................................... 19-21 • Health and Physical Education ................................................................................................. 21 • Mathematics ..................................................................................................................... 22-23 • Military Science - Army ............................................................................................................ 24 • Military Science - Navy ...................................................................................................... 24-25 • Science ............................................................................................................................ 25-26 • Social Studies ................................................................................................................... 27-29 • Visual and Performing Arts o Music ......................................................................................................................... 30 o Visual Arts ............................................................................................................. 30-31 o Performing Arts ............................................................................................................ 31 • World Languages .............................................................................................................. 32-33 • Career and Technology Education (CATE) ................................................................................ 33 • Other Courses ........................................................................................................................ 34 Southwood Academy of the Arts • Dance ................................................................................................................................... 35 • Music ............................................................................................................................... 35-36 • Theatre ................................................................................................................................. 37 • Visual Arts ........................................................................................................................ 37-38 Anderson Institute of Technology (AIT) • Career and Technology Education – General Information ...................................................... 39-40 • Programs Offered at the Anderson Institute of Technology ......................................................... 41 • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources ............................................................................ 42-45 • Architecture and Construction .................................................................................................. 45 • Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications ............................................................. 46-47 • Health Science ................................................................................................................... 47-48 • Human Services ...................................................................................................................... 49 • Information Technology .................................................................................................... 50-51 • Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security ........................................................................... 51 • Manufacturing .................................................................................................................. 52-53 • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) ................................................ 54-57 • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics ................................................................................ 58 • Fees and Club/Organization Dues ............................................................................................. 59 Dual Credit • Anderson University .......................................................................................................... 60-61 • Tri-County Technical College – University Transfer ............................................................... 62-64 Career Pathways through Tri-County Technical College • Overview ........................................................................................................................... 65-66 • Business and Public Services .............................................................................................. 67-86 • Health Education ............................................................................................................. 87-104 • Engineering and Industrial Technology ............................................................................ 105-114 Course Index............................................................................................................................. 115-116 Campus Contact Information ............................................................................................................ 117 INTRODUCTION The Anderson School District Five Program of Studies offers a broad range of coursework designed to provide opportunities for students to complete the required courses for graduation, to obtain admission to the two-year or four-year colleges of their choice, and to fulfill personal interests. Students will be able to complete a rigorous academic program and select technical and academic courses as electives. As parents and students review this catalog and begin to design a program of studies, they will recognize that each major offers many possibilities. Disclaimer: Anderson School District Five has made every effort to ensure that the information in this catalog is informative and accurate. However, new statutes and regulations may impact, negate, or change the implementation of the programs and/or courses described. This catalog should in no way be seen as a contract, but as guidelines for students as they move through their high school careers. DESIGNING A PROGRAM OF STUDIES COURSE REGISTRATION Appropriate course selection is crucial in ensuring a successful All students, in consultation with their parents and school and productive high school career. This course catalog counselors or advisors, will select appropriate courses each provides course selection information and assists students in year from their chosen major. planning for grades nine through twelve. Please review this information carefully. Students and parents will have Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will carefully design their opportunities to work with a school counselor to select a major schedules