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Graduation Requirements

For Randolph High School

A student must complete four years or eight semesters of attendance.  The student must attempt a minimum of 7 classes per semester.  In addition, the student must complete the following minimum credit hour requirements:

225 hours

The following credit hours must be included in the above graduation requirements:

Mathematics ..................36 credit hours

Science .........................24 credit hours

Social Science ...............24 credit hours(including 12 credit hours of Am. Government)

English .........................48 credit hours (must enroll in Eng. 9, 10, 11, & 12)

Health/Physical Education ...10 credit hours

 

College classes while taken in high school will be given dual credit on the following credit criteria:  a five-hour college class will receive a full semester of high school credit.  All other classes will be given equal high school credit for the number of college credit hours.  High school credit will only be given to courses that are taught by a state certified and subject endorsed instructor. 

KEY

(R)        Required Class	(V)    Vocational Education
(GE)     General Education	(5)     Five credit hours per year
(CP)     College Prep	(10)   Ten credit hours per year
(FA)     Fine Arts	(12)   Twelve credit hours per year

CLASS PLANNING GUIDE 9-12 

The following are a planning guide to help students consider their educational program. Wise choices in class selection will give you the preparation necessary to reach your educational and/or occupational goals. 

GRADE 9 

English 9 (R) (12)	World History (GE) (12)
Physical Science (R) (12)	Chorus (FA) (5)
Physical Education (GE) (10)	Band (FA) (5)
Spanish I (CP) (12)	Art I (FA) (10)
Computer Operations (GE) (10) (Strongly Recommended)	Family & Consumer Science 1 (V) (10)
Algebra I or Consumer Math (One Requisite) (Algebra I (CP) (12) Cons Math (GE) (12) Geometry (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Algebra I)	Agriculture Education 1 / Industrial Technology Education 1 (V) (10)

GRADE 10 

English 10 (R) (12)	Art I (FA) (10)
Biology (R) (12)	Art II (FA) (10) (pre-requisite Art I)
Physical Education (GE) (10)	Band (FA) (5)
Geography (GE) (12)	Chorus (FA) (5)
General Business (GE) (10)	Business Communication/ Publication (V) (10)
Spanish I (CP) (12)	Business Procedures and Technology (V) (10)
Spanish II (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Spanish I)	Computer Operations (GE) (10)
Geometry or Business Mathematics (One Required) Geometry (CP) (12) Bus Math (GE) (12) Algebra II (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Algebra I and Geometry)	Agriculture Education 2/ Industrial Technology Education 2 (V) (10)
Journalism/YearBook (GE) (10)	News Writing/Reporting (GE) (10)

 

GRADE 11

Algebra II (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Algebra I)	Art I (FA) (10)
Math Analysis (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Algebra I & II & Geometry)	Art II (FA) (10) (pre-requisite Art I)
Chemistry (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Successful completion of Algebra I)	Art III (FA) (10) (pre-requisite Art II)
Anatomy and Physiology (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Biology)	Band (FA) (5)
Spanish I (CP) (12)	Chorus (FA) (5)
Spanish II (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Spanish I)	Business Communication/ Publication (V) (10)
Spanish III (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Spanish I and II)	Business Procedures and Technology (V) (10)
American History (R) (12)	HTML/Bus. Communication (V) (10)
Economics (CP) (12)	Accounting (V) (10)
Agriculture Education 3 (V) (10)	Strength Training (GE) (10)
Industrial Technology Education 3 (V) (10)	Business Law (GE) (5) (one semester only)
English 11 (GE) (12) or College Prep English 11 (CP) (12) (one required) Advanced English Elective (CP) (12) (In addition to CP Eng 11)	Psychology (CP) (6) (one semester only)
Journalism/YearBook (GE) (10)	News Writing/Reporting (GE) (10)

 

GRADE 12

English 12 or College Prep English 12 (CP or GE) (12) (one requisite) (pre-req successful completion of CP Eng 11 to enroll in CP Eng 12)	Advanced English Elective (CP) (12) (Pre-requisite successful completion of CP Eng 11 and enrolled in CP Eng 12
Physics (CP) (12)	Chorus (FA) (5)
Anatomy and Physiology (CP) (12)	Band (FA) (5)
Spanish IV (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Spanish I, II, and III)	Art IV (FA) (10) (pre-requisite Art I, II & III)
Math Analysis (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Algebra I & II & Geometry)	Calculus (CP) (12) (pre-requisite Algebra I & II & Geometry & Math Analysis)
American Government (R) (12)	Economics (CP) (12)
Psychology (CP) (6) (one semester only)	Advanced Accounting (V) (10) (pre-requisite Accounting I)
Business Law (V) (5) (one semester only)	Business Communication/Publications (V) (10)
HTML/Bus. Communication (V) (10)	Chorus (FA) (5)
Industrial Technology 4 (V)	Agriculture Education 4 (V) (10)
Adult Living-Life After High School (V) (10)	Strength Training (GE) (10)
Journalism/YearBook (GE) (10)	News Writing/Reporting (GE) (10)

 

Course Description by Subject 

The following pages contain a list of all classes offered to Senior High School students plus a course description, which offers a brief explanation of the course content and what you may expect to learn form each class. For additional information, contact Carol Watters, Counselor, or the instructor of the class.

 

ENGLISH 

ENGLISH 9 (R) (9) (12 credit hours) 

English 9 concentrates on reading and appreciation of literature through the forms of short stories, novels, and drama. Shakespearean drama is introduced as well as contemporary drama. Authors from different countries and different periods of time are studied and discussed. Students practice analyzing, interpreting, and comparing works of literature and the different styles of writing. Language, vocabulary, and writing skills are strengthened through the students' reading and writing. Writing paragraphs and the development of compositions are stressed and students will experience varied writing assignments. A short research project may also be required.

 

ENGLISH 10 (R) (12 credit hours) 

     The first nine weeks of English 10 consists of a series of eight speeches, with the purpose of exposing the students to some of the more common public speaking experiences.

A small unit of grammar is also covered, primarily for the purpose of review. A good portion of the grammar, though, is aimed at improving students' writing abilities. Therefore, small detailed expository essays are covered extensively throughout the year.

         The remainder of the year is dedicated to the study of literature, with emphasis on works published mainly in the 20th century.

 

ENGLISH 11 (GE)   (R either Eng 11 or CP Eng 11)  (12 credit hours) 

Eleventh English although concerned with the grammar of the language is more intent on the writing of it. Students will be spending a good share of their time developing paragraphs according to form and have their first exposure to the research paper. Literature looks at the world through the eyes of people who have been wronged by it, giving students a different outlook at a world they thought they knew. Vocabulary increases to its highest level here. Journals and book reports are still encouraged for bonus points. English 11 (CP) will have the same content as English 11 but will also require a term paper.

 

COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH 11 (CP) (12 credit hours) 

It has the same content as English 11 but will also require a term paper and semester finals.

 

ENGLISH 12 (GE) (R either Eng 12 or CP Eng 12) (12 credit hours) 

This course is concerned with reading literature, further development of reading skills and writing skills. English and American novels, short stories and dramas will be read and discussed. Students will be writing major compositions on materials read and vocabulary study will be included. A unit on Resume, Letters of Application and other job-related items is presented and students are required to compose a Letter of Application and Resume. Students are also required to complete a Research project.

 

ENGLISH 12 (CP) (R either Eng 12 or CP Eng 12) (you must have also successfully completed                 CP Eng 11) (12 credit hours) 

Since this is a college preparatory class, a wide variety of literary selections are taught, with theme, content, plot, and literary value being stressed. Highlights include the Greek dramatists, Shakespeare and his contemporaries Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller, along with various important 20th century American novelists.

Preparation for college composition courses is also stressed. Expository writing is the main focus, with a research paper the final writing assignment.

 

ADVANCED ENGLISH ELECTIVE (CP) (11-12) (12 credits) (pre-requisite you must also be enrolled in CP Eng 11 or successfully completed CP Eng 11 and enrolled in CP Eng 12)

The first semester of this class includes the study of journalistic writing. Items that will be covered include: column writing, editorial writing, in-depth news writing as well as the history of journalism.      The second semester includes the reading of many short stories, writing your own creative short stories, as well as a cultural critique – mini-term paper.  Also throughout the year students read novels individually.

 

JOURNALISM/YEARBOOK  (GE) (10,11,12) (10 credit hours)

Journalism / Yearbook is a class where students learn the required skills to produce published materials as well as the school yearbook.  Students learn how to write in a journalistic fashion and report on different aspects of the school year. Students also learn how to design different types of layouts used in the journalistic world. One of the core requirements of the class is learning to use different components of technology to help create projects required in the class, including the school yearbook.  Students will learn how to use Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Photoshop, a computer scanner, and a digital camera.

 

NEWS WRITING/REPORTING (GE) (10,11,12) (10 credit hours)

In this class students will learn the basic principles of news writing and reporting.  Students will build on their writing skills through editorial writing, research writing, and opinion writing. Students in the class will report on different aspects of the school ranging from activities at the elementary to varsity sports at the high school. Students will see their writing posted in different forums ranging from the local newspaper to the school website.

 

SOCIAL SCIENCE 

WORLD HISTORY (CP)  (9)  (12 credit hours) 

Senior high World History will provide experiences and activities, which will explore and explain events, personalities and concepts related to various areas in history. Early civilizations, Ancient Greece and Rome, Renaissance and Reformation are some of the topics discussed in the first semester.

During the second semester students will study the Age of Reason, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War and current World Affairs.

 

WORLD GEOGRAPHY (CP)  (10)  (12 credit hours) 

Geography is the study of the general physical characteristics of the Earth, the human patterns which have developed because of the physical environment and the relationship between them. Students will analyze how people live in different regions of the world and increase their awareness of the various cultures and interdependence throughout the world. Students will complete weekly current events and be tested over map items from every region of the world.

 

AMERICAN HISTORY (R) (11)  (12 credit hours) 

American History is a study of the causes and consequences of the major events in American history. In addition, a study of the individuals and/or groups, which have influenced American history from colonization through the twentieth century, will be conducted. Students will complete weekly current events and they will complete at least one book report per semester.

 

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (R) (12) (12 credit hours) 

The purpose is to understand the democratic principles and processes, both past and present, which guide the American government. A study of the local, state, and federal branches of government will be conducted. Students will learn the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship and discuss the present issues, which affect society. Students will be required to complete a minimum of two hours of community service every quarter, and in the first semester each student will compose a letter to an elected official. Current events will be required on a weekly basis.

 

PSYCHOLOGY (CP) (11,12) (6 credit hours) (one semester only) 

Psychology is the study of human behavior. Units will include the different theories of personality development. The contributions of Freud, Jung, Watson, Maslow, Adler, Skinner, and Rogers as well as several others will be studied. Units on the development of a wholesome personality will be studied as well as units on troubled personality, which will include neurosis and psychosis. Chapters are also dedicated to alcohol and drug abuse. A research paper will be required and outside readings such as articles and book reports may be included.

 

ECONOMICS (CP) (11,12) (12 credit hours) 

Students will be able to describe how the American market economy operates, discover how it affects their lives and develop decision-making skills to evaluate every day economic decisions, which students will encounter.

 

SCIENCE 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (R) (9)  (12 credit hours) 

Physical Science combines the basic concepts of Chemistry and Physics, with the course divided into one semester of each. The Chemistry in this course deals with matter, atoms, bonding, reactions, organic chemistry and solutions. Students will become familiar with the use of the periodic table of elements. The Physics in this course deals with laws of motion, energy, machines, light, sound and electricity. Mathematics is integrated throughout the course and it is strongly recommended that students enroll in Algebra I concurrently or prior to taking the course. Laboratory exercises relate to concepts being taught with an emphasis on safety.

 

BIOLOGY (R) (10) (12 credit hours) 

The tenth grade Biology course includes the study of the makeup of living things, cell structure and function, heredity, relationships among organisms, how organisms are classified, bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi, plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Students will also learn how organisms are dependent on each other as well as their environment. Students will be required to do laboratory activities as well as an individual project the 2nd semester.

 

CHEMISTRY (CP) (11,12) (12 credit hours) 

Chemistry is the study of matter--its structure, properties and the changes it undergoes. It deals with metric measurement, atomic structure, the Periodic Table, bonding, reactions, states of matter, solutions and energy changes in reactions. Mathematics is fundamental to the course, which will improve students' problem solving skills. Successful completion of Algebra I is a pre�requisite. Laboratory exercises serve the role of applying lecture concepts.

 

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (CP) (11,12) (12 credit hours)

This is the study of Human Anatomy and Physiology with a prerequisite of Biology. Major emphasis will be placed on the study of the human body and the function of its various parts.

Topics will include the various anatomical terms, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, circulatory system (including blood, heart, and blood vessels), endocrine system, respiratory system, tissues and integumentary system, excretory system, digestive system and reproductive system. Students will do various activities and experiments (when possible) to enhance learning. Modern advancements in medicine, etc. will also be discussed as they relate to various topics.

 

PHYSICS (CP) (12) (12 credit hours) 

Physics deals with material concerning measurement, Newton's laws of motion, gravity, forces, two dimensional and periodic motion, energy, momentum, phases of matter, heat measurements, heat engines, some material on waves, and some material on electricity. Emphasis is placed on the mathematics that is involved with these areas. The laboratory work relates to these topics. It is recommended that the student has had good grades in Algebra I and Algebra II.

 

MATHEMATICS 

CONSUMER MATHEMATICS (GE) (9) (12 credit hours) 

Consumer mathematics I will solidify fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents and mixed numbers. Major additional topics covered will include: estimating and measuring lengths, capacities, and weights using both metric and customary units; solving equations in one variable; finding perimeters and areas of simple closed figures; finding surface areas and volumes of simple solid objects; and reading and interpreting charts and graphs.

 

ALGEBRA I (CP) (9) (12 credit hours) 

Algebra I begins with a review of arithmetic skills. Systematic methods of solving equations including both linear and quadratic equations studied in detail. The areas of irrational numbers solving and graphing linear systems are included in this course.

 

BUSINESS MATHEMATICS (GE) (10) (12 credit hours) 

Consumer Mathematics II is generally intended for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Major topics covered are: the mathematics involved in purchasing, owning, maintaining, and financing automobiles: the mathematics involved in money management, investments, and banking; the mathematics involved in leasing and maintaining apartments; the mathematics involved in insurance and taxes; the mathematics involved in health and nutrition; the mathematics involved in reading measurement instruments and unit conversions; the mathematics involved with energy use and conservation; and the mathematics involved in computing perimeter, area, and volumes of plane and solid figures.

 

GEOMETRY (CP) (10) (12 credit hours) 

Algebra I is a prerequisite to this class. Geometry is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors and is strongly recommended to any students who may consider continuing their education beyond high school.

Topics include the importance and structure of geometry as a mathematical system, logic and the concept of proof, application of the properties and methods of algebra to plane figures and solids, and introduction to trigonometry, area and volume formulas and plane figures and solids, properties of plane figures, similarity, congruence, symmetry, and construction techniques. Additional attention is given to the use computers to investigate properties of plane figures.

 

ALGEBRA II (CP) (10,11,) (12 credit hours) 

Algebra I is a prerequisite to Algebra II. Algebra II will start with a review of Algebra skills. A more detailed study of solving equations with two or more variables, irrational and complex numbers, Analytic Geometry, and Quadratic equations will be included in this course. Introduced will be the areas of series, logarithms, and Trigonometry.

 

MATH ANALYSIS (CP) (11, 12) (12 credit hours) 

Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are prerequisites to this class. In addition, BASIC programming skills are recommended. The senior level math course is intended to prepare the student for college math courses including a first calculus course. It includes an extensive review of topics from advanced algebra, through treatments of trigonometry, functions (including exponential and logarithmic functions), theory of equations, analytic geometry, limits, series and sequences. Special attention is given to introductions to differential calculus and integral calculus. Further attention is given to probability and statistics. Vector algebra, matrices and determinants will be introduced as time permits.

 

CALCULUS (CP) (12) (12 credit hours) 

The prerequisites to this class are algebra I, geometry, algebra II, and Math Analysis. Computer operation and BASIC programming skills are recommended. The course is intended to be a natural extension of the Math Analysis course with a strong introduction to calculus as it is taught at the college level. Topics include limits, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of derivatives in the areas of science, business, and economics. Other topics include inverse functions, integration and applications of integrals such as area under a curve or between curves, volume, work, fluid pressure and force, moments and centers of mass, and surfaces of revolution.

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 

SPANISH I (CP) (9, 10, 11) (12 credit hours) 

Students will acquire a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and, at the same time, be encouraged to participate in active conversation. Since a language is a voice of its people and a reflection of their lives, various aspects of Spanish and Spanish-American culture are studied. Finally, through the study of a foreign language, students can acquire a better understanding of their own native tongue.

 

SPANISH II (CP) (10, 11, 12) (12 credit hours) 

Spanish I is a prerequisite to this class. Students will review the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and, at the same time, be encouraged to participate in active conversation. The highlights of Spanish literature are also covered, including Cervantes' Don Quixote. As with Spanish I, an understanding and appreciation of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries is studied.

 

SPANISH III (CP) (11, 12)  (12 Credit hours) 

Spanish I and II are prerequisite classes for Spanish III. Spanish III will be a continuation of Spanish II with additional emphasis on the speaking, writing, and readings of Spanish.

 

SPANISH IV (CP) (12)  (12 credit hours) 

Spanish I, II, and III are prerequisite classes for Spanish IV. Spanish IV will be a continuation of Spanish III with additional emphasis on the speaking, writing, and readings of Spanish.

 

FINE ARTS 

ART I (GE) (9,10,11) (10 credit hours) 

Art I offers the students a chance to explore different art media and techniques in the following areas: drawing, design, pottery sculpture, printmaking, painting, crafts and commercial art. Art history and art appreciation will be an important part of the course in order to develop the ability to visually communicate ideas and feelings effectively. Experimentation and originality will be encouraged in all areas of study in order to give the students a creative outlet for personal expression.

 

ART II (GE) (10,11,12) (10 credit hours) 

Art I is a prerequisite for Art II. Art II expands upon the problems, media and techniques encountered in Art I. The areas of concentration include drawing, design, printmaking, sculpture, pottery, crafts, photography and commercial art, with the emphasis still on art history and art appreciation.

 

ART III (CP) (11,12) (10 credit hours) 

Art II is a prerequisite for Art III. This course expands upon the techniques and styles in the following areas: drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, printmaking commercial and fiber arts.

 

ART IV (CP) (12) (10 credit hours) 

Art III is a prerequisite for Art IV. This course is set up with the individual students selecting areas of interest for in-depth exploration. Areas that maybe included are drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery, sculpture, commercial design and fiber art.

 

BAND (GE) (9, 10, 11, 12) (5 credit hours) 

At this level, teamwork, self-discipline, and pride play a very big role in our program. A richer variety of music representing different style and time periods are introduced and performed each year. At least three public concerts are performed yearly. Included are a Christmas, Mid-Winter, and Spring concerts. Along with this are other numerous public performances such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Commencement and a District Music contest. The Cardinal pep band also performs at football, volleyball, and basketball games. Further enrichment is also available from individual instruction as well as band clinics and honor festivals. The band program's main purpose is to expose our students to the art of creating music. By playing music and thinking of it artistically, students learn about the numerous qualities of music that make it unique.

 

CHORUS (GE) (9,10,11,12) (5 credit hours) 

High School Chorus is primarily a performing group open to all high school students. The chorus performs at four concerts a year, goes to various clinics and competes in District Music Contests. They sing and study a wide variety of music and composers.

Anyone participating in High School Chorus is eligible to tryout for High School Swing Choir.

 

BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE 

COMPUTER OPERATIONS   (GE)  (9, 10)  (10 credit hours) 

Emphasis will be on computer applications. Composing and formatting skills are developed. Individual projects will be done integrating word processing, database and spreadsheets.

 

GENERAL BUSINESS (GE) (10) (10 credit hours) 

General Business helps students develop an understanding of our business system and the economic setting in which it functions. Topics of study include career exploration, banking, insurance, types of business organization, advertising, use of credit, money management, and travel and communications.

 

ACCOUNTING (V) (11, 12) (10 credit hours) 

The study of high school accounting will give the background knowledge needed for students who are planning a career in business, who plan to own their own business, and who need to understand financial records for personal use. Students will complete the accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses using a double-entry system.

 

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (V) (12) (10 credit hours) 

Accounting I principles and procedures are reviewed, followed by the study of accounting for partnerships, the activities and duties of specialized accounting clerks, the relationship between the accounting department and the automated data processing department, the application of accounting procedures to the corporation structure of business. Procedures for recording and interpreting the results of departmentalized business operations, and procedures for calculating and recording the write-off of un-collectable accounts, cost and depreciation of assets, and accounting for prepaid and accrued items.

 

BUSINESS PROCEDURES AND TECHNOLOGY (V)  (10, 11, 12)  (10 credit hours) 

Business Procedures intensifies student preparation for employment in the technologically changing business environment. The course integrates the use of word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and telecommunications as well as integrating skills, concepts and application developed in other business classes.

 

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICATION (V) (10,11,12) (10 credit hours)

Business Communications reviews and builds on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary background of the students. The review includes business communications situations, both written and oral. In Business Publications the student will develop human relations skills and written skills. The student will have hands on experience in planning the yearbook, laying out the book on the computer and managing the finances of the book. A prerequisite for the class is to have taken Keyboarding and receiving a "B" or higher or be enrolled in Computer Science or Business Procedures. It is also strongly recommended you have a "strong C" or higher grade in English. Students not meeting the above requirements but showing strong talents in an area beneficial to the class may request administrative permission to enroll in the class. The class size is targeted at 1 0 to 12 students with upper classmen receiving priority.

 

BUSINESS LAW (GE) (11, 12) (5 credit hours) (one semester only) 

A one-semester course designed to give students a basic understanding of the structure and operation of our legal system. Topics of study include law as it applies to minors, contracts, bailments, and landlord and tenant. The major emphasis is on vocabulary and study of actual cases related to specific topics.

 

VOCATIONAL

 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (V) (9,10) (10 credit hours) 

Family and Consumer Science is a comprehensive class designed to help students meet the challenges of their daily lives with confidence. Students will learn basic information and practical skills related to such topics as interpersonal and family relationships, career preparation, life management, healthy living, foods and nutrition, clothing, and housing. Students will be provided a variety of hands-on learning experiences.

 

ADULT LIVING-LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL (V) (12) (10 credit hours) 

This course is designed to prepare the student for life after high school. The first semester includes decision making in their personal lives. Topics to be discussed will be relationships with others,

emotional involvement marriage readiness, marital adjustment, human reproduction, and

child rearing, death and divorce.

The second semester will include goal setting and family consumerism in the areas of money management, insurance, housing the family, clothing the family and feeding the family. The world of work and leisure time activities will be discussed.

 

AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 1 (V) (10 credit hours) 

Agriculture and Industrial Technology 1 is open to students who are interested in agriculture, leadership, and industrial technology education. The course of study includes basic agriculture science, animal science, FFA, leadership skills, technology education and Computer Aided Drafting.

The first semester topics are FFA, breeds of livestock, livestock judging, meat and carcass evaluation, livestock nutrients, feed formulations, livestock diseases, livestock parasites, livestock

reproduction, genetics, biotechnology, and the food science industry.

Computer Aided Drafting, electronics, and robotics are offered during the second semester. Topics in the course include understanding microcircuits, microcircuit construction, understanding robotics, robots in the industry, robot sub-systems, robot operation, CNC technology, satellite communication, fiber optics technology and laser technology. The students are assigned individual projects in each area.

 

AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 2 (V) (10 credit hours) 

Agriculture and Industrial Technology 2 is open to students who are interested in both Agriculture and Industrial Technology. The course of study includes welding, mass production in manufacturing, plant science, soil science and the FFA.

Welding is offered during the first semester. It is a course that is designed to create a skill in welding technology and mass production. Topics covered are the fundamentals and safety of the oxyacetylene torch and mass production. Skills assignments are done by the students. Students may also work on individual projects to improve their skills.

Second semester topics include Supervised Agriculture Experience, record books, leadership skills, soil fertility, properties of soil, soil survey maps, soil conservation, irrigation management, crop insects, crop diseases, fertilizer, crop chemicals, weed management, alternative crops, honey bee production, horticulture types, greenhouse management, lawns, and plant propagation.

 

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION 3  (V)  (10 credits) 

Agriculture Education 3 is open to students who have a continued interest in agriculture. The course of study includes agriculture and building construction, electrical wiring and Rural Business Management.

Agriculture and building construction and electrical wiring are offered during the first semester. Topics include bill of materials, rafters, fasteners, building structure, concrete, roofing, framing, sheet rock finishing, pneumatic and geodesic domes, and bridge construction. A small utility building may be built by the students to improve their skills. Also included are understanding, electricity, electrical safety, and electrical wiring circuits.

Rural Business Management is offered during the second semester. The course is designed to create an understanding for farm management and agribusiness management. Topics of this course include record keeping, financial analysis, budget analysis, cost analysis, cash flow analysis, risk analysis, marketing and forward pricing, machine cost calculations, investment analysis, taxes, international trade, business organizations and agriculture law. Some computer applications and a whole farm case study, will be evaluated.

 

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 3  (V)  (10 credit hours) 

Industrial Technology 3 is open to students who have an interest in Computer Aided Drafting and woods project construction.

Computer Aided Drafting is offered during the first semester. The area of concentration will be Architectural CAD and some mechanical drawing. Working drawings will include the planning of rooms, designing the exterior, elevations and the specifications of building construction, electricity and mechanical systems.

Woods technology is offered during the second semester. Topics include safety, power tools, hand tools, project drawing, and project construction. Students may elect to continue in the CAD field to increase their skills.

 

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION 4  (V)  (10 credit hours) 

Agriculture Education 4 is open to students who have a continued interest in agriculture. The course of study includes Leadership Education and Natural Resources.

Leadership Education is offered during the first semester. It is a course designed to develop each student�s leadership abilities and personal skills. The students will learn more about themselves and others. They will learn what motivates other people, what makes a good leader, and how they can enhance their own leadership abilities. They will set goals, develop a standard of ethics, learn how to communicate and interact with others, and develop a sense of personal and social responsibility. They will learn teamwork, conflict resolution and problem solving. Public speaking and parliamentary procedure will be part of the course to enhance their organization meeting abilities.

Natural Resources is offered during the second semester. it is a course that is designed to create a better understanding of Nebraska natural resources and how it relates to agriculture. Topics covered in the course are wildlife habitats, rainwater basin, ground water conservation, trees for wildlife, Nebraska endangered wildlife species, wildlife species of Nebraska, hunting and fishing regulations, soil survey maps, soil conservation, using surveying equipment, and habitat construction.

 

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 4  (V)  (10 credit hours) 

Industrial Technology 4 is open to students with an interest in industrial technology in the power, energy and transportation fields and an interest to advancing their project construction skills. Topics included are agriculture power and machines and automotive.

Agriculture power and automotive are offered during the first semester. Topics include small engine parts and their function, trouble shooting small engines, small engine overhaul, small engine tune-up, tractor operation safety, tractor preventive maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, transferring power, agriculture machinery management, large engine systems, automotive clutches, manual and automatic transmissions, drive lines and transfer cases.

The second semester the students are given the opportunity to construct individual projects in any area of Agriculture Education or Industrial Technology. The students are expected to work on individual projects of an advanced nature to improve their skills. Grades for the second semester will be based on safety, skill level, job performance, and the size and scope of the individual project.

 

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GE) (9, 10, 11,12) (10 credit hours) 

The Physical Education classes are coeducational. Students will develop physical fitness as well as a sound body. Unit activities will include Flag Football, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Softball, and Weight Training. Every student will have an equal opportunity to perceive and function within their individual limitation of the training situation.

 

STRENGTH TRAINING (GE) (11, 12) (10 credit hours) 

The purpose of the strength training class is to teach boys and girls proper warm-up activities, including flexibility and agility, proper weight lifting techniques, and learning more about how to maximize results through varied workouts.

The strength training class will be highly structured and organized due to the limited amount of time available for class. Students will be expected to meet all guidelines or risk removal from the class. Students will receive a designated amount of time to change into appropriate clothing before the class begins warm-up activities. Once warm-ups are completed, weight lifting and/or plyometric activities will be tailored to student needs throughout the school year.

 

There will be a maximum enrollment of 20 students. Enrollment will be determined on a first come first served basis. If necessary priority will be given to students who participate in sports (the more sports the higher the priority).

 

DRIVER EDUCATION (GE) (5) (summer class) (ages 14-15) 

Driver Education, to be truly effective, consists of two phases, classroom instruction and behind the wheel training. It has been found that a combination of these is much more effective than when given singly. Motivation is much better when pupils are actually behind the wheel. You need a good attitude just like anything else you do. Two weeks will be spent in the classroom. Six hours of actual driving time will be included in the practical experience.