Course Description Handbook
May 02, 2008
The following courses are available for the 2008-2009 school year. The categories are listed in alphabetical order.
Agricultural Ed/Industrial Technology
Business
Foreign Language
Language Arts
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Ag Education – Industrial Technology
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Instructor |
Bazata |
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Name of Class |
Jr.High Block |
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Recommended grade levels |
7-8 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
• Safe handling of power tools • Wood material • Planning procedures and safe work habits • Computer Aided Drafting • Robotics and laser technology • Agricultural products, careers in agriculture, soils, plants crops, animals and natural resources • Leadership and communication skills |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Bazata |
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Name of Class |
Ag Ed 1 |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description
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Open to students interested in agriculture and leadership including FFA and leadership skills. • First semester – Animal Management and Health Management
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Bazata |
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Name of Class |
Ag Ed/ Industrial Technology Education 2 |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Open to students who are interested in both Agriculture and Industrial Technology. • First semester – Manufacturing Technology
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Bazata |
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Name of Class |
Ag Ed/ Industrial Technology Education 3 |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
• First semester – Bldg Construction and Electrical/Tech
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Bazata |
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Name of Class |
Ag Ed/ Industrial Technology Education 4 |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
• 1st quarter – Leadership Education • 2nd quarter – Wildlife/Nat Resources Mgmt • 3rd quarter – Power, Energy and Transportation Technology • 4th quarter – Woods Construction Technology |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Business
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Instructor |
Lech |
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Name of Class |
HTML/ Business Communications |
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Recommended grade levels |
Not required |
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Prerequisites? |
Computer Operations |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
• Create a school web page • Create web pages on a variety of subjects • Work with Power Point
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Instructor |
Lech |
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Name of Class |
Business Law |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Bill of Rights, Constitution, Judicial System, Minor Law, Contracts, Consumer Law, Employers/Employees, Family Law. We touch on a variety of subjects with lecture, projects, and internet work. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Lech |
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Name of Class |
Business Procedures |
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Recommended grade levels |
10-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Computer Operations |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
• Students work on running a business. • Office procedures of day to day activities of various businesses • Students do 8 business simulations
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Limit – 20. Most of class is computer work |
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Instructor |
Lech |
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Name of Class |
Computer Operations |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
All basic office programs are covered – MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, , Wizard, Templates, Publisher, Dragon Speak (dictating program) |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Every student should have this class before graduating. Limit of 20 per section |
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Instructor |
Lech/Hixson |
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Name of Class |
E-Commerce/Marketing |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Students will create a business that is run primarily over the Internet including financing, creating a web page, marketing and distribution. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Most of class will be computer oriented. Limit of 20 students |
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Instructor |
Hixson |
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Name of Class |
Accounting 1 |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
• The accounting cycle with a combination journal, special journals, general ledger, and subsidiary ledgers • Payroll records, including taxes and reports • Accounting for sales tax, bad debts, depreciation, accrued revenue and expenses, inventory, notes and interest. • Worksheet and financial statements
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Instructor |
Hixson |
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Name of Class |
Advanced Accounting |
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Recommended grade levels |
12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Accounting 1 |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
• Departmentalized Accounting • Accounting Control Systems • General Accounting Adjustments • Corporate Accounting • Managerial Accounting • Cost Accounting
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Instructor |
Hixson |
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Name of Class |
General Business |
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Recommended grade levels |
10-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Economic Systems • Economic Measurements • Global Economy • Social Responsibility of Business • Career Exploration and Planning • Marketing • Technology in Business • Financial Planning and Management • Banking and Financial Services • Credit
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Family and Consumer Science
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Instructor |
Meyer |
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Name of Class |
Early Childhood Development |
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Recommended grade levels |
10-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Life Management is preferred |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Provides students with an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed as positive guidance techniques and child related issues are studies. Learning activities, observation techniques, and lab experiences working with young children may be included. This class has an on-line component and student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Full year |
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Instructor |
Meyer |
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Name of Class |
Life Management |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-10 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
The course is designed with an emphasis on management- making good decisions and solving problems of everyday life. Students develop skills for managing time and money, utilizing technology and information, making nutrition and food choices, choosing clothing, housing and transportation. Students develop teamwork and leadership skills. FCCLA is an integral part of this course, but students do not need to be members to take the class. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Full year |
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Instructor |
Meyer |
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Name of Class |
Adult Roles and Responsibilities |
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Recommended grade levels |
12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Addresses significant concerns as people face adulthood and independence. Students understand the nature, function, and significance of human relationships involving individuals and families. Emphasis is on personal development, interpersonal relationships, preparation for independent living and marriage and family. Students develop important knowledge of consumer issues and are encouraged to express and justify their personal point of view as well as explore and respect the view of others. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Full year |
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Instructor |
Meyer |
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Name of Class |
Entrepreneurial Class |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Students will learn about owning and operating their own business by helping to run and operate the embroidery business in class. They will learn about business types, products and pricing, marketing, partnerships, agreements and contracts and go through the process of creating a business plan and starting a business. We will sew some projects from kits and then embroider on them to sell, and other projects will be embroidery on ready-made items . |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Full Year |
Foreign Language
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Instructor |
Kalin |
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Name of Class |
Spanish 1 |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
No |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Students will acquire a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and be encouraged to participate in active conversation. |
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Helpful suggestions regarding foreign language requirements: |
• UNL requires 4 years of foreign language • Students planning on attending any 4 year college should take 2-4 years of foreign language • Northeast Community Collegerequires no foreign language |
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Instructor |
Kalin |
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Name of Class |
Spanish 2 |
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Recommended grade levels |
10-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Spanish 1 |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Spanish literature is covered. Various aspects of Spanish and Spanish-American culture are studied. As with Spanish 1, an understanding an appreciation of the cultures of Spanish –speaking countries is studied. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Kalin |
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Name of Class |
Spanish 3 |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Spanish 1, Spanish 2 |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
A continuation of Spanish 2 with additional emphasis on the speaking, writing, and readings of Spanish |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Kalin |
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Name of Class |
Spanish 4 |
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Recommended grade levels |
12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3 |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
A continuation of Spanish 3 with additional emphasis on the speaking, writing, and readings of Spanish. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Language Arts
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Instructor |
Romohr |
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Name of Class |
English 7 |
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Recommended grade levels |
7 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
This class will read 3 – 4 books, have near weekly vocabulary study, and spend half of the year working with grammar. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Keep up on your homework. Reserve half an hour the night before vocabulary quizzes to study for them. |
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Instructor |
Romohr |
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Name of Class |
English 9 |
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Recommended grade levels |
9 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
There will be an intense study of grammar. The vocabulary level will be increased. There are 3-4 books that will be read including Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Keep up on the reading. It is very difficult to catch up once one falls behind. |
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Instructor |
Romohr |
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Name of Class |
College Prep English 11 |
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Recommended grade levels |
11 |
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Prerequisites? |
C average in 10th grade English |
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Is this a required course? |
CP English 11 or English 11 is required for all juniors. |
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Description |
In addition to intense study of grammar, challenging vocabulary words, and in-depth novels, students will take a semester final in December and write a research paper in the spring. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Try to get into the smaller of the usual two sections; I can work more easily with students one on one.
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Instructor |
Romohr |
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Name of Class |
English 11 |
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Recommended grade levels |
11 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
English 11 or CP English 11 is required for all juniors. |
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Description |
This class is very similar to CP English 11 (I realize some students take it because of other conflicts or later change their minds about college) with the exceptions that there is no semester final nor is there a research paper. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
If a student is unsure about postsecondary education, taking this class will not “set in stone” his not going on to college. |
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Instructor |
Romohr |
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Name of Class |
English 12 |
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Recommended grade levels |
12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
English 12 or CP English 12 is required for all seniors |
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Description |
This class reads 4-5 books, has the most challenging of vocabulary words of all, and will review grammar usage and punctuation. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Although the vocabulary is tough, there is not as much emphasis on composition as in the CP English 12 classes. |
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Instructor |
Lackas |
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Name of Class |
CP English 12 |
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Recommended grade levels |
12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Grade of C in 11th grade English |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
This course will concentrate on building writing and research skills to prepare college. Emphasis will also be placed on classical literature, multi cultural literature, and contemporary literature in order to expose the student to the style and language of different authors. Grammar and vocabulary skills are also included. |
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Instructor |
Lackas |
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Name of Class |
Speech |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Organizing, researching and presenting a variety of speeches. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Students are required to attend at least one speech meet and possibly NENACs and district speech meets. They will also be announcing at activities. |
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Instructor |
Lackas |
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Name of Class |
News Writing |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Students will study different styles of writing and reporting as well as conducting their own interviews. This class is in charge of the school newsletter every week and will also share articles from the Norfolk Daily News. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Limited to 20 students. Students must keep up with current events. |
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Instructor |
Lackas |
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Name of Class |
Journalism |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Photography, writing, page layouts, creative notions, and deadlines are all covered in his class. The students will put the school yearbook and school newsletter together. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
There are outside assignments required for this class. |
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Instructor |
Lackas |
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Name of Class |
English 10 |
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Recommended grade levels |
10 |
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Prerequisites? |
English 9 |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
Literature, grammar, speech skills, and creative writing. Grammar, vocabulary and spelling skills are studied and applied to daily writing. A variety of young adult literature will be covered throughout the year. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
AR reading is required outside of class. |
Mathematics
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Isom/Backer |
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Name of Class |
Math 7 |
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Recommended grade levels |
7 |
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Prerequisites? |
No |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
Emphasis on improving math skills |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Isom/Backer |
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Name of Class |
Math 8 |
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Recommended grade levels |
8 |
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Prerequisites? |
No |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
8th grade mathematics is designed to provide a smooth transition from arithmetic to algebra. Other concepts include: roots, signed numbers, percents, rations, proportions, and order of operations. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Engel |
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Name of Class |
Intro to Algebra |
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Recommended grade levels |
9 |
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Prerequisites? |
8th grade math |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Prepares students for success in Algebra 1 Variables, expressions, equations, graphing, 5-step problem solving strategy to help students apply math concepts |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Designed for the 9th grade students who experienced difficulty in Math 8 or who needs more preparation for Algebra 1. Called Pre-Algebra in some schools. |
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Instructor |
Gregory |
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Name of Class |
Algebra 1 |
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Recommended grade levels |
8-9-10 |
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Prerequisites? |
Math 8 or Intro to Algebra |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes- all students must take Algebra 1 in order to graduate |
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Description |
Geometry, probability, and statistics together with algebra. Students will be solving a variety of equations |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
8th graders may take this class only if they are recommended by math teacher. |
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Instructor |
Gregory |
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Name of Class |
Geometry |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-10-11 |
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Prerequisites? |
Algebra 1 |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
• Skill in drawing, visualizing, and mathematical relationships and proofs • Using geometric ideas in real situations • Geometric concepts with coordinates, networks or other diagrams.
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
There is a significant amount of Algebra in this class |
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Instructor |
Gregory |
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Name of Class |
Algebra 2 (Advanced Algebra) |
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Recommended grade levels |
10-11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Algebra 1 |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Review of fundamentals, functional relations, systems of equations, radicals, quadratic equations, exponents, powers, roots, logarithms, sequences, equations of higher degree, matrices and determinants |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Designed for students planning to attend a two or four year college |
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Instructor |
Gregory |
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Name of Class |
Pre-Calculus |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Geometry and Algebra 2 |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
The course integrates ideas of functions and trigonometry with statistics and data analysis |
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Instructor |
Gregory |
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Name of Class |
Calculus |
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Recommended grade levels |
12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Pre-Calculus |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Designed for prospective math majors and students whose interest in is engineering, science or non-technical fields. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
This class can be taken for college credit |
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Instructor |
Gregory |
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Name of Class |
Standards Math |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Algebra 1 |
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Is this a required course? |
If a student has not taken advanced math courses, they must take Standards Math |
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Description |
This course will ensure that students are able to pass the standards testing. It is designed for juniors or seniors not taking advanced mathematics classes |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Non-college bound or technical school student will benefit from this class |
Music
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Instructor |
Boehmer |
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Name of Class |
HS Chorus |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
1 year of Jr. High Chorus is recommended |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
You must attend and perform in scheduled performances and concerts. |
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Instructor |
Boehmer |
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Name of Class |
Jr. High Chorus |
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Recommended grade levels |
7-8 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
You must attend and perform in scheduled performances and concerts. |
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Instructor |
Hahne |
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Name of Class |
JH and HS Band |
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Recommended grade levels |
7-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Prior lessons |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
The band’s main purpose is to expose students to the art of creating music. Public performances and attendance at concerts is required. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Marching Band is included in this course |
Physical Education
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Instructor |
Hixson |
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Name of Class |
PE |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
Flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, bowling, table tennis, archery, tennis, and softball. Health topics will include: Making Healthy Choices, Personality and Self-Esteem, CPR, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Prevention. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
P.E. is a graduation requirement |
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Instructor |
Anderson |
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Name of Class |
Strength Training |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
The purpose of strength training is to teach students proper warm-up activities, including flexibility and agility, proper weight lifting techniques, and learning more about how to maximize results through varied workouts. The 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 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 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.) |
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Science
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Instructor |
Engel |
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Name of Class |
Physics |
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Recommended grade levels |
12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Algebra 2 |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Physics is the basis for all other sciences. The emphasis is on problem solving and application of mathematics including trig. The class will give the student the knowledge to enter into college physics. Includes motion and force, gravity, energy, fluids and solids, waves, including sound and light, and modern physics. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
A good math background is necessary. C or better in Algebra 1-2 and geometry is recommended as well as previous or current enrollment in pre-calculus. |
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Instructor |
Engel |
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Name of Class |
Chemistry |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
C or higher in Algebra 1 |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
Chemistry is the study of matter and its interactions. Metric measurement is introduced and used throughout the course. The course consists of atomic structure, the periodic table, reactions and bonding, states of matter, energy changes, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, organic compounds and nuclear chemistry. Students will participate in lab activities and use math skills. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
Algebra 1 is required and used almost daily. |
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Instructor |
Engel |
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Name of Class |
Physical Science |
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Recommended grade levels |
All 9th graders |
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Prerequisites? |
No |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
Physical science combines the basic concepts of chemistry and physics. The chemistry section covers matter and atoms, elements and compounds, chemical and physical changes, and organic and biological compounds. The physics section covers motion and energy, machines, light and sound, and electricity. Math is commonly used in the course |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
This class is required for all freshmen. |
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Instructor |
Engel |
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Name of Class |
Earth Science |
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Recommended grade levels |
8th |
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Prerequisites? |
No |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
The course is divided into 4 main sections: • The history of earth and movement of the crust • Rocks and minerals • Meteorology and climate • Astronomy and the universe
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Stubbs |
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Name of Class |
Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Biology |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
The study of form and function of the human body. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
This is a college prep class that should be taken by students who want to go into a health related field in college |
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Instructor |
Stubbs |
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Name of Class |
Ecology |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
Biology |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
The class will be a combination of ecology (study of the relationships among organisms and the environment) and also evolution (the study of how things change over time. Ecology will take up most of the first semester and evolution will be the second semester. Research papers and Power Point presentations will be a part of both sections, along with the normal tests/quizzes. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Stubbs |
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Name of Class |
Biology |
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Recommended grade levels |
10 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
Study of life, evolution, and ecology |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Stubbs |
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Name of Class |
Life Science (7) |
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Recommended grade levels |
7th Grade |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
Study of life on earth |
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Social Studies
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Instructor |
Hillman |
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Name of Class |
American History 2 |
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Recommended grade levels |
11 |
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Prerequisites? |
Yes – World History/American History 10th grade |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
American History is the study of the causes and consequences of major events in American History in addition to the individuals and groups which have influenced American history. |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Hillman |
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Name of Class |
World History/American History 1 |
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Recommended grade levels |
10 |
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Prerequisites? |
No |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
World history is the study of causes and consequences of the major events in world history. It is also the story of the human community – how people lived on a daily basis, how they shared ideas, how they ruled and were ruled, and how they fought. Also includes economics, politics, and social changes. |
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Instructor |
Hillman |
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Name of Class |
American Government |
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Recommended grade levels |
12 |
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Prerequisites? |
No |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
The students will understand the democratic principles and processes, past and present, which guide the American government. A study of the legal, state and federal branches and divisions of government will be conducted. Students will learn their rights and responsibilities of active American citizenship and discuss and debate issues which affect society. |
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Instructor |
Miller |
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Name of Class |
Psychology/Careers/Research |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
This class will enable you to understand why psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior. Topics included: history and approaches, research methods, biological bases of behavior, developmental psychology, personality testing and individual differences, and memory. Time will also be spent looking at career choices in all areas. Assignments will include developing research skills and preparation for the writing assignments you will experience at the college level. |
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Instructor |
Miller |
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Name of Class |
Geography/Economics |
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Recommended grade levels |
9-10 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
Very strongly recommended |
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Description |
This course will look at the physical aspects of geography and human geography in Latin America, Western and Central Europe, and Northern Eurasia, Southwest and Central Asia, Africa, South and East Asia. Stereotypes will also be discussed as well as how cultures and traditions change over time This course will also concentrate on basic economic concepts. The class will enable you to understand your role in our economy as well as roles of consumer, wage earner and government. Standards will be covered and students will be able to test on those areas covered in the 11th grade social science standards test.
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Standards will be covered |
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Instructor |
Miller |
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Name of Class |
7th Social Studies |
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Recommended grade levels |
7th grade |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
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Other recommendations by instructor: |
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Instructor |
Miller |
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Name of Class |
8th Social Studies |
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Recommended grade levels |
8th |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
Yes |
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Description |
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Instructor |
Team taught by entire staff |
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Name of Class |
Skills 101 |
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Recommended grade levels |
11-12 |
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Prerequisites? |
None |
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Is this a required course? |
No |
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Description |
This course will consist of important topics that students will need to be successful in the world. Topics include information relating to business, personal life, careers and education. Speakers from the community as well as faculty will team teach this newly created class. |
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