TABLE OF CONTENTS
What Should High School Graduates In Missouri Know And Be Able To Do? ............................ 2
Arcadia Valley R-2 School District Graduation Goals.................................................................... 2
Career Paths – A Way to Look at Course Selection ....................................................................... 4
What Are The Six Career Paths, Career Clusters and Pathways…………………………………..5
1. Arts and Communications Career Paths & Model Schedule ............................................. 9
2. Business, Management, and Technology Career Paths & Model Schedule …………….10
3. Health Services Career Paths & Model Schedule ........................................................... 12
4. Human Services Career Paths & Model Schedule ........................................................... 14
5. Industrial & Engineering Technology Career Paths & Model Schedule .......................... 16
6. Natural Resources Career Paths & Model Schedule ........................................................ 18
College Prep Model Schedule ............................................................................ 20
General Information
Honors Program Graduation Requirements ...................................................................... 21
Valedictorian and Salutatorian ......................................................................................... 21
Tech Prep Program Graduation Requirements ................................................................. 21
Constitution Tests ............................................................................................................. 21
A+ Program – Goals and Benefits .................................................................................... 21
Advanced Placement (AP) Classes ................................................................................... 22
Awards .............................................................................................................................. 22
College Preparatory Studies Certificate ........................................................................... 22
College .............................................................................................................................. 22
High School Credit for 8th Grade Students ....................................................................... 22
ITV Classes ....................................................................................................................... 22
NCAA ............................................................................................................................... 22
Tech Prep 2+2 Program .................................................................................................... 22
Tech Prep One Hour Classes ............................................................................................ 22
Weighted Classes .............................................................................................................. 23
Dual Enrollment with Mineral Area College.................................................................... 24
SHORT OF CREDITS? DON’T QUIT SCHOOL. HERE’S HELP! .............................. 25
o Counselor ............................................................................................................. 25
o Correspondence Courses ..................................................................................... 25
o East Missouri Action Agency .............................................................................. 25
o Independent Study ............................................................................................... 25
o Summer School .................................................................................................... 25
o Tutoring ............................................................................................................... 25
o Education: It Pays. ............................................................................................... 25
Planning Your Program .................................................................................................... 26
Schedule Changes and Dropping Courses ........................................................................ 26
Repetition of Classes ....................................................................................................... 26
Enrollment Details ............................................................................................................ 26
Part-time and Early Out .................................................................................................... 26
Changes! ........................................................................................................................... 26
Course Offerings ........................................................................................................................... 27
Course Descriptions
Language Arts .................................................................................................................. 31
Mathematics ..................................................................................................................... 33
Science ............................................................................................................................. 35
Social Studies ................................................................................................................... 36
Fine Arts .......................................................................................................................... 38
Foreign Language ............................................................................................................ 39
Physical Education & Health ........................................................................................... 39
Practical Arts - Family and Consumer Science ............................................................... 40
Practical Arts - Industrial Arts ......................................................................................... 41
Practical Arts – Career Tech ........................................................................................... 42
Other Programs and Courses ........................................................................................... 47
What Should High School Graduates In Missouri Know And Be Able To Do?
All Missourians are eager to ensure that graduates of Missouri’s public schools have the
knowledge, skills and competencies essential to leading productive, fulfilling and successful
lives as they continue their education, enter the workforce and assume their civic responsibilities.
Master teachers, parents and policy-makers from around the state met together to create the
Missouri academic standards, "The Show-Me Standards.‖ These standards (73 in all) are
intended to define what students should learn by the time they graduate from high school. 33
performance standards and 40 knowledge standards are integrated in kindergarten through 12th
grade classes. These standards build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills and the ability to
apply their knowledge and skills to the kinds of problems and decisions they will likely
encounter after they graduate. Arcadia Valley School District uses all of these standards in their
curriculum and has adopted the performance standards as graduation goals.
Arcadia Valley R-2 School District Graduation Goals
“The Show-Me Performance Standards”
Goal 1 - Students in Arcadia Valley R-2 Schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather,
analyze, and apply information and ideas.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research
2. conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas
3. design and conduct field and laboratory investigations to study nature and society
4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information
5. comprehend and evaluate written, visual and oral presentations and works
6. discover and evaluate patterns and relationships in information, ideas and structures
7. evaluate the accuracy of information and the reliability of its sources
8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines)
for analysis or presentation
9. identify, analyze and compare the institutions, traditions and art forms of past and present
societies
10. apply acquired information, ideas and skills to different contexts as students, workers,
citizens and consumers
Goal 2 - Students in Arcadia Valley R-2 School District will acquire the knowledge and skills to
communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and
audiences
2. review and revise communications to improve accuracy and clarity
3. exchange information, questions and ideas while recognizing the perspectives or others
4. present perceptions and ideas regarding works of the arts, humanities and sciences
5. perform or produce works in the fine and practical arts
6. apply communication techniques to the job search and to the workplace
7. use technological tools to exchange information and ideas
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Goal 3 - Students in Arcadia Valley R-2 School District will acquire the knowledge and skills to
recognize and solve problems.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. identify problems and define their scope and elements
2. develop and apply strategies based on one’s own experience in preventing or solving
problems
3. develop and apply strategies based on one’s own experience in preventing or solving
problems
4. evaluate the processes used in recognizing and solving problems
5. reason inductively from a set of specific facts and deductively from general problems
6. examine problems and proposed solutions from multiple perspectives
7. evaluate the extent to which a strategy addresses the problem
8. assess costs, benefits and other consequences of proposed solutions
Goal 4 - Students in Arcadia Valley R-2 School District will acquire the knowledge and skills to
make decisions and act as responsible members of society.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. explain reasoning and identify information used to support decisions
2. understand and apply the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in Missouri and the
United States
3. analyze the duties and responsibilities of individuals in societies
4. recognize and practice honesty and integrity in academic work and in the workplace
5. develop, monitor and revise plans of actions to meet deadlines and accomplish goals
6. identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete those
tasks
7. identify and apply practices that preserve and enhance the safety and health of self and
others
8. explore, prepare for and seek educational and job opportunities.
Arcadia Valley High School will establish an educational environment
conducive to the needs of all students. The district will provide varied
opportunities to increase skills, broaden knowledge and develop work
habits necessary to successfully:
1. Seek and maintain employment,
2. Further education through a trade or technical school, and/or
3. Attend an academic college or university.
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CAREER PATHS
A WAY TO LOOK AT COURSE SELECTION
1. ARTS AND COMMUNICATION 4. HUMAN SERVICES
2. BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, & TECH. 5. INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING TECH.
3. HEALTH SERVICES 6. NATURAL RESOURCES
WHAT ARE CAREER PATHS?
Career paths are clusters of occupations/careers that are grouped because many of the people in them share similar
interests and strengths. All paths include a variety of occupations that require different levels of education and
training. Selecting a career path provides you with an area of FOCUS, along with FLEXIBILITY and a VARIETY
of ideas to pursue.
WHAT ARE CAREER CLUSTERS?
As a way to organize careers and occupations to help educators in
CAREER PATHS ARE FOR ALL STUDENTS.
By selecting a career path, you can prepare for the future, regardless of your interests, abilities, talents, or desired
level of education. All paths have equal dignity.
HOW CAN CAREER PATHS HELP ME?
Deciding on a career path can help you prepare for your future. The intent is not for you to decide on a specific
occupation for the rest of your life, but to select a career path into which you can begin directing your energies.
Identifying a career path can help you in selecting school courses, activities, and part-time employment. It can also
help guide your participation in workplace readiness programs like school-to-work, internship, or cooperative
education.
WHAT IF I CHANGE MY MIND?
A career path choice is not a permanent commitment. As you have new experiences, you will learn new things about
yourself and may change career paths. If you decide on a new career path, you should discuss it with your counselor
and adjust your future course selections in accordance with your new career direction.
HOW DO I DECIDE WHICH CAREER PATH BEST FITS ME?
1. Identify your interests, abilities, and talents. Start by thinking about yourself and answering the questions
below each career path. Some assessment tools that are available are the Kuder Career Planning Program,
EXPLORE, ASVAB, PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT (These are all tests.) Also available are up-to-date career
videos.
2. Consider the possible careers in each pathway in relationship to your interests, abilities, and talents.
3. Decide which career path best fits your interests and strengths. (You do not have to decide on the specific
occupation that you want to pursue.
4. Select courses that are related to your career path. Suggestions for courses for each path are provided in
this booklet.
HOW CAN I HELP AS A PARENT?
Career paths give you focus upon which to discuss career opportunities with your student. Concentrating on selecting
a career path can enable a student to make an initial career decision. The idea of selecting a career for the rest of
their life can be overwhelming. If that decision does not turn out to be a good one, they may not know what their
other career options are. When they make a career path decision they know that there are many similar choices and if
one doesn't end up being the right one they have a variety of related careers to consider. You can help your student
by:
1. Discussing their interests, abilities, and talents.
2. Sharing information with them about careers and your work experiences.
3. Arranging for them to talk with people you know about careers that are of interest to them.
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AND CAREER CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS!!
ARTS and COMMUNICATIONS – the creative path
Are you a creative thinker? Are you imaginative, innovative, and original?
Do you like to communicate ideas?
The Career Clusters within this path and their pathways:
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Audio and Video Technology and Film
Printing Technology
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Journalism and Broadcasting
Telecommunications
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY –
the business path
Do you enjoy being a leader, organizing people, planning activities for
others, and talking with people? Do you like to work with numbers or
ideas? Do you enjoy carrying through with an idea and seeing the end
product? Do you like to know what is expected of you and like things
around you to be neat and orderly?
The Career Clusters within this path and their pathways:
Information Technology
Network Systems
Information Support and Services
Interactive Media
Programming and Software Development
Marketing, Sales and Service
Management and Entrepreneurship
Professional Sales and Marketing
Buying and Merchandising
Marketing Communications and Promotion
Marketing Information Management and Research
Distribution and Logistics
E-Marketing
Business, Management and Administration
Management
Business Financial Management and Accounting
Human Resources
Business Analysis
Marketing and Communications
Administrative and Information Support
Finance
Financial and Investment Planning
Business Financial Management
Banking and Related Services
Insurance Services
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HEALTH SERVICES – the health path
Do you like to care for people or animals who are sick or help them stay
well? Are you interested in new diseases and in how the body works? Do
you enjoy observing patients and looking for changes in how they are
doing?
The Career Clusters within this path and their pathways:
Health Science
Biotechnology Research and Development
Therapeutic Services
Diagnostics Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
HUMAN SERVICES – the helping path
Are you friendly, open, outgoing, understanding, and cooperative? Do
you like to work with people to help solve problems? Is it important to
you to do something that makes things better for other people?
The career Clusters within this path and their pathways:
Human Services
Early Childhood Development and Services
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Family and Community Services
Personal Care Services
Consumer Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services
Recreation, Amusement and Attractions
Travel and Tourism
Lodging
Government and Public Administration
Public Management and Administration
Governance
National Security
Foreign Service
Planning
Revenue and Taxation
Regulation
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Correction Services
Emergency and Fire Management Services
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Services
Legal Services
Education and Training
Administration and Administrative Support
Professional Support Services
Teaching and Training
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INDUSTRIAL and ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY –
the building and fixing path
Are you mechanically inclined and practical? Do you like to use your
hands and build things: Are you curious about how things work?
The career clusters within this path and their pathways:
Manufacturing
Production
Manufacturing Production Process Development
Maintenance, Installation and Repair
Quality Assurance
Logistics and Inventory Control
Health, Safety and Environmental Assurance
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Transportation Operations
Logistics, Planning and Management Services
Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Transportation Systems and Infrastructure
Planning, Management and Regulation
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Sales and Services
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Science and Math
Architecture and Construction
Design and Pre-Construction
Construction
Maintenance and Operations
NATURAL RESOURCES – the nature path
Are you a nature lover? Are you practical, curious about the physical
world, and interested in plants and animals? Do you like to be physically
active? Do you like to observe, learn, investigate, or solve problems?
The career clusters within this path and their pathways:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Agribusiness Systems
Animal Systems
Food Products and Processing Systems
Natural Resources and Environmental Service
Systems
Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Plant Systems
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ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS CAREER PATHS
Artistic
Occupations related to the humanities and the performing, visual, literary, and media arts. These may include
architecture, creative writing, film, fine arts, graphic design and production, journalism, languages, radio,
television,advertising, and public relations.
COMMUNICATIONS OCCUPATIONS
Broadcast Technicians
Compositor/Typesetters VISUAL ARTS OCCUPATIONS
Interpreter & Translator
Public Relations Specialists Architects
Radio & Television Announcers and Newscasters Commercial Artists
Reporters & Correspondents Designers
Technical Writers Florists
Writers & Editors Industrial Designers
Merchandise Display Workers
Motion Picture Projectionists
Photographers and Camera Operators
Photographic Process Workers
Sign Painters
Visual Artists
PERFORMING ARTS OCCUPATIONS
Actors, Directors & Producers
Dancers and Choreographers
Models
Musicians
―Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and
paints his own nature into his pictures.‖
Henry Ward Beecher
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ARTS and COMMUNICATIONS
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9 GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English *College-prep or Honors English
*Government *American History
*Algebra 1 *Algebra 2 & Geometry
*Physical Science *Biology
*Physical Education Spanish 1 or 2
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year) Fine Art (Band, Chorus, Art II, Choir)
*0.5 credit of Health *Personal Finance
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
Fine Art (Band, Chorus, Art I, Music App., Choir)
Spanish 1
Practical Arts Class
GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English Honors English 4 (for areas requiring adv.writing
*World History or other social studies elective skills)
*Algebra 3 or other math elective Public Speaking/Great Books
*Science Math Elective
Psychology Anatomy/Physiology
Fine Art (Band, Chorus, Art III, Choir) American Government
Spanish 2 Fine Art (Band, Chorus, Art IV, Choir)
Graphic Communications Graphic Communications
Desktop Publishing Teaching Profession
Public Speaking/Great Books
POST SECONDARY
Mineral Area College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Art*, English*, Foreign Language*, Mass Communications, Music*, Speech*, Speech & Drama,
Pre-Architecture, Pre-Journalism, ( A * denotes Pre-Teaching, Secondary Program)
Associate of Applied Science: Graphic Designs
Certificates: Graphic Arts/Printing Technology
Baccalaureate Degree:
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college. See your
counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT CAREER PATHS
(Enterprising - Conventional)
Occupations related to the business environment. These may include entrepreneurship, sales, marketing,
computer/information systems, finance, accounting, personnel economics, and management.
EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE &
MANAGERIAL OCCUPATIONS COMPUTER, MATHEMATICAL, &
Accountants & Auditors OPERATIONS RESEARCH OCCUPATIONS
Administrative Services Managers Actuaries
Budget Analysts Computer Systems Analysts
City Managers Computer Programmers
Construction & Building Inspectors Economists & Marketing Research Analysts
Construction Contractors & Managers Mathematicians
Cost Estimators Statisticians
Credit Managers
Education Administrators ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
Employment Interviewers INCLUDING CLERICAL
Engineering, Science, & Data Processing Adjusters, Investigators, & Collectors
Managers Bank Tellers
Financial Managers Billing Clerks
General Managers & Top Executives Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerks
Government Chief Executives & Legislators Clerical Supervisors & Managers
Health Services Managers Computer Operators
Hotel Managers & Assistants Court Clerks
Industrial Production Managers Court Reporter
Inspectors & Compliance Officers, Credit Clerks & Authorizers
Except Construction Dispatchers
Management Analysts & Consultants File Clerks
Marketing, Advertising, & Public General Office Clerks
Relations Managers Hotel Clerks
Personnel, Training, & Labor Relations Spec. Mail Clerks
Postmaster & Mail Superintendents Paralegal/Legal Assistants
Property & Real Estate Managers Postal Clerks
Purchasing Agents & Managers Receptionists
Restaurant & Food Service Managers Records Clerks
Retail Sales Manager Secretaries
Underwriters Stenographers & Court Clerk/Reporters
Wholesale & Retail Buyers & Telephone, Telegraph, & Teletype
Merchandise Managers Operators
Typists, Word Processors, & Data Entry Keyers
MARKETING & SALES OCCUPATIONS
Advertising Agents
Cashiers
Counter & Rental Clerks
Insurance Agents & Brokers
Manufacturers' Representatives
Real Estate Agents/Brokers/Appraisers
Retail Sales Workers
Securities & Financial Service
Sales Representatives ―Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.‖
Service Sales Representatives --Aristotle
Stock Brokers
Travel Agents
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BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9 GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English *College-prep or Honors English
*Government *American History
*Algebra 1 *Algebra 2 & Geometry
*Physical Science *Biology
*Physical Education Spanish 1 or 2
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year) *Personal Finance
*0.5 credit of Health Computer Programming
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
Fine Art
Spanish 1
GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English Honors English 4 (for areas requiring adv.writing
*World History or other social studies elective skills)
*Algebra 3 or other math elective Math Elective
*Science Business Math
Public Speaking Business Technology
Business Technology Graphic Communications
Graphic Communications Psychology
Spanish 2 Amer. Nat. and/or State & Local Government
Medical Terminology
Computer Programming
POST SECONDARY
Mineral Area College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Business, Business Education*, Computer Science, Information Systems, Pre-
Business Administration, (A * denotes Pre-Teaching, Secondary Program)
Associate in Applied Science:
Banking and Finance, Business Management, Accounting, Microcomputers,
Health Care Administration, Manufacturing Supervision, Office Systems Technology,
Business Computer Programming, Computer Networking, Operations Management and
Manufacturing Supervision
Certificate:
Business Management, Office Systems Technology, Manufacturing Supervision, Operations
Management and Manufacturing Supervision
Baccalaureate Degree
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college.
See your counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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HEALTH SERVICES CAREER PATHS
(Investigative - Social)
Occupations related to the promotion of health and the treatment of disease. These may include research,
prevention, and treatment.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT & TREATING
OCCUPATIONS
Activities Therapists
Ambulance Attendants
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Pharmacists
Physician Assistants
Recreational Therapists
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
HEALTH DIAGNOSING PRACTITIONERS
Optometry Assistants
Chiropractors
Speech/Language Pathologists & Audiologists
Dentists
Opticians
Optometrists
Physicians
Podiatrists
Physical Therapists
HEALTH TECHNOLOGISTS & TECHNICIANS
Clinical Laboratory Technologists & Technicians
Dental Hygienists
Dialysis Technicians HEALTH SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Dispensing Opticians Dental Assistants
EEG Technologists Home Health Aides
(Electroencephalogram) Medical Assistants
EKG Technicians Nursing Aides & Psychiatric Aides
(Electrocardiograph)
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
Industrial Hygienist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nuclear Medicine Technician
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
Radiology Technologists
Surgical Technicians
“Real success is finding your lifework
in the work that you love.”
--David McCullough
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HEALTH SERVICES
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9 GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English *College-prep or HonorsEnglish
*Government *American History
*Algebra 1 * Algebra 2 & Geometry
*Physical Science *Biology
*Physical Education *Personal Finance
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year) Foods & Nutrition
*0.5 credit of Health Parenting Education
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications Family: Marriage & The Single Life
Fine Art Child Development
Practical Arts Class Spanish 1 or 2
Spanish 1
GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English Honors English 4 (for areas requiring adv.writing
*World History or other social studies elective skills)
*Algebra 3 or other math elective College Prep English
*Chemistry Math Elective
Foods & Nutrition Health Science
Child Development Psychology
Family: Marriage & The Single Life Spanish 2 – if haven’t previously taken
Weight Training Anatomy&Physiology/Zoology
Spanish 1 or 2 Medical Terminology
Health Science
POST SECONDARY
Mineral Area College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy
Associate in Applied Science:
Allied Health - Medical Technology, Nursing (R.N.), Respiratory Therapy
Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Technology, Health Care Administration
Certificates:
Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Baccalaureate Degree:
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college.
See your counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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HUMAN SERVICES CAREER PATHS
(Social)
Occupations related to economic, political, and social systems. These may include education, government, law and
law enforcement, leisure and recreation, military, religion and social services.
LEGAL SOCIAL SERVICES
Court Administrators Human Services Workers
Lawyers & Judges Marriage Counselors
Paralegals Social Workers
Social Service Aides
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Substance Abuse Counselors
Correction Officers Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
Firefighters
Guards PERSONAL SERVICES
Police, Detectives, & Special Agents Animal Caretakers
Barbers & Cosmetologists
Equipment & Vehicle Cleaners
Flight Attendants
Funeral Directors
Housekeepers
Janitors & Custodians
Pest Control
Preschool Workers
SOCIAL SCIENTISTS & URBAN PLANNERS Refuse Collectors
Economists & Marketing Research Analysts Service Station Attendants
Psychologists Upholsters
Sociologists
Urban & Regional Planners TRANSPORTATION
Aircraft Pilots
RELIGIOUS WORKERS Air Traffic Controllers
Clergy Bus Drivers
Ministers, Rabbis, Priests Rail Transportation
Religious Workers Truck Drivers
RECREATION
Recreation Attendants
Recreation Workers
HOSPITALITY, FOOD PREPARATION
SERVICES
Chefs & Cooks
TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, COUNSELORS Food & Beverage Service
Adult Education Teachers Meat Cutters/Butchers
Archivists & Curators
College Faculty
Counselors
Elementary Teachers
Librarians
Library Technicians
Secondary School Teachers
Special Education Teachers
Teacher Aides ―We make a living by what we get, we make a life by
what we give.‖ – Sir Winston Churchill
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HUMAN SERVICES
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9 GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English *College-prep or Honors English
*Government *American History
*Algebra 1 *Algebra 2 & Geometry
*Physical Science *Biology
*Physical Education *Personal Finance
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year) Housing
*0.5 credit of Health Foods & Nutrition
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications Family: Marriage & The Single Life
Fine Arts Child Development
Foods & Nutrition Physical Education
Family: Marriage and The Single Life Spanish 1 or 2
Child Development
Spanish 1
GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English Honors English 4 (for areas requiring adv.writing
*World History or other social studies elective skills)
*Algebra 3 or other math elective Public Speaking/Great Books
*Science Elective Math Elective
Psychology Science Elective
Foods & Nutrition Psychology
Child Development, Parenting Weight Training
Family: Marriage & The Single Life Spanish 2 if haven’t previously taken
Weight Training Public Speaking
Spanish 1 or 2 Anatomy&Physiology/Zoology
Teaching Profession Teaching Profession
POST SECONDARY
Mineral Area College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Agriculture*, Art*, Biology*, Business Education*, Chemistry*, Child Development, English*,
Foreign Language*, Government, History, Home Economics*, Human Services, Math*, Music*,
Physical Education*,Psychology, Social Studies*, Speech*, Pre-Law, Pre-Social Community
Services, Pre-Teaching Elementary Psychology, Pre-Professional Teacher Education (A * denotes
Pre-Teaching, Secondary)
Associate in Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Fire Science Technology
Certificate: Child Development (Director’s Certificate), Fire Science, Culinary Arts
Baccalaureate Degree:
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific colleges. See your
counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHS
(Realistic)
Occupations related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install or maintain physical systems. These
may include engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and related technologies.
ENGINEERS Engineering Technicians
Aerospace Engineers Forklift Operators
Chemical Engineers Glaziers
Civil Engineers Highway Maintenance Workers
Electrical & Electronics Engineers Insulation Workers
Industrial Engineers Painters & Paperhangers
Mechanical Engineers Plasterers
Metallurgical, Ceramic, & Materials Engineers Plumbers & Pipe fitters
Mining Engineers Roofers
Nuclear Engineers Roustabouts
Petroleum Engineers Sheet metal Workers
Structural & Reinforcing Ironworkers
MECHANICS, INSTALLERS, & REPAIRERS Tilesetters
Aircraft Mechanics
Alarm System Installers PLANT & SYSTEMS OPERATORS
Automotive Body Repairers Electric Power Generating Operators
Automotive Mechanics Stationary Engineers
Biomedical Technicians Water Treatment Plant Operators
Diesel Mechanics
Electronic Equipment Repairers PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
Elevator Installers & Repairers Assemblers
Farm Equipment Repairers blue-collar Worker Supervisors
General Maintenance Repairers Food Processing Occupations
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration -Butchers & Meat Cutters
Technicians Inspectors, Testers, & Graders
Home Appliance & Power Tool Repairers Metalworking & Plastics-Working Occupations
Industrial Machinery Repairers -Boilermakers
Line Installers & Cable Splicers -Jewelers
Mechanics -Machinists
-Computer & Office Machine Repairers -Metalworking & Plastics-Working Machine
-Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Operators
Repairers -Numerical-Control Machine-Tool Operators
-Telephone Installers & Repairers -Tool & Die Makers
- TV & Radio Repairers -Welders, & Cutter
Millwrights Plant & Systems Operators
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Printing Occupations
Motorcycle, Boat, & Small-Engine Mechanics Textile, Apparel, & Furnishings Occupations
Musical Equipment Repairers Woodworking Occupations
Robotics Technicians Miscellaneous Production Occupations
Small Engine Mechanics -Dental Laboratory Technician
Vending Machine Servicers -Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
-Painting & Coating Machine Operators
CONSTRUCTION TRADES -Photographic Process Workers
Bricklayers & Stonemasons Transportation & Material Moving Occupations
Bulldozer Operators Handlers, Equipment Cleaners, Helpers & Laborers
Carpenters
Carpet Installers
Concrete Masons & Terrazzo Workers
Drywall Workers & Lathers
Electricians
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INDUSTRIAL and ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9 GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses
Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English
*College-prep or Honors English
*Government
*American History
*Algebra 1
*Algebra 2 & Geometry
*Physical Science
*Biology
*Physical Education
*Personal Finance
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year)
Technology Lab 1
*0.5 credit of Health
Woods II
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
Fine Art or Art II
Fine Art or Art I
Woods I or Technology Lab 1
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses
Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English
Honors English 4 (for areas requiring adv.writing
*World History or other social studies elective
skills)
*Algebra 3 or other math elective
Math Elective
*Science
AP Physics
Computer Repair and Networking
Computer Repair and Networking
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Auto Collision Repair
Auto Collision Repair
Automotive Service
Automotive Technology
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Graphic Communications
Graphic Communications
Welding
Technology Lab
Welding
POST SECONDARY
Mineral Area College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree): Mathematics, Physics, Pre-Architecture, Pre-Engineering,
Associate in Applied Science:
Technology, Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Technology, Civil/Construction
Technology, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Operations Management &
Manufacturing Supervision, Construction/Building Technology, Occupational Safety, Health &
Environmental Technology, Occupational Education, Machine Tool Technology
Certificates: Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Technology, Construction/Building, Heating,
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool
Technology, Welding Technology
Baccalaureate Degree:
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college.
See your counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER PATHS
(Realistic and Investigative)
Occupations related to the environment and natural resources. These may include agriculture, earth sciences,
environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife.
LIFE SCIENTISTS
Agricultural Scientists
Biological Scientists
Foresters & Conservationists
Veterinarian
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING &
RELATED
Agriculture Engineers
Gardener/Groundskeepers
Farm Operators & Managers
Farm Workers
Fish & Game Wardens
Fishers, Hunters, & Trappers
PHYSICAL SCIENTISTS Nursery Workers
Chemists Range Managers
Geologists & Geophysicists Surveyors
Meteorologists Timber Cutting and Logging Workers
Physicists & Astronomers Veterinarian Laboratory Technicians
“In all things of nature there is something of the
marvelous.”
--Aristotle
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NATURAL RESOURCES
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9 Required * and Elective Courses
Required * and Elective Courses
*College-prep or Honors English
*College-prep or Honors English *American History
*Government *Algebra 2 & Geometry
*Algebra 1 *Biology
*Physical Science *Personal Finance
*Physical Education Woods II
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year) Fine Art
*0.5 credit of Health Spanish 1 or 2
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
Fine Art
Spanish 1
Woods I
GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 11
Required * and Elective Courses
Honors English 4 (for areas requiring adv.writing
skills)
*College-prep or Honors English Public Speaking/Great Books
*World History or other social studies elective Math Elective
*Algebra 3 or other math elective Physics
*Science (Starting Class of 2009) Zoology
Building & Grounds Maintenance Anatomy/Physiology
Spanish 1 OR 2 Spanish 2 if haven’t previously taken
Building & Grounds Maintenance
GRADE 10
POST SECONDARY
Mineral Area College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Agriculture*, Chemistry*, Biological Science, Biology*, Pre-Agriculture, Pre-Forestry,
(A * denotes Pre-Teaching, Secondary)
Associate in Applied Science:
Agribusiness, Horticulture Services Operations Technology
Certificates:
Floral Design/Flower Shop Maintenance, Horticulture Services Operations Technology
Baccalaureate Degree:
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college.
See your counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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COLLEGE PREPARATORY
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9 GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses
Required * and Elective Courses
*Honors English
*Honors English
*Government
*American History
*Algebra 1
*Algebra 2 & Geometry
*Physical Science
*Biology
*Physical Education
Spanish 1 or 2
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year)
Academic Elective
*0.5 credit of Health
Academic Elective
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
*Personal Finance
Spanish 1
*Fine Art Elective
GRADE 12
GRADE 11
Required * and Elective Courses
Required * and Elective Courses
*Honors English 4
*Honors English
*College Algebra/Trig, or Calculus
*World History or other social studies elective
AP Physics
*Social Studies Elective
American Government
*Algebra 3 or higher
Anatomy/Physiology and Zoology
Chemistry or Physics
Psychology
Public Speaking
Spanish 2 if haven’t previously taken
Spanish 1 or 2
Business Technology
Graphic Communications(Desktop Publishing)
Academic Elective
*Academic Elective Recommendations:
English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language (Some colleges require 2 years of the same
Foreign language, Computer Courses
Other Recommendations: See the model schedule related to the specific career path
―To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness.‖ John Dewey
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GENERAL INFORMATION
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Career Tech block or an approved
Listed below are the minimum graduation career path.)
requirements for Arcadia Valley High CONSTITUTION TESTS
School. All students should become All students are required by law to pass State
familiar with these requirements. and Federal Constitution Tests before
diplomas can be awarded.
HONORS PROGRAM: (24 credits)
4 units of English (Honors English 1,2,3,&4) A+ PROGRAM
4 units of Mathematics (Alg 1 & above)
3 units of Science (Phys. Science, Bio. & 1 A+ Goals
more Honors Science class) 1. All students will graduate from high
3 units of Social Studies (Government, school.
American and 1 more Honors Social 2. All students will complete a selection
Studies Class other than psychology) of high school studies that is
1 unit of Practical Arts (0.5 unit of challenging and for which there are
Computer Applications) identified learner expectations.
1 unit of Fine Arts 3. All students will proceed from high
1 unit of Physical Education school to a college or postsecondary
0.5 unit of Health vocational or technical school or high
0.5 unit of Personal Finance (beginning with wage job with work place skill
the class of 2010) development opportunities.
6.0 electives
A+ Benefits and Eligibility
VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN Beginning with the Class of 2002, students
Special recognition for students completing may enroll in the A+ Program and strive for
this course of study will be made on their A+ certification at the time of graduation to
diplomas and transcripts. To be eligible for receive up to two years of tuition to any
Valedictorian or Salutatorian, a student must Missouri community college or
graduate with Honors. Also, the student vocational/technical school. The
must be enrolled within the school district requirements are:
prior to and continuously following the 10th Sign an A+ School Agreement;
school day of the student's junior year. Attend a designated A+ School for 3
College classes and correspondence classes consecutive years prior to graduation;
do not count towards the Honors Program. Graduate from high school with a GPA
of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (6.875 on an 11.0
TECH-PREP PROGRAM: (24 credits) scale);
3 units of English (College-prep English Graduate with 95% rate of attendance;
1,2,3) Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or
3 units of Math mentoring;
3 units of Science Maintain a record of good citizenship
3 units of Social Studies (Government, and avoidance of the unlawful use of
American & 1 more Honors Social drugs;
Studies class other than psychology) Make a good faith effort to first secure
1 unit of Practical Arts (0.5 unit of all available federal postsecondary
Computer Applications) student financial assistance funds that
1 unit of Fine Arts do not require repayment;
1 unit of Physical Education Males must register with the Selective
0.5 unit of Health Service.
0.5 unit of Personal Finance (beginning with
the class of 2010)
8.0 electives (Six hours will be strongly
recommended in a specified core area.
This specified area would include the
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Three Factors Impact Student Eligibility ITV CLASSES
1. The student must meet all Students who are juniors and seniors will have the
requirements. opportunity to take classes through ITV that are
2. AVHS must maintain A+ designation. offered by area high schools and Mineral Area
3. The state funding must be available. College.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES NCAA
AP classes are another way to offer college credit to Student/athletes who want to be eligible to play sports
the students. At the end of the class if a student in NCAA Division I or II must satisfy certain course
wishes to earn college credit she/he will pay to take requirements, GPA requirements and ACT
an exit test and must make a high enough score to requirements. See the counselor or coach for more
qualify for college credit. Cost may be paid through details.
high test scores on the MAP or low income. Calculus
and Statistics are AP classes. TECH PREP 2+2 PROGRAM
Arcadia Valley Area Career-Tech and Mineral Area
AWARDS College offers free college credit through the
Seniors may earn recognition through the Presidential following courses. Certain stipulations apply. See
Academic Fitness Award program by completing brochures for more details.
specified course requirements. Students interested in Automotive Collision (36 Hours)
this program or other programs should consult with Automotive Technology (36 Hours)
the counselor. Building & Grounds Maintenance (24 Hours)
Business Technology (18 Hours)
COLLEGE PREPARATORY STUDIES Computer Repair (28 Hours)
CERTIFICATE Graphic Communications Technology (36)
To be eligible for this certificate, a senior must meet Hours)
the following requirements: Welding (36 Hours)
4 – English
3 – Math TECH PREP ONE HOUR CLASSES
3 – Science Career Tech offers one-hour classes that are
3 – Social Studies articulated through Mineral Area College for free
1 – Fine Arts college credit. They are Computer Networking/Cisco
1 – Practical Arts Academy, Graphic Communications/Desktop
1 – Physical Education Publishing, and Business Technology. Medical
3 – Specified Core Electives Terminology is not free.
5 – General Electives
Earn at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale;
Score above the prior year’s national composite
average on the ACT (21) or SAT;
And complete a strong academic program. Consult
the counselor for more details.
COLLEGE
Students who plan to attend schools in the University
of Missouri system are required to take two years of
the same foreign language. This would include the
University of Missouri at Kansas City, Rolla, St.
Louis, and Columbia. Consult college catalogs for
specific college requirements.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR 8TH GRADE
STUDENTS
High school credit for 8th grade students in Algebra I
started with the class of 2002 and will end with the
class of 2009. High school credit for 8th grade in
Foreign Language started with the class of 2003.
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WEIGHTED CLASSES
The following classes are given 1.2 weight, which is
0.2 more weight than the standard weight of 1.0. This
is to encourage and reward students who take more
challenging courses. Weighted classes are indicated
with an * and include:
Algebra 3*
American National Government*
American State & Local Government*
Anatomy/Physiology*/Zoology*
Business Technology 3A* & 3B*
AP Calculus*
Chemistry*
College Algebra*/Trigonometry*
Computer Networking/Cisco*
Honors English 4*
Honors English 3*
Graphics Desktop Publishing*
Medical Terminology*
AP Physics*
Public Speaking*
AP Statistics*
Trigonometry*
ITV Advanced American History*
―Too low they build, who build beneath
the stars,‖
Edward Young.
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DUAL CREDIT CLASSES WITH MINERAL AREA COLLEGE
Students are responsible for the payment of college credit. Contact Mrs. Tate to take the
COMPASS which is a college entrance examination and a requirement of some of the dual credit
classes. A $10-$15 fee will be charged for testing.
The following courses are offered for dual credit:
A.V. Course M.A.C. Course
1) Honors Eng. 4, Sem. 1 ENG133 English Composition I
2) Honors Eng. 4, Sem. 2 ENG157 Intro. to Literature
3) Col. Algebra MAT123 College Algebra
4) Col. Trigonometry MAT133 Trigonometry
5) American National Government POS113
6) American State and Local Government POS114
7) Public Speaking ENG144
8) Medical Terminology HLT235 Medical Terminology I
9) Medical Terminology HLT235 Medical Terminology II
10) ITV Adv. American History HIS123 American History I and
HIS124 American History II
11) Teaching Profession To Be Announced
These are the requirements for taking dual credit classes with Mineral Area College.
CLASS ACT OR COMPASS GPA NOTES
Eng. Comp I 19 (English) 66 (Writing 7.0
AND Skills)
17(Reading & AND
Study Skills 71
(Reading/Study
Skills)
Intro to Lit 7.0
Public 7.0
Speaking
Teaching 7.0
Profession
Medical 7.0
Terminology
Amer. 7.0
Government
ITV Amer.Hist 7.0
College 22(Math) 55 (Algebra) 7.0
Algebra
College *26 (Math) * 79 (Algebra) 7.0 *If a student made a ―C‖ or
Trigonometry better in College Algebra,
the ACT or COMPASS
requirement is waived.
Tenth grade students take the math section of the MAP and 11th grade students take the English
and science sections.
$$$$$ It pays to make good scores on the MAP!!! Some colleges award Book
Scholarships to students who score proficient or advanced!! $$$$$
COUNSELOR INDEPENDENT STUDY
Your counselor is here to help you both Students needing to receive credit in order to
personally and educationally. Your counselor graduate with their age appropriate class may
may be able to suggest ways to help you such as take an independent study course. The course of
summer school, tutoring, correspondence study will be developed by an AVHS teacher
courses, independent study, and outside and approved by the principal, and counselor. A
agencies. So don’t quit! Talk to your counselor student will be allowed to earn only one credit
first. per year from an independent study course.
Credit for the course may reflect a pass/fail
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES situation or a letter grade may be assigned. See
Students interested in UMC correspondence the counselor for an application.
courses should see their counselor. A maximum
of 4 - half-unit courses can be counted toward SUMMER SCHOOL
graduation. The counselor must approve all Arcadia Valley High School offers classes in the
courses intended to be used toward graduation. summer to help students earn additional credits.
Strict deadlines for completion of courses are Students may also attend area high schools in
maintained by UMC and must be observed. The the summer for high school credit.
student is responsible for knowing and meeting
those deadlines. The student is responsible for TUTORING
paying for these courses. Students and teachers may be available to help
you with your course work before and after
EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY school and in the evenings. Library tutoring is
This agency may have programs to help you Mondays through Thursdays, 6-8 P.M.
meet your needs that are hindering you from
receiving a high school education and diploma.
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN „05 MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
(Percent) EDUCATION ATTAINED (Dollars)
1.6 Doctoral Degree $1,421
1.1 Professional Degree 1,370
2.1 Master’s Degree 1,129
2.6 Bachelor’s Degree 937
3.3 Associate Degree 699
4.2 Some College, No Degree 653
4.7 High School Graduate 583
7.6 Some High School – No Diploma 409
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PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM CHANGES STARTING 07-08
Careful consideration should go into
developing each student’s schedule. All Statistics will be a year-long class and
parties involved are asked to carefully read offered in the years beginning with
course descriptions before enrolling. This is even numbers (i.e. 2008-2009) and odd
very important as classes offered and the numbered years if enrollment demands.
number of sections developed are based Trigonometry will be a year-long class
upon student requests. Requests for changes and offered in the years beginning with
after a course has begun will be granted only odd numbers (i.e. 2009-2010) and even
if new special circumstances are present. numbered years if enrollment demands.
Starting in the 07-08 school year, the
SCHEDULE CHANGES AND 3rd social studies requirement could be
DROPPING COURSES any of the social studies classes except
Students may request schedule changes for psychology (i.e. Amer. Gov., Advanced
the coming year prior to the first day of Amer. History, World History,
school. After school begins, course changes Geography, Contemporary World
will be made to correct errors, which directly Affairs)
affect graduation requirements, level
changes deemed necessary by the teacher, or
those deemed necessary by the
administration.
REPETITION OF CLASSES
Students may not retake a class and get
additional credit for it. However, it is
sometimes advisable to take a class for Change Is Inevitable
noncredit. For example, a student who ―The one unchangeable certainty is that
barely passes Algebra I may want to retake it nothing is certain or unchangeable.‖
in order to get into and be successful in ---John F. Kennedy
Algebra II. The only exceptions to this rule
are the performance classes which are band,
jazz band, chorus, physical education and
weight training. These classes may be
retaken for credit.
ENROLLMENT DETAILS
Students may only enroll in one Cadet
Teaching period. A contract must be
signed by the student and teacher.
Students may only in enroll in either
Women’s Choir, Chorus, or Concert
Choir – not two of these classes.
Students may only enroll in one period
of physical education class. Physical
education includes P.E. classes and
Weight Training. Freshmen must
enroll in P E, not weight training.
PART-TIME AND EARLY OUT
ATTENDANCE
Students may apply for early out or part-time
attendance. See the counselor for details
and an application.
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COURSE OFFERINGS
LANGUAGE ARTS (Career Paths: Arts and Communication, Human Services)
Course Name Credits Grades Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted Weighted, College Credit
Reading 1.0 9 P
College prep English I 1.0 9
Honors English I 1.0 9 PH
College prep English II 1.0 10 P
Honors English II 1.0 10 PH
College prep English III 1.0 11 P
Honors English III* 1.0 11 PHW
Honors English IV* 1.0 12 PHWC
Public Speaking*(1st sem) 0.5 11,12 PWC
nd
Great Books(2 sem) 0.5 11,12 P
MATHEMATICS (Career Paths: Business, Management, and Technology, Health
Services, Industrial and Engineering Technology, Natural Resource Systems)
Course Name Credits Grade Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted Weighted, College Credit
Pre-Algebra 1.0 9 Teacher Recommendation
Algebra 1 1.0 9 PH
Algebra 2 1.0 10 PH
Geometry 1.0 11 PH
Algebra 3* 1.0 11,12 PHW
AP Statistics* (Even Yrs. 1.0 11,12 PHW
08-09, 10-11, etc.)
Trigonometry* (Odd Yrs.- 1.0 11,12 PHW
09-10, 11-12, etc.)
College Algebra/Trig*(ITV) 1.0 11,12 PHWC
AP Calculus* 1.0 12 PHWC
Business Math 1.0 11,12
Mathematics Sequence
OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4
University Bound 4-Year College 2-Year College or Work Bound
Students Students Tech School Students Students
(most rigorous) (rigorous) (main stream track) (least rigorous)
Year 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1
Year 2 Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Algebra 2
AND Geometry AND geometry
Year 3 College Alg and Trigonometry Geometry Business Math
Trigonometry
(dual credit)
Year 4 AP Calculus Algebra 3 or Trigonometry, AP
Or AP Statistics Statistics, or
Algebra 3
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SOCIAL STUDIES (Career Path: Human Services)
Course Name Credits Grade Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted Weighted, College Credit
Government 1.0 9
American History 1.0 10 P
World History 1.0 11,12 H
Psychology 1.0 11,12 H
American Nat’l Government* 0.5 11,12 HWC
Amer. State & Local Gov’t* 0.5 11, 12 HWC
Geography 1.0 10,11,12 H
ITV Adv. American History* 1.0 11, 12 HWC
Contemporary World Affairs 1.0 10,11,12 H
SCIENCE (Career Paths: Health Services, Human Services, Industrial and Engineering
Technology, Natural Resource Systems)
Course Name Credits Grade Prerequisite,
*denotes weighted Honors,Weighted,
College Credit
Physical Science 1.0 9
Environmental Biology 1.0 10 P
Biology 1.0 10 PH
Earth Science 1.0 11,12 P
Chemistry* 1.0 11,12 PHW
AP Physics* 1.0 11,12 PHW
Anatomy/Physiology*(1st 0.5 11,12 HW
sem)
Zoology*(2nd sem) 0.5 11,12 HW
FINE ARTS (Career Path: Arts and Communications)
Course Name Credits Grade Prerequisite,
*denotes weighted Honors,Weighted,
College Credit
Art 1 1.0 9,10,11,12
Art 2 1.0 10,11,12 P
Art 3 1.0 11,12 P
Art 4 1.0 12 P
History of Art I* 0.5 11,12 HWC
History of Art II* 0.5 11,12 HWC
Band 1,2,3,4 1.0 9,10,11,12
Jazz Band 1,2,3,4 1.0 9,10,11,12
Chorus 1.0 9,10,11,12
Women’s Choir 1,2,3,4 1.0 9,10,11,12
Concert Choir 1.0 9,10,11,12 P
Music Appreciation 1.0 9,10,11,12
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Career Paths: Arts and Communications, Human Services)
Course Name Credits Grade Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted Weighted, College
Credit
Spanish 1 1.0 9,10,11,12
Spanish 2 1.0 10,11,12 P
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (Career Paths: Health Services, Human Services)
Course Name Credits Grade Prerequisite, Honors,
Weighted, College Credit
Boy's Physical Ed. 1,2,3,4 1.0 9,10,11,12
Girl's Physical Ed. 1,2,3,4 1.0 9,10,11,12
Weight Training 1,2,3 1.0 10,11,12
Physical Development 1,2,3 1.0 10,11,12
Health 0.5 9
PRACTICAL ARTS-FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE (Career Path: Human Services)
Course Name Credits Grade Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted Weighted, College
Credit
st
Foods (1 sem) 0.5 9,10,11,12
Housing (2nd sem) 0.5 9,10,11,12
Child Development (1st sem) 0.5 9,10,11,12
Parent Education (2nd sem) 0.5 9,10,11,12
Personal Finance 0.5 10,11,12
Family Life (2nd sem) 0.5 9,10,11,12
PRACTICAL ARTS-INDUSTRIAL ARTS (Career Paths: Arts and Communications,
Industrial and Engineering Technology)
Course Name Credits Grade Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted Weighted, College
Credit
Woods 1 1.0 9,10,11,12
Woods 2 1.0 10,11,12 P
Technology Lab 1 1.0 9,10,11,12
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PRACTICAL ARTS-(ARCADIA VALLEY CAREER-TECHNOLOGY CENTER)
Course Name Credits Grades P, C, Career Paths
W
Auto Collision Repair 3.0 11,12 PC IET
Automotive Technology 3.0 11,12 PC IET
Bldg & Grds. Maintenance 3.0 11,12 P IET HuS
Business Technology 1 – 1.0 (10),11,12 PC B&M
Office Procedures
Business Technology 2 – 0.5 or (10),11,12 PC B&M
Computer Business 1.0
Applications
Business Technology 3B* - 0.5 or 11,12 PCW B&M
Advanced Computer 1.0
Business Applications
Business Desktop Publishing 1.0 (10),11,12 PC B&M
Computer Applications 0.5 9 B&M
Computer Network/Cisco* 1.0 11,12 CW IET
Computer Repair 3 3.0 11,12 IET
Graphic Com 1(Exploratory) 1.0 11,12 PCW A&C
Graphic Com 1(Exploratory) 1.0 9,10,11,12 A&C
Graphic Com 3 (2+2) 3.0 11,12 PC A&C IET
Health Science I 1.0 11,12 P HeS
Health Science II 3.0 12 P HeS
Medical Terminology* 1.0 11,12 CW HeS B&M
Multimedia 1.0 10,11,12 P B&M
Personal Finance 0.5 10,11,12
Teaching Profession 3.0 11.12 C? HuS
Exploring – Teaching 1.0 9,10,11,12 HuS
Welding 3.0 11,12 PC IET
OTHER PROGRAMS
Course Name Credits Grades Prerequisite
ACT Prep 0.5 10,11,12
IEP Language 1.0 9,10,11,12 P
IEP Math 1.0 9,10,11,12 P
IEP Science 1.0 9,10,11,12 P
IEP Social Studies 1.0 9,10,11,12 P
IEP Health 0.5 9 P
IEP Resource 1.0 9,10,11,12 P
IEP Work 1.0 9,10,11,12 P
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LANGUAGE ARTS
College-Prep English I which are necessary for success beyond high school.
Grade Level: 9 (required) Sophomores will read a variety of challenging
Prerequisite: None literature, including world literature and college-
Credit: 1 bound novels, to increase personal reading levels and
College-prep English I is for freshmen whose plans understanding of literary techniques. Students will
might include attending a community college or improve writing skills through business writing,
technical school after high school. It will provide expository writing, literary response, and research.
opportunities for students to develop and practice
reading, writing, and critical thinking skills—all of
which are necessary for success in high school and Honors English II
beyond. Students will read a variety of literature Grade Level: 10 (Optional to College-prep English II)
ranging from young adult novels to college-bound Prerequisite: Honors English I with a grade of C or
novels, from mythology and epic poetry to better or approval of teacher
Shakespeare’s dramas. Writing opportunities will Credit: 1
include business writing, narrative and expository Honors English II is for sophomores planning to
writing, literary response, and research. attend a community college or university after high
school. It will provide opportunities for sophomores
Honors English I to develop and practice reading, writing, and critical
Grade Level: 9 (Optional to College-prep English I) thinking skills—all of which are necessary for success
Prerequisite: 8th grade English with a grade of C or beyond high school. Sophomores will read a variety
better of challenging literature, including world literature
Credit: 1 and college-bound novels, to increase personal
Honors English I is for freshmen whose plans include reading levels and understanding of literary
attending a community college or university after techniques. Students will improve writing skills
high school. It will provide opportunities for students through business writing, expository writing, literary
to develop and practice reading, writing, and critical response, and research.
thinking skills—all of which are necessary for success
in high school and beyond. Students will read a College-Prep English III
variety of literature ranging from young adult novels Grade Level: 11 (required)
to college-bound novels, from mythology and epic Prerequisite: College-prep English II
poetry to Shakespeare’s dramas. Writing Credit: 1
opportunities will include business writing, narrative College-prep English III is for juniors whose plans
and expository writing, literary response, and might include attending a community college or
research. technical school after high school. It will provide
opportunities for juniors to continue developing and
practicing higher-level reading, writing, and critical
Arranging a bowl of flowers in the thinking skills—all of which are necessary for success
morning can give a sense of quiet in beyond high school. Juniors will explore a variety of
a crowded day - like writing a poem, American literature in its historical context as well as
or saying a prayer. college-bound novels in thematic units. Students will
----Anne Morrow Lindbergh improve writing skills through business writing,
literary response writing, persuasive writing, and
College-Prep English II research. In addition, students will develop college-
Grade Level: 10 (required) prep portfolios to showcase their academic abilities
Prerequisite: College-prep English I and achievements. College and career exploration
Credit: 1 and planning, and ACT preparation constitute a
College-prep English II is for sophomores whose portion of the class.
plans might include attending a community college or
technical school after high school. It will provide
opportunities for sophomores to develop and practice
reading, writing, and critical thinking skills—all of
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Honors English III Great Books
Grade Level: 11 (Optional to College-prep English Grade Level: 11,12
III) Prerequisite: English 2 or 2+
Prerequisite: Honors English II with a grade of C or Credit: 1/2 (2nd semester opposite Public Speaking)
better or approval of the teacher Great Books is a reading class that offers students the
Credit: 1 opportunity to explore selected literature that has
Honors English III is for juniors whose plans include been consistently rated as ―great‖ by readers and
attending a community college or university after critics. Great book titles will range from classic to
high school. It will provide opportunities for students contemporary and include a combination of Nobel
to continue developing and practicing higher-level and Pulitzer prize winners, New York Times
reading, writing, and critical thinking skills—all of bestsellers, ALA college-bound novels and novels
which are necessary for success in high school and included on the Advanced Placement English reading
beyond. Students will explore a variety of American list. The class will balance required reading and
literature in its historical context as well as college- independent reading, emphasizing student choice.
bound novels in thematic units. Students will This class will also prepare students for MAP
improve writing skills through business writing, reading, analysis, and writing as well as for the ACT
persuasive writing, literary response, and research. In reading.
addition, students will develop college-prep
portfolios to showcase their academic abilities and Reading
achievements. College and career exploration and Grade Level: 9
planning, and ACT preparation, constitute a portion
Prerequisite: 8th Grade Recommendation
of the class.
Credit: 1
Students will embark on a journey to improve reading
Honors English IV
comprehension and fluency, using various types of
Grade Level: 12
literature, including newspapers, magazines, and
Prerequisite: Honors English III with a grade of C or
novels. Reading comprehension will be the focus of
better or approval of teacher
this course, and students will be equipped to take
Credit: 1
these strategies and use them in other contexts in
English 4 is a dual-enrollment course, which can be
order to improve reading comprehension for life.
taken for college credit through Mineral Area
This course will provide opportunities to develop and
College. The first semester is writing intensive.
practice reading, writing, and critical thinking skills,
Students will develop and practice advanced writing
equipping students for the remainder of high school
skills and higher-level thinking skills through
and the world beyond.
composing various types of essays, including
research. The second semester is reading intensive.
Students will improve reading comprehension levels
and practice interpretive reading skills through
reading a variety of fiction, poetry, and drama.
Students are expected to demonstrate a mature and
scholarly attitude in this advanced class.
Public Speaking*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: C or above in previous English class
Credit: ½ (1st semester opposite Great Books)
Public speaking is a dual-enrollment course(for 11th
and 12th grade students only), which can be taken for
college credit through Mineral Area College.
Students will study the communication process and
develop public speaking skills by preparing and
delivering a variety of speeches, including
informational, persuasive, and special occasion
speeches.
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MATHEMATICS Algebra 3*
Grade Level: 11,12
Pre-Algebra Prerequisite: Algebra 2-Geometry & Advanced Geometry
Grade Level: 9 – By Placement Only Note: May be taken concurrently with Trigonometry
Prerequisite: 8th Grade Teacher Recommendation Credit: 1
Credit: 1 Algebra 3 is designed for the college bound student. It is
Pre-Algebra is a controlled class that is designed to the study of inequalities, matrices, complex numbers,
strengthen algebra skills of students not ready for Algebra polynomial and rational functions, exponential and
1-Geometry. logarithmic functions, conic sections, and graphs of
functions and relations. Note: This course may be taken
Algebra 1 for college credit over ITV with Mineral Area College
Grade Level: 9 under the name of College Algebra. The college credit
Prerequisite: None course will only be one semester long.
Credit: 1
This course is designed to fulfill Missouri’s 36 - 9th Grade Trigonometry*
Level Expectations in the areas of Number and Operations, Grade Level: 11, 12
Algebraic Relationships, Geometric and Spatial Prerequisite: Algebra 2-Geometry & Advanced Geometry
Relationships, Measurement, and Data and Probability. Note: May be taken concurrently with Algebra 3
Topics covered include working with polynomials, solving Students may enroll in this class during years beginning
equations, problem-solving skills, factoring, rational with an odd number (i.e. 2009-2010, 2011-2012.)
expressions, graphing linear equations, and systems of Credit: 1
equations, angle relationships, Pythagorean Theorem, Trigonometry is designed for the college bound student. It
Cartesian plane, coordinate plane and velocity. is the study of triangles and the six basic trigonometric
functions. Other topics include identities, polar
Algebra 2 coordinates, vectors, radian measure, complex numbers,
Grade Level: 10 polar equations, and parametric equations.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1-Geometry Note: Trigonometry may also be taken for college credit
Credit: 1 over ITV with Mineral Area College as a second semester
This course is designed to fulfill Missouri’s 35 - 10th Grade class.
Level Expectations in the areas of Number and Operations,
Algebraic Relationships, Geometric and Spatial Statistics (AP)*
Relationships, Measurement, and Data and Probability. Grade Level: 11,12
Topics will include graphing linear and non-linear Prerequisite: Algebra 2- Geometry
equations, polynomial factoring, inequalities, quadratic Credit: 1
equations, relations, functions, irrational numbers, complex Students may enroll in this class during years beginning
numbers, and exponential functions. with an even number (i.e. 2008-2009, 2010-2011.)
Statistics is designed for college-bound students. It is the
Geometry study of collecting, organizing, summarizing and analyzing
Grade Level: 11,12 data in order to draw conclusions. Topics covered will
Prerequisite: Algebra 1-Geometry include data collection, sampling, organizing data, graphs
Note: This course may be taken concurrently with and charts, summarizing data, tendencies of data,
Algebra 2-Geometry. correlations, probabilities, probability distributions, and
Credit: 1 hypothesis testing. The student may receive college credit
Advanced Geometry is the study of Euclidean by passing the AP Statistics test (fee is involved.)
Geometry that takes students beyond the basics and
will include: geometric figures, geometric solids, Calculus (AP)*
congruent triangles, right triangle trigonometry, Grade Level: 12
inductive and deductive reasoning, circles, and Prerequisite: Algebra 3, Advanced Geom., & Trigonometry
coordinate geometry. Credit: 1
Calculus is designed for the college bound student who
needs a strong mathematics background. It is the study of
limits, conics, derivatives, and integrals. The student may
receive college credit by passing the AP Calculus test (fee
is involved). This course requires a significant amount of
daily homework.
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Business Math
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
Business Math will prepare students to use math skills in
life. This class will help students in the workplace as well
as with personal money management. Topics will include
budget, payroll forms, discounting, inventory values,
depreciation methods, graphs and charts, employee
benefits, interest rates, loans, taxes and metric units.
Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Half effort
does not produce half results, it produces no
results. Work, continuous work and hard
work, is the only way to accomplish results
that last. – Hamilton Holt
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SCIENCE Zoology*
Grade Level: 11,12
Physical Science Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Biology
Grade Level: 9 (required) Credit: 0.5(2nd semester)
Prerequisite: None A study of comparative animal anatomy and
Credit: 1 physiology and how these attributes contribute to the
Physical Science is a brief study of astronomy, environment as a whole using concepts dealing with
chemistry, and physics including the study of atomic scientific inquiry and relevance, various living
energy. systems and organisms and ecology concepts
Biology Chemistry*
Grade Level: 10 (required) Grade Level: 11
Prerequisite: Physical Science Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Credit: 1 Credit: 1
This course is designed to be an introduction into all A study of the theory of chemistry, supplemented by
areas of general biology. Basic information essential laboratory work. Chemistry is the study of heat, gas,
to living an intelligent life will be provided. The atomic structure, periodic table, equation balancing,
course will include dissection. Emphasis will be stoichiometry and interrelations of these areas.
placed on conservation, education, ecology, and
careers in environmental science. AP Physics*
Grade Level: 11,12
Environmental Biology Prerequisite: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry & Trig or be
Grade Level: 10 (optional to Biology) enrolled in Trig concurrently
Prerequisite: Physical Science and counselor's Credit: 1
consent Physics will cover the topics of mechanics and
Credit: 1 electromagnetic theories through mathematical
An activity-oriented study of current environmental developments and lab experience. Mechanics will
problems leveled for sophomore students who are not include the study of relationships between objects in
Biology-ready. motion, such as velocity, acceleration, and forces, as
well as such interactions as collisions.
Earth Science Electromagnetics will include the development of the
Grade level: 11,12 following relationships: static electricity, electric
Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology fields, series and parallel circuits, and magnetic
Credit: 1 fields. Students will be able to take the advanced
Earth Science is a study of Earth processes, such as placement exam for college credit at the end of this
weather patterns, Earth movements, and structures of course.
the earth.
Anatomy/Physiology*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Biology
Credit: 0.5 (1st semester)
A study of the human body beyond general biology
and health courses. It covers basic terms, chemistry,
tissue cells, and the different systems such as skeletal,
muscular, and nervous systems.
―Where the telescope ends, the
microscope begins. Which of the
two has the grander view?
--Victor Hugo
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SOCIAL STUDIES Psychology
Grade Level: 11,12
Government Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9 (required) Credit: 1
Credit: 1.0 A study of the normal course of human development
This course is designed to instruct students in the on the variety of factors, which contribute to
history and principles of the U.S. and Missouri individual differences in personality, intelligence, and
Constitutions. Students will also participate in character. The student will be encouraged to apply
activities that promote active citizenship. High many psychological principles to his of her life.
school Grade Level Expectations will be used to
guide instruction in U.S. and Missouri government, American National Government*
economics, and geography. The course is required of Grade Level: 11, 12
all 9th graders and upon successful completion will Prerequisite: None
fulfill one unit of the Social Studies requirement. Note: This course can be used toward meeting the
Students will also take a U.S. and Missouri third social studies requirement.
Constitution test required for graduation. Credit: .5 (1st semester)
This course is a dual enrollment course through MAC
American History pending their approval. This course is an intensive
Grade Level: 10 (required) study of the American Republic with emphasis on the
Credit: 1 institutional structures of the three independent
A study of the important developments, events and branches. Emphasis will be placed on the
personalities in American History. Emphasis will be philosophical and historical roots of the U.S.
placed on MAP objectives, politics, the economy, Constitution and on current scholarship concerning
oreign policy, and social change. the Bill of Rights, Congress and the role of interest
groups, important presidential administrations, and
World History landmark Supreme Court cases.
Grade Level: 11 & 12
Prerequisite: None American State and Local Government*
Note: This course can be used toward meeting the Grade Level: 11, 12
third social studies requirement. Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 Note: This course can be used toward meeting the
This course traces the development of Western third social studies requirement.
Civilization and cultures from the beginning of time Credit: .5 (2nd semester)
to the Vietnam Era. Ideas and movements such as the This course is a dual enrollment course through MAC
Renaissance, Reformation, Absolute Monarch and pending their approval. These government classes
Enlightenment and the Revolutionary War will be together fulfill college requirements. This course will
studied. be an in-depth study of state and local government
institutions. Particular attention will be paid to the
Geography Missouri General Assembly, Missouri history, major
Grade Level: 10,11,12 Missouri Supreme Court cases at the state and
Prerequisite: None national level, and county government apparatus.
Note: This course can be used toward meeting the The course will also look at local public policy issues
third social studies requirement. and current issues involving the interpretation of the
Credit: 1 Missouri Constitution and current federalism issues
A study of climate topography, resources, politics, involving the state of Missouri. Students will
and social structures of countries. Map skills and the participate in the We the People Mock Congressional
many factors that influence people and culture will be hearings as part of this course.
emphasized.
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Contemporary World Affairs
Grade Level: 10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course can be used toward meeting the
third social studies requirement.
Credit: 1
The purpose of this course is to provide our students
the opportunity to monitor and discuss important
events taking place in the world. An emphasis will be
placed on the critical thinking and problem solving
skills of each student. This course will monitor world
events taking place on a daily basis. In addition, this
course will discuss the ways in which news is
disseminated; how events affect us individually; the
historical and major players in events; and
constructive ways of responding to events. The
course will be based on the Missouri State Grade
Level Expectations in social studies
The past is never dead – it is not
even past. – William Faulkner
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FINE ARTS FINE ARTS - ART
- ART History of Art I
Grade Level: 11, 12
Art 1
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: All
Note: May be taken concurrently with Art I, II, III
Prerequisite: None
or IV
Credit: 1
Credit: 0.5 (1st semester)
This class concentrates on the elements of principle
History of Art I is designed for the college bound
and design through two and three-dimensional
student. This humanities class will allow the student
problem solving. The course includes study in line,
to study the art and key monuments from prehistoric
color, texture, value, and space. The basic concern of
times to the building of the great Gothic Cathedrals of
the course will be to develop the student’s sensitivity
Europe during semester one. This course consists of
to good design. This course also encourages the
two functions that will allow the student to look at the
student to discover the meaning, use, and influences
work itself (in relation to type of art, medium, formal
of art in daily life. Man's relationship with art in all
elements, content, style and function) and to look at
ages is taught. Art vocabulary may be explored with
the work in relation to history. NOTE: This course
tools and techniques in the area of drawing and
may be taken for 3 college credits through Mineral
painting. Students are required to purchase a
Area College under the name of History of Art I.
sketchbook and basic supplies.
History of Art II
Art 2
Grade Level: 11,12
Grade Level: 10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: ―C‖ in Art 1 or teacher approval
Note: May be taken concurrently with Art I, II, III,
Credit: 1
or IV
This course covers the principles of perspective,
Credit: 0.5 (2nd semester)
outdoor sketching, object drawing, and animal and
History of Art II is designed for the college bound
figure sketching. Media: Pencil and charcoal. The
student. Students will be immersed in the art of the
study of the fundamental principals of design, the
Early Renaissance of Italy and conclude the year in
theory of color, space, line, and balance will be
the realm of Post-Modernism. This course consists of
covered. Students are required to purchase a
two functions which will allow the student to look at
sketchbook and basic supplies.
the work itself (in relation to type of art, medium,
formal elements, content, style and function) and to
Art 3
look at the work in relation to history; its relationship
Grade Level: 11,12
to the humanistic values of its age, and its relationship
Prerequisite: ―C+‖ in Art 2 or teacher approval
to the art of other ages. NOTE:This course may be
Credit: 1
taken for 3 college credits through Mineral Area
This course will include light and shade drawing,
College under the name of History of Art II.
color sketches, still life and life with emphasis on
originality. Media: pencil, pen, and ink, charcoal,
and crayon. Further development in design research
in color theory and the organization of two- FINE ARTS - MUSIC
dimensional space, with emphasis placed on the
principles of perspective. 3rd nine weeks: acrylic
and studio work. 4th nine weeks: sculpture---three- Band 1, 2, 3, 4
dimensional media. Costs involve sketchbook, basic Grade Level: All
supplies, and re-rope portfolio. Prerequisite: Jr. High Band for Band
Credit: 1
Art 4 The student will practice and perform many different types
Grade Level: 12 of music. A few of the basic principles of marching will be
Prerequisite: ―B‖ in Art 3 or teacher approval taught during the academic year. Participation in evening
Credit: 1 and weekend performances is a requirement. Band years 2,
This course includes oil painting, advanced drawing, 3, and 4 will expand upon the basic concepts taught in
realism, printing, and general crafts; Costs involve Band 1.
sketchbook, basic supplies, and red-rope portfolio.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish 1
Grade Level: All Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: Teacher approval by audition, Prerequisite: C or higher in English
Credit: 1 Credit: 1
Students will study the various styles of jazz, the harmonic This course involves the teaching of basic Spanish.
structures associated with jazz, and jazz improvisation.
Instrumentation for the class will be confined to Spanish 2
saxophones, trumpets, trombones, drums, guitar, and piano. Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Jazz Band 2, 3, and 4 will expand the basic concepts taught Prerequisite: C or higher in Spanish 1
in Jazz Band 1. Credit: 1
In addition to reviewing vocabulary and grammar
Chorus from Spanish 1, the student will continue to develop
Grade Level: All reading, writing, and conversational skills, while
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0 gaining insight into the Spanish way of life.
Note: Students may only take this class a total of 4
semesters (2 school years.)
Proper vocal technique as well as pitch and rhythm reading
will be emphasized. A variety of music will be performed.
Participation in some evening and/or weekend
performances is part of the course requirement.
Women‟s Choir 1, 2, 3, 4
Grade Level: All
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0
Women’s Choir is a non-auditioned choir consisting solely
of young ladies engaged in a fun, challenging choral
setting. This course will provide many opportunities to
become chorally literate, vocally skilled, and musically
creative. Students will perform a varied repertoire of SSA
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH
literature. Students will perform in concerts and
competitions during the school year. Women’s Choir will
Physical Education
consist of female students from grades 9-12.
Grade Level: 9 (required), 10,11,12
Credit: 1 (Required)
Concert Choir
Course objectives: To learn new skills and improve
Grade Level: All
old ones; to develop and maintain physical fitness; to
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor through audition
acquire an appreciation of the skills in activities with
Credit: 1
carry-over value; to develop and practice good
This course will emphasize four part music with instruction
sportsmanship, and to have fun. Years 2, 3, and 4
to be more demanding than high school chorus. Students
will expand upon the basic concepts taught in year 1.
will perform a varied repertoire of vocal literature. Students
will perform in several concerts and competitions
Health
throughout the school year.
Grade Level: 9 (required)
Prerequisite: None
Credit:0.5 (Required)
Music Appreciation
This course will allow all students to acquire basic
Grade Level: All
information about body structure, functions and
Prerequisite: None
growth, and recognize the importance of the
Credit: .5 or 1.0
interrelationships of the mental, physical, emotional
This course is designed to be an examination of music as an
and social aspects of total health. Students will
artistic expression and an analysis of the roles music has
recognize that the protection and promotion of health
played and is playing in the human experience.
is the responsibility of individuals and the society in
which they live.
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PRACTICAL ARTS
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Child Development
Weight Training Grade Level: All
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None Credit: 0.5 (1st sem - 2nd sem is Parenting)
Credit: 1 This course will prepare the student to understand and
This course allows students to improve their physical deal with children's physical, mental, intellectual,
conditioning through the use of free weights, weight moral, emotional, and social growth and
machines, and other methods of conditioning. The development, as well as care and guidance.
course will also study the basic methods of strength Observation and actual experiences with children and
development, various types of lifting, the their parents are part of the course.
biomechanics of lifting and develop new skills and
improve old ones. Development of the skills in the Family - Marriage and the Single Life
various activities with carry-over value for later life Grade Level: All
and develop good sportsmanship and safety. Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (2nd sem-1st semester is Foods)
Physical Development 1,2,3 This class is to acquaint the student with the concepts
Grade Level: 10,11,12 and principles related to various family living
Prerequisite: None conditions; establish and maintain relationships;
Credit: 1 prepare for the single life and/or marriage,
This course is designed to improve students’ physical parenthood, and family life; and to explore related
fitness and conditioning. Students will participate in careers.
flexibility programs, weight training, plyometric
training, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular Fundamentals of Foods
endurance programs. Daily workouts will include Grade Level: All
such activities as stretching, running, jumping, lifting, Prerequisite: None
and other activities that promote improved fitness and Credit 0.5 (1st sem – 2nd sem is Housing or Family)
athletic performance. Also included will be Students will work with a variety of food topics
discussions and activities dealing with nutrition, including nutrition, selection, preparation, and
injury prevention, sportsmanship, fitness planning, serving. Trips and work assignments in the
exercise physiology, anatomy, and kinesiology. This community and school 3ill provide insights into
course is designed for male and female students health issues, career possibilities, and the economic
regardless of their current fitness level or athletic impact of foods. Students will study the health
ability. ramifications of diet at various stages of the life cycle,
compile a recipe file, prepare food products in a lab
setting and participate in group projects. Make up
work will be required following any absence from a
trip or work assignment and food labs.
Housing and Living Environments
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (2nd sem – 1st sem is Foods)
Students will learn the problems involved in renting
or buying a house, the language of real estate, and to
be able to recognize various styles of homes and
types of terrain suitable for each style. Students will
also learn the principles of design, furniture styles,
house plans, and room arrangements including
drawing them to scale, and the proper accessories to
decorate the home.
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PRACTICAL ARTS
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Parenting Education Technology Lab 1
Grade Level: All Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (2nd sem – 1st sem is Child Dev.) Credit: 0.5 – 1.0
Students will study about myths and realities of Students will have the opportunity to explore up to 12
parenthood, readiness to parent, developmental different modules with each module containing
changes in families, child abuse/neglect, human interactive software on a computer containing
reproduction and birth control, sexually transmitted computer lessons, tests, study guides and hands on
diseases, and building relationships. equipment. Only 1-2 students will be working on a
module at a time and each module will last 2-3 weeks.
Personal Finance The modules are; Digital Sound, Computer Aided
Grade Level: 10,11,12 Design, Weather Monitoring, Robotics &
Prerequisite: None Automation, Medina CNC Mill, Mechanisms,
Credit: 0.5 Pneumatics, Graphics & Animation, Electronics,
This is a required class, beginning with the class of Materials & Processes, Navigation & GPS, and
2010. Personal Finance is a course designed to help a Digital Photography.
person properly manage money in today's
environment. Areas of study include personal
financial planning, financial services, budgeting, Woods 1
investments, portfolio management, interpreting Grade Level: All
financial statements, stocks versus bonds, insurance Prerequisite: None
protection; credit management; consumer purchases, Credit: 1
rights and responsibilities; a decision-making skill for Students will acquire information about the role of
all aspects of life as consumers, producers, woodworking in the industrial environment and
entrepreneurs, and economic citizens. Instructional develop some of the skills in the use of tools and
strategies may include use of projects, cooperative machines. Students will make several projects as well
learning, simulations, real world experiences, guest as learn the characteristics, sources, and uses of
speakers, Internet research, and computer/technology woods being used. Note: some cost will be involved
applications. for the course depending on the expense of the
project.
Woods 2
Grade Level: 10,11,12
Prerequisite: Woods 1
Credit: 1
A study of the woods manufacturing industries and
the technology involved in the construction of
buildings and the manufacture of articles made from
wood and wood products. Learning experiences
include experimenting, designing, construction,
My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I operating and evaluating industrial tools, processes,
think she enjoyed it! forest products, and related synthetic materials.
---- Mark Twain There will be some cost for projects.
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PRACTICAL ARTS Automotive Technology (2+2)
CAREER-TECH COURSES Grade Level Entry: 11
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: (High
Students apply for acceptance in 3-hour block courses School/College Credit): Algebra I; Grade Level
and request placement in 1-hour classes at the Career Reading and Writing Skills
Technology Center. In addition to apply for Strongly recommended: Algebra II, Grade Level
acceptance, some students are going to be assessed Reading and Writing Skills; Practical Physics or
for placement into Career Education programs due to Physics.
the nature of the courses and requirements for Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
succeeding in the Career Education program. credits total – upon completion)
Students desiring to pursue their studies into post- This course is designed to provide the skills and
secondary education may be interested in looking at knowledge necessary for entry-level employment, and
the Tech Prep and 2+2 programs. The Tech Prep and advanced placement, in the occupations related to the
2+2 programs are articulated through Mineral Area maintenance and repair of motor vehicle systems (e.g.
College for free college credit. Finally, some of the engine, brake, electrical, etc). Students will be trained
1-hour classes offer free college credit and some have in areas directly related to Automotive Service
weighted status for 11th and 12th grade students. Excellence and modern automotive electronic
systems. Students planning on pursuing employment
Students are expected to know and have the ability to in the related industry are encouraged to apply for
use computer applications and basic algebraic this program. This course is also articulated with
functions; know how to use fraction and metric Mineral Area College to earn 36 college credits
conversions; standard measurement tools; and be able toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
to read on grade level prior to enrollment. Students
should expect upon graduation from high school and Building and Grounds Maintenance
completion of the chosen Career Education program Grade Level Entry – 11
to secure employment in the field of study, continue Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra 1;
employment preparation study at a post-secondary Grade Level Reading and Writing Skills (including:
institution, or enter the military. measuring with a tape; conversion of fractions and
metric measurements to equivalent fractions and
Auto Collision Repair (2+2) units; and other calculations for the building trades
Grade Level Entry – 11 industry).
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra 1; Physical ability to work at heights is REQUIRED.
Grade Level Reading and Writing Skills Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6 credits total – upon completion)
credits total – upon completion) This course is designed to teach students how to
This course is designed to develop the skills and service and repair all of the parts of a building inside
knowledge necessary for entry into the collision and outside. Areas of instruction included are
repair industry and related occupations. Students electrical wiring with 220V, plumbing (water and
planning on pursuing employment in the related sewer lines), basic and advanced carpentry (roofing,
industry are encouraged to apply for this program. framing, sheet rocking, taping and finishing, siding,
Students planning on pursuing employment in the etc.), grounds maintenance (including small gas
related industry are encouraged to apply for this engine repair and maintenance), and basic and
program. This course is also articulated with Mineral advanced masonry. Students planning on pursuing
Area College to earn 36 college credits toward an employment in the related industry are encouraged to
Associate of Applied Science Degree. apply for this program.
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Business Technology Certificate voice recognition software and how to use the
Students seeking career education certification and Internet and e-mail as business tools. Also, learn to
eligibility for participation in internships through the use the 10-key calculator without having to look at
Business program need to complete courses of your fingers! Students can earn up to 4 college credit
business classes that may include Business hours through for CIS 210 – Microcomputer
Technology I, Business Technology II, Business Database Management (3), OST Ten-Key Numeric
Technology III (A-year: Access; Web Design; Ten- Skills (1)
Key Calculator. B-year: Advanced Excel and other
advanced training in offered programs [Independent Business Technology IIIB*-Advanced Computer
Study for part A & B].), Multimedia, and Desktop Business Applications “B”*
Publishing. Grade Level: 11,12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Concurrently
Business Technology I – Office Procedures taking, or at least a C, in Business Technology II;
Grade 10, 11, 12 Grade Level Reading.
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in Credit: 0.5 or 1.0
Computer Applications; Grade Level Reading This can be taken as a semester course.
Credit: 1 Students enroll for this class during years beginning
Office Procedures – Learn skills that are essential in with an even number (i.e. 2008-2009).
any office occupation and beneficial to all students Advanced Computer Business Applications – Learn
such as filing, records management, telephone skills, advanced spreadsheet functions, along with web page
etc. Learn how to write a resume, prepare for job design and how to use the Internet and e-mail as
interviews, and fill out job applications. Juniors and business tools. Students can earn up to 3 college
Seniors can earn up to 6 college credit hours through credit hours through MAC for CIS 220 –
MAC for OST110-Filing Systems/Records Microcomputers Spreadsheet Applications (3).
Management (2), OST130 – Office Procedures I (3),
and PAW 106 Preparation for Employment 1. Business Desktop Publishing
Grade Level: 11, 12
Business Technology II – Computer Business Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Applications Computer Apps; Grade Level Reading
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in This course concentrates on using Adobe In Design
Computer Applications; Grade Level Reading CS3, Adobe Photoshop, & Microsoft Publisher 2007
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0 to learn basic desktop publishing principles. This
This can be taken as a semester course. course includes preparation of flyers, posters,
Computer Business Applications – Learn to use the business cards, booklets, menus, calendars,
latest office computer software, Microsoft Office, newsletters and conversion of these to Portable
2007, to develop advanced word processing skills, Document Format for publishing on the web.
spreadsheets, and multimedia presentations. Also Emphasis is on lots of hands on practice to produce
learn to use the Internet and e-mail as business tools. interesting and useful projects while learning the
Juniors and Seniors can earn up to 6 college credit fundamentals of desktop publishing. Students can
hours through MAC for CIS 175-Microcomputer earn college credit hours through MAC for CIS170-
Applications and CIS 235- Word Processing with Desktop Publishing (3)
Microsoft.
Business Technology III A*-Advanced Computer
Business Applications “A”*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Concurrently
taking, or at least a C, in Business Technology II;
Grade Level Reading
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0
This can be taken as a semester course.
Students enroll for this class during years beginning
with an odd number (i.e. 2007-2008).
Advanced Computer Business Applications – Learn
to use and create databases as well as how to use
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Multimedia C N A (Certified Novell Administrator) test or the
Grade Level: 10-12 Microsoft NY certification test. Students planning on
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in pursuing employment in the related industry are
Computer Apps; Grade Level Reading encouraged to apply for this program. This course is
Credit: 1.0 also articulated with Mineral Area College to earn 37
In this hands-on course, students will learn some of college credits toward an Associate of Applied
the most popular multimedia software available. Science Degree.
Students learn to design, build, and edit websites
using Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, create Graphic Communications I (Exploratory)
professional presentations using Microsoft Limited Class Size: 10 individuals per hour [total in
PowerPoint 2007, create movies with Microsoft all exploratory sections].
Moviemaker, learn basic image editing with Adobe Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Photoshop, and Macromedia Flash for drawing and Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better
creating animations. While completing these units, in Computer Apps; Ability to use and manipulate
students will utilize digital cameras, scanners and the measurement data (including conversion); Algebra I;
Internet. Grade Level Reading, Writing and Communication
Skills.
Computer Network/Cisco 1* Credit: 1.0 (can be taken multiple years, but MUST
Grade Level: 11, 12 be a different tract each time)
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in Students enrolled in Graphic Communications I-
Computer Applications; Grade Level Reading Exploratory will follow one or more tracks to
Credits(high school): Two-year program (3 credits individualize the course. The different tracts include:
per year, 6 credits total – upon completion) desktop publishing, vinyl sign making, screen
10 college credits for the 1st year and 6 college credits printing, video editing and web page design.
for the 2nd year. 1. Tract DP – Desktop Publishing:
This program is designed to teach students the skills Students will learn the basics of desktop
needed to design, build, and maintain small to publishing using Adobe InDesign.
medium-size computer networks. This course is the 2. Tract VS – Vinyl Sign Making:
first 2 semesters of 4 semesters necessary to become Students will learn the basics of sign
eligible to take the Certified Cisco Network Associate design and production using special
(CCNA) exam. Certification exam is not given as a software.
part of the course. Cisco II will be offered the 3. Tract SP – Screen Printing: Students
following year along with Cisco 1. Students are will learn the basics of screen printing
expected to find employment in Computer design and production.
Networking and Repair after graduation. 4. Tract VE – Video Editing: Students
will learn the basics of non-linear video
Computer/Network Repair 2 or 3 (2+2) editing using digital video cameras and
Grade Level: 11 state-of-the-art editing equipment.
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra I; 5. Tract WP – Web Page Design:
Grade Level Reading and Writing/Communications Students will learn the basics of using
Skills and Desire To Complete Hard Work. current web page design software for
Credits: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6 creating simple web pages.
credits total – upon completion) Students enrolled in this class will work on various
First year students will learn basic computer projects and learn through on-the-job training similar
terminology, computer architecture, hardware to an apprenticeship or internship.
installation, troubleshooting and repair, printing
device and other hardware repair and installation, and
will prepare for the national certification in A+
Computer Repair. With the addition of Cisco
Academy, first year students will also complete
semester 1 and 2 of CCNA (Certified Cisco Network
Associate) training. Second year students will
improve their hardware and software repair and
installation skills while developing skills in network
installation, network design and troubleshooting.
They will prepare to take the CCNA test, the Novell
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Graphic Communications II (Exploratory)* with Mineral Area College to earn 36 college credits
Limited Class Size: 10 individuals per hour [total in toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
all exploratory sections].
Grade Level: 11, 12 Health Science I
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better Limited Enrollment: 12 students (priority given to
in Computer Apps; Ability to use and manipulate students whose 4-year plan includes Health Science
measurement data (including conversion); Algebra I; II in the senior year)
Grade Level Reading, Writing and Communication Grade Level - 11, 12
Skills. Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Knowledge,
Credit: 1.0 Use and Conversion of Measurements in length (read
Students enrolled in Graphics Communications II- a ruler using feet and divisions of an inch); and
Exploratory will follow one or more tracts to volume (converting metric liquid measurements);
individualize the course to suite their needs. The Grade Level Reading, Writing and Communication
different tracts include: desktop publishing, vinyl sign Skills; Algebra I (minimum)/Algebra II (preferred)
making, screen printing, video editing and web page Credit: 1.0 (for full year enrollment)
design. Students enrolled in this class will work on This course provides a general induction of
various projects and learn through on-the-job training occupational requirements for a variety of positions in
similar to an apprenticeship or internship. Three (3) the health care industry. Students interested in the
hours of college credit (through MAC) is available health care field, and planning on enrollment in the
for participants in the desktop publishing tract upon Health Science 2 course, would benefit from this
completion of a full-year in the course. class. The course includes the study of medical
terminology, body structure and function, health
Graphic Communications III (2+2) disorders, legal and ethical issues of the health care
Grade Level: 11, 12 industry, communication skills in health care, and
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in safety and infection control in the health care
Computer Apps; Ability to use and manipulate industry. This class is preparatory for students
measurement data (including conversion); Algebra I; intending to enroll in Health Science 2. Students
Grade Level Reading, Writing and Communication must enroll in this course and pass a pre-certification
Skills. exam or obtain pre-certification exemption with the
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6 consent of the teacher to enroll in Health Science 2.
credits total – upon completion)
College Credit: 36 credits for 2 years through Mineral
Area College. Students who enroll as Seniors can
continue completing this training while attending
Mineral Area College (part-time attendance at
AVCTC)
In this course students will learn the basics of desktop
publishing and will use this knowledge to create
documents that students will print on an offset
printing press. Students will learn how to create
designs for use in screen-printing and vinyl sign
making. Students will work on a variety of projects
to help develop their graphic communications skills
while in this class. Students will also learn how to
design web pages and edit video using computers.
Second year students will further develop[ their skills
in offset printing, desktop publishing, web design,
screen printing and vinyl sign making. Additionally,
they will learn the basics of supervision by serving as
project managers for first year students. Second year
students will also be offered the opportunity to
perfect their skills by working at local businesses
through an internship. Students planning on pursuing
employment in the related industry are encouraged to
apply for this program. This course is also articulated
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Health Science II Medical Terminology
Grade level-12 Grade: 11, 12 only
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra I Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Biology
(minimum)/Algebra II preferred; Grade Level Dual Credit Enrollment (for college credit) Available
Reading, Writing and Communication Skills; Credit: 1.0
Knowledge, Use and Conversion of Measurements in This course is designed to introduce students to the
length (read a ruler using feet and divisions of an medical terms used in all medical fields. This course
inch); and volume (converting metric liquid includes the study of basic word structure, terms
measurements); Proof of Pre-Certification or Ability pertaining to the body as a whole, suffixes, prefixes,
to Obtain Exam Exemption (with the consent of the and terminology of body systems and specialized
teacher). areas of medicine. A student may receive college
Credit: 3.0 for 1-year program completion credit for this class by paying for it. Students
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Exam Available planning on entering nursing, pharmacy, or other
for All Eligible Students (according to state of medical degrees should take this class. Students going
in to a nursing program should have taken chemistry
Missouri Standards – see below)
in the junior year.
This course provides a general overview of
occupational requirements for a variety of positions in
Teaching Profession
the health care industry. Student interested in the
Grade: 11 and/or 12
health care field would benefit from this class. The
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C, or better,
course includes the study of medical terminology,
in Computer Applications; Algebra I; Grade Level
body structure and function, health disorders, legal
Reading, Writing, and Communication Skills;
and ethical issues of the health care industry,
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint (preferred).
communication skills in health care, and safety and
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
infection control in the health care industry. Basic
credits total – upon completion)
patient care skills are applied in the clinical setting
This program is designed to help prepare students for
and career shadow opportunities are available.
college and for future careers in teaching.
Students will work toward the State of Missouri
Competencies will include orientation to the teaching
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) exam. Only
profession, subject matter knowledge, understanding
students who complete the state requirements
the learner, teaching strategies, the learning
(passing 3 unmodified tests with an 80% or better and
environment and technology skills. Students planning
completing 100 clinical hours) will qualify for taking
on pursuing employment in the related industry are
the State CNA exam. Students enrolled in this class
encouraged to apply for this program.
are expected to seek employment as a CNA or in a
College credit will be available through an
related area of the health field or continue on to
articulation agreement upon successful completion of
higher education in the Health Science field after
this program.
graduation. Regular attendance is required. This is
not a nursing course, however, students interested in
Exploring Teaching
going into a nursing program should have completed
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
chemistry before taking this course. Students will be
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C, or better,
required to do grade level reading, writing and
in Computer Applications, or dual enrollment in this
computations involving algebraic skills
course; Algebra I , or dual enrollment in this course;
Grade Level Reading, Writing, and Communication
Skills; Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
(preferred).
Credit: 1.0
This class is designed to help students who are
interested in the teaching profession and wanting to
explore it. The students will have the opportunity to
work in a classroom under an experienced
enthusiastic teacher and receive 50 hours of
observation time during the year.
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OTHER PROGRAMS/COURSES
Welding (2+2) ACT Prep
Grade Level Entry – 11 Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra 1; Credit: 0.5
Grade Level Reading and Writing Skills; Ability to This course will offer a comprehensive content
measure and convert measurements of fractions and
review over English, math, reading, and science to
metric units to equivalent fractions and metric units.
help students achieve success on the ACT test.
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
Students will develop valuable test-taking strategies
credits total – upon completion)
as well as preparing for the test day. Students must
Qualifications involve learning and developing skills
sign up to take the ACT test during the year.
in arc welding, oxy-acetylene, MIG and TIG
aluminum welding, blueprint reading, etc. Students
Special Education Programs (IEP)
fabricate and repair projects made of various metals.
This course is articulated with Mineral Area College Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
to earn college credits toward an Associate of Prerequisite: Diagnostic Summary and I.E.P.
Applied Welding Technology Degree. Students will Credit: 1
practice toward passing the AWS certification and These classes are designed for those students who
will be expected to work toward seeking employment meet state and federal guidelines based on a
in the Welding industry after graduation or to work diagnostic summary. Classes may include math,
toward continued education in welding technology. science, English, history, study skills or work
Students planning on pursuing employment in the programs.
related industry are encouraged to apply for this
program. This course is also articulated with Mineral
Area College to earn 36 college credits toward an
Associate of Applied Science Degree.
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“Four steps to achievement: plan purposefully, prepare
prayerfully, proceed positively, pursue persistently.”
--William A. Ward
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