CHS Career Planning Guide � 2007-2008

CHS Career Planning Guide – 2007-2008 s e c t i o n 1 General Information        Introduction Academic Requirements Honors Career & Technical Program Special Education Required Subjects Electives CATASAUQUA HIGH SCHOOL 2500 W. Bullshead Road Northampton, PA 18067 Telephone: 610-697-0111 Fax: 610-697-0116 Website: www.cattysd.org Motto: “Dedicated to Educational Excellence” School Colors: Brown and White Nickname: “The Rough Riders” Approved by: Department of Education – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Accredited By: Commission of Secondary Schools – Middle State Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Home of the “ROUGH RIDERS” BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Penny A. Hahn, President Mrs. Carol A. Cunningham, Vice President Mrs. Sally J. Reiss, Secretary Mr. Robert M. Levine, Treasurer Mrs. Dawn Berrigan Mr. Dale K. Hein Mrs. Shannon R. Reinhard Mrs. Patricia J. Snyder Mrs. Mary Alice Hartranft CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Mr. Robert Spengler, Superintendent HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIORS Mr. David Ascani, Principal Mr. David A. Domchek, Assistant Principal HIGH SCHOOL CONTACTS Mr. Thomas Moll, II, Director of Athletics and Student Activities Mr. Todd Richards, Facility Manager of Athletics and Student Activities Mrs. Christina Mondschein, Guidance Counselor Mr. Eric Snyder, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Donna Tercha, School Nurse 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION Dear Catasauqua High School Family Members: This 2007-2008 Career Planning Guide is provided so that our students and their parents/guardians may make informed choices regarding course selections. It is crucial that these decisions be made carefully, as course selection at the high school level has a direct effect on the kinds of educational opportunities available to students after graduation. It is important that you consider the student’s goals, interests, abilities, school achievement, and credit requirements as you choose courses for next school year. Discuss these matters at home, talk to our teachers and counselors, and collect as much information as possible before choosing your courses for next year. A student’s success and satisfaction with their high school experience depends on how much the student is willing to invest. Get involved in activities, athletics, and be a part of your high school. This participation, coupled with honest academic effort, will help to guarantee that your years at Catasauqua High School will be the best years of your life. Sincerely yours, David Ascani, Principal David A. Domchek, Assistant Principal PHILOSOPHY OF CATASAUQUA HIGH SCHOOL (REVISED 1995) We believe that the mission of The Catasauqua High School is to provide each student with opportunities to prepare for a purposeful and satisfying life. While providing these opportunities, the school gives consideration to each individual’s physical, emotional, academic, and environmental differences, without compromising the school’s responsibility to recognize, encourage, and develop the potential of all students. We believe that education is a collaborative process shared by the school, community, parents, and students. We believe that it is the school’s responsibility to develop in all students an awareness of their rights and responsibilities. We also believe that all members of the school community should recognize the strong relationship sensitive to individual needs reinforces positive self-concept and provides all students the opportunities needed to achieve their goals and develop a sense of identity and pride. We believe the school should encourage full participation in the American Democratic System, as well as global consciousness. We believe every staff member should have the freedom to employ whatever professional methods of instruction he or she feels are best for his or her students. We teach about the past and the present to help prepare all students to meet the challenges and opportunities of an advancing and technological world. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (NONDISCRIMINATION) POLICY The Catasauqua Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, and handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, VII, Title IX, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights, or grievance procedures, contact Robert Spengler, Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, at 201 North Fourteenth Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032; phone 610-264-5571. For information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Robert Spengler, Superintendent of Schools at 610-2645571. 3 INTRODUCTION TO THIS GUIDE This Career Planning Guide has been developed to aid each Catasauqua High School student and his/her parents/guardians in choosing the best program of studies consistent with individual goals and abilities. A student’s choice of subjects should be strongly influenced by his/her future educational, vocational and career plans. The student’s decision should be realistic in order to insure personal satisfaction and success. During the process of registration, counselors will be meeting with students. We would like to strongly encourage parents/guardians to become involved also in their son/daughter’s educational choices. Knowledge of Catasauqua High School’s educational offerings as presented with this “Guide” should assist both students and parents/guardians in making accurate and careful decisions on the most appropriate courses for the student. Please remember too that faculty input will help in your decision-making process, especially if the student is undecided about the type of curriculum to choose or the difficulty and specific content of a course. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES OF CATASAUQUA HIGH SCHOOL (REVISED 1995) Stressing education as a continuous learning process, Catasauqua High School is dedicated to teaching the practical aspect of education while encouraging the students to develop their skills, to acquire knowledge, and to realize their potential in life. IT’’S TOO EASY TO QUIT 1. To discover the needs, goals, desires and individual differences of each It is easy to quit. Anyone can say, student through testing, guidance and “The hill is too high,” or “It’s too far away.” personal interviews in order to plan how Anyone can say, “I’m too tired to keep on,” the needs may best be met. And stop halfway there. But don’t be that one 2. To offer a diversified curricular program Whenever life gives you a hard task to do, through such areas as: Don’t stop in the middle, but see the thing through. a. College Preparatory program of studies It is easy to quit. Any fool can explain b. Business Education courses To himself and his friends why the struggle was in vain. c. Career and Technical training It doesn’t take brains when you start cutting loose courses From a difficult task to think up an excuse. d. Special and Remedial Education There is always a plausible, soul-soothing excuse e. Enrichment and Honors programs On the tongue of the chap who says “It’s no use.” f. Family and Consumer Sciences Albert Lerch g. Computer Programming and Assistant Principal Application Phillipsburg (NJ) H.S. 1938 h. Visual and Performing Arts i. Wellness and Fitness j. Technology Education 3. To offer extracurricular program through: a. Organized Activities b. Interscholastic and Intramural Sports 4. To provide the opportunity for community members to attend cultural activities and to provide the opportunity for students to participate in the economic, civic and cultural life of their community. 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All students are required to successfully complete 23.0 credits to graduate. Some of these credits must be taken in specific curriculum areas prescribed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Catasauqua Area School District as graduation requirements. The following minimum courses and credits must be passed: SUBJECT English Social Studies Mathematics Science Arts and Humanities Physical Education Health (2 courses) Computer Literacy Creating Tech Humanities Block Graduation Project PSSA Tests CREDITS 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 1.0 NUMBER OF YEARS 4 4 3 3 Includes the Humanities Block 4 Grades 9 & 10 1 semester 1 semester 1 * - beginning with the Class of 2004, all 9th graders must take the Humanities Block In addition to the above-required courses, students will also select sufficient elective courses to attain a minimum of 23.0 credits to graduate. Students must also successfully complete the state mandated graduation project and attain proficiency status on the PSSA Assessments. It should be noted that college-bound students should have more math, science, and/or social studies credits than required above and at least two credits in a foreign language. Course concentrations should be determined by a student’s intended post-secondary major or work experience. We strongly suggest that college-bound students take the SAT Prep course in their sophomore or junior year. CLASS RANK AND AVERAGES Class rank is extremely important to students who desire to further their education after high school. Class rank is compiled on the basis of work done in high school from grades nine through twelve. It is important that students realize that working hard in grade nine is as important as working hard in grades ten, eleven, and twelve. Class rank is computed at the end of each year and will be printed on report cards. All subjects, except SAT Prep and Phys. Ed., are used in calculating the class rank. Presently, the final grade attained in each course is multiplied by the credit amount given in that course. The final average is then placed in numerical order and ranked according to the other students’ averages within the grade level. All Honors courses carry a weighting factor of 1.04, which is used to multiply the grade for class rank, G.P.A. and Honor Roll. 5 MARKING (GRADING) SYSTEM Students receive numerical grades that have a letter equivalent, for each class. Grades represent achievement in subject matter. Students also receive attitude-rating comments from each teacher. These comments designate student effort and application. Scholarship marks for full credit subjects and semester courses, which meet five days per week, will be based on percentage determination with the minimal passing grade of 70%. Indicated below is an explanation of the numerical grades and the equivalent letter grade to be given: Quality Points 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Letter Equivalent A B C D F WF I Numerical Grade 93-100 85-92 77-84 70-76 Below 70 Below 70 Incomplete work * Description Exceptional Above Average Average Passing Failure Withdrawn Failing Student must complete work for a grade All courses receive numeric grades on the report card. Letter grades may be used for some support classes. The Following letter grades will be used for these subjects: P = Pass (SAT Prep class only) F = Failure (SAT Prep class only) M = Medical Excuse – exempt from Physical Education AU = Audit for no credit I = (0) Incomplete work* Student must complete work prior to the midpoint of the following marking period or the grade automatically converts to an “F” or 0. There are two requirements for the successful completion of any course taken at Catasauqua High School: 1) a grade of 70% or higher must be attained and, (2) there must be evidence of satisfactory attendance for the duration of the course. *Students are reminded that incompletes on a report card for a given marking period are to be made up and removed on or before the midpoint of the subsequent marking period. Incompletes at the end of the school year are to be made up. The CHS Guidance Office must receive written notification of such before June 30. If these conditions are not met, barring special consideration for just cause approved in advance by the building administration, all incompletes revert to a failing mark based on specific incomplete work receiving a zero grade. The building principal reserves the right to review and rule on the merit and special circumstances of individual cases. All Honors courses receive a 1.04 weighting factor in the grade value for the course in recognition of the higher expectations of students enrolled in such courses. The weighted grade is used to calculate Class Rank, Grade Point Average (GPA), the two Honor Rolls and Honor Status. 6 RESEARCH SEQUENCE All Catasauqua High School students are given yearly opportunities to develop their research and writing skills by participating in a major research project as noted below:  Grade 12 Honors and College Prep – Position Paper – Due in March  Grade 12 Applied Communications – Database/Career Paper – Due in January  Grade 11 Honors – Graduation Project  Grade 11 College Prep – Graduation Project  Grade 11 Applied Communications – Graduation Project  Grade 10 All Levels * - 20th Century U.S. Paper – Due in December  Grade 9 All Levels* - Civil War Paper – Due in April *The Research Paper is due for both English and Social Studies. Students are given library time to do computer and hard copy research, write first drafts, etc. For example, the Grade 12 Honors paper due in March begins with topic selection before mid-December. FINAL COURSE AVERAGES AND EXAMINATIONS Final examinations will be given at the completion of full year and semester courses (partial credit subjects excluded). The grade earned in the final examination will represent one-ninth of the final grade for the course. For a full-year course average, the four marking period grades are multiplied by .22 and added to the exam mark multiplied by .12. The values are added to create the final grade. For courses meeting one semester, each marking period will be multiplied by .44. and the exam grade will be multiplied by .12. These values will be added together to calculate the final semester grade. Seniors who achieve an “A” average in each marking period of a course and thereby achieve an “A” average for the semester or full-year course, are exempt from the final exam in that course. CREDITS All students must enroll in six (6) subject matter credits or their equivalent each year of enrollment. (Freshmen enroll in six and one half (6.5 credits). It is recommended that students enroll in 7.0 credits per year. HONOR ROLLS DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL A student must attain an overall average of 93 in the marking period in all numerical graded subjects with no grade lower than an 87. Students must pass all subjects including Physical Education and SAT Prep, even though these courses are not used to calculate honor roll eligibility. REGULAR HONOR ROLL A student must attain an overall average of 87 in the marking period in all numerical graded subjects with no grade lower than an 83. Students must pass all subjects including Physical Education and SAT Prep, even though these courses are not used to calculate honor roll eligibility. Academic awards will be presented to students who have consistently earned Distinguished and/or Regular Honor Roll status. Awards will be presented on a 5-4-4-3 system and are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Five (5) honor rolls – the award will be a white chenille letter and lamp of knowledge clip. (If a student already has been awarded such a letter, only a clip will be awarded.) Four (4) additional honor rolls (total of 9) – the award will be a “Rough-Rider” plaque. Another four (4) additional honor rolls (total of 13) – the award will be a medal (Olympic size). Three (3) additional honor rolls (total of 16 the maximum) – the award will be a ten inch (10”) lamp of knowledge capping trophy. 7 HONOR GRADUATES At commencement services, graduates who have maintained at least a 90.00 average for the totality of their high school career will be recognized by wearing a gold stole to denote their academic achievements. These students will be recognized as Honor Graduates. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society is a branch of the national organization that recognizes students for their accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership and service. Membership in the National Honor Society is both an honor and responsibility. They give volunteer service to others in the school and community at large. An induction ceremony for new members, parents and friends is held every year. Membership is open to qualified juniors and seniors. Only those students who have attended CHS the equivalent of one semester may be considered for membership. To be invited for membership consideration in the National Honor Society, a student must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 90.0. While the academic criterion is important and considered first, membership is not considered on the basis of grades alone. Through the NHS application process, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate character, leadership, and service as well. The application process usually begins around the start of the second semester of each school year with an informational meeting for all interested students. Potential candidates will be made aware of the application process and the expectations of the National Honor Society at this time. The Faculty Council, appointed by the high school principal, will review and consider all information collected in the candidate’s applications. Acceptance of each candidate will be by a majority vote of the Faculty Council. Once inducted, all members are to maintain the standards by which they were selected. Members are expected to attend meetings and complete a minimum of 36 service hours per academic year, with a minimum of 18 hours verified by the end of each semester. If a member falls below the 90.0 cumulative GPA or does not serve the required number of service hours, a warning letter will be sent and the member placed on probationary status. If the deficit in grades or service is not corrected by the end of the next marking period, the member will be removed from the Society. During the senior year, if the total service hours are not verified thirty days prior to graduation, the member will be removed from the Society. Each National Honor Society member is loaned an honorary white stole to be worn at graduation to denote his or her membership in the organization. REPORT CARDS AND STUDENT PROGRESS A student’s work is carefully monitored and recorded by each teacher. Student understanding and cooperation are necessary ingredients to achieve success in the school program. To keep the student and parent informed, we offer the following information on a periodic basis: 1. Report cards – Issued four times during the school year. Parents should examine the grades, comments and attendance record on this sheet. 2. Mid-Term Progress Reports – Halfway through each quarter/23rd day, progress reports in all subject areas are issued to students. Included in this report are the reasons for any deficiencies, positive comments and current grades. 3. Examinations – At the conclusion of each course, a student in the high school is required to take a comprehensive final examination. This exam counts for one ninth of the student’s final grade in a course. WITHDRAW AND/OR TRANSFER FROM SCHOOL 1. Transfer to another school: Students moving out of the school district will be withdrawn and transferred with a minimum of educational interruption. The procedure is as follows: a. Notification of a student transfer to another school district must be made to the guidance office by the parent or guardian. The parent must then schedule an appointment with the guidance counselor or secretary to come to school and sign the “permission to release records form”. The student is responsible for obtaining the withdrawal form on his/her last day of attendance, and reporting to each teacher to return books and materials and to have teachers sign the release form. This form must then be returned to the guidance office. All outstanding debts must be paid at the time of the withdrawal. The student will be given a transfer card, a copy of their immunization record, and a copy of his/her schedule to take to the new high school. A copy of the latest report card will also be included if available. b. c. d. 8 SUMMER SCHOOL Summer school sessions are not offered by the Catasauqua Area School District for students who have not succeeded in meeting the minimum requirements for promotion. Students who do not pass a required course or courses, during the regular school year may, with prior administrative approval, attend an accredited summer school program at another high school, or complete a correspondence course from an institute that has been approved by the Board of Education. (Note: a student may take only one (1) correspondence course during his/her high school career.) Failure to obtain prior administrative approval for makeup work will lead to denial of credit for same toward graduation and grade level promotion. Exceptions to this rule may be made by the building principal in very rare cases due to extenuating circumstances. A student may engage a certified tutor, who possesses an appropriate Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate of the equivalent, provided prior approval has been granted by the high school principal and all required forms are submitted to the high school guidance office. The student must pass the Catasauqua High School course final exam to receive credit for a tutored course. All grades from certified private tutors must be submitted to the guidance office prior to the beginning of the next school year. A maximum of two full-credit courses may be made up during a summer school session. If a student successfully completes a summer school course, a grade of 70 will be used for the purpose of class ranking. Full credit is given for the successful completion of a course. Both the summer school grade and the grade from the regular school will appear on the student’s permanent record. While successful completion of the course will result in credit recovery, the regular school grade will be used for the purpose of GPA calculation. INDEPENDENT STUDY Courses may be taken by Independent Study with the approval of the teacher, guidance counselor and administration. All approved courses will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Therefore, the grade from the course cannot be used to determine GPA or class rank. Completion of the course will appear on the student’s transcript. PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS A student will be promoted to the next grade level and homeroom based solely on the number of years attended at CHS. However, promotion to the next grade level homeroom is not indicative of the number of credits the student has earned. All students in grade 9 must carry a minimum of 6.5 credits. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 must carry a minimum of 6 full credit subjects per year. Should a student fail a course during the school year, it is recommended that the student complete the course during the summer by enrolling in an approved summer school program. All students must earn 23.0 credits in the required subject areas according to the state and school district standards and complete an approve Graduation Project to be eligible for graduation. HOMEWORK PHILOSOPHY It is the philosophy of Catasauqua High School that homework is an integral part of sound education. Education that prepares students for life beyond the classroom necessitates that students be able to work independently beyond the normal school day. It is the student’s responsibility to make up homework that was missed due to absences. The number of days for make up work to be completed will be equal to the number of days of excused absences. Each student should get his/her assignments upon returning to school. In the event of extended absences (three (3) school days or more), parents should request homework assignments by calling the Guidance Office. If unlawful absences occur, students will receive a zero for any homework/class work missed that day. School suspensions are considered excused absences; therefore, the student is eligible to make up any work. 9 HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION A medical condition may arise which prevents a student from attending school for an extended period of time. In such circumstances, parents should immediately contact the Catasauqua High School Guidance Office. Homebound instruction may be available if the following two criteria are met: 1. A “Request for Homebound Instruction” validated by a doctor must be presented to the Guidance office. This form describes the student’s medical condition, the reasons why the student is not able to attend school and the start and completion dates must be included. Board of Education approval is required for homebound instruction. 2. The doctor must recommend that the student remain out of school for a minimum of four (4) weeks to qualify. For an extended illness, an additional doctor’s note will be required every six weeks. Homebound instructors will then be scheduled to meet with the student at their home for one hour per week in each major subject area for a maximum of five (5) hours per week. A parent/guardian must be present in the home at the time the instructor will be tutoring. Students and parents must understand that one hour of instruction time per week in each subject area is not sufficient time to complete all work and that extra time and effort will be required to complete all course requirements when the student is able. PROGRAM AND/OR COURSE CHANGES/DROP/ADD PROCEDURES The course selections made by students in the second semester determine the master schedule which, in turn, determines the number and types of each teachers we utilize and the kinds and the amount of materials (textbook, shop supplies, etc.) purchased. It is important that the student and his/her parents carefully select a program of studies that is best suited for the student’s needs and ability level. A program evolved after careful study and consultation with teachers, counselors, and parents should require no major change. Students are responsible for the courses they select. The Course Registration Form is a “pledge” with the school. The school will attempt to schedule the courses that the students select. Time will be provided for schedule change requests, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. After the August deadline for schedule changes, the school will ask that students honor the “pledge” they made at course selection time. Students who wish to initiate a change in their original course requests are urged to do so prior to the end of this school year, when we plan to issue preliminary schedules for next year. The final date for schedule changes is on or before August 14th. Requests for schedule changes cannot be delayed until the school year begins in September. Any changes requested after the start of the school year will only be permitted with administrative and guidance approval. These changes will be made in rare and extraordinary circumstances only. Any student who withdrawals from a course after the mid-point of the first marking of that course will receive a WF (Withdrawal with a Failure) since the attendance requirement was not met. This grade will appear on the transcript. SPECIAL EDUCATION Programs are provided for students who have been identified as in need of special assistance, in order that they may develop educationally, socially, and vocationally. Identified students in this program who have an interest in vocational training may wish to consider the many programs offered at LCTI. A program is also available for students who have been identified as gifted. SCHEDULING PROCESS Course selection is very important activity of a high school student. The selection of courses and areas of concentration should be a combined effort involving the student, the parents, and the school staff. The student’s core curriculum teacher will be required to initial course requests for the next year. This process attempts to ensure proper placement in courses most suited to the student’s interest and abilities. Students are encouraged to arrange individual counseling sessions with their counselor to review their course selections and graduation progress. This will give each student an opportunity to speak privately with their counselor about selecting appropriate courses for career and college planning and to discuss their individual ability level as it relates to course difficulty. Included with the Career Planning Guide is a Course Registration Form. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are to fill this out before their computer scheduling sessions with the counselor. It is important that students and parents together review the course requests before the student brings this sheet to their scheduled appointment. 10 Every attempt will be made to give students the courses they select, or if necessary, the alternate courses designated. Several factors will restrict what can actually be offered in the next year’s schedule: teacher availability, facility availability, budgetary considerations, schedule conflicts, class size, and student interest. The burden of responsibility falls on the student in completing the Course Registration Form and returning it with all information complete and appropriate signatures and initials attached. Failure to return a completed form on time will mandate that the guidance counselors complete the process. In this case, the student will be required to accept the schedule established for him/her. Don’t let this happen to you! The Career Planning Guide describes all courses contained in the Catasauqua High School Program of studies. However, not all courses may be offered during one school term. The school reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses when insufficient enrollment, lack of physical facilities, and/or unavailability of teaching personnel necessitates such action REQUIRED SUBJECTS Students in each grade level will be scheduled for specific courses as required for graduation according to the Pennsylvania State and Catasauqua Area School District graduation requirements. Students begin earning credits for graduation in grade nine. A minimum of six (6) credits (Freshmen 6.5) must be scheduled for each year. All students are required to include in their schedule the following subjects (including 2 credits for Arts/Humanities): Grade 9 English 9 American History I Science Mathematics Credit 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Foreign Lang./Comp. Lit. Crea.Tech. 1.00 Humanities Block 1.00 Physical Education 0.50 Health 1 0.50 Grade 11 English II World Cultures Science Mathematics Physical Education Electives Credit 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 1.50 Grade 10 English 10 American History II Biology Mathematics Physical Education Health 2 Electives Credit 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 Grade 12 English 12 Physical Education Government and Economics Electives Credit 1.00 0.50 1.00 3.50 Note: Students are required to successfully complete the following courses before graduation: Computer Literacy Creating Technology All college prep students are also encouraged to take a Foreign Language. Important: No sequential course will be scheduled unless the previous course has been successfully completed, e.g. English 10 cannot be taken until English 9 has been passed. This does not permit courses in the same department to be doubled-up due to failure prior to the senior year. Doubling-up in the senior year may only be permitted with prior administrative approval Summer school opportunities are to be scheduled for failures. Students who wish to take honors level courses must have a final average of 90% or higher in order to be admitted to the next level honors course; i.e. – 90 in English Honors 9 to be admitted into English Honors 10. Students in a College Prep course who have a final average of 93% or higher may elect to take honors course at the next level; i.e. 93% in English CP9 to English Honors 10. Likewise, students in Applied courses who have a final average of 93% or higher may elect to take the College Prep course at the next higher level; i.e. 93 in Applied English 9 to take CP English 10. (Algebra A & B are exceptions to this rule as they are considered to be one course). Since CHS wants to encourage students to challenge themselves, those who fail to meet the grade requirements for honor course eligibility may gain entrance to these courses with approval from parents, faculty, guidance and administration. Once approved, students must remain in the course for its duration. 11 ELECTIVES In addition to the required subjects that all students must successfully complete for graduation, there are also many available elective subjects. Elective courses enable a student to select a program best suited to individual needs, interests, and abilities. It is important, also, that students select electives needed for career and college planning. Elective areas of study include courses available in foreign language, business, family and consumer sciences, art and music. Additional courses are also available as electives in English, Social Studies, Math and Science curriculums for interested students. DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES Students seeking a more challenging curriculum can now enroll in college courses at Catasauqua High School. Classes, taught by CHS teachers, can be taken as part of the normal schedule. Credit for successful completion will be granted by the school district and the participating college (LCCC). These college credits can then be transferred to a number of excellent colleges throughout Pennsylvania. The program is beginning as a pilot with a few classes in the hopes that more can be added as the interest by students and faculty grows. Offerings will depend upon teachers’ availability and student interest. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY AND ACADEMIC STANDING All students participating in interscholastic athletic programs must remain in good academic standing to be eligible to participate on any Catasauqua sports team. The Catasauqua Area School District abides by the academic requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (P.I.A.A.) as a minimum standard. In 2001 the Catasauqua School District Board of Education enacted a Code Of Conduct that all Students who participate in extracurricular activities must follow. Academic Eligibility standards are clearly outlined in the Catasauqua School District Extra Curricular Code of Conduct. Any outstanding athlete considering participating in a college athletic program should refer to the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete for college academic eligibility requirements. Any high school athlete considering college athletic participation must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. The student release form may be obtained from the NCAA Clearinghouse website at: www.ncaa.org/eligibility/cbsa/clearinghouse.html. It is the student’s responsibility to request the forwarding of a transcript to the NCAA Clearinghouse. 12 LEHIGH CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE What do the three fastest growing industries in the Lehigh Valley have in common? LEHIGH CAREER & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE can teach you the skills necessary to be successful in one or all of them. It’s true; Lehigh Career & Technical Institute can prepare you for a career in health care, logistics technology or the construction trades, or 40 other programs of study while offering college preparatory academics to ensure you are qualified to pursue a post-secondary education at the college or university of your choice. Our career and technical programs are taught by instructors who have spent years training in their field of expertise to provide you with a state-of-the-art education and you can also earn college credit while you pursue your career through our dual enrollment program. You can take advantage of our tech prep and early college programs and still remain an active participant in your high school’s activities. Remember, LCTI is a great enhancement to the education you are receiving in your own school district. Take a few moments and read about all the exciting choices and enrollment options available to you, at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. ENROLLMENT OPTIONS LCTI students have several enrollment options that allow them to tailor their schedule to best fit their lifestyle. Full-Day Enrollment: The Academic Center offers tenth though twelfth grade students the option of full-day enrollment. With this option students receive both their career and technical education and academics at LCTI. This option also give students the opportunity to take advanced coursework at Lehigh Carbon Community College in dual enrollment and middle college courses. Asks your guidance counselor for more information, Full-day enrollment is not available to ninth grade students. See www.lcti.org for a complete list of academic center courses offerings. Half-day Enrollment: Students in grades nine through twelve may choose the half-day enrollment option. Half-day students receive career and technical training at LCTI and core academics at their high school. Flex Time Enrollment: Flex enrollment allows traditional education students to enhance their education by attending LCTI for a semester or one year. Class time is divided into fifty-minute or eighty-minute blocks of time. The program allows for a combination of career and technical and traditional education that provides students with a broader foundation for their career goals. No matter what enrollment status a student selects, upon completion of their education, they graduate from their home school district. LCTI’s graduation requirements have been approved by all of the Lehigh County public schools. Which enrollment option is right for you? Parents and students are encouraged to speak with their district’s guidance counseling staff and district officials to determine which enrollment options are available and best benefit the student. As you review our course options on the next few pages, you will notice some courses have Tech Prep at the end of the course description; this is an option in twenty-two LCTI courses. This program is for students who excel in academics, technical education and wish to pursue a post secondary education. Many of the courses allow a student to earn up to 30 college credits towards an associate degree. Equal Opportunity Statement: Lehigh Career & Technical Institute has a policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, handicap, national origin, color or race in its programs or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI, Age Discrimination Act, and Boy Scouts Act. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to Lehigh Career & Technical Institute’s Compliance officer at 610-799-1357. The information contained in this booklet is subject to change. Questions, please call Student Services at 610-799-1358. 13 ARTS AND HUMANITIES CLUSTER Advertising Design/Commercial Art: Drawing, design layout, desktop publishing, graphic design and illustration media are just a few of the areas covered in this program. The course prepares students for careers as commercial and graphic artists in the fields of advertising, marketing, journalism and public relations. Students are also taught photography, digital photography, computer graphics, color and media techniques. (TECH PREP) Commercial Photography/Electronic Imaging: Students who select this specialty will receive training in photography both in the studio and on location using the latest digital camera techniques and digital computer technology for processing and printing images. The course includes professional lighting techniques and design elements for a wide variety of subjects including wedding and portraiture, products for advertising, as well as photojournalism and editorial markets. Drafting/Computer Aided-Design: Students combine their industrial and mechanical interests with creativity and work toward successfully moving into mechanical, architectural or civil engineering careers. Drawing techniques, architectural plans, advanced AutoCAD, engineering and more open the world of CAD to students. This solid foundation assists Drafting/CAD student who wish to pursue further education and professional careers. (TECH PREP) Painting and Decorating: Stenciling, wallpaper hanging, furniture refinishing and decorative finishes are a few of the emphases in this program. Students learn to paint and maintain interiors and exteriors of homes, businesses and historical buildings. Included in the variety of projects students undertake is the LCTI House Project, a student-built house painted by the students. BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER Administrative Office Technology/Accounting: Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations expose students to a typical office environment. They learn computer applications in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Money and more. Students also learn to create forms and reports and how to publish them to the Internet. Computer Maintenance Technology: Learn the operating systems and hardware inside a computer while training for the industry’s A+ Service Technician Certification. Students learn to manage the Windows environment, demonstrate proficiency with and understand spreadsheets, databases, microcomputer service and support, peripherals, the Internet, administer a network and troubleshoot a network. (TECH PREP) Marketing and Business Education: Students learn about financing, retail marketing, banking entrepreneurship, promotions and other important aspects of marketing. They examine what is necessary to run a business, promote a product or manage a department. Practical experience is available through the student managed school store and by participating in community internship opportunities. (TECH PREP) Material Handling/Logistics Technology: Students will learn inventory control, purchasing, receiving, shipping and equipment operation and maintenance in a state-of the-art 17,000 square foot distribution center. Students will train on twowheel hand trucks, appliance hand trucks and pallet moving equipment. Students will also learn to drive four-wheel floor trucks. Load pallets, operate electric rider lifts, gas/diesel lift trucks. (TECH PREP) Print Technology/Graphic Imaging: Press operation, digital imaging, electronic page layout, offset press operation and bindery introduce students to the printing industry. Students design and layout books, magazines, signs, tablets, greeting cards and newspapers using the most current versions of Adobe InDesign, Quark and Photoshop software and learn press operation on state-of-the-art five-color digital press. (TECH PREP) Web Design/Web Programming: Students learn the fundamentals related to web page design and website development, graphics, multi-media and HTML coding. They are taught the tools for rapid web page production and basic server-side programming techniques to handle everything form forms transmittal to building dynamic interactive web pages, to intranets, extranet and e-commerce applications. ENGINEERING AND INDUSTIRAL TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER Auto Body/Collision Repair Technology: Students learn alignment, trim, hardware, body fillers, damage analysis, welding, heating and more in this program. There are forty-three areas of studying this course and the volume of exposure students receive allows them to step into the workforce immediately or they may continue their study at post-secondary levels. (TECH PREP) 14 Auto Technology: Students in this program are prepared to diagnose and repair automobile systems including electrical systems, ignition and emission systems, engine cooling and lubrication, front ends, air conditioning, brakes, transmissions, engines and drive trains. The students participate in the nationally recognized Automotive Youth Education System (AYES) industry partnership. The instructors of the program are Master Certified ASE Technicians who utilize state-of-the-art equipment to prepare students to become automotive technicians. (TECH PREP) Cabinetmaking & Millwork: Cabinetry and wood products design; layout and construction open the world of cabinetmaking and millwork to students. They are taught to read blueprints, make shop drawings and produce components with most trade-related hand and power tools and machinery. The newly expanded lab and curriculum provides knowledge of lumber products adhesives, fastener, finishing, 32mm cabinets and counter top fabrication. Computers have entered this rewarding construction trade with the addition of CNC router technology. Carpentry: Blueprints, site work, construction footings, framing floors/walls/ceilings/roofs, radon control, insulation and participating in the LCTI House Project that teaches students in carpentry and six other labs to construct a house that is sold at auction upon completion. Students learn how the building industry works, what its standards are and what is required to complete a project on time and at cost. (TECH PREP) Diesel/Medium and Heavy Truck Technology: Students gain experience with drive trains, clutch assemblies, transmissions, diagnostics, steering and other aspects of this industry. They also study suspension, diesel engines, gasoline engines, gearing and seals. The trucking industry need professionals to service the truck fleet that keeps industry and commerce moving in the United States. LCTI can provide you with the necessary expertise you need to succeed in this industry. (TECH PREP) Electrical Technology: Students learn residential, commercial, industrial electrical wiring, as well as fluid power technology planning and wiring. Students are taught to install duplex and split wired duplex receptacles, single pole switch, 3-way and 4way switches and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Electro-mechanical Automated Systems Technology: Students learn an innovative curriculum, which combines hands-on training with real world industrial equipment and software. Students get a solid background in industrial, electrical and electronic systems, A.C. and D.C. motors, motor controls, power distribution systems, programmable controllers, hydraulics, pneumatic, mechanical drives, transformers process control systems and troubleshooting. (TECH PREP) Electronics Technology/Nanofabrication: Students are taught the principles of semiconductors and learn to design, build and test solid-state devices. LCTI has a fully functioning class 1000 fabrication room (clean room) where students create the silicon chips that are the foundation of the information age and the heart and soul of modern electronics. (TECH PREP) Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Students learn to install, troubleshoot and repair air conditioning, heat pumps, commercial refrigeration units and gas and oil heating equipment. Skilled technicians will become proficient in reading electrical diagrams, diagnosis of electrical problems, air distribution designs, copper and steel pipe cutting and soldering and fabricating fiberglass and sheet metal duct systems. Certifications include EPA Freon Handling and ICE. (TECH PREP) Heavy Equipment Operations & Preventive Maintenance: As a student in this fast paced and diverse program you will learn the safety, maintenance and operating techniques for a wide variety of earthmoving equipment. Students will also receive instruction in soils, erosion and sediment control, site preparation, aggregate production, concrete and asphalt paving, surveys and grades and utility installation. In addition, student s will have the opportunity to learn machine systems, parts identification and ordering and preventative maintenance techniques in a state-of-the-art facility. This program is not available to ninth grade students. Landscape Construction/Environmental Design: Landscape technology, arbor culture, turf management, safety and equipment operation are all part of this program. Students learn plant identification, nursery production, pest management, safe tractor operation, front-end loaders, soil augers and tree digging equipment. Masonry: Students will learn various layouts and pattern designs using brick, concrete masonry units, stone and ceramic tile. This comprehensive program teaches students how to correctly use the necessary tolls and equipment to build simple wall structures, fireplaces and brick sculptures. Ceramic tile installation and thin stone veneer applications are also included in the curriculum. Students will work also participate in the student-built House Project. Plumbing and Heating: Students will learn to measure, cut, ream and thread steel and iron pipe, copper pipe and tubing and plastic pipe. They will also learn rough plumbing and study plumbing codes and heating units. The class will design and construct the plumbing systems for the student-build House Project. 15 Precision Machine Tool Technology: LCTI’s precision machine lab is recognized as a Hass Technical Education Center and incorporates lectures and demonstrations, as well as extensive applications training in reading blueprints, operating a digital lathe, milling machine, drill press and other machine shop operations into the curriculum. Students train on state-ofthe-art CNC machine tools placed in the lab by Haas Automation. (TECH PREP) Pre-Engineering and Engineering Technology: The Project Lead the Way engineering program is a sequence of courses, when combined with traditional mathematics and science courses introduces students to the world of engineering. Students study the principles of engineering, engineering design, digital electronics and computer integrated manufacturing. Students participating in the PLTW courses are better prepared for college engineering programs and are more likely to be successful. (TECH PREP) Small Gas Engines/Recreational Vehicle Repair: You will learn to diagnose and repair lawn mowers, chain saws, snow mobiles, jet skies, motorcycles, and go-karts. You will develop your skills through hands-on activities and experiences. You will learn about he small engine and the vital components to effectively make the engine perform to maximum efficiency. You will also learn more about brake systems, transmissions, hydraulics, hydrostatics, and drive systems. You will learn skills that involve welding, cutting with a torch, cylinder honing and boring. Welding Technology: The course teaches student shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, welding inspection, and testing and safety/emergency procedures. The program operates under entry-level certification authorization by the American Welding Society and a special arrangement with Lehigh Carbon Community College permits students to earn a national skills certificate and an associates degree. (TECH PREP) HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CLUSTER Commercial Baking: Decorated cakes, breads, rolls, sweet goods, pastries, pies, doughnuts and nutrition are all part of this course. Students learn the fundamental principles and procedures of operating a fully functioning bakery, including preparation, display and management. With attention to both theory and practice, this course is designed to prepare students for above entry-level positions in commercial baking. Cosmetology: Students learn hairstyling, haircutting, hair coloring, chemical texturizing, nail and skin care and salon business operations. Students learn these skills through clinical practices offered at the school salon. Preparation for the Pennsylvania State Board Examination will enable students to become licensed as a cosmetologist and will allow them to work in a challenging and creative profession. (TECH PREP) Culinary Arts: Stocks, soups, sauces, appetizers, desserts, main dishes, menu planning and nutrition are just some of the aspects of this program. Students learn front of the house and back of the house skills working in the school restaurants. LCTI’s program is certified by the American Culinary Federation and is nationally recognized as exemplary in all areas of our curriculum. (TECH PREP) Dental Technology: Students who enroll in this program learn a variety of skills that will enable them to become a dental assistant, dental laboratory technician, and/or pursue a careen as a dental hygienist. The major areas of study in the course include: dental radiology, oral pathology, chair-side dental assisting, anatomy and physiology, dental materials, sterilization and dental office business procedures. Early Care and Education of Young Children: Students studying childcare will learn child and staff health, child development, early childhood education, special education, discipline and guidance of children, childcare program development and professional development. (TECH PREP) This program is not available to ninth grade students. Emerging Health Professionals: This course is based at the Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network and Penn State is a dual enrollment program with Penn State University and LCTI and allows students to gain real world experience by shadowing hospital personnel in several departments. This program is for students who wish to excel in a health career and posses an aptitude for science. This program requires an application evaluation and committee review. (TECH PREP) Floral Design/Greenhouse Management: Processing cut flowers and greens, floral arrangements, silk and dry flowers, operation and maintenance of a state-of-the-art greenhouse are all part of this course. Students learn to stock, manage and market a retail flower shop. They also learn plant identification, plant production, propagation, medium preparation, pest management and environmental control. Health Occupations/Health Related Technology: Students are taught about the patient’s environment, nutrition, special treatments, care of the dying, hospital procedures and more. The world of medicine and science is growing and changing daily, crating an urgent need for well educated, skilled professionals. Students have the opportunity to train and test for their Health Assistant certification. (TECH PREP) 16 Law Enforcement/Security Systems: Students learn Pennsylvania criminal and traffic laws, the legal use of force, search/seizure, evidence procedures, arrests and other aspects of law enforcement. Students also train in a firearms simulator and conduct mock disaster drills to gain practical emergency skills. (TECH PREP) OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS Service Occupations: Six curricular areas are offered in this program: Building Trades Maintenance, Custodial Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping, Food Service, Material Handling and Hospitality Services. Each area is designed to help the student transition from basic entry-level skill development to more advanced technical training or directly into the workforce. A skills assessment will be done to determine the readiness and interest of the student. Results of the assessment will be provided to the student’s IEP team. Career Academy Program: Provides the nine participating schools districts of Lehigh County as alternative for at risk students to receive a high school diploma and work toward a career goal in their program of choice. Selected technical programs at LCTI are available to CAP students. They receive academic instruction in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health, Physical Education and Computer Applications. A week of academic sessions rotate in the schedule with two weeks of technical education. Programs include: Auto Specialization Technology, Building Trades Maintenance, Carpentry, Early Care and Education of Young Children, Electrical Construction, Home Health Services and Office Systems Technology. School-To-Career – What We Are All About!  Job Shadow Students accompany employees through part of a typical day and learn about the varied aspects of their job and skills required to working the field.   Internship Students in grades ten and eleven participate in a business match program that allows them to spend a period of time working in their field of study Cooperative Students in grade twelve participate in a business match program that allows them to spend Education a portion of their senior year working in their field of study. Students pursue their academics during the A.M. session and report to their place of employment for the P.M. session. LCTI to CHS GRADE CONVERSION SCALE Students attending the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute for a full or one-half day will receive a numerical grade for their course work. The grading scale used at the Career and Technical Institute is different from the one used at Catasauqua High School; therefore the following conversion scale is used: LCTI = CHS LCTI = CHS A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B 100 98-99 96-97 94-95 93 92 91 90 89 87-88 85-86 84 83 82 81 80 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 100 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D F 78-79 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 69-70 67-68 65-66 64 62-63 61 60 50-59 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 60-69 For all failing Career and Technical Institute grades (F = 50  0), add 5 points to the LCTI grade to convert it to its CHS equivalent of (F = 69 0). Class rank, the Honor Rolls, and National Honor Society eligibility will also be based on the converted grade, not the original LCTI grade. 17 MIDDLE COLLEGE/DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM Did you know you could take college classes while attending LCTI? Discover if you should be going to college. LCTI and Lehigh Carbon Community College have created a dual enrollment program called “Middle College.” It’s designed for students who may or may not be sure whether they want to go on to college once they have finished high school. The Middle college program will allow you to test drive the college experience while you are in high school. In fact, in just three years, hundreds of students have earned of 400 credits through the program. Here is how the program works. Along with your LCTI technical high school classes, you can take college courses during your junior and senior years. You get to choose classes related to your career pathway. You will learn about some of the hottest job fields and whether you would want to pursue one of them. Plus you can earn an entire semester’s worth of credits toward an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree even more if you take summer courses. You will not have to break the bank to attend. Each course credit at LCCC Middle College costs about half the regular tuition rate, less than a fourth of the cost for a comparable course credit at any one of Pennsylvania’s State universities. What is so special about LCCC Middle College? The job market is incredibly competitive. Having more education will always help you. More education will help you advance in a career and make you more adaptable to changing job markets. In fact, attending LCCC Middle College is like getting a 25-lap head start at the Indy 500 or a 10-yard head start in a 100-yard dash. With Middle college under your belt, you can accelerate your post-high school education, already having credit for some introductory courses at a traditional community of four year college. And even if you decide not to pursue college once you graduate from high school, your Middle college experience still gives a boost to your earning potential. College is your best chance of earning more money. Attending college takes time and money, but statistics show it is well worth the investment. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, workers with an Associate’s Degree will earn 31 percent more throughout their careers than high school graduates. And workers with a Bachelor’s Degree will earn 62 percent more throughout their careers than high school graduates. Still not sure if Middle College is right for you. Find out whether you should go to college. Our one credit course called “The College Experience” helps you figure out if you should be pursuing a higher education. In “The College Experience” you will learn what to expect if you go to college, as well as what will be expected of you. Why not give it a try? You have nothing to loose and everything to gain. To learn more about “The College Experience” class or how Middle College can give you a head start in your education , make an appointment with your guidance counselor. Expand your choices by attending “Middle College.” Attending Middle College at LCCC, can give you a head start in either technical academic or traditional academic fields. You can explore a wide range of careers. Here is a small sampling: Electrical Engineer Certified Chef Clean Room Technician Process Analyst Graphic Artist Child Care Specialist Project Manager Dental Hygienist Photonic Processor Web Designer Mechanical Engineer Nurse Product Manager Field Engineer 18 s e c t i o n 2 Course Offerings  Master Catalog of Courses Offered 19 Dept./Course Grade Credits Physical Education & Health (see page 32) (All Classes are Coed) 003 PE 9 F 004 PE 9 M 005 PE 10 F 006 PE 10 M 008 Adapted Phys. Edu. 011 PE 11 F 012 PE 11 M 013 PE 12 F 014 PE 12 M 015 Health 1 016 Health 2 9 9 10 10 9 – 12 11 11 12 12 9 10 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 Learning & Emotional Support & Gifted (see page 38) 040-058 070-088 095 092-099 All Learning Support Classes All Emotional Support Classes Gifted All Life Skills 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 English (see page 26 - 28) 100 103 106 110 113 116 120 123 126 130 133 136 198 199 English 9 Honors English 9 CP Applied English 9 English 10 Honors English 10 CP Applied English 10 English 11 Honors English 11 CP Applied Communications English 12 Honors English 12 Applied Communications ESL 1 ESL 2 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 9-12 9-12 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 English Production/Elective Courses (see page 28) 140 141 157 158 159 160 Journalism (year) Journalism (semester) Creative Writing Sports Literature Mystery in Literature History of Film 9-12 9-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 Social Studies (see page 34-35) 206 American History I CP 207 American History I Applied 216 American History II CP 217 American History II Applied 226 World Cultures CP 227 World Cultures Applied 233 Economics 234 American Government Social Studies Elective Courses (see page 35) 240 Psychology I 242 Sociology 247 Women in History 250 Criminal Law ** 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 11-12 11-12 11-12 12 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 20 Dept./Course Grade Credits Mathematics (see page 30 - 31) 300 Algebra II 9 Honors 303 Algebra II 9 CP 304 Algebra I CP 306 Applied Algebra A* 310 Geometry Honors 311 Geometry CP 316 Applied Algebra B* 322 Trig./Advanced Algebra Honors 323 Trigonometry/Advanced Algebra 320 Algebra II 325 Analysis Honors 329 Probability & Statistics ** 330 Calculus Honors 337 Applied Geometry A 338 Applied Geometry B/Algebra II 340 SAT Prep 341 Consumer Math *Applied Algebra A&B are one course taken over two years. Once enrolled, you may not break the sequence. **Offered as a Dual Enrollment course (LCCC) 9 9 9-12 9-10 10-12 10-12 10-12 10 10-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 1.00 Computer Science (see page 25-26) 349 626 Computer Literacy Honors Computer Applications 9-12 11-12 0.50 0.50 Science (see page 32 - 34) 401 402 403 412 413 416 441 442 443 444 446 447 450 452 453 470 471 472 Earth Science Honors Earth Science CP Earth Science Applied Biology 10 Honors Biology 10 CP Applied Biology 10 Applied Physics Chemistry I Honors Chemistry I CP Electricity and Technology Biology II Honors Aquatic Biology Conceptual Physics I Chemistry II Honors Physics I Honors Engineering Your Future Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II 9 9 9 10 10-12 10-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 11-12 12 12 11-12 11-12 11-12 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.20 1.20 1.00 0.50 1.20 1.20 0.50 1.20 1.00 1.00 1.20 1.20 1.00 0.60 0.60 Foreign Languages (see page 29) 503 505 506 507 513 515 516 517 Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Honors Spanish IV Honors German I German II German III Honors German IV Honors 9-12 9-12 10-12 11-12 9-12 9-12 10-12 11-12 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 21 Dept./Course Grade Credits Business Education (see page 26 - 27) 612 622 626 642 643 644 646 Accounting I Accounting II Computer Applications Honors Multimedia Design Sports and Entertainment Marketing Web Page Design Business Ethics and Law 10-12 11-12 11-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 11-12 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 Family & Consumer Sciences (see page 30) 700 712 713 720 730 Humanities Block Food & Nutrition I Food & Cuisine Child Development & Nursery I Child Development II 9 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 Art (see page 25) 760 761 762 763 764 765 Fine Arts I Three Dimensional Craft Design Fine Arts II Conceptual Design I Conceptual Design II Portfolio Design 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 12 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 Music (see page 31) 772 775 780 782 Concert Band Chorus Music Theory I Music Theory II 9-12 9-12 10-12 11-12 0.60 0.40 1.00 1.00 Technology Education (see page 35-36) 800 810 816 820 Creating Technology Construction Technology Robotics Video Production DE 9-12 10-12 11-12 11-12 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 Career-Technical Courses (see page 36-37) Yearbook (see page 32-33) 026 027 Yearbook (year) Yearbook (semester) 10-12 10-12 1.00 0.50 22 Miscellaneous Study halls and homeroom will be scheduled for all students; there is no guarantee that all students will be assigned at least one study hall each day. Seniors may, with prior administrative approval, waiver part of the school day for specific reasons. These waivers are approved in the spring of the year and scheduled into the school day for the subsequent year. See your counselor or an administrator for details. 870 Work Waiver 871 College Waiver 872 Special Waiver 875 Office Aide 876 Library Aide 877 Nurse Aide 878 Guidance Aide 879 Teacher Aide 986 I.U. Work Experience 12 12 12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 11-12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 In lieu of a study hall, students may apply to become an aide/assistant for an office area or a teacher. Forms for it are available in the main office. When a student is accepted as an aide, all duties and responsibilities will be identified. Student aides are expected to maintain at least an 80 average, pass all courses and follow the same standards of conduct and attendance as are expected for an academic class. 880 Foreign Exchange 885 Independent Study 886 Independent Study 11-12 11-12 11-12 0.00 1.00 0.50 As described in the “Student – Parent Handbook,” independent study is offered to accommodate student interests in specific academic areas. The study proposal must be on a topic area exclusive of regularly offered and scheduled subjects courses. A sponsoring teacher, guidance, the principal and the parents/guardians must approve a program. 23 s e c t i o n 3 Course Descriptions  How to Use This Guide Mathematics Department Course 311 Course Name Geometry Grade(s) 10-12 Credits 1.00 [Prerequisites or Co-requisites, if any, appear here] A description of the course appears here. Please refer to the Code key boxes throughout the next several pages for the meaning of the Course Codes. 24 ART 760 Fine Arts I [Prerequisite Humanities Block] An introduction to studio arts where the art major becomes aware of the basics of design composition, drawing, painting and art appreciation. Students will have the opportunity to use their two-dimensional creative skills. The four disciplines utilized in this art program are art history, studio, aesthetics and constructive criticism. 7613 Dimensional Craft Design [Prerequisite: Humanities Block] A beginner level course intended to enhance art appreciation. The introduction of three-dimensional ideas and related terminology is combined with the instruction in the use of materials. Students will be exposed to various cultural influences and trends of different countries as they relate to the arts. This course offers students diversity of concepts and attitudes. Hands on projects will include: bookbinding, basketry, papier-mâché, metal tooling, papermaking, weaving and stenciling. 762 Fine Arts II 10-12 0.50 10-12 0.50 10-12 0.50 [Prerequisite: Fine Arts I] A continuation of Fine Arts I which will focus on the basics of sculpture, ceramics and fiber art. Students will have the opportunity to utilize their creative skills working in the third dimension. The four disciplines utilized in the art program are art history, studio aes thetics, and constructive criticism. 763 Conceptual Design I [Prerequisite: Fine Arts I] This course is offered to the more advanced art student who is interested in pursuing a career in the art field. It is designed to help students develop personal vision. Students will master the technical, aesthetic and conceptual components of the various mediums. While researching multiple artists and techniques students will begin to determine their own style by creating abstractly or realistically. 764 Conceptual Design II 11-12 0.50 11-12 0.50 [Prerequisite: Conceptual Design I and teacher recommendation or a 93 average in Conceptual Design I] This course is offered in conjunction with Conceptual Design I. Students will continue to work within the structure of the studio while being offered the opportunity to develop advanced individual ideas. 765 Portfolio Design 12 0.50 (Prerequisite: Humanities, Fine Arts I&II, Conceptual Design I&II (93 average) and teacher recommendation) This course is designed for students planning to enter the field of art. Students will design and develop a portfolio of work that can be submitted for college entrance. The focus will be on creating an individual personal style using various media. Stude nts will be asked to identify consistent themes or interests in their work. Critiques will be held on an individual basis. BUSINESS EDUCATION BUSINESS EDUCATION 612 Accounting I 10-12 1.00 This course is designed as an introductory course in accounting. In this class, the student learns how to record and maintain a system of records for a business. The student learns such things as how to record invoices, write checks, and make statements. The entire accounting cycle is presented. Students are also taught the maintaining of accounting records using computers. 622Accounting II [Prerequisite: Accounting I] This course is designed as an advanced course in accounting. Students who take this course should have a thorough understanding of the principles presented in Accounting I. This course gives the student an in-depth look at the accounting systems of partnership and corporate forms of business. Much of the work is done on an individualized basis. Two practice sets are required. 626 Computer Applications H 11-12 1.00 H 11-12 0.50 [Prerequisite: Successful completion of Computer Literacy with a 93% or above and Instructor approval] Computer Applications is a course designed to give students an opportunity to expand their knowledge of computers and software applications. Students will participate in team and independent projects. 642 Multimedia Design S 10-12 0.50 [Prerequisite: Computer Literacy] Multimedia Design is structured so students will have the opportunity to become familiar with several software packages in order to create attractive multimedia presentations. These presentations may include Web pages, oral speech presentations, and digital videos. 643Sports and Entertainment Marketing S 11-12 0.50 Sports and Entertainment Marketing introduces and applies Marketing concepts to the fields of Sports and Entertainment. This class will be useful to students who are considering further study in business. 25 644 Web Page Design S 11-12 0.50 Learn to create Web sites using HTML programming and other computer software. This project-based course will take you through all the basics of Web design, including formatting, images, links, lists, and tables. Once your skills have been refined, you may help keep the Catasauqua School District Web site up to date. 646Business Ethics and Law 11-12 0.50 Business Ethics and Law will provide a basic understanding of ethics and law as they apply to busininess. Students will be exposed to the workings of the Court system, as well as laws pertaiing Sales and Contracts. Computer Science The following courses are not offered for original mathematics credit. They are open electives for all students with minimum restrictions. A good foundation in mathematics is required for success in the programming courses. 349Computer Literacy (Required) S 9-12 0.50 Computer Literacy is a comprehensive introduction to computers, their components, function, and uses, as well as the ethics of machine and software usage. Students will become familiar with basic applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. ENGLISH 100 English 9 H 9 1.00 [Prerequisite: To be eligible for English 9H, a student must have earned a 93% or above in 8th grade English.] The ninth grade honors English curriculum places an emphasis on writing. This is done by using The Writer’s Craft textbook. In addition to this text, writing is done on a regular basis. Assignments may include book reports, journals, and themes related to the literature studied. Students are expected to do a substantial amount of reading in a variety of literary genres: short story, novel, play, drama, book reports. Short stories are taken from different anthologies as well as the main texts that are used. Possible novel titles include: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Animal Farm, Killer Angels, and The Hound of the Baskervilles. The major drama covered is Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. An oral communications unit is also included in the form of three speeches on designated topics. Library research will precede the student’s speeches. Vocabulary study is an integral part of the curriculum, and is taken from Joseph Orgel’s Building an Enriched Vocabulary. Words may also be taken from different works studied. A research paper utilizing MLA format is required. This paper is done in conjunction with the Social Studies Department and involves a topic related to the Civil War. 103 English 9 CP 9 1.00 [Prerequisite: To be eligible for English 9 CP, a student must have earned an 80% or above in 8 th grade English.] The ninth grade college prep curriculum places emphasis on improving the reading ability and comprehension of its students. Students are expected to do a substantial amount of reading in a variety of literary genres: short story, novel, drama, etc. Short stories are taken from different anthologies as well as the main texts that are used. Possible novel titles include: Across Five Aprils, Hound of the Baskervilles,The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Animal Farm. The major drama covered is Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Vocabulary study is an integral part of the curriculum. Lessons 1- 10 are covered in Joseph Orgel’s Building an Enriched Vocabulary. Words may also be taken from the different works studied. Formal grammar and usage is covered in some detail. The basic text is Warriner’s English Grammar and Composition (Level Three). Writing is done on a regular basis. Assignments include book reports, journals, and themes related to the literature studied. A research paper utilizing MLA format is required. This paper is done in conjunction with the Social Studies Department and involves a topic related to the civil war. 106 English 9 A 9 1.00 The ninth grade Applied English curriculum stresses the basics of grammar and proper word usage. Topics covered are parts of speech, parts of a sentence, phrases, agreement between subject and verb and the correct use of verbs. Vocabulary is studied on a regular basis. Level D of Shostak’s Vocabulary Workshop is used as the basic text. Additional words may be taken from the texts that are read. High interest novels and short stories with appropriate readability levels are used in this curriculum. Some of the possible novels that may be covered include: The Pigman, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, The Girl Who Owned a City, Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad, That Was Then, This Is Now and My Darling, My Hamburger. A research paper utilizing MLA format is required. This paper is done in conjunction with the Social Studies Department and involves a topic related to the civil war. 110 English 10 H 10 1.00 [Prerequisite: To be eligible for English 10 Honors, a student must have earned a 90% or above in English 9 Hon. or a 93% or above in English 9 CP.] Honors English on the 10th grade level is a course designed for highly motivated and/or gifted students. The course will be demanding in terms of ti me (and depth of thought) put forth on the part of teacher and student. It is assumed that most of the students in this course will go on to further their education. Therefore, the content and amount of work done in both reading and writing will be heavier than in a normal college prep course. However, much more student involvement, more individualized instruction and more experimentation and innovation will lead to more “discoverystyle” course. This type of course allows creativity and analytical thinking to be maximized. Above all, as sophomores in an honors program, these students should be better prepared to teach themselves, gain self-knowledge, and grow in their understanding of how humans communicate effectively in all types of ways. 198 ESL I English 199 ESL II English 9-12 9-12 1.00 1.00 This is a fundamental English course. Essential content level and survival vocabulary are stressed. All four domains (listeni ng, speaking, reading and writing) are taught with an emphasis on establishing literacy skills for success in high school. 26 113 English 10 CP 10 1.00 [Prerequisite: To be eligible for English 10 CP, a student must have earned a 80% or above in English 9 CP or a 90% or above in English 9 Applied.] The curriculum for 10th grade college prep English places emphasis on improving the reading ability and comprehension of its students. Classic and modern plays, poetry, short stories and novels provide the student with a strong background in understanding, responding to and interpreting literature. Novels may include: Night, A Separate Peace, To Kill a Mockingbird, And Then There Were None, and The Old Man and the Sea. Plays may include: Our Town, Twelve Angry Men and Julius Caesar. Much of the writing is related to the literature that is being studied. A research paper utilizing MLA format is required. This paper is done in conjunction with the Social Studies Department and involves a topic related to 20 th Century America. Formal speeches may also constitute a part of the curriculum. Vocabulary is studied on a regular basis. Joseph Orgel’s Enriched Vocabulary is used as a basic text. Additional words may also be taken from the texts that are read. 116 English 10 A 10 1.00 The curriculum for the 10th grade Applied English places an emphasis on improving the reading ability and comprehension of its students. Plays, poetry, high interest novels and short stories provide the student with a strong background in understanding, responding to, and interpreting literature. Novels may include: Night, To Kill a Mockingbird, And Then There Were None, Chinese Handcuffs and Speak. Plays may include: A Raisin in the Sun, Julius Caesar and Twelve Angry Men. Writing is an important part of the applied curriculum. Much of the writing is related to the literature that is being read. A research paper utilizing MLA format is required. This paper is done in conjunction with the Social Studies Department and involves a topic related to 20th Century America. Formal speeches may also constitute part of the curriculum. Vocabulary is studied on a regular basis. Jerome Shostak’s Vocabulary Workshop is used as the basic text. Additional words may also be taken from the texts that are read. 120 English 11 H 11 1.00 [Prerequisite: To be eligible for English 11H, a student must have earned either a 90% or above in English 10H or a 93% or above in English 10 CP.] This course is designed to challenge 11th grade Honor students. A variety of genres will be studied in depth, including fiction, nonfiction/memoir, drama, short stories, and poetry. Authors studied will include Ray Bradbury, Arthur Miller, Agatha Christie, Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, John Steinbeck, John Grisham, Frank McCourt, William Shakespeare, and Mark Twain. Enrichment projects will conclude most of the major units. Students will be taught composition skills through a variety of persuasive and expository writing assignments. Most t hemes/essays/projects will be tied to the literature that is being studied at the time. Journals will be kept as a means of helping students develop fluency in their writing and to also develop their own “voice” and individual writing style. A research paper utilizing MLA style of documentation is required. It is a persuasive research paper and students will have to take a position on contemporary social issue. Vocabulary study will be taken from Joseph Orgel’s Building an Enriched Vocabulary as well as individual works studied. There will be ongoing practice and preparation for the PSSA Writing and Reading Assessments throughout the year. Note: 120 English 11 Honors will also be offered as a Dual Enrollment Course for college credit at LCCC (English 105 -3 credits). 123 English 11 CP 11 1.00 [Prerequisite: To be eligible for English 11CP a student must have earned either a 80% or above in English 10CP or a 90% or a bove in English 10 Applied.] The curriculum for the 11th grade college prep curriculum focuses on a variety of novels, plays, stories, and poems. Some of the writers who may be studied include Ray Bradbury, Arthur Miller, Agatha Christie, Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, John Steinbeck, John Grisham, Frank McCourt, William Shakespeare, and Mark Twain. Plays include Miller’s The Death of a Salesman and The Crucible. Two plays by Agatha Christie will also be read: The Mousetrap and the witness for the Prosecution. Some of the novels that may be read include Misery, Of Mice and Men, A Painted House, Angela’s Ashes, and Huck Finn. Writing is an important component of the curriculum, and many of the writing assignments are related to the literature being studied. A research paper utilizing MLA documentation is required; the paper may be either persuasive or expository/informational. Students will also be required to keep a journal. Vocabulary will be studied on a regular basis. There will be ongoing practice and preparation for the PSSA Writing and Reading Assessments throughout the year. 126 Applied Communications 11 1.00 The curriculum for the 11th grade Applied Communications focuses on the study of American Literature primarily through the reading of novels and short stories, which may include; Of Mice and Men, The Crucible, and The Pigman. The works selected are intended to help students build on their reading and comprehension skills while challenging them to think critically about the subject matter. Students are engaged in a variety of activities including research, journal and essay writing. The course also emphasizes group discussions, activities and presentations. The course inlcudes vocabulary units designed to expand student’s knowledge and understanding of the language, as well as, Applied Communications modules designed to refine student’s reading, writing, listening, speaking, observing and problem-solving skills using situations from the work world. Finally, the course will assist students in developing their research and writing skills in order to prepare them for the completion of the graduation projects. 130 English 12 AP H 12 1.00 A challenging collegiate level course for seniors. The PA Writing Assessment Domain Scoring Guide will be used to evaluate student writings. Students will be required to explore British literature with selected readings from various time periods in a variety of genres/styles by various authors. Awareness of the interplay between works/historical contexts will be stressed, along with developing a working knowledge of literary conventions and rhetorical strategies employed by these writers. Students will be asked to read closely, carefully, and analytically. The students will be encouraged to use effective persuasive techniques and textual citations to support oral and written interpretations of various texts. Novels may include: All Quiet on the Western Front, As I Lay Dying, Beloved, Brave New World, A Clockwork Orange, Johnny Got His Gun, and 1984. A persuasive research paper done in the MLA style is required as well. Along with the normal workload in college prep courses, Honors/AP seniors will read a larger sampling of novels, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Furthermore, they will prepare themselves to take the AP Literature and Composition Exam in May by doing supplemental practice tests/essays and workbook and computer-aided study of sample questions from the AP exams provided by the College Board’s Online Services and other publications. 133 English 12 CP 12 1.00 The senior year is the last time most students will have any formal instruction or review of the English language. English instruction includes training in the fundamental arts of communication - speaking, listening, reading, writing, and observing. The course is planned to continue the somewhat more intensive and literary approach to English communications in both content and method. The college preparatory track will focus on writing in a variety of formats necessary for college level work (formal theme, literacy criticism, research paper, precis, journal, etc.) Students will survey British literature in particular and enhance their ability to analyze and organize through writing and discussion. Novels may include: Candide, The Catcher in the Rye, Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, Sister Carrie, Miss Lonely Hearts and The Elephant Man.Literary terms and vocabulary work necessary will be stressed to give students an adequate background for college studies. 27 136 Applied Communications 12 1.00 The curriculum for 12th grade Applied Communications focused on the study of American Literature primarily through the reading of novels and short stories, which may include Bless the Beasts and Children, Inherit the Wind and Barn Burning. The works selected are intended to help students build on their reading comprehension skills in a variety of activities and presentations. The course includes vocabulary units des igned to expand student’s knowledge and understanding of the language, as well as, Applied Communications modules designed to refine student’s reading, writing, listening, speaking, observing and problem-solving skills using situations from the work world. Finally, the course will assist students in developing their research and writing skills in order to prepare them for the completion of the graduation projects. ENGLISH PRODUCTIONS and ELECTIVES The following courses are not offered for original English credit. They are open electives for all students with some minimum restrictions. The student will be expected to provide the time, energy and effort necessary for successful participation in these courses. Production courses require a “C” English average. 140 Journalism (Year) 141 Journalism (Semester) 9-12 9-12 1.00 0.50 The student who selects Journalism will take an active role in the production of The Brunalba and The Brown and White. Students will gain proficiency in desktop publishing and will participate in all portions of production: taking photographs, writing copy, laying out pages, editing, soliciting advertisers, etc. Students are expected to do a fair amount of work outside normal school hours. Permission of the instructor is required for this course to ensure needed skills; aptitude, attitude and dedication are present. 157 Creative Writing S 9-12 0.50 If you enjoy putting your happiness and frustrations into words, you will find this course helpful in channeling your thoughts and ideas into the various literary forms. Students will experiment with short stories, poetry, and drama. Records and poems will be closely analyzed, and students will be expected to offer their own interpretations of selected songs and poems. Students will write extensively in a variety of poet ic formats such as haiku, ballad stanzas, free verse, hymn stanzas, rhymed couplets, villanelle, and sonnets. 158 Sports Literature S 10-12 0.50 This course will focus on short stories and novels, which relate to various sports and sports-related issues. Authors to be highlighted include Roger Kahn, George Plimpton, and John Feinstein. Among the featured novels are Brian’s Song, The Boys of Summer, and Hoop Dreams. Controversial issues will be investigated and students will present arguments pro and con. Students will be required to read other out-of-class sports-related novels and provide both written and oral reviews. 159 Mystery in Literature S 10-12 0.50 This course focuses on the mystery genre of literature, from its inception with Edgar Allan Poe’s Murders in the Rue Morgue through contemporary novelists like Mary Higgins Clark and Sue Grafton. We will examine short stories, plays, and novels, covering such authors as Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Nancy Pickard, Sara Paretsky, and others, discussing the various conventions used by these authors and developing our own senses of deductive reasoning. In addition, we will examine how the mystery genre has been translated to film and television. Students will be required to complete short research projects outside of class, and will present a novel of their choosing to the class. 160 History of Film S 10-12 0.50 This course explores the emergence of the cinema from the early part of the century through the present. We take a detailed look at the development of the technology responsible for bringing film to life, and discuss the process through which a rough story becomes the motion picture we see on the silver screen. Emphasis is placed on the various genres of film (e.g. comedy, drama, musical, etc.), and input from the students in class determines where much of the focus will be. Students will be required to critically analyze the films we view in class, and will also be required to complete both individual and group research projects outside of class. FAMILY and CONSUMER SCIENCES 700 The Humanities Block 9 1.00 This introductory course is required for all 9th grade students. It is composed of four mini-courses: Art, Music, PSSA Math, and Family and Consumer Science Exploration. These courses meet for one nine-week marking period each in rotation throughout the school year. 712 Food & Nutrition 1 S 10-12 0.50 This course includes basic studies in nutrition through the life span, meal planning and food buying, preparation and storage. The cultural aspects of food in our society are also examined. Studies include laboratory experience in food preparation and use of kitchen equipment. Occupations involving the culinary arts and hotel/restaurant management will be explored. 713 Food and Cuisine 2 [Prerequisite: S 10-12 0.50 712 Food and Nutrition] This course includes advanced work with nutrition, foods and meal planning and special techniques in preparing dinner, foreign, and entertainment cuisines. Use of microwave, wok, food processor, etc. are included. Students will study the cultures and geography of various countries as they relate to food, and will experience those foods through lab work. 28 720 Child Development & Nursery School I 10-12 1.00 This course provides students with experience in understanding the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development of young children through theory work and observation, and working with children. This course is suggested for students interested in occupations involving children such as teaching, nursing, or social work. 730 Child Development II (Independent Study) This is a competency based independent study course, which involves a series of written modules and a practicum experience. Students will be required to complete the self-explanatory modules and will be assigned to work in a local day care center or elementary classroom under the supervision of the classroom teacher for a minimum of 3 class periods each week. This course is designed for students interested in careers involving working with children. Due to the nature of this course, students must possess a high degree of maturity and respo nsibility in order to be considered for this course offering. 12 1.00 FOREIGN LANGUAGES 503 Spanish I 9-12 1.00 This introductory class is open to all students and emphasizes elementary conversation in Spanish. Major areas studied are basic vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and forming and answering questions. The present tense is studied in depth and the future tense (going to) and preterite (past) tenses are introduced. The basic textbook used is Nuevos Amigos, and Cuentos y mas Cuentos (story book). Videotapes and key cultural geographical and historical elements are also employed. 505 Spanish II 9-12 1.00 Spanish II is an intermediate level course stressing the improvement of conversational ability in Spanish. Emphasis is placed on learning more difficult phrases, vocabulary and structures in Spanish. The imperative and the preterite and imperfect tenses are studied in detail throughout the year. Many geographical and historical items of interest are discussed as well as foods and customs of the diverse Spanish speaking lands. Destinos - Part I, a videotaped Spanish program comprised of 26 segments is used to develop listening skills and critical thinking. Cuentitos Simpaticos, a graded reader for advanced beginning students is used to stimulate thinking and reinforce textbook elements. The textbook used is Nosotros,Los Jovenes (chapters 1 - 5). 506 Spanish III Honors 10-12 1.00 Spanish III is an advanced honors level course stressing continual improvement in conversational Spanish. The future and conditional tens es and the Spanish subjunctive mood are introduced and studied in detail. Destinos - Part II is used to develop listening skills and critical thinking. Various other videotapes are employed to stimulate interest and awareness of cultural, historical and geographical elements presented in the textbooks. Students create and caption cartoons in Spanish. An abridged version of El Ingenioso Hildago Don Quixote de la Mancha is read and discussed. The films “Man of La Mancha” and “Don Quixote de la Mancha” will also be viewed. The textbook used is Nosotros, Los Jovenes chapters 6-12. 507 Spanish IV Honors HP 11-12 1.00 Spanish IV is an advanced level honors course stressing improved conversational ability in Spanish and review and reinforceme nt of grammatical, historical and cultural elements. An abridged version of El Cid and Lazarillo de Tormes are read and discussed. Videotapes of these books are used as follow-up activities. Nine Spanish- speaking countries of South America (Argentina, Boliva, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay) are studied in detail and videotapes are presented as follow-up activities. Compositions covering many items of interest are assigned to stimulate correct written expression in Spanish. 513 German I 9-12 1.00 The first year course includes the following areas of study: the German alphabet, simple dialogues, short reading selections followed by questions to be answered with simple sentences, and the correct forms of nouns and verbs used in forming sentences. The uses of the four cases (nominative, accusative, dative and genitive) are also covered in great detail. 515 German II 9-12 1.00 In the second year course, the study of basic grammar and vocabulary of the German language is continued. The six tenses of verbs are covered in great detail. Short stories followed by questions are included in the text. After completing the second year course, a student should have a working knowledge of basic German grammar. 516 German III Honors 10-12 1.00 Very little grammar as such is included in the third year course. The works that are read are longer and more interesting tha n those that can be handled in the grammar course. Students are given the opportunity to develop their writing and reading skills further. They also learn the phrases most needed to travel in German speaking areas. 517 German IV Honors H 11-12 1.00 Works of famous German writers are covered in this course. Some of the works are read in their entirety, while others are covered in the literature books as excerpts. The authors whose works are included are the best German writers. The students further develop the skills in effectively using German. 29 MATHEMATICS Mathematics One year of Algebra with a passing grade is required for graduation for all students. (Note: The Applied Algebra A & B sequence meets this requirement) 300 Algebra II Honors 9 H 9 1.00 [Prerequisite: 8th gr. College Prep Algebra I with final grade of 90 or better] Algebra II Honors is a course for 9th grade math students who were very successful in 8th grade College Prep Algebra I. It is a continued Algebra I course combined with selected topics of Algebra II, which includes: Factoring, laws of exponents, rational numbers, relations and functions, irrational numbers, quadratic equations, quadratic relations. This course provides a thorough preparation for Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra Honors, and additional mathematics courses. 303 Algebra II 9 CP 9 1.00 [Prerequisite: 8th grade College Prep Algebra I with a final grade between 77% and 89%] This course is designed for the academic 9th grade student. Topics to be studied include: Review of solving equations and inequalities, solving verbal problems, polynomials, special products and factoring. Other topics include graphing on the coordinate plane, algebraic fractions, functions, relations, irrational numbers, and the quadratic formula. 304 Algebra I CP 9-12 1.00 [Prerequisite: 8th grade Algebra A or College Prep Algebra I] This course is designed for the college bound student who transitioning fro the Algebra A course or who needs a refresher in Algebra I. Topics to be discussed include: An introduction to the language of algebra, operations with real numbers, solving equations and inequalities, verbal problems, polynomials, special products and factoring, algebraic fractions, and graphing on the coordinate plane. 306 Applied Algebra A 9-10 1.00 This course is designed to apply algebraic concepts to real world situations. Topics to be offered include: The language of Algebra, operations with real numbers, variables and expressions, solving equations, solving linear inequalities, problem solving, and coordinate geometry. The work done in this course, coupled with successful completion of Applied Algebra B will allow the student to meet the Algebra 1 requirement for graduation. Under normal circumstances, Applied Algebra A and Applied Algebra B should be considered as a two-year sequence of study. At the recommendation of the instructor, students who show exceptional progress in Applied Algebra A may be transferred to the Basic Algebra CP course for the second year of study. 310 Geometry H 10-12 1.00 This course is designed to help the students establish the tools necessary for geometry. The curriculum will run parallel with the college preparatory classes with a greater emphasis on proof design and the depth of the problems solved. 311 Geometry CP 10-12 1.00 This Course is designed to help the student establish the tools necessary for geometry. Methods of reasoning, construction, t he coordinate plane, and types of measurement are emphasized with a direct focus on properties and applications of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, right angle trigonometry, and circles. Students will apply formulas for perimeter and area to plane shapes and they will develop formulas for the volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and cones. Students will prove theorems using various methods and they will learn to apply and interpret geometric principles in real-world settings. 316 Applied Algebra B Also considered College Prep Algebra B (Prerequisite: Applied Algebra A) This course is a continuation of Applied Algebra A, and is designed to apply additional algebraic concepts to real world situations. Topics to be offered include: coordinate geometry, systems of equations, polynomials, factoring, quadratics, powers and roots, functions, rational expressions, statistics and probability, and geometry concepts. The work done in this course, coupled with the previous successful completion of Applied Algebra A will allow the student to meet the Algebra 1 requirement for graduation. 322 Trig./Adv. Algebra Honors H 10 1.00 CP 10-12 1.00 [Co-requisite: Geometry Honors. Prerequisite: Algebra II Honors] This course includes the study of both Trigonometry and Advanced Algebra topics. Trigonometry includes the study of the six trigonometric functions: right triangle trigonometry, radian measure, graphing and inverse functions, trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equations and working with oblique triangle trigonometry. Advanced Algebra continues the study of Algebra with topics covering rational, irrational, and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, circles, parabolas and matrices. This course is recommended for students planning to attend college or technical school. 323 Trig./Adv. Algebra CP 11-12 1.00 [Prerequisite: geometry CP or Honors & Algebra II CP or Honors] This course includes the study of both Trigonometry and Advanced Algebra topics. Trigonometry includes the study of the six graphing and inverse functions, trigonometric identities, and solving trigonometric equations. Advanced Algebra continues the study of Algebra wit h topics covering rational, irrational, and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, circles, parabolas and matrices. 320 Algebra II [Prerequisites: Algebra I CP and Geometry] Algebra II continues the study of Algebra by presenting new concepts and extending the basic topics of the first course. It prepares the student for the study of Trigonometry and Advanced Algebra and provides the student additional preparation to continue the study of mathematics. CP 11-12 1.00 30 325 Analysis CP 11-12 1.00 [Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra II CP or Algebra II Honors, Trigonometry] This honors course includes: A study of the deductive systems of mathematics; application of techniques in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry functions, functional theory, and applications; and preparation for courses in calculus, abstract algebra, and probability. 329 Probability & Statistics S 11-12 0.50 [Prerequisites: Algebra II CP or Honors, Dual Enrollment (LCCC)] The goal of the course is to develop mathematical techniques to assist the student in making decisions in situations involving uncertainty. The course includes the study of numerical data and the mathematical study of change occurrences. 330 Calculus H 12 1.00 [Prerequisite: Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra II CP or Honors, and Analysis] This course is the culmination of the high school college preparatory mathematics and math analysis program. It includes the study of analytic geometry, conic sections and other curves, graphs, functions, derivatives and their uses, integrals and their uses, and the use of calculus in solution of practical problems. Much emphasis is placed on functions, functional theory, graphs, and solving situations. 337 Applied Geometry A [Prerequisite: Applied Algebra A & B, Basic Algebra] This course is designed to help the students establish the tools necessary for geometry. Methods of reasoning, construction, the coordinate plane, and types of measurement are emphasized with a direct focus on properties and applications of lines, triangles, and quadrilaterals. 338 Applied Geometry B/Algebra II 11-12 1.00 11-12 1.00 This course includes the study of Applied Geometry and Algebra II topics. Geometry topics include similarities, right triangles, area, surface area, volume, and circle applications. Algebra II topics include work with linear systems, exponents, inequalities, quadratic, equations, and polynomial equations. 340 SAT Verbal/Math Prep S 10-12 0.50 In this course, which is strongly recommended for any college-bound student, you will find a complete review of the scope of Mathematics and English covered on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The course is designed as a self-teaching program in preparation for college entrance examinations. Grading for this course will be done on a “pass/fail” basis. 341 Consumer Math A 11-12 1.00 This course is designed to expose students to business and consumer mathematics procedures. Topics to be discussed include: review of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentage operations, statistics, banking procedures, payroll, discounts, simple and compou nd interest, annuities, consumer credit, depreciation, insurance, taxes, stocks and bonds. MUSIC MUSIC The Music Department of Catasauqua High School is divided into two areas of study, the academic subjects and the performance area. Music Theory I and II are electives for grade ten, eleven, and twelve. The performance areas are band and chorus and are open to all students. 772 Concert Band C 9-12 0.60 Open to all students interested in being instrumentalists in the Catasauqua High School Band to experience music through the performance medium. (773 - Part-time; 774 - PM) 775 Chorus C 9-12 0.40 Open to all students interested in singing in the Catasauqua High School Chorus to experience music through the performance medium. (776 - Parttime; 777 - PM) 780 Music Theory I 10-12 1.00 The goal of this course is to understand the fundamentals of the musical elements: pitch, rhythm, and harmony. The scope includes the study of: notation of pitch, time signatures, triads, functional harmony, four-part writing, as well as the reading and writing of music. Basics of piano keyboard are taught. The ability to play an instrument is not required but is extremely helpful. This course is recommended for students who are considering the study of music at the college level. 782 Music Theory II [Prerequisite: 780 Music Theories I] This course must be preceded by Music Theory I and offers much deeper study of functional harmony and four-part writing. Students will compose, harmonize, and arrange original compositions 11-12 1.00 YEARBOOK 026 Yearbook 027 Yearbook Y S 10-12 10-12 1.00 0.50 Students who are interested in joining the yearbook staff may choose this elective. Students will learn the basics of yearbook design and the basics of computerized yearbook production. 31 PHYSICAL EDUCATION and HEALTH All Classes are Coed 003 Phys. Ed. 9F 004 Phys. Ed. 9M 005 Phys. Ed. 10F 006 Phys. Ed. 10M 011 Phys. Ed. 11F 012 Phys. Ed. 11M 013 Phys. Ed. 12F 014 Phys. Ed. 12M FS MS FS MS FS MS FS MS 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 The Physical Education curriculum offers the student the opportunity to develop and utilize individual skills in team sports and individual sports. These sports include: softball kickball, volleyball, street hockey, flag football, handball racquetball, playground wall ball, matt ball, soccer, punch ball, wiffleball, team handball, aerobics, wrestling, badminton, fitness and weight training. This program will promote lifelong fitness 008 Adapted Phys. Ed. S 9-12 0.50 Adapted P.E. is provided for those students who have a temporary or permanent, medically verified physical limitation that prohibits participation in regular P.E. classes. 015 Health 1 S 9 0.50 Health 1 provides the student an opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle and to understand proper safety and first aid techniques. Topics covered, include: Nutrition, exercise and fitness, substance abuse, including alcohol, tobacco and drugs, safety and first aid. 016 Health 2 S 10-12 0.50 The Health 2 course is devoted to human sexuality, mental and social health along with infectious and chronic diseases. Topics discussed include: reproductive system, pregnancy prevention, relationships, disease and family health. SCIENCE 401 Earth Science Honors H 9 1.00 This course includes the study of the formation of common rocks and minerals, the structure of the earth’s interior, the geologic and biological evolution of the earth, and the processes that create the earth’s landscape, hydrosphere , and atmosphere, Human and environmental hazar5ds are also examined. Laboratory work includes the study of rocks, minerals, fossils, topographical maps landforms and geologic maps. 402 Earth Science CP 9 1.00 The college preparatory course presents students with an Earth systems approach to scientific inquiry. The course is designed to introduce the interdependence of the Earth’s major sub-systems: lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and cryosphere. 403 Earth Science-Applied 9 1.00 The Applied Earth Science course involves a lob-oriented exploration of the planet earth and relationship with human life. Technology will be integrated into select areas of study and instructional strategies are matched to the needs of the students. A course outline provides a list of topics be selected for study. The emphasis on selected topics will be determined by their relevance to current events and students; interest. 412 Biology 10 Honors CP L 10-12 1.20 [Prerequisite: 9th grade Science with a final grade of 85% or higher or science teacher recommendation] Honors Biology is an accelerated biology course. This is a rigorous course designed to emphasize the molecular, biochemical and cellular aspects of biology. While the course will cover the same general topics as Biology 413, each area will be covered in greater detail and at a faster pace. Students should expect a greater workload with more reading and research assignments. 413 Biology 10 CP L 10-12 1.20 [Prerequisite: 9th grade Science with a final grade of 80% or higher] This program of science is designed to prepare students for college level work in the area of biology. The course is geared to impart basic knowledge in the areas of molecular and cellular biology. Initial emphasis in these areas provide the foundation for investigating other aspects of biology including; genetics, reproduction, microbiology, evolution, plant and animal classification and ecology. The program is laboratory oriented to develop biological techniques and integrates various aspects of other disciplines to make concrete the information imparted in lecture. Students are expected to develop logical thinking, communication skills, and math skills through reporting on laboratory findings. Advances in the area of biology are addressed to further aid in the development of student interest and competence in this science. 416 Applied Biology 10 A 10-12 1.00 The course is geared to impart basic knowledge in the areas of molecular and cellular biology. Initial emphasis in these areas provide the foundation for investigating other aspects of biology including; genetics, reproduction, microbiology, evolution, plant and animal classification and ecology. The development of an appreciation and basic understanding of the role of biology in our everyday lives is a key objective of this course. Laboratory work is used to provide students with hands on experience in selected areas of biology. Students are expected to develop logical thinking, communication skills and math skills through reporting on laboratory findings. In addition, advances in the area of biology are addressed to further aid in the development of student interest and competence in this selection. 32 441 Applied Physics S 11-12 0.50 This is an activity-based course that emphasizes connecting the field of physics to the real world. The course is organized around numerous hands -on projects that allow the student to apply a general conceptual knowledge of physical laws to construction and engineering projects. Topics studied include: optics, motion, Newton’s Laws, energy, and power. 442 Chemistry I Honors HL 11-12 1.20 [Prerequisite: students in the honors sequence or science teacher recommendation] Honors Chemistry is a more in-depth study of the basic principles of chemistry. The course is designed to meet the needs of the students who are seriously interested in furthering their education after high school. The course deals with the fu ndamentals and a competence in dealing with chemical problems. The course will cover topics such as matter and energy, atomic structure, bonding, nomenclature and formula writing, stiochiometry, equation writing and principles of reactions. Related laboratory experiments play an important role in the course. The Honors Chemistry student will be expected to understand, apply, analyze and interpret concepts and principles discussed as well as clearly express them orally and in written form. 443 Chemistry I L 11-12 1.20 This course us designed to give students a basic understanding of the major concepts and principles in the field of chemistry. Concepts such as phases of matter, atomic structure, nomenclature and formula- writing, bonding, mass relationships; equation writing and descriptive chemistry are emphasized. Lecture and discussion work is strongly supplemented by relevant laboratory experiences. Working in small groups , students will learn the importance of good working relationships. The students will also develop the ability to communicate their ideas clearly and logically in the form of a written lab report. It is also the objective of the course to promote an appreciation for chemistry and to make the students more aware of the role chemistry plays in their daily lives. 444 Electricity & Technology S 11-12 0.50 The course is designed for students to examine the applications of technology in the world of science. The main areas of study will be electrical concepts including voltage, current, resistance and basic circuits and how these topics apply to the field of robotics. The students will also apply computer tools such as spreadsheets, word processing, databases and graphing programs when organizing and presenting data from a lab situation. 446 Biology II Honors HL 11-12 1.20 [Prerequisite: Biology 10 CP or Honors with a final grade of 85% or higher or science teacher recommendation] The course is designed for the student who wants a rigorous background in the biological sciences. The course is an extensio n of basic principles studied in the tenth grade college preparatory biology class. Students who elect to take this course should be highly motivated and willing to accept the pace and workload that the course requires. The program integrates laboratory techniques and aspects of biology that are fundamental to a college experience in the subject area. The initial emphasis centers on the contemporary environmental issues through discussion, lectures and field-testing of local waterways. Human body systems are examined in depth utilizing the dissection of some animal species for a comparative evaluation. The basic principles in other areas that may be addressed include; histology, anatomy and physiology, biotechnology, microbiology and a nimal behavior. Emphasis on independent research and critical thinking will be encouraged 447 Aquatic Biology H 11-12 1.00 [Prerequisite: CP Biology 10 & Teacher Recommendation] This course is designed for students with an interest in freshwater ecology and environmental science. Students will examine the significance of water quality for the survival of aquatic species such as macro invertebrates and trout. Students will study the over-all water quality of the Lehigh River, conduct macro invertebrate sampling and study the development and physiology of trout. Students will learn physical, chemical and biological monitoring techniques. These courses will increase these students’ knowledge in conservation practices and evaluate environme ntal issues. An emphasis on critical thinking skills and data evaluation will be paramount. Students will hatch trout eggs, raise the trout in the classroom and examine their importance at indicator organisms. Students will be taught the Basic methods of fly-fishing and the technique and importance of catch and release. In addition, students will learn basic fly tying skills as a way for them to identify the various food sources and the developmental stages that trout rely upon. The teaching of this course will allow students to see the value of the environment for recreation and the importance of conservation. 450 Physics I L 12 1.00 This college prep course allows students to gain an understanding of the basic concepts of Physics through work descriptions and visualization. Only secondary emphasis is placed on mathematics. It is intended for the college bound, non-science/mathematics major. Students will study the areas of mechanics, properties of matter, heat sound, electricity, magnetism, light and atomic and nuclear physics. Laboratory activities emphasize the use of a computer based data collection system for measurement and calculation. 452 AP Chemistry HL 12 1.20 [Prerequisite: CP or Honors Chem. I with a final average of 85% or teacher recommendation] This course is for the highly motivated college-bound student with or without plans for a career in science. The course is an in-depth study of the advanced chemistry topics not covered in Chemistry I. It is a second year chemistry course covering concepts normally taught in the freshman year of college. Fundamental chemical concepts are studied but not limited to the structure and states of matter, the nature of reactions, solutions, neutralization, thermodynamics and kinetic, oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical equilibrium, Gas Laws, basic organic and nuclear chemistry, and descriptive features of classes of elements and compounds and the associate chemical calculations. The course strongly emphasizes the development of the student’s ability to think clearly and logically and to express ideas orally and in written form. Laboratory experiments of both a qualitative and quantitative nature are an integral part of the course. The course emphasizes independent thinking, self-motivation and disciplined work habits. 453 Physics I Honors [Prerequisite: Trigonometry] The course is a rapidly paced introduction to Physics. It is intended for students planning to pursue college majors that traditio nally include extensive Physics application, for example: Engineering, Medicine, and specific science majors. This course requires students to have a strong mathematics background. Students study the areas of mechanics, properties of matter, heat sound electricity, magnetism, light, and atomic and nuclear physics. Laboratory activities emphasize creative scientific investigation, the use of a computer based data collection system for measurement and calculation, and the use of spreadsheets to analyze data. HL 12 1.20 33 470 Engineering Your Future [Prerequisite: 85% or higher in CP Algebra/Geometry and Chemistry I] 11–12 1.00 Engineering is the application of science and mathematics to meet human needs. This course is designed to allow students to explore possible careers in engineering and engineering technology. Students will investigate the various engineering disciplines and the opportunit ies they offer. Through team and individual projects, students will gain a first hand knowledge of the design process and the tools engineers use to accomplish their goals. Through the course, students will develop an appreciation of the role of engineering in society and throughout history. 471 Anatomy and Physiology I 11-12 0.60 [Prerequisite: Biology assessment test required. It is strongly suggested that students not passing the assessment test take (and pass with a C or better) BIO 105, or have passed a college-level biology course] This course provides students, primarily in health-related programs, with an in-depth understanding of the anatomy and physiology of complex living organisms, including humans. Biological principles, as well as the structural and functional relationships among several organ systems, are discussed. (Considerable dissection is required.) 473 Anatomy and Physiology II [Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 163] BIO 164 is the second course in a tow-course series designed to examine the interrelationships between anatomy and physiology in complex organisms, primarily human beings. It is aimed predominately at students pursuing health-related programs. The course covers the following systems: cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive, as well as nutrition and metabolism, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Detailed laboratory coverage accompanies the lecture portion of this course. 11-12 0.60 SOCIAL STUDIES 206 American History I CP [Global Perspectives: 1492-1900 and Global Perspectives: 1900-Present] An in-depth study of American Culture from European Exploration through 1900. Major topics include European exploration, colonization, revolution and independence, growth of democracy, westward expansion, Civil War and Reconstruction, immigration and industrialization. Research activities will include cooperative learning, analysis of primary source documents, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. All students are required to complete a research paper on a Civil War topic using MLS formatting. 207 American History I Applied 9 1.00 9 1.00 An in-depth study of American Culture from European Exploration through 1900. Major topics include European exploration, colonization, revolution and independence, growth of democracy, westward expansion, Civil War and Reconstruction, immigration and industrialization. Research activities will include cooperative learning, use of primary source documents, reading, writing, and presentation skills. All students are required to complete a research paper on a Civil War topic using MLS formatting. 216 American History II CP 10 1.00 The period since 1865 has been a time of great political, economic, social and cultural transition. Instruction for tenth grade Social Studies places emphasis upon the living experiences of American life, past as well as present, while inculcating the students with an insight into their histo ric traditions. To cope with the present, people need to know the conditions and changes in the past that have contributed to the situations of today and that will bear on those of tomorrow. Students will incorporate both long term and sort term multi -faceted projects, cooperative learning, analyze cultural literacy, writing strategies and individual research skills in order to gain a more in depth understanding of history and to hone critical thinking skills. Although the textbook serves as a topical chronological guide, reference work and audio -visual aids will be emphasized and encouraged, so as to motivate the students to recognize how their country emerged from discovery into a heterogeneous population that assumes leadership in today’s modern world. 217 American History II Applied 10 1.00 The period since 1865 has been a time of great political, economic, social, and cultural transition. Instruction for tenth grade Social Studies places emphasis upon the living experiences of American life, past as well as present, while inculcating the students with an insight into their historic traditions. To cope with the present, people need to know the conditions and changes in the past that have contributed to the situations of today and that will bear on those of tomorrow. An overview of various activities will focus on the development and improvement of reading skills, writing skills, study skills, and drawing conclusions. Although the textbook serves as a topical chronological guide, cooperative learning and audio-visual aids will be emphasized and encouraged, so as to motivate the students to recognize how their country e merged from discovery into heterogeneous population that assumes leadership in today’s modern world. 226 World Cultures CP 11 1.00 The purpose of the course is to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and the interaction of different societies. This is accomplished through a multidisciplinary approach drawing on economics, geography, political science, sociology, and history, Emphasis would be on a survey of ancient cultures with a more in depth look at the late Roman Republic through the French Revolution. Assignments and activities would be geared for those planning on attending college, involving analysis, synthesis and higher level thinking skills. 227 World Cultures Applied 11 1.00 The purpose of the course is to give a cultural perspective and timeline on the major cultural movements through history. The overview begins with the ancient cultures eventually taking a more detailed inspection of the Roman Republic, Medieval Period through the French Revolution. Assignments focus on factual information, compare and contrasting, geography skills and hands on problem solving projects related to the specific culture. 34 Students must schedule both of the courses listed below. 233 Economics 12 0.50 This overview course focuses on exposing the student to the principles, methods, behavior and major levels of government and politics and the design and function of economics. This part of the course involves the necessity of choosing the most efficient ways of using what we have as it affects our li ves as individuals and families. Areas of study include economic systems, how markets work, business and labor, money and banking and the government and the economy. 234 Government 12 0.50 Objectives center on government’s purpose, powers and forms. Included are Constitutional Law, federalism, the American political party system and citizen participation with an emphasis on voting. Other central topics are interest groups, political systems and the structure of state and local government. Many hands on opportunities to experience government at work are part of this essential course for every educated world citizen. SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES The following courses are not offered for original Social Studies credit. They are open electives for all students with some minimum restrictions. The student will be expected to provide the time, energy and effort necessary for successful participation. 240 Psychology I S 11-12 0.50 This course emphasizes the human situation. The student is exposed to many different areas of this diverse field. A history of psychology is a very important part of this course, as are theories of behavior and the brain and its role in the development of behavior and the nervous system. The final area of concentration is concerned with states of consciousness, including altered states such as: drug induced, hypnosis, and sleep and drama patterns. 242 Sociology S 11-12 0.50 This course devotes itself to man and his activities in the social group. It is concerned with the way the group shapes young adults to fit group life, with the unique behavior of different groups. Some study areas are: adolescence, social deviants, social maturation, and primary/secondary groups. 247 Women in History S 11-12 0.50 This course is designed to study women and women’s issues from antiquity to the present day. Students will examine the changing roles, rights, and concerns of women throughout the centuries; Topics of study may include politics, education, relationships, sexuality, family /home, arts/literature and athletics. Coursework includes investigative research, presentations, collaborative projects and roundtable discussion. 250 Criminal Law S 12 0.50 This course is a study of criminal law offenses including interpretations of statutes, court decisions and an analysis of legal process and procedure. The use of discretion and the trend toward increasing criminal and civil liability risks are studied. The course will present students with a through survey of the nature, purposes, principles, and doctrines of modern criminal law. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Technology is part of everyone’s world. Technology Education classes attempt to make the world of technology more understandable and workable. Hand-on activities that emphasize practical application are part of everyone. They are challenging and relevant to today’s society. The emphasis on student participation encourages active learning. 800 Creating Technology S 9-12 0.50 Creating Technology is a one-semester course that is designed to be a foundation for other courses offered in the Technology Education Department. In addition, the course will prepare students for the 11th grade PSSA Science and Technology exam. There are hands-on, open-ended activities that give the student a better idea of their personal interests, abilities and work values. Emphasis is placed on technological problem-solving skills and methods as well as the integration of Math, Science and Language Arts. Individual and group work will enable students to develop their technological literacy. 816 Robotics Y 11-12 1.00 [Prerequisites: Creating Technology, Active Physics, Geometry] Robotics is a nationwide high school robotics curriculum that is patterned after the popular television show. Students will design and produce a Robotics that will be used in competition against other high schools. This unique curriculum fuses mathematics, science and technology into a format that is knowledge-based, hand on and very challenging. From design, project management, budgeting, fund -raising, marketing and construction to actual competition against other schools, students work together as a team, developing their robot by implementing lessons learned in class. The curriculum encompasses many skills including: radio control technology, electronics, welding and fabrication, computer aided design, and quality control and analysis. Preference for scheduling will be given to seniors. 820 Video Production DE S 9-12 1.00 Textbooks and hands-on experience combine to offer an introduction to the equipment, theories and techniques used in video production for broadcast or corporate use. Students will explore concepts as they consider planning, scripting, lighting, designing, shooting and budgeting their own projects. The student has the option to make this course as a dual enrollment course with LCCC for 3 college credits. 35 SPECIAL EDUCATION This is a student oriented/centered area of instruction in which individual programming (I.E.P.) is designed to assist the st udent in developing better writing, reading, mathematics, study and employment skills. Enrollment in these courses is through consultation with the instructor, guidance and the parents/ guardians. Learning Support 040 041 042 043 045 046 047 048 050 051 052 053 055 056 057 058 English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Social Studies 9 Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 Social Studies 12 Mathematics 9 Mathematics 10 Mathematics 11 Mathematics 12 Science 9 Science 10 Science 11 Science 12 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Emotional Support 070 071 072 073 075 076 077 078 080 081 082 083 085 086 087 088 English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Social Studies 9 Social Studies 10 Social Studies 11 Social Studies 12 Mathematics 9 Mathematics 10 Mathematics 11 Mathematics 12 Science 9 Science 10 Science 11 Science 12 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Life Skills Support 092 096 097 098 099 Life Skills Lab Life Skills English Life Skills Math Life Skills Social Studies Life Skills Science 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 9-12 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Other 095 0986 037 Gifted IU Work Program Study Support 36 LEHIGH CAREER AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE COURSE OFFERINGS The Career and Technical Institute is open to all ninth through twelfth grade students. Choice of training programs at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute are extensive. A student may not sign up for an LCTI course unless both Catasauqua and LCTI have approved them through an application process. The vocational technical training courses designated below are available for the traditional half-day student in grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2007-2008 LCTI LAB CODES [All Labs are 3.0 Credits] 9018 Administrative Office Technologies 9014 Advertising Design/Commercial Art 9004 Auto Body/Collision Repair 9005 Auto Technology A 9006 Auto Technology B 9005 Auto Technology L1 9010 Cabinetmaking/Millwork 9011 Carpentry 9027 Commercial Baking 9104 Computer Maintenance Technology 9016 Cosmetology 9031 Culinary Arts 9019 Diesel/Medium & Heavy Truck Technology 9023 Drafting/Computer Aided Design 9025 Electrical Technology 9063 Electro-mechanical Automated Systems Tech 9028 Electronics Technology/Nanofabrication 9030 Floral Design/Greenhouse Management 9035 Health Occupations/Health Related Technology 9036 Health Occupations/Health Related Technology Level 2,3 9039 Dental Technology 9043 Heavy Equipment Operations 9046 Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 9148 Landscape Construction/Environmental Design 9180 Law Enforcement/Security Systems 9020 Marketing & Business Education 9049 Masonry 9042 Material Handling/Logistics Technology 9125 Occupational Child Development/Child Care 9191 Painting & Decorating 9045 Plumbing and Heating 9041 Precision Machine Tool Technology 9192 Pre-Engineering and Engineering Technology 9193 Commercial Photography/Digital Imaging 9033 Printing Technology 9143 Small Engine/Recreational Vehicle Repair 9110 Web Design/Web Programming 9050 Welding Technology 37 SERVICE OCCUPATIONS (SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS for IEP STUDENTS [All Labs are 3.0 Credits] 9210 Material Handling 9211 Foods Service 9212 Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance 9213 Building Trades Maintenance 9214 Hospitality Services Maintenance DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS [All Labs are 3.0 Credits] 9109 Diversified Occupations CAREER ACADEMY PROGRAM LAB CODES [All Labs are 2.0 Credits] 9082 Building Trades Maintenance 9084 Child Care 9085 Carpentry 9086 Electrical 9087 Diversified 9088 Office System Technology 9089 Home Health Aide 9185 Commercial Vehicle ACADEMICS – HALF DAY STUDENT 035 Wellness Fitness 201 Social Studies 11 10 0.50 1.00 LCTI Academic Center Subjects [FULL DAY] CAP ACADEMICS SUBJECTS [FULL DAY] 93011 English 1 93021 English 2 93031 English 3 93111 American History 1 93121 American History 2 93131 Government/Economics 93211 Algebra 1A 93221 Algebra 1B 93231 Geometry/Trigonometry 93311 Basic Science/Chemistry 1 93321 Biology Basics/Ecology & Enviro. Science 2 93331 Physical Science/Earth & Space 3 93411 Health 1 93421 Health 2 93431 Health 3 93511 Physical Education 1 93521 Physical Education 2 93531 Physical Education 3 93611 Computers/Plato 1 93621 Computers/Plato 2 93631 Computers/Plato 3 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 165 166 167 265 365 366 367 368 369 465 466 467 468 469 007 037S English II AC 1.00 English III Int. American Lit. & American History AC 2.00 English IV AC/British Lit. & World History 2.00 Social Studies 12 AC/Economics/Geography/Civics Algebra I AC Algebra II AC Geometry AC Algebra III/Trig. AC Math Elective AC Earth and Space Science AC Biology AC Physics AC Science Elective AC Chemistry AC Wellness Fitness 12 AC CPR Advanced PE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 38 39