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ENGLISH
English I, II, III, IV (To include the content
strands of reading, writing, speaking, listening,
observing, inquiry, conventions, analysis,
and using technology as a communication
tool. Language Arts shall be taken each
year of high school.) *English Honor or
AP courses placement based on assessment
scores, previous grades, and/or teacher
recommendation.
230107 – English I
Grade 9-9
1 English Credit
*Course required for graduation. This course
requires students to use the writing process
and criteria for effective writing to demonstrate
their abilities to write in a variety of
forms and for multiple audiences and purposes.
Students use writing-to-learn and writing-to-demonstrate
learning strategies to make sense of the
reading and thinking experiences.
230108 – English I, Honors
Grade 9-9
1 English Credit
These courses require students to use the
writing process and criteria for effective
writing to demonstrate their abilities to
write in a variety of forms and for multiple
audiences and purposes. Students use writing-to-learn
and writing-to demonstrate-learning strategies
to make sense of the reading and thinking
experiences. Speaking, listening, and observing
skills are used to communicate information
for a variety of authentic purposes. In
addition, students continue to integrate
inquiring skills and technology to communicate
ideas.
230110 – English II
Grade 10-10
1 English Credit
*Course required for graduation. The courses
require students to use the writing process
and criteria for effective writing to demonstrate
their abilities to write in a variety of
forms and for multiple audience and purposes.
Students use writing-to-learn and writing-to-demonstrate-learning
strategies to make sense of their reading
and thinking experiences. Speaking, listening,
and observing skills are used to communicate
information for a variety of authentic purposes.
In addition, students continue to integrate
inquiry skills and technology to communicate
ideas.
230111 – English II, Honors
Grade 10-10
1 English Credit
The course requires students to use the
writing process and criteria for effective
writing to demonstrate their abilities to
write in a variety of forms and for multiple
audiences and purposes. Students use writing-to-learn
and writing-to demonstrate-learning strategies
to make sense of their reading experiences.
Speaking, listening, and observing skills
are used to communicate information for
a variety of authentic purposes. In addition,
students continue to integrate inquiry skills
and technology to communicate ideas.
230113 – English III
Grade 11-11
1 English Credit
*Course required for graduation. The course
requires students to use writing process
and criteria for effective writing to demonstrate
their abilities to write in a variety of
forms and for multiple audiences and purposes.
Students use writing-to-learn and writing-to-demonstrate-learning
strategies to make sense of their reading
and thinking experiences. Speaking, listening,
and observing skills are used to communicate
information for a variety of authentic purposes.
In addition, students continue to integrate
inquiry skills and technology to communicate
ideas.
230166 – AP Language and Composition
(English III Honors)
Grade 11
1 English Credit
English III or English IV course-adheres
to Program of Studies requirements and meets
AP guidelines.
230116 – English IV
Grade 12-12
1 English Credit
Dual Credit-ENG 101
*Course required for graduation. The course
requires students to use the writing process
and criteria for effective writing to demonstrate
their abilities to write in a variety of
forms and for multiple audiences and purposes.
Students use writing-to-learn and writing-to-demonstrate-learning
strategies to make sense of their reading
and thinking experiences. Speaking, listening,
and observing skills are used to communicate
information for a variety of authentic purposes.
230167 – AP Literature and Composition
(English IV Honors)
Grades 12
1 English Credit
English IV course-adheres to Program of
Studies requirements and meets AP guidelines.
239141 – Yearbook Production
Grade 11-12
1 English Elective
Special topics: producing a publication;
format; layout; photographs; yearbook design.
(Will be selected based on application process.)
231011 – Public Speaking
Grades 10-12
1 English Elective
Dual Credit-COM 181
Special topics: extemporaneous, demonstrative,
persuasive, informative oral communication;
videotape; speech writing and delivery
231211 – Reading Development
Grades 9-12
1 English Elective. This course is a required
for 9th grade students with a reading score
below 11 on the Explore Test. Special topics:
instruction for students with reading difficulties;
focuses on skill acquisition and reading
technique; demonstrates work attack skills
and reading comprehension strategies. (May
be required based on assessment data.)
MATHEMATICS ( Back to Top)
Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II are required.
(An integrated, applied, interdisciplinary
or technical/occupational course that prepares
a student for a career path based on the
student's Individual Learning Plan may be
substituted for a traditional Algebra I,
Geometry or Algebra II course on an individual
student basis if the course meets the content
standards in the program of studies). Mathematics
shall be taken each year of high school.
270304 – Algebra 1
Grade 9-10
1 Math Credit
Prerequisite: None
This course would be designed so that students
could attain all the concepts contained
in the relevant statements in the High School
Mathematics Program of Studies and to build
on those in order to earn the high school
graduation credit for Algebra 1.
270306 – Accelerated Algebra 1
Grade 9-9
1 Math Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of two
of the following conditions.
• Explore Test score of 20 – 25 in math.
• Grade 8 NCLB math score of Proficient
or Distinguished.
• Course 3 (8th grade math) grade of A.
• Score at least 88% on a district math
exam given at the end of grade 8.
This course would be designed so that students
could attain all the concepts contained
in the relevant statements in the High School
Mathematics Program of Studies and to build
on those in order to earn the high school
graduation credit for Algebra 1, with extensions
and acceleration provided
for students who qualify for gifted and
talented services.
270308 – Algebra Lab (Math Strategies)
Grade 9-10
1 Math Elective. This course is a required
companion for Algebra I, for 9th grade students
with a math score below 11 on the Explore
Test.
Prerequisite: None
This course would be designed for students
who need additional time with Algebra 1
topics and would be designed to run concurrently
with algebra 1. Such a course would use
hands-on activities and experiments with
graphing calculators to support the study
of the concepts addressed in the relevant
statements in the High School Mathematics
Program of Studies. This course could serve
as an elective for high school graduation
credit, but not as a mathematics credit
for high school graduation.
270311 – Algebra 2
Grade 10-12
1 Math Credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course code is reserved for an Algebra
2 class designed so that students could
develop the relevant skills and concepts
from the High School Mathematics Program
of Studies and then build on those in a
rigorous, college preparatory Algebra 2.
270313 – Accelerated Algebra 2
Grade 10-11
1 Math Credit
Prerequisite: If this course is taken after
the completion of Accelerated Algebra I
or concurrently with Accelerated Geometry:
An Accelerated Algebra I grade of A or B.
Alternately – Algebra I grade of A each
semester plus one of the following.
• Explore Test score of 16 – 25 in math.
• Grade 8 NCLB math score of Proficient
or Distinguished.
• Score at least 88% on a district math
exam given by request at the end of Algebra
1.
If this course is taken after the completion
of Accelerated Geometry:
Prerequisite: An Accelerated Geometry grade
of A or B.
This course code is reserved for an Algebra
2 class designed so that students could
develop the relevant skills and concepts
from the High School Mathematics Program
of Studies and then build on those in a
rigorous, college-preparatory Algebra 2,
with opportunities provided for students
to progress ahead of the minimal statements
from the High School Mathematics Program
of Studies, with extensions and acceleration
provided for students who qualify for gifted
and talented services.
270401 – Geometry
Grade 10-12
1 Math Credit
Prerequisite: None
This course would be designed so that students
could develop the skills and concepts from
the relevant statements in the High School
Mathematics Program of Studies in order
to earn the high school graduation credit
for Geometry.
270403 – Accelerated Geometry
Grade 10-11
1 Math Credit
Prerequisite: If this course is taken after
the completion of Accelerated Algebra I
or concurrently with Accelerated Algebra
II:
An Accelerated Algebra I grade of A or B.
Alternately – Algebra I grade of A each
semester plus one of the following.
• Explore Test score of 16 – 25 in math.
• Grade 8 NCLB math score of Proficient
or Distinguished.
• Score at least 88% on a district math
exam given by request at the end of Algebra
1.
If this course is taken after the completion
of Accelerated Algebra II: Prerequisite:
An Accelerated Algebra II grade of A or
B.
This course would be designed so that students
could develop the skills and concepts from
the relevant statements in the High School
Mathematics Program of Studies in order
to earn the high school graduation credit
for Geometry, with extensions and acceleration
provided for students who qualify for gifted
and talented services. This course may be
taken concurrently with Accelerated Algebra
II.
270501 – Pre-Calculus
Grade 10-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course would be designed for students
to attain the concepts necessary to be successful
in an AP calculus course or a college calculus
course.
270511 – Calculus
Grade 11-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: An Algebra II grade of C or
greater. Two of the following options.
• PSAT/NMSAT math score of 40 – 80.
• ACT math score of 18 – 36.
• Algebra II grade of C or better.
• Plan Test score of 20 – 30 in math.
• A signed agreement between school, student,
and parent/guardian. This course would be
designed to address the concepts normally
covered in differential and integral calculus.
270513 – AP Calculus AB
Grade 11-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: Three of the following options.
• PSAT/NMSAT math score of 65 – 80.
• ACT math score of 25 – 36.
• Pre-Calculus grade of A or B.
• Plan Test score of 25 – 30 in math.
• A signed agreement between school, student,
and parent/guardian.
This course would be designed to address
the concepts delineated in the College Board
guidelines for the AB Calculus examination.
270601 – Data and Measurement
Grade 10-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course would be designed as an extension
of an Algebra 2 course, and be intended
for students who desire to have their Algebra
1 skills strengthened before continuing
in their study of mathematics. It would
review some Algebra 1 concepts and preview
Geometry and Algebra 2 concepts.
270602 – Probability and Statistics
Grade 11-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course would be designed to address
such concepts as theoretical and experimental
probability, binomial distributions, and
normal distributions, displaying and describing
distributions of data, collecting data,
measures of central tendency and dispersion,
and methods of inferential statistics.
270604 – AP Statistics
Grade 11-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: Probability and Statistics
This course would be designed to address
the guidelines provided by the College Board
for the Advanced Placement Statistics examination.
270611 – Discrete Mathematics
Grade 11-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course would be designed for advanced
high school mathematics students who are
interested in a future in business or computer
applications, addressing such topics as
set theory, mathematical induction, graph
theory, permutations and combinations, and
other topics as deemed appropriate.
270621 – Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Grade 11-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Dual Credit
This course would be designed to allow students
to pursue topics in mathematics beyond the
scope of the Program of Studies or the Core
Content for Assessment and may cover topics
from combined higher level courses or topics
which are not found in other higher level
courses.
270631 – Trigonometry
Grade 11-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course would be designed for students
who have completed Algebra 2 and want to
proceed further into all aspects of trigonometry
as a background for possible further study
in calculus.
270641 – Mathematics for Business
and Industry
Grade 11-12
1 Math Elective
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course would be designed as an interdisciplinary
course that would be offered through the
business strand of the career/technical
education program. This course would serve
as a third mathematics credit for high school
graduation requirements.
SCIENCE ( Back to Top)
Credits shall incorporate lab-based scientific
investigation experiences and include the
content strands of biological science, physical
science, earth and space science, and unifying
concepts. Earth and Physical Science are
graduation requirements. Earth, Physical,
and Life Science are all graduation requirements.
304611 – Earth Space Science
Grade 9
1 Credit
Students develop a conceptual understanding
of Earth/space science, as outlined in Kentucky’s
Program of Studies, through the use of scientific
inquiry. They experience Earth/space concepts
such as energy in the Earth system, geochemical
cycles, formation and ongoing changes of
the Earth system, and formation and ongoing
changes of the universe. A scientific inquiry
approach uses concrete, hands-on experiences
that require students to apply critical
thinking skills.
304021 – Physical Science
Grade 10
1 Credit
Students develop a conceptual understanding
of physical science, as outlined in Kentucky’s
Program of Studies, through the use of scientific
inquiry. They experience physical science
concepts such as structure of atoms, structure
and properties of matter, chemical reactions,
motions and forces, conservation of energy
and increase in disorder, and interactions
of energy and matter. A scientific inquiry
approach uses concrete, hands-on experiences
that require students to apply critical-thinking
skills.
304599 – Special Topics: Chemistry
Grade 10
1 Elective Credit
(Elective Only)
The course helps students understand the
nature of matter and the structure of atoms,
molecules, and ions. Further content of
this course will be determined by the teacher/student.
304526 – AP Chemistry
Grade 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Physical Science
AP Chemistry is the equivalent to a general
Chemistry course usually taken in the first
year of college. It is designed to comply
with College Board recommendations to prepare
students for an AP Exam in Chemistry. The
course helps build students’ understanding
of the nature and reactivity of matter.
The course begins with the structure of
atoms, molecules, and ions; then students
explore how that structure lets us predict
and quantify the chemical reactions that
substances undergo. AP Chemistry will enable
you to develop an understanding of chemical
concepts and become skilled at solving quantitative
chemical problems through a combination
of instructional activities. AP Chemistry
is a full credit, two-semester course.
302601 – Life Science (Biology)
Grade 11
1 Credit
Students develop a conceptual understanding
of life science, as outlined in Kentucky’s
Program of Studies., through the use of
scientific inquiry. They experience life
science concepts such as the cellular organization;
molecular basis of heredity; biological
change; interdependence of organisms; matter,
energy, and organization in living systems;
and behavior of organisms. A scientific
inquiry approach uses concrete, hands-on
experiences that require students to apply
critical-thinking skills.
302661 – Genetics
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
Major concepts addressed in this course
include mutation, heredity, genetic principles,
DNA and RNA, recombination, and viruses.
302616 – Forensics
Grades 11-12
This course is a problem-based inquiry course
dealing with Forensic sciences.
302631 – Anatomy
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
Dual Credit-(HEA 110) (BIO 135)
Major concepts addressed in this course
include plant structure, animal structure,
tissues, organs, and systems.
304899 – Special Topics: Physics
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
The content of the Physics course is determined
by the teacher/student.
302646 – AP Biology
Grades 12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Life Science
AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent
of a college introductory biology course
usually taken by biology majors during their
first year. It aims to provide students
with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge
and analytical skills necessary to deal
critically with the rapidly changing science
of biology. The two main goals of AP Biology
are to help students develop a conceptual
framework for modern biology and to help
students gain an appreciation of science
as a process. The ongoing information explosion
in biology makes these goals even more challenging.
Primary emphasis in an AP Biology course
should be on developing an understanding
of concepts rather than on memorizing terms
and technical details. Essential to this
conceptual understanding are the following:
a grasp of science as a process rather than
as an accumulation of facts; personal experience
in scientific inquiry; recognition of unifying
themes that integrate the major topics of
biology; and application of biological knowledge
and critical thinking to environmental and
social concerns. AP Biology is representative
of the topics covered by the AP exam. Accordingly,
goals have been set for percentage coverage
of three general areas: Molecules and Cells,
25%, Heredity and Evolution, 25%, Organisms
and Populations, 50%. Students should have
successfully completed high school biology
and high school chemistry.
304620 – Environmental Science
Grades 9-12
1 Credit
This course addresses topics of environmental
interest/impact such as water pollution,
conservation, forestry, and air pollution.
304821 – Physics I
Grades 9-12
1 Credit
Dual Credit-PHS 101
Students develop a conceptual understanding
of physics content through the use of scientific
inquiry. They experience concepts such as
motion and forces, conservation of energy
and the increase in disorder, interactions
of energy and matter. A scientific inquiry
approach uses concrete hands-on experiences
that require students to apply critical
thinking skills.
304824 – Honors Physics
Grades 9-12
1 Credit
Dual Credit-PHS 175
Honors Physics is a one-year high school
course for students with career plans in
science, math, engineering, medicine, and
similar fields. This course provides a track
for students who want to learn physics as
a high level, but who are not interested
in the full AP Physics B program. It is
an appropriate choice for students interested
in medical careers.
SOCIAL
STUDIES (Back to
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A group of instructional programs that describe
the transformation of limited resources
into goods and services which, upon distribution,
are again transformed by consumption to
yield satisfaction of human wants.
451001 – World Civilization
Grade 9
1 Credit
World Civilization is an overview of the leaders, rugged individualists, human events, innovative documents, and multi-ethnic customs that have molded the world into the melting pot of cultures and customs that we know today as our "world". Assessment is made in order to prepare students for future success as a participant in our society. They need to be able to evaluate and to question the meaning of what they see, read, and hear.
459801 – Integrated Social Studies
Grade 10
1 Credit
Integrated Social Studies is an introductory
survey of the various areas of social studies.
It is designed to give the student exposure
to different topics of social studies to
prepare them for the more intensive studies
that they will be participating in future
courses.
450809 – U.S. History Survey
Grade 11
1 Credit
Dual Credit-HIS 109
U. S. History Survey is a basic overview
of the history from colonial times to present;
government institutions; applications to
daily living.
450879 – AP U.S. History
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
*Shall not replace US History Survey.
Advanced United States History is an overview
of the history from Reconstruction through
current events; American and world affairs
covered at an accelerated pace and in greater
detail.
450709 – Human and Cultural Geography
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
Human Geography is a discipline in which
the concepts, generalizations, and facts
derived from both social and physical sciences
converge in the study of specific places
and the people who inhabit them. Geography
therefore, functions as a bridge linking
the social and physical science. Geographers
study the interrelations of humans and their
environment, patterns of location of human
activities, human beings themselves and
their cultures and patterns of human variation:
regional, national, and global, as well
as variations among cultures.
459901 – Psychology
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
Dual Credit-PSY 100
Psychology is an introduction to the basic
scientific theoretical principles of individual
human behavior. Students will be exposed
to various topics in the field of psychology
research. (Not to replace US History)
451039 – Law and Justice
Grades 10-12
1 Credit
Elective Only
*Shall not replace required history course.
Law and Justice are a study of lay-civil,
criminal, constitutional, and international;
the legal and justice systems. Students
will examine the need for rules and regulations;
interpretations of the constitution, both
state and federal; Supreme Court decisions;
the Bill of Rights, and individual rights
law, criminal law, family law, and consumer
law. The study of the basic social contracts
of society will enable students to understand
the preferred democratic values; justice,
equality, responsibility, freedom, rule
of law, human rights, honesty, equity, rational
process and human dignity.
HEALTH ( Back to Top)
Courses that provide students insight into
healthy living, including the structure
and function of the human body and its system
and the importance of physical fitness and
sound nutrition.
340133 – Health Education I
Grades 9-12
½ Credit
Health I addresses the topics of mental
health, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, sex
education, sexually transmitted diseases,
infectious diseases, safety and first aid,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, (CPR), nutrition,
consumer health and non-infectious diseases,
and practical living. (Shall incorporate
all PL and VS core content.)
340216 – Physical Education I
Grades 9-12
1/2 Credit
Physical Education I involves the teaching
of lifetime leisure sports, individual sports,
and team sports. Skills learned will be
reinforced and advanced skills will be introduced.
340219 – Physical Education II
Grades 9-12
1 Credit
Physical Education II is designed for students
who desire to develop advanced skills in
selected games and sports including physical
fitness, sports appreciation, angling and
casting, self-defense, and golf. Prerequisite:
Physical Education I NOTE: Individual schools
may have entrance requirements for placement
in Physical Education II.
340220 – Advanced Physical Education
III
Grades 9-12
1 Credit
Advanced Physical Education III is designed
for students who have a genuine desire to
develop their interest and skills to an
advanced level to enjoy the physical activities
and to pursue a career interest. Prerequisite:
Physical Education II NOTE: There are also
entrance requirements for placement in Physical
Education III.
340217 – Conditioning
Grades 9-12
1 Credit
This course offers the student the opportunity
to improve overall physical fitness through
aerobic and anaerobic training. Students
will help set their own conditioning goals.
Elective course only.
CTE COURSES
BUSINESS (Back to Top)
Provides relevant learning that is a critical
link to employment and post-secondary education,
encourages the development of vital relationships
with the business community, and promotes
critical thinking and problem solving.
060142 – Word Processing
Grade 9
1 Credit
Intensified work; word processing equipment;
word processing center environment (Shall
be recommended for all freshman.)
060112 – Computer and Technology
Applications
Grades 10-12
1 Credit
Dual Credit OST 101
Prerequisite: Word Processing
Business tasks; vocational typewriting;
interoffice correspondence; typewriting
production applications
070743 – Advanced Computer Applications
Grades 11-12
1-3 Credits
Dual Credit CPU 150
Prerequisite: Computer and Technology Applications
This course is designed to provide students
with an advanced-level experience with practical
applications through hands-on instruction
in such things as various hardware, software,
operating systems, and care/operation
060122 – Accounting I
Grades 10-12
1 Credit
Basic accounting, accounting cycle, depreciation,
accruals
070122 – Accounting II
Grades 11-12
1, 2, 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Advanced accounting, business ownership,
simulations, managerial accounting, and
spreadsheets.
060111 – Business Principles and
Application
Grades 10-11
1 Credit
Describes processes of business, non-profit
public and private institutions and agencies,
money, banking, consumer purchasing, credit,
and business vocabulary
060121 – Business Law
Grades 11-12
1, 2, 3 Credits
Students learn about business agreements,
negotiable instruments, and debtor creditor
relationships
FAMILY
AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (Back
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A group of instructional programs that prepares
individuals for the family and consumer
sciences skills needed for life; emphasizing
the comprehension of attitudes, standards,
values and skills relevant to individual
and family life and nurturing.
200113 – Life Skills
Grades 9-10
1 Credit
Introductory course; meal preparation and
nutrition; home environment; child development;
consumer education; family living; careers;
enabling skills and process
200441 – Foods and Nutrition
Grades 10-12
½ Credit
Nutrition; food preparation skills; entertaining;
table settings; food buying; budgeting
200451 – Culinary Skills
Grades 10-12
1/2 Credit
Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition
Advanced course to provide training for
employment in hospitality services area
of food service; skills and concepts related
to supportive services such as public relations,
food and beverage operation, management
techniques and entrepreneurship; related
on-job experiences
200411 – Commercial Foods I
Grades 10-12
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition and Culinary
Skills
Public food service; short order cooking;
restaurant equipment operation; dining room
operations; sanitation; planning, selecting,
storing purchasing,
preparing and serving quality food and food
products; nutritive values; use and care
of commercial equipment, serving techniques;
special diets
200412 – Commercial Foods II
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Commercial Foods I
Food preparation; bakery operation; dinner
catering; model restaurant; laws and regulations;
unions; safety, sanitation; receive, store
and issue food.
200121 – Money Skills
Grades 10-12
1 Credit
This course is designed to prepare students
to understand and use sound financial management
skills and practices contributing to financial
stability, improving the quality of life
for individuals and families. Decision-making,
problem solving, goal setting, and using
technology are integrated throughout the
content.
200821 – Fashion and Interior
Design I
Grades 10-12
1 Credit
This course provides opportunities for students
to develop career competencies in the fashion
and/or interiors industry by applying information
related to social, economic, and media influences.
Students apply knowledge of design principles
and processes through skill performance
activities.
200825 – Fashion and Interior
Design II
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Fashion and Interior Design
I
This course provides opportunities for students
to develop career competencies in the fashion
and/or interiors industry. Practical problems
include advanced textile construction techniques,
and/or the creation of floor plans using
technological resources. Entrepreneurial
opportunities will be explored. Application
of skills will occur in a variety of work
sites.
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (Back
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Prepares students for careers by applying
technical knowledge and skills in the rapidly
growing fields of computer networking, programming,
digital media, support services, and e-commerce/web
design.
110802 – Web Page Design
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
Dual Credit Hours: 3
Dual Credit Course #:
Students analyze the structure of the worldwide
web, apply basic principles of web documents
and HTML, and develop multi-media web pages.
Course content will include the understanding
of hypertext and web structures. Equipment
such as scanners, digital and video cameras,
and sound devices will be utilized through
hands-on instruction.
Software: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Curriculum: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques
110803 – Multimedia Publishing
(TV & Radio)
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
This hands-on course applies publishing
and presentation concepts through the development
of sophisticated business documents and
projects. These documents include, but are
not limited to, brochures, manuscripts,
reports, programs, catalogs, newsletters,
flyers, business forms, and graphs, web
pages, onscreen presentations, and video
productions. Equipment such as scanners,
digital cameras, video cameras, and color
laser printers may be utilized in creating
the documents. Formatting, editing, page
layout, and design concepts are taught.
Distribution ready publication standards
are applied to all projects. Students will
develop communication skills, problem solving
techniques, cooperative learning, and interpersonal
skills.
110852 – Special Topics, Web Page Design
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: 110802 - Web Page Design
1-3 Credits
Adobe Flash CS3 Revealed provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the new Flash CS3 Professional. The book begins with a discussion of fundamental concepts, which provide a context for learning and set the stage for specific Flash skill development. A series of step-by-step tutorials follows, covering the range of basic to intermediate skills, including creating animations, using special effects, drawing objects, incorporating sound and video, and using Action Script. These topics, along with coverage of the updated features of Flash CS3 Professional- such as enhancements to the workspace, importing Photoshop and Illustrator files, the Flash planning and workflow processes, and the Help feature- make this book an indispensable resource in the library of anyone who wants to take full advantage of Flash CS3.
Software: Adobe Flash CS3
Curriculum: Adobe Flash CS3 Revealed, 1st Edition
110901 – Networking (Cisco I, II, III, IV, Net+,
Novell, Nortel, etc.)
Grades 10-12
1-8 Credits
Dual Credit Hours: 4 per class , 16 total
Dual Credit Course #'s: IT 120, 122, 220, 222
Focuses on the design, implementation and
management of linked systems of computers,
peripherals, associated software. Includes
introduction in systems and applications;
systems design and analysis; networking
theory and solutions; types of networks;
network management and control; network
and flow optimization; security; configuring;
and troubleshooting.
110102 – Help Desk
Grade 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Cisco III & IV or Advanced
Computers
Students will learn networking concepts,
computer support services; industry recognized
certification training, advanced web design,
and career exploration while organizing
a student-run Technology Help Desk.
110101 – Computer Maintenance &
Support Services (CompTIA, Net+, IT Essentials,
etc.)
Grades 9-12
1-8 Credits
Focuses on the design of computing systems.
Includes instruction in the principles of
computer hardware & software components,
algorithms data basis, telecommunications,
etc.
MARKETING
EDUCATION (Back
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A program area that consist of a summary
of groups of instructional programs that
prepare individuals for occupations directed
toward and incident to the flow of instructional
and consumer goods in channels of trade,
or the provision of services to consumers
or users. These programs are concerned with
marketing, sales, distribution, merchandising,
and management.
080716 – Principles of Marketing
Grades 10-12
1-3 Credits
This course provides a basic foundation
for further study in marketing. The following
concepts are discussed such as advanced
marketing, marketing process control, specialized
marketing, distribution economics, and pricing
merchandise.
081411 – Retail Marketing (School
Store)
Grades 11-12
1-3 Credits
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing
This course is designed to provide an overview
of the marketing responsibilities employed
in the retail industry. Emphasis is placed
on basic marketing, purchasing, distribution,
selling, display, and merchandising.
081511 – Advertising & Promotion
Grades 10-12
1-3 Credits
This course is designed to provide students
with a realistic “hands-on” applications
of techniques used in the advertising and
promotion of goods and services. Students
use typical media software, media equipment,
while being exposed to all forms of media
(print, web page, etc.), methods, budgets,
and evaluations used by industry. Leadership
development will be provided through DECA.
VISUAL
ARTS (Back to Top)
Visual Arts courses provide students with
knowledge and opportunities to explore a
variety of art forms and to create individual
works of art. Courses address design elements
and principles, language, materials, and
processes used to produce various kinds
of visual arts. As students advance they
are encouraged to develop their own creative
styles.
500711 – Creative Art (Art I)
Grades 9-12
1 HS Credit
Creative Arts courses provide students with
knowledge and opportunities to explore a
variety of art forms and to create individual
works of art. Courses address design elements
and principles, language, materials, and
processes used to produce various kinds
of visual arts. As students advance they
are encouraged to develop their own creative
styles. Although the focus of most of theses
courses is on production art, study of major
artists, art movements, and styles may also
be included. Career opportunities in visual
art may also be explored.
500714 – Art Portfolio (Art II)
Grades 10-12
1 HS Credit
Must have Creative Art. Intended for students
who are gifted in visual art, Art Portfolio
course offers the opportunity to create
a professional body of work that reflects
personal style and talent. Students are
encouraged to display their work publicly.
500212 – Ceramics/Pottery (Visual
Communication Art 480200-KCTCS)
Grades 10-12
1 HS Credit
Dual Credit-PC 220
Ceramics/Pottery focuses on creating three dimensional
works out of clay and ceramic material.
Particular attention is paid to the characteristics
of the
raw materials, the transformation under
heat, and the various methods by which objects
are created and finished.
500715 – AP Studio Art-General
Portfolio
Grades 11-12
1 HS Credit
Prerequisite: Art I & Art II
Designed for students with a serious interest
in art, AP Studio Art-General Portfolio
course enables students to refine their
skills and create artistic works to be submitted
to the College Board for evaluation. Given
the nature of the AP evaluation, the course
typically emphasizes quality of work, attention
to the exploration of a particular visual
interest or problem, and breadth of experience
in the formal, technical, and expressive
aspects of the student’s work. AP Studio
Art-General Portfolio evaluations require
submission of artwork exemplifying talent
in drawing, color organization, design,
and sculpture.
500111 – History and Appreciation
of Visual Performing Arts
Grades 11
1 Credit
Required for graduation from high school.
A study of the humanities through the arts.
Addresses the historic development, cultural
contexts, aesthetic qualities, elements
and principles, and creative processes for
the visual and performing arts.
DRAMA
A group of instructional courses that address
the dramatic performance and various aspects
of theatre production.
500513 – Acting/Performance
Grades 9-12
1 HS Credit
Drama-Acting/Performance courses are intended
to promote students’ experience and skill
development in one or more aspects of theatrical
performance. Initial courses are introductory
while advanced courses focus on improving
performance skills, expanding exposure to
different theatrical techniques, and increasing
capacity to participate in public performances.