Sanborn Regional School District
The mission of the Sanborn Regional School District is to work in partnership with the community to educate all learners in a safe environment. Together we are committed to providing these individuals with opportunities to develop the skills necessary to become responsible citizens who are capable of pursuing knowledge independently and making well-informed decisions.
2007-2008 Administration School Administrative Unit 17 (603) 642-3688 Dr. Keith M. Pfeifer, Superintendent of Schools Carol Coppola, Interim Business Administrator Jennifer Pomykato, Director of Student Services Ellen Hume-Howard, Director of Curriculum K-8 Sanborn Regional High School (603) 642-3341 Gail Sudduth, Principal Brian M. Stack, Assistant Principal / Director of Curriculum 9-12 Andrea Somoza-Norton, Assistant Principal / Director of Students Shanyn Grenier, Director of Guidance Vicki Parady-Guay, Athletic Director
Sanborn Regional High School Mission Statement The mission of the Sanborn Regional High School community is to provide a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment where every student is empowered to become a responsible citizen with the skills, knowledge, values, and ambition to contribute with pride to society now and in the future. Responsibility – Inspire students to take ownership of their independent learning and hold themselves accountable for their performance. Ambition – Challenge each student to succeed in his or her goals and dreams in academic, social, and civic endeavors. Pride – Nurture respect and dignity in every student as he or she positively contributes to the school community and beyond. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
- Develop a proficiency in the communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, viewing and listening
- Demonstrate a proficiency in problem solving skills and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of technology skills
SOCIAL AND CIVIC EXPECTATIONS
- Demonstrate an ability to resolve conflicts responsibly
- Assume responsibility for one’s own behavior
- Demonstrate a respect for the diversity of all people in the
- communities of Sanborn Regional School District as well as
- the global community
- Maintain a safe, supportive environment
- Learn to contribute responsibly and support one’s school,
- community and world through positive choices
Adopted by the Sanborn Regional High School Faculty on May 18, 2005 and by the Sanborn Regional School Board on June 1, 2005.
ACCREDITATION
Sanborn Regional High School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). NEASC is a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliates include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate programs.
Accreditation by NEASC means that an institution meets or exceeds the criteria established by the commission. An accredited school or college is one that has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs; is substantially doing so; and gives evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. The integrity of the institution is also addressed through the accreditation process. Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial, but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program offered, nor of the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurances about the quality of opportunities available to students enrolled in the institution. Sanborn Regional High School is a member institution of NEASC and, as such, is committed to its system of review. Inquiries regarding the status of an institution’s accreditation should be directed to the administrative staff. Individuals may also contact the Association: New England Association of Schools and Colleges 21 Burlington Rd. Bedford, MA 01890 (781) 271-0022 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Sanborn Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of handicap, race, religion, color, national origin, or age in its educational activities, services, and employment practices. No student shall, on these bases, be denied equal opportunities to participate in said educational services and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Sanborn Regional High School’s compliance with Title IX or section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is directed to contact the Title IX or Section 504 Coordinator. ANNUAL NOTICE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF THE SANBORN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 The Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 USCS §1232g) and regulations adopted by the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare (45 CFR §99.67) grant parents of students, along with “eligible students” (those who have attained 18 years of age or who are attending institutions of post-secondary education), certain rights relative to records maintained by the Sanborn Regional School District. These rights include the following:
- 1. Parents may inspect and review the education records of their children, and eligible students may inspect and review their own education records.
- 2. A parent, or an eligible student, may request that the student’s education records be amended and may request a hearing if the records are inaccurate, misleading, or invade the privacy or other rights of the student.
- 3. The statute and regulations forbid the disclosure of personally identifiable education records without prior written consent from the parent or eligible student, except in certain specific situations.
- 4. In order to implement the statute and regulations, the Sanborn Regional School District has adopted a written policy which is available to parents and eligible students upon request.
- 5. One of the situations where information regarding a student may be released without prior consent is when the data consists of “directory information” which includes a student’s name, address, date of birth, place of birth, attendance record, academic achievement, and parents’ names and address. A parent of a student, or an eligible student, may request that any or all of these categories of information not be designated directory information with respect to that student. Such requests shall be written, dated and addressed to the Superintendent of Schools, Sanborn Regional School District, 178 Main Street, Kingston, New Hampshire 03848.
All requests, except those received in September, shall remain effective until the first day of October of the following year. The federal statute and regulations are enforced by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 330 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201. This office is empowered to investigate timely written complaints. STUDENT SERVICES PROGRAM
Student Services at Sanborn Regional High School are designed to meet the New Hampshire Standards for the Education of Handicapped Students to provide a free and appropriate education for all identified educationally disabled students using an inclusionary model. The proper referral, evaluation, and placement requirements must be met in order for a student to take part in this program. A referral may be made by any person who bears a responsibility for a child’s welfare.
After it has been determined (through the referral, evaluation and placement process) that a student is educationally disabled, a variety of placement options become available. Such placements may include, but are not limited to, the following options: directed study support, consultative assistance, itinerant specialists, instructional assistants, work-study, special classes, class monitoring, and/or individualized instruction.
Students who are identified as educationally disabled will be graded according to their Individual Education Plan which defines specific goals, objectives, and modifications. A cooperative determination will be made by classroom teachers and the Special Education staff. These may include the following areas of concern: test-taking, assignment completion, study techniques, counseling, and/or vocational planning.
NOTICE OF RIGHTS PURSUANT TO RSA 186-C: 16-b, The Statute of Limitations for Special Education Cases The state and federal special education laws (New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated Chapter 186 – C and Title 20, United States Code, Sections 1400 – 1415) require that the school district offer a “free appropriate public education” to all educationally disabled children. These statutes define educationally disabled children as children suffering from certain enumerated disabilities who are between the ages of three and twenty-one and who have not yet obtained a high school diploma. A “free appropriate public education” consists of specially designed instruction and educationally related services in accordance with an “Individualized Education Plan” developed by the school district in consultation with the student’s parents. If you suspect that your child is educationally disabled and qualifies for such services, you may make a written referral requesting that the school district determine your child’s eligibility. Such referrals should be addressed to the Director of Student Services, School Administrative Unit 17, 178 Main Street, Kingston, New Hampshire 03848. The special education laws confer many rights and obligations upon parents and school districts regarding educationally disabled students. These include, but are not limited to, the following, which are listed in Title 20 United States Code, Section 1415(b):
- 1. Parents may examine all relevant records with respect to the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of the child, and the provision of a free appropriate education.
- 2. Parents may obtain an independent educational evaluation.
- 3. The school district may adopt procedures to protect the rights of the child whenever the parents of the child are unknown or unavailable or whenever the child is a ward of the state. Such procedures may include the assignment of an individual who is not an employee of the school district or the state department of education, to act as a surrogate for the parents or guardian.
- 4. The district must give the child’s parents or guardian prior written notice whenever the district proposes to initiate or change, or refuses to initiate or change, the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the child or the provision of a free appropriate public education. The district must adopt procedures to assure that this notice informs the parents or guardian in their native language of procedures available under Section 1415, unless it is clearly not feasible.
- 5. The school district must adopt procedures which include the opportunity to present complaints with respect to any matter relating to the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the child, or the provision of free appropriate public education to such child.
- 6. Whenever a district receives such a complaint, the child’s parents or guardian shall have the opportunity for an impartial due process hearing which will be conducted by an administrative hearing officer appointed by the State Department of Education. The officer shall not be an employee of any agency involved with the education or care of the child. The decision may be appealed to the U.S. District Court or to the New Hampshire Superior Court.
State law establishes short deadlines for requesting an administrative hearing and for appealing the hearing officer’s decision to the courts. According to New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated Section 186-C: 16-b: Any action seeking to enforce special education rights under state or federal law shall be commenced by requesting an administrative hearing from the State Department of Education within 2 (two) years of the date of when the alleged violation was, or reasonably should have been, discovered. However, an action against a school district to recover the costs of unilateral special placement should be commenced by requesting an administrative hearing from the State Department of Education within 90 (ninety) days of the unilateral placement:
- 1. Where the parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent has not been given proper notice of special education rights pursuant to Title 20, United States Code, Section 1415(b), including notice of the time limitations in New Hampshire Revised Statues Annotated Section 186-C: 16b, such limitations shall run from the time the notice of those rights is properly given. The New Hampshire Department of Education shall make available a model notice of rights which school districts may use as one means of complying with this notice requirement.
- 2. An appeal from the New Hampshire Department of Education administrative hearing officer's decision to a court of competent jurisdiction shall be commenced within 120 (one-hundred twenty) days from the receipt of the decision. All such decisions shall be sent certified mail, return receipt requested.
- 3. Any action under Title 20, USC, Sec. 1415(e), seeking reimbursement from the school district for attorneys’ fees related to a request for an administrative hearing, shall be commenced within 120 (one-hundred twenty) days from the receipt of the New Hampshire Department of Education administrative hearing officer's decision.
- 4. Where a unilateral placement has been made without the school district of residence being offered a reasonable opportunity to evaluate the child and to develop an Individualized Education Plan, reimbursement may not be sought from the school district for any costs incurred until the school district is given an opportunity to evaluate the child and to develop an Individualized Education Plan. For additional information, please contact the Director of Student Services at School Administrative Unit 17, 178 Main Street, Kingston, New Hampshire 03848.
GUIDANCE SERVICES
The Sanborn Regional High School Guidance and Counseling program is an essential part of the educational process for students. This program is designed to meet students’ needs by helping them define and meet expectations in all facets of their lives – educational, emotional, social, and career. Each student will be assigned to a counselor upon entrance to Sanborn Regional High School.
Guidance activities are conducted on a regular and planned basis with the goal of providing students with experiences to help them grow and to reach their full potential. Counselors provide direct services to students, as well as
working with parents, school staff, and members of the community. Unless otherwise instructed in writing by a parent or guardian, services provided through the Guidance Office will be provided to all students through self-referral, staff referral, and/or parent referral. Special Education students who require counseling as an educationally related support will receive service consistent with state and federal laws and as detailed in the Individualized Education Plan.
All information shared in the counseling relationship is treated with the deepest respect. Counselors have an ethical responsibility and professional duty not to divulge information learned in private interaction unless there are compelling circumstances, or a legal mandate to do so. Counselors are obligated to share information with parents of minors and others in the following circumstances: as ordered by a court of law; to protect a student from harm, abuse and neglect; and, to warn potential victims of the intent to harm.
MINIMUM SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS Every student is expected to take a full course-load each semester. Seniors requesting a reduced course load must complete a waiver form and submit it to the principal for approval at the beginning of the semester. The principal will notify the student if their request has been granted. Students are only able to apply for one block free unless there are special circumstances. Students who are not carrying a full course load need to be aware that they may not be eligible for the honor roll, their class rank will likely be affected, and they will not be allowed to participate in athletics. FRESHMAN TEAMS Every freshman student entering Sanborn Regional High School will be assigned to one of two freshman teams. Students will meet with the same teachers for Freshman English, Freshman Science, Citizens in a Global Society, and Wellness I. The purpose of the teams is to aide in the transition of students from middle school to the Sanborn community. Team teachers meet on a regular basis to discuss curriculum, assessment, and individual student progress. INDEPENDENT STUDIES
The Independent Study option is available to seniors who wish to expand their knowledge and experience in a certain academic discipline. This option is not to replace a required/scheduled course. Requests for underclassmen will be considered on an individual basis. A contract is required to ensure appropriate documentation of both the student and teacher responsibilities for entering into an Independent Study agreement. A copy of the contract may be obtained from the Guidance Office. All Independent Study classes will be non-leveled.
EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO’s) are available to students as a means to meet the diverse instructional needs of students with different talents, interests, and development. In order to participate in an ELO for a Sanborn Regional High School credit, students must develop a personal educational plan aligned with the educational goals and objectives of Sanborn Regional High School. The plan must detail how it will be supervised, and outline the specific curriculum standards that it will address. Over the course of four years, students are allowed to participate in no more than four ELO’s. These must be pre-approved by a review council which will consist of the Principal, the Director of Guidance, and the Director of Curriculum. MARKING SYSTEM Numerical grades, corresponding with traditional letter grades, are given at Sanborn Regional High School. 90 – 100 = A 80 – 89 = B 70 – 79 = C 65 – 69 = D Below 65 = F A grade of 1, 2, or 3 is given for effort and a grade of 4, 5, or 6 is given for conduct. EFFORT CONDUCT GRADE 1 4 Excellent 2 5 Satisfactory 3 6 Poor/Unsatisfactory HONOR ROLL The honor roll is determined at the end of each quarter and students carrying three or more courses are eligible. HONORS WITH DISTINCTION: Non-Weighted Grade Point Average of 95 or above HIGH HONORS: Non-Weighted Grade Point Average of 90-94 HONORS: Non-Weighted Grade Point Average of 85-89 QUALITY POINTS AND RANK IN CLASS Class Rank is used to determine academic standing within classes. The Weighted Quality Point is determined by multiplying the student’s numerical grade by the multiplier appropriate for the level. Rank is determined by total quality points earned (the students with the highest number of quality points will have the highest class rank - quality points continue to accrue throughout the student’s high school career) and is calculated at the end of each semester. Class rank will improve for students taking a full load, as well as those taking the most challenging schedule. Non-weighted Grade Point Averages will be available in the Guidance Office.
MULTIPLIERS TO DETERMINE WEIGHTED QUALITY POINTS*
LEVEL | MULTIPLIER |
AP & RUNNING START | 1.08 |
HONORS (H) | 1.05 |
COLLEGE & CAREER PREP (CP) | 1.02 |
ALL OTHERS | 1.00 |
*Rank is determined by the sum total (for all courses) of the student’s weighted quality points at the end of each semester. The valedictorian, salutatorian, and essayist for that year’s graduating class will be named at the end of third quarter. PROCEDURES REGARDING FAILED CLASSES AND THE ABILITY TO REPEAT CLASSES Many courses at Sanborn Regional High School follow a sequence and students cannot advance to the next course without having successfully completed the prerequisite requirement. We strongly recommend that students who fail courses, especially required courses, enroll in a summer program. This will not only ensure a timely progression through the required curriculum, it will ensure that target dates are maintained. Students who have failed a course will only be scheduled in a section after all first-time registrants have been scheduled. The Credit Recovery option is available to students who have failed Citizens in a Global Society, Freshman Science, Freshman English, Wellness I, or Economics by no less than a 60. Students are only eligible for this option in the semester following the semester in which the failed course was taken. Determination for placement in credit recovery will be made by the Guidance Director with feedback from the student, parent/guardian, teacher(s) and Principal. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS OF 2009, 2010*
| CREDITS |
Art | 1 |
English | 5 |
Economics | 1 |
Math | 3 |
Science | 3 |
Social Studies | 3 |
Technology | 1 |
Wellness | 2/1 ** |
Electives | 8/9 ** |
Total | 27 |
*These are the general graduation requirements – students with questions pertaining to their own transcript, post-secondary goals, and/or individual situation should schedule a meeting with their guidance counselor. All Juniors and Seniors should schedule an annual credit check. **Class of 2010 needs 2 credits of Wellness for graduation & 8 elective credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS OF 2011, 2012
| CREDITS |
Art | 1 |
English | 5 |
Economics | 1 |
Math | 3 |
Science | 3 |
Social Studies | 3 |
Technology | 1 |
Wellness | 2 |
Electives | 9 |
Total | 28 |
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS OF 2011, 2012: In order to meet the requirements for graduation, each student must complete one of the following options: Option 1: A student must pass the New England Comprehensive Assessment Program (NECAP) with a proficient score in reading, writing, mathematics, and science and must meet the required 28 credits for graduation with an overall average of a 70 or better. Option 2: A student must meet the required 28 credits for graduation with an overall average of a 70 or better and complete a two year course of study at the Seacoast School of Technology. Note: Students with special needs are required to fulfill the above criteria except as modified in the Individual Education Plans. Option 3: For a student not meeting the requirement of proficiency on the NECAP, the student must demonstrate competency in reading, writing, mathematics, and/or science by maintaining a best practices portfolio and having the portfolio reviewed in the fall of their graduation year by a jury of faculty and administration and the student must meet the required 28 credits for graduation with an overall average of a 70 or better. Note: Students with special needs are required to fulfill the above criteria except as modified in the Individual Education Plans. Option 4: For a student not meeting the requirement of proficiency on the NECAP, the student may design and complete a senior project which will demonstrate competency in reading, writing, mathematics, and/or science. The senior project must be reviewed by a jury of faculty and administration for competency and the student must meet the required 28 credits for graduation with an overall average of a 70 or better. Note: Students with special needs are required to fulfill the above criteria except as modified in the Individual Education Plans. EARLY GRADUATION Students wishing to be considered for early graduation should submit a letter of intent to the principal no later than December 15.
TRANSFER STUDENTS Students transferring into or out of the district must begin the process with the Guidance Director. For students transferring into the district, the Guidance Director will review the transcript(s) from the other school(s) and discuss the best way to fulfill Sanborn’s graduation requirements. The Guidance Office will transfer all courses taken and credits earned onto a Sanborn Regional High School transcript. Counselors will continue adding to this transcript as the student completes courses at Sanborn. The student’s information will also be entered onto the computer so that all transfer students will have a Grade Point Average. If a student transfers from a school having a different credit system, the Guidance Director will determine the number of appropriate credits for each course passed. The GPA and rank will then be determined. (A student must be enrolled at Sanborn for at least two full semesters prior to being eligible for class rank standing in the junior year) SUGGESTED CREDITS FOR ADMISSION TO POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL
Type of College | English | Social Studies | Math | Science | World Languages |
Selective 4 Year Colleges | 5 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 - 5 |
4 Year Colleges | 4 - 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 – 4 |
2 Year Colleges | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0-2 |
EXPLANATION OF COURSE LEVELS Advanced Placement Level (Including Running Start Courses): a college level program where students are expected to meet all of the expectations of the Honors Level student, and are also expected to:
- Complete all necessary preparation and sit for the appropriate Advanced Placement examination
- Be an autonomous and independent learner
- Exhibit an attitude and level of motivation consistent with the college student
Honors (H-Level): an accelerated program where the college-bound student is expected to:
- Complete all required assignments in a timely fashion
- Actively participate in class discussions and written assignments
- Read above grade level and complete significant independent reading
- Complete many types of research projects, including papers
- Complete a variety of analytical, expository, and creative writings
- Think, write, and discuss critically
- Write for a variety of purposes, in a variety of modes
- Analyze and interpret data
- Work independently
- Demonstrate superior competence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
College & Career Prep (CP-Level): a program designed for the student who is interested in pursuing a wide-variety of post-secondary options such as a two or four year college, a technical/vocational school, the military, or employment. A student in this program is expected to:
- Actively participate in class discussions and written assignments
- Write for a variety of purposes, in a variety of modes
- Read at or above grade level and complete some independent reading
- Think, write, and discuss critically
- Complete group and individual projects
- Analyze and interpret data
- Work independently, with instructional direction
- Possess a willingness to explore new material with instructional assistance
- Complete all required assignments in a timely fashion
B Level: a program designed for the student who is interested in pursuing post-secondary technical/vocational studies, military service, or employment. The student is expected to:
- Participate appropriately in class
- Adequately prepare for quizzes and tests
- Produce written compositions free of major errors
- Read at or near grade level
- Complete writing assignments in specific formats (ex: letters, resumes, or research & lab reports)
- Be able to analyze and interpret data with the assistance of a teacher
- Complete short independent assignments with significant instructional direction
- Complete individual and/or group research assignments
B-level classes will be limited to juniors, and seniors. This level will be phased out over the next two years.
NEW COURSE OFFERINGS FOR 2008-2009
English:
The Elements of Playwriting
and Screenwriting Page 18
Math:
Math Foundations Page 19
Integrated Math 3 Page 20
Social Studies:
Women’s Studies Page 30
Elections & Current Issues Page 31
Unified Arts:
Portfolio Design Page 38
Graphic Communications and
Printing Technology Page 39 Craft and Culture Page 40 Percussion Ensemble Page 47
COURSE LISTINGS
Course Code | Course Title | Course Code | Course Title |
AR 100 | Visual Arts | HI 410 | Women’s Studies |
AR 101 | Ceramics I | HI 420 | Sociology |
AR 102 | Commercial Art & Digital Photo | HI 430 | Elections & Current Events |
AR 103 | Black and White Photography | HI 500 | Advanced Placement US History |
AR 104 | Craft and Culture | HI 501 | AP US Government |
AR 200 | Painting I | ID 100 | Citizens in a Global Society |
AR 201 | Advanced Ceramics | ID 200 | American Studies I |
AR 202 | Graphic Communication & Printing Tech. | ID 300 | American Studies II |
AR 203 | Drawing | LC 100 | Organizational and Study Techniques |
AR 300 | Advanced Painting | LC 200 | Life Skills |
AR 301 | Sculpture | LC 300 | Home Base |
AR 400 | Portfolio Design | MA 100 | Algebra I |
BT 100 | Desktop Publishing | MA 101 | Integrated Math 1 |
BT 101 | Introduction to Computer Aided Design | MA 102 | Math Foundations |
BT 102 | Web Page Design I | MA 200 | Geometry |
BT 103 | Economics | MA 201 | Integrated Math 2 |
BT 104 | Marketing and Accounting | MA 250 | Algebra II |
BT 200 | Advanced Desktop Publishing | MA 300 | Trigonometry & Advanced Topics |
BT 201 | Advanced Computer Aided Design | MA 301 | Integrated Math 3 |
BT 202 | Web Page Design II | MA 302 | Statistics & Finite Math |
BT 300 | Accounting | MA 322 | Consumer & Financial Math |
CI 100 | Freshman Science | MA 400 | Precalculus |
CI 200 | Biology | MA 410 | Calculus |
CI 320 | Environmental Science | MA 500 | Advanced Placement Calculus |
CI 340 | Applications of Engineering | MU 100 | Symphonic Band |
CI 360 | Forensic Science | MU 101 | Concert Choir |
CI 380 | Chemistry | MU 102 | Drama & Theater Productions |
CI 390 | Physics | MU 103 | Beginning Musical Theory |
CI 400 | Anatomy and Physiology | MU 104 | Advanced Musical Theory |
CI 410 | Human Biology | MU 105 | History of Rock and Roll |
CI 450 | Microbiology/Biotechnology | MU 106 | Percussion Ensemble |
CI 500 | Advanced Placement Chemistry | TE 101 | Welding & Metals I |
EN 100 | Freshman English | TE 102 | Welding & Metals II |
EN 200 | Sophomore Literature & Composition | TE 103 | Woodworking I |
EN 300 | Junior College Literature & Writing | TE 104 | Woodworking II |
EN 301 | Junior Popular Literature and Writing | TE 105 | Automotive Services I |
EN 400 | Senior Critical Analysis & Composition | TE 106 | Automotive Services II |
EN 401 | Senior Media and Composition | WE 100 | Wellness I |
EN 500 | Advanced Placement Literature | WE 150 | Fitness |
EN 501 | AP English Language and Composition | WE 160 | Physical Education |
EN 600 | Journalism | WE 200 | Wellness II |
EN 610 | Creative Writing | WL 100 | Spanish I |
EN 620 | The Elements of Play and Screenwriting | WL 110 | French I |
FC 100 | Foods and Nutrition | WL 200 | Spanish II |
FC 120 | Quilting I | WL 210 | French II |
FC 121 | Quilting II | WL 300 | Spanish III |
FC 122 | Garment Construction | WL 310 | French III |
FC 200 | Advanced Foods and Nutrition | WL 400 | Spanish IV |
FC 220 | Home Decorator Sewing & Int. Design | WL 410 | French IV |
HI 200 | US History I | WL 500 | Advanced Placement Spanish |
HI 300 | US History II | WL 510 | Advanced Placement French |
HI 400 | Psychology |
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ENGLISH OFFERINGS 5 CREDITS OF ENGLISH REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
LEVELS | GRADE 9 | GRADE 10 | GRADE 11 | GRADE 12 |
AP |
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| Literature | |
Language & Composition | ||||
H | Citizens in a Global Society | American Studies I | American Studies II | Senior Critical Analysis and Composition |
Junior College Literature & Writing | ||||
CP | Citizens in a Global Society | American Studies I | American Studies II | Senior Critical Analysis and Composition |
Freshman English | Sophomore Literature and Composition | Junior College Literature & Writing | ||
B | American Studies II | Senior Media and Composition | ||
Junior Popular Literature & Writing | ||||
Electives | Journalism | |||
Creative Writing | ||||
The Elements of Playwriting and Screenwriting |
Freshman Year Freshman students must take both Citizens in a Global Society, which meets both the English and Social Studies requirements, and Freshman English. EN 100 FRESHMAN ENGLISH 1 CREDIT GRADE 9 1 YEAR CP LEVEL * In this highly differentiated course which constitutes a second English credit, students will focus on specific literacy skills that they will need in order to be successful in high school and beyond. These will include reading fluency and comprehension, vocabulary development, written expression including grammar and mechanics, and study skills such as research, listening, viewing, speaking, note-taking, discussion, test taking, and others as the need is determined for each learner. Prerequisite: None. * Option to petition out of the class: Ninth grade students may petition out of this class. Parents must make a written request to the high school principal before the beginning of the semester. The request should include a recommendation from an eighth grade teacher supporting the petition. The principal, along with the administration team will consider the petition based on current eighth grade assessment data from the report card grades, the NECAP, and the NWEA. Note: Students who are granted permission to opt out of Freshman English must still complete five credits in English prior to graduation. ID 100 CITIZENS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY 2 CREDITS GRADE 9 FULL YEAR HONORS AND CP LEVELS
This interdisciplinary English and Social Studies course focuses on modern world history from the Renaissance through contemporary times including cultural and political world studies of revolutions, world wars and contemporary world issues. Students will practice the basics of high
school composition through the study of history and culture and the literature will be connected to these themes to help form the foundation of world literature necessary for high school success. Strategies for reading texts, primary sources, maps, timelines, and graphs will be covered in addition to writing and analyzing images, movies, documentaries, viewpoints, cause and effect, problem solving and decision making as well as debating and using technology. This course will run for the year with credit being awarded at the end of each semester. Prerequisite: None Sophomore Year Sophomore students may choose either American Studies I, which meets both the English and Social Studies requirements, or Sophomore Literature and Composition as a stand alone English course. Students who choose the stand alone English must also choose US History I in order to meet the Social Studies requirement. ID 200 AMERICAN STUDIES I 2 CREDITS GRADE 10 FULL YEAR HONORS, AND CP LEVELS Tenth grade students may take this year long leveled course which combines early American History and Sophomore Literature and Composition. The history covered in this class begins with an overview of colonialism through the American Revolution then focuses on the political, economic, and social changes from post revolutionary times and the foundations of democracy and federalism through the Gilded Age. Students will analyze primary sources, maps, charts, timelines, and graphs in addition to writing and analyzing images, movies, documentaries, viewpoints, cause and effect, problem solving and decision making as well as debating and using technology. Traditional writing and reading assignments will be developed in relation to historical themes. Although the concentration will be on American Literature, other periods and types of literature will be looked at in relation to the appropriate themes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Citizens in a Global Society. EN 200 SOPHOMORE LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 1 CREDITS GRADE 10
CP LEVEL
This course requires that students continue to improve their reading and writing skills and begin preparation for post-secondary opportunities, whether further education or career. Writing process will be used in conjunction with grammar and vocabulary study. Students will read a variety of literature from world and American authors and will improve listening and speaking skills through group discussions and class presentations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Citizens in a Global Society.
Junior Year Junior students may either choose American Studies II, which meets both the English and Social Studies requirements, or Junior College Literature and Writing or Popular Literature and Writing as stand alone English courses. Students who choose the stand alone English must also choose US History II in order to meet the Social Studies requirement. ID 300 AMERICAN STUDIES II 2 CREDITS GRADE 11 FULL YEAR HONORS, CP AND B LEVELS This course will combine American History and American Literature from the Reconstruction to the present. Traditional writing and reading assignments will be developed in relation to the themes and time periods, which may include the American Dream, the Age of Industrialization, the Great Depression, Westward Expansion and/or the World Wars. Although the concentration will be on American Literature, other periods and types of literature may be studied as appropriate given the themes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of American Studies I or Sophomore Literature and Composition. EN 300 JUNIOR COLLEGE LITERATURE AND WRITING 1 CREDIT GRADE 11 HONORS AND CP LEVELS This course provides students with the skills needed to be successful with college level literature and composition, with an emphasis on expository writing. Both classical and contemporary literature will be studied. Students will have regular reading and writing assignments, both in and out of class. They will complete a research project; and be engaged in group and independent editing and conferencing. In addition to the class literature assignments, each student will complete independent reading. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ninth and tenth grade English requirements. EN 301 JUNIOR POPULAR LITERATURE AND WRITING 1 CREDIT GRADE 11 B LEVEL This course focuses on the reading of contemporary literature. Students will be involved in class discussions about the literature. They will also complete short written themes relating to the writing. Students will also work on the writing and English skills necessary for post secondary success. This will include: letter and resume writing; completing forms; vocabulary, mechanics and usage skills. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ninth and tenth grade English requirements. Senior Year Senior students may choose from any of the following courses to meet their final English requirement, with the exception of journalism and creative writing. These two courses are offered as electives only. EN 400 SENIOR CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPOSITION 1 CREDIT GRADE 12 HONORS AND CP LEVELS
This course requires significant reading and writing on the part of students. Pupils will read from a variety of literary genres and the writing assignments and class discussions will focus on the analysis of readings in both fiction and non-fiction. Peer and individual editing skills will be reinforced in conjunction with regular conferencing. Students will complete at least one
extended paper and will do some independent reading. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ninth, tenth and eleventh grade English requirements. Note: Students have the opportunity to earn three (3) college credits through Project Running Start in the honors class.
EN 401 SENIOR MEDIA AND COMPOSITION 1 CREDIT GRADE 12 B LEVEL This course requires students to view films and other media productions. Pupils will participate in class discussions about media and its effects. Students will complete several class projects, write short essays about film and literature, study techniques of propaganda, and analyze the effects of media on contemporary society. There will be numerous writing assignments, presentations and projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ninth, tenth and eleventh grade English requirements. EN 500 ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 1 SEMESTER AP LEVEL This course will be scheduled in the spring and is for those students wishing to prepare for the Literature Advanced Placement exam administered in the spring. Special Note: Students successfully completing this course will be prepared for, and are strongly encouraged to sit for, the Advanced Placement Exam. This exam is offered by the College Board organization for a fee and will be administered to our students in May. Passing scores on the exam can result in college credit. This course will meet the eleventh grade English requirement and students choosing it do not have to take Junior College Literature and Composition. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the ninth and tenth grade English requirements. EN 501 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 1 SEMESTER AP LEVEL
This course will be scheduled in the spring and is for those students wishing to prepare for the English Language and Composition Advanced Placement exam administered in the spring. Special Note: Students successfully completing this course will be prepared for, and are strongly encouraged to sit for, the Advanced Placement Exam. This exam is offered by the College Board organization for a fee and will be administered to our students in May. Passing scores on the exam can result in college credit. This course will meet the twelfth grade English requirement and students choosing it do not have to take Senior Critical Analysis and Composition. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 11th grade English requirements.
EN 600 JOURNALISM 1 CREDIT ALL GRADES NON – LEVELED This course requires students to write and produce pages for the school newspaper. Students will interview, write, edit, layout, and analyze the news. Students will read newspapers and view news broadcasts in preparation for class discussions. Pupils interested in film, video journalism and television production may be able to complete projects in these areas as well. Students must be willing to work as part of a team and be willing to explore all facets of the work. This course may be taken more than once. Students are responsible for covering school events and issues. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. EN 610 CREATIVE WRITING 1 CREDIT ALL GRADES NON – LEVELED This course explores a variety of genres and methods of written expression, including short stories, personal narratives, poetry, dramatic works and journaling. We will focus on the creative process, moving from mere ideas to concrete, finished, polished pieces of writing. The students will focus on the writing process by doing such things as brainstorming, writing drafts, revising drafts, and sharing work with the rest of the class. Student workshops and group discussions about individual pieces is a key component to the class, so students must be prepared to not only share their writing, but also offer feedback to other writers. In essence, students will learn HOW to write, as well as be challenged with the amazing possibility of LIKING to write. Creative Writing will be a class that allows each student the opportunity to succeed, as long as each person is willing to take a chance. Prerequisite: None. EN 620 THE ELEMENTS OF PLAY AND SCREENWRITING 1 CREDIT ALL GRADES NON – LEVELED
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic elements of play and screen writing. Students will use a step-by-step workshop approach that consists of three parts; building a play, scene length exercises and finally, the creation of a full-length play. The course will develop basic skills, including work in observation and memory, exploring settings, creating characters, evolving relationships and shaping conflict. The ultimate goal of this course is to have the students’ work performed be it as a Reader’s Theatre scenario, a staged performance, or as a short film.
MATH OFFERINGS 3 CREDITS OF MATH REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
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CP: Integrated Program | Integrated Math 1 | Integrated Math 2 | Integrated Math 3 | Integrated Math 4 | Precalculus | |
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All students are encouraged to complete three math credits by the end of their sophomore year. Honors students should plan to complete a traditional sequence of courses that includes Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry and Advanced Topics, Precalculus, and finally Calculus. There are two CP programs available to students: traditional and integrated. Both programs have been designed to prepare students to take advanced math courses in calculus or statistics, if the student chooses to do so. All students are strongly encouraged to purchase a calculator for their math course. For grade 9, any scientific calculator will be sufficient. By grade 10, students are strongly encouraged to invest in a graphing calculator. The school recommends the Texas Instruments (TI-84) graphing calculator. This is a required tool for both precalculus and calculus courses. MA 102 MATH FOUNDATIONS 1 CREDIT GRADE 9 1 SEMESTER NON-LEVELED This course is designed to provide a solid foundation to students before they pursue a traditional or integrated math program at Sanborn Regional High School. In this highly differentiated program, students will review a variety of pre-algebra and 8th grade math concepts. Students will also work on organizational skills, study skills, and test-taking skills that they will need to be successful in math classes in high school. This course is open only to grade 9 students and by recommendation only. Students who enroll in this fall semester course must also enroll in Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 for the Spring semester. Prerequisite: The selection criteria for the program include NWEA and NECAP scores, placement exam scores, and/or previous teacher recommendations. Note: This course does not fulfill any math requirement. Students who successfully complete this course will receive one elective credit.
The Integrated Program (CP Level): An integrated math program distinguishes itself from a traditional math program by integrating the topics presented in the traditional sequence into a four-course sequence that “spirals” through topics from algebra, geometry, statistics, and discrete mathematics, revisiting them often as students work through the program. Emphasis is placed on mathematical modeling and applications, as well as teaching students to solve challenging real-world problems. Students will be asked to read, reflect, and write about mathematics on a daily basis. This integrated math program was created by funding from the National Science Foundation and is aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards for School Mathematics. It is a four-year college preparation program that can be taken as an alternative to the traditional sequence of math courses. Students who enroll in this program may not transition into the traditional program. MA 101 INTEGRATED MATH 1 1 CREDIT GRADE 9 CP LEVEL This course is the initial mathematics requirement necessary for admission to a four-year college or university. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of topics from Algebra I, Geometry, Probability & Statistics, and Discrete math. Emphasis will be placed on working in groups, reading and writing about mathematics, and solving multi-step application problems. Connections will be made across the curriculum. A math support program for this course is available for students who may not have the prerequisite skills necessary to be successful in Integrated Math 1. See the course description below. Prerequisite: None MA 201 INTEGRATED MATH 2 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 CP LEVEL This course extends the skills and concepts presented in Integrated Math 1. Students will continue to extend the concepts of Algebra, Geometry, Probability and Statistics, and Discrete math that were introduced in Integrated Math 1. Emphasis will be placed on working in groups, reading and writing about mathematics, and solving multi-step application problems. Connections will be made across the curriculum. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Integrated Math 1 or recommendation of instructor. MA 301 INTEGRATED MATH 3 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-12 CP LEVEL This course extends the skills and concepts presented in Integrated Math 2. Students will continue to extend the concepts of Algebra, Geometry, Probability and Statistics, and Discrete math that were introduced in Integrated Math 2. Emphasis will be placed on working in groups, reading and writing about mathematics, and solving multi-step application problems. Connections will be made across the curriculum. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Integrated Math 2 or recommendation of instructor.
The Traditional Program (Honors and CP Levels): MA 100 ALGEBRA I 1 CREDIT GRADE 9 CP LEVEL This course is the initial mathematics requirement necessary for admission to a four-year college or university. The following topics are covered: basic operations with variables; solution of linear equations and inequalities; operations with polynomials; factoring, fractions, functions and relations; systems of equations; rational and irrational numbers; solution of quadratic equations; and graphing. Word problem applications are emphasized. Students will find that algebra is an efficient way to solve many real word problems. They will learn the structure of algebra and study its basic applications in fields from science to business. They will develop individual and group problem-solving skills. Students will develop math communication skills while exploring critical thinking and algebraic applications. This course is preparation for Geometry and then Algebra II. A math support program for this course is available for students who may not have the prerequisite skills necessary to be successful in Algebra 1. See the course description below. Prerequisite: None. MA 200 GEOMETRY 1 CREDIT GRADES 9 – 10 HONORS AND CP LEVELS The goal of the geometry program is to teach students to reason mathematically (using deductive and inductive reasoning) and inspire an awareness of the geometric world in which we live. This course demonstrates the usefulness and vitality of geometry. A large portion of this class is known as “formal” geometry or the writing of proofs, based on the theorems, postulates, and axioms that become known. Strategies include analysis, interpreting, recall and transfer, applying concepts, classification, spatial perception, and synthesis. Topics include points, lines, planes, angles, triangle (congruency, similarity, area), polygons, transformations, right triangles, trigonometry, circles, planar measurements and spatial measurements, both area and volume. This course is preparation for Algebra II. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I or recommendation of instructor.
MA 250 ALGEBRA II 1 CREDIT GRADE 10 HONORS AND CP LEVELS This course will review the basic topics of Algebra I with more complicated applications in real life models. New topics (preparation for further mathematics and a basis for applications in fields from science to business) will include linear equations, systems, quadratics, functions, powers, roots, radicals, logarithms, polynomial functions, rational functions, and right triangle trigonometry. This course is preparation for Trigonometry and Advanced Topics. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1, and Geometry. MA 300 TRIGONOMETRY AND ADVANCED TOPICS 1 CREDIT GRADES 10-11 HONORS AND CP LEVELS
Trigonometry and Advanced Topics is a continuation of the college preparatory strand of high school mathematics. It is designed to incorporate areas of geometry with algebraic applications through the study of trigonometry, geometric solids, and coordinate geometry as well as provide a basic coverage of topics in probability, statistics and data analysis. The course focuses on problem solving and critical thinking – essential skills in the mathematical and engineering fields - but clearly beneficial life skills as well. Topics will include: Coordinate geometry, conics, trigonometry, trigonometric identities, statistics, probability, data analysis, and formulas for area, surface area, and volumes of polyhedrons. This course is preparation for Pre-Calculus. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra II. MA 302 STATISTICS AND FINITE MATHEMATICS 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 HONORS AND CP LEVELS This course is an introduction to college level mathematics for students who are planning to declare a non-math intensive major. The topics include: systems of equations, matrices, financial math, probability, data analysis, sampling, measures of variance, normal distribution, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regressions and control charts. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra II or Integrated Math 3. MA 322 CONSUMER AND FINANCIAL MATH 1 CREDIT GRADE 12 NON-LEVELED The goal of this course is for students to become effective consumers and develop the math skills necessary to make consumer decisions. Individual budgets and checking accounts will be emphasized. Topics include: money records; gross and net pay; fringe benefits; commission, regular and overtime pay; metric measurement; renting and furnishing apartments; buying and running a house; paying insurance and taxes; making investments and saving money. Prerequisite: Successful completion of two math credits.
MA 400 PRE-CALCULUS 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 HONORS AND CP LEVELS This course will prepare students for further study of mathematics at the college level. They will solve problems with applications in a variety of scientific and technical fields and develop quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills. They will demonstrate the ability to understand and communicate mathematical ideas. Units include: functions, graphs, discrete math, data analysis, sequences and series, limits and introduction to calculus. This is preparation for Calculus. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Trigonometry and Advanced Topics. MA 410 CALCULUS 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 1 SEMESTER HONORS LEVEL This course is designed to prepare the serious math student for a variety of post-secondary programs. Thorough treatment is given to the following topics: functions and limits of functions; the derivative and applications of derivatives; curve sketching; the integral as an anti-derivative and as an area under a curve; applications of the definite integral including volume and surface area of solids of revolution; and differentiation and integration of exponential and logarithmic function. This course serves as a necessary prerequisite to Advanced Placement Calculus AB. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Level Precalculus. Special Requirements: TI-84 Graphing Calculator. MA 500 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 1 SEMESTER AP LEVEL
This course extends the concept of limits and continues with expanded use of the operations made possible through limits–derivatives and antiderivatives. The content is similar to Honors Calculus, but with intensive preparation in trigonometric functions. Students are expected to invest extra time and a more concentrated effort, including demonstrating in detail the methods of solutions. They will investigate calculus in a single variable and focus study on the applications that interest them as they think about their future. Applications come from fields as varied as physics and engineering, to population growth and epidemiology. Students successfully completing this course will be prepared for, and are strongly encouraged to sit for, the AB Advanced Placement Exam. These exams are offered by the College Board organization for a fee and will be administered to our students in May. Passing scores on the exam can result in college credit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Level Calculus. Special Requirements: TI-84 Graphing Calculator.
SCIENCE OFFERINGS 3 CREDITS OF SCIENCE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION, INCLUDING 1 IN BIOLOGY AND 1 IN A PHYSICAL SCIENCE
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Freshman Science fulfills the physical science requirement. CI 100 FRESHMAN SCIENCE 1 CREDIT GRADE 9 HONORS AND CP LEVELS This course is designed to teach methods of science (experimental, measurement, research, study, and communication). Chemistry & Physics will serve as a vehicle for teaching students how to learn.
Honors Level: Topics are covered in more depth and at a faster pace than the CP Level. Students are expected to have a firm grasp of the scientific method and strong math skills. Students will engage in activities that require the application of scientific principles.
CP Level: This course represents a study of the most fundamental of all the sciences. It is focused on the behavior of matter and energy. Major topics address the properties of motion, forces, energy, momentum, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and atomic structure. “Hands on” laboratory experiences will be used to connect observations to the physical laws of nature . Prerequisite: None.
CI 200 BIOLOGY 1 CREDIT GRADE 10 HONORS AND CP LEVELS Honors Level: Topics are covered in more depth and at a faster pace than the CP Level. Students are expected to have a firm grasp of the scientific method, basic chemistry and the ability to work independently. Body processes and DNA replication are presented on the molecular level. Students will be expected to complete several projects outside of class. CP Level: This course provides a comprehensive survey of the basics of biology. Topics include life processes, cell structure/function, genetics, DNA replication, evolution, protein synthesis, and ecology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Freshman Science. CI 320 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 NON-LEVELED This course offers a survey of the following areas of environmental science: fundamental concepts of ecology; study of biomes and local flora and fauna; pollution and population issues; conservation laws and practices. Particular emphasis is placed on man’s impact on the environment. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology. CI 340 APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 NON-LEVELED The goal of this course is to provide students with opportunities to explore the applications of physics and math to solve engineering problems. Students will use the fundamentals of experimental design to research, create, and test their own designs. The basic principals of algebra, geometry, and physics will be reinforced and emphasized throughout each project. Projects will include but are not limited to gliders, rockets, alternative fuel engines, and electric circuits. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Freshman Science, Algebra I, and Geometry (or Integrated Math 1 and 2). CI 360 FORENSIC SCIENCE 1 CREDIT
GRADES 11 – 12
NON-LEVELED
This course will explore topics related to the field of Forensic Science. Students will use the scientific method and an understanding of basic chemistry principals to explore cases and analyze evidence using current techniques. Major topics of study and techniques will include polymer identification, soil examination, fingerprint analysis, fiber analysis, blood analysis, and urine analysis. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Freshman Science, Biology, and Algebra I (or Integrated Math 1).
CI 380 CHEMISTRY 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 HONORS AND CP LEVELS
HONORS: (Offered in one semester) Methods include lectures, problem-solving, and laboratory investigations. A perspective of atomic and molecular structure is presented and related to the structure of ionic and covalent compounds. Formulas and equations are presented in a context where students will predict reactions. The kinetic theory, the basis of modern chemistry, is used to explain gas volume, pressure and temperature as well as rates of chemical reactions. Extensive calculations involving the mole concept will be employed. Special Note: A scientific calculator is required
CP LEVEL: Methods include short lectures, laboratory investigations, and problem solving sessions. Topics include atomic and molecular structures, composition of and states of matter, chemical symbols, mathematics and formula writing, solutions and the solution process, acid/base theory, rates, equilibrium, kinetic theory and gas laws. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Algebra I (or Integrated Math 1). Special Note: A scientific calculator is necessary. CI 390 PHYSICS 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 HONORS AND CP LEVELS CP Level: This course examines the laws that govern the physical world. Topics covered include force, motion, energy, vectors, gravity, momentum, wave motion, light, sound, electricity and magnetism. Students explore the equations that describe physical laws through experimentation and data analysis. Projects such as building mousetrap powered cars, spaghetti bridges and model rockets are an integral part of the course. Special Note: A scientific calculator is required. Honors: The pace is faster than CP Level and the learning more in depth. Students are expected to achieve a higher degree of mastery. Prerequisite for both levels: Successful completion of Algebra II (or Integrated Math 3) and Biology. Special Notes: A scientific calculator is necessary. CI 400 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 HONORS LEVEL This course intensively examines the structure and function of the human body and starts with a required in depth dissection of a mammal. Extensive time is devoted to the major human body systems. There will also be independent projects. Class activities will include lecture, reading projects, presentations, experiments and model building and memorization. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Biology.
CI 410 HUMAN BIOLOGY 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 CP LEVEL This course will focus on the systems of the human body. The structure and function of organs and their integration into systems will be discussed. While much of the materials covered in this course will be similar to Anatomy & Physiology, it will be done in less depth and scope. The health and wellness of the human condition will be discussed. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology. CI 450 MICROBIOLOGY/BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 CREDIT GRADES 11– 12 CP LEVEL (WITH HONORS OPTION) This course deals with bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Emphasis is on meticulous lab technique, time budgeting and use of the scientific method. Microorganisms are cultured and observed, forming the basis for independent experiments. Projects include examination of water sources and foods; effect of chemical agents on bacterial growth; and the biological activities of micro-organisms. Students will learn to do DNA fingerprinting, DNA transformation, polymerase chain reactions and other commercial biotechnical techniques. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and permission of the instructor. Successful completion of Chemistry is strongly recommended. CI 500 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY 2 CREDITS GRADES 11 – 12 FULL YEAR AP LEVEL Topics will include the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry including the physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, the gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, redox reactions and chemical equilibrium. Students will be prepared for, and are expected to sit for, the Advanced Placement Exam. This exam is offered by the College Board organization for a fee and will be administered to our students in May. Passing scores on the exam can result in college credit. Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Chemistry as a junior. Special Note: A scientific calculator is required.
SOCIAL STUDIES OFFERINGS 3 CREDITS OF SOCIAL STUDIES REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
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Freshman Year Freshman students must take Citizens in a Global Society, which meets both the English and Social Studies requirements. ID 100 CITIZENS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY 2 CREDITS GRADE 9 FULL YEAR HONORS AND CP LEVELS This interdisciplinary English and Social Studies course focuses on modern world history from the Renaissance through contemporary times including cultural and political world studies of revolutions, world wars and contemporary world issues. Students will practice the basics of high school composition through the study of history and culture and the literature will be connected to these themes to help form the foundation of world literature necessary for high school success. Strategies for reading texts, primary sources, maps, timelines, and graphs will be covered in addition to writing and analyzing images, movies, documentaries, viewpoints, cause and effect, problem solving and decision making as well as debating and using technology. This course will run for the year with credit being awarded at the end of each semester. Prerequisite: None Sophomore Year Sophomore students may choose either American Studies I, which meets both the English and Social Studies requirements, or US History I as a stand alone Social Studies course. Students who choose the stand alone Social Studies Course must also choose Sophomore Literature and Composition in order to meet the English requirement. ID 200 AMERICAN STUDIES I 2 CREDITS GRADE 10 FULL YEAR HONORS AND CP LEVELS
Tenth grade students may take this year long leveled course which combines early American History and Sophomore Literature and Composition. The history covered in this class begins with an overview of colonialism through the American Revolution then focuses on the political,
economic, and social changes from post revolutionary times and the foundations of democracy and federalism through the Gilded Age. Students will analyze primary sources, maps, charts, timelines, and graphs in addition to writing and analyzing images, movies, documentaries, viewpoints, cause and effect, problem solving and decision making as well as debating and using technology. Traditional writing and reading assignments will be developed in relation to historical themes. Although the concentration will be on American Literature, other periods and types of literature will be looked at in relation to the appropriate themes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Citizens in a Global Society. HI 200 US HISTORY I 1 CREDIT GRADE 10 CP LEVEL Tenth grade students may take this semester long leveled course which begins with an overview of colonialism through the American Revolution then focuses on the political, economic, and social changes from post revolutionary times and the foundations of democracy and federalism through the Gilded Age. Students will analyze primary sources, maps, charts, timelines, and graphs in addition to writing and analyzing images, movies, documentaries, viewpoints, cause and effect, problem solving and decision making as well as debating and using technology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Citizens in a Global Society. Junior Year Junior students may either choose American Studies II, which meets both the English and Social Studies requirements, or choose US History II as a stand alone Social Studies course. Students who choose the stand alone Social Studies course must also choose Junior College Literature and Writing or Popular Literature and Writing in order to meet the English requirement. ID 300 AMERICAN STUDIES II 2 CREDITS GRADE 11 FULL YEAR HONORS, CP AND B LEVELS
Eleventh grade students may take this year long leveled course which combines modern American History and the Junior Literature and Composition requirement. The history covered in this class begins with a review of immigration and urbanization then focuses on the turn of the century beginning with the Progressive Era through the twenties, the Depression, the World Wars, The Cold War, and Vietnam through contemporary social change and domestic and foreign policy. Students will analyze primary sources, maps, charts, timelines, and graphs in addition to writing and analyzing images, movies, documentaries, viewpoints, cause and effect, problem solving and decision making as well as debating and using technology. Traditional writing and reading assignments will be developed in relation to the themes and time periods. Although the concentration will be on American Literature, such as the Great Depression, the American Dream, and/or the World Wars, other periods and types of literature may be studied as appropriate given the themes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ID 100 and ID 200.
HI 300 UNITED STATES HISTORY II 1 CREDIT GRADE 11 HONORS, CP AND B LEVELS Eleventh grade students may take this semester long leveled course which begins with a review of immigration and urbanization then focuses on the turn of the century beginning with the Progressive Era through the twenties, the Depression, the World Wars, The Cold War, and Vietnam through contemporary social change and domestic and foreign policy. Students will analyze primary sources, maps, charts, timelines, and graphs in addition to writing and analyzing images, movies, documentaries, viewpoints, cause and effect, problem solving and decision making as well as debating and using technology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous Social Studies requirements. Electives Junior and Senior students may choose from the following elective credits. HI 400 PSYCHOLOGY 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 HONORS AND CP LEVELS The study of behavior as it relates to development, personality, sensation and perception, learning and memory, cognition and language, intelligence, motivation and emotion, and psychological disorders. This elective incorporates lecture, research, individual and group activities, book reports, homework, and class presentations. Students will actively use collected articles, periodicals, documentaries, movies, and technology as their sources of information. This elective is reading intensive. Prerequisite: None. Note: Students selecting Psychology at the honors level have the opportunity to earn three (3) college credits through Project Running Start. HI 410 WOMEN’S STUDIES 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 HONORS AND CP LEVELS
Women’s Studies is a global and local study of the status of women throughout history into current time. Topics covered in this course concentrate on the diversity of women through class, structure, culture, age, race, and gender roles. The class will also discuss the ideas and opinions surrounding patriarchy and “feminism.” Prerequisite: Successful completion of grade 9 and 10 social studies required courses.
HI 420 SOCIOLOGY 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 HONORS AND CP LEVELS Sociology concentrates on the study of culture, social structure and groups, deviance and social control, social inequalities of race, gender, ethnicity and age, population and urbanization and the social institutions of family, education, religion, medicine, politics and the economy. This elective incorporates lecture, research, individual and group activities, book reports, genealogical research, homework and class presentations. Students will actively use collected articles, documentaries, movies and technology as their sources of information. Prerequisite: None. HI 430 ELECTIONS & CURRENT EVENTS 1 CREDIT GRADES 11 – 12 1ST SEMESTER HONORS AND CP LEVELS This course will be held in the fall to coincide with the 2008 Presidential election. The first 8 weeks will be devoted to Elections 2008, while the last 8 weeks will focus on Current Issues. Election 2008 will be the simulation of the 2008 Presidential election, including the preparation for a school-wide rally and student election. Members of the class will take on the roles of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates and their staffs as they create a microcosm of the actual process of electing the President of the U.S. Current Issues: The focus of this part of the course will be the study of political, economic and social issues facing the United States today both in the context of contemporary American problems as well as worldwide issues. Students wishing to take this course for “Honors” level credit must sign a contract and complete the work required, including leadership roles in the Election component of this course. All students will be responsible for research and traditional exams and quizzes for the entire semester, in addition to running the Presidential campaign. HI 500 ADVANCED PLACEMENT US HISTORY 2 CREDITS GRADES 11-12 FULL YEAR AP LEVEL The Advanced Placement US History course is a year long class covering the entirety of US history from colonization through contemporary times. This program is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with maps, documentary material, statistical tables, and pictorial/graphic evidence of historical events. Students will learn to assess both primary and secondary sources and their relevance to the study of selected themes. Students will have additional and continued practice in the writing of analytical essays and will be required to complete independent reading assignments for class seminar discussions. Students successfully completing this course will be prepared for, and are strongly encouraged to sit for, the Advanced Placement Exam. This exam is offered by the College Board organization for a fee and will be administered to our students in May. Passing scores on the exam can result in college credit. Prerequisite: Completion of ninth and tenth grade Social Studies requirements and the summer reading assignment. Note: Semester 1 alone does not fulfill the US History requirement.
HI 501 ADVANCED PLACEMENT US GOVERNMENT 1 CREDIT GRADES 11-12 1 SEMESTER AP LEVEL * Not running until 2009-2010 * This course is designed to provide students with an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. It includes an extensive study of the concepts used to interpret American Government and analysis of specific examples. Students will study those institutions, groups and beliefs that constitute American politics. Units covered include the Constitutional foundations of government, political beliefs and behavior, parties and interest groups, mass media, the executing, legislative, and judicial branches and civil rights and liberties. Activities will include debate, analytical reading, critical writing and discussions. Students are expected to work independently in addition to daily class work. Students successfully completing this course will be prepared for, and are strongly encouraged to sit for, the Advanced Placement Examination. This test is offered by the College Board organization and will be offered to our students in May. Passing scores can result in college credit. Prerequisite: Completion of ninth and tenth grade Social Studies requirements or permission of instructor. This course is offered every other year.
WORLD LANGUAGES OFFERINGS
LEVEL | SPANISH | FRENCH |
AP | AP Spanish | AP French |
H | Spanish III Spanish IV | French III French IV |
CP | Spanish I Spanish II | French I French II |
WL 100 SPANISH I 1 CREDIT GRADES 9 – 12 CP LEVEL This course lays the foundation for the four main language skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing, using simple classroom conversations, basic dialog, and question and answer techniques. In-class memorized skits provide an oral dimension. Cultural activities and computer use are added for variety and greater understanding of the Spanish heritage and language. Frequent quizzes, unit tests and demonstrations of knowledge by exhibition are to be expected. Class work continues to be a substantial part of the course. Homework is assigned daily to reinforce and enrich activities. Prerequisite: None. WL 200 SPANISH II 1 CREDIT GRADES 10 – 12 CP L