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BELLEFONTE AREA

HIGH SCHOOL

Course Description Guide

MISSION

Inspiring Today’s Learners for Tomorrow’s Challenges

VISIONWorking collaboratively, we inspire a passion for learning, a commitment to excellence, and a respect for individuals and diversity as we prepare our students to face ever-changing global demands.OUR:

Schools have safe, healthy, respectful, and intellectually stimulating environments where students feel motivated to participate.

Schools are student-centered, research and data driven, and future focused. Successes and challenges are used as a catalyst for future growth, change, and improvement. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are continually evolving to ensure alignment with

academic standards and use of best instructional and assessment practices. District utilizes state-of-the-art technology in order to make learning opportunities available and

accessible to all members of the learning community. Personnel demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning, a commitment to personal growth and

a respect for individuals. District advocates and nurtures a climate conducive to student learning and staff professional

growth by building leadership capacity throughout the system. District provides facilities and resources that support educational programming, Pre-K through

Adult. Parents, schools, and community work together to provide well-rounded educational opportunities.

BELIEFSBeliefs, what we believe, what we think is important, what we honor and therefore how we do things.

About Students and Learning, the Bellefonte Area School District believes that: All students can achieve, given appropriate and supportive environments. Learners need to feel safe, secure, and included. Students bring diverse backgrounds requiring differentiated approaches to teaching and

learning. Student growth and achievement takes place not only in the academic arena but also in social,

physical, and emotional contexts.About Teachers and Teaching, the Bellefonte Area School District believes that:

Classroom instruction must be engaging, challenging, purposeful, and relevant. Effective educators employ best practices and nurture a culture conducive to student learning

and continuous professional growth. Student assessment data should drive instructional decisions.

About Learning Communities, the Bellefonte Area School District believes that: Everyone has worth and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. A positive learning environment is necessary for learning to occur. Education is enhanced when there is collaboration, open communication, and shared

responsibility among stakeholders; students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, school board, and community members.

Dear Parents and Students:

This course description guide is designed to provide the information necessary to help students make informed decisions about their high school curriculum. The proper selection of courses is one of the most important tasks that students will complete during their high school experience. It is imperative that students select the most rigorous courses that match their abilities, interests, talents, and aspirations for the future.

In order to insure the most appropriate course selections, students are encouraged to consult with their parents, teachers, and school counselor. Parental involvement is an integral part of this process; therefore, we encourage families to set aside time to review this booklet together. Teachers may also provide insight regarding the details about specific courses and students’ individual abilities to succeed in those courses. Students are advised to take the time to discuss course selection options with individual faculty members.

The counseling staff is available to discuss individual questions or concerns with parents and students. Our goal is to assist students to get the most out of their education so that they are best prepared for the 21st century.

Jeanie Burns Shawn Barbrow Mike Willis Shannon PedersenClass of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015

Pride – Tradition - Excellence

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I General InformationCourse Credits..........................................................................................................1Graduation Project................................................................................................1-2State Standards......................................................................................................2-3PSSA........................................................................................................................2Keystone Exams.......................................................................................................3Promotion Standards................................................................................................3Scheduling Procedures.............................................................................................3Prerequisites.............................................................................................................3Course Withdrawal...................................................................................................4Course Transfer........................................................................................................4Auditing....................................................................................................................4Incomplete Grades....................................................................................................4Honor Roll Criteria...................................................................................................4Class Rank................................................................................................................5Post Secondary Preparation......................................................................................5

II Special ProgramsSenior Institute.........................................................................................................6Special Education Program.......................................................................................6Dual Enrollment.......................................................................................................6Gifted Education Program........................................................................................6Academic Decathlon................................................................................................7Advanced Placement Courses...................................................................................7Internship Program...................................................................................................7Post-Secondary Study...............................................................................................7Independent Study....................................................................................................7School-To-Work.......................................................................................................8ESL Program............................................................................................................8Driver’s Education: Behind the Wheel Training......................................................8Where To Get More Information and Assistance.....................................................9Extra Curricular Opportunities...............................................................................10

III Testing InformationChart of Tests.........................................................................................................11Taking the PSAT, SAT, and ACT..........................................................................12

IV Elective Offerings........................................................................................................13-14

VI Course DescriptionsEnglish and Communications............................................................................15-20Social Studies/Humanities.................................................................................21-29Foreign Language..............................................................................................30-32Mathematics......................................................................................................33-36Science..............................................................................................................37-40Business Education...........................................................................................41-45Family and Consumer Sciences.........................................................................46-47Fine Arts............................................................................................................48-54Physical Education - Health - Driver Education................................................55-56Technology Education.......................................................................................57-59

Agriculture Education.............................................................................................60Career Education....................................................................................................61Computer Technology.......................................................................................62-64CPI/Vocational-Technical.................................................................................65-73BAHS Success Plan................................................................................................74Graduation Credits Worksheet..........................................................................75-76Training Agreement for Internship Placement...................................................77-79

GENERAL INFORMATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE CREDITS

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that all students enrolled in schools within the state meet minimum standards of scholastic performance before they may be granted a high school diploma. In addition, the Bellefonte Area Board of Education has established requirements which exceed these state-mandated minimum standards.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECT MINIMUM CREDIT

English 4.0 creditsSocial Studies 4.0 creditsMathematics 4.0 creditsScience 3.0 creditsPhysical Education 2.0 creditsHealth 9 or Health 10 .25 credit Health 11 .50 creditIntroduction to Art .25 creditDriver Education .25 creditFoundations of Technology .25 creditElectives (Class of 2012, 2013, 2014) 6.50 creditsElectives (Class of 2015 only) 6.0 creditsPersonal Finance (Class of 2015 only) .50 creditGraduation Project Successful Completion

TOTAL CREDITS 25.00 Credits

*Note: The italicized requirements are for the class of 2015 only.

Graduation requirements for the class of 2015 and beyond will be subject to change based upon the Keystone Exams and State requirements.

GRADUATION PROJECT

All students in Pennsylvania are required by Pennsylvania law to complete a graduation project in order to graduate. The Bellefonte Area High School’s Graduation Project has the following two components:

a. 30 hours of Community Service b. Senior English Research Project

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Community Service

Students can start to accumulate community service hours upon completion of eighth grade. Through participating in Day of Caring each year, students will be able to meet at least forty percent of these hours. Other activities in which students can participate include volunteering time to help others. Some activities would include volunteering with children as a teacher or coach, volunteering to help the elderly, serving on a community-based committee, helping a neighbor in need of special assistance, and giving blood to name a few. For each activity, students need to complete a Community Service Form and return it to the High School Guidance Department. Forms can be obtained in Guidance or from the Guidance web page.

Senior English Research Project

The project will be completed by students during their senior year English class. The project has two parts, a research paper and an oral presentation. This project may include the following:

1. Selecting and narrowing a topic2. Developing a thesis3. Researching using appropriate sources4. Use of the Pattee Library by CP, AP, and Senior Institute students5. Writing a formally documented research paper6. Following the rules of MLA formatting7. Designing a formal presentation (5-20 minutes) that includes:

Designing a PowerPoint presentation which will include images as well as words Presenting the PowerPoint to the full class using public speaking skills Note cards for use during the presentation

Students in AP English, CP English, and Senior Institute will be required to base the project on a significant work of literature or a writer of stature. General or Applied English students have the option of researching a practical subject such as aspects of their future career.

STATE STANDARDS:

PSSA

Additionally, in order to graduate from high school in the state of Pennsylvania, every student must demonstrate proficiency in math, reading, writing, and science. The simplest way for students to achieve this goal is to score at the “Proficient” or “Advanced” level on state standardized tests titled the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), taken their junior year. If proficiency or better is not demonstrated on the PSSA, a number of alternatives are available to students to meet this requirement. The Senior Counselor will work with individual students as needed to determine the most appropriate pathway for each student’s success.

The easiest route is to take the PSSA retest and score at the proficient level or above. Writing – You must receive a 73% or better on your Senior English Research Project with faculty signing off that

you have met proficiency in the areas indicated on the PSSA that you need to improve. Reading – You must receive a 73% or better in your senior English class with faculty signing off that you have

met proficiency in the areas indicated on the PSSA that you need to improve. If you are receiving an English grade between 65% and 72%, you will need to complete a Reading Program with one of our tutors.

Math – You must receive a 73% or better in your senior math class with faculty signing off that you have met proficiency in the areas indicated on the PSSA that you need to improve. Should you not have a math class this year or you receive a grade between 65% and 72% in your math class, then in consultation with the senior counselor, you will work through the following options in this order:

- Receive programmed training- Sign up and receive tutoring services.- Work with an approved text independently with teacher supervision following administrative approval.

Science – You must receive a 73% or better in your science class in junior or senior year.

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STATE STANDARDS CONT:KEYSTONE EXAMS

Starting with the class of 2015, the Pennsylvania Department of Education will require that students show proficiency in literature (reading), English composition, math, science and social studies as determined through one or more of the following: use of Keystone Examinations, local assessments, and Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Examinations.

To this end, the Pennsylvania Department of Education will be developing 10 Keystone Examinations to be used as final end-of-the-course exams starting with the following:

For the 2011-2012 school year: Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology testing will take place in the Spring of 2011. Field testing for English Composition, Geometry and Algebra 2 in May 2011.


PROMOTION STANDARDS

On the path to a diploma, there are grade level benchmarks or expectations for each year of high school. Students must earn a minimum grade of "65%" in a course in order to receive credit. It is recommended students earn a minimum of six and one half (6.5) credits per year in order to graduate on time.

The following standards apply to all students:

1. A student must earn a minimum of 5 credits during grade 9 to enjoy 10th grade standing.2. A student must earn a minimum of 11 credits during grades 9 and 10 to enjoy 11th grade standing.3. A student must earn a minimum of 18 credits during grades 9, 10, and 11 to enjoy 12th grade standing.

This affects homeroom standing assignment as well.

Students who fail a required course during their freshman, sophomore, or junior years must successfully make up the course prior to graduation. This can be accomplished at the student’s expense either by completing the course in one of the following ways:

In an approved summer school program Through individualized/independent tutoring from a certified teacher approved by the High School Principal Through an approved on-line course Be advised, not all courses are available in summer school or online. Students should check with their

counselor for course availability. As a last resort, students may also reschedule the class the following year.

SCHEDULING PROCEDURES

The Bellefonte Area School District highly recommends and encourages all students to take a wide range of courses and carry a credit load each year that exceeds the minimum standards of scholastic performance. Students should schedule a minimum of 7.0 credit hours per year.

Counselors will meet with students during the second semester and have them complete their scheduling requests for the following year. Completed student schedules will be mailed home in the summer. Students will then be allowed to request schedule changes. These change requests must be made before the beginning of the school year.

PREREQUISITES

Students should consult the course descriptions to be certain they are eligible for enrollment in the course before registering. Many courses have prerequisites and are available only to those students who have fulfilled such requirements. Prerequisites may be disregarded only with the permission of the teacher and department chairperson in the affected subject area and with final approval by the Principal.

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Dropping a course is a serious step that can affect a student’s permanent record and may jeopardize satisfactory academic progress and athletic eligibility.

Students may drop courses without penalty through the first quarter (semester courses) or first semester (year courses). However, any student who wishes to drop a course must first complete a success plan with the teacher. (A copy of the BAHS Success Plan form is on page 74 for review.) If this plan is followed and success is still not met, the student shall be able to drop the course. Furthermore, a full year course that is dropped after the first semester will appear with a failing grade on the student’s transcript. Likewise, any semester course that is dropped after the first nine weeks of the course will appear with a failing grade.

COURSE TRANSFER

When a student transfers from one teacher to another within the same course or from one level within a subject area to another, the grade will be transferred as well. Administrative approval will be needed.

AUDITING

In very special cases with advance permission of a student’s parents/guardians, course instructor, school counselor, and the Principal, a student may audit a class. When a course is audited, the symbols AU will appear on the report card and transcript. In no case will the student receive credit for auditing.

INCOMPLETE GRADES

Students will receive an Incomplete “I” grade on the report card if they have outstanding work that is still eligible for completion (as defined by the student handbook page 14). All incomplete grades must be made up within 10 days of report card distribution.

HONOR ROLL CRITERIA

Students will be recognized at the end of each nine weeks grading period for outstanding work based on weighted grades. The following criteria will be used to determine these honors:

Distinguished Honors: Grade Point Average of 95% - 100%

With no grades of 64% or lower No incomplete quarterly grades

High Honors: Grade Point Average of 91% - 94%With no grades of 64% or lower

No incomplete quarterly grades

Honors: Grade Point Average of 85% - 90%With no grades of 64% or lower

No incomplete quarterly grades

In order to be eligible for Honor Roll consideration, incomplete grades must be made-up within five days after report cards have been distributed. A student with an incomplete grade after the five days will be ineligible for Honor Roll consideration.

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CLASS RANK

Class rank is computer generated, utilizing the students’ cumulative weighted grade point average in grades nine (9) through twelve (12). Grades for courses will be calculated as follows:

Grading Scale

Percentage Grade Letter Grade Equivalent Weighted Percentage Grade 93% - 100% A 97% - 107% 83% - 92% B 86% - 98% 73% - 82% C 76% - 88% 65% - 72% D Below 65% F

Grades will be determined and recorded as percentages. For purposes of comparison, letter grade equivalents are listed above. In addition, the weighted percentage grade is also shown.

Weighted Grades

Only courses labeled as Honors or Advanced Placement will be weighted with only final grades receiving weight. A weighting factor of 1.04 will be applied to Honors courses and a weighting factor of 1.07 will be applied to Advanced Placement courses.

POST SECONDARY PREPARATION

Students who plan to continue their formal education following graduation from high school (i.e. attend college, technical school, nursing school, business college, etc.) should realize that entrance requirements vary from institution to institution. Early selection of colleges will be advantageous so that high school courses may be selected to meet entrance requirements. In addition to selection of the subjects required by the different colleges, high scholastic achievement is essential for entrance to college. The student's class rank at the end of the junior year will be included on college applications.

Some general remarks on entrance requirements follows: Completion of two years of a laboratory science satisfies most admission requirements for college. Likewise, two years of a foreign language is usually sufficient, although more is preferred. Students preparing for a college program related to science and mathematics should elect additional courses in science and mathematics, and those planning to major in other areas should consider taking the full sequence of a foreign language. Also, chemistry is generally listed as a basic requirement for entrance into a nursing curriculum. Business administration and engineering programs similarly require strong preparation in mathematics through trigonometry.

ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION MAY INCLUDE: Courses Taken/GPA SAT Reasoning Scores (possibly SAT-Subject) Rank in Class Counselor/Teacher Recommendations Application Questions and Essays Personal Interview (if available) Activities outside the classroom Special Talents, Skills, and Interests

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SENIOR INSTITUTE

Senior Institute looks at the ways in which art inspires literature, literature inspires art, and charity inspires them both. Both an English class and an art class, this course considers the connections between beauty, truth and goodness. As an English class, the course covers core content, including grammar, vocabulary, writing and literature, with a focus on literature inspired by art and the canon of British literature, from Spenser to Shakespeare to Joyce. The class also focuses on the Senior Research Project. On the art side, the course tackles painting and pottery, as well as other crafts relevant to the readings. As for charity, the course contains a community problem solving component, in which students choose and design a philanthropy to benefit the people of Bellefonte.

Acceptance into the Senior Institute is based upon overall school performance as a junior and is contingent upon meeting standards established in the areas of academics, attendance, and discipline. The standards are as follows:

1)Academics: Acquisition of 18 credits and minimum of a “B” in English 11-CP or Honors 112)Attendance: Classification as a “non risk” student relative to attendance/tardiness guidelines (no more than 20 total

absences)3) Discipline: Eligibility for participation on school-sponsored trips (no two occurrences of being suspended from

school)

This course may involve fundraising.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Special Education Program is designed for students who possess unique instructional needs defined according to complex criteria established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and State/Federal statutes. An “Individually Prescribed Educational Plan” is developed by parents and teachers to determine each student’s course(s) of study. The combination of regular education and special education courses must meet the general requirements and credits for graduation. A variety of school-to-work opportunities will be explored for students as they demonstrate the abilities to be successful in such an environment.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

This program allows the Bellefonte Area High School to partner with community colleges and four-year colleges and universities to offer high school seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while completing their high school requirements.

GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Gifted Program is designed for students who possess exceptional academic talent(s) defined according to complex criteria established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and State/Federal statutes. Students in this program, under the direction of their parents and teachers, develop “Individually Prescribed Educational Plans” which determine their course(s) of study. The Gifted Program is an enrichment program. Opportunities also include job shadowing and internship programming.

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ACADEMIC DECATHLON

The Bellefonte Area High School offers a course to all students in grades 9 through 12 which prepares them to take part in the Academic Decathlon competitions. Students participating in these events compete for a variety of awards and scholarships. For more information, see page 19 in the English and Communications section of this booklet. Academic eligibility must be maintained to participate in competitive events.


ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, Spanish and Fine Arts. Students wanting to take an AP course must complete an application. Applications are available in Guidance.

Students who take Advanced Placement courses are expected to take the appropriate AP examination. When you take the AP examination, you can compare your ability with students across the country. A good AP score also reflects well on your academic abilities when colleges consider your transcript. If you score high enough on the AP exam (qualifying scores vary among colleges), some colleges allow you to receive college credit and skip the beginning level of a course. This can save you both money and time. Students sometimes hesitate to take the AP exam because they intend to take the beginning course in college, no matter how well they may score on the exam—especially when the college course is in the area of their intended major. But even if you achieve a high AP score, you can still take the courses you want in college. No college requires that you skip a course.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Juniors or senior students in good academic standing who possess satisfactory discipline records throughout high school may apply for internship placements. The internship opportunities must meet the guidelines set forth in the Training Agreement for Internship Placement (see back of course description guide). See your school counselor for more details.

POST-SECONDARY STUDY

A qualified senior who wishes to extend his/her high school program may spend up to half of the scheduled school day at the Pennsylvania State University, Lock Haven University, or South Hills School of Business and Technology taking courses for college credit at their own expense. After University registration has been completed, high school counselors will arrange the student’s high school schedule.

A copy of the completed registration form from the post-secondary school must be given to the counselor in order to schedule these opportunities. Interested students should initiate the application process through their high school guidance counselor in the spring of their junior year.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent study courses may be available within each of the subject-matter departments under special circumstances. Independent study courses within the high school must be conducted under the supervision of a staff member with prior approval from the course teacher, a counselor, and the Principal. Requests for independent study must be initiated by the student. Credit is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the student/teacher contract. Independent study grades are added to the student’s permanent record at the end of each school year.

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SCHOOL-TO-WORK

School-To-Work options at Bellefonte Area High School center around Career Exploration and a Work Experience Program. To assist students as they focus on their future career goals, opportunities are also available for internships as well as the junior year mentor luncheon.

Supervised work experiences are also available to seniors through the Diversified Occupations Program and the Pennsylvania Careers Program listed in the Career Education section of this guide.

This program has limited enrollment of thirty. Students must be employed to maintain their enrollment in this program.

ESL PROGRAM

The Bellefonte Area School District’s English as a Second Language Program (ESL) or English Language Acquisition (ELA) targets English language learners (Ells) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) . Bellefonte’s program provides a rich learning environment that is student-centered, developmentally aligned and closely aligned with the PA Academic Standards and PA English Language Learners Standards established by PA Department of Education (PDE). The program is designed to meet the needs of students who come from linguistically and diverse backgrounds. The program is required by law, and is not an elective.

At Bellefonte, the program models used are pull-out, push-in and self-contained. Students must exit out of the program/classes according to criteria established by PDE. Upon exit, students are monitored by the ESL teacher.

English Language Learners should have equal access to any courses or activities offered within the school district.

The program is designed to:

1. facilitate English language acquisition through communication skills of comprehension: listening, speaking, reading and writing

2. ensure an effective and meaningful participation in regular education3. facilitate the acculturation process in a complex society that is multicultural by exposing students to the

customs, traditions, and expectations of their new environment4. to ensure collaboration and communication between the ESL teacher and content teachers for

accommodations for ELLS (dependent upon their level of language proficiency) to ensure that an assessment measures the ELL’s knowledge and skills rather than English Language Proficiency.

Determination of placement is based on multiple criteria and assessment. Students are administered a W-Apt English Language Proficiency Placement test required by PDE upon arrival into the school district.

Annually the students are given the WIDA ACCESS test for state assessment sometime in January- March.

DRIVER’S EDUCATION: BEHIND THE WHEEL TRAINING

This course is not required for graduation but is highly recommended for beginning teenage drivers. The Behind the Wheel (BTW) training consists of six hours of intense driving lessons that include the following: parallel parking, speed and lane adjustments, creating a space cushion around the vehicle, tracking, PA highway vehicle law, urban and rural driving, defensive driving techniques and responsibilities that come with being a PA licensed driver. The skills that are developed will help the teenage driver upon graduation from high school. The BTW training will also help in preparing the students for their road test. The course is extremely popular and students who are interested in taking BTW need to sign-up with the Driver Education teacher, Larry Walker, in person. E-mails or phone calls from parents to place their son/daughter on the driving list will not be accepted.

Student drivers must have an excellent driving record with no citations or point accumulation(s) on current Pennsylvania driving record and have a driving permit. Students must be in good academic standing in Driver Education Theory or have completed the course with a passing grade.

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WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

Students and parents may obtain additional information regarding scheduling by making an appointment with the counselors or by calling the school office at 355-4833.

Class of 2014, ext. 8524, Mike WillisClass of 2015, ext. 8522, Shannon PedersenClass of 2012, ext. 8525, Jeanie BurnsClass of 2013, ext. 8523, Shawn Barbrow

Calls should be made between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

The following is a list of activities that will allow students to become more involved in their school community.

ACADEMIC SERVICE/SOCIAL

Ananda Athletic Trainers

Academic Decathlon Class Cabinet

Drama Club Community Service Club

Future Business Leaders of America Key Club

Future Farmers of America Magic/Juggling Club

Mock Trial Team Student Government

Model United Nations Student Newspaper

National Honor Society Renaissance

Psychology Club Yearbook – LaBelle

Spanish Club Role Playing Club

Sign Language Club

Ski Club

MUSIC ATHLETICS

Concert Band Baseball

Marching Band Boys’ Basketball

Jazz Band Girls’ Basketball

Instrumental Ensembles Bowling

Indoor Colorguard Cheerleading

Indoor Majorettes Cross Country

Indoor Percussion Football

Choir Boys’ Golf

Women’s Chorale Girls’ Golf

Select Choir Gymnastics

Orchestra Boys’ LaCrosse

Girls’ LaCrosse

Boys’ Soccer

Girls’ Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Track and Field

Wrestling

Volleyball

Any extra-curricular activity may involve fundraising.

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TESTING INFORMATION

The testing program at the high school encompasses a variety of tests which serve several purposes. While some of these tests are mandated, others are administered as a service to students and their families. The following chart provides basic information on these tests.

GRADE LEVEL

TEST DEFINITION OF TEST PURPOSE

9 Keystone Exams Algebra 1, Literature, Biology State Proficiency Exam

10 PSAT

SAT Reasoning

ACT

Keystone Exams

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

Scholastic Aptitude Test

American College Testing

Algebra 1, Literature, Biology

Acquaint students with SAT material

College admission evaluation


State Proficiency Exam

11 ASVAB

PSAT

SAT Reasoning

ACT

PSSA

Keystone Exams

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test



Reading, Math, Writing, Science


Assess student aptitude

Acquaint students with SAT material





12 SAT Reasoning

PSSA (Retest)

Keystone Exams

AP Testing

HSTW/NAEP Achievement Test

ASVAB

ACT


Reading, Math, Writing, Science


Advanced Placement Testing

High Schools That Work NAEP Achievement Test

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery



To obtain proficiency


College placement evaluation




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TAKING THE PSAT, SAT REASONING TEST, SAT SUBJECT TESTS, AND THE ACT:

Four year colleges and college programs consider students’ scores on either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT for admissions to their school. More selective colleges also require students to take one or more of the SAT Subject Tests. Juniors should take the PSAT/NMSQT in October in preparation for the SAT Reasoning Tests that they will take in the spring. Juniors should also consider taking the ACT either instead of or in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test.

The PSAT/NMSQT is a must for juniors interested in being considered for National Merit Scholarships. This test is also excellent practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. Students will take the test in October and will receive their scores along with the test questions and answers by the winter holiday.

The SAT Reasoning Test is offered at the Bellefonte Area High School every year in March. This exam is an aptitude test that tests students reasoning abilities in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing.

The ACT Test is offered at the Bellefonte Area High School every year in February. This exam is an achievement test that tests students for college in Math, Reading, English, Science, and Writing. The Writing Test is optional, but highly recommended.

Students should register online for the SAT Reasoning Test, the SAT Subject Tests, and the ACT. Application forms may also be obtained in the Guidance Office.

Bellefonte Area High School’s code for the above tests is 390225.

Students signed up for the NCAA Eligibility Center should send SAT and ACT scores to code: 9999.

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ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12ENGLISH &COMMUNICATIONS

Journalism Creative WritingVideo Prod 1- IntroAcademic Decathlon

Journalism Creative WritingVideo Prod 1-IntroductionVideo Prod 2-IntermediateVideo Prod 2-BroadcastingAcademic Decathlon

Journalism Creative WritingPublic SpeakingMedia LiteracyLiterature of Western PhilosophyVideo Prod 1-IntroductionVideo Prod 2-IntermediateVideo Prod 2-BroadcastingVideo Prod 3-AdvancedAcademic Decathlon

Journalism Creative WritingPublic SpeakingMedia LiteracyLiterature of Western PhilosophyVideo Prod 1-IntroductionVideo Prod 2-IntermediateVideo Prod 2-BroadcastingVideo Prod 3-AdvancedAcademic Decathlon

SOCIAL STUDIES/HUMANITIES

AP US HistoryAP European History

AP PsychologyAP US HistoryAP European History

FOREIGN LANGUAGE French 1French 2Advanced French 2Spanish 1Spanish 2Advanced Spanish 2

French 1French 2Advanced French 2French 3Spanish 1Spanish 2Advanced Spanish 2Spanish 3

French 1French 2Advanced French 2French 3French 4Spanish 1Spanish 2Advanced Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4

French 1French 2Advanced French 2French 3French 4French 5Spanish 1Spanish 2Advanced Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4AP Spanish Language

BUSINESS EDUCATION Intro to BusinessFuture Business Leaders of AmericaWhat’s Going on w/the EconomyHow to Get a Job & SucceedAccounting 1Retail/MarketingInternational MarketingTravel & Tourism MktgKeyboardingWord ProcessingWord Proc ExpertDesktop PublishingComputer Apps Personal Finance

Intro to BusinessFuture Business Leaders of AmericaWhat’s Going on w/the EconomyHow to Get a Job & SucceedAccounting 1Accounting 2Retail/MarketingInternational MarketingTravel & Tourism MktgKeyboardingWord ProcessingWord Processing ExpertDesktop PublishingComputer ApplicationsPersonal FinanceBusiness & Personal LawEntrepreneurship



COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Intro to Computer Prog w/AliceIntro to JavaKeyboardingWord ProcessingWord Proc Expert

Intro to Computer Prog w/AliceIntro to JavaAP Computer Science ADesktop PublishingAdv Desktop PublishingKeyboardingWord ProcessingWord Processing ExpertComputer Applications



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GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & AGRICULTURE EDUCATION

Woodworking 1Technical Drawing 1AgricultureAgriScienceAg Mechanics 1Landscape & HorticulturePre-Veterinary & Animal Science

Woodworking 1Woodworking 2Technical Drawing 1Technical Drawing 2AgricultureAgriScienceAg Mechanics 1Landscape & HorticulturePre-Veterinary & Animal ScienceTechnical AssistantsElectronics TechnologyArchitectural DrawingPhotography

Woodworking 1Woodworking 2Woodworking 3Technical Drawing 1Technical Drawing 2Architectural DrawingComputer Aided Drafting/ Computer Aided MachiningAgricultureAgriScienceAg Mechanics 1Landscape & HorticulturePre-Veterinary & Animal ScienceTechnical AssistantsElectronics TechnologyPhotographyDigital Graphics & Photoshop

Woodworking 1Woodworking 2Woodworking 3Woodworking 4Technical Drawing 1Technical Drawing 2Architectural DrawingComputer Aided Drafting/ Computer Aided MachiningAgricultureAgriScienceAg Mechanics 1Landscape & HorticulturePre-Veterinary & Animal ScienceTechnical AssistantsElectronics TechnologyPhotographyDigital Graphics & Photoshop

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Foods 1Foods 2Foods Around the WorldChild Development 1Pers Dev & RelationshipsHome Design

Foods 1Foods 2Foods Around the WorldChild Development 1Child Development 2Pers Dev & RelationshipsMarriage & Fam LivingParenthoodHome Design

Foods 1Foods 2Foods Around the WorldChild Development 1Child Development 2Pers Dev & RelationshipsMarriage & Fam LivingParenthoodHome Design

Foods 1Foods 2Foods Around the WorldChild Development 1Child Development 2Pers Dev & RelationshipsMarriage & Family LivingParenthoodHome Design

FINE ARTS Creative Music FoundThe Rock StudioChoirOrchestraClass PianoConcert BandArt 1Crafts 1Crafts 2Ceramics 1Introduction to TheatreTheatre Production 1

Creative Music FoundAP Music TheoryThe Rock StudioChoirSelect Choir EnsemblesHonors ChoirOrchestraHonors OrchestraClass PianoConcert BandWind EnsembleHonors BandArt 1Art 2Crafts 1Crafts 2Ceramics 1Advanced CeramicsIntroduction to TheatreTheatre Production 1Theatre Production 2Dramatic Arts Graphic Design & Art Media 1 & 2AP Studio Art

Creative Music FoundAP Music TheoryThe Rock StudioChoirSelect Choir EnsemblesHonors ChoirOrchestraHonors OrchestraClass PianoConcert BandWind EnsembleHonors BandArt 1Art 2Advanced ArtCrafts 1Crafts 2Ceramics 1Advanced CeramicsAP Art-History of ArtAP Studio ArtIntroduction to TheatreTheatre Production 1 Theatre Production 2Theatre Production 3Dramatic Arts Graphic Design & Art Media 1 & 2

Creative Music FoundAP Music TheoryThe Rock StudioChoirSelect Choir EnsemblesHonors ChoirOrchestraHonors OrchestraClass PianoConcert BandWind EnsembleHonors BandArt 1Art 2Advanced ArtCrafts 1Crafts 2Ceramics 1Advanced CeramicsAP Art-History of ArtAP Studio ArtIntroduction to TheatreTheatre Production 1Theatre Production 2Theatre Production 3Theatre Production 4Stage CrewDramatic Arts Graphic Design & Art Media 1 & 2

CAREER EDUCATION

Service LearningWorkplace Ready Skills



Workplace Ready SkillsD.O. Coop Career PrepCoop Work Exp. In D.O.Service Learning

PE, HEALTH, DRIVER EDUCATION

First Responder to Emergency Med Tech Basic Bridge (16 by May 31st)

First Responder to Emergency Med Tech Basic Bridge Human Anatomy and Physiology

First Responder to Emergency Med Tech Basic Bridge Human Anatomy and Physiology

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ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONS

Students are required to take four years of English during grades 9 through 12. The required sequence of courses provides students with instruction in each basic area of language arts: reading, composition, literature, oral communication, and research skills.

Advanced College Preparatory Applied9 Honors English 9 English 9

orTransitional English 1

10 Honors English 10 English 10 – CP English 10 orTransitional English 1

11 Honors English 11 English 11 – CP

English 11 orTransitional English 2

12 Honors English 12 orAP English Literature & Composition

English 12 – CP orOnline English 12 – CP Senior Institute English

English 12 orTransitional English 2

(124) ENGLISH 91.0 credit

This course continues the development of students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students read short stories, nonfiction selections, novels, poems, and plays that focus on three major themes: “Live and Learn,” “Portrait of a Hero,” and “Life and Death.” Students respond to the literature through narrative, informational, and persuasive writing and speaking assignments. Students also have the opportunity to respond to reading selections through media other than writing. Vocabulary development and the study of grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling continue. Students are introduced to a research project that includes a works cited page and parenthetical citations. Learning each language arts skill is essential for success in everyday living plus success on tests such as ASVAB, PSAT, SAT, ACT and the PSSA.

(114) HONORS ENGLISH 91.0 credit (1.04 weight)Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation based on high level of achievement in grades 6, 7, and 8 in language arts as demonstrated through the grading process, achievement test scores, and other reading and writing assessments. Students are required to complete a summer reading assignment.

This course provides students, advanced in the area of language arts skills, the opportunity to experience an enriched and advanced curriculum as they continue to develop reading, writing, listening, thinking, and speaking skills. The focus is on development of analytical skills as students read and write about a variety of literary selections including short stories, nonfiction selections, novels, poems, and plays. Students analyze literary concepts and devices within the literature and strive to incorporate these into their own writing. Writing includes narrative, informative, and persuasive modes. Research papers that include a works cited page and parenthetical citations are required. Vocabulary development and the study of grammar and usage are ongoing. Students are expected to integrate technology, such as Power Point, into oral presentations throughout the year. Students must be self-motivated as independent learning experiences are fundamental in this course.

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(113) HONORS ENGLISH 10 1.0 credit (1.04 weight)Prerequisites: Application, teacher recommendation, 93% average in English the previous year. Students are required to complete a summer reading assignment.

Students who have demonstrated exceptional mastery in previous English courses and who are strongly motivated in academic study may be asked to consider this course. Honors English 10 aids students in discovering recurring themes in literature that have been developed by a variety of world authors. Students analyze the literary selections and relate themes to contemporary situations that provide the basis for both critical and creative writing. Students identify literary terms and study vocabulary through context and word structure. They also investigate the development of the English language and practice speaking skills in a variety of forms: drama, debate, and public speaking.

(123) ENGLISH 10 COLLEGE PREP1.0 creditPrerequisite: 80% average or better in English the previous year.

This course combines vocabulary development with extensive reading and writing. Students read for common themes that permeate literature from Early Greece and Rome to contemporary literature. Students also practice the writing process in activities designed to assist them in finding their own voice in writing and in developing a mature style. An emphasis on description produces writing that demonstrates the importance of color, sound, and movement.


Students read a variety of literary forms that deal with family life, society, and the media. Students talk and write about how these influences affect the present and the future. Journals help students to link themes in literature with their own lives. Practical applications such as letters, advertisements, and technical writing prepare students for the demands of the work world. Language study including vocabulary and spelling is presented as integrated units which center on career interests. Learning each language arts skill is essential for success in everyday living plus success on tests such as ASVAB, PSAT, SAT, ACT and the PSSA.

(112) HONORS ENGLISH 111.0 credit (1.04 weight)Prerequisites: Application, teacher recommendation, 93% average in English the previous year. Students are required to complete a summer reading assignment.

Students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in Honors English 10 or English 10 College Prep are considered for enrollment in Honors English 11. Students engage in the study of classic and contemporary American literature, college preparatory vocabulary, and SAT strategies. Emphasis is placed on the writing process; modes include narratives, informational papers, and persuasive essays including literary analyses. Through reading, speaking, thinking, listening, and writing, students (1) sharpen their awareness of language and their understanding of the writer’s craft; (2) develop critical standards for the independent evaluation of literary works; (3) develop a sense of how style, structure, subject, purpose, and audience are related; (4) state, organize, and develop ideas in clear and co-herent essays; (5) develop a writing style of their own adaptable to different writing occasions.

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(122) ENGLISH 11 COLLEGE PREP1.0 creditPrerequisite: 80% average or better in English the previous year.

Students focus on vocabulary development and engage in specific reading, writing, and thinking skills to prepare for testing and college-level experiences. Students learn to evaluate critically what they read and write: they explore representative works of American literature and respond to readings through discussion and writing. Emphasis is placed on the writing process; modes include narratives, informational papers, persuasive essays, comparison/contrast compositions, and literary analyses. The research process is also explored.


Students survey American short stories, poems, plays, and novels. They study the vocabulary used by individual writers and analyze social conflicts and themes that influence contemporary society. Students review grammar, usage, and mechanics to improve speaking and writing through clear expression of ideas. Students learn to write for specific audiences and purposes through narrative, informative, and persuasive compositions. Learning each language arts skill is essential for success in everyday living plus success on tests such as ASVAB, PSAT, SAT, ACT and the PSSA.

(110) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ENGLISH (LITERATURE & COMPOSITION)1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, examination of portfolio, and application process. Students are required to complete a summer reading assignment.

Students in this college level course experience extensive readings of major authors, periods, genres, and themes. Analytical reading of prose and poetry texts demands a prior knowledge of literary techniques and style. Students reflect on readings through extensive discussion, writing, and revision. Students respond to these imaginative and discursive selections through journal entries, practice AP exams, timed essays, and critical writings. All students should take advantage of the opportunity to take the AP examination in the spring. Students achieving a designated level on this test may receive college credit. Students must successfully complete the Senior Research Graduation Project in senior English class in order to graduate.

(111) HONORS ENGLISH 121.0 credit (1.04 weight)Prerequisites: Application, teacher recommendation, and 93% average in English the previous year. Students are required to complete a summer reading assignment.

The content of this course is very similar to the AP English Literature program except that time is not devoted to practice required for the exam. A “college level” reader is used in addition to the texts of British and World Literature. Continued emphasis is given to vocabulary and composition revision to prepare the student for college level work. Students must successfully complete the Senior Research Graduation Project in senior English class in order to graduate.

-17-(121) ENGLISH 12 COLLEGE PREP1.0 creditPrerequisites: 80% average or better in English the previous year.

The writing program consists of personal, impromptu, and formal essays. Forms of writing may include the college application essay, critical review, literary analysis, and a research paper. Writing techniques emphasize style and tone appropriate to a particular purpose and audience. Students practice stylistic exercises in clarity and variety. Vocabulary is college preparatory and includes the study of derivatives, connotations, and word origins. The students study representative works of British literature and incorporate thinking and writing skills to analyze literary selections. Students must successfully complete the Senior Research Graduation Project in senior English class in order to graduate.


This course requires the study of thematically arranged literature units selected for their appeal to mature students. Stories deal with teenagers and/or adults from around the world who have had common experiences that they handle in a variety of ways. Preparing for the world of work involves the creation of cover letters, resumes, and follow-up letters. Students must successfully complete the Senior Research Graduation Project in senior English class in order to graduate.

(193) TRANSITIONAL ENGLISH 11.0 creditPrerequisites: 9th or 10th grade status and teacher recommendation

This course integrates ninth and tenth grade English curriculum connecting content to real world situations. The focus is on building reading and writing skills.

(191) TRANSITIONAL ENGLISH 21.0 creditPrerequisites: 11th or 12th grade status and teacher recommendation

This course integrates eleventh and twelfth grade English curriculum connecting content to real world situations. The focus is on building reading and writing skills.

(161) SENIOR INSTITUTE ENGLISH1.0 creditPrerequisites: Senior status and enrollment in Senior Institute Art. Academic, attendance and discipline standards must be met in order to enroll (see page 6). Must have at least an 83% in English 11-CP or Honors English 11.

The English component of Senior Institute stresses literature, research, composition and rhetoric. Like English 12-CP, Honors English 12 and AP English, Senior Institute takes its readings from the classics of British Literature. Students engage in literary criticism for their Senior Research Projects.

Senior Institute, however, is under the direction of two teachers and meets two periods daily. Students explore connections between art and literature. Emphasis is also placed on problem solving and leadership skills. Students conduct a philanthropy to benefit the community or a local individual.

Students must successfully complete the Senior Research Graduation Project in senior English class in order to graduate.


-18-(141) JOURNALISM 1.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of previously taken English courses and/or computer courses with a minimum of a B average, instructor’s permission.

This class focuses on reading and writing the news. Students also study matters of journalistic ethics and responsibility. The class works as a team to publish the school newspaper, providing input on story ideas, writing and editing articles and columns, taking pictures, and laying out the Red & White.


(164) CREATIVE WRITING 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 83% in previous English Class

Creative writing is a full year course designed for students who are serious about writing as a creative art form. During the year, students produce original works of creative non fiction, poetry, short story fiction and drama. The course requires students to adhere to the basic principals of good writing but also encourage students to explore their creative interests. Students share their work and offer constructive criticism to peers in a workshop format. Because good writing starts with careful reading, the course also requires students to complete reading assignments. In addition to learning the art of creative writing, students work to produce the high school literary magazine Anada. Publication opportunities for student writers and careers in creative writing are also discussed.


(151) MEDIA LITERACY 0.5 creditPrerequisite: 11th or 12th grade status

This course examines media messages from advertising, television, films, music, newspapers, and the Internet. Through critical examination, the students are able to interpret the media messages presented in various formats and recognize the intentions of these messages. The class relies heavily on group discussions and featured projects, culminating in a final presentation of media generated by students.

(166) PUBLIC SPEAKING0.5 creditPrerequisite: 11th or 12th grade statusThis course enables students to develop their speaking and listening skills in order to communicate more effectively. Students learn about the communication process and communication theory and apply these skills to interpersonal and public speaking situations. The course focuses primarily on the types of public speaking common to post-secondary school and workplace demands. Students move from relatively informal speaking situations to formal speaking situations and practice speeches for the purposes of information, demonstration, persuasion, and entertainment.

(991) ACADEMIC DECATHLON1.0 credit

Students in this year-long course learn communication and research skills. A nine member team is selected from the class to compete in the national Academic Decathlon competition, which tests students’ abilities in the following areas: math, economics, fine arts, science, language, literature, social science, interview and speech. Students compete in a variety of other events, including online contests offered by Knowledge Masters and Quiz Bowl. Students also participate in community service related to the theme for the year’s Academic Decathlon season. Since course content

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(153) WESTERN PHILOSOPHY1.0 creditPrerequisites: 93% average the previous year in English and/or Social Studies, teacher recommendation, application, parental consent, 11th or 12th grade status.

Students in this course will study Western Philosophy from the Greeks to the Existentialists and Modernists through extensive readings, debates, projects, writings, and lectures. Students work to develop and refine critical and analytical reading and writing skills. Emphasis is given to vocabulary development and composition revision to prepare students for college level work.

(11085IN) VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 - INTRODUCTION1.0 credit Note: Class size will be limited due to current equipment limitations.

This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn about the art of video production: the camera, videotape recorder, composition, types of camera shots and movements, shot sequences, camera techniques, sound recording, lighting, audio/video script writing, story board creation, and editing. All students must master these concepts and apply them in projects that exhibit their knowledge in a creative and realistic manner. This is a hands-on course where students work in groups. Attendance, cooperation, and teamwork are integral parts of the grading process.

(11085IT) VIDEO PRODUCTION 2 - INTERMEDIATE1.0 credit Prerequisite: 83% or better in Video Production 1-IntroductionNote: Class size will be limited due to current equipment limitations.

Intermediate Video Productions is an extension of Introduction to Video Production. It is designed for students who want to extend their learning experience in video with an emphasis on production. Students will utilize prosumer equipment in the creation of commercials, public service announcements (PSAs) and informational videos which are broadcast on the morning announcements or used for public relations purposes by the district or community. Intermediate students are also called upon to provide video service for classroom instruction and district functions. Students are required to document their productions in the form of audio/video scripts, storyboards and daily logs. Students who perform well in Introduction to Video Production and would like to continue building their production skills are encouraged to register for Intermediate Video Production.

(11085BR) VIDEO PRODUCTION 2 - BROADCASTING1.0 credit Prerequisite: 83% or better in Video Production 1-Introduction

This course is designed for students who wish to learn about the studio positions: director, technical director, audio director, character generator, videotape operator, teleprompter, stage manager, cameraman and talent. All students must be proficient in each position before selecting a specialty. Students will perform these duties as the production crew for the morning announcements. Students will also be responsible for writing the script and creating video news packages for the announcements.

(11085AD) VIDEO PRODUCTION 3 - ADVANCED1.0 credit Prerequisite: 83% or better in Video Production 1-Introduction and 2-Broadcasting

This course is designed for students who want to develop their video production skills to a mastery level. Students will provide a communication resource for the district and community through the production of presentations, special announcements and informational videos. Students are required to document their productions in the form of a production book. Students will also develop a portfolio or reel of their work for submission to the media marketplace or postsecondary institutions.

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SOCIAL STUDIES/HUMANITIES

The core of the social studies curriculum is human history. Studying the choices made by earlier generations can help us understand the present and, perhaps, the future.

1st & 2nd Marking Period 3rd Marking Period 4th Marking Period9 US History 1 Colonial America

orA Road Map to the America Revolution

Colonial America orA Road Map to the America Revolution

10 US History 2 Mini course Mini course

11 World Cultures Mini course Mini course

12 US Government orAP Government & Politics

Mini course orAP Government & Politics

Mini course orAP Government & Politics

(2240) U.S. HISTORY 1 0.5 credit

Students enrolled in this semester long course will be studying early American History, from the Revolution to 1900. Topics will include the Jefferson and Jackson Administrations, the War of 1812, the Texas War for Independence, the Mexican War and the American Civil War. Students will choose the topics that are of primary interest to examine in more depth. Students will take a comprehensive Final Exam at the end of the Semester.

(2230) U.S. HISTORY 20.5 credit

U.S. History 2 is a Semester Long survey course of 20th & 21st century United States history. This course will consist of 10 Units beginning in 1898 and going to current times. The following topics will be examined: The Spanish-American War and Progressivism; WW I and The Roaring 20’s; The Great Depression and New Deal; WW II Home and Abroad; Early Cold War and 1950’s; The Turbulent 60’s; Crisis and Change the 70’s; 80’s and the End of the Cold War; Emergence of Modern America.

(2220) WORLD CULTURES 0.5 credit

This semester long course will cover World Cultures, both Western & Non-Western, which will allow the students to look at the broad spheres of human activity including the social, political, scientific, technological, economic, and cultural areas. Studying the history and inquiring into the families, communities, states, nations, and various people of

the world engages the student in the lives, aspirations, struggles, accomplishments and failures of real people. An appreciation for the diversity of many cultures is just one of the lessons that will be learned in this course.

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(2210) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 0.5 credit

This semester long course includes the study of government theory, federalism in the United States, the structure of the American political system, local taxation, and voting. Students will also be given the opportunity to register to vote. An overview of Pennsylvania’s government will also be covered. This course involves extensive use of the U.S. Constitution and other primary and secondary documents.

(210) AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisite: 12th grade statusNote: An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment. Successful completion of this course would fulfill the 12th grade social studies credit requirementTeacher: Mr. Fitzgerald

This year long college level course utilizes extensive primary & secondary sources. Extensive reading and writing will be imbedded throughout the course. Topics to be covered include: The Constitutional underpinnings of democracy in the U.S., political beliefs and behaviors of individuals in the U.S., political parties and interest groups, the Executive, Legislative & Judicial branches, the bureaucracy, the media and civil liberties and civil rights. Students are expected to take the AP Government exam. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.

Social Studies Electives

(220) AP US HISTORY1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade statusNote: An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment. Teacher: Mr. Lyle

AP U.S. History is a year long college level course for students who have excelled in previous U.S. History 1 and U.S. History 2 survey courses. This course will utilize primary and secondary source reading materials in conjunction with a college level textbook. Students will be required to present persuasive oral arguments to the class through daily discussions and oral presentations, as well as demonstrate their abilities to conduct research and writing through papers and essays. The following topics will be covered: Pre-Columbian America; Colonial North America; The American Revolution; The Early Republic; Antebellum America; Territorial Expansion and Manifest Destiny; Civil War and Reconstruction; Westward Expansion; Industrial America; Populism and Progressivism; Emergence as a World Power; Roaring 20’s; Great Depression and New Deal; WW II Home and Abroad; Early Cold War and 1950’s; The Turbulent 60’s; Crisis and Change the 70’s; 80’s and the End of the Cold War; Emergence of Modern America. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.

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(NEW) AP EUROPEAN HISTORY1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade status. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.Teacher: Mrs. Morris

The Advanced Placement European History course of study is designed as a college level history course. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of basic chronology and of major events and trends from approximately the 1450’s to the 1990’s; that is, from the High Renaissance to the end of the Cold War and modern times. The focus of its content is the intellectual-cultural, political-diplomatic, and social-economic history of the above period. Students’ independent study and research skills are developed and utilized during this course. Students are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Students must complete an application process and a summer reading assignment to be formally enrolled.

(240) AP PSYCHOLOGY1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: 12th grade status. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.Teacher: Mrs. Morris

This year long course is designed to acquaint students with the field of psychology, promote critical thinking skills, develop scientific writing skills and prepare students for the AP Psychology Exam which is administered in May. We will cover the structure of psychology (what it is), the purpose of psychology (what it does), and the benefits and challenges of psychology in everyday life (how it is applied). Students are expected to take the AP Psychology exam. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.

Required Mini-Course Offerings

Marking Period 3 Offerings:

(NEW) THE “WAY COOL” 80’S0.25 creditTeacher: Mrs. Leitzell

This course is designed for students to gain a greater understanding of popular culture, technological advances, social issues, news and events that occurred during the decade of the 1980’s. This analytical course is modeled after a couple of courses offered at Lone Star College. With the election of Ronald Reagan in the U.S. and Margaret Thatcher in the U.K., a rise is conservatism in political and social life would follow. Topics will include the end of the cold war, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square, the famine in Ethiopia, Reaganomics, the Space Shuttle Challenger, the wedding of the century, the IBM PC, and Yuppies. Students will also gain knowledge about American Popular Culture including fashion, toys, cars, music and television and the decades lasting effects on American society.

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(2217) CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Lyle

Students enrolled in this course will explore current events at the World, National, State and Local levels. Students will examine the larger issues behind the breaking news around the world and examine the impact that these events have on their own lives. Students will participate in daily “roundtable” discussions and readings of these topics. For their final exam, students will choose a current issue as a research topic to write about and present to the class. This course is primarily based around class discussions and student research/presentations.

(04109) CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY (Local/Bellefonte History)0.25 creditPrerequisites: Students must have completed a minimum of U.S. History 1 and U.S. History 2Teacher: Mr. Maney

Students enrolled in this class will explore the history of the Bellefonte area, as well as, Pennsylvania History. A local history course offered as a mini-course elective (one 9 week course) to students 9 th through 12th grades has as its purpose the study of the local community as a microcosm of the United States. The basic principle is to reinforce what the student has already learned in previous history courses by taking a local perspective of key events in U.S. history. The course proceeds through a chronological sequence of units about various periods of the county and town’s development. Each unit contains a core of information and activities shared by the whole class, but also requires creative and independent work by each individual using primary documents. This course will help to encourage students to carry on the task of preserving the memories of the local community and armed with the historical tools of inquiry, and a curiosity about their surroundings, these students can move out of the classroom to discover history for themselves. Course assessments will be through projects, cooperative learning, and unit exams.

(2250) AMERICAN LABOR MOVEMENT (Your Right to Work)0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Martin

This course is designed for students who have not yet entered into the world of work. Students will develop resumes, interview skills, and be introduced to the job seeking process. Students will gain a greater understanding of government and their involvement in employment related issues. Topics will include Federal and State Child Labor Laws, OSHA, Equal Opportunity, Fair Labor Standards Act, and other compliance regulations enforced by US Department of Labor. Students will gain awareness of the tools needed to successfully obtain and retain employment and gain knowledge of employee rights.

(2236) WORLD RELIGIONS0.25 creditTeacher: Mrs. Nastase

Students enrolled in this course will be introduced to the history of world religion. Students will investigate the history and analyze different religious belief systems, including but not limited to Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism.

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(NEW) CIVIL WAR BATTLES0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Packer

In this class, students will have in depth studies of the major Civil War battles. It is a nine-week course, which will require an independent reading project. The students will investigate and analyze battle strategies and how each side countered the other.

(2234) SOCIAL & CULTURAL HISTORY THROUGH THE DECADES PART 1(Screening in America Part 1)0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Sigler

This course is a study of specific historical events and the impact that each event had on our nation’s social and cultural history. Using primary documents, the students will first learn the historical event themselves. From there the students will determine the social and cultural repercussions of the said event. The historical events in this mini course will be drawn 1900 to present. These historical events that take place throughout the time period will focus on media’s impact on history (i.e.: newspapers-yellow journalism, radio-causing fear in America during War of Worlds broadcast, etc.) Students will come to understand history as not only the record of what governments did, but also the way in which “average” Americans social and cultural lives were impacted by specific historical events. In the end, students will participate in an important exercise in historical thinking while gaining a sophisticated and complete understanding of the cultural and social history of the U.S. in a period of breathtaking social, cultural, economic, and technological change.

ATHLETES IN ACTION: THE UNTOLD STORY(2216) 3rd Marking Period0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Walker

Athletes in Action will take an in-depth look at athletes in all sports and their contributions outside the athletic arena. This course will focus on current and former athletes who have made a significant contribution to their country and on a smaller scale their communities. In addition, this course is designed to show the connection between sports & politics. Quite often sports have been used by politicians for their own political gains and sport figures have used their talents to make political statements. In the end, this course will analyze who uses who and why in the world of sports politics.

(NEW) THE COLD WAR0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Wynkoop

This course will examine the state of hostility that developed between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II. Areas of focus will include military coalitions, espionage, proxy wars, the use of propaganda, the nuclear arms race, rivalry in sports and the space race.

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9TH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES:(Upperclassmen may take this course if room is available.)

(NEW) COLONIAL AMERICA0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Fitzgerald

This course will explore the history of the social, cultural, and political developments in the North American colonies from the first contact between indigenous and colonizing cultures to the eve of the American Revolution. Since the colonial era of American history covers more than 250 years of historical developments, this course cannot cover every topic or colony. Rather, it will be a thematic exploration into some of the important historical problems during this era. Many of those problems remain central to the history of American life and culture – the origins of slavery; the origins of capitalism, consumerism, and religious revivalism. The course will also examine the future of indigenous peoples amid a migrating and colonizing people of European ancestry.

(NEW) A ROAD MAP TO THE AMERICA REVOLUTION0.25 creditTeacher: Mrs. Morris

This course is concerned primarily with the revolutionary origins of American government. Topics covered include: English and American backgrounds of the Revolution; issues and arguments in the Anglo-American conflict; colonial resistance and the beginnings of republicanism; the Revolutionary War; constitution writing for the states and nation; and effects of the American Revolution.

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Marking Period 4 Offerings:

(2217) CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Lyle

Students enrolled in this course will explore current events at the World, National, State and Local levels. Students will examine the larger issues behind the breaking news around the world and examine the impact that these events have on their own lives. Students will participate in daily “roundtable” discussions and readings of these topics. For their final exam, students will choose a current issue as a research topic to write about and present to the class. This course is primarily based around class discussions and student research/presentations.

(2254) ASSASSINATIONS IN AMERICA0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Lyle

Students enrolled in this course will explore and investigate major political and social assassinations that have impacted the U.S. Major topics will include the assassinations of Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Huey Long, JFK, Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, MLK, RFK, and John Lennon, as well as attempts on Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Truman, George Wallace, Ford, and Regan. Students will investigate and analyze the motives of the assassins, the attempts themselves, and their impact on American society.

(NEW) HIS –HISTORICAL SCENE INVESTIGATION0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Maney

The Historical Scene Investigation class will give students experiences that more closely resemble the work of a real historian. By bringing primary sources into their classroom, students will use steps to “crack” various historical events. Students will analyze various events in U.S. history to raise questions and find solid evidence in support of their answers and encourage them to encourage new questions about various historical events in U.S. history. Students will go beyond the facts presented in their textbooks and examine historical record for themselves. Students will consult documents, journals, diaries, artifacts, historic sites, works of art, numerical data, images, audio, video clips, and other evidence from the past, and take into account the historical context in which these records were created and comparing the multiple points of view of those on the scene at the time. Some examples of “cases” students will analyze: Jamestown,, “The Boston Massacre,” Lexington and Concord, Constitutional Controversy, Children in the Civil War, School Desegregation, Dropping the Atomic Bomb, March on Frankfort, and Richard Nixon. Students will analyze the “cases” by becoming a detective, investigating evidence, searching for clues, and cracking the case.

(2246) THE SECOND WORLD WAR0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Martin

Students enrolled in this course will be taking a closer look at World War II. Focus will include the Soviet’s war in the Eastern Front along with the Allied assault on Europe and America’s war in the Pacific. Students will read Chapters from several different historical narratives that will go into more depth about various Military Campaigns. Students will also research a Battle, General or Politician from the time period. This course offers a more in-depth look at World War II. Students interested in Military History are encouraged to sign up.

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(041051) KEYSTONE STATE HISTORY (The Bellefonte Keys to the Keystone State)0.25 creditTeacher: Mrs. Nastase

Students will explore Pennsylvania History with an emphasis on investigations and “Discovery.” The roles of Pennsylvania citizens, business, and governance from this century along with the impact of the local and global economy will be reviewed. Opportunities to visit some local sites may include the borough and county government offices, Military Museum in Boalsburg, Altoona’s Railroad Museum, Penn State University library, and the Centre County Historical museum. This opportunity will enable students to have a “hands on” approach and allow them to acquire a unique perspective on the history. Students will acquire an appreciation for employment opportunities from farming to mining that helped to attract some of the sharpest legal minds in the country to this state. The course will look at the changes in population, entrepreneurship, political connections, and geographic features with a special emphasis on local history. Where else in the world would you find seven governors coming from the same town? Why Bellefonte, of course!

(04061) HISTORY OF MODERN RUSSIA0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Packer

This class will study the history of Russia from the Revolution to the collapse of the communist system. We will evaluate Karl Marx theories and analyze the results of trying to make a Marxists system in Russia. We will look at some of the U.S. foreign policies through the eyes of our communist counterparts. We will discuss current trends in Russia by gathering current events about the country.

(04149MM) THE HISTORY OF INNOVATIONS, INVENTIONS AND ENTREPRENEURS: A STUDY OF MODERN MARVELS0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Sigler

This course will analyze how technologies affect American Society and are used today. Various innovations & inventions in the fields of science, technology, electronics, mechanics, engineering, architecture, industry, mass production, manufacturing, and agriculture will be covered. The course also requires research on American entrepreneurs, and the impact that they had on America and the world, in which the students will be creating a written and an oral presentation on this topic to their fellow classmates.

ATHLETES IN ACTION: BEYOND THE GLORY (2244) 4th Marking Period0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Walker

This nine week mini-course will go in-depth to some of the most controversial and the most influential sports figures of our time. In addition, this course is designed to show the connection between sports & culture. Quite often sports are a microcosm of the society at large. But, simultaneously, sports can often move a culture into a new direction. In the end, this course will analyze the wonderful world of sports & culture.

(2257) A WORLD OF GENOCIDE0.25 credit

Teacher: Mr. Wynkoop

This course will examine the history of genocide throughout the world. Major areas of focus will include Nazi Germany, Bosnia, and Rwanda, though reference will also be made to various other examples throughout history. Students will be expected to be involved in class discussions, debates and demonstrate adequate writing skills.

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9TH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES:(Upperclassmen may take this course if room is available.)

(NEW) COLONIAL AMERICA0.25 creditTeacher: Mr. Fitzgerald

This course will explore the history of the social, cultural, and political developments in the North American colonies from the first contact between indigenous and colonizing cultures to the eve of the American Revolution. Since the colonial era of American history covers more than 250 years of historical developments, this course cannot cover every topic or colony. Rather, it will be a thematic exploration into some of the important historical problems during this era. Many of those problems remain central to the history of American life and culture – the origins of slavery; the origins of capitalism, consumerism, and religious revivalism. The course will also examine the future of indigenous peoples amid a migrating and colonizing people of European ancestry.

(NEW) A ROAD MAP TO THE AMERICA REVOLUTION0.25 creditTeacher: Mrs. Morris

This course is concerned primarily with the revolutionary origins of American government. Topics covered include: English and American backgrounds of the Revolution; issues and arguments in the Anglo-American conflict; colonial resistance and the beginnings of republicanism; the Revolutionary War; constitution writing for the states and nation; and effects of the American Revolution.

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WORLD LANGUAGES

The best way to learn a language is to be immersed within its sounds. The sequence of attaining proficiency in the language skills begins with listening, progresses to speaking, and culminates with reading and writing. The modern foreign language teachers speak the target language whenever feasible in the beginning classes and instruct the advanced classes in the target language. Tapes of native speakers and software to be utilized in the foreign language computer lab increase the attainment of the language skills. All students at all levels are required to participate in the exercises intended to create proficiency of a specific skill. In addition, students in beginning courses are expected to ask questions and create phrases regarding routines and basic situations within the class. Advanced students are expected to participate in all aspects of class procedures utilizing the target language.

(315) FRENCH 11.0 creditPrerequisite: 80% average in English.

The level 1 French course consists of an introduction to the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The basic elements of grammar are covered as well as an introduction to the culture of the Francophone world through readings, videos, and internet work.

(314) FRENCH 21.0 creditPrerequisite: Students must maintain an 80% average throughout French 1 or have teacher approval without exception. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 80%. Exam will incorporate areas of listening, reading and writing.

The level 2 French course is a continuation of French 1. Students will be expected to read, and write in French as well as listen to native speakers through CDs and videos.

(314A) ADVANCED FRENCH 21.0 creditPrerequisites: Students must maintain an 88% average throughout French 1 or have teacher approval without exception. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 88%. Exam will incorporate areas of listening, reading and writing.

The Advanced French 2 course follows the same curriculum as French 2 with additional opportunities for a more in-depth exploration of French including the cultures of the Francophone world.

(313) FRENCH 31.0 creditPrerequisite: Must maintain an 83% average throughout French 2 or have teacher approval.

The level 3 French course is a continuation of level 2 with more emphasis placed on speaking, reading, and writing. The grammar includes a review of French levels 1 and 2 with new elements added including a continuation of the study of culture. Students will write and perform in long skits as a major portion of their grade.

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(312) FRENCH 41.0 creditPrerequisites: Must maintain an 83% average throughout French 3 or have teacher approval.

The level 4 French course is a continuation of French 3 with more advanced grammatical rules and tenses emphasized. The course covers the skills of reading, writing fluency, as well as conversational ability. The history, culture, and literature of the Francophone world are explored in greater detail. In addition, students are expected to do independent learning through the internet.

(310) FRENCH 51.0 creditPrerequisites: Must maintain an 83% average throughout French 4 or have teacher approval.

French 5 helps to prepare the student for the advanced placement examination in the French language. Greater emphasis is placed on using and understanding advanced grammar and vocabulary. Students will use the Internet for research. Speaking in French is a requirement.

(335) SPANISH 11.0 creditPrerequisite: 80% average in English.

This course includes a presentation of the beginning elements of the language with comprehension in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Unit specific vocabulary is presented and enhanced by software used in the computer labs as well as in the classroom. The culture of Spanish speaking countries is included.

(334) SPANISH 21.0 creditPrerequisite: Must maintain an 80% average throughout Spanish 1 or have teacher approval. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 80%. The exam will incorporate the areas of listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

The level 2 Spanish course is a continuation of the Spanish language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing is continued and students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in each area.

(334A) ADVANCED SPANISH 21.0 creditPrerequisites: Must maintain a 88% average throughout Spanish 1 or have teacher approval. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 88%. The exam will incorporate the areas of listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

The Advanced Spanish 2 course follows the same curriculum as Spanish 2 with additional opportunities for greater exploration into the make-up and practice of the Spanish language including the culture and the history of Spanish

speaking countries. Students will be introduced to Spanish literature and engage in discussions in the target language. Throughout this literary component, students will explore grammar in context and expand their knowledge of the same.

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(333) SPANISH 31.0 creditPrerequisite: Must maintain an 83% average throughout Spanish 2 or have teacher approval.

The level 3 Spanish course is a continuation of level 2 with more emphasis placed on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The grammar includes a review of Spanish levels 1 & 2 with new elements added including a continuation of the study of culture. Students will listen and comprehend native speakers through CD’s and videos. Students will read Spanish literature and engage in discussions in the target language. Throughout this literary component, students will explore additional grammar in context and expand their knowledge of the same.

(332) SPANISH 41.0 creditPrerequisites: Must maintain an 83% average throughout Spanish 3 or have teacher approval.

The level 4 Spanish course addresses more advanced grammatical rules and tenses not already studied. Complex grammar and vocabulary building are stressed through literature, to attain oral and written proficiency. This course prepares students for fluency in speech and writing, and is a preparatory course for Spanish AP in the 12th grade. Listening activities will include several samples of native speech with an emphasis on identifying regional accents.

(NEW) AP SPANISH LANGUAGE1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: 12th grade status. Students must have successfully completed Spanish 4 (88% minimum) or signed teacher recommendation without exception.Note: An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.

The Advanced Placement Spanish Language course is a specialized class designed for those students seeking college credit via the Advanced Placement exam in the Spanish language. The advanced student has previously demonstrated competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and has a fundamental knowledge of the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. Students will continue to explore the literature and culture of the Hispanic world through film, drama, poetry, and group projects, with explicit and implicit emphasis on grammar, conversation, writing, and selected reading passages. By year’s end, students will aim to be accurate and fluent as they compose expository essays and express ideas orally. Students will be well prepared to take the Advanced Placement Examination in May, and will use the Internet consistently in order to improve their aural and oral skills in preparation for this exam.

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MATHEMATICS

Constantly changing technology is influencing careers in all fields. To prepare our students for these new and exciting opportunities, the Bellefonte Area School District offers a mathematics program with a variety of courses combining traditional theory with practical application.

Because of the sequential development of the mathematics curriculum, students must attain a minimum grade of “C” in a previous course before advancing to a more difficult level. Students with lower grades are encouraged to repeat courses in order to master concepts required for sequential classes.

Advanced College Preparatory Applied9 Honors

Algebra 9Algebra 2 Algebra 1

orAlgebra 1B

Algebra 1A Integrated Algebra

Transitional Math

10 Honors Geometry 10

Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 1B Algebra 1A Transitional Math 2

11 Honors Trigonometry

TrigonometryandAdvanced Math Concepts

Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 1B Transitional Math 3 orIntegrated Algebra

12 AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus AB orCalculus

Trigonometry and/orAdvanced Math Concepts

Geometry Integrated Geometry

Transitional Math orIntegrated Geometry orAlgebra A

(402) INTEGRATED ALGEBRA1.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Transitional Math 2 (or a C in Intro to Algebra in 8th grade.)

Algebraic topics introduced in Transitional Math are studied more intensely. New topics and applications in number sense, algebra, geometry, statistics, and logic are studied. Upon completion of this course, students better understand the application of mathematics in the world around them.

(403) INTEGRATED GEOMETRY1.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of an Algebra and 11th or 12th grade status.

Higher levels and more difficult concepts in geometry are studied. Algebra, statistics, and logic are also woven into this course. The emphasis is on applications rather than on theory.

(404) TRANSITIONAL MATH1.0 creditPrerequisites: Recommendation of the High School Math Department.

This course prepares students for Integrated Algebra. Students use numbers, number systems and number relationships; measurement and estimation to compute and compare measurements; mathematical reasoning and connections; mathematical problem solving and communication for problem solving and interpreting results; statistics and data analysis to collect, report, and analyze data; algebra and functions to solve equations and find patterns; and geometry to identify shapes and their properties and to solve problems.

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(407) TRANSITIONAL MATH 21.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Transitional Math, 10th grade status and recommendation of the High School Math Department.

This course is a continuation of Transitional Math. Students work with the following: a variety of charts and graphs, measures of central tendency, solving proportions and percents, similar triangles, mathematical reasoning and calculations, algebra and functions to solve equations, probability, the co-ordinate plane, introductory geometrical concepts, measurement, the metric system, area and volume.

(02999) TRANSITIONAL MATH 31.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Transitional Math 2; 9th or 11th grade status and recommendation of the High School Math Department.

This course is a continuation of Transitional Math 2. Students use algebraic reasoning to solve problems with integers, use and apply rational numbers, find patterns and functions, and solve proportional relationships, including basic slope concepts.

(02999TM4) TRANSITIONAL MATH 41.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Transitional Math 3; 10th or 12th grade status and recommendation of the High School Math Department.

This course uses algebraic reasoning to solve problems dealing with percents, data analysis, basic geometry, two and three dimensional figures, probability, and multi-step equations.

(405) ALGEBRA 1A1.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Integrated Algebra or a B in 8th grade Intro to Algebra.

This course provides the first half of the study of Algebra 1. Variables and abstract systems are used to examine the set of real numbers, its major subsets and properties. Formulas, graphs, expressions, and linear equations are included among the areas studied.

(406) ALGEBRA 1B1.0 creditPrerequisites: 73% in Algebra.

This course provides the second half of the study of Algebra 1. Formulas; graphs; expressions; linear equations and inequalities; system of equations; quadratics; polynomials, and factoring are included among the areas studied.

(424) ALGEBRA 1

1.0 creditPrerequisites: C in 8th grade Algebra 1 or A in 8th grade Intro to Algebra.

This course provides the first full year of study in algebra. Variables and abstract systems are used to examine the set of real numbers, its major subsets and properties. Formulas; graphs; expressions; linear equations and inequalities; system of equations; quadratics; polynomials; and factoring are included among the areas studied. Students who passed Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B may not take Algebra 1 for credit.

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This course provides mathematically talented students the opportunity to study an enriched and advanced Algebra course. Traditional Algebra topics along with applications in probability, statistics, and number theory are covered. Students are constantly challenged and utilize graphing calculator and computer software as technological problem solving tools. A statistical research paper is required as a final project for this course; successful completion of this course qualifies a student for admission into the Honors Geometry 10 course.

(422) ALGEBRA 21.0 creditPrerequisite: 73% in Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B or an A in 8th grade Algebra 1 and 73% on Algebra 1 final exam.

This course is an extension of Algebra 1. Factoring; solving higher order equations and systems of linear equations; graphs; exponents and radicals; quadratic formulas; complex numbers; and exponential equations are among the topics studied. Students with a D in Algebra 2 will need to retake Algebra 2 with Geometry the following year.

(421) ADVANCED MATH CONCEPTS 1.0 creditPrerequisite: 73% in Algebra 2. Students who take AMC as a 2nd math class must have taken Honors Algebra 9 or have 93% in Algebra 2.

This course begins with a review of the first two years of algebra. This is followed by the study of such topics as functions, determinants & matrices, graphing, the quadratic formula, radical equations, synthetic division & complex numbers, sequences & series, probability & statistics, logarithms, and conic sections. This course should be considered by students who plan to attend college. Accelerated students who want to complete their knowledge of mathematics should schedule this course in addition to trigonometry.

(495) HONORS GEOMETRY 101.0 credit (1.04 weight)Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Algebra in grade 9 plus teacher recommendation. Eighth grade students without Honors Algebra 9 must get a C on the final exam for Honors Algebra 9.

This course is a continuation of the Honors Mathematics curriculum which begins with Honors Algebra 9. This course explores traditional concepts from Geometry through investigations, constructions, and the inductive reasoning process. Students utilize the Geometer’s Sketchpad Dynamic Geometry software to form and confirm conjectures. A three-part final project, including an original GSP sketch, is a requirement of this course.

(423) GEOMETRY1.0 creditPrerequisite: 73% in Algebra 2, or as a co-requisite with Algebra 2 with strong performance in Algebra 1.

This course is designed to increase the student's knowledge of geometric forms and concepts. Geometry is studied for both the knowledge gained in the subject matter and the opportunity to practice and improve the student's analytical, logical reasoning. Inductive and deductive reasoning are stressed for the purposes of learning to draw conclusions and then to demonstrate their truth.

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(412) HONORS TRIGONOMETRY 1.0 credit (1.04 weight)Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Geometry in grade 10 plus teacher recommendation.

This course continues the Honors Mathematics curriculum which began with Honors Algebra 9. Mathematically talented students study traditional concepts of Trigonometry, but are challenged to learn more complex theories and applications.

(411) TRIGONOMETRY 1.0 creditPrerequisites: 73% in Algebra 2 and Geometry.

This course deals with the study of right and oblique triangles and their solutions; and the solving of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric equations and their graphs.

(409) CALCULUS1.0 creditPrerequisite: 73% in Trigonometry.

This is a college preparatory course that explores the theories and applications of differential and integral Calculus. Since the course is designed to only prepare students for college-level Calculus, it is less rigorous than Advanced Placement Calculus.

(410) ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Trigonometry or an A in Trigonometry. Advanced Math Concepts is strongly recommended. Students must apply for admission into this course.

Students enrolling in this course experience a college-level Calculus course in preparation for the national AP Calculus examination. The AP syllabus covering both differential and integral Calculus drives the instruction in this course. Participants must be self-motivated and prepared to adhere to the expectations and requirements necessary for successful completion of the course. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.

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SCIENCE

Bellefonte science courses give students a variety of ways to satisfy their scientific curiosity and achieve a quality education, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are the basic core science courses. Students should take all three to have a broad, well-rounded science background. Other course offerings provide diversity for students interested in other areas of science while AP Biology and AP Chemistry provides depth and strength to motivate students who are considering further studies in college.

Advanced College Preparatory Applied9 Biology - CP High School Science – CP High School Science

10 Chemistry Biology - CP Biology

11 Honors Physics Chemistry Earth & Space Science orNatural Science orScience & Society orTechnical Physics

12 Advanced Chemistry and Advanced Biology orAP Biology orAP Chemistry

Physics Earth & Space Science orNatural Science orScience & Society orTechnical Physics

(544) HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE1.17 creditPrerequisite: Ninth Grade status.

This course examines both Chemistry and Physics for approximately one semester each. It provides the necessary background and laboratory skills required for science courses offered in grades 10 through 12. Students gain experience using the scientific method to improve problem solving techniques for all courses. The units of study integrate math and language skills, as well as opportunities to learn about science related careers. Individual projects and cooperative group activities provide the learner with a diverse learning experience.

(0544CP) HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE – COLLEGE PREP1.17 creditPrerequisite: Upcoming 9th grade students must meet established criteria and guidelines.

This course examines both Chemistry and Physics for approximately one semester each. It provides the necessary background and laboratory skills required for science courses offered in grades 10 through 12. Students gain

experience using the scientific method to improve problem solving techniques for all courses. The units of study integrate math and language skills, as well as opportunities to learn about science related careers. Individual projects and cooperative group activities provide the learner with a diverse learning experience. This course will advance at a more rapid pace than the High School Science course allowing for additional topics in both Chemistry and Physics to be covered.

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(542) SCIENCE AND SOCIETY1.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of High School Science and Biology or Technical Physics

Science and Society is a course designed to increase the awareness of how society is influenced by science. Students study different realms of science, learning the science involved and explore how this knowledge has influenced our society. Units of the course may include Energy, Construction, Forensics, Transportation, and Communication.

(532) BIOLOGY - COLLEGE PREP1.17 creditPrerequisite: Recommendation of Science Teacher.

This course will include the following topics: molecular and cellular biology, reproduction and genetics, microbiology, plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals, and ecological relationships. The course is designed to have students become more aware of the structures and unique properties of organisms. Students gain experience in the processes of science such as: problem solving, conducting experiments based on scientific methods, and proper use of laboratory equipment.

(533) BIOLOGY1.0 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of High School Science

This course is designed to have students become more aware of the structures and unique properties of living organisms. This course encompasses the following topics: molecular and cellular biology, reproduction and genetics, microbiology, multicellular plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals, and ecological relationships.

(531) ADVANCED BIOLOGY0.5 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Biology & Chemistry.

This advanced level Biology course is designed for academically oriented students who have successfully completed Biology and Chemistry. It is to be viewed as preparatory for AP Biology. Topics covered include scientific methods of investigation, taxonomy, basic chemistry, cytology, basic genetics, survey of kingdoms, and ecology. Course content and activities are foundational to AP Biology. Students not planning to take AP Biology find this course to be excellent preparation for university introductory Biology.

(530) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) BIOLOGY1.33 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry. Students must apply for admission into this course.

This college-level course is designed for academically talented students who have the interest, time, and ability to pursue study of a freshman college Biology and to prepare for taking the AP Biology exam in May. It builds upon concepts mastered in Biology and Chemistry. Topics covered will include organic chemistry, cellular biology, metabolism, applied genetics, taxonomy, anatomy/physiology of representatives from major kingdoms, and human biology. This course requires significant outside reading and class preparations, and utilizes sophisticated lab activities. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.

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This course is designed to concentrate on conservation and ecological issues dealing with the following: water, air, soil, trees, resource management, eco-system, balance of nature, wild life, pollution control and study, energy sources, global issues, and career exploration.

(552) EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE1.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of High School Science and Biology or Technical Physics.

Man has always been intrigued by the earth-space relationship; yet, both of these entities remain mysteries to us. This course is designed to acquaint academic and general learners alike with their home, the earth, and its relationship to other celestial bodies in space. Within the various lessons presented, learners are introduced to the so-called "four earths" (that is, the solid lithosphere, the gaseous atmosphere, the liquid hydrosphere, and the living biosphere), as well as the sun, moon, planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies. In addition, basic laboratory work including collection techniques and projects, supplemented by individual reporting and field trips, enhance the course.

(522) CHEMISTRY1.17 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 2 and Biology.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with both the mathematics of chemistry and the important fundamen-tal concepts of inorganic chemistry which are needed for further study in the science of chemistry. Three broad areas are considered: (1) The structure of matter which includes an in-depth study of the atomic theory, (2) the composition of matter, which includes the various concepts of bonding, and (3) the changes that matter undergoes, which includes equation writing, and stoichiometric relationships.

(521) ADVANCED CHEMISTRY0.5 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry.

This advanced level chemistry course is designed for the academically oriented students who have successfully completed Chemistry. This course is to be viewed as preparatory for AP Chemistry. Topics covered include measurement and matter; atoms; ions; molecules; stoichiometric calculations; chemical formula and equations; aqueous solution and stoichiometry; thermochemistry; electronic structure of atoms; periodic properties; bond theory and molecular geometry; gases; and intramolecular forces. Course content and laboratory activities are foundational to AP Chemistry. Students not planning to take AP Chemistry find this course to be an excellent preparation for a college introductory chemistry course.

(520) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CHEMISTRY1.33 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry and Algebra 2. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.

This college-level course is designed for academically talented students who have the interest, time and ability to pursue a study of a freshman level college chemistry course, and to prepare for taking the AP Chemistry exam in May. The course builds upon concepts mastered in Chemistry. Topics covered include nomenclature, quantum theory, equations, stoichiometry, structure, bonding, kinetic molecular theory, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry and biological chemistry. This course requires significant outside time for class preparation, and utilizes sophisticated laboratory equipment. Students in the AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.

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(511) PHYSICS1.17 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry, Trigonometry or enrolled in Trigonometry.

Physics is the study of the external structure of matter and the existing energy relationships. A theoret ical-practical approach to this study is used, presenting a logical sequence of events that must occur and the mathematical proof of that sequence. Topics include vector analysis of motion and force, dynamics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and wave mechanics in relation to sound, light, and optics.

(510) TECHNICAL PHYSICS1.0 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 or Integrated Algebra.

This course addresses basic physics concepts such as work and resistance in the contexts of four systems: mechanical, thermal, fluid and electrical. The purpose of the course is to provide a solid basis in physics for students continuing onto a two year technical degree.

(509) HONORS PHYSICS1.17 credit (1.04 weight)Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry, Trigonometry or enrolled in Trigonometry and Teacher Recommendation.

Physics is the study of the relationship between and among matter and energy. This course examines the mathematical nature of these relationships and how various phenomena can be observed and utilized in many situations. Topics include vector analysis of motion and force, dynamics, kinematics, and thermodynamics. This course was developed to provide an opportunity for those students who are interested in pursuing a science major in college to be in a challenging academic course that prepares them for college science courses. Topics include a few wave topics beyond the material that the physics course covers with added math rigor.

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BUSINESS EDUCATION

Students who elect to study business may do so for a variety of reasons. They may be interested in business education because they want to learn about investments, further develop keyboarding and computer skills, or understand how economic principles apply to life. They may study business, including keyboarding, word processing, or computer applications, because they intend to go to work immediately after graduating from high school or to a community college. Some study business to learn the basics of entrepreneurship so they can start their own business.

Still others may have decided that pursuing a college degree in business is their goal so they study business, including courses such as accounting, business and personal law or retailing and marketing at the high school level, in order to prepare for higher education. Whatever the goals of students might be in the field of business, they can identify with the performance expectations and workplace readiness skills acquired in business education courses.

The Business Education department has proposed that all graduating seniors from Bellefonte High School be required to earn at least a .5 credit in selected course offerings by the 2014 graduation. The department strongly suggests Personal Finance, but a graduating senior may opt out of that course with a credit in Accounting, Business and Personal Law, Entrepreneurship, or a half credit in Retail/Marketing or What’s Going on with the Economy.

(614) INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS1.0 credit

This course is a preliminary course for all students. Because of its focus on all aspects of business, it is useful for any student, regardless of future career plans. This practical course emphasizes money, consumer roles, communication, travel, shipping, transportation, and job skills.

(NEW) HOW TO GET A JOB AND SUCCEED0.5 credit

NOTE: This course does not take the place of an English course. It must be taken in addition to an English class.

Do you need time to investigate career options and put together a professional portfolio to take to interviews? You learn how to succeed in a global business environment and compose quality written messages including a resume, cover letter, and follow up letter. You will investigate careers in order to put together a professional career portfolio and participate in mock job interviews. This course will improve your writing, speaking, and nonverbal communication skills. Do you have the ability to resolve conflicts? Are you an active listener? Professionals show pride in their work and are known for their ability to communicate well. This course gives you practice in improving your speaking, listening, human relations, and writing skills that are so pertinent to any field you will enter.

(660) TRAVEL AND TOURISM MARKETING:

0.5 credit

In today's world, travel and tourism is one of the leading industries that appeal to customers. In this course, students focus on what is needed to develop appealing offers, how to advertise these offers, how to communicate with representatives from the different countries traveled, and what laws and stipulations need to be followed.

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(661) INTERNATIONAL MARKETING0.5 credit

Today's market extends well past the borders of our country. In this course, students learn how American companies develop products to appeal to their customers in other countries. Not only do students learn the adaptation of the products, but also the environment of this expanded market, legal aspects, and communication between the parent company and branch companies all over the world.

(622) ACCOUNTING 11.0 credit

This course provides a competency based approach in which the fundamental accounting cycle is taught. Accounting 1 concentrates on the recording of business transactions for small service-type businesses and merchandising businesses. Workbook problems and a business simulation project are used for a practical approach to learning. Included are journals, ledgers, cash payments, sales, accounts receivable and payable, business reports, payroll records, and taxes.

Accounting 1 is NOT just for "business students." This is a MUST course for academic students who plan to further their education in a variety of professional areas in the business field. For non-academic students, this course offers practical, every day understanding of personal recordkeeping.

(621) ACCOUNTING 21.0 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Accounting 1.

This second year course also provides a competency based approach that builds upon the equation and system approaches which were learned in Accounting 1. Keeping records for departments, partnerships, and computerized accounting are some of the areas presented. Class time is spent on workbook problems, business simulations, and computer simulations.

(624) PERSONAL FINANCE0.5 credit

This is a great course for life! Topics include personal and career financial planning, money management, consumer purchasing and credit, savings and investing, retirement planning and personal income tax preparation. Students learn to create budgets, maintain a checking account, reconcile their bank statements, analyze credit card offers, keep themselves out of debt, and compute their own income taxes by hand and by using tax software. This class will also use the Stock Market Game simulation to learn about stock and bond trading. Be smart about your own money; learn how to handle your personal finances!

(12105) WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE ECONOMY0.5 credit

This course will focus on analyzing economic principles by examining current trends, decisions, and economic conditions. Students will analyze the reasoning behind economic decisions and what led consumers, businesses and the government to those decisions. Topics such as the National Debt, healthcare, supply and demand, price, inflation,

trade, interest rates, and currency/exchange will be discussed. Much of the class time will allow for research into topics that interest the students. On-line resources are maximized in this course. Students will be expected to actively participate in Round Table discussions and read current economic news. The class will also play the Stock Market Game as a tool to learn the market and how it is integral to our economy.

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(12001) FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA1.0 credit

This class provides the opportunity for students to participate in Future Business Leaders of America without taking away time from their other involvements. Students are able to select from 53 competitive events both on the individual and team level including Accounting, Business Law, C++ Programming, Digital Video Production, Economics, Java Programming, Marketing, Public Speaking, Website Development, Word Processing, and many more. Students should be prepared to be a part of the academic club when joining this class. Students will pay the dues and compete with students/schools in the region, state, and/or nation.

In addition to preparing for these events, students are introduced to general business topics and life lessons to prepare for any future endeavors. Students are also given the opportunity to serve on various committees, obtain leadership roles within the organization and acquire community service hours.


(12054BL) BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW1.0 creditPrerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status.

Legal issues arise out of life experiences. These issues affect consumers, employees, business owners, and ordinary citizens. This course introduces you to legal terminology, rights, responsibilities, and remedies. Specific areas covered include sources of law, criminal law, trial procedures, contracts, marriage and divorce, home-buying, warranties, and ethics. Issues facing minors are discussed. This course is practical for anyone in dealing with personal legal matters. It also provides a solid foundation for those who are interested in careers in law, law enforcement, business, or political science. A mock trial simulation may be utilized.

(618) ENTREPRENEURSHIP1.0 creditPrerequisite: 10th, 11th or 12th grade status.

Many people would like to own or manage a business. This course gives students an understanding of what businesses are, how they operate, and how they are managed. Students acquire knowledge of what is necessary to manage a successful business and discover the importance of business in our global economy. An awareness of career opportunities is attained. Business and marketing plans are devised; advertising is developed. It is possible that students in this class will receive hands-on experience in running a business through the operation of a school-based student store.

(617) RETAIL/MARKETING0.5 credit

Retail businesses are found in every community. The field of marketing includes some of the highest paying occupations in business. This course is designed to introduce students to the nature and scope of retail merchandising to help them acquire the skill and knowledge essential to perform a variety of retail activities, and to understand what is required in retail management or retail business ownership. Marketing includes a full range of tools, ranging from product and service planning to marketing-information management to financing and distribution.

Whether you are planning to own your own business or simply working for someone else, marketing knowledge and skills helps you reach your goals.

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(612) DESKTOP PUBLISHING (Presentations, Publisher, & Creating Web Pages)0.5 credit

Desktop Publishing is taught using three popular Microsoft software packages. Desktop Publishing has become a necessary skill for most busy offices, educational settings, churches and other organizations to create newsletters, flyers, advertising brochures, bulletins, and web pages. This course gives our students the opportunity to learn readily available software packages that more and more businesses/organizations are using on an everyday basis.

Presentations are taught using Microsoft PowerPoint. This powerful, but easy-to-use graphics program, is used to create professional quality slide presentations. PowerPoint helps students develop confidence in any written or oral project that they may have to present in another course.

The second component is Microsoft Publisher. Publisher is a part of the Microsoft Office package. Publisher is a basic publishing software that allows our students to get an understanding of how professional printing companies create digital publications.

The third component of this course is creating web pages. We incorporate Google Docs. Students learn how to create and manage web sites and pages, create tables and frames, add graphics to web pages and change their properties.

(644) KEYBOARDING0.5 credit

Students develop finger dexterity, skill, and proficiencies necessary for quick and accurate information processing on any keyboard. Correct key-stroking is stressed. Students also demonstrate their knowledge of word processing as a labor enhancing and problem-solving tool utilizing touch keyboarding skills and document processing in order to format letters, simple tables, memorandums, and reports using Microsoft Word. This course provides the keyboarding basics necessary for future academic requirements and job placement. It is geared towards students who are: 1) new to keying or do not key efficiently; 2) looking to increase keying speed and accuracy; or 3) interested in learning a basic overview of Microsoft Word and document processing.

(643) WORD PROCESSING 0.5 credit

Microsoft Word is the most frequently used Microsoft product. Students are required to apply decision-making skills to document formatting and will complete a variety of word processing functions including formatting paragraphs, margins and tabs; moving, copying and replacing text; printing and page formatting; and creating, editing, and converting tables and columns through comprehensive projects. Students also work with advanced Microsoft Word topics such as mail merge, graphics, templates and wizards, macros, and forms. This is a self paced course so students can work at their own pace as long as they meet quarterly benchmarks of progress. Students should be proficient in typing upon entering this course.

(646) WORD PROCESSING EXPERT0.5 creditPrerequisite: Word Processing

This course expands students’ knowledge of what Microsoft Word can do for them, for their career, and for their company. It is designed to show students how to use their word processing skills to complete amazing workplace projects and explore professional development topics related to document processing and business. In addition, students learn more advanced topics in Word and have the opportunity to earn community service hours using their skills!

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(651) COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: (Spreadsheeting & Database Management)0.5 creditRecommended for all Accounting 1 & 2 students.

This course combines two popular computer applications that are available for home or office – spreadsheets and database management. Spreadsheets are the second largest selling business software. Database management helps track information for businesses and individuals. Each part of this course helps students with other courses throughout high school.

In the spreadsheeting part of the course we use Microsoft Excel. Spreadsheeting enables students to design, create, calculate, edit, save, retrieve, modify, analyze, and print graphs, charts, and reports. The database component of the course is taught using Microsoft Access. Students approach the course as if they were the database developer. This approach to learning about database management allows students to better understand someone else’s database design, as well as to better design their own database.

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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

(831) FOODS 1 0.5 credit

Foods 1 is a basic nutrition and food preparation course for anyone interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Topics discussed include nutrition, food choices, weight control, sports nutrition, basic food preparation techniques, meal planning and food shopping. Students plan and prepare a variety of foods from the food pyramid as well as a family meal. Athletes as well as students interested in nursing, sports medicine, or foods and nutrition should take this basic introduction to nutrition.

(832) FOODS 2 0.5 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Foods 1.

Foods 2 explores current issues, nutrition, and food preparation techniques and builds upon nutrition basics presented in Foods 1. Areas of study include protein foods, legumes, fats and oils, seasonings, vegetarian diets, meal service, and careers in the food industry. Students plan and prepare a buffet meal. Students considering a career in the food industry or students interested in advanced food preparation techniques are encouraged to take this course.

(833) FOODS AROUND THE WORLD 0.5 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Foods 1 or Foods 2.

Foods Around the World explores the food customs, choices, and preparation techniques of other cultures. Diets from the regional United States as well as many foreign countries will be studied for content, nutrition, and preparation. A variety of foods from around the world are prepared. World food problems and new technologies in foods are also discussed.

(822) CHILD DEVELOPMENT 11.0 credit

This course begins with the study of the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of the preschool child. This provides the foundation on which students plan, supervise, and evaluate group activities for children ages three to five who are enrolled in the preschool laboratory. Providing information, practical experience, and personal development education, this course is of value to students interested in parenting skills, careers in early childhood education, elementary education, and other careers related to children. A good attendance and discipline record is

essential to working in this program. Working with pre-school aged children on a consistent basis requires a commitment to be present and to be a positive role model.

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(821) CHILD DEVELOPMENT 21.0 creditPrerequisite: Child Development 1

This course is designed for mature students with a strong interest in the study of child development and working with preschool children. Focusing on the intellectual development of the preschool child, students work independently with a selected child in the laboratory preschool. Students also learn and take part in the administrative roles of running a preschool program.

(811) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS0.5 credit

This is a life skills course dealing with personal issues and relationships with others. Topics discussed include adolescence, maturity, Maslow’s hierarchy, self concept, self respect, character development, and relationships with parents, teachers, employers, older adults, siblings, peers, and major life crisis and choices. Through discussions, resource persons, and case studies, students explore the choices and possible answers to questions in everyday life.

(812) MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIVING0.5 creditPrerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status.

Marriage and Family Living is a course designed to help male and female students make realistic goals for their future family life. Topics discussed include values and goals, love, readiness for marriage, engagement, wedding planning, and marriage adjustment. Family forms and alternative lifestyles are also discussed.

(813) PARENTHOOD0.5 creditPrerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status.

Parenthood is a course for male and female students who are interested in learning more about becoming successful parents. Topics discussed include the decision for parenthood, the roles of parents, pregnancy and childbirth, the effect of the new baby on the family, and the care of an infant. The development of the child from conception to age two is studied.

(841) HOME DESIGN0.5 credit

Home Design is a course for any student interested in housing, whether for a career or for personal enrichment. Topics of study explore home design both inside and outside the house, house styles, societal influences on housing, choosing

and affording housing, interior design and decoration, furniture construction and styles, and housing for special needs. Careers in the various aspects of the housing profession are discussed.

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FINE ARTS

(932) CREATIVE MUSIC FOUNDATIONS0.5 credit

This course includes the study of the history of western music through musical analysis, music notation, choral structures, and simple harmonies. It is designed for those interested in developing their music skills and knowledge of how society has expressed its trends, dreams, ideas, and history through music and the humanities. A highlight of the course is to develop in the interested student the ability to create basic music composition in various musical styles.

(930) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) MUSIC THEORY1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisite: Creative Music Foundations. Students must apply for admission into this course.

This course extends the student’s knowledge of music theory, analysis (visual and aural), develops pitch/rhythmic perception--tonal memory--notation-error detection skills, creates intensive involvement in composition and arranging, develops critical analytical listening skills, and requires great attention to evolving the tools necessary for becoming independent creators of their craft through the application of these skills in expressive-independent-creative music compositions. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.

(934) THE ROCK STUDIO0.5 creditPrerequisite: Be able to play at an intermediate level on your instrument.

This class is designed for ensemble playing of today’s modern music. Students must be proficient on an intermediate level on their instrument. Student’s will learn rehearsal techniques and music theory appropriate for this genre; and will work with electronic equipment. Musical skills and vocabulary are also emphasized. Participants showcase their skills with a performance at the end of the school year. Students are expected to supply their own guitars and amplifiers.

(936) CLASS PIANO0.5 credit

This course is designed for all levels of piano students. Students work at their own pace with guided instruction by music staff.

(922) CHOIR

0.5 credit

This course consists of students in grades nine through twelve. The choir performs at least two concerts per year. Performances are held beyond the regular school day and students are expected to attend. Rehearsals are held three days out of the six day cycle. In these rehearsals, time is spent developing vocal skills, learning music fundamentals, and rehearsing concert repertoire. All students have the opportunity to attend sectional rehearsals, voice classes, and some are chosen to attend prestigious events such as District, Regional, and All-State Chorus Festivals. Students will have the opportunity to audition by March of the previous year for the Select Choir and other small ensembles which will meet the other three days of the cycle. An additional .50 credit will be awarded for participation in the select groups. Students have the option to register for Honors Choir for a weighted grade of 1.04 if they are enrolled in Choir and Select Choral Ensembles.


(923) HONORS CHOIR1.0 credit (1.04 weight)Prerequisites: Completion of at least one year in the High School Choir. Students must participate in Choir and in the Select Choral Ensembles class (after auditioning and having been accepted the previous school year).

This course goes beyond the regular parameters of Choir. Emphasis continues to be placed on performing quality literature, providing performance opportunities, and solo experiences for extraordinary musicians. This course layers itself over the existing choir course, but requires substantial work beyond what regular choir members do. The specific areas of study would include intonation, research, performance, observation, and assessment. Students must participate in Choir and Select Choral Ensembles class.


(05111SCE) SELECT CHOIR ENSEMBLES0.5 credit Prerequisites: Must be in grades 10 through 12, must be enrolled in Choir the previous school year and concurrently, must audition for acceptance into Select Ensembles by March of the preceding year.

These performing ensembles are for the intermediate and advanced musicians. There will be a higher demand on individual skill and ensemble work. To receive a full credit, students must be enrolled in Choir and the Select Ensembles.


(05102CB) CONCERT BAND0.5 credit

This course consists of students in grades nine through twelve. A wide repertoire of challenging music is utilized to provide students with a rich musical experience. In addition to the daily band rehearsal, students have the opportunity to attend instrumental lessons as their schedule permits. Performances are held beyond the regular school day and students are expected to attend. Students will have the opportunity to audition in September for the Jazz Band and other small ensembles which will meet beyond the regular school day. Students have the option to register for Honors Band for a weighted grade of 1.04 if they are enrolled in Concert Band and Wind Ensemble.


(920) HONORS BAND1.0 credit (1.04 weight)

Prerequisite: Students must participate in Concert Band and selected into Wind Ensembles and have completed at least one year in High School Band.

This course goes beyond the regular parameters of Band. Emphasis continues to be placed on performing quality band literature, providing performance opportunities for the instrumentalist, and solo experiences for extraordinary musicians. This course layers itself over the existing band course but requires substantial work beyond what the regular band members do. The five specific areas of study include intonation, research, performance, observation, and assessment.


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(05106WE) WIND ENSEMBLE0.5 creditPrerequisite: Must be in grades 10 through 12, must be enrolled in Concert Band the previous school year and concurrently (1 year prior to participation in Wind Ensemble), must audition by March of the preceding year.

This performing ensemble is for the intermediate and advanced musicians. There will be a higher demand on individual skill and ensemble playing to perform at a higher level. To receive a full credit, students must be in Concert Band and in Wind Ensemble.


(912) ORCHESTRA1.0 Credit

This course is offered to students in grades 9 through 12 who play a string instrument. Students are required to learn all music necessary for the performances which are held beyond the regular school day. The Orchestra presents at least two concerts a year and students are expected to attend. In addition to the daily rehearsal, students have the opportunity to attend instrumental lessons as their schedule permits. Exceptional instrumentalists may participate in District, Regional, and All-State Orchestra Festivals.


(921) HONORS ORCHESTRA1.0 Credit (1.04 weight)Prerequisite: Completion of at least one year in high school orchestra.

This course goes beyond the regular parameters of Orchestra. Emphasis continues to be placed on performing quality literature, providing performance opportunities, and solo experiences for extraordinary musicians. This course layers itself over the existing orchestra course, but requires substantial work beyond what the regular orchestra member does. The specific areas of study include: intonation, research, performance, observation, and assessment.


(948) CRAFTS 10.5 credit

The crafts 1 class is a hands-on course designed to give students opportunities to develop skills in a variety of craft techniques. The course delves into the history of each craft and it’s applications to today’s society. There are numerous connections to the core academic areas. Examples of the skills that may be developed include basketry, paper quilling, mosaic, tie dye, silk screen printing and chihuly.

(949) CRAFTS 20.5 credit

Crafts 2 is an extension of the Crafts 1 hands-on course designed to give students opportunities to develop skills in a variety of craft techniques. Projects are individually based with the student taking responsibility for choosing their project, writing a paper giving the historical value and context of the application today. Examples of the projects that may be developed include quilting, mosaic, paper quilling, latch hook, colonial lanterns, and beaded basket design.

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(5159) CERAMICS 10.5 credit

This class will create ceramic pieces using different techniques of ceramic construction. Students will learn about the different types of glazing techniques, and how the firing process works. Students will create works of art in clay utilizing the processes of hand building, molds, wheel throwing, slip and glaze techniques, and different firing processes.

(NEW) ADVANCED CERAMICS0.5 creditPrerequisite: Ceramics 1

This class will build upon skills previously learned in Ceramics 1. It will cover all forms of ceramic construction; hand building; pinch, coil (horizontal/vertical), slab (hard/soft), press molds, slip-casting, slump molds, drape molds and wheel throwing. Students will learn about different types of glazing techniques, and how the firing process works. This class will concern itself with certain aspects of design and art including symmetry, asymmetry, abstraction, organic and non-organic form, unit construction, and repetition of form, composition, and metamorphosis.

(59991) INTRODUCTION TO ART0.25 credit

Introduction to Art builds upon the studio experience of 8th grade Art. Students will learn basic drawing and painting techniques along with hands on activities including collage, crafts, and three dimensional art. This class meets 3 times a six day cycle for one semester.

(944) ART 11.0 credit

Art 1 instructs students on how to use a wide variety of art materials. Students will also learn about how to create more realistic drawings based on the face and the human figure as well as how to use grid drawings to create portraits. Other media used include block printing and acrylic painting. Although Art 1 is more advanced than Introduction to Art, it is designed as a basic art class available for most students to enjoy.

(943) ART 21.0 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Art 1.

This course builds on the projects done in Art 1. It covers many of the same areas, but in greater depth using different and more advanced techniques. It also introduces new areas such as sculpture and modern techniques. Art 2 projects are designed for both the average and advanced student.

(059991AA) ADVANCED ART1.0 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Art 1 and Art 2

Students in advanced art are expected to attempt more challenging and in depth art projects. Instruction will also focus on constructing a portfolio and exploring opportunities in art and art related careers. Students should be able to work independently and study special areas of interest.

-51-(946) AP ART HISTORY1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: Students must apply for admission into this course and after acceptance will be required to complete a summer project on ancient civilizations (Mesopotamian and Egyptian).

This class covers a broad span of two dimensional art, sculpture, architecture, and photography of various cultures around the world over a broad span of time. Emphasis will be on identification of artists and art movements and how they were influenced by history. Students will be expected to be able to identify, critique, and write about art in depth. Instruction will prepare students for the AP Art History exam in May.

(940) AP STUDIO ART1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisite: Students must apply for admission into this course.

Students enrolled in this class focus on preparing a 2 dimensional portfolio or a drawing and painting portfolio which is evaluated by AP in May. Students receiving a high enough score from AP may receive college credits. This class includes some critiquing of art work but the emphasis is on a variety of 2-dimentional media. Due to the size of the portfolio, students are expected to work on artwork outside of class including assignments over the summer. Students who do not complete the portfolio during this course may opt to complete it during a second year of this course.

(05162A) GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART MEDIA 10.5 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Foundations of Technology course offered in Grade 9. Art 1 is recommended.

Note: Class size is limited due to current equipment limitations.

This course concentrates on the skills and techniques used in graphic design and advertising. Through hands-on experiences, students develop abilities in illustration, lettering, color theory and design; computer generated art, desktop publishing, silk screen-printing and photography. Instruction in the use of a computer drawing program and Adobe PhotoShop is emphasized. Completion of this class gives students a taste of graphic arts careers.

(05162B) GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART MEDIA 20.5 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Arts 1.

Note: Class size is limited due to current equipment limitations.

This class continues to explore skills and techniques used in graphic design, advertising and publishing. New units include cartooning, packaging design, illustration and digital photography.

Instruction in the use of Adobe software is emphasized including Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop. Building a portfolio for application to art school is also discussed as well as opportunities for real life design opportunities.

(961) SENIOR INSTITUTE ART1.0 creditPrerequisites: Senior status and enrollment in Senior Institute English; academic, attendance, and discipline standards met (see page 6).

In the art component of the Senior Institute, students study art as an integrated discipline with the English component of the course and as an expression of the circumstances of humanity. Students examine different ways of looking at art as well as the impact of art on culture and the impact of culture on art. Instruction also includes basic use and techniques of art media and computer image editing software.


(174) THEATRE PRODUCTION 10.5 creditNote: Offered 1st and 2nd Semesters

Students in this course receive instruction in the basic areas of floor plan production, principles of color, identification and use of various tools of the theatre trades, and theatre terminology. Students learn how to construct scenic elements, painting techniques, and fundamentals of stage lighting. An overview of the history of the stage and various theatre professions are discussed. Field trips to various theatre plants may also be part of the course offering. Students work on theatre production(s).

(173) THEATRE PRODUCTION 20.5 creditPrerequisites: 10th grade status and successful completion in Theatre Production 1 and approval of the instructor.Note: Offered 1st and 2nd Semesters

Students continue their studies from Technical Theatre 1. In this course, students design, draft, and build models of scene designs. Hands on experience include various skills of carpentry to construct scenery. Students investigate elements of perspective drawing. Students excelling in the program are offered the opportunity to serve as technical run crew members for school productions. Students work on theatre production(s).

(176) THEATRE PRODUCTION 31.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Theatre Production 2 and the approval of the instructor.

Students expand on the skills presented in previous Theatre Production courses. Students are assigned specific technical responsibilities as crew heads or assistant crew heads for each production, such as: technical director, master electrician, scenic charge artist, assistant stage manager, makeup supervisor, wardrobe supervisor, advertising, or publicity. Field trips or internships may also be a part of the course.

(175) THEATRE PRODUCTION 41.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Theatre Production 3 and the approval of the instructor.

Students in this course continue in the development of technical theatre skills while also expanding their managerial, team-building, and leadership skills. They become technical directors of productions, designers of scenery and lighting, and learn about management of production from a business and theatrical perspective. A student in this course is expected to build a portfolio showing the student’s technical awareness, involvement, growth, and talent in the field of technical theatre.

(0170) STAGE CREW0.5 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Theatre Production 3 and approval of instructor.

Students enrolled in stage crew are responsible for the maintenance of auditorium equipment, set-up for various activities, and are available for the running of such events.

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(05053) INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE0.5 credit

In this course, students study the basic background of theatre arts. This includes basic acting skills, theatre history and theatre masterpieces, and basic technical theatre applications. Field Trips and live theatre performances may also be included. STUDENTS WHO WISH TO CONTINUE THEIR THEATRE STUDIES IN DRAMATIC ARTS OR THEATRE PRODUCTION COURSES MUST PASS THIS COURSE WITH A MINIMUM OF 83%.

(171) DRAMATIC ARTS 0.5 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Theatre and approval of instructor.

This class focuses on the performer and the skills used by the actor. The basic skills learned in Introduction to Theatre will be expanded to include acting techniques and actual performances including monologues, scenes, and one-act plays. Students develop several perspectives of acting: analytic and synthetic thinking skills, self esteem through expression and dramatic sense and spontaneity. CLASS PERFORMANCE IS MANDATORY AND THE MAJOR FOCUS OF THE COURSE. Students may also produce, direct, stage manage, or perform in one-act play projects. Opportunities will be available for students to participate in theatre festivals and competitions. THIS COURSE MAY BE REPEATED FOR STUDENTS WHO MAINTAIN AN 83% AVERAGE.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION – HEALTH – DRIVER EDUCATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

(08049) PHYSICAL EDUCATION0.5 credit

Every student is scheduled for a required program of Physical Education each year. Physical Education provides the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. The goals of the program are based on the National Standards for Physical Education, developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, to physically educate students to:

Develop skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities. Improve physical fitness. Participate in regular physical activity. Acquire knowledge of the implications of and the benefits from involvement in physical activities Develop an appreciation of physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle.

For Safe Participation in Physical Education a complete change into movement clothes meeting the school district dress code and removal of ALL jewelry is required except for small post earrings.

Students are evaluated on preparation, participation, skill improvement, and comprehension through written exams and assignments.

HEALTH

(0023) HEALTH 10.25 credit

This Health course provides a basis to help students make positive life choices on topics such as diet, nutrition, body image, human development, exercise and substance abuse. Using the building blocks from previous health classes, students through educational experience will develop and understanding of the correlation between lifestyle and wellness. Students are evaluated on assignments, examinations, class participation/responsibility and projects.

(2200) HEALTH 110.5 credit

This Health course encourages students to accept personal responsibility for attaining and maintaining a healthy, independent lifestyle. Topic areas of instruction include preventive health care, human development, emergency care, and life skills. Many of these topics are reinforced from earlier years. Students are evaluated on assignments, examinations, class participation/responsibility and projects.

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(08055FR) FIRST RESPONDER TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC BRIDGE1.0 credit Prerequisite: 10th (if 16 by November 1), 11th or 12th grade status.

The field of pre-hospital emergency medical care is an evolving profession and one in which the reality of life and death is confronted at a moment’s notice. This course is designed for students interested in working side by side with other health care professionals to provide emergency medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting. The course is organized to provide students the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be competent, productive, and valuable members of emergency medical service teams.

This course combines both First Responder and EMT-B. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the PA Department of Health written and practical examination for state certification in both First Responder and EMT-B.

(025) HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY1.0 credit Prerequisite: 11th or 12th grade status.

A human anatomy and physiology course provides a knowledge base that is essential to students interested in various health-related fields. Content includes basic anatomical and directional terminology, structure and function of body systems and special senses, fundamental concepts and principles of body organization, histology, and hematology.

DRIVER EDUCATION

(3300) DRIVER EDUCATION "THEORY"0.25 credit

This course is required for graduation. Students are usually scheduled for this course during their sophomore year. Additionally, any ninth grade student who becomes 16 years of age during the school year can request admittance.

This course is taught to prepare students for the behind-the-wheel driving experience. Students must maintain good academic standing in this course in order to be scheduled for the laboratory phase.

DRIVER’S EDUCATION: BEHIND THE WHEEL TRAININGPrerequisites: Students must be in good academic standing in Driver Education Theory or have completed the course with a passing grade. Student drivers must have an excellent driving record with no citations or point accumulation(s) on current Pennsylvania driving record and have a driving permit.

This course is not required for graduation but is highly recommended for beginning teenage drivers. The Behind the Wheel (BTW) training consists of six hours of intense driving lessons that include the following: parallel parking, speed and lane adjustments, creating a space cushion around the vehicle, tracking, PA highway vehicle law, urban and rural driving, defensive driving techniques and responsibilities that come with being a PA licensed driver. The skills that are developed will help the teenage driver upon graduation from high school. The BTW training will also help in preparing the students for their road test. The course is extremely popular and students who are interested in taking BTW need to sign-up with the Driver Education teacher, Larry Walker, in person. E-mails or phone calls from parents to place their son/daughter on the driving list will not be accepted.

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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Students taking electives within the Technology Department are asked to prioritize their selections making a first, second, and third choice. Even if you want only one elective, we would ask that an alternative selection be made. Woodworking and agricultural classes are limited to 15 students per class; technical and architectural drawing classes are limited to 20 students per class.

(723) WOODWORKING 11.0 credit

This course is designed as an entry level course to provide students with fundamental knowledge and experience in woodworking. Major emphasis is placed on measurement and layout, general shop math, blueprint reading, project planning, wood identification, wood products, joinery, adhesives, abrasives, and wood finishing. Students construct various group projects designated by the instructor. Projects are produced using a combination of hand and power tools.

Students are required to pay for materials used in the construction of their projects.

(722) WOODWORKING 21.0 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Woodworking 1 or approval by the technology instructor.

This course gives students experience in developing, designing, and producing wood-made items requiring more advanced and complicated procedures, methods, and operations. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of wood and wood products in industrial operations and in meeting consumer needs.


(721) WOODWORKING 3

1.0 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Woodworking 2 or the approval by the technology instructor.

In this course, the student is expected to develop his own particular interests in areas such as (a) mass production, (b) antique reproduction, repair, and restoration, and (c) bending, laminating, and veneering wood to form various items.


(720) WOODWORKING 4 0.5 or 1.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Woodworking 3 and permission from the technology instructor.

Independent study projects are arranged cooperatively with the instructor. Amount of credit to be issued is determined by the amount of time spent in class.


-57-(713) TECHNICAL DRAWING 11.0 credit

This course is a beginning drawing course designed to develop fundamental skills in the use of drafting instruments and to develop a knowledge and application of geometric constructions, orthographic projections (3 view drawings), pictorial drawings (3D), Architecture, CNC, and dimensioning. Students should be able to understand and create accurate drawings as a means of communicating ideas and solving real situations; technical problems. In addition to drawing board skills, the student is introduced to CAD (computer aided drafting) using various computer hardware with both 2D and 3D solid modeling software. Students planning further education in engineering, architecture, building trades, art, interior design, and the like should strongly consider taking this course!

(712) TECHNICAL DRAWING 21.0 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion in Technical Drawing 1.

This course is an advanced course designed to further develop drafting skills acquired in Technical Drawing 1 and to increase knowledge and skill in producing working drawings, CAM drawings, threads & fastener drawings. CAD skills are further developed with an extended period of time working at the CAD terminals using Auto CAD and the solid modeling program Auto CAD Inventor. The students also use paper space for plotting, developing, and creating solid modeling shapes. Students also design and construct working models such as a mouse trap car, to be tested and challenged for specific criteria related to the problem. This course targets students interested in an Engineering or Design Field.

(711) ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING1.0 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion in Technical Drawing 1.

This course covers areas of architectural drawing and design beginning with a basic introduction of the design process and culminating with a project in which the student designs a residential structure and makes all drawings and prints on an Autodesk CAD program. Architectural Drawing targets those students who are planning a career in the construction field, engineering field or interior design; attending an architectural training school; or planning to build a home in the future.

(710) COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & COMPUTER

AIDED MACHINING (CAD/CAM)0.5 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Technical Drawing 1 and Technical Drawing 2.

Applied problems are used to show the application of computer aided drafting and computer aided machining to industry. Students produce machined parts using CAD/CAM software and hardware.

(7610) FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY0.25 creditThis course is required for all Ninth grade students.

Students will take this course as an introduction to a variety of technical skills and computer applications which enable them to discover personal strengths and interests for future career-planning. Each student will have access to both software directed or hands-on oriented technology modules which will enable them to develop skills in technical areas. The modules include: alternative energy, computer applications, computer-aided design (CAD), computer numerical control (CNC), communications technology, graphics and animation, and other wide-ranging technologies. Progress in this course will enable students to make better career choices in their academic future.

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The Technical Assistant Program offers qualifying students the opportunity to learn specialized communication skills and classroom/workplace management skills. These skills are directly related to assisting the 9h grade FOT students in the use of PC data terminals and in the acquisition of information necessary for successful completion of their module tasks. ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE DIRECTLY WITH THE FOT INSTRUCTOR AFTER RECEIVING THEIR FINAL SCHEDULE.

(763) ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY0.5 creditPrerequisites: Sophomore, junior, or senior status; academic, attendance, and discipline standards met. It is recommended that students have successfully completed Foundations of Technology.

The Electronics Technology course offers students an introduction to basic electricity/electronics during the first half of the course. This consists of electron theory, series and parallel circuits, use of basic test equipment, Ohms law and an introduction to electronics consisting of power supply, amplifier, oscillator and digital circuit action. The second half of the course explores troubleshooting and maintaining PCs through an analysis of systems components, peripherals, and hardware and software systems using a preventive maintenance and troubleshooting approach.

(715) PHOTOGRAPHY0.5 creditPrerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status.

The photography course offers students the basic opportunity to explore visual communication technology. Students are introduced to using and understanding the digital camera. Students are able to understand the concepts of color, depth of field, shutter speed, f-stops, ISO and ASA film speeds, portrait photography, action photography, and digital photography. Furthermore, students gain an understanding of the technology and communicative power of using graphic programs and equipment to enhance visual communication. In addition to understanding a digital camera, students have the ability to use a digital camera to save, change, enhance, and produce a hard copy photograph. Students who are interested in a graphics, communication, or photography field should strongly consider taking this course to gain an understanding of what is available to them.

(716) DIGITAL GRAPHICS & PHOTOSHOP1.0 creditPrerequisites: Successful completion of Photography and 11th or 12th grade status.

Students have the opportunity to apply graphic communication concepts in the classroom to real life examples. The graphics industry is one of the largest industries and most unknown to students. Students learn how to digitally enhance photos and create graphic projects using up-to-date software. They also have projects involving designing, preparing, and reproducing text, photographs, artwork, illustrations, and symbols used in the graphic technology field.

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AGRICULTURE EDUCATION

(744) AGRICULTURE1.0 credit

This introductory course will provide an overview of the many fields of the Agricultural Industry for all students, urban, rural, non-farm and farm based. Students will be introduced to animal science, plant science, environmental science, wildlife and fisheries, mechanics, and the leadership side of the Agriculture Industry. This is a full year course that will provide students with many hands learning opportunities.

This course may involve fundraising for the BAHS FFA program.

(743) AGRISCIENCE0.5 credit

This course will study the advancing science of agriculture through various real life issues. Students will be provided with many real life experiences and will begin to look at some of the current issues facing the Agriculture Industry in the United States and internationally. (Examples of topics covered: Energy Efficiency, Biotechnology, International Agriculture, Environmental and Agricultural Issues, Organic Agriculture, Food Science, Agricultural Marketing).

(742) AG MECHANICS 10.5 credit(Maximum size 12) All students are required to have leather boots to work in the shop.

Students will have a basic introduction to welding, oxy-fuel, and small gas engines. Students will also learn to safely use various tools and equipment in the shop.

(18054LH) LANDSCAPE AND HORTICULTURE0.5 credit(Maximum size 15)

Students in this course will be responsible for the design and implementation of a landscape project on school grounds. The first portions of the course will look at design and installation techniques, while the second portion will look at the installation of a student designed project around the school facility. Students will use computer aided design to help produce their final projects. Students will explore various fields of Horticulture including, floriculture, aquaculture, landscaping, design, and agriculture production.

(18105VSA) PRE-VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE0.5 credit

This course is designed to integrate veterinary science and small animal care into one course. Students will explore the field of veterinary medicine and will study the role of a veterinarian and veterinary technician in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases. Students will also explore the excitements and challenges of small animals. Topics that will be covered are veterinary terminology, anatomy and physiology, safety and animal rights, genetics, handling and restraint, and physical examinations along with common surgical skills, small animal terminology, breeding and genetic traits, safety and animal right, handling and restraint, and species identification. Students will engage in a variety of activities, labs, and projects with small animals.

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CAREER EDUCATION

(791) WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS0.5 credit

This course focuses on specific work ethics, job search and acquisition skills including job application skills, practices to help with job retention, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Students are involved in interest identification, career development, academic enrichment, and life skills.

(795) SERVICE LEARNINGVariable credit to a maximum of 1.0 creditPrerequisite: Passing all current subjects without any credit deficiencies.

Students who wish to assist faculty or staff members with clerical or managerial tasks during their study halls on a semester basis may apply for school-based service learning credit.

(793) DIVERSIFIED CO-OP CAREER PREPARATION0.5 creditPrerequisite: Senior status students who are on track for graduation during the current school year.

This course is mandatory for those senior students who are applying for work release experience during the school year. An application/evaluation process must be completed for entrance and continuation in this course.

(794) COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS1.0 creditPrerequisites: Senior status students who are on track for graduation during the current school year. A student cannot be deficient in any credit requirements for graduation and must have all paperwork and parent/employer meetings completed and in place prior to the work release experience.

This course provides on-the-job training opportunities, increases skill through individual and class study, and encourages attitudes and habits that meet employment standards. Students are released from school to work with local employers. A minimum of 15 hours per week is required for on-the-job training. A written evaluation is completed each marking period and a verbal evaluation is provided monthly by the employer.


THESE OPPORTUNITIES HAVE LIMITED ENROLLMENT.

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

(10199) INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH ALICE0.5 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 or in Algebra B.

This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of computer programming using 3-D, interactive, graphical environment called Alice. This project based course will allow students to access the concepts of program design, object oriented programming, and basic control statements. Students will be prepared to transition to a modern, object-oriented language such as Java.

(10155) INTRODUCTION TO JAVA 0.5 creditPrerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Computer Programming with Alice.

This course is designed to introduce students to the object-oriented programming language Java. Concepts including the Java framework, object-oriented programming, control statements, and user interface will be explored. The course will be project based and extensive time will be given on the computers. Students will be prepared to further their studies in AP Computer Science.

(490) AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A1.0 credit (1.07 weight)Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Java, application, and teacher recommendation.

Students will develop basic problem solving and programming techniques. This course emphasizes good programming practice, introducing language features as needed to support the programming concepts. The course focuses on objects, classes, control structures, and arrays. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.

(612) DESKTOP PUBLISHING (Presentations, Publisher, & Creating Web Pages)0.5 creditPrerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status.Recommended: Word Processing

Desktop Publishing is taught using three popular Microsoft software packages. Desktop Publishing has become a necessary skill for most busy offices, educational settings, churches and other organizations to create newsletters, flyers, advertising brochures, bulletins, and web pages. This course gives our students the opportunity to learn readily available software packages that more and more businesses/organizations are using on an everyday basis.

Presentations are taught using Microsoft PowerPoint. This powerful, but easy-to-use graphics program, is used to create professional quality slide presentations. PowerPoint helps students develop confidence in any written or oral project that they may have to present in another course.

The second component is Microsoft Publisher. Publisher is a part of the Microsoft Office package. Publisher is a basic publishing software that allows our students to get an understanding of how professional printing companies create digital publications.

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(612) DESKTOP PUBLISHING CONT.

The third component of this course is creating web pages. We incorporate the software program FrontPage. Students learn how to create and manage web sites and pages, create tables and frames, add graphics to web pages and change their properties, create new web sites on a server, and work with HTML code.

(155) ADVANCED DESKTOP PUBLISHING1.0 creditPrerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status.

The students will produce the school yearbook.

(644) KEYBOARDING0.5 credit

Students develop finger dexterity, skill, and proficiencies necessary for quick and accurate information processing on any keyboard. Correct key-stroking is stressed. Students also demonstrate their knowledge of word processing as a labor enhancing and problem-solving tool utilizing touch keyboarding skills and document processing in order to format letters, simple tables, memorandums, and reports using Microsoft Word. This course provides the keyboarding basics necessary for future academic requirements and job placement. It is geared towards students who are: 1) new to keying or do not key efficiently; 2) looking to increase keying speed and accuracy; or 3) interested in learning a basic overview of Microsoft Word and document processing.

(643) WORD PROCESSING 0.5 credit

Microsoft Word is the most frequently used Microsoft product. Students are required to apply decision-making skills to document formatting and will complete a variety of word processing functions including formatting paragraphs, margins and tabs; moving, copying and replacing text; printing and page formatting; and creating, editing, and converting tables and columns through comprehensive projects. Students also work with advanced Microsoft Word topics such as mail merge, graphics, templates and wizards, macros, and forms. This is a self paced course so students

can work at their own pace as long as they meet quarterly benchmarks of progress. Students should be proficient in typing upon entering this course.

(646) WORD PROCESSING EXPERT0.5 creditPrerequisite: Word Processing

This course expands students’ knowledge of what Microsoft Word can do for them, for their career, and for their company. It is designed to show students how to use their word processing skills to complete amazing workplace projects and explore professional development topics related to document processing and business. In addition, students learn more advanced topics in Word and have the opportunity to earn community service hours using their skills!

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(651) COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: (Spreadsheeting & Database Management)0.5 creditPrerequisite: 10th, 11th or 12th grade status.Recommended for all Accounting 1 & 2 students.

This course combines two popular computer applications that are available for home or office – spreadsheets and database management. Spreadsheets are the second largest selling business software. Database management helps track information for businesses and individuals. Each part of this course helps students with other courses throughout high school.

In the spreadsheeting part of the course we use Microsoft Excel. Spreadsheeting enables students to design, create, calculate, edit, save, retrieve, modify, analyze, and print graphs, charts, and reports. The database component of the course taught is using Microsoft Access. Students approach the course as if they were the database developer. This approach to learning about database management allows students to better understand someone else’s database design, as well as to better design their own database.

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Central Pennsylvania Institute ofScience and Technology

Students going to CPI will receive 3.0 credits for their program of study.

10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English English English

US History 2 plus minis World Cultures plus minis Government plus minis

Students must complete at least 3 years of math 2 years of science

Driver Education/Physical Educationand Health 10

Health 11/Physical Education Elective/Physical Education

CPI Program CPI Program CPI Program

1/3 Math credit1/3 Science credit



Concerned About Your Future? Consider the Facts!

Because of open admissions, getting into college is relatively easy, whereas graduation is not. Only about half who matriculate ever graduate in 6 years.

In the decade ahead, the number of 4-year college graduates will far exceed job opportunities.

Technical workers are the fastest-growing and economically most promising segments of the labor force.

The largest number and fastest growing group of jobs among technical workers can be trained at the 2-year associate level.

Source: Getting Real: Helping Teens Find Their Future, Kenneth Gray, 2000.

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Students can prepare for college admission while attending CPI. Students may enter CPI programs at any time during their 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

year. (Mid-term enrollments are accepted and are evaluated on an individual basis.)

CPI SELECTION PROCESS

CPI course offerings are contingent upon minimum enrollment requirements set by the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and therefore are subject to change. The selection process begins with interested 9th grade students who indicate first, second, and third choices of a technical, trade-related shop in the spring of their freshman year. Second and third choices are necessary because of the limited number of spaces in each shop. Juniors and seniors in good standing may also attend if vacancies exist.

Regular daily attendance is essential for a successful experience at CPI.

Any CPI program may involve fundraising.

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Course Descriptions

2011-2012 School Year

Advertising and Commercial Art

The Advertising Arts program teaches applied visual arts that prepare students to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via hand created arts as well as digital or printed media. The class focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands. Instruction includes: design elements and principles, concept conception, color theory, drawing, typography, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign & Dreamweaver, page-layout & publication design, digital photography, point of purchase, and corporate identity. Graduates of the program can obtain entry level jobs in multiple design fields, or continue their education at a post-secondary institution.

Upon completion of this program, students could receive the Adobe Photoshop Certified Associate (ACA) certification. Future jobs and career paths include: graphic designer, page layout artist, advertising artist, illustrator and layout artist, and publications or electronic media specialist.

Automotive Science Technology

Automotive Technology is a challenging program dedicated to preparing students for today’s expanding careers in the auto industry. Because of the compatibilities of basic engine components and vehicle operation systems between auto, diesel, and marine, units covering basic operation and maintenance of such systems are integrated into a single instructional unit. These units include: electrical, engine repair, engine performance, heating and air conditioning, steering and suspension, and brakes.

The program is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and exceeds the requirements for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. The program has also been recognized as an Automotive/Youth Educational System (AYES) school partner, is NATEF/AYES certified and partners with local businesses to foster student apprenticeships. Other certifications available through this class include: SP2, ALLDATA, PA State Safety Inspection, PA Emission Inspection, and MACS (A/C) Certification. Upon successful completion of the program, students have a wide choice of career and education options. Students can enter the workforce directly upon graduation, continue their education through apprenticeship programs, or enter one of many technical colleges.

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Building Trades Maintenance

The Building Trades Maintenance program is designed to give students training in a variety of trade areas. The program is accredited through the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Students can pursue twenty-four different NCCER certifications through completion of this program. The Building Trades Maintenance curriculum includes training in the following areas: residential building, commercial construction, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, safety, electrical and rigging.

Upon successful completion of this program, students can enter the workforce in several areas – residential construction, building maintenance, drywall, roofing and siding, or as an electrician or plumber. Students completing this class have also attended post-secondary institutions such as Lock Haven University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Penn State, and Triangle Tech to name a few.

Carpentry

Opportunities for students who master the Carpentry competencies while enrolled at CPI are nearly limitless in the Centre County region. On average, two jobs in the building construction field are offered to each student successfully completing the Building Construction Technology Program. Instruction in Carpentry and Building Construction Technology includes all phases of building construction, material selection and estimation, blueprint reading, framing, and finish work. The wide variety of jobs available includes Carpenter’s Helpers, Roofers, Framers, and General Construction workers. The Carpentry Program is accredited by the Home Builders Association and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Upon successful completion of this program, students can directly enter the workforce or continue their education at a post-secondary institution. Students can also receive industry certifications from the Association of Builders and Contractors (NAHB) and the Home Builder Institute (HBI).

Cisco/Information Technology

The Cisco/Information Technology Program at CPI provides educational experiences in design, construction, and maintenance of computer networks, most notably the Internet, but also corporate intranet systems. Students will be provided with an on-line curriculum and hands-on activities on routers, hubs, and switches. Students completing this program may receive certification as a Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA). Students will also have the opportunity to get A+ and Net+ certification. No prior computer experience is necessary for entrance into this program area.

Students who successfully complete this program may enroll in a post-secondary institution or directly enter the workforce. Future jobs and career pathways available as a result of the training received in this program include: network technician, PC support technician, network engineer, security technician, information systems, computer repair, telecommunications, communication, and electronic engineering.

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Collision Repair

The Collision Repair course is designed to teach students the entry-level skills that will enable them to enter the workforce or compete for admission in a post-secondary school such as the Pennsylvania College of Technology, WyoTech, or the NASCAR Institute. Collision Repair technicians are trained to perform a variety of services including collision repair, vehicle painting, and cleaning and detailing. Students will have the opportunity to become skilled in the use of hand and power tools, sheet metal fabrication, welding, frame repair analysis, and automotive refinishing. They will also gain a general understanding of the design, construction, and safety features of today’s automobiles.

Upon successful completion of this program, students can gain the following certifications: I-Car, ADP Estimating, and MACS A/C. The jobs and career paths available as a result of this program include: Collision Repair Technician, Paint Technician, Glass Installer, Paint Company Salesperson, Parts Manager, Body Shop Manager, Collision Repair Shop Owner, Insurance Adjuster, and an Estimator.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology is the art and science of hair, skin, nail care, and deals with hair cutting and styling, permanent waving, hair coloring, and chemical relaxing for men and women. Included in this program is instruction in manicuring, nail application, nail art, facials, skin analysis, and make-up application. A state license must be obtained before becoming a cosmetologist, manicurist, or cosmetician. Students can obtain three (3) professional licensures: 1,250 hours of training must be completed prior to being eligible for the license examination for cosmetology, 200 hours for nail technician, and 300 hours for cosmetician (make-up applications). Students must maintain the hourly requirements to continue in the program. Students are expected to take the State Board of Cosmetology examination upon completion of the program. Upon successful completion of this program, students may directly enter the workforce or continue their education at a post-secondary institution. Future jobs and pathways available upon completion of this class include: hair stylist, manicurist, shop owner, esthetician, cosmetology instructor, shampoo technician, beauty consultant, make-up artists, and hair colorist.

Culinary Arts

A reputation for serving fine foods is an asset to any restaurant where it boasts “Home Cooking” or “Exotic Foreign Cuisine”. Cooks and Chefs are largely responsible for the reputation a restaurant acquires. The curriculum prepares students for various types of employment related to commercial food services. Specialized learning units include theory and work experience in the major areas of cooking, baking, nutrition, sanitation, food and beverage purchasing, and management and organizational skills. Experience is also gained in front-of-the-house skills including waiting on tables, point of sales systems, care and use of kitchen equipment, and sanitation in food handling in a commercial and institutional setting.

Students will have the opportunity to receive the ServeSafe certification. Upon successful completion of this class, students may directly enter the workforce or pursue a post-secondary degree at a two or four year institution.

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Dental Assistant

Students who enroll in the Dental Assistant program learn a variety of skills that enable them to become an important and qualified member of a dental team. Dental Assistant students learn to prepare patients for treatment, sterilize instruments, prepare materials and make study models from impressions, expose and process x-ray film and provide chair-side assistance for the dentist. The program also covers dental anatomy and physiology, dental radiology, oral pathology, medical/dental emergencies, dental office business procedures, legal/ethical management and communications.

Students enrolled in the Dental Assistant program have the opportunity to receive certification in three areas – Dental Radiology, Infection Control, and CPR. Graduates of this program have directly entered the workforce or continued their education at a post-secondary institution. CPI Dental Assistant students have attended the following institutions: Pennsylvania College of Technology, Harrisburg Area Community College, Pennsylvania State University, and Lock Haven University.

Diesel Repair Technology

Students will be introduced to the theory and repair of diesel equipment, such as trucks, buses, and excavation equipment. Subjects covered as part of the Diesel Repair Technology curriculum include: applied mathematics, technical reading and writing as it relates to diesel technology, diesel engines, electrical systems, steering, suspension, and brake systems (air and hydraulic). Diagnostic systems, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures are also covered in this class. Upon successful completion of this program, students may directly enter the workforce or continue their education at a post-secondary institution. Future jobs and career paths available as a result of enrollment in this program include: diesel technician, heavy equipment mechanic, heavy duty tube and lubrication technician, service writer, heavy duty parts salesperson, and light duty diesel technician.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn the principles of child development and education. Students will be prepared upon graduation to obtain the Child Development Associate Credential – a national certification issued by the Council for Professional Recognition. Included in this curriculum will be teaching in a school-sponsored preschool program, planning activities for preschool, basic nutrition, first aid, and the health and safety of young children. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to enter the workforce in such occupations as daycare workers, preschool teachers, and elementary teacher’s aides. Students will also be prepared to enter a post-secondary institution to earn an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Human Development and Family Studies.

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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Skilled HVAC technicians are in demand. A challenging career with vast employment opportunities awaits students who complete training in this field. The program covers oil heat systems, gas heating systems, heat pumps and air conditioning, air distribution systems, and refrigeration skills. Students who successfully complete this program could become a heating technician, work in industrial maintenance, complete HVAC installations, and become an HVAC technician or maintenance technician.

Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to receive various certifications available in the industry. These certifications include: OSHA 501, EPA 608 and 609, ICE Residential, Beckett, Gastite, IAQ, 410A, P.M. Tech, and Green. Students enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to participate in the Penn College Now Program and earn up to five (5) credits toward a post-secondary degree from the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Heavy Equipment Operations

The Heavy Equipment Operations course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of operation and maintenance of various types of heavy equipment. Included in this course of study is an introduction to the job opportunities available to heavy equipment operators. Students will be instructed in the proper use of equipment, basic maintenance of the machines, and will receive extensive field practice in earth moving, site preparation, construction site layout, excavation, and back filling of building sites. In addition, students will learn to use transit and hand levels, oxyacetylene and other welding equipment, blueprint reading, and they will become familiar with OSHA rules and safety.

Heavy Equipment Operators are employed in a variety of occupations including the construction industry, road construction, and mining. Upon successful completion of this program, students can directly enter the workforce or continue their education at a post-secondary institution. Students may receive various certifications from the National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER) as part of their enrollment in the class.

Horticulture and LandscapingThe purpose of the Horticulture and Landscaping program is to provide students with knowledge, technical training and occupational skills, which will enhance their career and educational opportunities in the Green Industry. Students can enter the workforce upon completion of this course or pursue a degree at a two or four year post-secondary school. Students will learn greenhouse management skills with an emphasis on either landscape technology, floral design, or greenhouse and nursery production. Students will have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to begin and operate a nursery or landscaping business. The curriculum includes an overview of the equipment necessary in the horticulture and landscaping industry. Further, students will learn hardscaping which includes retaining walls and patios, water features to include ponds, waterfalls, and rainwater collection systems, turf management which includes maintenance, installation, and diseases and insects.

Upon successful completion of this program, students can receive two certifications – PA Pesticide Certification Core and Categories 6 and 7 and the Farm Safety Certification. Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to work outside to gain hands-on learning.

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Masonry

Masons are among the best paid skilled workers in the construction industry. Students enrolled in the Masonry program will gain an understanding of the methods and procedures used in building various types of structures – piers, walls, foundations, walks, fireplaces, etc. using a variety of masonry products such as brick, concrete blocks, stone, structural tile, and cast-in-place concrete. The primary focus of the course is on actual construction of structures using acceptable trade practices (ATP). Students are afforded the opportunity to work for an employer their senior year if they meet the required course competencies and demonstrate above average attendance.

Students who successfully complete the Masonry program will have the opportunity to become certified by the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC) and/or the National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER). Students can directly enter the workforce as a brick layer, cement finisher, block layer, stone mason, contractor, estimator, mason tender, and foreman to name a few. Continuing at a post-secondary institution is also a possibility for interested students. CPI students have attended the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology, and the Williamson Free Trade School.

Medical Science

The Medical Sciences program consists of planned courses designed to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for entry level employment in a variety of health care fields. Students are required to obtain their Certified Nurse Assistant Certification through participation in this program. A CNA certification provides for basic employment in the profession.

Students will gain a strong basis for post-secondary studies in health careers such as Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Registered Nursing, Transcription, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Ultrasound Technician and other health professions. Students in their third year may have the opportunity to complete various internships and Cooperative Education Experiences in a medical field(s) of their choice. Further, third year students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to complete CPI Adult Education Credits in the Medical Assistant program providing them additional qualifications to add to their resume. Upon successful completion of the Medical Science Program, students will have the opportunity to directly enter the workforce, attend a post-secondary institution, and/or enter the military.

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Precision Machine Technology

The Precision Machine Technology program provides students with the skills and knowledge that are needed to pursue a career in the machine trades field. This field includes tool and die and lathe and turning machine operation. Advanced placement is often awarded to students pursuing an education at a technical college because of the experience gained at CPI. Instruction is provided on the safe set-up and operation of lathes, mills, grinders, drills, and saws. Students learn to read blueprints to produce parts to exact measurement specifications. Students will develop skills in machine tool operation and theory, blueprint reading, applied mathematics, metallurgy, CNC Operation(Computer Numerical Control Machinery) and Programming, and basic CAD/CAM (Computer Drafting/Computer Aided Manufacturing). Full-sized equipment is used for all instruction.

Successful completion of the Precision Machine Technology Program allows students to directly enter the workforce or continue their education at a two or four year post-secondary institution. Further, students can leave the program with four or more National Institute of Metal Working Skills (NIMS) credentials and OSHA certification. Career paths include: Machinist, CNC Programmer/Operator, Tool and Die Maker, Mechanical Inspector, Drafting, and Mechanical Engineering to name a few. Another expanding area in the Precision Machine Field is in the Automotive Technology Industry.

Protective Services

Students will learn basic skills in Police Science, Fire Science, and Emergency Medical Technician career preparation. Completers of this program may have the opportunity to become employed by local police departments or as EMT’s. Students enrolled in this program will gain a broad knowledge base that would be a benefit to them if they would choose to further their education at a post-secondary institution in criminal justice, fire-related occupations, and/or various medical fields.

Students are given the opportunity to view outside facilities such as local police departments, State Police barracks, local fire and ambulance stations, correctional facilities, and the PA State Fire Academy. The Fire and Emergency Training will be offered in the AM session. The Police/Law Enforcement/Security curriculum will be offered in the afternoon session.

Successful completion of this program provides students with the opportunity to receive the following industry certifications: American Red Cross Emergency Responder, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Application, Basic Unarmed Defensive Techniques, Non-Lethal Weapons, and AED Application.

Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology

Students enrolled in this program use a variety of arc and/or gas welding and cutting equipment to weld metal components together, fabricate new items, or repair/alter metal items according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders. Students learn related skills such as grinding, clamping, positioning, and the detection and repair of cracks using various testing equipment. Students enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to participate in the Penn College Now program and earn up to eight (8) credits toward a post-secondary degree from the Pennsylvania College of Technology. Upon successful completion of this program, students can directly enter the workforce or continue their education at a post-secondary institution. In addition, welding students have the opportunity to earn a certification from the American Welding Society.

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BAHS Success Plan

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Class of 2012, 2013, 2014

SUBJECT 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English (4.0)

Social Studies(4.0)

Math(4.0)

Science (3.0)

Physical Ed (2.0)

Health 9/Health 10 (.25)

Health 11 (.5)

Intro to Art (.25)

Dr. Ed. (.25)

FOT (.25)Electives (6.5)

Yearly Totals

Running Totals

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Class of 2015

SUBJECT 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English (4.0)

Social Studies(4.0)

Math(4.0)

Science (3.0)

Physical Ed (2.0)

Health 10 (.25)

Health 11 (.5)

Intro to Art (.25)

Dr. Ed. (.25)

FOT (.25)

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Bellefonte Area High School830 East Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814)355-4833, FAX (814)353-5320

TRAINING AGREEMENT FOR INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT

Name______________________________________Phone_______________________

Address_________________________________________________________________

Student Career Objective___________________________________________________

Work Permit# (if applicable) ________________________________________________

Job Title_____________________________Training Agency_____________________

Address_________________________________________________________________

Training Agency Supervisor ____________________Phone _______________________

GUIDELINES FOR INTERNSHIP:

1. Student must be a junior or senior and in good academic standing.

2. The internship must be a minimum of one full work day if for a one day placement. If the

internship is to extend beyond a one day experience, the time should not exceed a regular class

period within a school day. Internships extending beyond two weeks may be eligible for credit. It

is recognized that some flexibility will have to be allowed in establishing the actual placement

initially so that the student may gain a true picture of the actual work site. The final schedule for

the internship must be turned in to the guidance counselor and Principal before the internship

begins.

3. All six of the following criteria must be met to be certain that the student is not considered an

employee within the meaning of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Pennsylvania Minimum

Wage Act:

a. The training may include the actual operation of the facilities of the training agency.

b. The training is for the benefit of the student intern.

c. The student interns do not displace regular employees but observe and participate in work

occupational activities under close supervision.

d. The employer/training agency providing the training derives NO IMMEDIATE

ADVANTAGE FROM THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INTERNS, and understands on occasion

his/her operations may actually be impeded.

e. The interns understand that they are not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship.

f. The employer/training agency and the intern understand that no wages will be paid for the

time spent observing and participating.

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4. No student will be permitted in the Internship Program who has failed to maintain a satisfactory

discipline record over the prior school years at the high school. Teachers and guidance counselors

may recommend students for internship status with final approval from the Principal. Suspension

from class or school for any school rule infraction would be reason to withhold the student’s

internship privilege or remove that student from the Internship Program.

5. An Internship Agreement must be completed prior to reporting for internship.

6. Students will be assigned for the internship experience only during days and hours that the high

school is in session. Schedules are to be presented before student goes on internship.

7. Students are expected to adhere to the dress code of the employer/training agency.

8. Transportation is the responsibility of the student and his/her parent(s) or guardian(s).

9. Each student is expected to be in attendance at the training site each day of the Internship

Program. Early dismissals from the training site will not be accepted. The student and their parent

or guardian must call the student attendance office at the high school and the training site on any

day when it is impossible to attend.

STUDENT INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The potential student intern will make the initial contact with the employer/training agency to

explore the possibility of an internship assignment.

2. The student intern will adhere to training site policy; the student intern may be released for the

same reasons as those for regular employees.

3. The intern must maintain regular attendance during the internship. Early dismissals will not be

permitted. If unable to report to work because of illness or unforeseen emergency, the training

site and the high school must be notified before the start of the normal work day.

4. The intern and parents/guardians agree to be responsible for transportation between the school

and training site. The intern must be covered by automobile insurance for travel to and from the

training site. (Pennsylvania State Law)

5. The intern and parents/guardians agree to carry insurance coverage for accident protection.

6. The intern and parents/guardians agree that treatment of illness or injury at the training site will

not be given without signed permission of the parent or guardian, except under emergency

conditions.

7. The intern understands that no wages will be paid for the time spent in the training program.

8. The student agrees to confer with all high school teachers whose classes might be missed during

the internship prior to the beginning of the internship and agree to complete all required

assignments missed during the internship.

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9. If the student participates in an internship lasting more than two weeks, he/she may apply for

elective credit agreeing to complete corresponding assignments for that credit.

10. Guidance counselors will contact training supervisor to evaluate the student intern’s progress.

11. Student intern should present proposed internship schedule to his/her guidance counselor and the

high school Principal prior to beginning the internship.

This memorandum is for the purpose of outlining the agreement between the school, student,

parent/guardian, and the employer on the conditions of the internship training to be given the student

intern while on the job. It therefore should not be interpreted by any of the above named parties as a legal

document or any form of binding contract.

We the undersigned agree to the conditions and statements contained in this agreement.

Student Intern__________________________________________Date_____________

Parent or Guardian ______________________________________Date____________

Training Agency _______________________________________Date_____________

Guidance Counselor_____________________________________Date____________

Principal______________________________________________Date_____________

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Bellefonte Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and/or handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at 318 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823-1679 or (814-355-4814).

For information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact our Support Program Coordinator at the above address.

Any Questions?Call the

Guidance Departmentat 814-353-5318

Bellefonte Area High School

830 East Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

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