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Creekside High School

2016 – 2017

Curriculum Guide

7405 Herndon Road

Fairburn, Georgia 30213

(470) 254-4300

(470) 254-4313

www.creeksidehighschool.com

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2016 – 2017 Creekside High School Curriculum Guide 2 Last updated 12/6/2016 9:14 AM

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Creekside High School Seminoles:

I would like to welcome you to the TRIBE! Here at Creekside High

School we are committed to offering our students courses that are

relevant, engaging and prepares our student for college/career readiness.

The curriculum guide is designed to help you develop a course

progression for the next four years of high school. Take the time to

review the various course options and select courses that will meet your

interest.

Please take the time to discuss your course selections with your parents

and ask questions for your counselor and teachers. The commitments

you make at registration time will determine your course schedule for

next year. Therefore, it is critical that you invest the time necessary to

make informed decisions about the courses you will take.

It is important that you challenge yourself academically by selecting the

most rigorous courses in which you can succeed. We are proud of the

high standards of academic excellence at Creekside High School, and we

will do all we can to see that the process of registration is a positive and

productive one for you.

Sincerely,

Ronald Maxwell

Principal


PLEASE NOTE

Every effort has been made to provide accurate and

current information in this academic catalog. However,

students and parents should understand that specific

programs and services, course offerings and all other

matters described herein are subject to change without

notice at any time.


Table of Contents

Principal’s Message page 2

Please Note page 3

Administration page 5

Guidance page 6

Department Chairs page 7-8

Academic Information page 9

Honors, Advanced Placement, MOWR page 10

Fulton Virtual, GA Virtual, CTAE page 11

Testing page 12-13

Exceptional Services page 14

TAG and AVID page 15

Work Based Learning & CTAE page 16

Grading Policy page 17

Promotion Retention page 18

Graduation Requirements page 19

Guidance and Counseling Services page 22

Pacing page 25

AVID Pacing page 30

Career and Technical Education page 34

Special Education Pacing page 36

Course Descriptions page 39


Administration

NAME POSITION DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

EMAIL ADDRESS

Ronald Maxell

Principal All [email protected]

Candace Bethea Assistant

Principal

Grade 12

Guidance, Social Studies,

Business Education, Virtual

Lab, MOWR, AVID, Open

House, Parent Conferences,

TAG, Peer Facilitation, FTE,

Grading, E-School, Graduation

[email protected]

Frankie Pollock Assistant

Principal

Grade 9

English Language Arts,

Drama, Reading, CBI, ID,

Special Education, Social

Work, Attendance, Success

Academy, Summer Bridge,

504

[email protected]

Jason Ross Assistant

Principal

Grade 10

Science, Health & Physical

Education, Fine Arts,

Athletics, RTI/Dispro,

Operations and Facilities, 2017

Summer School, PBIS,

Jumpstart, Textbooks,

Discipline

[email protected]

Sonya West Assistant

Principal

Grade 11

Mathematics, Art, Family &

Consumer Science, World

Languages, Professional

Development, Testing, Title I,

Summer Leadership

[email protected]

W. Ben Avery Academic

Dean

11-12 Discipline, Athletics,

Transportation

[email protected]

Charles Few Academic

Dean

10 Discipline, SST, RTI,

Special Education

[email protected]

Brian King Academic

Dean

9 Discipline, Operations and

Facilities, Clubs and

Organizations

[email protected]

Yolanda Magee Dean of

Instruction

Testing Coordinator,

Discipline

[email protected]

Mekia Troy Athletic

Director

Health and Physical Education,

Creekside Athletics

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]







Guidance Department


RESPONSIBILITIES

EMAIL ADDRESS

Terryn

Daughtry

Guidance

Counselor

A – Di, 504, ESOL,

AVID, MOWR,

Success Academy,

Governor’s Honors,

[email protected]

Candace Dixon Head Guidance

Counselor

Do-Ha, ID/CBI, Y2L2,

Social Media, College

Tours, Evening

Programming, STAR

student, HOPE

reporting

[email protected]

Roderick Fludd Guidance

Counselor

Me-Sh, Honors

Programs, Male

Ambassadors, Order of

the Arrow, GA Apply

to College Week,

HOLA, Spanish Club

[email protected]

Fontella Jones Guidance

Counselor

He-Mc, AVID,

MOWR, Virtual Lab,

Alternative Options

[email protected]

Byron Kellam Guidance

Counselor

Si-Z, Fulton Virtual

School, Male

Ambassadors, SADD,

Freshmen Focus,

Advisement, NCAA

Clearinghouse

[email protected]

Sabrina

Callaway

School Social

Worker

Attendance, Social

Services

[email protected]

Grady Davis School Social

Worker

Attendance, Social

Services

[email protected]

Regina Jackson Instructional

Support

Teacher (IST)

Services for

Exceptional Children

[email protected]





DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES


RESPONSIBILITIES

EMAIL ADDRESS

Kenneth

Andrews

Math and

Science

Instructional

Coach

Professional Learning

Communities, coaching,

curriculum, professional

development; School

Improvement Leadership

Team

[email protected]

Jessica

Fleming

Fine Arts

Department

Chair

All Fine Arts teachers and

curriculum

[email protected]

Kelley

Green

English

Language

Arts

Department

Chair

All ELA teachers and

curriculum; School


Team

[email protected]

Chandra

Guy

SEC

Department

Chair

ID/MOID teachers and

curriculum; School


Team

[email protected]

Johnathan

Hall

Social

Studies

Department

Chair

All Social Studies teachers

and curriculum; School


Team

[email protected]

Reginald

Hector

SEC

Department

Chair

Interrelated teachers and

curriculum; School


Team

[email protected]

Christopher

Hill

Science

Department

Chair

All Science teachers and

curriculum; School


Team

[email protected]

Traves

Hyman

Career

Technical

and

Agricultural

Education

All CTAE teachers and

curriculum; School


Team

[email protected]

Patti Lee AVID

Department

Chair

AVID Elective and AVID

site team; School


Team

[email protected]





RESPONSIBILITIES

EMAIL ADDRESS

Sharon

Onileere

World

Languages

Department

Chair

World Language Teachers

and curriculum; School


Team

[email protected]

Alicia Scott Math

Department

Chair

All Math teachers and

curriculum; School


Team

[email protected]

Mekia Troy Health and

Physical

Education

Department

Chair

Athletic

Director

All Health and PE teachers

and curriculum and Athletics;

School Improvement

Leadership Team

[email protected]

Erica

Veasey

ELA and

Social

Studies

Instructional

Coach

Professional Learning

Communities, coaching,

curriculum, professional

development; School


Team

[email protected]

Shuntia

Wallace

Fine Arts

Department

Chair

All Fine Arts teachers and

curriculum

[email protected]



ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Creekside High School opened in 1990, and is a four-year comprehensive high school that serves

students in grades 9 -12 that is a unit of the Fulton County School System. Creekside High

School is accredited by the Georgia Department of Education and the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools.

The purpose of this curriculum guide is to help students as they embark on one of the most

exhilarating and important phases in their education. Students, parents and guardians are strongly

encouraged to become extremely familiar with this document in full as it contains information

that is pertinent to successfully planning a four-year high school career at Creekside High

School.

The Fulton County School System’s graduation requirements consist of a core curriculum and

additional credit requirements. Twenty-three credits are required for graduation. Fulton County

high schools operate on a semester system. Two semesters comprise one regular academic year.

Each semester contains eighteen weeks that are the sum of two nine week marking periods per

semester. Students may earn ½ unit course credit per semester.

Students and parents should be familiar with the following terms:

Core Curriculum – areas of study in which all students must complete specific

courses in order to fulfill graduation requirements

Required Course – one that is mandatory for a specific program of study

Selective Course – one of several designated courses from which a student may

choose in meeting the requirements of a specific program of study

Elective Course – a course that counts towards the total number of units required

for graduation but does not apply toward particular requirements of a specific

program of study

Seal – an attachment placed on a high school diploma indicating the successful

completion of one or more programs of study

ACADEMIC DAY The 2016 – 2017 school year academic day consists of four periods on A day and four periods on

B day. A and B days are determined by the district calendar provided by Fulton County Schools

Student Information. The school year consists of two 18-week semesters. Students earn one-

half unit of credit for each course per semester. While semester long courses are offered, most

courses meet for the entire school year, earning a total of one unit of credit.


HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

COURSES

HONORS LEVEL COURSES Creekside High School provides opportunity for students who demonstrate academic promise to

enroll in honors level courses. Honors level courses offer an enhanced level of academic rigor,

and bear an expectation that students will demonstrate and utilize enhanced skill sets as self-

guided learner who is committed to meeting the expectations of rigor and achievement in the

content area. Honors courses are offered in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and

World Languages content areas.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES The Fulton County School System offers numerous Advanced Placement courses representing

language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, music and visual art. Most

colleges and universities award credit for specific levels of performance on the AP exams given

in May. Enrollment is open to all qualified students. Students may earn credit for AP courses by

successfully completing the course and scoring a 3 or higher on the respective AP exam. The

score range is 1 – 5. Interested students should contact an AP instructor, counselor, or the

Curriculum Assistant Principal for information and application procedures. Students who are

interested in enrolling AP courses must attend (with their parent or guardian) an AP orientation

night to become better acquainted with the AP course offering(s), expectations, criteria, waiver

and other processes germane to AP courses. All students must complete an AP course contract as

a condition of registration and enrollment.

MOVE ON WHEN READY Students may enroll in four-year college or a technical school courses to receive college credit.

Students should confer with their respective guidance counselor to explore joint enrollment

options. It is incumbent upon the student to apply for and acquire joint enrollment admission.

The student is also responsible for completion of the course registration process at the college or

technical school. It is expected that students will also follow up with their respective guidance

counselor to provide them with admission details, course and registration information.

Transportation to the respective college or technical school of choice is the responsibility of the

student and parent or guardian. While an effort will be made to seek support for students who

need books for joint enrollment study, Creekside High School assumes no responsibility for the

provision of books or any other materials necessary for joint enrollment study. Students and

parents should assume full responsibility for transportation, books, supplies or ancillary materials

needed for college or technical school joint enrollment.

Effective spring 2005, Postsecondary Options funding was replaced by the Accel Grant Program

which is a part of the HOPE Scholarship program. The Accel Program is a grant based

opportunity for students at eligible high schools who wish to take college level course work for

credit toward both high school and college graduation. Interested students must meet certain


criteria as expressed via the web link provided. All credit hours that students receive grant

support for will be included in the maximum total credit that will be funded through the student’s

HOPE Scholarship.

For more information please visit: www.gacollege411.org select “Financial Aid Planning” then

select “Scholarships”.

FULTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL Fulton Virtual School is an online learning program that provides students with a unique

opportunity to take courses over the internet rather than a traditional classroom environment. The

courses are designed for students who want to recover a course or advance by earning additional

credits toward high school graduation. Students must visit their counselor to enroll. Online

courses provide flexibility, encourage personal initiative, promote interactive learning and

critical thinking. For more information, please visit

http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/InstrTech/Pages/FultonVirtual.aspx

GEORGIA VIRTUAL SCHOOL Georgia Virtual School is a program of the Georgia Department of Education’s Office of

Technology Services. The program is SACS and CASI accredited and operates in partnership

with schools and parents to offer middle school and high school level courses across the state.

GAVS provides a teacher-led, virtual classroom environment, equipping students with an online

media center and guidance center to support the online course experience.

Students who are interested in or are in need of this opportunity should enroll through the GAVS

website www.gavirtualschool.org and only take the course through GAVS if the corresponding

course is not offered through Fulton Virtual School.

FULTON CAREER ACADEMY

The Fulton Schools College and Career Academy currently houses 200 students from Creekside,

Banneker, Westlake, Tri-Cities, and Langston Hughes over the course of two days. Each "A" or

"B" day has two different waves: A.M. and P.M. The students that report to the Academy are

scheduled in two hour intervals for one pathway course. The pathways that we offer are Culinary

Arts, Aviation, A/V Film and Animation, and Construction. Unlike a typical completion of a

pathway at a comprehensive high school where students would complete their pathway in three

years, students at FSCCA finish an entire pathway in one year. At the culmination of this year,

the Academy will be reported as pathway completers on the home school's CCRPI as well as

hold certifications within their pathways. Each pathway instructor has industry credentials and

experience and is partnered with an industry mentor that co-plans with the instructor, evaluates

the merit of student-led projects based on industry standards, and creates experiences that will

enable students to become immersed in real-time industry jobs.

http://www.gacollege411.org/

http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/InstrTech/Pages/FultonVirtual.aspx

http://www.gavirtualschool.org/


TESTING PROGRAMS

GEORGIA MILESTONES The End of Course (EOC) is an assessment that measures the levels of student learning and

provides data to evaluate the effectiveness of classroom instruction at the school, system and

state levels. In 2011 – 2012 the EOCT became a part of Georgia’s College and Career Readiness

Performance Index (CCRPI).

Students who are enrolled in and/or receiving credit for an EOC course, regardless of grade

level, will be required to take the EOC upon completion of that course. A student’s final grade in

the EOC course will be calculated using the EOC as follows (State Board Rule 160-4-2-.13): For

students enrolled in grade 9 for the first time before July 11, 2011, the EOC count as 15% of the

final grade. For students enrolled in grade 9 for the first time on July 1, 2011 or after, the EOC

will count as 20% of the final grade (Georgia Department of Education, 2013).

The EOC is administered in Coordinate Algebra, Analytic Geometry, GPS Geometry, United

States History, Economics, Biology, Physical Science, 9th Grade Literature and Composition,

and American Literature and Composition. For more information on the Georgia EOCT please

visit:

www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOCT.aspx

PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST -

PSAT/NMSQT The PSAT is a test that may be taken by sophomores and juniors. It is administered only once

per year in October. The testing date is set by the testing company and may not be changed or

altered. Scores earned in the junior year determine eligibility for consideration in the National

Merit Scholarship Program. Fee and registration information may be obtained through the

Guidance Department.

For additional information please visit:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) The SAT is a multiple-choice test used for college admission. The test consists of two areas,

critical reading and mathematics sections. Fee and registration information; fee waivers (for

students who are on free/reduced lunch); may be obtained in the Guidance Office. Students are

encouraged to register on-line at http://sat.collegeboard.org/home?navid=gh-sat.

AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) The ACT is a multiple-choice test used for college admission. The test consists of four areas

including: English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Fee and registration information; fee

waivers (for students who are on free/reduced lunch); may be obtained in the Guidance Office.

Students are encouraged to register on-line at http://www.actstudent.org/

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOCT.aspx

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

http://sat.collegeboard.org/home?navid=gh-sat

http://sat.collegeboard.org/home?navid=gh-sat

http://www.actstudent.org/

http://www.actstudent.org/


ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY

(ASVAB) Sophomores, juniors and seniors can take the ASVAB. The test consists of eight short individual

tests and measures aptitudes (Verbal Skills, Math Skills, and Science & Technical Skills) that are

related to success in different careers. Students can use their scores to match their interests and

skills with occupations and to determine the job requirements and educational training needed

for specific occupations. Scores can also qualify a student for certain jobs and training in the

Armed Forces. Students who are interested in sitting for the ASVAB should contact their

respective guidance counselor. For more information please visit: http://official-asvab.com/

SRI Scholastic Reading Inventory College & Career (SRI College & Career) a computer-adaptive

reading assessment administered to all students that provides immediate, actionable data on

students’ reading levels and growth over time. SRI helps forecast students’ trajectories to grade-

level proficiency and college and career readiness in a low-pressure environment. The

assessment includes nearly six thousand test items for readers at all levels. Each item consists of

a literary or informational text passage, a sentence stem, and four answer choices. Item passages

include texts that students encounter both in and out of school and are drawn from a variety of

content areas. Questions assess students’ comprehension skills as applied to the passages.

WRITE SCORE This assessment taken by ninth and eleventh graders provides hand-scored writing assessments

that are formatted and aligned to the state assessment. Additionally, Write Score assessments are

text-based and aligned to the ELAGSE standards. The Write Score assessment consists of 3

selected response items, a constructed response item, and the writing portion, similar to the

format of the ELA part 3 portion of Georgia Milestones. The recommended length of the

assessment is 70-90 minutes. For more information please visit http://writescore.com

GoFAR and STAR MATH The Georgia Online Formative Assessment Resource (GOFAR) is a tool that districts uses to

assess students in Algebra and Geometry three times per school year to monitor student

progress. GOFAR contains test items related to content areas assessed by the Georgia

Milestones Assessment System and NAEP. Teachers and administrators can utilize GOFAR to

develop formative and summative assessments, aligned to the state-adopted content standards, to

assist in informing daily instruction.

http://official-asvab.com/

http://official-asvab.com/

http://writescore.com/


SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

U.S. Public Law 94-142 (now titled IDEA) mandates a free appropriate public education (FAPE)

to all children with disabilities in a least restrictive environment. Creekside High School offers

services to students with identified disabilities according to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are developed annually according to the student’s birthday.

The SEC program includes core academic courses offered in the least restrictive environment

(consultative, supportive, team taught, or self-contained) as determined by the IEP team.

Students with learning disabilities, emotional behavior disorders and mild intellectual disabilities

are primarily served in this program. Students participate in all state and district mandated

assessments. Services are determined by a team according to the individual needs of each student

using an Individual Educational Plan.

Other courses that are available based on the needs of the student as determined by the IEP are

study skills, occupational awareness, and occupational planning.

Each student has a case manager to coordinate all services. Prior written notice of required

scheduled meetings is provided to parents. Parental rights are explained at each IEP meeting.

Please contact your child’s case manager or his/her counselor with any questions.

COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (CBI) Students with mild to severe intellectual disabilities, as well as autism and traumatic brain

injuries are primarily serviced in this program. Creekside High School offers self-contained

courses that focus on skills to develop independence in the areas of Personal Management,

Vocational Skills, Leisure Skills and Access Academic Skills. Students complete activities in the

community, which also includes participation in on the job training at various work sites. They

also participate in the Georgia Alternative Assessment (GAA) as 11th graders.

ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) Students qualifying for ESOL services through testing are scheduled for appropriate classes

based on their English proficiency. Students are tested at their home schools and based on test

scores, are transferred to Langston Hughes High School for academic classes that build language

proficiency while earning academic credits. Students have the option to opt out of the language

proficiency program and remain at their home schools. Students who remain participate in an

accommodations meeting with their content teachers to design a support plan for instruction. If

you are a new student, please contact the Guidance Department to make an appointment for

registration and testing for ESOL Services.


TALENTED AND GIFTED PROGRAM (TAG)

The Creekside High School Talented and Gifted program adjusts the rate and depth of learning

for gifted students and uses a variety of appropriate teaching methods. Further differentiation

beyond that in the regular classroom can be accomplished through seminars, individual projects,

advanced placement courses, directed studies, internships and joint enrollment. Cognitive skills

emphasized at each level include knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis,

evaluation, fluency, flexibility, originality, elaborative thinking, complexity, curiosity, risk

taking, and imagination.

These experiences are designed to intensify and extend their particular interests and aptitudes.

Educational experiences for gifted students provides the flexibility necessary to adjust and

extend the Fulton County curriculum to meet these individuals’ needs in the following four

areas:

Advanced research methods and independent study skills.

Creative thinking and creative problem-solving skills in order to be generators of

ideas and products which are original to the learner.

Higher order and critical thinking skills.

Advanced communication skills that incorporate new techniques, materials, and

formats in the development of products and ideas that will be shared with real

audiences.

Students have a variety of options in receiving TAG services at Creekside. The student attends

advisement conferences with a TAG teacher throughout the year. Each student is required to

participate in at least one of the options listed in the chart below. Freshmen gifted students must

attend TAG seminars. Students who do not take AP classes must select another TAG option.

AVID

AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a program dedicated to closing the

achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other postsecondary opportunities.

AVID teaches skills and behaviors for academic success

o intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships

o Creates a positive peer group for students

o Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and

determination


WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS

The Work-Based Learning Program allows qualified seniors to receive course credit for a

supervised experience in career and or technical related areas of endeavor. These programs

combine classroom instruction with on the job work experience and leadership experience.

Participants are given release time from school to complete their work experience. Students

receive supervision at the work site from their employers and the work program coordinator.

Students must provide their own transportation to the internship site.

Career-Technology Programs Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) is an essential component of the

educational process that involves integrated relationships between academic education and

specific career opportunities. CTAE programs benefit society by preparing students to become

productive citizens that contribute to global economic growth.

CTAE provides learning experiences and activities that permit students to explore careers

through pathway offerings they may have interest in. It is through these career pathways that

students will gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain a job and advance in

their career selection. Students will also continue to learn in a work and/or educational setting

while preparing for learning at the post-secondary level

Creekside High School offers 10 programs of study: Animal Science, Agriscience, Computing,

Early Childhood Education, Interactive Media, Law and Justice, Nutrition and Food Science,

Plant Science and Horticulture, Small Business Development and Sports and Entertainment

Marketing.


GRADING POLICY

DETERMINATION OF GRADES Teachers should use a variety of ongoing, developmentally appropriate methods to measure

students’ achievement and progress such as tests, exams, rubrics, quizzes, projects, reports,

homework, class participation and other assignments. Grades should be based on the individual

student’s mastery of standards in the Georgia Performance Standards for the grade level in which

the student is currently placed and is subject to any Individual Education Plan (IEP) where

applicable. Grades should not be determined by a bell curve, nor should grades be lowered as a

result of unsatisfactory conduct except in cases of cheating.

Grades reflect ALL evaluations and each piece of work or each assignment may be valued

according to the individual teachers grading rationale. Careful consideration should be given to

all work. Failure on one test or one assigned task, except for instances of cheating or failing the

final exam, is not sufficient basis to prevent passing. The following academic grading scale shall

be used for students in grades 9-12: 90 – 100 = A; 80 – 89 = B; 70 – 79 = C; Below 70 = F, NG

= No Grade; INC = Incomplete.

GRADE DOCUMENTING AND REPORTING ALL student work should be considered in the calculation of student grades. Teachers are

required to accurately update all student grade records in the Teacher Access Center via E

School Plus on a weekly basis to provide students and parents with “real time” academic

progress data in each course of enrollment. Progress reports and report cards are utilized as a

method to communicate with parents and guardians concerning student grades. Progress reports

are issued at the end of each six weeks in the semester and report cards are issued at the end of

each semester.

Additional communication methods include: letters or other written progress notifications from

the teacher, telephone calls, parent conferences. Students who withdraw from Creekside High

School will be given the grade they earned in each subject up to the date of withdrawal.

GRADE IMPROVEMENT AND RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES Fulton County School System Board Policy states that teachers are required to provide their

students with a course syllabus containing, at a minimum, a description of the material to be

covered and evaluation activities to be used including how the final grade will be derived and

opportunities for grade recovery. When a student has demonstrated an effort to meet all course

requirements including attendance, students should be provided an opportunity to recover from a

low or failing cumulative grade. Students and or parents should contact the teacher concerning

recovery opportunities. Teachers will work with students and/or parents to establish a reasonable

time period for recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be

completed 10 days prior to the end of the semester.


PROMOTION/RETENTION High School students must earn a certain number of units in order to earn promotion to the next

grade level. Requirements for promotion are:

Freshman: promotion from eighth grade

Sophomore: minimum of 5 credits

Junior: minimum of 11 credits

Senior: minimum of 17 credits

Summer school is an extension of the previous school year. Summer school courses count

toward promotion to the next grade level.


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL

IN 2008 AND BEYOND

SUBJECT

AREA CREDITS REQUIREMENTS

English

Language Arts 4 credits

One English class in each year of high school,

including Ninth Grade Literature/Composition and

11th Grade Literature and Composition.

Mathematics 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a 4th year of math

Science 4 credits Biology, Physical Science or Physics and two

additional science courses of choice.

Social Studies 3 credits

American Govt. (1 semester), World History, United

States History

and Economics (1 semester)

Career,

Technical

and Agricultural

Education

3 credits

Students must earn 3 credits, in any combination,

from these three curriculum areas.

Students planning to attend a 4-year college or

university immediately after high school must earn a

minimum of 2 credits in the same foreign language.

Students who plan to continue a technical program of

study at a technical college after high school are

encouraged to take at least 3 credits in a single CTAE

career pathway.

Fine Arts

Foreign

Language

Health and

Physical

Education 1 credit

½ credit per course. Each course is one semester in

length. Typically taken in the 9th grade.

A student taking 3 credits of JROTC will satisfy this

requirement.

Electives 4 credits Electives can be taken in any curriculum area.

Total 23 credits


GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

FOR STUDENTS ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL

IN 2008 AND BEYOND

SUBJECT

AREA CREDITS REQUIREMENTS

Promotion to

the next

grade is based

upon credits

earned.

10th = 5 credits

11th = 11 credits

12th = 17 credits

GEORGIA MILESTONES

END OF COURSE

Some courses require students

to take the Georgia Milestones

End-of-Course (EOC) Test to

earn credit for the

course. The following courses

require the Georgia

Milestones EOC tests:

9th Grade Lit/Comp

American Lit/Comp

Coordinate Algebra

Analytic Geometry

Biology

Physical Science

U.S. History

Economics

The Georgia Milestones EOCs

count 20% of the student's

final grade.

1 credit consists of

two semesters; a ½

credit each. Credit

is earned when a

minimum passing

grade is achieved.

A semester lasts 18

weeks and consists

of 90 hours of

classroom

instruction.


GRADUATION PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS Students will be allowed to participate in graduation exercises after all requirements for a High

School Diploma or a Special Education Diploma have been met. A student shall become eligible

for graduation upon meeting the following criteria: (a) 23 credits in the required areas have been

completed, (b) state assessment requirements have been met and (c) attendance requirements

have been met.

ELIGIBILITY FOR COMPETITIVE INTERSCHOLASTIC

ACTIVITIES

Students participating in competitive interscholastic activities must earn 2.5 credits each

semester. These subjects must carry credit towards graduation or grade promotion. Summer

school is an extension of the second semester and will count towards eligibility for the first

semester of the following school year. Students not meeting this requirement are not eligible for

interscholastic competition until they complete this requirement at the end of a subsequent

semester and are on-track for graduation.


GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES Creekside High School offers a comprehensive guidance and counseling program. The

counseling staff is committed to providing services and support to students, staff, parents and the

community in order to help each student achieve his/her educational, career and personal goals.

The counselors help plan, implement and evaluate educational plans based on student needs. In

the pre-registration process, a counselor will advise students and parents on appropriate course

selection after a review of each student’s course selection based upon his/her transcript, choices,

and teacher recommendations. Additionally, several times during a student’s high school years,

the counselor will review the student’s progress and make sure that all requirements for

graduation and requirements associated with future goals are being satisfied. Students are held

accountable for monitoring their progress and meeting requirements to graduate.

Parents and students can request appointments with his/her assigned counselor by calling the

counseling office using telephone number, (470) 254-4109. Parents and students are encouraged

to attend parent meetings and scheduled appointments in order to build a close working

relationship with the assigned counselor. For additional information, including e-mail addresses

to contact counselors, please visit:

http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/creekside/Pages/GuidanceDept.aspx

The Creekside High School Guidance Department provides the following services:

Individual Counseling

Group Counseling

Classroom Guidance

Parent Conferences

Career Guidance

Post-Secondary Planning

Provision of SAT/ACT/ASVAB Registration Information

College and Scholarship Application Completion Assistance

Course Registration and Scheduling

Academic Advisement

Recommend Students to Summer School for remediation or Academic

Enrichment

Coordination of Campus College Visits

Community Referral Liaison

Crisis Intervention

Academic, Personal and Social Counseling

Guidance Department Webpage:





Enrollment Materials for Registration – Transfer Students Students who are transferring to Creekside High School MUST submit the required enrollment

information outlined in this guide, completed in its entirety.

Two current proofs of residency (examples include: a current utility bill, mortgage

information, rental agreement, bank statement, check stub, etc...)

A Copy of the Student's Social Security Card

A Copy of the Student’s Birth Certificate

Immunization Records

Georgia Eye, Ear, Dental Form

Proof of Guardianship or Legal Custodial Documentation

Withdrawal form from previous school

Copy of Academic (Transcripts), Discipline and Attendance Records from

Previous School Including Standardized Test Scores

If Applicable, Copies of All Special Educational Services Documentation,

Including the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan

Any Gifted Program Eligibility Documents

General Registration At the end of the first semester or at the beginning of the second semester of the academic year,

students at Creekside High School and the three feeder middle schools begin the process of

selecting a course of study for the following year. During the first month of the second semester,

the curriculum guide booklet, is available via the internet to each student and parent or guardian.

Course request forms and information regarding honors, advanced placement and career and

technical education courses are distributed during the registration period.

Current Juniors will be scheduled to individually meet with their respective guidance counselor

to review graduation requirements and to select courses for the following year. Current freshman

and sophomore students will be registered via a group registration/course selection meeting

process. Individual meetings may be scheduled as needed.

SCHEDULE CHANGES Once classes are scheduled at the start of the spring semester, it is difficult to make schedule

changes because of schedule limitations. Students may not be enrolled in a class that is

considered filled.

If there is a need to request a schedule change, students have two options to make their request.

The first option is during the course verification process in the spring semester prior to the

beginning of the new school year and during the specified drop/add period at the start of the fall

semester of the new school year. Requests for teacher changes will not be permitted and

course changes will be granted on an “as available” basis and only when stated timelines

for requests are followed.

After classes have been scheduled, requests for course changes will generally be considered only

for the following reasons:


The student has failed a required course and must repeat the course.

The student has failed a course prerequisite and is not eligible to continue in the

course sequence.

The student has not enrolled in a course required for graduation.

The student is enrolled in a class where a passing grade has been earned.

The student demonstrates poor achievement in a prerequisite course and is

advised by the both the teacher and the counselor or administrator not to enroll in

the next course.

There is a scheduling conflict or a course has been cancelled.

Requests for changes of a class period or lunch will not be honored. Creekside High School

reserves the right to make adjustments to student schedules due to changes in enrollment or to

balance class sizes.


CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL PACING GUIDE

The following pacing guide is based on current graduation requirement for the State of Georgia

and Fulton County Schools. However, individual student progression may vary.

Creekside High School Pacing Guide

Subject 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year

English Language

Arts

9 Literature &

Composition

23.0610000

Remedial

23.1610000

23.1610001

23.1610002

9 Honors

Literature &

Composition

23.0610040

23.2610040

(TAG)

10 Literature

&

Composition

23.0620000

Remedial

23.1620000

10 Honors

Literature &

Composition

23.0620040

23.2620040

(TAG)

11 Literature &

Composition

23.0510000

Remedial

23.1510000

11 Honors

Literature &

Composition

23.0510040

AP English

Language

23.0530010

23.2530010

(TAG)

World Literature

23.0630001 &

English

Literature

23.0520001

Remedial

World

23.1630001

English

23.1520001

AP English

Literature

23.0650010

23.2650010

(TAG)




Math GSE Algebra I

27.0990000

Remedial

27.1990000

27.1990001

27.1990002

GSE

Accelerated

Algebra

1/Geometry A

Honors

27.0994000

GSE

Geometry

27.0991000

Remedial

27.1991000

GSE

Geometry

Honors

27.0991040

GSE

Accelerated

Geometry

B/Algebra II

Honors

27.0995040

GSE Algebra II

27.0992000

Remedial

27.1992000

27.1992001

27.1992002

GSE Algebra II

Honors

27.0992040

GSE Pre-

Calculus Honors

27.0974040

GSE Accelerated

Pre-Calculus

Honors

27.0977040

27.2977040

(TAG)

GSE Pre-

Calculus

27.0974000

Remedial

27.1974000

GSE Pre-

Calculus Honors

27.0974040

Advanced Math

Decision Making

27.0850000

Remedial

27.1850000

Advanced

Placement

Calculus AB

27.0720010

27.2720010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Statistics

27.0740010

27.2740010

(TAG)




Science Biology

26.0120000

Biology Honors

26.0120040

26.2120040

(TAG)

Physical

Science

40.0110000

Physical

Science Honors

40.0110040

Physical

Science

40.0110000

Physical

Science

Honors

40.0110040

Chemistry

40.0510000

Chemistry

Honors

40.0510040

Advanced

Placement

Environmenta

l Science

26.0620010

Earth Systems

40.0640000

Environmental

Science

26.0611000

Chemistry

40.0510000

Chemistry

Honors

40.0510040

40.2510040

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Chemistry

40.0530010

40.2530010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Environmental

Science

26.0620010

26.2620010

(TAG)

Physics

40.0810000

Earth Systems

40.0640000

Environmental

Science

26.0611000

Human

Anatomy/

Physiology

26.0730000

Physics

40.0810000

Advanced

Placement

Biology

26.0140010

26.2140010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Chemistry

40.0530010

40.2530010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Environmental

Science

26.0620010

26.2620010

(TAG)




Social Studies American

Government/

Civics

45.057001 and

Peer Leadership

45.0590001

AP Human

Geography

45.0770010

45.2770010

(TAG)

World History

45.0830000

Advanced

Placement

World History

45.0811000

45.2811010

(TAG)

US History

45.0810000

Advanced

Placement US

History

45.0820000

45.2820010

(TAG)

Economics

45.0610001

American

Government/

Civics

45.057001

World Languages French 1

60.0110000

Spanish 1

60.0710000

French 2

60.0120000 or

French 2

Honors

60.0120040

Spanish 2

60.0720000 or

Spanish 2

Honors

60.0720040

French 3

60.0130000 or

French 3 Honors

60.0130040

Spanish 3

60.0730000 or

Spanish 3 Honors

60.0730040

Advanced

Placement

French

60.0170010

60.2170010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Spanish

60.0770010

60.2770010

(TAG)

Spanish for the

Native Speakers

60.0790000




French 2

60.0120000 or

French 2

Honors

60.0120040

Spanish 2

60.0720000 or

Spanish 2

Honors

60.0720040

French 3

60.0130000 or

French 3

Honors

60.0130040

Spanish 3

60.0730000 or

Spanish 3

Honors

60.0730040

Advanced

Placement

French

60.0170010

60.2170010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Spanish

60.0770010

60.2770010

(TAG)

Spanish for the

Native Speakers

60.0790000

Career Pathways

Electives

1st Career

Pathway

Course

1st Visual or

Performing

Arts Course

1st Year JROTC

2nd Career

Pathway

Course

2nd Visual or

Performing

Arts Course

2nd Year

JROTC

3rd Career

Pathway Course

3rd Visual or

Performing Arts

Course

3rd Year JROTC

Optional Work

based Learning

4th Visual or

Performing Arts

Course

4th Year of

JROTC

Health and PE Health/Personal

Fitness


AVID PACING

The mission of AVID is to expose

students to the most rigorous

coursework at Creekside High School

and this pacing guide is designed to

prepare our AVID students for four

year colleges and universities.

However, individual student progression may vary.

AVID Pacing Guide


English Language

Arts

9 Honors

Literature &

Composition

23.0610040

23.2610040

(TAG)

10 Honors

Literature &

Composition

23.0620040

23.2620040

(TAG)

AP English

Language

23.0530010

23.2530010

(TAG)

11th Grade

Honors Literature

& Composition

23.0510040

23.2510040

AP English

Literature

23.0650010

23.2650010

(TAG)


AVID Pacing Guide


Math GSE

Accelerated

Algebra

1/Geometry A

Honors

27.0994040

GSE Geometry

Honors

27.0991040

GSE Algebra II

Honors

27.0992040

GSE

Accelerated

Geometry

B/Algebra II

Honors

27.0995040

GSE Algebra

II Honors

27.0992040

GSE Pre-

Calculus

Honors

27.0974040

GSE Accelerated

Pre-Calculus

Honors

27.0977040

27.2977040

(TAG)

GSE Pre-

Calculus Honors

27.0974040

Advanced

Placement

Calculus AB

27.0720010

27.2720010

(TAG)

or

Advanced

Placement

Statistics

27.0740010

27.2740010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Calculus AB

27.0720010

27.2720010

(TAG)

or

Advanced

Placement

Statistics

27.0740010

27.2740010

(TAG)

or

MOWR


AVID Pacing Guide


Science Biology Honors

26.0120040

26.2120040

(TAG)

Chemistry

Honors

40.0510040

Physics

40.0810000

Advanced

Placement

Biology

26.0140010

26.2140010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Chemistry

40.0530010

40.2530010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Environmental

Science

26.0620010

26.2620010

(TAG)

MOWR

Social Studies AP Human

Geography

45.0770010

45.2770010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

World History

45.0811000

45.2811010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement US

History

45.0820000

45.2820010

(TAG)

Economics

45.0610001

American

Government/

Civics

45.057001


AVID Pacing Guide


World Languages French 1

60.0110000

Spanish 1

60.0710000

French 2

60.0120000 or

French 2

Honors

60.0120040

Spanish 2

60.0720000 or

Spanish 2

Honors

60.0720040

French 3

60.0130000 or

French 3 Honors

60.0130040

Spanish 3

60.0730000 or

Spanish 3 Honors

60.0730040

Advanced

Placement

French

60.0170010

60.2170010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Spanish

60.0770010

60.2770010

(TAG)

Spanish for the

Native Speakers

60.0790000

French 2

60.0120000 or

French 2

Honors

60.0120040

Spanish 2

60.0720000 or

Spanish 2

Honors

60.0720040

French 3

60.0130000 or

French 3

Honors

60.0130040

Spanish 3

60.0730000 or

Spanish 3

Honors

60.0730040

Advanced

Placement

French

60.0170010

60.2170010

(TAG)

Advanced

Placement

Spanish

60.0770010

60.2770010

(TAG)

Spanish for the

Native Speakers

60.0790000

SAT/ACT Prep

SAT Prep

35.0660002

ACT Prep

35.0610001

SAT Prep

35.0660002

ACT Prep

35.0610001

AVID Tools for

College

Success I

35.0670000

Tools for

College

Success II

35.0671000

Tools for College

Success III

35.0672000

Tools for

College Success

IV

35.0673000


CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL CAREER &

TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Agriscience Systems Pathway

Courses

Basic Agriculture Science—02.4710000

Animal Science and Biotechnology—02.4210000

Plant Science and Biotechnology—02.4410000

Horticulture and Animal Systems Pathway

Courses


General Horticulture and Plant Science—01.4610000


Companion Animal Systems Pathway

Courses



Small Animal Care—02.4230000

Entrepreneurship Pathway

Courses

Introduction to Business and Technology—07.4413000

Legal Environment of Business—06.4150000

Entrepreneurship—06.4161000

Programming Pathway

Courses

Introduction to Digital Technology—11.4150000

Computer Science Principles—11.4710000

Programming, Apps, Games, and Society—11.4720000

Web Development Pathway

Courses

Introduction to Digital Technology—11.4150000

Computer Science Principles—11.4710000

Web Development (Web Design)— 11.4250000


Law Enforcement Services/Criminal Investigation Pathway

Courses

Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security—43.4500000

Criminal Justice Essentials—43.4510000

Criminal Investigations—43.4530000

Sports and Entertainment Marketing Pathway

Courses

Marketing Principles—08.4740000

Introduction to Sports and Entertainment Marketing—08.4780000

Advanced Sports and Entertainment Marketing—08.4850000

Nutrition and Food Science Pathway

Courses

Food, Nutrition and Wellness—20.4161000

Food for Life—20.4140000

Food Science—20.4181000

Early Childhood Care & Education Pathway

Courses

Early Childhood Care Education I—not offered

Early Childhood Education II—20.4240000

Early Childhood Education III—20.4250000

Graphic Design Pathway

Courses

Introduction of Graphics ad Design – 48.5610000

Graphic Design and Production – 48.5620000

Advanced Graphic Design – 48.5280000


CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSE

RECOMMENDATIONS

Self-Contained: The special education teacher provides instruction to students with disabilities in

a separate classroom. (Content Area Course

Number w/Sped Separate Class instruction (XX.8))

Co-Taught: The special education teacher provides service in the general education classroom by

sharing teaching responsibility with the general education teacher (full segment every day).

(Content Area Course Number w/Sped instruction (XX.9))

Collaboration: A special education teacher works with identified students with disabilities and

the general education teacher within the general education classroom (less than full segment

daily). (Content Area Course Number w/Sped instruction (XX.9))

Consultative: Students with disabilities receive at least one segment per month of direct service

from the special education teacher. (Content Area Course Number)

Special Education Pacing

9th Grade

English (9th Grade Literature and Composition)

Self-

Contained

Co-Taught Collaboration Consultative

Yearlong 23.8610080 23.9610070 23.9610078 23.0610000

S1 Only 23.8610081 23.9610071 23.9610071 23.0610001

S2 Only 23.8610082 23.9610072 23.9610072 23.0610002

Math (GSE Algebra I)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 27.8990080 27.9990070 27.9990078 27.0990000

S1 Only 27.8990081 27.9990071 27.9990071 27.0990001

S2 Only 27.8990082 27.9990072 27.9990072 27.0990002

Science (Biology)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 26.8120080 26.9120070 26.9120078 26.0120000

S1 Only 26.8120081 26.9120071 26.9120071 26.0120001

S2 Only 26.8120082 26.9120072 26.9120072 26.0120002

Social Studies (American Government)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong N/A N/A N/A N/A

S1/S2

Only

45.8570085 45.9570075 45.9570078 45.0570001


10th Grade

English (10th Grade Literature and Composition)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 23.8620080 23.9620070 23.9620078 23.0620000

S1 Only 23.8620081 23.9620071 23.9620071 23.0620001

S2 Only 23.8620082 23.9620072 23.9620072 23.0620002

Math (GSE Geometry)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 27.8991080 27.9991070 27.9991078 27.0991000

S1 Only 27.8991081 27.9991071 27.9991071 27.0991001

S2 Only 27.8991082 27.9991072 27.9991072 27.0991002

Science (Physical Science)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 40.8110080 40.9110070 40.9110078 40.0110000

S1 Only 40.8110081 40.9110071 40.9110071 40.0110001

S2 Only 40.8110082 40.9110072 40.9110072 40.0110002

Social Studies (World History)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 45.8830080 45.9830070 45.9830078 45.0830000

S1 Only 45.8830081 45.9830071 45.9830071 45.0830001

S2 Only 45.8830082 45.9830072 45.9830072 45.0830002

11th Grade

English (11th American Literature and Composition)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 23.8510080 23.9510070 23.9510078 23.0510000

S1 Only 23.8510081 23.9510071 23.9510071 23.0510001

S2 Only 23.8510082 23.9510072 23.9510072 23.0510002

Math (GSE Algebra II)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 27.8992080 27.9992070 27.9992078 27.0992000

S1 Only 27.8992081 27.9992071 27.9992071 27.0992001

S2 Only 27.8992082 27.9992072 27.9992072 27.0992002

Science (Environmental Science)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 26.8611080 26.9611070 26.9611078 26.0611000

S1 Only 26.8611081 26.9611071 26.9611071 26.0611001

S2 Only 26.8611082 26.9611072 26.9611072 26.0611002

Social Studies (United States History)

Self-

Contained



Yearlong 45.8810080 45.9810070 45.9810078 45.0810000

S1 Only 45.8810081 45.9810071 45.9810071 45.0810001

S2 Only 45.8810082 45.9810072 45.9810072 45.0810002

12th Grade

English (World Literature and Composition)

Self-

Contained



S1/S2

Only

23.8630081 23.9630071 23.9630078 23.0630001

English (English Literature and Composition)

Self-

Contained



S1/S2

Only

23.8520081 23.9520071 23.9520078 23.0520001

Math (Advanced Math Decision Making)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 27.8850080 27.9850070 27.9850078 27.0850000

S1 Only 27.8850081 27.9850071 27.9850071 27.0850001

S2 Only 27.8850082 27.9850072 27.9850072 27.0850002

Science (Earth Systems)

Self-

Contained


Yearlong 40.8640080 40.9640070 40.9640078 40.0640000

S1 Only 40.8640081 40.9640071 40.9640071 40.0640001

S2 Only 40.8640082 40.9640072 40.9640072 40.0640002

Social Studies (Economics)

Self-

Contained



S1/S2

Only

45.8610081 45.9610071 45.9610078 45.0610001


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

9th Grade Literature and Composition (1 Credit) This course focuses on a study of literary genres; the students develop initial understanding of

both the structure and the meaning of a literary work. The students explore the effect of the

literary form in regards to interpretation. The students will read across the curriculum to develop

academic and personal interests in different subjects. While the focus is technical writing in

ninth grade literature, the student will also demonstrate competency in a variety of writing

genres: narrative, expository, persuasive, and technical. The students will engage in research,

timed writings, and the writing process. Instruction in language conventions will occur within

the context of reading, writing, and speaking, rather than in isolation.

9th Grade Honors Literature and Composition (1 Credit) This course is a designed for the student who has a serious interest in the interpretation of

literature. The course integrates writing, grammar and usage, speaking and listening. The course

also includes reading a variety of literary genres: short stories, novels, poetry, drama and

nonfiction, and emphasizes oral and written response to literature. The honors level of Ninth

Grade Literature typically involves a significantly increased reading and writing workload than

the non-Honors class. Honors students must be able to select and independently work with texts

from a college bound reading list. Honors students will be expected to deeply read and analyze

texts, both with and without classroom guidance. Honors classes cover text and material at an

accelerated pace.

10th Grade Literature and Composition (1 Credit) This course focuses on a study of literary genres; the student develops understanding that theme

is what relates literature to life and that themes are recurring in the literary world. The students

explore the effect of themes in regard to interpretation. The students will read across the

curriculum to develop academic and personal interests in different subjects. While the focus is

persuasive writing in tenth grade literature, the student will also demonstrate competency in a

variety of writing genres: narrative, expository, and technical. The student will engage in

research, timed writings, and the writing process. Instruction in language conventions will occur

within the context of reading, writing, and speaking, rather than in isolation. The students

demonstrate an understanding of listening, speaking, and viewing skills for a variety of purposes.

10th Grade Honors Literature and Composition (1 Credit) This is an accelerated course that develops personal narrative, expository, and persuasive writing

skills and includes grammar, mechanics, and usage. Introduces a variety of authors and

selections from world literature, poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and classical mythology.

Engages students in the research process. Stresses vocabulary development and requires written

literary analysis through discussion of the elements of literature. Develops thinking, organizing,

interpersonal communication (both verbal and nonverbal), and use of analogies, metaphors and

their application to writing.

11th Grade Literature and Composition (1 Credit)


American Literature/Composition for eleventh-graders is a course which offers opportunities to

improve reading, writing, speaking/listening, and critical thinking skills through the study of

American literature. The class covers a variety of literary genres and multicultural writers in a

chronological or thematic pattern. Students develop control in expository writing (thesis

support), moving toward precision in personal narrative, descriptive and persuasive writing, and

refining research skills. Grammar, mechanics, and usage are covered as well.

11th Grade Honors Literature and Composition (1 Credit) Honors American Literature is a rigorous reading and writing intensive class that focuses on

American authors and poets through United States history. Students interested in taking this

course should be avid readers and writers and have Honors Language Arts experience. Students

will be asked to think critically and apply their knowledge both in Socratic seminars and writing.

Students in this class will be expected to write more essays than in an on-level course and read

more novels independently outside of school. More than one text may be assigned at one time.

Students will also complete an in-depth literary research paper on the Modern Poets.

World Literature and Composition (.5 Credit) This course focuses on a study of World Literature, the students develop an understanding of

chronological context and the relevance of period structures in literature within world cultures. A

focus is to explore the ways the work’s place of origin affects its structure and how the

chronology of a literary work affects its meaning. Students develop an understanding of literature

as both a culture’s product and a culture-bearer.

English Literature (.5 Credit) English Literature/Composition for twelfth-graders is a course which offers opportunities to

improve reading, writing, speaking/listening, and critical thinking skills through the study of

literary selections from British/English writers organized chronologically or thematically.

Students develop control in expository writing (thesis support), moving toward precision in

personal narrative, descriptive and persuasive writing, and refining research skills. Grammar,

mechanics, and usage are covered as well

Advanced Placement Language and American Literature (1 Credit) This course focuses on the study of American literature, writing modes and genres, and essential

conventions for reading, writing, and speaking. Students develop an understanding of the ways

the period of literature affects its structure and how the chronology of a work affects its meaning.

Advanced Placement Literature and Composition (1 Credit) Advanced Placement Literature/Composition for twelfth-graders is an advanced-level class

which conforms to the College Board recommendations for the Advanced Placement Literature

and Composition Examination. The course covers the study and practice of writing and the

study of literature, and it stresses modes of discourse, assumptions underlying rhetorical

strategies, connotation, metaphor, irony, syntax, and tone. Students write critical analyses of

literature, and they read essays in exposition and argument as well as poetry, drama, prose

fiction, and expository literature.


Journalism/Literary Magazine 1 (.5 Credit) and Journalism/Literary Magazine 2 (.5

Credit) The level one course provides students with an opportunity to experiment with various forms of

creative verbal and visual expression. Students gather and critique entries for publication of the

literary magazine. Students also learn the basics of graphic design and gain hands-on computer

experience. The level 2 course is a continuation of Literary Magazine 1 that provides students

with leadership opportunities as well as more in-depth computer design experience.

Journalism/Yearbook 1 (.5 Credit) and Journalism/Yearbook 2 (.5 Credit) The level one course provides an introduction to the writing and layout of the high school

yearbook. Students must apply. Students must have computer and/or photography skills or be

willing to be trained. The level two course is a continuation of the series leading to a supervisory

position in the publication of the yearbook.


MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

GSE Algebra I (1 Credit) Algebra I is the first course in a sequence of three required high school courses designed to

ensure career and college readiness. The course represents a discrete study of algebra with

correlated statistics applications.

The standards in the three-course high school sequence specify the mathematics that all students

should study in order to be college and career ready. Additional mathematics content is provided

in fourth credit courses and advanced courses including pre-calculus, calculus, advanced

statistics, discrete mathematics, and mathematics of finance courses. High school course content

standards are listed by conceptual categories including Number and Quantity, Algebra,

Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Conceptual categories portray a coherent

view of high school mathematics content; a student’s work with functions, for example, crosses a

number of traditional course boundaries, potentially up through and including calculus.

Standards for Mathematical Practice provide the foundation for instruction and assessment. This

course requires a Georgia Milestones EOC assessment.

GSE Accelerated Algebra1/Geometry B Honors (1 Credit) Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A is the first in a sequence of mathematics courses

designed to ensure that students are prepared to take higher‐level mathematics courses during

their high school career, including Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement

Calculus BC, and Advanced Placement Statistics.











GSE Geometry (1 Credit) Geometry is the second course in a sequence of three required high school courses designed to

ensure career and college readiness. The course represents a discrete study of geometry with

correlated statistics applications.












GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors (1 Credit)

Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II is the second in a sequence of mathematics courses designed

to ensure that students are prepared to take higher‐level mathematics courses during their high

school career, including Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement Calculus BC,

and Advanced Placement Statistics.



in fourth credit courses and advanced courses including, calculus, advanced statistics, discrete

mathematics, and mathematics of finance courses. High school course content standards are

listed by conceptual categories including Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry,

and Statistics and Probability. Conceptual categories portray a coherent view of high school

mathematics content; a student’s work with functions, for example, crosses a number of

traditional course boundaries, potentially up through and including calculus. This course

requires a Georgia Milestones EOC assessment.

GSE Algebra II (1 Credit)

Algebra II/Advanced Algebra is the culminating course in a sequence of three high school

courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. It is designed to prepare students for

fourth course options relevant to their career pursuits.









Standards for Mathematical Practice provide the foundation for instruction and assessment.

GSE Pre-Calculus

Pre-Calculus is a fourth mathematics course designed to prepare students for calculus and other

college level mathematics courses.

High school course content standards are listed by conceptual categories including Number and

Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Conceptual categories


portray a coherent view of high school mathematics content; a student’s work with functions, for

example, crosses a number of traditional course boundaries, potentially up through and including

calculus. Standards for Mathematical Practice provide the foundation for instruction and

assessment.

GSE Accelerated Pre-Calculus Honors

Accelerated Pre-Calculus is the third in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to ensure

that students are prepared to take higher‐level mathematics courses during their high school

career, including Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced Placement Calculus BC, and

Advanced Placement Statistics.



in fourth credit courses and advanced courses including, calculus, advanced statistics, discrete

mathematics, and mathematics of finance courses. High school course content standards are

listed by conceptual categories including Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry,

and Statistics and Probability. Conceptual categories portray a coherent view of high school

mathematics content; a student’s work with functions, for example, crosses a number of

traditional course boundaries, potentially up through and including calculus. Standards for

Mathematical Practice provide the foundation for instruction and assessment.

GSE Calculus (1 Credit)

Calculus is a fourth mathematics course option for students who have completed Pre- Calculus or

Accelerated Pre-Calculus. It includes problem solving, reasoning and estimation, functions,

derivatives, application of the derivative, integrals, and application of the integral.

Instruction and assessment should include the appropriate use of technology. Topics should be

presented in multiple ways, such as verbal/written, numeric/data-based, algebraic, and graphical.

Concepts should be introduced and used, where appropriate, in the context of realistic

phenomena.

Advanced Placement Calculus AB (1 Credit)

AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to

topics in differential and integral calculus. The AP course covers topics in these areas, including

concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of

Calculus. The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are

represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections

amongst these representations.

Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and

support conclusions. This course requires a AP AB CALCULUS EXAM: 3 HOURS 15

MINUTES.


Advanced Placement Statistics (1 Credit) The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based

college course in statistics. The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for

collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes in the AP

Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and

statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as

they build conceptual understanding.

Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and

support conclusions. This course requires a AP STATISTICS EXAM: 3 HOURS 15 MINUTES.

Advanced Mathematical Decision Making (1 Credit) This is a course designed to follow the completion of Algebra II, Advanced Algebra,

Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II or Accelerated Analytic Geometry B/Advanced Algebra.

The course will give students further experiences with statistical information and summaries,

methods of designing and conducting statistical studies, an opportunity to analyze various voting

processes, modeling of data, basic financial decisions, and use network models for making

informed decisions. (Prerequisite: Algebra II, Advanced Algebra, Accelerated Geometry

B/Algebra II or Accelerated Analytic Geometry B/Advanced Algebra)

Instruction and assessment should include the appropriate use of manipulatives and technology.

Topics should be represented in multiple ways, such as concrete/pictorial, verbal/written,

numeric/data-based, graphical, and symbolic. Concepts should be introduced and used, where

appropriate, in the context of realistic phenomena.


SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Biology (1 Credit)

This is a course in which the students will learn and understand biological functions and systems

on the cellular, genetic, evolutionary, systematic, and ecological levels. Students will also be able

to implement applications of biological processes to everyday situations.

Biology Honors (1 Credit) This is an accelerated course designed for students interested in pursuing advanced sciences or

careers in the science or engineering fields. Students will learn and understand biological

processes that occur on the molecular, cellular, systemic, and environmental levels. Students will

also be able to implement applications of biological processes to everyday situations

Chemistry (1 Credit) This course is a study of the structure, properties and functions of matter, and is the foundation

for a variety of fields of study as well as the basis for much of modern day industry and

economics. Because of the abstract nature of atoms and molecules there is a strong conceptual

component in its study, including both qualitative and quantitative laboratory work and

mathematical analysis.

Chemistry Honors (1 Credit) This course is an accelerated introduction to the study of the structure, properties and functions

of matter, and is the foundation for a variety of fields of study as well as the basis for much of

modern day industry and economics. Because of the abstract nature of atoms and molecules there

is a strong conceptual component in its study, including both qualitative and quantitative

laboratory work and mathematical analysis. There is a significant amount of math.

Physical Science (1 Credit) This course is designed as a survey course of chemistry and physics. It includes the more abstract

concepts such as the conceptualization of the structure of atoms, motion and forces, and the

conservation of energy and matter, the action/reaction principle, and wave behavior. Students

investigate physical science concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the

process of inquiry.

Physical Science Honors (1 Credit) This is an accelerated course that is designed as an enhanced survey course of chemistry and

physics. Just like Physical Science, it includes the more abstract concepts such as the

conceptualization of the structure of atoms, motion and forces, and the conservation of energy

and matter, the action/reaction principle, and wave behavior. Students investigate physical

science concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the process of inquiry.

This course assumes that students have demonstrated a certain level of academic promise and

interest in taking this enhanced course that expounds in broader terms the course material in the

regular physical science course.

Earth Systems (1 Credit)


Students use experimentation, models, hands-on activities, projects and Internet research

activities to investigate the connections between Earth’s systems: the atmosphere, hydrosphere,

geosphere and biosphere. Students refine their science process skills as they investigate and

study these systems. Through their study of Earth’s history and its systems, students learn how

interactions through time have produced earth’s landscapes, ecology and resources. Major

concepts include: Earth’s origin, composition and structure; plate tectonics and the rock cycle;

landscape evolution; geologic hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis; sedimentary

environments; geologic time and correlation; Earth and life history; life-environment

relationships; hydrological cycle; insulation and global heat distribution; weather and climate;

matter/energy cycle; mineral and fossil fuel resources.

Environmental Science (1 Credit) This course is designed to be an integrated and global approach to science and technology. The

concepts in this course focus on the links between living things, their surroundings, and the total

environment of the planet. The scientific principles and related technology will assist the student

in understanding the relationships between local, national, and global environmental issues. The

intent of the course is to help individuals become informed, get involved, and care for one’s self

and the environment.

Human Anatomy and Physiology (1 Credit) This year-long course is an in-depth study of the human body. Students investigate the systems

of the body in detail and the class is valuable for students interested in allied health careers,

psychology, and physical education.

Physics (1 Credit) Physics is a detailed study of energy and its relation to matter, beginning with mechanics (the

study of motion) and extending to nuclear, sound, and electromagnetic energies. Electromagnetic

energies include optics and electricity and magnetism. Vector mathematics and Algebraic

analysis are used extensively.

Advanced Placement Biology (1 Credit) This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college intro biology course usually taken by

biology or other science majors during their first year. The AP course in biology differs

significantly from the usual first high school course in biology with respect to the textbook used,

the range and depth of topics covered, laboratory work done by students, and the time and effort

required of students. It provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and

analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology.

Advanced Placement Chemistry (1 Credit) This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory chemistry course usually

taken by students who have an interest in biological sciences, physical sciences, or engineering.

The Advanced Placement Chemistry course expands the knowledge and skills gained during the

introductory high school chemistry course. It provides students with the conceptual framework,

factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing

science of chemistry.


Advanced Placement Environmental Science (1 Credit) This course provides a scientific systematic examination of the interrelationships of the natural

world, and the student will be able to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural

and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine

alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.


SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

American Government and Civics (.5 Credit) A semester long course usually taken as a semester pairing with World Geography, is an in-depth

study of the American political system. This course focuses on the foundation, principles and

structure of the American system of government, examines the role of political parties, social

factors as they relate to the role of the citizen, and analyzes the decision-making process that are

a part of the system of American political behavior. This course meets the state’s Citizenship

requirement for graduation.

World Geography (.5 Credit) Investigates regions of the world and how these regions influence the historical, economic,

political, and cultural development in an interdependent world. Includes geographic concepts,

physical phenomena, and the relationship of people to their environment. Includes environmental

issues and decision-making skills. Covers regions, location (position on earth’s surface), place

(physical and human characteristics), relationships within places and movement (human

interaction on earth). This course also incorporates academic and career skills for incoming

freshmen based on AVID strategies.

Advanced Placement Human Geography (1 Credit) This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have

shaped human understanding, use, and alternation of the Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial

concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental

consequences. Examines methods and tools geographers use in their science & practice.

World History (1 Credit) Is a survey of people and nations of both Western and non-Western civilizations? This course

explores the political, cultural, and economic heritage of civilizations from the time of recorded

history to present. Concepts and skills in problem solving and critical thinking are developed.

Advanced Placement World History (1 Credit) This course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and

consequences, as well as comparison among major societies. The course emphasizes relevant

factual knowledge deployed in conjunction with leading interpretive issues and types of

historical evidence. Focused primarily on the past thousand years of the global experience, the

course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and technological precedents that,

along with geography, set the human state prior to 1000 C. E.

United States History (1 Credit) This course is a survey of the development of the United States from discovery through the

present. The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of

America’s social, political, and economic evolvement from colonization to its current position as

a world leader. The student will also be encouraged to think independently.

Advanced Placement United States History (1 Credit)


This course covers United States history from the time of earliest settlements to the present. The

course targets political and social aspects of history, but also includes diplomatic, economic and

intellectual history. The course will involve extensive readings, independent study and frequent

written analysis.

Economics (.5) Focuses on the American economic system; covers fundamental economic concepts,

comparative economic systems, microeconomics, macroeconomics and international economic

interdependence. Stresses the ability to analyze critically and to make decisions concerning

public issues.

Advanced Placement Psychology (1 Credit) This course is a college level survey course with study in Learning Theory, Abnormal Behavior,

and Social Psychology. Extensive reading, writing and statistical analysis are required by

students.


WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

French 1 (1 Credit) French I introduces the French language with an emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and

writing skills. This course covers how to greet and take leave of someone, to ask and respond to

basic questions, to speak and read within a range of carefully selected topics and to develop an

understanding of French culture.

French 2 (1 Credit)

French II enhances level-one skills in French and provides opportunities to develop listening,

speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course provides continued practice in how to ask and

respond to basic questions, and to speak and read within a range on carefully selected topics. The

course also provides opportunities to increase understanding of French culture.

French 2 Honors (1 Credit) This course continues emphasis on oral proficiency and fluency, increases emphasis on reading

comprehension in the language and on controlled composition, and expects distinct growth in

vocabulary and sentence patterns for functional use. Major topics include: money & shopping;

school & education; daily activities, house duties; jobs & professions; leisure activities; nature &

environment; medical/dental care; sports & transportation; clothing & personal appearance;

French culture.

French 3 (1 Credit) French 3 emphasizes advanced structures of the language through a thorough practice in reading,

writing, speaking and listening. Major topics include: time & weather; family & friends /

relationships; food and restaurants; money & shopping; school & education; daily and leisure-

time activities; service & repairs; clothing & personal appearance; transportation; vacation &

travel; art and music; Francophone culture.


French 3 Honors (1 Credit) French 3 Honors emphasizes advanced structures of the language through intensive, fast-paced

practice in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Major topics include: time & weather; family

& friends / relationships; food and restaurants, money & shopping; school & education; daily &

leisure time activities; describing oneself, service & repairs, clothing & personal appearance,

transportation; vacation & travel, creation of a class newspaper or magazine utilizing the topics

listed above; French culture.

Advanced Placement French (1 Credit) The AP French Language Course is a grammar-intensive course which prepares students for the

Advanced Placement exam offered by the College Board. Students work to improve both oral

and written language production through continuous speaking, composition, listening and

reading practice. Major topics include: Formal and informal spoken French; various forms of

printed texts; written communication; audio response; cultural and current themes.

Spanish 1 (1 Credit) This beginning level Spanish course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish language

and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. Students will use the four language skills listening,

speaking, reading and writing to attain proficiency and ability to communicate in Spanish. Major

Topics: Spanish pronunciation, greetings & common expressions, family & school, time,

shopping/purchases, food/meals & celebrations, house/locations, beach activities, leisure time

activities, transportation, Spanish culture.

Spanish 2 (1 Credit) The objective of this course is to continue development in the four basic skills of communication

in Spanish: listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing in order to promote an

appreciation and understanding of the Spanish-speaking people, their culture and civilization.

Major Topics include: Spanish pronunciation, greetings & introductions, conversational starters,

shopping, food/meals, celebrations, house/neighborhood, beach activities, weather; school,

leisure time activities, travel, Spanish culture.

Spanish 2 Honors (1 Credit) This class moves at an accelerated pace and integrates a systematic review of first year concepts

along with the new second year material. Continued emphasis upon communication skills is

stressed. As this class is taught almost exclusively in Spanish, honors students are expected to

use Spanish as the primary means of communication. This course continues the development of

listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills in order to promote an appreciation

and understanding of the Spanish-speaking people, their culture and civilization.

Spanish 3 (1 Credit) This course integrates a systematic review of first and second year concepts with third year

materials. Continued emphasis on communicative skills is stressed. Integration of cultural

information pertaining to the designated topics of this course occurs in skill areas where

appropriate. Major topics: Spanish pronunciation, vacations & hobbies, health & diet, urban life


& culture/music, geography & politics/citizenship, clothing & celebrations, occupations, job

search/interviews, trade & industry of Latin America, Spanish culture.

Spanish 3 Honors (1 Credit) This course integrates material and skills from Spanish I and II with the new third year concepts

and vocabulary, at an accelerated pace. Integration of cultural information pertaining to the

designated topics occurs where appropriate. Major topics: Weekend activities & vacations,

healthful eating & applying for a job, personal interests and hobbies; geography & culture;

clothing & celebrations; music of the youth; Spanish influence in North America; Spanish art

and handcrafts; trade and industry of Latin America; students participate in and create additional

communicative activities based on the unit topics which require additional target language

research.

Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture (1 Credit) The class is taught entirely in Spanish. The AP Spanish Language course covers the equivalent

of a third-year college course in advanced Spanish writing and conversation. It encompasses

aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition. Students taking such a

course emphasize the use of Spanish for active communication. The course content might best

reflect intellectual interests shared by the student and teacher such as the arts, history, current

events, literature, culture, sports, etc. Materials might include recordings, films, newspapers, and

magazines. The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can

be applied to various activities and disciplines rather than to the mastery of any specific subject

matter. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions is an integral part of

the AP Spanish Language course.


FINE ARTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Beginning Band (1 Credit) Instruction is offered in the area of woodwinds, brass, and percussion. This course will cover the

development of performance skills, musical notation, music analysis, and music history.

Concerts will be a required part of this class. Some after school rehearsals may be required.

Intermediate Band (1 Credit) This course is open to students who have been playing for at least two-three years. Placement in

this class will be determined by audition and/or instructor recommendation. Instruction is offered

in the areas of woodwind, brass, and percussion. Students acquire advanced skills in music

reading and performance skills through performance of a variety of literature, various historical

periods, and contemporary styles. All concerts and after school rehearsals are required.

Participation in all activities is a component of the student’s grade in the course. Students will

also perform at the Georgia Music Educator’s Association Band and instrumental music

activities.

Advanced Band (1 Credit) The Advanced Band is a performance group comprised of students of high achievement and

talent. There will be out-of-school performances and some extra rehearsals required of all

members during the school year. Placement in this class will be determined by audition and/or

instructor recommendation. Instruction is offered in the areas of woodwind, brass, and

percussion. Students in this course will continue to develop the highest level of performance

skills on their instrument through performance of advanced-level band music. Students will also

perform at the Georgia Music Educator’s Association Band Festival and other GMEA related

events All concerts and after school rehearsals are required. Participation in all activities is a

component of the student’s grade in the course.

Beginning Mixed Chorus (1 Credit) Beginning Mixed Chorus provides a basic introduction to vocal technique in relation to

individual aptitude and talent. Any student with an interest in singing is invited to join,

regardless of previous experience. This course allows young men and women to explore areas of

vocal technique in a supportive environment. Students are introduced to proper vocal production,

singing in tune, proper breathing, performance etiquette and rehearsal etiquette. These students

will also develop a basic understanding of musical concepts and sight-reading. In addition, each

member learns his/her role in a choir by listening and working as a team with her peers.

Intermediate Chorus (1 Credit) This class, for both men and women, builds on the basics of choral music performance. A variety

of musical styles will be presented and required performances are an important part of the

student’s experience. All out of school performances and special rehearsals is expected.

Participation in the GMEA District Large Group Performance Evaluation formerly “Festival” as

well as various annual performances is expected of all members.


Advanced Mixed Chorus (1 Credit) An advanced ensemble that performs a wide variety of choral literature from classics to jazz.

Music theory and sight-singing are taught. Rehearsals and performances held outside of class

time are considered as gradable experiences for the course. Open to students in grades 9-12.

Participation in Georgia Music Educators Association Large Group Performance Evaluations and

other events is an essential part of this course.

Introduction to Art (.5 Credit) In this course the students will explore a variety of media, processes, and resources. The focus is

on understanding and using the elements of art, principles of design, and the language of art.

This course, linked with Design Fundamentals, is the prerequisite for all other art courses.

Students not passing the first semester of Introduction to Art cannot continue on with Design

Fundamentals in the second semester.

Drawing and Painting 1 (.5 Credit) and Drawing and Painting 2 (.5 Credit) These course are the first in a series of courses for students who are serious about developing

their drawing skills. Drawing styles, techniques, materials, historical styles/periods, and color

theory are included in the curriculum. The level 2 course develops drawing skills and techniques

and introduces the student to styles, techniques and materials of painting.

Ceramics 1 (.5 Credit) and Ceramics 2 (.5 Credit) The level one course introduces the design and production of relief sculpture and sculpture-in–

the round. Includes additive & subtractive modeling methods; explores traditional & non-

traditional materials for sculpted works. A study of the historical origin & function of sculpture

in a variety of cultures is included. The level two course expands and builds upon the knowledge

base acquired in the level one course. The course continues with the methods and techniques

learned in Ceramics I and adds wheel-thrown pottery techniques. Students will learn to throw

pottery on the wheel to create vases, bowls, mugs, and plates. Hand-built sculpture will also be

taught in this course to add to your portfolio.

Sculpture 1 (.5 Credit) and Sculpture 2 (.5 Credit) These courses involve working three dimensionally with a variety of media. The additive,

subtractive, and modeling processes will be the primary focus. Application of the elements and

principles of design and historical interpretations will be made. Evaluation of work will be based

on art criticism techniques. The level two course builds on skill sets acquired in the level 1

course.

Graphic Design 1 (.5 Credit) and Graphic Design 2 (.5 Credit) Emphasizes design elements and principles in the production of art products such as architecture,

advertisements, graphic designs, environmental designs and product designs. Stresses proper use

of equipment and vocabulary and technical terms. Investigates the computer and its influence on

and role in creating contemporary designs. Includes a cultural and historical study of master

design works of different periods and styles. The level two course enhances level-one skills and

provides opportunities to apply design elements and principles in the production of art products

such as architecture, advertisements, graphic designs, environmental designs and product


designs. Uses board- and computer-generated designs for art products; covers how to create

designs and plan their presentation.


HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

General Health (.5 Credit) This course fulfills the requirement for graduation and the State of Georgia Drug and Alcohol

Awareness component required for obtaining a driver’s license. Course introduces personal

health, decision-making skills, mental health, emotions, stress, alcohol, drug and tobacco

use/abuse, nutrition, CPR/AED training and sex education.

Personal Fitness (.5 Credit) This course fulfills the requirement for graduation. The course introduces weight training and

cardiovascular fitness games. Health-related fitness components are assessed by using the

“Fitness Gram Computer” software program. A personal workout plan is designed and

implemented in the course.

Lifetime Sports (.5 Credit) Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of tennis, pickle ball, golf, bocce, table tennis and

volleyball. Team and tournament play is emphasized.

Recreational Games (.5 Credit) Introduces the rules, skills and strategy of table tennis, Frisbee games, badminton, bowling,

pickle ball, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Team and tournament play is emphasized.

Weight Training 1 (.5 Credit) Introductory course that is designed to enhance the student’s muscular strength and endurance.

Students will gain knowledge in fitness concepts such as frequency, intensity, duration, sets, and

repetitions. Cardiovascular training is included in this course.

Weight Training 2 (.5 Credit) This course is for the serious student/athlete who has a desire to work on total body strength and

fitness. The student/athlete will be required to perform all major lifts and will be given a

weightlifting program designed to build strength and muscle size. Cardiovascular training is

included in this course.

Physical Conditioning (.5 Credit) Generally reserved for athletes, this course will focus on different ways students can make

exercise science a career. Students will learn about certifications for Personal Strength Training

and Nutrition. Weightlifting and cardiovascular activities will be covered in this class. Instructor

permission is required.

Advanced Physical Conditioning (.5 Credit) This course is designed for the serious student/athlete involved in a school or club sport activity.

Each student/ athlete will have an understanding of power lifting techniques, improving in

muscular strength and endurance and will be given a weight training program that is specific to

their sport. Cardiovascular training is included in this course. Instructor permission is required.


JROTC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

JROTC Army Leadership Training 1 (1 Credit)

This course is designed to introduce students to the history, customs, traditions and purpose of

the Army JROTC program. It teaches students strategies to maximize their potential for success

through learning and self-management. Basic leadership skills to include leadership principles,

values and attributes and communications skills are integrated throughout the course. High

school students develop an understanding of learning style preferences, multiple intelligences,

emotional intelligence and study skills. These self- assessments will enable students to be self-

directed learners. The JROTC curriculum is enhanced through physical fitness activities,

extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

JROTC Army Leadership Training 2 (1 Credit) This course is designed to build on the self-discovery skills sets taught in JROTC 1. As self-

directed learners, students study the fundamentals citizenship skills, the foundation of the

American political system and our Constitution. Personal responsibility and wellness is

reinforced by diet, nutrition and physical fitness activities. Drug and alcohol awareness and

prevention are reinforced. Students are placed in leadership roles that enable them to demonstrate

an understanding of basic leadership principles, values and attributes. The course expands upon

the leadership process and further develops cadet’s leadership ability in drill and ceremony. It

includes intermediate techniques of oral communications, intermediate map reading,

intermediate first aid, marksmanship and safety, in addition to studies of the U.S. Army, places

and times, to include reviews of significant military campaigns and leaders.

JROTC Army Leadership Training 3 (1 Credit) This course includes discussion of military leadership and managerial techniques. Drill

instruction with emphasis on leader duties/responsibilities is stressed. It includes studies of the

role of the Army, and information on military service opportunities. Marksmanship and safety

are also continued. The building of teamwork, the problem solving process, and staff functions

and procedures are included.

JROTC Army Leadership Training 4 (1 Credit) This course is a continuation of drill instruction and a variety of seminars in leadership and

management and instruction on communicative arts, current military events, and particulars of

the skill qualification tests. Emphasis is placed on staff functions and procedures, and on drill

instruction in inspections, parades, and ceremonies. Students are given practical exercises in

leadership techniques and the solving of small unit leader problems.


CTAE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Basic Agricultural Science and Technology (1 Credit) This course is designed as an introductory or support course for the Agriscience Pathway

Program of Study. The course introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and

research; presents problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural

science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented

through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Animal Science Technology/Bio Technology (1 Credit) As part of the Agriscience pathway program of study, this course is designed to introduce

students to the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural

animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products.

Introduces scientific principles applied to the animal industry; covers reproduction, production

technology, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Classroom and

laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and

leadership programs and activities.

Plant Science and Bio-Technology (1 Credit) Plant Science and Biotechnology is a basic component of the Agriscience pathway. This course

introduces students to the scientific theories, principles, and practices involved in the production

and management of plants for food, livestock feed, fiber, conservation and ornamental use.

Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural

experiences and leadership programs and activities.

General Horticulture and Plant Science (1 Credit) This course is designed as an introduction for the Horticulture/Plant Science Pathway Program of

Study. The course introduces the major concepts of plant and horticulture science. Classroom

and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and

leadership programs and activities.

Nursery and Landscape (1 Credit) This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge utilized by the

green industry in nursery production and management and landscape design and management.

Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural

experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Introduction to Digital Technology (1 Credit) This course is designed for high school students to understand, communicate, and adapt to a

digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, and the business world. Exposure to

foundational knowledge in hardware, software, programming, web design, IT support, and

networks are all taught in a computer lab with hands-on activities and project-focused tasks.

Beginning Programming (1 Credit) The major goal of this course is for students to develop the computer science skills of algorithm

development, problem solving, and programming. While the emphasis of the course will be on


programming, students will also be introduced to other important topics, such as careers, the

limits of computing and the difference between interpreters and compilers.

Intermediate Programming (1 Credit) The goal of this course is to deepen students understanding of computing. Students will learn key

concepts of software engineering, graphical user interface, and user interface design. Students

will gain a deeper understanding of basic data structures and use them to solve more complex

problems in a collaborative manner.

Fundamentals of Web Design (1 Credit) Fundamentals of Web Design is the second course in the Interactive Media Career Pathway. This

course will provide students with essential web page planning and development skills. Students

will learn to write code manually and use graphic authoring tools. Students will also learn to

work with web page layout and graphic elements, including images, hyperlinks, tables, forms,

and frames.

Advanced Web Design (1 Credit) The goal of this course is to provide students with the study of advanced topics in web design.

Introduction to Digital Technology and Beginning Web Design are both prerequisites for this

course. Upon completion of this course, students should have a thorough knowledge of all areas

of web page design. Topics include the web development process, advanced layout and design

features, advanced study of scripting languages, site development with HTML editors, and web

servers and databases. This course also prepares students to take the CIW Associate Design

Specialist Certification.


Advanced Placement Computer Science (1 Credit) This year long course is designed to be the equivalent of one semester-long college introductory

course in programming. The course is geared toward preparing students to take the College

Board’s Advanced Placement Exam. Major emphasis is on programming using the language

JAVA, on programming methodology, and problem solving. Students will learn to create

interesting projects such as business and educational computer applications using JAVA.

Software engineering, computer hardware systems, new computer technologies and the social

implications of computing typical first-year college level computer science topics are integrated

into this course. Students are trained on the multiple-choice and free-response questions that are

on the AP Exam.

Introduction to Business and Technology (1 Credit) This course provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business

environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and

technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course.

Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career

pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a

business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be

successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not

only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/

decisions/ choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills

are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate

the skills required by business and industry.

Legal Environment of Business (1 Credit) Legal Environment of Business is the second course in the Small Business Development Career

Pathway. This course concentrates on the legal aspects of business ownership and management.

Legal issues will include contracts, sales, consumer law, agency and employment law, personal

and real property, risk management, environmental law, and government effects on business.

Students will study the impact of ethics on business operations. International business principles

are infused in the standards for Legal Environment of Business. Mastery of these standards

through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders

of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global

marketplace.

Entrepreneurial Ventures (1 Credit) Entrepreneurial Ventures is the third course in the Small Business Development Career Pathway.

This course concentrates on the management skills necessary for successful business operation.

Students will study management strategies for developing and implementing business plans;

structuring the organization; financing the organization; and managing information, operations,

marketing and human resources. International business principles are infused in the standards for

Entrepreneurial Ventures. An integral component of the Entrepreneurial Ventures course is a

school-based or community-based entrepreneurial venture that will engage students in the

creation and management of a business and the challenges of being a small business owner.

Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities


of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive

edge for the global marketplace.

Marketing Principles (1 Credit) Marketing Principles is the foundational course for all pathways in Marketing Education.

Marketing Principles addresses all the ways in which marketing satisfies consumer and business

needs and wants for products and services. Students develop an understanding of the functions of

marketing and how these functional areas affect all businesses. They learn basic marketing

concepts and the role of marketing in our economy. Students also develop skills in applying

economic concepts to marketing, distribution and logistics, marketing information management,

finance in marketing, product/service planning, pricing mixes, promotional strategies, and

personal selling.

Introduction to Sports and Entertainment Marketing (1 Credit) This course introduces the student to the major segments of the sports and entertainment industry

and the social and economic impact it has on local, state, national, and global economies. The

products and services offered to consumers and the impact of marketing on these products and

services are examined. Units include: Business Fundamentals, Product Mix, Product Knowledge,

Product/Service Management, Business Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Selling, Marketing-

Information Management, Economics, Distribution, Pricing, Advertising, Publicity/Public

Relations, Sales Promotion, Business Risks, and Organization.

Advanced Sports and Entertainment Marketing (1 Credit) This course provides students opportunities to develop managerial and analytical skills and

deepen their knowledge in sports/entertainment marketing. Topical units include: Marketing-

Information Management, Selling, Publicity/Public Relations, Sales Promotion, Management of

Promotion, Product Mix, Pricing, Positioning, and Marketing Planning. Project-based

instruction, together with a variety of work-based learning activities, should be incorporated in

this course to provide real-world application. Competitive event standards for the co-curricular

student organization (DECA, An Association of Marketing Education Students) are integral

components of the curriculum’s core employability and technical skills’ standards. Therefore,

DECA competitive events should be incorporated with other instructional strategies developed

for the course.

Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (1 Credit) The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their

future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the

Introduction to Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster Thousands of challenging

educational and training opportunities are offered in the highly skilled Law, Public Safety and

Homeland Security. These opportunities continue to expand in the areas of corporate, industrial,

homeland security and public safety. Reinforcement of academic skills occurs through classroom

instruction and applied laboratory procedures.

Law, Community Response and Policing (1 Credit) This course emphasizes the structure of the American legal system while examining

constitutional legal issues. Students will explore the difference between common and statutory


law in the context of how legal precedent is established. The course will explore the rights of

citizens guaranteed by the United States and Georgia constitutions. Students will also evaluate

the powers granted to the police and the restrictions placed upon them by the respective

constitutions and their amendments. Specific topics of discussion will include search and seizure,

arrests, interviews, interrogations, and confessions in the context of criminal prosecution. Major

emphasis will be placed on the role and decisions of the United States Supreme Court. Students

will utilize reading, writing, and critical thinking in the analysis of cases in a mock trial.

In addition to legal issues, students will be exposed to advanced law and justice skills. Activities

include tactics, methods, and skills utilized in the law enforcement field. Students will attain

skills for dealing with disasters and emergency situations. The course culminates with students

demonstrating their skills through participation in a simulated disaster scenario. The students are

required to meet both national and intrastate professional guidelines as designated by applicable

regulatory agencies such as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Georgia

Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). Upon completion of the course requirements and the

final disaster simulation, students may be eligible to obtain certifications in Community

Emergency Response Team (CERT), American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support,

and/or American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid and CPR.

Criminal Investigation and Forensics (1 Credit) This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the basic processes and

principles of forensic science as it relates to criminal investigation. Students will learn the

importance of the identification, collection, and processing of evidence and of its contribution to

the criminal investigation. Students will learn of the legal responsibilities and challenges which

the forensic investigator may encounter. Students will also learn of the role of the criminal

investigator. The importance of preserving and documenting the crime scene and enabling the

investigator to analyze evidence and its relationship to the crime will be emphasized. The student

will also study interviews and interrogations and how those statements are used as evidence in

court. Students will express understanding of their knowledge by composing clear, concise, and

thorough investigative reports, indicating a successful conclusion to an investigation.

Early Childhood Care and Education (1 Credit) Introduction to Early Childhood Care prepares the student for employment in early childhood

education and services. The course also provides a foundation for advanced study leading to

postsecondary education and careers in related fields. The course addresses early childhood care

and education and development issues that include guiding the physical, cognitive, creative,

social, emotional, and moral development of children. This course of study includes planning

and guiding developmentally appropriate practices for working with young children including

career paths, principles and theories of child development, the creation of a developmentally

appropriate learning environment, collaborative relationships and guidance, lesson planning, and

appropriate response to cultural diversity and students with special needs. Mastery of standards

through project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership development activities of

the career and technical student organizations will provide students with a competitive edge for

either entry into the education global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their

choice to continue their education and training.


Human Growth and Development for Early Childhood (1 Credit) Human Growth and Development for Early Childhood addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes,

and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of

infants and children. Topics that may be addressed include principles of physical, emotional,

social, cognitive, and moral development; human needs across the ages and stages of childhood;

impacts of family and societal crisis on the development of the child; and career decisions.

Health Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child (1 Credit) Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child introduces the theory, practices, and

requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment. This course

develops skills for employment in early childhood-related occupations, including professional

issues and work ethics; developmentally appropriate practices; health, safety and nutrition

education; certification in CPR/First Aid/Fire Safety; child abuse and neglect; symptoms and

prevention of major childhood illnesses and diseases; and prevention and control of

communicable illnesses

Food Nutrition and Wellness (1 Credit) Food, Nutrition and Wellness is an essential course in understanding nutritional needs and food

choices for optimal health of individuals across the lifespan. Interrelationships with wellness are

explored. This course leads to the advanced nutrition pathway and develops a knowledge base

and the skills necessary to select among alternatives in the marketplace, with an emphasis on

nutrient content, the development of chronic diseases, and food safety.

Food and Nutrition Through the Life Span (1 Credit) Food and Nutrition through the Lifespan is an advanced course in food and nutrition that

addresses the variation in nutritional needs at specific stages of the human life cycle: lactation,

infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood including old age. The most common nutritional

concerns, their relationship to food choices and health status and strategies to enhance well-being

at each stage of the life cycle are emphasized. This course provides knowledge for real life and

offers students a pathway into dietetics, consumer foods, and nutrition science careers with

additional education at the post-secondary level.

Food Science (1 Credit) Food Science integrates many branches of science and relies on the application of the rapid

advances in technology to expand and improve the food supply. Students will evaluate the

effects of processing, preparation, and storage on the quality, safety, wholesomeness, and

nutritive value of foods. Building on information learned in Nutrition and Wellness and

Chemistry, this course illustrates scientific principles in an applied context, exposing students to

the wonders of the scientific world. Careers will be explored