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Huntsville City Schools

High School Course Catalog

2021 – 2022

SD-P2-R1 HCS High School Course Description Guide NASA Photo Date of Revision: January 28, 2021 This document is uncontrolled when printed. Photo credit: Pat Corkery, United Launch Alliance

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Board Members

Elisa Ferrell, President – District 3 Walker McGinnis, Vice President – District 4

Michelle Watkins, Third Presiding Officer – District 1 Beth Wilder – District 2

Carlos Mathews – District 5

Discrimination based on sex, race, age, religious belief, disability, national origin, or ethnic group shall be prohibited in all educational programs and activities of the Huntsville City Schools. Huntsville City Schools Compliance Officer/Policy Administrator is Ms. Shirley Wellington. Her office is located on the first floor of the Annie C. Merts Administration Building at 200 White Street, Huntsville, Alabama 35801. Telephone number: 256-428-6836

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Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Alabama High School Graduation Requirements ................................................................................................... 2 Huntsville City Schools College and Career Readiness Pathways ......................................................................... 3 Grade Classification ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Course Fees ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Academic Programs ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Advanced Placement ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Other Courses with Additional Grade Points ..................................................................................................... 7 Credit Recovery .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Credit Advancement ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Distance Learning Through ACCESS ................................................................................................................ 9 Summer School ................................................................................................................................................... 9

HCS Dual Enrollment Opportunities .................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Dual Enrollment .............................................................................................................................. 11 Dual Credit ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 Advanced Placement Dual Enrollment Credit Assurance Program ................................................................. 13 Career Technical Dual Enrollment ................................................................................................................... 14 Early College/Early Start .................................................................................................................................. 14 Early Release .................................................................................................................................................... 15

Early Completion .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Transfer of Credits for Non-Accredited Schools .................................................................................................. 15 Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities/Athletics .............................................................................. 16

NCAA First Year Student Eligibility Standards Quick Reference ................................................................... 16 Course Offerings ................................................................................................................................................... 18

Academic Offerings .......................................................................................................................................... 18 English Language Arts .................................................................................................................................. 18 Electives that Count as a Mathematics or Science Credit ............................................................................. 18 Math .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Elective that Counts as a Science Credit ....................................................................................................... 19 Science .......................................................................................................................................................... 19 Social Studies ................................................................................................................................................ 19

Elective Offerings ............................................................................................................................................. 20 AP Capstone .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Arts – Visual (All High Schools) .................................................................................................................. 20 Arts – Visual (Magnet) ................................................................................................................................. 21 Drivers Education ......................................................................................................................................... 21 English Electives (*All High Schools) ......................................................................................................... 22 Theatre Performance (Lee Creative and Performing Arts Magnet Program) ............................................... 22 Fine Arts Electives (All High Schools) ........................................................................................................ 23 Fine Arts (Magnet Programs ONLY) ........................................................................................................... 23 Foreign Language ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Gaming Technology – Huntsville High ........................................................................................................ 24 Health and Physical Education ..................................................................................................................... 24 Mathematics Electives .................................................................................................................................. 25 Music Electives Instrumental (All High Schools) ........................................................................................ 25 Music Instrumental (Lee Performance Arts Instrumental Performance Magnet High School) ................... 26 Music Electives Choral (All High Schools) .................................................................................................. 26 Music Choral (Lee Performance Arts Instrumental Performance Magnet High School) ............................. 27

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Peer Helpers .................................................................................................................................................. 27 Science Electives........................................................................................................................................... 27 Social Studies Electives ................................................................................................................................ 27 Additional Electives ...................................................................................................................................... 28

Career and Technical Education Offerings ....................................................................................................... 29 Building Sciences Pathway ........................................................................................................................... 29 Business Management and Administration Pathway .................................................................................... 29 Cooperative Education .................................................................................................................................. 29 Cosmetology Pathway .................................................................................................................................. 29 Culinary Arts Pathway .................................................................................................................................. 30 Cyber Security Pathway ................................................................................................................................ 30 Engineering Pathway .................................................................................................................................... 30 Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing Pathway ....................................................................... 30 Fashion Pathway ........................................................................................................................................... 30 Food, Wellness, and Dietetics Pathway ........................................................................................................ 31 Finance Pathway ........................................................................................................................................... 31 Green Power Innovations in Science and Technology Pathway................................................................... 31 Heavy Equipment Operations Pathway ........................................................................................................ 31 Industrial Robotics Pathway ......................................................................................................................... 31 Interior Design and Real Estate Pathway ...................................................................................................... 32 JROTC – Air Force Pathway ........................................................................................................................ 32 JROTC - Army Pathway ............................................................................................................................... 32 Health Science Pathway ................................................................................................................................ 32 Precision Machining Pathway ....................................................................................................................... 33 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Pathway ............................................................................................. 33 Teaching and Training Pathway ................................................................................................................... 33 Welding Pathway .......................................................................................................................................... 33

Magnet Offerings .............................................................................................................................................. 34 Columbia High School: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme ......................................... 34 Columbia High School: International Baccalaureate Career or Diploma- Related Programmes ................. 36 Jemison High School .................................................................................................................................... 38 Lee High School ........................................................................................................................................... 40 New Century Technology High School ........................................................................................................ 45

Academic Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................................. 47 Core Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 47

English / Language Arts ................................................................................................................................ 47 Electives that Count as a Mathematics and/or Science Credit ...................................................................... 49 Mathematics .................................................................................................................................................. 50 Electives that Count as a Science Credit ....................................................................................................... 54 Science .......................................................................................................................................................... 54 Social Studies ................................................................................................................................................ 58

Elective Courses ............................................................................................................................................... 61 AP Capstone .................................................................................................................................................. 62 Arts – Visual (All High Schools) .................................................................................................................. 63 Drivers Education ......................................................................................................................................... 71 English Electives (*All High Schools) ......................................................................................................... 72 Fine Arts Electives (*All High Schools) ...................................................................................................... 75 Foreign Languages ........................................................................................................................................ 77 Gaming Technology – Huntsville High ........................................................................................................ 78 Health and Physical Education ..................................................................................................................... 80

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Mathematics Electives .................................................................................................................................. 84 Music Electives Choral (All High Schools) .................................................................................................. 85 Music Electives Instrumental (All High Schools) ........................................................................................ 86 Peer Helper .................................................................................................................................................... 92 Science Electives........................................................................................................................................... 92 Social Studies Electives ................................................................................................................................ 93 Additional Electives ...................................................................................................................................... 95

Career and Technical Education Course Descriptions ..................................................................................... 96 Career and Technical Education Application Process for Travel Programs .................................................... 97 Safety Instruction for Career/Technical Education .......................................................................................... 98 Career and Technical Education Pathways ....................................................................................................... 99

Building Sciences Pathway ........................................................................................................................... 99 Business Management and Administration Pathway .................................................................................. 101 Cooperative Education ................................................................................................................................ 103 Cosmetology ............................................................................................................................................... 105 Cyber Security Pathway .............................................................................................................................. 107 Culinary Arts Pathway ................................................................................................................................ 109 Engineering Pathway .................................................................................................................................. 111 Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing Pathway ..................................................................... 113 Fashion Pathway ......................................................................................................................................... 116 Finance Pathway ......................................................................................................................................... 119 Food, Wellness, and Dietetics Pathway ...................................................................................................... 121 Green Power Innovations in Science and Technology Pathway................................................................. 123 Health Science Pathway .............................................................................................................................. 126 Heavy Equipment Operation Pathway ........................................................................................................ 128 Industrial Robotics Pathway ....................................................................................................................... 130 Interior Design and Real Estate Pathway .................................................................................................... 132 JROTC – Air Force (AFJROTC) Pathway ................................................................................................. 135 JROTC – Army Pathway ............................................................................................................................ 140 Precision Machining Pathway ..................................................................................................................... 143 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Pathway ........................................................................................... 146 Teaching and Training Pathway ................................................................................................................. 148 Welding Pathway ........................................................................................................................................ 151

Magnet Programs Course Descriptions .......................................................................................................... 153 Columbia High School – International Baccalaureate Programme ............................................................ 154 Jemison High School – The College Academy .......................................................................................... 159 Lee High School Magnet Program – Dance ............................................................................................... 165 Lee High School Magnet Program – Musical Art Instrumental ................................................................. 167 Lee High School Magnet Program – Musical Art Vocal ............................................................................ 171 Lee High School Magnet Program – Media Arts Creative Writing ........................................................... 175 Lee High School Magnet Program – Media Arts Film & Video ................................................................ 177 Lee High School Magnet Program – Photography ..................................................................................... 179 Lee High School Magnet Program – Technical Theatre............................................................................. 182 Lee High School Magnet Program – Theatre Performance ........................................................................ 184 Lee High School Magnet Program – Visual Art ......................................................................................... 187 New Century Technology High School Magnet Strands ............................................................................ 191 New Century Technology High School – Biomedical Science .................................................................. 191 New Century Technology High School – Computer Science .................................................................... 195 New Century Technology High School – Engineering .............................................................................. 198 New Century Technology High School – Electives ................................................................................... 201

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Special Education Services ............................................................................................................................. 202 Huntsville City Schools 9th Grade Course Request Form 2021-2022 ............................................................ 207 Huntsville City Schools 10th Grade Course Request Form 2021-2022 .......................................................... 208 Huntsville City Schools 11th Grade Course Request Form 2021-2022 .......................................................... 209 Huntsville City Schools 12th Grade Course Request Form 2021-2022 .......................................................... 210

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INTRODUCTION Dear Parents/Guardians and Students, The 2021-2022 HCS High School Course Catalog has been revised and updated to assist you with the course selection process for the upcoming school year. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with the information and resources you need to choose high school courses that will lead to college or career readiness. We encourage you to review course descriptions and prerequisites to make the best and most informed decision you can when choosing courses. For quick reference and easy use of the digital Course Catalog, click on a section in the Table of Contents and you will be taken directly to that section. The guide begins with Alabama High School Graduation Requirements. It is important to make note of these requirements as they will serve as a guide when selecting courses in required core subject areas, required electives and additional electives required for graduation. Other information regarding grade classification, distance learning, dual enrollment, academic eligibility for extracurricular activities is also included for your reference. Your grade level school counselor will serve as your point of contact for all things related to course selection and registration. Counselors will be provided with information, materials, and resources to effectively assist students with course selection. Please do not hesitate to reach out to them if you need help or have questions. We recognize the course selection and registration process is important for students and their families and for our schools. We offer assistance in many forms: classroom guidance activities with students, parent/guardian meetings, printed and digital resources, and school registration events. We look forward to working with you as we are preparing for the 2021-2022 school year. Sincerely, Huntsville City Schools Secondary Programs Department

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ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Course Requirements

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS – TOTAL OF FOUR CREDITS Four credits to include: Credits English 9 1 English 10 1 English 11 1 English 12 1 English Language Arts-credit eligible options may include: Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE-approved courses MATHEMATICS – TOTAL OF FOUR CREDITS Three credits to include: Credits Geometry with Data Analysis 1 Algebra I with Probability (7th&8th Grade Accelerated satisfies the requirement but not credit)

1 or 0

Algebra II with Statistics 1 One or two credits from: Specialized Courses: Precalculus; Mathematical Modeling; Applications of Finite Mathematics 1 or 2 Mathematics-credit eligible courses from Career and Technical Education / Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate / postsecondary courses / SDE-approved courses SCIENCE – TOTAL OF FOUR CREDITS Two credits to include: Credits Biology 1 A Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science) 1 Science-credit eligible options may include: Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE-approved courses

Two credits from: Science or science-credit eligible courses from Career and Technical Education/Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE-approved courses

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SOCIAL STUDIES – TOTAL OF FOUR CREDITS Four credits to include: Credits World History 1 United States History I 1 United States History II 1 Government 0.5 Economics 0.5 Social Studies-credit eligible options may include: Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE-approved courses Civics Test Requirement - Students are required to pass the Civics Test in the United States Government class effective the 2018-2019 school year. Other Required Courses – total of eight credits Physical Education - Beginning Kinesiology or JROTC credit 1 Health Education 0.5 Career Preparedness 1 Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education 3 Electives 2.5

TOTAL CREDITS 24

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HUNTSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PATHWAYS

Huntsville City Schools provides numerous opportunities for our students to achieve success. Beginning with the 2020-2021 cohort, all Huntsville City Schools’ high school students will select a specialized subject area that will allow them to obtain certain knowledge and skills to prepare them for the future.

Fine Arts and Humanities

Business and Industry/Public Service

Multidisciplinary Studies STEM

• Foreign Language • Additional Social

Studies • Choral Music • Instrumental Music • Theatre • Visual Arts • Specialized Visual

Arts** • Theatre Performance** • Technical Theatre** • Photography** • Media Arts** • Cinematography** • Musical Art** • Dance**

• Business Management and Administration

• Finance • Interior Design and Real

Estate • Sports and Entertainment

Marketing • Building Science • Cooperative Education • Cosmetology • Culinary • Engineering Design and

Advanced Manufacturing • Fashion • Food, Wellness, and

Dietetics • Heavy Equipment

Operations • Welding • Industrial Robotics • Precision Machining • Teaching and Training • JROTC Air Force • JROTC Army

At least 4 completed credits in following: • Advanced Placement • International

Baccalaureate**** • Dual Enrollment • College Academy***

• Cybersecurity • Engineering • Green Power

Innovations in Science and Engineering

• Health Science • Biomedical

Science* • Computer

Science*

* denotes specialized courses offered at New Century Technology High School. ** denotes specialized courses offered at Lee High School Magnet Program. *** denotes specialized program offered at Jemison High School. ****denotes specialized program offered at Columbia High School.

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GRADE CLASSIFICATION A student progresses toward graduation by earning Carnegie units in the core and elective subjects. For student, parent, and administration convenience, grade level designations of 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th are used for homeroom placement and to indicate progress towards completion of graduation requirements.

A 10th grader must have a minimum of 5 units An 11th grader must have a minimum of 12 units A 12th grader must have a minimum of 17 units Total credits to graduate 24 units

COURSE FEES

The district will not charge fees for core courses and magnet courses. For high schools, course fees will be collected for Art, Career Tech, and Driver’s Ed courses. Students may apply for reduction in fees via Infosnap. If approved, the maximum fee per class is $10. Dues for career and technical student organizations may not be waived.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement (AP) program provides high school students with the opportunity to complete college-level studies while they are enrolled in secondary schools. These challenging and thought-provoking courses often take more time, require more work, and go into greater depth than regular level courses. Students who enroll in Advanced Placement classes are required to take the AP exams at the end of the academic year to receive the extra GPA quality point. In Huntsville, the Advanced Placement program is an integral part of the school system's instructional program and is valued for its contribution to academic excellence. Should a student wish to take an AP course not taught at the student’s high school of enrollment, the request to enroll in the course at another high school may be made with the student’s guidance counselor. Transportation to the other high school may be provided.

AP Courses Offered in Huntsville City Schools Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science A Computer Science Principles

Economics, Macro Economics, Micro English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition Environmental Science European History French Language and Culture

German Language and Culture Human Geography Latin Music Theory Physics 1 Physics 2 Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Physics C: Mechanics Psychology

Research Seminar Spanish Language and Culture Statistics Studio Art: 2-D Design Studio Art: 3-D Design Studio Art: Drawing U.S. Government and Politics U.S. History World History

AP exam fees are paid by the parent/guardian. There is no AP exam fee for students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Grade Scale – If a student takes the corresponding AP test, the AP course grade will be weighted one point more than other courses for calculating the grade point average used to determine class rank. Honors courses are weighted 0.5 extra.

Scale A B C D F Grading Scale 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 0-59 AP/IB Scale 5 4 3 2 0 Honors Scale 4.5 3.5 2.5 1.5 0 Regular Scale 4 3 2 1 0

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1.0 GPA Increase – Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Students enrolled in Huntsville City Schools successfully completing the following courses and taking the corresponding College Board Advanced Placement test at the end of the academic year will receive a 1.0 increase in Grade Point Average, GPA, for the course.

Type Subject Course Course Number GPA

Bonus Weight

AP English English, Language and Composition, AP 01005H1000 1 AP English English, Literature and Composition, AP 01006H1000 1 AP Math Calculus AB, AP 02124E1000 1 AP Math Calculus BC, AP 02125E1000 1 AP Math Statistics, AP 02203E1000 1 AP Science Biology, AP 03056E1000 1 AP Science Environmental Science, AP 03207E1000 1 AP Science AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based 03165E1000 1 AP Science AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based 03166E1000 1 AP Science Chemistry, AP 03106E1000 1 AP Science Physics C: Mechanics, AP 03164E1000 1 AP Science Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP 03163E1000 1 AP Social Studies United States History, AP 04104E1000 1 AP Social Studies World History, AP 04057E1000 1 AP Social Studies European History, AP 04056E1000 1 AP Social Studies US Government – Year 04157E1000 1 AP Social Studies US Government - Semester 04157E1000 1 AP Social Studies Comparative Government 04158E1000 1 AP Social Studies Macroeconomics, AP - Year 04202E1000 1 AP Social Studies Macroeconomics, AP - Semester 04202E1000 1 AP Social Studies Microeconomics, AP 04203E1000 1 AP Social Studies Human Geography, AP 04004E1000 1 AP Social Studies Psychology, AP 04256E1000 1 AP Elective AP Research 22112E1000 1 AP Elective AP Seminar 22110E1000 1 AP Foreign Language French Language and Culture, AP 24114E1000 1 AP Foreign Language German Language and Culture, AP 24264E1000 1 AP Foreign Language Latin, AP 24355E1000 1 AP Foreign Language Spanish Language, AP 24064E1000 1 AP Music Music Theory, AP 05114E1000 1 AP Art Art History, AP 05153E1000 1 AP Art Studio Art Drawing, AP 05172E1000 1 AP Art Studio Art Two-Dimensional Design, AP 05174E1000 1 AP Art Studio Art Three-Dimensional Design, AP 05175E1000 1 AP Math Computer Science A, AP 10157E1000 1 AP Math Computer Science Principles, AP 10019E1000 1

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Other Courses with Additional Grade Points The International Baccalaureate Program at Columbia High School courses that receive a 1.0 increase are in the Magnet Programs Course Descriptions on page 159.

1.0 Increase – Non-Advanced Placement Courses Students enrolled in Huntsville City Schools successfully completing the following courses will receive a 1.0 increase in Grade Point Average, GPA, for the course.

Type Subject Course Course Number GPA

Bonus Weight

Bump Only Cyber Security Foundations of Informational Security 10020G1001 1 Bump Only Cyber Security Principles of Informational Security 10020G1002 1 Bump Only Cyber Security Cyber Forensics 10020G1003 1 Bump Only Cyber Security Advanced Cyber Forensics 10020G1004 1

0.5 Increase – Honors Courses

Students enrolled in Huntsville City Schools successfully completing the following courses will receive a 0.5 increase in Grade Point Average, GPA, for the course.

Type Subject Course Course Number GPA

Bonus Weight

Honors English English 9 Honors 01001H1000 0.5 Honors English English 10 Honors 01002H1000 0.5 Honors Math Geometry with Data Analysis Honors 02073H1000 0.5 Honors Math Algebra II with Statistics Honors 02056E1000 0.5 Honors Math Pre-Calculus Honors 02110H1000 0.5 Honors Science Biology Honors 03051H1000 0.5 Honors Science Chemistry Honors 03101H1000 0.5 Honors Science Organic Chemistry 03101E1000 0.5 Honors Social Studies World History 9 Honors 04053H1000 0.5 Honors Social Studies US History 10 Honors 04102H1000 0.5

0.5 Increase – Non-Honors Courses

Students enrolled in Huntsville City Schools successfully completing the following courses will receive a 0.5 increase in Grade Point Average, GPA, for the course.

Type Subject Course Course Number GPA

Bonus Weight

Bump Only Foreign Language French 3 24104G1000 0.5 Bump Only Foreign Language German 3 24254G1000 0.5 Bump Only Foreign Language Latin 3 24344G1000 0.5 Bump Only Foreign Language Spanish 3 24054G1000 0.5 Bump Only Math Elective Math Seminar III 23992X1003 0.5

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Credit Recovery Students who did not receive credit in a course because they did not master course content or skills may apply for credit recovery. Credit recovery is based on making up deficiencies rather than on repeating the entire course. To be eligible for credit recovery, students must have achieved a baseline score of 40 or above (on a 100-point scale). The final grade in credit recovery may not exceed 70 on a 100-point scale. Students with a baseline score below 40 (on a 100-point scale) are not eligible for credit recovery and must repeat the entire course. Credit recovery may be delivered by a highly-qualified teacher or through an accredited digital platform, such as Edgenuity, under the supervision of a Huntsville City School staff member. Note: The NCAA Eligibility Center does NOT accept credits earned through Credit Recovery. Athletes seeking eligibility through the NCAA Eligibility Center MUST repeat the entire course. For more information, please speak to your athletic director or guidance counselor.

Credit Advancement Huntsville City Schools offers students who exhibit proficiency beyond the level required for all students for an individual course the opportunity to pursue Credit Advancement as an alternative to the traditional Carnegie Unit approach to course completion. For a student to be eligible for Credit Advancement he or she must:

1. Be recommended by a current or former teacher of the subject/course being considered for Credit Advancement.

2. Have criterion-referenced or norm-referenced test scores that support an above grade-level proficiency of content in the subject/course being considered for Credit Advancement.

3. Complete a Request for Credit Advancement form, signed by the parent or guardian, the high school counselor, and high school principal.

Credit Advancement may occur in the following two ways:

• The student may request to take an End-of-Course Assessment covering all the standards of the course before formal enrollment in the course.

o The state End-of-Course Assessment must be given before the end of each semester. o A mastery score of 80 or above must be obtained to receive credit for the course through Credit

Advancement, and this score will be included in the student’s overall Grade Point Average. o If a student (or parent/guardian) does not want to accept (rejects) the student’s mastery score of

80 or above, the student may enroll in the course in the traditional classroom. • The student may show Proficiency during a course and request permission to work ahead through

independent and teacher-supported assignments or through online opportunities. o At a point jointly agreed upon by the student and teacher of record, the student will be

administered the End-of-Course Assessment, and if he or she obtains a proficiency score of 80 or above, the student may move forward into the next course in the sequence of that content area.

o This situation would offer an opportunity for the student to pursue online options or other developed options for individualized independent study.

o The student will be allowed to take each end of course Assessment for Credit Advancement one time.

• The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) does not recognize Credit Advancement for course credit.

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Distance Learning Through ACCESS ACCESS Distance Learning, an education initiative of the Alabama Department of Education, provides opportunities during the school day for Alabama high school students to engage in courses to which they may not otherwise have access. The web and interactive video-based courses are aligned with the Alabama Courses of Study, and Carnegie units (credits) earned through ACCESS are accepted by the Huntsville City Schools. There are no costs for ACCESS courses. Interested students should talk with their school counselors.

Summer School Credit Recovery will be available in summer school for students enrolled in Huntsville City Schools in grades 6-12 who have failed a core course with an average of 40% or above. Instruction can be delivered by a highly-qualified teachers or through an accredited digital platform such as Edgenuity. The student must complete the prescribed remediation plan for the designated course and pass the exam with a minimum of seventy percent (70%). The highest grade that a student may earn through credit recovery is a 70%. Students wishing to earn a higher grade or students who failed a course with less than a 40% must complete the entire course. For a current list of summer school dates and locations, please visit the Huntsville City Schools website. Note: The NCAA Eligibility Center does NOT accept credits earned through Credit Recovery. Athletes seeking eligibility through the NCAA Eligibility Center must repeat the entire course. For more information, please speak to your athletic director or guidance counselor. Credit Enhancement Courses: Huntsville City Schools will also offer the following credit enhancement courses during the summer program (tuition and fees may apply):

Health 0.5 Driver and Traffic Safety Education 0.5

Registration for summer school normally begins in April.

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HCS DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Dual Enrollment program for Huntsville City Schools allows students to receive both high school and college credit for certain academic or career technical education courses. Eligible courses can be taken through an Alabama Community College System (ACCS) institution while enrolled in high school for the purpose of earning credits for a high school diploma and/or a postsecondary degree.

• Courses taken for dual enrollment shall be at the postsecondary/college level. Postsecondary/college level remedial level cannot be taken for dual enrollment credit.

• To maintain eligibility in dual enrollment opportunities, a student must successfully pass three semester credit hours at the postsecondary level in the same or related subjects.

• A student successfully passing a postsecondary course will receive a weighted grade (additional 10 points on a numerical scale or 1.0 on a 4.0 scale) which will be recorded on the student’s report card and high school official transcript and included in the GPA calculation.

• The principal must approve credit for courses before registration. • Transportation may be available during the school day based on student/school need. • Opportunities to participate in online dual enrollment courses may be extended due to various

circumstances. All Huntsville City Schools’ high schools offer dual enrollment to eligible students. Many of the college programs or courses are aligned with high school offerings. Dual enrollment opportunities are available, but not limited to the following locations:

• Calhoun Community College • J.F. Drake State Technical College • The University of Alabama Early College • The University of Alabama in Huntsville • Auburn University, First Program

DUAL ENROLLMENT OPTIONS:

• Academic and Career Technical Dual Enrollment- Participants in this option are enrolled in high school and college courses and can earn high school and college credit simultaneously.

• Dual Credit- Participants in this option are enrolled in high school and engaged in designated courses that Huntsville City Schools has approved as substitutions to high school courses. Eligible courses are listed below.

• Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment Credit Assurance Program- Participants in this option are eligible to receive dual college credit while enrolled in a specified high school AP course.

• Early College/Early Start- Early College/Early Start participants must meet all the requirements of the college of interest. The courses in this option are taken for college credit only.

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Academic Dual Enrollment Students must meet the following requirement to be eligible to participate in Academic Dual Enrollment:

1. Responsible for all college tuition and fee costs as required by the postsecondary institution. 2. Have and maintain a “2.5” overall GPA and meet the admission requirements of the participating

postsecondary institution. Please note: some programs may require a higher GPA. 3. Successfully completed ninth and tenth grade. 4. Have approval from the School Counselor and Administrator.

Additional Academic Dual Enrollment Information

• Students who are not enrolled in the College Academy Magnet Program at Jemison High School are only eligible to take one college course (3 college credit hours) for high school credit per semester. With the superintendent’s approval, non-College Academy students may have the potential to take two courses (equivalent to 6 college credit hours in a semester).

• In most instances, students will only be able to participate in college courses that are above and beyond what the local high school offers.

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Dual Credit Students must meet the following requirement to be eligible to participate in Dual Credit:

1. Responsible for all college tuition and fee costs as required by the postsecondary institution. 2. Have and maintain a “2.5” overall GPA and meet the admission requirements of the participating

postsecondary institution. Please note: some programs may require a higher GPA. 3. Successfully completed ninth and tenth grade. 4. Select courses that are approved by HCS and agreed upon as a course substitution (see list below). 5. Approval from the School Counselor and Administrator.

Additional Dual Credit Information

• Students who are not enrolled in the College Academy Magnet Program at Jemison High School are only eligible to take one college course (3 college credit hours) for high school credit per semester. With the superintendent’s approval, non-College Academy students may have the potential to take two courses (equivalent to 6 college credit hours in a semester.

ELIGIBLE DUAL CREDIT COURSES

Course Name Course Code HS Graduation Requirement (Equivalency Course) HS Credit

ENG 101 English Composition I 01999C1001 English 11 and/or English 12 1.0

ENG 102 English Composition II 01999C1002 English 11 and/or English 12 1.0

ART 100 Art Appreciation 05999C1001 Arts Elective 1.0

BIO 101 Introduction to Biology I 03999C1002 Science 3 and/or Science 4 1.0

BIO 102 Introduction to Biology II 03999C1003 Science 3 and/or Science 4 1.0

CHM 111 College Chemistry I 03999C1016 Science 3 and/or Science 4 1.0

PHS 111 Physical Science 03999C1024 Science 3 and/or Science 4 1.0

MTH 110 Finite Mathematics 02999C1001 Mathematics 4 1.0

MTH 116 Mathematical Applications 02999C1017 Mathematics 4 1.0

MTH 125 Calculus I 02999C1005 Mathematics 4 1.0

HIS 201 United States History I 04999C1009 US History I 1.0

HIS 202 United States History II 04999C1010 US History II 1.0

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Advanced Placement Dual Enrollment Credit Assurance Program The Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment Credit Assurance program allows students to participate in an AP course and receive college credit for the course. The AP Credit Assurance program enables high school AP teachers who are certified as college instructors to issue dual enrollment college credit to their AP students. This academic dual enrollment option does not require students to travel offsite. Students in the AP Credit Assurance program must meet the eligibility requirements for academic dual enrollment. As required by the postsecondary institution, students must also pay course tuition and fee costs at the current rate. Huntsville City high schools have a partnership with Calhoun Community College for AP/Dual Enrollment credit. Eligibility Requirements to Participate in the AP/Dual Enrollment Credit Assurance Program:

1. Complete ninth and tenth grade 2. Maintain a minimum cumulative (unweighted) grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale 3. Enroll in an AP course that provides dual enrollment credit 4. Pass the college placement test or obtain a minimum ACT English sub-score of 18 5. Pay for the dual enrollment course tuition (tuition rate established by the partnering community college) 6. Pass the AP/Dual Enrollment class with at least a 70 7. Take the end of course AP exam

AP Course Course Number College Credit Equivalency GPA Bonus

Weight

English, Language and Composition, AP 01005H1000 ENG 101 & ENG 102 English Composition I & II 1

United States History, AP 04104E1000 HIS 201 & HIS 202 United States History I & II 1

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Career Technical Dual Enrollment Students must meet the following requirement to be eligible to participate in Career Technical Dual Enrollment:

1. A student must have a “2.5” overall GPA and meet the admission requirements of the participating

postsecondary institution.

Career Technical Dual Enrollment opportunities generally include, but are not limited to, the following programs:

Accounting Technology Advanced Manufacturing Heating and Air Conditioning Automotive Technology Computer Information Systems Culinary Arts Drafting and Design Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Medical Assisting Technology Machine Tool Technology Nursing Assistant Salon Management Welding Technology Aerospace Welding Emergency Medical Technician

Additional Career Technical Dual Enrollment Information

• Students are not limited to the number of Career Technical courses desired if it does not result in a schedule conflict and the student has maintained the prescribed GPA requirements.

• Fees and Costs: Career Technical Dual Enrollment participates in a statewide grant which typically covers course expenses. The postsecondary institution will make determination of available funds and limitations.

Early College/Early Start

Huntsville City Schools’ Early College/Early Start Program is an extension to dual enrollment. This program allows students to take college courses for college credit and to have courses listed on their college transcript ONLY. The earned college credits may be applied toward a degree at various colleges and universities. Early College gives motivated students an opportunity to start college while in high school. Students must meet the following requirement to be eligible to participate in Early College/Early Start:

1. Have eligible test scores to participate in postsecondary courses of interest. 2. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and a willingness to work hard! 3. Responsible for all college and fee costs as required by the postsecondary institution.

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Early Release To be approved for early release, students must have HCS approval to participate in Dual Enrollment, Early Start College Enrollment, HCS Work-Based Learning, or HCS approved apprenticeship programs. Students are only released for Dual Enrollment when the student is taking courses on the college campus. Dual Enrollment students taking courses at the local high school are not allowed early release.

EARLY COMPLETION

• Rising Seniors may be eligible for early graduation. Students will need to speak with their School Counselor during their Junior year to determine eligibility.

• Students who complete graduation requirements early will receive their diploma at the regularly scheduled graduation ceremony in May.

• Students who complete their coursework early are responsible for contacting school officials concerning graduation, senior events, etc.

• Students/Parents must also be aware that if students begin taking college courses immediately after they finish their classes in December, some colleges/universities may deem them ineligible for Freshman Scholarships.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS FOR NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOLS

Please refer to the Alabama Code 290-3-1-.02(7)(k) for information regarding transfers of credits from non-accredited schools. Click here to view Alabama Code 290-3-1-.02(7)(k).

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ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS

Voluntary extracurricular and co-curricular activities are defined as continuing activities available to students during and beyond the regular day. Students must be enrolled in Huntsville City Schools to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Because New Century Technology High School does not offer an athletic program, New Century students are eligible to participate at their zoned home schools. Academic eligibility for participation in sports will be governed by the rules of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). No grade requirement beyond those established by the AHSAA may be imposed for sports or cheerleading. Requirements beyond those established by the AHSAA, however, may be imposed for other school activities. Other school system rules, including conduct rules, apply to students participating in band, choral, drama, sports, cheerleading, and other extracurricular and co-curricular activities. (Huntsville City Schools Policy Number105-23) Huntsville City Schools (each school) is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Rules set forth by AHSAA govern all eligibility and participation criteria. Rules pertaining to high school athletic eligibility may be found at the AHSAA website. Click here to visit the AHSAA website.

NCAA First Year Student Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Students who hope to participate in college athletics should become familiar with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines to be prepared for academic eligibility to participate in collegiate athletics. The eligibility standards required by the NCAA are affected by course selection and course grades throughout high school as well as scores on the ACT/SAT. Student, parents, and/or guardians are encouraged to download the “Guide for College-Bound Student-Athlete” available at the NCAA Eligibility Center. To view the NCAA website and download the guide go to: https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/links?linksSubmit=ShowActiveLinks To view the NCAA Division I Sliding Scales go to: http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf

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KNOW THE RULES… Core Courses

• NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. See the charts on the following page. • Beginning August 1, 2016, NCAA Division I requires 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh

semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become “locked in” at the start of the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.

• Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he or she fails to meet the 10-course requirement, but he or she would not be able to compete.

Test Scores • Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for

those requirements is shown on the following page. • Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 920 or an ACT sum score of 70, with a minimum core GPA of 2.2. • The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section

of the SAT is not used. • The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading,

and science. • When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and

ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

Grade Point Average • Be sure to look at your high school’s list of NCAA Courses on the Eligibility Center's website.

o http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/ • Only courses that appear on your school’s list of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA.

Use the list as a guide. o To look up a list of courses offered at your school go to:

https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool • Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016 should use Sliding Scale A to determine eligibility to

receive athletics aid, practice, and competition during the first year. • Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016 is 2.000-2.299

(corresponding test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on page two of this sheet). • Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016 is 2.300 (corresponding test-

score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B in the link listed below). • The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.2. • Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.

Division I

(16 Core Courses) Division II

(16 Core Courses) • 4 years of English • 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or

higher) • 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year

of lab if offered by high school) • 1 year of additional English, mathematics,

or natural/physical science • 2 years of social science • 4 years of additional courses (from any

area above, foreign language, or comparative religion/philosophy)

• 3 years of English • 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or

higher) • 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year

of lab if offered by high school) • 3 years of additional English, mathematics,

or natural/physical science • 2 years of social science • 4 years of additional courses (from any

area above, foreign language, or comparative religion/philosophy)

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COURSE OFFERINGS Academic Offerings English Language Arts

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit English 9 01001G1000 9 1.0 English 9, Honors 01001H1000 9 1.0 English 10 01002G1000 10 1.0 English 10, Honors 01002H1000 10 1.0 English 11 01003G1000 11 1.0 English, Language and Composition, AP 01005H1000 11 1.0 English 12 01004G1000 12 1.0 English, Literature and Composition, AP 01006H1000 12 1.0

Electives that Count as a Mathematics or Science Credit

Upon completion of the required mathematics and/or science courses, the following courses can count as one mathematics credit or one science credit but cannot count as both a mathematics and science credit.

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Computer Science Principles, AP 10019E1000 10-12 1.0 Computer Science A, AP 10157E1000 9-12 1.0 Exploring Computer Science 10012G1001 9-10 1.0 Introduction to Computer Science – TEALS 10012G1002 9-12 1.0

Math

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Geometry with Data Analysis 02073G1000 9-12 1.0 Geometry with Data Analysis, Honors 02073H1000 9-12 1.0 Algebra I with Probability 02052G1000 9-12 1.0 Algebra I with Probability, Honors 02052H1000 9-12 1.0 Algebra II with Statistics 02056G1000 9-12 1.0 Algebra II with Statistics, Honors 02056H1000 9-12 1.0 Mathematical Modeling 02137G1000 9-12 1.0 Applications of Finite Mathematics 02136G1000 9-12 1.0 Precalculus 02110G1000 9-12 1.0 Precalculus, Honors 02110H1000 9-12 1.0 Calculus AB, AP 02124E1000 11-12 1.0 Calculus BC, AP 02125E1000 11-12 1.0 Statistics, AP 02203E1000 11-12 1.0

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Elective that Counts as a Science Credit The following course can count as one Career Technical Education credit or one science credit but cannot count as both.

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Forensic Science & Crime Scene Investigations 15055G1000 11-12 1.0

Science

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Biology 03051G1000 9-12 1.0 Biology, Honors 03051H1000 9-12 1.0 Biology, AP 03056E1000 11-12 1.0 Chemistry 03101G1000 9-12 1.0 Chemistry, Honors 03101H1000 9-12 1.0 Chemistry, Advanced Level (Organic) 03101E1000 9-12 1.0 Chemistry, AP 03106E1000 11-12 1.0 Earth and Space Science 03008G1000 9-12 1.0 Environmental Science 03003G1000 9-12 1.0 Environmental Science, AP 03207E1000 11-12 1.0 Human Anatomy and Physiology 03053G1000 9-12 1.0 Physical Science 03159G1000 9-12 1.0 Physics 03151G1000 9-12 1.0 Physics I, AP 03165E1000 11-12 1.0 Physics 2, AP 03166E1000 11-12 1.0 Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP 03163E1000 11-12 0.5 Physics C: Mechanics, AP 03164E1000 11-12 0.5

Social Studies

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit World History 1500 to Present 04053G1000 9-12 1.0 World History 1500 to Present, Honors 04053H1000 9-12 1.0 Human Geography, AP 04004E1000 9-12 1.0 United States History to 1877 04102G1000 9-12 1.0 United States History to 1877, Honors 04102H1000 9-12 1.0 European History, AP 04056E1000 11-12 1.0 World History, AP 04057E1000 11-12 1.0 United States History 1877 to Present 04103G1000 9-12 1.0 United States History, AP 04104E1000 9-12 1.0 Economics 04201G0500 9-12 0.5 Macroeconomics, AP (year) 04202E1000 11-12 1.0 Macroeconomics, AP (semester) 04202E1001 11-12 0.5 United States Government 04151G0500 9-12 0.5 United States Government and Politics, AP (year) 04157E1000 11-12 1.0 United States Government and Politics, AP (semester) 04157E1001 11-12 0.5

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Elective Offerings AP Capstone

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit AP Seminar 22110E1000 11-12 1.0 AP Research 22112E1000 12 1.0

Arts – Visual

(All High Schools) Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Visual Arts, Elements of Arts Literacy 05151G1000 9-12 0.5 Visual Arts, Visual Arts I 05154G1001 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, 2-Dimensional Design I 05195G1021 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, 3-Dimensional Design I 05195G1031 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Graphic Design I 05162G1001 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Introduction to Crafts I 05165G1001 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Introduction to Photography I 05167G10P1 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Level II 05154G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, 2-Dimensional Design II 05195G1022 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, 3-Dimensional Design II 05195G1032 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Graphic Design II 05162G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Ceramics II 05159G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Crafts II 05165G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Drawing II 05156G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Painting II 05157G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Photography II 05167G10P2 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Crafts III 05165G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, 2-Dimensional Design III 05195G1023 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, 3-Dimensional Design III 05195G1033 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Graphic Design III 05162G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Crafts IV 05165G1004 9-12 1.0 Art History, AP 05153E1000 11-12 1.0 Studio Art: Drawing, AP 05172E1000 11-12 1.0 Studio Art: 2-D Design, AP 05174E1000 11-12 1.0 Studio Art: 3-D Design, AP 05175E1000 11-12 1.0

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Arts – Visual (Magnet)

Lee Visual Arts and Photography Magnet Students are eligible to take all visual arts electives but will also participate in magnet specific courses listed below.

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Visual Arts, Level III 05154G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Level IV 05154G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Ceramics III 05159G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Ceramics IV 05159G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Painting III 05157G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Painting IV 05157G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Drawing III 05156G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Drawing IV 05156G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Sculpture II 05158G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Sculpture III 05158G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Sculpture IV 05158G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Introduction to Digital Photography 05167G10D1 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Digital Photography II 05167G10D2 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Digital Photography III 05167G10D3 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Digital Photography IV 05195G1024 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Photography III 05167G10P3 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Photography IV 05167G10P4 9-12 1.0 Media Arts, Introduction to Intermedia Design I 05261G1001 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Printmaking II 05161G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Printmaking III 05161G1003 9-12 1.0

Drivers Education Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Driver and Traffic Safety Education 08152G1000 10-12 0.5

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English Electives (*All High Schools)

* Theatre courses at all high schools can be used as an English elective. Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

English for Speakers of Other Languages 01008G1000 9-12 1.0 Academic Language Development II 01199G1000 9-12 1.0 Bible as Literature 01059G1000 9-12 1.0 Debate 01151G1001 9-12 1.0 English Lab 23992X1005 9-12 1.0 Literature, Novels 01060G1000 9-12 1.0 African American Literature 01099G1000 10-12 1.0 Other Journalism Electives (Yearbook) 11149G1001 10-12 1.0 School Publications (Newspaper/Magazine) 11104X1000 10-12 0.0 *Theatre I 05052G1001 9-12 1.0 *Theatre II 05052G1002 10-12 1.0 *Theatre III 05052G1003 11-12 1.0 *Introduction to Musical Theatre I 05060G1001 9-12 1.0 *Technical Theatre Production 05056G1001 10-12 1.0 *Technical Theatre Production II 05056G10T2 10-12 1.0

Theatre Performance

(Lee Creative and Performing Arts Magnet Program) Lee Theatre and Technical Theatre Magnet Students are eligible to take all English electives but will also participate in magnet specific theatre courses listed below.

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Acting Technique II 05053G1002 9-12 1.0 Acting Technique III 05053G1003 9-12 1.0 Theatre Independent Study 05097G1010 9-12 1.0 Theatre Management II 05061G1002 9-12 1.0 Theatre Management III 05061G1003 9-12 1.0 Musical Theatre II 05060G1002 9-12 1.0 Musical Theatre III 05060G1003 9-12 0.0 Playwriting II 05058G1002 9-12 1.0 Playwriting III 05058G1003 9-12 1.0 Acting for the Camera II 05055G1002 9-12 1.0 Acting for the Camera III 05055G1003 9-12 1.0 Theatre, Light & Sound Design Construction II 05056G10L2 9-12 1.0 Theatre, Light & Sound Design Construction III 05056G10L3 9-12 1.0 Technical Theatre Production III 05056G10T3 9-12 1.0

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Fine Arts Electives (All High Schools)

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Dance Elements of Arts Literacy 05006G1000 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Dance 05003G10D1 9-12 1.0 Dance II 05003G10D2 9-12 1.0 Dance III 05003G1003 9-12 1.0 Media Arts, Elements of Arts Literacy 05263G1000 9-12 0.5 Media Arts I 05250G1001 9-12 1.0 Media Arts, Intermedia Design 05261G1001 9-12 1.0

Fine Arts

(Magnet Programs ONLY) Lee Dance Magnet Students are eligible to take all additional fine arts electives but will also participate in magnet specific courses listed below.

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Intro to Choreography/Dance Composition I 05005G1001 9-12 1.0 Intro to Dance Ensemble 05002G1001 9-12 1.0 Choreography/Dance Composition II 05005G1002 9-12 1.0 Dance Ensemble II 05002G1002 9-12 1.0 Dance Ensemble III 05002G1003 9-12 1.0 Dance Production I 05009G1001 9-12 1.0 Dance Production II 05009G1002 9-12 1.0 Dance, Independent Study 05049G1010 9-12 1.0 Dance Ensemble IV 23992X1049 9-12 1.0

Foreign Language

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit French I 24102G1000 9-12 1.0 French II 24103G1000 9-12 1.0 French III 24104G1000 9-12 1.0 French Language and Culture, AP 24114E1000 9-12 1.0 German I 24252G1000 9-12 1.0 German II 24253G1000 9-12 1.0 German III 24254G1000 9-12 1.0 German Language and Culture, AP 24264E1000 9-12 1.0 Latin I 24342G1000 9-12 1.0 Latin II 24343G1000 9-12 1.0 Latin III 24344G1000 9-12 1.0 Latin, AP 24355E1000 9-12 1.0 Spanish I 24052G1000 9-12 1.0 Spanish II 24053G1000 9-12 1.0 Spanish III 24054G1000 9-12 1.0 Spanish Language, AP 24064E1000 9-12 1.0

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Gaming Technology – Huntsville High Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

HHS Game Design 22994X1016 10-12 0.5 HHS Screenwriting 22994X1017 11-12 0.5 HHS Game Maker Programming 22994X1018 11-12 0.5 HHS Unity Programming & 3D Modeling 22994X1019 11-12 0.5 HHS Game Production and Marketing 22994X1020 12 0.5

Health and Physical Education

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Beginning Kinesiology 08017G1000 9-12 1.0 Team Sports 08003G1000 9-12 1.0 Varsity Baseball 08013G10BA 9-12 1.0 Varsity Basketball 08013G10BK 9-12 1.0 Varsity Bowling 08015G10BW 9-12 1.0 Varsity Cheerleading 08006G10CH 9-12 1.0 Varsity Cross Country 08013G10CC 9-12 1.0 Varsity Football 08013G10FB 9-12 1.0 Varsity Golf 08013G10GO 9-12 1.0 Varsity Soccer 08013G10SC 9-12 1.0 Varsity Softball 08013G10SB 9-12 1.0 Varsity Swimming 08010G10SW 9-12 1.0 Varsity Tennis 08011G10TN 9-12 1.0 Varsity Track and Field 08013G10TF 9-12 1.0 Varsity Volleyball 08013G10VB 9-12 1.0 Varsity Wrestling 08013G10WR 9-12 1.0 Strength and Conditioning Baseball 08005G1001 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Basketball 08005G1002 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Bowling 08005G1003 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Cheerleading 08005G1004 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Cross Country 08005G1005 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Football 08005G1006 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Golf 08005G1007 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Soccer 08005G1008 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Softball 08005G1009 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Swimming 08005G1010 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Tennis 08005G1012 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Track and Field 08005G1013 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Volleyball 08005G1014 9-12 0.0 Strength and Conditioning Wrestling 08005G1015 9-12 0.0 Health, Grades 9-12 08051G0500 9-12 0.5 Sports Officiating Certification 08019G1000 10-12 1.0

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Mathematics Electives

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Math Seminar I 23992X1001 10-12 1.0 Math Seminar II 23992X1002 10-12 1.0 Math Seminar III 23992X1003 10-12 1.0 Mathematics Lab Elective 02996G1000 9-12 1.0

Music Electives Instrumental

(All High Schools) Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Marching Band I 05103G0501 9-12 0.5 Concert Band I 05102G0501 9-12 0.5 Marching Band II 05103G0502 9-12 0.5 Concert Band II 05102G0502 9-12 0.5 Marching Band III 05103G0503 9-12 0.5 Concert Band III 05102G0503 9-12 0.5 Marching Band IV 05103G0504 9-12 0.5 Concert Band IV 05102G0504 9-12 0.5 Marching Band V 05103G0505 9-12 0.5 Concert Band V 05102G0505 9-12 0.5 Jazz Ensemble I 05105G1001 9-12 1.0 Jazz Ensemble II 05105G1002 9-12 1.0 Jazz Ensemble III 05105G1003 9-12 1.0 Jazz Ensemble IV 05105G1004 9-12 1.0 Jazz Ensemble V 05105G1005 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble I 05106G10I1 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble II 05106G10I2 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble III 05106G10I3 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble IV 05106G10I4 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble V 05106G10I5 9-12 1.0 Music, Elements of Art Literacy 05119G1000 9-12 0.5

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Music Instrumental (Lee Performance Arts Instrumental Performance Magnet High School)

Lee Instrumental Magnet Students are eligible to participate in all instrumental music electives but will also participate in magnet specific courses listed below.

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Introduction to Woodwinds 05109G10W1 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Brass I 05109G10B1 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Percussion I 05109G10P1 9-12 1.0 Woodwinds II 05109G10W2 9-12 1.0 Brass II 05109G10B2 9-12 1.0 Percussion II 05109G10P2 9-12 1.0 Woodwinds III 05109G10W3 9-12 1.0 Percussion III 05109G10P3 9-12 1.0 Woodwinds IV 05109G10W4 9-12 1.0 Brass IV 05109G10B4 9-12 1.0 Percussion IV 05109G10P4 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Piano I 05107G1001 9-12 1.0 Piano II 05107G1002 9-12 1.0

Music Electives Choral

(All High Schools) Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Mixed Chorus I 05110G1001 9-12 1.0 Mixed Chorus II 05110G1002 9-12 1.0 Mixed Chorus III 05110G1003 9-12 1.0 Mixed Chorus IV 05110G1004 9-12 1.0

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Music Choral (Lee Performance Arts Instrumental Performance Magnet High School)

Lee Choral/Vocal Magnet Students are eligible to participate in all choral music electives but will also participate in magnet specific courses listed below.

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Introduction to Women's Chorus I 05111G10W1 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Men's Chorus I 05111G10M1 9-12 1.0 Show Choir I 05121G1001 9-12 1.0 Show Choir II 05121G1002 9-12 1.0 Show Choir III 05121G1003 9-12 1.0 Show Choir IV 05121G1004 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Women's Chorus II 05111G10W2 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Women's Chorus III 05111G10W3 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Women's Chorus IV 05111G10W4 9-12 1.0 A Capella Chorus II 05111G10A2 9-12 1.0 A Capella Chorus III 05111G10A3 9-12 1.0 A Capella Chorus IV 05111G10A4 9-12 1.0 Vocal Elective I 05149G10V1 9-12 1.0 Vocal Elective II 05149G10V2 9-12 1.0 Vocal Elective III 05149G10V3 9-12 1.0 Vocal Elective IV 05149G10V4 9-12 1.0 Music Theory, AP 05114E1000 11-12 1.0

Peer Helpers

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Peer Helper 22107X1000 9-12 1.0

Science Electives

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Science Laboratory Assistant (year) 22051X1002 11-12 1.0 Science Laboratory Assistant (semester) 22051X1003 11-12 0.5

Social Studies Electives

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Comparative Government and Politics, AP (semester) 04158E1000 11-12 1.0 Contemporary World Issues 04064G1000 9-12 0.5 Microeconomics, AP (semester) 04203E1000 11-12 1.0 Psychology 04254G1000 10-12 1.0 Psychology, AP 04256E1000 10-12 1.0 Sociology 04258G1000 10-12 1.0 African American Studies 04999G1001 10-12 1.0

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Additional Electives Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

ACT Prep 23992X1004 11 0.5 Career Preparedness 22153G1000 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Digital Literacy & Computer Science 10011G1000 9-12 1.0 Student Aide (office/library/teacher) (year) 22051X1000 10-12 1.0 Student Aide (office/library/teacher) (semester) 22051X1001 10-12 0.5

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Career and Technical Education Offerings Building Sciences Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Architecture, Construction, and Manufacturing AND NCCER Building Construction 1: Construction Framing

17002G1001 17004G1001

9 9

1.0 1.0

NCCER Building Construction 2: Site Preparation AND NCCER Building Construction 3: Construction Finishing

17005G1001 17005G1002

10 10

1.0 1.0

NCCER Carpentry 1 AND NCCER Carpentry 2

17002G1000 17004G1000

11 11

1.0 1.0

NCCER Carpentry 3 AND Senior Career Pathway Project: Architecture & Construction

17011G1000 17047G1000

12 12

1.0 1.0

Business Management and Administration Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Business Technology Applications 12002G1001 9 1.0 Foundations of Business Leadership 12051G1000 10 1.0 Personal Finance OR Law and Society

19262G1001 15057G1002

11 11

1.0 1.0

Entrepreneurship 12053G1000 12 1.0

Cooperative Education Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Cooperative Education/Work-Based Learning I First Credit 22998G1014 11-12 1.0

Cooperative Education/Work-Based Learning II Second Credit 22998G1024 11-12 1.0

Cooperative Education/Work-Based Learning III Third Credit 22998G1034 11-12 1.0

Cooperative Education/Work-Based Learning VI Fourth Credit 22998G1044 11-12 1.0

Cooperative Education/Work-Based Learning Experience I Fifth Credit 2298G1001 12 1.0

Cooperative Education/Work-Based Learning Experience II Sixth Credit 22998G1002 12 1.0

Cosmetology Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Introduction to Cosmetology AND Hair Coloring

19104G1000 19103G1001

10 10

1.0 1.0

Chemical Services AND Salon Practice & Management

19103G1002 19107G1003

11 11

1.0 1.0

Natural Hair Styling Theory AND Natural Hair Styling Practicum

19103G1003 19148G1000

12 12

1.0 1.0

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Culinary Arts Pathway Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Hospitality and Tourism AND Culinary Arts I

16001G1000 16053G1012

10 10

1.0 1.0

Food, Safety, & Microbiology AND Culinary Arts II

16097G1002 16053G1022

11 11

1.0 1.0

Baking and Pastry Arts 16056G1000 12 1.0 Event Planning 16057G1000 12 1.0

Cyber Security Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Foundations of Informational Security 10020G1001 9 1.0 Principles of Informational Security 10020G1002 10 1.0 Cyber Forensics 10020G1003 11 1.0 Advanced Cyber Forensics 10020G1004 12 1.0

Engineering Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Foundations of Engineering and Technology 21005G1000 9 1.0 Applications of Engineering and Technology 21002G1000 10 1.0 Capstone of Engineering and Technology 21047G1000 11 1.0 Computer Engineering and Technology 21014G1000 12 1.0

Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Introduction to Drafting Design AND Intermediate Drafting Design

21106G1013 21106G1023

9 9

1.0 1.0

Advanced Drafting Design Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing

21106G1033 21006G1001

10 10

1.0 1.0

3D Solid Model Design I AND Advanced Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing

21107G1012 21006G1002

11 11

1.0 1.0

CTE Lab in Architecture and Construction AND Senior Career Pathway Project –Architecture & Construction

17017G1000 17047G1000

12 12

1.0 1.0

Fashion Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Family and Consumer Science (optional) 19251G1000 9 1.0 Fashion AND Fashion Design

05190G1001 05190G1002

10 10

1.0 1.0

Fashion Merchandising AND Entrepreneurship in FACS

12153G1001 19299G1000

11 11

1.0 1.0

Fashion Media AND Senior Career Pathway Project – FACS

12153G1000 19297G1000

12 12

1.0 1.0

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Food, Wellness, and Dietetics Pathway Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Family & Consumer Sciences 19251G1000 9 1.0 Food and Nutrition 19252G1000 10 1.0 Event Planning 16152G1000 11 1.0 Food Innovations & Media 19999G1000 12 1.0

Finance Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Business Technology Applications 12002G1001 9 1.0 Accounting 12104G1012 10 1.0 Advanced Accounting 12104G1022 11 1.0 Banking and Financial Services 12102G1000 12 1.0

Green Power Innovations in Science and Technology Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Greenpower F24 Engineering Design & Racing Challenge I AND Greenpower F24 Engineering Design & Racing Challenge II

21105G1001

21105G1002

9

9

1.0

1.0 The Nature of Science and Technology AND Core Applications of Science and Technology

21990G1001 21990G1002

10 10

1.0 1.0

Creativity and Innovation AND Design for the Productions of Advanced Products

21990G1004 13103G1044

11 11

1.0 1.0

CTE Lab in STEM AND Senior Career Pathway Project - STEM

21997G1000 21047G1001

12 12

1.0 1.0

Heavy Equipment Operations Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Architecture, Construction, and Manufacturing AND NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations 1

17002G1001 20052G1013

10 10

1.0 1.0

NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations 2 AND NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations 3

20052G1023 20104G1033

11 11

1.0 1.0

CTE Lab in Architecture and Construction AND Senior Career Pathway Project – Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

17017G1000 17047G1000

12 12

1.0 1.0

Industrial Robotics Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Architecture, Construction, & Manufacturing AND Introduction to Manufacturing

17002G1001 13001G1000

9 9

1.0 1.0

Intro to Robotics AND Robotics Applications

21009G1001 21009G1002

10 10

1.0 1.0

Robotics and Automation AND Embedded Arduino Controls and Robotics Applications

21009G1004 21009G1003

11 11

1.0 1.0

CTE Lab in Manufacturing AND Senior Career Pathway Project - Manufacturing

13997G1001 13997G1002

12 12

1.0 1.0

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Interior Design and Real Estate Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Family and Consumer Sciences (Optional) 19251G1000 9 1.0 Art, Architecture, and Design AND Introduction to Real Estate Sales

17990G1000 12154G1013

10 10

1.0 1.0

Buying and Selling Real Estate AND The Real Estate Brokerage Business

12154G1023 12154G1033

11 11

1.0 1.0

CTE Lab in Human Services AND Senior Career Pathway Project – FACS

19147G1002 19297G1000

12 12

1.0 1.0

JROTC – Air Force Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit AS-100: Leadership and Aviation History 09151G1000 9-12 1.0 AS-200: Leadership and Science of Flight 09152G1000 11-12 1.0 AS-220: Leadership and Cultural Studies 09004G1001 9-12 1.0 AS-300: Leadership and Exploration of Space 09153G1000 11-12 1.0 AS-400: Leadership and Management of the Cadet Corps and Financial Education 09154G1000 12 1.0

AS-410: Leadership and Survival 09004G1002 12 1.0 AS-500: Honors Ground School 09002G1000 12 1.0 AS-510: Senior Career Pathway Project – JROTC Air Force 09997G0500 12 1.0

JROTC - Army Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit JROTC I – Introduction to Leadership Development 09051G1001 9-12 1.0 JROTC II – Intermediate Leadership Development 09052G1001 10-12 1.0 JROTC III - Applied Leadership Development 09053G1001 11-12 1.0 JROTC IV - Advanced Leadership Development 09054G1001 12 1.0 Army JROTC 1b 09051G1002 9-12 1.0 Army JROTC 2b 09052G1002 10-12 1.0 Army JROTC 3b 09053G1002 11-12 1.0 Army JROTC 4b 09054G1002 12-12 1.0

Health Science Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Foundations of Health Science 14002G1001 9 1.0 Therapeutic Services 14099G1000 10 1.0 Patient Care Technician 14051G1000 11 1.0 Health Science Internship 14298G1000 12 1.0

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Precision Machining Pathway Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Introduction to Mill, Drill Press, and Surface Grinder AND Intermediate Mill and Surface Grinder

13204G1003 13204G1005

10 10

1.0 1.0

Introduction to Computer Numerical Control AND Intermediate Computer Numerical Control

13203G1002 13203G1003

11 11

1.0 1.0

CAD and Computer Aided Manufacturing I AND CAD and Computer Aided Manufacturing II

13203G1004 13203G1005

12 12

1.0 1.0

Sports and Entertainment Marketing Pathway Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Business Technology Applications 12002G1001 9 1.0 Internet Marketing 12162G1000 10 1.0 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Fundamentals 12163G1001 11 1.0 Advanced Sports & Entertainment Marketing Fundamentals 12163G1002 12 1.0

Teaching and Training Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Education and Training AND Teaching I

19151G1000 19152G1012

9 9

1.0 1.0

Teaching II AND Education Leadership

19152G1022 19154G1003

10 10

1.0 1.0

Professional Sport Services in Education AND Professional Training & Consultation

19154G1001 19154G1002

11 11

1.0 1.0

Education and Training Internship 19198G1000 12 1.0 Senior Career Pathway Project – Education and Training 19197G1001 12 1.0

Welding Pathway

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Architecture, Construction, and Manufacturing AND NCCER Welding 1

17002G1001 13207G1014

10 10

1.0 1.0

NCCER Welding 2 AND NCCER Welding 3

13207G1024 13207G1034

11 11

1.0 1.0

NCCER Welding 4 AND Senior Career Pathway Project

13207G1044 17047G1000

12 12

1.0 1.0

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Magnet Offerings Columbia High School:

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

MYP Arts: Music, Visual Arts, and/or Choral (Year 4 and Year 5) Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Mixed Chorus I 05110G1001 9-10 1.0 Concert Band I 05102G0501 9-10 1.0 Marching Band I 05103G0501 9-10 1.0 Visual Arts I 05154G1001 9-10 1.0 Theatre I 05052G1001 9-10 1.0 Painting II 05157G1002 9-10 1.0 Ceramics II 05159G1002 9-10 1.0 Drawing II 05156G1002 9-10 1.0 Theatre II 05052G1002 9-10 1.0

MYP: Individuals and Societies (Year 4 and Year 5) Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

World History 9 (1500 to Present) 04053G1000 9 1.0 World History 9, Honors 04053H1000 9 1.0 Human Geography, AP 04004E1000 9-10 1.0 US History 10 (to 1877) 04102G1000 10 1.0 US History 10, Honors 04102H1000 10 1.0 World History, AP 04057E1000 10 1.0

MYP Language Acquisition: French, German, or Spanish (Phase II- Year 4 and Phase III- Year 5)

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Spanish I 24052G1000 9 1.0 French I 24102G1000 9 1.0 German I 24252G1000 9 1.0 Spanish II 24053G1000 10 1.0 French II 24103G1000 10 1.0 German II 24253G1000 10 1.0

MYP: Mathematics (Year 4 and Year 5)

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Geometry with Data Analysis 02073G1000 9 1.0 Geometry with Data Analysis, Honors 02073H1000 9 1.0 Algebra I with Probability 02052G1000 9-10 1.0 Algebra I with Probability, Honors 02052H1000 9-10 1.0 Algebra II with Statistics 02056G1000 9-10 1.0 Algebra II with Statistics, Honors 02056H1000 9-10 1.0 Mathematical Modeling 02137G1000 10 1.0 Precalculus 02110G1000 10 1.0 Precalculus, Honors 02110H1000 10 1.0

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MYP: Physical Health and Education (Year 4 and Year 5) Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Beginning of Kinesiology 08017G1000 9 1.0 Health 08051G0500 10 0.5 Team Sports Varies Varies TBD

MYP: Language and Literature (Year 4 and Year 5) Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

English 9 01001G1000 9 1.0 English 9, Honors 01001H1000 9 1.0 English 10 01002G1000 10 1.0 English 10, Honors 01002H1000 10 1.0

MYP: Design- Other Courses

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Career Preparedness 22153G1000 9 1.0 CTE Course Varies 9 1.0 PE Course Varies 9-10 TBD

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Columbia High School: International Baccalaureate Career or Diploma- Related Programmes

Group 1: Language A – Language and Literature HL Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Language A, HL, IB/Year I 23992X1008 11 1.0 Language A, HL, IB/Year I 01007H10HL 12 1.0 Language A: Language and Literature, SL, IB 001011H10SL 11-12 1.0

Group 2: Language B – Foreign Language (SL)

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit French B, SL, IB/Year I 24113E10SL 11 1.0 French B, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1009 12 1.0 French B, AB INITIO SL/ Year I 24118E10SL 11 1.0 French B, AB INITIO SL/ Year II 23992X1010 12 1.0 German B, SL, IB/Year I 24263E10SL 11 1.0 German B, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1011 12 1.0 German B, AB INITIO SL/ Year I 24268E10SL 11 1.0 German B, AB INITIO SL/ Year II 23992X1012 12 1.0 Spanish B, SL, IB/Year I 24063E10SL 11 1.0 Spanish B, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1013 12 1.0 Spanish B, AB INITIO SL/ Year I 24068E10SL 11 1.0 Spanish B, AB INITIO SL/ Year II 23992X1014 12 1.0

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Economics, SL, IB 04206E10SL 11-12 1.0 Economics, HL, IB/Year I 04206E10HL 11 1.0 Economics, HL, IB/Year II 23992X1015 12 1.0 Geography, HL, IB/Year I 04003E10HL 11 1.0 Geography, HL, IB/Year II 23992X1016 12 1.0 History HL, IB/Year I 04054E10HL 11 1.0 History HL, IB/Year II 23992X1017 12 1.0 Information Technology in a Global Society, IB/Year I 10007E10SL 11 1.0 Information Technology in a Global Society, I/Year II 23992X1018 12 1.0

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Group 4: Experimental Science Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Biology, HL, IB/Year I 03057E10HL 11 1.0 Biology, HL, IB/Year II 23992X1019 12 1.0 Chemistry, SL, IB/Year I 03107E10SL 11 1.0 Chemistry, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1020 12 1.0 Environmental Systems and Societies SL/Year I 02996G0000 11 1.0 Environmental Systems and Societies SL/Year II 23992X1021 12 1.0 Sports, Exercise, and Health Science, SL, IB/Year I 03065E10SL 11 1.0 Sports, Exercise, and Health Science, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1022 12 1.0

Group 5: Mathematics

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Mathematical Applications & Interpretations SL, IB Year I 02139E10SL 11 1.0 Mathematical Applications & Interpretations SL, IB Year II 23992X1023 12 1.0

Group 6: Elective – Students must take one (SL) course

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Music, SL, IB/Year I 05115E10SL 11 1.0 Music, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1024 12 1.0 Theatre, SL, IB 05062E10SL 11-12 1.0 Visual Arts, SL, IB/Year I 05173E10SL 11 1.0 Visual Arts, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1025 12 1.0 Psychology, SL, IB/Year I 04257E10SL 11 1.0 Psychology, SL, IB//Year II 23992X1026 12 1.0 Psychology, HL, IB/Year I 04257E10HL 11 1.0 Psychology, HL, IB/Year II 23992X1027 12 1.0

Other Courses

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Theory of Knowledge, IB (11th) (spring semester) 04304E1000 11 0.5 Theory of Knowledge, IB (12th) (fall semester) 23992X1028 12 0.5 IB Enrichment (fall semester) 23992X1029 11-12 0.5 IB Enrichment (spring semester) 23992X1030 11-12 0.5 Ethics 04166G1000 11-12 0.5

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Jemison High School

The College Academy Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

English Grade 9, Honors 01001H1000 9 1.0 Geometry with Data Analysis, Honors 02073E1000 9 1.0 Biology, Honors 03051H1000 9 1.0 US History to 1877, Honors 04102H1000 9 1.0 First Year Experience (College Orientation) - Semester 23992X1031 9-12 1.0 College Academy 101- Semester 23992X1032 9-12 1.0 Career Preparedness 22153G1000 9 1.0 Beginning Kinesiology OR JROTC OR Band

08017G1000 Various Various

9 9 9

1.0 1.0 1.0

CM 113 Fundamentals of Public Speaking/ Intro to Rhetorical Communication 11999C1004 College Level 1.0

TH 122 Theatre Appreciation 05999C1031 9 1.0 English 10, Honors 01002H1000 10 1.0 Algebra II with Statistics, Honors OR Precalculus, Honors

02056H1000 02110H1000

10-11 10-12

1.0 1.0

Chemistry, Honors 03101H1000 10 1.0 US History, AP 04104E1000 10 1.0 American National Government/ PSC 101 Intro to American Government 04999C0517 College Level 1.0

College Academy Prep II 23992X1033 10 1.0 Health 08051G0500 10 0.5 Art Appreciation OR Music Appreciation/ MU 100 Intro to Music Literature

05999C1001 05999C1026 College Level 1.0

PY 101 General Psychology I OR SOC 100 Intro to Sociology

04999C1018 04999C1021 College Level 1.0

English Composition/ EH 101 College Writing I 01999C1001 College Level 1.0

English Composition/ EH College Writing II 01999C1002 College Level 1.0

Precalculus, Honors OR UAH math course based on UAH math placement test

02110H1000 Various 11 1.0

BYS 119 Principles of Biology 03999C1004 College Level 1.0 General Microbiology/ BYS 120 Organismal Biology 03999C1011 College Level 1.0

AP Physics I 03165E1000 11 1.0 World History I/ HY 103 World History to 1500 04999C1007 College Level 1.0

College Academy Prep III 23992X1034 11 1.0 UAH Pre-Major Courses – two Various 11 2.0 English Literature/ EH 207 Readings in Literature/Culture I 01999C1005 College Level 1.0

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The College Academy English Literature II/ EH 207 Readings in Literature/Culture II 01999C1006 College Level 1.0

UAH math course based on UAH math placement test Various College Level 1.0 UAH Pre-Major Course Various College Level 1.0 Human Anatomy and Physiology OR Environmental Science AP OR AP Physics 2

03053G1000 03207E1000 03166E1000

12 12 12

1.0 1.0 1.0

World History II/ HY 104 World History Since 1500 04999C1008 College Level 1.0

Macroeconomics, AP 04202E1000 12 0.5 College Academy Prep IV 23992X10035 12 1.0

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Lee High School

Creative Writing Magnet

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Creative Writing I 01104G1000 9-12 1.0 Composition, Expository I 01103G1000 9-12 1.0 Mass Media 11149G1000 9-12 1.0 Oral Communication 01155G1000 9-12 1.0 Journalism 2 11101G1023 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Multimedia Design 05260G1001 9-12 1.0 Multimedia Design 05260G1002 9-12 1.0 Creative Writing Grades 9-12 01104G0500 9-12 1.0

Dance Magnet

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Intro to Choreography/Dance Composition 05005G1001 9-12 1.0 Choreography/Dance Composition I 05005G1002 9-12 1.0 Intro to Dance Ensemble I 05002G1001 9-12 1.0 Dance Ensemble II 05002G1002 9-12 1.0 Dance Ensemble III 05002G1003 9-12 1.0 Dance Ensemble IV 23992X1049 9-12 1.0 Dance Production I 05009G1001 9-12 1.0 Dance Production II 05009G1002 9-12 1.0

Video and Film Making Magnet Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Media Arts I 05250G1001 9-12 1.0 Intermedia Design 2 05261G1002 9-12 1.0 Media Arts II 05250G1002 9-12 1.0 Intermedia Design 3 05261G1003 9-12 1.0 Media Arts III 05250G1003 9-12 1.0 Sequential Images I 05255G1001 9-12 1.0 MA Independent Study 05297G1001 9-12 1.0 Sequential Images 2 05255G1002 9-12 1.0

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Musical Arts Instrumental Magnet

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Orchestra I 05104G1001 9-12 1.0 Orchestra II 05104G1002 9-12 1.0 Orchestra III 05104G1003 9-12 1.0 Orchestra IV 05104G1004 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Piano I 05107G1001 9-12 1.0 Piano II 05107G1002 9-12 1.0 Marching Band I 05103G0501 9-12 0.5 Concert Band I 05102G0501 9-12 0.5 Marching Band II 05103G0502 9-12 0.5 Concert Band II 05102G0502 9-12 0.5 Marching Band III 05103G0503 9-12 0.5 Concert Band III 05102G0503 9-12 0.5 Marching Band IV 05103G0504 9-12 0.5 Concert Band IV 05102G0504 9-12 0.5 Marching Band V 05103G0505 9-12 0.5 Concert Band V 05102G0505 9-12 0.5 Jazz Ensemble I 05105G1001 9-12 1.0 Jazz Ensemble II 05105G1002 9-12 1.0 Jazz Ensemble III 05105G1003 9-12 1.0 Jazz Ensemble IV 05105G1004 9-12 1.0 Jazz Ensemble V 05105G1005 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble I 05106G10I1 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble II 05106G10I2 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble III 05106G10I3 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble IV 05106G10I4 9-12 1.0 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble V 05106G10I5 9-12 1.0

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Musical Arts Vocal Magnet Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Introduction to Women's Chorus I 05111G10W1 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Men's Chorus I 05111G10M1 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Women's Chorus II 05111G10W2 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Women's Chorus III 05111G10W3 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Women's Chorus IV 05111G10W4 9-12 1.0 A Capella Chorus II 05111G10A2 9-12 1.0 A Capella Chorus III 05111G10A3 9-12 1.0 A Capella Chorus IV 05111G10A4 9-12 1.0 Vocal Elective I 05149G10V1 9-12 1.0 Vocal Elective II 05149G10V2 9-12 1.0 Vocal Elective III 05149G10V3 9-12 1.0 Vocal Elective IV 05149G10V4 9-12 1.0 Mixed Chorus II 05110G1002 9-12 1.0 Mixed Chorus III 05110G1003 9-12 1.0 Mixed Chorus IV 05110G1004 9-12 1.0 Show Choir I 05121G1001 9-12 1.0 Show Choir II 05121G1002 9-12 1.0 Show Choir III 05121G1003 9-12 1.0 Show Choir IV 05121G1004 9-12 1.0 Music Theory, AP 05114E1000 9-12 1.0

Photography Magnet

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Introduction to Intermedia Design 05261G1001 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Digital Photography 05167G10D1 9-12 1.0 Photography II 05167G10P2 9-12 1.0 Digital Photography II 05167G10D2 9-12 1.0 Photography III 05167G10P3 9-12 1.0 Digital Photography III 05167G10D3 9-12 1.0 Photography IV 05167G10P4 9-12 1.0 Digital Photography 05167G10D4 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts Portfolio 22994X1090 9-12 1.0

Technical Theatre Magnet

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Introduction to Television Production 11051G1015 9-12 1.0 Senior Career Pathway 11197G1001 9-12 1.0 Construction Site Prep & Foundations 18014G1000 9-12 1.0 Television Production - Studio Operations 11051G1035 9-12 1.0 Advanced Television Production 11051G1035 9-12 1.0 TV Production-Writing, Production & Performance 11051G1025 9-12 1.0 Construction Finishing & Interior System 18011G1000 9-12 1.0 CTE Lab in Arts, AV TV, and Communication 11197G1002 9-12 1.0

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Theatre Performance Magnet Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Introduction to Theatre I AND Magnet Theatre Elective

05052G1001 Various 9-12 1.0

Acting Technique II AND Magnet Theatre Elective

05053G1002 Various 9-12 1.0

Acting Technique III AND Magnet Theatre Elective

05053G1003 Various 9-12 1.0

Theatre-Independent Study AND Magnet Theatre Elective

05097G1010 Various 9-12 1.0

Introduction to Musical Theatre I 05060G1001 9-12 1.0 Musical Theatre II 05060G1002 9-12 1.0 Musical Theatre III 05060G1003 9-12 1.0 Acting for the Camera II 05055G1002 9-12 1.0 Acting for the Camera III 05055G1003 9-12 1.0 Playwriting II 05058G1002 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Technical Theatre Production 05056G1001 9-12 1.0 Theatre, Light & Sound Design & Cons III 05056G10L2 9-12 1.0 Theatre, Light & Sound Design & Const III 05056G10L3 9-12 1.0 Technical Theatre Production II 05056G10T2 9-12 1.0 Technical Theatre Production III 05056G10T3 9-12 1.0 Senior Pathway for the Theatre Professional 22994X1091 12 1.0

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Visual Arts Magnet Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Visual Arts, Introduction to Visual Arts I AND One Studio Art Class

05154G1001 Various 9-12 1.0

Visual Arts, Visual Arts II AND One Studio Art Class

05154G1002 Various 9-12 1.0

Visual Arts, Visual Arts III AND One Studio Art Class

05154G1003 Various 9-12 1.0

Visual Arts, Visual Arts IV AND One Studio Art Class

05154G1004 Various 9-12 1.0

Visual Arts, Drawing II 05156G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Drawing III 05156G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Drawing IV 05156G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Painting II 05157G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Ceramics II 05159G1002 9-12 1.0 Art History, AP 05153E1000 11-12 1.0 Studio Art: Drawing, AP 05172E1000 11-12 1.0 Studio Art: 2-D Design, AP 05174E1000 11-12 1.0 Studio Art: 3-D Design, AP 05175E1000 11-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Ceramics III 05159G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Ceramics IV 05159G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Painting III 05157G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Painting IV 05157G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Drawing III 05156G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Drawing IV 05156G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Sculpture II 05158G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Sculpture III 05158G1003 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Sculpture IV 05158G1004 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Printmaking II 05161G1002 9-12 1.0 Visual Arts, Printmaking III 05161G1003 9-12 1.0

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New Century Technology High School

Biomedical Science Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Principles of Biomedical Science PLTW 14252G1002 9-12 1.0 Introduction to Healthcare and Research 23992X1036 9-10 1.0 Foundations of Health Science 14002G1001 9-12 1.0 Computer Science Fundamentals 223992X1043 9-12 1.0 Computer Science Principles, AP 10019E1000 10-12 1.0 Human Anatomy and Physiology 03053G1000 9-12 1.0 Therapeutic Services 14099G1000 9-12 1.0 Genetics 23992X1038 9-12 1.0 Neuroscience 23992X1039 9-12 1.0 Advanced Forensic Science 23992X1040 9-12 1.0 Genomics and Bioinformatics 23992X1041 9-12 1.0 Patient Care Technician 14051G1000 9-12 1.0 Health Science Internship – 1 credit 14298G1000 12 1.0 Health Science Internship – 2 credit 14298G2000 12 2.0 Biotechnology Internship 23992X1042 12 1.0 Pharmacy Technician 14152G1001 12 1.0

Computer Science

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Foundations of Informational Security 10020G1001 9-12 1.0 Computer Science Fundamentals 23992X1043 9-12 1.0 Principles of Informational Security 10020G1002 9-12 1.0 Software Development 10154G1000 9-12 1.0 Computer Science Principles, AP 10157E1000 9-12 1.0 Python Plus 23992X1044 9-12 1.0 Cyber Forensics 10020G1003 9-12 1.0 Computer Science A, AP 10019E1000 11-12 1.0 App Development I 23992X1045 9-12 0.5 App Development II 23992X1046 9-12 0.5 Advanced Cyber Forensics 10020G1004 9-12 1.0 Advanced Computer Science – Data Structures 23992X1047 9-12 1.0 Computer Science Internship 23992X1048 9-12 1.0

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Engineering Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit

Introduction to Engineering Design PLTW 21017G1000 9-12 1.0 Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology 21013G1012 9-12 1.0 Computer Science Fundamentals 23992X1043 9-12 1.0 Computer Science Principles, AP 10019E1000 9-12 1.0 Advanced Aerospace Technology 21013G1022 9-12 1.0 Software Development 10154G1000 9-12 1.0 Principles of Engineering PLTW 21018G1000 9-12 1.0 Applied Mechanics 23992X1050 9-12 1.0 Materials and Manufacturing Processes 23992X1051 9-12 1.0 Scientific Payload Design 23992X1052 9-12 1.0 Computer Aided Drafting 23992X1053 9-12 1.0 Civil Engineering and Architecture PLTW 21021G1000 9-12 1.0 Scientific Payload Design II 23992X1054 9-12 1.0 Engineering Research and Design 23992X1055 9-12 1.0 Engineering Internship 23992X1056 9-12 1.0

Additional Electives

Course Course Number Grade Level(s) Credit Technical Writing 23992X1057 9-12 0.5 Public Speaking 01151G1000 9-12 0.5 Science Fiction Studies 23992X1058 10-12 0.5 Debate 01151G1001 9-12 0.5 Introduction to Robotics 21009G1001 9-12 1.0

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ACADEMIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Core Courses

English / Language Arts ENGLISH, GRADE 9 (01001G1000) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. ENGLISH, GRADE 9, HONORS (01001H1000) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Advanced work in reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. ENGLISH, GRADE 10 (01002G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): English 9 or English 9, Honors Reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. ENGLISH, GRADE 10, HONORS (01002H1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): English 9 or English 9, Honors Advanced work in reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. ENGLISH, GRADE 11 (01003G1000) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): English 10 or English 10, Honors Reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. ENGLISH, LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION, AP (01005H1000) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): English 10 or English 10, Honors College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for English; engages students in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes; guides students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts; extensive writing of compositions. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) ENGLISH, GRADE 12 (01004G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): English 11 or English Language and Composition, AP Reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language.

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ENGLISH, LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION, AP (01006H1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): English 11 or English Language and Composition, AP College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for English; engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature from several genres and periods from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century; extensive writing of compositions. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.)

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Electives that Count as a Mathematics and/or Science Credit Upon completion of the required mathematics and/or science courses, the following courses can count as one mathematics credit or one science credit but cannot count as both a mathematics and science credit. COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES, AP (10019E1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra I College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program for computer science; focuses on the innovative and multidisciplinary aspects of computing as well as the computational thinking practices that help students see how computing is relevant to many areas of their everyday lives; introduces students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.) Students may receive math or science credit for this course if they have successfully passed Algebra II with Trigonometry. COMPUTER SCIENCE A, AP (10157E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra II with Trigonometry or Algebra II with Trigonometry, Honors Fee(s): $30 A one credit college-level course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for computer science; emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem-solving and algorithm development. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.) Students may receive math or science credit for this course if they have successfully passed Algebra II with Trigonometry. EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE (10012G1001) Grades: 9-10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra I Exploring Computer Science is an introductory year-long high school computer science course for students in Grades 9-10 focused on foundational computer science concepts and computational practices. Students will be introduced to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. The course is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of Exploring Computer Science is to develop in students the computational practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE – TEALS (10012G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Introduction to Computer Science - TEALS is a one-credit engaging course that explores a variety of basic computational thinking and programming concepts through a project-based learning environment. Every unit culminates in a comprehensive project and roughly 75% of student time is spent building projects and practicing the skills they are learning.

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Mathematics

Course Progression As shown in the chart below, the high school program builds on students’ mathematical preparation in Grades 6-8 with a common pathway of three required courses taken by all students, followed by additional specialized courses that prepare students for life after high school. GEOMETRY WITH DATA (02073G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Geometry with Data Analysis is the first of three required courses in high school mathematics. In Geometry with Data Analysis, students incorporate knowledge and skills in Geometry and Measurement, Algebra and Functions, and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability, leading to a deeper understanding of fundamental relationships within the discipline and building a solid foundation for further study. The prerequisite for Geometry with Data Analysis is either Grade 8 Mathematics or Grade 8 Accelerated Mathematics. For students who opt to accelerate their mathematical pathways in the 9th grade, Geometry with Data Analysis may also be taken concurrently with Algebra I with Probability.

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GEOMETRY WITH DATA ANALYSIS, HONORS (02073H1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Honors Geometry with Data Analysis is the first of three required courses in high school mathematics. In Honors Geometry with Data Analysis, students incorporate knowledge and skills in Geometry and Measurement, Algebra and Functions, and Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability, leading to a deeper understanding of fundamental relationships within the discipline and building a solid foundation for further study. The prerequisite for Honors Geometry with Data Analysis is either Grade 8 Mathematics or Grade 8 Accelerated Mathematics. For students who opt to accelerate their mathematical pathways in the 9th grade, Honors Geometry with Data Analysis may also be taken concurrently with Algebra I with Probability. ALGEBRA I WITH PROBABILITY (02052G1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Algebra I with Probability builds upon algebraic concepts studied in Grade 7 and Grade 8 Mathematics. It provides students with the necessary knowledge of algebra and probability for use in everyday life and in the subsequent study of mathematics. Algebra I with Probability is the second of three courses required for all students. Students may enroll in this course after completing Geometry with Data Analysis in Grade 9 or by completing both Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics and Grade 8 Accelerated Mathematics. Students who wish to accelerate their mathematics pathways in high school may also elect to enroll in Algebra I with Probability concurrently with Geometry with Data Analysis in the 9th grade. ALGEBRA I WITH PROBABILITY, HONORS (02052H1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Honors Algebra I with Probability builds upon algebraic concepts studied in Grade 7 and Grade 8 Mathematics. It provides students with the necessary knowledge of algebra and probability for use in everyday life and in the subsequent study of mathematics. Honors Algebra I with Probability is the second of three courses required for all students. Students may enroll in this course after completing Geometry with Data Analysis in Grade 9 or by completing both Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics and Grade 8 Accelerated Mathematics. Students who wish to accelerate their mathematics pathways in high school may also elect to enroll in Honors Algebra I with Probability concurrently with Geometry with Data Analysis in the 9th grade. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. ALGEBRA II WITH STATISTICS (02056G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra I, or Algebra I Honors, and Geometry or Geometry, Honors Algebra II with Statistics builds on the students’ experiences in previous mathematics in Geometry with Data Analysis and Algebra I with Probability. It is the third of three required courses, and it is to be taken following the successful completion of Geometry with Data Analysis and either Algebra I with Probability or the combination of the Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics and Grade 8 Accelerated Mathematics course sequence. It is the culmination of the three years of required mathematics content and sets the stage for continued study of topics specific to the student’s interests and plans beyond high school. Algebra II with Statistics is the prerequisite for Applications of Finite Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Precalculus, and all other approved ALSDE mathematics classes designed for completion of students’ fourth mathematics credit.

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ALGEBRA II WITH STATISTICS, HONORS (02056H1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra I, or Algebra I Honors, and Geometry or Geometry, Honors Honors Algebra II with Statistics builds on the students’ experiences in previous mathematics in Geometry with Data Analysis and Algebra I with Probability. It is the third of three required courses, and it is to be taken following the successful completion of Geometry with Data Analysis and either Algebra I with Probability or the combination of the Grade 7 Accelerated Mathematics and Grade 8 Accelerated Mathematics course sequence. It is the culmination of the three years of required mathematics content and sets the stage for continued study of topics specific to the student’s interests and plans beyond high school. Algebra II with Statistics courses are the prerequisite for Applications of Finite Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Precalculus, and all other approved ALSDE mathematics classes designed for completion of students’ fourth mathematics credit. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. APPLICATIONS OF FINITE MATHEMATICS (02136G1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra II with Trigonometry or Algebra II with Trigonometry, Honors Applications of Finite Mathematics was developed as a fourth-year course that extends beyond the three years of essential content that is required for all high school students. Applications of Finite Mathematics provides students with the opportunity to explore mathematics concepts related to discrete mathematics and their application to computer science and other fields and includes areas of study that are critical to the fast-paced growth of a technologically advancing world. The wide range of topics in Applications of Finite Mathematics includes logic, counting methods, information processing, graph theory, election theory, and fair division, with an emphasis on relevance to real-world problems. Logic includes recognizing and developing logical arguments and using principles of logic to solve problems. Students are encouraged to use a variety of approaches and representations to make sense of advanced counting problems, then develop formulas that can be used to explain patterns. Applications in graph theory allow students to use mathematical structures to represent real world problems and make informed decisions. Election theory and fair division applications also engage students in democratic decision-making so that they recognize the power of mathematics in shaping society. The prerequisite for Applications of Finite Mathematics is Algebra II with Statistics. Note: Students may not receive credit for both Applications of Finite Mathematics and Discrete Mathematics, as Applications of Finite Mathematics includes mathematics content that also appears in the Discrete Mathematics course. MATHEMATICAL MODELING (02137G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra II with Trigonometry or Algebra II with Trigonometry, Honors Mathematical Modeling is developed to expand on and reinforce the concepts introduced in Geometry with Data Analysis, Algebra I with Probability, and Algebra II with Statistics by applying them in the context of mathematical modeling to represent and analyze data and make predictions regarding real-world phenomena. Mathematical Modeling is designed to engage students in doing, thinking about, and discussing mathematics, statistics, and modeling in everyday life. It allows students to experience mathematics and its applications in a variety of ways that promote financial literacy and data-based decision-making skills. This course also provides a solid foundation for students who are entering a range of fields involving quantitative reasoning, whether or not they require calculus. The prerequisite for Mathematical Modeling is Algebra II with Statistics. Note: Students may not receive credit for both Mathematical Modeling and Algebra with Finance, as Mathematical Modeling includes mathematics content that also appears in the Algebra with Finance course.

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PRECALCULUS (02110G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra II with Trigonometry or Algebra II with Trigonometry, Honors Precalculus is a course designed for students who have successfully completed the Algebra II with Trigonometry course. This course is considered to be a prerequisite for success in calculus and college mathematics. Algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal analyses are incorporated during investigations of the Precalculus content standards. Parametric equations, polar relations, vector operations, conic sections, and limits are introduced. Content for this course also includes an expanded study of polynomial and rational functions, trigonometric functions, and logarithmic and exponential functions. Application-based problem solving is an integral part of the course. Instruction should include appropriate use of technology to facilitate continued development of students’ higher-order thinking skills. PRECALCULUS, HONORS (02110H1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra II with Trigonometry or Algebra II with Trigonometry, Honors This is an accelerated course designed for the student with a strong background in college preparatory mathematics. Precalculus builds on the study of algebra and functions in Algebra II with Statistics, adding rational functions, all trigonometric functions, and general piecewise-defined functions to the families of functions considered. In addition to focusing on the families of functions, Precalculus takes a deeper look at functions as a system, including composition of functions and inverses. Precalculus also expands on the study of trigonometry in previous courses and considers vectors and their operations. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. CALCULUS AB, AP (02124E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Precalculus or Precalculus, Honors College-level advanced math course approved by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program for calculus; functions, graphs, and limits; derivatives; integrals; polynomial approximations and series. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) CALCULUS BC, AP (02125E1000) Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Precalculus or Precalculus, Honors College-level course approved by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for calculus; this course is an extension of AP Calculus AB rather than an enhancement; common topics require a similar depth of understanding. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) STATISTICS, AP (02203E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra II with Trigonometry or Algebra II with Trigonometry, Honors College-level advanced course approved by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for statistics; introductory, non-calculus based course to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusion from data. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.)

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Electives that Count as a Science Credit The following course can count as one Career Technical Education credit or one science credit but cannot count as both. FORENSIC SCIENCE & CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS (15055G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology and Chemistry Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation teaches students to apply chemistry, physics, and biology to a suspect, a criminal act or behavior, or a victim. This course prepares students in two distinct concentrations. The Forensic Science portion focuses on working in a crime lab setting as a forensic scientist or technician. Crime Scene Investigation covers the application of the scientific method at a crime scene, including scene processing and the identification and collection of evidence.

Science BIOLOGY (03051G1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit:1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Inquiry-based course with engineering design integration; focused on patterns, processes, and interactions among living organisms including structures and processes, ecosystems, heredity, and unity and diversity. BIOLOGY, HONORS (03051H1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Advanced inquiry-based course with engineering design integration; focused on patterns, processes, and interactions among living organisms including structures and processes, ecosystems, heredity, and unity and diversity. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. BIOLOGY, AP (03056E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology, Honors and Chemistry or Chemistry, Honors (recommended) College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for biology; scientific process and application skills; molecules; cells; heredity; evolution; organisms; populations. This course will prepare students to take the national AP exam. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.) CHEMISTRY (03101G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology, a physical science course (recommended), and Algebra I Investigation of empirical concepts central to biology, earth science, environmental science, and physiology; in-depth investigations on the properties and interactions of matter including matter and its interactions, concentration of forces and motion, types of interactions, stability and instability in chemical systems, conservation of energy, energy transformations, and applications of energy to everyday life.

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CHEMISTRY, HONORS (03101H1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology or Biology, Honors (recommended) and Algebra I Advanced investigation of empirical concepts central to biology, earth science, environmental science, and physiology; in-depth investigations on the properties and interactions of matter including matter and its interactions, concentration of forces and motion, types of interactions, stability and instability in chemical systems, conservation of energy, energy transformations, and applications of energy to everyday life. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. CHEMISTRY, ADVANCED LEVEL (ORGANIC) (03101E1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Chemistry, Honors This is a college preparatory course designed for students planning to pursue a career in science or with a strong interest in chemistry. The course will cover new topics not included in the Chemistry course. Organic chemistry will be emphasized. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. CHEMISTRY, AP (03106E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Chemistry, Honors; strongly recommend enrollment in Algebra II with Trigonometry or a higher-level math course College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for chemistry; atomic theory and structure; chemical bonding; nuclear chemistry; gases; liquids and solids; solutions; reaction types; stoichiometry; equilibrium; kinetics; thermodynamics. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.) EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE (03008G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology and Physical Science Comprehensive application of all science disciplines with focus on concepts of the universe and its Stars, Earth and the solar system, history of planet Earth, Earth’s materials and systems, plate tectonics, large-scale system interactions, the roles of water in Earth’s surface processes, weather and climate, and biogeology; includes integration of engineering, technology and application of science core ideas. NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR BIOLOGY OR "A PHYSICAL SCIENCE.” ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (03003G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit:1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology and a physical science course Study of natural resources, natural hazards, human impacts on Earth systems and global climate change; design engineering solutions to solve various problems affecting Earth and its environment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, AP (03207E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology, or Biology, Honors, and Chemistry or Chemistry, Honors (recommended) College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for environmental science; scientific process and application skills; earth systems and resources; the living world; population; land and water; energy resources and consumption; pollution; global change. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.)

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (03053G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology or Biology, Honors Study of structure and function of human body systems from the cellular level to the organism level; interactions within and between systems that maintain homeostasis in an organisms; how personal choices, environmental factors, and genetic factors affect the human body. PHYSICAL SCIENCE (03159G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology Conceptual inquiry-based course with engineering design integration providing investigation of the basic concepts of chemistry and physics including matter and its interactions, motion and stability, energy, and waves and information technologies. PHYSICS (03151G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Chemistry or Chemistry, Honors and Geometry or Geometry, Detailed exploration of properties of physical matter, physical quantities, motion and stability, energy, and waves and their applications for information transfer through authentic investigations and engineering design processes. PHYSICS 1, AP (03165E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Geometry, plus Chemistry, Honors and/or Physics, and enrollment in Algebra II with Trigonometry or a higher-level math course College-level, algebra-based, introductory physics course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program; provides a foundation for future course work in physics; explores topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; introductory, simple circuits; facilitates inquiry-based learning designed to develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) PHYSICS 2, AP (03166E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Physics I, AP or comparable course in physics and completion of or enrollment in Precalculus or above College-level, algebra-based, introductory physics course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program; provides a foundation for future course work in physics; explores topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory, PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; quantum, atomic and nuclear physics; facilitates inquiry-based learning designed to develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.)

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PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM, AP (03163E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of an AP Physics course and completion of or enrollment in Calculus AB, AP or Calculus BC, AP College-level advanced physics course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for physics; this course should provide instruction in electrostatics; conductors; capacitors, and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electromagnetism. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) PHYSICS C: MECHANICS, AP (03164E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Chemistry, Honors plus either AP Physics I or Physics and completion of or enrollment in AB or BC Calculus College-level advanced physics course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for physics; this course should provide instruction in Newton's laws of motion; work, energy and power, systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.)

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Social Studies WORLD HISTORY: 1500 TO PRESENT (04053G1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Chronological history of the world: the emergence of a global age; the Age of Revolutions; the Age of Isms; era of global war; the world from 1500 to present. WORLD HISTORY: 1500 TO PRESENT, HONORS (04053H1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Advanced work in the chronological history of the world: the emergence of a global age; the Age of Revolutions; the Age of Isms; era of global war; the world from 1500 to present. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, AP (04004E1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for human geography. The course is a survey of the nature of human geography through population studies, characteristics and distribution of cultural mosaics, spatial patterns of economic interactions, human settlement, and division of Earth's surface through forces of cooperation and conflict. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) Note: Students who take Human Geography, AP will then need to take World History, AP, World History: 1500 to Present, or World History: 1500 to Present, Honors to fulfil graduation requirements. UNITED STATES HISTORY I: BEGINNINGS TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (04102G1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): World History 9 or World History 9, Honors Chronological survey of major events and issues: colonization; American Revolution; development of political system and distinct culture; slavery; reform movements; sectionalism; Civil War; Reconstruction; Alabama's history and geographic changes that have influenced aspects of life during and after events. UNITED STATES HISTORY I: BEGINNINGS TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, HONORS (04102H1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): World History 9 or World History 9, Honors Advanced work in the chronological survey of major events and issues: colonization; American Revolution; development of political system and distinct culture; slavery; reform movements; sectionalism; Civil War; Reconstruction; Alabama's history and geographic changes that have influenced aspects of life during and after events. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale.

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EUROPEAN HISTORY, AP (04056E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for European history. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) WORLD HISTORY, AP (04057E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for world history. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) UNITED STATES HISTORY II: THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE PRESENT (04103G1000) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): United States History I or United States History I, Honors This course is a comprehensive study of critical issues and events in modern United States history. During this course, students gain knowledge of the changing political, economic, and cultural forces at work within the nation; of the impact of the natural environment on all aspects of life in America; and the role of America in the international community. UNITED STATES HISTORY, AP (04104E1000) Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): World History, AP or United States History I or United States History I, Honors, College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for United States history. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) ECONOMICS (04201G0500) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): United States History II or United States History, AP Basic elements of economics; comparative economic systems and economic theories; role of the consumer; business and labor issues; functions of government; structure of U. S. banking system; role of Federal Reserve Bank. MACROECONOMICS, AP (04202E1000)-YEAR (04202E1001)-SEMESTER Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1.0-Year 0.5-Semester Prerequisite(s): United States History II or United States History, AP College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for macroeconomics; basic economic concepts; measurement of economic performance; national income and price determination; financial sector; inflation, unemployment, and stabilization policies; economic growth and productivity; open economy; international trade and finance. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.)

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (04151G0500) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): United States History II Origins, functions, and branches of U. S. government; representative democracy; federalism; political/civic life; analysis of Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other relevant documents; foreign policy. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS, AP (04157E1000)-YEAR (04157E1001)-SEMESTER Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1.0-Year 0.5-Semester Prerequisite(s): United States History II or United States History, AP College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for U.S. government and politics. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.)

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Elective Courses Elective courses are classes outside core academic courses which students choose. Huntsville City Schools offers a wide variety of elective courses in areas such as art, music, career and technical education, foreign language, health/physical education, etc. Elective courses provide students with the opportunity to explore their academic, career, and personal interests. Elective courses can also motivate and inspire students to excel in performing and visual arts, athletics, academic teams, student organizations, and extracurricular activities. We encourage you to choose electives wisely. Electives, along with core academic classes, are reflected on your transcript. Your high school transcript provides a snapshot of your effort and choices in high school. Electives can also support college admissions, scholarships, and employment opportunities. We strongly encourage you to ask questions about elective courses and seek input from administrators, counselors, teachers, coaches, and sponsors. They are there to guide and support your college and career goals and interests. NOTE: Elective course offerings are subject to minimum enrollment quotas. If minimum enrollment requirements are not met, the elective course may be cancelled.

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AP Capstone Huntsville City Schools is participating in a program offered by the College Board through the AP Capstone program at Grissom and Huntsville High Schools. The AP Capstone program was developed by the College Board in response to feedback from higher education. AP Capstone is an innovative new diploma program that gives students an opportunity to apply critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and research skills in a cross-curricular context. AP Capstone is built on the foundation of a new two-year high school course sequence—AP Seminar and AP Research. In AP Seminar, students will complete a team project and presentation and a research-based essay and presentation, along with taking a formal AP exam in May. Students who complete both the AP Seminar Class (Year 1) and the AP Research Class (Year 2) and earn score of 3 or higher on the national exam may earn an AP Capstone Certificate. Students who earn the Certificate and score 3 or higher on 4 other AP courses will earn the AP Capstone Diploma. This program is available to students in grades 10-12 with teacher or counselor recommendation. Students are responsible for paying the AP exam fee of $149. Click here for AP Capstone information. AP SEMINAR (22110E1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or school counselor A college-level foundational course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program; provides students with opportunities to think critically and creatively, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate, and communicate using various media; facilitates the exploration of real-world issues through cross-curricular lens; considers multiple points of view to develop deep understanding of complex issues and topics as connections are made between issues and students’ own lives. This course is weighted 10 points on 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) AP RESEARCH (22112E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): AP Seminar College-level foundational course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program; students explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest and design, plan, and conduct a yearlong mentored, research-based investigation to address a research question. Course culminates in an academic thesis paper and a presentation, performance, or exhibition with an oral defense. This course is weighted 10 points on 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.)

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Arts – Visual (All High Schools)

VISUAL ARTS, ELEMENTS OF ARTS LITERACY (05151G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 per semester This half credit course will provide instruction on the basic elements of art and principles of design of visual arts. Students will explore how to create and produce visual arts products, relating and connecting them to historical, current, and personal events. Students will have an introduction to history of visual arts, and appropriate use of the visual arts medium. VISUAL ARTS, VISUAL ARTS I (05154G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, novice level, is the first of a sequential high school course. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how visual arts communicate ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a general foundation in studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to create original works of art. Safe practices and proper use of tools and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, 2-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN I (05195G1021) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, novice level, it is the first of a sequential high school course focusing directly on two-dimensional design. Creating, presenting, responding and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production and assessment to understand how two-dimensional design communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course introduces core concepts of design and provides students with a foundation in the two-dimensional design processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will address design problems to express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized.

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VISUAL ARTS, 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN I (05195G1031) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, novice level, it is the first of a sequential high school course focusing directly on three-dimensional design. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production and assessment to understand how three-dimensional design communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course introduces core concepts of spatial visual design and provides students with a foundation in the three-dimensional design processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will address spatial design problems to express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, GRAPHIC DESIGN I (05162G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, novice level, it is the first of a sequential high school course focusing directly on graphic design. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production and assessment to understand how graphic design communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course introduces core concepts of visual communication principles and provides students with a foundation in the graphic design processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will address graphic design problems to express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS I (05165G1001) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 per semester This one semester course, novice level, is the first of a sequential high school course focusing on craft arts. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how craft arts communicate ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a general foundation in functional art including the history of crafts, crafts of various cultures, studio practice in a variety of crafts media, safe studio practices, proper care and storage of supplies and equipment, aesthetics, criticism, and elements and principles of design.

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VISUAL ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHY I (05167G10P1) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, novice level, it is the first of a sequential high school course focusing on photography. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how photography communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a general foundation of analog photography, elements, and principles of design; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of analog photography supplies; integration of appropriate media and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems; minimal use of digital photography may be incorporated. VISUAL ARTS, LEVEL II (05154G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Visual Arts I AND Drawing II Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, intermediate level, is the second of a sequential high school course. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how visual arts communicate ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more in-depth study of foundations in studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to create original works of art. Safe practices and proper use of tools and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, 2-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN II (05195G1022) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or 2-Dimensional Design I Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, intermediate level, it is the second of a sequential high school course focusing directly on two-dimensional design. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how two-dimensional design communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course increases development of core concepts in design and provides students with a foundation in the two-dimensional design processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will address design problems to express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized.

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VISUAL ARTS, 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN II (05195G1032) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or 3-Dimensional Design I Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, intermediate level, it is the second of a sequential high school course focusing directly on three-dimensional design. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how three-dimensional design communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course increases development of core concepts in spatial visual design and provides students with a foundation in the three-dimensional design processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will address spatial design problems to express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, GRAPHIC DESIGN II (05162G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Graphic Design I Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, intermediate level, it is the second of a sequential high school course focusing directly on graphic design. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how graphic design communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course increases development of core concepts in visual communication principles and provides students with a foundation in the graphic design processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will address graphic design problems to express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, CERAMICS II (05159G1002) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Visual Arts, Visual Arts I, AND Drawing II Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, intermediate level, is first of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of ceramics. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how ceramics communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more in-depth foundation in the ceramic studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary ceramic process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. (Note: Enrollment is limited.)

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VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS II (05165G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Crafts I Fee(s): $30 per semester This one semester course, intermediate level, is the second of a sequential high school course focusing on craft arts. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how craft arts communicate ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more in-depth study of foundations in functional art including the history of crafts, crafts of various cultures, studio practice in a variety of crafts media, safe studio practices, proper care and storage of supplies and equipment, aesthetics, criticism, and elements and principles of design. VISUAL ARTS, DRAWING II (05156G1002) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Visual Arts I Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, intermediate level, is first of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of drawing. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how drawing communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more formal foundation in the drawing studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary drawing process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, PAINTING II (05157G1002) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Visual Arts I Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, intermediate level, is first of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of painting. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how painting communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more formal foundation in the painting studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary painting process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials are emphasized.

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VISUAL ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHY II (05167G10P2) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Photography I Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, intermediate level, it is the second of a sequential high school course focusing on photography. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how photography communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more in-depth study in foundations of analog photography, elements, and principles of design; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of analog photography supplies; integration of appropriate media and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems; minimal use of digital photography may be incorporated. VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS III (05165G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Crafts II Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, accomplished level, it is the third of a sequential high school course. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how visual arts communicate ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of visual arts. Students respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to create original works of art. Safe practices and proper use of tools and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, 2-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN III (05195G1023) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or 2-Dimensional Design II Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, accomplished level, it is the third of a sequential high school course focusing directly on two-dimensional design. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how two-dimensional design communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in the two-dimensional design studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of two-dimensional design. Students will address design problems to express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized.

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VISUAL ARTS, 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN III (05195G1033) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or 3-Dimensional Design II. Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, accomplished level, it is the third of a sequential high school course focusing directly on three-dimensional design. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how three-dimensional design communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in the three-dimensional design studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of three-dimensional design. Students will address spatial design problems to express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, GRAPHIC DESIGN III (05162G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Graphic Design II Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, accomplished level, it is the third of a sequential high school course focusing directly on graphic design. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how graphic design communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in the graphic design studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will address graphic design problems to express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of graphic design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS IV (05165G1004) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Crafts III Fee(s): $30 per semester This one credit course, advanced level, it is the fourth of a sequential high school course focusing on craft arts. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how craft arts communicate ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, students will demonstrate critical problem-solving techniques and provides students with an advanced study equivalent to college-preparatory or honors in functional art including the history of crafts, crafts of various cultures, studio practice in a variety of crafts media, safe studio practices, proper care and storage of supplies and equipment, aesthetics, criticism, and elements and principles of design.

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ART HISTORY, AP (05153E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 per semester This course is designed to provide the same benefits to secondary school students as those provided by an introductory college course in art history. Students examine major forms of artistic expression from the ancient world to the present and from a variety of cultures. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.) STUDIO ART: DRAWING, AP (05172E1000) STUDIO ART: 2-D DESIGN, AP (05174E1000) STUDIO ART: 3-D DESIGN, AP (05175E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Visual Arts I, II, and III Fee(s): $30 per semester The AP Art and Design program consists of three different programs and AP portfolio exams. AP 2-D Art and Design, AP 3-D Art and Design, and AP Drawing – corresponding to college and university foundations courses. Students may choose to submit any or all of the AP portfolio exams. Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design Additional costs will occur for this course. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for AP exam.)

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Drivers Education DRIVER AND TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION (08152G1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Must possess a Learner’s Permit. Enrollment form may be obtained from the Registrar. Fee(s): $40 required for behind the wheel driving This course encourages the development of students as responsible drivers. The program develops skills, knowledge, and attitudes, which will enable students to enter the complex traffic world in a safe and efficient manner. The driver responsible avoids all types of accidents and respects the privileges, rights, and safety of other drivers. NOTE: With this course, students will have the opportunity to take part in the Department of Motor Vehicles (D.M.V.) Third Party Testing Program during the course. With this program, along with parental permission and a learner’s permit, students will take the driving test for their driver’s license. Students that pass their driving test through this course will be able to apply and print their driver’s license from the DMV website. This program stands separate from the Drivers Education Course and is not required. A unit on boating and water safety will be taught. Students that pass the Alabama Basic Boating Test will receive a certificate from the Marine Police Department. When the students take their certificate to the Department of Motor Vehicles and pay the required fee, they will receive their boating license for life in the State of Alabama.

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English Electives (*All High Schools)

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (01008G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Counselor referral and eligibility as outlined in the HCS Procedures for the Identification, Assessment, and Monitoring of Limited English Proficient Students This code applies to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers who provide core English language development classes/courses at the secondary level (Grades 7-12). These teachers are responsible for ensuring English Language Learners (ELLs) acquire academic language and communicative competence through the implementation of the World-class Instructional Design and Assessment-English Language Proficiency (WIDA-ELP) Standards. ACADEMIC LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT II (01199G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Counselor referral and eligibility as outlined in the HCS Procedures for the Identification, Assessment, and Monitoring of Limited English Proficient Students This course is designed to further develop and/or reinforce the language skills of the student who has limited English proficiency. Students develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as they relate to their other courses and to their life skills. BIBLE AS LITERATURE (01059G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This elective course will explore the Bible as literature. Questions concerning human identity, the meaning of life, and human ethics will provide the philosophical lens through which the course content will trace the influences of biblical ideas and writings on western civilization. This course will neither endorse any specific faith nor will its course content be used for religious indoctrination and denominational instruction. DEBATE (01151G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor A focus on speech events and presentation skills will emphasize the use of language, voice, gesture, and organizational skills. Debate, argumentation, and persuasion will also be emphasized skills. Students will learn the art of argumentation through a variety of assignments both prepared and impromptu. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of logic, voice, gestures, and organizational skills. NOTE: This course requires participation in out-of-school tournaments. ENGLISH LAB (23992X1005) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Counselor approval The English Lab addresses English, reading, writing, speaking and listening within a standards-based curriculum. Instruction will include reading comprehension using a variety of text with gradually increasing levels of text complexity, writing to confirm or refute claims in both narrative and expository formats, language conventions, vocabulary development in meaningful contexts, and using reference skills to support reading and writing. Students will study major works that extend across genres, cultures, and centuries. In addition, students analyze and interpret historical documents aligned to content in history. This course is an elective and does not count as one of the four required English courses for graduation.

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LITERATURE, NOVELS (01060G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Readings, discussions, and writings on selected novelists such as Hawthorne, Twain, and Melville. AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE (01099G1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): English 9 or Honors English 9 This course is a study of literature produced by representative African Americans from the eighteenth century to the present. The course emphasizes the diversity of themes and techniques found in these works and examines the historical, cultural, literary, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret the literature and to relate the works to their historical and literary contexts. OTHER JOURNALISM ELECTIVES (YEARBOOK) (11149G1001) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): English teacher recommendation and sponsor approval Local Journalism elective course developed at local level in addition to Journalism 1, 2, and 3 or not adequately described by course descriptions above. NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS (NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE) (11104X1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 0.0 Prerequisite(s): English teacher recommendation and sponsor approval This course focuses on creative writing and culminates in the publication of the school literary magazine or newspaper. INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE I (05052G1001)* Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This one credit course, proficient level, explores the beginning of theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will study, write and/or perform scenes and monologues. Students will also be introduced to the basic history of theater and technical theatre. THEATRE II (05052G1002) * Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Theatre This one credit course, accomplished level, continues the study of theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will study, write and/or perform scenes and monologues. Students will use their acting to refine their theatre and technical technique. Students will study the history of theatre and perform solo, duo and group theatre work.

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THEATRE III (05052G1003)* Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Theatre II This one credit course, advanced level, continues the study of theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment. Students will demonstrate concepts and skills on how theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will use their acting talent to refine theatre technique equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to reinforce a continued enjoyment of theatre. Students will study, write and/or perform scenes and monologues. Students will further study the history of theater and technical theatre. INTRODUCTION TO MUSICAL THEATRE I (05060G1001)* Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This one credit course, at a proficient level, explores the beginning of the musical theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how musical theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will use their beginning acting and musical talent to explore musical theatre technique. Students will study the history of musical theatre and perform solo, duo, and group musical theatre works. INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATER PRODUCTION (05056G1001)* Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This one credit course, proficient level, explores beginning technical theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand theater through a technical theatre experience. Students will learn beginning design principles, scenery, lighting, costuming and sound design for theatre productions. Students will study the history of theatre and an emphasis will be place on the safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials. INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONI (05056G10T2)* Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Technical Theatre This one credit course, accomplished level, continues the study of technical theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further technical skills and artistry through a technical theatre experience. Students will explore more in-depth design principles, scenery, lighting, costuming and sound design for theatre productions. Students will study the history of theatre and emphasis will be placed on the safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials.

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Fine Arts Electives (*All High Schools)

DANCE ELEMENTS OF ARTS LITERACY (05006G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Students explore the art of dance through improvisation and exposure to master works and diverse cultural dance forms. They will use critical analysis and appropriate dance terminology to identify the elements of dance and determine the impact these elements have on the communication of ideas, style and meaning. Students will develop an understanding of dance as a performing art by creating and performing dance, and by demonstrating proper audience and performance etiquette, while viewing professional dance and/or performances by peers. Students will also explore how production technologies may impact dance performance, both live and recorded. INTRODUCTION TO DANCE (05003G10D1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course at the proficient dance level. Novice students’ progress to a proficient level through a rigorous understanding of the elements of dance. Students create and perform while exploring movement through improvisation and choreographic devices, and develop technical dance skills through correct alignment, nutrition, and injury prevention. They obtain an introductory ability to analyze movement for artistic intent, using a knowledge of dance and production elements, genres and style, cultural context, and evaluative criteria. DANCE II (05003G10D2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Dance This is a one credit course at the accomplished dance level. Proficient students progress to an accomplished level as they explore and analyze choreographic devices through improvisation and solving movement problems. They develop strategies to document, gain feedback, review, and revise choreography to obtain a specific artistic intent. Students develop kinesthetic awareness of the elements of dance and relationships to other dancers, and increase technical skills providing fluency of movement. In responding to dance, students use codified technique and genre specific terminology and are able to evaluate choreography that is related to content learned in other subjects. DANCE III (05003G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Dance II This is a one credit course at the advanced dance level. Students’ progress to an advanced capacity for dance literacy that includes creating dance, performing dance, responding to dance, and connecting dance with skills across the arts disciplines and other academic areas. Students create a portfolio and capstone project which will include all aspects of dance composition, dance production and dance critique, and illustrates a unique personal voice. The capstone project, influenced by research, will show evidence of excellence in leadership qualities and advanced performance, including production elements that clarify intent.

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MEDIA ARTS, ELEMENTS OF ARTS LITERACY (05263G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None This half credit course will provide instruction on the basic elements of media arts. Students will explore how to create and produce media arts products, responding and connecting them to historical, current, and personal events. Students will have an introduction to history of media arts, and the ethical and appropriate use of the media arts medium. MEDIA ARTS I (05250G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, proficient level, introduction to the creative and conceptual aspects of designing media arts experiences and products, including techniques, genres and styles from various and combined mediums and forms, including moving image, sound, interactive, spatial and/or interactive design. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing and programming of media arts products, experiences and communications; their transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations. MEDIA ARTS INTERMEDIA DESIGN (05261G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This one credit course, proficient level, introduces the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing inter-disciplinary media arts, intermedia and/or transmedia, that merges mediums in diverse combinations and emerging hybrids. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; construction, development, processing, modeling, simulation and programming of blended physical, interactive, multimedia and virtual experiences and/or environments across arts forms, platforms, mediums and technologies; their presentation, transmission, distribution & marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects/considerations.

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Foreign Languages FRENCH I (24102G1000) GERMAN I (24252G1000) LATIN I (24342G1000) SPANISH I (24052G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to simple directions, expressions of courtesy, and questions related to daily routines; reading and writing skills including words and phrases used in basic situational contexts; beginning understanding of French, German, Latin, or Spanish speaking cultures. FRENCH II (24103G1000) GERMAN II (24253G1000) LATIN II (24343G1000) SPANISH II (24053G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Level I foreign language course Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to a variety of directions, commands, and questions related to personal preferences; reading with comprehension main ideas from simple texts; writing with comprehension short presentations; further understanding of French, German, Latin, or Spanish speaking cultures. FRENCH III (24104G1000) GERMAN III (24254G1000) LATIN III (24344G1000) SPANISH III (24054G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Level II foreign language course Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to factual and interpretive questions; paraphrasing, explaining, and giving cause; interpreting main ideas and supporting details from authentic texts; creating presentations; increased understanding of French, German, Latin, or Spanish speaking cultures. More advanced grammar, translation and conversational skills are emphasized in preparation for the 4th year AP course. This course is weighted 5 points on a 100-point scale. FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, AP (24114E1000) GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, AP (24264E1000) LATIN, AP (24355E1000) SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, AP (24064E1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Level III foreign language course College-level advanced language course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for French, German, Latin, or Spanish; performance in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for a variety of situations with emphasis on vocabulary, structure, fluency, and accuracy; extensive writing of compositions. This course is weighs 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.)

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Gaming Technology – Huntsville High HHS GAME DESIGN (22994X1016) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) total $20 Game Design is a half-credit course that provides students with experiences and instruction in applying the fundamental skills and techniques in board game design & serves as the introductory course to the Entertainment Technology Academy. Students will identify the professional process of game design; articulate the role of a game designer & apply the elements of game design when modifying an existing game; and develop and refine a game prototype using an iterative process. HHS SCREENWRITING (22994X1017) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Game Design Fee(s): $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver Screenwriting is a half-credit course designed for students interested in creative writing, awareness, provisional acting, collaborative storytelling, and creative self-confidence as they craft their own original story for a game world. Students will identify the elements of dramatic storytelling; articulate the importance of conflict in story structure; create one or more acts built around an interesting theme that incorporates rising action; and develop well defined archetype and hero characters. HHS GAMEMAKER PROGRAMMING (22994X1018) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Game Design Fee(s): $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) GameMaker Programming is a half-credit course that uses basic programming knowledge to build two-dimensional games. Students will apply GML scripting language in game building activities; identify similarities between Python, Java, and C++ programming; create simple 2D designs using GameMaker; problem-solve to debug programming errors; build 2D objects using GameMaker Language; and refine the iterative process (plan, implement, review, adjust). A background in computer science & programming is highly recommended. HHS UNITY PROGRAMMING & 3D MODELING (22994X1019) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Game Design Fee(s): $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) Unity Programming & 3D Modeling is a half-credit course designed to allow students to learn the 3D modeling & programming techniques used in movies, visual effects, video games, cartoons, commercials, and animation. Students will identify and navigate the different areas of a modeling interface; identify and navigate viewports; use navigation tools to efficiently design primitive objects; make effective use of 3D space; and effectively transform objects in 3D space. A background in computer science & programming is highly recommended.

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HHS GAME PRODUCTION AND MARKETING (22994X1020) Grades: 12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Game Design Fee(s): $20 SkillsUSA dues (dues are paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) Game Production and Marketing is a half-credit capstone level course designed to give students a complete understanding of the game industry by learning the tools, skills, and methodologies used to create and produce original games. Students will identify how target audience and marketing decisions affect game design; analyze target audience expectations related to game design; use research tools to gather information about potential markets; develop and implement a marketing plan & produce a game.

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Health and Physical Education NOTE: Practices and games outside the regular school day may be required. Fees, uniforms, and travel may be required. BEGINNING KINESIOLOGY (08017G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY COURSE THAT FULFILLS THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Stand-alone course which encompasses the basic concepts of athletics and fitness, and introduces students to the basic physiological, psychological, sociological, and mechanical principles of the human movement. It is highly recommended that students take Beginning Kinesiology in Grade 9. Prerequisite for all physical education elective courses. TEAM SPORTS (08003G1000) Grades: 10 - 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Beginning Kinesiology Elective course that gives students basic knowledge of individual, dual, and team sports. Students will progressively learn skills and game strategies for each sport, as well as historical background and terminology. VARSITY BASEBALL (08013G10BA) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level. VARSITY BASKETBALL (08013G10BK) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. VARSITY BOWLING (08015G10BW) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers bowling techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive Bowling. VARSITY CHEERLEADING (08006G10CH) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers cheerleading techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing skills, strategies, and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate on a cheerleading squad.

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VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY (08013G10CC) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers cross country techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive cross country. VARSITY FOOTBALL (08013G10FB) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamentals of football. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive football. VARSITY GOLF (08013G10GO) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamental phases of golf. Emphasis is placed on refining the fundamental skills and learning more phases of the game such as club selection, trouble shots, and course management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to play competitive golf. VARSITY SOCCER (08013G10SC) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamentals of soccer. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive soccer. VARSITY SOFTBALL (08013G10SB) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamentals of softball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive softball. VARSITY SWIMMING (08010G10SW) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamentals of swimming. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive swimming.

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VARSITY TENNIS (08011G10TN) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamentals of tennis. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD (08013G10TF) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamentals of track and field. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL (08013G10VB) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamentals of track and field. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. VARSITY WRESTLING (08013G10WR) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education course or an approved waiver substitution from the ALSDE Superintendent. This course covers the fundamentals of wrestling. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive wrestling. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING FOR ALL SPORTS (08005G10XX) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.0 Prerequisite(s): Beginning Kinesiology Elective course that will give students the tools and resources needed to be physically fit and healthy for a lifetime. This course is a stand-alone course open to all students. It is not part of, nor may it be combined with, any varsity athletics. The XX at the end of the course number signifies which sport it goes to. Refer to page 24. HEALTH (08051G0500) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None This is a semester course which develops skills for accessing personal health information. It also provides information on basic health facts designed to create a positive lifetime attitude and the skills necessary to maintain excellent health. Topics studied include nutrition, exercise, family stress, mental health, and substance abuse. This course is required for graduation.

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SPORTS OFFICIATING CERTIFICATION (08019G1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Beginning Kinesiology and age 16 or older or turning 16 during the academic school year This course is an elective course that focuses on the professional philosophy, and professional requirements for officiating sports for athletic contests. This course will cover officiating football, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, soccer, baseball, track and field, and softball. Upon completion of the course students will be afforded the option to take certification exams for any of the sport components to become a restricted certified official with the Alabama High School Athletic Association at the middle/junior high school level.

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Mathematics Electives MATHEMATICS LAB ELECTIVE (02996G1000) Grades: 9-10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Counselor approval Students will receive additional instructional support in Geometry with Data Analysis, Algebra I with Probability, and Algebra II with Statistics. Students will work independently, in small groups, and online to increase proficiency in core mathematical skills, based on state standards. This course is an elective and does not count as one of the four math courses required for graduation. MATH SEMINAR I (23992X1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor This course is designed for highly motivated math students who plan to participate in Geometry math team activities. There is a thorough review of Algebra I with major emphasis on using problem solving skills to solve challenging math problems. Students will participate in regional, state, national, and international competitions. Students will learn strategies for improving standardized test scores and will practice those strategies. Students will participate in project management activities necessary for writing, producing, and maintaining a variety of types of math contests. Technology skills such as installation, setup, implementation, and troubleshooting both hardware and software are developed in this course. Out of class hours are required to participate in math tournaments. MATH SEMINAR II (23992X1002) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and enrollment in Algebra II with Trigonometry, Honors This course is designed for highly motivated math students who plan to participate in Algebra II/Trigonometry math team activities. There is a thorough review of Algebra I and Geometry with major emphasis on using problem solving skills to solve challenging math problems. Students will participate in regional, state, national, and international competitions. Students will learn strategies for improving standardized test scores and will practice those strategies. Students will participate in project management activities necessary for writing, producing, and maintaining a variety of types of math contests. Technology skills such as installation, setup, implementation, and troubleshooting both hardware and software are developed in this course. Out of class hours are required to participate in math tournaments. MATH SEMINAR III (23992X1003) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and enrollment in Precalculus, Honors or higher This course is designed for above-average students in Honors Precalculus or above who are interested in participating in math team activities. The course includes a thorough review of advanced geometry, Algebra II, trigonometry, Precalculus, vectors, number theory, and probability. Students study additional concepts and problems not generally covered in other math courses. Activities are designed to develop speed and accuracy in solving challenging mathematics problems. Students will participate in regional, state, national, and international competitions. Students will learn strategies for improving standardized test scores and will practice those strategies. Students will participate in project management activities necessary for writing, producing, and maintaining a variety of types of math contests. Technology skills such as installation, setup, implementation, and troubleshooting both hardware and software are developed in this course. Out of class hours are required to participate in math tournaments. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale.

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Music Electives Choral (All High Schools)

NOTE: Rehearsals and performances outside the regular school day may be required. Fees, uniforms, and travel may be required. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INTRODUCTION TO MIXED CHORUS I (05110G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to explore choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will develop basic vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issues, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: MIXED CHORUS II (05110G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Mixed Chorus I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to continue to explore choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop basic vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issues, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: MIXED CHORUS III (05110G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Mixed Chorus II This is a one credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry by exploring choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issues, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: MIXED CHORUS IV (05110G1004) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Mixed Chorus III This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to explore choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. This level is designed to extend students’ choral skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issues, and self-reflection.

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Music Electives Instrumental (All High Schools)

NOTE: Rehearsals and performances outside the regular school day may be required. Fees, uniforms, and travel may be required. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INTRODUCTION TO MARCHING BAND I (05103G0501) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one-half credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music in a marching band setting. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will develop coordination skills associated with marching while playing instruments and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. NOTE: Students granted a waiver substitution from the State Superintendent of Education for the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE 240002) must take two half credits of marching band to fulfill the one LIFE PE credit. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INTRODUCTION TO CONCERT BAND I (05102G0501) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one-half credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Students will study the works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: MARCHING BAND II (05103G0502) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Marching Band I This is a one-half credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience-to-experience instrumental music in a marching band setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will develop coordination skills associated with marching while playing instruments and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. NOTE: Students granted a waiver substitution from the State Superintendent of Education for the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE 240002) must take two half credits of marching band to fulfill the one LIFE PE credit.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: CONCERT BAND II (05102G0502) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Concert Band I This is a one-half credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: MARCHING BAND III (05103G0503) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Marching Band II This is a one-half credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry through reinforced experiences in an instrumental music marching band setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will develop coordination skills associated with marching while playing instruments and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. NOTE: Students granted a waiver substitution from the State Superintendent of Education for the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE 240002) must take two half credits of marching band to fulfill the one LIFE PE credit. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: CONCERT BAND III (05102G0503) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Concert Band II This is a one-half credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry through reinforced experiences in an instrumental music concert band setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study the works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: MARCHING BAND IV (05103G0504) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Marching Band III This is a one-half credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to experience instrumental music in a marching band setting. This level is designed to extend students’ technical skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will develop coordination skills associated with marching while playing instruments and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. NOTE: Students granted a waiver substitution from the State Superintendent of Education for the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE 240002) must take two half credits of marching band to fulfill the one LIFE PE credit.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: CONCERT BAND IV (05102G0504) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Concert Band III This is a one-half credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. This level is designed to extend students’ technical skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: MARCHING BAND V (05103G0505) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Marching Band IV This is a one-half credit course, advanced level, is designed for students with experience equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to experience instrumental music in a marching band setting. Students at this level demonstrate concepts and skills to continue the enjoyment of music in community or professional settings. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will develop coordination skills associated with marching while playing instruments and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. NOTE: Students granted a waiver substitution from the State Superintendent of Education for the required Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE 240002) must take two half credits of marching band to fulfill the one LIFE PE credit. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: CONCERT BAND V (05102G0505) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Concert Band IV This is a one-half credit course, advanced level, designed for students with experience equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. Students at this level demonstrate concepts and skills to continue the enjoyment of music in community or professional settings. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study the works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ ENSEMBLE I (05105G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music in a jazz band or jazz ensemble setting. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of jazz music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: JAZZ ENSEMBLE II (05105G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Jazz Ensemble I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience-to-experience instrumental music in a jazz band or jazz ensemble setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works by famous composers of jazz music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: JAZZ ENSEMBLE III (05105G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Jazz Ensemble II This is a one credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry through reinforced experiences in an instrumental music jazz band or jazz ensemble setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works by famous composers of jazz music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: JAZZ ENSEMBLE IV (05105G1004) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Jazz Ensemble III This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to experience instrumental music in a jazz band or jazz ensemble setting. This level is designed to extend students’ technical skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of jazz music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: JAZZ ENSEMBLE V (05105G1005) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Jazz Ensemble IV This is a one credit course, advanced level, designed for students with experience equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to experience instrumental music in a jazz band or jazz ensemble setting. Students at this level demonstrate concepts and skills to continue the enjoyment of music in community or professional settings. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Students will study works by famous composers of jazz music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INTRO. TO INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE I (05106G10I1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music in a chamber setting. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of advanced level music literature and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE II (05106G10I2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Instrumental Chamber Ensemble I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience-to-experience instrumental music in a chamber setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of advanced level music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE III (05106G10I3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Instrumental Chamber Ensemble II This is a one credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry through reinforced experiences in an instrumental music chamber setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of advanced level music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE IV (05106G10I4) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Instrumental Chamber Ensemble III This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to experience instrumental music in a chamber setting. This level is designed to extend students’ technical skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of advanced level music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE V (05106G10I5) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Instrumental Chamber Ensemble VI This is a one credit course, advanced level, designed for students with experience equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to experience instrumental music in a chamber setting. Students at this level demonstrate concepts and skills to continue the enjoyment of music in community or professional settings. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of advanced level music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts MUSIC, ELEMENTS OF ART LITERACY (05119G1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None This half credit course will provide basic instruction in music. Students will explore how to create and produce music, responding to and connecting them to historical, current, and personal events. Students will have an introduction to the history of music, and the ethical and appropriate use of the medium.

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Peer Helper PEER HELPER (22107X1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of screening packet (available from School Counselor) and School Counselor/sponsor approval Students will learn how to help their peers in accordance with the National Peer Helpers Association. Students will learn communication skills, positive self-conception, leadership, study skills, conflict resolution skills, and peer tutoring. Students will have the opportunity to provide peer helping services to other students through school affiliated organizations. This class may require some before-school, after-school, and weekend time.

Science Electives SCIENCE LABORATORY ASSISTANT (22051X1002)-YEAR (22051X1003)-SEMESTER Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0-Year 0.5-Semester Prerequisite(s): Chemistry and approval of instructor This elective course is designed for students interested in learning about science laboratory procedures. Students will be responsible for setting up labs, conducting experiments, and taking down lab setups under the supervision of the teachers. Students will learn proper laboratory safety procedures. NOTE: This course does not fulfill a science requirement for graduation.

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Social Studies Electives COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS, AP (04158E1000) SEMESTER Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): US History II or US History, AP College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for comparative government and politics. This course is designed to provide students with the conceptual tools necessary to develop an understanding of some of the world’s diverse political structures and practices. Six countries are examined in detail: The United Kingdom, China, Russia, Iran, Nigeria, and Mexico. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. NOTE: Essay writing skills are required. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.) CONTEMPORARY WORLD ISSUES AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (04064G1000) SEMESTER Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION Current issues from historical and geographical perspectives; knowledge of key contemporary personalities and events that impact lives. Students will also learn basic historical research and technology-based research. MICROECONOMICS, AP (04203E1000) SEMESTER Grade: 12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): US History II or US History, AP College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for microeconomics; basic economic concepts; the nature and functions of product markets; factor markets; market failure and the role of government. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.) PSYCHOLOGY I (04254G1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): World History, or World History, Honors, or Human Geography, AP

History of psychological inquiry; methods of scientific research; human development; sensation and perception; motivation and emotion; states of consciousness; social psychology, cognition; intelligence and assessment; personality theories; stress; mental disorders and treatments. PSYCHOLOGY, AP (04256E1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): World History, or World History, Honors, or Human Geography, AP College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for psychology. This course introduces students to the scientific study of human and animal behavior and mental processes. Major topics include history and methods, biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, human development, personality, psychological disorders and treatment, and social psychology. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.)

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SOCIOLOGY (04258G1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): World History, or World History, Honors, or Human Geography, AP This elective course is an introduction to many basic concepts used by sociologists—culture, society, rules, and relationships. It offers an introduction to the way sociologists investigate, describe, and analyze social life. This course also examines our multicultural society. AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES (04999G1001) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): World History, or World History, Honors, or Human Geography, AP This elective course is an interdisciplinary course that explores components of history, economics, politics, the arts, entertainment, sociology, and religion in relation to the African American experience.

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Additional Electives ACT PREP (23992X1004) SEMESTER Grade: 11 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None This course will prepare students to take the ACT exam, which is a college entrance exam. This course will provide an overview of the test, practical test taking strategies, and the opportunity to complete practice tests. CAREER PREPAREDNESS (22153G1000) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None A one-credit course that is taught in Grades 9-12. The course prepares students with content knowledge and skills in the areas of career development and academic planning, computer skills application, and financial literacy. Also, this course is designed to meet the required 20-hour online experience. INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL LITERACY & COMPUTER SCIENCE (10011G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra I Intro to Digital Literacy and Computer Science is a full credit high school computer science course focused on the development of skills in computational thinking and digital literacy. Students will discover how they already act as computational thinkers, digital citizens, collaborators, analysts, and designers within their everyday lives. They will develop and apply these skills within computer science contexts to solve problems or discuss issues related to digital tools, global collaboration, ethical and legal behavior, and security, privacy, and safety in a digital world. Students will engage in individual and collaborative projects to create authentic products. Prerequisite: It is recommended that students have completed Algebra I prior to enrolling or be concurrently enrolled in Algebra I. Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Science is designed to be a college preparatory high school course and thus, should provide a rigorous, but accessible, introduction to computer science. No previous computer science experience is required. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE – TEALS (10012G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This course is a one-credit engaging course that explores a variety of basic computational thinking and programming concepts through a project-based learning environment. Every unit culminates in a comprehensive project and roughly 75% of student time is spent building projects and practicing the skills they are learning. STUDENT AIDE (OFFICE/LIBRARY/TEACHER) (22051X1000)-YEAR (22051X1001)-SEMESTER Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0-Year 0.5-Semester Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval and an overall grade average of C or higher is needed. Students are given the opportunity to learn new skills in a supervised capacity in the office, library, or classroom environment.

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Career and Technical Education Course Descriptions

Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education pathways provide students opportunities to engage in rigorous career relevant coursework utilizing state of the art technology while preparing for high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers. Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications as well as dual enrollment and articulated college credits. These programs, several of which have earned national and international recognition, prepare students to be both college and career ready by integrating core academic skills with employability skills and current industry specific technology. Huntsville City Schools offers the following pathways in our Career and Technical Education:

• Building Science • Business Management and Administration • Cooperative Education • Cosmetology • Cyber Security • Culinary Arts • Engineering • Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing • Esthetics and Spa Management • Fashion • Finance • Food, Wellness, and Dietetics • Green Power Innovations in Science and Technology • Health Science: Medical Professions • Heavy Equipment Operations • Industrial Robotics • Interior Design and Real Estate • JROTC Air Force • JROTC Army • Precision Machining • Sports and Entertainment Marketing • Teaching and Training • Welding

*Students may enroll in Career and Technical Education courses not offered at their school of enrollment. HCS will provide transportation to students seeking to take Career and Technical Education courses at another school. Students will be enrolled in the desired Career and Technical Education program at the HCS school nearest to the student’s school of enrollment. It is the goal of Career and Technical Education for students in the program to be completers. To be a completer, a student must successfully pass three sequential courses in a career tech pathway.

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Career and Technical Education Application Process for Travel Programs

Students wishing to enroll in the Huntsville City Schools’ Career and Technical Education Programs that require students to travel off campus, or a program that accepts students who travel from other Huntsville City High Schools must complete an online application based on the Alabama Simulated Workplace. The programs requiring an application are as follows: Barbering, Building Science, Culinary, Education: Teaching & Training, Engineering Design & Advanced Manufacturing, Esthetics & Spa Management, Green Power Science & Technology, Fashion, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Robotics, Interior Design & Real Estate, Precision Machining, and Welding. Application Directions: 1. The application is located on each student’s laptop. 2. ALL applications must be submitted online. No paper applications will be accepted. 3. In the event, students are not placed in their “First Choice Travel Program,” all students will have the option

to choose a “Second Choice Travel Program.” They will have the opportunity to be placed in an alternate program of their choice.

4. Students must complete all parts of the application by the close of registration. 5. Schools will be provided a list of all students accepted along with their schedules no later than March 27. 6. Specific course information may be found in the 2021-2022 Huntsville City Schools Course Description

Guide located on the Huntsville City Schools website under the “Academics” tab. The following rubric will be used to score all applications for admission:

• Application completed and submitted by due date: 35 points • Attended or was enrolled in a CTE Cluster course previously 25 points • Clearly stated post-graduation plans: 25 points • Attendance from the previous year 15 points

Total Points: 100 points Attendance Rubric: # of full day absences excused or unexcused 0-3 days: 15 pts 4-7 days: 13 pts 8-11 days: 11 pts 12-15 days: 9 pts 16-19 days: 7 pts 20-23 days: 5 pts <23 days: 0 pts

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Safety Instruction for Career/Technical Education General. Students participating in a Career/Technical Education lab or shop must be given instructions in safety. Each student is required to practice safety in every activity in which he/she may engage. Safety is included in each course of study as an important phase of training. Disregarding appropriate safety requirements and/or procedures may be grounds for dismissal from the Career/Technical program. Insurance. It is recommended that all students who participate in Career/Technical courses which include lab activities be encouraged to maintain an accident insurance policy for his/her protection. Maintenance of Equipment and Rooms. Safe buildings, grounds, and equipment shall be maintained to minimize accidents or injuries to students, employees, and other citizens. Protection from such dangers as fire, natural disasters, mechanical, electrical malfunctions, and other hazards shall be provided. The director/administrator shall make periodic evaluative reports concerning their adequacy in terms of student care and safety. Safety Program. The system has a district-wide safety and fire prevention program that coordinates the requirements of the fire marshal and civil defense program with appropriate school and community officials. Buildings shall be planned, equipped, and maintained in accordance with appropriate local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations. Buildings shall be provided with fire and tornado alarm systems and workable fire extinguishers. Safety Instruction. Safety instruction, to include accident prevention, safety drills, and disaster procedures, shall be stressed at all grade levels. Expertise of fire prevention, experts, health officials, and other community services shall be incorporated into the total safety program. Special emphasis shall be placed upon supervision within classrooms and on requirements concerning safety precautions in such “high risk’ areas as shop classes. Proper supervision of students and others using the buildings shall always be required.

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Career and Technical Education Pathways Building Sciences Pathway

This career pathway is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the construction field. The program offers students a wide introduction to all areas of the construction trades. Students will learn safety procedures, blueprint comprehension, tool usage, and carpentry knowledge. These skills will then be applied to learning, maintenance, operations, and installation and repair which are foundational to courses related to careers in the architecture and construction and manufacturing industries. This course is not a prerequisite for entering a specific pathway. Students are required to submit a “Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application” to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no

Grissom

no

HCT

no

Huntsville City Schools Annex

yes

Jemison

no

Lee

no

New Century

no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification

Opportunities 1st Semester Architecture,

Construction, and Manufacturing (17002G1001)

2nd Semester

NCCER Building Construction 1:

Construction Framing

(17004G1001)

1st Semester NCCER Building Construction 2: Site Preparation (17005G1001)

2nd Semester

NCCER Building Construction 3:

Construction Finishing

(17005G1002)

1st Semester NCCER Carpentry 1

(17002G1000)

2nd Semester NCCER Carpentry 2

(17004G1000)

1st Semester NCCER Carpentry 3

(17011G1000)

2nd Semester Senior Career

Pathway Project: Architecture and

Construction (17047G1000)

• NCCER Core (all modules)

• NCCER Building Construction Level 1

• NCCER Building Construction Level 1+

• NCCER Carpentry Level 1

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURING (17002G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course that introduces students to core knowledge and skills in the areas of design, preconstruction, construction, maintenance, operations, and installation and repair which are foundational to courses related to careers in the architecture and construction and manufacturing industries. This course is not a prerequisite for entering a specific pathway. NCCER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1: CONSTRUCTION FRAMING (17004G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course designed to complete all Core requirements for NCCER Core credentialing and to facilitate students’ understanding of the framing components of typical structures. Emphasis is placed on safety, floor systems, wall and ceiling framing, stair construction, and roof framing.

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NCCER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2: SITE PREPARATION (17005G1001) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA Dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course designed to facilitate students’ understanding of the first phases of construction including types of structures and their uses. This course meets partial requirements for NCCER Construction Technology credentials. NCCER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 3: CONSTRUCTION FINISHING (17005G1002) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course designed to provide instruction on all common exterior and interior finishing phases of a structure. This course meets partial requirements for NCCER Construction Technology. NCCER CARPENTRY 1 (17002G1000) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total This is the first of 3 required one-credit courses in the Carpentry pathway. It is designed to complete all core requirements for NCCER Core credentialing and to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills emphasizing use of hand and power tools, building materials, fasteners, adhesives, and flooring systems needed for NCCER Carpentry Level I Credentialing. NCCER CARPENTRY 2: (17004G1000) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA Dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills emphasizing floor walls, ceilings, and basic construction layouts needed for NCCER Carpentry Level I Credentialing. NCCER CARPENTRY 3: (17011G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA Dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course designed to provide students with advanced knowledge, skills and practice emphasizing wall, ceiling, and roof framing, windows, entrance doors, and stair layout needed for NCCER Carpentry Level I Credentialing. SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT – ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION (17047G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA Dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course designed to provide instruction on all common exterior and interior finishing phases of a structure. This course meets partial requirements for NCCER Construction Technology

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Business Management and Administration Pathway This career pathway provides students with the opportunity to improve skills with self-paced, interactive, and engaging in online training. It will provide students with the 21st century technology skills necessary to acquire certification and be competitive in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available Columbia

yes Grissom

yes Huntsville High

yes Jemison

yes Lee yes

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification

Opportunities

Business Technology Applications

(12002G1001)

Foundations of

Business Leadership (12005G1000)

Personal Finance (19262G1001)

OR Law in Society (15057G1002)

Entrepreneurship (12053G1000)

• Microsoft Office • Excel Expert • Word Expert • Microsoft Office

Specialist (MOS) Two of the following areas are REQUIRED: • Access • Excel • Outlook • PowerPoint • SharePoint • Word • Adobe Certified

Associate (ACA) BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (12002G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NONE Certification Opportunity: MOS Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) A one-credit foundation course designed to assist students in developing technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, Internet use, ethics, and careers using technology applications. FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP (12005G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Business, Communication, and Technology Certification Opportunity: MOS Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) Foundations of Business Leadership is a one-credit course. Students develop an understanding of how academic skills in mathematics, economics, and written and oral communications are integral components of success in any career. Students examine leadership and management materials to determine impact on business and industry and legal and ethical behavior, determine how resources are managed to achieve company goals, and identify employability and essential skills needed to obtain a career and be successful in the workplace. The student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is an integral part of the curriculum and FBLA projects will be included in the course.

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MULTIMEDIA DESIGN (410016) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations in Business Leadership Certification Opportunity: ACA Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) A one-credit course designed to provide students with hands-on skills involving graphic design, digital photography, Web publishing, and digital video production. Students use various hardware peripherals and software for completing documents. The student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is an integral part of the curriculum and FBLA projects will be included in the course. LAW IN SOCIETY (15057G1002) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Business Leadership Certification Opportunity: MOS Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) A one-credit course designed to acquaint students with the basic legal principles common to business and personal activities. This course is an overview of criminal, civil, contract, and consumer law. The student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is an integral part of the curriculum and FBLA projects will be included in the course. ENTREPRENEURSHIP (12053G1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Career Preparedness or a career pathway introductory course Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) This is a specialized business course designed to provide students with the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage a business. This course includes business management and entrepreneurship, communication and interpersonal skills, economics, and professional development foundations.

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Cooperative Education Work-Based Learning is a structured component of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum that integrates classroom instruction with productive, progressive, supervised, work-based experiences/apprenticeships (paid) and internships (unpaid) that may be related to student’s career objectives. Content is planned for students through a cooperative arrangement between the school and employer as a component of work-based learning. Work-Based Experiences/Apprenticeships are paid work experiences and Work-Based Experiences/Internships are unpaid work experiences for eligible 11th and 12th grade students. Student work hours and wages earned are monitored and documented by the student, employer, and the coordinator. Students may earn one or more credits; 140 hours is required for each credit earned. Prerequisites

• Eligible 11th and 12th grade students. • Work-Based Learning will not be placed on a student’s schedule until the application process is

complete and the student is approved by the Work-Based Learning Coordinator. • Student is at least 16 years of age. • It is recommended, but not required, that a student obtains concentrator status (two courses within a CTE

program) prior to enrollment in cooperative education. Students who have not obtained concentrator status must have successfully completed a minimum of one CTE credit or a career preparedness course.

• Student must have a clearly defined career objective. • Student has an acceptable attendance, grade, and discipline record as validated by the

Coordinator Minimum 2.0 GPA). • Possesses the knowledge, skills, behavioral qualities, and abilities required for successful employment. • Have three educator recommendations that may include the teacher of the career cluster course, if

applicable. Scheduling Requirements of Work-Based Learning

• Students should be scheduled according to the course numbers below. Students should not be put in duplicate course numbers in the 11th or 12th grade.

• First use all 4 non-seminar course codes then use ONE of the Seminar course codes the first semester of the Senior year and use the last Seminar course code for the second semester of the Senior year.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIO/WORK-BASED LEARNING I – FIRST CREDIT (22998G1014) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 A one-credit work-based experience requiring a minimum of 140 continuous and successful hours of employment performed under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator. COOPERATIVE EDUCATIO/WORK-BASED LEARNING II – SECOND CREDIT (22998G1024) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 A one-credit work-based experience requiring a minimum of 140 continuous and successful hours of employment (average of four hours per week) performed under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator. COOPERATIVE EDUCATIO/WORK-BASED LEARNING III – THIRD CREDIT (22998G1034) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 A one-credit work-based experience requiring a minimum of 140 continuous and successful hours of employment (average of four hours per week) performed under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator.

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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/WORK-BASED LEARNING VI – FOURTH CREDIT (22998G1044) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 A one-credit work-based experience requiring a minimum of 140 continuous and successful hours of employment (average of four hours per week) performed under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION SEMINAR/WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE I – FIFTH CREDIT (2298G1001) Grades: 12 Credit: 1.0 A one-credit work-based experience requiring a minimum of 270 continuous and successful hours of employment (average of 15 hours per week) performed under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator. Students enrolled in work-based experiences are required to participate in Cooperative Education Seminar one class period per week. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION SEMINAR/WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE II – SIXTH CREDIT (22998G1002) Grades: 12 Credit: 1.0 A one-credit work-based experience requiring a minimum of 270 continuous and successful hours of employment (average of 15 hours per week) performed under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator. Students enrolled in work-based experiences are required to participate in Cooperative Education Seminar one class period per week.

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Cosmetology This career pathway provides students with the opportunity to participate in programs that prepare students for careers in the Esthetics and Spa Management pathway. This pathway aims to prepare students for the workforce, offering them a curriculum that provides hands-on experience and certification opportunities in Esthetics and Spa Management. Students are required to submit a Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

no Huntsville High

no Jemison

yes Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

1st Semester Introduction to Cosmetology

(19104G1000)

2nd Semester Hair Coloring (19103G1001)

1st Semester Chemical Services

(19103G1002)

2nd Semester Salon Practice and

Management (19107G1003)

1st Semester Natural Hair

Styling Theory (19103G1003)

2nd Semester Natural Hair

Styling Practicum (19148G1000)

• Natural Hairstyling License

• Cosmetology Licensure • National Retail

Federation-National Professional Certification in Service and Sales

INTRODUCTION TO COSMETOLOGY (19104G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total A one-credit course designed to provide students with a study of concepts related to the cosmetology profession. Students gain initial practical experience in sanitation, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling. INTRODUCTION TO SPA TECHNIQUES (510063) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Cosmetology Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total A one-credit course that focuses on the structure and function of various systems of the body. This course also provides hands-on experience in facial massage techniques, skin care, and hair removal. ADVANCED SPA TECHNIQUES APPLICATION (510064) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Spa Techniques Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total A one-credit course that provides students with study and experience in advanced hair removal, cosmetic applications, skin care, and massage techniques.

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SALON PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT (19107G1003) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Cosmetology Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total A one-credit course designed to assist students in developing entry-level management skills for the cosmetology industry. Students practice all phases of cosmetology in a salon setting. The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Cosmetology. CHEMICAL SERVICES (19103G1002) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Advanced Spa Techniques Application Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total A one-credit course designed to focus on the theory of chemical services related to chemical hair texturing. Students gain initial, practical experience in performing various chemical texturing activities. The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Cosmetology. NATURAL HAIR STYLING PRACTICUM (19148G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Cosmetology Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total Natural Hair Styling Practicum is a one credit course designed to provide instruction on natural hair care services and techniques for styling and grooming natural hair. Core domain service areas include work area and client preparation, set-up of supplies, safe work practices, procedures related to services and design, and blood exposure procedure.

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Cyber Security Pathway The Huntsville City Schools cyber program, recognized as the AFA CyberPatriot Center of Excellence, introduces students to the broad field of Cyber Security. Students learn multiple numbering systems, become familiar with Microsoft Windows, and LINUX operating systems. They learn networking, vulnerability assessment, and cyber forensics. Students participate in the national CyberPatriot competition. Opportunities also exist for student internships and industry recognized certifications.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available Columbia

yes Grissom

yes Huntsville High

yes Jemison

Yes Lee yes

New Century yes

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

Foundations of Informational

Security (10020G1001)

Principles of Informational

Security (10020G1002)

Cyber Forensics (10020G1003)

Advanced Cyber

Forensics (10020G1004)

• CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals

• CompTIA Security+ • CompTIA Network+ • CompTIA A+ • CEH • TESTOUT Linux PRO • TESTOUT Routing PRO • TESTOUT Security PRO • TESTOUT Switching PRO

FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATIONAL SECURITY (10020G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Co-requisite(s): Must be concurrently enrolled in Algebra I or higher-level math Fee(s): $30 per course, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This course introduces students to the field of Cyber Security. Students will become familiar with Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating Systems. They will learn to use multiple numbering systems and how these systems are used in network addressing and operating system configuration. Students will also gain experience in the areas of vulnerability identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation techniques, Wi-Fi security, IP Addressing, and Informational Ethics. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATIONAL SECURITY (10020G1002) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Informational Security Fee(s): $30 per course, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This course introduces students to computer network systems that are most commonly the focus of attack. Students will build and configure the common elements found on the Internet to include database servers, web servers, and web application servers. Students will be introduced to remote access terminal shells which will be vital toward penetration testing and attack vectors. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale.

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CYBER FORENSICS (10020G1003) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Principles of Informational Security Fee(s): $30 per course, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This class covers the methodologies behind cyber-attacks and the various types of attack techniques. Students will participate in hands on lab exercises using the latest attack tools and learn to evaluate the potential vulnerabilities of network targets. Students will be required to participate on a competitive cyber team. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. ADVANCED CYBER FORENSICS (10020G1004) Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Cyber Security and approval of instructor Fee(s): $30 per course, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This second-year course provides the student with experiences in how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a hacker. This course may lead to the Certified Ethical Hacker certification from the IC-Council. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point Scale.

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Culinary Arts Pathway This career pathway is a major in the Career Connections Program. Students are prepared for a variety of careers in culinary arts and the hospitality industry. Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Culinary Arts 1, Advanced Culinary Arts, Culinary Senior Project, Travel, and Tourism 1 and 2 are the courses included in this major. The required school-based laboratory for the Culinary Arts pathway is a food service kitchen with a food serving and dining area. Formal presentations and portfolios are developed to showcase students’ work. Connecting Experiences are a requirement of the major. Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), an integral part of the curriculum, enhances leadership development skills and provides opportunities for community service. Students are required to submit a “Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application” to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

no Huntsville High

no Jemison

no Lee no

New Century no

Space and Rocket Center yes

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

1st semester: Hospitality and

Tourism (16001G1000)

2nd semester:

Culinary Arts I (16053G1012)

1st semester: Food, Safety, & Microbiology (16097G1002)

2nd semester:

Culinary Arts II (16053G1022)

1st semester: Baking and Pastry

Arts (16056G1000)

2nd semester: Event Planning (16057G1000)

• ProStart National Certificate of Achievement

• Certified Guest Services Professional

• ServSafe

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM (16001G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $35 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course that serves as the prerequisite for all pathways included in the Hospitality and Tourism cluster. Major topics include introduction to hospitality and tourism, recreation, travel and tourism, lodging, restaurant and food and beverage services, safety and sanitation, customer relations, and quality services. The required school-based laboratory for the Hospitality and Tourism cluster is a commercial food service kitchen with a food-serving and dining area. School-based laboratory experiences are essential for students to develop skills in the hospitality and tourism industry. CULINARY ARTS I (16053G1012) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Hospitality and Tourism Fee(s): $35 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total Culinary Arts I will introduce students to basic food production, management, and service activities in both the back- and front-of-the-house. Emphasis is placed on sanitation, safety, and basic food preparation. Skills in mathematics, science, and communication are reinforced in this course.

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FOOD, SAFETY, AND MICROBIOLOGY (16097G1002) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Culinary Arts I Fee(s): $35 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total Students learn and apply safety concepts, explore career opportunities and requirements, practice the skills needed to succeed in the workplace, develop leadership and take advantage of the opportunities afforded by Career and Technical Student Organizations. Students will learn and practice essential skills and participate in supervised projects which allow them to put into practice the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom, and lab. Foundational standards are to be incorporated throughout the course. This course may lead to Serv Safe Manager Certification. CULINARY ARTS II (16053G1022) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Culinary Arts I Fee(s): $35 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total Culinary Arts II provides advanced experiences in food production, management, and service. Topics include food service operations, advanced food production, and professionalism. Skills in mathematics, communication, creative thinking, and entrepreneurship are reinforced in this course. BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS (16056G1000) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Culinary Arts II Fee(s): $35 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total This course follows Culinary II and is designed to provide students with the principles of baking and pastry techniques. The course includes baking technologies, equipment, preparation procedures, productions methods, pastry methods, science of bread baking, confections, and desserts, showpieces, cost control, food safety, and presentation techniques to create fundamental baking to the latest baking and pastry trends. EVENT PLANNING (16057G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Baking and Pastry Arts Fee(s): $35 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total Students will learn to organize and plan all aspects of business and social events including the food, location, and décor associated with hiring an event planner. Concepts taught in the course to meet the needs of clients include planning for the event with activities, establishing a budget, determining the theme, planning the guest list, determining the location, developing an event plan schedule, planning transportation needs, training of staff, staging the event, calculating room and space requirements, providing necessary technology and equipment, planning food and beverage services, securing entertainment, understanding legal issues in event planning, and conducting post-evaluations of event.

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Engineering Pathway This career pathway provides students with the opportunity to participate in hands-on project-based learning with real life application. Students learn the engineering design process, computer assisted design, and technical documentation. Students work collaboratively to solve open ended engineering challenges.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available Columbia

yes Grissom

yes Huntsville High

yes Jemison

yes Lee yes

New Century yes

9th Grade

Foundations of

Engineering and Technology

(21005G1000)

10th Grade

Applications of Engineering and

Technology (21002G1000)

11th Grade

Capstone of Engineering and Technology (21047G1000)

12th Grade

Computer Engineering and Technology

(21014G1000)

Certification Opportunities

• Autodesk Inventor Certified User

• Autodesk-AutoCAD Certified User

• Autodesk-Revit Certified User

• Autodesk-Fusion 360 Certified User

• SolidWorks Associate • SolidEdge Certified

• Associate FANUC CERT-Handling Tool Operations and Programming

• Microsoft Office- Excel Expert 2019/365

• Microsoft Office- Access Expert 2019/365

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-375 HTML5 Application Development

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-383 Introduction to Programming using HTML & CSS

• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – Java Programmer

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-388 Introduction to Programming using Java

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98- 381 Introduction to using Programming using Python

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-382 Introduction to Programming using JavaScript

FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (21005G1000) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one credit course designed to offer students an exploratory view of the engineering profession and the fundamental skills utilized in the field. Students investigate various engineering disciplines and related career paths. Students will develop leadership and teamwork skills through creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Additionally, students will increase their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles used in problem-solving as they use the engineering design process.

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APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (21002G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Engineering and Technology Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one-credit course designed offer students an investigative view of the engineering profession and the fundamental skills utilized in the field. Students continue investigating engineering disciplines and related career paths. Students will expand leadership and teamwork skills through creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Additionally, students will increase their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles used in problem-solving through the engineering design process. CAPSTONE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (21047G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Engineering and Technology and Applications of Engineering and Technology Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one-credit course designed to allow students to expand and apply previous knowledge to solve engineering problems. In this course, students will conduct research and develop solutions to complete a capstone project in the engineering field. Project-based learning reinforces the application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts and skills. Technology applications are utilized in this course to enable students to visualize, model, prototype, solve, and report on comprehensive design problems. Collaboration and teamwork are vital components of the producing the capstone project. COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (21014G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Engineering and Technology, Applications of Engineering and Technology, and Capstone of Engineering and Technology Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one credit course designed to explore the process of taking a software idea and turning it into a profitable product. Students will gain knowledge of the phases of a software life-cycle (planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance). Technology will be introduced by exposing students to industry standard tools for implementing the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process. This course will be focused on the SDLC but will expose the students to the various architectures used for a successful project. While not required, it is recommended that students have some prior knowledge of programming languages, databases, operating systems, and platforms.

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Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing Pathway This program is designed for students interested in engineering and related advanced manufacturing fields. Students will gain valuable knowledge and develop marketable skills that will greatly benefit them in a future engineering or manufacturing profession. Students are taught how to design, build, and test the designs in real-world situations. These courses require higher-level thinking skills to solve open-ended design and manufacturing problems. Emphasis is placed on mechanical and 3D design. Students are required to submit a “Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application” to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

yes Huntsville High

no Jemison

yes Lee no

New Century No

9th Grade

1st Semester

Introduction to Drafting Design

(21106G1013) AND

2nd Semester Intermediate Drafting

Design (21106G1023)

10th Grade

1st Semester Advanced Drafting Design

(21106G1033)

AND 2nd Semester

Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing

(21006G1001)

11th Grade

1st Semester 3D Solid Model Design I

(21107G1012)

AND 2nd Semester

Advanced Engineering Design and Advanced

Manufacturing (21006G1002)

12th Grade

1st Semester CTE Lab in Architecture

and Construction (17017G1000)

AND 2nd Semester

Senior Career Pathway Project-Architecture &

Construction (17047G1000)

Certification Opportunities

• Autodesk Inventor Certified User

• Autodesk-AutoCAD Certified User

• Autodesk-Revit Certified User

• Autodesk-Fusion 360 Certified User

• SolidWorks Associate • SolidEdge Certified

• Associate FANUC CERT-Handling Tool Operations and Programming

• Microsoft Office- Excel Expert 2019/365

• Microsoft Office- Access Expert 2019/365

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-375 HTML5 Application Development

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-383 Introduction to Programming using HTML & CSS

• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – Java Programmer

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-388 Introduction to Programming using Java

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98- 381 Introduction to using Programming using Python

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-382 Introduction to Programming using JavaScript

INTRODUCTION DRAFTING DESIGN (21106G1013) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $35 course fee, $15 TSA Dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course designed to provide students with instruction and experiences in computer-aided drafting (CAD) functions and techniques using CAD software applications.

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INTERMEDIATE DRAFTING DESIGN (21106G1023) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Drafting Design Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA fee (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one-credit course designed to further the development of students’ knowledge regarding the use of advanced drafting design practices and procedures. The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Drafting Design. ADVANCED DRAFTING DESIGN (21106G1033) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Drafting Design Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA fee (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one-credit course for students who are interested in engineering and related mechanical drafting areas. The prerequisite for this course is Intermediate Drafting Design. ENGINEERING DESIGN AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (21006G1001) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Engineering Design Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA Fee (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total Students will engage in the hands-on engineering design and manufacturing processes associated with Additive Manufacturing: fused deposition, laser sintering and composite layup. Students will continue advanced CAD drafting by designing and then creating parts both for understanding and to meet a customer or design challenge chosen and apply for CAD certification. The customer interface, which can be with an industry partner, will provide the student with skills in designing to meet requirements – essential in the career field. Students work to create a more advanced F24 race car utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies and compete at GreenpowerUSA events. 3D SOLID MODEL DESIGN I (21107G1012) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA Dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one-credit course intended to introduce students to three-dimensional modeling utilizing three-dimensional capabilities of CAD software. The prerequisite for this course is Intermediate Drafting Design. ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING (21006G1002) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Engineering Design and Manufacturing Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA Fee (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total Students will engage in a personally tailored engineering design and manufacturing project associated with Additive Manufacturing as a capstone event. Students will be exposed to state-of-the-art engineering design concepts such as 3D scanning and advanced CAD software tools. Students will add to their knowledge base with information detailing the manufacturing process and go in depth into composites by creating molds, working with resins and polymers, and investigating effects of temperature and pressure. Students work to create a customized F24 race car utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies and compete at GreenpowerUSA events.

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CTE LAB IN ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION (17017G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Advanced Engineering Design and Manufacturing Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA Dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within Architecture and Construction through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities. SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT – ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION (17047G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Advanced Engineering Design and Manufacturing Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA Dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one-credit course designed to provide instruction on all common exterior and interior finishing phases of a structure. This course meets partial requirements for NCCER Construction Technology.

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Fashion Pathway This program is for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the fashion and retail industry. Courses provide students with knowledge of fashion, fashion design, apparel and textile design technology, and fashion business operations, media, and merchandising. Students are required to submit a Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

no Huntsville High

yes Jemison

no Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

Family and

Consumer Sciences (19251G1000)

1st Semester Fashion

(05190G1001)

2nd Semester Fashion Design (05190G1002)

1st Semester Fashion

Merchandising (12153G1001)

2nd Semester

Entrepreneurship in FACS

(19299G1000)

1st Semester Fashion Media (12153G1000)

2nd Semester Senior Career

Pathway Project Human Services (19297G1000)

• ServSafe • National Retail

Federation-National Professional Certification in Customer Services and Sales

• ASK Institute-Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Management

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (19251G1000) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $65 total A one-credit course that provides students with core knowledge and skills in the areas of marriage and family, parenting and care giving, consumer sciences, apparel, housing, food and nutrition, and technology. A school-based laboratory is required for this course. FASHION (05190G1001) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Family and Consumer Sciences Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $65 total A one-credit course designed to introduce students to the selection and care of clothing and accessories for individuals and families throughout the life span. A school-based laboratory is required for this course.

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FASHION DESIGN (05190G1002) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Fashion Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $65 total A one-credit course designed for students interested in pursuing a career in fashion design. It provides students with knowledge and skills for application of artistic expression related to textiles, apparel, and fashion design. A fashion design studio is the required school-based laboratory for this course. FASHION MERCHANDISING (12153G1001) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Fashion Design Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $65 total A one-credit course designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the fashion and retail industry. Students will explore fashion business operations, merchandising techniques, and technology used in the industry. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FACS (19299G1000) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Fashion Merchandising Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $65 total This is a one-credit course taught in grades 9-12 that includes the necessary knowledge and skills to own and operate a business. It is the intent of this course that entrepreneurial concepts be incorporated within the framework of family and consumer sciences-related free enterprise experiences within the Human Services Cluster career pathways, Hospitality and Tourism Cluster career pathways, and the Education and Training Cluster career pathways. It is anticipated that the business concepts should be introduced and integrated throughout the free enterprise experience to maximize student interest and impact. The course content focuses on business and financial planning, personnel management, marketing principles, business and labor laws, legal rights and responsibilities of ownership and communication. Other topics to be taught are market research, purchasing process system, distribution systems, warehouse and inventory control, salesmanship, sales promotion, and theft control that influence the flow of goods and services from producer to consumer. Students are prepared to create and manage their own Family and Consumer Sciences business or embark on a career related to business development. FASHION MEDIA (12153G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Fashion Merchandising Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $65 total This is a one-credit course designed for students interested in fashion, fashion design, and apparel and textile design technology. Content provides opportunities for students to analyze consumer, culture, and celebrity effects; research current and future trends; explore the fashion press and print process and E-commerce for fashion; engage in public relations and events management; and utilize and apply social media and digital design techniques, photographic styling applications, and journalism skills.

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SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT-HUMAN SERVICES, FACS (19297G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Fashion Media Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (dues are paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $65 total A one-credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in in-depth exploration of the area; employ problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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Finance Pathway The finance program prepares learners for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and requires individuals working in finance to have strong computation, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Rigorous instruction is provided to equip learners with knowledge and skills for college and career readiness.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

yes Grissom

yes Huntsville High

yes Jemison

yes Lee yes

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

Business Technology

Applications (12002G1001)

Accounting

(12104G1012)

Advanced

Accounting (12104G1022)

Banking and

Financial Services (12102G1000)

• Microsoft Office • Excel Expert • Word Expert • Microsoft Office

Specialist (MOS) Two of the following areas are REQUIRED: • Access • Excel • Outlook • PowerPoint • SharePoint • Word • Adobe Certified

Associate (ACA) BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (12002G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Certification Opportunity: MOS Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) A one-credit foundation course designed to assist students in developing technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, Internet use, ethics, and careers using technology applications ACCOUNTING (12104G1012) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Business Communication and Technology Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) A one-credit course designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on basic accounting, analyzing, and recording business transactions, preparing, and interpreting financial statements, and performing banking and payroll activities. The student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is an integral part of the curriculum and FBLA projects will be included in the course.

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ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (12104G1022) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Accounting Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) A one-credit course designed to provide students with an increased emphasis on accounting principles and techniques for solving business problems and making financial decisions. The prerequisite for this course is Accounting. The student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is an integral part of the curriculum and FBLA projects will be included in the course. BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (12102G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Advanced Accounting Certification Opportunity: MOS Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) A one-credit course designed to help students develop skills related to banking and related services as they process customer transactions, maintain cash drawer, process documents, and respond to customer requests to provide other customer services. The student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is an integral part of the curriculum and FBLA projects will be included in the course.

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Food, Wellness, and Dietetics Pathway This program is for students who are interested in pursuing careers in nutrition, wellness, and health and disease prevention. Courses provide students with knowledge in event planning, photographic styling applications, social media, and design techniques, developing and adapting food products for marketing and specific nutrition needs, meal planning, food safety, and the scientific investigation of production, processing, preparation, evaluation, and utilization of food. Students are required to submit a Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available Columbia

yes Grissom

no Huntsville High

yes Jemison

no Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

1st Semester Family and

Consumer Sciences (19251G1000)

1st Semester Food and Nutrition

(19252G1000)

1st Semester Event Planning (16152G1000)

1st Semester Food Innovation &

Media (19999G10000)

• ServSafe • ASK Institute-

Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Management

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (19251G1000) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $65 total A one-credit course that provides students with core knowledge and skills in the areas of marriage and family, parenting and care giving, consumer sciences, apparel, housing, food and nutrition, and technology. A school-based laboratory is required for this course. FOOD AND NUTRITION (19252G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Family and Consumer Sciences Fee(s): $35 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver), $65 total A one-credit course designed to enable students to explore the relationship between food, nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Students learn how to select and prepare nutritious foods. A school-based laboratory is required for this course. EVENT PLANNING (16152G1000) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Food and Nutrition Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (no paid once a year, first semester - no waiver $65 total Students will learn to organize and plan all aspects of business and social events including the food, location, and décor associated with hiring an event planner. Concepts taught in the course to meet the needs of clients include planning for the event with activities, establishing a budget, determining the theme, planning the guest list, determining the location, developing an event plan schedule, planning transportation needs, training of staff, staging the event, calculating room and space requirements, providing necessary technology and equipment, planning food and beverage services, securing entertainment, understanding legal issues in event planning, and conducting post-evaluations of event.

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FOOD INNOVATIONS & MEDIA (19999G10000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Event Planning Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver), $65 total This is a one-credit course designed for students to learn how to express their creativity through foods. This course promotes critical thinking and decision making and develops food preparation, and communication and technology skills. Concepts such as the differences between images for marketing/advertising/public relations and consumer use; the differences between food for print and motion, e.g., web, video, TV; elements of styling: hyper-realism versus real-life; elements of photography: lighting, depth of field, angles; using and applying social media and digital design techniques; journalism skills; and trends in the food industry are included in the course. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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Green Power Innovations in Science and Technology Pathway This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This STEM program will utilize Green Power to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on experiences they need to be successful in the new global work force. Emphasis is placed on challenges that involve solving complex problems and designing real solutions to build an electric car. Students are required to submit a Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available Columbia

no Grissom

yes Huntsville High

no Jemison

yes Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade

1st Semester

Greenpower F24 Engineering Design &

Racing Challenge I (21105G1001)

AND

2nd Semester

Greenpower F24 Engineering Design & Racing Challenge II

(21105G1002)

10th Grade

1st Semester The Nature of Science and Technology (21990G1001)

AND

2nd Semester Core Applications of

Science and Technology (21990G1002)

11th Grade

1st Semester Creativity and Innovations

(21990G1004)

AND

2nd Semester Design for the Productions

of Advanced Products (13103G1044)

12th Grade

1st Semester CTE Lab in STEM

(21997G1000)

AND

2nd Semester Senior Career Pathway

Project-STEM (21047G1001)

Certification Opportunities

• Autodesk Inventor Certified User

• Autodesk-AutoCAD Certified User

• Autodesk-Revit Certified User

• Autodesk-Fusion 360 Certified User

• SolidWorks Associate • SolidEdge Certified

• Associate FANUC CERT-Handling Tool Operations and Programming

• Microsoft Office- Excel Expert 2019/365

• Microsoft Office- Access Expert 2019/365

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-375 HTML5 Application Development

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-383 Introduction to Programming using HTML & CSS

• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – Java Programmer

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-388 Introduction to Programming using Java

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98- 381 Introduction to using Programming using Python

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - 98-382 Introduction to Programming using JavaScript

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GREENPOWER F24 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND RACING I (21105G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA Dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total Greenpower F24 Engineering Design & Racing Challenge I is a one-credit course that builds on the skills introduced in the Introduction to Greenpower course. Students use design software to design, build, and race an electric car while applying engineering and manufacturing skills in a relevant manner. Students also learn to apply leadership and collaboration skills within a competitive environment. GREENPOWER F24 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND RACING II (21105G1002) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Greenpower F245 Engineering Design and Racing I Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA Fee (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total Greenpower F24 Engineering Design & Racing II is a one-credit course that builds on the skills learned in Greenpower F24 Engineering Design & Race I course. Students use design software to design, build, and race an electric car while applying engineering and manufacturing skills in a relevant manner. Students also learn to apply leadership and collaboration skills within a competitive environment. Greenpower F24 Engineering Design & Race I is a required prerequisite for this course. THE NATURE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (21990G1001) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Engineering Design Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This is a contextual-based course that introduces students to the core fundamental concepts of science and technology through authentic projects. Through these projects, students will develop an understanding of the relationship between the physical, biological, and social world. Students will gain an understanding of the differences between science and technology and learn that technology is a process for applying science. Students will develop a deeper understanding of scientific inquiry and the engineering design process when solving real-world problems. Students will experience the interaction of science, technology, engineering, math, and literacy through a problem-based learning environment. Finally, the process will require students to use mathematics to analyze costs, develop budgets and make precise measurements to successfully implement project goals. CORE APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (21990G1001) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This course uses the concepts learned from Course 1 to further develop students’ problem-solving strategies and skills needed by the 21st-century workforce. Students will continue to explore emerging technologies and techniques in the context of addressing authentic projects. Key concepts introduced in this course include sustainability and environmental trends, systems thinking, and trend analysis and prediction. Through engagement, students will experience the necessary connection between literacy, mathematics, and science in a variety of hands-on, real-world projects requiring them to apply academic and technical concepts and skills and technology to complete.

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CREATIVITY AND INNOVATIONS (21990G1004) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This course will allow students to brainstorm, use invention, innovation, creativity, predictive analysis and use technology to solve real-world problems. Dimensions covered will include research and development, troubleshooting, experimentation, design failures, patents and trademarks, and design under constraints. DESIGN FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ADVANCED PRODUCTS (13103G1044) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Engineering Design and Manufacturing Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total Students will create plant designs to process and automatically assemble materials into new products. Students follow the process of developing and producing a new product from prototype to final product. They will accomplish this by creating a production flow plan that allows for the mass production of the product. Students will analyze and evaluate all aspects of the design and production processes with an emphasis on clean, lean, and green production. Students will utilize data acquisition, quality control processes and Six Sigma methodology to control production. CTE LAB IN STEM (21997G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Design for the Production of Advanced Products Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within STEM through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities. SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (21047G1001) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Design for the Production of Advanced Products Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one-credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in in-depth exploration of the area; employ problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience.

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Health Science Pathway The rigorous and relevant Health Science pathway allows students to investigate the roles of health science and medical professionals as they study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Students examine the structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, all while working collaboratively to understand and design solutions to the most pressing health challenges of today and the future.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

yes Grissom

yes Huntsville High

yes Jemison

yes Lee yes

New Century yes

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

Foundations of Health Science (14002G1001)

Therapeutic Services (14099G1000)

Patient Care Technician

(14051G1000)

Health Science Internship

(14298G1000)

• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN)

• Certified EKG Technician (CET)

• MOS FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH SCIENCE (14002G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $40 class fee, $30 HOSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $70 total Foundations of Health Science can be substituted for the required Health credit for graduation. A one-credit foundational course that introduces students to integrated academics, employability and career development skills, legal and ethical issues, communications, safety, and life skills. This course is a prerequisite to all courses in the Health Science cluster. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (14099G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Health Science Fee(s): $40 course fee $30 HOSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $70 total A one-credit course that introduces students to occupations and functions in the therapeutic services pathways. Careers in this area include nursing, medicine, physical therapy, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, emergency medical technician, and more.

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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (14051G1000) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundation of Health Science Fee(s): $40 course fee, $30 HOSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $70 total A one credit course that provides students the opportunity to become effective and efficient multi-skilled healthcare providers. Students will develop a working knowledge of advanced patient care skills, vital signs, 12-lead EKG’s, oxygen therapy, basic phlebotomy via simulation, and specimen collection and processing. Essential workforce skills and safety will be emphasized, as well as, professional ethics and legal responsibilities. Students will ascertain employability skills and soft skills required by business and industry. Upon successful completion of required theory, lab, and simulation, students may be eligible to sit for Patient Care Technician Certification. HEALTH SCIENCE INTERNSHIP (14298G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Health Science, Therapeutic Services, and approval of instructor Fee(s): $40 course fee, $15 malpractice insurance, $30 HOSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $85 total Also needed for class: school scrub uniform, white shoes, and a watch with a second hand Students who meet the class requirements and have the instructors’ approval participate in internships two days per week at Huntsville Hospital and various local medical facilities. Students will research diagnoses, medications, and treatments. Approved students will have the opportunity to intern in the operating room, emergency room, and special units. Specialized skills such as veterinarian procedures, dental procedures, and suturing will be introduced. Must be able to provide own transportation to internships. REQUIRED PROOF OF: Hepatitis B vaccines, current PPD test, and drug screen.

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Heavy Equipment Operation Pathway This career pathway provides students with the opportunity to obtain hands-on training by using simulators in the following areas: grading, landscaping, excavation, tractor operation, bulldozer operation, backhoe operation, crane operation, and forklift operation. Students will also learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and small business management. Students are required to submit a “Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application” to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

no Huntsville High

no Jemison

yes Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

1st Semester Architecture,

Construction, and Manufacturing (17002G1001)

AND

2nd Semester

NCCER Heavy Equipment

Operations 1 (20052G1013)

1st Semester NCCER Heavy

Equipment Operations 2

(20052G1023)

AND

2nd Semester NCCER Heavy

Equipment Operations 3

(20104G1033)

1st Semester CTE Lab in

Architecture and Construction

(17017G1000)

AND

2nd Semester Senior Career

Pathway Project-Transportation,

Distribution, and Logistics

(17047G1000)

• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURING (17002G1001) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Career Preparedness Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course that introduces students to core knowledge and skills in the areas of design, preconstruction, construction, maintenance, operations, and installation and repair which are foundational to courses related to careers in the architecture and construction and manufacturing industries. This course is not a prerequisite for entering a specific pathway. NCCER HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS 1 (20052G1013) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NONE Fee(s): $25 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This is the first of three required one-credit courses in the Heavy Equipment Operations pathway. It is designed to complete all core requirements for NCCER Core credentialing and to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills emphasizing safety, tools, measuring, blueprint reading and layout, and basic heavy equipment operation techniques leading to NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 credentialing.

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NCCER HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS 2 (20052G1023) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations 1 Fee(s): $25 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This is the second of three required one-credit courses in the Heavy Equipment Operations pathway. It is designed to provide students with practice and skills development emphasizing safety, applications and intermediate equipment operations techniques leading to NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 credentialing. NCCER HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS 3 (20104G1033) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations 1 & 2 Fee(s): $25 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This is the third of three required one-credit courses in the Heavy Equipment Operations pathway. It is designed to provide students with practice and skills development emphasizing safety, site layout, reading civil drawings, understanding soils leading to NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 credentialing. CTE LAB IN ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION (17017G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations 3 Fee(s): $25 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within Architecture and Construction through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities. SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT – ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION (17047G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations 3 Fee(s): $25 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (dues are paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total A one-credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in in-depth exploration of the area; employ problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience.

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Industrial Robotics Pathway Industrial Robotics prepares students to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluations of computer controlled electro-mechanical systems and products with embedded in electronics, sensors, and actuators in robotics and automated systems. Students are required to submit a Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

no Huntsville High

no Jemison

yes Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

1st Semester Architecture,

Construction, & Manufacturing (17002G1001)

2nd Semester

Introduction to Manufacturing (13001G1000)

1st Semester Intro to Robotics (21009G1001)

2nd Semester Robotics

Applications (21009G1002)

1st Semester Robotics and Automation

(21009G1004)

2nd Semester Embedded Arduino

Controls and Robotics

Applications (21009G1003)

1st Semester CTE Lab in

Manufacturing (13997G1001)

2nd Semester Senior Career

Pathway Project- Manufacturing (13997G1002)

• Electronics Technicians Association-Student Electronics Technician

• NCCER Core • NCCER

Electronic Systems Technician, Electronics

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURING (17002G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Career Preparedness Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course that introduces students to core knowledge and skills in the areas of design, preconstruction, construction, maintenance, operations, and installation and repair which are foundational to courses related to careers in the architecture and construction and manufacturing industries. This course is not a prerequisite for entering a specific pathway. INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING (13001G1000) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Career Preparedness Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed in the manufacturing industry with emphasis placed on job safety, use of manufacturing materials, primary manufacturing processes, secondary manufacturing processes, and manufacturing systems.

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INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS (21009G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total A one-credit course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of robotics. The course emphasizes fundamentals of electrical current, digital circuits, electronic control systems, and the design and operation of robotic systems. ROBOTICS APPLICATIONS (21009G1002) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Intro to Robotics Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total A one-credit course with emphasis placed on the applications of a variety of robotic systems. Students will design and construct a robotic system with peripheral devices. ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION (21009G1004) Grades: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Robotics Applications Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total This course is designed to meet the growing societal need to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instruction in classrooms. This course will meet the call for integrated learning programs that allow teachers to engage students in creative and meaningfully ways to utilize the automation of robotics while also meeting today’s rigorous academic standards. EMBEDDED ARDUINO CONTROLS AND ROBOTICS APPLICATIONS (21009G1003) Grades: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Robotics and Automation Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total This course is designed for students to utilize embedded controllers and systems to be prepared for work in the evolving Health Care, Industrial, Consumer, Automotive and Defense/Aerospace industries, Electronics, and Robotics technologies fields. With complex systems and industries mentioned, the 21st Century Workforce must be able to meet the technological challenges by having individuals trained in electronics embedded systems and sensor technologies. CTE LAB IN MANUFACTURING (13997G1001) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Embedded Arduino Controls and Robotics Applications Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within Manufacturing through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities. SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT-MANUFACTURING (13997G1002) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Embedded Arduino Controls and Robotics Applications Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total A one-credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in in-depth exploration of the area; employ problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience.

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Interior Design and Real Estate Pathway This program is for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the real estate and brokerage industry. Courses provide students with knowledge in interior design, house trends, marketing, customer and client service, licensure, legal and ethical aspects of buying, selling, leasing, renting, and financing land, real property, and real estate. Students will also gain knowledge of the staging of real estate, showing property to clients, and various aspects of property management. Students are required to submit a Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

no Huntsville High

no Jemison

no Lee yes

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification

Opportunities

Family and Consumer Sciences

(19251G1000)

1st Semester Art, Architecture, &

Design (17990G1000)

AND

2nd Semester

Intro to Real Estate Sales

(12154G1013)

1st Semester Buying and Selling

Real Estate (12154G1023)

AND

2nd Semester

The Real Estate Brokerage Business

(12154G1033)

1st Semester CTE Lab in Human

Services (19147G1002)

AND

2nd Semester Senior Career

Pathway Project Human Services (19297G1000)

• National Retail Federation-National Professional Certification in Customer Service and Sales

• ASK Institute-Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Management

• Guest Services Professional

• ServSafe Manager

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (19251G1000) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $50 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $65 total A one-credit course that provides students with core knowledge and skills in the areas of marriage and family, parenting and care giving, consumer sciences, apparel, housing, food and nutrition, and technology. A school-based laboratory is required for this course.

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ART, ARCHITECTURE, & DESIGN (17990G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Family and Consumer Sciences Fee(s): $25 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $40 total This is a one-credit course designed to introduce students to the influence of art and architecture on the professional field of interior design. Content in the course includes an in-depth application of the elements of design; history of architecture; architectural styles; influences of architectural design on culture; period furniture and furnishings; influence of technology and mass production; prosperity cycles through various historical periods; and careers in architecture, design, and other related professions. Students will also learn how to utilize and apply social media and digital design techniques, photographic styling applications, and journalism skills. INTRODUCTION TO REAL ESTATE SALES (12154G1013) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Art, Architecture, & Design Fee(s): $25 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (dues are paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $25 total This is a one-credit course taught in grades 9-12. Students will learn aspects of marketing real estate; the importance of customer and client service; the differences between land, real estate, and real property; laws and ethics governing the real estate industry; and appropriate licensure requirements in the industry. Additional career opportunities in the housing and real estate industry are explored. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of this course and may include field trips, job shadowing, internships, etc. BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE (12154G1023) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Real Estate Sales Fee(s): $25 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $40 total his is a one-credit course taught in grades 10-12. Students will learn aspects of buying, selling, and financing land, real property, and real estate; the listing of client’s property; developing client relationships; following procedures for renting, leasing, and selling real estate; understanding contract terminology, staging of real estate; and showing property to clients. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of this course and may include field trips, job shadowing, internships, etc. Introduction to Real Estate Sales is a required prerequisite to this course. THE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE BUSINESS (12154G1033) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Buying and Selling Real Estate Fee(s): $25 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (dues are paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $25 total This is a one-credit course taught in grades 10-12. Students will acquire content knowledge and skills related to the real estate brokerage business. Requirements for office facilities, policies and operating procedures for effective operation, detailed tasks for marketing and listing real estate, commercial real estate sales, use of technology, and property management are topics addressed in the course. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of this course and may include field trips, job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, etc. Buying and Selling Real Estate is a required prerequisite to this course. CTE LAB IN HUMAN SERVICES (19147G1002) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Real Estate Brokerage Fee(s): $25 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $40 total This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within Human Services through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities.

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SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT - HUMAN SERVICES - FACS (19297G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Real Estate Brokerage Fee(s): $25 course fee, $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $25 total A one-credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in in-depth exploration of the area; employ problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience.

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JROTC – Air Force (AFJROTC) Pathway The mission of Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) is to “Develop citizens of character, dedicated to serving their nation and community.” Cadets are given hands on leadership experience running the Corps, through staff duties requiring progressively higher degrees of responsibility each year. Benefits include (a) Opportunity to develop leadership and management skills; (b) Opportunity to become a part of a dynamic organization which promotes camaraderie, a sense of belonging, pride, and self-confidence; (c) Opportunity to study diverse subjects; (d) Receive up to five units of credit toward graduation requirements; (e) Receive credit which can be substituted for PE and Career Preparedness; (f) Improve chances of selection for ROTC or service academy scholarship; (g) Higher pay grade on enlistment in one of the military services. Enrollment in AFJROTC does not subject student to any military obligation, nor is the program intended to be a recruiting instrument for the military services. Each course includes instruction in Aerospace Science (AS), Leadership Education (LE) and a Wellness Program. The Wellness Program is an integral part of the JROTC program that represents 20 percent of the course of instruction. It is designed to offer all cadets a way to make significant improvement in their health and to promote a more active and healthier lifestyle. Cadets are given individual training programs based on national standards by age and gender. It identifies areas of improvement and incorporates a physical training program to reach individual goals to be achieved during the school year (36 weeks). Students receive one credit for each year of AFJROTC (Aerospace Science), satisfying graduation requirements as follows:

• Physical Education: Successful completion of any year-long ROTC course (except AS-500) satisfies the required PE LIFE credit.

• Elective: Up to three additional credits AFJROTC students receive an embedded credit for Career Preparedness with the completion of AFJROTC courses AS 100 and AS 220. LE-100: Citizenship, Character, and Air Force Tradition and LE-300: Life Skills and Career Opportunities are embedded within the Aerospace (AS) courses and together the two AFJROTC courses prepare students with content knowledge and skills in the areas of career development, academic planning, computer skill application, and financial literacy. LE-100 covers the areas of personal decision making and technology skill applications. LE-300 covers the areas of technology skill applications, managing finances and budgeting, academic planning, and career development, saving and investing, banking and financial institutions, credit and debt, and risk management and insurance. Also, the courses meet the 20-hour online experience requirement. The successful completion of these courses satisfies the graduation requirement as follows:

• Career Preparedness: Successful completion of LE-100 (Leadership and Aviation History: 09152G1000) and LE-300 (Leadership and Cultural Studies: 09004G1001) satisfies the required Career Preparedness credit.

Uniforms: Uniforms must be worn once each week and cadets must adhere to USAF grooming standards while in uniform. Uniforms and academic materials are provided by the U. S. Air Force.

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Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

no Huntsville High

yes Jemison

yes Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

AS-100: Leadership and Aviation History

(09152G1000) OR

AS-220: Leadership and Cultural Studies

(09004G1001)

Embedded Courses: LE-100

OR LE-300 AND

Drill and Ceremonies AND

Wellness Program

AS-100: Leadership and Aviation History

(09152G1000) OR

AS-220: Leadership and Cultural Studies

(09004G1001)

Embedded Courses: LE-100

OR LE-300 AND

Drill and Ceremonies AND

Wellness Program

AS-200: Leadership and Science of Flight

(09152G1000) OR

AS-300: Leadership and Exploration of

Space (09153G1000)

OR AS-410: Leadership

and Survival (09004G1002)

Embedded Courses: LE-100, LE-200,

OR LE-300 AND

Drill and Ceremonies AND

Wellness Program

AS-200: Leadership and Science of Flight

(09152G1000) OR

AS-300: Leadership and Exploration of

Space (09153G1000)

OR AS-410: Leadership

and Survival (09004G1002)

SENIORS ONLY: AS 400: Lead Man

CCorps Fin Ed. (09154G1000)

OR AS 500: Honors Ground School (09002G1000)

OR AS 510: AFJROTC

Senior Pathway Project

(09997G0500)

Embedded Courses: LE-200

OR LE-400 AND

Drill and Ceremonies AND

Wellness Program

Air Force JROTC Certificate

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AS-100: LEADERSHIP AND AVIATION HISTORY (09152G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course which focuses on the development of flight throughout the centuries from ancient civilization to modern day. The course also focuses on learning the value of elements of good citizenship and Air Force organizational structure, including uniform wear, military traditions, fitness, and individual self-control. Embedded is: LE-100: CITIZENSHIP, CHARACTER, AND AIR FORCE TRADITION Studies dedicated to leadership and directly related to the academic subject matter, including improving study skills and time management. Includes sections on cadet and Air Force organizational structure; uniform wear; customs and courtesies, and other military traditions; health and wellness; fitness; individual self-control; and citizenship. AS-200: LEADERSHIP AND SCIENCE OF FLIGHT (09152G1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course designed to acquaint students with the aerospace environment, the human requirements of flight, principles of aircraft flight, and principles of navigation. Students learn basic navigation including map reading, course plotting, and the effects of wind. Students will also apply basic communication, decision-making, personal-interaction, managerial, and organizational skills. AS-220: LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL STUDIES (09004G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course designed to provide students with an increased international awareness and insight into foreign affairs; an understanding of European, Middle Eastern, South and East Asian, African, and Latin American cultures; and an enhanced knowledge of America’s interest and role in the world. Students apply prior leadership theory through hands-on practices and experiences. Embedded is: LE-300: LIFE SKILLS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Course material will be helpful to students deciding which path to take after high school. Information on how to apply to college/ vocational/ technical school is included. Information on how to begin the job search is available for students choosing to enter the work force after high school, including resume writing and good interviewing skills. Other topics include financial planning; how to save, invest and 97G1002; spend money wisely; understanding contracts, leases, wills, warranties, legal notices, and personal bills. Citizen responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty and draft registration are discussed. Information is presented on apartment shopping and grocery shopping skills.

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AS-300: LEADERSHIP AND EXPLORATION OF SPACE (09153G1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course designed to provide students with an advanced study of space exploration; issues that are critical to travel in the upper atmosphere, including unmanned satellites, trajectories, space probes, and guidance and control systems; and major milestones. Students will also apply basic communication, decision-making, personal-interactional, managerial, and organizational skills. Embedded is: LE-200: COMMUNICATION, AWARENESS, AND LEADERSHIP Topics include communicating effectively, understanding groups and teams, preparing for leadership, solving conflicts and problems, and personal development. Written reports and speeches compliment the academic materials. Cadet activities include holding positions of greater responsibility in the planning and execution of corps projects. AS-400: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CADET CORPS AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION (09154G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Two years of AFJROTC and SASI approval Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course that provides opportunities for students to manage the entire cadet corps. This hands-on experience affords the cadets the opportunity to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control corps operations. Students will also practice communication, decision-making, personal-interactional, managerial, and organizational skills. Embedded is: LE-400: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT This course addresses leadership topics that equip cadets to serve in leadership positions within the Corps. Included are: Managers and the Management Environment; Planning; Decision Making; Managing Change Stress and Innovation; Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior; Understanding Work Teams; Communication and Interpersonal Skills; Leadership and Trust. Throughout the text are many ethical dilemmas, case studies, and role-play activities built into the lessons. These activities are based on real life experiences and allow students to practice what they learn. AS-410: LEADERSHIP AND SURVIVAL (09004G1002) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Two years of AFJROTC and SASI approval A one-credit course designed to provide students with training in skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to successfully perform fundamental tasks. AS-500: HONORS GROUND SCHOOL (09002G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completion of Leadership and Science of Flight with a grade average of 90 or above, an overall grade average of 85 or above, and SASI approval Course materials are FAA approved and furnished by the USAF at no cost to the student. Course content includes weather, basic navigation, operation, and regulations pertaining to light aircraft flight. Flight simulator program is provided. (Program is ground instruction only – no flight experience is provided.) Successful completion of this course prepares student to pass the FAA Private Pilot Written Examination.

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AS-510: SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT-AFJROTC (09997G0500) Grade: 12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): One year of AFJROTC and SASI approval This project is provided for those units who have students that want to continue on in AFJROTC during their senior year and receive honors credit. It will allow cadets to earn Honors Credit, and improve their leadership, management, and organizational skills. This culminating honors project is designed for cadets to demonstrate essential skills through reading, writing, speaking, production, and/or performance. The Honors Senior Project is primarily targeted for senior cadets in a three- or four-year program. SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT: GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (09997G1001) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): One year of AFJROTC and SASI approval A one-credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in in-depth exploration of the area; employ problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience. their communities. JROTC DRILL AND CEREMONY (09990G1005) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled in this class must be concurrently enrolled in a standard JROTC class This course is designed to further develop the leadership skills required to successfully direct and move unit formations. Fundamental skills include command and control techniques, team building, and problem solving. CTE LAB IN GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (AFJROTC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS (LDR) CLASS (0997G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled in this class must be concurrently enrolled in a standard JROTC class This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within Government & Public Administration through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities.

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JROTC – Army Pathway The mission of the Army High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is to motivate young people to be better citizens. Leadership and management training are emphasized throughout this program to prepare the students for responsible citizenship and to make the student fully aware of opportunities and benefits derived from their participation. In addition to leadership and management training, students also receive training in drill and ceremonies, first aid, geography, study skills, American history, and government. They are given “hands-on” experience in positions requiring progressively higher degrees of leadership and responsibility each year. There is no active-duty obligation incurred from enrollment in the JROTC program. However, satisfactory completion of the program can provide the following benefits: (a) Improved chance of selection for ROTC scholarships or service academy appointments; (b) Advanced placement in the college ROTC programs; (c) Advanced rank and pay grade in the Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard Forces; (d) An opportunity to develop leadership and management skills with the ability to live and work cooperatively with others. The JROTC program also sponsors four varsity sports: Precision Drill Team, Color Guard, Military Skills Team, and Rifle Team. Successful participants are awarded school varsity letters. JROTC is offered as a one year/1.0 credit course. Students may enter the program during the fall or spring semester of their 9th - 12th grade years. The prerequisite to JROTC I, II, III is: a student must not have a medical condition or impairment that would preclude his/her full participation in JROTC. Students must have completed or be enrolled in JROTC I, II, or III in order to enroll in JROTC IV. Army JROTC students receive an embedded credit for Career Preparedness with the successful completion of LET I and LET III. The two courses are embedded within the JROTC courses and together the courses prepare students with content knowledge and skills in the areas of leadership and career development, managerial training, technology skills, and financial literacy. Leadership Education and Training (LET) I: Introduction to Leadership Development presents Citizenship, Introduction to Leadership Theory and Application, Communication Skills, First Aid and Military Customs and Courtesies. LET III: Applied Leadership Development continues the discussion of leadership development and managerial techniques and prepares students with content knowledge and skills in the areas of technology skill applications, managing finances and budgeting, academic planning, and career development, saving and investing, banking and financial institutions, credit and debt, and risk management and insurance. Also, the courses meet the 20-hour online experience requirement. The successful completion of these courses satisfies the graduation requirement as follows:

• Career Preparedness: Successful completion of: o LET I (Army JROTC I: 09051G1001) o LET II (Army JROTC II: 09052G1001) o LET III (Army JROTC: 09053G1001) satisfies the required Career Preparedness credit.

• Students may also earn a Physical Education/Beginning Kinesiology (formerly known as LIFE PE)

credit for successful completion of one year of JROTC.

• The same JROTC course may not be used to fulfil the Career Preparedness and Beginning Kinesiology graduation requirement.

Students’ grades are based on academic and leadership performance. Academic grades are determined by quiz and examination scores. The leadership grade is based on appearance, attitude, conduct, and leadership and management performance.

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All uniforms and textbooks are provided by the United States Army at no cost to the student. Parents become responsible for government-issued items until they are returned at the end of the school year or when the student leaves the program for any reason. The JROTC program has much to offer young men and women who want to get the most out of their high school years. What they learn in this program will be useful now and in the future.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

yes Grissom

yes Huntsville High

no Jemison

no Lee yes

New Century yes

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

Army JROTC I - Introduction to

Leadership Development

(09051G1001)

Army JROTC II – Intermediate Leadership

Development (09052G1001)

Army JROTC III – Applied Leadership

Development (09053G1001)

Army JROTC IV – Advanced Leadership

Development (09054G1001)

Army JROTC Certificate

ARMY JROTC I – INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (09051G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course that provides first-year cadets with classroom and laboratory instruction in the history, customs, traditions, and purpose of Army JROTC. Emphasis is placed on leadership skills, principles, values and attributes, and diversity. Embedded is: LET I: INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT This course of instruction presents Citizenship, Introduction to Leadership Theory and Application, Communication Skills, First Aid and Military Customs and Courtesies. ARMY JROTC II – INTERMEDIATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (09052G1001) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): JROTC I – Introduction to Leadership Development Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course designed to provide intermediate instruction in leadership and citizenry, and the expansion of skills taught in LET I. Emphasis is placed on communication techniques, cadet challenges, American citizenship, map reading, and the role of the U. S. Army. Embedded is: LET II: INTERMEDIATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT This course continues the instruction in Leadership Theory and Application with emphasis on Leadership Development and management skills. Intermediate courses on first aid, geography, earth science, citizenship, American government, and communication are continued.

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ARMY JROTC III – APPLIED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (09053G1001) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): JROTC II – Intermediate Leadership Development Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course designed to provide advanced instruction in leadership and citizenry, communication, history and career opportunities, and technology awareness. Students will have hands-on experiences as teacher/leaders within the cadet battalion. Embedded is: LET III: APPLIED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT This course continues the discussion of leadership development and managerial techniques and prepares students with content knowledge and skills in the areas of technology skill applications, managing finances and budgeting, academic planning, and career development, saving and investing, banking and financial institutions, credit and debt, and risk management and insurance. ARMY JROTC IV – ADVANCED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (09054G1001) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): JROTC III – Applied Leadership Development Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course that provides opportunities for students to demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff position within the cadet battalion organizational structure. Emphasis is placed on negotiation skills and management principles. Embedded is: LET IV: ADVANCED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT This course is the application phase of "hands-on" experience in leadership and management by filling key leadership positions within the Cadet Corps. ARMY JROTC 2B LEADERSHIP INTRODUCTION TO STEM - (09052G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee This course is designed to develop proficiency in health/wellness and CPR techniques, and an appreciation for self-awareness techniques (“Winning Colors”), modern technologies, career opportunities, and role of the U.S. Army, military history, and physical fitness. ARMY JROTC 3B LEADERSHIP INTRODUCTION TO STEM- (09053G1002) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee This course develops an understanding of the justice system (military and civilian), the role of the U.S. Armed forces, safety (hunting and boating), orienteering, physical fitness, new technologies, military history, and motivational learning techniques such as “Power Learning." ARMY JROTC 4B ADVANCED LEADERSHIP ROBOTICS AND DRONES - (09054G1002) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee This course develops proficiency in command and staff procedures, physical fitness, military parades and ceremonies, citizenship, science and new technologies and communications. Students must demonstrate ability to speak to large audiences, perform staff briefings and prepare staff reports, write resumes and cover letters, and complete job applications. They must also apply problem solving/decision making skills in leadership and supervisory positions of authority.

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Precision Machining Pathway This career pathway provides specialized classroom and laboratory experiences for students who are entering the field of manufacturing and engineering technology. Instruction is provided in the areas of blueprint reading, safety, bench work, lathe work, millwork, grinding, drill press, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming. Emphasis is given to the use of precision measuring tools and gauges. Course content reflects the National Skills Standards of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. Hands-on work experiences and SkillsUSA leadership activities enhance classroom instruction Students are required to submit a Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

yes Huntsville High

no Jemison

no Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

1st semester Introduction to Mill,

Drill Press, and Surface Grinder (13204G1003)

AND

2nd semester

Intermediate Mill and Surface Grinder (13204G1005)

1st semester Introduction to

Computer Numerical Control

(13203G1002)

AND

2nd semester Intermediate

Computer Numerical Control

(13203G1003)

1st semester CAD and Computer

Aided Manufacturing I (13203G1004)

AND

2nd semester CAD and Computer

Aided Manufacturing II (13203G1005)

• NIMS Level 1 Registration

• NIMS Level 1 Measurement, Materials, and Safety

• NIMS Level 1 Job Planning, Bench work, and Layout

• NIMS Level 1 Manual Milling Skills I

• NIMS Level 1 Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers

• NIMS Level 1 Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills

• NIMS Level 1 Grinding Skills I

• NIMS Level 1 Drill Press Skills I

• NIMS Level 1 CNC Turning: Programming Setup and Operations

• NIMS Level 1 CNC Milling: Programming Setup and Operations

• NIMS Level 1 CNC Turning: Operations

• NIMS Level 1 CNC Milling: Operations

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INTRODUCTION TO MILL, DRILL PRESS, AND SURFACE GRINDER (13204G1003) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $35 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $55 total Introduction to Mill, Drill Press, and Surface Grinder is a course that introduces students to manufacturing processes and job opportunities for students who are pursuing careers in manufacturing. Students use critical-thinking skills and principles of science, mathematics, and safety. Topics include milling techniques, drill press techniques, and grinding techniques. Career and technical student organizations, SkillsUSA are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. NIMS (National Institute for Metal Working Skills) credentials can be earned while enrolled in this course. INTERMEDIATE MILL AND SURFACE GRINDER (13204G1005) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Mill, Drill Press, and Surface Grinder Fee(s): $35 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $55 total Intermediate Mill and Surface Grinder is a course that introduces manufacturing processes and job opportunities for students who are pursuing careers in manufacturing. Students use critical-thinking skills and principles of science, mathematics, and safety. Topics include instructions in advanced milling and grinding operations. Student instruction in manufacturing reflects the skill standards of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Career and technical student organizations, SkillsUSA are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. NIMS (National Institute for Metal Working Skills) credentials can be earned while enrolled in this course. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (13203G1002) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Mill and Surface Grinder Fee(s): $35 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $55 total Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is a course that introduces manufacturing processes and job opportunities for students who are pursuing careers in manufacturing. Students use critical-thinking skills and principles of science, mathematics, and safety. Topics include CNC programming and CNC operations. Standards are based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I CNC Mill and NIMS Level I CNC Lathe. Career and technical student organizations, SkillsUSA are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. NIMS (National Institute for Metal Working Skills) credentials can be earned while enrolled in this course. INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (13203G1003) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Computer Numerical Control Fee(s): $35 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $55 total Intermediate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is a course that introduces students to manufacturing processes and job opportunities for students who are pursuing careers in manufacturing. Students use critical-thinking skills and principles of science, mathematics, and safety. Topics include advanced CNC programming, setup, and proper operations. Students receive instructions regarding the skills standards of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Career and technical student organizations, SkillsUSA are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. NIMS (National Institute for Metal Working Skills) credentials can be earned while enrolled in this course.

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CAD AND COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING I (13203G1004) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Computer Numerical Control Fee(s): $35 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $55 total Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) I is a course that introduces manufacturing processes and job opportunities for students who are pursuing careers in manufacturing. Students use critical-thinking skills and principles of science, mathematics, and safety. Topics include CAD-CAM safety, mathematic concepts, computer proficiency, programming CAM software, manufacturing of parts, and creating a two-dimensional design. Career and technical student organizations, SkillsUSA are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. CAD AND COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING II (13203G1005) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): CAD and Computer Aided Manufacturing I Fee(s): $35 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $55 total Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) II is a course that introduces manufacturing processes and job opportunities for students who are pursuing careers in manufacturing. Students use critical-thinking skills and principles of science, mathematics, and safety. Topics include CAD-CAM safety, advanced mathematics concepts, CADCAM project development, computer numerical control (CNC) mill and lathe procedures, three-dimensional tool path operations, and verification. Career and technical student organizations, SkillsUSA are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.

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Sports and Entertainment Marketing Pathway The marketing program prepares learners for careers in planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. Marketing-related jobs are vital for companies, nonprofit groups, and organizations. Job duties in this career cluster can include brand promotion, sales, merchandising, marketing communications, and market research. As companies find it increasingly important to focus on community outreach and customer relations, the need for marketing professionals will increase. Rigorous instruction is provided to equip learners with knowledge and skills for college and career readiness.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

yes Grissom

yes Huntsville High

yes Jemison

yes Lee yes

New Century no

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

Business Technology Applications (12002G1001)

Internet Marketing (12162G1000)

Sports and Entertainment

Marketing Fundamentals (12163G1001)

Advanced Sports and Entertainment

Marketing (12163G1002)

Certification Opportunities Microsoft Office

• Excel Expert • Word Expert • Microsoft Office Specialist

(MOS)

Two of the following areas are REQUIRED:

• Access • Excel • Outlook • PowerPoint • SharePoint • Word • Adobe Certified Associate

(ACA)

Other Certifications: • Certified Guest Services Professional • ASK Institute-Concepts of

Entrepreneurship in Management • National Retail Federation-National

Professional Certification in Customer Service and Sales

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (12002G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Certification Opportunity: MOS Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) A one-credit foundation course designed to assist students in developing technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, Internet use, ethics, and careers using technology applications

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INTERNET MARKETING (12162G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Business Communication and Technology Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) Internet Marketing is a one-credit course which focuses on applying tools, strategies, and processes to communicate digitally with targeted customers. Emphasis is placed on creating, implementing, and critiquing online advertising, email marketing, websites, social media, mobile marketing, search-engine optimization, video/images, and podcasts/webcasts. Students will apply project management techniques to guide and control digital communications efforts. They will also create and repurpose content for use in digital environments. Technology, employability skills, leadership and communications will be incorporated in classroom activities. The student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is an integral part of the curriculum and FBLA projects will be included in the course. SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING (12163G1001) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Internet Marketing Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a one credit specialized course designed to offer students an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the growing sports and entertainment industry. Sports Marketing addresses such diverse products as the sporting event itself, its athletes, sports facilities or locations, sporting goods, personal training, and sports information. Entertainment marketing includes events such as fairs, concerts, trade shows, festivals, plays, product launches, and causes. Students will develop skills in the areas of merchandising, advertising, public relations/ publicity, event marketing, sponsoring, ticket distribution, and career opportunities as they relate to the sports and entertainment industry. Students will foster a realistic understanding of the business environment in which marketing activities are performed and develop an understanding and appreciation of business ethics. Technology, employability skills, leadership and communications will be incorporated in classroom activities. The student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is an integral part of the curriculum and FBLA projects will be included in the course. ADVANCED SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING (12163G1002) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Sports and Entertainment Marketing Fee(s): $20 FBLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) Advanced Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a one-credit specialized course designed to help students gain knowledge and develop skills in determining the economic impact of sports and entertainment events, price setting, research, marketing, positioning, product/service management, and promotion and sales strategies. Throughout the course, students are presented problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a required prerequisite for this course. The student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is an integral part of the curriculum and FBLA projects will be included in the course.

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Teaching and Training Pathway This program provides students with knowledge and skills needed for teaching and professional training consultant careers. Courses provide an overview of teaching and learning theories; curriculum development; teaching techniques; instructional resources and the use of technology; types of assessments; classroom management strategies; and ethics and professionalism. Students are required to submit a Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

yes Huntsville High

no Jemison

no Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

1st Semester Education and

Training (19151G1000)

2nd Semester Teaching I

(19152G1012)

1st Semester Teaching II

(19152G1022)

2nd Semester Education Leadership

(19154G1003)

1st Semester Professional Support

Services in Education (460043)

2nd Semester Professional Training and Consultation

(19154G1002)

1st Semester Education Training

and Internship (19198G1000)

2nd Semester Senior Career Pathway Project-Education &

Training (19197G1001)

• Alabama Educator Certification Assessment Program (AECAP) Basic Skills

• ETS Praxis Core Academic Skills

• Athens State University Education and Training Certification

EDUCATION AND TRAINING (19151G1000) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $15 FTA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) total $30 A one-credit foundation course designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in education. The required school-based laboratory is a well-equipped classroom. This course is a prerequisite for Teaching I. TEACHING I (19152G1012) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Education and Training Fee(s): $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $15 FTA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) total $30 A one-credit course that aids students in implementing the teaching and learning processes. The prerequisite for this course is Education and Training. The required school-based laboratory is a well-equipped classroom.

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TEACHING II (19152G1022) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Teaching I Fee(s): $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $15 FTA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) total $30 A one-credit course that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills used in the education field. The prerequisites for this course are Education and Training and Teaching I. The required school-based laboratory is a well-equipped classroom. EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP (19154G1003) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Education and Training Fee(s): $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $15 FTA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) total $30 A one-credit course designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in administration and supervision in the educational field. The prerequisite for this course is Education and Training. The required school-based laboratory is a well-equipped classroom. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES IN EDUCATION (460043) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Education and Leadership Fee(s): $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $15 FTA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) total $30 A one-credit course designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the professional support services area of education. The prerequisite for this course is Education and Training. The required school-based laboratory is a well-equipped classroom. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CONSULTATION (19154G1002) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Professional Support Services in Education Fee(s): $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $15 FTA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) total $30 A one-credit course designed for students interested in pursuing an internship experience in an educational field. Students who have completed Teaching II are eligible to enroll in the Education and Training Internship. A school-based laboratory (actual classroom providing grade level subject-matter instruction) is required for the internship. EDUCATION TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP (19198G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Teaching II and approval of instructor Fee(s): $15 FCCLA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $15 FTA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) total $30 A one-credit course designed for students interested in pursuing an internship experience in an educational field. Students who have completed Teaching II are eligible to enroll in the Education and Training Internship. A school-based laboratory (actual classroom providing grade level subject-matter instruction) is required for the internship.

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SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT-EDUCATION AND TRAINING (19197G1001) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Education and Training Internship Fee(s): $15 FCCLA dues, $15 FTA dues (dues are paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $30 total A one-credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in in-depth exploration of the area; employ problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience.

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Welding Pathway This career pathway provides students with a fundamental understanding of blueprint reading, weld symbols and weld joints, rules for safety, and identification of shop equipment. Students acquire knowledge for safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting and shielded metal arc welding processes. Upon completion of this course, students are able to interpret lines, views, and dimensions of weld joint configurations and weld symbols; identify oxy-fuel cutting equipment and components; determine proper setup of equipment for application; identify safety hazards and welding equipment related to shielded metal arc welding; and make quality welds with E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. During the second year of enrollment, students will learn basic principles and applications of M.I.G. welding and G.T.A.W. process, including machine operation and control, electrode selection and care, filler rod types, and regulator settings. They will also learn how to determine the type of power source required which includes type of current and polarity, selection of gas type and gas flow rates, torches, and electrodes. Students are required to submit a “Huntsville City Schools Career and Technical Education Traveling Programs Application” to be accepted into this program.

Career Pathway Physical Location(s) Where Available* Columbia

no Grissom

yes Huntsville High

no Jemison

no Lee no

New Century no

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

1st Semester Architecture & Construction

Manufacturing (17002G1001)

AND

2nd Semester

NCCER Welding 1 (13207G1014)

1st Semester NCCER Welding 2

(13207G1024)

AND

2nd Semester NCCER Welding 3

(13207G1034)

1st Semester NCCER Welding 4

(13207G1044)

AND

2nd Semester Senior Career

Pathway Project (17047G1000)

• NCCER Core (all modules) • NCCER Welding Level 1 • NCCER Welding Level 1+ • AWS Certifications (one or

more areas) • SMAW 3-G uphill

progression D1.1 • GTAW 3-G uphill

progression (steel) • FCAW 3-G uphill

progression D1.1 • GTAW 3-G uphill

progression (aluminum) D1.2

• GMAW 3-G uphill progression D1.1

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURING (17002G1001) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Career Preparedness Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course that introduces students to core knowledge and skills in the areas of design, preconstruction, construction, maintenance, operations, and installation and repair which are foundational to courses related to careers in the architecture and construction and manufacturing industries. This course is not a prerequisite for entering a specific pathway.

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NCCER WELDING 1 (13207G1014) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total This is the first of four required one-credit courses in the Welding Technologies Pathway. It is designed to complete all core requirements for NCCER Core credentialing and to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills emphasizing use of hand tools, power tools, welding theory and practice for use in the manufacturing and construction industry. This entry-level course is required for NCCER Welding Level I credentialing and may be taken as one of the optional technical courses with credit applied to the Industrial Maintenance Technology area. Personal protective clothing is required for this course. NCCER WELDING 2 (13207G1024) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NCCER Welding 1 Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total This is the second of four required one-credit courses in the welding technologies pathway. Topics include basic shielded metal arc welding, blueprint reading, weld symbols and joint identification and print reading. Emphasis is placed on fundamental knowledge guided practice and NCCER Welding Level I requirements. Personal protective clothing is required for this course. NCCER WELDING 3 (13207G1034) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NCCER Welding 2 Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total This is the third of four required one-credit courses in the Welding Technologies pathway. It is designed to provide students with theory, practice, and skills development. Emphasis is placed on application and operation of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment in the vertical, 3-F and overhead, 4-F positions leading to NCCER Welding Level I Credentialing. Personal protective clothing is required for this course. NCCER WELDING 4 (13207G1044) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NCCER Welding 3 Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total This is the fourth of four required one-credit courses in the Welding Technologies pathway. It is designed to provide students with additional practice, and skills development. Emphasis is placed on application and operation of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment and mastery in the vertical, 3-F and overhead, 4-F positions leading to NCCER Welding Level I credentialing and AWS Plate certification. Personal protective clothing is required for this course. SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT (17047G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): NCCER Welding 4 Fee(s): $30 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $50 total A one-credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in in-depth exploration of the area; employ problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience.

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Magnet Programs Course Descriptions High School Magnet Programs within Huntsville City Schools offer students and families a choice of a variety of unique theme-based courses that prepare students for the postsecondary academic and workforce setting. Course offerings and instruction provided is innovative and relevant. Students are encouraged to apply for a magnet program that fits their interests. Columbia High School: Columbia High School is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School, currently offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 9-10, the Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP) for grades 11-12. For students who are not zoned for Columbia High School, the Office of Magnet Programs accepts applications from rising 9th grade students who want to pursue MYP courses. For all rising juniors (zoned and out of zone) the CP and DP programs are application-based programs. The Office of Magnet Programs also accepts applications for students who want to pursue the CP or DP programs. The IB program encourages students to use inquiry and interaction with global society while problem solving and utilizing critical thinking skills.

• Students who have successfully completed the 8th grade at the Academy for Science and Foreign Language Middle School (ASFL) may automatically transfer to Columbia High School to continue in the MYP program.

College Academy at Jemison High School offers students the opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit through courses taught by college professors, in partnership with the University of Alabama while concurrently earning their high school diploma. The College Academy not only prepares students for undergraduate studies but also to continue with graduate studies or to enter directly into the workforce. Creative and Performing Arts Magnet at Lee High School offers programs in dance, theatre performance, technical theatre, creative writing, photography, media arts, visual art, and instrumental and vocal performance. Opportunities in these programs prepare students for college level fine arts courses and the industry workforce. New Century Technology High School provides students with the opportunity to participate in coordinated advanced level core and career courses in the areas of computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. These specialized programs facilitate students graduating with an area of concentration that can lead students directly to the workforce. All magnet programs’ student enrollment is based on a selection process. All students must apply online, offered a seat, and individuals must accept the offer in order to enroll in the offered and accepted magnet program. Applications can be found on the Huntsville City Schools website during a specified time of the year.

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Columbia High School – International Baccalaureate Programme All Columbia High School ninth and tenth grade students are participants in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). Therefore, in addition to the required core courses, ninth and tenth grade students at Columbia are required to take a Language Acquisition (French, German, or Spanish), Fine Arts, and Design course each year as part of MYP. The curriculum at Columbia High School follows the Alabama course of study for successful completion of the graduation requirements. However, in contrast to other HCS High Schools, at Columbia High School, the delivery and assessment of the course of study will reflect the learning objectives and interdisciplinary approach required by MYP. Arts MYP Arts (Music, Visual Arts, and/or Choral) Year 4 and 5, (Grades: 9-10) Arts in the MYP stimulate young imaginations, challenge perceptions, and develop creative and analytical skills. The course encourages students to understand the context and cultural histories of artworks, supporting the development of an inquiring and empathetic world view. Arts challenge and enrich personal identity and build awareness of the aesthetic in a real-world context. History MYP Individual and Societies (World History) Year 4 and 5, (Grades: 9-10) The goals of MYP individuals and societies are to encourage and enable students to: • appreciate human and environmental commonalities and diversity • understand the interactions and interdependence of individuals, societies and the environment • understand how both environmental and human systems operate and evolve • identify and develop concern for the well-being of human communities and the natural environment • act as responsible citizens of local and global communities • develop inquiry skills that lead towards conceptual understandings of the relationships between individuals, societies and the environments in which they live. Foreign Language MYP Language Acquisition (French, German, or Spanish) Phase II (Year 4 - 9th Grade)

• Spanish I • French I • German I

The goals of MYP language acquisition are to encourage and enable students to: • gain proficiency in an additional language while supporting maintenance of their mother tongue and cultural heritage • develop a respect for, and understanding of, diverse linguistic and cultural heritages • develop the communication skills necessary for further language learning, and for study, work and leisure in a range of contexts • develop multiliteracy skills through the use of a range of learning tools • develop an appreciation of a variety of literary and non-literary texts and to develop critical and creative techniques for comprehension and construction of meaning • recognize and use language as a vehicle of thought, reflection, self-expression and learning in other subjects • understand the nature of language and the process of language learning • gain insight into the cultural characteristics of the communities where the language is spoken • gain an awareness and understanding of the perspectives of people from own and other cultures • develop curiosity, inquiry and a lifelong interest in, and enjoyment of, language learning. MYP Language Acquisition (French, German, or Spanish) Phase III (Year 5 - 10th Grade)

• Spanish II • French II • German II

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MYP Mathematics- Students may be involved in Regular or Honors Math Courses (Year 4 - 9th Grade)

• Geometry with Data Analysis • Algebra I with Probability • Algebra II with Statistics

The study of mathematics is a fundamental part of a balanced education. It promotes a powerful universal language, analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills that contribute to the development of logical, abstract, and critical thinking. The MYP mathematics and extended mathematics courses promote both inquiry and application, helping students to develop problem-solving techniques that transcend the discipline and are useful in the world outside school MYP Mathematics- Students may be involved in Regular or Honors Math Courses (Year 5 - 10th Grade)

• Algebra I with Probability • Algebra II with Statistics • Mathematical Modeling • Precalculus

MYP Physical Health and Education (Year 4 - 9th Grade)

• Beginning Kinesiology The goals of MYP physical and health education are to encourage and enable students to: • use inquiry to explore physical and health education concepts • participate effectively in a variety of contexts • understand the value of physical activity • achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle • collaborate and communicate effectively • build positive relationships and demonstrate social responsibility • reflect on their learning experiences. MYP Physical Health and Education (Year 5 - 10th Grade)

• Health • Team Sports

MYP Sciences (Year 4 - 9th Grade)

• Biology and Biology Honors The MYP sciences group goals are to encourage and enable students to: • understand and appreciate science and its implications • consider science as a human endeavor with benefits and limitations • cultivate analytical, inquiring and flexible minds that pose questions, solve problems, construct explanations and judge arguments • develop skills to design and perform investigations, evaluate evidence and reach conclusions • build an awareness of the need to effectively collaborate and communicate • apply language skills and knowledge in a variety of real-life contexts • develop sensitivity towards the living and non-living environments • reflect on learning experiences and make informed choices. MYP Sciences (Year 5 - 10th Grade)

• Chemistry and Chemistry Honors • Physical Science

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MYP Language and Literature (Year 4 - 9th Grade) • English 9 • English 9 Honors

MYP language and literature courses include a balanced study of genres and literary texts, including a world literature component. Students’ interactions with texts generate moral, social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental insights. Through their studies, students learn how to form opinions, make decisions, and engage in ethical reasoning. MYP Language and Literature (Year 5 - 10th Grade) Literature from Beginnings to 1900

• English 10 • English 10 Honors

MYP Design (in Career-Prep, PHE, or Career-Tech Courses) Year 4 - 9th Grade

• Career Prep • Beginning CTE Courses • Beginning Kinesiology

Inquiry and problem-solving are at the heart of design. MYP design requires the use of the design cycle as a tool, which provides: the methodology to structure the inquiry and analyze problems; the development of feasible solutions; the creation of solutions; and the testing and evaluation of the solution. In MYP design, a solution can be a model, prototype, product, or system independently created and developed by students. MYP Design (in PHE-Health) Year 5-10th Grade MYP students are encouraged to consider the Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP) as a possibility in their academic plan. Please be advised there are requirements for a student to be eligible to be considered for the Diploma Programme or Career-related Programme.

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IB Diploma Programme (DP): The IB Diploma Programme provides a holistic education with emphasis on international understanding, critical thinking, and application of what is learned in the classroom to real world issues and problems, and development of genuine language skills. It is recognized internationally for its academically rigorous curriculum. The curriculum includes six subject areas:

• Language A Language and Literature (English) • Language B (Spanish, German, or French) • Individuals and Society (History of the Americas) • Sciences (Biology; Sports, Exercise, and Health Science; and Chemistry) • Mathematics (Mathematics and Math Studies) • IB Elective: Music, Art, or Psychology

Students MUST complete ONE course from each subject area and have THREE Higher Level (HL) courses and THREE Standard Level (SL) courses to be an IB Diploma Program candidate. In addition to the six subjects, three other course requirements must be fulfilled:

• Theory of Knowledge course (challenges students to reflect critically on how they know what they believe to be facts or the truth)

• Creativity, Action, and Service (requires 18 months of meaningful volunteer experiences outside of school to include creativity, action, and service hours)

• Extended Essay (independent research culminating in a 4,000-word, structured research essay) Students interested in applying for the Diploma Programme should do so their 10th grade year and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. IB Career-related Programme (CP): The IB Career-related Programme (CP) is an innovative education framework for students incorporating the vision and educational principles of the IB into a unique programme specifically tailored for students who wish to engage in career learning. The aim of career-related programme is to provide students with both an academic and practical foundation to support both their studies and specialized training, thereby ensuring their success in the workforce. The CP framework is built around three interconnected elements. Students must participate in the following courses:

• At least two Diploma Programme courses (Students may choose from any DP core subject but is recommended the course be a higher level if students want to pursue college credit for their coursework.)

• A CP core that includes approaches to learning, community and service, language development and a reflection project (ethics)

• An approved career-related study (engineering, health science, or HCS Career and Technical Education pathway) completed during the junior and senior years

• Other courses needed for graduation purposes Students interested in applying for the Career-related Programme should do so in their 10th grade year and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

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1.0 GPA Increase – International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses (Career and Diploma- Related Programmes)

Students enrolled in Huntsville City Schools successfully completing the following International Baccalaureate courses will receive a 1.0 increase in Grade Point Average, GPA, for the course.

Type Subject Course Course Number

GPA Bonus Weight

IB Language A Language A: Literature HL, IB/Year I 01007H10HL 1 IB Language A Language A: Literature HL, IB/Year II 23992X1008 1 IB Language A Language A: Language and Literature, SL, IB 01011H10SL 1

IB Mathematics Mathematical Applications and Interpretations, SL, IB/Year I 02139E10SL 1

IB Mathematics Mathematical Applications and Interpretations, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1023 1

IB Experimental Science Biology, HL, IB/Year I 03057E10SL 1 IB Experimental Science Biology, HL, IB/Year II 23992X1019 1 IB Experimental Science Chemistry, SL, IB/Year I 03107E10SL 1 IB Experimental Science Chemistry, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1020 1

IB Experimental Science Sports, Exercise, and Health Science, SL, IB/Year I 03065E10SL 1

IB Experimental Science Sports, Exercise, and Health Science, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1022 1

IB Individuals & Society History I, HL, IB/Year I 04054E10HL 1 IB Individuals & Society History II, HL, IB/Year II 23992X1017 1 IB Elective Psychology, SL, IB/Year I 04257E10SL 1 IB Elective Psychology, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1026 1 IB Elective Psychology, HL, IB/Year I 04257E10HL 1 IB Elective Psychology, HL, IB/Year II 23992X1027 1 IB Individuals & Society Economics, SL, IB 04206E10SL 1 IB Individuals & Society Economics, HL, IB/Year I 04206E10HL 1 IB Individuals & Society Economics, HL, IB/Year II 23992X1015 1 IB Language B French, B, SL, IB/Year I 24113E10SL 1 IB Language B French, B, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1009 1 IB Language B German, B, SL, IB/Year I 24263E10SL 1 IB Language B German, B, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1011 1 IB Language B Spanish, B, SL, IB/Year I 24063E10SL 1 IB Language B Spanish, ab initio, SL, IB/Year I 24068E10SL 1 IB Language B Spanish, ab initio, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1014 1 IB Elective Music, SL, IB/Year I 05115E10SL 1 IB Elective Music, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1024 1 IB Elective Theatre, SL, IB 05062E10SL 1 IB Elective Visual Arts, SL, IB/Year I 05173E10SL 1 IB Elective Visual Arts, SL, IB/Year II 23992X1025 1

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Jemison High School – The College Academy Jemison High School’s College Academy is a four-year program in which advanced, highly motivated students earn up to 60 hours (2 years) of college credit while simultaneously earning their high school diploma. Students begin taking college courses from professors at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 9th grade and continue through their senior year of high school. Through the College Academy, students are exposed to college curriculum and hands-on experiences on a college campus. The College Academy provides unprecedented educational benefits and financial savings for students and parents. Participants in the College Academy are expected to complete each college course with a satisfactory score. College courses cannot be retaken through Huntsville City Schools. If students wish to retake a course, he or she will need to make arrangements with the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

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

English, Grade 9, Honors (01001H1000)

Geometry with Data

Analysis, Honors (02073E1000)

Biology, Honors (03051H1000)

US History I, Honors

(04102H1000)

Career Preparedness (22153G1000)

Beginning Kinesiology/

Band/ROTC (08017G1000)

First Year Experience

(Orientation) (23992X1031)

College Academy 101

(23992X1032)

CM 113 – Intro to Rhetorical Communication

(11999C1004) OR

TH 122 – Theatre Appreciation

(05999C1031)

English 10, Honors (01002H1000)

Algebra II with Statistics,

Honors (02056H1000)

OR Precalculus

(02110G1000) OR

Precalculus, Honors (02110H1000)

Chemistry, Honors

(03101H1000)

US History, AP (04104E1000)

PSC 101 Intro to

American Government (04999C0517)

College Academy Prep –

II (23992X1033)

Health

(08051G0500)

ARH 101 Art Survey: Renaissance-Modern

(05999C1001) OR

MU 100 Intro to Music Literature

(05999C1026)

PY 101 – General Psychology I

(04999C1018) OR

SOC 100 Intro to Sociology

(04999C1021)

1.5 elective credits

EH 101 College Writing I (01999C1001)

EH 102 College Writing II

(01999C1002)

Precalculus (02110G1000)

OR Precalculus, Honors

(02110H1000) OR

UAH math course based on UAH math placement

test

BYS 119 Principles of Biology

(03999C1004)

BYS 120 Organismal Biology

(03999C1011)

AP Physics (03165E1000)

HY 103 World History to

1500 (04999C1007)

College Academy Prep -

III (23992X1034)

UAH Pre-Major Course

2 courses (varies by student)

EH 207 Readings in Literature/Culture I

(01999C1005)

EH 208 Readings in Literature/Culture II

(01999C1006)

UAH math course based on UAH math placement test

UAH Pre-Major math

course (varies by student)

Human A&P

(03053G1000) OR

Environmental Science AP (03207E1000)

OR AP Physics II (03166E1000)

HY 104 – World History

Since 1500 (04999C1008)

Macroeconomics, AP

(04202E1000)

College Academy Prep – IV

(23992X1035)

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CAREER PREPAREDNESS (22153G1000) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None A one-credit course that is taught in Grades 9-12. The course prepares students with content knowledge and skills in the areas of career development and academic planning, computer skill application, and financial literacy. Also, this course is designed to meet the required 20-hour online experience. COLLEGE ACADEMY PREP II-IV (23992X1033); (23992X1034); (23992X1035) Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites: College Academy student COLLEGE ACADEMY 101 (23992X1032) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites: College Academy student FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (ORIENTATION) (23992X1031) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites: College Academy student ARH 101 – ART SURVEY: RENAISSANCE - MODERN (05999C1001) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student and requirements of the college College Syllabus Description: Survey of the Major Western works of art produced since the Renaissance. Relates to stylistic change to changes in historical and cultural contexts. Introduces students to basic analytic tools of art history. This course is designed to help the student find personal meaning in works of art and develop a better understanding of the nature and validity of art. Emphasis is on the diversity of form and content in original artwork. Upon completion, students should understand the fundamentals of art, the materials used and have a basic overview of the history of art. BYS 119 – PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (03999C1004) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 4 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student and requirements of the college This is an introductory course for science and non-science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. These principles are explained through a study of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also included are the scientific method, basic principles of evolution, and an overview of the diversity of life with emphasis on viruses, prokaryotes, and protist. A 120-minute laboratory is required. BYS 120 – ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY (03999C1011) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 4 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student, BYS 119, BIO 103 This course includes historical perspectives, cell structure and function, microbial genetics, infectious diseases, immunology, distribution, physiology, culture, identification, classification, and disease control of microorganisms. The laboratory experience includes micro-techniques, distribution, culture, identification, and control. Two 120-minute laboratories are required.

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CM 113 – INTRO TO RHETORICAL COMMUNICATION (11999C1004) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student and requirements of the college This course explores the principles of audience and environment analysis as well as the actual planning, rehearsing, and presenting of formal speeches to specific audiences. Historical foundations, communication theories and student performances are emphasized. CM 122 – THEATRE APPRECIATION (05999C1031) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student and requirements of the college This course is designed to increase appreciation of contemporary theater. Emphasis is given to the theater as an art form through the study of history and theory of drama and the contributions to modern media. The emphasis of playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and technicians to modern media. Attendance at theater production may be required. EH 101 – COLLEGE WRITING I (01999C1001) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student English Composition I provide instruction and practice in the writing of at least six (6) extended compositions and the development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic reference and documentation skills in the composition process. English Composition I may include instruction and practice in library usage. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of ENG 093; or a score of 42 or better on the English section of ASSET; or a score of 20 or better on the ACT (or equivalent SAT score). EH 102 – COLLEGE WRITING II (01999C1002) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student; EH 101 English Composition II provides instruction and practice in the writing of six (6) formal, analytical essays, at least one of which is a research project using outside sources and/or references effectively and legally. Additionally, English Composition II provides instruction in the development of analytical and critical reading skills in the composition process. English Composition II may include instruction and practice in library usage. EH 207 – READINGS IN LITERATURE / CULTURE I (01999C1005) SEMESTER Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours:3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student; EH 102 This course is a survey of English literature from its the Anglo-Saxon period to the Romantic Age. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. Upon completion and in written compositions, students will be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to their historical and literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research. EH 208 – READINGS IN LITERATURE / CULTURE II (01999C1006) SEMESTER Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student; EH 102 This course is a survey of English literature from the Romantic Age to the present. Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works and that are reflected in them. Upon completion and in written compositions, students will be able to interpret the aesthetic and thematic aspects of these works, relate the works to their historical and literary contexts, and understand relevant criticism and research.

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HY 103 – WORLD HISTORY TO 1500 (04999C1007) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student and requirements of the college This course surveys social, intellectual, economic, and political developments which have molded the modern world. Focus is on both non-western and western civilizations from the prehistoric to the early modern era. HY 104 – WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1500 (04999C1008) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student and requirements of the college College Syllabus Description: Explore global interdependence from the period of transoceanic exploration to the present. Trace cross-cultural interactions among societies, states, and economies of Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. This course is a continuation of HIS 121; it covers world history, both western and non-western, from the early modern era to the present. MU 100 – INTRO TO MUSIC LITERATURE (05999C1026) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student and requirements of the college This course is designed for non-music majors and requires no previous musical experience. It is a survey course that incorporates several modes of instruction including lecture, guided listening, and similar experiences involving music. The course will cover a minimum of three (3) stylistic periods, provide a multicultural perspective, and include both vocal and instrumental genres. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of music fundamentals, the aesthetic/stylistic characteristics of historical periods, and an aural perception of style and structure in music. PSC 101 – AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (04999C0517) Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisite(s): College Academy student and requirements of the college This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organization, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U. S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress, and the justice system. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of American government and function as more informed participants of the American political system. PY 101 – GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I (04999C1018) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisites: College Academy student and requirements of the college This course is a survey of behavior with emphasis upon psychological processes. This course includes the biological bases for behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of personality. SOC 100 – INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY (04999C1021) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 UAH Semester Hours: 3 Prerequisites: College Academy student and requirements of the college College Syllabus Description: An introduction to the critical and scientific study of society, culture, social institutions, and social change. Illuminates the social and cultural context of our lives and is useful for exploring contemporary social issues, problems, and change in society. This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and theory of sociological perspectives of human behavior.

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UAH PRE-MAJOR COURSE(S) Grade: 11-12 Credit: varies based on the college system Prerequisite(s): College Academy student and successful completion of College Academy courses grades 9-10 Pre-major courses will be determined through College Academy and UAH counselor advisement. Students will select courses based on interests and college availability. For UAH course descriptions go to: https://catalog.uah.edu/undergrad/course-descriptions/

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Lee High School Magnet Program – Dance

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Intro to

Choreography/Dance Composition I (05009G1001)

AND

Intro to Dance Ensemble I (05002G1001)

Choreography/Dance Composition II (05009G1002)

AND Dance Ensemble II

(05002G1002)

Dance Production I (05009G1001)

AND Dance Ensemble III

(05002G1003)

Dance Production II (05009G1002)

AND Dance Ensemble IV

(23992X1049)

Dance Independent Study (05049G1010)

INTRODUCTION TO CHOREOGRAPHY/DANCE COMPOSITION I (05005G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course at the proficient dance level. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the elements of dance and how those elements communicate ideas, emotions, and intent. Students explore and develop the ability to use choreographic devices through improvisation, solving movement problems, and creating movement studies. They obtain an introductory ability to analyze movement for artistic intent, using a knowledge of dance and production elements, genres and style, cultural context, and evaluative criteria. CHOREOGRAPHY/DANCE COMPOSITION II (05009G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Choreography/Dance Composition I This is a one credit course at the accomplished dance level. Students increase their capacity to create dance using multiple coded techniques and a developing personal voice. They are able to manipulate movement choices and choreographic devises to obtain a specific artistic intent. They develop strategies including research to gain source material, document, gain feedback, review, and revise choreography in order to refine dance composition. They use critical thinking to evaluate their own choreography as well as that of master choreographers, professional performances, and peers. INTRODUCTION TO DANCE ENSEMBLE I (05002G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course at the proficient dance level. The Dance Ensemble I is a performing company which develops professional approaches to rehearsals and performances and is for students from a novice to proficient level in their dance training. Whether working in groups or as a soloist, students are exposed to a variety of styles, choreographers, repertoire, and music. The company offers experience in live performances before audiences, and requires an enhanced consideration of dance as a performing art. DANCE ENSEMBLE II (05002G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Dance Ensemble I This is a one credit course at the accomplished dance level. The Dance Ensemble II is a performing company which develops professional approaches to rehearsals and performances and is for students from a proficient to an accomplished level in their dance training. Whether working in groups or as a soloist, students are exposed to a variety of styles, choreographers, repertoire, and music. The company offers experience in live performances before audiences, and requires an enhanced consideration of dance as a performing art.

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DANCE ENSEMBLE III (05002G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Dance Ensemble II This is a one credit course at the advanced dance level. The Dance Ensemble III is a performing company which develops professional approaches to rehearsals and performances and is for students from an accomplished to an advanced level in their dance training. Whether working in groups or as a soloist, students are exposed to a variety of styles, choreographers, repertoire, and music. The company offers experience in live performances before audiences, and requires an enhanced consideration of dance as a performing art. DANCE ENSEMBLE IV (23992X1049) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Dance Ensemble III This is a one credit course at the advanced dance level. The Dance Ensemble III is a performing company which develops professional approaches to rehearsals and performances and is for students from an advanced level in their dance training. Whether working in groups or as a soloist, students are exposed to a variety of styles, choreographers, repertoire, and music. The company offers experience in live performances before audiences, and requires an enhanced consideration of dance as a performing art. DANCE PRODUCTION I (05009G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course at the proficient dance level. Students focus on elements of dance production such as lighting, music, and costuming. They receive practical experience in creating actual lighting plots, sound scores, and/or costumes specifically for dance. Students compare and contrast the needs of dance production as it relates to other performing arts. Students explore examples of production in various venues with a variety of production elements and acquire basic skills of design for dance. DANCE PRODUCTION II (05009G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Dance Production I This is a one credit course at the accomplished dance level. Students design and execute production elements such as lighting, music, and/or costuming specifically for dance. They collaborate with others, exploring multiple elements and designs to determine the most appropriate for the venue and the choreographer's intent. Students document work in a portfolio and include analysis and evaluation of the impact on aesthetics that each design created. DANCE, INDEPENDENT STUDY (05049G1010) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Dance Ensemble II Independent Study courses at the advanced dance arts level are courses designed to refine and demonstrate concepts focused on a specific area of emphasis within dance. These courses are often conducted with instructors or professional artists as mentors. They enable students to collaboratively and independently refine specific work of their choice from the range of forms within dance. Independent Study courses may serve as an opportunity for students to expand their expertise in a particular form or style, to explore a topic in greater detail, or to develop more advanced skills.

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Lee High School Magnet Program – Musical Art Instrumental

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Traditional and Emerging Ensembles: Introduction to

Orchestra I (05104G1001)

AND

Must be enrolled in an ensemble or individual

instrumental course

Traditional and Emerging Ensembles: Orchestra II

(05104G1002)

AND

Must be enrolled in an ensemble or individual

instrumental course

Traditional and Emerging Ensembles Orchestra III

(05104G1003)

AND

Must be enrolled in an ensemble or individual

instrumental course

Traditional and Emerging Ensembles: Orchestra IV

(05104G1004)

AND

Must be enrolled in an ensemble or individual

instrumental course HARMONIZING INSTRUMENTS: INTRODUCTION TO PIANO I (05107G1001) SEMESTER Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music through instruments capable of producing both melody and harmony such as piano, keyboard and synthesizer. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of accompaniment, timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Additionally, exposure to music from other cultures, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. HARMONIZING INSTRUMENTS: PIANO II (05107G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Piano I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to experience instrumental music through instruments capable of producing both melody and harmony such as piano, keyboard and synthesizer. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of accompaniment, timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Additionally, exposure to music from other cultures, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INTRODUCTION TO WOODWINDS (05109G10W1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music in a setting of only woodwind instruments. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: WOODWINDS II (05109G10W2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Woodwinds I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to experience instrumental music in a setting of only woodwind instruments. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: WOODWINDS III (05109G10W3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Woodwinds II This is a one credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry through reinforced experiences in an instrumental music setting of only woodwind instruments. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: WOODWINDS IV (05109G10W4) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Woodwinds III This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to experience instrumental music in a setting of only woodwind instruments. This level is designed to extend students’ technical skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INTRODUCTION TO BRASS (05109G10B1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music in a setting of only brass instruments. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: BRASS II (05109G10B2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Brass I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to experience instrumental music in a setting of only brass instruments. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: BRASS III (05109G10B3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Brass II This is a one credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry through reinforced experiences in an instrumental music setting of only brass instruments. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: BRASS IV (05109G10B4) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Brass III This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to experience instrumental music in a setting of only brass instruments. This level is designed to extend students’ technical skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INTRODUCTION TO PERCUSSION (05109G10P1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music in a setting of only percussion instruments. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: PERCUSSION II (05109G10P2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Percussion I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to experience instrumental music in a setting of only percussion instruments. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: PERCUSSION III (05109G10P3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Percussion II This is a one credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry through reinforced experiences in an instrumental music setting of only percussion instruments. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: PERCUSSION IV (05109G10P4) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Percussion III This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to experience instrumental music in a setting of only percussion instruments. This level is designed to extend students’ technical skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of quality compositions and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

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Lee High School Magnet Program – Musical Art Vocal

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Vocal Elective I (05149G10V1)

AND

Must also be enrolled in an

ensemble

Vocal Elective II (05149G10V2)

AND

Must also be enrolled in an

ensemble

Vocal Elective III (05149G10V3)

AND

Must also be enrolled in an

ensemble

Vocal Elective IV (05149G10V4)

AND

Must also be enrolled in an

ensemble TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLE: VOCAL ELECTIVE I (05149G10V1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and enrollment in an ensemble Emphasis on solo singing; English solo literature; sight-singing; performance; compare; analyze, critique; rhythmic dictation; elements of music; key signatures; vocal technique. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLE: VOCAL ELECTIVE II (05149G10V2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor, Vocal Elective I, and enrollment in an ensemble Vocal Ensemble course developed locally, intermediate level. This course serves as a fine arts elective. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLE: VOCAL ELECTIVE III (05149G10V3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor, Vocal Elective II, and enrollment in an ensemble Vocal Ensemble course developed locally, proficient level. This course serves as a fine arts elective. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLE: VOCAL ELECTIVE IV (05149G10V4) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor, Vocal Elective III, and enrollment in an ensemble Vocal Ensemble course developed locally, accomplished level. This course serves as a fine arts elective. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: MEN’S CHORUS I (05111G10M1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to explore treble choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will develop basic vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S CHORUS I (05111G10W1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to explore treble choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will develop basic vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: WOMEN’S CHORUS II (05111G10W2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Women’s Chorus I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for with at least one year of experience students to continue to explore treble choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop basic vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: WOMEN’S CHORUS III (05111G10W3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Women’s Chorus II This is a one credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry by exploring treble choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: WOMEN’S CHORUS IV (05111G10W4) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Women’s Chorus III This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students to explore treble choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will develop basic vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: A CAPELLA CHORUS I (05111G10A1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to explore unaccompanied choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will develop basic vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: A CAPELLA CHORUS II (05111G10A2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to A Capella Chorus I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to continue to explore unaccompanied choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop basic vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: A CAPELLA CHORUS III (05111G10A3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or A Capella Chorus II This is a one credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry by exploring unaccompanied choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: A CAPELLA CHORUS IV (05111G10A4) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or A Capella Chorus III This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to explore unaccompanied choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. This level is designed to extend students’ choral skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: SHOW CHOIR I (05121G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 This is a one credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to explore popular music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will develop basic vocal skills, choreography and movement and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these popular vocal style experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: SHOW CHOIR II (05121G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Introduction to Show Choir I This is a one credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to continue to explore popular music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop basic vocal skills, choreography and movement and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these popular vocal style experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection.

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TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: SHOW CHOIR III (05121G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Show Choir II This is a one credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry by exploring popular music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop vocal skills, choreography and movement and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these popular vocal style experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES: SHOW CHOIR IV (05121G1004) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Show Choir III This is a one credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to explore popular music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop vocal skills, choreography and movement and sight-reading techniques. This level is designed to extend students’ choral skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history and theory are embedded so students may connect these popular vocal style experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issue, and self-reflection. MUSIC THEORY, AP (05114E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 NOTE: Arts Courses must contain the four artistic processes -- Create, Perform, Respond, and Connect as found in the Alabama Course of Study: Arts Education. These courses may serve to fulfill the CTE and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education area of study. Arts courses lacking these four artistic processes may serve only as elective credit. College-level advanced course approved by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for music; musical structure; analysis of composition; notational systems; arrangement for instruments and/or voices; improvisational accompaniment on piano or other instruments.

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Lee High School Magnet Program – Media Arts Creative Writing

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Creative Writing I

(01104G1000)

AND

Composition, Expository (01103G1000)

Creative Writing (Grades 9-12) (01104G0500)

OR

Mass Media

(11149G1000)

AND

Oral Communication (01155G1000)

Journalism 2 (11101G1023)

AND

Introduction to Multimedia Design

(05260G1001)

Journalism 3 (11101G1033)

AND

Multimedia Design II (05260G1002)

CREATIVE WRITING I (01104G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor This course introduces young writers to the basic elements of each genre, focusing on poetry and fiction. Participants submit original work for critique by instructor and fellow students. CREATIVE WRITING GRADES 9-12 (01104G0500) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Composing poetry, short stories, and critical responses. COMPOSITION, EXPOSITORY (01103G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and enrollment in Creative Writing I Entry level of the Creative Writing Magnet, stressing basic composition structure, models; skill improvement. MASS MEDIA (11149G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Listening, analyzing, writing, and discussing television, newspapers, and film. ORAL COMMUNICATION (01155G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Interpersonal communications; group process; media use; informal speeches; interactive reading

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JOURNALISM 2 (11101G1023) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Journalism 1 NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Advanced newspaper work; laboratory course; layout, in-depth editing, publishing, finance JOURNALISM 3 (11101G1033) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Journalism 2 NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. School newspaper management; advanced journalism MEDIA ARTS INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA DESIGN (05260G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This one credit course, proficient level, introduces the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing media arts experiences, products and services that combine imagery, text, sound, motion, interactivity and/or virtually into a unified presentation. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composition, development, processing and programming of combined physical, interactive and virtual experiences and environments; their presentation, transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations. MEDIA ARTS MULTIMEDIA DESIGN II (05260G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Multimedia Design I This one credit course, accomplished level, continues the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing media arts experiences, products and services that combine imagery, text, sound, motion, interactivity and/or virtually into a unified presentation. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composition, development, processing and programming of combined physical, interactive and virtual experiences and environments; their presentation, transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations.

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Lee High School Magnet Program – Media Arts Film & Video

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Media Arts I

(05250G1001)

AND

Intermedia Design II (05261G1002)

Media Arts II (05250G1002)

AND

Intermedia Design III (05261G1003)

Media Arts III (05250G1003)

AND

Sequential Images I (05255G1001)

Media Arts Independent Study

(05297G1001)

AND

Sequential Images II (05255G1002)

MEDIA ARTS, MEDIA ARTS I (05250G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This is a one credit course, proficient level, introduction to the creative and conceptual aspects of designing media arts experiences and products, including techniques, genres and styles from various and combined mediums and forms, including moving image, sound, interactive, spatial and/or interactive design. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing and programming of media arts products, experiences and communications; their transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations. MEDIA ARTS, MEDIA ARTS II (05250G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Media Arts I This one credit course, accomplished level, continues the creative and conceptual aspects of designing media arts experiences and products, including techniques, genres and styles from various and combined mediums and forms, including moving image, sound, interactive, spatial and/or interactive design. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing and programming of media arts products, experiences and communications; their transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations. MEDIA ARTS, MEDIA ARTS III (05250G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Media Arts II This one credit course, advanced level, refines the creative and conceptual aspects of designing media arts experiences and products, including techniques, genres and styles from various and combined mediums and forms, including moving image, sound, interactive, spatial and/or interactive design. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing and programming of media arts products, experiences and communications; their transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations. MEDIA ARTS, MEDIA ARTS INDEPENDENT STUDY MEDIA ARTS IV (05297G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Media Arts III Independent Study at the proficient media arts level are courses focus on a specific area of emphasis within Media Arts. These courses are often conducted with instructors or professional artists as mentors, and enable students to independently explore specific work of their choice, from the range of forms such as moving image, animation, digital sound, virtual design, intermedia, creating a demo reel, etc. Independent Study courses may serve as an opportunity for students to expand their expertise in a particular form or style, to explore a topic in greater detail, or to develop more advanced skills.

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MEDIA ARTS, INTERMEDIA DESIGN II (05261G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Intermediate Design I This one credit course, accomplished level, continues the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing inter-disciplinary media arts, intermedia and/or transmedia, that merges mediums in diverse combinations and emerging hybrids. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; construction, development, processing, modeling, simulation and programming of blended physical, interactive, multimedia and virtual experiences and/or environments across arts forms, platforms, mediums and technologies; their presentation, transmission, distribution & marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects/considerations. MEDIA ARTS, INTERMEDIA DESIGN III (05261G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Intermediate Design II This one credit course, advanced level, refines the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing inter-disciplinary media arts, intermedia and/or transmedia, that merges mediums in diverse combinations and emerging hybrids. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; construction, development, processing, modeling, simulation and programming of blended physical, interactive, multimedia and virtual experiences and/or environments across arts forms, platforms, mediums and technologies; their presentation, transmission, distribution & marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects/considerations. MEDIA ARTS, SEQUENTIAL IMAGES I (05255G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This one credit course, proficient level, introduces the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing moving and sequential images for the variety of cinematic, film/video, static sequential, and multimedia presentations including: fictional dramas, documentaries, music videos, artistic and experimental presentations and/or installations, interactive, immersive and performance media, traditional and digital comics, etc. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis of moving imagery; all processes of development including: storytelling, pre-production planning and organization, production and post-production methods, tools and processes; moving image presentation, transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations. MEDIA ARTS, SEQUENTIAL IMAGES II (05255G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Sequential Images I This one credit course, accomplished level, continues the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing moving and sequential images for the variety of cinematic, film/video, static sequential, and multimedia presentations including: fictional dramas, documentaries, music videos, artistic and experimental presentations and/or installations, interactive, immersive and performance media, traditional and digital comics, etc. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis of moving imagery; all processes of development including: storytelling, pre-production planning and organization, production and post-production methods, tools and processes; moving image presentation, transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations.

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Lee High School Magnet Program – Photography

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Introduction to Intermedia

Design (05261G1001)

AND

Introduction to Digital

Photography (05167G10D1)

Photography II (05167G10P2)

AND

Digital Photography II (05167G10D2)

Photography III (05167G10P3)

AND

Digital Photography III (05167G10D3)

Photography IV (05167G10P4)

AND

Digital Photography IV (05167G10D4)

Visual Arts Portfolio

(22994X1090) MEDIA ARTS INTRODUCTION TO INTERMEDIA DESIGN (05261G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This one credit course, proficient level, introduces the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing inter-disciplinary media arts, intermedia and/or transmedia, that merges mediums in diverse combinations and emerging hybrids. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; construction, development, processing, modeling, simulation and programming of blended physical, interactive, multimedia and virtual experiences and/or environments across arts forms, platforms, mediums and technologies; their presentation, transmission, distribution & marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects/considerations. VISUAL ARTS INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (05167G10D1) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This one credit course, novice level, it is the first of a sequential high school course focusing on digital photography. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how photography communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a general foundation of digital photography, elements, and principles of design; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of digital photography supplies; integration of appropriate media and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems; minimal use of analog photography may be incorporated. VISUAL ARTS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II (05167G10D2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Digital Photography I This one credit course, intermediate level, it is the second of a sequential high school course focusing on digital photography. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how photography communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more in-depth study in foundations of digital photography, elements, and principles of design; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of digital photography supplies; integration of appropriate media and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems; minimal use of analog photography may be incorporated.

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VISUAL ARTS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY III (05167G10D3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Digital Photography II This one credit course, accomplished level, it is the third of a sequential high school course focusing on digital photography. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how photography communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study of digital photography, elements, and principles of design; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of digital photography supplies; integration of appropriate media and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of photography. Minimal use of analog photography may be incorporated. VISUAL ARTS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IV (05167G10D4) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Digital Photography III This one credit course, advanced level, it is the fourth of a sequential high school course focusing on digital photography. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how photography communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, students will demonstrate critical problem solving techniques and provides students with an advanced study equivalent to college-preparatory or honors of digital photography, elements and principles of design; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of digital photography supplies; integration of appropriate media and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems; minimal use of analog photography may be incorporated. VISUAL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY II (05167G10P2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Photography I This one credit course, intermediate level, it is the second of a sequential high school course focusing on photography. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how photography communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more in-depth study in foundations of analog photography, elements, and principles of design; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of analog photography supplies; integration of appropriate media and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems; minimal use of digital photography may be incorporated. VISUAL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY III (05167G10P3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Photography II This one credit course, accomplished level, it is the third of a sequential high school course focusing on photography. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how photography communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study of analog photography, elements, and principles of design; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of analog photography supplies; integration of appropriate media and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of photography. Minimal use of digital photography may be incorporated.

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VISUAL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY IV (05167G10P4) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Photography III This one credit course, advanced level, it is the fourth of a sequential high school course focusing on photography. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how photography communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, students will demonstrate critical problem solving techniques and provides students with an advanced study equivalent to college-preparatory or honors of analog photography: elements and principles of design; aesthetics; criticism; art/photography history; evaluation of photographic artwork; proper care and storage of analog photography supplies; integration of appropriate media and techniques; communication of ideas; solution of artistic problems; minimal use of digital photography may be incorporated. VISUAL ARTS PORTFOLIO, (22994X1090)

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Lee High School Magnet Program – Technical Theatre

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Introduction to Television

Production (11051G1015)

AND

Construction Site Prep &

Foundations (18014G1000)

TV Production-Writing, Production & Perform

(11051G1025)

AND

Construction Finishing & Interior System (18011G1000)

TV Production-Studio Operations

(11051G1035)

AND

CTE Lab in Arts, AV TV, and Comm

(11197G1002)

Advanced Television Production

(11051G1035)

AND

Senior Career Pathway Project

INTRODUCTION TO TELEVISION PRODUCTION (11051G1025) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None A one-credit course that provides students with knowledge of television production skills and operations. Students participate in classroom and laboratory experiences in television performance, production, and operations. A school-based television studio is required for this course. CONSTRUCTION SITE PREP & FOUNDATIONS (18014G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None A one-credit course designed to facilitate students’ understanding of the first phases of construction including types of structures and their uses. TV PRODUCTION- WRITING, PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE (11051G1025) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Television Production A one-credit course that provides students with a variety of real-world learning opportunities through laboratory experiences in television writing, producing, and performing. A school-based television studio is required for this course. CONSTRUCTION FINISHING & INTERIOR SYSTEM (18011G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None A one-credit course designed to provide instruction on the exterior and interior finishing phases of a structure. TV PRODUCTION-STUDIO OPERATIONS (11051G1035) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Television Production A one-credit course that provides students with opportunities to participate through real-world laboratory experiences in studio operations. A school-based television studio is required for this course. CTE LAB IN ARTS, AV TV, AND COMM (11197G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within Arts, AV Television, and Communication through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities.

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ADVANCED TELEVISION PRODUCTION (11051G1035) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Television Production and a minimum of one additional Television Production course which includes Television Production—Writing, Producing, and Performing; Television Production—Studio Operations; or Television Production—Photography and Editing. A one-credit course that provides students with opportunities to create and market video productions. A school-based television studio is required for this course. SENIOR CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT – ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS (11197G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor A one-credit course designed for students who have completed a minimum of two career and technical education courses to select an area of interest; engage in in-depth exploration of the area; employ problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills; and present a culminating pathway project before a selected audience.

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Lee High School Magnet Program – Theatre Performance

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Theatre I

(05052G1001)

OR

Introduction to Musical Theatre I

(05060G1001)

AND Theatre Management II

(05061G1002)

Theatre II (05052G1002)

OR

Acting Technique II

(05053G1002)

AND Musical Theatre II

(05060G1002)

Theatre III (05052G1003)

OR

Acting Technique III

(05053G1003)

AND Musical Theatre III

(05060G1003)

Acting for the Camera II-III (05055G1002/05055G1003)

AND Theatre, Independent Study

(05097G1010) THEATRE, THEATRE MANAGEMENT II (05061G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Theatre I, Musical Theatre I, or Technical Theatre I This one credit course, accomplished level, is an introduction to the principles, elements, and practicalities of theatre management. Student will learn strategic planning; marketing; audience development; grant writing, in addition to company and front-of-the-house management. Business management concepts and practices are explored related to the theatre. THEATRE, THEATRE MANAGEMENT III (05061G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Theatre Management II This one credit course, advanced level, explores in depth the principles, elements, and practicalities of theatre management. Student will refine and demonstrate concepts and skills for strategic planning; marketing; audience development; grant writing, in addition to company and front-of-the-house management. Advanced business management concepts and practices are emphasized relate to the theatre. THEATRE, ACTING TECHNIQUE II (05053G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Theatre I, or Musical Theatre I This one credit course, accomplished level, focuses on specific acting techniques. Creating, performing, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment through specific acting techniques. Self-expression and an understating of how methods of acting may be used to communicate artistic ideas. Students will study, write and/or perform scenes and monologues, use text analysis as well as character analysis to perform informal and formal productions. THEATRE, MUSICAL THEATRE II (05060G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Musical Theatre I This one credit course, accomplished level, continues the study of musical theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how musical theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will continue to use their acting and musical talent to refine their musical theatre technique. Students will study the history of musical theatre and perform solo, duo, and group musical theatre works.

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THEATRE, ACTING TECHNIQUE III (05053G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Acting Technique II This one credit course, advanced level, focuses on specific acting techniques. Creating, performing, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment through specific acting techniques. Students will refine self-expression and demonstrate an understating of how methods of acting may be used to communicate artistic ideas. Students will continue to study, write and/or perform scenes and monologues, use text analysis as well as character analysis to perform informal and formal productions equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to reinforce a continued enjoyment of theatre. THEATRE, ACTING FOR THE CAMERA II (05055G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Theatre I, Musical Theatre I, or Technical Theatre I This one credit course, accomplished level, focuses on specific acting techniques for the camera. Creating, performing, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment by understanding framed shots, facial and physical gestures and performing to the camera. Students will study, write and/or perform scenes and monologues, act in student directed films in addition to producing their own films. Basic camera work and editing will also be emphasized. THEATRE, ACTING FOR THE CAMERA III (05055G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Acting for the Camera II This one credit course, advanced level, refines specific acting techniques for the camera. Creating, performing, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production and assessment by understanding framed shots, facial and physical gestures and performing to the camera. Students will continue to study, write and/or perform scenes and monologues, act in student directed films in addition to producing their own films equivalent to college-preparatory or honors study to reinforce a continued enjoyment of theatre and film production. Advanced camera work and editing will also be emphasized. THEATRE, INDEPENDENT STUDY (05097G1010) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Theatre II Independent Study courses at the advanced theatre arts level are courses designed to refine and demonstrate concepts focused on a specific area of emphasis within theatre arts. These courses are often conducted with instructors or professional artists as mentors. They enable students to collaboratively and independently refine specific work of their choice from the range of forms within theatre. Independent Study courses may serve as an opportunity for students to expand their expertise in a particular form or style, to explore a topic in greater detail, or to develop more advanced skills.

Additional Theatre Courses THEATRE, PLAYWRITING II (05058G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Theatre I, Musical Theatre I, or Technical Theatre I This one credit course, accomplished level, is an introduction to the principles, elements, and practicalities of writing plays in various lengths and structure, building of ideas into dramatic situations, use of dialogue and movement. The students will learn, understand, and explore the principles of plot structure, character motivation and development, and writing for the stage.

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THEATRE, PLAYWRITING III (05058G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Playwriting II This one credit course, advanced level, refines in depth the principles, elements, and practicalities of writing plays in various lengths and structure, building of ideas into dramatic situations, use of dialogue and movement. The students will learn, understand, and continue to explore the principles of plot structure, character motivation and development, and writing for the stage equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to reinforce a continued enjoyment of theatre. THEATRE, LIGHT & SOUND DESIGN & CONST II (05056G10L2) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Theatre I, Musical Theatre I, or Technical Theatre I This one credit course, accomplished level, is an introduction to the principles, elements, techniques, and methods used to realize lighting and sound design in a theatrical setting. Emphasis is placed on technical skills required to prepare, set, and run lighting and sound equipment in production. Students will learn to develop the conceptual, compositional, and technical skills of both lighting and sound design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials will be used. THEATRE, LIGHT & SOUND DESIGN & CONST III (05056G10L3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Lighting and Sound Design and Construction II This one credit course, advanced level, refines in depth the principles, elements, techniques, and methods used to realize lighting and sound design in a theatrical setting. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating technical skills and concepts required to prepare, set, and run lighting and sound equipment in production. Students will refine how to develop the conceptual, compositional, and technical skills of both lighting and sound design equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to reinforce a continued enjoyment of theatre. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials will be used. THEATRE, TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION III (05056G10T3) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Technical Theatre Production II This one credit course, advanced level, continues the study of technical theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to demonstrate concepts and skills through a technical theatre experience. Students will learn design principles, scenery, lighting, costuming and sound design for theatre productions. Students will study the history of theatre and an emphasis will be place on the safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to reinforce a continued enjoyment of theatre.

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Lee High School Magnet Program – Visual Art

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Visual Arts I

(05154G1001)

AND

One credit hour of studio art class

Visual Arts II (05154G1002)

AND

One credit hour of studio

art class

Visual Arts III (05154G1003)

AND

One credit hour of studio

art class

Visual Arts IV (05154G1004)

AND

One credit hour of studio

art class VISUAL ARTS, VISUAL ARTS III (05154G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Visual Arts II This one credit course, accomplished level, it is the third of a sequential high school course. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how visual arts communicate ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of visual arts. Students respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to create original works of art. Safe practices and proper use of tools and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS VISUAL ARTS IV (05154G1004) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Visual Arts III This one credit course, advanced level, it is the fourth of a sequential high school course. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how visual arts communicate ideas and allows for self-expression. Student will demonstrate concepts and skills through continued exploration and experimentation with an advanced study in studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will demonstrate critical problem-solving techniques to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary media while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to create original works of art equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to reinforce a continued enjoyment of visual arts. Safe practices and proper use of tools and materials are emphasized.

Studio Art Classes: VISUAL ARTS, DRAWING III (05156G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Drawing II This one credit course, accomplished level, is second of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of drawing. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how drawing communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in the drawing studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary drawing process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of drawing. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized.

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VISUAL ARTS, DRAWING IV (05156G1004) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Drawing III This one credit course, advanced level, is third of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of drawing. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how drawing communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, students will demonstrate critical problem-solving techniques and provides students with an advanced study equivalent to college-preparatory or honors in the drawing studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary drawing process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS PAINTING III (05157G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Painting II This one credit course, accomplished level, is second of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of painting. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how painting communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in the painting studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary painting process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of painting. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS PAINTING IV (05157G1004) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Painting III This one credit course, advanced level, is third of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of painting. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how painting communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, students will demonstrate critical problem-solving techniques and provides students with an advanced study equivalent to college-preparatory or honors in the painting studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary painting process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS CERAMICS II (05159G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Visual Arts This one credit course, intermediate level, is first of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of ceramics. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how ceramics communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more in-depth foundation in the ceramic studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary ceramic process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized.

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VISUAL ARTS CERAMICS III (05159G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Ceramics II This one credit course, accomplished level, is second of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of ceramics. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how ceramics communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in the ceramic studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary ceramic process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of ceramics. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS CERAMICS IV (05159G1004) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Ceramics III This one credit course, advanced level, is third of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of ceramics. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how ceramics communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, students will demonstrate critical problem-solving techniques and provides students with an advanced study equivalent to college-preparatory or honors in the ceramic studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary ceramic process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS SCULPTURE II (05158G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Visual Arts This one credit course, intermediate level, is first of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of sculpture. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how sculpture communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more formal foundation in the sculpture studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary sculpture process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS SCULPTURE III (05158G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Sculpture II This one credit course, accomplished level, is second of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of sculpture. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how sculpture communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in the sculpture studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary sculpture process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of sculpture. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized.

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VISUAL ARTS SCULPTURE IV (05158G1004) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Sculpture III This one credit course, advanced level, is third of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of sculpture. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how sculpture communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, students will demonstrate critical problem-solving techniques and provides students with an advanced study equivalent to college-preparatory or honors in the sculpture studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary sculpture process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS PRINTMAKING II (05161G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Introduction to Visual Arts This one credit course, intermediate level, is first of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of printmaking. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to further understand how printmaking communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a more formal foundation in the printmaking studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary printmaking process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials are emphasized. VISUAL ARTS PRINTMAKING III (05161G1003) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and Printmaking This one credit course, accomplished level, is second of a sequential high school course focusing on the medium of printmaking. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how printmaking communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Through continued exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a comprehensive study in the printmaking studio processes, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will respond to personal experiences and express ideas using a variety of traditional and contemporary printmaking process, while effectively applying the elements of art and principles of design to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of printmaking. Safe practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and materials are emphasized.

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New Century Technology High School Magnet Strands

Huntsville City Schools’ Only Full Magnet High School Specializing in Advanced Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. New Century Technology High School is unique in its ability to offer students advanced level core classes coordinated with specialized courses in highly technical fields. Each student accepted into New Century chooses a strand for concentrated studies. These strands include Biomedical Science, Engineering, and Computer Science. Students complete two courses in the selected strand each year to graduate as a strand completer with extensive knowledge and experience in their chosen field. Students also can connect with industry leaders through mentoring, internships, and job shadowing opportunities. All New Century students are expected to maintain an 80 average or above in all core classes and at least two strand classes each year.

New Century Technology High School – Biomedical Science

Students who select Biomedical Science may choose to focus on courses that progress toward a career as a Health Care Professional or toward research and biotechnology careers.

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

Principles of Biomedical Science

PLTW (14252G1002)

Introduction to Healthcare and

Research (23992X1036)

Foundations of Health Science (14002G1001)

Computer Science

Fundamentals (223992X1043)

Computer Science Principles, AP (10019E1000)

Human Anatomy & Physiology

(03053G1000)

Therapeutic Services (14099G1000)

Genetics (23992X1038)

Neuroscience (23992X1038)

Advanced Forensic Science

(23992X1040)

Genomics Bioinformatics (23992X1041)

Patient Care Technician

(14051G1000)

Health Science Internship

(14298G1000)

Biotechnology Internship

(23992X1042)

Pharmacy Technician (14152G1001)

• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Certified EKG Technician (CET)

• Pharmacy Technician

• BioTechnology Assistant

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PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE PLTW (14252G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $60 course fee, $30 HOSA dues (dues are paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $90 total A one-credit course that involves the study of human medicine, research processes, and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions. INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE AND RESEARCH (23992X1036) Grades: 9-10 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This course is intended to teach students about career pathways in both Health and Biotechnology research. Students will be introduced to the various causes and treat human disease, such as how infections are transmitted and treated, how cancer and genetic diseases develop, how the field of genomics is transforming genetic disease treatment, how nutrition and environment impact disease, and how complex diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s develop. Medical terminology, healthcare communication, and laboratory technology skills are integrated into this course. FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH SCIENCE (14002G1001) Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fees: $40 course fee $30 HOSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $70 total Foundations of Health Science can be substituted for the required health credit for graduation. A one-credit foundational course that introduces students to integrated academics, employability and career development skills, legal and ethical issues, communications, safety, and life skills. This course is a prerequisite to all courses in the Health Science cluster. COMPUTER SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS (223992X1043) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 CO-requisite(s): Must concurrently be enrolled in Algebra I or higher-level math This course is an introduction to computer programming concepts and computational thinking. This course covers program design (using tools such as flowcharting and pseudo-code) abstraction, and algorithm development. Students will be taught to write programs using an object oriented and textural programming language (Python). A survey of careers in the field of computer science will also be examined. COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES, AP (10019E1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra I College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program for computer science; focuses on the innovative and multidisciplinary aspects of computing as well as the computational thinking practices that help students see how computing is relevant to many areas of their everyday lives; introduces students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.) Students may receive math or science credit for this course if they have successfully passed Algebra II with Trigonometry.

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HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (03053G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Biology or Biology, Honors Study of structure and function of human body systems from the cellular level to the organism level; interactions within and between systems that maintain homeostasis in an organisms; how personal choices, environmental factors, and genetic factors affect the human body. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (14099G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fees: $40 course fee $30 HOSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $70 total A one-credit course that introduces students to occupations and functions in the therapeutic services pathways. Careers in this area include nursing, medicine, physical therapy, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, emergency medical technician, and more. GENETICS (23992X1038) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This course will introduce students to discoveries and applications in modern genetics – from the discovery of a gene and its organization in the cell to the discovery of the human genome sequence and the future of genomics. Students will learn about patterns of genetic inheritance, understand why some types of inheritance are complex and unpredictable, and how genes influence one another and can exhibit complex expression patterns. NEUROSCIENCE (23992X1039) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or higher in Chemistry, Honors Neuroscience is one of the fastest growing domains in all of science. Investigation of brain function topics may include the level of molecular genetics to cellular dynamics; brain anatomy and physiology; electrochemistry; relations between brain, behavior, and cognition; brain development and aging; and diseases of the brain. Students will participate in the yearly Brain Bee competition held at UAB in the Spring of each year. A cumulative research project closes out this course including a presentation of research to a panel of teachers. ADVANCED FORENSIC SCIENCE (23992X1040) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): At least a C or higher in each of the following courses: Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, and at least two of the following: AP Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Principles of Biomedical Science or Genetics This course is designed to introduce students to forensic medicine. Classes will focus on crime scene analysis, DNA evidence, blood-spatter analysis, pathology, anthropology, entomology, toxicology, fingerprint analysis, handwriting analysis, facial reconstructions, and laboratory skills of modern DNA forensics. GENOMICS AND BIOINFORMATICS (23992X1041) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): A grade of B or higher in Honors Biology, Genetics, and Algebra I This is an interdisciplinary class for teaching students about the Biotechnical industry and new genomics and bioinformatics technologies. Topics include laboratory skills, Microbiology, DNA structure and analysis, bacterial transformation, PCR and sequencing techniques, protein structure and analysis, and immunology and research practices.

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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (14051G1000) Grade: 11 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundation of Health Science Fee(s): $40 course fee, $30 HOSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $70 total A one credit course that provides students the opportunity to become effective and efficient multi-skilled healthcare providers. Students will develop a working knowledge of advanced patient care skills, vital signs, 12-lead EKG’s, oxygen therapy, basic phlebotomy via simulation, and specimen collection and processing. HEALTH SCIENCE INTERNSHIP (14298G1000) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Health Science, Therapeutic Services, and approval of instructor Fee(s): $40 course fee, $15 malpractice insurance, $30 HOSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $85 total Also needed for class: school scrub uniform, white shoes, and a watch with a second hand Students who meet the class requirements and have the instructors’ approval participate in internships two days per week at Huntsville Hospital and various local medical facilities. Students will research diagnoses, medications, and treatments. Approved students will have the opportunity to intern in the operating room, emergency room, and special units. Specialized skills such as veterinarian procedures, dental procedures, and suturing will be introduced. Must be able to provide own transportation to internships. REQUIRED PROOF OF: Hepatitis B vaccines, current PPD test, and drug screen. BIOTECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (23992X1042) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Genetics or Genomics and Bioinformatics, Biotechnology Club member, and approval of instructor Students who meet the class requirements and have the instructor’s approval will participate in an internship at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and various biotechnology companies housed within the HudsonAlpha Institute to perform research, job shadow, learn laboratory and research skills/techniques, and connect with industry leaders to obtain meaningful hands-on experience. Must be able to provide own transportation to internships; proof of drug screen. Purchase of lab coat required. One semester will be dedicated to preparing for and taking the BACE (Biotechnology Assistant Credentialing Exam). PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (14152G1001) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Completed application and approvical of biomedical strand teacher Pharmacy Technician is a one credit course that prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification exam and a pharmaceutical career. The course covers content related to medicine, federal requirements, patient safety, quality assurance, and order processing. Foundations of Health Science is a prerequisite course.

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New Century Technology High School – Computer Science Computer Science Strand students may take classes in computer programming and/or informational security.

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

Foundations of Informational

Security (10020G1001)

Computer Science

Fundamentals (223992X1043)

Principles of Informational

Security (10020G1002)

Software

Development (10154G1000)

Computer Science Principles, AP (10019E1000)

Python Plus

(23992X1044)

Cyber Forensics (10020G1003)

Computer Science A, AP (10157E1000)

App Development I (23992X1045)

App Development II (23992X1046)

Advanced Cyber Forensics

(10020G1004)

Advanced Computer Science – Data

Structures (23992X1047)

Computer Science

Internship (23992X1048)

• CompTIA – IT Fundamentals

• CompTIA – Network+

• Cisco – CCENT • CompTIA –

Security+ • Cisco – CCNA • Certified Ethical

Hacker • CompTIA –

Linux+ • Linux

Professional Institutes L1

FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATIONAL SECURITY (10020G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course that introduces students to the field of Cyber Security. Students will become familiar with Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating Systems. They will learn to use multiple numbering systems and how these systems are used in network addressing and operating system configuration. Students will also gain experience in the areas of vulnerability identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation techniques, WiFi security, IP Addressing, and Informational Ethics. Co-requisite: Students must be concurrently enrolled in Algebra 1 or higher-level math. COMPUTER SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS (223992X1043) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 CO-requisite(s): Must concurrently be enrolled in Algebra I or higher-level math This course is an introduction to computer programming concepts and computational thinking. This course covers program design (using tools such as flowcharting and pseudo-code) abstraction, and algorithm development. Students will be taught to write programs using an object-oriented and textural programming language (Python). A survey of careers in the field of computer science will also be examined. PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATIONAL SECURITY (10020G1002) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee A one-credit course that introduces students to computer network systems that are most commonly the focus of attack. Students will build and configure the common elements found on the Internet to include database servers, web servers, and web application servers. Students will be introduced to remote access terminal shells which will be vital toward penetration testing and attack vectors. Prerequisite: Foundations of Informational Security

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (10154G1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None A one-credit course designed to provide students with an introduction to the C++ programming language, structured elements of C++, classes, data, abstractions, inheritance, polymorphism, storage management, and a C++ programming environment. This course builds on what students have learned in the Computer Science Fundamentals course. Successful completion in Computer Science Fundamentals is highly recommended. COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES, AP (10019E1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra I College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program for computer science; focuses on the innovative and multidisciplinary aspects of computing as well as the computational thinking practices that help students see how computing is relevant to many areas of their everyday lives; introduces students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.) Students may receive math or science credit for this course if they have successfully passed Algebra II with Trigonometry. PYTHON PLUS (23992X1044) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Computer Science Fundamentals This course continues the study of Python programming language by building on the concepts introduced in earlier courses. It features a study of Data Science using the NumPy and Pandas libraries, as well as other plotting tools for Data Visualization. This course requires strong critical thinking skills and a willingness to research content not explicitly covered in class. CYBER FORENSICS (10020G1003) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Informational Security and Principles of Informational Security Fee(s): $30 course fee Cyber Forensics is a one-credit course designed to provide students with skills involving a hands-on, career-oriented approach to learning enterprise network security that includes practical experiences. This course includes implementation activities using secure networking and computing best practices, along with other practical exercises for understanding security standards that govern organizational compliance, risk management, access control, and identity management. Students will learn key concepts and perform exercises that emphasize different aspects of enterprise security in terms of implementation, processes and procedures, and career opportunities. COMPUTER SCIENCE A, AP (10157E1000) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Algebra II with Trigonometry or Algebra II with Trigonometry, Honors Fee(s): $30 A one credit college-level course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for computer science; emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem-solving and algorithm development. This course is weighted 10 points on a 100-point scale. (Students must take the AP exam to receive the additional quality point. Extra cost for the AP exam.) Students may receive math or science credit for this course if they have successfully passed Algebra II with Trigonometry.

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APP DEVELOPMENT I (23992X1045) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None This course features an object-oriented approach. Students will be expected to research concepts not explicitly covered in class. . APP DEVELOPMENT II (23992X1046) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): App Development I This course continues to develop skills in creating graphical applications using python and pygame. Focus is on the agile development process and implemented using projects based in game design. ADVANCED CYBER FORENSICS (10020G1004) Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Informational Security, Principles of Informational Security, and Cyber Forensics Fee(s): $30 course fee Advanced Cyber Forensics is a one-credit course designed to provide students with skills to use their intermediate knowledge to conduct systems and network penetration testing. This course will cover the methodologies behind attacks, various types of attack techniques and practice hands-on lab exercises using the latest attack tools, along with analyzing the business risks associated with being a vulnerable target. Students will select and complete a security specialization project such as forensics, mobile security, cloud security, or network security. The target certification is Certified Ethical Hacker. ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE – DATA STRUCTURES (23992X1047) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Computer Science A, AP and approval of instructor This course is a continuation of the Computer Science A, AP, java course and is taught using the java programming language. It covers Advanced computer science topics such as arrays, lists, matrices, sorting and searching, interfaces, recursion, stacks, heaps, queues, linked lists, hash tables, binary trees, and Big O notation. COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP (23992X1048) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of at least six strand classes with a B or above or administrator approval This course involves the development of job skills by providing the student with a structured employment situation that is directly related to, and coordinated with, the educational program. Student activity in internship is planned and coordinated jointly by an institutional representative and the employer, with the employer having the responsibility for control and supervision of the student on the job. Must be able to provide own transportation to work location.

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New Century Technology High School – Engineering Students in the engineering strand will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of classes designed to help them explore various branches of engineering.

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Certification Opportunities

Introduction to Engineering Design

PLTW (21017G1000)

Fundamentals of

Aerospace Technology

(21013G1012)

Computer Science Fundamentals

(223992X1043)

Computer Science Principles, AP (10019E1000)

Advanced Aerospace Technology

(21013G1022)

Software Development

(10154G1000)

Applied Mechanics (23992X1050)

Principles of Engineering PLTW

(21018G1000)

Scientific Payload Design

(23992X1052)

Computer Aided Drafting

(23992X1053)

Materials and Manufacturing

Processes (23992X1051)

Civil Engineering and Architecture

PLTW (21021G1000)

Scientific Payload

Design II (23992X1054)

Engineering Research and Design

(23992X1055)

Engineering Internship

(23992X1056)

• Autodesk – AutoCAD Certified User

• Autodesk – Inventor Certified User

• Autodesk – Revit Certified User

• SolidWorks Certified Associate

• Solid Edge Certified Associate

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN PLTW (21017G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $60 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $75 total A one-credit course that uses a design development process while enriching problem-solving skills. Students create and analyze models using specialized computer software. FUNDAMENTALS OF AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY (21013G1012) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None A one-credit course designed to prepare students for careers and further study in aerospace technologies and related industries. Students apply fundamental concepts and principles of atmospheric flight to authentic situations. Emphasis is placed on propulsion systems, ballistic projectiles, and airplane wing design. COMPUTER SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS (23992X1043) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None This course is an introduction to computer programming concepts and computational thinking. This course covers program design (using tools such as flowcharting and pseudo-code) abstraction, and algorithm development. Students will be taught to write programs using an object-oriented and textural programming language (Python). A survey of careers in the field of computer science will also be examined.

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ADVANCED AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY (21013G1022) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor or Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology This course is designed to deepen the student's preparation for careers and further study in aerospace technologies and related industries. Students apply advanced principles and theories of flight to authentic projects related to atmospheric and space flight. Emphasis is placed on pneumatic projectiles, aerodynamic forces, and quality management. COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES, AP (10019E1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program for computer science; focuses on the innovative and multidisciplinary aspects of computing as well as the computational thinking practices that help students see how computing is relevant to many areas of their everyday lives; introduces students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (10154G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None A one-credit course designed to provide students with an introduction to the C++ programming language, structured elements of C++, classes, data, abstractions, inheritance, polymorphism, storage management, and a C++ programming environment. It is recommended that Information Technology Fundamentals be taken prior to this course. APPLIED MECHANICS (23992X1050) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites: AP Physics (or taking concurrently) Explore the mechanical properties of ceramics, metals, and polymers. Learn about stress and strain, torsion of a shaft, beam bending, and composites. MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES (23992X1051) Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design, Computer Aided Design Develop skills and knowledge needed for prototyping at NCTHS. Learn about materials and construction processes. Learn to use the tools and advanced manufacturing capabilities at the school. Students will learn precision measuring, 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, and CNC machining. PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING PLTW (21018G1000) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $60 course fee $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $75 total A one-credit course designed to explore technology systems and manufacturing processes.

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SCIENTIFIC PAYLOAD DESIGN (23992X1052) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None SCIENTIFIC PAYLOAD DESIGN II (802209CF) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Scientific Payload Design I and Teacher Approval These courses use hands-on engineering curricula aligned to math standards that will encourage students to address real-world challenges while honing their abstract, spatial reasoning, and critical thinking skills. Every lesson and activity is explicitly aligned to science and/or math standards to reinforce core content while building experience with engineering concepts. Students will use creativity, systems thinking, collaboration, communication, and ethical considerations to complete investigations, models, and simulations of engineering challenges. COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (23992X1053) Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Engineering Design This course is a continuation of Introduction to Engineering Design. Students will learn to use Autodesk Inventor and Siemens Solid Edge to develop digital prototypes that address a variety of engineering design challenges. Qualified students will have the opportunity to earn certifications in both Inventor and Solid Edge. CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE PLTW (21021G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $60 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $75 total A one-credit course that introduces students to the interdependent fields of civil engineering and architecture. Students learn project planning, site planning, and building design. ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DESIGN (23992X1055) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $30 course fee, $15 TSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $45 total Students conduct research and design engineering projects to enhance and expand their interest in the field of engineering. ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP (23992X1056) Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of at least six strand classes with a B or above or administrator approval. This course involves the development of job skills by providing the student with a structured employment situation that is directly related to, and coordinated with, the educational program. Student activity in internship is planned and coordinated jointly by an institutional representative and the employer, with the employer having the responsibility for control and supervision of the student on the job. Must be able to provide own transportation to work location.

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New Century Technology High School – Electives TECHNICAL WRITING I (23992X1057) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): English 10 Technical Writing is designed to prepare students for the communication activities encountered on the job or in other courses. This course presents students with practical information about communicating in different kinds of workplace environments and professional/technical discourse communities. PUBLIC SPEAKING (01151G1000) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Extemporaneous, demonstrative, persuasive, informative oral communication; videotape; speech writing and delivery SCIENCE FICTION STUDIES (23992X1058) Grades: 10-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): English 9 This course will explore fantasy in general and science fiction in specific both as art and as insights into ourselves and our world. DEBATE (01151G1001) Grades: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): None NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Individual work in debate INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS (21009G1001) Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite(s): None Fee(s): $60 course fee, $20 SkillsUSA dues (paid once a year, first semester - no waiver) $80 total A one-credit course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of robotics. The course emphasizes fundamentals of electrical current, digital circuits, electronic control systems, and the design and operation of robotic systems.

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Special Education Services ESSENTIAL/LIFE SKILLS COURSES (required for Special Education students earning core credit through Essential/Life Skills courses) These courses are for students with disabilities earning core credit through the Essentials/Life Skills courses. Students pursuing an Alabama High School Diploma through this pathway must participate in Community Based Work Training. Students must have a minimum of 140 hours of apprenticeship or internship experience. The student will be awarded one credit for each 140 hours of the career experience. These courses are not intended for students who plan to attend a four-year college. These courses are not accepted by four-year colleges or the NCAA. ENGLISH ESSENTIALS 9 (01001X1001) ENGLISH ESSENTIALS 10 (01002X1002) ENGLISH ESSENTIALS 11 (01003X1003) ENGLISH ESSENTIALS 12 (01004X1004) The course provides students with a practical knowledge of language and literature. The course also includes the refinement of reading, writing, editing, and speaking skills. It is designed to prepare students for Postsecondary education and employment. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS (02051X1001) The Curriculum Guide to the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics contains the course content for students following the Essentials/Life Skills Pathway. This course provides students with prerequisite algebra skills identified in the general education math courses. The course includes essential concepts to prepare students for Algebraic Essentials A & B. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ALGEBRAIC ESSENTIALS A (02053X1071) ALGEBRAIC ESSENTIALS B (02054X1072) The Curriculum Guide to the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics contains the course content course content for students following the Essentials/Life Skills Pathway. This course provides students with foundational skills identified in the general education Algebra I course. The course includes essential concepts to equip students with the algebra skills necessary for employment and independent living. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. GEOMETRY ESSENTIALS A (02079X1071) GEOMETRY ESSENTIALS B (02079X1072) The Curriculum Guide to the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics contains the course content for students following the Essentials/Life Skills Pathway. This course provides students with foundational skills identified in the general education Geometry course. The course includes essential concepts to equip students with the geometry skills necessary for employment and independent living skills. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ALGEBRAIC ESSENTIALS (02052X1000) This course combines Algebraic Essentials A and B into a one year, one-credit course. The Curriculum Guide to the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics contains the course content for students following the Essentials pathway. This course provides students with foundational skills identified in the general education Algebra I course. The course includes essential concepts to equip students with the algebra skills necessary for employment and independent living. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade

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ESSENTIALS ALGEBRA II (02056X1000) The Curriculum Guide to the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics contains the course content for students following the Essentials pathway. This course provides students with foundational skills identified in the general education Algebra II course. The course includes algebra concepts to equip students with more advanced algebra skills necessary for employment and independent living. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS: PHYSICAL SCIENCE (03159X1000) This course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge of Physical Science including scientific process and application skills; periodic table; solutions; bonding; chemical formulas; physical and chemical change; gravitational, electromagnetic, and nuclear forces; motion; energy; energy transformation; electricity and magnetism; nuclear science; metric units. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS: BIOLOGY (03051X1000) This course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge of Biology including process and application skills; cell processes; cell theory; photosynthesis and cellular respiration; genetics; classification; plants; animals; ecology; biogeochemical cycles. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS: EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE (03008X1000) This course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge of Earth and Space Science including scientific process and application skills; energy in the Earth system; weather; seasons; theories for origin and age of the universe; stars, pulsars, quasars, black holes, and galaxies; Earth and space scientists; space exploration. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (03003X1000) This course is designed to provide students with a practical knowledge of Environmental Science including scientific process and application skills; natural and human impacts; carrying capacity; renewable and nonrenewable energy resources; properties and importance of water; land use practices; composition and erosion of soil. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (03053X1000) This course is designed to provide students with a practical knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology including scientific process and application skills; anatomical terminology; structure and function of cells, tissues, and body systems; biochemistry; system regulation and integration. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS I: WORLD HISTORY (04051X1000) This course is a study of world history from 1500 to the present. Students are able to apply and utilize their knowledge to develop informed opinions about issues such as the quest for peace, human rights, trade, global ecology and the impact each has on everyday life situations. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS II: U.S. HISTORY TO 1877 (04102X1011) This course follows a chronological study of major events, issues, movements, leaders, and groups of people of the United States through Reconstruction from a national and Alabama perspective. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade.

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ESSENTIALS III: U.S. HISTORY FROM 1877 (04103X1011) This course begins with the post-Reconstruction United States and its shift into a more industrialized society and continues through the twentieth century to the present. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS IV: ECONOMICS (04201X0511) This course is a one-semester course that focuses on the functions and institutions of modern-day economic systems and theory. Students gain skills that will enable them to anticipate changes in economic conditions and how to adjust to the changes to improve their lives and their communities. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS IV: U.S. GOVERNMENT (04151X0511) This course is a one-semester course that focuses on the origins, structure, and functions of government at all levels. It also includes a detailed study of the constitution of the United States and its provisions. Teachers must meet highly qualified teacher status for the appropriate course and grade. ESSENTIALS: CAREER PREPAREDNESS (19258X1000) This course is designed to prepare high school students for work-based experiences. Work-based experiences can be an apprenticeship (paid) or an internship(unpaid). The student should have a minimum of 140 successful hours under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the special education teacher and/or a representative of vocational rehabilitation services. This course meets the requirement of the Essentials/Life Skills Pathway. Teachers for this course do not have to meet the highly qualified teacher status.

SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES READING, BASIC SKILLS (01068X0707) ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, BASIC SKILLS (01009X0707) MATHEMATICS, BASIC SKILLS (02049X0707) SCIENCE, BASIC SKILLS (03996X0707) SOCIAL STUDIES, BASIC SKILLS (04496X0707) This code applies to teachers providing remediation to students with disabilities who have received their core instruction from a general education teacher. Teachers for this course do not have to meet the highly qualified teacher status. TRANSITION SERVICES (22151X1000) This course is designed to teach beginning transition skills to junior high/high school students. This course will prepare students to become self-advocates, participate in postsecondary education and/or training to gain meaningful employment and support community participation as they plan for life after high school. This course meets the requirement for the Essentials Pathway. Teachers for this course do not have to meet the highly qualified teacher status.

COURSE SEQUENCE FOR ALTERNATE ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS (AAS) (required for Special Education students earning core credit through AAS)

The following courses applies to students with significant cognitive disabilities who are working towards the Alabama High School Diploma following the Alternate Achievement Standards Pathway and are enrolled in English language arts using alternate achievement standards (Extended Standards).

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AAS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 9 (01037X1001) AAS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 10 (01037X1002) AAS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 11 (01037X1003) AAS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 12 (01037X1004) AAS: READING 9 (01049X1001) AAS: READING 10 (01049X1002) AAS: READING 11 (01049X1003) AAS: READING 12 (01049X1004) AAS: MATHEMATICS 9 (02039X1001) AAS: MATHEMATICS 10 (02039X1002) AAS: MATHEMATICS 11 (02039X1003) AAS: MATHEMATICS 12 (02039X1004) AAS: SCIENCE 9 (03239X1001) AAS: SCIENCE 10 (03239X1002) AAS: SCIENCE 11 (03239X1003) AAS: SCIENCE 12 (03239X1004) AAS: SOCIAL STUDIES 9 (04439X1001) AAS: SOCIAL STUDIES 10 (04439X1002) AAS: SOCIAL STUDIES 11 (04439X1003) AAS: SOCIAL STUDIES 12 (04439X1004)

Course Requirements for Alternate Achievement Standards (AAS) Required for Special Education students earning core credit through AAS.

One credit is required for each course, but students can take course at any grade level. AAS: COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION (22251X1001) This code applies to students enrolled in a community-based instruction. Course objectives emphasize learning beyond the classroom through community integration. AAS: ELECTIVE (22250X1001) These courses apply to students enrolled in an elective course using alternative achievement standards. AAS: LIFE SKILLS (19257X1001) This code applies to students in a life skills course. Course objectives emphasize increasing independence and self-determination skills. AAS: PRE-VOCATIONAL (22152X1001) This code applies to students enrolled in a pre-vocational course. Course objectives emphasize job exploration and pre-employment readiness instruction. AAS: VOCATIONAL (22153X1001) This code applies to students enrolled in a vocational course. Course objectives emphasize increasing job readiness and employability skills.

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AAS: PROJECT SEARCH (22998X1001) A one-year high school transition program, hosted at a business site, to include classroom instruction, career exploration, and on the job training. Students are supported by job coaches during three internship opportunities. The LEA, through an application process, determines acceptance to the program.

The courses listed below are intended for students who are returning for instruction past their twelfth-grade year. (Ages 18-21)

AAS: READING BEYOND (01049X1000) Reading curriculum and goals are based on student’s academic and transition needs as identified in his or her IEP. AAS: MATHEMATICS BEYOND (02039X1005) Math curriculum and goals are based on student’s academic and transition needs as identified in his or her IEP. AAS: COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION BEYOND (22251X1005) Course objectives emphasize learning beyond the classroom through community integration. Curriculum and goals are based on student’s academic and transition needs as identified in his or her IEP. AAS: LIFE SKILLS BEYOND (19257X1005) Course objectives emphasize increasing independence and self-determination skills. Curriculum and goals are based on student’s academic and transition needs as identified in his or her IEP. AAS: VOCATIONAL BEYOND (22153X1005) Course objectives emphasize increasing job readiness and employability skills. Curriculum and goals are based on student’s academic and transition needs as identified in his or her IEP. AAS: ELECTIVE BEYOND (22250X1005) Curriculum and goals are based on student’s academic and transition needs as identified in his or her IEP.

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Huntsville City Schools 9th Grade Course Request Form 2021-2022 DEADLINE FOR ALL CHANGES TO COURSES REQUESTED BELOW: MARCH 8

Student Legal Name _______________________________________________Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Student ID: ______________ 10-digit state ID Student Phone # _________________Student Email: _____________________________________________ Parent Phone # __________________Parent Email: _____________________________________________

Pathway Major Selected _______________________________

CORE COURSES English (1.0 credit required) ☐ English 9 (01001G1000) ☐ English 9, Honors (01001H1000) Mathematics (1.0 credit required) ☐ Geometry with Data (02073G1000)*† ☐ Geometry with Data, Honors (02073H1000)*† ☐ Algebra I with Probability (02052G1000)* ☐ Algebra I with Probability, Honors (02052H1000)* ☐ Algebra II with Statistics, Honors (02056H1000) ☐ PreCalculus, Honors (02110H1000) * Geometry & Algebra I can be taken at the same time. † Most 9th graders will take Geometry with Data

Science (1.0 credit required) ☐ Biology (03051G1000) ☐ Biology, Honors (03051H1000) Social Studies (1.0 credit required) ☐ World History: 1500 to Present (04053G1000) ☐ World History: 1500 to Present, Honors (04053H1000) ☐ Human Geography, AP (04004E1000)

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Required Course (1.0 credit required) Career Preparedness (400025) ☐

☐ ____________________________ ☐ ____________________________ ☐ ____________________________ ☐ ____________________________

Physical Education (1.0 credit required) CHOOSE ONE ☐ Beginning Kinesiology (240090) ☐ JROTC

Marching Band (0.5 credit) ☐☐ ____________________________

ELECTIVE COURSES/ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES Please fill in choices for elective choices/additional core choices IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE.

List five (5) options in case top choices are unavailable due to scheduling conflicts.

Course #1 Course #2 Course #3 Course #4 Course #5

_________________________________________________________________ Course # Course # Course # Course # Course #

________________ _________________________________________________________________ ________________ _________________________________________________________________ ________________ _________________________________________________________________ ________________ _________________________________________________________________ ________________

NOTE: For Honors/AP Courses – Students may enroll in Honors/AP courses in one of three ways: 1) Student meets placement guidelines for enrollment in the honors/AP course; 2) Teacher recommends student for honors/AP course; or 3) Parent requests student enrollment in honors/AP course. All AP exam fees will be paid by parent/guardian. Student Signature _______________________________________________________Date ______________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature __________________________________________Date ______________ Digital signatures are not currently being accepted. The completed digital form needs to be printed and signed.*Students may enroll in Career Pathway courses not offered at their school of enrollment. HCS will provide transportation to students seeking to take Career Pathway courses at another school. Students will be enrolled in the desired Career Pathway program at the HCS school nearest to the student’s school of enrollment.

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Huntsville City Schools 10th Grade Course Request Form 2021-2022 DEADLINE FOR ALL CHANGES TO COURSES REQUESTED BELOW: MARCH 8

Student Legal Name

_______________________________________________Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Student ID: ______________ 10-digit state ID

Student Phone # _________________Student Email: _____________________________________________ Parent Phone # ___________________Parent Email: ____________________________________________ Pathway Major Selected

_______________________________

CORE COURSES English (1.0 credit required) ☐ English 10 (01002G1000) ☐ English 10, Honors (01002H1000)

Science (1.0 credit required) ☐ Physical Science (03159G1000) ☐ Chemistry, Honors (03101H1000)

Mathematics (1.0 credit required) ☐ Algebra I with Probability (02052G1000) ☐ Algebra I with Probability, Honors (02052H1000) ☐ Algebra II with Statistics (02056G1000) ☐ Algebra II with Statistics, Honors (02056H1000) ☐ PreCalculus (02110G1000) ☐ PreCalculus, Honors (02110H1000) ☐ AP Calculus AB (02124E1000) ☐ AP Calculus BC (02125E1000) ☐ Applications of Finite Mathematics (02136G1000) ☐ Mathematical Modeling (02137G1000)

Social Studies (1.0 credit required) ☐ US History I (04102G1000) ☐ US History I, Honors (04102H1000) ☐ World History, AP (04057E1000) ☐ European History, AP (04056E1000)

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Required Course ☐ Health (08051G0500) (0.5 credit)

ELECTIVE COURSES/ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES Please fill in choices for elective choices/additional core choices IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE.

List five (5) options in case top choices are unavailable due to scheduling conflicts.

NOTE: For Honors/AP Courses – Students may enroll in Honors/AP courses in one of three ways: 1) Student meets placement guidelines for enrollment in the honors/AP course; 2) Teacher recommends student for honors/AP course; or 3) Parent requests student enrollment in honors/AP course. All AP exam fees will be paid by parent/guardian.

Course #1Course #2Course #3Course #4Course #5

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________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________

Student Signature _______________________________________________________Date ______________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature __________________________________________Date ______________

Digital signatures are not currently being accepted. The completed digital form needs to be printed and signed.*Students may enroll in Career Pathway courses not offered at their school of enrollment. HCS will provide transportation to students seeking to take Career Pathway courses at another school. Students will be enrolled in the desired Career Pathway program at the HCS school nearest to the student’s school of enrollment.

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Huntsville City Schools 11th Grade Course Request Form 2021-2022 DEADLINE FOR ALL CHANGES TO COURSES REQUESTED BELOW: MARCH 8

Student Legal Name _______________________________________________Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Student ID: ______________ 10-digit state ID Student Phone # _________________Student Email: _____________________________________________ Parent Phone # ___________________Parent Email: ____________________________________________ Pathway Major Selected _______________________________

CORE COURSES

English (1.0 credit required) ☐ English 11 (01003G1000) ☐ English Language and Composition, AP (01005H1000)

Science (1.0 credit required) ☐ Biology, AP (03056E1000) ☐ Chemistry (03101G1000) ☐ Chemistry, Honors (03101H1000) ☐ Chemistry, Advanced Level (Organic) (03101E1000) ☐ Chemistry, AP (03106E1000) ☐ Environmental Science (03003G1000) ☐ Environmental Science, AP (03207E1000) ☐ Forensic Science & Crime Sc Invest (15055G1000) ☐ Human Anatomy and Physiology (03053G1000) ☐ Physics (03151G1000) ☐ Physics 1, AP (03165E1000) ☐ Physics 2, AP (03166E1000) ☐ Biology, HL, IB (03057E10HL) * ☐ Chemistry, SL, IB (03107E10SL) *

Mathematics (1.0 credit required) ☐ Algebra II with Statistics (02056G1000) ☐ Algebra II with Statistics, Honors (02056H1000) ☐ PreCalculus (02110G1000) ☐ PreCalculus, Honors (02110H1000) ☐ AP Calculus AB (02124E1000) ☐ AP Calculus BC (02125E1000) ☐ Applications of Finite Mathematics (02136G1000) ☐ Mathematical Modeling (02137G1000) ☐ Math Applications and Interpretations, IB (23992X1023)*

Social Studies (1.0 credit required) ☐ US History II (04103G1000) ☐ US History, AP (04104E1000) ☐ History, HL, IB (04054E10HL) * ☐ History, SL, IB (04054E10SL) * ☐ Economics, SL, IB (04206E10SL) * *Columbia High School IB Programme only

ELECTIVE COURSES/ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES Please fill in choices for elective choices/additional core choices IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE.

List five (5) options in case top choices are unavailable due to scheduling conflicts.

NOTE: For Honors/AP Courses – Students may enroll in Honors/AP courses in one of three ways: 1) Student meets placement guidelines for enrollment in the honors/AP course; 2) Teacher recommends student for honors/AP course; or 3) Parent requests student enrollment in honors/AP course. All AP exam fees will be paid by parent/guardian.

Digital signatures are not currently being accepted. The completed digital form needs to be printed and signed. *Students may enroll in Career Pathway courses not offered at their school of enrollment. HCS will provide transportation to students seeking to take Career Pathway courses at another school. Students will be enrolled in the desired Career Pathway program at the HCS school nearest to the student’s school of enrollment.

Course #1 Course #2 Course #3 Course #4 Course #5

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________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________

Student Signature _______________________________________________________Date ______________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature __________________________________________Date ______________

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Huntsville City Schools 12th Grade Course Request Form 2021-2022 DEADLINE FOR ALL CHANGES TO COURSES REQUESTED BELOW: MARCH 8

Student Legal Name _________________________________________________________Last Name First Name Middle Initial

Student ID: ______________ 10-digit state ID Student Phone # _________________Student Email: ______________________________________________________ Parent Phone # ___________________Parent Email: ______________________________________________________ Pathway Major Selected _______________________________

CORE COURSESEnglish (1.0 credit required) ☐ English 12 (01004G1000) ☐ English Literature and Composition, AP (01006H1000)

Science (1.0 credit required) ☐ Biology, AP (03056E1000) ☐ Chemistry (03101G1000) ☐ Chemistry, Honors (03101H1000) ☐ Chemistry, Advanced Level (Organic) (03101E1000) ☐ Chemistry, AP (03106E1000) ☐ Earth and Space Science (03008G1000) ☐ Environmental Science (03003G1000) ☐ Environmental Science, AP (03207E1000) ☐ Forensic Science & Crime Sc Invest (15055G1000) ☐ Human Anatomy and Physiology (03053G1000) ☐ Physics (03151G1000) ☐ Physics 1, AP (03165E1000) ☐ Physics 2, AP (03166E1000) ☐ Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP (03163E1000) (0.5) ☐ Physics C: Mechanics, AP (03164E1000) (0.5) ☐ Biology, HL, IB (23992X1019) * ☐ Chemistry, SL, IB (23992X1020) * *Columbia High School IB Programme only

Mathematics (1.0 credit required) ☐ PreCalculus (02110G1000) ☐ PreCalculus, Honors (02110H1000) ☐ AP Calculus AB (02124E1000) ☐ AP Calculus BC (02125E1000) ☐ Applications of Finite Mathematics (02136G1000) ☐ Mathematical Modeling (02137G1000) ☐ Math Applications and Interpretations SL, IB (02139E10SL)* Social Studies (1.0 credit required) ☐ US Government (04151G0500) (0.5) ☐ US Government and Politics, AP (04157E1000) (0.5) ☐ US Government and Politics, AP (04157E1000) ☐ Economics (04201G0500) (0.5) ☐ Macroeconomics, AP (04202E1000) (0.5) ☐ Macroeconomics, AP (04202E1000) ☐ History, HL, IB (23992X1017) *

ELECTIVE COURSES/ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES

Please fill in choices for elective choices/additional core choices IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE. List five (5) options in case top choices are unavailable due to scheduling conflicts.

NOTE: For Honors/AP Courses – Students may enroll in Honors/AP courses in one of three ways: 1) Student meets placement guidelines for enrollment in the honors/AP course; 2) Teacher recommends student for honors/AP course; or 3) Parent requests student enrollment in honors/AP course. All AP exam fees will be paid by parent/guardian.

Digital signatures are not currently being accepted. The completed digital form needs to be printed and signed. *Students may enroll in Career Pathway courses not offered at their school of enrollment. HCS will provide transportation to students seeking to take Career Pathway courses at another school. Students will be enrolled in the desired Career Pathway program at the HCS school nearest to the student’s school of enrollment

Course #1 Course #2 Course #3 Course #4 Course #5

________________________________________________________ Course # Course # Course # Course # Course #

________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________

Student Signature _______________________________________________________Date ______________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature __________________________________________Date ______________

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Appendix

The mathematics pathway: • Geometry with Data Analysis Regular or Honors can be taken concurrently with Algebra I with

Probability Regular or Honors • Students who successfully completed 7th grade math accelerated, and 8th grade math accelerated do not

have to take Algebra I with Probability Regular or Honors • Geometry with Data Analysis Regular or Honors will go to Algebra I with Probability Regular or

Honors • Accelerated students can accelerate to Algebra II with Statistics Regular or Honors • Algebra I with Probability Regular or Honors will go to Algebra II with Statistics Regular or Honors • After Algebra II with Statistics Regular or Honors students have the following choices

o Applications of Finite Mathematics o Mathematical Modeling o Precalculus Regular or Honors o AP Statistics o AP Computer Science o Other ALSDE approved course including dual enrolment

• Those students who take Honors Precalculus can go into AP Calculus