Hewitt-Trussville High School

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April 7, 2022

Hewitt-Trussville

High School

2022-2023

Curriculum Guide and Course

Descriptions

(Working Draft April 7, 2022)

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School Mission

The mission of Hewitt-Trussville High School is to

educate students using high standards in a safe, nurturing

environment fostering academic and career competencies

which prepare them to be productive citizens.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

The policy of the Board (Reference 1.04): The Trussville City Board of Education does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in its programs and activities, and provides

equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Hewitt Trussville High School

6450 Husky Parkway

Trussville, AL 35173

Telephone: (205) 228-4000

Fax: (205) 228-4001

Administrators

Tim Salem, Principal

Joy Young

Corey Hall

Dawn Kilgore

Barry Allphin

Counselors

Laura Stalls- 9

th

grade

Heather Winship- 10th grade

Melanie McGee- 11th grade

Amy Cane- 12

th

grade

Trussville City Schools

Dr. Pattie Neill, Superintendent

113 North Chalkville Road

Trussville, AL 35173

(205) 228-3000

Dr. Lisa Berry

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

lisa.berry@trussvillecityschools.com

Board Members

Kathy Brown, President

Steve Ward, Vice-President

Kim DeShazo

Mark Sims

Sherrye Tolbert

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Policy Overview 3

Diploma Charts 4

Grading System/Credits 7

Dual Enrollment 8

High School GPA 10

Honor Grads/ Valedictorian/Salutatorian Criteria 11

Course Selection/Registration Process 12

Course Descriptions by Department

English 13

Math 16

Science 21

Social Studies 28

Required Electives 31

Physical Ed., Health & Driver Ed 32

Athletics 34

Fine Arts 37

Foreign Languages 43

Other Electives 48

HTHS Academy Course Descriptions

Computer Science Academy 50

Business Leadership &

Multimedia Academy 52

Biomedical Sciences Academy 54

Emergency Medical Technician 56

Engineering Academy 57

Hospitality & Culinary Arts 60

Electrical Construction 61

Work Based Learning Program 62

Fire Fighter Training Program 63

HTHS Academies Chart 64

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OVERVIEW

It is very important that students and their parents give careful consideration to the courses that are selected each

school year. The diploma type toward which the student is working should be considered, as well as the student’s

past academic record. Each spring, students are advised about courses and given the opportunity to work with a

counselor to develop their individual course selections for the following school year.

The number of sections offered for a given course in the school year is determined by the course selections

requested by students during the spring pre-registration period. Once the master schedule is developed, changes

in course selections may not be possible. A sufficient number of students must select an elective course for it to

be offered. A student who selects a course that is not offered will be scheduled into one of his/her alternate

courses.

Counselors are available to answer questions about any of the courses that are listed in this document. They are

easily accessible by email. If there are still questions, students/parents may make an appointment with the

appropriate grade level counselor or request additional information by calling the HTHS Guidance Department at

228-4030.

COUNSELORS and Staff

HTHS Counseling Center: 228-4040

● Laura Stalls- Freshmen

● Heather Winship- Sophomores

● Melanie McGee- Juniors

● Amy Cane-Seniors

● Catrice Thomas - Career Coach

● Jada Majors - Guidance Department Secretary

● Beth Martin- Guidance Office Assistant

● Tammy Lee- Job Development Coach

● Lauren Cooley – Registrar

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10

th

- 12

th

Grade

Course

Credit

s

Alabama High School Diploma Advanced Diploma

Diploma

w/Honors

English Language Arts 4

●English 9

●English 10

●English 11

●English 12

*or any Adv/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent option of

these courses

Must Include:

5 AP or Dual

Enrollment

Courses

(No more than 2

Dual Enrollment

Courses)

Mathematics 4

●Geometry with Data Analysis

●Algebra I w/Probability (Accelerated Grade 8 cannot

be substituted

● Algebra II with Statistics

Specialized Courses

Precalculus, Applications of Finite Mathematics

Mathematics-credit eligible courses from

Career & Technical Education/Advanced

Placement/IB/postsecondary courses/SDE-approved

courses.

Science 4

●Biology

●a physical science (Chemistry, Physics, or Physical

Science)

(The third and fourth science credits may be used to

meet both the science and CTE course requirement and

must be chosen from the Alabama Course of Study:

Science)

*or Adv/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent o

ption of

these courses.

Chemistry or Physics

required for this diploma

Social Studies 4

•World History

• US History I

• US History II

• Government/Economics

*or ADV/AP/IB postsecondary equivalent option of

these courses

Physical Education 1

●Beginning Kinesiology

●One JROTC credit may be used to meet this

requirement.

●Marching Band, Band Auxiliary, AHSAA P.E./Approved

Athletic Teams, or Cheerleading may substitute for

Beginning Kinesiology Online

Same as

Alabama High

School Diploma

Health 0.5

●Alabama Course of Study: Health Education

Career Prep 1

●Career Preparedness Course

CTE and/or Foreign

Language and/or Arts

Education

3

●Students choosing CTE, Arts Education, and/or Foreign

Language are encouraged to complete two courses in

sequence.

3 sequential years of a

CTE and/or Foreign

Language and/or Arts

Education

Must Include:

2 years of the

same foreign

language

Electives 2.5

●See HTHS Curriculum Guide for elective choices.

Online technology enhanced course or experience

requirement embedded in coursework.

Same as Alabama High

School Diploma

Same as

Alabama High

School Diploma

Total Credits

Required

24 24 24 24

Class of 2026 and Beyond

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Course

Credits

Alabama High School Diploma

English Language

4

*English 9

*English 10

*English 11

*English 12

*or any Adv/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent

Mathematics

4

*Geometry w/Data Analysis

*Algebra I w/Probability (or 7

th

/8

th

grade advanced

equivalent)

*Algebra II w/Statistics

One additional Specialized Course:

Precalculus, Applications of Finite Mathematics, Math-credit

eligible courses from Career & Technical/Advanced

Placement/IB/postsecondary/SDE-approved courses

Science

4

*Biology

*a physical science (Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science)

*The third and fourth science credits may be used to meet

both the science and CTE course requirements and must be

chosen from the Alabama Course of Study: Science

*or the Adv/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent option

Social Studies

4

*World History

*US History I

*US History II

*Government/Economics

*or any Adv/IB/AP/postsecondary equivalent

Physical Education

1

*Beginning Kinesiology

*One JROTC credit

*Marching Band, Band Auxiliary, approved Athletic Team, or

Cheerleading may be used to meet the requirement

Health

.5

*Alabama Course of Study: Health Education

Career Prep

1

Career Preparedness Course

CTE and/or Foreign

Language and/or Arts

Education

3

*Students choosing CTE, Arts Education, and/or Foreign

Language are encouraged to complete two courses in

sequence

Other Electives

2.5

*See HTHS Curriculum Guide for elective choices

Online enhanced course or experience requirement embedded

in coursework.

Total Credits Required

24

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Trussville City Schools Diploma Endorsement Requirements

starting with the Class of 2026

TCS endorsements are used to recognize student performance beyond the Alabama High

School diploma requirements. All requirements for the Alabama Diploma must still be met along

with the additional requirements below.

Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Endorsement:

*Three consecutive courses from either an academy, fine art, or foreign language, and one year

of math beyond Algebra II w/Statistics

*Must take either Chemistry or Physics and one other science from Tier I or II (see science Tier

graph in the science section of the HTHS Curriculum Guide)

*Must take at least one Advanced Placement course from any core or elective subject area

*Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on final high school transcript

Alabama High School Diploma with Honors Endorsement:

*Must take five AP courses (up to two could be dual enrollment), and at least two years of the

same foreign language

OR

*Must take seven AP courses (up to two could be dual enrollment).

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Grading/Credits:

Grades are awarded each nine-week grading period and HTHS uses a running average for each semester’s final

grade earned. Exam grades and 80% running average are always rounded up with a 5 or greater number after the

decimal. The grades are rounded to the whole number. The rounding is done before averaging the total semester

average. See below for each semester’s running average components:

1st semester:

● Term 1 cumulative running average: 80%

● 1st semester exam: 20%

● Grades calculated to earn .50 credit

2nd semester:

● Term 2 cumulative running average: 80%

● 2nd semester exam: 20%

● Grades calculated to earn .50 credit

Promotion/Grade Classification

● 10th grade student (sophomore)=6 credits earned

● 11th grade student (junior)=12 credits earned

● 12th grade student (senior)=18 credits earned

Report Cards will be mailed for the first and second semesters. Parents and students may view their grades at any

time through the home portal.

Advanced Credits

In addition to general level courses, many subjects are offered at the Advanced, AP, and Dual Enrollment college

level. Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses are awarded one additional quality point for grades of 60

or higher. Advanced courses are awarded .5 additional quality point for grades of 60 or higher.

Any student who takes an Advanced or AP class will benefit from the challenges offered due to the rigor, high

academic standards, inclusion, increased communication and increased preparation for the future. Students who

have a strong work ethic and who have demonstrated ability in the given subject, along with students who are

driven to attempt college level courses while attending high school should take Advanced and AP classes. Please

note that these classes are challenging and require an average of an additional 30-60 minutes of homework per

night for each course. However, we want to stress the fact that students benefit at both the high school and

collegiate levels from these courses regardless of achieving a qualifying score or taking the AP exam at all.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course.

The AP exam cost is currently $96 per exam (but that is subject to change if College Board increases the cost) and

students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are enrolled.

College Board and most states provide financial assistance/fee reductions for students who qualify. An extra

quality point will be awarded for each AP course in which a student passes and takes the corresponding AP exam.

Students should consult their prospective universities to determine individual course exam qualifying scores.

Once enrolled in an AP class, a student is expected to remain in that class until the end of the school year. However,

students may be permitted to withdraw from an Advanced Placement course within a specific time frame with the

instructor, counselor, and administrator’s approval.

Students who drop AP Course(s) will forfeit a refund.

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Dual Enrollment

The Dual Enrollment Program allows high school students to enroll in college courses and receive both high school

and college credit for the same course. Such arrangements allow students to meet the requirements for high school

graduation while simultaneously earning college credit. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point

average of 3.0, or 2.5 for a Career Tech dual enrollment course, and meet any other requirements for specific

courses in order to participate in this program. Students should consult their prospective colleges and universities

to determine if the credit is accepted by that college or university. Students are required to pay college tuition for

dual enrollment classes. We offer dual enrollment classes for 2022-2023. Grades earned count towards the

student’s high school and college GPA.

Trussville City Schools Dual

Enrollment Policy 7.06

Hewitt-Trussville High School Dual Enrollment Procedure and Pre-Approval Form

If a student desires consideration of high school credit for any Dual Enrollment course, students must get this form

completed prior to enrolling in the Dual Enrollment course. If a student transfers to Hewitt-Trussville High School with

Dual Enrollment credit on their transcript, this must be reviewed before credit is awarded at Hewitt-Trussville High

School.

Policy: 7.06 Dual Enrollment

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board may establish guidelines in accordance with the regulations of

the State Department of Education by which qualified high school students are allowed to take post-secondary college

courses for high school credit.

[Reference: Ala. Admin. Code 290-3-1-.02(11)] [Approved: August 18, 2016] Procedure: Trussville City Schools

supports and encourages Dual Enrollment (DE) through agreements with Jefferson State Community College. In addition,

agreements with additional in-state and early college programs may be considered.

Approved Dual Enrollment (DE) courses will be given additional weight of one quality point.

Before enrollment in a Dual Enrollment course, students are responsible for

1) Verifying the high school credit and applicable GPA calculation that will be received for the course

from Trussville City Schools.

2) Completing the official dual enrollment pre-approval Form from their college/university and getting

Administrative/Counselor pre-approval for credit on high school transcript.

In addition to numbers 1 and 2 above, students desiring to enroll in Dual Enrollment courses not offered at Hewitt-

Trussville High School who wish to have them included on their high school transcript must adhere to the following

requirements:

● Only courses that are not offered at HTHS will be considered.

● Once a Dual Enrollment course is completed, it is the student’s responsibility to provide official

documentation of the end-of-course grade to the registrar by the end of the semester. Students must

have submitted the official dual enrollment pre-approval forms from their college/university and

previously approved by HTHS administrator/counselors.

● Course will not be counted for any core class credit unless approved by

counselor/administrator prior to enrollment in course. Students are still required to take each

of their four core classes each year.

● No more than twelve college credit hours may be considered for high school GPA calculation. Please

be aware that more than twelve hours may make a student ineligible for freshman status, thus resulting

in loss of college freshman scholarship eligibility. Student/Parent is responsible for any eligibility

information.

Jeff State tuition is paid to Jeff State through the JSCC online registration for the first semester before the school

year begins. It is also necessary that students complete an online registration for each semester enrolled. DE

Courses for 2022-2023 are approximately $164.00 per credit hour. For online DE Courses an additional $36.00 fee

is applied. Visit jeffersonstate.edu for more information.

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Advanced Placement courses offered at HTHS for 2022-2023:

● AP English 11- Language & Composition

● AP English 12- Literature & Composition

● AP Statistics

● AP Calculus AB

● AP Calculus BC

● AP Computer Science Principles

● AP Computer Science A

● AP Biology

● AP Chemistry

● AP Environmental Science

● AP Physics 1

● AP Physics 2

● AP Physics C: Mechanics

● AP World History

● AP US History

● AP Government

● AP Economics

● AP Art Studio

● AP Latin IV

● AP Spanish V

● AP Psychology

Dual Enrollment courses offered at HTHS for 2022-2023:

● Dual Enrollment English 12 (English 101 & 102)- with Jeff State (Eng 101 .50 & Eng 102 .50)

● Dual Enrollment General Psychology 200- with Jeff State (.50 semester course at HTHS)

● Dual Enrollment Human Growth and Development Psychology 210- with Jeff State (.50 semester)

● Dual Enrollment Fundamentals of Oral Communication (DE Speech) SPH 106- with Jeff State (.50 semester

course at HTHS)

● Emergency Medical Technician EMS 118- with Jeff State (.50 at HTHS, 1.0 course at JSCC)

● Emergency Medical Technician Clinical EMS 119- with Jeff State (.50 at HTHS)

● See Jefferson State Community College Dual Enrollment Course Listings on their website.

*It is the parents/student’s responsibility to review college course exemption/credit policies as they continue to evolve and may

vary by post-secondary institutions. Before enrolling in Dual Enrollment or AP courses, it is important to note that some colleges

may award course credit based on ACT or SAT subject test scores. Your review of these policies may impact your decision for

enrollment in Dual Enrollment AP courses while in high school. You must request that your test scores be sent to colleges to which

you will be applying.

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What is GPA?

● GPA is an abbreviation for grade point average

● It begins when you take your first high school course

● It is a point system based on all high school credit courses.

● There is a weighted GPA and unweighted GPA

● Weight is accrued by taking Advanced and AP courses, or Dual Enrollment courses

● GPA is posted on to transcript and is cumulative after each semester

How is GPA Calculated?

● HTHS uses the standard GPA scale to calculate GPA. The standard scale, awards an A with 4.0 points, a B

would get you 3.0 points, a C, 2.0 points and so on.

GPA Conversion Chart:

Numeric Grade

4.0 Conversion for standard-

level courses

4.0 Conversion for Adv

courses

4.0 Conversion for DE and AP

courses

90-100

4.000

4.500

5.000

80-89

3.000

3.500

4.000

70-79

2.000

2.500

3.000

60-69

1.000

1.500

2.000

0-59

0.000

Conversion Chart:

GPA Example:

Courses

1

st

Semester

(.5 credit each)

QP

2

nd

Semester

(.5 credit each)

QP

Advanced Algebra I

90

4.5

88

3.5

Spanish I

90

4.0

95

4.0

Advanced English 9

92

4.5

96

4.5

Biology

94

4.0

90

4.0

Principles of Biomed

91

4.0

95

4.0

Life PE

100

4.0

100

4.0

Advanced World History

86

3.5

89

3.5

● Adding up total points earned 1

st

semester =28.5, Divide by total credits you will earn for the entire year = 7.0 and

1

st

semester GPA = 4.07; 2

nd

semester total points earned = 27.5/7= 3.93; so, this student would have a 4.0

cumulative GPA

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GUIDELINES FOR THE DETERMINATION OF

VALEDICTORIAN, SALUTATORIAN, AND HONOR GRADUATES (2020-2023)

Board Policy states:

● 7.13.1 Honor Graduates – Students who meet the following requirements shall be classified as honor graduates

at high school commencement ceremonies:

o Enrolled in the school system for a minimum of one full academic semester prior to the date of

graduation;

o Qualify for the most advanced academic diploma offered.

o Successful completion and passing of any required graduation examinations and other requirements

for graduation set forth by the Board; and

o An overall grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 or higher (on a 4.00-point scale) for all courses taken,

must be maintained for honor recognition.

● 7.13.2 Society of Distinction – Students who meet the following requirements shall be recognized as members

of the Society of Distinction at the high school commencement ceremonies:

o Enrolled in the school system for a minimum of one full academic semester prior to the date of

graduation;

o Qualify for the most advanced academic diploma offered;

o Successful completion and passing of any required graduation examinations and other requirements

for graduation set forth by the Board; and

o Maintenance of an overall grade point average (GPA) of 4.25 or higher (on a 4.00-point scale) for all

courses taken must be maintained.

● 7.13.3 Valedictorian/Salutatorian – To be considered for the position of either valedictorian or salutatorian, a

student must qualify for the most advanced academic diploma offered and have been enrolled in the school

system for a minimum of 2 full academic semesters prior to the date of graduation. The student with the highest

numerical grade average in the graduating class (calculated and weighted as prescribed in Board Policy) will

be the class valedictorian. The student with the second highest numerical grade average in the graduating class

shall be the class salutatorian. In calculating the numerical grade average, all high school credit will be used.

In the case of a tie, students having the same average will be recognized as

co-valedictorians and co-salutatorians.

HTHS does not award weight for transfer classes unless the course meets one of the following criteria:

● HTHS offers the same course

● AP College Board Course

● Dual Enrollment (see HTHS Curriculum Guide)

The HTHS weight grade/weight scale will be used for all courses which award credit.

College Scholarships

It is important to begin planning for college early. Merit based scholarship opportunities are usually based on student GPA,

and ACT/SAT College Admission Exams.

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COURSE REQUEST PROCESS

The school master schedule for the next school year is built on the course requests of approximately 1,500

students. Each student will be given a course selection card for their respective grade. Every effort will be made

to provide students with the courses for which they have been recommended or have requested. However, the

availability of courses depends upon many factors including: number of students requesting a course, number of

sections of a course, and staff availability. Consequently, some students may have to select alternate elective

courses due to scheduling conflicts or cancellation of courses with insufficient enrollment. To maximize a

student’s priority course, request the courses they want, students should use the following the guidelines:

● Before requesting courses for next year, check all criteria, recommendations, and academic instructional

levels listed; Refer to HTHS 2022-2023 curriculum guide per grade level course selections both available

online on the HTHS website under the 2022-2023 Course Selection link.

● Grade level counselors will be visiting classes to discuss course requests and the process for entering

your preferred selections online. Students must complete grade level course selection cards.

● Course selection cards must include Alternate Course choices by priority and with parent signature. Return

by March 18

● Return grade level course card with parent/s signature to student’s Husky Homeroom teacher by March 18.

Step 1: General information and instructions regarding the course scheduling process are provided to all students

during large and small group sessions with counselors.

Step 2: Students will be required to enter course selections online. Username and passwords are the exact same

ones that students use to login to Google classroom each day at school. There will be opportunities at school

during Husky Hour for students to enter courses online through March 18th. Counselors for 2022-2023 are

● Laura Stalls - 9th grade

● Heather Winship – 10

th

grade

● Melanie McGee- 11

th

grade

● Amy Cane - 12

th

grade

Step 3: Once course requests are entered online, the grade level course selection card must be signed by

parent/guardian and student and turned into the guidance office. The deadline for all course selection cards to be

returned is March 18. Each student will meet with a counselor to review course selections entered.

*Any student not returning a course selection card signed by parent/guardian and student by the end of March 18

may forfeit the right to choose his or her classes for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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ENGLISH

All English classes will require summer reading assignments. Additionally, AP English classes will require

summer written assignments.

● Students in general English classes will read one book which will be assigned by the English teachers.

This book will be assessed on the first day of school in August.

● Students in Advanced, AP, & Dual Enrollment classes will read multiple books which will be assigned by

the English teachers. AP students will also have assigned written work, due on the first day of school in

August. The books will be assessed on the first day of school in August.

Summer reading lists and instructions for summer written assignments will be given out in May of the current

school year. These can also be found on the school’s website, each English teacher’s website, the library’s

website (Look under library website), the main office, and the guidance office.

English 9 (01001G1001) Year-long / 1 credit

Grade 9

This course focuses on English Language Arts skills, such as writing, speaking, and listening, that are necessary for

students to be successful in high school and beyond, with an emphasis on analyzing and interpreting informational and

literary texts. Students will develop reading skills through a survey of world literature including The Odyssey, Romeo and

Juliet, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will utilize these skills in the production of a research paper.

Advanced English 9 (01001E1000) Year-long/ 1 credit

Grade 9

Recommended Prerequisites: B average in Advanced English 8 or teacher approval

This course focuses on English Language Arts skills that are necessary for students to be successful in high school and

beyond, with an emphasis on analyzing and interpreting literary and informational texts. Students will develop reading skills

through a survey of world literature including The Odyssey, Romeo and Juliet, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Students in

Advanced English 9 will read works in addition to the regular curriculum and will utilize more advanced composition

techniques. Literary analysis, critical thinking, and application will be stressed. Students will utilize these skills in the

production of essays, projects, oral presentations, and a research paper. Students will write in-class, timed essays

frequently.

English 10 (01002G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grade 10

English 10 students will build on the skills learned in English 9. Students will be exposed to a variety of texts that will help

in advancing their critical thinking, comprehensive, and application skills. Students will be expected to take part in whole-

class, group, and individual assignments. Students will combine these skills to produce projects, presentations, and a

research paper. This course will assist students in further developing the reading, writing, and listening skills necessary for

college and career readiness.

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Advanced English 10 (01002E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grade 10

Recommended Prerequisites: B average in Advanced English 9 or teacher approval.

This course is designed with the expectation of not only meeting, but exceeding state and district standards in

English Language Arts. The fundamental premise of this course is to prepare students for advanced placement

English (AP) in the eleventh grade.

Advanced English 10 is a rigorous course that emphasizes further development in the areas of reading, writing, listening

and speaking. Students will be exposed to a variety of literary genres, including poetry, drama, short stories, novels and

non-fiction texts. Students will be expected to read and comprehend grade-level-appropriate texts, and compose oral and

written literary responses to historically and culturally significant works of literature. In addition, students will be expected to

write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective, tightly-reasoned argument, awareness of

audience and purpose, and a command of English conventions.

English 11 (01003G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grade 11

This course focuses on developing the skills necessary to comprehend, analyze, and communicate, both orally and in

writing, the themes that emerge through a survey of American literature (fiction and nonfiction) reflected in various genres

such as the novel, short story, drama, poetry, and nonfiction essay and biography. This course provides the student with

various aspects of communication involving grammar and standard practices in speaking and writing (paragraphs, themes,

and research papers). Students will write in-class, timed essays frequently. Research paper is required.

AP English 11 – Language & Composition (01005H1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grade 11

Recommended Prerequisites: B average in Advanced English 9 and Advanced English 10, and teacher approval

Course fee required

This course will train students to become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical

contexts. This course will also give them the practice and helpful criticism necessary to make them flexible writers who can

compose in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes. The course content is established by the College Board and

students may earn college credit based on an AP exam at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined

by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement

curriculum; an extensive amount of outside reading and writing is required for this course.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is

currently $96 per exam (subject to change per College Board) and students are expected to take the exam for each

AP course in which they are enrolled.

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English 12 (01004G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grade 12

In this course, students review basic areas of British English: reading, speaking and listening, language, and vocabulary. In

addition, they are given the opportunity to progress toward the more elaborate means of oral and written communication

and toward a better understanding of carefully selected nonfiction literature, informational texts, plays, novels, and poetry.

Research paper required to graduate.

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AP English 12 Literature & Composition (01006H1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grade 12

Recommended Prerequisites: B average in AP English 11, a minimum score of 24 on the English subtest on the

ACT, teacher approval.

Course fee required

This course is designed to provide the student who has the desire and ability the opportunity to complete college level work

while still in high school. Emphasis is placed on extensive and intensive reading and writing. The course content is

established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on a student’s score on an AP exam at the

end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents

should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside reading and writing

is required for this course.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is

currently $96 per exam (subject to change per College Board) and students are expected to take the exam for each

AP course in which they are enrolled.

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Dual Enrollment English Composition I (01999C1001) Semester / .5 credit

Dual Enrollment English Composition II (01999C1002) Semester / .5 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisites: B average in 11

th

grade English, teacher approval, senior status, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0,

minimum score of 18 on the English subtest of the ACT. Continued enrollment in ENG 102 requires a grade of C or

higher in ENG 101.

Students registering for this course will earn high school credit for English 12 and will complete six semester hours of college

credit in English Composition I and II through a dual enrollment agreement with Jefferson State Community College. The

curricula for these courses are interlaced in order to meet all of the requirements for each course component. Dual

Enrollment English 12 is designed for the student with above average abilities in English. The course content encompasses

an accelerated study of grammar and usage as well as composition, vocabulary, spelling, speaking, and reading skills.

English Composition 101 provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least six extended compositions and the

development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic reference and documentation skills in the composition process.

English Composition I includes instruction and practice in library usage and computer usage. English Composition 102

provides instruction and practice in the writing of six formal 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 and computer research. Students are required to pay the college tuition for this

course on the first day of school and then again in January. *See college course credit policies of colleges in which you are

applying before enrollment in these courses. See page 8.

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MATHEMATICS

Students must be enrolled in a mathematics course each

year of high school.

All math courses require the signature of your present math teacher. If your selection is not approved, your teacher will

indicate “not recommended.” Students must have completed the prerequisites as indicated below:

The following criteria are considered when recommending students for math courses:

1. Advanced Courses

a. Grade of A or B in previous Advanced courses

b. Grade of A in previous general math courses

c. Teacher recommendation

2. AP Courses

a. Teacher recommendation

b. AP Calculus AB: a minimum of 22 on the math portion of the ACT, and an A or B average in advanced precalculus, or a

minimum grade of 95 or higher for the year in general precalculus.

c. AP Calculus BC: a minimum of 25 on the math portion of the ACT, and an A average in advanced precalculus.

d. AP Statistics: Successful completion of Advanced Algebra II with Statistics or Advanced Algebra II with Statistics with

grade of 80 or higher, Advanced Precalculus with grade of 70 or higher, or Precalculus with grade or 80 or higher, or

teacher recommendation.

Note: A student attempting to enroll in non-recommended mathematics course will be required to:

*Submit an override letter to the grade level counselor

Geometry with Data Analysis (

02073G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grades 9 and 10

Prerequisite: Middle School Math

In Geometry with Data Analysis, students incorporate knowledge and skills from several mathematics content areas, leading to a

deeper understanding of fundamental relationships within the discipline and building a solid foundation for further study. In the

content area of Geometry and Measurement, students build on and deepen prior understanding of transformations, congruence,

similarity, and coordinate geometry concepts. Informal explorations of transformations provide a foundation for more formal

considerations of congruence and similarity, including development of criteria for triangle congruence and similarity. An emphasis

on reasoning and proof throughout the content area promotes exploration, conjecture testing, and informal and formal justification.

Students extend their middle school work with conjecturing and creating informal arguments to more formal proofs in this course.

Advanced Geometry with Data Analysis (02073E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grades 9 and 10

Prerequisite: 80 or better in Advanced Middle School Math or 90 in general Middle School Math for the whole year;

teacher recommendation; standardized test scores

(See Geometry with Data Analysis description above)

Students who are in Advanced Geometry with Data Analysis are encouraged to continue with future advanced math classes and

eventually take AP-level math classes. Advanced Geometry with Data Analysis is a very challenging course that includes an in-

depth study of formal proofs and extensive applications of geometrical concepts. Technology is also incorporated into instruction

as a means of improving reasoning abilities.

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Algebra I with Probability (

02052G1000) Year Long/1Credit

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Geometry Grade 10

Algebra I with Probability is a newly-designed course which builds upon algebraic concepts studied in the middle grades. It

provides students with the necessary knowledge of algebra and probability for use in everyday life and in the subsequent study

of mathematics. Emphasis is placed on functions: linear, absolute value, quadratic, and exponential; and functions as explicit and

recursive. Students will be learning the following properties of algebra to simplify expressions and solve equations: factoring,

completing the square, rules of powers, and radicals. Graphing is also an important component of study in Algebra I with

Probability. Students will find points of intersection to solve equations and transform graphs of functions through translation,

reflection, rotation, and dilation. Probability will also be covered in this course. The study of probability will enhance students’

ability to organize information and improve decision-making. The following topics will be covered: quantitative literacy, visualizing

and summarizing data, and conditional probabilities. This course serves as the cornerstone for all high school mathematics

courses.

Advanced Algebra I with Probability (

02052E1000) Year Long/1Credit

Grade 10

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Advanced Geometry with a grade of 80 or above or Geometry with grade of 90

or above

This course is for the mathematically stronger student. Students who are in Advanced Algebra I with Probability are encouraged

to continue with future advanced math classes and may eventually take AP-level math classes. This course is encouraged for

students who may plan to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. Topics covered are the same as

General Algebra I with Probability but at a faster pace and are studied more intently, delving deeper into real world applications.

Problems may be more complex and extensive on topics such as quadratics and transformation of functions.

Algebra II with Statistics (02056G1000) Year Long/1Credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra I or equivalent Grades 9-12

Algebra II with Statistics is designed to extend students’ algebraic knowledge and skills. Algebra II with Statistics involves students

exploring polynomial, trigonometric (specifically sine and cosine), logarithmic, reciprocal, radical and general piecewise functions.

Students will also solve equations associated with these classes of functions. Students will study Data Analysis, Statistics and

Probability. Students will also study matrices and the complex numbers system. Algebra II with Statistics or its equivalent course

is required for all students. This course is a general requirement for college admission, and is necessary for success on the ACT

and SAT tests.

Advanced Algebra II with Statistics (

02056E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grades 9-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Advanced Geometry with a grade of 80 or above and Advanced Algebra I or

equivalent, or Geometry with a grade of 90 and Algebra I or equivalent.

This course is the extension of the study of algebraic concepts. This course is for the mathematically stronger student. Students

who are in Advanced Algebra II are encouraged to continue with future advanced math classes and eventually take AP-level math

classes. This course is encouraged for students who may plan to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or

Mathematics. Topics are studied more intently, delving deeper into real world applications and proofs of mathematical theories.

Topics covered are the same as General Algebra II with Statistics. Topics which are studied more in depth, but not limited to:

complex numbers, logarithms, rational expressions, polynomial functions, trigonometry, and analysis of functions.

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Pre-Calculus (

02110G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Algebra II with Statistics or Algebra II with Statistics with grade of 75

or above

Precalculus is designed primarily for students considering careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

Precalculus builds on the study of algebra and functions in Algebra II with Trigonometry, 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.

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Advanced Pre-Calculus (

02110E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Algebra II with Statistics with grade of 80 or above or Algebra II with

Statistics with grade of 90 or above Grades 11-12

This course is for the mathematically stronger student. Students who are in Advanced Precalculus are encouraged to take an AP-

level math class the following year. This course uses advanced strategies to prepare students for AP-level classes. Topics

covered are the same as Precalculus but at a faster pace, delving deeper into real-world applications. Topics which are studied

more in depth, but not limited to: vectors, polar and parametric equations, and trigonometric identities.

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Applications of Finite Mathematics (

02136G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Prerequisite: Algebra II with Statistics Grade 12

Applications of Finite Mathematics is a newly-designed, specialized course 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. Students who are interested in postsecondary programs of study that do not require calculus (such as

elementary and early childhood education, English, history, art, music, and technical and trade certifications) would benefit from

choosing Applications of Finite Mathematics as their fourth high school mathematics credit. It may also be a useful supplemental

course for students pursuing a career in computer science.

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AP Statistics (

02203E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grades 11 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Algebra II with Statistics or Advanced Algebra II with Statistics with

grade of 80 or higher, Advanced Precalculus with grade of 70 or higher, or

Precalculus with grade or 80 or higher, or teacher recommendation.

Course Fee Required

This course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The

four broad themes include: explaining data, observing patterns and departures from patterns, planning a study, deciding what and

how to measure data, anticipating patterns, producing models using probability and simulation, and statistical inference guiding

the selection of appropriate models. The course content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit

based on an AP exam taken at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities.

Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is currently

$96 per exam (subject to change per College Board) and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in

which they are enrolled.

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AP Calculus (AB Level) (

02124E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Pre-Calculus with grade of 80 or higher or Pre-Calculus with grade of

95 or higher, teacher recommendation, and a score of 22 or higher on the Math portion of the ACT.

Course Fee required

This course includes the intense study of differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic

functions with applications. The course content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based

on an AP exam taken at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities.

Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside

work is required for this course.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is currently

$96 per exam (subject to change per College Board) and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in

which they are enrolled.

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AP Calculus (BC Level) (

02125E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Precalculus with grade of 90 or above, teacher recommendation, and

a score of 25 or above on the Math portion of the ACT.

Course Fee required

This course includes the intense study of the topics covered in AP Calculus AB: differentiation and integration of algebraic,

trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions with applications plus additional topics in differentiation and integration,

specifically with respect to parametric, polar, and vector equations as well as series. The course content is established by the

College Board and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken at the end of the year. Score requirements for

credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced

Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside work is required for this course. Students that are successful in the course

will be ready to start Calculus III as a freshman.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is currently

$96 per exam (subject to change per College Board) and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in

which they are enrolled.

The courses listed below may be used to fulfill a student’s fourth credit in mathematics:

10013G1000 Computer Science Essentials – PLTW

10016G1000 Cybersecurity – PLTW (Prerequisite: Computer Science Essentials)

10019E1000 Computer Science Principles, AP

10157E1000 Computer Science A, AP (teacher recommendation required)

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PLTW-Computer Science Essentials (03166E1000) 1 math, or 1 science, or 1 elective credit

Fee required Grade 12

Prerequisite: None

Collaborate to create mobile apps. Solve problems and create value for others through innovation and creativity. Explore how

innovations in computing impact and connect our world. With a gentle introduction to programming, you will learn how to put your

designs into practice. Whether these are your first steps in computer science, or a continuation of your journey, Computer Science

Essentials will give you confidence to succeed today and beyond.

CS Essentials introduces students to coding fundamentals through an approachable, block-based programming language where

they will have early success in creating usable apps. As students sharpen their computational thinking skills, they will transition to

programming environments that reinforce coding fundamentals by displaying block programming and text-based programming

side-by-side. Finally, students will learn the power of text-based programming as they are introduced to the Python® programming

language. The course engages students in computational thinking practices and collaboration strategies, as well as industry

standard tools authentic to how computer science professionals work. Students will learn about professional opportunities in

computer science and how computing can be an integral part of all careers today.

PLTW-Cybersecurity (10016G1000) 1 math, or 1 science, or 1 elective credit

Fee Required Grade 12

Prerequisite: Computer Science Essentials

Cybersecurity - PLTW is a one-credit course that introduces students to the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and encourages

them to create solutions that allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy. Nationally, computational

resources are vulnerable and frequently attacked; in Cybersecurity, students solve problems by understanding and closing these

vulnerabilities. This course raises students’ knowledge of and commitment to ethical computing behavior. It also aims to develop

students’ skills as consumers, friends, citizens, and employees who can effectively contribute to communities with a dependable

cyber-infrastructure that moves and processes information safely.

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AP Computer Science Principles (

10013G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Course Fee required Grades 12

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, cyber security concerns, and computing

impacts.*For seniors who have completed Algebra II, this course can count as their final math course for graduation and this

course can also be taken as an elective for qualified students.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is currently

$96 per exam (subject to change per College Board) and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in

which they are enrolled.

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AP Computer Science A (

10157E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Prerequisite: (teacher recommendation required) Grade 12

Course Fee Required

AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces

students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies,

organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical

and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design

using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small,

simple problems to large, complex problems. The AP CSA course curriculum is compatible with many CS1 courses in colleges

and universities. *For seniors who have completed Algebra II, this course can count as their final math course for graduation and

this course can also be taken as an elective for qualified students.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is currently

$96 per exam (subject to change per College Board) and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in

which they are enrolled.

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Career Mathematics (02153G1012) Year-long / 1 credit

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra II with Statistics Grade 11-12

Counselor Approval Required

No Course Fee

A one-credit course that provides students with the foundational knowledge and processes needed to apply mathematic concepts

in a career setting. Emphasis is placed on applied problems in the areas of measurement, entrepreneurial economics, and

finances.

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SCIENCE

Science Course Tiers

Tier I AP Science Courses

Tier II Advanced Science Courses

Tier III Science Courses

AP Biology (Double & Single)

Advanced Biology

Biology

AP Chemistry (Double & Single)

Advanced Chemistry

Environmental

AP Physics 1 (Double & Single)

Advanced Physics

Physical Science

AP Physics 2 (Single)

Advanced Environmental

Earth and Space

AP Physics C: Mechanics & E/M (ind. study)

Advanced Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology

AP Environmental (Single)

Chemistry

Computer Science Essentials

AP Computer Science Principles

Physics

Cyber Security

AP Computer Science A

All students shall earn the required four science credits for the Alabama High School Diploma. Two credits must include:

A life science - (Biology) and A physical science - (which may include Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science). And any

other two science courses of their choice to fulfill the requirements.

All science courses listed satisfies eligibility requirements for the NCAA National Clearinghouse.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is currently

$96 per exam (subject to change per College Board) and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in

which they are enrolled.

Biology (03051G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Lab fee $25 Grade 9

This life science course is designed to teach students about living organisms and vital processes. Topics to be covered include

scientific skills, biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, taxonomy, evolution, and ecological systems. The course will include

laboratory activities and experiments designed to reinforce the course content. It aligns with the state course of study requirements

for science.

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Advanced Biology (

03051E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Recommended Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation Grade 9

Lab fee $25

Students who are in Advanced Biology are encouraged to continue with future advanced science classes and eventually take AP

level science classes. This course covers all the concepts taught in Biology, but in more depth and at a more rigorous pace. The

course work is planned so that laboratory and student-produced activities are an additional means

of enhancing information. Students will be required to write essays and read outside materials related to biology, and engage in

research either independently or in a classroom setting.

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AP Biology (03056E10P2) Year-long / 1 credit

Research and Design in Biology (Lab) (03097G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Double-Period Course Grade 9-12

Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of Advanced Biology or 9

th

grade placement test.

AP Science Lab fee required $35

AP Biology is a college level course recommended for students interested in medicine, health-related careers, and life science

majors. The course content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken

at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents

should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum with its extensive amount of reading. There are 8 units

covering the AP Biology Curriculum with emphasis placed on integrating knowledge, principles, and processes of biology across

units and understanding the means by which hypotheses are generated, biological information is collected and analyzed leading

to biologically supported conclusions and predictions. An understanding that science is a human endeavor with social

consequences is emphasized throughout the course.

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AP Biology (03056E10P1) Year-long / 1 credit

Research and Design Biology (Lab) (03097G1000) Year-long/ 1 credit

Single-Period Course Grades 10-12

Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Biology or Advanced Chemistry or Advanced Physics

with a 90 or above or a score of 3+ on either an AP Chemistry or AP Physics exam or Enrollment dependent on AP

teacher approval

AP Science Lab fee required. $35

This is a single-block college-level course recommended for students interested in medicine, health-related careers, and science

majors. The course content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam

taken at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges and universities. Students and

parents should be prepared for the rigor of the AP curriculum. An extensive amount of reading and writing is required for this

course. Emphasis is placed on laboratory exercises. Students enrolling in the single-period option of AP Biology will be expected

to do an increased amount of homework as both the 2 period and single period courses will be on the same schedule for tests

and labs. The single period course is intended for those students who can demonstrate academic discipline in terms of self-

motivation. This course satisfies the state requirements of a life science course. Lab may show as 8th or 9th period lab course.

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Environmental Science (

03003G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Prerequisites: Biology Grade 11-12

Lab fee $25

Introduction to basic terms and concepts of environmental science. This course will focus on issues and possible solutions to

common and current environmental problems such as water and air pollution, climate change, energy use, and food production.

This course satisfies the state requirements of a life science course.

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Advanced Environmental (03003E1000) Year-long/ 1 credit

Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry Grades 11-12

Lab fee $25

Advanced study of environmental science concepts. This course will focus on issues and possible solutions to common and

current environmental problems with a focus on state and national issues surrounding water and air pollution, climate change,

energy use, and food production. College preparatory skills such as science ACT format and science writing are part of the

course.

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AP Environmental Science (03207E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Single-Period Course Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Advanced Biology and Advanced Chemistry (Standardized test scores used in determining placement)

AP Science Lab fee required $35

AP Environmental is a single period college level course recommended for students who plan to major in an applied science field.

This 9-unit course uses concepts of ecology, chemistry, physics, and earth science to weigh the economic, societal, and

environmental effects of human activities such as mining, food production, energy use, water use and global change. The course

content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken at the end of the

year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents should be prepared

for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum with its extensive amount of reading.

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Chemistry (03101G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and Biology Grade 10-12

Lab fee $25

This is a laboratory course designed to help students see how chemical principles and concepts are developed from experimental

observations and data. The student should be able to master certain skills, such as writing formulas, solving mole problems, and

predicting reactions. (This course satisfies the state requirements of a physical science course).

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Advanced Chemistry (03101E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Recommended Prerequisite: Advanced Biology or teacher recommendation Grades 10-12

Lab fee $25

Students in advanced science classes are expected to take AP science classes in 11

th

and 12

th

grades. Advanced Chemistry is

designed as an enrichment course, emphasizing the same basic concepts as the regular course, but extending them in depth and

scope. In addition to the regular requirements, the advanced course requires more mathematical problem solving and independent

study. This course serves as the science prerequisite to all AP science courses.

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AP Chemistry (03106E10P1) Year-long / 1 credit

Research and Design in Chemistry (Lab) (03108G10SP) Year-long / 1 credit

Single-Period Course Grades 11-12

Recommended Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation or successful completion of Advanced Chemistry with 90 or

above average; Successful completion of Algebra II with 90 or above.

AP Science Lab fee required. $35

This is a college-level course recommended for students interested in medicine, health-related careers, and science majors. The

course content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken at the end

of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges and universities. Students and parents should be

prepared for the rigor of the AP curriculum. An extensive amount of reading and writing is required for this course. Emphasis is

placed on laboratory exercises. Lab will show on schedule as an 8th or 9th period lab.

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AP Chemistry (03106E10P2) Year-long / 1 credit

Research and Design in Chemistry (Lab) (03108G10DB) Year-long / 1 credit

Double-Period Course Grades 10-12

Recommended Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation or successful completion of Advanced Biology, Chemistry,

Advanced Chemistry, AP Biology, or AP Physics; Current enrollment in Algebra II or higher-level math course.

AP Science Lab fee required $35

This is a college-level course recommended for students interested in medicine, health-related careers, and science majors. The

course content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken at the end

of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges and universities. Students and parents should be

prepared for the rigor of the AP curriculum. An extensive amount of reading and writing is required for this course. Emphasis is

placed on laboratory exercises.

Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam cost is currently

$96 per exam (subject to change per College Board) and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in

which they are enrolled.

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Anatomy and Physiology (03053G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Recommended Prerequisite: Chemistry. Grades 11-12

Lab fee $25

This is a science course that covers the structure and functions of the various organ systems of the human body. Hands on

laboratory activities & dissections are included in this course. This course is recommended for those students who plan to pursue

a career in health-related sciences in college, especially for those who are interested in the medical field. It aligns with the state

course of study requirements. (This course satisfies the state requirements of a life science course.)

Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (03053E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Recommended Prerequisite: Chemistry or Physics Grades 11-12

Lab fee $25

This is a rigorous science course that covers the structure and functions of the various organ systems of the human body. Hands

on laboratory activities & dissections are included in this course. This course is recommended for those students who plan to

pursue a career in health-related sciences in college, especially for those who are interested in the medical field. It aligns with the

state course of study requirements. (This course satisfies the state requirements of a life science course.)

Physical Science (

03159G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Lab Fee $25 Grade 10

Physical Science is a conceptual, inquiry-based course that provides students with an investigation of the basic concepts of

chemistry and physics. Students use evidence from their own investigations as well as the investigations of others to develop and

refine knowledge of core ideas. The standards provide a depth of conceptual understanding that will adequately prepare them

for college, career, and citizenship with an appropriate level of scientific literacy. Content standards are organized around 4 core

idea:

1. Matter and Its Interactions, deals with the substances and processes that encompass our universe on both microscopic

and macroscopic levels.

2. Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, includes the components of forces and motion, types of interactions, and

stability/instability in physical systems.

3. Energy involves the conservation of energy, energy transformations, and applications of energy to everyday life.

4. Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer, examines wave properties, electromagnetic

radiation, and information technologies and instrumentation

Earth & Space Science (

03008G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Recommended Prerequisite: Biology and Physical Science or Chemistry Grades 11 - 12

Lab fee required.

This course will emphasize the laboratory application and field study of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study

of selected topics in astronomy, meteorology, geology, oceanography, and associated sciences. Topics include astronomy,

meteorology, geology, and oceanography. Students should be able to apply mathematical skills and math computations.

Physics (

03151G1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grades 10-12

Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in

Advanced Algebra I, Alg II, AP Stats, or PreCalculus

Lab Fee Required $25

General Physics is an algebra-based, introductory physics course that will focuses on the conceptual understanding of topics

such as motion (constant velocity, uniform acceleration, and projectile motion), balanced and unbalanced forces, energy

transformations, momentum, applications to everyday life, and waves and their applications. Inquiry-based instruction will allow

students to learn through hands-on lab experimentation.

General Physics is designed for the student who enjoys hands-on activities but may not have mastered the required math skills

necessary for Advanced or AP Physics. (This course satisfies the state requirements of a physical science course.

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Advanced Physics (03151E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Grades 10-12

Recommended Prerequisite:

Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in

Advanced Algebra I, Algebra II with Stats, or Precalculus

Lab fee $25

Advanced Physics is an algebra-based, introductory physics course which provides required science preparation for students who

plan to pursue postsecondary studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related fields.

Students learn through experimentation, empirical data collection, and data analysis.

Advanced Physics content standards are organized around three central core ideas:

1. Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, concentrates on forces and motion, types of interactions, and stability and

instability in physical systems.

2. Energy, investigates conservation of energy, energy transformations, and applications of energy to everyday life.

3. Waves and their applications in Technologies for Information Transfer, examines wave properties, electromagnetic radiation,

and information technologies and instrumentation.

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AP Physics 1 (03165E10P1) Year-long / 1 credit

Research and Design in Physics (Lab) (03162G10SP) Year-long/ 1 credit

Single-Period Course Grades 11-12

Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of an Adv. Science Class with 90 or above; Successful completion

or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II and PreCal/Trig with 90 or above; Enrollment dependent on AP teacher approval

AP Science Lab Fee Required $35

This is a rigorous single-block college-level course recommended for academically exceptional students interested in medicine,

engineering, or science. The course content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on

an AP exam taken at the end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges and universities.

Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the AP curriculum. An extensive amount of homework is required for this

course. Emphasis is placed on laboratory exercises.

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based course that explores topics of Newtonian mechanics (including forces, linear motion, projectile

motion, uniform circular motion, simple harmonic motion and rotational motion); work, energy, and power; linear and angular

momentum, mechanical waves and sound; electrostatics and simple D/C circuits. Inquiry-based learning and extensive laboratory

experiments are used to help students develop science reasoning skills. Lab may

show as 8

th

or 9

th

period course.

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AP Physics 1 (03165E10P2) Year-long / 1 credit

Research and Design in Physics (Lab) (03162G10DB) Year-long / 1 credit

Double-Period Course Grade 11-12

Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of an Advanced Science Class; Successful completion or

concurrent enrollment in Algebra II and PreCal/Trig; Enrollment dependent on AP teacher approval

AP Science Lab Fee Required $35

This is a rigorous double-period college-level course recommended for students interested in medicine, engineering, or science.

The course content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken at the

end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges and universities. Students and parents should

be prepared for the rigor of the AP curriculum. Emphasis is placed on laboratory exercises.

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based course that explores topics of Newtonian mechanics (including forces, linear motion, projectile

motion, uniform circular motion, simple harmonic motion and rotational motion); work, energy, and power; linear

and angular momentum, mechanical waves and sound; electrostatics and simple D/C circuits. Inquiry-based learning and

extensive laboratory experiments are used to help students develop science reasoning skills.

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AP Physics 2 (03166E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Single-Period Course Grade 12 (Grade 11 if completed AP Physics 1 in 10

th

grade)

Required Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Physics 1 (or Advanced Physics with enrollment dependent AP

teacher approval)

AP Science Lab Fee Required $35

This is a rigorous single-block college-level course recommended for students interested in medicine, engineering, or science.

The course content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken at the

end of the year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges and universities. Students and parents should

be prepared for the rigor of the AP curriculum. Emphasis is placed on laboratory exercises.

AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based course that 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; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Inquiry-based learning and extensive laboratory experiments

are used to help students further develop science reasoning skills.

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AP Physics C: Mechanics (

03164E1000) Year-long / 1 credit

Single-Period Course Grade 12 (Grade 11 if taking Calculus concurrently)

Required Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Physics 1 (or Advanced Physics with enrollment dependent on AP

teacher approval)

Required Corequisite: Enrollment in AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC

AP Science Lab Fee Required $35

This is a rigorous single-block college-level course recommended for students interested in engineering or science. The course

content is established by the College Board and students may earn college credit based on an AP exam taken at the end of the

year. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges and universities. Students and parents should be

prepared for the rigor of the AP curriculum. Emphasis is placed on laboratory exercises.

AP Physics C: Mechanics is a calculus-based Physics course. It is designed to prepare students for the AP Physics C: Mechanics

Exam. The Physics C: Mechanics course is equivalent to a one-semester, calculus-based, college-level physics course and is

especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in engineering or one of the physical sciences. The course

explores topics such as kinematics; Newton's laws of motion; work, energy and power; systems of particles and linear momentum;

circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. Introductory differential and integral calculus are used throughout

the course.

The courses listed below may be used to fulfill a student’s fourth credit in mathematics and science:

10013G1000 Computer Science Essentials – PLTW

10016G1000 Cybersecurity – PLTW (Prerequisite: Computer Science Essentials)

10019E1000 Computer Science Principles, AP

10157E1000 Computer Science A, AP (teacher recommendation required)

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PLTW-Computer Science Essentials (03166E1000) 1 math, or 1 science, or 1 elective credit

Fee required Grades 11-12