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High School Curriculum Guide| Ag | Art | Business | Computers | English | FCS | Ind. Tech | Journalism | Math | Music | PE | Science | Social Sciences | Spanish | Speech | Other | Back to the Top | AGRICULTUREIntroduction to Agriscience One Year Elective 10 credits Description: This is an introductory course developed to explore agriculture careers, gain a basic knowledge of agriculture, develop a Supervised Agriculture Experience Project, and expand agricultural leadership skills through the FFA. This is a hands-on course, where students will complete experiments and go on ag-related field trips. Prerequisites: Freshman only One Semester Elective 5 credits Animal Science One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This is a class for students interested in careers in animal science. Animal science topic areas include: livestock husbandry, health, feeding, breeding, marketing, and evaluation. A major emphasis of the class will be in livestock management skills necessary to care for animals and work in the livestock industry. Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriscience or permission Greenhouse ManagEment One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course prepares students how to grow plants for personal and commercial use. Students will be working extensively in the greenhouse with poinsettia production in the fall and bedding plant and geranium production in the spring. Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriscience or permission Floral Design One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course prepares students to design and arrange flowers, foliage, and related materials for interior locations. Students will construct a variety of fresh floral arrangements, including corsages, boutonnieres, bud vases, and other basic arrangements. Students will also learn to identify different flowers used in the floral industry. Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriscience or permission Advanced Floral Design One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course is a follow-up of the beginning Floral Design class. In this course, students will learn about specific floral holidays and seasons and will make various arrangements for these special days. Students will also cover Contemporary Floral Designs and arrangements made from artificial materials.
Prerequisites: Floral Design (floriculture) VETERINARY SCIENCE One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course teaches students about proper companion animal management techniques. Students will also research various careers dealing with companion animals, animal breeds, diseases and parasites. Animal trainers, veterinarians, and live animals visit the classroom frequently. Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriscience or permission. Welding One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Welding/Metals I is an introductory course into the field of welding. Topics covered will be: Basic shop safety, Safety procedures specifically needed for the welding shop, Identification of tools and equipment, basic welding procedures for both Arc Stick Electrode and Oxyacetylene welding, and some basic metallurgy. Students will be required to have a pair of safety glasses, welding gloves, and provide appropriate protective clothing suitable for welding. Students will be required to complete a number of required welds as assigned by the instructor. Maximum enrollment = 14. Advanced Welding One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Advanced Welding is a more in-depth study into the field of Welding. Welding applications will include Advanced Stick Electrode Arc Welding. Advanced Oxy-Acetylene welding, MIG Welding, TIG Welding, Plastic Welding, Basic Cutting Techniques and Metal Fabrication. A review of basic welding in flat position, shop safety (both general and specifically for the welding shop), basic bronze welding techniques, and basic metallurgy will be discussed. In addition the course will cover advanced metallurgy, out of position welding, MIG, Plastic and TIG welding processes. The student should have good basic skills prior to taking the course. The students will be required to have a pair of safety glasses, welding gloves, and provide appropriate protective clothing suitable for welding. Students will be required to complete a number of weld samples as assigned by the instructor. After completion of required welds, the student may be able to work on a project. Maximum enrollment = 14. Prerequisites: Welding Agriculture Skills and Technology One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Students will learn shop safety, skills in plumbing, electrical wiring, concrete and masonry construction, machinery and tractor maintenance and repair, surveying and other topics. Students will be provided a hands-on approach to the class. Projects will be a part of this curriculum. Students will be able to participate in Ag Mechanics contest on the state and district level. Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriscience or permission AgriBUSINESS Management One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Students will learn management practices used to manage an agricultural business. Emphasis is placed on balance sheets, income statements, tax management, commodity marketing, risk management and other business skills. Students will be engaged with an on-line commodity marketing activity. This will enable students to participate in the Ag Business Management competition at the district and state level. Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriscience or permission Agricultural Leadership One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course focuses on an introduction to the principles and practices of positive interpersonal relationships for leadership development. Agricultural Leadership places an emphasis on self-awareness, awareness of others, effective interpersonal communication, and the building of trust relationships as a basis for understanding and developing leadership. This course is taught utilizing an experiential approach, including field projects and a supervised community service project. Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriscience Landscaping One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course prepares students to plan landscape designs, including the selection, installation, and the maintenance of landscape plants. Students will also learn the names of various landscaping plants. Class members will maintain different landscape areas around the school during class time. Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriscience AGRICULTURE LAB CLASS One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course is designed for group and individual work. The students will work on problem solving, critical thinking and leadership development activities. Students will work on advanced record keeping, individual and chapter application development and group planning activities along with Leadership development. Prerequisites: Seniors only Natural Resources One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course will help students understand and make responsible decisions regarding conservation of our natural resources. Soil conservation, water quality, wildlife management, wildlife habitat, taxidermy, and hunter safety will be emphasized. Students will participate in the District Land Evaluation contest to test their skills in evaluating and recommending treatment practices for land use. Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriscience or permission | Ag | Art | Business | Computers | English | FCS | Ind. Tech | Journalism | Math | Music | PE | Science | Social Sciences | Spanish | Speech | Other | Back to the Top | ARTINTRODUCTION TO ARTOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course will serve as a prerequisite for the other courses offered within the art program. It will expose students to the various mediums, techniques and materials that are explored more thoroughly in advanced art classes. Emphasis will be placed on the utilization of the elements of art and the principles of design. Areas to be covered include drawing, painting, sculpture, design and printing processes. Students will be required to keep an up-to-date sketchbook for weekly grades. Students will be responsible to pay for consumable materials. Prerequisite: None 2-D DESIGNOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Each student will expand upon skills developed in Introductory Art within a two dimensional framework. Advanced drawing and design techniques will be explored as will printing processes such as block, etching, silkscreen, and vinyl. Basic elements of art and the principles of design will be incorporated into each area. Emphasis will be on creating a more finished and refined product. Students will be required to keep an up-to-date sketchbook for weekly grades. Students must have satisfactorily completed Introductory Art to register for this class. Students will be responsible to pay for consumable materials. Prerequisite: Introductory Art PAINTINGOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Each student will explore the various applications of painting, techniques involving, and the use of appropriate art elements that include line, shape, texture, color, and value. Students will also be exposed to a variety of expressive experiences using the principles of design to enhance their own personal awareness. Students will be introduced to watercolor, acrylic and oil painting. Students must have satisfactorily completed Introductory Art to register for this class. Students will be responsible to pay for consumable materials. Prerequisite: Introductory Art SCULPTUREOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Each student will be introduced to the theory, techniques, construction methods, and history of sculpture. The students will be able to explore the processes of subtractive and addition sculpture relative to the application of art elements including line, form, color, texture, space, and value. Emphasis will be placed on the design, completion, and displaying of student projects. Students must have satisfactorily completed Introductory Art or received permission from the instructor. Students will be responsible to pay for consumable materials.
Prerequisite: Introductory Art or Permission from the Instructor GRAPHIC DESIGNOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: The goal of this course is to understand the fundamentals of computer software application for electronic drawing, page layout, and image manipulation. This course will also provide a conceptual understanding for the integration of this technology into the creative process and the visual communication of information for the viewer or audience. Students will be required to keep an up-to-date sketchbook for weekly assignments. Programs that the student will be using will include: Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, and Adobe Illustrator 8.0. Students must have satisfactorily completed Introductory Art to register for this class. Prerequisite: Introductory Art ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGNOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: In this course students will further explore the area of Graphic Design. Students will create professional looking posters, brochures, product package designs and multimedia applications. Students will be asked to keep a sketchbook for notes, brainstorming ideas, and image development. Programs that the student will be using will include: Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Adobe Illustrator 8.0, and Macromedia Flash MX. Prerequisite: Introductory Art and Graphic Design MULTIMEDIA DESIGN- (Independent Study)One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This is an independent study course where student will explore the area of Multimedia applications or animation using the computer. Students will be asked to keep a sketchbook for notes, brainstorming ideas, and image development. Programs that the student will be using will include: Adobe Photoshop 7.0, Adobe Illustrator 8.0, Macromedia Flash MX, Macromedia Freehand MX, and Goldwave Audio Editor. Prerequisite: Introductory Art, Graphic Design and student application ADVANCED 2-DOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course is designed to give students who have completed Introductory Art and Painting or 2-D Design an opportunity to further explore art disciplines at an advanced level. Students will complete a series of projects that will explore innovative, creative use of materials and allow individual interpretation and expression of art related subject matter. The students must have satisfactorily completed Introductory Art and at least one Intermediate class (Painting, 2-D Design) prior to enrollment in Individual Advanced 2-D. Students will be responsible to pay for consumable materials.
Prerequisite: Introductory Art and 2-Design/Painting or permission from the
instructor CERAMICSOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Each student will be introduced to ceramic materials, techniques of pottery construction (pinch, coil, slab, wheel), and safe operation of relative tools and equipment. Students will be introduced to clay as an artistic, functional material using elements and principles of design as they relate to pottery. Students will be responsible to pay for consumable materials. Prerequisite: None ADVANCED CERAMICSOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: In this course students will further explore the area of ceramics. Students will be expected to use the skills gained in beginning ceramics to improve their craftsmanship, design, and technique. Projects will be outlined and done on an individual basis. Students will be responsible to pay for consumable materials. Prerequisite: Ceramics SENIOR ART- (Independent Study)One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course is intended for student with a strong interest in art and may possibly pursue art beyond high school. Students will work independently on an area of interest and document their progress/work with a journal and sketchbook. Students will either display their semester work in a senior art show or develop a portfolio on either the computer or slides. Students will be responsible to pay for consumable materials. Contact art instructors for an application for this class. Prerequisite: Introductory Art, 2 other art classes and application | Ag | Art | Business | Computers | English | FCS | Ind. Tech | Journalism | Math | Music | PE | Science | Social Sciences | Spanish | Speech | Other | Back to the Top | BUSINESSCOMPUTER PROFICIENCYOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Using proper technique for using the standard alphabetic and numeric keyboard is essential before today’s electronic equipment can be utilized effectively and efficiently. This course will practice the proper technique for keying letters and numbers and will develop skills in speed and accuracy. After the keyboard is reviewed, the class will use this skill to key various documents and practice proofreading skills in order to develop the requisite skill to use a computer proficiently. Prerequisites: None ACCOUNTINGOne Year Elective 10 credits Description: Accounting and financial recordkeeping are the language of business. How to keep financial records for yourself or for others is introduced in this course. The major emphasis in this introductory class is to learn how to keep accounting records for service and merchandising businesses. All accounting procedures and principles introduced in this class are based on AICPA pronouncements and guidelines. Prerequisite: None ADVANCED ACCOUNTINGOne Year Elective 10 credits Description: This course builds upon the accounting terminology and functions introduced in the beginning accounting course. The emphasis in this course is on partnership and corporate formation and accounting (especially the capital accounts) and on cost accounting for manufacturing businesses. All accounting procedures and principles introduced in this class are based on AICPA pronouncements and guidelines. Prerequisites: Accounting COLLEGE ACCOUNTINGOne Year Elective 10 credits Description: This course is taught by a Norris business teacher. Course content will be determined by Southeast Community College and by Norris. Evaluation will be done by both SECC and Norris teaching personnel. It will allow a high school student to receive college credit by registering for this course at Norris and by paying tuition to SECC. This course develops financial, managerial, and business concepts and practices, and provides the foundation for many advanced courses in the area of Business Administration at Southeast Community College or at other colleges and universities through the transfer-of-credit process. Prerequisites: Accounting BUSINESS LAW I One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: When can a student be held liable for his actions? What is a contract? What happens if a case does “go to court?” Is being a minor a help or a hindrance in dealing with legal issues? These questions are typical of the ones that will be answered in this beginning law course. Everyone enters into contracts – many times on a daily basis. Knowing your legal rights and responsibilities is, therefore, vital in today’s society. An emphasis in this course will be placed on typical case problems. Prerequisites: None BUSINESS LAW IIOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: I’ve had an accident; just what will my insurance pay? Can my boss really make me do this job? I’ve bought a car on credit, and the car was stolen. Do I still have to pay the bank? The stereo I bought was defective; what can I do about it? As in Business Law I, this course uses an emphasis on case problems in order to understand the topics covered. Specialized types of contract law (for example, sales and credit contracts, employment contracts, and insurance contracts) are covered in this course. Prerequisites: Business Law I BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND MANAGEMENTOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: The first part of the class covers basic characteristics of business. The second part covers student-selected topics from the following choices: Information and Communication Systems, Production and Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, and Management Responsibilities. Prerequisite: None ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVESOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Sound economic and personal financial decision-making skills are the ultimate goal for the economics course. The course will include economic theory including macroeconomics and microeconomics as well as entrepreneurship, business management, and the consumer perspective of the economy. Students will find answers to questions like: Why does the price of gasoline rise or fall? Is recycling always worthwhile? Does a higher minimum wage help workers? Are imports or exports the benefits of trade? Why should I save money? Where should I put it? What is the secret of compound interest? Who is an entrepreneur? Where do people find the money to start their own business? MACROECONOMICS (ECON2110 Macroeconomics at SCC-Lincoln)One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: A study of the “big ideas” in the economy such as GDP, inflation, unemployment, labor productivity, and rationale economic decision making using the marginal principle and diminishing returns. Students may opt for dual credit through Southeast Community College. Prerequisite: Recommended for 11-12 with a strong math background. MICROECONOMICS (ECON2120 Microeconomics at SCC-Lincoln)One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: A study of basic economic principles such as elasticity of demand, consumer choice, profit maximization, types of competition, and asymmetric markets. A microeconomic focus on the behaviors of individual households and firms. Students may opt for dual credit through Southeast Community College. Prerequisite: Recommended for 11-12 with a background in macroeconomics. NEW!! ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMINTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ENTR1050 at SCC-Lincoln)One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: The student will evaluate the business skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture and review the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. The student will understand the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact on our national and global economy. ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS (ENTR1060)One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: The student will assess the current economic, social, and political climate for the small business. The student will explain how demographic, technological and social changes create business opportunities. Students will assess their business ideas based on their strengths and skills, and personal, professional and financial goals. Students will test and analyze their concept through basic market research. MARKETING FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR (ENTR2050)One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: The student will gain insights essential for marketing their entrepreneurial venture utilizing innovative and financially responsible marketing strategies. The student will analyze marketing philosophies implemented by key successful entrepreneurs. The student will prepare a marketing plan to launch the entrepreneurial venture and implement the first two years of operation.
| Ag | Art | Business | Computers | English | FCS | Ind. Tech | Journalism | Math | Music | PE | Science | Social Sciences | Spanish | Speech | Other | Back to the Top | COMPUTERSCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This class will introduce all three major components of Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, and Access. The semester will be divided into approximately three equal segments. Word will introduce basic formatting commands and will use these skills to produce letters, reports, brochures, and newsletters. In Excel, some simple spreadsheets will be developed using the basic function and charting commands. Students will be introduced to the basic features of a data base during the Access rotation and will work with the table, form, query, and report features of the program. Since GIGO (garbage in-garbage out) is a great concern when dealing with information on the computer, accuracy of the projects completed is imperative and is evaluated. Prerequisites: None MICROSOFT WORDOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Using the Microsoft Office Word software program for word processing, the students will learn the basic capabilities of this Microsoft program. They will keyboard documents from both arranged and unarranged documents and will learn what types of applications are best suited to this software. The “integration” of the Word program with Excel and Access will also be explored, along with the integration of this program with the Internet. Since GIGO (garbage in-garbage out) is a great concern when dealing with information on the computer, accuracy of the projects completed is imperative and is evaluated. Prerequisite: Computer Proficiency (or successful completion of a keyboarding proficiency test of at least 30 wpm). MICROSOFT EXCELOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Using the Microsoft Office Excel software program for spreadsheets, the students will learn the basic capabilities of this Microsoft program. They will develop spreadsheets from both arranged and unarranged material and will learn what types of applications are best suited to this software. The “integration” of the Excel programs with Word and Access will also be explored, along with the integration of this program with the Internet. Since GIGO (garbage in-garbage out) is a great concern when dealing with information on the computer, accuracy of the projects completed is imperative and is evaluated. NOTE: This class will be offered during 2008-09. Prerequisite: Computer Proficiency (or successful completion of a keyboarding proficiency test of at least 30 wpm). MICROSOFT ACCESSOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Using the Microsoft Office Access software program for data base management, the students will learn the basic capabilities of this Microsoft program. They will key information from both arranged and unarranged sources and will learn what types of applications are best suited to this software. The “integration” of the Access programs with Word and Excel will also be explored, along with the integration of this program with the Internet. Since GIGO (garbage in-garbage out) is a great concern when dealing with information on the computer, accuracy of the projects completed is imperative and is evaluated. NOTE: The next time this class will be offered will be during 2009-10. VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMINGOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: An elective class that introduces object oriented programming. Use the Window’s Visual Basic Language to learn more advanced programming skills and create Windows applications. Prerequisites: A grade of “B” or above in Algebra I or instructor permission. ADVANCED PROGRAMMING (Independent Study)One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Work on your choice of programming projects in your choice of languages. Turbo Pascal, Visual Basic, QBasic, or Microsoft Access are possible languages. Must be able to work independently on your programs. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. INTERNET PUBLISHINGOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Students in this class will design, develop, and maintain Internet Web Pages. Class assignments will include researching, planning, designing and maintaining worldwide web pages. Design and development of graphics will also be covered. Students will also have the opportunity to work with teachers and members of the community. Prerequisites: Grades 10-12 ADVANCED INTERNET PUBLISHINGOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: Students will work independently on advanced web publishing activities. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. OTHER COMPUTER RELATED CLASSES: Computer Technology: (See class listing through the industrial technology department.)
| Ag | Art | Business | Computers | English | FCS | Ind. Tech | Journalism | Math | Music | PE | Science | Social Sciences | Spanish | Speech | Other | Back to the Top | ENGLISHENGLISH 9One Year Required 10 credits Description: English 9 is required for all ninth grade students and is part of the ninth grade core curriculum. A strong emphasis is placed on critical thinking, and students will be required to think critically in each of the core components of the course: reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. The reading portion will involve learning strategies for improving reading of fiction and informational text, as well as familiarizing students with contemporary and classical literature, recreational reading, and library usage. The writing portion will focus on the writing process by engaging students in the phases of the writing and experimenting with the various types and modes of writing. Grammar will build upon prior knowledge of the parts of speech and how to use the rules of grammar in their own writing. Vocabulary will incorporate knowing and using literary terms throughout the year to insure storage in long-term memory, as well as how to use prefix, suffix, and root words to find the meaning of words. Prerequisites: None SOPHOMORE COMPOSITIONOne Year Required 10 credits Description: Sophomore Composition can be taken as either college prep or not. This course is intended for the non-college bound student. Therefore, the focus will be on preparing students for the remainder of high school and the working force. A strong emphasis is placed on critical thinking, and students will be required to think critically in each of the core components of the course: reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. The reading portion will involve learning strategies for improving reading of fiction and informational text, as well as familiarizing students with contemporary and classical literature, recreational reading, and library usage. The writing portion will focus on the writing process by engaging students in the phases of the writing and experimenting with the various types and modes of writing. Grammar will build upon prior knowledge of the parts of speech and how to use the rules of grammar in their own writing. Vocabulary will incorporate knowing and using literary terms throughout the year to insure storage in long-term memory, as well as 150 vocabulary words. SOPHOMORE COMPOSITION – COLLEGE PREPARATIONOne Year Required 10 credits Description: The course integrates the study of grammar and usage, the development of writing skills and vocabulary with all forms of literature for those interested in post secondary education. The emphasis is on critical writing skills for college or any post secondary four-year institution. Special emphasis is placed upon different forms of writing. These include paragraph construction, the persuasive essay and the five paragraph critical analysis on theme and character. The vocabulary is geared toward post-secondary test taking in the junior year. Prerequisites: C average or above or teacher recommendation. JUNIOR ENGLISHOne Year Required 10 credits Description: This class provides a comprehensive study of American literature that focuses on various literary forms and terms. Students study the works of American authors from the founding of the nation through the twentieth century. Students will read novels, plays, and poetry from various periods. These examples serve as models of effective styles and will be referred to during writing workshops which focus on the six-trait model of ideas/content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions. Grammar applications in essay and journal forms are practiced in correlation with the literature units. Vocabulary is also an essential component of this course. AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITIONOne Year Required 10 credits Description: This course will include both reading and analysis of a variety of literature and the study of the writing process. Students will study examples of prose from various fields and periods that will serve as models of effective styles. The texts used in this course represent pieces that are of an advanced maturity. Preparation for college writing and literature classes is achieved through intensive practice of expository, analytical, and argumentative styles, as well as some creative writing exercised. The AP English curriculum is the driving force of the class. Prerequisites: Sophomore Composition – CP or teacher recommendation. AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITIONOne Year Required 10 credits (dual credit available) Description: The AP English Language and Composition course is designed to be equivalent to the introductory year of college composition course work. The course will help students become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of disciplines and rhetorical contests. Students will become skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes and who are aware of the interactions among writers’ purposes, audience expectations, and subjects. An integral part of the course is the development of research skills that enable students to evaluate, use, and cite source material. The forms of writing range from, but are not limited to, expository, analytical, argumentative, and synthesis. When students read, they should become aware of how stylistic effects are achieved by writers’ linguistic choices rather than to study literary conventions, which is covered in the AP English Literature and Composition course. Prerequisites: Sophomore CP, a grade of “C” or better in Sophomore English, or teacher recommendation. ENGLISH 1010One Semester Elective 5 creditsDescription: SCC English Composition I is designed to develop writing skills. Students write papers and essays based upon their personal experience and/or assigned reading. The course is equivalent to UN-L’s English 150 and Wesleyan’s English 1.Prerequisite: A score of 19 on English part of ACT or a passing score on the Compass Test. ENGLISH 1020One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: SCC English Composition II (1020) is a continuation of Comp I (1010) with an emphasis on the study of argumentation and library research techniques and their application. Students write papers based on personal opinion and experience. The course is the equivalent to UN-L’s English 151 and Wesleyan’s English 2.Pre-requisites: AP Language and Composition (grade C or better) or English 1010 ENGLISH 2100One Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This is an introductory, general literature class, regarding the works of recognized authors with the student demonstrating knowledge of the forms and characteristics of literary genre. Literature covered is diverse and multi-cultural, mostly spanning the 19th-21st centuries. This is offered through Southeast Community College and is to be taken at the student’s own expense. Pre-requisites: English 1010 or AP Language and Composition (grade C or better) English 1000One Semester Elective 5 creditsDescription: English 1000 is a composition course. Students will complete daily writing, overview Standard English usage, and complete five formal writing assignments (essays). Students who receive a B or above can earn college credit at SCC. SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITINGOne Semester Elective 5 creditsDescription: Sr. Tech Writing is a composition course. Students are required to complete daily writing and overview Standard English usage. Sr. Tech Writing students will complete projects instead of writing formal essays. These projects may include, but are not limited to: power point presentations, brochures, manuals, letters, newsletters, articles, reports, speeches, and other “real-world” types of writings. Students who opt to take Sr. Tech Writing instead of English 1000 will not receive credit at SCC.
| Ag | Art | Business | Computers | English | FCS | Ind. Tech | Journalism | Math | Music | PE | Science | Social Sciences | Spanish | Speech | Other | Back to the Top | FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCETEEN ECONOMICS One semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course for freshmen focuses on various aspects of teenage life. An overview of relationships and a teens perspective of food and nutrition. These topics are approached from the viewpoint of learning to live as a responsible consumer and respectful adult. Students will work independently and with a group. Sean Covey’s, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens will be a focus as we gather information and apply it in the elementary school, mentoring grades K-5. FOOD SCIENCE One semester Elective 5 credits Description: For sophomore, junior and senior students. Topics covered will include: food production, marketing, processing, packaging, distribution and safety. An emphasis will be placed on the application of scientific principles in the production of food products. We will study the effects of food safety on foods in the U.S. as well as other countries. Students will form an appreciation for our great food system in the U.S. Each student will be responsible for developing an original food product and preparing it for the class. FOODS One semester Elective 5 credits Description: Food in relation to a healthy lifestyle is the primarily focus of this course. Management is stressed as it applies to time, energy, money and safety in the foods area. The importance of planning, preparing, and serving nutritionally adequate meals based upon the food guide pyramid will lead students to a better understanding of how nutrients work in the body and how one can increase and decrease chances of certain types of health issues including cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Basic meals are prepared over the 18 weeks, giving students an overview of food terminology, recipe reading, safety and practical cooking skills. ADVANCED FOODS One semester Elective 5 credits Description: Foods from around the world including the business of food preparation/sales will be stressed in this class. Health and special diets for disease control will be studied along with careers relating to nutrition and food. Sports nutrition for the athlete will be a topic for several weeks as we focus on the importance of certain nutrients. CULINARY ARTS One semester Elective 5 credits Description: Learn the basics of food preparation and sanitation practices. Cook soups, sauces, desserts, etc. and learn to serve them with garnishes and presentation techniques used in hotels and restaurants. The business aspects of culinary arts/restaurants are also part of the course. Prerequisite: 11 & 12 grade students only, foods and food science class or permission of instructor. HOUSING DESIGN One semester Elective 5 credits Description: This is a semester course which acquisition and decoration of a home is conducted. Furniture, home plans and basic decorating principles are covered. Visiting homes within the community is a part of this course. Skills for profit and pleasure are explored in regard to the furnishing industry. Students will demonstrate their abilities through a project, using their techniques as well as allow their personalities to show. The class will take an artistic approach to the elements of design as well as the principles of design. The second quarter of the class will consist of creating a story board, filled with the student’s personality and likes of housing design and its elements. PARENTINGOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: This course focuses upon “parenting” and ways to raise children. The development of a child from conception through preschool years is studied. Birth defect prevention, infant care, health concerns, and the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of a child are studied. Optional activity includes “Baby Think It Over” experience. Prerequisites: Grades 10-12 CHILD DEVELOPMENTOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: The study of school age children and adolescence will be included in the course. The course deals with stress of the family including divorce, drugs and alcohol, teenage pregnancy, death, etc. Professions involving children are explored and a play school lab for preschool children is a part of this course. Prerequisites: Grades 10-12 ADULT LIVINGOne Semester Elective 5 credits Description: A one semester course designed to prepare the graduating senior for his/her future in society and give him/her a better understanding of self and family. Consumer education, human development, pre-marriage and family relationships, and responsibilities are also topics included in this course. Prerequisites: Seniors only. INDEPENDENT LIVINGOne Year Elective 10 credits Description: Living alone and assuming financial and personal care of oneself and one’s belongings are focused on in this course. Limited budget is considered in regard to clothing and it’s care, food purchases and preparation, decorating, and consumer knowledge regarding major purchases. Relationships with employers, co-workers, landlords, and friends are also part of this course. Lab fee to be assessed for lab work. Prerequisites: Juniors or seniors. CLOTHING & CRAFTSOne Year Elective 10 credits Description: Students will learn about patterns, fabrics, and sewing machine usage. Projects involving use of the machine and some hand crafts will be part of the class. (No previous experience needed.) Students will be responsible for purchasing their own materials for projects. Prerequisite: None ADVANCED CLOTHING & CRAFTS One Year Elective 10 credits Description: Students will study fashion, fashion accessories, and textiles with an emphasis on clothing and craft construction. The business of careers in this field as well as part-time home business opportunities will be explored. Projects using the sewing machine, serger and some hand crafts will be completed. Prerequisites: Clothing & Crafts
| Ag | Art | Business | Computers | English | FCS | Ind. Tech | Journalism | Math | Music | PE | Science | Social Sciences | Spanish | Speech | Other | Back to the Top | INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN I
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Semester Elective 5 credits Lab Fee:$2 Recommended - Engineering Drafting and Design I ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN II One Semester Elective 5 credits Lab fee: $5.00 Description: Students are required to develop a complete set of building plans for a house of their choice. Students will also be instructed on construction techniques currently being used in |