Course Offerings and Graduation Requirments
2008-2009
2008-2009
* Indicates courses not offered this school year.
Graduation Requirements:
22 Credits Minimum
Subject Necessary Credits
Language Arts/English. .................... 4
Science ....................................... 3
Math......................................... 3
Social Studies.................................2
Must have 1 unit of World or US History
American Government (seniors only)... 1
Health .................................... 0.5
Computer Applications...........................0.5
(Graduating Class of ’09 exempt)
Alaska History (Class Of’09 & after) 0.5
Career Exploration ..................... 0.5
P.E. ....................................... 0.5
General Electives........................... 7
(Students must take an additional .5 credit if a computer class is not taken)
One semester = one-half credit
*Students may challenge this course. See your counselor for more information.
All courses listed within this booklet are offered subject to appropriate
enrollments.
Additional KGBSD Requirements:
Successful completion of AK state job application or approved college application. Contact the business
department for forms or information.
Students must also complete 100 hours of paid or volunteer work experience. At least 75 hours must be from one
source. Contact the counseling office for forms or information.
AK State Graduation Requirements:
Students must receive proficient scores on all three portions of the State of Alaska High School Graduation
Qualifying Exam (HSGQE) to receive a Diploma. Students that do no pass all three-subject areas are issued
Certificates of Achievement.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
THE KETCHKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI, OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1962, TITLE IX OF EDUCATION AMENDMENT OF 1972, AND SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX OR HANDICAP IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
(ESL)
750 LANGUAGE ARTS: ESL (9-12)
One or two semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Participation determined by language needs and student enrollment in English as a Second Language program.
This course is designed to meet the needs of the English language learner in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
755 SOCIAL STUDIES: ESL (9-12)
One or two semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Participation determined by language needs and student enrollment in English as a Second Language program.
This course is designed to meet the needs of the English language learner. It will acquaint students with the basic concepts of social studies in our school system.
760 TUTORIAL: ESL (9-12)
One or two semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Participation determined by language needs and student enrollment in English as a Second Language program.
This course is designed to meet the needs of the English language learner. Students will learn study skills and receive assistance with classroom assignments.
765 CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH: ESL (9-12)
One semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Participation determined by language needs and student enrollment in English as a Second Language program.
This course is designed to meet the needs of the English language learner. Students will learn to speak effectively in conversations with friends, in the community, or in the classroom.
ENGLISH
100 English IA, IB (9)
Two semesters.
Prerequisite: Completion of the eighth grade.
Students in English I will be given a basic overview and exposure to a variety of English skills. Reinforcement of grammar and usage, vocabulary development, analysis of and exposure to a general selection of literature, creative writing, and oral presentations comprise the core curriculum of this course. Outside reading and several written projects are required. This course will also focus on preparing students for the District Writing Competency, which all freshmen are required to take in February. This course is for freshmen of all ability levels.
110 English IIA, IIB (10)
Two semesters.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB in order to take English II.
Students in English II build upon their knowledge and expertise from English I through reinforcement and mastery of a variety of English skills. Reinforcement of grammar and usage, vocabulary development, analysis of and exposure to multicultural and world literature, creative writing, and oral presentations comprise the core curriculum of this course. Outside reading and a three-to-five page research paper are required. This course will also focus on preparing students for Alaska’s High School Graduation Qualifying Exam (HSGQE), which all sophomores are required to take each spring. This course is for sophomores of all ability levels.
080 Read 180 (9-12)
Two Periods a Day over Two Semesters
Prerequisites: English teacher referral, standardized test scores, SRI score.
This course is for students who struggle in classes because of reading difficulties. This two-period class emphasizes whole group instruction, computer-assisted reading, independent reading, and small group instruction. The goal is to increase reading skills in comprehension, fluency, summary, analysis and evaluation of narrative elements, as well as increasing a student’s ability to express and support assertions about content. This class counts as one English and one elective credit, but this class MAY NOT substitute for English I or English II.
125 WORLD LITERATURE
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English 1A and 1B as well as English 11A and 11B before they are eligible to take this course.
Understanding similarities and differences between the people of this planet is crucial to understanding and coming to terms with us. Students will explore these richly woven world perspectives through a variety of literature genres from Africa, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the South Pacific.
122 Asian Literature
One semester
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA
and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
This course examines literatures from Asian cultures ranging from different time periods and genres. Students will compare and contrast Asian literature, examine certain ways of Asian thinking, and analyze current recurring themes from this literature. The majority of the readings covered in this course are in translation, but Asian-American texts will also be examined.
*126 BIOGRAPHIES: THE STUDY OF REAL PEOPLE
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Real people fascinate us. What makes them tick? What is it about a person’s background that explains why he or she accomplished interesting and/or great things? We’ll read some amazing biographies and autobiographies (complete and excerpted) about such people as pilots Chuck Yeager and Beryl Markham, humanitarian Helen Keller, writer Russell Baker, religious leader Malcolm X, and photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White. We’ll interview individuals for People magazine style articles or a Barbara Walters style video and explore “ourselves” through autobiographical writing. Truth is often stranger than fiction!
*130 BRITISH LITERATURE I
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
This is a survey course of literature written between 449-1669. Periods include the: Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, English Renaissance, and Seventeenth Century.
132 British Literature Ii
One semester.
Prerequisites: Must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB.
This is a survey course of literature written between (1485-present). Periods include the: English Renaissance, Seventeenth Century, Restoration, Romantic Age, Victorian Age, and Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries.
*135 COMPOSITION
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
This is a course in reading and writing essays and research papers: explanatory, descriptive, narrative, interpretive, persuasive, etc., and is designed for students who are seriously interested in improving their own critical reading and writing skills. Students won’t discover a magic “formula” for good writing, but they will develop their own honest, personal style. Students should also be prepared for lots of writing and editing.
116 AP English Language and Composition (11-12)
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
AP English Language and Composition prepares students to take the corresponding AP test in May. Good tests scores can earn a student college credit or advanced placement in college classes. AP English Language and Composition focuses on becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contents and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes.
115 AP English Literature and Composition
One semester.
Prerequisites: Must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB.
AP English Literature prepares students to take the corresponding AP Test in May. Good test scores can earn a student college credit or advanced placement in college classes. AP English Literature focuses on careful reading and analyzing of imaginative literature.
*140 FOlKLORE & FAIRY TALES
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
The fascinating literary world of folklore and fairy tale has provided groundwork and inspiration for many of the world’s greatest authors and playwrights both past and present. Students will explore the folklore and fairy tale genres that make up past and present cultures around the world.
*131 FROM CAMELOT TO AVALON
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
The Medieval literature written about King Arthur changed the way writing developed. Students will read some of this writing, along with modern-day accounts of Arthur and his times.
145 Independent Reading
One semester
Prerequisites: Must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB.
Students will work with the teacher to set up individualized reading programs which will not only challenge them, strengthen their reading abilities, and boost their vocabularies, but will also expose students to different genres of reading.
*150 journalism I
One semester:
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Writing a good news story requires more than just knowledge of how to put facts together. Beginning journalism students will learn how to interview subjects, research topics, and gather, evaluate, organize and write news. They will learn to write in news style, using appropriate grammar and English conventions. They also will learn to analyze journalism from articles printed in variety of newspapers throughout the nation. Other skills will include desktop publishing, including design, layout, and writing captions. Photography students welcome for an elective credit.
*151 JOURNALISM II
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
This second semester of journalism continues to hone students’ newswriting skills and newspaper desktop publishing knowledge. The class task will be to publish a bi-monthly school newspaper by the second quarter. Students will add feature articles, columns, and editorials to the news writing skills they learned in the first semester. Emphasis will be placed on balanced and accurate news coverage. Photography students welcome for elective credit.
*152 literature into film
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Reading novels, short stories, plays, and poetry that have been made into films, students who take this course will also study film making and screen writing, conduct research, and produce screenplays.
114 Adventure/survival literature
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
What makes people adventurous, and how do people cope when confronted with life-or-death situations? This course will examine literature about men and women in conflict with nature as well as themselves, and will include writing about personal experiences.
189 AMERICAN LITERATURE
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
What often defines Americans as a nation can often be found in the literature written by Americans themselves. Prepare yourself for a journey through the American landscape by reading a rich tapestry of literary works which help define who we are in the world. Literary works include (but is not limited to) Steinbeck, Hemingway, Cather, Twain, Kingsolver, Gaines, McCarthy, Bradbury, and Vonnegut.
167 War and remembrance
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Literature is –at its heart—a response to the events in history that shape us into who we as a people become. One avenue to examine both history and human nature is through war literature. Students will utilize their prior knowledge of world events and explore this genre of writing, bringing personal meaning to the quote: “Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it.”
*168 MONSTER LITERATURE
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
What is a monster? Are famous monsters like Frankenstein and Dracula truly monsters, or just misunderstood souls? Students will read of “traditional” monsters as well as the monsters of today.
169 ENGLISH & GREEK & LATIN FOR VOCABULARY BUILDING
One semester.
Prerequisites: Must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
English is such a complex and varied language; it’s a wonder we can communicate effectively at all! This course focuses on the history of the English language, tracing its roots all the way back to Greek and Latin. Students will travel the same path as our language, examining the changes and idiosyncrasies it has added and dropped along the way. Emphasis will also be placed on the rich vocabulary that has become our Mother Tongue.
*184 Frontier Literature
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
What possesses people to give up everything familiar, to set out to discover new lands, to start new lives? This course will focus on journals and biographies, as well as fictional accounts, which portray the wanderlust, perseverance, and sacrifices of the people who dared to brave all odds.
154 Lyric and song: reading and writing poetry
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Reading and writing poetry and music is a form of literature that requires higher order thinking skills and a creative mind. Students who take this course will explore and examine in depth what it means to be a poet as a writer and as a performer. Students will also focus on creating original poetic works which will be read, written, and performed throughout the length of the course.
*155 MYTHOLOGY
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
People throughout the planet might be divided by borders, languages and customs, but a study of their mythologies shows how many traits humans share. This course takes students on a tour of the mythologies of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. They will examine in depth the written version of oral tales that originated in the early days of communities.
*160 PLAYWRITING I
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Students will read, analyze, and write plays and will enjoy seeing their creations acted out in an informal setting or shared with other students. The focus of this class will be the dramatic process including the writing process (pre-write, write, revise, edit, conference, and publish). Students will reflect on their writing process and how playwriting helps them to examine their own lives.
*166 SCIENCE FICTION
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Science has become such an important part of our lives that there is a whole type of literature, which uses science and technology as a basis for wonderful stories. These stories are still about people and the things that they do; it’s just that the effects of science and technology are used to provide new avenues to understand what it means to be human.
*163 PLAYWRITING II
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
This course is an extension of Playwriting I. Students will extend and polish their plays along with creating more sophisticated plays.
*165 SHAKESPEARE I
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Much of what the Western academic world considers to be “literature” finds its roots buried in the language of William Shakespeare. Students will utilize their prior knowledge of the Bard to examine even further the life and history of William Shakespeare through various sonnets and plays. Exploration of contemporary writings, which are based on Shakespeare’s plays will also, be included in this course.
*164 SHAKESPEARE II
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
The complexities of many of William Shakespeare’s plays will be examined in greater depth in this serious study of course work. Students will also study other contemporaries of the Elizabethan Age, particularly the enigma of the playwright Christopher Marlowe—who was he really, and how did he figure in Shakespeare’s life?
146 SHORT STORIES
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English 1A and 1B as well as English 11A and 11B before they are eligible to take this course.
This course will focus on examining and writing fiction and nonfiction short stories. Students will use the writing process: prewrite, draft, revise/conference, edit, and publish.
*174 technical writing
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
This course is designed for students who plan on working in the business world, will cover (but is not limited to): writing letters, memos, faxes, reports; taking notes and minutes; preparing presentation (including Power Point presentations); public speaking.
*175 sports literature
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Sports literature and the history of sport is less about the “game” and more about the challenges life throws at individuals throughout their lives. Students will examine a wide variety of sports-based literature, including the history of sport and athleticism, racial and gender equity, and the making of Title IX.
*178 speech
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
This course is designed to improve students’ understanding and performance of oral communication, specifically in public speaking. Students will learn how to effectively speak in public for a variety of audiences. Students will be graded on delivery, organization, and rhetorical skills for the following speeches: Imitation, Ceremony, Informative, Persuasive, and Demonstration. In addition to developing communication skills, this course will also allow students to enhance their skills in the areas of listening, research, and creative writing.
*120 social justice
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
The examination of what is just and true and right is an intriguing topic, especially when viewed through the eyes of various ethnic groups from around the world and in our own backyard. Students will explore in depth the meaning of justice from a variety of perspectives through a variety of literature to get to the core of the course—who decides what is just? Literature studied will include (but not be limited to) minority groups: African-American, Native-American, Filipino-American, Mexican-American, Chinese-American, other immigrant groups, and women.
*127 Women in literature
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Throughout history women have not only struggled to find their voice, but have also fought to have that voice heard. Students will examine gender equality through a variety of literature, and discover that even in the art and literary world, women today still must struggle to find and maintain a voice in the world around them.
123 RUSSIAN Literature
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Russian Literature has played a special role in the development of Russian society and also includes some of the great masterpieces of world literature. This course will examine the development of Russian literature from 1800 to the present, focusing on War and Peace by Tolstoy, The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky, Fathers and Sons by Turgenev, and Doctor Zhivago by Pasternak. Other available texts include the Prentice Hall anthology World Masterpieces, which contains a broad selection of Russian poetry and short stories, and additional works by Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Solzhenitsyn, and others.
*180 writing projects i
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
This course is divided into two parts: Part I is comprised of the major parts of the writing process: prewrite, draft, revise/conference, edit, and publish. Types of writing to be taught: personal recollections, as well as all genres of fiction and poetry. Students will also look at their won lives and place and those of others and write about them.
*182 Writing projects ii
One semester.
Prerequisites: Students must pass English IA and IB, as well as English IIA and IIB before they are eligible to take this course.
Part II will consist of over 100 mini-lessons in all the basic essentials of writing: A). Mini-lessons for types of writing; B). Mini-lessons for the art of writing; C). Mini-lessons for the mechanics of writing. Students will leave the class with publishable pieces with a portfolio and reflection pieces of their writing.
GENERAL ELECTIVES
652 Learning Center (9-10-11-12)
One semester class. May be repeated for further credit.
Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by enrollment in Indian Education and/or Migrant Education programs. In addition, counselor or teacher recommendation will be considered, depending on space available.
A grade for credit for Independent Study may be determined by academic performance.
655 PHOTOGRAPHY I (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Provide own 35mm, SLR (single lens reflex) camera with manual operation capability and pay lab fee of $35.00 per semester, $70.00 per year.
Discover the wonderful world of photography. This is an introduction to photography that emphasizes basic camera techniques, lighting, composition, and black and white photo lab techniques.
660 PHOTOGRAPHY II / DIGITAL IMAGING (10-11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Photography I, provide own 35mm, SLR (single lens reflex) camera, pay lab fee of $35.00 per semester, $70.00 per year; and approval of instructor.
Photography II is designed for the student experienced in the basics of photography and black and white photo lab techniques. Students will investigate advanced techniques in photography, and learn the basics of digital imaging through the use of Adobe Photoshop.
661 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IA (9-10-11-12)
One-semester course.
Prerequisite: Provide own digital camera with manual operation capability and pay lab fee of $20.00 per semester.
This course introduces students to digital photography and its significance in a wide variety of occupations. Students will study the concepts of composition and learn about pixels, file formats, resolution, quality, and compression techniques. Students will also learn to shoot high quality photographs using both the automatic and manual controls of a digital camera.
662 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IB (9-10-11-12)
One-semester course.
Prerequisite: Provide own digital SLR camera with manual operation capability and pay lab fee of $20.00 per semester.
This course builds on skills mastered in Digital Photography IA. Students will learn to use manual setting on professional digital cameras to effectively control aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, fill flash, and focus. Working independently and in small groups, students will produce publication-quality digital photographs appropriate for commercial flyers, brochures, advertisements, newsletters, newspapers, yearbooks, magazines, books, and web sites. Advanced photo editing techniques including retouching, using filter effects, and creating layers using digital photo editing software will be emphasized.
665 PHOTOGRAPHY III (11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Advanced achievement in Photography II; provide own 35mm, SLR (single lens reflex) camera, pay lab fee of $35.00 per semester; $70.00 per year; and approval of instructor.
Photography III is designed for students who are seriously considering careers related to photography. Students will investigate advanced techniques in photography and digital imaging. Through directed study, students will produce projects suitable for publication.
675 LIBRARY AIDE (10-12)
One semester course; may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: approval of librarian based on application and interview.
This course will teach students how to find information by actively participating in the library. Students will be assigned individual areas of responsibility, have hands-on assignments that will lead them to acquire extensive knowledge of the media center’s resources for use in their own school work and in assisting others. Skills in this class will prepare college bound students to use large college library systems as well as tap into the public library for informational needs. Students, who take this class, must be able to shoulder responsibility without constant supervision after an initial training period. They will have the opportunity to job shadow in the various libraries around town.
700 INDIAN ART (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: An interest in Northwest Coast Indian Art. Some ability in drawings, painting, carving, beading, and sewing. Must be able to follow directions and to meet deadlines. A $10.00 supply fee for each semester will be charged. This is payable to the instructor before the semester ends.
First Semester: 1st quarter- N/W Coast Design. 2nd quarter: beginning and intermediate beading: wall hangings, solid beaded projects, octopus bags in assorted sizes and assorted small projects, as needed to complete the quarter. 2nd Semester: 3rd quarter: intermediate and advanced beading, and leather sewing: amulet bags/necklaces, assorted types of dance regalia, Eskimo dolls, and Indian Doll in Regalia. 4th quarter: Woodcarving.
705 DRAWING AND PAINTING (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: An interest in learning and improving your skill, knowledge and understanding of the visual arts A $10.00 supply fee for each semester will be charged. This is payable to the instructor before the semester ends.
You will be instructed in specific drawing and painting techniques and in the use of a variety of media. In studio, students will practice and create works with these techniques and media within the specifications and time parameters of the project. Cultural, historical, and career aspects of the visual arts will be explored. There will be some time for personal creativity beyond required projects. Repeating students may have the opportunity to concentrate work in a chosen medium and prepare a portfolio.
710 SCULPTURE AND POTTERY (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: An interest in developing and improving your skill in wheel and hand built pottery, sculptural techniques and drawing. A $10.00 supply fee for each semester will be charged. This is payable to the instructor before the semester ends.
You will be instructed in both wheel and hand built pottery techniques, as well as a variety of sculptural techniques and the use of a wide variety of materials. In studio, students will practice and create works with these techniques and media within the specifications and time parameters of the project. Cultural, historical, and career aspects of the visual arts will be explored. There will be time for personal creativity beyond required projects. Repeating students may have the opportunity to concentrate work in a chosen medium and prepare a portfolio.
One semester course. May be repeated one time for credit.
Prerequisite: Must have 11 credits and a completed aide application on file with the counseling office.
Aides are expected to work with the staff indicated on their application. They are to remain with their supervising teacher. This is not a study hall; however, students may work on homework with their supervisor’s approval. Aides are given responsibility, and are graded based on their performance of these responsibilities. Attendance is taken and can cause loss of credit per district policy. If students wish to be an aide for more than one credit, the credit will be placed on their transcript, but additional aide credit will not count toward the 22 required credits for graduation.
898 PEER HELPERS & MENTORS (11-12)
Prerequisites: Counselor and instructor approval, interview, application, teacher recommendation. No failing grades currently or in the previous semester. No personal alcohol or drug issues.
This course focuses on two projects: One is peer helping with an understanding of the helping cycle involving active listening, decision-making, reporting, and confidentiality. The other part of the class is active participation and leadership in the Class Act freshman transition program. This involves leadership and teambuilding training. Most of the time will be in class; however, there are required activities outside of class time.
161 DRAMA I (10-11-12)
Two semester course.
This is a performance-based course that focuses on verbal and written communication through theatre games, improvisation, acting, and speech and listening skills. This class will work on developing individual skill and confidence, and it will also focus on ensemble work.
155 DRAMA II (10-11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisites: Drama I or involvement in school plays and instructor approval.
Continuing emphasis on verbal and written communication through theater games, improvisation, acting skills and listening skills. This class will not only work on developing individual skill and confidence but also focus on ensemble work. This is a class that has a number of opportunities for performance.
MUSIC
607 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES - stage (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Are you interested in stage productions? Are you fascinated by the world of recorded music? Are you an aspiring filmmaker? In Production Tech, you can choose from different areas of coursework. The class covers recording technology (2 track, 4 track, 8 track, DAT recording), theater technology (lighting, sound production, stage production) and video production. There are beginning and advanced levels of each area.
610 SYMPHONIC BAND (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission and/or audition.
Symphonic Band is designed to introduce and refine the musical skills and performance requirements of a high school band. It is also open to more accomplished musicians wishing to start a new instrument or refine skills for placement in Wind Ensemble. Emphasis is placed on the development and refinement of musical skills and the technical and musical proficiency required for advancement to Wind Ensemble. Members are encouraged to audition for Southeast Honor Band, and are required to attend appropriate sectionals, rehearsals, concerts and festivals. Members are also eligible to audition for Pep Band.
615 JAZZ ENSEMBLE (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission and/or audition. Instrumentation is limited and auditions may be used to determine membership. Concurrent membership in a Kayhi large group (bands or choirs) is required.
Jazz Ensemble will study and perform all types of jazz, rock and popular literature. Training will be given in advanced technical and improvisation skills. An emphasis will be given to performance, with participation in concerts and festivals required.
620 WIND ENSEMBLE (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission and/or audition.
Wind Ensemble is a select group of musicians who perform a variety of band literature from all musical periods. Instrumentation is limited, with demonstration of technical proficiency required for membership. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition and refinement of more advanced instrumental techniques. Members are encouraged to audition for Southeast and State Honor Bands. Members are required to attend sectionals, extra rehearsals, concerts and festivals. Outside personal practice and learning of parts is expected. Members are also eligible to audition for Pep Band.
625 CONCERT CHOIR (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Audition and Director approval.
A high involvement level class with emphasis on performance, for students of advanced choral ability. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition and refinement of advanced vocal techniques. Members are encouraged to audition for Southeast and All-State Honor Choirs. Students are required to attend sectionals, extra rehearsals, concerts, and festivals.
635 JAZZ CHOIR (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Prerequisite: Participation in another major performing group; audition and Director approval.
An ensemble of 12 to 24 select vocalists and accompanists for express purpose of singing various music styles; may include swing, jazz, or pop. This class also includes madrigals as a part of the curriculum. The group may perform frequently at school and public functions.
627 Chorus (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for additional credit.
Fundamentals of choral music, to include basics of vocal production, part singing, sight singing, and music literacy. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills necessary for placement in advanced choral groups. Participation in concerts and festivals will be required when appropriate.
617 BEGINNING GUITAR (9-10-11-12)
One semester.
Prerequisite: None
This course is for students who want to learn to play the classical guitar.
Students must supply own acoustical guitar, strings, picks and books.
The class will spend time on scales, technical exercises, solo and appropriate level ensemble literature.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
500 PHYSICAL ED (9-10)
One semester course.
No prerequisite. Students may repeat for credit.
18 weeks of 1-2 week units covering the following sports activities: conditioning/fitness, flag football, tennis (fall), physical fitness/flexibility tests, soccer, team handball, basketball, badminton, pickle ball, tennis (spring), volleyball, physical fitness tests, floor hockey and softball.
510 HEALTH EDUCATION (9)
One semester course and required of all students before graduation.
Prerequisite: Must have completed the 8th grade.
The semester course includes: First Aid/CPR where students are eligible for certification; mental health; mental disorders; crisis unit including abuse, rape and sexual harassment; nutrition; drugs and family health, including aging and death and dying.
520 BEGINNING SWIMMING (9-10-11-12)
One semester course.
No prerequisite. May be substituted for P.E. credit.
Beginning swimming is a course designed for the novice swimmer. The course is divided into two parts. The first part is an introduction to water safety and the five basic swimming strokes, the crawl, back, breast, side and elementary back. The second part of the course involves conditioning and a games unit.
525 ADVANCED SWIMMING (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course. Students may repeat for credit.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the five basic strokes and be able to swim 500 yards (20 laps of the pool)
Advanced swimming is a course for the skilled swimmer. The first quarter of the course will cover conditioning and workouts. The second quarter will cover water sport games. The second semester will cover a Water-Safety-Lifesaving course. Snorkeling, boating safety, and cold water survival will also be taught.
530 WEIGHT TRAINING and FITNESS (10-11-12)
One or two semester course. Students may repeat for credit.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of one semester of Physical Ed or Beginning Swimming.
This class is designed to provide the student with both aerobic and anaerobic physical training, the anaerobic training is provided by weight and resistance training and exercise programs. The aerobic program is provided by plyometric exercises, team, partners and individual sports participation. Individualized programs are available.
Mathematics
315 Math Lab (9-10-11-12)
One semester course; limited class size (15).
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
Each student’s studies will be individualized. Students will use a combination of written and computerized materials and programs during the course. Specific goals must be accomplished and a final test passed to receive credit. Emphasis is on numeric skills, number sense, estimation, problem solving, percents, and basic algebraic equations. Students will strengthen their problem solving skills with and without the aid of calculators.
307 PRe algebra (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
This course is the first half of a two-year Algebra course. The second year is called Algebra I. This part covers the essential tools of General Math, Algebra and Geometry. These include linear and quadratic graphing, solving equations for one or more variable, formulas for polygons and three- dimensional objects, Pythagorean Theorem and application, and basic constructions. Carnegie’s Cognitive Tutor and Accelerated Math software are used to review, reinforce and enhance General Math, and Algebra skills.
310 algebra I (9-10-11-12) (Class size is limited to 25 students)
Two Semester Course.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, Math Department Placement Exam, or successful completion of Math Lab or Pre Algebra.
This course deals with problem solving, the rules of algebra, the use of variables, solving equations, graphing, introduction to data analysis and the concept of functions. Students are required to use the Cognitive Tutor Computer program and to participate in small group activities.
320 Geometry (9-10-11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite for grade 9: C or better on High School Algebra I and teacher’s recommendation.
Prerequisite for grade 10, 11, or 12: teacher recommendation and completion of Algebra 1 with grade of C or better.
Geometry is a study of lines, angle, polygons and polygon relationships, circles and other plane figures. Emphasis is placed on discovering the fundamental properties and becoming actively involved in the learning process. Students explore geometric relationships with a wide variety of tools; they perform investigations and constructions, measure figures, observe patterns and discuss their findings to discover geometric ideas, write definitions and formulate their on conjectures. Students are presented with formal proofs after they have discovered and mastered the conceptual basis of the theorems they are to prove. All topics from a more traditional geometry courses and covered, but in a manner that turns students from passive observers to active participants.
804 Personal Finance (taught BY Business Dept.) (10-11-12)
One or Two semester course. Either semester may be taken independently.
Prerequisite: Algebra I.
Refer to Personal Finance course listed under Vocational or Business Department. Math credit or elective credit may be given.
325 Algebra II (10-11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra I or Algebra 1.5 with B or better in each course.
This course is a continuation of Algebra I providing a more in dept h study of 1st degree equations, quadratics, conic, complex numbers, exponents and logarithms, matrices, problem solving, and a continuation of data analysis and functions.
350 statistics (11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Geometry or with teacher consent.
Students will be able to learn statistical concepts and apply statistical reasoning through learner-centered activities based on real information and data from a wide variety of fields such as sports, entertainment, business, education, science, medicine, psychology, and politics. Major topics to cover: Describing patterns in data, sampling and experimentation, probability and simulations, statistical inference.
335 PreCalculus (math analysis/trig) (11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and a B or better in Algebra II.
This course is a prerequisite for calculus. It focuses on Algebraic and geometric representations of problem situations that can be modeled using functions. The extensive use of graphing calculator helps to clarify the connections between past mathematic topics and the new. Linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions are analyzed throughout the course. Approximately half the year is devoted to an in depth study of trigonometry. Ownership of a TI 82 or 83 calculator is highly recommended.
345 AP CALCULUS (12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math Analysis with B or better and teacher recommendation.
AP Calculus develops the student’s understanding of the concepts of calculus (functions, graphs, limits, derivatives and integrals) and provides experience with its methods and applications. The course encourages the geometric, numerical, analytical, and verbal expression of concepts, results, and problems. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.
347 AP STATISTICS (11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2 or with a grade of B or better.
The Advanced Placement Statistics course focuses on four major themes. Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns. Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation. Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses. Course is based on College Board AP Statistics guidelines.
SCIENCE
402 INTEGRATED SCIENCE (9-10)
Two-semester course.
Integrated Science is a required freshman level course that presents such topics as properties of matter, atomic structure and the periodic table, motion, energy and forces, some earth science and some astronomy along with an overview of ecology. Lab technique will be taught along with exploring these topics.
405 EARTH SCIENCE (10-11-12)
Two-semester course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of both semesters of Integrated Science and completed or concurrently taking Algebra I.
This course covers topics in several Earth Science related areas. These include but are not exclusive of rocks and minerals, physical geology, volcanoes, earthquakes, plate techonics, glaciology, weather, and astronomy. The rocks and minerals section utilized extensive hands on testing, identification and classification. Various individual projects and labs challenge the student’s knowledge and discovery of Earth Science topics.
410 BIOLOGY (10-11-12)
Two-semester course. <
