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English I Literature/Composition |
Students focus on the
enjoyment and analysis of literature according to genre and/or
theme. Students will master the basics of personal and
expository writing through extensive grammar, usage, and
composition activities. Including research activities designed
to enhance critical thinking skills. Students will complete
activities on outside reading selections from the department
recommended list. |
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English I Literature/Composition [Honors] |
| Designed for students who have exhibited
above average proficiency in the area of language arts, this
course encompasses skills related to the analysis of literature
within a composition based program. English I Honors requires
students to participate in extensive composition, listening,
speaking, vocabulary, and research activities in order to
enhance all aspects of their communication. Students will
complete activities on outside reading selections from the
department recommended list. |
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| English II
Literature/Composition |
| Students continue their study of
literature with emphasis on the conventions of each genre.
Higher level research skills as well as an emphasis on the
structure and content of various types of essays comprise the
majority of the students’ grammar/composition study. Students
will complete activities on outside reading selections from the
department recommended list. |
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| English
II Literature/Composition [Honors] |
| Designed for students who have exhibited
above average proficiency in language arts, English II Honors
assists students in polishing their composition skills and
increasing the depth of their study of literature. Focal points
of the course include the study of fiction and nonfiction
literary techniques as well as the application of essay writing
skills. Students will complete activities on outside reading
selections from the department recommended list. |
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| English
III |
| English III will guide students through a
comprehensive study of the various periods and important authors
in American Literature. Students will continue to develop their
writing skills through a study of sophisticated and appropriate
grammatical conventions and writing styles. |
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| English
III [Honors] |
| English III Honors will guide students
through an intensive study of the various periods of American
Literature. Students will read a variety of texts as they hone
their skills as writers through a focused study of sophisticated
grammatical conventions and writing styles. |
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| AP
English Language and Composition |
AP English Language and Composition engages
students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a
variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in
becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes.
The course will draw its readings from American Literature. In
addition to studying a wide range of prose and writing, the
course will focus on appropriate and sophisticated use of
grammatical conventions and will develop the stylistic maturity
of students in their prose writing.
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| English IV
British Literature/Composition |
| English IV is a senior survey course of
British Literature from early medieval to contemporary times.
Students study the literary periods and movements, most
significant authors, and most significant works of each genre of
British Literature. Additionally, students write both personal
and analytical essays demonstrating proficiency in standard
English usage and style. |
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| English
IV British Literature/Composition [Honors] |
| Designed for seniors who have
demonstrated above average proficiency in English III American
Literature and Composition, English IV Honors offers enrichment
and enhancement studies in British Literature. |
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AP English Literature/Composition and Humanities [Year-long
Course]
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| For seniors only, these alternating day
companion College Board approved courses must be taken together
in order to prepare for the AP exams in May. These college level
courses use college level texts and materials to prepare
students to exempt college freshman English courses and college
level Art History courses. In AP English Literature/Composition,
students focus on advanced interpretation of literary works
representative of all genres and advanced analytical essay
writing. In Humanities, students focus on Western and
non-Western philosophies, religions, art, architecture,
cultures, and music. These two companion courses are the basic
foundation of a liberal arts college education. |
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| Young Adult
Fiction and Film |
| Focusing on themes such as acceptance,
conformity, faith, forgiveness, good and evil, commitment, and
other existential issues, this course guides students through
film and fiction which explores these fundamental subjects of
literature. Students will read short fiction and novels as well
as view films with the purpose of discussing recurring themes in
a variety of multi-cultural contexts. |
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| Creative
Writing |
| Students who like to write will love this
class. Students will write in a wide variety of styles and
thereby learn about various types of poetry, short stories, and
essays. This class will sharpen students’ discussion and
listening skills, as well as their writing. Students will have
the opportunity to publish their writing in the Patriots
Literary Magazine . |
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| Drama I |
| An elective course for students in grades
9-12, Drama I provides an overview of acting techniques and
general stagecraft with an emphasis on experientially focused
assignments. An appreciation for the complexity of effective
dramatic presentation is encouraged while students engage in
activities emphasizing improvisational skills, vocal
improvement, stage movement, and textual script analysis. |
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Drama II
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| Designed for students with a serious
interest and/or extensive background in theater arts, Drama II
is an elective course for students in grades 9-12. The course
includes the concentrated study of acting motivation and
techniques, stagecraft, technical theater, and historical genres
and structures of drama. The course culminates with a class
production open to the public. |
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| Drama III |
| Designed for the serious theater student,
Drama III is primarily the study and production of plays from
various historical periods and genres. Students will complete in
depth studies of various playwrights and their works.
Additionally, students will complete portfolios on selected
plays which must include theatrical components such as makeup
and costume design, text interpretation, scene and lighting
design, as well as dramaturgical information such as historical
and cultural contexts for the plays. |
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| Drama IV:
Performing for Camera and Film |
| Designed only for students who have
passed Drama III , this course emphasizes acting and producing
for camera and film. Students study the history of film, camera
techniques, story board creation, and scriptwriting. After field
trips and interactive study of local television stations,
students in this course will design and run an in-school closed
circuit television studio. |
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Journalism/Newspaper |
| With enrollment limited to students who
are members of the school newspaper staff, this hands-on course
produces the Northside High School newspaper on a quarterly
basis. Students participate in all aspects of newspaper
production including gathering news, writing articles, editing,
photography, business management, design, and layout.
Application must be made to the newspaper advisor. |
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Journalism/Yearbook |
| This is a laboratory course for
instruction in and application of production unique to yearbook
publication. The ultimate goal of the students involved is the
actual production of the Northside High School yearbook. The
curriculum includes instruction and practice in layout and
design, copy writing, proofing, revising, and advertising. A
major emphasis of the course is organization and the efficient
use of time in order to meet deadlines and budget demands.
Application must be made to the yearbook advisor. |
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| Speech
Communications |
| Students learn to enhance and enrich
their formal and informal oral communication skills through the
study of the communication process, interpersonal relationships,
public speaking, debate, parliamentary procedure, and the
performing arts. |
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This course is an
introduction to the French language and culture. The student
will develop proficiency in the four language skills:
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The student will
learn to appreciate the diverse cultures of the
French-speaking world. |
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These courses are a
continuation of French I, with emphasis on proficiency in
using more complex language structures in communication. |
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This course introduces
the Japanese Language, emphasizing listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills. Students learn greetings and
salutations as well as basic phrases, interrogatories, and
responses. The second course continues with more advanced
speaking, listening, reading, and writing opportunities for
students. |
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| Spanish I |
| Introduces the Spanish language;
emphasizes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Covers how to greet and take leave of someone, to ask and
respond to basic questions, to speak and read within a range of
carefully selected topics and to develop an understanding of
Spanish Culture. |
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| Spanish
II/ III /IV |
| Enhances level-one skills in Spanish and
provides opportunities to develop listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills. Provides continued practice in how to greet
and take leave of someone, to ask and respond to basic
questions, to speak and read within a range of carefully
selected topics and to increase understanding of Spanish
culture. |
Concepts of Probability and Statistics |
A laboratory course
designed for ninth and tenth grade students. The course is
intended for students who have not taken or completed
pre-algebra. |
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| Concepts
of Problem Solving |
| A laboratory course designed to introduce
algebraic and geometric concepts emphasizing a hands-on
approach. Successful completion of both Concepts of Problem
Solving and Concepts of Algebra meets the algebra requirement
for high school graduation. |
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| Concepts
of Algebra |
| A laboratory course designed to introduce
algebraic and geometric concepts emphasizing a hands-on
approach. Successful completion of both Concepts of Problem
Solving and Concepts of Algebra meets the algebra requirement
for high school graduation. |
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Mathematical Money Management |
| This course serves as a math credit for
the Technology/Career Preparatory Diploma and an elective credit
for the College Preparatory Diploma. The course covers personal
finance such as savings, checking accounts, interest,
investments, insurance, finance, and consumer mathematics. |
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| Algebra I |
| Introduces algebraic concepts; emphasizes
the theory and application of variables, graphing, linear
equations and inequalities and quadratics, solving problems
using quadratic equations, calculators and computers. |
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| Algebra
IA /Algebra IB |
| These courses are designed to introduce
algebraic concepts. Both courses must be taken to satisfy the
Algebra I credit. Teacher recommendation and test scores will
determine whether students will take the one unit or two-unit
course. |
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| Informal
Geometry |
Provides a visual approach to
conceptualizing. Uses informal logical reasoning processes
including deductive and inductive reasoning, synthetic,
coordinate and transformational approaches to study congruence,
similarity, parallelism, symmetry and perpendicularity and
algebraic techniques to solve problems involving perimeter, area
and volume.
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| Euclidean
Geometry |
| Provides a visual approach to
conceptualizing. Uses informal and formal logical reasoning
processes including deductive and inductive reasoning,
synthetic, coordinate and transformational approaches to study
congruence, similarity, parallelism, symmetry and
perpendicularity and algebraic techniques to solve problems
involving perimeter, area and volume. |
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| Algebra II |
| This course emphasizes polynomial,
exponential and logarithmic functions and the extension of
number to irrational and complex numbers. The course covers in
depth graphing, systems of linear equations and inequalities and
quadratics. It also introduces probability, statistics,
sequences and series. |
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| Algebra III |
| Algebra III is a college-prep course for
students who have passed Algebra II and Geometry but have not
taken Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry. Realistic problem
solving in concrete situations is emphasized. Algebraic and
geometric topics are approached using numerical methods and
appropriate technology. |
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| Advanced
Algebra/Trigonometry |
| This course seeks to prepare students for
college math and for calculus with a combination of algebra,
trigonometry, elementary analysis, and analytical geometry.
Emphasis is on circular functions, triangle trigonometry, conic
sections, sequences and series, complex numbers and vectors. |
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| AP
Statistics |
| AP Statistics introduces students to the
major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing
conclusions from data. AP Statistics has four themes: exploring
data (observing patterns and departures from patterns), planning
a study (deciding what and how to measure), anticipating
patterns (producing models using probability and simulation),
and statistical inference (confirming models). |
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| Analysis |
| Analysis is an advanced version of
Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry. |
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| Calculus |
| Students taking this course should be
adequately prepared to study elementary functions, limits and
continuity, and differential and integral calculus. |
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| AP Calculus |
| Students need to have a thorough
knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra,
axiomatic geometry, trigonometry and analytic geometry,
including rectangular and polar coordinates, equiations and
graphs, lines and conics. Students taking this course should be
adequately prepared to study elementary functions, limits and
continuity, and differential and integral calculus. The use of
the graphing calculator is a required part of the course.
Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the
Advanced Placement examination in Calculus AB. |
Biology [Regular and Honors] |
Biology is a course
designed to acquaint the student to the organization of living
systems, cell theory, diversity of living systems, interaction
of living systems and the environment, structure and function
relationships, and the development of living systems and their
change through time. |
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| AP
Biology |
| Advanced concepts in biology and biology
from an advanced standpoint, with extensive laboratory work.
Year-long course. |
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| Science
Olympiad |
| This course is for members of the Science
Olympiad Team. Students work on competition areas, plus study
skills, laboratory process skills, and specific science content
related to their areas of competition. The course may be taken
only once. Calculator needed. |
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| Physical
Science [Regular and Honors] |
| Physical Science is a survey course
covering topics in both chemistry and physics. Students should
expect a mathematical treatment of these topics appropriate for
their grade and experience. Academy students in engineering or
architecture should choose chemistry at the sophomore level.
Students in the design technology program should choose physical
science. May be taken as an elective prior to chemistry or
physics, but not after. Students not selecting physical science
should take chemistry and (physics or conceptual physics). |
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| Chemistry
[Regular and Honors] |
| Chemistry examines the structure and
function of matter and energy changes as they relate to matter.
Atomic structure and theory, naming of compounds, chemical
reactions, gases and gas laws, acid-base chemistry, as well as
equilibrium topics, will be examined |
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AP Chemistry |
| Students will study topics in chemistry
from an in-depth standpoint Extensive laboratory work. Year-long
course. |
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Environmental Science |
| Environment Science involves the study of
man’s impact on nature, abiotic and biotic relationships,
biomes, quality of life issues, and the symbiosis of living
systems. Participation with Oxbow Environmental Center will be
encouraged. |
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| AP
Environmental Science |
| Topics in environmental studies and
research. Year-long course. |
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| Astronomy |
| Astronomy examines the structure of the
universe, star formation, planetary systems, geology and
meteorology as applied to planetary systems, and theories of the
origins and fate of the universe. Night observations will be
encouraged as well as partnership with the Coca-Cola Space
Science Center. |
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| Physics |
| Topics in energy changes, mechanics,
motion, light, sound, energy, and electricity. Extensive
laboratory work. |
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| Conceptual
Physics |
| Topics in energy changes, mechanics,
motion, light, sound, energy, and electricity, but from a less
mathematical standpoint. Extensive laboratory work. |
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| AP
Physics |
| Topics in Physics from an in-depth
standpoint. Extensive laboratory work. Year-long course. |
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| Zoology |
| An in-depth study of the animal kingdom.
Field experiences and extensive laboratory work are a component
of the course. |
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| Genetics |
| Study of advanced topics in the field of
genetics. |
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| Human
Anatomy and Physiology |
| Study of human structure and function.
Extensive laboratory work. |
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Earth Science |
| Topics in geology, meteorology,
oceanography, and climatology. |
Introduction to Engineering Design |
| This course teaches problem-solving
skills using a design development process for products. Models
of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated
using solid modeling computer design software. Use of most
current computer technology with each student assigned a
dedicated computer. |
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| Technical
Writing |
| Writing as applied to engineering. |
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| Digital
Electronics |
| This is a course in applied logic that
encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices.
Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital
circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and
devices. |
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| Principles of
Engineering |
| A course covering the mathematical and
scientific principles utilized in all engineering disciplines.
Laboratory work involved. |
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| Computer
Integrated Manufacturing |
| The utilization of the computer and
computer programming to use solid modeling files to produce
prototypes of objects. Laboratory work involved. |
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| Architectural
and Civil Engineering |
| Study of principles of engineering as
applied to architecture and to civil engineering projects.
Laboratory work involved. |
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| Aerospace
Engineering |
| Study of topics in aerospace engineering
and design. Appropriate laboratory experiences. |
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Engineering Projects |
| Students will build a number of civil,
electronic, and architectural projects. |
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| Engineering
Design and Development |
| Teams of students will select, design,
and prototype an engineering or architectural project of their
choosing. |
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Biotechnical Engineering |
| Biotechnical engineering is a broad and
increasingly complex discipline focused on the use of living
organisms or their products to benefit mankind. The course
addresses bioethics, DNA manipulation, pathogens and immunology,
plant biotechnology and hydroponics, medical biotechnology, and
the future of biotechnical engineering. The course entails
extensive Autodesk Inventor work and practical laboratory
activities. |
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| Focuses on basic concepts and principles
of the American political system. Covers the structure and
function of the American system of government, the roles and
responsibilities of citizen participation in the political
process, and the relationship of the individual to the law and
legal system. Stresses critical analysis of public issues.
Integrates and reinforces social studies skills. |
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| United
States History |
| Investigates the United States , its
people, institutions and heritage. Emphasizes political,
cultural and social issues, the role of the United States as a
world leader and the issues confronting the United States today. |
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| AP
United States History |
| This American History course goes beyond
the regular US History course in that students are expected to
evaluate patterns and changes in the U.S.; analyze how citizen
participation influenced patterns and changes in historical,
political and economic areas; interpret and evaluate how
diversity and interdependence necessitated growth in the U.S.;
and interpret and evaluate U.S. involvement in our global
society. Students take a comprehensive exam from College Board
to ascertain whether they will receive college credit for this
course. |
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| World
History |
| This course offers students an overview
of the entire history of humankind, with emphasis being placed
on events from the Renaissance period to the present. The major
focus is on the study of significant people, events, and issues
from the earliest times to the present. Traditional historical
points of reference in world history are identified as students
analyze important events and issues in western civilization as
well as in civilizations in other parts of the world. |
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| World
History [Honors] |
| Honors World History is a survey course
that satisfies graduation requirements and includes the basic
content covered in the regular World History course. The course
includes considerable enrichment including independent readings,
research, and reports. |
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| World
Geography |
| This course is designed to teach students
about the major physical features and cultural regions of the
world. Areas include Latin America , Europe , the former USSR ,
Asia , Oceania , North Africa , the Middle East , Sub-Saharan
Africa, and North America . Aspects of the modern world will be
the primary focus. |
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United States Military History |
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Comparative Religions |
| The five major religions practiced in the
world today will be studied, with the purpose of finding the
similarities as well as the differences. History and philosophy
will be discussed, with primary source documents used to gain a
better understanding of the beliefs held by people following the
various religions. The relation of the religions to culture and
politics will also be addressed. |
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| Current
Issues/Contemporary History |
| The emphasis of the course is news issues
facing the nation and the world, with the purpose to understand
the event in relation to events that have happened in the last
forty years. To understand much of what is going on in the
various regions of the world, some knowledge of contemporary
history is necessary. This course looks to give students the
background to look at events facing us now. |
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| Economics and
Government |
| This course provides opportunities for
students to study basic principles concerning production,
consumption, and distribution of goods and services. Content
builds an understanding of the essential components and benefits
of the free enterprise system. Students study such concepts as
scarcity, economic interdependence, the market system, prices,
economic stability, and governmental activity. They examine the
role of government in the American economic system and explore
selected aspects of international economic systems. Students are
provided opportunities to acquire competencies and knowledge of
practical economic functions. |
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| Sociology |
| This junior or senior course is a survey
of the structure and processes of human social behavior.
Concepts include the history and nature of sociology, culture,
socialization, communications and cultural development and
change. Content may vary depending on current finds in the field
and interest of the students, but concepts will remain the same.
Some topics will be the impact of media on groups, how science
and technology influences behavior, types of groups we belong to
and how we interact between groups. |
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Psychology |
| This junior or senior course introduces
the student to the explanation of how we perceive, learn,
remember, solve problems, communicate, feel and relate to other
people, methods, and theories of psychologists are applied to
analyzing human behavior. Content will include such topics as
theories of human development, personality, motivation, and
learning. The course is organized so that students will develop
critical attitudes toward superficial generalizations about
human behavior, and to achieve a better understanding of human
behavior in general. |
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| AP United
States Government and Politics |
| This course will give students an
analytical perspective on government and politics in the United
States . This course includes both the study of general concepts
used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific
examples. It also requires familiarity with the various
institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S.
politics. Students will become acquainted with the variety of
theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors
and outcomes. |
Symphonic Band I/II/ III /IV |
| This course is for the most skilled,
experienced, and highly motivated brass, woodwind and percussion
students at Northside. Students will have an opportunity to
study music theory and history, chamber music and perform
challenging music that places emphasis on high levels of
individual and ensemble achievement. Students will need to
audition for this group with the instructor. Students in this
band are required to perform at many concerts, school and
community related events, and festivals. Students are enrolled
for the entire year on an alternate day basis for 1 credit. |
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| Concert Band
(Intermediate) |
| This course is for the developing, less
experienced brass, woodwind and percussion students at
Northside. Students will have opportunities to study basic music
theory and history, learn concepts of rhythm and scales, and to
perform music that helps to develop the individual music skills
necessary for a performer in band. Students in this band will
have opportunities to perform concerts, festivals, and other
school and community related events. Students will need to
audition for this group with the instructor. Students are
enrolled for the entire year on an alternate day basis for 1
credit. |
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Jazz Ensemble |
| This course is for band students
interested in learning and playing jazz-oriented music. This
class is open to students that are already enrolled in either
the Symphony or Concert Band and play saxophone, trumpet,
trombone, percussion, bass, guitar or piano. Students will have
to be able to read music notation and will need to audition for
the instructor in order to enroll. Students in this band will
have opportunities to perform at concerts, festivals and other
school and community related activities. This class will be
offered 2 nd semester on an every day basis for 1 credit. |
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| Percussion
Ensemble |
| This course is for the students that have
some percussion experience and want to learn techniques on snare
drum, timpani and mallets for the Symphony and Concert Bands and
the Marching Drumline instruments in order to play with the
marching band in the fall. Students interested in this class
will have to audition with the instructor. This class will be
offered 1st semester on an every day basis for 1 credit. |
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| String
Orchestra |
| This course is for students who have
experience playing violin, viola, cello and string bass.
Students will have the opportunity to study music theory and
history, chamber music, and to perform music from the Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Contemporary periods.
Students in this class are required to perform at concerts,
festivals, Freshman Orientation, and other school and community
related events. Students must audition for the instructor to be
enrolled. This class will be offered both 1 st and 2 nd semester
on an alternating basis with other courses so students are
enrolled for the entire year. |
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| Music
Appreciation or Music Theory |
| The Music Appreciation course covers
music through history and cultures. Listening and understanding
music from the humanities approach is emphasized; various
social, political and ethnic diversity issues are explored. Some
computer use will be necessary. The Music Theory course is
designed for those students that want to learn about the
construction of scales, rhythms, harmonies, chord progressions,
4-part writing, composition, analysis and arranging of music for
various mediums. This course would help a student interested in
studying music in college or someone who already has developed
some performing skills in a school music program. |
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Intermediate Women’s Chorus |
| This course is designed to build skills
in choral singing. This class participates with all charal
students as a Mixed Choir at Performance Festival and performs
with all choral students at the Winter and Spring Concerts. This
class is for the choral student who enjoys singing and wants to
improve their choral skills. The focus is on sight-reading,
diction, and choral skills needed at the high school level. It
is recommended that the student sign up for both semesters in
chorus so that continuous learning and participation in the
choir programs can be achieved. Participation in local and
national festivals is available to these students. |
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| Advanced
Women’s Chorus |
| This course is designed for the more
advanced choral student who has met the requirements in
Intermediate Women’s Chorus. An audition or teacher
recommendation is required and mastered skills in sight-reading
are necessary. This chorus features students in the Northside
Ensemble, All-State Chorus, All-District Honors Chorus,
Governor’s Honors Program, and Literary Meet competitions.
Students participate on the advanced level in Performance
Evaluation. Participation in local and national festivals is
available to these students. |
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| Men’s
Chorus |
| This course is designed for the male
student that loves to sing. Many students participate in the
Northside Ensemble, All-State Chorus, All-District Honors
Chorus, Governor’s Honor Program, and Literary Meet
competitions. The Men’s Chorus participates in the Performance
Evaluation and joins the women signers in a mixed choir
performance as well. Participation in local and national
festivals is available to these students. |
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| Guitar |
| This is an elective course offering
beginning instruction on the guitar. It covers open chords,
power chords, moveable chords, accompaniment techniques and a
variety of playing techniques and styles including both the
pickstyle and fingerstyle approaches to the guitar. The course
also includes music fundamentals, theory, songs, performing,
listening composition, improvising, analyzing and learning how
to read standard music notation and tablature. |
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| Design/Drawing
and Painting I |
| A comprehensive foundation course with
emphasis on problems related to the elements and principles of
design through the exploration of a variety of drawing and
painting media and techniques. Critical analysis skills are
developed through the study and response to student work and
those of artists of different historical styles and periods. |
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| Drawing and
Painting II |
| This course further explores drawing and
painting media and techniques while it reinforces an
understanding of the design elements and principles. Solutions
to problems are examined through student works and those of
other artists. |
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| Drawing and
Painting III |
| This course is independent studio courses
consisting of advanced studies in drawing and painting. Students
are required to complete a specific number of works each nine
weeks and to keep a sketchbook and a portfolio containing
sketches/examples of finished quality art work which reflects a
variety of styles, media, and content. The concept and
development of a personal style is also emphasized. Analysis of
works of art is taught through studies of periods and movements
in art history. |
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| Printmaking
I/II and Sculpture I/II |
| This course introduces a variety of
printmaking techniques using processes such as relief printing (monoprint,
collograph, linoprint), intaglio processes (etching and
engraving) and serigraphy (silkscreen and stencils). The design
and production of relief sculpture and three-dimensional form
are introduced. These include additive, subtractive and modeling
methods. Traditional and non-traditional materials for sculpted
works and their sculptors are explored. Computer design and
photography skills may be incorporated as an independent study. |
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| Ceramics I/II
and Fibers I/II |
| This course introduces the
characteristics of clay and design in clay using various
techniques of hand-building construction and surface decoration.
The formulation of basic glazes, glaze application, kiln firing,
and an introduction to wheel throwing are incorporated. Many
mixed media techniques will be explored. |
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| Preparing a
Portfolio/AP Studio Art |
| This is a year-long course in which
students will prepare a 2D or 3D portfolio of personal work.
Individual styles and techniques will be focused upon, and a
basic theme or concept underlying your work will be developed.
With a satisfactory grade from the slides made of your work sent
to the SAT Board, you can obtain college credit for this class. |
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| Provides instruction in methods to attain
a healthy level of physical fitness. Covers how to develop a
lifetime fitness program based on a personal fitness assessment
and stresses strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body
composition and cardiovascular endurance. Includes fitness
principles, nutrition, fad diets, weight control, stress
management, adherence strategies and consumer information;
promotes self-awareness and responsibility for fitness. Provide
knowledge of the body physically, socially, mentally,
emotionally, and spiritually. The course includes education
concerning alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, disease prevention,
family living, growth and development, mental health, nutrition,
personal health and safety. |
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| General
Physical Education I/II/ III /IV |
| Focuses on any combination of variety of
team sports, lifetime sports, track and field events, outdoor
education experiences, rhythmics/dance, recreational games,
gymnastics and self-defense. Provides basic methods to attain a
healthy and active lifestyle. |
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| Aerobics
(Girls only) |
| Aerobic physical activities are
considered to be the most effective of all activities in
developing cardiovascular fitness. This class uses aerobic
exercise such as step aerobics, Tae Bo and jogging as well as
strength training and flexibility to increase the overall
physical fitness of each student. |
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| Physical
Conditioning I/II/ III /IV |
| This course places emphasis on muscle
tone and strength development along with other health related
components through the use of weights, jogging/walking, and
conditioning exercises/drills. |
Computer Applications/High School Success |
| An essential course for career and/or
college preparation! Computer Applications teaches the student
how to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and
presentation applications using an integrated computer software
package. This course also includes information covered in the
book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens . Students will develop
techniques that will help them become a more successful student.
This course is also required for the Tech Prep Seal in all
Technology/Career program areas. |
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| Business
Document Processing |
| This course focuses on the development of
skills required to produce letters, research papers, reports,
newsletters, flyers, brochures, advertising materials and other
publications using a project-based approach, word processing and
desktop publishing software. Co-curricular activities of the
Future Business Leaders of America are incorporated in the
course. |
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Principles of Accounting I |
| Do you know how to make sure your
checking account is correct? If not, take Accounting I today!
Accounting I emphasizes the principles of basic accounting
including methods of recording business transactions, the
preparation and interpretation of financial statements, bank
reconciliation, and much more. Knowing the basic principles of
accounting will enable you to apply them to your everyday
finances and to have a basic understanding of the financial end
of businesses. Manual and computerized accounting methods are
taught. Co-curricular activities of the Future Business Leaders
of America are incorporated in the course. |
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Communications for Business |
| This course utilizes a project-based
approach to encourage mastery of the oral and written
communication skills essential for interacting effectively with
people in the workplace and in society. International
communication is constantly evolving and an appreciation and
understanding of international communication strategies is
critical to one’s future success. Of equal importance is the
development of technology and processing skills critical for
acquiring, interpreting, evaluating, and managing information.
Co-curricular activities of the Future Business Leaders of
America are incorporated in the course. |
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| Business Law |
| Business Law is designed to develop a
basic knowledge of the legal system and how business law impacts
commerce domestically and internationally. Areas of study
include sources of the law and structure of the court system;
ethics and the law; procedural law and substantive law; contract
law, law of sales and consumer law; agency law and employment
law; personal property and real property; commercial paper,
insurance, secured transactions and bankruptcy; wills and
trusts; impact of technology; and environmental law and energy
regulation. Co-curricular activities of the Future Business
Leaders of America are incorporated in the course. |
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Business Management |
| Business Management helps students
understand various management theories, basic management
functions and their interrelationships, and the organization and
competitive niche of a business. This course will help students
build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as
they study the functions of management; organizational
structures; human resources management; financial management;
operations management; general management skills;
marketing/competitive advantage; ethics; and government
regulations and community involvement. Mastery of these
standards through project-based activities will help prepare
students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace.
Co-curricular activities of the Future Business Leaders of
America are incorporated in the course. |
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Entrepreneurship |
| Entrepreneurship focuses on recognizing a
business opportunity, starting a business based on the
recognized opportunity, and operating and maintaining that
business. Preparation of a business plan allows students to
apply the functional areas of business—accounting, finance,
marketing, and management—and the legal and economic
environments in which a new venture operates to an idea for a
new business venture. Co-curricular activities of DECA and FBLA
are incorporated in the course. |
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| Finance |
| Using project-based instruction, students
are introduced to the foundations of finance and the role
finance, credit, savings, investments, and estate planning play
in business. Various technological tools will be used to assist
in modeling financial decisions. Business partnerships with
financial service institutions, guest speakers, field trips, and
work-based learning activities can be incorporated in this
course. Co-curricular activities of the Future Business Leaders
of America are incorporated in the course. |
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| Multimedia
Presentations & Communication Technology |
| This course emphasizes the development of
skills required for improved productivity in producing and
editing electronic communications and professional business
presentations incorporating multimedia. Students will create,
format, illustrate, design, and print business presentations and
utilize communication software applications to manage contacts,
send/receive email, organize notes and tasks, and use calendar
tools. Co-curricular activities of the Future Business Leaders
of America are incorporated in the course. |
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Marketing Principles |
| This course is designed to provide an
orientation to the field of marketing while focusing on
marketing as the cornerstone component of success in the free
marketing economy. Students will learn how to plan for product
and service distribution, effective pricing and sales
strategies, risk management and advertising and promotion
skills. Students will also learn how to apply these basic skills
to their potential career choice in any field. Co-curricular
activities of DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, are
incorporated into this course. This course is a
prerequisite for all other marketing courses, including the Work
Based Learning opportunity. |
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| Fashion
Marketing Sales and Promotion |
This course focuses on the key
responsibilities required in a successful retail environment.
Students develop skills in pricing, visual merchandising,
advertising, special promotions and events, professional sales,
quality customer service, successful retail business operations
and career opportunities within the industry. Co-curricular
activities of DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, are an
integral part of this course.
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Sports and Entertainment Marketing |
| This course provides students an
introduction to the marketing and management functions applied
to all levels within the sports and entertainment industry,
including professional and amateur sporting events, theaters,
concerts amusement parks and other entertainment venues. This
course also covers the equipment and supplies required for such
purposes, products and services related to hobbies or cultural
events, and businesses primarily engaged in satisfying the
desire to make productive or enjoyable use of leisure time.
Co-curricular activities of DECA, an Association of Marketing
Students, are incorporated into this course. |
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| Retail
Marketing |
| This course introduces the critical
aspects of successful retailing. It includes an in depth study
of the characteristics of the changes in the current marketplace
by retailers. Students will explore the coordination of the
functions of marketing, distribution, finance, promotion,
product planning, risk management, sales and customer service.
The National Retail Federation’s Customer Sales and Service
certification program is also an integral portion of this
course. A review of various career opportunities is also
discussed. Co-curricular activities of DECA, an Association of
Marketing Students, are an integral part of this course. |
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Advanced Marketing III and IV (Co-op Class; 2 credits, year-long
course) |
| This course allows Marketing Education
Seniors only to address how the coordination of
business activities provides goods and services to meet the
needs and wants of customers. Students assume a managerial
perspective in applying economic principles, analyzing
operational needs, examining distribution and financial
alternatives, managing marketing information, pricing products
and services, developing product/service planning strategies,
promoting products and services, purchasing and professional
sales. Real world projects are utilized to reinforce course
content. Co-curricular activities of DECA, an Association of
Marketing Students, are an integral part of this course. |
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Marketing Co-op/Internship VII /VIII (Year-long Course; 2
credits) |
| This course provides Marketing Education
Seniors only a structured program connecting
school-based and work-based learning this providing a smooth
transition into the work force and/or postsecondary education.
This educational experience provides a rigorous and relevant
core curriculum with an occupational specialty and includes a
formal written educational and work-based learning agreement
defining specific academic and workplace skills to be mastered.
Course requires supervision by the Marketing Coordinator,
training plans, training agreements and on-the-job projects
jointly evaluated by the employer and the instructor. Co-op
students are required to have an approved employment position
that receives financial compensation. Co-curricular activities
of DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, are an integral
part of this course. |
Introduction to Engineering Drawing A & B (Year 1) |
| Students are to enroll for both courses
for the year. This course introduces engineering drawing and
design. Emphasis is placed on safety, the correct use of tools
and equipment, drafting media, sketching, lettering, alphabet of
lines, geometric construction, fundamentals of CAD and multiview
drawings. |
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| Engineering
Concepts and Drawings A & B |
| In this set of courses, students learn to
illustrate more complex objects using the Computer-Aided
Drafting (CAD) system and develop skills in dimensioning,
tolerance, pictorials, sections, auxiliary views, and
intersection and developments. |
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Architectural Drawing and Design IA & IB |
| This set of courses introduces students
to the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of
Architectural Design. Emphasis is placed on house designs, floor
plans, roof designs, elevations, sections and details and
foundations. |
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Architectural Drawing and Design IIA & IIB |
| This set of courses helps the student
develop advanced skills in architectural design. Students will
work on individualized projects. |
Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences |
Among the rallying
cries in America today are these: We must strengthen
family values; we all need to learn personal and financial
responsibility; we all must do our part in serving our
communities. This foundation course helps students to
develop the core knowledge and skills needed to answer those
rallying cries. Emphasis is on leadership, human development,
family and parenting education, consumer economics and
resource management, housing and living environments,
nutrition and foods, textiles and apparel, and career
preparation. Co-curricular activities of FCCLA are
incorporated into this course. |
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| Foundations
of Family and Consumer Sciences II |
| This course continues the study of the
individual, the family, and the community. Topics will include
but are not limited to: planning how to manage resources to meet
individual and family wants and needs, consumer decisions about
food, clothing, shelter, care-giving, health care, and
transportation for individual and families, and relationship of
technology to family and consumer resources. Co-curricular
activities of FCCLA are incorporated into this course. |
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| Child
Development and Parenting |
| This course addresses issues of childcare
and development, with emphasis on guiding physical,
intellectual, social, psychological, cultural, and moral
development throughout childhood. The course helps prepare
students who are interested in early childhood education, social
services and healthcare fields. Co-curricular activities of
FCCLA are incorporated into this course. |
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Introduction to Interior Design |
| Interior Design includes classroom
instruction and laboratory experience. It is designed to prepare
students to understand the influences affecting the interior
design industry today, and to become aware of the array of
career opportunities in the field. Co-curricular activities of
FCCLA are incorporated into this course. |
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Introduction to Healthcare Science Technology Education |
| Students wishing to pursue a career in
the Healthcare Industry will receive initial exposure to
healthcare science skills and attitudes applicable to healthcare
including the concepts of health, wellness, and preventive care.
Medical terminology, introduction to community safety, life
processes and change, introduction to anatomy and physiology,
and cultural diversity and effective communication are
emphasized, as well as, the ethical and legal responsibilities
of today’s healthcare provider. This course is a prerequisite
for other healthcare courses. Co-curricular activities of HOSA
are incorporated into this course. |
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Applications to Healthcare Science Technology Education A and B |
| Students are to enroll for both courses
for 2 credits. These second-year applications courses are
designed to provide an overall framework of basic skills of
vital signs, first aid, CPR and human body systems utilized in
the provision of direct client care. The core knowledge and
skills developed are usually associated with the therapeutic and
diagnostic healthcare career pathways noted nationally.
Co-curricular activities of HOSA are incorporated into this
course. |
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| Health
Occupations Technology IIIA & IIIB |
Students are to enroll for both courses for
2 credits. The courses will enhance skills developed in the
introduction and applications courses; it offers a clinical
practicum in a health care setting and prepares students to
assist in care of patients/clients under the direction of health
professionals. Theory content includes advanced medical
terminology, pathology, microbiology and gerontology. The
courses utilize classroom, laboratory and clinic settings.
Co-curricular activities of HOSA are incorporated into this
course.
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Information Technology Foundations |
| This course is a prerequisite for all
other IT courses. Students learn the how and why of computer
hardware components. In this course, students will learn the
details of building a computer and maintaining the hardware
components. Co-curricular activities of the Future Business
Leaders of America are incorporated in the course. |
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Networking A and B (CISCO) |
| Students in this course develop skills
necessary for the planning, installation, and management of
networks that enable computers to communicate both locally and
globally using CISCO networking instruction. These courses help
prepare students for the Net+ certification. Additionally,
students will take the CISCO exams during each course.
Completion of both courses will allow students to complete CISCO
certification at Columbus Technical College in one additional
year. |
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| AP
Computer Science AB (Year-long Course) |
| Computer Science AB emphasizes
object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on
problem solving and algorithm development. It also includes an
extensive study of data structures and abstraction. |
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Programming and Systems Management/C++ |
| Welcome to the language of gaming
software. This course offers an introduction to the C++
programming language. Students will learn to analyze, design,
code, debug, test, and deploy programs using the C++ programming
language. C++ is the language that runs your gaming software. |
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| Web Page
Design I |
| Students will design, upload, and provide
maintenance of web pages and corresponding links. Students will
explore Internet commerce. Co-curricular activities of the
Future Business Leaders of America are incorporated in the
course. |
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Leadership Education and Training IA |
| This course includes classroom and
laboratory instruction in the history, customs, traditions and
purpose of Army JROTC. The course stresses the responsibilities
and components of good citizenship and how today’s youth can
become contributing members of the school and local communities.
It contains the development of basic leadership skills to
include leadership principles, values and attributes. |
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| Leadership
Education and Training IB |
| This course includes classroom and
laboratory instruction expanding on the communication skills and
conflict management and resolution curriculum taught in LET IA.
Emphasis is placed on writing skills and oral communications
techniques. Financial planning is introduced. Physical fitness,
diet, nutrition, healthy lifestyles and awareness of substance
abuse and prevention and basic first aid measures are additional
content areas. An overview of geography and the globe are
incorporated. |
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| Leadership
Education and Training IIA |
| This course includes classroom
instruction and laboratory instruction expanding on skills
taught in the first year. This course introduces equal
opportunity and sexual harassment. It provides instruction on
leadership styles and practical time to exercise leadership
theories as well as the basic principles of management. It
provides self assessments that help students determine their
skill sets and opportunities to teach using accepted principles
and methods of instruction. |
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| Leadership
Education and Training IIB |
| This course emphasizes community projects
to assist in drug prevention efforts, includes dietary
guidelines and fitness and introduces map-reading skills. It
discusses the significant events that helped shape and develop
the Constitution and government and teaches the role of
political parties in the election process. Successful completion
of at least three units of credit in the Army JROTC program will
qualify the student for advanced placement in a college ROTC
program or accelerated promotion in the military service. |
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| Leadership
Education and Training IIIA |
| This course allows cadets to investigate
the interrelationships of the services while it continues to
build their leadership development and decision-making skills.
It includes negotiation skills and management principles. It
emphasizes staff procedures and provides opportunities to handle
various leadership situations. The research, identification,
planning, and execution of service learning activities are
included. |
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| Leadership
Education and Training IIIB |
| This course gives cadets the opportunity
to apply basic concepts of career exploration strategies and
planning. Instructs on the creation of career portfolios and
plans for college or work. Financial management principles
including investing, credit, and insurance are studied in depth.
Skills for orienteering and/or land navigation are developed.
Includes studies in the federal judicial system and how
historical events shaped social systems. |
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| Leadership
Education and Training IVA |
| This course includes classroom
instruction and laboratory instruction expanding on the skills
taught in LET I- III . It focuses on creating a positive
leadership situation, negotiating, decision-making, problem
solving, planning, team development, project management, and
mentoring. It provides the opportunity to demonstrate leadership
potential in an assigned command or staff position within the
cadet battalion organization. |
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| Leadership
Education and Training IVB |
| This course includes classroom
instruction and laboratory instruction expanding on the skills
taught in LET I- III . It includes requirements for the
practical application of leadership duties. The interactions
between groups of people and how they affect the area’s
cultural, economic, and political characteristics are discussed.
Concepts of democracy and freedom and how to influence local
governments are discussed. It provides the opportunity to
demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff
position within the cadet battalion organization. |
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| Concepts of Applied Mechanical
Engineering |
| Students interested in taking this course
at Jordan will need to provide their own transportation to the
school and back for this one-block course. It will be scheduled
either first or last block. This course will serve as an
elective for anyone interested in applied engineering. |
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