Curriculum Night
Thursday, February 23
6:00pm and 7:30pm
Graduation Requirements
District
Charter
English
4
4
Math
4
4
Science
3
3
Social Studies
3
3
PE
1
1
Computer
1
1
CATE/Foreign
Language
1
2* foreign
language
Electives
7
6* including
Senior
Project
Total
24
24
High School Requirements
Graduation Requirement Chart
Course
8th*/9th grade
10th grade
English - 4 units
Math - 4 units
Science- 3 Units
Social Studies-1 (WG or WH)**
Government 1/2
Economics 1/2
U.S. History-1
PE- 1
Computer Science-1
Foreign Language-2***
Senior Project -1***
Electives - 5***
TOTAL 24 total units
*courses taken for high school credit
**If you have taken both World Geography and World History
or Global Studies I and Global Studies II, one will count in the "Social Studies" and the other will count as an elective.
*** Different at Charter Schools
College Course Trade Options
HIS 201 AND HIS 202 for US History
PSC 201 for government
ENG 101 AND ENG 102 for English 4
All other college courses will count in the elective category
11th grade
12th grade
English 1
English 2
English 4
English 3
ENG 101 &102
English II
 Students continue to master the elements learned in
English I.
 Concentrate on basic forms of writing: narration,
description, exposition, and persuasion.
 Introduced to the five paragraph essay.
 Read short stories, poetry, drama, and novels from
classic literature.
English III
 This course combines a study of composition elements
with a survey of American literature.
 Writing focuses on expository and literary essays.
 The students read major British authors, investigates
literary analysis, and studies recurring themes.
English IV
 This course is a survey of classic British literature.
 The students will combine a study of composition
elements while learning the principles of unity,
coherence, and rhetorical effectiveness.
 Research and literary criticism are taught and
practiced throughout the course.
Electives
 Contemporary Literature- a ramped up book club!
We read exciting, contemporary young adult novels,
and discover the joy of a good story.
 Creative Writing- Students experiment with their
own writing through the forms of drama, poetry,
stories, and nonfiction.
 Film Criticism- Students will become active, critical
viewers of various film genres by discussing and
critiquing acting, directing, and production
techniques.
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 3
Algebra 2
Prob. and Stat
Pre-Calculus
Algebra 1
The content of the Algebra 1 course encompasses:
 the real number system
 operations involving exponents, matrices, and
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algebraic expressions
relations and functions
writing and solving linear equations
graphs and characteristics of linear equations
quadratic relationships and functions.
Geometry
The content of the Geometry course encompasses:
 properties of basic geometric figures
 properties of triangles
 properties of quadrilaterals and other polygons
 properties of circles, lines, and special segments
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intersecting circles
transformations
coordinate geometry
surface area and volume of three-dimensional objects
proofs
Algebra 2
The content of the Algebra 2 course encompasses:
 functions systems of equations
 systems of linear inequalities
 quadratic equations
 complex numbers
 algebraic expressions
 nonlinear relationships including exponential,
logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational
 conic sections
Algebra 3
The content of the Algebra 3 course encompasses:
 characteristics and behaviors of functions
 operations on functions
 behaviors of polynomial functions and rational
functions
 behaviors of exponential and logarithmic functions
Pre-Calculus
The content of the Pre-Calculus course encompasses:
 characteristics and behaviors of functions
 operations on functions
 behaviors of polynomial functions and rational
functions
 behaviors of exponential and logarithmic functions
 behaviors of trigonometric functions
 behaviors of conic sections.
Probability and Statistics
The content of the Probability and Statistics course
encompasses:
 design of a statistical study
 collection, organization, display, and interpretation of
data
 basic statistical methods of analyzing data
 basic concepts of probability
Physical
Science
Biology &
Bio H
Chemistry
& Chem H
Physics
Marine
Science
Anatomy
Physical Science
 Content:
 Physics – including motion, forces, energy, machines,
waves, light, and electricity
 Chemistry - including atoms, compounds, reactions,
solutions, acids and bases
Biology I
 Course Content:
 Chemistry of Life
 Cellular Biology
 Genetics
 Ecology
 Evolution
 EOC – End Of Course exam
 Standardized State Test
 Counts as 20% of overall grade
Honors Biology I
 Same content categories as Biology I
 Honors students also take the Biology EOC
 Honors students receive an additional 0.5 gpa points to
whatever grade they receive
 For example:
93 = 4.0 gpa in a normal course
93 = 4.5 gpa in an honors course
 Honors Biology is designed to be a challenging course that
will go beyond just the standards. The pace will be more
advanced which will allow time for more projects and
deeper learning.
 Students must fill out an application and be recommended
into this program
Chemistry I
 Course Content
 Structure of Matter
 Reactions of Matter
 Phases of Matter
 Solutions
 Prerequisite: Biology I
Honors Chemistry I
 Course Content
 Structure of Matter
 Reactions of Matter
 Phases of Matter
 Solutions
 Honors students receive an additional 0.5 gpa points to
whatever grade they receive
 Honors Chemistry is designed to be a challenging course
that will go beyond just the standards. The pace will be
more advanced which will allow time for more projects and
deeper learning.
 Prerequisite: Biology I and recommendation from current
teacher
Extra Core Science Courses:
 Students that need a 3rd lab science for college need to
take either a college level science course or one of the
following extra core science classes:
 Marine Biology – study of the ocean and the life
within it
 Anatomy and Physiology – a study of the human
body and how it functions
 Physics – the study of matter and its motion through
spacetime
 Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I
Global
Studies 1
Global
Studies 2
U.S. History
Government
& Economics
Global Studies II
 Renaissance & Reformation
 Age of Exploration
 Absolute Monarchs in Europe
 Enlightenment & Revolution
 Industrial Revolution
 Growth of Democracy in Europe
 Rise of the British Empire
 WWI & WWII
US History
 Establishment of the British
colonies
 Creation of the United States as
a new nation
 Westward expansion
 Civil War & Reconstruction
 Industrialization & urbanization
 Developing role in world affairs
US History
Required for
graduation
EOC = 1/5 of the
final grade
Government
 Overview of the Constitution
 How it was created
 How it shapes our government
 How it has been interpreted
 How it shapes our lives
 Appreciation for the role of the
individual in our American
Government
Economics
 Survey of Microeconomics
 Supply & Demand
 Role of government in the
economy
 Comparing Economic
Systems
 The Stock Market
 Personal Finance
Government
Economics
BOTH are required for
graduation!!
American Wars
 Civil War
 WWI
 WWII
 Korean War
WWII
 In-depth study of
the causes &
course of WWII
 Vietnam
 Cold War
 Designed primarily to prepare students for the US
History EOC.
 Open to ALL students
Foreign Language
Spanish 1
Spanish 3
Spanish 2
SPA 101 &102
A MUST HAVE for students planning to
major in business
Accounting I
Accounting II
Students will develop an
understanding of
 Steps of the Accounting
Cycle
 Accounting concepts,
principles, and practices
*Prerequisite Accounting I and
teacher approval
Student develops competence
in
 Using subsidiary ledgers
 Preparing financial
statements
 Performing end-of period
procedures
Advertising
Marketing
 Students will develop
advertising using
 Marketing introduces
students to marketing
budgets, appropriate
media selection and
design.
 Course requires
individual and group
projects.
concepts and
functions of selling,
promotion and
distribution.
 Course requires
individual and group
projects.
Personal Finance
A “financial fitness” class where you don’t have
to dress out!
 Budgeting
 Maintaining Checking and
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Savings Accounts
Analyzing tax returns
Understanding credit
Real Estate
Investment opportunities
Service Learning
THE KEY TO SERVICE LEARNING
IS LEARNING TO GIVE TO
OTHERS.
 In addition , students are
 Service Learning
students leave campus
during the school day
and volunteer in the
community.
 Students must provide
own transportation.
also required to
participate in at least 3
community service
projects as a class each
semester.
 Service Learning
activities are separate
from all GMC volunteer
requirements.
Journalism
 Insider prospective of media
Film/Video
 Students learn the process of
 Journalistic method:
 Gathering info
 Journalistic writing
 Ethics in reporting
 **Students must submit a
sample academic essay.
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creating a film from scratch
reel.
Curriculum will include:
Filmmaking
Producing
Screenwriting
Directing
Production design
Picture/sound editing
**Student must submit story
or video.
Leisure Sports
 Leisure sports encompass a wide range of individual,
dual, & team sports
 Each sport varies in difficulty as well as physical
requirements
 Designed for entertainment, fellowship, pleasure, and
physical fitness
Examples of Leisure Sports
 Table Tennis
 Ultimate Frisbee
 Horseshoes
 Golf
 Billiards
 Bocce Ball
 Darts
 Hiking
 Bowling
 Badminton
 Disc Golf
 Chuck-O
With these skills each student will able to find activities in
which they enjoy participating, thus enabling them to lead an
active lifestyle.
• Quality high school course
that introduce students to the
field of education.
• The curriculum introduces
students to the science of
learning, the role of the
learner, professional
expectations and
responsibilities of the teacher
as well as presenting the
global perspective of
educational systems past,
present and future.
• The class includes a field
experience in a local
elementary or middle school,
where cadets also spend time
in educational settings
beyond their high school
setting to experience the
realities of classrooms at all
instructional levels.
• The course is for a 3hr college
credit at Limestone College.
See Miss O in B15 to Apply
Requirements:
- 3.0 GPA
- Junior or Senior for 2012
- Application
- Two teacher Recommendations
Leadership
 Awesome!
 Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ,
Blanchard’s Leadership by Values, curriculum used by
Broyhill Leadership Conferences.
 Designed to bring out leadership qualities in all of us
 Goal Setting, Team Building, Group Dynamics,
Personality styles
OPENS
 10th grade students who are NOT taking
college classes are allowed 1 open period. If
you select OPEN, please indicate AM or PM.
Student must have transportation to arrive
late or leave early.
 11th and 12th grade students are allowed to
select one or two OPEN periods. Please
mark your preference 1 or 2 on the
registration card.
What is Senior Project?
• Year-Long Activity
• Personalized Learning Experience
• Investigation of a Specialized Area of Interest with
Assistance of Mentor and Faculty Coach
Stay Tuned…
Senior Project Parent-Student
Meeting in MAY
Questions: Email Crystal Earle at
cearle@greermiddlecollege.org
College Classes
Students will complete course
registration cards as if they are NOT
taking college classes.
I will combine college registration
forms with the high school forms.
**High school electives and Plan B
college courses are essential for
scheduling.
College Classes
If your student will take college
classes for the 1st time in 2012-2013,
you will need to attend a meeting
Thursday, March 22
8:00am or 4:00pm
You will receive an invitation if your
child is eligible based on COMPASS
scores.
College Classes
If your child is already taking
college classes and has questions
about college registration,
please contact
Kelley Smith
ksmith@greermiddlecollege.org
DEADLINE:
Registration Cards
due in Blazer
Block March 2.
Now What?
• Review your notes from the meeting
• Consult the Curriculum Guide on the front
page of the school’s website
• Talk with your child about choices.
• Registration cards will be distributed in
Blazer Block tomorrow. (Replacement cards
$1.00)
• Contact the specific teacher listed with
questions about classes
***Remember
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Your child’s core subject area teacher will
recommend core classes.
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Your child will complete his Registration
Card as if he is NOT taking ANY college
classes. Once the college registration is
complete, I will adjust his high school
registration card.