INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Eastview High School “Educating our students to reach their full potential” Student Registration Guide 2013-14 Respect Tea Accountabilit m Co y llab & work ora tio n Achieve High Expecta tions Trust S Wo trong rk E thic e Embrac es g n e ll a h C Res pon sive Ind to ivid Nee ual ds Re Sh s a wi pon red t L h sib Co ear in ou ility mm nin r un g ity Talented, Caring & Supportive Staff Fun de Pri Global Awareness Inclusive Community Commitment to Learning n sio Pas Lifetime Learning aged Eng ers n a e L r Honesty Sportsmanship & Spirit C Im ont pr inu ov o em us en t Build Meaningful Relationships Fl ex ib Ba & ility lan ce Effective & Efficient Communication Max Lea imize rn Tim ing e Gu ar an & tee Cu Via rri bl cu e lu m d Le Posi ad tiv er e sh ip Techno log for the y 21st Century & itive g Pos earnin , e f Sa erly L ment Ord nviron E It is the policy of Independent School District 196 that all students will have equal opportunity to participate in course offerings, counseling services, cocurricular activities and use of school facilities. Integrity SPECIAL MESSAGE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS Eastview High School January 2013 To EVHS Students and Parents: Eastview High School is a school about people working together, about relationships, about a talented staff that cares about students, about exceptional students doing exceptional things, and about supportive and involved parents. These primary strengths are complemented by an outstanding facility, with state-of-the-art technology and high quality curricular and cocurricular programs. This Registration Guide provides a listing of these curricular courses and cocurricular programs, along with a summary of what students might expect as a result of taking advantage of these opportunities. For the first eight years of your education, almost all courses were required. In high school, students have a chance to branch out with electives. Electives provide the opportunity to explore special fields of interest. They also make it possible to pursue specialized training in preparation for advanced post-high school training or to enter the job market. These opportunities place great responsibilities on both parents and students to plan wisely. Carefully read the information in the next few pages and browse through the course offerings and special programs. Then begin planning a course of study. In order to select an appropriate school program, students need to consider their individual abilities, aptitudes, interests, academic strengths and limitations, future career goals, District 196 graduation requirements, and finally, the course offerings at EVHS. Excellent resources for information and advice are students’ parents, counselors and classroom teachers. In addition, important items of information are summarized on the following pages. Before registration, decide on a schedule of courses for the remaining year(s) in high school. Serious thought about an overall plan will provide a sense of purpose and direction. It is important that course selections for next year are made very carefully. We will tally all course selections and make critical decisions regarding staffing, room use and dollar allocation based on these selections. Once those decisions are made, it will be very difficult to change course selections. We look forward to working with you for the 2013-2014 school year, and in the future at Eastview High School. If you have questions regarding registration or a specific program, contact your current school counselor. If you have further questions, please contact us through e-mail at Eastview@district196.org or 952-431-8900. Dr. Randall W. Peterson Mr. Bruce Miller Principal Assistant Principal TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Message to Students and Parents Introductory Information................................................................................................................................................ i-xvi Daily Schedule.................................................................................................................................................................... i Term Length........................................................................................................................................................................ i The EVHS Comprehensive Curriculum......................................................................................................................... i Class Rank.......................................................................................................................................................................... ii Characteristics of a Student Well-Suited for Honors Classes..................................................................................... ii Post High School Readiness............................................................................................................................................ ii Career/School to Work Options....................................................................................................................................iii Minnesota Post-Secondary Enrollment Option...........................................................................................................iii Independent Study...........................................................................................................................................................iii Pass/No-Credit System...................................................................................................................................................iii 9th Grade Core Program.................................................................................................................................................iv Course Sequencing...........................................................................................................................................................iv Human Sexuality and HIV/AIDS Prevention Curriculum.......................................................................................iv Failures and Incomplete Grades....................................................................................................................................iv Transfer Credits................................................................................................................................................................. v Early Graduation............................................................................................................................................................... v EVHS Cocurricular Programs......................................................................................................................................... v Academic Honors Criteria............................................................................................................................................... v Academic Achievement Recognition............................................................................................................................vi Cocurricular Programs Requiring a Study Hall..........................................................................................................vi Student Registration and Scheduling Steps.................................................................................................................vi Graduation Requirements..............................................................................................................................................vii EVHS Course Requirements.........................................................................................................................................viii Cocurricular Opportunities............................................................................................................................................. x NCAA Requirements and Approved Courses............................................................................................................. xi District 196 Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................... xii Four-Year Planning Worksheet.....................................................................................................................................xiii Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Opportunities......................................................................xiv College Credit Opportunities........................................................................................................................................ xv Course Descriptions.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-22 Art........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Business.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Courses................................................................................ 3 English/Language Arts.................................................................................................................................................... 4 Family and Consumer Science ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science............................................................................................................... 6-7 Mentor Programs.............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Music and Dance............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Physical Education/Wellness/Safety Education........................................................................................................ 10 Science................................................................................................................................................................................11 Social Studies................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Special Services........................................................................................................................................................... 13-14 ELL................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 CIP Program................................................................................................................................................................ 13 EBD Program.............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Specific Learning Disabilities................................................................................................................................... 14 Life Skills/Basic Skills Classes................................................................................................................................. 14 Speech/Language Classes........................................................................................................................................ 14 Student Leadership and Services.................................................................................................................................. 15 Work Experience Program............................................................................................................................................. 16 World Languages............................................................................................................................................................ 17 Career Development and Enrichment Opportunities Courses................................................................................ 18 Online Registration Instructions............................................................................................................ Inside Back Cover Introductory Information Daily Schedule Eastview High School operates on a 7-period day. Most of our classes are one-period in length (50 minutes). A few of our classes are two-periods in length (approximately 100 minutes) to provide time for the important handson, active learning experiences that are so much a part of these classes (e.g. our Career Development classes and our “field experience” programs). Also, some of our classes that are one period in length are scheduled consecutively with another course that is one period in length, and these two teachers will coordinate their use of time so that two-period opportunities are available and used appropriately in each content area. For example, an English course and a social studies course may be scheduled consecutively so that time can be adjusted to accommodate both experiences. Term Length With our intent to offer classes in both one-period and two-period formats, we will be able to increase the flexibility in the scheduling of students for the classes they choose using the 9-week/quarter model. At the same time, using the 9-week/quarter model will increase the frequency of feedback to students and parents regarding student progress. Full Year - 36 weeks Trimester - 12 weeks. There are three trimesters in a full year. Quarter - 9 weeks. There are four quarters in a full year. The majority of the courses at Eastview High School are 9-week, quarter courses. Some courses (School of Environmental Studies courses and Career Development and Enrichment Opportunities courses) will be 12 weeks in length because students from all district high schools will be attending these courses. The EVHS Comprehensive Curriculum “Focus, Rigor and Relevance” Eastview High School offers courses in 15 subject areas, including a full range of special education courses, work program alternatives and school to work electives. Our comprehensive curriculum is created to provide for a differentiated approach to the unique needs of each individual student. We believe and expect that each student will work toward some form of post-high school education or training program, i.e. 4 year colleges and university, community colleges, technical/vocational training programs, military service, etc. These courses are designed to meet the needs of students across a broad range of abilities, interests and post-high school aspirations. Courses are available that are designed to provide a broad exposure to academics and experiences in a variety of subject areas, along with opportunities which provide a focus on a career interest or skill. Advanced Placement and Honors courses are offered across the curriculum to meet the special needs of high-performing students interested in testing and extending their personal and intellectual limits in the classroom. Students can choose from a variety of demanding course offerings in each department, including Advanced Placement courses which not only stretch the limits, as indicated above, but offer college-bound students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. The optional Advanced Placement examinations are administered through the nonprofit College Board for a student-paid fee. Additional opportunities are available for exceptional students including such courses as the Mentor Program, Student Leadership and Service, College in the Schools and cooperative programs with local colleges and universities. i Special Programs (Special Education and Work Experience) provide a continuum of services for students having academic, social, emotional or psychological difficulties which may interfere with the teaching/learning experience. Class Rank Class rank is determined by the grade point average of the quarter grades. All courses are included except those for which a pass/no-credit or no-grade mark is assigned. A student may choose to take one course each quarter for a pass/no-credit mark. There are no weighted grades in the class rank calculation. A=4.0 A-=3.7 B+=3.3 B =3.0 B-=2.7 C+ =2.3 C=2.0 C-=1.7 Marking System D+=1.3 D =1.0 D-=0.7 E =0.3 F =0.0 P =Pass NC=No Credit NG=No Grade Honors Ranking System Toward encouraging students at Eastview High School to take the most challenging courses they are capable of taking, we incorporate a dual ranking system. Students will receive either a Regular Rank or an Honors Rank. The regular rank will rank students against all students in the class; the honors rank will rank qualifying honors students against other honors students who have taken a similarly difficult course schedule. To qualify for an Honors Rank at Eastview High School, students must meet the following criteria: •Take at least thirty-two (32) quarter courses of Honors/AP Core Classes throughout grades 9-12. This must include eight (8) quarter courses in each of the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade years. •Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for an Honors/AP class to count toward the total/grade-level minimums. (A “P” grade is considered lower than a “C” grade.) NOTE: This is not “weighted” grading or ranking. It is simply a “dual” ranking system wherein ONLY students meeting the above qualifications would have an Honors Rank. Characteristics of a Student Well-Suited for Honors Courses 1. Works well independently. Seeks help only when necessary. Does not require detailed or repeated directions from teacher in order to proceed. 2. Is creative. Can think of things to try, or use original methods, when faced with a problem situation. 3. Readily applies learned principles to new situations. Can solve novel problems. Responds well to guided discovery. 4. Responds positively to challenging situations. Shows persistence in searching for solutions. Finds satisfaction in independently solving a problem rather than accepting another person’s solution or help. 5. Likes to analyze, generalize, derive, prove, abstract; to investigate relationships and alternative solutions. 6. Has a strong intuitive sense for the subject matter. Sorts out key relationships quickly. 7. Shows a high degree of interest and motivation. Is intellectually curious and a critical thinker. 8. Has experienced high achievement in past courses without undue stress. Has not depended on rote learning or tutoring. 9. Shows above average ability in oral and written expression. Post High School Readiness Graduates are encouraged to pursue training or education beyond EVHS. Further education at a four-year college or university, a community or technical college, or military training enhance employability. Students and families are able to access a career interest profiler through the Family Connection website. Students also receive information from the PLAN test taken in October of their sophomore year. Our school counselors also work with our students in a developmental counseling program that prepares students for their post-high school plans. More information is available from the EVHS College and Career Center in Student Services. As a general rule, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) recommends 4 years of math and 3 years of science (such as earth science, biology, chemistry). Students planning to pursue courses in e­ ngineering, ii architecture or any of the scientific fields should complete courses in beginning algebra, geometry, higher algebra, trigonometry and AP Calculus. Chemistry and physics are frequently considered essential. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in composition, research paper, advanced literature courses and 2-4 years of uninterrupted study in a world language for college preparation. Having a high school diploma is generally acceptable for admission to technical and community colleges. Career/School to Work Options For those students who are planning a specific career after high school, the courses selected should be chosen with career preparation in mind. Students should choose courses which provide a broad base of preparation for the future. Therefore students anticipating a career as the next step after high school should select a variety of subjects. Good grades are important to students, in addition to the development of a good general school record. The importance of positive attitudes about school, as well as good study habits, should not be underestimated. Prospective employers are very interested in applicants’ records of absences, tardiness and effort in school work. Post-high school training opportunities should be explored by students anticipating a career as the next step after high school. Technological advances have increased the need for specialists in many fields. Therefore, students should strongly consider attending a business, trade or technical school after high school. Many students plan to further their education in the military. Students who plan to attend a technical school or the Armed Forces should plan their high school courses accordingly. A good mathematics background (at least beginning algebra and geometry) is required for post-high school and Armed Forces training in such fields as drafting, electronics, construction and machine trades. Business, technical and trade schools are emphasizing the importance of good communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Employers often hire applicants with certain expectations about their potential for future advancement. Minnesota Post-Secondary Enrollment Option Eligible juniors and seniors at Eastview High School may enroll at Minnesota post-secondary colleges on a full or part-time basis. Students may take classes for secondary and post-secondary credit. The purposes of the program are to promote rigorous educational pursuits and to provide a wider variety of options for students. Interested students should make an appointment with their counselor prior to registration to discuss this option. Independent Study/Academic Enrichment Independent study/academic enrichment provides an opportunity for an in-depth study in a selected area of interest. Qualifications for independent study/academic enrichment include completion of prerequisite background classes, a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A., and satisfactory mastery of related skills and technical information. In addition, to assure a student’s ability to successfully study on an independent level, the student must display a high interest in the subject area, shown evidence of self motivation and self discipline, and display leadership qualities and initiative. Previous outside exploration of the subject will be considered an advantage for the applicant. The student will have completed a majority of the coursework in the area of interest of the department granting approval of the independent study. Students should contact their counselor to discuss this option. A fee may be assessed for this enrichment option. Students may receive credit through the District 196 Credit by Assessment process. Pass/No-Credit System Students may take one course (.75 credit) each quarter (3 credits each year) on a “Pass/No-Credit” basis. This option is to encourage students to explore interests in a subject and yet not risk receiving a low grade. Procedure: Students must apply within the first 15 school days of the quarter. Written permission of parents is required. Application forms are available in the Guidance and Counseling Office. “Pass/No-Credit” students will take all tests, turn in all regular class work and receive marks along with the other students. The final mark will be a “Pass” if the student completes all work at the passing level. The final mark will be “No-Credit” if the student does iii not complete all work at the passing level. A credit toward graduation will be granted for a “Pass” mark. No credit toward graduation will be granted for a “No-Credit” mark. Subjects taken on the “Pass/No-Credit” basis will not be averaged into a student’s class rank or honor roll standing. However, overall class rank may be affected for students choosing the “Pass/No-Credit” option due to the honor point/credits attempted mathematical conversion. The EVHS attendance policy will be in affect for students choosing the Pass/No-Credit option. A class taken through the Pass/ No-Credit option will not count toward the Honors Ranking System. If a student is taking a class on the Pass/No-Credit basis and is removed from class by an administrator, the student will receive a grade of “F” for the course and be assigned to transitional study hall for the remainder of the quarter. The NCAA may accept the Pass/No-Credit option for core academic courses by applying a “D-” as the grade for the course for a “P” grade earned. 9th Grade Core Program We will make the transition into high school for our incoming 9th graders a positive and successful experience. Each 9th grader will be assigned to a team of teachers who will teach in the content area of English/Language Arts, Social Studies, and possibly Science. Collectively, this team of teachers will build relationships with this group of students and their parents and set the expectations and tone for their next four years at Eastview High School. This team will teach additional skills to all of our 9th graders in such areas as study skills, decision making, goal setting, problem solving, conflict resolution, technology and awareness of opportunities that are available at Eastview High School. This team of teachers will also monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to parents and students. Developing this heightened awareness, building these important skills, and monitoring progress will increase the success for students at Eastview High School. Course Sequencing Selected courses may be offered in a 9 or 18 week, two-period format. The scheduling of courses in this manner provides for greater focus through in-depth teaching, learning and guided practice. Course sequencing will also provide opportunities to implement a variety of instructional methods in order to meet individual student learning styles, more time in the period to teach/learn concepts, and a strengthening of the teacher/student relationship through a longer class period. Human Sexuality and HIV/AIDS Prevention Curriculum District 196 teaches students human sexuality curriculum and HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum. Course descriptions in this catalog identify where this curriculum is taught. If you would like specific information about what is taught in these areas, please contact your school principal. Parents who are uncomfortable with the curriculum after talking with the principal/designee may withhold their student from specific class sessions in which these curricula are taught. Failures and Incompletes When a student is having academic difficulty in a class, the teacher should be consulted for assistance. It is also suggested that the student inform his/her counselor of the problem, especially if grades in more than one class are being affected. Students who fail a required class should see their counselor without delay to make arrangements for repeating the course. Failure to make up required courses will jeopardize a students’ graduation. Credits for failed elective subjects must also be made up. The advice of the school counselor must be sought in deciding which classes are to be repeated and where substitute credits are acceptable. This would also apply to students who receive grades of NG or Failure due to poor attendance. NOTE: Students receiving a failing grade may not have the opportunity to make-up the credit during the school day. The after school option or summer school will be the primary method of course failure make-up. Incomplete grades are assigned at the discretion of the teacher to those students who have not completed required class assignments/expectations or who have not met course outcomes and competencies during the quarter. When iv students receive an “Incomplete” grade, they should see their teacher as soon as possible to arrange for needed make up work. The deadline for making up an incomplete grade is Friday of the 2nd week in the next quarter. Incomplete grades that are not made up will result in failure of the course and loss of credit. Transfer Credits Students requesting the transfer of credits earned in other educational settings (alternative schools, summer college courses, language camps, etc.) must obtain written permission from the principal prior to participating in the educational experience. Early Graduation Seniors interested in graduating early should discuss this option with their counselor during their junior year to ensure all graduation requirements are covered. Students will be asked to complete an Early Graduation Application. Upon approval by the parent, counselor and assistant principal the students’ schedule will be created to accommodate an early graduation. EVHS Cocurricular Programs District 196 believes that cocurricular programs play a substantial and important role in providing successful and meaningful educational experiences for students. In addition to a comprehensive list of courses, Eastview High School offers a wide variety of school activities to meet students’ interests and needs. These cocurricular activities provide at least four educational benefits for students. 1. They promote cognitive, affective and psycho-motor growth and development. 2. They are well-guided activities which utilize student time in an excellent educational environment. 3. They provide opportunities for students to find new friends. 4. They promote good self-concept, positive school attitudes and better school academic achievement. Eastview High School suggests that all students participate in at least one or more cocurricular activities during the year. Listed on the next page are cocurricular activities available to students. Academic Honors Criteria Eastview graduate re recognized in the following areas: National Honor, Advanced Placement Scholars, President’s Education Award, Honor Graduate, Graduate with High Honors, Graduate with Highest Honors and STEM Scholars. Advanced Placement Scholar Granted to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams on full-year courses (or the equivalent). Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and, grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams on full-year courses (or the equivalent). Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and, grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams on full-year courses (or the equivalent). President’s Education Award Granted to graduates with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and a score of 85% or better on the ACT, SAT or PSAT test. Graduate with Honors Granted to graduates who have an Honors Ranking or are ranked in the top ten percent of the graduating class (regular ranking). Graduate with High Honors Granted to honors graduates with a score of 95% or better on the ACT, SAT or PSAT. Graduate with Highest Honors Granted to honors graduates with a score of 98% or better on the ACT, SAT or PSAT, and 45 or more core classes taken at the AP or honors level. STEM SCHOLAR Granted to students who successfully complete a STEM pathway. Refer to page xiv to review the pathways. Please see your counselor for more information. v Academic Achievement Recognition Students in grades 9-12 at Eastview High School will be eligible for academic achievement awards in one or more of the following categories: Category 1: Academic Lettering Students in grades 9-12 will be awarded an academic letter based on the attainment of a specified GPA during a specified period of time. Students must meet ONE of the following criteria: a) Attainment of a "cumulative GPA" as follows (measured after the third quarter each year): 9th graders: 3.800 or higher (regular rank) or 3.700 or higher (honors rank) 10th graders: 3.666 or higher (regular rank) or 3.566 or higher (honors rank) 11th graders: 3.666 or higher (regular rank) or 3.566 or higher (honors rank) 12th graders: 3.500 or higher (regular rank) or 3.400 or higher (honors rank) b) F our consecutive quarters with a quarter GPA = 3.666 or higher (measured during any four consecutive quarters within or across grade levels). Category 2: Improvement in Quarter GPA Students in grades 9-12 who show at least a .75 improvement in their quarter GPA (from one quarter to the next, within or across grade levels) will be awarded a certificate of recognition for this achievement. Cocurricular Programs Requiring a Study Hall Participation in a cocurricular program may require a student to enroll in a specific study hall (first or seventh period) which will be used for practice. This requirement is due to the restricted availability of certain practice facilities beyond the control of EVHS. Programs which require a study hall include boys golf (register for Study D); boys’ hockey [register for Study B & C (hockey may be first or seventh)]; girls’ hockey [register for Study B (hockey may be first or seventh)]. Students participating in cocurricular activities not requiring a cocurricular study hall may NOT register for the courses below. Rather, these students may register for a regular study hall that may be scheduled during any one of the seven periods during the school day. NOTE: Students may not register for a cocurricular study hall without the written permission of a head coach. 2213 Q2 Cocurricular Study B Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Permission from boys’ or girls’ hockey head coach 2214 Q3 Cocurricular Study C Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Permission from boys’ hockey head coach 2215 Q4 Cocurricular Study D Prerequisite: Permission from boys’ or girls’ golf head coach Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Student Registration and Scheduling Steps There are two major steps for students in planning their next year’s program of studies: (1) registration and (2) scheduling. During January EVHS Registration Guides and Registration Forms for the following year are distributed. Students then register for courses by selecting their programs of study for the next school year. Based on student registration data, the school administration will determine courses/sections to be offered, staff needed and a master schedule of classes for the next year. Therefore, students should register with care and after consultation with parents. After students’ registration plans have been approved by parents and counselors, classes are computer-scheduled for all four quarter terms. Following scheduling, schedule changes will only be approved for the reasons listed below in the “Schedule Change” section. Changes are not accepted after the 3rd school day of each quarter. January/February Students in grades 8-11 register for courses they plan to take during the upcoming school year. During these two months, students/parents may visit with their counselor and finalize their registration selections. vi April Students in grades 8-11 are provided copies of their registration and are asked to review for errors. April/July Student requests are computer loaded into the master schedule; budgets are finalized; staff is hired. August Quarter 1 and 2 Online Schedule Review and Change Requests • S tudents will review schedules and request corrections through the online process. • There will not be a schedule review opportunity during Quarter 1 for Quarter 2. • Schedules will be revised prior to the first day of school via the online process and students will receive their final schedules during a homeroom on the first day of school. January Quarters 3 and 4 Online Schedule Review and Change Requests • S tudents will review schedules for Quarters 3 & 4 and request corrections through the online process following winter vacation. • There will not be a schedule review opportunity during Quarter 3 for Quarter 4. • Students in grade 12 will meet with their counselor in order to assure appropriate credit status for graduation. • Students in grades 9-11 will initiate schedule change requests through the online process. Emergency Schedule Change Requests after the start of each quarter (Meet with a Counselor) Students may make emergency changes during the first 3 days of each quarter with input from counselor, case manager, teacher or administrator for the following reasons: • L evel change – a class is determined to be too difficult (teacher input is required along with a description of intervention strategies from previous quarter). • Student has not met a necessary prerequisite (teacher input is required). • Make up or add a required course for graduation. • Changes initiated at counselor/administrator/teacher discretion. This is the final opportunity to make student/parent-initiated changes to the schedule. Graduation Requirements The majority of the courses at Eastview High School are 9 weeks in length. The Career Development courses are 12 weeks in length. The 12-week courses are worth one credit and the 9-week courses will be worth .75 credit. To be eligible for graduation, a student must have earned a total of 66 credits (minimum) in grades 9 through 12. Many students accumulate far more than the minimum number of credits during their high school studies. All students are encouraged to select more than the minimum of required courses in order to take advantage of the broad scope of course offerings available. Eastview High School operates on a seven-period school day, and the majority of the courses are 9 weeks in length, .75 credit each. If a student takes (and passes) 7 courses each quarter, he/she will have earned 21 credits toward graduation; (7 courses) x (.75 credit) x (4 quarters) = 21 credits earned that year. Students may take a study hall, for which no credit is given. For those students who have taken course work in a trimester system (e.g. Apple Valley, Eagan or Rosemount High Schools) prior to coming to Eastview, you will already notice that the transfer of credit will be a simple process. For example, you were required to take a full year sequence of 12 week science courses in 9th grade (Earth Science A, B and C) each course worth one credit, for a total of 3 credits. vii Full Year = 3 trimesters 1st Trimester one course = 1 credit One single period trimester course = 1.0 credit 2nd Trimester one course = 1 credit 3rd Trimester one course = 1 credit One Full Year Course = 3.0 Credits 9th grade students at Eastview High School will also be required to take a full-year sequence of Earth Science courses. These courses will be 9 weeks in length ( Earth Science A, B, C and D) each course worth .75 credit for a total of 3 credits. FULL YEAR = 4 QUARTERS 1st Quarter One single period quarter course = .75 credit 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter one course = .75 one course = .75 one course = .75 one course =.75 One Full Year Course = credit credit credit credit 3.0 Credits This is one of many similar examples that demonstrates the comparison between the trimester system and the quarter system. NOTE: Some courses meet for more than one class period and are worth more credit. These exceptions are noted in department course descriptions. The number of courses taken each year will depend upon student individual needs and interests. An 11/12 grade student should be enrolled for 3.75 or more credits each quarter. A 9/10 grade student should be enrolled for 4.50 or more credits each quarter. Summarized on the following pages are the general registration requirements for each grade. For complete information about graduation requirements students must read each department section. In some instances, special exemptions to the general requirements are noted. Eastview High School Course Requirements To be eligible for graduation, each student shall have completed 66 credits in Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. The minimum requirements are as follows. Adjustments to the graduation requirements for each incoming class may be made in response to changes in state and federal laws. Minimum Grade 9 Requirements Course (24 Quarter Courses x .75 Credit Each = 18 Total Credits) Number of Quarter Courses Total Credits for Grade 9 English/Language Arts 4 Mathematics 4 Physical Education (Individual Fitness 9 is required) 2 5 Physical Education quarter courses are required for graduation. Advanced Multimedia, or Marketing C. May be taken any time in grades 9-12. 3.00 3.00 1.50 Safety Education* 1 .75 Science 4 3.00 Social Studies 4 3.00 Wellness 1 1 .75 Electives** 4(minimum) 3.00(minimum) Art One course in visual arts, music, acting, dance, Interior Design A, Advertising, Multimedia, Grade 9 Sub-Total 24 minimum 18 minimum * May be taken in 9th or 10th grade; see birth date requirement in Physical Education/Wellness/ Safety Education section for eligibility. ** Electives may be chosen from any department. viii Minimum Grade 10 Requirements Course English/Language Arts Mathematics Physical Education Science* Social Studies Wellness 2 Electives** Art (24 Quarter Courses x .75 Credit Each = 18 Total Credits) Number of Quarter Courses Total Credits for Grade 10 4 4 1 3.00 3.00 .75 4 4 1 6(minimum) 3.00 3.00 .75 4.50(minimum) 5 Physical Education quarter courses are required for graduation. Individual Fitness 10-12 (may be taken anytime during grades 10-12) One course in visual arts, music, acting, dance, Interior Design A, Advertising, Multimedia, Advanced Multimedia, or Marketing C. May be taken any time in grades 9-12. Grade 10 Sub-Total 24 minimum * The science requirement may be completed in 11th or 12th grade. ** Electives may be chosen from any department. Minimum Grade 11 Requirements Course Science* Social Studies Wellness 3 Electives** Art (20 Quarter Courses x .75 Credit Each = 15 Total Credits) Number of Quarter Courses English/Language Arts Mathematics Physical Education 18 minimum Total Credits for Grade 11 4 4 1 3.00 3.00 .75 4 4 1 2(minimum) 3.00 3.00 .75 1.50(minimum) 5 Physical Education quarter courses are required for graduation. Individual Fitness 10-12 (may be taken anytime during grades 10-12) One course in visual arts, music, acting, dance, Interior Design A, Advertising, Multimedia, Advanced Multimedia, or Marketing C. May be taken any time in grades 9-12. Grade 11 Sub-Total 20 minimum * The science requirement may be completed in 11th or 12th grade. ** Electives may be chosen from any department. Minimum Grade 12 Requirements Course Social Studies Electives** Art (20 Quarter Courses x .75 Credit Each = 15 Total Credits) Number of Quarter Courses English/Language Arts Physical Education 15 minimum 4 1 Total Credits for Grade 12 5 Physical Education quarter courses are required for graduation. Individual Fitness 10-12 (may be taken anytime during grades 10-12) 3.00 .75 4 3.00 11(minimum) 8.25(minimum) One course in visual arts, music, acting, dance, Interior Design A, Advertising, Multimedia, Advanced Multimedia, or Marketing C. May be taken any time in grades 9-12. Grade 12 Sub-Total 20 minimum * The science requirement may be completed in 11th or 12th grade. ** Electives may be chosen from any department. ix 15 minimum Cocurricular Opportunities ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES FALL Adapted Athletic - PI & CI Soccer (Girls & Boys) Athletic Training (Girls & Boys) Cheerleading - Sport and Competition (Girls) Cross Country (Girls & Boys) Dance Team - Performance Season (Girls) Football (Boys) Intramurals (Girls & Boys) Soccer (Girls & Boys) Swimming and Diving (Girls) Tennis (Girls) Volleyball (Girls) WINTER Adapted Athletics - PI & CI Floor Hockey (Girls & Boys) Alpine Skiing (Girls & Boys) Athletic Training (Girls & Boys) SPRING Adapted Athletics - PI & CI S ­ oftball (Girls & Boys) Athletic Training (Girls & Boys) Baseball (Boys) Basketball (Girls & Boys) Cheerleading - Sport and Competition (Girls) Dance Team - Competition Season (Girls) Figure Skating (Girls & Boys) Gymnastics (Girls) Hockey (Girls & Boys) Intramurals (Girls & Boys) Nordic Skiing (Girls & Boys) Swimming and Diving (Boys) Wrestling (Boys) Golf (Girls & Boys) Intramurals (Girls & Boys) FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS BRAVO! Colorguard Debate Team Drumline Instrumental Music Musical One Act Play Pep Band Lacrosse (Girls and Boys) Track and Field (Girls & Boys) Fastpitch Softball (Girls) Tennis (Boys) Percussion Ensemble Pit Orchestra Speech Team Theatre OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Athletic Training Baraka Singers Best Buddies Book Club Environmental Cub (LEAP) Voices (Literary Arts Magazine) Equestrian Club Math Team FCCLA (Family Career and Mock Trial Community Leaders of America) First Robotics Team National Forensic League Bowling Club BPA (Business Professionals of America) Chess Team Dance German Club Grupa Latino DECA (Association of Marketing Students) Diversity Club Japan Bowl Theatre Tech Crew Vocal Music Science Olympiad Ski/Snowboard Club Step Team Strength and Conditioning Training National Honor Society Student Council Newspaper (The Lightning Table Tennis Press) Open Gym Vocal Music Prom Committee X-CXN (Extra Connections) Quiz Bowl International Club Investment Club Knowledge Bowl SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) x STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE (see page 15) • • • • • Peer Programs (helper, mediator, tutor) Student Leadership Council Technology Support Service Team LINC Leadership LINC Community Service NCAA Approved Courses Eastview High School English PACE English PACE English 9 SLD English SLD English 9 American Literature (Honors) Broadcast Journalism and Mass Media A and B British Literature College Composition Composition (Advanced) College Fiction/Introduction Contemporary Fiction/Non-Fiction Creative Writing Discovering Shakespeare English 12-Literature/ Composition Concepts English 11-Literature/ Composition Concepts English 11-Literature/Composition English 10/Speech English 9 English 9 (Honors) Extended English Journalism A/B Language & Composition (AP) Literature and Strategies for Studying Literature (AP) Mythology Public Speaking (Adv) SS English The Research Paper The Flash Writing for the 21st Century Mathematics PACE Math SLD Math Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Concepts Algebra 2 Concepts Algebra 2 Algebra 2 (Honors) Calculus Calculus AB/AP Calculus BC/AP College Algebra Probability Statistics Mathematics (continued) Geometry (Honors) Geometry Geometry Concepts Multivariable Calculus Pre-calculus Pre-calculus (Honors) SS Math Statistics (AP) Technical Math Social Science PACE Social Science/Government PACE Social Science/US History American Citizenship/Government American Citizenship/ Government/Honors American Government/AP Development Psychology Early World History Economics A Economics B European History/AP Extended Day Social Studies Macroeconomics/AP Microeconomics/AP Modern World History Psychology of Human Development Psychology/AP Sociology SS Social Studies The 21st Century United States History US History/AP Science PACE Science Biology PACE Science Earth Science Anatomy/Physiology Astronomy Science (continued) Biology Biology/ Honors Biology/AP Chemistry Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry/AP Earth Science Earth Science/ Honors Environmental Science Physics Physics/AP SS Science Universal Science Additional Core Courses French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4 French 4/CIS French 5 French 5/CIS German 1 German 2 German 3 German 4 Japanese 1 Japanese 2 Japanese 3 Japanese 4 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 Spanish 5 Spanish 5/CIS NCAA Minimum Academic Requirements for Students Entering NCAA Division I or Division II Institutions NCAA Division I and II colleges have adopted certain academic requirements that must be met for a student to qualify for participation (i.e., practice and competition) in intercollegiate athletics and for the receipt of athletically related financial aid as a freshman. To qualify, one must be a high school graduate and meet NCAA initial eligibility criteria. These criteria may be found at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net xi District 196 Graduation Requirements In order to graduate from any high school in District 196, students must: 1) Satisfactorily complete 66 credits of coursework at the high school level, grades 9-12 inclusively, to be eligible for high school graduation as specified below: •English/Language Arts – four years (12 credits); •Social Studies – four years (12 credits) encompassing U.S. history, geography, world history, government/ citizenship and a .75 credit in economics and; •Science – three years (9 credits) including biology and chemistry or physics; •Mathematics – three years (9 credits) encompassing algebra, geometry, and statistics and probability; •Arts – one course from the art education or music and dance departments or Acting, Interior Design A, Marketing C, Advertising, Multimedia, or Advanced Multimedia; •Wellness – three courses (2.25 credits); •Physical Education – five courses (3.75 credits); •Safety Education – one course (.75 credit), and •Other – 16 credits, of which not more than 12 credits of instrumental and/or vocal music may be applied toward fulfillment of the graduation requirements. 2)Pass the Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD) test in written composition, which is given for the first time in grade 9; 3) Pass the GRAD embedded in the MCA-II reading test, which is given for the first time in grade 10, and 4) Pass the GRAD embedded in the MCA-II mathematics test, which is given for the first time in grade 11. Adjustments to the graduation requirements may be made in response to changes in state and federal laws xii Four Year Planning Worksheet Grade 9 Planning Worksheet 24 Total Required Quarter Courses 18 Total Credits (minimum) Grade 10 Planning Worksheet 24 Total Required Quarter Courses 18 Total Credits (minimum) Grade 11 Planning Worksheet 20 Total Required Quarter Courses 15 Total Credits (minimum) Grade 12 Planning Worksheet 20 Total Required Quarter Courses 15 Total Credits (minimum) Q1Q2Q3Q4 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Grade 9 ______ + Grade 10 ______ + Grade 11 ______ + Grade 12 ______ = ______ Total credits must equal or exceed 66. Four-Year Planning Worksheet • Develop a complete list of classes you will take during your remaining year or years in high school. • Be sure to check that you satisfy the prerequisite for each course. • Remember your required courses. • The Career Center is available for student/parent use to assist in answering career planning questions regarding college, military, vocational training, apprenticeships or job-seeking strategies. xiii Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Opportunities Four Year Academic Planning The U.S. will require more than 1.2 million job openings in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-related occupations by 2018. Yet, there will be a significant shortage of qualified college graduates to fill these careers. 80% of jobs in the next decade will require technology skills (Massachusetts STEM Advisory Council 2011). STEM occupations are growing by 17.8% while others are growing by 7.8% (U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics, and Statistics Administration, July, 2011). The following information profiles the opportunities students are offered to engage in STEM education. The course pathways outlined below prepare students with critical STEM skills that will enable them to join a workforce of problem-solvers, innovators, and inventors who are self-reliant and able to think logically. COURSE OF STUDY Content Science Technology Engineering GRADE STEM Pathways to Engineering Careers Employment after high school, preparation for vocational and technical certificate or degree Honors Physical Science/ Earth Science Physical Science/Earth Science Physical Science/Earth Science 10 Honors Biology Biology Biology 11 Honors Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry or Chemistry Foundations 12 AP Physics, AP Chemistry and optional CIS Anatomy and Physiology or AP Biology Physics or AP Chemistry and optional CIS Anatomy and Physiology or AP Biology Engineering/Technology Electives 11/12 AP Computer Science, Advanced Computer Applications, Computer Aided Drafting, Multimedia, Advanced Multimedia, The Flash and/or Broadcast Journalism College Prep Engineering and/or Advanced Engineering Technologies and/or Engineering Technologies; Career Development-Project Lead the Way Engineering Engineering Technologies and optional Advanced Engineering Technologies; Career Development-Project Lead the Way Engineering Honors Geometry Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra Concepts 10 Honors Algebra II Geometry Geometry or Geometry Concepts 11 Honors Pre-Calculus Algebra II Algebra II or Algebra II Concepts AP Calculus AB or BC or Multivariable Calculus and/or AP Statistics Pre-Calculus or College Algebra Probability and Statistics (CAPS) and/or AP Statistics College Algebra Probability and Statistics (CAPS) or Technical Math 11/12 12 STEM Electives STEM 4 year College Prep 4-year college degree in preparation for a STEM related career 9 9 Mathematics STEM College Prep Honors 4-year college or graduate degree in preparation for STEM related career 9-12 Aerospace Technologies, Communications Technologies, Power & Energy Technologies, Robotics, Technological Design and Problem Solving 11/12 Career Development Program (Aviation, CAD, CISCO Networking, Computer Hardware/Software, Animation); Mentor Program (Engineering Related Career); Work Program (Engineering Related) Comprehensive Courses 9-12 All students will also select courses from the required comprehensive curriculum in English, Social Studies and Physical Education/Wellness/Safety Education as well as from the elective areas of Art, Business, Family and Consumer Science, Music & Dance. Activities 9-12 Computer Technology (hardware/software/network) Support Assistant, Environmental Club, Knowledge Bowl, Math Team, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Technical Theater, Video Club Future Post High School 2 year tech program with agreement with 4 year college 4 year - Graduate Biomedical, Computer, Nanotechnology, Electronic Technology, Engineering Technology, Land Surveying and Mapping Sciences, Machine Tool Technology NOTE: Students should discuss specific course choices with their counselor, teachers, and parents to most appropriately meet their future goals. xiv College Credit Opportunities Get a jump start on college Have greater flexibility in college Prepare for the rigor of college Save in the overall cost of a college education Gain a competitive edge Ease your transition to college Advanced Placement Program Eastview High School offers courses in 17 Advanced Placement Courses in six content areas. These courses are developed and approved by The College Board and taught by Eastview teachers. Students will receive high school credit for AP courses and will take AP exams in the spring to receive college credit or placement into upper level college classes. This allows students to skip introductory classes and/or fulfill general education requirements. These courses send a powerful message to colleges and universities that a student is well prepared for the rigor of the college or university curriculum and can enable students to gain admission, college credit and placement into advanced courses. Exam results are sent by the College Board to the colleges that students choose which can then be used to enable students to gain admission, college credit, or placement into advanced courses. College credit may allow students to move into upper-level college courses sooner, pursue a double major or gain time to study and travel abroad. At many colleges and universities, students can earn up to a full year of college credit or more once they have attained a sufficient number of qualifying AP exam grades. Ninety percent of the nation’s colleges plus institutions in 24 other countries, grant students admission, credit and/or placement for qualifying AP Exam grades. Taking an AP exam lets you experience a college level exam. Your AP Exam grades could earn you academic scholarships and awards. Your AP experience will stand out with college admissions offices and your willingness to commit yourself to academic excellence will make you better prepared for college. “Students who have prepared for and taken the AP Exams adapt more easily to taking college essay exams, and are especially skilled in including a thesis and a well-developed argument. They are also less intimidated by sophisticated, college-level multiple-choice questions that seek to test understanding over memorization.” -Robert Blackey, Professor of History, CSU, San Berardino xv pproximately 600 students A take 1200 AP Tests each year. pproximately 51% of EVHS A graduating seniors have taken at least one AP test and earned a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam. or each of the past two years, F approximately 250 students have earned AP Scholar distinction. AP Courses Offered at EVHS AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics B/C AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science AP Statistics AP US History AP European History AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics AP Psychology AP Lit/Composition AP Lang/Composition AP French Language AP Studio Art College Credit Opportunities University of Minnesota-Twin Cities College in the Schools Program College in the Schools (CIS) is a concurrent enrollment partnership with the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities and Eastview High School. Eastview High School offers 7 courses in 5 content areas. These courses provide rigorous University academic challenges to Eastview students taught by Eastview teachers at Eastview High School during the regular school day. There is a focus on critical thinking skills and writing skills. The content, teaching methods, and assessment of these courses are equivalent to the U of M’s on-campus courses. Students successfully completing a course receive U of M academic credits that are transferable to other colleges. Students must meet both the grade level and class ranking criteria required by the particular CIS course. pproximately 260 EVHS A students will earn 1200 University of Minnesota credits worth $426,000 in tuition each year. CIS Courses Offered at EVHS College Composition Public Speaking Human Anatomy and Physiology Spanish 5 French 5 Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College Earn College Credit through Articulation Agreements Eastview has partnered with Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College to offer courses that will earn free college credit. These courses are taught during the regular school day by qualified Eastview teachers. Initially, students receive credit only on their Eastview transcript. Upon enrollment at IHCC or DCTC and within 3 years of graduation from EVHS, students must apply to receive their articulated college credit. Students may earn college credit while meeting Eastview High School requirement. Students may earn this credit in 10 courses in 3 content areas. Dakota County Technical College Courses at EVHS Accounting Keyboarding/Computer Applications Marketing Advanced Business and Marketing Personal and Business Law Sports and Entertainment Marketing Infant and Toddler Development Child Psychology and Development xvi Inver Hills Community College Course at EVHS Accounting Keyboarding/ Computer Applications Marketing Infant and Toddler Development Child Psychology and Development Computer Hardware, Software and Game Design Computer Networking Technology: CISCO Emergency Services Medical Health Care Mentor Program Seminar Art Courses All courses offered by this department satisfy the 1 course “Minnesota Arts Standard” requirement. The visual arts program is designed for students with the desire to express themselves through art media, enrich their cultural awareness and, for some, explore career possibilities. The art courses are organized on a discipline-based approach which incorporates production, history, evaluation, and aesthetic understanding. It is the goal of the art program to provide students with a journey of artistic discovery for creative self expression and personal fulfillment while using right brain functions considered essential for tomorrow’s leaders, inventors, thinkers and artists. The EVHS Art Department is designed with introductory courses which MUST be taken before entering the classes of concentrated study. The introductory classes offer a foundation of artistic study by letting the student sample a variety of art media and projects as well as work with the elements and principles of art and design which are fundamental to all art forms. Since the introductory classes are the gateway into the courses of concentrated study, it is strongly suggested that the seriously interested student take Introduction to 2-Dimensional Art and Introduction to 3-Dimensional Art the first year, thus meeting requirements for all other classes. A sketchbook is recommended in all introductory courses. Fees will be assessed in all courses for project materials that are kept by the student. Please see the Eastview Web Site for a complete course listing and course descriptions of Art Courses that support your specific need and interests. Introduction to 2-Dimensional Art Introduction to 3-Dimensional Art Drawing Ceramics Painting Sculpture Photography Advanced Placement Portfolios* * Instructor approval required. 1 Business and Marketing Courses Summary of Business Courses Offered at Eastview All students attending Eastview High School Business and Marketing Internship Advanced Accounting International Business and Marketing Business and Personal Law Personal Money Management Accounting Fashion Merchandising Marketing Business Management Recommended Courses Advanced Marketing and Business 9-10 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 10-12 11-12 Sports and Entertainment Marketing 9-12 Introduction to Business Class Name/Grade Level Offered Keyboarding/ Microsoft Office 10-12 12 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X All students planning on attending a 4-year college for a non-businessrelated major X X X X X X X DCTC - Articulation Credits Available 3 3 2 3 3 3 All students planning on working full-time immediately after high school All students planning on attending a 2-year college Inver Hills Community College Concurrent College Credit Available College Credit Available Entrepreneurship Major Accounting/Finance Major Fashion Major Marketing Major Sports Marketing Major International Business Major Business Administration/ Management Major Pre-Law Major 2 1 1 Specific Business Related College Majors X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Hospitality and Tourism Major 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Meets Art Standard Requirement X We are in the "business" of preparing students for their future. ALL of our courses are beneficial to ALL students. Students have the opportunity to earn concurrent college credit through Inver Hills Community College for the following EVHS business courses: Accounting – A B C & D, Keyboarding/Computer Applications A B C & D, Marketing – A B C & D. These credits may be transferred to another college or university. Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to earn college credit through Dakota County Technical College for the following EVHS business courses: Accounting, Keyboarding, Marketing, Advanced Business & Marketing, Personal and Business Law, Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Successful completion of the course: Marketing C – Advertising satisfies the one credit “Arts” graduation requirement. 2 Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Courses Technology and Engineering connects a STEM focus with a strong academic foundation rooted in the knowledge used to solve complex problems. One goal of the courses within this department is to provide an opportunity for students to utilize their knowledge across all disciplines both inside and outside of the scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical realms. Students will gain experience to intuitively leverage existing resources to accomplish tasks independently using STEM techniques. A focus of the courses will be to emphasize independent thinking and problem solving while integrating real world issues with theories. NOTE: Students may contribute to a consumable materials fund for project supplies that are not reusable. Applied Mathematics Department Elective Math General Credit Engineering Technologies | Design & Problem-Solving College Prep Engineering Applied Engineering Mathematics & Physics AP: Computer Science Computer systems, Programming, Java Design & Problem Solving Alternative Energies Wind Turbine, Solar Energies Design & Problem Solving Aviation Hovercraft, CO2 Plane, Glider Design & Problem Solving Robotics & Hydraulics Battle Bot, Hydraulic Arm Design & Problem Solving Structures and Forces Rollercoaster, Catapult, Vehicle Design Technology Education Department Elective Technology General Credit Multimedia Technology Multimedia A: Graphic Design Multimedia B: Video Production Multimedia C: Audio & Animation Multimedia D: Web Design Advanced Multimedia A Advanced Multimedia B Advanced Multimedia C Advanced Multimedia D Production | Manufacturing | Materials Processing Technologies Applied Manufacturing Woods & Plastics Power Tools & Material Processing Applied Manufacturing Design Problem-Solving Sports Equipment, Long Board Production English/Languages Department Elective English General Credit Communication Technologies The Flash A The Flash B The Flash C The Flash D The 4Cast A The 4Cast B The 4Cast C The 4Cast D Broadcast Journalism A Broadcast Journalism B Business Department Elective Business General Credit Information Technologies Keyboarding A Word Essentials Keyboarding B Digital Accounting A Digital Accounting B Adv. Word & Photoshop 3 Keyboarding C Power Pt., Excel Essentials Keyboarding D Office Integration, Access, Cloud Computing, Web 2.0 Digital Accounting C Digital Accounting D English/Language Arts Courses The English/Language Arts department provides a variety of course offerings in reading, writing, speaking as well as the study of literature, media and theatre arts. The special course offerings for students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 are listed below. In registering for next year’s classes, students are encouraged to seek the advice of their current English teachers. Required English Courses by Grade Level 9th English 9 10th English/ Speech 10 11th English 11 Literature and Composition 12th Electives OR Honors English 9 OR Honors American Literature OR AP Language and Composition Seniors are required to complete four quarters of English courses to graduate. All seniors will take English 12 for one semester (two quarters), unless the senior is recommended for the Advanced Placement Literature and/or College in the Schools Composition. For the other two quarters, seniors will select a speaking course and one other English elective. Choices for Grade 10: • Acting • Broadcast Journalism/Mass Media • Yearbook + Choices for Grades 11-12: Reading & Writing Courses • Contemporary Prose • Creative Writing • Mythology • Yearbook Speaking Courses • Acting • Broadcast Journalism/Mass Media • The 4Cast # • The FLASH # • Public Speaking • CIS Public Speaking (12th only)* Option 1 • English 12 (2 qtrs.) • Acting or Speaking Course (1 qtr.) • Writing Lab (1 qtr.)* Option 2 • English 12 (2 qtrs.) • Speaking Course (1 qtr.) • English Elective (1 qtr.) Option 3 • English 12 (2 qtrs.) • CIS Public Speaking (2 qtrs.)* Option 4 • English 12 (2 qtrs.) • AP Literature (2 qtrs.) Option 5 • CIS Composition (2 qtrs.)* • CIS Public Speaking (2 qtrs.)* • Contemporary Prose (1 qtr.) Option 6 • CIS Composition (2 qtrs.)* • AP Literature (2 qtrs.) *Course requires English Department permission for registration. +Elective credit only. #One quarter may be taken to meet the English elective speaking requirement for grade 12. 4 Family and Consumer Sciences Courses The course Interior Design A, offered by this department, meets the one course "Minnesota Arts Standard" ­requirement. The road before you has endless possibilities...are you ready to face the real world? Whether you are college bound or starting a career after high school, there are life skills you need to be successful. Family and Consumer Science courses help you meet the challenge in a fun interactive environment. Have a head start in making career choices related to human services, medicine, visual and culinary arts, and education. Know how to manage all aspects of daily living while making wise decisions. FACS courses give you real life experiences to start out a step ahead. Child Studies Personal/Family Psychology & Development • Psychology of Parenting and Family Relationships Effective parenting and prenatal development * Concurrent college credit offered for each course • * Infant and Toddler Development Birth to 36 months • * Child Psychology and Development A Ages 3-5 • Life Relationships Dating and marriage relationships • Senior Strategies Skills in managing resources and living on your own • * Child Psychology and Development B Experiential learning with pre-schoolers • * Child Psychology and Development C Advanced level of Study • Introduction to Teacher Education K-5 School-aged children Culinary Arts • Introduction to Culinary Arts • Cooking for Fitness and Training • Gourmet Cooking • International Cooking Design • Interior Design A Create floor plans and room designs using color, texture, etc. • Interior Design B Work with advanced level of design projects • Landscape Design Design of outdoor living spaces • Fashion/Design Develop creative design skills 5 Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Science Courses We strongly recommend that all students take four years of mathematics in grades 9-12. Many colleges and universities are requiring three years and recommending four years of high school-level mathematics, along with experience in computer applications or programming. Vocational and technical schools also require a strong math background for many of their programs. In order to prepare for post-secondary studies, students can benefit from a well-chosen plan of mathematical coursework that is appropriate for them. With this in mind, the Mathematics Department offers courses that are sequential and appropriate to meet each student’s plan for the future. To fulfill graduation requirements, all students are required to complete twelve quarter courses (three years). Computer Science credits do not count toward the mathematics graduation requirement, but are recommended for students considering post secondary training. Incoming ninth graders are enrolled in a math course based on input from the eighth grade math teacher, previous grades in mathematics, standardized test scores, and student/parent choice. Calculators: Intermediate Algebra and Geometry: A scientific calculator is needed for courses in Intermediate Algebra and Geometry. We recommend the TI-30X or TI-30X II (solar). Algebra-2, CAPS, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and AP Statistics: A graphing calculator is necessary for courses Algebra-2, CAPS, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Statistics. Texas Instruments makes several user friendly calculators. Because the TI-83 and TI-84 series calculators are used for classroom demonstrations and discussion, the Eastview Math Department strongly recommends these models to students. Due to lack of ease in use or missing applications, we do NOT recommend the TI-85 or TI-86. The TI-92 is not allowed on tests and college entrance exams and therefore is discouraged. The TI-89 is not allowed on the ACT Exam. Questions may be referred to the Math Department Coordinator. Students who are interested in taking two math courses concurrently should consult with their math teacher. The preferred combination for doubling up is Geometry and Algebra-2. Doubling up requires a very strong math aptitude, commitment to extra study outside of class, and teacher recommendation. It is very important that you register for the mathematics/statistics class that best fits your background, skills, scholarly habits and future plans. Changing to a different course partway through the school year can be a very difficult situation, and there is no guarantee that a change could happen. You are advised to register for the course that you are most likely to learn the most in and complete successfully, not just “try out”. If you are uncertain about correct registration and placement, please see your counselor or current math teacher. Near the end of the school year, re-check your registration and make any necessary changes at that time. 6 mathematics courses LEVELS OF STUDY AT EASTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL NOTE: The flow charts are the recommended path for the majority of students LEVEL 1: Suggested for those students who have not completed a full-year of Intermediate Algebra in 8th grade and have experienced difficulty with math. A scientific calculator is required for Intermediate Algebra classes; a graphing calculator is needed for Geometry & above. Intermediate Algebra Concepts ➞ Intermediate Algebra ➞ Geometry ➞ Algebra-2 LEVEL 2: Suggested for those students who have not completed a full year of Intermediate Algebra in 8th grade and desire a standard high school curriculum necessary for entrance to most colleges, universities, and technical institutes. To be successful at this level, a student must have a solid math background along with good classroom, study, and homework skills. Courses at or above the Algebra-2 level require a graphing calculator. Due to the sequential nature of courses in mathematics, successful completion (generally indicated by a C- or better) in each class is suggested before progressing to the next class. Intermediate Algebra ➞ Geometry ➞ Algebra-2 ➞ College Algebra Probability and Statistics (CAPS) or Pre-Calculus and/or AP Computer Science and/or AP Statistics NOTE: Students who are very successful in Level 2 courses may have opportunities to move to Level 3 (below). Please request a recommendation from your current math instructor. LEVEL 3: This level is suggested for students who have been accelerated in math a full year. Students who have completed both Algebra 1 and Intermediate Algebra in middle school and wish to engage in a more challenging mathematics curriculum, and/or are considering a career or major that requires a rigorous math preparation are candidates for Level 3 courses. To be successful, students need a strong math background and excellent classroom, study, attendance, and homework habits. All courses except geometry require a graphing calculator. Honors Geometry ➞ Honors Algebra-2 ➞ Honors Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus or AP Statistics or AP Computer Science ➞ AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC or AP Statistics or Multivariable Calculus or AP Computer Science Characteristics of a Student Well-Suited for Honors & Advanced Placement Math Courses 1. Works well independently. Seeks help only when necessary. Does not require detailed or repeated directions from teacher in order to proceed. 2. Is creative. Can think of things to try, or use original methods, when faced with a problem situation. 3. Readily applies learned principles to new situations. Can solve novel problems. Responds well to guided discovery. 4. Responds positively to challenging situations. Shows persistence in searching for solutions. Finds satisfaction in independently solving a problem rather than accepting another person’s solution or help. 5. Likes to analyze, generalize, derive, prove, abstract; to investigate relationships and alternative solutions. 6. Has a strong intuitive sense for the subject matter. Sorts out key relationships quickly. 7. Shows a high degree of interest and motivation. Is intellectually curious and a critical thinker. 8. Has experienced high achievement in past courses without undue stress. Has not depended on rote learning or tutoring. 9. Shows above average ability in oral and written expression. 7 Mentor Programs The Mentor Program invites highly motivated, talented high school students to experience and learn at an advanced level. The students are able to experience a career field in a professional setting as the protégé of an expert. Students may choose to focus upon a topic of their choice. Mentor experiences include the following but not limited to: ArchitectureEconomicsGeologyMedicine Biomedical Research EducationHospitalityPerforming Arts Business Engineering Interior Design Physics ChemistryFashion DesignJournalismPublic Relations LandscapingFinanceLawRetail Management CommunicationsFine ArtsManagementSocial Work Computer Science Genetics Marketing Sports Promotions Mentor Seminar This course is designed to provide access to professionals for students to better determine the career that best suits them. With the instructor, you will formulate a personalized college and career plan. You will gain exposure to personality and career strength inventories. College selection and planning strategies are explored. Students design a project based on their field of interest. This course is designed to prepare students for Field Experience where you are placed with an individual career mentor in your field of choice. The class activities promotes independent learning skills and is designed for the college bound student. Students have the opportunity to earn concurrent college credit. Field Experience Upon successful completion the seminar requirements, the students will be connected with a professional who serves as their mentor. During this time the student will be released four days per week, period 6 and 7. The student will observe, converse with and work closely with their mentor at the mentor’s work site. A project will be defined and produced to add to the student’s learning portfolio under the guidance of their mentor. Students will also continue to meet (one day/week) to continue their professional development and review their field experience learning. The course offers academic challenge and requires a high level of student responsibility. Students will provide their own transportation to the mentor site. The Seminar class is a double period class for 1 quarter equal to 1.5 credits. This class is available Q1 and Q3. The Field Experience class is also a double period 1.5 credit course (periods 6 and 7) and may be registered for Q2 or Q4. Students have the option to take Seminar and Field Experience over the course of 2 quarters (1 period each) or during 1 quarter (2 period block). Seminar and Field Experience may be taken concurrently or consecutively. Mentor Seminar 1265 1269 1266 1270 Mentor Seminar (Q1) (periods 6 and 7) Grades 11, 12 Mentor Seminar (Q3) (periods 6 and 7) Prerequisite: Completed application process Mentor Seminar (Q1) (period 7) and Mentor Program Coordinator Mentor Seminar (Q3) (period 7) approval Mentor Field Experience 1267 Mentor Field Experience (Q2) (periods 6 and 7) Grades 11, 12 1271 Mentor Field Experience (Q4) (periods 6 and 7) Prerequisite: 1268 Mentor Field Experience (Q2) (period 7) 1272 Mentor Field Experience (Q4) (period 7) Successful completion of Mentor Seminar, completed application process and Mentor Program Coordinator approval NOTE: Applications may be obtained in the Guidance Office or on the EVHS registration web-site. 8 Music and Dance Courses All courses offered by this department meet the one course “Minnesota Arts Standard.” Music and dance are among the oldest known forms of human artistic expression. In a world of rapidly expanding technology and information, we re-affirm our own humanity through the arts. Through creating and performing works of music and dance, we express our feelings and emotions, reflecting and reacting to the changing world around us. The music and dance program at EVHS offers students a broad range of courses designed to help them develop as artistic performers while gaining a life-long appreciation for the arts and an understanding of the important role they continue to play in our culture. All courses are offered as elective choices for students. All courses satisfy the arts graduation requirement. College admissions counselors consider performing arts classes as evidence of a well-rounded student. Long-term success in the band and choir programs often demonstrates the discipline and commitment necessary to succeed in college and most other endeavors. Music and Dance Areas and Level of Study INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC VOCAL MUSIC DANCE (10-12 grades only) Marching Band Lightning Men's Choir Dance Technique I Varsity Band Freshman Choraliers Dance Technique II Concert Band Cantabile Dance Technique III Symphonic Band Women's Chorale Wind Ensemble Men's Chorale Jazz Improvisation Concert Choir Music Theory Jazz Improvisation Music Theory 9 Physical Education, Wellness, and Safety ­Education Courses • Health related fitness is the focus of the Eastview High School physical education curriculum. Eastview's Physical Education department is making use of progressive technology in each class utilizing heart rate monitors to improve each student's level of fitness and assess student participation. • Our wellness curriculum provides instruction on teaching students to make informed decisions that enhance individual, family and community health, promoting healthful nutrition/dietary practices and physical fitness and working to prevent/reduce tobacco use, drug/alcohol use, intentional and unintentional injuries, and HIV/AIDS/ unintentional pregnancies. • Safety Education/Driver Education is a graduation requirement offered in grades 9-12. See birth date requirements for registration guidelines. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Individual Fitness 9 - 1 Quarter Course - Grade 9 Individual Fitness 10-12 - 1 Quarter Course - Grades 10, 11, or 12 Physical Education - 3 Quarter Courses - One of these must be taken in either 9th or 10th grade. The remaining two may be taken anytime in grade 11-12. Wellness 1 - 1 Quarter Course - Grade 9 Wellness 2 - 1 Quarter Course - Grade 10 Wellness 3 - 1 Quarter Course - Grade 11 or 12 Safety Education - 1 Quarter Course - See page 47 for birthdate requirements. Q1 - Students born on or before June 15th, 1998; enroll in course number 0906 Q2 - Students born between June 16th, 1998 and October 15, 1998 enroll in course number 0907 Q3 - Students born between October 6, 1998 and February 15, 1999 enroll in course number 0908 Q4 - Students born between February 16, 1999 and June 15, 1999 enroll in course number 0909 Please see the Eastview Web Site for complete course listings and course descriptions. Wellness 1 Individual Fitness 10-12 Volleyball Spring Team Sports Advanced Badminton Wellness 2 Advanced Individual Fitness Basketball Aerobics Self Defense Wellness 3 Strength & Conditioning Gymnastics Advanced Aerobics First Aid Safety Education Training for Sport Advanced Gymnastics Exercise Science Online Individual Sports Individual Fitness 9 Team Sports Fall Team Sports Badminton Stress Assessment 10 Science Courses In our modern technological world, every person is in contact with science and technology in multiple ways and forms each and every day. At Eastview High School we will prepare students to successfully understand and compete in the rapidly changing world of science and technology. Requirements: Every student is required to take a minimum of 12 quarter courses (3 years). Science credits may be completed in a number of different classes at different levels. It is very important that you register for the science class that best fits your background, skills, scholarly habits and future plans. Changing to a different course partway through the school year can be a very difficult situation, and there is no guarantee that a change could happen. You are advised to register for the course that you are most likely to learn the most in and complete successfully, not just “try out”. If you are uncertain about correct registration and placement, please see your counselor or current science teacher. Near the end of the school year, re-check your registration and make any necessary changes at that time. The below flowcharts provide three suggested paths of study for science students at EVHS. LEVEL 1: Suggested for those students who have experienced difficulty with science are planning a career immediately after high school. Earth/Physical Science Chemistry Foundations (11th or 12th Grade) Biology LEVEL 2: Suggested for those students who desire a standard high school curriculum necessary for entrance to most colleges, universities, and technical institutes. To be successful at this level, a student must have a solid math (for chemistry and physics) background along with good classroom, study and homework skills. Earth/Physical Science Chemistry or Honors Chemistry Biology or Honors Biology Physics (core) with option to take CIS Anatomy LEVEL 3: This level is suggested for students who desire a challenging science curriculum, and/or are considering a career or major that requires a rigorous science preparation. These are college-preparatory courses. To be successful, students need a strong math background and excellent classroom, study, attendance, and homework habits. Due to the rigorous nature of the courses at this level, successful completion (generally indicated by a B or better) in each class is suggested before progressing to the next class. Honors Earth/Physical Science AP Biology (core) with option to take Honors Chemistry CIS Anatomy or AP Chemistry (recommended) 11 AP Physics (core) with option to take CIS Anatomy (recommended) or AP Chemistry Social Studies Courses 9th GRADE Social Studies American Citizenship & Government (full year) 10th GRADE Social Studies United States History (full year) 11th GRADE Social Studies Early World History A & B (semester) OR Honors American Citizenship & Government (full year) OR Advanced Placement United States History (full year) OR Advanced Placement European History (full year) AND Modern World History A&B (semester) 12th GRADE Social Studies Economics A&B (semester) OR Advanced Placement Psychology (full year) OR Econ A is included in curriculum Advanced Placement Micro & Macro Economics (full year) AND Psychology A&B (semester) OR Sociology A&B (semester) OR 12 The 21st Century A&B (semester) OR *Developmental Psychology (full year, double period) Econ A is included in curriculum *Requires application and interview. Special Services Courses English Language Learners Various remedial and vocational support courses are offered to those students who have gone through the district child study process and have been staffed into special education service or have been assessed by an ELL teacher. This procedure involves referral to child study, parent permission for assessment, assessment, staffing, and program decision-making with staff, parents, and the students. Special education courses are open to students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The different courses offered for credit are listed below. Each of these courses has a prerequisite requirement. Please communicate with your counselor or child study team prior to registering for these courses. Students may enroll and receive credit for the following ELL courses more than once. ELL Support ELL Level 2 and 3 Writing ELL Level 1 Language Development ELL Level 4 Literature and Composition ELL Level 1 Reading ELL Language/Social Studies ELL Level 1 Writing ELL Peer Tutoring ELL Intermediate Language Arts CIP Program (Communication Interaction Program) This center-based program is designed for students with Autism. This special education program provides support services in the areas with academics, transition skills, social skills, adaptive skills, communication skills, as well as core academic skills. The students in this program may take mainstream courses as well as small –group classes. An IEP is required to register for this program. The following courses are offered in this program. Academic Prep A, B, C, D English A, B, C, D Health A, B, C, D Life Skills A, B, C, D Math A, B, C, D Physical Education A, B, C, D Social Studies A, B, C, D Science A, B, C, D EBD Program (Emotional Behavioral Disability) This program is designed for students who have significant difficulties in mainstream classes, primarily due to ­emotional or behavioral problems. Students participate in small group settings to deal with issues such as attitude, appropriate social behavior and setting academic and personal goals for themselves. Some students also participate in academic remediation. Monitoring of mainstream classes is an additional component of the EBD Program. A recommendation by Case Manager and IEP team is required for these courses. Academic Prep A, B, C, D 13 special SERVICES courses SLD Program (Specific Learning Disabilities) Essential classes are designed for students with specific learning disabilities. The classes are designed to deliver learning strategies and support students with learning disabilities. These core academic classes (Essential Classes) are designed to allow students to improve their academics skills while working at an independent level. The core academic classes are aligned with regular mainstream classes. Math, Reading, and Writing are key components of these courses. Students may also take an Academic Prep Class. This course is designed to focus on individual IEP goals and objectives. A recommendation by the child study team is required for these courses. Academic Prep A, B, C, D Essential English A, B, C, D Essential Literacy A, B, C, D Essential Math 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D Essential Science A, B, C, D Essential Social Studies A, B, C, D Life Skills/Basic Skills Classes Life Skills/Basic Skills classes are designed for students with developmental and cognitive delays. These courses offer instruction in functional academics. There is a strong emphasis on Life Skills and the Transition to adult life. Course work in these classes is related to the five transition areas: (home-living, recreation/leisure, community participation, jobs/job training, and post-secondary options). The following courses are offered as Life Skills/Basic Skills courses. A recommendation by the child study team is required for these courses. Life Skills/Work Experience A, B, C, D Life Skills A, B, C, D Basic Skills English A, B, C, D Basic Skills Math A, B, C, D Basic Skills Science A, B, C, D Basic Skills Social Studies A, B, C, D Physical Education A, B, C, D Basic Skills Classes Basic Skills classes are designed for students who qualify for the moderately to severely mentally impaired program. This is a center-based program designed to meet the needs of the multiply-disabled population of secondary students. This program prepares students for the transition from high school to an appropriate post-secondary setting. Students should enroll for five hours of basic skills, one hour of physical education and one hour of Life Skills/Work Training. This is a year-long course. A recommendation by the child study team is required for these courses. Basic Skills A, B, C, D Physical Education A, B, C, D Life Skills/Work Training A, B, C, D Speech/Language Classes These courses are designed to help speech and language impaired students become more effective communicators. Speaking, listening, thinking, reading, writing skills and social communication skills will be emphasized. Students can earn an elective credit for this class. The IEP team as well as the Speech/Language Pathologist recommendation is required to enroll. Academic Prep A, B, C, D 14 Student Leadership and Services L I N C LINC stands for Leaders INvested in Community. This unique organization will allow student leaders an opportunity to develop and enhance leadership skills, provide valuable service to the Eastview community, work with other student leaders at EVHS, and take involvement in the EVHS community to a higher level. The purpose of this independent study course is to teach and support student leaders at EVHS and extend positive leadership throughout the Eastview High School Community. This course is an extension of the existing LINC program, aimed specifically at those student leaders wishing to further develop leadership skills. It is an independent study course that works in tandem with the LINC cocurriculuar program (see description below). Students enrolled in this course need to log a minimum of 48 period hours (throughout the school year) in order to earn credit. Hours may be earned doing a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to: • Tutoring/mentoring sessions • Service training sessions • Curriculum/activity planning for Freshmen Mentor groups • Newsletter and/or website development • Activity planning for New Student Mentor groups • Community service planning • Mentoring training sessions • Advisor meetings LINC Leadership will work to bring dynamic leaders together for the benefit of the EVHS community. This inter-club concept will allow the opportunity for student leaders to step outside the traditional boundaries of a school club in order to create more leadership, harmony and unity in the school and the community. Students will work with each other to reach common goals. It is a collaborative effort and will include the following elements: ~ Freshman Mentoring Program – junior/senior LINC Leaders acting as mentors to groups of freshmen students This program is open to juniors and seniors wishing to work with incoming freshmen. LINC Leaders will act as mentors to groups of 9-10 freshmen students, starting in late August (Freshman Orientation) and continuing throughout the school year. This program requires a significantly large commitment, as training will begin in the summer months and continue throughout the school year. LINC Leaders will be responsible for making initial contact with freshmen in late August, and maintaining contact (both formal and informal) throughout the school year. ~ New Student Mentoring Program – junior/senior LINC Leaders acting as mentors to transfer students new to EVHS This program is open to juniors and seniors wishing to work with transfer students new to Eastview High School. LINC Leaders will act as mentors to groups of new students and/or foreign exchange students throughout the school year. Involvement in this program may vary, depending on the number of new students and/or foreign exchange students enrolling at Eastview. Training will begin in the summer months and continue throughout the school year. LINC Leaders will be responsible for making initial contact with new students, and maintaining contact (both formal and informal) throughout the school year. ~ Service LINC – an opportunity for ANYONE (grades 9-12) to get involved in community service This program is open to students in all grades (9-12) wishing to participate in service within Eastview as well as the community at large. Service LINC Leaders will be notified of upcoming service opportunities and will have the freedom to participate in those of interest. Service LINC will operate throughout the school year and occasionally during the summer. Courses offered for .25 credit include: LINC 101 - Introduction to Leadership, LINC 301 - Leadership Development and LINC 401 - Leadership through Service Learning 15 Work Experience Program The Work Experience Seminar and Work Experience Transitional Seminar courses offer special support to students who may be experiencing significant personal, academic, financial or other difficulty. Students selected for the program participate in a Work Experience Seminar or Transitional Seminar (for one quarter credit) and 1-3 hours of Work-Based Learning (for a maximum of two quarter credits). These are year long courses and students may enroll for a total of eight (8) quarters. Students must be enrolled in a seminar class in order to have work release hours. The seminar classes are designed to help students acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote personal growth and develop competencies in self-awareness and self-advocacy, career awareness, employment readiness, interpersonal relationships, independent living, and citizenship. The goals of the program are to increase student employability skills, develop vocational training and awareness, and promote student success at Eastview High School. Students apply informed decision-making processes to develop a career investigation portfolio and participate in real-world work experience through research, shadowing, and/or on-the-job training. Courses Work Experience Seminar 1 Work-Based Learning 1 (1700 Course Numbers) Work Experience Transitional Seminar 1 Work-Based Learning Prerequisite Completion of the Work Experience ­Application, recommendation from ­Counselor and permission of Work ­Experience Coordinator. Completion of the Work Experience ­Assessment and recommendation of the Child Study Team. (1600 Course Numbers) Work Experience Seminar 2 Work-Based Learning 2 (1700 Course Numbers) Work Experience Transitional Seminar 2 Work-Based Learning 2 (1600 Course Numbers) Successful completion of Work Experience Level 1. Completion of the Work Experience Application, recommendation from C ­ ounselor and permission of Work ­Experience Coordinator. Successful completion of Work Experience Transitional Level 1. Completion of the Work Experience Assessment and recommendation of the Child Study Team. 16 World Languages The study of another language opens doors to multiple opportunities. For example, the ability to function in a second language has become a much-desired skill in the business world. Language study also aids personal growth by helping students expand their viewpoints and cultural knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and increase English vocabulary and awareness. Encounters with another language, whether at home or abroad, are enriched through second language study. Additionally, language is a recommendation and often a requirement for college. For these reasons, the World Languages Department strongly encourages all students to take three to four uninterrupted years of one of the following languages: French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. Gaining an advantage in college is sometimes possible for students who successfully finish a four-or-five-year sequence in one language in high school. These students often find that they • have completed their college's language requirement, • may be granted college credit for what they learned in high school, • may test out of the language requirement • or may be placed in an advanced course at their college. Juniors and seniors at Eastview can opt to earn college credit for some language courses without leaving the campus. Consult the Eastview on-line registration web site for more specific information or contact your language teacher. Fees may be required for some of these courses. Students who are interested in careers in international business, the travel industry, the United States Department of Defense, diplomacy and, of course, language teaching, may choose to start a second world language in high school while continuing the study of their first language. NOTE: Placement of students with native capacities will be a decision of the World Language Department staff with prior approvals. NOTE: All of the following courses except the immersion, travel abroad experiences, assistantship courses and the ELL peer tutoring course are year long. Students must register for the entire sequence. NOTE: Purchase of a workbook and/or dictionary is strongly recommended in some courses. Courses offered in the World Languages Department: French 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D French 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D French 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D French 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D CIS French 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D French 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D CIS French 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D French Language and Culture Through Experience Abroad German 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D German 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D German 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D German 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D German Immersion Through Exchange World Language Independent Study/Assistantship (available in all four languages) ELL Peer Tutoring Japanese 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D Japanese 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D Japanese 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D Japanese 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D Japanese Language and Culture Through Experience Abroad Mandarin Chinese 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D Mandarin Chinese 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D Mandarin Chinese 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D Spanish 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D Spanish 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D Spanish 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D Spanish 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D Spanish 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D CIS Spanish 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D Spanish Language and Culture Through Experience Abroad 17 Career Development and Enrichment Opportunities Courses Career Development and Enrichment Opportunities courses are designed to take students into the 21st Century international workforce. Business and community leaders across the nation indicate that students must have a sound academic background combined with the ability to apply what they have learned to succeed in the workforce. The Career Development and Enrichment Opportunities courses will help students select career areas on which to focus that can lead to appropriate post-secondary training with no limitations on level of advanced degree to which a student might aspire. Registration: Students will select the courses through the regular registration process in their high schools. Students may select offerings at any of the District 196 sites as indicated. District 196 publishes a complete registration guide for the Career Development and Enrichment Opportunities Program. See your counselor for additional information. Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation. Availability: Classes will operate on a space available basis with priority for seniors followed by juniors. Term Length: Courses are 12-weeks in length and are organized in a full year, three trimester sequence. For a complete course listing, site locations and related information see the Independent School District 196 Career Development Registration Guide. Introduction to Animal Science: College in the Schools Zoo University: Animal Care AutoCAD/Generated Imagery Computer Networking Technology: CISCO Aviation and Ground School Emergency Services Civil Engineering Architecture and Digital Electronics Engineering Design and Principals Computer Hardware, Software & Game Design Graphics in Motion Digital Film Factory Hospitality Management Forensic Science Music Production Medical and Health Care Vehicle Services 18 Notes Eastview High School Online Registration Instructions Step 1: Getting Started Log onto the Student Portal available at www.district196.org/evhs User name=Student ID number Password =First and second name initial with 6-digit birthdate (e.g. January 29, 1997 Password = fl012997) Click Log In. Click on Registration. Step 2: Search for courses Click on Course Search Search for a course by course number (full number) or by course name (you may enter part of the name if you are unsure of the full name). Click Go. Step 3: Selecting your courses When you find the course you want, select it and click Request this Course. The course will be added to the Requested Courses list. Step 4: Dropping a course from your list To remove a course request, click on the course name under Requested Courses. Then click Drop This Request. Step 5: Selecting Alternate Elective Courses: You may select alternate elective courses to guide your counselor in substituting classes in which you have an interest in case an elective course becomes unavailable. You may do this with the “Request as an Alternate” button. Books/EVHS/2013-14 reg packet.indd – District 196 Graphics 12-7-12