MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
2300 University Blvd.
Rexburg, ID 83440
Office (208) 359-3305
Fax (208) 359-3346
REGISTRATION
NEWSPAPER
2013-14
2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR
August 28
September 2
October 1
October 2-7
October 23-24
October 25
November 26
November 27-29
December 23-31
January 1
January 20
January 21
February 14
February 17
March 7
March 27 thru 31
May 26
May 29
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First Day of School
Labor Day (No School)
Teacher Inservice
Potato Harvest
Parent Teacher Conf.
No School
End of 1st Trimester
Thanksgiving Break
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Christmas Break
Human Rights Day
Teacher Inservice
No School
President’s Day (No School)
End of 2nd Trimester
Spring Break
Memorial Day
Last Day of School
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Registrar:
Mae Niederer
Counselors:
Bill Hawkins
B.S. BYU Hawaii - M. Ed. Albertson College
Jana Hillman
B.S. Utah State University - M. Couns ISU
Elisa Gee
B.S. USU, M.S. USU
Students may visit with any counselor, but for graduation purposes, students
are assigned counselors according to last name beginning letter:
Mr. Hawkins
Mrs. Hillman
Elisa Gee
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ADMINISTRATION
Principal Rodger Hampton
B.S. BYU - M.Ed. BYU
Vice Principal Corey Telford
B.S. ISU - M.Ed. ISU - Ed.S ISU
Vice Principal Glenn Romney
B.S. USU, M.Ed. ISU
Athletic Director Shane Proctor
B.S. ISU
Resource Officer: Doug Bovie
OFFICE STAFF
Kathie McGarry, Secretary
Gail Goodwin, Bookkeeper
Verna Taylor, Bookkeeper
HOW TO REGISTER
FOR CLASSES
TO SET UP WISH LIST:
1. Know your web ID and password. It should be in your registration information along with your math recommendation.
2. Go to the District Website-www.ax.d321.k12.id.us.
3. Under Students, choose Registration.
4. Choose Madison High School.
5. Put in your Web ID and Password.
6. Choose “Set Up Wishlist”.
7. Set up your schedule by using the drop down lists. Do all three trimesters.
Remember, every period needs a class, or a “no course selected”.
8. Hit Submit to save your wishlist.
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
1. Do steps 1-5 above then do the following:
2. Choose “Register for Classes”.
3. If you have a wishlist made, all you have to do is hit the submit button, if not,
you will have to build a schedule from the drop down lists. Then hit Submit.
4. If you do not get all of your classes, you will have to rearrange your schedule
using the drop down lists. Hit Submit.
5. When finished with your schedule, mark it as complete. If you want to come
back later and work on it some more, do not mark it complete.
6. Print yourself a copy of the schedule. Exit the program.
CLASS CHANGES
In the spring, students will be registered for the following year. By the time
school has ended each student must have a complete schedule for the next year.
Students will have until next fall to make schedule changes. Beginning in the
fall any schedule changes made will cost the student $20.00. Changes will not
be put into the computer until the fee is paid. The only exception will be if the
school or the parents feel that there are some extenuating circumstances and permission from the principal is given for schedule changes.
DEADLINE for all CLASS CHANGES IS ONE WEEK after the beginning of
each trimester. Students may not change classes or drop classes after a one week
period without receiving NO CREDIT and an “F” on the transcript given in the
dropped class and NO credit will be given in the new class entered.
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2013-2014 MADISON HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AGRICULTURE
➢ Jason Bair B. S. U of Idaho
➢ Val Johnson B.S. USU
➢ Kelsey Day B.S. BYUI
By being a member of FFA, you can get one credit
for Leadership at College of Southern Idaho.
AG ECONOMICS
One Trimester
Grade 12
A course designed to introduce the student to
agribusiness management in the free enterprise system. It includes a study of economic principles, budgeting, record keeping, f1nance, decision making, risk
management, business law, marketing and careers
in agribusiness.
PERSONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT 410
(Leadership) Counts as Speech Credit
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Consent of Instructor
(recommended for all students involved
in the Agriculture program)
A course designed to develop agricultural leadership
skills. This course includes parliamentary procedure,
public speaking, job interview, sales and communication skills.
AGRICULTURAL POWER
AND TECHNOLOGY 220
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $10
This is a course designed to develop skills in selection, operation, and maintenance of small and large
engines. Students will learn how to identify tools, and
the correct operation of the tools and equipment
used in engine repair and maintenance. Also covered will be correct procedures in maintaining lawn
and garden equipment, and basics of engine operation. Emphasis will be on small gasoline engines.
SMALL GASOLINE ENGINES 221
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $10.00 plus Coveralls, Glasses,
Basic Tool set, Briggs and Stratton Engine
Prereq: Agricultural Power
and Technology 220
A course designed to develop skills in selection, operation, maintenance and repair of small air-cooled
engines. Students will overhaul a small engine of
their own but will be required to pay for their own
parts and supplies.
LARGE ENGINES 222
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 11, 12
Requirements: Coveralls, glasses,
basic tool set
Prereq: Small Gasoline Engines 221
A course designed to develop skills in selection, operation and maintenance of multi-cylinder engines,
hydraulics, electric motors, and ag machinery and
tractors. Students will be given the opportunity to
overhaul a large multi-cylinder engine of their own
but will be required to pay for their own parts and
supplies.
INTRODUCTION TO AG MECHANICS 130
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grade 10, 11, 12
Fee: $10.00 plus Coveralls, Glasses,
Gloves, Helmet
A course designed to familiarize the student with
basic mechanical theory and skills. Students will develop skills in the following areas: carpentry, electricity, plumbing, painting, metal working, and welding
processes. Emphasis will be placed on safety and
proper use of tools and equipment.
WELDING 210 A, B
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $25.00 plus Coveralls, Glasses,
Gloves, Helmet
Prereq: Introduction to Mechanics 130
A course designed to develop and then reinforce
skills in Arc welding, Mig welding and plasma cutting.
These processes deal with the joining and cutting of
metal for the agricultural industry, as well as implement use of advanced metal working and manufacturing technology equipment.
METAL FABRICATION 240
One or Two Trimester - FFA Suggested
Grade 11, 12
Prereq: Welding B Advanced
Fee: $20 plus Coveralls, Glasses, Gloves,
Helmet
A Course to develop skills in metal project assembly
and joining processes. Students will use cad drawing
to design a project and then use metal working
equipment and welders to construct that project. Any
materials and supplies for a student’s own project
will be paid for by the student. If the student does not
have a project of their own, one will be assigned to
them.
AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES 230
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $10.00
This is a course preparing students to maintain, evaluate, design, and build agriculture structures using
approved construction techniques. Instruction will be
given in concrete and masonry, leveling and land
management, carpentry, electrical wiring, siding, and
safety.
ANIMAL SCIENCE/ZOOLOGY 530
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
A course designed to develop knowledge and skills
pertaining to nutrition, reproduction, diseases, breeding, genetics, anatomy and physiology in livestock.
This class counts as a science credit.
AQUACULTURE SCIENCE 560
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $10.00
Prereq: Animal Science 530
Aquaculture is the art, science, and business of cultivating plants and animals in water. This course emphasizes the scientific knowledge and methods
necessary for aquaculture. Students learn the history, the structure and function of aquatic plants and
animals, scientific marketing, general management
practices supported by science, nutrition, health,
water chemistry, and the role of science in structures,
equipment, regulations and careers. Students develop writing and thinking skills through complementary
laboratory
exercises
involving
experimentation, data collection, analysis and
hands-on experience. This class counts as a science
credit.
FORESTRY/WILDLIFE SCIENCE/
ZOOLOGY 536
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Animal Science/Zoology
Fee: $20.00 Travel
A course designed to examine the importance of fish
and wildlife science, outdoor recreation, forestry,
aquaculture and natural resources. Course will include field trips.
This class counts as 1 science credit and 1 elective
credit.
INTRO TO PLANT SCIENCE/BOTANY A 512
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
A course designed to introduce students to the science of plant growth and development. Students will
examine the importance of plant cell structure, functions of cells, plant processes, nonvascular plants,
vascular plants, roots, stems, leaves, flowers and reproduction of plants. This course includes growing
plants in a controlled environment by producing
tomatoes, peppers and strawberries in a hydroponic
growing system.
This class counts as a science credit.
BEDDING PLANTS/BOTANY B 514
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Plant Science/Botany A512
A course designed to further students understanding
of plant growth and development. Emphasis will be
placed upon plant propagation, genetics and
biotechnology. This course includes growing and
marketing bedding plants in a controlled environment.
This class counts as a science credit.
FOOD SCIENCE 550
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $10.00
Food Science is a course designed for the student
with career interests in agriculture or related fields.
This course helps students understand specific facts
and principles of food science and the agriculture industry, food safety, nutrition, and the careers in these
fields. Students will gain the understanding of how
agriculture is used in their daily lives through “handson” approach of learning and in accessing reliable
information relating to food science of the past, present, and future; applying scientific knowledge and
processes to food science concepts and principles;
safely using appropriate technology to implement
food science and safety practices; understanding the
importance of food to our daily health; the importance of food science and nutrition careers; and having fun learning through the process. This class
counts as a SCIENCE credit.
SOIL SCIENCE 510
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
This course introduces students to a broad range of
soil science. We study a range of soil characteristics
and seek to understand their relationship to soil function, land use, plant growth, environmental quality,
and society/culture. This course introduces students
to the variety and complexity of soils on a local and
national level. We identify the physical, chemical,
and biological properties and processes of soils and
relate these to the way that societies use and abuse
soils. Students acquire a working knowledge of the
technical terminology of soil science and begin developing observational skills needed to describe
and/or locate soil properties for specific locations and
to interpret those properties for various uses. We
learn to recognize and explain various land use and
management practices and to select those that are
appropriate at a given site. This class counts as a
SCIENCE credit.
ECOLOGY/
NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE 520
One trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
A course designed to teach the concepts of conservation, natural resources, ecology, and fish/wildlife
science. It also covers management of natural resource ecosystems; biological diversity, conservation biology, global climate change in natural
resource ecology, social views of natural resources;
and social conflict over natural resources. This class
counts as a SCIENCE credit.
VETERINARY SCIENCE 590
One trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Animal Science 530
A course designed to provide practical learning experiences in the anatomy and physiology, feeds and
nutrition, diseases, reproduction and basic surgery
of animals both large and small. This class counts
as a SCIENCE credit.
FLORAL DESIGN
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee $10
A course designed to develop skills in floriculture and
the techniques used to develop and complete a variety of retail items normally sold in a retail florist business. The skills learned are necessary to gain and
maintain employment in the retail florist industry. Students will design and market floral creations. Projects are planned around the holidays associated with
the trimester and have included: bud vases, Hershey
Kiss roses, Hershey Kiss wreaths, duct tape flowers,
boutienners, dried flowers, wrapped flowers, etc.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $10.00
A course designed to introduce students the residential landscape industry. Students will learn the
process of landscaping from meeting the client to designing landscapes. Students will be able to use
what they have learned to plan, design and plant for
an area. Projects for this course include designing
and drawing residential landscapes (majority of the
trimester), working with plants in the greenhouse,
marketing landscapes, and planting flowers.
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY
➢ Dona Burgie B.A. ISU
➢ Larry Prescott B.A. ISU, M.Ed U of I
NOTICE cost of Art Classes
BEGINNING ART
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $20.00 and supplies can range
from $50-60.
Beginning Art is a studio art class where students are
taught the basic principles and elements of design.
They will learn linear perspective, basic drawing
skills, good craftsmanship, technique, and the use of
tools and media will be stressed.
CERAMICS I
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $40.00 - a set of tools
included in the fee.
Students will experience a variety of clay techniques.
They will be introduced to hand building techniques
which includes coil, pinch, and slab pots; wheel
thrown pots, sculpture, and bas relief will also be
learned. Students can take this class multiple times.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $25.00
This class is designed to give students a variety of
exploratory experiences related to consumer oriented design. Students will learn about illustration,
lettering, typography, poster design, and computer
art.
They will be working in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS5.5.
WATER COLOR PAINTING
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Beginning Art
at the High School
Fee: $20.00 which covers paper,
pen & ink, washi paper, etc.
Supplies students will need to provide include
erasers, brushes, watercolor paint, palette, and will
cost around $100-130.
This is an advanced class. Students will learn the basics of watercolor painting. They will learn different
techniques and styles using transparent watercolor.
They will learn watercolor collage, and use of ink in
their projects. Color theory, composition, and elements and principles of design will be incorporated
into their assignments. All students are welcome, but
they will do better if they take Beginning Art first.
BEGINNING OIL PAINTING
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Art I at the High School
Fee: $20.00 Covers canvas board, canvas
paper, mineral spirits, tracing paper, and
spray fix.
Students will provide their own oil paint, coil jar, glass
palette, paper towels, and razor knife. Supplies will
run between $100-130.
This is an advanced class. Students will learn the basics of oil painting, color theory, composition, and the
elements and principles of design will be reinforced.
All students are welcome, but they will do better if
they take Beginning Art first.
ADVANCED WATERCOLOR
One Trimester
Grade 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Watercolor
Fee: $20
In this class, students will further their development
in the watercolor process. They will study other
artist’s work, create their own style, and practice their
skills by painting still life set ups, landscape, watercolor collage, and copy a master’s work of art.
Supplies provided: All watercolor paper, tracing
paper, drawing paper, washi paper for collage, glue,
ink, quill pens, misket, etc.
PORTFOLIO-BUILDING ART
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $50.00
Prerequisite: Beginning Art
at the High School
This class is offered to all students who are interested in creating all types of artwork. This is an opportunity to be creative in many different media.
Projects vary each trimester. Examples of projects
are: bookmaking, collage, oil, watercolor, gouache
and ink or acrylic painting, coffee stain painting, altered books, scratchboard, contrast-o paper designs,
mosaics, paper sculptures, ink drawing, etc. The
choices are endless. This class is also designed to
help AP Art students finish their portfolios. This class
is a great opportunity to develop your talents in art.
AP STUDIO ART
Teacher: Mrs. Burgie
Three Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical
experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a
written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for
evaluation at the end of the school year. The AP Studio Art Program consists of three portfolio choices—
2-D Design, 3-D Design, or Drawing
—corresponding to the most common college foundation courses. A student who takes AP must take
Portfolio Building all three trimesters in order to finish the AP requirements.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Mission Statement: Photography is an exciting language for expressing the full range of human ideas
and emotions—from the profound to the playful. The
immediate and long-range goal of the Madison Photography Program is to nurture the ability and desire
of young people to make photographic images—
statements they will value and enjoy and want to
share with others.
Photography 1
One trimester
Grades 10, 11
Fee: $31.00 (Pays for consumable
photo paper and ink)
Three to four hours of homework, each week, is expected all photography classes.
Students must own a digital camera and an external
hard drive to enroll in this class. An 8 gigabyte
flash/USB drive will work for an external hard drive.
Also, students will be expected to purchase a notebook and plastic page protectors. Class fees pay for
consumable paper and ink.
This class is open to sophomores and juniors only.
Students interested in completing the complete photography program should complete this course
sometime during their sophomore year.
This is a basic course in photography designed to
offer experiences with a point-and-shoot camera.
Various camera settings will be learned to offer
greater creative and technical control. This course
builds the foundation for visual literacy regarding
both form and content of photographic images. The
elements and principles of design as they relate to
photographic composition are emphasized. Students
learn framing within the viewfinder and explore various compositional principles. Students also learn to
examine images critically through weekly critiques.
Digital processing techniques are introduced using
Adobe Photoshop. Successful completion provides a
foundation for further study in advanced photography courses.
PHOTOGRAPHY 2A, 2B, 2C
Three trimesters—Full year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Photography I
Fee: $31.00 each trimester
Students interested in completing the photography
program should complete the Photography 2 sequence during their junior year
Students can earn 3 college credits upon successful
completion of the Photo 2 sequence. These two
credits in digital photography can be earned from
College of Southern Idaho at $65.00 a credit.
The Photo 2 sequence is a commitment that requires
the purchase or rental of specialized equipment. This
is a consideration that must be understood before
enrollment. The following information details the associated expenses.
Students must own or rent a digital SLR camera with
2013-2014 MADISON HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
manual functions and a tripod to complete this year
course. The school has a limited number of cameras,
batteries, chargers, bags, and memory cards for
rent. The entire package rents for $50.00 a year. If a
camera is purchased during the year, the rental
package can be returned and a prorated refund will
be issued. Tripods can be purchased for around
$40.00-$60.00. The school has only three tripods for
rent. These tripods rent for $30.00 a year. Students
will also need an external hard drive and notebook
from photo 1. For Photo 2C, students will need to
purchase a 42 inch 5-in-1 reflector ($20.00) or make
reflectors out of foam core or poster board.
This year-long course provides students with a variety of technical and creative skills. During the first
trimester, students learn manual camera functions
including control of aperture, shutter speed, and lens
choice. Assignments explore the creative possibilities of manual control of the camera and lens. Camera Raw workflow will be covered. Continued
Photoshop lessons will be assigned and digital asset
management using Adobe Bridge will be taught during this trimester.
The second trimester focuses on studio portraiture
and principles of lighting. Students learn to use studio strobes and light modifiers. Emphasis will be
placed on the creative and commercial aspects of
studio portrait photography. Retouching and enhancing images in Photoshop will be taught. Professional display of photographs using mats and frames
will be expected for the final portfolio at the end of
the trimester.
The third trimester covers the history of photography,
natural/ambient light portraiture, and landscape and
architectural photography. Students will learn the historical events and trends that gave rise to photography as an accepted art form and shape the current
attitudes, aesthetics, and direction of photography.
Location portraiture will cover both reflective and
subtractive lighting techniques. The last part of the
third trimester will cover landscape and architectural
photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY 3A, 3B, 3C
Three trimesters
Prerequisite: By permission only
Fee: $31.00 each trimester (This fee covers
the cost of the senior show, $93.00)
Students interested in completing the photography
program should complete the Photography 3 sequence during their senior year. Students can earn 3
college credits upon successful completion of the
Photo 3 sequence.
Three Photoshop credits can be earned from LewisClark State College at no cost.
The first trimester covers manual strobist lighting
techniques to light location portraiture and/or editorial
content. Students learn to use off camera hot shoe
flashes and various modifiers to achieve desired effects. Students learn to work with ambient light or
overpower it to control conceptual content. Students
are required to complete a significant body of independent work. Independent Photoshop projects will
be assigned.
During the second trimester, students learn still life
photography, strengthen their experience with studio
portraiture, and further develop Photoshop skills.
Students will begin an independent exploration of
photo essays and write an artist mission statement.
During the last trimester, students will complete a
photo essay and prepare for their senior show. Students will also publish a retrospective book of their
high school work.
BUSINESS & COMPUTER
➢ Brady Gardner B.S. BYU, MBA ISU
➢ Megan Mace B.A. ISU
➢ Erick Wills B.S. Univ. of Phoenix
All Business Courses use Microsoft Office XP.
ACCOUNTING A (BE0410)
ACCOUNTING B
Two Trimesters
Grades 11, 12
Lab Fee: $5 each trimester
Prerequisite for math credits: Completion of
Algebra I or Geometry or Basic Geometry
with a “C” grade or better.
Two trimesters of basic language and skills required
in keeping manual or computerized records for the
accounting profession and/or business ownership.
For personal or business use, includes: banking,
payroll, financial statements, double-entry accounting, and business transactions. Completion of Accounting A and B will count as 2 Math credits.
INTERACTIVE MEDIA PROGRAM
SOCIAL MEDIA
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
This course is a survey of computer technologies.
This course may include computer history, ethics of
computer and network use, web design, introduction
to graphics, animation, computer hardware and operating systems, elementary networking, troubleshooting and programming. (The student should
have prior knowledge of an "office suite" to include
but not be limited to word processing, spreadsheet,
database, and presentation software.)
WEB DESIGN I
Grades 10, 11, 12
One Trimester
Prerequisite: Technology Fundamentals
$5.00 fee
This course will provide a framework for best prac-
tices in web design. Students will learn the nature of
usable websites, designing for aesthetic appeal, performing usability studies, information architecture,
designing for accessibility, and technical issues.
Adobe or Macromedia Suites.
erPoint. A short unit on Internet and emailing will also
be addressed. Students are encouraged to participate in Business Professionals of America. Sign up
for any Computer Application class on the master
schedule.
GRAPHICS ARTS I
One trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Lab fee: $5.00
Prerequisite: Interactive Media - Web
Visual Design develops key digital communication
skills: design, communication, project management,
and web, graphic and print technology. Key skills are
developed in a spiral as each project adds more
challenging skills on foundation proficiencies.
SPORTS & MARKETING
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $5.00
This will be a business class where students will
learn about sports and entertainment marketing in
and out of the classroom. This will provide an exceptional opportunity for students to learn fundamental business and marketing principles and to
apply what they have learned by taking an active role
in marketing school sports and entertainment. Students in this class may also be able to receive college credit through EITC.
GRAPHICS ARTS II
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Lab fee: $5.00
Prerequisite: Interactive Media – Graphics A
Visual Design develops key digital communication
skills: design, communication, project management,
and web, graphic and print technology. Key skills are
developed in a spiral as each project adds more
challenging skills on foundation proficiencies.
WEB DESIGN II (Video)
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $5.00
Prerequisite: Interactive Media - Graphics A
The Digital Video curriculum develops knowledge in
storytelling, capturing and editing video and audio,
and finalizing content for DVD or web through emphasis on design, communication, project management, and video technology.
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS
One Trimester
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $5.00
A course designed to introduce students to integrated life strategies which expose career-sustaining life skills for a wide range of occupations. This
entry level course introduces students to individual
strengths and career exploration opportunities including skills such as interpersonal, employability,
presentation, leadership, study, and communication
skills. Possibly emphasis may include building selfesteem, professionalism, creating e-portfolios, and
educational resources
ECONOMICS (AC0006)
One Trimester
Grade 12
This senior class is required for graduation. It will
teach students about the free enterprise system,
market structure, consumerism, supply & demand,
money and banking, insurance, credit, and taxation.
By taking Computer Applications I, II, and III, a student may be eligible to get one college credit from
Eastern Idaho Technical College.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I (BE0310)
One Trimester
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $5.00
Computer Applications I is a class where students
learning will be more teacher directed than Computer Applications II and Computer Applications III.
Students will cover the following programs: Microsoft
Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. The course
includes a review of keyboarding. This course is designed to acquaint students with basic principles and
terminologies associated with data information processing. While technique is primary, speed and accuracy skill development is an integral part of the
course. Students are encouraged to participate in
Business Professionals of America. This class is a
pre-requisite for Computer Applications II and Computer Applications III. Sign up for any Computer Applications class on the master schedule.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II (BEO320)
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $5.00
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I
Computer Applications II is a class where student
learning will be in a simulated office environment.
Students will work more independent of the teacher
and progress at their own pace. This class will be a
more in-depth class than Computer Applications I.
Students will cover software applications in the following programs: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel,
and PowerPoint. A short unit on Internet and emailing will also be addressed. Students are encouraged
to participate in Business Professionals of America.
This class is a pre-requisite for Computer Applications III. Sign up for any Computer Application class
on the master schedule.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS III (BEO330)
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee $5.00
Prerequisite: Computer Applications II and
Computer Applications III.
Computer Applications III is a class where student
learning will be in a simulated office environment.
Students will work more independent of the teacher
and progress at their own pace. This class will be
more project-based rather than book exercises. Students will cover software applications in the following
programs: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Pow-
JOB SHADOW
One trimester
Grades 11, 12
Fee: $5.00
Job Shadowing is an opportunity to observe one or
more people working at a job that interests you. It is
a short-term, school-supervised, work-place learning opportunity–with an emphasis on exploration, not
work. You will usually be assigned to a “host” who
will either show you around or let you observe him or
her at work. Your goal during that time is to learn as
much as possible about the job or career by observing, listening, asking well-thought out questions and
taking good notes. Job shadowing provides opportunities for you to explore future careers and educational interests, and provides a context for
understanding the relationship and interaction between the academics taught in the classroom and
the workplace.
STUDENT STORE
One trimester (repeatable)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $5.00
Prereq: Teacher Approval
Students learn how to operate the school store, receipt money, and develop related business skills.
They operate the concession stand during the lunch
periods.
DRAMA
➢ Robert Hibbard, B.S. U of Utah, M.S. USU
DRAMA A
One Trimester (held 3 trimesters)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Students will study the history of acting and the elements of acting including voice and body movement,
character development and basic stagecraft. Students will participate in theater games, pantomime,
reading plays and plot analysis, a makeup workshop,
and will perform scenes for the class, and possibly a
one-act play for parents and other students.
DRAMA B
One trimester (Held two trimesters)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Drama B students will study acting more in depth
and be introduced to directing techniques, and a
more thorough study of technical theatre in lights and
sound. Students will prepare and perform a monologue and direct a fellow student in a monologue.
Students will also prepare a set project and have
more extensive experiences with makeup and costume design.
DRAMA C
Offered Two Trimesters - Winter and Spring
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Teacher Permission
Students will study the art of acting including characterization, costuming,, make-up, and the fundamentals of directing and technical theater. Students
will perform Shakespearean scenes, prepare two audition monologues, a professional theatre portfolio,
as well as prepare a full-length play for production.
TECHNICAL THEATER A
Offered Two Trimesters - Winter and Spring
Grades 10, 11, 12
Students will learn the fundamentals of set construction, lighting techniques and sound mixing as it
pertains to theatre productions. They will also study
props and understand their uses and design and
build a set for the beginning and/or intermediate
drama classes. Students will also act as the managerial crew for events scheduled in the auditorium
and have opportunities to act as technicians for
same events.
TECHNICAL THEATRE B/C
One trimester - Spring
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre A
or instructor’s approval.
Technical theatre B/C will design and build the set
for the drama department’s spring production. Advanced tech students (C) will train those who have
had one trimester of technical theatre (A) under the
guise of the director. This class requires after school
time two to three weeks prior to production.
Students will also act as the managerial crew for
events scheduled in the auditorium and have opportunities to act as technicians for same events.
TECHNICAL THEATRE C
3
One Trimester - Fall
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Technical Theatre B/C
or instructor approval.
Technical Theatre C is for the most advanced students in technical theatre. They will build the set, design the lighting and sound for the fall musical. This
class requires time after school up to three weeks
prior to the production. Students will also act as the
managerial crew for events scheduled in the auditorium and have opportunities to act as technicians for
same events.
FILM STUDIES
One Trimester Grades 10, 11, 12
This course will briefly examine the history of film
and its effects on society and art in the 20th Century.
It will also trace how film has changed and evolved
into the entertainment force it is today. Students will
watch and critique films, read critiques of films by
others, and learn rudimentary film making skills.
MUSICAL THEATER
First Trimester / One Credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Audition/Teacher Permission
Fee: $100.00
This class allows students to receive school credit
while participating in the fall musical. There will be
open auditions for the musical and students chosen
to be part of the production will be enrolled in a 6th
period class that goes from approximately 4:00 PM
until 6:30 PM nightly. There will be two Saturday rehearsals and four performances.
SPRING PLAY
Third Trimester/One Credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Audition/Teacher Permission
Fee: $25
This year will be a full school production in the
spring. This play will be of many different genres’ depending on the year but will include comedies, dramas, Shakespeare, or a melodrama. Like the fall
musical, students chosen to be part of the production
will be enrolled in a 6th period class that will be held
after school from 4:00 PM to approximately 6:00 PM.
There will be one Saturday rehearsal and four performances.
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION
➢ Loid Sherwood B.S. BYU
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING CAD (ENGINEERING)
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $5.00
This is an introduction to computer-aided drafting
using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software. Microcomputer software experiences dealing with architectural drawings (floor plans and details),
dimensions and text, storage, retrieval, plotting, and
modification associated with drawing changes.
ELECTRONICS
ELECTRONICS 1A - INTRO TO ELECTRONICS
One Trimester
Grade 10, 11
Lab Fee: $5
This is a one-trimester class that introduces students
to electricity and electronics. This class introduces
students to energy, electricity and electrical safety,
electrical circuits, current, voltage, resistance, and
power. The class is essentially a lab class where students learn by doing. Students analyze DC series
and parallel circuits using a variety of equipment and
techniques.
ELECTRONICS 1B & 1C
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11,
Prerequisite: Electronics 1A
Lab Fee: $5 plus project expenses
This is a two-trimester class that begins the electronics professional-technical education course. Students completing the program successfully will be
well-prepared to continue further electronics training
at a technical school and enter the workforce within
2 years after high school. Students will also be well
prepared to enter an electronics, electrical or computer engineering course in college.
Students analyze DC series and parallel circuits.
Emphasis is on predicting circuit parameters, analyzing circuits, using test equipment correctly, troubleshooting problems, and repairing circuits. Several
projects are constructed throughout the course.
ELECTRONICS 2A, 2B & 2C
Three Trimesters
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Electronics 1A, 1B, & 1C
Required: Skills USA fee of $19
plus project expenses.
This is a three-trimester class that continues the
electronics professional-technical education course.
Students completing the program successfully will
be well-prepared to continue further electronics training at a technical school and enter the workforce
within 2 years after high school. Students will also
be well prepared to enter an electronics, electrical or
computer engineering course in college.
Students analyze DC and AC circuits. Emphasis is
on predicting circuit parameters, analyzing circuits,
using test equipment correctly, troubleshooting prob-
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lems, and repairing circuits. Several projects are constructed throughout the course including home wiring
and power supplies. Radio, wireless and robotic applications are also introduced.
ELECTRONICS 3A, 3B
Two Trimesters
Grades 12
Prerequisites: Electronics 2A, 2B, & 2C
Required: SkillsUSA fee of $19
plus project expenses.
This is a two-trimester class that continues the electronics professional-technical education course. Students completing the program successfully will be
well-prepared to continue further electronics training
at a technical school and enter the workforce within
2 years after high school. Students will also be well
prepared to enter an electronics, electrical or computer engineering course in college.
Students analyze DC, AC, solid-state and digital circuits. Emphasis is on predicting circuit parameters,
analyzing circuits, using test equipment correctly,
troubleshooting problems, and repairing circuits.
Several projects are constructed throughout the
course. Radio, wireless, robotics, and digital applications are explored in more depth.
ELECTRONICS 3C - Electronics Internship
One Trimester
Grade 12
Prerequisites: Electronics 3A & 3B
This is a capstone experience for those completing
the electronics course. Students will register for
ECEN 160 from the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at BYUI. This introductory electrical engineering course is a 3-credit college course
that will help students transition from high school to
college and prepare them for workforce experience.
Students will meet on campus at BYUI for the class
during the BYUI fall semester.
ROBOTICS APPLICATIONS TE 1934
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
This is an introductory course in the design, use and
technology of robots commonly found in industrial
and consumer applications. Students will design robots using VEX Robots (TM) and prepare them for
competitions.
ADVANCED ROBOTICS
Prerequisites: Completion of Robotics
Applications or Electronics I
Course Cost: No fee. There will be costs
for individual student projects.
Students the Advanced Robotics class will complete
a curriculum in which they choose a number of different self-directed projects which support their career exploration in robotics, engineering, and
computer science. Students can pick a focus area
which involves setting a goal of construction of a
robot, designing robotic game or automation program, or designing and building robots for competition.
MANUFACTURING ADVANCED DESIGN APPLICATIONS
Prerequisites: Completion of one of the following courses, Fundamentals of Technology,
Electronics I,II, or III, Cabinet Making,
Construction, CAD Drafting,
or Robotics Applications
Course Cost: No fee. There will be costs
for individual student projects.
Students design manufacturing and production projects such as longboards, skateboards, electric guitars, various musical instruments and other exciting
projects. Students use creative problem solving
skills, design tools and processes, and apply manufacturing techniques with increasing sophistication.
Projects are designed and produced using CNC,
lasers and robotics.
ENGLISH
➢ Steve Barrus B.A. BYU, M.A. WS
➢ Amy Leatham B.S. USU
➢ Megan Bevans B.S. BYUI
➢ Ryan Snelgrove B.S. BYUI, M.Ed. WALDEN
➢ Ryan Hagge B.A. BYUI
➢ Nicole Stanford B.S. BYUI
SOPHOMORE ENGLISH
Two Trimesters – 10A and 10B
Grade 10
These English classes fill the required English core
for the sophomore year. The novel read in 10A is To
Kill a Mockingbird. The novel for 10B is Animal Farm
and the play is Julius Caesar. These classes focus
on a proscribed study of literature, composition,
usage, and vocabulary. 10A and 10B may be taken
in any order.
JUNIOR ENGLISH
One Trimester
Grade 11
Junior English fills the required English core for the
junior year. The novel read in this class is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This class focuses on
a strong study of usage, composition skills, business
correspondence, and a chronological study of American Literature.
JUNIOR HONORS ENGLISH
Third Trimester
Grade 11(fulfills English 11 requirement)
Cost: $10.00 book cost
Prerequisite: 3.5 G.P.A and completion of
English 10A and English 10B
This is an accelerated course recommended for students who are highly capable in English and willing
to do extensive reading and writing. Students considering taking AP English their senior year should
take this class. In addition to studying American Literature, students will study all genres of literature
and will generate personal response and literary
analysis based upon these readings. Students will
be required to complete an extension novel unit second trimester before the honors class begins third
trimester. The grades for the extension unit will be
the first grade for the honors class.
SENIOR ENGLISH
One Trimester
Grade 12
Senior English fills the required English core for the
senior year. This class emphasizes strong skills in
composition, usage, and English Literature. This
course also includes reading a novel and writing a
research paper required for the Advisory Program
and for graduation.
CREATIVE WRITING AND LITERATURE
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
This is an English Elective where students will study
and apply basic rules of writing to their own creative
compositions in fiction, essays, poetry, and drama. A
major emphasis is on daily writing and constant revision. Students will read a number of short stories,
poems, and essays from noted authors. Students will
prepare and submit some of their own writing for
publication.
JOURNALISTIC ENGLISH
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
This course counts as an English Elective. This is a
language arts program that includes literature, composition, and language applied through a journalistic
approach. Students learn newspaper, broadcast,
and online writing and research skills.
SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
This is an English Elective designed to familiarize
students with historical perspective, themes and authors of science fiction, and fantasy. Students will
read Anthem, Fahrenheit 451, and Ender’s Game.
Writing about the literature will form the composition
requirements of this class.
SHAKESPEARE
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
Shakespeare fills an English Elective requirement
and focuses on the works of William Shakespeare.
Students need to have access to a copy of the Complete Works of Shakespeare, either digitally or in
hard copy form. Students will write about what they
read.
SPORTS JOURNALISM
Grades 11, 12
Sports Journalism is a writing elective where students will learn the skills to write and broadcast
sporting events. This will be an intense course with
regular story assignments covering the Madison
High athletic teams. Juniors and seniors who love
sports and writing should consider this course.
U.S. LITERATURE
One Trimester
Grade 11, 12
This is an English Elective class that covers the thematic works of literature from United States authors
and in various U.S. settings. Students will read The
Crucible, Dances with Wolves, A Separate Peace,
and The Street Lawyer. Students will write about the
books they read.
WORLD MYTHOLOGY
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
There is an eclectic array of learning in our exploration of myths and myth-making, so no two
trimesters are the same. There is a mix of solo exercises, small-group activities, and collective projects
to provide opportunities for reflection and expression.
We will be using Greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian,
Celtic, African, North American, Indian, and Oceanic
myth to discover what myth is, and why it is important
to us as individuals and as a society. By utilizing the
literary conceptions of Jungian Archetypes and
Campbell’s Monomyth theory, the students will discover the universality of mythopoeic writing.
YEARBOOK/PUBLISHING/EDITING/WRITING
Second Trimester of yearbook
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite – Application – Teacher Approval
This class produces the yearbook. It counts as an
English Elective credit for one trimester per year (junior credit for juniors, senior credit for seniors). It is
an elective credit for sophomores. The class may
only be used once as an English elective credit.
ENGLISH ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND COLLEGE CLASSES
AP ENGLISH
Two Trimesters
Grade 12
AP English is for students who are highly capable in
English and who are willing to do extensive reading
and writing. Students will study all genres in-depth
and write critical essays based upon those readings.
This is a college level course designed to prepare
students for college English and to help students
earn college credit by passing the AP exam. Students will buy their own text and novels totaling approximately $20.00. The AP Test is approximately
$87.00 for up to six college credits.
This class includes a first trimester extension program and two trimesters of class work. Students will
complete three AP units in the extension program
and two trimesters in class. The grades achieved
during the extension program will be included in the
course work grades. Students can expect approximately seven hours of homework a week. Both AP
English classes are described next.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
Two Trimesters
Grade 12 (fulfills English 12 requirement
and one English elective).
An AP English Literature and Composition course
engages students in the careful reading and critical
analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close
reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As
they read, students consider a work’s structure, style
and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements
as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone.
AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
Two Trimesters
Grade 12 (fulfills English 12 requirement
and one English elective.
Students in this introductory, college-level course
read and carefully analyze a broad and challenging
range of nonfiction prose selections, deepening their
awareness of rhetoric and how language works.
Through close reading and frequent writing, students
develop their ability to work with language and text
with a greater awareness of purpose and strategy,
while strengthening their own composing abilities.
COLLEGE ENGLISH 101: COMPOSITION
Concurrent Enrollment
Grades 11, 12
One Trimester
Prerequisite: A score of 70 or Higher
on the COMPASS test
English 101 emphasizes the process and strategies
of writing with critical attention to purpose, audience,
and style. Students write analytical essays based on
readings, observations, and ideas; develop their inventiveness and voice; and edit for style and conventions of standard usage. Placement in 101 is
based on a proficiency test score and a department
writing sample.
COLLEGE ENGLISH 1110: LITERATURE
One Trimester
Three ISU English Credits
Grades 11, 12
Concurrent enrollment (Early College Program) will
give the student credit for a high school English elective and three credits of English at Idaho State University. English 1110 introduces literary genre: short
story, novel, poetry, and drama. It emphasizes skilled
reading and analysis of significant examples. Its purpose, as stated in the Department of English and
Philosophy guidelines, is to “understand how major
works of literature explore the human condition and
examine human values.” You will have the opportunity to read works which will increase your understanding of both yourself and the world around you.
Please come to class each day prepared to discuss
what you have read and thought.
FAMILY and
CONSUMER SCIENCES
➢ Robyn Eastin B.S. BYU
➢ Deb Roberts B.S. BYUI
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $6.00 - Pre-school and handouts
College Credit Available
In this course, students gain knowledge relating to
reproduction, conception, prenatal development,
pregnancy, and newborn and child growth up to age
six. Students will explore careers related to young
children and conduct a three-week preschool lab.
Students who take this course will be eligible for college credit when they add both the Marriage and
Parenting and Education Intern classes as part of
their coursework.
MARRIAGE AND PARENTING 301
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
College Credit Available
Fee: $6.00 - Handouts and project materials
This course emphasizes skills necessary to make
healthy decisions about mate selection, marriage
and parenting. Content includes a variety of discussions and projects designed to strengthen decision
making skills, family relationships, child guidance
skills, and positive parenting practices. The RealCare computerized infant simulator is included in the
curriculum to allow students the opportunity to discover for themselves what the role of parent feels
like. It is an authentic task that requires around the
clock care. This assignment is optional, and students
may choose an alternate project. Students who take
this course will be eligible for college credit when
they add both the Child Development and
Education Intern classes as part of their coursework.
EDUCATION INTERN
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Child Development.
College Credit Available.
This class provides an opportunity to interact with
children and support a classroom teacher in the elementary class setting. Students will observe classroom situations; work one-on-one with children of
diverse populations; assist with the instructional
progress of small and large groups of students; and
follow and support the classroom teacher’s instructional, behavioral, and management plans. These
opportunities assist and prepare students for postsecondary programs such as Elementary “Education, Early Childhood Education, Nursing, or any
career that requires work with young children. Students who take this course will be eligible for college
credit when they add both the Child Development
and Marriage and Parenting classes as part of their
coursework.
DATING AND ADULT LIVING
Grades 10, 11, 12
One Trimester
Fee: $5.00
This curriculum focuses on issues to prepare you for
the real world, home, family, community and work
environments. We look at the purpose of dating,
healthy and unhealthy relationships, creative and fun
dating ideas. You will gain life skills in being a leader,
striving for a healthy lifestyle and dealing with stress
along with some employability skills. Guest speakers and classroom activities are part of this exciting
and practical class.
FASHION DESIGN/SEWING I
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $10.00 - Plus supplies
Appearance communicates a message about you.
By learning more about fashion images and appearance, you can make better consumer choices. Topics include fashion awareness, design principles and
elements, careers, sketching and designing. Sewing
will be taught to introduce repair of clothing along
with new construction techniques that will expand
skills on the sewing machine and serger. Projects
are selected on an individual basis according to a
students’ interest and skill level. The skills taught will
be beginning level but will be groomed to meet individual student needs and wants.
FASHION DESIGN AND SEWING II
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fashion Design and Sewing I
Lab Fee: $10.00 plus supplies
This course is designed for students who have an
interest in the fields of design, apparel, and clothing
construction. Individual projects using design principles will be used as vehicles to further develop the
students’ skills. The course will revolve around a
“project runway” experience where students will design and construct their own line of clothing, including a fun avant-garde piece. Each student will
design, plan, and produce their own themed runway
show as part of their coursework. Taking the class,
”Textiles, Fashion, & Interiors” is highly suggested
but not required.
TEXTILES, FASHION, & INTERIORS
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $15
If you have ever considered a career in the fashion
or interior design industries or just love shopping
and/or working with fabrics, then this hands-on, fun,
and creative course may be for you. The course examines the principles and procedures in promoting
the sale of apparel, home décor, and related merchandise. It provides application of the principles and
methods of display and advertising techniques along
with training in the use of fibers, yarns, and textile
design. Class includes field trips.
INTERIOR DESIGN I
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $15.00
Discover how to transform a boring room into a dynamic living environment! In this course you’ll get an
overview of the profession and career opportunities
as you explore the interior design process, including
space planning, furniture arrangements, material
and sample selection, and the development of presentation boards.
INTERIOR DESIGN II
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee $15
Prerequisite: Interior Design I
This part-two course deals with the planning, furnishing and decorating of living areas in the home
and emphasizes proper selection of materials and
objects in terms of their artistic quality. Not only will
you use the skills you have already learned to plan
a space, present your ideas to a “client”, and share
your design ideas; but you will have the opportunity
to put your plans into action by actually decorating a
real space. Basic sewing will be part of the class.
Taking the class, “Textiles, Fashion, & Interiors” is
highly suggested but not required.
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FOODS & NUTRITION
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
College Credit Available
Fee: $30.00
This course is designed for students who are interested in understanding the principles of nutrition and
in maintaining a healthy life style. Attention will be
given to the selection and preparation of food, meal
management and quick and creative meal planning.
Students will participate in food labs and demonstrations as well as increase their knowledge in the
career path of culinary arts and commercial food
service. Emphasis will be placed on personal health
and well-being along with fitness for a healthier you.
Students who take this course will be eligible for college credit when they add both the Culinary I and
Culinary II classes as part of their coursework.
CULINARY ARTS I
Fee: $35
Chef Coat Fee: $14.50
College Credit Available
Prereq: Nutrition and Foods with a “B”
or better grade.
This class emphasizes skills necessary for careers in
the food service/culinary arts industry as well as for
use in the home. Students will have the opportunity
to practice food preparation techniques, safety and
sanitation procedures, and quantity food preparation
while developing employability skills in hospitality industries such as catering, bakeries, restaurants, and
fast food business operations. Field trips, in-class
food labs, and catering/restaurant activities will be a
part of this class.
Foods and Nutrition is a prerequisite to this class.
Students who take this course will be eligible for college credit when they add the Culinary II class as
part of their coursework.
CULINARY ARTS II
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I
College Credit Available
Lab Fee: $35.00
Chef Coat Fee: $14.50
This class focuses on more advance techniques and
skills necessary to make a transition into culinary
programs and/or future work experiences. Students
will have the opportunity to practice food preparation
techniques, safety and sanitation procedures, and
quantity food preparation while developing employability skills in hospitality industries such as catering,
bakeries, restaurants, and fast food business operations. Field trips, in-class food labs, and catering/restaurant activities will be a part of this class.
Culinary I is a prerequisite to this class. Students
who take this capstone course will be eligible for college credit and National ServSafe Certification.
FAMILY FINANCE
One trimester
Grades 12
This course prepares students to recognize the nature, function, and significance of individual and family relationships integrated with general financial
literacy. Content includes a simulated family experience to enhance decision making and money management skills. Students will be required to
implement goals, values, communication skills, and
crisis management in this “family” group experience.
Lessons and projects include planning and goals, career preparation, spending and credit, consumer protection, income, saving and investing, budgeting, and
risk management. This class fulfills the Economics
requirement for graduation.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
➢ Sherri Hillier B.A. BYU
➢ Paul Parker B.A. BYUI
Many major universities require or highly recommend two years of the same foreign language study
for university admittance. The University of Utah has
this requirement. BYU also recommends two years
of foreign language.
FRENCH I
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
First year French offers daily development of the four
basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. Students learn about the French-speaking people and culture as they also learn the fundamental structures of the language.
future verbs tenses, being able to read simple cultural materials with good comprehension by the end
of the course. With few exceptions, all communication will be in Spanish.
Spanish is spoken extensively in the classroom with
English explanations when necessary.
SPANISH III
Two Trimesters
Prereq: Completion of Spanish I and II with a
grade of “B” or higher. Spanish IIIA must be
taken before Spanish IIIB unless student
receives teacher approval.
This course offers the advanced student a concise
but thorough review of Spanish grammar. Spanish is
used almost exclusively in class. Considerable emphasis is placed upon an expanded Spanish vocabulary, fluency of speech and accuracy of writing. The
student is exposed to Spanish speaking literature;
including plays, debates, short stories and/or fulllength novels. Students will teach basic Spanish to
4th Graders.
COLLEGE SPANISH
ELEMENTARY SPANISH 1101-1102
Grades 10, 11, 12
This is a three trimester class.
Three high school credits/eight college credits.
Cost: $65 per credit ($520) and Textbook
Prerequisite: Some previous Spanish
or Teacher Approval
This class is intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in
Spanish and to acquaint them with the culture of the
Spanish-speaking countries. Students must commit
to all three trimesters to get college credit.
GENERAL CLASSES
'Faculty from Various Departments
OFFICE, MEDIA, TEACHER
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Permission
Student assists staff members. They should be able
to follow instructions, show initiative, and be willing to
do routine tasks. They must be dependable, punctual, and trustworthy! Only one aide a trimester and
ONLY TWO AIDE CREDITS MAY COUNT TOWARDS A DIPLOMA and this includes ninth grade
TA classes.
CAREER EXPLORATION
Grade 12 only
Students must have a job prior to signing up for this
class. Students may take up to 6 credits of this class,
but only two periods a trimester. Students must also
keep up the required paperwork to pass this class.
ES - ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
Grades 11, 12
Fee: $75
Credits: Ecology - Mr. Phillips
Technical Writing English Elective Mrs. Leatham
Science of Technology - Mr. Phillips
Math Statistical Analysis: Miss Ross
Prereq: Application
This program will fill the English Elective credit, and
give two science credits and one math credit. The
class is centered on the study of water, soil, forest,
wildlife, and current issues affecting these areas. The
first 3-5 weeks will be spent on field trips to the Teton
River drainage. Students need good hiking shoes, a
day pack, etc. as most of the time will be out of doors
sampling, photographing, etc.
The middle part of the trimester will be spent researching data collected and drawing conclusions.
The final 3-4 weeks will be time for making video presentations of the information and conclusions gained
during the trimester.
Students will become proficient in the use of computers, graphing, videotaping, photography, as well
as learning to sample the environment using technology used by scientists in their various disciplines.
Students will also explore careers in science, math,
and English as well as working with professionals
from various government agencies and private enterprise.
JAZZ DANCERS/FLAG TEAM
One Trimester
Prereq: Audition and Instructor Approval
Perform, compete, and travel with the Marching
Band. Use of Flags while performing required
FRENCH II
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: French I with a "C" or better grade
Second year French offers continued emphasis on
the listening and speaking skills as well as reading
and writing skills. There is continued exposure to the
cultural aspects of French-speaking countries
PEER TUTORING
One, Two or Three Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Teacher Permission
Students work with disabled students under Mrs.
Perry’s direction. They should work well with others
and be self-directed. You can only have one Peer Tutoring class a trimester.
SPANISH I
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
RELEASED TIME CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
There is no credit given for this class, but you are
given released time from school to receive seminary
instruction in the LDS Church. Parents must have a
signed released form on record with the seminary.
Once you sign up for released time, you must complete the course.
SPANISH II
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Spanish I with a "C" or better grade
Students review Spanish I and continue to learn Hispanic cultures as well as the fundamental structures
of the language through conversation, reading, and
writing skills. Students learn the present, past, and
YEARBOOK/PUBLISHING/EDITING/WRITING
Two Trimesters - Must take it both trimesters
2nd trimester counts as an English Elective
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Teacher Approval
This class produces the yearbook. Course work includes art work, layout design, copy writing, photography, and selling advertisements. Read the
description in the English Department for the full description as some English credit is given.
STUDY HALL
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
This is a chance to get your homework done or
mostly done while still at school. To be in this class,
you must have at least two core subjects in your
schedule, and have something to work on every day.
Class is held in a regular classroom and the teacher
takes roll, but isn’t expected to help you with your
work. One elective credit is granted.
HEALTH AND P.E.
➢ Crystal Carpenter B.S. BYUI
➢ Mitch Buck B.S. BYU
➢ Robert Matthews B.S. USU
➢ Claudia Mecham B.A. BYUI
HEALTH/FAMILY HEALTH
One Trimester
Grade 10, 11, 12
The course prepares students to understand basic
principles of physical, emotional, social and mental
wellbeing. Topics will include the study of body systems, nutrition, physical fitness, drugs, first aid, and
emergency procedures. A health class is required for
graduation.
INTRO TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $75 Online IDLA
This class will only be taught online through IDLA
(See Ms. Gee). It fulfills the health graduation requirement and is designed for students interested in
going into a medical field. A strong foundation in
medical terminology, basic body systems, and universal precautions will be provided. Students must
also take Anatomy and Physiology at the high school
and must have Anatomy and Physiology A done before starting the Health Occupations /CNA class.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS/CNA
One Trimester,
Grade 11, 12
Fee: $75
Prerequisites: Health Occupations and
Anatomy and Physiology A.
This class will be taught thru EITC at the Health
Complex building on the northeast side of Rexburg.
Students must provide their own transportation.
This is a course for juniors and seniors interested in
a medical field career. Students earn a state certificate in Nurse Assisting. Many medical programs are
beginning to require this certification to enter their
programs.
Students are certified in Emergency Response
(which includes advanced first aid and CPR for the
professional rescuer, working with oxygen and AIDS
prevention). Students will learn basic patient skills,
medical terminology and includes 40 clinical hours
in a medical setting. Anatomy and Physiology B may
be taken at the same time as this class.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES
Students must have separate athletic type shoes
which will be marked as P.E. shoes. No street shoes
will be allowed.
Summary of P.E. Fees:
Lifetime P.E. / Body Sculpting $5
Sports & Fitness - $40
Sports Conditioning - $5
Power Training - $5
All *Select Classes (Teams) $75
*Select classes, except track and cross country, will
not show up on registration. Coaches will have
teams entered after tryouts.
It is recommended that Only ONE PE class per
trimester be taken.
LIFETIME PE & FITNESS
One class per trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $5.00
Students will be pre and post tested for basic fitness.
Course will include activities that promote and improve fitness and wellness physically, mentally, and
socially. Activities will include badminton, volleyball,
pickle ball, indoor soccer, softball, tennis, soccer, etc.
Indoor and outdoor games will be played according
to season on the school grounds.
LIFETIME SPORTS & FITNESS
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $40.00
Students will be pre and post tested for basic fitness.
Course will include activities that promote and improve fitness and wellness, physically, mentally, and
socially through various lifetime sports. Different activities will be emphasized in the Fall and Spring:
FALL - field games, golfing, bowling
SPRING - golfing, softball, bowling, indoor sports
BODY SCULPTING
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $5.00
This class is designed to help students (girls only)
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get into optimum shape through aerobic exercise,
weight training, jump rope, and nutritional education.
Students develop their own personal fitness plan.
POWER TRAINING
One class per trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $5.00
This class is structured for those who want to increase speed and explosive abilities. Students will
be doing sprint drills, plyometrics, and lifting. Class
held in the Ricks Center.
MALE OR FEMALE ATHLETIC TRAINING
One or Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $5.00
This class is designed for student athletes who want
to run faster and jump higher. It is a physically demanding class designed for the serious athlete. The
class involves doing sprint workouts, plyometrics and
lifting. Various sport games will also be played.
SELECT PE
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Tryouts and Instructor Approval
Students will pay a travel fee of $75
This class is for those students who will play on the
following school teams: basketball, volleyball,
wrestling, baseball, cross-country, tennis, softball,
track and golf. DO NOT register for this class until
after tryouts are completed.
CHEERLEADING
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Be a JV or a Varsity Cheerleader
This class is for the students who have been chosen
as cheerleaders. There are fees involved for uniforms, camps, etc.
BOBCADETTES/DANCE TEAM
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Tryouts/Instructor Approval
The Bobcadettes participate in half-time activities,
drill team contests, parades, clinics, and assemblies.
There are also various fees involved.
JAZZ DANCERS/FLAG TEAM
One Trimester
Prereq: Audition and Instructor Approval
Perform, compete, and travel with the Marching
Band. Use of Flags while performing required.
MATHEMATICS
➢ Brittany Cook, B.S. BYUI
➢ Scott Fillmore, B.S. BYUI
➢ Cherri Hart, B.S. USU, M. Ed U of I
➢ Nicolette Jacobson, B.S. BYUI
➢ Mallory MacCabe, B.S. BYUI
➢ Joshua McKinney, B.S. BYUI
➢ Blaine Nite, B.S. USU
➢ Jennifer Palmer, B.S. SUU
➢ Rylan Ricks, B.A. BYU, MS MSU
➢ Jessica Ross, B.S. BYUI
Madison School District will be transitioning to the
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
(CCSS-M). More information about this can be found
at http:// www.sde.idaho.gov/site/common/ The ISAT
test will be in place for the 2013-2014 school year,
and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
(SBAC) test will be given in the spring of 2015. More
info and sample test problems can be found at
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/commonAssessment/
. With this transition, only Algebra 1 and Geometry
will be taught this fall as common core classes, with
Algebra 2 coming online in the fall of 2015. This new
test will be given to 11th grade students and there
will be the expectation of Algebra 2 skills assessed
on the test.
• Regular Math Sequence
• 9th Grade - Algebra 1 A,B,C
• 10th Grade - Geometry A,B
• 11th Grade - Algebra 2 A,B,C or Accounting A, B
• 12th Grade – Math Series (elective choices)
• Honors Track for Math (A,B grades must be maintained)
• 8th Grade – Algebra 1 A,B,C
• 9th Grade – Geometry A,B,C
• 10th Grade – Honors Advanced Algebra and
• Trigonometry A,B,C
• 11th Grade – Honors Pre-Calculus A,B
• 12th Grade – Calculus I A, B
Honors Accelerated Track for Math (A, B grades
must be maintained)
• 7th Grade - Algebra 1 A,B,C
• 8th Grade – Geometry A,B,C
• 9th Grade – Honors Advanced Algebra and
Trigonometry A,B,C
• 10th Grade – Honors Pre-Calculus A,B
• 11th Grade – Calculus I A,B or Stats A,B
• 12th Grade – AP Calculus BC, Calculus I A,B, or
Stats A,B
ALGEBRA 1 (A, B, C)
Three trimesters
Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisites: Completion of Pre-Algebra,
Basic Algebra, or Algebra Readiness with
a “C” grade or better.
Algebra I is a tool building class that helps students
prepare for more advanced mathematics courses.
Algebra I concepts, such as solving various types of
equations and simplifying expressions, are basic to
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the high school math curriculum; therefore they are
tested heavily as part of the Idaho State Achievement Test (ISAT)
GEOMETRY EXTENDED (A, B, C)
Three trimesters
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisites: Teacher recommendation
and completion of Algebra I with
“C” grade or better.
This course will move at a slower pace than the regular geometry, yet still explores the foundation of
geometric figures and relationships. Students will
learn concepts about and prove relationships dealing
with parallel lines, triangles, quadrilaterals and other
polygons, similar polygons, right triangles and circles. They will also learn to calculate areas and volumes. A scientific calculator is recommended.
GEOMETRY A, B,
Two trimesters
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisites: Completion of Algebra I
with “C” grade or better.
This course explores the foundation of geometric figures and relationships. Students will learn concepts
about and prove relationships dealing with parallel
lines, triangles, quadrilaterals and other polygons,
similar polygons, right triangles and circles. They will
also learn to calculate areas and volumes. A scientific calculator is recommended.
ACCOUNTING A (BE0410)
ACCOUNTING B
Two trimesters
Grades 11, 12
Lab Fee: $5 each trimester
Pre-requisites for math credit: Completion of
Algebra I or Geometry or Basic Geometry
with a “C” grade or better.
Two trimesters of basic language and skills required
in keeping manual or computerized records for the
accounting profession and/or business ownership.
For personal or business use, includes: banking,
payroll, financial statements, double-entry accounting, and business transactions. Completion of both
Accounting A and B will count as math credits.
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS STATISTICS
1 Trimester (2-5 periods, fall only)
Grades 11, 12
Fee: $50
Credits: Stream Ecology – Mr. Travis Phillips,
Technical Writing – Mrs. Amy Leatham,
Envir. Chemistry – Mr. Travis Phillips,
Statistical Analysis – Ms. Jessica Ross
Pre-requisites: application
This program will fill the English elective, and give
two science credits and one math credit.
The class is centered on the study of water, soil, forest, wildlife, and current issues affecting those areas.
The first 3-5 weeks will be spent on field trips to the
Teton River drainage. Students need good hiking
shoes, a day pack, etc. as most of the time will be out
of doors sampling, photographing, etc. The middle
part of the trimester will be sent researching data collected and drawing conclusions. The final 3-4 weeks
will be spent making video presentations of the information and conclusions gained during the
trimester. Students will become proficient in the use
of computers, graphing video-taping, photography,
as well as learning to sample the environment using
technology used by scientists in various disciplines.
Students will also explore careers in science, math,
and English as well as working with professionals
from various government agencies and private enterprise.
ALGEBRA II (A, B, C)
Three trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisites: Completion of Algebra I and
Geometry or Basic Geometry with
a “C” grade or better.
Students review and extend algebraic skills in handling such things as real numbers, first and higher
degree polynomial equations, factoring, rational
functions, functional relationships, variations, exponents, systems of equations for linear and quadratic
equations, matrices, conic sections, sequences and
series, binomial theorem, probability, and statistics.
Algebra II is a pre-requisite for all other high school
and college level math courses. A TI-84 graphing calculator is recommended. TI-89 calculators are NOT
allowed.
HONORS ADVANCED ALGEBRA II AND
TRIGONOMETRY (HAAT) (A, B, C)
Three Trimesters
Grades 9, 10
Pre-requisites: Excellent grades and
completion of Algebra I and Geometry AND
Teacher recommendation
Students review and extend algebraic skills in handling such things as real numbers, first and higher
degree polynomial equations, factoring, rational
functions, functional relationships, variations, exponents, systems of equations for linear and quadratic
equations, matrices, conic sections, sequences and
series, binomial theorem, probability, statistics, and
trigonometry. This class moves at a very fast pace
and will cover the entire book. Algebra II, honors or
regular, is a pre-requisite for all other high school and
college level math courses. A TI-84 graphing calculator is recommended. TI89 calculators are NOT allowed.
COLLEGE ALGEBRA (A, B)
2 trimesters HS credit, possible 3 Cr Hr @ CSI
(see Math 143 in college courses section)
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of
Algebra 2 series with “C” grade or better
AND have at least 23 on Math portion of ACT,
540 on Math portion of SAT, or 62 on
COMPASS (Algebra)
This course includes fundamental concepts of algebra: equations and inequalities, functions and
graphs, polynomial, rational exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, conics probability, and binomial theorem. This
class is the equivalent of the first half of Pre-Calculus, without the fast pace. Students need to have and
know how to use a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator. The
TI-83/84 is preferred. Students may not use the TI89 calculator.
HONORS PRE-CALCULUS (A, B)
2 trimesters HS credit, possible 5 Cr Hr @ CSI
(see Math 143, Math 144 in college courses
section)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors
Algebra 2 series with “B” grade or better, or
College Algebra and Trigonometry with “B”
grade or better AND have at least 23 on Math
portion of ACT, 540 on Math portion of SAT,
or 62 on COMPASS (Algebra)
This course includes fundamental concepts of algebra: equations and inequalities, functions and
graphs, polynomial, rational exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, conics, probability, and binomial theorem. It will
also cover right triangle trigonometry, Law of Sines,
Law of Cosines, trigonometric identities and the unit
circle, polar coordinates, vectors and complex numbers. As an honors course, it will move at a brisk
pace. Students need to have and know how to use
a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator. The TI-83/84 is preferred. Students may not use the TI-89 calculator.
AP STATISTICS/MATH 1153
2 Trimesters (3rd Trimester optional but
HIGHLY recommended for AP Statistics)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Algebra 2 Series (B or higher) AND have at
least 23 on Math portion of ACT, 540 on Math
portion of SAT, or 47 on COMPASS
(College Algebra).
Statistics helps us understand the world we live in.
This course will include the following topics: descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals,
and hypothesis testing for one and two parameters.
Emphasis will be placed on applications to a wide
variety of disciplines. Statistics is a course required
in about 85% of college degrees. The TI-83/84 is required. Students may not use the TI-89 calculator.
ISU Math 1153 is a 3 credit hour class that is transferable to most universities. It is taught in two
trimesters and the cost is $195. AP Statistics may be
completed in 2 trimesters plus some additional work
on your own, or students may take the third trimester
to cover the additional material and prepare for the
AP test in May. The cost for the AP test is $89.
AP CALCULUS 1/MATH 1170
2 trimesters HS credit, possible 4 Cr Hr @ ISU
(see Math 1170 in college courses section)
Prerequisite: Mastery and completion of PreCalculus with grade of B or better AND have at
least 29 on Math portion of ACT, 650 on Math
portion of SAT, or 51 on COMPASS
(Trigonometry)
Success in Calculus is closely tied to preparation in
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus.
Calculus is a gateway course in engineering, medical, business, and scientific fields. This course is for
highly motivated students who plan on spending the
requisite time to succeed. Topics include: Graphical,
numerical, and analytical approaches to the study of
functions including linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and piecewise-defined functions. Limits,
continuity, behavior of graphs, derivatives as a rate
of change, integrals as an area under a curve, applications of derivatives and integration, and separable differential equations. Students need to have
and know how to use a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator.
The TI-83/84 is preferred. Students may not use the
TI-89 calculator. College credit cost is $260. The cost
for the AP test is $89.
AP CALCULUS C
3rd trimester after completion of two trimesters
Calculus I ($89 for AP Test)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Calculus I (with C or better)
Success in AP Calculus is closely tied to success in
Calculus I. Calculus is a gateway course in engineering, medical, business, and scientific fields. This
course is for students wanting to take the AP Calculus AB test in May. Topics include: Extensions of the
concepts covered in Calculus I, including first-order
linear differential equations, arc length and surfaces
of revolution, moments, centers of mass, centroids,
fluid pressure and fluid force. The AP Calculus AB
test is offered in May. A completed AP exam is the
expectation for this course credit. Students need to
have and know how to use a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator. The TI-83/84 is preferred.
AP CALCULUS BC (College Calculus II)
3 trimesters HS credit, College credit upon
successful AP Calculus BC exam ($89 AP test)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of College
Calculus I.
Taught only zero hour, this course will cover in brief
the topics of AP Calculus AB, parametric, polar and
vector functions and derivatives and integrals of
those functions, Euler’s method, L’Hopital’s Rule,
particle movement, length of a curve, extensions of
integration, series concepts including Taylor series
and Maclaurin series. Students need to have and
know how to use a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator. The
instructor will use a TI-86 for class demonstrations,
but all necessary calculation can be done on the TI83/84.
Seniors may take any two of the following courses
for their required senior math (if not completing a previous series)
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
One trimester
This course is designed to give the students an introduction to the fundamental concepts and methods
of statistics. Emphasis is placed on understanding,
analyzing, and solving real-life problems that require
statistical reasoning. Topics include descriptive statistics, the meaning of probabilities, how to read, analyze, and apply statistical information found in the
media and daily life; and how to use statistics to
make appropriate predictions about random events.
Students are encouraged to bring their TI-83/84 calculator to class. However, only a scientific calculator
is required.
MATH REASONING
One trimester
In this class, students will study reasoning strategies related to mathematics through cooperative
learning, class presentations and formal write-ups.
The strategies to be studied will include: Drawing Diagrams, Systematic Lists, Eliminating Possibilities,
Matrix Logic, Looking for Patterns, Guess and
Check, Unit Analysis, Sub-Problems, Solving Easier
Related Problems, Physical Representations, Working Backwards, and other strategies.
FINANCIAL MATH
One trimester
Financial mathematics will help students navigate
the financial decisions they face today and tomorrow
by teaching financial management skills. The class
explores financial concepts such as compound interest, budgeting, investing, loans, and taxes.
TRIGONOMETRY
One trimester
This class extends the Algebra II curriculum to include the study of right triangles, oblique triangles,
trigonometric functions, and trigonometric inverse
functions. This class will help students gain a deeper
understanding of fundamental trig concepts, develop
multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations,
and acquire appropriate technological skills in order
to make meaningful connections from trigonometry
to life’s experiences.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT/ COLLEGE COURSE
SECTION
COLLEGE ALGEBRA/MATH 143 (Dual-Enrollment)
2 trimesters HS credit, 3 Cr Hr @ CSI
($195 CSI tuition)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Algebra 2 Series (C or higher) AND have at
least 23 on Math portion of ACT, 540 on Math
portion of SAT, 31 on COMPASS (College
Algebra) or 62 on COMPASS (Alg)
This course includes fundamental concepts of algebra: equations and inequalities, functions and
graphs, polynomial, rational exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, conics, probability, and binomial theorem. This
credit can be earned by taking the two trimester high
school College Algebra class or the first trimester of
high school Precalculus. Students need to have and
know how to use a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator. The
TI-83/84 is preferred. Students may not use the TI89 calculator. Credit hours are not granted in both
Math 143 (College Algebra) and Math 147 (Pre-Calculus).
COLLEGE TRIGONOMETRY/MATH 144 (Dual-Enrollment)
2 trimesters HS credit, 2 Cr Hr @ CSI
($130 CSI tuition)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math
143 ( C or higher) AND have at least 27 on
Math portion of ACT, 620 on Math portion of
SAT, or 52 on COMPASS (College Algebra)
or 31 on COMPASS (Trig)
This course will cover right triangle trigonometry, Law
of Sines, Law of Cosines, trigonometric identities and
the unit circle, polar coordinates, vectors and complex numbers. Students need to have and know how
to use a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator. The TI-83/84 is
preferred. Students may not use the TI-89 calculator.
COLLEGE STATISTICS/MATH 1153 (Dual-Enrollment, and/or AP credit)
2 trimesters of HS credit, 3 Cr Hr @ ISU
($195 ISU tuition, $89 AP test)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Algebra 2 Series (B or higher)AND have at
least 23 on Math portion of ACT, 540 on Math
portion of SAT, or 61 on COMPASS (Algebra)
Statistics helps us understand the world we live in.
This course will include the following topics: descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals,
and hypothesis testing for one and two parameters.
Emphasis will be placed on applications to a wide
variety of disciplines. Statistics is a course required
in many major fields of study. The TI-83/84 is required. Students may not use the TI-89 calculator.
COLLEGE CALCULUS I/MATH 1170 (Dual-Enrollment, and/or AP credit)
2 trimesters HS credit, 4 Cr Hr @ ISU
($260 ISU tuition, $89 AP test)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of PreCalculus (with grade of B or better) AND have
at least 29 on Math portion of ACT, 650 on
Math portion of SAT, or 51 on COMPASS
(Trigonometry)
Success in Calculus is closely tied to preparation in
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus.
As a college level course with the associated rigor,
students need to be aware they are starting to build
a college transcript. Calculus is a gateway course in
engineering, medical, business, and scientific fields.
This course is for highly motivated students who plan
on spending the requisite time to succeed. Topics include: Graphical, numerical, and analytical approaches to the study of functions including linear,
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic,
trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, hyperbolic, and
piecewise-defined functions. Limits, continuity, behavior of graphs, derivatives as a rate of change, integrals as an area under a curve, applications of
derivatives and integration, and separable differential
equations. Students need to have and know how to
use a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator. The TI-83/84 is
preferred. Students may not use the TI-89 calculator.
AP STATISTICS (see College Statistics)
AP CALCULUS AB (see College Calculus)
AP CALCULUS C
3rd trimester after completion of two trimesters
Calculus I ($89 for AP Test)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Calculus I (with C or better)
Success in AP Calculus is closely tied to success in
Calculus I. Calculus is a gateway course in engineering, medical, business, and scientific fields. This
course is for students wanting to take the AP Calculus AB test in May. Topics include: Extensions of the
concepts covered in Calculus I, including first-order
linear differential equations, arc length and surfaces
of revolution, moments, centers of mass, centroids,
fluid pressure and fluid force. The AP Calculus AB
test is offered in May. A completed AP exam is the
expectation for this course credit. Students need to
have and know how to use a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator. The TI-83/84 is preferred.
AP CALCULUS BC (College Calculus II)
3 trimesters HS credit, College credit upon
successful AP Calculus BC exam ($89 AP test)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
College Calculus I.
Taught only zero hour, this course will cover in brief
the topics of AP Calculus AB, parametric, polar and
vector functions and derivatives and integrals of
those functions, Euler’s method, L’Hopital’s Rule,
particle movement, length of a curve, extensions of
integration, series concepts including Taylor series
and Maclaurin series. Students need to have and
know how to use a TI-86, TI-83 or 84 calculator. The
instructor will use a TI-86 for class demonstrations,
but all necessary calculation can be done on the TI83/84.
MUSIC
➢ David Hinck B.M. USU, M.M. BYU
➢ Dan North B.ME. ISU, M.ME VanderCook
➢ Rick Hansen B.M. BYU, M.M. BYU
MUSIC THEORY
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Basic piano skills and instructors
permission
Fee: Amount to cover text and materials ($38).
This class is designed to provide students who excel
in music and who are considering pursuing it further
in college to get a basic understanding of music theory. It will cover basic music theory as well as simple
arranging, composition, and electronic music techniques (if time and facilities permit). All students considering a music major should take this course. This
course is not for those who have no background in
music skills. If you have questions, please contact
Mr. Hinck before enrolling.
CHORUS
TREBLE CHORUS
One Trimester (First)
Grades 10, 11, 12
This is an open enrollment class for those who enjoy
singing and will focus on a variety of music. You will
be expected to demonstrate that you are actively applying skills and concepts learned in the class. Attendance at performances and rehearsals outside of
class is required. You will also be expected to complete a term paper or present a solo as a final project each trimester.
MENS CHORUS
One Trimester (Can be repeated)
Grades 10, 11, 12
This is an open enrollment class for those who enjoy
singing and will focus on a variety of music. You will
be expected to demonstrate that you are actively applying skills and concepts learned in the class. Attendance at performances and rehearsals outside of
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class is required. You will also be expected to complete a term paper or present a solo as a final project each trimester.
MUSETTES
Three Trimesters
Third trimester is required plus at least one
other trimester (Preference given to those who
can be in all three trimesters)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Audition
Fee: $50 travel/participation fee plus cost of
trips and activities.
This select women’s chorus performs a variety of literature from classical to popular. The group participates in clinics, festivals, and contests. You will be
asked to sing individually on occasion and will be expected to demonstrate that you are actively applying
skills and concepts learned in the class. Attendance
at performances and rehearsals outside of class is
required. You will also be expected to complete a
term paper or present a solo as a final project each
trimester.
BEL CANTOS CHOIR
Three Trimesters
Third trimester is required plus at least one
other trimester (Preference given to those who
can be in all three trimesters).
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Audition
Fee: $50 travel/participation fee plus cost
of trips and activities.
This select mixed chorus performs a variety of literature from classical to popular. The group participates in clinics, festivals, and contests. You will be
asked to sing individually on occasion and will be expected to demonstrate that you are actively applying
skills and concepts learned in the class. Attendance
at performances and rehearsals outside of class is
required. You will also be expected to complete a
term paper or present a solo as a final project each
trimester.
VOCAL SPECTRUM
One Trimester’s credit
spread over three trimesters.
1st trimester: Tues and Thurs mornings @ 7:00
2nd and 3rd trimester: Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons from 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Fee: Cost of trips and activities. Prereq:
Audition - Membership in another choir
Grades: 10, 11, 12
A select group of 12 singers plus support personnel
(sound technicians) specializing in music of a vocal
jazz idiom. This group performs in all regular choir
concerts as well as for private, business, and civic
groups throughout the area. May tour or participate
in festivals or competitions.
GROUP VOICE
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $25.00
This class gives an opportunity for students desiring
to develop their individual vocal skills in a classroom
setting. Students do NOT need to be members of a
choir at Madison High School. Topics covered will include the basics of correct vocal technique, basic
music theory and fundamental skills (including sight
reading and ear-training), stage presence, vocal
health, how to prepare and sing an audition, and
many other topics relevant to the developing singer.
Each student will be required to spend 20 minutes
each day (5 days per week) practicing outside of
class. Students must have enough piano skills to
play and learn their part on their own or have someone who will help them practice. They will also be required to perform individually for the class on a
regular basis. A midterm and a final solo will be presented for the class and all students will be expected
to participate in the Gem State Solo/Ensemble Festival in February or the State Solo Competition. This
is a good opportunity for students wanting help in
preparing for choir auditions for the following year.
There is a $25.00 fee to cover music and other materials used in the class.
BAND
MARCHING BAND
First Trimester – 0 hour and 1st period
for 2 Credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $50 travel/participation
plus cost of trips and activities.
Prereq: Audition and Instructor Approval
This group is the most visible band as they travel and
perform regionally each fall. In addition to Marching
Band Competitions, they also support high school
football games. Summer band camp and extra rehearsals will be required for this group. The class will
rehearse for a two class period block, 0 hour (includes early morning rehearsals and summer rehearsals) and 1st hour. Membership is by audition
and teacher approval only, with preference given to
those who are in the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble or Percussion Class.
JAZZ DANCERS/FLAG TEAM
First Trimester – 0 hour and 1st period
for 2 Credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $50 travel/participation
plus cost of trips and activities.
Prereq: Audition and Instructor Approval
Perform, compete and travel with the Marching Band.
Use of flags and props while performing is required.
WIND ENSEMBLE (replaces old Symphonic
Band)
Second and Third Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $50 travel/participation fee
plus cost of trips and activities.
Prereq: Audition and Instructor Approval
This band is for those who are preparing for Wind
Ensemble experience. Band members develop their
musical talent and perform a variety of music, especially the standard band and wind ensemble literature. This band travels to festivals and programs
throughout our region each spring.
ADVANCED PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES
Two Trimesters (2nd and 3rd)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Instructor Approval
This class is open to students with an interest in percussion instruments and music. Exposure and instruction will be given in all areas of percussion and
the student will have performance opportunities with
Drum Line, Percussion Ensemble, and Solo Material. Students enrolled in this class will also perform
with the Concert and Symphonic Bands at concerts
and festivals throughout the year. Students will be
required to purchase mallets and drum sticks to use
in the class, and band participation and rental fees
do apply for this class. Student participation is expected in both trimesters
JAZZ BAND
One Trimester Credit
(optional 2nd and 3rd Tris)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Instructor Approval
The jazz band meets one day a week for two
trimesters and explores all styles of jazz and introduces improvisation. Credit can be obtained for interested students. If the group does travel, students
will be required to pay travel costs.
PEP BAND
One Trimester Credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $50 travel/participation fee
plus cost of trips and activities.
Prereq: Audition and Instructor Approval with
preference given to those in concert or
symphonic bands.
This group plays at most major athletic events at the
school and occasionally travels to away games. Students must attend 90% of performances to obtain
credit.
ADVANCED BAND TECHNIQUES
One Trimester Credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Instructor Approval
This class is open to students with a specialized interest in an area of band music. To sign up, a student must have an approved proposal for their
individual study. Suggested areas might be conducting, arranging, solo and ensemble playing, jazz
improvisation, or composing and orchestration.
ORCHESTRA
CONCERT ORCHESTRA
Cost: $50 travel/participation fee
plus cost of trips and activities
Three Trimesters
Prereq: previous playing experience
and teacher approval.
This class is usually made up of sophomores, but
other orchestra students with schedule conflicts are
also welcome. You will be asked to play individually
on occasion and will be expected to demonstrate that
you are actively applying skills and concepts learned
in the class. Daily practice time is required. Attendance at performances and rehearsals outside of
class is required. The group performs in a wide variety of concerts, festivals, and tours annually. Students must provide concert attire.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Three Trimesters
Cost: $50 travel/participation fee
plus cost of trips and activities
Enrollment by permission only
This class is usually made up of juniors and seniors,
but other orchestra students with schedule conflicts
are also welcome. You will be asked to play individually on occasion and will be expected to demonstrate that you are actively applying skills and
concepts learned in the class. Daily practice time is
required. Attendance at performances and rehearsals outside of class is required. The group performs in a wide variety of concerts, festivals, and
tours annually. Students must provide concert attire.
SCIENCE
➢ Ron Call B.S. USU, M.S. BYU
➢ Ted Muller B.S. School of Mines, S.D.
➢ Travis Phillips B.S. ISU M.S. MSU
➢ Kelly Thompson B.S. SUU, M.Ed USU
➢ Dan Mecham B.S. BYU
Note: All students are required to take six credits of
Science to graduate. Six credits of science are also
required to enter Idaho Public Universities.
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY A, & B
Two Trimesters
Grades 11, 12
Prereq: Biology A and B, or Chemistry
Fee: $25 per trimester
3 college credits available from ISU $65/credit or $195
The class is designed for students who want to pursue further study of the human body. This is a lecture
lab course covering ten different body systems, internal and external. It is a course that fits with Health
Occupations or as a background for college science.
BIOLOGY A
One Trimester
Grades 10
Fee: $10.00
This class will cover the following subjects: The
Study of Life, Chemical Basis of Life, Cell Structure,
Photosynthesis and Respiration, Cell Division, Genetics, DNA, Genes and Chromosomes, Protein
Synthesis, Biotechnology
BIOLOGY B
One Trimester
Grades 10
Fee: $10.00
Prereq: Pass Biology A
This class will cover the following subjects: Evolution, History of Earth and Life classification, 6 Kingdoms, Biosphere, Populations and Communities,
Ecosystem Dynamics, Human Systems
CHEMISTRY A
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
Fee: $10
Required: safety goggles, lab notebook,
calculator.
This class covers the metric system, naming chemicals, concept of the mole, types of chemical reactions, and stoichiometry.
CHEMISTRY B
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
Fee: $10
Prereq: Chemistry A
Required: safety goggles, lab notebook,
calculator.
This class covers equilibrium, acids and bases, neutralization, oxidation and reduction, electrochemistry,
hydrocarbons, functional groups of organics.
Grades 10
Fee: $5.00
This class will cover the following subjects: The
Study of Life, Chemical Basis of Life, Cell Structure,
Photosynthesis and Respiration, Cell Division, Genetics, DNA, Genes and Chromosomes, Protein
Synthesis, Biotechnology
PHYSICS A
One Trimester
Grade 11, 12
Fee: $10.00
Prereq: Algebra II or Teacher Approval
Required scientific calculator and lab notebook
This course is a must for all students who plan on
entering the medical professions or engineering profession. The class deals with Newtonian mechanics
such as acceleration, velocity, momentum, and rotational mechanics. We also begin a discussion of
work, energy, and forces. This class will also feature
several labs, as well as several computer simulated
laboratories.
PHYSICS B
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
Fee: $10.00
Prereq: Physics A
This course continues Physics A and discusses electricity, magnetism, light, sound, waves, optics, and
nuclear physics. Again this course will be very hands
on oriented with several computer based labs. This
is an excellent course to better prepare the serious
college student.
ES - ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
Taught 2-5 periods, 1st Trimester
Grades 11, 12
Fee: $75
Credits: Stream Ecology - Mr. Travis Phillips;
Technical Writing - Mrs. Leatham;
Environmental Chemistry – Mr. Travis Phillips;
Statistical Analysis – Miss Jessica Ross
Prereq: Application
A Full description of this class is found under the
General Classes heading. Notice this class gives two
science credits, one English credit and one math
credit.
ASTRONOMY
One Trimester
Grade 10, 11, 12
Astronomy is the scientific study of the heavens.
Students study patterns of objects in the sky, the historical development of astronomy, technology and
history of space exploration, the Moon, the solar system, the Sun, stars, galaxies, and the beginnings and
history of the universe. Students are highly encouraged to attend nighttime star parties to learn constellations and observe planets and deep space
objects with telescopes.
AGRICULTURE SCIENCES
ANIMAL SCIENCE/ZOOLOGY 530
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment Suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
A course designed to develop knowledge and skills
pertaining to nutrition, reproduction, diseases, breeding, genetics, anatomy and physiology in livestock.
This class counts as a science credit.
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FORESTRY/WILDLIFE SCIENCE/ZOOLOGY 536
One Trimester - Enrollment in FFA suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Animal Science/Zoology 530
Fee: $20.00 Travel
A course designed to examine the importance of fish
and wildlife science, outdoor recreation, forestry,
aquaculture and natural resources. Course will include field trips.
This class counts as one science credit, and one
elective credit.
INTRO TO PLANT SCIENCE/BOTANY A 512
One Trimester - FFA Enrollment suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
A course designed to introduce students to the science of plant growth and development. Students will
examine the importance of plant cell structure, functions of cells, plant processes, nonvascular plants,
vascular plants, roots, stems, leaves, flowers and reproduction of plants. This course includes growing
plants in a controlled environment by producing
tomatoes, peppers and strawberries in a hydroponic
growing system. This class counts as a science
credit.
BEDDING PLANTS/BOTANY B 514
One Trimester - Enrollment in FFA suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Plant Science/Botany A 512
A course designed to further students understanding of plant growth and development. Emphasis will
be placed upon plant propagation, genetics and
biotechnology. This course includes growing and
marketing bedding plants in a controlled environment.
This class counts as a science credit.
AQUACULTURE SCIENCE 560
One Trimester - Enrollment in FFA suggested
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Animal Science 530
Fee: $10.00
Aquaculture is the art, science, and business of cultivating plants and animals in water. This course emphasizes the scientific knowledge and methods
necessary for aquaculture. Students learn the history, the structure and function of aquatic plants and
animals, scientific marketing, general management
practices supported by science, nutrition, health,
water chemistry, and the role of science in structures,
equipment, regulations and careers. Students develop writing and thinking skills through complementary
laboratory
exercises
involving
experimentation, data collection, analysis and
hands-on experience. This class counts as a science
credit.
FOOD SCIENCE 550
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $10.00
Food Science is a course designed for the student
with career interests in agriculture or related fields.
This course helps students understand specific facts
and principles of food science and the agriculture industry, food safety, nutrition, and the careers in these
fields. Students will gain the understanding of how
agriculture is used in their daily lives through “handson” approach of learning and in accessing reliable
information relating to food science of the past, present, and future; applying scientific knowledge and
processes to food science concepts and principles;
safely using appropriate technology to implement
food science and safety practices; understanding the
importance of food to our daily health; the importance of food science and nutrition careers; and having fun learning through the process. This class
counts as a SCIENCE credit.
SOIL SCIENCE 510
One Trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
This course introduces students to a broad range of
soil science. We study a range of soil characteristics
and seek to understand their relationship to soil function, land use, plant growth, environmental quality,
and society/culture. This course introduces students
to the variety and complexity of soils on a local and
national level. We identify the physical, chemical,
and biological properties and processes of soils and
relate these to the way that societies use and abuse
soils. Students acquire a working knowledge of the
technical terminology of soil science and begin developing observational skills needed to describe
and/or locate soil properties for specific locations and
to interpret those properties for various uses. We
learn to recognize and explain various land use and
management practices and to select those that are
appropriate at a given site. This class counts as a
SCIENCE credit.
ECOLOGY/NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE 520
One trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
A course designed to teach the concepts of conservation, natural resources, ecology, and fish/wildlife
science. It also covers management of natural resource ecosystems; biological diversity, conservation biology, global climate change in natural
resource ecology, social views of natural resources;
and social conflict over natural resources. This class
counts as a SCIENCE credit.
VETERINARY SCIENCE 590
One trimester
Grades 10, 11, 12
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2013-2014 MADISON HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Prerequisite: Animal Science 530
A course designed to provide practical learning experiences in the anatomy and physiology, feeds and
nutrition, diseases, reproduction and basic surgery
of animals both large and small. This class counts
as a SCIENCE credit.
COLLEGE CLASSES
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY/COLLEGE
BIOLOGY 1101
Three Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Fee: $50. AP exam is $89.
Prerequisites: Successful pass of an
entrance exam (see Mr. Call)
Required: Lab fee and textbook rental fee
Students have the option of registering for 4 semester college credits through ISU (transferable to other
colleges) or of taking the AP Biology exam. A student
must be a junior or senior or have approval by the
counselor and teacher to register for college credit
through ISU. Those registering for credit through ISU
may choose to take the course for the first two
trimesters only. Students remaining all three
trimesters are eligible for an additional 4 college
credits for Biology 1102 from ISU (see College Biology 1102 description below).
This is a three-trimester college course at the level of
students majoring in biology. It will prepare students
for college study in general and is highly recommended for those interested in careers in the life science or medical fields. This course is for students
who are highly motivated and academically prepared. Extensive reading and writing is required as
well as more study than in regular biology classes.
Students will study the nature of science, biochemistry, cells, metabolism, genetics, evolution, ecology,
microorganisms, plants and animals. Personal and
societal issues involving biology are emphasized.
Participation in class discussions is expected. Laboratory experiences and experiments will be included
throughout the course and a lab notebook is required. This course will help students earn college
credit by passing the AP exam at the end of the year.
This class is weighted more heavily for class rank
status than regular courses
COLLEGE BIOLOGY 1101
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Cost is $65 per credit
Prerequisites: successful completion of Biology
A and Biology B or instructor permission.
Required: lab fee and textbook rental
Students can register for 4 semester college credits
through ISU (transferable to other colleges). A student must be a junior or senior or have approval by
the counselor and teacher to register for college
credit through ISU. This course is taught during the
same period as AP Biology. Some students in the
class will be preparing to pass the AP exam. Those
registering for credit through ISU may choose to take
the course for the first two trimesters only. Students
remaining all three trimesters are eligible for an additional 4 college credits for Biology 1102 from ISU.
This is a two-trimester college course for biology majors and is highly recommended for those interested
in careers in the life science or medical fields. This
course is for students who are highly motivated and
academically prepared. Extensive reading and writing is required as well as more study than in regular
biology classes. Students will study the nature of science, biochemistry, cells, metabolism, genetics, evolution and ecology. Personal and societal issues
involving biology are emphasized. Participation in
class discussions is expected. Laboratory experiences and experiments will be included throughout
the course and a lab notebook is required.
COLLEGE BIOLOGY 1102
Two Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Cost is $65 per credit
Prerequisites: successful completion of
College Biology 1101
Students can register for 4 semester college credits
through ISU in addition to the 4 credits for Biology
1101. This course is taught during the same period
as AP Biology. Some students in the class will be
preparing to pass the AP exam.
This is a one-trimester college course for biology majors and is highly recommended for those interested
in careers in the life science or medical fields. This
course is for students who are highly motivated and
academically prepared. Extensive reading and writing is required as well as more study than in regular
biology classes. Students will study microbiology,
plants, animals and ecology. Personal and societal
issues involving biology are emphasized. Participation in class discussions is expected. Laboratory experiences and experiments will be included
throughout the course and a lab notebook is required.
COLLEGE BIOLOGY 120
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
Four college credits from CSI - $65/credit
This class covers basic ecological principles in relationship to environmental issues. The environmental
issues range from local to global and include direct
and indirect human impact on ecosystems.
COLLEGE GEOLOGY 104
One Trimester
4 College Credits
Cost is $65 per credit
This course examines the interaction between modern society and Earth processes and resources. Natural Earth processes which adversely affect humans
are considered including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, flooding, meteorite impacts, mass wasting,
coastal processes, and climate trends. The course
also investigates the development of natural resources, pollution and waste disposal, climate
change, land use and engineering, and energy resources. Lab exercises will provide real-world problems and will introduce techniques and skills that can
be used to address these issues. Field trips may be
included with the course.
AP PHYSICS A, B, & C
Three trimesters
Grades 11, 12
Fee: $10 AP Test is $89
The AP Physics Development Committee believes
that assessment should support and
encourage the following broad instructional goals:
1. Physics knowledge—Basic knowledge of the discipline of physics, including phenomenology, theories and techniques, concepts, and general
principles
2. Problem solving—Ability to ask physical questions
and to obtain solutions to physical questions by use
of qualitative and quantitative reasoning and by experimental investigation.
3. Student attributes—Fostering of important student
attributes, including appreciation of the physical
world and the discipline of physics, curiosity, creativity, and reasoned skepticism
4. Connections—Understanding connections of
physics to other disciplines and to societal issues.
SOCIAL STUDIES
➢ Sally Ashton B.S. USU
➢ Lucas Ingram B.A. BYU
➢ Bill Schiess B.A. USU
➢ Claudia Mecham B.S. BYUI
➢ David Reeser B.S., M.S. Boise State
➢ Laurene Woolf B.S. ISU
UNITED STATES HISTORY A
One Trimester
Grade 11
This history class begins with the causes of the Civil
War through America’s rise in industrial power and
its entry into the world scene - concluding the semester with World War I and the Treaty of Versailles.
UNITED STATES HISTORY B
One Trimester
Grade 11
This section of U.S. History investigates issues and
controversies from the 1920's through the present,
emphasizing major themes impacting our world
today - the Great Depression/New Deal, World War
II, Cold War, Vietnam War, etc.
AP U.S. HISTORY
Three Trimesters
Grade 11
Fee: Book Rental; AP Test is $89.
Prereq: see Mr. Ingram
This is an accelerated course for top junior history
students. Extensive reading and written reports will
be required along with more homework than in regular classes. This course will cover the history of the
United States from the explorations to the current
day. Students will be prepared to take the AP test
which will give them 6 college credits. Colleges also
weight this class on the transcript and the class will
be weighted for valedictorian and salutatorian status.
U.S. GOVERNMENT A
One Trimester
Grade 12
This class identifies the foundations of the American
governmental system and basic constitutional principles (civil and criminal rights). An in depth coverage of political behavior and the importance of
participation in state and federal government will be
covered. A portfolio and projects will be required.
U.S. GOVERNMENT B
One Trimester
Grade 12
This class covers the three branches of government
(Legislative, Executive, and Judicial). A portfolio,
projects and a class project will be required.
AP U. S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS A, B
Teacher: Mrs. Woolf
Two Trimesters
Grade 12
Fee: $5.00 for Constitution Booklet
and other materials. AP Test is $89.
The AP course in United States Government and
Politics will give students an analytical perspective
on government and politics in the United States. This
course includes both the study of general concepts
used to interpret U.S. government and politics and
the analysis of specific examples. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs,
and ideas that constitute U.S. government and politics. Students will become acquainted with a variety
of theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes. Extensive projects,
readings and studies outside of class will be required. Students may elect to take the AP Exam in
May.
CURRENT EVENTS
One Trimester
Grade 11, 12
This is a research and discussion class. The student
is to learn what is going on in the world, nation, state
and area. Daily and weekly news publications will be
the basic sources, and other sources such as radio,
Internet and television will be used. This class is
great preparation for Junior Miss.
One, Two, or Three Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Teacher Approval/Placement
This course provides an opportunity for students to
receive individualized tutoring in some of their core
classes. It is designed to help students learn how to
study and give them a basis to succeed in their regular classes. It is an elective credit.
FORGOTTEN HISTORY
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
The fascinating facets of American History that time,
the curriculum, and society deems of little account.
Units include criminals and social conditions; explorers and inventors; music; and Indians.
PATH WORK STUDY (Vocational Prep)
One, two, or three trimesters
Grades 11, 12
Prereq: teacher approval
Students are placed at various job sites according
to interest and ability. Close supervision of students
is maintained along with job coaching when appropriate. Paid and non-paid jobs will be used.
HOLOCAUST/HUMAN RIGHTS
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
This class will examine Human Rights Issues around
the world (the Holocaust and others) in the past century and today, and will highlight the need for humane citizens of the United States and humane
citizens of the world.
PSYCHOLOGY
One Trimester
Grades 11, 12
This class is for high school credit only.
This survey course is an introduction to psychology.
Psychology is the scientific study of thinking, emotion, and behavior. This course introduces students
to the diverse research areas of psychology such as
psychobiology, motivation, learning, cognitive and
social processes, personality, and abnormality, emphasizing empirical findings of the discipline.
COLLEGE CLASSES IN SOCIAL STUDIES
HIST 101 (Western Civilization)
3 Credits
Taught on the IEN for college credit
Cost is $65 per credit
This course is the study of Western Civilization, its
origins and how each previous generation influenced
those that followed. We are truly the children of the
past. We will explore the origins of Western Civilization by witnessing its beginning in Mesopotamia and
following its development through the influence of
the Greeks, the Romans, Christianity, and a plethora
of other important sources, up until the mid-seventeenth century. This study may appear daunting, but
you will find it understandable and fascinating.
HIST 111
3 Credits
Taught on IEN for college credit
Cost is $65 per credit
This course examines United States history from its
beginning to the Civil War. An emphasis will be
placed on tracing the development of the American
political system, economic institutions, and the U.S.
culture during the Colonial Period, the Age of Revolution, the National Era, the Jacksonian Period, and
the Civil War.
HIST 112
3 Credits
Taught on the IEN for college credit
Cost is $65 per credit
This course examines important changes between
1865 and the present. An emphasis will be placed
on tracing the development of the American political
system, economic institutions, and the U.S. culture
during the Guilded Age, the Progressive Era, the
Great Depression, the World Wars, and the Cold
War.
PSYC 101
3 Credits
Taught on the IEN for college credit
Cost is $65 per credit
This survey course is an introduction to psychology.
Psychology is the scientific study of thinking, emotion, and behavior. This course introduces students
to the diverse research areas of psychology such as
psychobiology, motivation, learning, cognitive and
social processes, personality, and abnormality, emphasizing empirical findings of the discipline. It is recommended that students have a COMPASS reading
score > 80 (College Reading). Psychology is also
taught for high school credit by Mrs. Woolf.
POLITICAL SCIENCE 101
3 Credits
Taught on the IEN for college credit
Cost is $65 per credit
This is a basic course in political science introducing
the essential concepts and major structural elements
of the national government. Many aspects of American government are introduced and discussed in a
way that will make the study of government more a
part of the students’ worlds.
SPECIAL NEEDS CLASSES
➢ Preston Berry B.A. ISU
➢ Raeann Scott B.S.
➢ Cory Newton B.S. UVU
➢ Melanie Weeks B.S. BYUI
➢ Diane Perry B.S. BYUI, M.Ed.
Grand Canyon University
*Students registering for these classes need to have
teacher approval through the Special Education Department.
STUDY SKILLS LAB
PEER TUTORING
One, Two or Three Trimesters
Grades 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Teacher Permission
Students work with disabled students under Mrs.
Grover’s direction. They should work well with others
and be self-directed. You can only have one Peer
Tutoring class a trimester.
ENGLISH/READING A & B
One Trimester
Students may take these classes only once. This
class may fulfill ISAT Reading requirement or count
as an Elective English credit.
CONSUMER BUSINESS MATH
Two Trimesters
Consumer math is a field of mathematics, which
shows you how to use your basic math skills to real
life situations such as buying a car, budgeting your
money, investing, paying taxes, etc...
SPEECH & DEBATE
➢ Bruce Benson B.S. USU
➢ Dan North B.ME. ISU, M.ME Vandercook
➢ Steve Barrus B.A. BYU, M.A WS
SPEECH
One Trimester
Grade 10, 11, 12
Students study a broad range of curriculum which
will include the communication process, perception,
interpersonal communication, group work, listening
and public speaking. The class requires research,
outlines, oral presentations and written assignments.
Debate will count as a speech credit towards graduation.
BEGINNING DEBATE
One Trimester
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Freshmen will be bussed
back to the junior high school after class.
Prereq: 3.0 GPA (“B”) grades in CORE classes
Students will learn the basic principles of debate theory. They will learn to research, write, organize, analyze, critical thinking and present. Time permitting,
students will learn about the thirteen competitive
speech events in Idaho. This beginning debate class
is preparatory to joining the Competitive Debate and
Speech Team at MHS. Some competition will be
available toward the end of the trimester. Freshmen
should sign up for 1st hour 1st trimester and 5th hour
2nd trimester. Sophomores are encouraged to preregister for Advanced Debate.
ADVANCED DEBATE
One or Two Trimesters
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prereq: Introduction to Debate
and Teacher Approval
Fee: $15 for N.F.L. membership; $50 Travel;
$50 Team plus overnight travel will incur hotel
and meal costs. Freshmen will be bussed to
the high school for this class, and should take
5th hour.
Class members form the competition group for debate, speech and student congress. Students may
choose their debate style, whether policy, Lincoln/Douglas or Ted Turner. Students will also participate in speech events and student congress.
Course work includes research, writing, presenting,
classroom debates, preparing speeches and defense of evidence. Students in this class must join
N.F.L.
COMM 101
Grades 10, 11, 12
3 College Credits
Cost is $65 per credit.
Communications 101 is a course intended to improve your communication abilities in a variety of academic, social, personal and business settings.
Emphasis is placed on the communication process,
public address, small group discussion, and listening.