Hewitt-Trussville
High School
2013-2014
Curriculum Guide and Course
Descriptions
Hewitt-Trussville High School
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School Mission
The mission of Hewitt-Trussville High School is to
design engaging and challenging work that results in students
learning important content at high levels.
School Beliefs
We believe that learning must take place in an environment that is
safe, engaging, and challenging.
We believe that teachers, as instructional leaders, should empower
students to learn at high levels.
We believe that the school as a learning community involves the
community, students, parents, instructional leaders, and
administrators.
We believe that the teachers should design engaging and
challenging lessons that inspire students to be life-long learners.
We believe that students should have knowledge and understanding
of the world and their roles and responsibilities in building a better
community.
We believe in mutual respect between and among adults and
students.
We believe we must encourage students to connect and be involved
in the life of the school community.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Nondiscrimination Policy Overview
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Diplomas Types and Credits Required
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Diploma Charts
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Advanced Credits/Dual Enrollment
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Guidelines for the Determination of
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Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Graduates
Course Selection/Registration Process
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Course Descriptions by Department
English
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Math
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Math Sequence Charts
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Science
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Social Studies
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Required Electives
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Physical Ed., Health, Driver Ed, Athletics
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Summer School Driver Ed/Health Form
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Fine Arts
38
Foreign Languages
43
HTHS Academy Course Descriptions
Information Technology
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Business & Finance
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Biomedical Sciences
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Engineering Academy
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Hospitality & Culinary Arts
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Electrical Construction
60
Automotive Academy
61
Hewitt Trussville High School
6450 Husky Parkway
Trussville, AL 35173
Telephone: (205) 228-4000
Fax: (205) 228-4001
Important Dates for 2013-14:
AHSGE Summer testing
July 9-13
(Class of 2013 or class of 2014 only)
Administrators
Tim Salem, Principal
Barry Allphin
Lisa Berry
Jennifer Abney
Joy Young
AHSGE Fall testing
September 16-20
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PSAT (interested 10 and 11 )
October 16
PLAN (all sophomores)
October 22
ASVAB
Counselors
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Ms. Amy Simmons- 9 grade
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Mrs. Ann House-10 & 11 grade
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Mrs. Tonya Mills-12 grade
Thanksgiving Break
November 15
November 27-29
AHSGE Winter testing
Winter Break
Trussville City Schools
Dr. Pattie Neill
113 North Chalkville Road
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3000
Dec 23-Jan 2
AHSGE Spring testing
March 17-21
Spring Break
March 24-28
ACT plus Writing (all juniors)
ACT Plus Writing make-up
Board Members
Bill Roberts, President
Danny Garrett, Vice President
Gayle Glenn
Sid McNeal
Stan Garrett
December 2-6
April 23
May 7
End of Course Tests- within last 4 weeks of term
English 9, 10, 11; Algebra I ; Geometry; Algebra II;
Biology; Chemistry; U.S. History
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NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The policy of the Board (ref. BOE J – 1) is to comply with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
of 2004 to provide a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities who qualify under the definition
of the law.
All students shall participate in, enjoy the benefits of, and be free of discrimination in any program or activity,
regardless of gender, race, religion, belief, national origin, age, disability or ethnic group.
OVERVIEW
It is very important that students and their parents give careful consideration to the courses that are selected each
school year. The diploma type toward which the student is working should be considered, as well as the student’s
past academic record. Each spring, students are advised about courses and given the opportunity to work with a
counselor to develop their individual course selections for the following school year.
The number of sections offered for a given course in the school year is determined by the course selections
requested by the students during the spring pre-registration period. Once the master schedule is developed,
changes in course selections may not be possible. A sufficient number of students must select an
elective course for it to be offered. A student who selects a course that is not offered will be scheduled into one
of his/her alternate courses.
Counselors are available to answer questions about any of the courses that are listed in this document. Students
and/or their parents are invited to make an appointment with the appropriate grade level counselor or request
additional information by calling the HTHS Guidance Department at 228-4030.
COUNSELORS
2013-14
HTHS Counseling Center: 228-4030
Tonya Mills –Seniors
Ann House –Juniors and Sophomores
Amy Simmons –Freshmen
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DIPLOMA Requirements for 9th graders only (class of 2017)
*Additional diplomas with endorsements/honors are being considered for the class of 2017
Diploma Requirements (10th-12th graders class of 2014-16)
Students are provided the opportunity to earn one of the following types of diplomas:
 Alabama High School Diploma (AHSD)
 Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement
 Alabama High School Diploma with Career Technical Endorsement
 Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced & Career Technical Endorsement
 Alabama High School Diploma with Credit-Based Endorsement
 Alabama Occupational Diploma
Only students meeting all requirements for graduation will be allowed to participate in any part of the graduation
ceremonies. Students completing the graduation requirements by attending summer school may receive their
diploma at a regular Board of Education meeting or at their school.
Students who transfer to Trussville City Schools from another school system must meet the Alabama Graduation
Requirements to receive a diploma from the State of Alabama. Beginning with the incoming freshmen of 20092010, the Alabama State Department of Education states that all students will be placed on the AHSD with
Advanced Academic Endorsement.
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First Choice Diploma- Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic
Endorsement (default)*
26 credits
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4 credits English Language Arts (grades 9-12)
4 credits Mathematics (including Algebra I or its equivalent, Geometry, Algebra II with Trigonometry and
one additional math credit from approved courses); for those students completing 8th grade Algebra:
Geometry, Algebra II with Trigonometry, or Precalculus, and two additional math credits from approved
courses
4 credits Science (including Biology, Chemistry and two additional science credits from approved
courses)
4 credits Social Studies (including World History, U.S History I, U.S History II and Government/Economics
2 credits Foreign Language (both credits must be from the SAME foreign language)
1 credit LIFE PE
½ credit Heath Education
½ credit Fine Art Education
½ credit Computer Applications (or completion of computer proficiency exam)
5 ½ or 6 credits Elective
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT: PASS all required sections of the Alabama High School
Graduation Exam (seniors only)
*For students who choose to opt out of First Choice there are no consequences. The student and parent/guardian must see
guidance counselors to complete required paperwork before student is allowed to change diploma type
Alabama High School Diploma
24 credits
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4 credits English Language Arts (grades 9-12)
4 credits Mathematics (including Algebra I or its equivalent, Geometry, and two additional math credits
from approved courses (Must include Algebra II beginning with cohort class of 2016)
4 credits Science (including Biology, a physical science, and two additional science credits from approved
courses)
4 credits Social Studies (including World History, U.S History I, U.S History II and Government/Economics
1 credit LIFE PE
½ credit Heath Education
½ credit Fine Art Education
½ credit Computer Applications (or completion of computer proficiency exam)
5 ½ or 6 credits Elective
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT: PASS all required sections of the Alabama High School
Graduation Exam (seniors only)
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First Choice Diploma- Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic
Endorsement (default) and Career/Technical Endorsement
26 credits
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4 credits English Language Arts (grades 9-12)
4 credits Mathematics (including Algebra I or its equivalent, Geometry, Algebra II with Trigonometry and
one additional math credit from approved courses); for those students completing 8th grade Algebra:
Geometry, Algebra II with Trigonometry, and two additional math credits from approved courses
4 credits Science (including Biology, Chemistry and two additional science credits from approved
courses)
4 credits Social Studies (including World History, U.S History I, U.S History II and Government/Economics
2 credits Foreign Language (both credits must be from the SAME foreign language)
1 credit LIFE PE
½ credit Heath Education
½ credit Fine Art Education
½ credit Computer Applications (or completion of computer proficiency exam)
3 credits Career/Technical Education (sequenced cluster of courses)
2 ½ credits Electives
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT: PASS all required sections of the Alabama High School
Graduation Exam (seniors only)
Alabama High School Diploma with Career/Technical Endorsement
24 credits
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4 credits English Language Arts (grades 9-12)
4 credits Mathematics (including Algebra I or its equivalent, Geometry, Algebra II with Trigonometry and
one additional math credit from approved courses (Must include Algebra II beginning with cohort class of
2016)
4 credits Science (including Biology, a physical science, and two additional science credits from approved
courses)
4 credits Social Studies (including World History, U.S History I, U.S History II and
Government/Economics)
1 credit LIFE PE
½ credit Heath Education
½ credit Fine Art Education
½ credit Computer Applications (or completion of computer proficiency exam)
3 credits Career/Technical Education (sequenced cluster of courses)
2 ½ credits Electives
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT: PASS all required sections of the Alabama High School
Graduation Exam (seniors only)
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HTHS Alabama High School Diploma
(Effective for incoming 9th graders 2013-14 only)
Area of Study
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
Health Education
Career Preparedness
CTE/Foreign
Language/Arts
Electives
Requirements
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig or Algebra II (or
equivalent)
Biology
A physical science (physical science,
Chemistry, or Physics)
2 additional science courses
World History 9
US History 10
US History 11
Government/Economics
LIFE (Physical Fitness)
Band
Health Education
Career Preparedness Course
Students may choose any
combination of Career Technical
Education, Arts Educations, and/or
Foreign Language courses
Any state or locally approved elective
courses
Total Credits Required for
Graduation
No longer required for graduation with the incoming freshmen, 2013-14:
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Two years of foreign language
Business Technology Applications
Art Elective
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Credits
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
1.0
0.5
1.0
3.0
2.5
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Graduation Requirements
(not applicable to 9th graders entering the 2013-2014 school year or later)
Advanced Academic Diploma
Regular Diploma
English
4 Credits
1 English 9
1 English 10
1 English 11
1 English 12
4 Credits
1 English 9
1 English 10
1 English 11
1 English 12
Social
Studies
4 Credits
1 World History/Geo
1 US History 10
1 US History 11
1 Gov/Econ
4 Credits
1 World History/Geo
1 US History 10
1 US History 11
1 Gov/Econ
Math
4 Credits
1 Algebra I
4 Credits
Must include
equivalent of: Alg 1
Geometry
Alg II (class of 2016)
1 Geometry
1 Alg II w/Trig
1 additional Math Course*
Science
4 Credits
1 Biology
1 Chemistry
2 additional Sciences
4 Credits
1 Biology
1 A Physical Science
Physical Education
1 Credit
1 Credit
Foreign Language
2 Credits
(same language)
Health
½ Credit
½ Credit
Fine Arts
½ Credit
½ Credit
Computer
Applications
½ Credit** (or proficiency exam)
½ Credit**
Electives
5.5/6 credits
5.5/6 credits
TOTAL
26 credits
24 credits
*Trussville City Schools require that all students take a math course for four years at the high school
level to prepare them for college.
**May be waived if student passes computer proficiency exam
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Promotion/Grade Classification
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10th grade student (sophomore)=6 credits earned
11th grade student (junior)=12 credits earned
12th grade student (senior)=18 credits earned
Reclassification of high school students is adjusted at midyear according to current Alabama State Department of
Education guidelines.
Report Cards will no longer be mailed for the first three nine week grading periods. Parents and students may
view their grades at any time through the INOW home portal. HTHS will continue to mail the final fourth nine week
report card at the end of the year.
Online Experience
The required online experience will be embedded in English classes for the classes of 2014-2016. The class of
2017 will receive the online experience through the Career Preparedness course.
Advanced Credits
In addition to general level courses, many subjects are also offered at the Advanced Placement, Pre-AP and Dual
Enrollment college level. Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses are awarded one additional quality
point for grades of “C” (70) or higher. Pre-AP courses are awarded .5 additional quality point for grades of “C”
(70) or higher.
Any student who takes a Pre-AP or AP class will benefit from the challenges offered due to the rigor, high
academic standards, inclusion, increased communication and increased preparation for the future. Students who
have a strong work ethic and who have demonstrated ability in the given subject, along with students who are
driven to attempt college level courses while attending high school should take Pre-AP and AP classes. Please
note that these classes are challenging and require an average of an additional 30-60 minutes of homework per
night for each course.
Students who take AP classes will take the associated AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam
cost is $89 per exam and students are expected to take the exam for each AP course in which they are
enrolled. Students should consult their prospective universities to determine individual course exam qualifying
scores. Once enrolled in an AP class, a student is expected to remain in that class until the end of the school
year.
Dual Enrollment
The Dual Enrollment Program allows high school students to enroll in college courses and receive both high
school and college credit for the same course. Such arrangements allow students to meet the requirements for
high school graduation while simultaneously earning college credit. Students must have a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 3.0 and meet any other requirements for specific courses in order to participate in this
program. Students should consult their prospective colleges and universities to determine if the credit is accepted
by that college or university. Students are required to pay college tuition for dual enrollment classes. We offer
dual enrollment classes for 2013-14 through Jeff State, UA Early College, and UAB.
Tuition for UA Early College and UAB are paid directly to the college. Jeff State tuition is due to HTHS for
the first semester before the school year begins. Tuition for the second semester is due to HTHS on the
first school day in January. It is also necessary that students complete an online registration for each
semester enrolled.
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GUIDELINES FOR THE DETERMINATION OF
VALEDICTORIAN, SALUTATORIAN, AND HONOR GRADUATES (2014-2016)
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The student(s) earning a diploma with the Advanced Academic Endorsement with the highest GPA in the
class will be designated as the Valedictorian(s) and will have a #1 ranking in class.
 The student(s) earning a diploma with the Advanced Academic Endorsement with the second highest
GPA in the class will be designated as the Salutatorian(s). The rank of the Salutatorian(s) will be
determined by the total number of Valedictorians. For example, if two students earn the Valedictorian
designation, the Salutatorian(s) would have a #3 ranking.
 All remaining students earning a diploma with the Advanced Academic Endorsement with a GPA of 4.0 or
above will be designated as Honor Graduates.
 The rank of all students below those designated as Valedictorians and Salutatorians will be determined
by the total number of students whose GPA exceeds his/hers.
Final determination of GPA will be made at the end of the second semester of the senior year (May). GPAs will be
carried to five decimal places.
*The class of 2017 falls under changing state guidelines
NCAA INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE
COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETES
All prospective student-athletes intending to enroll in an NCAA Division I or II institution must register with the
NCAA Clearinghouse at the end of their junior year. Please visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net for detailed
information and instructions. All courses approved by the NCAA as core courses are designated with the
following symbol.
College Scholarships
It is important to starting planning for college early. To have the most opportunities to receive scholarships
students need to maintain good grades (A’s/B’s) throughout their high school career and score well on the
ACT/SAT college admission exam. Most major colleges and universities have a December 1st deadline for
scholarship applications each year. For more detailed information please visit the Hewitt-Trussville High School
Counselor’s Website: https://www.trussvillecityschools.com/schools/hths/Counselors/default.aspx
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COURSE SELECTION PROCESS
The school master schedule for the next school year is built on the course requests of approximately 1,400
students. Every effort will be made to provide students with the courses for which they have been recommended
or have requested. However, the availability of courses depends upon many factors including the number of
students requesting a course, the number of sections of a course, and staff availability. Consequently, some
students may have to select alternate elective courses because of scheduling conflicts or because of the
cancellation of courses due to insufficient enrollment. To maximize their chances of getting the courses they want,
students should use the following the guidelines:
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Before selecting courses for next year, check all criteria, recommendations, and academic instructional
levels.
List alternative elective courses in the priority order they are to be substituted for course choices that
cannot be scheduled.
Write notes on the course request form or attach a letter to it to clarify course needs, priorities, or special
concerns.
Return the course request form to the designated teacher by the announced deadline.
Step 1: General information and instructions regarding the course scheduling process are provided to all students
during large and small group sessions with counselors. An evening session is held for parents to learn about the
process and changes each year. During these meetings, counselors discuss the courses offered and provide
students/parents with course selection forms and instructions. This curriculum guide lists all the courses available
to students.
Step 2: Each student meets with a counselor at a pre-designated time to check course selections and to be sure
that the necessary courses are being requested. Counselors for 2013-14 are:
9th Grade - Amy Simmons
10th Grade –11th Grade – Ann House
12th Grade – Tonya Mills
Step 3: Students make selections using INOW online requests by mid- April. Parents approve students’
choices by signing the Course Request Verification printed from INOW. Any student not returning a course
request verification form by the end of April forfeits the right to choose his or her classes.
** Students needing schedule changes during the first 10 days of school must receive approval from the
principal or designated administrator. Counselors will be available during the summer and at registration to
make any necessary changes to schedules. Changes will be considered only if it is a school error or a necessary
academic change. Elective changes are discouraged.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Registration will take place during summer. Dates and times will be announced on the website
www.trussvillecityschool.com. Students will pick up schedules for the 2013-14 school year at registration. At this
time, students also will return the necessary registration information, pay lab and course costs, pay for Jeff State
dual enrollment (1st semester), purchase parking permits, yearbooks, pictures, etc.
Please remember that the student’s schedule reflects the choices made by the student and approved by the
parent during the course selection process in the spring. The master schedule will have been constructed and
teachers will have been assigned based on these choices. Therefore, requests to change schedules will not
be honored. Remember that the master schedule cannot be adjusted at this point, and due to class
numbers, changes will simply not be possible.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BY DEPARTMENT
Please note: Class availability is determined by enrollment, teacher availability, and
student eligibility.
ENGLISH
All English classes will require summer reading assignments. Additionally, AP English classes will
require summer written assignments.
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Students in general English classes will read one book which will be assigned by the English
teachers. This book will be assessed on the first day of school in August.
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Students in Pre-AP and AP classes will read multiple books which will be assigned by the English
teachers. AP students will also have assigned written work, due on the first day of school in
August. The books will be assessed on the first day of school in August.
Summer reading lists and instructions for summer written assignments will be given out in May of
current school year. These can also be found on the school’s website, each English teacher’s
website, the library’s website (Look under Donna Speegle’s site), the main office, and the guidance
office.
English 9 (200005)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9
This course focuses on English Language Arts skills, such as writing, speaking, and listening, that are necessary
for students to be successful in high school and beyond, with an emphasis on analyzing and interpreting
informational and literary texts. Students will develop reading skills through a survey or world literature including
The Odyssey, Romeo and Juliet, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will utilize these skills in the production of a
research paper, as well as an end-of-course assessment.
Pre-AP English 9 (200007)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9
Recommended Prerequisites: B average in 8th grade English
This course focuses on English Language Arts skills that are necessary for students to be successful in high
school and beyond, with an emphasis on analyzing and interpreting informational and literary texts. Students will
develop reading skills through a survey of world literature including The Odyssey, Romeo and Juliet, and To Kill a
Mockingbird. Students in Pre-AP English 9 will read works in addition to the regular curriculum and will utilize
more advanced composition techniques. Literary analysis, critical thinking, and application will be stressed.
Students will utilize these skills in the production of essays, projects, oral presentations, a research paper, and an
end-of-course assessment.
English 10 (200009)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 10
In general English 10 students will continue to work toward meeting the core standards in language using
strategies to determine word meanings; apply knowledge of language in different contexts; understand figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances; and acquire and use academic and domain-specific words.
Students will also continue to work toward meeting the core standards in reading using quotes and paraphrases
from the text to support an argument; determine the literal or figurative meanings of words and the
connotation/tone; compare a text to different representations of that text and determine what is
emphasized/absent; evaluate arguments based on validity and fallacies; analyze allusions in literature and
seminal U.S. documents; read and comprehend literature, including non-fiction, proficiently.
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Pre-AP English 10 (200011)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 10
Recommended Prerequisites: B average in Pre AP English 9 or teacher approval.
Students who take Pre-AP English 10 are expected to take AP English in 11th and 12th grades. This course is
more rigorous than English 10. It focuses on developing the skills necessary to comprehend, analyze, and
communicate, both orally and in writing, the themes that emerge through a survey of American literature and
seminal U.S. documents(fiction and nonfiction) reflected in various genres such as novels, short stories, dramas,
poetry, and nonfiction essays, letters, speeches, and articles. The course requires extensive outside reading
alongside the work done in class, as well as writing assignments correlated to the works studied. Vocabulary and
grammar studies naturally arise from the reading and writing assignments. Students will write in-class, timed
essays frequently. Research paper required.
English 11 (200013)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 11
This course focuses on developing the skills necessary to comprehend, analyze, and communicate, both orally
and in writing, the themes that emerge through a survey of American literature (fiction and nonfiction) reflected in
various genres such as the novel, short story, drama, poetry, and nonfiction essay and biography. This course
provides the student with various aspects of communication involving grammar and standard practices in
speaking and writing (paragraphs, themes, and research papers). Students will write in-class, timed essays
frequently. Research paper is required.
AP English 11 – Language & Composition (200016)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 11
Recommended Prerequisites: B average in Pre AP English 9 and Pre AP English 10, and teacher approval
This course will train students to become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and
rhetorical contexts. This course will also give them the practice and helpful criticism necessary to make them
flexible writers who can compose in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes. The course content is
established by the College Board; students are expected to take the Advanced Placement exam administered by
the College Board in May. College credit may be earned based on a student’s score on this exam; score
requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents should be
prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside reading and writing
is required for this course. For the 2013-2014school year, a grant from A+ College Ready will pay a portion of the
test fee for this AP class. Students must take the Advanced Placement exam at the completion of this course.
Fee is required. Attendance of Saturday workshops required. Dates TBA.
English 12 (200017)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 12
In this course, students review basic areas of British English: reading, writing, and vocabulary. In addition, they
are given the opportunity to progress toward the more elaborate means of oral and written communication and
toward a better understanding of carefully selected informational texts, plays, novels, and poetry. Research paper
required.
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AP English 12 Literature & Composition (200020)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 12
Recommended Prerequisites: B average in Pre AP English 11, passing scores on all portions of the AHSGE, a
minimum score of 24 on the English subtest on the ACT, teacher approval.
This course is designed to provide the student who has the desire and ability the opportunity to complete college
level work while still in high school. Emphasis is placed on extensive and intensive reading and writing. The
course content is established by the College Board; students are expected to take the Advanced Placement exam
administered by the College Board in May. College credit may be earned based on a student’s score on this
exam; score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents
should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside reading
and writing is required for this course. For the 2013-2014 school year, a grant from A+ College Ready will pay a
portion of the test fee for this AP class. Students must take the Advanced Placement exam at the completion of
this course. Fee is required. Attendance of Saturday workshops required. Dates TBA.
Dual Enrollment English 12 with English 101 & 102 (200019)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 12
Prerequisites: B average in 11th grade English, passing scores on all portions of the AHSGE, teacher approval,
senior status, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, minimum score of 20 on the English subtest of the ACT.
Continued enrollment in ENG 102 requires a grade of C or higher in ENG 101.
Students registering for this course will earn high school credit for English 12 and will complete six semester
hours of college credit in English Composition I and II through a dual enrollment agreement with Jefferson State
Community College. The curricula for these courses are interlaced in order to meet all of the requirements for
each course component. Dual Enrollment English 12 is designed for the student with above average abilities in
English. The course content encompasses an accelerated study of grammar and usage as well as composition,
vocabulary, spelling, speaking, and reading skills. English Composition I provide instruction and practice in the
writing of at least six extended compositions and the development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic
reference and documentation skills in the composition process. English Composition I includes instruction and
practice in library usage and computer usage. English Composition II provides instruction and practice in the
writing of six formal essays, at least one of which is a research project using outside sources and/or references
effectively and legally. Additionally, English Composition II provides instruction in the development of analytical
and critical reading skills in the composition process. English Composition II may include instruction and practice
in library usage and computer research. Students are required to pay the college tuition for this course at
summer registration and then again in January.
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MATHEMATICS
All math courses require the signature of your present math teacher. If your selection is not approved, your
teacher will indicate “not recommended.” Students must have completed the prerequisites as indicated below:
The following criteria are considered when recommending students for math courses:
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Pre AP (Advanced Courses)
a. Grade of A or B in previous Pre-AP courses
b. Grade of A in previous general math courses
c. Teacher recommendation
AP Courses
a. Teacher recommendation
b. AP Calculus AB: a minimum of 22 on the math portion of the ACT
c. AP Calculus BC: a minimum of 25 on the math portion of the ACT
Note: A student attempting to enroll in non-recommended mathematics course will be required to:
1. Submit a math department override letter to Leah Burke or Ryan James
2. Demonstrate proficiency on the requested course prerequisite skills exam
Algebra I B (210009)
Year-long / 1 credit
½ credit for NCAA
Algebra IB is the required course following Algebra IA. Completion of both courses is the equivalent to Algebra I.
This course is important in the development of mathematical empowerment and is the central focus of the
Alabama High School Graduation Exam in Mathematics. Students enrolled in Algebra IB should be enrolled in
Power Math concurrently.
Power Math (210032aa)
Teacher recommendation only
Year-long / 1 elective credit
This is an elective course intended to build student confidence and develop basic skills necessary to be
successful in the math curriculum. It is meant to be taken concurrently with Algebra I and Algebra B. The topics
will be individualized to meet student needs. This course does not count as one of the four math requirements for
graduation.
Algebra I (210005aa)
Year-long / 1 credit
Algebra I is a formal in-depth study of algebraic concepts and the real number system. This course is important in
the development of mathematical empowerment and is the central focus of the Alabama High School Graduation
Exam in Mathematics. Students enrolled in Algebra I should be enrolled in Power Math concurrently if
recommended by teacher.
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Algebra I Honors (Pre-AP Algebra I) (210006)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9
Recommended Prerequisite: 90 or better in Math 3; teacher recommendation (a student’s end of course
assessment by State and/or Global Scholar will also serve as criteria for student’s placement)
This course is designed for exceptionally able math students who think abstractly and have mastered eighth
grade math content with a high degree of proficiency. Topics of study include rational exponents, rational and
irrational numbers, solving and graphing linear, quadratic and exponential functions, creating equations that
describe numerical relationships, understanding the concept of a function and function notation., interpreting
categorical and quantitative data (Introduction to Statistics), and Rules of Probability. Students must apply skills to
solve word problems at the highest reasoning level. This course provides Pre AP students with a rigorous,
comprehensive course of study that includes all of the concepts of Algebra I, but moves at a much faster pace.
Emphasis is placed on problem solving at the highest possible reasoning level.
Geometry (210010)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-10
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra A/B
Geometry is the study of two and three dimensional figures, coordinate geometry, transformations, and properties
and theorems related to lines, circles, and triangles. Spatial sense and inductive reasoning and deductive
reasoning are developed. Geometry enhances the development of visual and spatial sense and reasoning skills.
Technology is also incorporated into instruction as a means of improving reasoning abilities. Geometry is a
diploma requirement for all students.
Pre-AP Geometry (210012)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-10
Recommended Prerequisite: 80 or better in Pre AP Algebra I or 85 in general Algebra I; teacher recommendation;
ARMT/Explore test scores
Students who are in Pre-AP Geometry are encouraged to continue with future Pre-AP math classes and
eventually take AP level math classes. This course is recommended for college-bound students. Pre-AP
Geometry is a challenging course that includes an in-depth study of formal proofs and extensive applications of
geometrical concepts. Technology is also incorporated into instruction as a means of improving reasoning
abilities.
Algebraic Connections (210015)
Year-long / 1 credit
½ credit for NCAA
Grades 11-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I (or equivalent) and Geometry. This course does not apply to the
Advanced Academic Diploma
Algebraic Connections is designed for students who need additional mathematical experiences prior to enrolling
in Algebra II. It includes topics on linear and quadratic functions, probability, statistics, geometry, personal
finance, and measurement. Note: Students pursuing the Advanced Academic diploma may not count this course
as one of the four required math courses.
Algebra II without Trig (210016)
Recommended Prerequisites: Algebraic Connections
Year-long / 1 credit
Algebra II reviews and extends topics of Algebra and Geometry. Exponential and logarithmic relations are
introduced. This course does not include an in-depth study of trigonometry. Students pursuing the Advanced
Academic diploma may not count this course as one of the four required math courses.
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Algebra II with Trigonometry (210017)
Year-long / 1 credit
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I or equivalent; To enroll in this class as a junior,
students must have successfully passed the math portion of the AHSGE.
Algebra II with Trigonometry is designed to extend students’ algebraic knowledge and skills. Algebra II with
Trigonometry involves solving equations, inequalities, and applied problems involving quadratic, absolute value,
radical, exponential and logarithmic functions. Unit circle and right triangle trigonometry are also studied. Algebra
II with Trigonometry is required for all students seeking the Advanced Academic Diploma, is a general
requirement for college admission, and is necessary for success on the ACT and SAT tests.
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trigonometry (210017aa)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-11
Recommended Prerequisite: 80 in Pre-AP/Advanced Geometry or 90 in Algebra I
This course is the extension of the study of algebraic concepts. This course is for the mathematically stronger
student. Students who are in Pre-AP Algebra II are encouraged to continue with future Pre-AP math classes and
eventually take AP level math classes. This course is encouraged for students who may plan to pursue a career
in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. Topics are studied more intently, delving deeper into real
world applications and proofs of mathematical theories. Topics covered are the same as General Algebra II with
Trigonometry. Topics which are studied more in depth but are not limited to, are complex numbers, logarithms,
rational expressions, polynomial functions, trigonometry, sequences and series and analysis of functions.
Pre-Calculus (210020aa)
Year-long / 1 credit
Recommended Prerequisite: Pre AP Algebra II with Trigonometry or Algebra II with Trigonometry.
Pre-Calculus is designed primarily for students considering careers in mathematical or scientific fields of study.
Following successful completion of Algebra II with Trigonometry, this course includes the expanded study of
polynomial functions, rational functions, trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential equations, conic
sections, matrices, polar coordinates, vectors, and applications of these topics.
Pre-AP Pre-Calculus (210020)
Year-long / 1 credit
Recommended Prerequisite: Pre AP Algebra II with Trigonometry grade of 80 or higher or Algebra II with
Trigonometry grade of 90 or higher.
Students who are in Pre-AP Pre-Calculus are encouraged to take an AP level math class the following year. This
course uses Pre-AP strategies to prepare students for AP level classes. It includes an in-depth study of Precalculus topics including polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions and their
applications, matrices, conic sections, polar coordinates, and vectors. Appropriate use of technology is included to
further students’ development of higher-order thinking skills.
Analytical Mathematics (210034)
Year-long / 1 credit
This course introduces students to an in-depth study of matrices, vectors, linear algebra and logic. It is parallel in
rigor to Pre-Calculus. Application-based problem-solving is an integral part of this course.
Discrete Mathematics (210018)
Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra II with Trig
Year-long / 1 credit
This course is designed to introduce students to Discrete Math and its importance in making decisions in today’s
world. In Discrete Math, the following topics are studied: Election Theory, fair division, matrix operations and
applications, graphs and their applications, more graphs, sub-graphs, and trees, counting and probability, and
matrices.
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AP Statistics (210027)
Year-long / 1 credit
Recommended Prerequisite: Pre AP Pre-calculus or Pre-calculus with teacher recommendation.
This course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing
conclusions from data. The four broad themes include: explaining data observing patterns and departures from
patterns, planning a study deciding what and how to measure, anticipating patterns producing models using
probability and simulating, and statistical inference guiding selection of appropriate models. Students must
participate in Saturday study sessions and take the Advanced Placement exam at the completion of this course.
AP Calculus (AB Level) (210025)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre AP Pre-calculus or Pre-calculus, teacher
recommendation, and a score of 22 or higher on the Math portion of the ACT.
Fee required
This course includes the intense study of differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential,
and logarithmic functions with applications. The course content is established by the College Board; students are
expected to take the Advanced Placement exam administered by the College Board in May. College credit may
be earned based on a student’s score on this exam; score requirements for credit are determined by individual
colleges/universities. Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement
curriculum; an extensive amount of outside work is required for this course
Math Investigations (210019)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations is intended to extend student’s knowledge of mathematics. Beginning with ancient
number systems, students explore relationships between mathematics and nature, music, art and architecture as
well as contributions of well-known mathematicians.
AP Calculus (BC Level) (210026)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre AP Pre-calculus, teacher recommendation, and a
score of 25 or higher on the Math portion of the ACT.
$25 Fee required
This course includes the intense study of the topics covered in AP Calculus AB: differentiation and integration of
algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions with applications plus additional topics in
differentiation and integration, specifically with respect to parametric, polar, and vector equations as well as
series. The course content is established by the College Board; students are expected to take the Advanced
Placement exam administered by the College Board in May. College credit may be earned based on a student’s
score on this exam; score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and
parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside
work is required for this course.
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Possible Math Progressions for Incoming 9th Grade
*Other progressions may be possible.
Algebra A
Algebra B
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-Calculus
Algebra I
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
PreCalculus
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Pre-AP Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Algebra I
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Algebra I
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Pre-AP Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
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Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Pre-AP Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Math Investigations
Possible Math Progressions for Incoming 9th Grade
*Other progressions may be possible.
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Math Investigations
Discrete Mathematics
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
AP Calculus
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Mathematical Investigations
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
AP Calculus
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
AP Calculus
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
AP Calculus
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
AP Statistics
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Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
AP Statistics
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
AP Calculus
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Math Investigations
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Math Investigations
Possible Math Progressions 10th-12th Grades
*Other progressions may be possible.
Algebra A
Algebra B
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra A
Algebra B
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-Calculus
Algebra I
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Algebra I
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
PreCalculus
Algebra I
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Pre-AP Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Pre-AP Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Pre-AP Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
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Possible Math Progressions 10th-12th Grades
*Other progressions may be possible.
Pre-AP Algebra I
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Math Investigations
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Math Investigations
Discrete Mathematics
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
AP Calculus
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
AP Statistics
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
AP Calculus
Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
AP Calculus
Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
AP Calculus
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Mathematical Investigations
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Mathematical Investigations
Pre-AP Geometry
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II with Trig
Precalculus
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
AP Calculus
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Precalculus
AP Statistics
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Math Investigations
Discrete Mathematics
Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Discrete Mathematics
Math Investigations
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SCIENCE
General Biology (220011)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9
Lab fee required.
This is a year-long course in which the student will develop scientific process skills and laboratory
techniques. The biological areas covered are biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, taxonomy, theory of
evolution, and ecological systems
Pre-AP Biology (220013)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9
Recommended Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Lab fee required.
Students who are in Pre-AP Biology are encouraged to continue with future Pre-AP science classes and
eventually take AP level science classes. This course covers all the concepts taught in Biology, but in more depth
and at a more rigorous pace. The course work is planned so that laboratory and student-produced activities are
an additional means of enhancing information. Students will be required to write essays and read outside
materials related to biology, and engage in research either independently or in a classroom setting.
Physical Science (220051)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 10
Recommended Prerequisite: Algebra I
This is an entry level course composed of chemistry and physics. It includes a study of the classification,
structure, patterns, and changes in matter and of the relationship between matter and energy. Student laboratory
activities are used throughout the course. This course may be used to satisfy the physical science requirement for
graduation.
Environmental Science (220029)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 11-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Biology and Physical Science or Chemistry.
Fee required.
This course is designed as an introduction to the field of environmental science. Students will become familiar
with basic terms and concepts which will be applied to current ecological trends. The course will consist of
lectures as well as outdoor group activities. These will include active field research and observations. Local flora
and fauna will be observed when conditions are optimal; special attention will be given to the Cahaba River basin.
Earth & Space Science (220081)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 11-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Biology and Physical Science or Chemistry
Lab fee required.
This course does not apply to the Advanced Academic Diploma.
This course will emphasize the laboratory application and field study of biological, chemical, and physical
principles to the study of selected topics in astronomy, meteorology, geology, oceanography, and associated
sciences. Topics include astronomy, meteorology, geology, and oceanography.
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Anatomy and Physiology (220026)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 11-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Chemistry.
Lab fee required.
This course is a general overview of the structure and functions of the various organ systems of the human body.
Laboratory dissections are included in this course. This course is recommended for those students who plan to
pursue the health sciences in college, especially for those who are interested in the medical field.
General Chemistry (220061)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 10-11
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and Biology
Lab fee required
This is a laboratory course designed to help students see how chemical principles and concepts are developed
from experimental observations and data. The student should be able to master certain skills, such as writing
formulas, solving mole problems, and predicting reactions.
Pre-AP Chemistry (220063)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 10
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and current enrollment in Algebra II; successful
completion of Biology
Lab fee required.
Students in Pre-AP science classes are expected to take AP science classes in 11th and 12th grades. Pre-AP
Chemistry is designed as an enrichment course, emphasizing the same basic concepts as the regular course, but
extending them in depth and scope. In addition to the regular requirements, the Pre-AP course requires more
mathematical problem solving and independent study. This course serves as the science prerequisite to all AP
science courses.
General Physics (220071)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry or Physical Science; current enrollment in
Algebra II with Trig
Lab Fee Required
This course focuses on the core concepts of physics.. The interactions of matter and energy are the foundations
of the course. Computers and electronic probes are used extensively throughout the course to collect and
analyze data. Laboratory investigations are used throughout the course to reinforce this core concept. Specific
topics studied during the year include motion, forces, thermodynamics, sound, light, optics, electricity, magnetism,
and nuclear physics.
AP Biology/AP Biology Lab (220014)
Year-long / 2 credit
Grade 11-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology or Pre AP Biology; successful completion of
Chemistry or Pre AP Chemistry; teacher recommendation
Lab fee required.
This is a college level course recommended for students interested in medicine, health-related careers, and
science majors. The course content is established by the College Board; students are expected to take the
Advanced Placement exam administered by the College Board in May. College credit may be earned based on a
student’s score on this exam; score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities.
Students and parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive
amount of outside reading and writing is required for this course. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the facts,
principles, and processes of biology; understanding the means by which biological information is collected, how it
is interpreted, how one formulates hypotheses from available data and makes further predictions; and an
understanding that science is a human endeavor with social consequences. Students must take the Advanced
Placement exam at the completion of this course.
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AP Chemistry/AP Chemistry Lab (220064)
Year-long / 2credit
Grades 11-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry; Current enrollment in
Algebra II; Teacher recommendation
Lab fee required.
This is a college-level course recommended for students interested in medicine, health-related careers, and
science majors. The course content is established by the College Board. Students are expected to take the AP
Exam administered by the College Board in May. College credit may be earned based on the student score on
this exam. Score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges and universities. Students and
parents should be prepared for the rigor of the AP curriculum. An extensive amount of reading and writing is
required for this course. Emphasis is placed on laboratory exercises. Students must take the Advanced
Placement exam at the completion of this course.
AP Environmental Science (220032)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry
The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college
course in environmental science. The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the
scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural
world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative
risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them.
Environmental science is interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study. Yet
there are several major unifying constructs, or themes, that cut across the many topics included in the study of
environmental science.
AP Physics B/AP Physics Lab (220074)
Year-long / 2 credit
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry; successful completion of General
Physics; current enrollment in Pre AP Algebra II with Trig. or Pre-calculus and teacher recommendation from
current science teacher or AP instructor
Lab Fee Required
This is a collegiate level non-calculus based physics course. The course is designed to prepare students for a
comprehensive end of the year AP Exam. A score of 4 or 5 on this exam can earn two semesters of non-calculus
college physics credit at most colleges and universities. The physics topics covered in this course are similar to
those in Pre AP Physics but they are studied with greater depth and at a faster pace. These topics include motion,
forces, thermodynamics, sound, light, optics, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear physics. Students taking this
course should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement Curriculum; a substantial amount of outside
reading and problem solving is required for this course. This course is highly recommended as a prerequisite for
students planning to take AP Physics C. Students must take the Advanced Placement exam at the completion of
this course.
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AP Physics C Mechanics (220075)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Physics B and teacher recommendation
Lab Fee Required
AP Physics C Mechanics is calculus based college physics course. It is designed to prepare students for the AP
Physics C mechanics exam. A qualifying score (3 or better out of 5) on this exam is equivalent to 3 semester
hours of calculus based physics credit at most colleges and universities. This course is extremely helpful for
students interested in majoring in science or engineering. Physics C: Mechanics provides instruction in each of
the following six content areas: Kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy and power; systems of
particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. Students must take
the Advanced Placement exam at the completion of this course.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
World History (230013)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9
World History: 1500 to the Present is the required study of world history for students in the ninth grade. The
course is organized chronologically with content topics that focus on critical issues in history during recent times.
Students study and analyze global issues regarding politics, economics, society, and the environment.
Pre-AP World History (230015)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9
Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of 8th grade English and social studies, and teacher
approval
Students in Pre-AP World History are expected to take Pre-AP US History I, AP US History in 11th grade, and AP
Government and Economics in 12th grade. This course is more rigorous than regular World History and requires
excellent reading and writing skills.
U.S. History I (230016)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 10
U.S. History to 1877 is the required study of history for the tenth grade. This course involves the study of the
earliest peoples and their progress through the creation of Colonial America, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
The geography, economics, government, and literature of this time frame will be stressed using a chronological
survey of major issues, movements, people, and events in Alabama as well as United States history.
Pre-AP U.S. History I (230018)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 10
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre AP World History and teacher approval
Students in Pre-AP U.S. History are expected to take AP History in 11th grade and AP Government and
Economics in 12th grade. This course is much more rigorous than U.S. History. U.S. History to 1877 is the
required study of history for the tenth grade. This is a higher level reasoning course that asks the student to think
and write critically. Well-developed writing skills are necessary. Historical issues, trends, politics, and economics
are stressed. Note taking skills and essays are a challenge for most students. Excerpts from primary source
documents as well as historical books supplement the standard textbook. College-bound students and/or future
AP students should consider this course.
Course reading assignment: The Crucible – Miller, Uncle Tom’s Cabin – Stowe, and My Antonia – Cather
(Note: Read the books in the order listed. The Crucible must be read prior to the beginning of school. Tests will
follow each book and you will be told when to begin reading the next book on the list.)
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U.S. History II (230019)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 11
U.S. History 1877 to Present is the required study of history for the eleventh grade. This course focuses on critical
issues and events that encompass historic, geographic, economic, and political literacy. The 20th century is
examined through a variety of critical thinking and writing exercises. Relevant Alabama history and world
geography are incorporated in the course.
Pre-AP U.S. History II (230021)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 11
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre AP U.S. History I or teacher approval.
.
Students in Pre-AP U.S. History II are expected to take AP Government and Economics in 12th grade. This course
is designed for students with the highest academic record, especially in English and social studies. U.S. History
1877 to Present is the required study of history for the eleventh grade. The course is a study of the 20th century
through the American perspective. Students are required to purchase or borrow from libraries a minimum of three
novels. The novels correspond to the time periods studied from the 1890’s to the 1990’s. Resource papers, class
projects, and daily activities are an integral part of this course, and well-developed writing skills are necessary.
AP U.S. History (230022)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 11
Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre AP U.S. History I, most recent English course, and
completion of a summer reading list.
AP U.S. History meets the history requirement for the eleventh grade
This course is based on the program by the College Board, and students are expected to take the Advanced
Placement exam administered by the College Board in May. College credit may be earned based on a student’s
score on this exam; score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Welldeveloped writing skills are necessary and the use of a college-level text and outside readings are mandatory.
Students should expect to spend considerable time in preparation for this course. Special emphasis is placed on
critical thinking skills, interpretation of historical documents, and writing skills for free- response questions that
require documented-based answers.
Course Expectations and Assessments
 Outside readings: books, articles, and text assignments
 Mastery of a large body of historical knowledge that is chronological, thematic, and conceptual.
 Interpret and apply data from graphs, charges, letters, cartoons and photographs.
 Analytical skills of evaluation such as cause-and-effect and compare and contrast.
 Work effectively with small groups to solve problems and share information
 Successfully prepare for the AP U.S. History exam
Required summer reading assignment: The Jungle – Sinclair, The Grapes of Wrath – Steinbeck, and Alas,
Babylon – Frank (Note: Read the books in the order listed) Students must take the Advanced Placement exam
at the completion of this course.
Government (230048) and Economics (230051)
Semester each ½ credit each
Grade 12
American Government and Economics are required of all twelfth-grade students. Each course is one semester in
length.
The American Government course is oriented towards developing students who can participate effectively in
civic life in America. Towards this end, students will examine a variety of topics to include fundamental
constitutional principles; the organization of the national government; the rights and responsibilities of citizenship;
the policy-making process; political parties and elections, and civil liberties. Studetns will be askied to apply their
understanding of government concepts to the analysis of contemporary foreign and domestic issues. Throughout
the course, students will work to develop the reading and writing skills emphasized in the Career and College
Ready Standards..
Economics incorporates both micro and macroeconomic principles and theory. Emphasis is given to the dynamic
forces at work in the economic system of the United States. Through their study of American economic structure,
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students will acquire an appreciation of the opportunities provided by the free enterprise system. A broad
conceptual approach to the study of economics is mandated for this course.
AP Government & Politics (230047) and AP Economics (230054)
Semester each ½ credit each
Grade 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP U.S. History and Pre AP U.S. History II.
American Government and Economics are required of all twelfth-grade students. Each course is one semester in
length. The course content is established by the College Board; students are expected to take the Advanced
Placement exam administered by the College Board in May. College credit may be earned based on a student’s
score on this exam; score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and
parents should be prepared for the rigor of the Advanced Placement curriculum; an extensive amount of outside
reading and writing is required for each of these courses.
AP American Government & Politics is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the
American political system with emphasis on current government policies and issues. Students are expected to
analyze information and apply it to current issues and situations.
AP Economics places emphasis on macroeconomic principles and theory and the application of these in a
classroom situation. Critical and analytical thinking skills are emphasized.
Students must attend Saturday study sessions and take the Advanced Placement exam at the completion of
these courses.
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REQUIRED ELECTIVES (Class of 2017 forward)
Career Preparedness (400025)
1 Credit
Grade 9 only
A new state required course for the incoming freshmen cohort (class of 2017). A one-credit course that is taught
in Grades 9-12. The course prepares students with content knowledge and skills in the areas of career
development and academic planning, computer skill application, and financial literacy. Also, this course is
designed to meet the required 20-hour online experience.
Career Preparedness (400025)*Students participating in the Finance Academy see Counselor
1 Credit
Grade 9 only
A new state required course for the incoming freshmen cohort (class of 2017). A one-credit course that is taught
in Grades 9-12. The course prepares students with content knowledge and skills in the areas of career
development and academic planning, computer skill application, and financial literacy. Also, this course is
designed to meet the required 20-hour online experience.
LIFE/PE See Page
Health See Page
Choose additional 3 electives from Academies, Foreign Langauge or Arts Education (students are
encouraged to complete 2 courses in sequence (Ex. Spanish I and Spanish II)
2.5 additional electives
REQUIRED ELECTIVES (Class of 2014-2016)
LIFE/PE(1.0 credit) See Page
Health(.5 credit) See Page
Fine Art (.5 credit) See page
Computer Application (.5 credit) or Computer Proficiency Exam
2 Foreign Languages for the Advanced Academic Diploma
5.5-6.0 additional electives
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND DRIVER EDUCATION, ATHLETICS
Note: No more than one P.E. course may be taken in a school year. Only one P.E. course per
year may be counted towards AHSAA (athletic) eligibility. Every course listed in this section
counts as a P.E. course except Health and Driver Education.
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education/Physical Education (240002)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9-12
Locker rental fee required.
The LIFE Course is the state-mandated physical education curriculum for the one-credit requirement for
graduation. This class is designed to assist each student in becoming a physically educated person and in
developing a blue print for a lifetime of healthy living.
Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education/Physical Education (240002ab)
******Independent Study Format
Fee required
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9-12
This course will meet the standards set forth by the State Board of Education for the one required year of physical
education in grades 9-12. Class requirements will include, but not be limited to, written assignments, special
projects, pre- and post- physical fitness testing, and regular physical activity. Regular physical activity must be
documented by a coach or sponsor. This online course is an ideal opportunity for students who are involved in
extra-curricular activities to receive their PE credit without having to take the class during the regular school day.
Failure to complete the online class will result in student being required to take this course during the school day.
Life Athletics (Boys) See Counselor
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9-12
Locker rental fee required.
This course is an option for the freshman male athlete who is interested in the benefits of a year of workouts
organized to make them a better athlete. LIFE Athletics incorporates the objectives of the LIFE course allowing
the student an alternative to both the LIFE Online PE course and the traditional LIFE PE course. Students must
have administrative approval to take this class.
Life Athletics (Girls) See Counselor
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 9-12
Locker rental fee required.
This course is an option for the freshman female athlete who is interested in the benefits of a year of workouts
organized to make them a better athlete. LIFE Athletics incorporates the objectives of the LIFE course allowing
the student an alternative to both the LIFE Online PE course and the traditional LIFE PE course. Students must
have administrative approval to take this class.
Boys’ Weight Training (Strength & Conditioning) (240003ad)
(240003ae)
Year-long / 1 credit
Semester – ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: LIFE Course
Locker rental fee required.
This class is designed for students who would like to learn the proper techniques and exercise routines to attain
their physical goals. This class would also use different conditioning techniques to help achieve a well-balanced
physical workout. All classes will be conducted on the HTHS campus. This course may be repeated for credit.
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Girls’ Weight Training (Body Shaping) (240003ak)
(240003al)
(5243) Year-long / 1 credit
Semester – ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: LIFE Course
Fee required and Locker rental fee required.
Students receive instruction in proper techniques and safety procedures on the use of weights. Girl’s weight training
includes the use of free weights. Machines and aerobic activities are also included. This course is taught in the
weight room and is designed specifically for females.
Recreational Sports & Games (240003am)
(240003an)
Year-long / 1 credit
Semester / ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: LIFE Course
Fee Required and Locker rental fee required.
This course is a physical education elective with an emphasis on recreational activities; such as but not limited to,
basketball, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, table tennis. Frisbee golf, bowling, pickle ball, and badminton. Students
would be encouraged to dress out, but it would not be mandatory. However, proper shoes for the gym would be
required.
Health Education
HTHS offers students three options for taking the required semester-long Health
course: regular school day class, zero period class, and a summer class. The zero
period and summer classes are offered primarily for students who may have difficulty
making room in their schedules for all the courses they need/desire to take during their
sophomore year.
Health (250002)
Semester - ½ credit
Fee: $10.00
Grades 10-12
Note: This course is one semester in length and is worth one-half credit. Health is a requirement for graduation
and is generally taken in the tenth grade.
Health provides adolescents with the knowledge, skills, and understandings that will enable them to make
healthier decisions throughout life. Topics include: mental health and violence prevention; drug, tobacco, and
alcohol abuse; safety, first aid and CPR; chronic diseases; STD’s, HIV and AIDS; nutrition, physical fitness; family
issues; technology’s role in health; and global environmental issues. Students also will learn to access health
information, products, and services for current and future health needs.
Zero Period Health (250002ab)
Semester – ½ credit
Fee: $10.00
Grades 10-12
Same description as above. The class meets before the regular school day begins. Class begins at 7:45 and
ends at 8:25. The class meets for the entire semester.
Semester – ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Fee: $125.00 – Payment to HTHS due by May 10th. Failure to pay by the due date will result in student being
dropped from the summer class. Payments can be mailed to HTHS or can be submitted in person in the HTHS
Financial Office.
Summer School Health (250002aa)
The summer school Health course is a combination of weekly classes with the instructor and independent student
work. The same topics that are covered during the regular school year course, will be covered during the summer
course, starting with CPR certification. Other topics include: developing health skills, mental health and violence
prevention; drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse; STD’s, HIV and Aids; nutrition and physical fitness; family issues;
technology’s role in health; global environmental issues. There will be nine (2 to 4 hour) class meetings during
the summer.
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Health Summer School Schedule 2013
This summer course will be a combination of biweekly classes with the instructor and independent course work.
Attendance is mandatory!! Students will not be allowed to miss any class time. The tentative schedule is
listed below. There will be some flexibility, if a request is made well in advance. Each class meeting will consist of
a brief review of course work from the previous class, followed by a test. After the test, the next unit will be
introduced with supplementary materials provided.
Orientation Date and Time To Be
Announced Later
May 28th (9:00-11:30)
May 30th (9:00-11:30)
June 4th (9:00-11:30)
June 6th (9:00-11:30) viewing of the
film “Tuesday’s with Morrie”
June 11th (1:00-3:30)
June 13th (1:00-3:30)
Orientation Meeting (Room A004) *Review summer school
agenda and evaluation. *Assign First Aid Portfolio
CPR certification (Rm. A004) *All students must be certified
by July 30! *First Aid Portfolio progress check.
*Test: First Aid and Emergencies *First Aid Portfolio Due!
*Assignment: A Healthy Foundation Packet
*Test: A Healthy Foundation *The Healthy Foundation Packet
assignments are due.
*Assignment: Physical Activity and Nutrition Packet
*Test: Physical Activity and Nutrition *Physical Activity and
Nutrition assignments are due. *Assignment: Mental Health
Packet
*Test: Mental Health *Mental Health assignments due.
*Assignment: Tobacco and Alcohol Packet. *Pick topic for
research paper (must be approved by coach)
*Test: Tobacco and Alcohol *Tobacco and Alcohol assignments
due. *Assignment: Drugs & STD’s Packet
June 18th (1:00-3:30)
*Test Drugs and STDs *Drugs & STD assignment due
*Assignment: Communicable & Non-communicable disease
packet. *Study guide for final.
June 20th (9:00-11:30)
*Final exam *Communicable & Non-communicable Disease
assignments due *Research paper due
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Driver Education
HTHS offers students three options for taking the semester-long Driver Education
course: regular school day class, zero period class, and a summer class. The zero
period is offered primarily for students who may have difficulty making room in their
schedules for all the courses they need/desire to take during their sophomore year.
The summer course is primarily for students who turn 16 before September 1, 2013.
Driver Education for Students (290001)1st semester (turn 16 before March 1, 2014)
(290001)2nd semester (turn 16 after March 1, 2014)
**Counselor will assign according to birthday
Note: This course is one semester in length and is worth one-half credit. Fee required.
Semester – ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Fee: $40.00
Driver Education provides the student with basic skills that will make him/her a safer driver. Classroom work and
actual on-the-road driving comprise the two-phase program of this course. Students are encouraged to have a
driver’s permit or license in order to complete the on-the-road phase of this course. Students with a birthday
before March 1 will be assigned to the first semester class. Students with a birthday after March 1 will be
assigned to the second semester class.
Zero Period Driver’s Education (290001ab)
Semester – ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Fee: $40.00
Note: This course is one semester in length and is worth one-half credit. Fee required.
See description above. Driver’s Education students will attend zero period class from 7:45 am to 8:25 am for only
5 to 6 weeks. Students will then be assigned two to three driving times to complete their training. Students with a
birthday before March 1 will be assigned to the first semester class. Students with a birthday after March 1 will be
assigned to the second semester class.
Summer School Driver Education (Application in counseling office & main office)
½ credit
Grade 10
Fee: $125.00 - Payment to HTHS due by May 10th 2012. Failure to pay by the due date will result in student
being dropped from the summer class. Payments can be mailed to HTHS or can be submitted in person in the
HTHS Financial Office.
See course description above. Requirements: Students must be 15 by May 1, 2013, have their permit, and
have some driving experience. Students must be in attendance all 6 days of the summer classroom portion (no
exceptions). Any student who does not meet these requirements for summer will need to opt for the zero period
or regular school day class either Fall or Spring Semester based on their age and driving experience.
Summer Classroom Dates: (Room MA002 attendance mandatory)
Orientation Day May 21, after 2nd exam (approximately 11:45-12:00)
Class 1-June 11, 8-11:30 am
Class 2- June 12, 8-11:30 am
Class 3- June 13, 8-11:30 am
Class 4- June 17, 8-11:30 am
Class 5- June 18, 8-11:30 am
**Also 2 driving days (1 hour each) to be chosen
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Summer School Health and/or Driver Education payment form
Detach from curriculum guide and submit with payment by
May 10th payment deadline
Class Name______________________________
Student Name: _______________________________
Student ID Number__________________
Grade________
Parent Signature____________________________________________
Cash_________
Check________
Date Received____________
Return this form and payment for Summer School Health and/or Driver’s Education to the HTHS
Financial Office on or before May 10, 2012
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Athletic Programs
Students have an opportunity to try out for the following organized sports programs: football, baseball, basketball,
volleyball, softball, soccer, tennis, wrestling, cross country, track, cheerleading, swimming, and golf. Student must
obtain coach’s signature on course selection card.
Course Name
Course #
Length/Credit
Baseball
Prerequisite: Coach approval
(240003aa)
Year-long / 1 credit
Basketball
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Girls (240003ai)
Boys (240003ab)
Year-long / 1 credit
Boys’ Freshman Athletics
Prerequisite: Coach approval
(240003ah)
Year-long / 1 credit
**Some freshmen sports only meet after school; see your coach.
Cheerleader
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Varsity (240003at)
Junior Varsity (240003ay)
Year-long / 1 credit
Cross Country and Track
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Cross Country(240003af)
Track (240003ba)
Semester/ 1/2credit
Semester/1/2 credit
Football
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Freshmen (240003ah)
(240003ag)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-12
Golf
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Girls (240003aw)
Boys (240003av)
Year-long / 1 credit
Soccer
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Girls (240003ap)
Boys (240003ac)
Year-long / 1 credit
Softball
Prerequisite: Coach approval
(240003ao)
Year-long / 1 credit
Tennis
Prerequisite: Coach approval
Girls (240003ax)
Boys (240003az)
Year-long / 1 credit
Volleyball
Prerequisite: Coach approval
(240003as)
Year-long / 1 credit
Wrestling
Prerequisite: Coach approval
(240003bb)
Year-long / 1 credit
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FINE ARTS
ART
Semester – ½ credit
Grades 9 – 12
Art Design (280001)
Fee required.
This entry-level survey class of fundamental concepts and methods is taught within a one-semester format. An
appreciation of and introduction to Art is done through hands-on production. These basic techniques of design and
painting require no previous art experience and satisfy the requirements for a half-credit in visual arts toward a
diploma.
Semester – ½ credit
Grades 9 – 12
Zero Period Art Design (280001aa)
Fee required.
These students will attend zero period class from 7:45 am to 8:25 am. This entry-level survey class of
fundamental concepts and methods is taught within a one-semester format. An appreciation of and introduction to
Art is done through hands-on production. These basic techniques of design and painting require no previous art
experience and satisfy the requirements for a half-credit in visual arts toward a diploma.
Art I (280093)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9 – 12
Fee required
Students will learn to recognize the elements of art and principles of design through a yearlong series of 2d and
3d projects. In addition, students will take active roles in guided art critiques throughout the year. Exams are
given on a regular basis and include slide identification, short answer essay questions, and vocabulary. Art
history, required fieldtrips, participation in art shows on the local, state, and national level and self- directed
assignments are important to the learning experience of all Art I students.
Art II (280094)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10 –12
Prerequisite: Art I and teacher approval
Fee required.
This course emphasizes building a portfolio suitable for presentation to a college, art school, or prospective
employer in an art-related field through a series of 2d and 3d projects. Students will continue to develop a rich
understanding of art history and an emphasis is placed on students becoming self-directed with their artwork.
Exhibitions and competitions on a local, state, and national level are highly encouraged. Art II students will attend
all field trips, and keep a personal visual journal throughout the year.
Art III (280095)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11 –12
Prerequisite: Art II and teacher approval
Fee required.
This course emphasizes building a portfolio suitable for presentation to a college, art school, or prospective
employer in an art-related field. Exhibitions and competitions on a local, state, and national level are encouraged.
Opportunities for course work in areas of individual interest are available in two and three-dimensional media.
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Art IV (280096)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Art III and teacher approval
Fee required.
This course is designed for students interested in developing a more personal style in their artwork. Students will
work in depth in one or more areas of art. The course will include art history through a study of various artists and
their interpretations of their cultures. This course will emphasize self-directed learning.
AP Art Studio/Drawing (280102)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Art III and teacher approval.
Fee required.
This college-level art studio course is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical
experience of art. Two types of portfolios may be submitted in separate years. Portfolios must reflect quality,
concentration, and breadth. This course requires highly motivated art students and is not appropriate for the
casually interested. The course content is established by the College Board. College credit may be earned based
on a student’s score on the portfolios; score requirements for credit are determined by individual
colleges/universities. Students must submit a portfolio at the completion of this course.
Printmaking / Advanced Drawing Studio (280097)
(New) Semester / ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Art I
Fee required
Visual art students engage in advanced studio course work in printmaking. Advance drawing and printmaking
techniques will help students to further develop their perception skills on a 2D surface.
Ceramics (280104)
(New) Semester / ½ credit
Grades 10-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Art I or higher
Fee required
Studio classes utilize an in-depth curriculum allowing students to discover their own personal style under the
guidance of a professional artist.
CHORAL
Concert Choir (280051)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Fee required.
The primary focus in this choir is the continuous development of the singing voice and concentration on
fundamental musical skills. Students will be taught to read music. This is a performance-based elective and
requires purchasing a uniform and three performances during the year. If you have a desire to improve your
singing voice, enjoy performing in a group, and have a positive attitude and a good work ethic, you will be
successful in this course.
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Chamber Choir (280055)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Interview/Audition with Choral Director and Director’s signature required.
Fee required.
In Chamber Choir, students use skills developed in Concert Choir and take them to a higher level. Repertoire is
more advanced and challenging. This is a performance-based elective and requires purchasing a uniform and
many performances during the year. Some travel, competition, and after-school practice will be required.
Students who have not taken Choir previously at HTHS need to see Mr. Gillespie for an interview/audition.
BAND
Marching/Symphonic Band (280037)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Selection is based on audition and band director’s approval.
Fee required.
Marching Band provides the students the opportunity to develop musical understanding, marching fundamentals
and playing skills and to use these skills in appropriate performance situations. Course content includes continued
reinforcement of all basic fundamentals learned at earlier levels with intensified emphasis on technical and
musical expression through the marching band experience. Marching fundamentals are taught and incorporated
into field show presentations.
Symphonic Band provides students the opportunity to develop musical understanding and playing skills and to
use these skills in appropriate performance situations. Course content includes continued reinforcement of all
basic fundamentals learned at earlier levels with intensified emphasis on technical and musical expression
through the symphonic band experience containing the full spectrum of available literature. Solo playing,
ensemble playing and individualized training are continued.
This course may be repeated for credit. Marching Band may be taken along with the Online Life PE Course to
satisfy the physical education requirement for graduation.
Marching/Concert Band (280035)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Selection is based on band director’s approval. This group is open to students who did not meet the audition
requirements for membership in the symphonic band.
Fee required.
Marching Band provides the students the opportunity to develop musical understanding, marching fundamentals
and playing skills and to use these skills in appropriate performance situations. Course content includes continued
reinforcement of all basic fundamentals learned at earlier levels with intensified emphasis on technical and
musical expression through the marching band experience. Marching fundamentals are taught and incorporated
into field show presentations.
Concert Band provides the students the opportunity to develop musical understanding and playing skills and to
use these skills in appropriate performance situations. Course content includes continued reinforcement of all
basic fundamentals learned at earlier levels with intensified emphasis on technical and musical expression
through the concert band experience containing the full spectrum of available literature. Solo playing, ensemble
playing and individualized training are continued.
This course may be repeated for credit. Marching Band may be taken along with the Online Life PE Course to
satisfy the physical education requirement for graduation.
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Marching Band – Auxiliary (280031ac)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Selection is made through open tryouts held each spring for auxiliary positions in the next marching season.
Fee required.
Students registering for this course must have been selected as a member of the HTHS Color Guard or the HTHS
Highsteppers. All students selected for HTHS Color Guard or HTHS Highsteppers must register for this course.
This course will be used to teach and refine all aspects of color guard and dance line (Highsteppers), including
flag routines, dance routines, and physical fitness. Marching Band Auxiliary may be taken along with the Online
Life PE Course to satisfy the physical education requirement for graduation.
Jazz Ensemble (280037aa)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Selection is determined by audition with the band director.
Fee required.
This course provides the opportunity for students to study jazz music through rehearsing and performing with a
group. Course content includes jazz articulation and interpretation, improvisation, various jazz styles, rehearsal
and performance of jazz arrangements, and listening. Students not in the band program who show proficiency in
bass guitar, electric guitar, or piano may audition for this group. This course may be repeated for credit.
Band Lab (280032)
Band Lab (280031)
Semester/ ½ credit
Year-long/ 1 credit
This course is open to any member of the Hewitt-Trussville High School Band Program. Band lab provides an
opportunity for students to have more individualized practice time during the school day. A band director is
available for one on one instruction during each band lab. Students can receive individual help with all-state
tryouts, scholarship auditions, music from their band class, or any individual help needed to develop skills
essential to becoming a better musician.
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THEATRE
Theatre Arts (280072)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Fee required. Enrollment limited. Priority scheduling given to upperclassmen.
This course incorporates skills and knowledge of the broad spectrum of the theatre arts. Emphasis is placed on
speech communication skills, stage movement, voice and diction, and oral interpretation skills. Students are
introduced to the analysis of dramatic literature, the history of the theater, and basic acting skills. Students will be
expected to attend HTHS theatre productions and at least one theatre production outside of school. After-school,
night, and weekend work may be required.
Advanced Theatre Arts (280072ab)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Theatre Arts and theatre teacher approval. Enrollment limited. Priority scheduling given to
upperclassmen. Fee required.
This course continues the study of the role of the actor in interpreting dramatic literature and in performance and
production styles and techniques. Students study the components of production and apply them through
performances in various and selected styles and theatrical modes. Students will be expected to attend HTHS
theatre productions and at least one theatre production outside of school. After-school, night, and weekend work
may be required. This course may be repeated for credit.
Theatre Arts Survey (280071aa)
Semester Long / ½ credit
Grades 9-12
Fee required. Course meets Fine Arts graduation requirement.
The one-semester course is an introduction to skills and knowledge of the broad spectrum of the theatre arts.
Emphasis is placed on speech communication skills, stage movement, voice and diction, and oral interpretation
skills. Students are introduced to the analysis of dramatic literature, the history of theater, and basic acting skills.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
FRENCH, LATIN, AND SPANISH
French I (270023)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous year’s English course
Fee required.
This course is an introduction to the French language and customs. The fourfold emphases in the course are
speaking, reading, grammar, and culture toward the goal of creating a desire to “think” in the language. Basic
pronunciation, ear training, and spelling as well as reading units utilizing approximately 2,000 words of
vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and elementary grammar will be included.
French II (270024)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I or teacher approval.
Fee required.
This course includes comprehension and usage of French at an intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on
development of ability to become self-directing in further progress. All tenses of the indicative are covered as well
as an introduction to and extended training in composition, oral expression, and word recognition by cognates and
context. Students should continue to increase in vocabulary, reading, ear training, and idiomatic usage.
Pre-AP French III (270025)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of French II or teacher approval.
Fee required.
This course emphasizes oral expressions, aural comprehension, introduction to literature, accumulation of
extensive vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. Students should increase their ability to be self-directing. Group
projects such as plays, musical expressions, poetry, and directed conversation as well as comprehension and
grammar review are included.
Pre-AP French IV (270026)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III or teacher approval.
Fee required.
Students in this course will build on the skills and vocabulary developed in earlier levels of French. Students will
continue to engage in reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities in order to increase their communicative
competence. In addition, students will have opportunities to examine the products, practices, and perspectives of
French cultures.
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Latin I (270111)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous year’s English course
Fee required.
Latin I is the challenging introductory course to the study of Latin and is designed to prepare students for the
eventual study of Latin at the AP level. Students begin the study of the Latin language and Roman culture and its
influence on the cultures of the Western world. This course focuses on the essential Latin grammar, and reading,
and introduces writing Latin at the basic level. The course allows students to communicate, in Latin at a novice
level, while also exploring the Roman and Italic cultures. Students will also gain a better understanding of their
own language and culture.
Latin II (270112)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin I or teacher approval.
Fee required.
The second year course enhances skills acquired in Latin I, enabling students to analyze and comprehend more
complex detailed elements of the language. Coursework involves the translation of works of Roman authors and
continued study of Latin vocabulary and reading comprehension. Students continue the study of ancient culture
through geography, history, and material culture.
Pre-AP Latin III (270113)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of Latin II or teacher approval
Fee required.
Students in this course are expected to take AP Latin during the following year. This course is designed for
students with an outstanding academic record, especially in English and Latin. This accelerated course increases
student proficiency in Latin through reading and analyzing the literature from ancient authors such as Cicero,
Catullus, Pliny, Livy, Ovid, whose writing span the genres of history, letters, essays, and anecdotes.
Students explore the political, cultural, social, and literary context of these original writings as well as their
influence in modern culture. Coursework involves the translation of works or Roman authors and continued study
or Latin vocabulary and reading comprehension. While the emphasis is on prose, students are also introduced to
the meter and literary devices of Latin verse. This course emphasizes the process of translating original Latin with
the goal of preparing the student to continue on to AP Latin IV.
AP Latin IV (270115)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of Latin III or teacher approval; Completion of summer
reading list
Fee required.
This course is based on the program set by the college Board, and students are required to take the Advanced
Placement exam administered by the College Board in the spring semester, College credit may be earned based
on the student’s score on this exam; individual college/universities determine score requirements for credit. This
course requires that students possess strong skills in reading and writing English as well as translating original
Latin texts. Students should expect to spend a significant amount of time in daily preparation for this course.
Emphasis is placed on translating Latin, studying the history and culture of Augustan Rome, writing skills for freeresponse questions that require document-based answers.
Course Expectations and Assessments:
Outside reading- books, articles, and texts
Mastery of a large body of historical knowledge, especially relating to Vergil’s Aenid and Augutan Rome.
Daily translation assignments from the College Board required Latin texts.
Analytical skills or evaluation such as literary devices, advanced grammatical constructions and historical
interpretation.
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Spanish I (270153)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous year’s English class
Fee required.
This first-year provides students with opportunities to communicate at a basic level, to develop insights into
culture, to understand their own language and culture better, to access knowledge from other disciplines using the
target language and to participate more fully in the global community.
Spanish II (270154)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Spanish I or teacher recommendation
Fee required.
This second-year course provides a continuum for the review and expansion of the goals stated in Spanish I.
Spanish II represents a progression in terms of student’s facility in handling more complex elements of
communication, broadening insights into the Hispanic culture as well as the connections they make with the
community and with the world.
Pre-AP Spanish III (270155)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II or teacher approval.
Fee required.
This third-year course provides the opportunity for students to enhance the Spanish they have developed in
Spanish I and II. The class focuses on the refinement of grammatical structures with complex vocabulary.
Speaking, reading, listening, and writing are further developed through constant practice. The history and
evolution of Spanish in many cultures will be studied, as well as how the language is used today.
Pre-AP Spanish IV (270156)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III or teacher approval.
Fee required.
Students will continue to build on the skills learned in earlier levels of Spanish. They will enhance their reading
skills through the reading of literature from various Spanish-speaking countries. Writing will be improved through
written reports on class topics and through in-class discussions about the reading assignments and other topics.
Students will learn about the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through literature and outside projects. In
order to be successful in this course, students should be self-directing.
AP Spanish V (270157)
Year-long/ 1 credit
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish IV or teacher approval; Completion of summer reading program
Fee Required
The course content is established by the College Board; students are required to take the Advanced Placement
exam administered by the College Board in May. College credit may be earned based on a student’s score on this
exam; score requirements for credit are determined by individual colleges/universities. Students and parents
should be prepared for the rigor of the curriculum; an extensive amount of outside reading and writing is required
for this course.
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American Sign Language Level I (270141)
Year-long/ 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Level I American Sign Language provides students the opportunity to begin the study of this language while
introducing them to the study of another culture. Basic syntax, grammar, and culture are included in the course.
These basic skills help students better understand their own language and culture, develop insights into cultures
other than their own, and participate more fully in the global community.
Zero Period American Sign Language Level II (270142)
Year-long/ 1 credit
Grades 9-12
These students will attend zero period class from 7:45 am to 8:25 am. Level II American Sign Language
builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in Level I. Focus is placed on students gaining facility in handling
more advanced elements of communication; broadening insights into another culture as well as their own; and
enhancing the connections they make with other disciplines, the community, and the world. Successful
completion of the Level I American Sign Language course is a prerequisite for the study of the Level II course.
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Electives
Psychology (230071)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Sophomore or higher status.
This course offers the student an opportunity to explore human behavior, to examine positive ways to interact with
others, and to form healthy methods of coping with typical adolescent problems. It provides an introduction to the
entire realm of psychology, including experimental, abnormal, learning, developmental, and social. Student
involvement and community awareness are encouraged through field trips, guest speakers, and role-playing
discussion activities in the classroom.
Dual Enrollment Psychology 200 (230071aa) & 210 (230071ab)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Continued enrollment in PSY 210 requires a grade of C or higher
in PSY 200.Must have successfully completed a Pre-AP or AP English or Pre-AP or AP History class.
Students registering for this course will complete six semester hours of college credit in General Psychology and
Human Growth and Development through a dual enrollment agreement with Jefferson State Community College.
NOTE: There is no final exam exemption option in this course. All enrolled students must take the final exam
regardless of their class standing or class average.
General Psychology (PSY 200) is a survey course exploring the whole realm of psychology.. This
includes the biological bases of behavior, learning, emotion, motivation, abnormal, developmental, and
personality.
Human Growth and Development (PSY 210) is a study of the physiological, social and cognitive factors
that affect human behavior from conception to death.
Beginning Speech (200043)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11-12
This course will teach students basic interpersonal speaking skills as they research, write, and deliver a variety of
speeches. After a study of basic public speaking, the students learn the techniques involved in both Policy and
Lincoln/Douglas debate. Emphasis is placed on making a variety of types of speeches as well as debating and
acting. Out-of-school competition is encouraged.
School Publications (Yearbook) (802202)
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Application approval required before enrolling in course.
This is a year-long course in which students will produce the school yearbook. Students are required to sell ads
and yearbooks, take pictures, design layouts using LabDesign, and write captions and articles. Basic computer
skills are required. Some after school and weekend work will be required
Off-Campus Course at JSCC (800008)*See Counselor
Year-long / 1 credit
Grade 12
Prerequisites: Senior status (juniors may seek special permission to take this course from their counselor) and
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Students registering for this course will be able to register for the course(s) of their choosing at Jefferson State
Community College. Proof of enrollment and grades are required. Students must provide their own transportation
and meet any additional requirements/ prerequisites for those courses as established by JSCC. This option is
available as a substitute for an elective course during either the first or last period of the day for students who
have met all requirements for graduation.
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HTHS Academies
Information Technology Academy
The Information Technology Academy offers coursework in two pathways:

Microsoft IT Academy: Students utilize Microsoft Official Courseware and
teacher led instruction to develop the skills necessary to earn the Microsoft
Office Specialist (MOS) credential. This credential is widely recognized by employers worldwide.

Multimedia Adobe Certified Associate: Students utilize Adobe certified training materials and teacher led
instruction to develop the skills necessary to earn the Adobe Certified Associate credential. This credential is widely
recognized by employers worldwide.
Microsoft IT Academy Pathway: Word Processing & Publishing, Spreadsheets,
Presentations, Database Introduction, General Technology Proficiency
Adv. Business Tech Applications (Technology Applications) (450031)
Fee Required
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades10-12
Personal computing and business skills are integrated throughout the course as students use a variety of
software applications to produce and prepare documents for publication and learn how to select appropriate
software for generating information. Upon completion of the course, students will have attained an in-depth
knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher and be able to earn the widely
recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
Multimedia Pathway: Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Photography, Video
Production
Multimedia Design (410016)
Fee Required
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on skills involving graphic design, digital photography, and
web publishing through project-based applications with emphasis on real-world experiences. Students use
various hardware peripherals as well as the Internet for integrating skills to create a variety of business
documents, presentations, and publications. Software used includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and
Adobe Dreamweaver. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to complete
two of the four Adobe certifications required for Adobe’s “Adobe Certified Associate” (ACA) program. The
opportunity to complete the remainder of the “ACA” program is offered in Multimedia Publications.
Multimedia Publications (410017)
Fee Required
Prerequisite: Interactive Multimedia Design
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades10-12
This course is a one credit course designed to provide students with the ability to utilize digital equipment and
multimedia digital imaging software, produce interactive media projects, produce digital videos and develop
publication layouts. Students use various hardware peripherals as well as the Internet for integrating skills to
create a variety of publications. Software used includes Adobe Flash, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe InDesign.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the opportunity for national certification through
Adobe’s “Adobe Certified Associate” (ACA) program.
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Academy of Business & Finance
The Academy of Business & Finance is designed to give high school students an
opportunity to prepare for collegiate studies and careers in the fields of business and
finance. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked
to the financial world. Academy students participate in mentorships, career shadowing
and internship programs that link the resources of business, economics, and finance to
education and to the students. During their junior or senior year, students are provided
college credit opportunities through a dual enrollment agreement with UAB Community
College. The Academy of Business & Finance is a program that is accredited by
the National Academy Foundation.
Business and Finance Academy Internship
A paid internship is recommended for completion of the Academy of Business and Finance. The internship must
be completed during the summer between the student’s 11th and 12th grade year or during the 12th grade year.
Provided with the help of the Academy’s advisory board, internship opportunities (located in the Birmingham
Metro area) will include banking, investing, insurance, and accounting. Students must have completed a
minimum of 3 semester-long academy courses by the end of their junior year and be enrolled in academy
courses their senior year in order to apply for an internship.
Business & Finance Academy
Recommended Course Sequence
Step One
Semester I:
Semester II:
OR
Semester I & II
Personal Finance
Financial Planning
Step Two
Semester I:
Semester II:
Financial Services
Applied Finance
Step Three
Semester I:
Semester II:
Principles of Accounting
Ethics in Business
Career Preparedness
for Finance
Summer Internship or
During Senior Year
Step Four
Semester I:
Semester II:
Entrepreneurship
Business in the Global
Economy
OR
Dual Enrollment
Accounting
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Personal Finance (470041) / Financial Planning (470044)
Fee required
2 linked semester courses - ½ credit each
Grades 9-12
Personal Finance (470041) begins with the basics of financial literacy and the function of finance in society.
Students study income and wealth, including budgeting, personal banking, credit and borrowing, and planning for
retirement. Next, students examine financial institutions and the role of finance in organizations. They learn about
common methods by which businesses raise money. Students study key investment-related terms and concepts,
including the time value of money. They explore specific topics of importance in today’s world of finance such as
risk management, ethics, and taxes. Finally, students explore the types of careers that exist in finance today.
Financial Planning (470044) provides students with an overview of the job of a financial planner. Students look
at financial planning in an objective way that requires them to regard all aspects of financial planning as relevant
to a potential client.
Students learn about the importance of financial planning in helping people reach their life goals, how to set
personal financial goals and a budget, the ethical code of certified financial planners, time-and-money
relationships, and tax reduction strategies. The course includes lessons on saving, borrowing, credit, and all types
of insurance. It covers various types of investments, including income and growth investments. The course also
discusses retirement and estate planning.
Students apply their knowledge in an integrated culminating project, in which they create a basic financial plan for
themselves as they imagine themselves to be at the age of 25. The project allows students to actively practice the
key services provided by financial planners. At the end of selected units, students use their knowledge to
complete sections of a financial planning template, setting financial goals, determining insurance needs, creating
investment strategies, and planning for retirement. In addition to giving students a forum in which they can
demonstrate their learning, the project provides a framework for students to create a pathway to financial
independence.
Applied Finance (470042)/ Ethics in Business (470048)
Fee required
Prerequisite: Personal Finance or Teacher Approval
2 linked semester courses - ½ credit each
Grades 10-12
Applied Finance (470042) allows students to explore such key topics as cash flow, the business life cycle, and
capital. They learn to recognize the legal forms of business organization and grasp the pros and cons of business
ownership forms. Students continue to develop an understanding of profit and distinguish this measure of
business success from cost and revenue. Students learn about various financial analysis strategies and the
methods by which businesses raise capital (stocks, bonds, and short-term financing). Students also have the
chance to explore, in depth, topics of high interest in the field of finance, including globalization, employees, and
taxes. Finally, students get a chance to discover the types of careers that exist in finance today.
Ethics in Business (470048) provides students with an overview of the importance of ethics in a business
environment. Students focus on the significance and importance of ethics to stakeholders; examine who bears
responsibility for ensuring an ethical code is followed; and explore ethical situations common in organizations.
The course also explores ethics as social responsibility, the evolution of ethics as business becomes more
international, and how the free market and organizational ethics can co-exist. Finally, students examine careers in
ethics.
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Principles of Accounting(470043) /Financial Reporting (470046)2 linked semester courses - ½ credit each
Fee Required
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Personal Finance or Teacher Approval
Principles of Accounting (470043) provides students with an understanding of accounting while simultaneously
teaching them how it applies to operating a business. This class also focuses on decision-making and using
financial documents to make wise business decisions. In addition, students further their use of technology,
presentation skills, and functioning in a work group. Lastly, the course allows students to explore career options
within the accounting profession.
Financial Reporting (470046) introduces the fundamentals of management accounting, including manufacturing
and cost accounting, budgeting, accounting for managerial decision-making, and financial statement analysis.
Students learn how to use accounting information for internal decision-making and planning and control.
Regardless of the career path they choose, this course gives students the financial acumen necessary to make
informed personal and business decisions.
Entrepreneurship (470050) / Business in the Global Economy (470049)
2 linked semester courses - ½ credit each
Fee Required
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Completion of one other Business/Finance Course
Entrepreneurship (470050) provides students with an understanding of the critical role played by entrepreneurs
in the national and global economy. Students learn not only the skills necessary to become entrepreneurs, but
also the attitudes, characteristics, and techniques found in successful entrepreneurs that students will need to
succeed. Students explore the steps necessary to starting a business, including financing, forms of organization,
and business plans. They learn about the operational issues that new businesses are faced with, such as
taxation, licensing, and liabilities, as well as the financial risks of starting a business. Students examine ethical
issues and develop a framework for managing them. Finally, students identify the risks, returns, and other aspects
of entrepreneurship as a potential career.
Business in a Global Economy (470049) provides students with an understanding of how and why businesses
choose to expand their operations into other countries. This course exposes students to the unique challenges
facing multinational organizations—and to the potential opportunities and markets that are lost to organizations
that choose not to do business in the global marketplace. Business in a Global Economy broadens student
understanding of how businesses operate and how they grow and thrive in our ever-changing world. The course
begins with an overview of globalization, including world factors pushing organizations to expand into other
markets in order to remain viable. Students explore cultural and political differences that affect organizational
operations and decision making. Students study the business strategies that enable organizations to compete
effectively in the global marketplace. Finally, students explore international business as a potential career.
(Dual Enrollment) Accounting (470012)
1 high school credit
Total of 6 hours college credit
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Completion of one other Business/Finance Course
Dual enrollment tuition required, must meet UAB dual enrollment requirements
Principles of Accounting I (UAB AC 200 – Fall Semester) AC 200 provide students with the basic concepts
that focus on how accounting events affect financial statements. This course emphasizes preparation,
communication, and use of external financial reports, accrual versus cash, receivables, payables, inventory,
recording long-term operational assets, long-term liabilities, stockholder’s equity, recording procedures, and
financial statement analysis dealing with the benefits and risks associated with that information .
Principles of Accounting II (UAB AC 201- Spring Semester): AC 201 provides students with the basic
concepts associated with internal reporting. The use of relevant information for planning, control, and decision
making will be covered as well as cost behavior, cost allocation, product costing, budgeting, responsibility
accounting, and capital budgeting.
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Biomedical Sciences Academy
Biomedical Sciences is a broad field encompassing many different medical and health
care disciplines. These include biochemistry, biomedical engineering, dentistry, forensics,
microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, physiology, radiological sciences and more.
The HTHS Biomedical Sciences Academy uses the nationally recognized Project Lead the
Way (PLTW) curriculum which gives students the academic foundation to enter any of
these fields. The Biomedical Sciences Program is a sequence of four courses taken in
progression:
Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Human Body Systems
Medical Interventions
Biomedical Innovations
Biomedical Sciences Course Descriptions
Course: Principles of Biomedical Sciences (490042)
Year-long / 1 credit
Fee Required
Grades 9 – 12
Prerequisite: Students should also be enrolled in college preparatory math and science courses. Students should
be simultaneously enrolled in Pre-AP Biology.
This course provides an introduction to medical field careers and basic biomedical sciences through exciting
“hands-on” projects and problems. It provides an overview of scientific knowledge needed for the subsequent
courses. During the course, students work together with a variety of medical equipment to determine the factors
that led to the death of a fictional person. After pinpointing those factors, the students investigate lifestyle choices
and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life.
Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes, and health conditions such as heart
disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. Students explore health
care science careers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, medical research, physical therapy, dentistry, medical
imaging, etc. Key biological concepts included in the curriculum are homeostasis, cardiovascular structure,
metabolism, inheritance of traits, and defense against disease.
Human Body Systems (490043)
Year-long / 1 credit
Fee Required
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Principles of Biomedical Sciences class and instructor approval.
Completion of or enrollment in Pre-AP Chemistry is recommended.
During this course, students will study the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body systems.
The focus of the class will be basic human physiology that shows how the body systems work together to keep
the amazing human machine functioning. Thus, the central theme is how the body systems work together to
maintain homeostasis and good health.
Students will use “hands-on” activities to design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of body
systems with clay manikins, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle
movement, reflexes, voluntary actions, respiratory operation, and walking gait. Also, students will work through
interesting real world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.
Important concepts in the course include: communication, transport of substances, movement, metabolic
processes, defense, and protection.
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Medical Interventions (490044)
Year-long / 1 credit
Fee Required
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Principles of Biomedical Sciences class, Human Body Systems, and
instructor approval. Students should be enrolled in a college preparatory science.
In the Medical Interventions course, students will investigate the variety of interventions involved in the
prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. Thus, this course
explores the design and development of various medical interventions, including vascular stents, DNA analysis,
cancer treatment, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs. In addition, students review the history of organ
transplants and gene therapy. Additionally, students will experience cutting-edge medical developments through
current technology and scientific literature.
Student projects investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene
therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Using 3D imaging, data
acquisition software, and current scientific research, students will design a product that can be used as a medical
intervention. This means that students will be able to apply scientific thinking and design for critical medical
situations.
Biomedical Innovations (490001)
Year-long /1 credit
Fee Required
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Principles of Biomedical Sciences class, Human Body Systems,
Medical Interventions and instructor approval. Students should be enrolled in a college preparatory science.
During this course, students apply their knowledge and skills learned during high school to answer questions and
solve problems related to biomedical sciences. In this capstone course, the students will research, develop,
design, and execute an experiment. Students will be able to consult with a mentor or advisor from a university,
hospital, physician’s office, or some other industry. Students will be expected to present the experiment, results,
and conclusions to several audiences.
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Engineering Academy
The Hewitt-Trussville Engineering Academy will prepare our students for the
increasing technological demands of the global environment. The students enrolled in
this program will utilize math, science, technical writing, and computer skills as they
explore different areas of engineering. This program will serve as a platform for
students who wish to pursue an engineering or technical degree after high school.
Students work as a team, utilizing the latest engineering software to design products
and solve problems. Students develop their problem solving skills as they progress
through the curriculum. The program is structured to meet the needs of regional, state
and local industries.
The Project Lead the Way Engineering Curriculum (www.pltw.org) is a nationally recognized engineering
curriculum for high school level students designed to increase the quantity and quality of engineers. The high
school program is a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with college preparatory mathematics
and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering prior to
entering a four year college engineering program.
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) (560015)
Fee Required
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 9-12
In this course, students utilize 3D solid modeling (CAD) software to design solutions to solve problems. Students
will learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional
community. This course is designed for 9th or 10th grade students. The major focus of the IED course is to
expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and
human impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation.
Principles of Engineering (POE) (560016)
Fee Required
Prerequisite – Introduction to Engineering Design
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-12
This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they’ll encounter in a
postsecondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and hightech careers and to develop skills and understanding of course concepts. Students employ engineering and
scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving skills and apply
their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students also learn how to
document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community. This
course is designed for 10th or 11th grade students.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) / Robotics (560021)
Fee Required
Prerequisite – Principles of Engineering
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 11-12
The major focus of this course is to answer questions such as: How are things made? What processes go into
creating products? Is the process for making a water bottle the same as it is for a musical instrument? How do
assembly lines work? How has automation changed the face of manufacturing? As students find the answers to
these questions, they learn about the history of manufacturing, a sampling of manufacturing processes, robotics,
and automation. The course is built around several key concepts: computer modeling, Computer Numeric Control
(CNC) equipment, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, robotics and flexible manufacturing systems.
This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.
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PLTW Civil Engineering and Arc (CEA) (560020)
Year-long / 1 credit
Fee Required
Grades 11 – 12
Prerequisite – Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering or Instructor Approval
The major focus of Civil Engineering and Architecture is completing projects that involve both residential and
commercial building design. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture, they
apply what they learn to the design and development of a property. In addition, students use 3D architecture
software to design solutions to solve major course projects. Students learn about documenting their project,
solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.
The effect of construction on environmental quality is thoroughly explored, including such aspects as wastewater
management and green building options. This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.
Engineering Design and Development (SR Project) (560022)
Fee Required
Prerequisite – Introduction to Engineering Design AND Principles of Engineering
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 12
This capstone course allows students to design a solution to a technical problem of their choosing. They have the
chance to eliminate one of the “Don’t you hate it when…” statements of the world. This is an engineering research
course in which students work in teams to research, design, construct, and test a solution to an open-ended
engineering problem. The product development lifecycle and a design process are used to guide and help the
team to reach a solution to the problem. The team presents and defends their solution to a panel of outside
reviewers at the conclusion of the course. The EDD course allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge
learned in previous engineering courses. The use of 3D design software helps students design solutions to the
problem their team has chosen. This course also engages students in time management and teamwork skills, a
valuable asset to students in the future. This course is designed for 12th grade students.
See next page for suggested course progression diagram.
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Introduction to
Engineering Design
(IED – 560015)
Principles of
Engineering
(POE – 560016)
Computer Integrated
Manufacturing
(CIM - 560021)
Civil Engineering and
Architecture
(CEA – 560020)
Engineering Design
and Development
(EDD – 560022)
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Hospitality & Culinary Arts Academy
The mission of the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Academy is to provide students with a
comprehensive education about the culinary arts and hospitality industry. The Academy
integrates both academic and technical skills catering to serious students who have an
interest in learning about and/or pursuing careers in the culinary arts and hospitality field.
Since it is a two-year program and space is limited, preference is given to those who wish
to make a commitment to the two year program and join the most exciting and fastest
growing industry in the nation. Academy completers are eligible for articulated college
credit (see below for details) and there are several generous scholarships available to
assist graduates in their pursuit of higher education and career advancement.
YEAR 1: Hospitality and Tourism (500011)
Food and Supplies Fee required: $90.00
Prerequisite: Sophomore or Junior status & approved application by instructor
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-12
This is an introductory course for students interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality, tourism and/or
culinary arts industry. Students will explore a broad range of subjects including: career pathways; types of
recreation, travel and tourism activities; current trends in foodservice and lodging operations; front and back of the
house service standards; fundamentals of food safety and kitchen sanitation; culinary terminology; introduction to
commercial equipment and small wares; basic knife skills; the alchemy of taste; recipe standardization and cost
control; herbs and spices and the fundamentals of dietetics and nutrition. The course will be taught with a variety
of methods including lecture, chef demonstrations, group activities, individual projects and hands-on lab-based
learning. Labs will focus on developing the students’ fundamental cooking and baking skills. Topics include
breakfast cookery; quick breads; soups; salads; flatbreads; sandwiches and a variety of other food-related
products and techniques.
YEAR 2: Culinary I and Culinary II (500012 and 500013)
Year-long double period class/2 credits
Grades 11-12
Food and Supplies Fee required: $180.00 - This fee also includes a professional chef’s jacket.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful completion of the Year 1 Hospitality and Tourism course.
Semester 1: Culinary I (500012)
This course builds on the fundamental skills and knowledge acquired in the Year 1 Hospitality and Tourism
foundational course. Students will broaden their knowledge base of the hospitality and culinary arts industry
through a variety of topics including: hospitality and food-service operations management; purchasing, receiving
and inventory control; hospitality business practices; restaurant design and menu development and marketing.
The course will be taught with a variety of methods including lecture, chef demonstrations, group activities,
individual projects and hands-on lab-based learning. Labs will focus on developing the students’ intermediate
cooking and baking skills. Topics include stocks, sauces, dry and moist heat cooking methods, garde manger;
basic pastry skills; bread baking and a variety of other food-related products and techniques.
Semester 2: Culinary II (500013)
This course builds on the intermediate skills and knowledge acquired in the Intermediate Hospitality & Culinary
Arts Course. The course focuses on professional development and advanced culinary food production. Topics
include the history of gastronomy; advanced management concepts such as industry laws and regulations;
hospitality entrepreneurship; the organization and implementation of special events, banquets and catered affairs;
and resume building and interviewing skills. The course will be taught with a variety of methods including lecture,
chef demonstrations, group activities, individual projects and hands-on lab based learning. Labs will focus on
developing the students’ advanced cooking and baking skills. Topics include American regional cooking,
international cuisine and advanced pastry and baking.
Upon completion of this course students will be eligible to receive up to 6 credits at The Hospitality and
Culinary Arts Institute at Jefferson State Community College. ServSafe certification may also be
substituted for credit at other private and public colleges and universities.
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HTHS Hospitality and Culinary Arts Academy Student Application
Brief Program Description:
The mission of the Hospitality & Culinary Arts Academy is to provide students with a comprehensive education about the
culinary arts and hospitality industry. The Academy integrates both academic and technical skills catering to serious
students who have an interest in learning about and/or pursuing careers in the culinary arts and hospitality field. Since it is
a two-year program and space is limited, preference is given to those who wish to make a commitment to the two year
program and join the most exciting and fastest growing industry in the nation.
Program Requirements:
 Student possesses a sincere interest in pursuing a career in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field
 Student agrees to abide by dress code requirements and follow ServSafe standards for all cooking labs.
 Student understands obtaining the ServSafe industry credential is an integral part of the academy coursework.
Students will be expected to study adequately for this important exam.
 Student understands that cooking is only one aspect of the class. They will be expected to complete coursework
and projects that relate to the hospitality industry that do not involve cooking.
 Student/Parent understands that each course fee is $90 (total of $180 for the second year when student takes two
courses during a double period). This fee provides adequate funding for the purchase of food items to be used
during cooking labs. The fee is due at registration.
 Sophomore or junior status and approved application.
To apply:
 Complete the following application, read and sign the Agreement of Understanding
 On the back of this application, write a paragraph describing why you are interested in the Hospitality and Culinary
Arts Academy. Describe your career interests and what you hope to learn that will help you in your future career.
 Return this form to the HTHS Counseling Office or Chef Laura Rinsky to be considered for acceptance to the
academy.
Last Name: _____________________________First Name: __________________________ M.I. ______
Birthdate: ___________________ Gender: ________M ________F Current Grade: _____________________
Address: ______________________________________________________ City _________________________
Phone Number: ____________ Email: _____________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Student: _________________________ Phone Number:_________________________________
Parent Email: _________________________________________________________________________________
AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING – I, hereby, give permission for my student to apply for admission to the Hospitality and
Culinary Arts Academy. My student understands and agrees to the requirements listed above.
Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________________Date ______________________
AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING – I understand the above listed requirements and agree to abide by them if accepted to
the academy.
Student Signature
_______________________________________________________Date_______________________________
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The policy of the Board (ref. BOE J – 1) is to comply with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 to provide
a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities who qualify under the definition of the law.
All students shall participate in enjoy the benefits of, and be free of discrimination in any program or activity, regardless of gender, race, religion, belief, national origin, age, disability or ethnic group.
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Electrical Construction Academy
The Electrical Construction Academy will prepare students for employment and postsecondary studies in the electrical trade and related occupations.
All courses involve classroom and electrical lab work and all courses will lead to NCCER
national certifications in the electrical trade. Students earning these certifications will have
their name and certification level entered into a national database for future job opportunities.
Students will also earn their OSHA safety certification and, upon graduation, will be eligible
for employment with local area electrical contractors.
Year One: Basic Wiring
Year Two: Semester I: Residential Wiring
Semester II: Commercial Wiring
Basic Wiring (430051)
Fee Required
Year-long / 1 credit
Grades 10-12
Basic Wiring is a one credit course addressing a broad range of topics that provide students with a basic
understanding of electrical theory and wiring. The course emphasizes safety while addressing topics such as
basic safety, tools, measuring devices, wiring fundamentals, and the National Electrical Code. Upon completion
of this course, students are able to understand circuitry and perform basic wiring patterns. Students are also
eligible to take the Core Level NCCER proficiency exam.
Residential and Commercial Wiring
Fee Required
Prerequisite: Basic Wiring
Year-long double period class / 2 credits
Grades 11-12
Residential and Commercial Wiring are taught together during back to back periods. Students are provided
opportunities to advance skills learned in the Basic Wiring course.
Residential Wiring (410009) – Semester 1
This one-credit course is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills for this area of
the construction industry. This course emphasizes safety, grounding, conduit and electrical metallic tubing (EMT)
bending, boxes and fittings, conductor installation, conductor termination and splices, installation of electrical
services, circuit breakers and fuses, and residential wiring systems. Upon successful completion of this course,
students are able to wire a house with limited supervision.
Commercial Wiring (430053) – Semester 2
Commercial Wiring provides students an opportunity to learn ways to bend and install conduit. Other topics
covered: electrical devices, over-current protection, grounding, raceways, boxes and fittings, and blueprint
symbols and components. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to assist in wiring a
commercial building with supervision.
Upon completion of residential and commercial wiring, students are eligible to take the Level I and Level II
NCCER proficiency exams.
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ASE Automotive Academy (Lawson State Dual Enrollment)
Classes offered at Lawson State Bessemer campus will meet daily, Monday thru Thursday, from 3:00pm to
5:00pm. Class size is limited to 20 students. The program will be limited to Senior’s for the pilot phase. There will
be a total of 4 classes, in eight-week mini-terms, delivered over two semesters as outlined below:
(Dates are approximate).
Fall Semester:
ASE 101 Fundamentals of Automotive Technology (August 10 - October 10)
ASE 112 Electrical Fundamentals (October 11 – December 11)
Spring Semester:
ASE 121 Braking Systems (January 5 – March 5)
ASE 122 Suspension and Steering (March 6 – May 6)
To be accepted into the program, applicants must:
 gain admission to the college
 have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
 hold a valid driver’s license maintain a clean driving record
Contact:
Tom Berryman, ASE Automotive Academy Director
tberryman@lawsonstate.edu
Joy Young, HTHS Academies Coordinator
joy.young@trussvillecityschools.com
228-4029
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Nationally Recognized
Certifications
Articulated College Credits
Internships
Academy
IT Academy – Multimedia Design &
Multimedia Publications
IT Academy – Technology Applications
Adobe Certified Associate
Electrical Construction Academy
Electrical Construction Academy
OHSA 10-hour Certification
NCCER Electrical Trade
Certification
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Academy
ServSafe Certification and/or
ServSafe Food Handler
Certification
State-wide Articulation College
Credits (6) hours
Credit for:
CUA 101 Orientation to Culinary
Arts and
CUA 112S Sanitation, Safety, and
Food Service
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Academy – for
program completers with a “B”
average and earned ServSafe
Certification. Student must
enroll in post-secondary
program within 1 year of
graduation and must complete
12 hours of post-secondary
credits before articulated credit
is applied.
MOS Certification
State-wide Articulated College
Credit (3) hours for
Intermediate
Keyboarding, Computer
Navigation, Word
Processing or
Introduction to Computer
Engineering Academy – for completion of 4
courses including Engineering
Design and Development and
successful performance on
each end of course PLTW test.
Auburn University: Students
majoring in Engineering
are eligible to exempt
ENGR 1100 Engineering
Orientation, a non-credit
but required elective
class.
Business and Finance Academy
Internship opportunity offered for
students meeting the
academy’s requirements
– see HTHS Curriculum
Guide
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