Junior Course Registration Guide and Course
Descriptions Catalog 22-23
This guide contains a breakdown of the course registration portal which will open on Monday June 13th.
Included are course descriptions for classes that eligible juniors may take as junior electives or as part of
their art requirements. The descriptions are being provided to you as a reference. When registration begins
on Monday June 13th, you will have approximately one week to complete your selections. Guidance
counselors will be available to discuss or modify your course requests. You will only select enough courses in
PowerSchool to fill your schedule. You will receive a Google Form to select backup courses in case your
primary requests cannot be filled.
All course offerings are tentative and subject to change based on teacher availability and course demand.
The following directions will appear on-screen in the Registration Portal:
1. All juniors are required to make selections to complete a full schedule of 9 periods/day (usually 40 credits)
2. You will be pre registered for certain courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and PE/Health) based
on the previous year
3. Rising Juniors may have already met the state's graduation requirements for a subject area such as Math
or World Language. However, in order to meet the junior full schedule (9 periods/day) requirement for High
Tech, you must remain in the next level of Math or World Language classes, in addition to your required
periods of English, Science, Social Studies, PE/Health, and CTE Major, UNLESS, you select an elective to
replace the Math or World Language requirement you have already met. Also, a Lunch period is required
every day.
4. Performing Arts majors & Environmental Science majors do NOT request CTE classes because all major
classes are pre registered according to the scope and sequence of courses.
5. DFAB majors will receive a Google Form from Mr. Simon to rank their CTE choices
6. Please be sure to click the SUBMIT button in the bottom right corner of the screen. If you do not do this,
your selections will not be saved.
7. Counselors will review all requests. If you would like to discuss course requests, you will need to schedule a
meeting with your counselor.
***Note: Some selection screens have multiple pages, so make sure you scroll down to see additional pages.
The Registration Portal will not open until Monday June 13th
The following Course Request options will appear on-screen in the Registration Portal. Once the
Portal is open, clicking on the
will open a window to make selections:
Change Academy/Major
1. Select this course if you wish to change academies/majors. Academy/major changes will only be
granted if the student meets the criteria for prior coursework and availability.
2. Do not select Major classes for the Academy/Major you wish to join. Instead, make selections
within your current Major, and a form will be sent with directions to follow.
3. You will receive a Google Form to complete. Submitting an essay and portfolio are required for
the committee to consider your request.
AP Language
1. Selecting AP Language is optional and will only grant you a REQUEST
2. Placement into the course is determined by prerequisites, which may include most recent PSAT
and/or LinkIt Benchmarks as well as final grades in prior English classes
3. Approved/denied students will have their requests automatically updated.
4. In the event of a denied request, there may be an appeal process
5. This course REPLACES English III, therefore does not count as an elective and cannot be taken
in addition to English III
6. At the end of Q1, students enrolled in AP Language who fall below a cutoff grade (established by
the ELA department) will be switched automatically to English 3
Media & Visual Arts Majors
1. For CURRENT Media & Visual Arts majors ONLY.
2. You may select only 1 (Audio/Visual Production III, Broadcasting Technology III, CAD Design and
Software III, or Graphic Technology III).
3. Students will receive their requests unless total requests for a course exceed capacity. In this
case, final rosters are selected by teacher criteria.
The Registration Portal will not open until Monday June 13th
Culinary Arts Majors
1. For CURRENT Culinary Arts majors ONLY
2. You may select only 1 (Culinary Arts III, Baking and Pastry III, Or Restaurant/Food/Beverage
Services III).
3. Students will receive their requests unless total requests for a course exceed capacity. In this
case, final rosters are selected by teacher criteria.
BioMed Majors
1. For CURRENT BioMed majors ONLY
2. You may select only 1 (AP Seminar or EMT).
3. Students will receive their requests unless total requests for a course exceed capacity. In this
case, final rosters are selected by teacher criteria.
ELECTIVES for ANY Junior
1. You may select ONLY 1.
2. You will receive a Google Form to select courses as backups in case your primary request cannot
be filled.
3. For visual and performing art electives, preference will be given to those students in need of
credit for a graduation requirement.
4. If you are currently in a 3rd year of World Language (French 3, Italian 3, Spanish 3), and wish to
take Level IV as a junior, DO NOT choose from this screen. Request the course from your guidance
counselor.
Environmental Science Option
1. You have already been enrolled in Physics. If instead, you would like to replace Physics and take
Environmental Science as your 3rd year science graduation requirement, make this selection.
Physics will then be removed from your course requests. ***All HCCC dual enrolled students must
stay in Physics***
The Registration Portal will not open until Monday June 13th
JUNIOR ELECTIVES
Course Name
Accounting
Anatomy and
Physiology
AP Calculus AB
(10 periods)
Course
Number
Course Description
12104_HTI
Accounting is often referred to as the language of business. Understanding this language is
essential for using data to communicate effectively, making good financial decisions, and
successfully operating a business. Students will learn the accounting equation for all types
of businesses. Students will be introduced to the process of planning. recording, analyzing,
and interpreting financial information. Students will learn vocabulary, use the correct
accounting worksheets, financial statements, and record and calculate a series of
transactions.
03053
Anatomy and Physiology is a course designed to encompass basic principles of functional
anatomy, physiological processes, and changes to the body due to disease and age. All
eleven body systems are addressed through class discussion, online activity, modeling of
organs, definition of key terms, video, and current events. Students will end the course with
a basic understanding of their own body and how it functions.
02124
**2 pds/day**Prerequisites: Calculus with a passing grade or Precalculus with a grade of
90 and a passing score on the departmental diagnostic exam. In cases where prerequisite
courses are not completed, but currently enrolled, M1 or Q1-Q3 grades may be considered
Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level
calculus courses, AP Calculus AB provides students with an understanding of the concepts
of calculus and experience with its methods and applications. These courses introduce
calculus and include the following topics: functions, graphs, limits, and continuity;
differential calculus (including definition, application, and computation of the derivative;
derivative at a point; derivative as a function; and second derivatives); and integral calculus
(including definite integrals and antidifferentiation).
22110_E
Prerequisites: Calculus with a passing grade or Precalculus with a grade of 90 and a
passing score on the departmental diagnostic exam. In cases where prerequisite courses
are not completed, but currently enrolled, M1 or Q1-Q3 grades may be considered
Designed by the College Board to parallel college-level courses in critical thinking and
communications, AP Seminar courses provide students with the opportunity to explore
complex real world issues through cross-curricular lenses. Course topics vary and may
include local, civic, or global issues and interdisciplinary subject areas. Courses typically
emphasize research, communication, and critical-thinking skills to explore the issues
addressed. Students may also examine source materials such as articles and other texts;
speeches and personal accounts; and relevant artistic and literary works.
06112
Prerequisite: Spanish 4.
Designed by the College Board to parallel third-year college-level courses in Spanish
language, AP Spanish Language and Culture courses build upon prior knowledge and
develop students’ ability to express ideas, exchange opinions, and present information in
Spanish, both orally and in writing. These courses also help students understand and
interpret written and spoken Spanish. In addition, students explore the culture of Spanishspeaking people in historical and contemporary contexts.
Banking and
Finance
12101
Understanding and managing the features of banking will help you choose those services
and institutions that best meet your needs. This banking and finance course will present
students essential knowledge and skills to make wise banking, money and regulations, and
customer service decisions. Students will learn to apply decision making skills to prepare to
be competent consumers and employees. They will execute a series of topics on how to
save, maximize savings, and invest. Real world topics covered will include banking
operations and how banks function within society.
Business Math
02154
This course will build upon the principles of Personal Finance and offer a more in-depth
look into subjects like: paying for college, credit, taxes, investing, mortgages, and insurance.
This is largely a discussion based course so participation is a must!
04064_CI
Using current events, this course focuses on world and local issues that affect students’
everyday lives, such as economics, government, and conflict. This course uses newspapers,
online media, cartoons, and newscasts to support class discussion. Additionally, students
participate in group projects, presentations and work with primary source materials and
opinion pieces in order to better understand the world around them.
AP Seminar
AP Spanish
Language
Contemporary
Issues
JUNIOR ELECTIVES
Course Name
Course
Number
Course Description
Creative
Writing
01104
In Creative Writing, young writers will hone their skills through careful study of the
elements of creative writing (image, voice, character, setting, and story). These elements
form the foundation for creative writing's four main genres––fiction, poetry, drama, and
creative nonfiction. Students will read, craft, and critique their peers' work in a discussion
and workshop setting. The course will be reading AND writing intensive; strong reading
skills and a kindled passion for the acts of reading and writing are absolute prerequisites -not to scare you off, but genuinely factor those in before applying. Despite this, we will also
comb through other various forms of artistic media for creative inspiration -- writers of all
persuasions, from poets to graphic novelists (perhaps even film enthusiasts) will find value
in the lessons and practices employed in this class. Final words on the course: Chill. But
definitely challenging.
Economics
04201
This course will provide a basic understanding of economics to make personal financial
decisions and understand the national economy as a whole. Students will be able to define
economics terms, illustrate an understanding of the economic concepts, and then be able
to apply them to their own life and communities.
21006
Through both individual and collaborative team activities, projects, and problems, students
apply systems thinking and consider various aspects of engineering design including
material selection, human-centered design, manufacturability, assemblability and
sustainability. Students develop skills in technical representation and documentation
especially through 3D computer modeling using a Computer Aided Design (CAD)
application. As part of the design process, students produce precise 3D-printed engineering
prototypes using an additive manufacturing process. Student-developed testing protocols
drive decision-making and iterative design improvements
01999
Lit. through Film is a course designed to study film as a major form of literature in
contemporary society. We aim to familiarize students with the particulars of film history as
well as to provide them with a chance to analyze the various aspects of film as a visual and
narrative art form. This course should appeal to any and all students who love to watch and
discuss films and who may be interested in continuing with film studies in college. In
addition to the study of film itself, analytical writing as well as project creation will be
emphasized in each unit of study.
Entrepreneurship
12053
People say that entrepreneurs are made or born. Both of these theories are correct. Some
research shows that entrepreneurship runs in families. Students will be able to design and
create their own unique business in an entrepreneurial expedition. They will be introduced
to the process of people who own, operate, and take risks in a business venture.
Entrepreneurs try to identify and meet a need for a product or service. They come from all
types of backgrounds, and they own all kinds of businesses. This course will identify skills
entrepreneurs need in a market economy, select a type of ownership, and identify and
meet a market need to finance, protect, and insure the business. ~Mark Schroback
Fine Art I
05151_HTI
Fine Art I is an elective class that functions as an introduction to visual arts. The class
focuses on teaching the student the elements of art making and the principles of design
through projects using various mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and
printmaking. Some art criticism and art history are also part of the curriculum.
Fine Art II
05151_HTII
Prerequisite: Creative Art I
Fine Art II class is intended for any interested student who has taken Creative Art I. This is
for students wishing to develop their creativity and personal expression. The class is a
project based survey of a variety of art making mediums, including drawing, painting,
collage, sculpture and printmaking. Art appreciation, critical thinking, writing and
discussion will also be integral to the class.
Fine Art III
Prerequisite: Creative Art II
Fine Art III class is intended for any interested student who has taken Creative Art II. This is
for students wishing to develop their creativity and personal expression. The class is a
05151_HTIII
project based survey of a variety of art making mediums, including drawing, painting,
collage, sculpture and printmaking. Art appreciation, critical thinking, writing and
discussion will also be integral to the class.
Engineering
Design
English
Language/
Literature
Through Film
Forensic
Science
French III
15053_HT
Forensic Science is the application of science (chemistry, physics, and biology) to the
criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system. It
includes the investigation of fingerprinting, fiber analysis, ballistics, arson, trace evidence
analysis, poisons, drugs, blood spatters, and blood samples. Students are taught the proper
collection, preservation, and laboratory analysis of various samples.
06123
In French 3 students will continue building their interpretive, interpersonal, and
presentational language skills. Students will learn more complex speech patterns and there
will continue to be a focus on listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
More emphasis will be placed on reading and cultural awareness.
JUNIOR ELECTIVES
Course Name
History
Through Film
Instrumental Music
(Piano/Keyboard)
Introduction to
Astronomy &
Astrophysics
Course
Number
Course Description
04156_HT
The objective of History Through Film is to enhance your knowledge of significant events
throughout United States history by examining crucial time periods through various types
of films such as: Hollywood contemporary films, documentaries, and American classics.
Each film will deal with a specific time period and topic concerning United States history.
Each time period/film covered in this course will be broken into three phases: 1-Introduction
to the time period/events, 2-Viewing of the Film, 3- Post-Film Assignments.
05109_KEY Students will learn to play the piano/keyboard. All levels are welcome.
Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics focuses on 3 main concepts, 1. the formation of
the universe and its components 2. theoretical cosmology and how we have come to
understand gravity, space time and our basic theories of relativity. 3. the current goal of a
03004_HT
grand unified theory in physics. This course includes the fundamental concepts of modern
cosmology (Big Bang, dark matter, curved space, black holes, star and galaxy formation),
the basic physics underlying them, and their scientific development.
06143
Italian III courses prepare students to communicate authentically in Italian by interpreting
(reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speaking and listening; reading and writing), and
presenting (speaking, writing) information, concepts, and ideas on a variety of topics,
including connections to other subject areas. These courses expand students’ knowledge of
relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of Italian-speaking countries
and cultures.
01105
Admission into this course will require an interview with your Academy Supervisor. This
course will create three teams, by Academy, responsible for creating and managing the
blog space for school-related events. Each team will manage a Google site and social media
accounts for Facebook and Instagram. Students in each team will be responsible for
content creation, text editing, video editing, event coverage, and communication with the
Academy faculty to highlight our accomplishments and events.
03005
Marine Biology is designed to be an elective course for students with high motivation to
explore the study of marine biology. There will be different concepts covered such as history
of marine biology and the work of past and present explorers. Students will also get the
chance to identify, classify and study the interactions of marine organisms and their
different ecosystems. Where possible, students get to experience hands-on marine biology
by maintaining classroom tanks and visiting different ecosystems, zoos, and aquariums.
Marketing
Comprehensive
12152_HT
Marketing provides a comprehensive framework that is essential to identify, anticipate, and
satisfy customer demands while making a profit in a business. Students will be introduced
to marketing research and target market identification to make you a better consumer and
employee. The marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion) is a plan of action for
marketing a product. The marketing plan is important because it contains team objectives,
strategies, and tactics for achieving both business and marketing goals. This course shows
that marketing is global and it will impact the decisions you make about what you buy,
where you travel, and even what you eat for lunch today.
Music Appreciation
05118_AC
Music Appreciation courses provide students with an understanding of music and its
importance in their lives. Course content focuses on how various styles of music apply
musical elements to create an expressive or aesthetic impact. Students also have the ability
for informal music performance and creation within the classroom.
Italian III
JournalismDigital Publishing
Marine Science/
Coastal Biology
Performance
Ensemble
(Improvisation)
Performing Arts Dance I/Dance Tech
Performing Arts Dance I/Dance Tech
05055_IMP
05001_E
IMPROVISATION: Jump into comedy improv ! You will learn how to create short scenes, fun
characters and most importantly, how to think on your feet ! Be spontaneous. No
experience necessary.
This is an Intro to Dance Course:
The goal of this course is to give students an understanding of and appreciation for the art
of dance, and to help students become more confident in their own moving bodies.
Through the practice and study of various styles of dance, students are introduced to the
foundations of movement: rhythm, coordination, energy, and expression. Students will
participate in physical dance class, as well as explore dance through video, lectures, writing,
discussion, and choreography.
***DANCE MAJORS ONLY***This class is designed to supplement the work generated within
the major by including additional rehearsal time. By doing so, the dancers will have the
opportunity to work with other dancers broadening the scope of their work and creative
05001_SLE
experience. This period is aligned with the dance curriculum which provides dance majors
with opportunities to demonstrate and apply a high level of creative attainment, develop
career goals and develop personal/social goals within the career cluster.
JUNIOR ELECTIVES
Course Name
Performing Arts Intro to Theater
Public Speaking
Rock and Roll
as a Literary Form
Course
Number
Course Description
05051_S
Ideal for non-drama majors, this course is an opportunity for students of all capabilities to
experience the joy of acting and artistic collaboration in a safe and supportive environment.
Through theater games, voice, movement, scene study, and monologues, students will
explore the basic principles of acting and work together to bring characters and the stories
they tell to life. Students will also have the opportunity to watch performances to enrich
their understanding and appreciation of the various aspects of theater production.
01151
Public Speaking courses enable students, through practice, to develop communication
skills that can be used in a variety of speaking situations (such as small and large group
discussions, delivery of lectures or speeches in front of audiences, and so on). Course topics
may include (but are not limited to) research and organization, writing for verbal delivery,
stylistic choices, visual and presentation skills, analysis and critique, and development of
self-confidence.
Among the ideas that are the backbone of this class is that Rock and Roll is experienced as
much more than music. It is a sound culture, of course, but it’s also a visual culture, a literary
culture, a fashion culture, a political culture, a dance culture, and more. Put another way,
01065_RRK the listener is also a viewer, a critical thinker, a reader, a problem solver, and so forth. The
class will explore all types of music and literature and show how these connections are
made to society. Students will write essays, do projects, fund raisers, field trips, etc. The
student will also learn how to read music and play percussion.
06103
The goals of Spanish 3 are to provide students with an opportunity to acquire a more
advanced level of communication in the Spanish language and to better understand
Spanish-speaking culture. This third year course is offered to highly motivated students and
spans the student knowledge of the Spanish language. It continues to focus on student's
development and acquisition of proficiency, listening, reading, and writing skills in the
language. Throughout the year students will learn everyday words and expressions, be able
to use various grammatical tenses, and understand how to carry a conversation in the
target language.
US Gender
Studies
04108
U.S. Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary course that focuses on the complex interaction of
gender with other identity markers such as race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, and class.
Throughout the year we will address the concepts of gender and the body, gender and
power, and gender and knowledge through a range of topics such as social movements,
masculinity, feminism, employment, politics and legislation, intersectionality, sexual
indentity and preference, and sexual violence. Students will gain a greater understanding of
how gender roles have altered throughout the historical periods of the United States from
its founding to present day.
Vocal Music
05112_AC
Spanish III
World Religions
Zoology
Students will develop their voice; learn proper vocal production, vocal exercises, and sing a
variety of songs from different genres. All levels welcome.
04065
From the beginning of time the question of “why are we here” and “where did we come
from” has been asked. The need to answer this question has created the Myths and legends
that are familiar today. These myths are worldwide and will be explored in the first half of
this course. Myths are a great segway to religion which will be the second half of this course.
There are many religions that are practiced throughout the world and we will explore some
of them. This course will give the student a grasp of other religions to become more
culturally aware and conscious of the diversity and commonality of those religions and
myths.
03061
Zoology is an exciting and rapidly expanding field in the study of all animal (including
human) life. It is also a diverse field that may be divided into many specialized areas. Some
of these are based on groups, such as protozoa, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and
mammals. Others are based on levels of organization or methods of study, such as
molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, behavior, ecology, population biology,
and evolution. Through laboratory investigations, problem-solving, and critical and creative
thinking students gain firsthand experience with such learning skills and processes as
observing, classifying, identifying, measuring, inferring, hypothesizing, interpreting, and
predicting.