Course Catalog 2012-2013 Mustang PRIDE Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence Oologah High School 10700 South 169 Highway P.O. Box 189 Oologah, OK 74053 Phone: (918) 443-6000 Fax: (918) 443-2418 www.oologah.k12.ok.us Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Dear Students, Your high school experience, especially if well planned, will open the door for your future education. Whether you choose college, technical school, military service, or another endeavor, your planning begins now! This course catalog was designed to help you and your family in that planning. Study it carefully. Consult with our counseling staff or teachers for advice. Discuss your plan and course design with your parent/guardian at home. As you enter high school, I encourage you to get involved in the extra curricular programs. Whether it is music, athletics, yearbook, or a club, our comprehensive high school programs offer stimulating activities. It’s time for you to turn the page and get started. Have a great year! With Mustang PRIDE, Robert Schornick Principal Oologah High School Oologah High School offers the following: Core curriculum classes which meet the OSDE graduation requirements Full spectrum of college preparatory classes, grades 9-12 Course content aligns with PASS standards Special education classes Instruction for students with limited English proficiency A variety of elective course offerings A wide selection of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities Opportunities to participate in concurrent enrollment Advanced Placement classes Academic, career, and personal counseling services Vocational course placement through Northeast Technology Centers in Pryor and Claremore Counselors, teachers and principals strive to offer a wide variety of courses each year. These offerings may vary each year based on student enrollment and staffing. Certain courses in the catalog will be offered only if there are enough students who register in the spring to fill the class. Select courses carefully. The choices made will determine student schedules for the following year’s schedule. Changes in student schedules will be done only under exceptional circumstances. 2 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Graduation Requirements – Class of 2013 and beyond Beginning with students entering the ninth grade in the 2008-2009 school year, in order to graduate from Oologah High School with a standard diploma, students shall complete the following college preparatory/work ready curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary level. Students may attain 6.5 credits per year for a total of 26 possible in 4 years. 4 Units English (4 credits) to include Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course approved for college admission requirements; 3 Units Mathematics (3 credits) limited to Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced Placement Calculus, or any mathematics course with content and/or rigor above Algebra I and approved for college admission requirements; 3 Units Laboratory Science (3 credits) limited to Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or any laboratory science course with content and/or rigor equal to or above Biology and approved for college admission requirements; 3 Units History and Citizenship Skills (3 credits) including one unit of United States History, one-half unit of Oklahoma History, one-half unit of United States Government and one unit from the subjects of History, Government, Geography, Economics, Civics, or non-Western culture and approved for college admission requirements; 2 Units of the same Foreign or non-English language, or 2 Units Computer Technology (2 credits) approved for college admission requirements, whether taught at a high school or a technology center school, including computer programming, hardware, and business computer applications, such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding keyboarding or typing courses; 1 Additional Unit (1 credit) selected from the courses listed above or career and technology education courses approved for college admission requirements; and 1 Unit or Set of Competencies of Fine Arts such as music, art, or drama, or 1 Unit or Set of Competencies of Speech (1 credit) 6 Electives (6 credits) Pass 4 out of 7 End-of-Instruction tests (See ACE Legislation on PG 4) Complete/Pass Personal Financial Literacy (See Passport to Financial Literacy on PG 4) TOTAL 23 credits + Pass 4 of 7 EOI tests + Pass PFL 3 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Graduation Requirements ACE Legislation Achieving Classroom Excellence S. B. 1792 The Oklahoma ACE legislation provides a framework for all Oklahoma school systems to implement standards, curriculum and assessments with the rigor and relevance necessary for Oklahoma students to be prepared for college and the world of work. Beginning with students entering the 9th grade in 2008-2009, every student shall demonstrate “mastery” of the state academic content standards in certain subject areas in order to graduate from a public high school with a standard diploma. Mastery will require a passing grade as well as a score of satisfactory or above on certain courses designated with end-of-instruction testing. There are seven areas that have been selected for this testing. They are: English II, English III, United States History, Biology, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Students must demonstrate mastery in four (4) of the above areas. Algebra I and English II will require mandatory grades of satisfactory or above. The remaining two (2) tests requirements can be fulfilled with the test completion grade of satisfactory or above from any of the remaining five (5) subjects. A student cannot legally receive a standard diploma from a public school unless the student falls within one of the “necessary student exceptions and exemptions to the requirements of the end-of-instruction testing.” The State Board of Education will be adopting rules providing for necessary student exceptions and exemptions. In addition, students who do not attain at least a satisfactory score, will be provided with remediation and the opportunity to retake the test until at least a satisfactory score is attained on the tests of Algebra I, English II, and two of the other tests required or approved alternative tests. Passport to Financial Literacy 70 O.S. § 11-103.6h House Bill 1476 that created The Passport to Financial Literacy Act of 2007 became effective July 1, 2007. The law requires that Oklahoma students beginning with the seventh grade in 2008-2009 shall fulfill the requirements for a Personal Financial Literacy Passport in order to graduate from a public high school with a standard diploma. Requirements for a Personal Financial Literacy Passport “shall be satisfactory completion in all areas of instruction” during Grades 7 through 12. Students shall fulfill the requirements for a Personal Financial Literacy Passport in order to graduate from a public high school with a standard diploma. Requirements for a Personal Financial Literacy Passport shall be satisfactory completion and demonstration of satisfactory knowledge in each of the 14 areas of instruction during Grades 7 through 12. Instruction in these 14 areas may be taught in a single Personal Financial Literacy course or be integrated into other coursework, Grades 7 through 12, as decided by the local district. Instruction must align and meet the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) for Personal Financial Literacy as adopted by the Oklahoma State Board of Education. 4 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Graduation Requirements Choosing the courses a student takes in high school is an important decision for you and your child. With your input, courses chosen for your student’s career pathway can give him or her a head start on career and education success. A college preparatory curriculum is challenging and may help determine a student’s future success in higher education and the world of work. Students who take a college preparatory curriculum designed to prepare them for both college and career have more opportunities. In addition, high school students who enroll in a career pathway at a technology center and meet eligibility requirements have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. *IMPORTANT* Students taking Algebra I in 8th grade or Driver’s Education will be awarded credit, but not GPA points. 3 units of Mathematics meeting college admission requirements must be taken in Grades 9-12 in addition to any Mathematics courses that were taken prior to grade 9. Fine Art requirements are no longer embedded in World History and English IV. Personal Financial Literacy is a graduation requirement. 5 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Graduation Requirements OHLAP Requirements Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program OHLAP or Oklahoma’s Promise is a program sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to help provide financial assistance for college or technology training. To apply for this program you must meet the following requirements: 1. Be an Oklahoma resident 2. Apply during your 8th, 9th, or 10th grade school year. 3. Be the child of parents who earn $50,000 or less per year at the time of application. 4. Complete the high school requirements a. Graduate from an Oklahoma high school b. Take the required 17 unit high school courses (the embedded fine arts credits will not fulfill this need. Student must take 2 fine arts courses) c. Achieve a 2.5 cumulative GPA for all required OHLAP courses. d. Achieve a 2.5 cumulative GPA overall. e. Attend school regularly f. Do your homework g. Stay away from drugs and alcohol h. Don’t commit criminal or delinquent acts. i. Provide information when requested j. Meet with a school official to go over you school work and records on a regular basis k. Apply for other financial aid during your senior year of high school l. Take part in Oklahoma Promise activities that will prepare you for college. 5. Meet college requirements a. Parent’s income may not exceed $100,000 at the time you begin you college and prior to receiving the scholarship b. You must be a US citizen or lawfully present in the United States c. You must meet normal admission standards for first-time entering students at the college or university to which you apply. d. You must start taking college courses within three years after you graduate high school e. You may not receive funds for more than five (5) consecutive years after enrolling in college f. You cannot use the award for courses taken after you complete your bachelor’s degree. g. You must maintain good grades in college to keep receiving OHLAP. You must achieve a college GPA of 2.0 for courses taken during your sophomore year and a 2.5 for courses taken during you junior and senior years. h. Any Oklahoma Promise college student that is suspended for more than one semester for conduct reasons will lose the scholarship permanently. Students may pick up applications from the high school counseling offices or go online at www.okpromise.org 6 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Graduation Requirements OK Promise-OHLAP Curriculum Checklist ENGLISH: (4 units) English I English II English III English IV LAB SCIENCE: (3* units - must be a district certified lab science) Biology Physical Science Chemistry Physics Biology II MATH: (3 units – must meet college admission requirements) Algebra I Trigonometry Geometry Math Analysis Algebra II AP Calculus HISTORY AND CITIZENSHIP SKILLS: (3 units - 1 unit must be U.S. History) United States History World History Oklahoma History Modern History Government/Civics Ancient History Geography World Geography Economics FOREIGN OR NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE: (2 units of the SAME language) Spanish I/Span II Native Amer. Lang I/II French I/French II Sign Language I/II German I/German II OR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY: (2 units - not including keyboarding or typing) ADDITIONAL COURSES: (1* unit of the subjects listed above) FINE ARTS OR SPEECH: (1 unit of music, art, drama or speech ) 17-unit OHLAP Core GPA (must be 2.5 or above) Overall GPA (transcript) (must be a 2.5 or above) 7 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog College Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement courses are considered rigorous courses and will receive weighted grades. AP courses follow a prescribed curriculum. Nationally developed curriculum for which a student may receive college credit by passing an exam given by the Educational Testing Services. The Advanced Placement (AP) program is a cooperative educational endeavor between secondary schools and colleges and universities. It gives high school students exposure to college-level material through involvement in an AP course, and then gives them an opportunity to show what they have learned by taking an AP Exam. Colleges and universities often grant credit, placement, or both, to these students. The content and curricular goals of each AP discipline are outlined in an AP Course Description supplied by the College Board. AP courses are characterized by an immersion in college-level content, an accelerated pace, and a performance assessment at the synthesis and evaluative levels. Typically, successful AP students are task-oriented, proficient readers, able to prioritize their time, and have parental support. The AP program prepares students for the future by giving them tools that will serve them well throughout their college career. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT SIGN UP FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES WITH THE IDEA OF DROPPING THE CLASS IF THEY CANNOT EARN THE GRADE THEY WANT OR FIND THE CLASS TOO DIFFICULT. SIGNING UP FOR THESE CLASSES IS A YEAR LONG COMMITMENT BY BOTH THE STUDENT AND PARENTS. BECAUSE OF THE NUMBERS WHO ENROLL IN PRE-AP AND AP CLASSES, THOSE ENROLLING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CHANGE OR DROP THE PRE-AP OR AP CLASS UNLESS THEY CHANGE BEFORE THE END OF THE CURRENT ENROLLMENT PERIOD. THE CURRENT ENROLLMENT PERIOD ENDS WHEN THE PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNS-OFF ON THEIR STUDENT’S SCHEDULE DURING OHS ARENA ENROLLMENT. For more information about this program you can check with the school counselor or go to www.collegeboard.com. 8 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Concurrent Enrollment CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT STUDENT (REGULATION) In accordance with the policy of the board of education, this regulation shall govern the concurrent enrollment of any student who wishes to attend college during his or her junior/senior year. In order to enroll concurrently in college coursework, students must meet the following requirements: 1. Be a junior/senior enrolled in sufficient credits to complete graduation requirements by the end of their senior school year; 2. Be enrolled less than full-time. (Fewer than six credit courses). 3. May not exceed full-time college workload of 19 semester credit hours. (Onehalf high school unit shall equal three semester credit hours.) 2 college courses maximum per semester. 4. ACE legislation requires high school students to be in school the entire length of the school day; this may include a combination of college and high school enrollment. 5. Must have the written permission of a parent or legal guardian. 6. ACT score of 21/juniors or 19/seniors or higher to concurrently enroll. 7. Considering ACT results, a student must have subtest scores of 19 or higher in math, English and reading in order to not be required to take a zero level course. 8. College coursework taken on-line is acceptable for concurrent enrollment and inclusion on high school transcript, but will not be weighted using the 5.0 scale. 9. Students taking concurrent enrollment cannot exceed the number of advanced work credits (5.0 scale) that are offered on campus. 10. Students can take concurrent classes for a total of 2 class periods in the OHS school day. Students are required to enroll in courses for the remainder of the periods at OHS. 11. The following higher education courses commonly taken through concurrent enrollment have been reviewed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and approved for academic credit: College Algebra 1 unit High School Algebra II General Biology 1 unit High School Biology II General Botany 1 unit High School Botany *English Composition I ½ unit English IV *English Composition II ½ unit English IV Introduction to Chemistry 1 unit High School Chemistry *Chemistry 1 unit High School Chemistry *American History Survey to 1877 ½ unit High School U.S. History *American History Survey from 1877 ½ unit High School U.S. History *Introduction to Geography ½ unit High School World Geography *American Federal Government ½ unit High School American Govt. Introduction to Speech ½ unit High School Speech * Denotes classes that will be figured on the weighted scale for high school credit 9 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Concurrent Enrollment Courses not listed and for which academic credit is sought may be submitted to OSDE for review of course curriculum alignment with the Oklahoma Priority Academic Student Skills. For more information regarding this process, please contact Dr. Jennifer Watson, at (405) 522-3521, or Jennifer_Watson@sde.state.ok.us. Students wishing to exceed the workload limit may petition the selected higher education institution. The appropriate institutional officials will evaluate the student’s academic performance and potential for success in determining the student’s load, which may not exceed the number of semester credit-hours 50 percent greater than the number of weeks in the applicable semester/term. The collegiate portion of the student’s workload must be taken from regular faculty members of the institution and may be provided off campus if approved by the State Regents, and may use alternative delivery systems if approved by the State Regents. The college should provide appropriate academic advising prior to and continuing throughout the student’s enrollment. High school students enrolling concurrently in off-campus classes may enroll in only liberal arts and science courses. A student who is otherwise eligible under these regulations may enroll in a maximum of nine semester credit-hours during a summer session or term at a college or university of the state system without the necessity of being concurrently enrolled in high school classes during the summer term. Students wishing to exceed this limit may petition the selected higher education institution. The appropriate institutional officials will evaluate the student’s academic performance and potential for success in determining the student’s load, which may not exceed the number of semestercredit-hours 50 percent greater than the number of weeks in the applicable semester/term. The completion of the high school curricular requirements shall not be required of concurrently enrolled high school students for purposes of admission. (Students may enroll only in curricular areas where the student has met the curricular requirements for college admission.) Concurrently admitted high school students will not be allowed to enroll in any zero-level courses offered by colleges and universities designed to remove high school deficiencies. Following high school graduation, a student may continue enrollment at the institution to which the student has been admitted or may transfer to another institution in the state system, provided that during the provisional enrollment period the student has achieved a college grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale and meets the entrance requirements of the receiving institution, including the high school curricular requirements. When a student earns college credit through concurrent enrollment, the school district will be required to provide academic credit for any concurrently enrolled higher education courses that are correlated with the academic credit awarded by the institution of higher education. The district cannot transcript the academic credit as “elective credit” unless there is no correlation between the concurrent enrollment higher education course and a course provided by the school district. 10 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Concurrent Enrollment 4.32 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT STUDENT The Oologah-Talala Board of Education believes that students should be encouraged to prepare themselves for study beyond high school when possible. Students must meet the requirements set forth in the regulation which accompanies this policy. The superintendent will designate a staff member who will make personal contact with every junior and their parents or guardians, individually or in groups, during the spring and fall semester to present materials and to explain the concurrent enrollment program. The superintendent and or designee will post notices in at least two places conspicuous to students calling attention to the concurrent enrollment program and naming the contact person. The superintendent is directed to prepare a regulation implementing this policy. REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §628.13 Department of Education, Administrator's Handbook Adopted October 2009 11 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Concurrent Enrollment Application for Academic Credit Concurrent Enrollment When a student earns college credit through concurrent enrollment, school districts shall provide academic credit for any concurrently enrolled higher education courses that are correlated with the academic credit awarded by the institution of higher education. Academic credit shall only be transcripted as elective credit if there is no correlation between the concurrent enrollment higher education course and a course provided by the school district. 70 O.S. § 2001, Section 628.13 Date of Application: ______________________________________ Higher Education Site: ____________________________________ Partnering School District: _________________________________ Attachments Checklist _____ Course Description and syllabus for the concurrent course provided by the institution of higher education (detailed outline of the curriculum). *Please contact Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education with questions. _____ Alignment of college concurrent enrollment course with the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) submitted by school district to Oklahoma State Board of Education for approval as meeting high school academic credit requirements. _____ Description of method by which student grade will be transcripted (e.g., “Credit,” “Pass,” “Satisfactory,” letter grade). (Note: If the school district assigns a course a grade of “pass” without a numerical value, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education will assign a letter grade of “D” or the lowest passing grade that the high school assigns the course. Also, the National Collegiate Athletic Association will assign the high school’s lowest passing grade for a pass/fail class). _____ Description of units of credit to be transcripted upon successful completion of course (i.e., ½ credit or 1 credit). _____ District Superintendent’s assurance that all requirements as defined in law are met. __________________________________ (High School Principal) _________________________________ (High School Counselor) 12 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog College Credit Opportunities Earn college credit while still in high school! To be eligible, high school seniors and juniors must meet the following requirements for admission: Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students Minimum High School Performance Standards Option 1: Option 2: ACT or SAT GPA and Class Rank High School Seniors 24 ACT or 1090 SAT 3.0 GPA University of Oklahoma and 3.0 GPA or Top 50% Class and Top 30% Class Rank Rank 24 ACT 3.0 GPA Oklahoma State University or 1090 SAT and Top 33% Class Rank 20 ACT 3.0 GPA Regional Universities or 940 SAT and Top 50% Class Rank University of Science and Arts of 24 ACT 3.0 GPA Oklahoma or 1090 SAT and Top 25% Class Rank 19 ACT Community Colleges 3.0 GPA or 900 SAT High School Juniors 25 ACT University of Oklahoma 3.5 GPA or 1130 SAT 25 ACT Oklahoma State University 3.5 GPA or 1130 SAT 23 ACT Regional Universities 3.5 GPA or 1050 SAT University of Science and Arts of 24 ACT 3.5 GPA Oklahoma or 1090 SAT 21 ACT Community Colleges 3.5 GPA or 980 SAT (The ACT and SAT scores are set by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and are revised annually if needed. After qualifying for admission, students must have a 19 ACT subject area score to enroll in a college course in the corresponding subject area.) Students must have a signed statement from the high school principal stating they are eligible to satisfy requirements for graduation from high school (including curricular requirements for college admission) no later than the spring of the senior year. Students must also provide a letter of recommendation from their counselor and written permission from their parents or legal guardian. Concurrent enrollment must include opportunities for high school students to achieve college credit through a collegiate experience. The collegiate experience is evidenced by the rigor of the course, the qualifications of the personnel delivering the course, and the student's readiness for college as defined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education policy. 13 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Educational Assessment Programs Assessment is a part of each class in the high schools. The use of authentic procedures such as direct writing assessment, criteria refined tests, and the production of student portfolios will provide the input necessary for the evaluation of student progress and the quality of instruction. Part of an educational program includes assessments given at different levels and at different times of the year. The following tests are available as a part of the high school program: ACE EOI—Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test (OCCT)— This is a required test administered to sophomores, juniors, and some seniors. The test measures the proficiency level of the student. Students entering the 9th grade in 2008-2009 must pass 4/7 ACE Test to receive a standard diploma. You must pass Algebra I and English II and two of the following: English III, Biology I, US History, Geometry, or Algebra II PLAN — This is a required, three hour test administered to sophomores and is paid for by the District. Skill development in writing, mathematics, reading and science reasoning is measured. Career interests and study skills are assessed in this practice test. PSAT — Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test — For a fee, this three hour test is administered to juniors and selected sophomores who are planning to take college entrance tests. Juniors who qualify may be considered for National Merit Scholarships. National ACT — American College Test – test can be taken for a fee by students. They are required by most colleges for admission. Information about these tests can be obtained in the counseling office or online at www.actstudent.org and www.collegeboard.org. Oologah High School has preparatory materials to help students with their college entrance tests. As of February 2012 Oologah High School became an approved testing site for the ACT. It is our hope we will be able to encourage more of our students to take the ACT as well as offer them familiar and comfortable surroundings while testing. Students that have already registered for an upcoming test should be able to go to their online account and change their testing site if they were not aware OHS was an option. 2012-13 National ACT Test Dates: Official registration deadlines will be announced March 2012 September 8, 2012 October 27, 2012 December 8, 2012 February 9, 2013 April 13, 2013 June 8, 2013 National SAT – Scholastic Aptitude Test – test can be taken for a fee by students. Test can be used for college admissions. Additional information available at www.collegeboard.org AP — Advanced Placement Test — tests are required for a fee by students. If they score at a “passing” level (3, 4, 5), college credit can be awarded. 14 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Educational Assessment Programs WorkKeys® Assessment System - WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce that was developed by ACT, Inc. (the creators of the college entrance exam). The assessment system is a comprehensive system for measuring, communicating and improving the common skills required for success in the workplace. It allows these skills to be quantitatively assessed in both individual persons and in actual jobs. Therefore the WorkKeys System can allow you to identify individuals who have the basic skills required to be successful in a given position or career. When properly used, businesses can make hiring and promotion decisions based on WorkKeys with confidence and security. The WorkKeys System is nationwide and it is rapidly becoming the standard for measuring and communicating basic workplace skills. It is currently in use in all 50 states. WorkKeys Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information & Business Writing tests can be used as alternate EOI assessments in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, English II and English III. 15 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Suggested Progression of Classes Math Sequence 9 10 11 11 12 Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Trigonometry AP Calculus AB Science Sequence 9 10 11 12 Physical Science Biology I Biology II or Chemistry or Anatomy/Physiology Anatomy/Physiology or AP Chemistry or AP Biology English Sequence 9 10 11 12 English I and Speech or Pre AP English I and Speech English II or Pre AP English II English III or AP English III (Language and Composition) English IV or AP English IV (Literature and Composition) Social Studies Sequence 9 10 11 12 Oklahoma History World History United States History or AP United States History United States Government 16 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Language Arts TYPE E1 TYPE E1 TYPE E2 Course Number 705 4045 English I . This course is a full year course designed for students to analyze elements of short story, poetry, plays, and novels through a literacy approach. Students will focus on improving their reading abilities through exercises designed to improve reading level, comprehension skills, and critical thinking skills. It is designed for students to improve basic grammar and composition skills. Students will focus on various expository techniques, developing vocabulary and research. Prerequisite Grade None 9 Course Number 705 4046 Credit 1 Pre-AP English I This course is a full year course and it is the first course in the Advanced Placement English program. The main focus of the course is to give students a strong working knowledge of skills necessary for success in the AP English Program; therefore, students are expected to learn and apply various literacy terms, analyze a variety of challenging texts, and develop analytical reading skills. Students are also expected to learn and practice sophisticated composition skills, focusing especially on strong thesis statement and topic sentence development and the incorporation of concrete detail and commentary into essays. This is a rigorous course for students who have demonstrated exceptional skills in academic studies. A summer reading project is required. Prerequisite Grade Strong academic skills, motivation & contract 9 Credit 1 Course Number 705 4048 English II The course is a full year course and it is designed for students to read and examine the major genres of literature (short stories, nonfiction, poetry, myths, novel and drama) in modular units, paying particular attention to the characteristics of the genres and what make each one unique. Modes of assessment include oral and silent reading, class discussion, creative and analytical writing assignments, factual and critical thinking questions, class projects and unit tests. Course is taught so that during the first weeks of class, students will review the basic tenets of English grammar and will build on their knowledge base from previous classes by studying and practicing more complex grammar constructions. The grammar survey will prepare them for the next phase of the class, which will cover the study of the writing process and how it is utilized to create essays with different functions (narrative, compare/contrast, classification, process. The state mandated English II ACE Test will be given at the conclusion of English II. An ACE Test score of “Satisfactory” or above is required to receive a high school diploma. Prerequisite Grade Successfully completed English 1 10 Credit 1 17 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Language Arts TYPE E2 TYPE E3 TYPE E3 Course Number 705 4049 Pre-AP English II This full year course is a genre-cased course, which reinforces the reasoning and analytical skills needed for success in the AP English Program as well as in college courses. Students will continue to develop the skills begun in Pre-Advanced Placement English I: developing close reading skills, analyzing challenging texts, and writing for a variety of purposes. This is a rigorous course for students who have demonstrated exceptional skills in academic studies. A summer reading project is required. The state mandated English II ACE Test will be given at the conclusion of this course. An ACE Test score of “Satisfactory” or above is required to receive a high school diploma. Prerequisite Grade Strong academic skills, motivation & contract 10 Credit 1 Course Number 705 4051 English III This full year course is designed for students to study American Literature. This will include reading many genres that include: novels, plays, poetry, mythology, historical fiction, historical non-fiction, autobiography, short stories and tall tales. Other studies will include assessments, essays, vocabulary, discussions and tests. Course is also designed for students to study a combination of grammar and composition. Students will cover the parts of speech, parts of a sentence, phrases, clauses and sentence structure, verb tenses and voice, punctuation, abbreviations, and numbers. The writing of essays that are descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive are an important element. This class will also write a research paper. The state mandated ACE English III Test must also be taken at the conclusion of this course. Prerequisite Grade Successfully completed English I & II 11 Credit 1 Course Number 705 4057 AP English III Lang & Comp This full year course is designed to successfully prepare students to take the AP English Language and Composition Exam at the end of the current year. The literature section of this course is a survey of American Literature with strong emphasis on the Colonial Period through the early Twentieth Century. Composition and class discussion will emphasize rhetorical analysis and some literary analysis. The Composition section of this course will focus on both exposition and argumentation, with a strong emphasis on research and documentation skills. In addition, students will work on improving their syntax and diction as they develop their own style and learn to write in their own voice. Rhetorical analysis of speeches, essays, and other prose will also be an integral part of the learning experience. A summer reading project is required. In order to receive weighted credit for this course, students are required to complete the course and take the College Board AP English Language and Composition exam. Students will be able to seek college credit and/or placement from institutions of higher learning upon their Advanced Placement exam score. The state mandated ACE English III Test must also be taken at the conclusion of this course. Prerequisite Grade Strong academic skills, motivation & contract 11 Credit 1 (W) 18 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Language Arts TYPE E4 TYPE E4 TYPE LA TYPE LA Course Number 705 4054 English IV This full year course is designed to study British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 18th century, including an in-depth study of Shakespeare. Students will write literary essays, keep journals and learn literary terms and concepts that follow the literature of study. The composition portion of the course is designed to review basic grammar, concentrating on usage skills. Vocabulary is part of each week’s assignments. Students will write a number of expository essays, learn and review the research process, and write a research paper. Also incorporated will be the reading of a 19 th century novel and appropriate tests and essays. Prerequisite Grade Successfully completed English I, II, & III 12 Credit 1 Course Number 705 4010 AP English IV Lit & Comp This full year course is designed to successfully prepare students to take the AP English Literature and Composition exam. Different approaches to literary criticism and classical pieces of literature will be studied. In addition, the class will include a survey of British literature. The course focuses on in-depth literary analysis of all the major genres while learning to analyze literary techniques in relationship to the author’s tone and purpose. A summer reading project is required. In order to receive weighted credit for this course, students are required to complete the course and take the College Board AP English Literature and Composition exam. Students will be able to seek college credit and/or placement from institutions of higher learning upon their Advanced Placement exam score. Prerequisite Grade Strong academic skills, motivation, & contract 12 Credit 1 (W) Course Number 705 4211 Reading for Pleasure Something different. This class is designed for someone who wants to improve his or her reading skills…by reading! Techniques and practice in reading and enjoying literature. Examines some of the best works in English and American literature and considers such features of literary meaning as imagery, characterization, narration, and patterning in sound and sense. Emphasis on literature as a source of pleasure and knowledge about human experience. Prerequisite Grade None 10, 11, 12 Credit Course Number 705 4151 Newspaper .5 This full year course explores journalistic writing through the analysis of newspapers, yearbooks, literary magazines, and broadcast journalism publications; concentrates on purpose, influence and structure, and language use. Covers news gathering, ethics, copy writing, writing styles, photography, editing, and revising. Includes typesetting, production, and circulation of the school newspaper – The Mustang Chronicle. Prerequisite Grade None 9,10, 11, 12 Credit 1 19 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Language Arts TYPE Course Number EL This is full year course with the main project being the yearbook. Summer ad sales and a week long summer yearbook workshop are required. The yearbook is submitted online. Students should have an interest in computer technology, layout and design and photography. Strong English skills are desired. This class is limited to ten students with juniors and seniors receiving priority placement. Prerequisite Grade 705 4240 Yearbook Approval of Yearbook Instructor & passing score on the End of Instruction test for English II. 11, 12 Credit 1 Mathematics TYPE M1 Course Number 705 4411 Algebra I This is a full year course designed to quickly review basic mathematic skills and progress to solving equations and inequalities, understanding linear functions and their graphs and will be introduced to polynomials. Students will expand their problem solving strategies and algebraic thinking. The state mandated Algebra I ACE Test will be given at the conclusion of Algebra I. An ACE Test score of “Satisfactory” or above is required to receive a high school diploma. Prerequisite Grade None 9 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 4520 Geometry MA This is full year course. Students will use 1.) Deductive and inductive reasoning, 2.) The properties and formulas of geometric figures, and 3.) The properties of angles, right triangles, and similar polygons to solve problems as well as solving problems with geometric figures in coordinate plane. The state mandated Geometry ACE Test will be given at the conclusion of Geometry. TYPE MA 1 Prerequisite Grade Successful completion of Algebra I 9, 10, 11 Credit 1 Course Number 705 4412 Algebra II This full year course consists of the study of functions and an extension of the concepts of Algebra I and many of the concepts of Geometry are provided. Topics covered are: linear and quadratic equations and functions; systems of equations and inequalities; polynomials and rational polynomial expressions; polynomial functions; conic sections; exponential and logarithmic functions; probability and statistics. Satisfactory completion of this course prepares students for entry into Trigonometry. The state mandated Algebra II ACE Test will be given at the conclusion of Algebra II. Prerequisite Grade Successfully completed Algebra I & Geometry 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 20 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Mathematics TYPE Course Number MA This full year course consists of the definitions of the trigonometric functions, special angles, fundamental identities, solution of right triangles, circular measure, trigonometric reductions, and solution of oblique triangles, functions of a composite angle, trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions, polar representation, DeMoivre's Theorem, and graphs. Successful completion of this course provides the student with the necessary prerequisites for Advanced Placement Calculus. Prerequisite TYPE MA 705 4750 Trigonometry Grade Successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II. 11, 12 Credit 1 Course Number 705 4615 AP Calculus AB Advanced Placement Calculus AB provides students with the opportunity to pursue and receive credit for college-level Calculus I course work at the secondary school level. Calculus AB is primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding of concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. The course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems being expressing geometrically, numerically, verbally and analytically. Each student will have to take the AP Calculus Exam for possible college credit In order to receive weighted credit for this course, students are required to complete the full year course and take the College Board AP Calculus AB exam. Students will be able to seek college credit and/or placement from institutions of higher learning upon their Advanced Placement exam score. Prerequisite Grade Successfully completed Trigonometry with a grade of A or B. Strong academic skills, motivated & contract. 12 Credit 1 (W) 21 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Science TYPE SL TYPE SB Course Number 705 5160 Physical Science This full year course covers both the basics of physics as well as chemistry. Students will study the structure of matter and the interrelationship of its particles. Students will explore energy, its uses and its forms. Critical thinking and math skills will be developed. The basic chemistry component will study the structure of matter and the interrelationship of its particles. This is a lab class. Prerequisite Grade None 9 Credit Course Number 705 5031 Biology I 1 This is a full year course with a basic introduction to biological concepts. This course includes an in-depth look at the cells anatomy and physiology including: the chemistry of cellular processes, cell transport mechanisms and an introduction to genetic laws and patterns of inheritance. This is a lab class. The state mandated Biology I ACE Test will be given at the conclusion of Biology I. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 5032 Biology II SL This full year course is a continuation of the concepts began in Biology I. Zoological concepts will be covered in this class with an emphasis on kingdoms, taxonomy and survey of invertebrate and vertebrate organisms and animal systems. This is a lab class in which a large component is dissection. 1 Prerequisite Grade Successfully completed Biology I 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 TYPE Course Number 705 5051 SL This full year chemistry course is the study of matter and its reactions. Major topics include the development and applications of the periodic table, atomic structure and electron configurations, and chemistry nomenclature. Calculating chemistry quantities such as the mole, molarity and changes in concentration, stoichiometry, reaction tendencies, bonding principles and molecular geometry. This is a lab class and lab reports are required. Prerequisite Grade Chemistry I Successfully completed Algebra II or current enrollment in Algebra II class. Suggested for the academically motivated student. 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 22 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Science TYPE Course Number SL Linked to Physiology. This is a one semester course which will include Anatomy: the study of the basic organization of the human body, the anatomy and physiology of the cell, cell specialization and its correlation with tissue types, and the body systems. The physiology section of the course will include a thorough investigation of all body systems including anatomy types. This is a lab class. Prerequisite 705 5334 Anatomy Grade Suggested for the academically motivated students. 11, 12 Credit .5 TYPE Course Number 705 5221 SL Linked to Anatomy. This is a one semester course following a semester of Anatomy. The study of the basic organization of the human body, the anatomy of the cell, cell specialization and its correlation with tissue types, and the body systems. The physiology section of the course will include a thorough investigation of all the functions of all body systems including anatomy types. This is a lab class. Prerequisite TYPE SL TYPE SL Physiology Grade Suggested for the academically motivated students. 11, 12 Credit .5 Course Number 705 5055 AP Chemistry This is a full year accelerated course. Studies in this course will include the dynamics of the kinetic molecular theory, weak molecular forces and scientific laws; such as Coulomb’s Law and the various gas laws. This course includes gas stoichiometry, redox reactions, agents and equilibrium, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry. This is a lab class and lab reports are required. In order to receive weighted credit for this course, students are required to complete the course and take the College Board AP Chemistry exam. Students will be able to seek college credit and/or placement from institutions of higher learning upon their Advanced Placement exam score. Prerequisite Grade Strong academic skills, motivated & contract 12 Credit 1 (W) Course Number 705 5035 AP Biology This is a full year accelerated course. It is a course designed to be equivalent of an introductory college course for biology. Studies in this course will include biochemistry, ecology, evolution, animal behavior, cell structure and function, cellular processes and metabolism, plant and animal structure, genetics, and heredity. This is a lab class and lab reports are required. In order to receive weighted credit for this course, students are required to complete the course and take the College Board AP Biology exam. Students will be able to seek college credit and/or placement from institutions of higher learning upon their Advanced Placement exam score. Prerequisite Grade Strong academic skills, motivated & contract 11 Credit 1 (W) 23 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Social Studies TYPE Course Number 705 5616 Oklahoma History HO This is a one semester course that will deal with the political, economic, social and cultural developments of Oklahoma from prehistoric times to the present, concentrating on the development of the region in the 19th & 20th centuries. Students will be encourages to place factual information into a thematic context in order to better understand the development of the state. Prerequisite Grade None 9 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 5731 World History HW This course is a study of ancient civilization up to modern society, including the foundation of human culture, government, religion and social structures through the Medieval Era, the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, the Industrial Revolution, the World Wars and contemporary society. TYPE HA TYPE HA .5 Prerequisite Grade None 10 Credit Course Number 705 5410 United States History 1 The United States history class covers Civil War Reconstruction and continues through to the present. The state mandated US History ACE test will be given at the conclusion of US History. Prerequisite Grade None 11 Credit Course Number 705 5415 AP U.S. History 1 This is a full year course. It is a survey course with emphasis on economic and political history but also includes some social and cultural history. The strongest focus is on the periods from the revolution through the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement, although all periods of United States history will be considered. In addition to the textbook, students will be required to do outside readings. A summer project will be required. The state mandated US History ACE test will be given at the conclusion of US History. In order to receive weighted credit for this course, students are required to complete the full course and take the College Board AP US History exam. Students will be able to seek college credit and/or placement from institutions of higher learning upon their Advanced Placement exam score. Prerequisite Grade Strong academic skills, motivation & contract. 11 Credit 1 (W) 24 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Social Studies TYPE Course Number 705 5540 Government HG This is a semester course. An examination of the American political process as manifested in voting behavior, parties and their nominating conventions, interest groups, the Presidency, Congress, and the Judiciary. Special emphasis is placed on providing the student with a theoretical framework for evaluating the system including discussions of decision-making, bargaining, and democratic control. Prerequisite Grade None 12 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 5550 International Problems SS This is a semester course. This course is designed for the more mature student. Through magazines, newspapers, and news broadcasts, the student will follow national and international issues as they occur. Specific topics that will be covered will be determined by the events that unfold in the world during the year. TYPE SS Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit Course Number 705 5510 Current Issues .5 .5 This is a semester course. The study of Current Issues includes the use of various periodicals to study what is going on in the world. Students will be analyzing various issues that are happening in our society and the world at large. Activities include Channel One and follow-up discussions. Newspapers are used extensively in class as a mean of informing, and class discussion and journal writing on current issues are also done. Videos and occasional movies are viewed to enhance the students’ ability to reflect and gain new insights on the issues of today. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 5750 History of Religion SS This is a full year course. This course will use the Bible as the textbook and will focus on the History of the Hebrew nation starting with Genesis. It will examine the beliefs and culture of the Jewish people and the events that formed the birth and spread of the Christian religion. Prerequisite Grade None 10, 11, 12 Credit .5 1 25 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Foreign Language TYPE FL TYPE FL Course Number 705 3161 Spanish I This is a full year course that emphasizes speaking, listening, and writing skills. This course combines the study of the Spanish language with the study of Hispanic culture and is not simply a conversational course. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11 Credit Course Number 705 3162 Spanish II 1 Spanish II is a full year course. It is a continuation of Spanish I and a course that builds upon previously learned skills in Spanish I. In this course, you will continue with basic concepts of vocabulary and grammar and progress with more difficulty throughout the course. Prerequisite Grade Completion of Spanish I 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 26 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Career and Technical Education Business and Information Technology STUDENTS ENROLLED IN BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA STUDENT ORGANIZATION (BPA). TYPE CT Course Number 705 8169 705 2549 Fundamentals of Technology or Computer Applications I This is a full year course that introduces students to the basic skills, principles, techniques, technology, and attitudes necessary for success in today’s fast-paced, international business world. The integration of state-of-the-art personal computing and business skills is integrated throughout the program. Students receive comprehensive training in the Core business skills such as computer awareness, Internet research, communication, presentation skills, human relations, customer service, global economy, job application and interview, operating systems, windows environment (GUI), Internet fundamentals and local area network to solve business applications involving word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management, desktop publishing, multimedia, presentations, and other skills needed by successful business professionals. Prerequisite Grade None 9 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 8153 Fundamentals of Web Design CT This is a full year course that offers students the opportunity to establish a foundation in web design programming. Students will establish proficiency in HTML, DHTML, JavaScript programming and CSS standards, and will create and modify multimedia web pages. Students will evaluate design tools, discuss future technology standards, and explore incompatibility issues surrounding current browsers. Prerequisite 1 Grade Successfully complete Fund. of Technology or Computer Applications I 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 TYPE Course Number 705 8149 CT This is a full year course that acquaints students with the publication process. Techniques for working with text and graphics will be introduced. Students will apply what they have learned in the production of a variety of business and technical publications. Prerequisite Grade Desktop Pub. and Graphic Design Successfully complete Fund. of Technology or Computer Applications I 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 27 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Business and Information Technology TYPE CT Course Number 705 8150 MM and Image Management This is a full year course. Digital Media Production focuses on film making, audio and visual video development and photo editing, using advanced computer features in PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Windows Moviemaker and Adobe Premiere Pro. Graphical images and video projects are created throughout the trimester. Hands-on activities include individual and group computer assignments, activities and video projects. Prerequisite Grade Successfully complete Fund. of Technology or Computer Applications I 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 28 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Agriculture Education TYPE Course Number EL This is a full year course that is required for freshmen Agri-Science students and is designed to expose freshmen students to 200 plus exciting careers in the agricultural industry. Units of instruction will include FFA, orientation to agriculture, agriculture and agribusiness careers. Students will study units on animal science, plant science soil science and agricultural mechanics. The FFA Chapter, the youth organization associated with the class, encourages the student to develop skills in leadership, social intelligence, civic consciousness and cooperation. This course requires various in-class field trips with numerous hands-on-activities. There will be a $10 fee for safety glasses and welding gloves. Any student who has never taken an Ag class but would like to must take this class first. TYPE EL TYPE EL 705 8004 Agriscience I Prerequisite Grade None 9 Credit Course Number 705 8023 Ag. Leadership 1 Linked to Ag. Communications. This one semester course precedes Ag. Communications and is designed to further develop leadership and personal skills. Content will include leadership theory and attributes, developing leadership skills, conflict resolution, planning and carrying out meetings, using parliamentary procedure, preparing and making speeches, organizing communications campaigns, managing tasks and teams, loyalty, personal appearance and health, and ethics. FFA and supervised experience will be included, as appropriate. Prerequisite Grade Completion of Agriscience I 10 Credit Course Number 705 8022 .5 Ag. Communications Linked to Ag. Leadership. This one semester course follows Ag. Leadership and introduces the broad field of agricultural communications and provides for the development of knowledge and skill in specific areas related to communications theory and practice. Content includes the meaning and process of communication, the role and history of print and electronic media, legal aspects of agricultural communications, news and feature writing in agriculture, news photography, layout and design, ethics in agricultural communications. Content may also include web design and broadcast journalism in agriculture. Students will be encouraged to begin developing a portfolio in an area of interest such as print media, electronic media, or public relations. Prerequisite Grade Completion of Agriscience I 10 Credit .5 29 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Agriculture Education TYPE Course Number 705 8009 EL This is a full year course that students will study advanced concepts and explore careers dealing with home mechanical skills. Most careers in the United States require some mechanical activity. Future home owners today need a well-rounded program of mechanical skills. This course will aid students in discovering mechanical aptitudes and prepare students for entry into job opportunities after high school. Units of study will include orientation and general safety, welding, oxy-gas cutting and welding, plumbing and pipe fitting, small gas engine service, repair and overhaul, servicing vehicle and equipment, electrical safety and wiring construction, fasteners, carpentry and concrete work. This course requires various in-class field trips with numerous hands-on-activities. There will be a $10 fee for safety glasses and welding gloves. Prerequisite Grade Intro to Ag. Power and Technology Completion of Agriscience I 11, 12 Credit TYPE Course Number EL This is a full year course that students will study advanced concepts and dealing with home mechanical skills that were learned in Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics and Power. This course requires various in-class field trips with numerous hands-onactivities. There will be a $10 fee for safety glasses and welding gloves. Prerequisite Grade 705 8010 1 Agricultural Power and Technology Completion of Ag. I & Intro. to Ag. P/T 11, 12 Credit 1 30 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Family and Consumer Sciences TYPE EL Course Number 705 8711 Family and Consumer Science This is a full year course. It is a comprehensive study intended to generate basic knowledge and skills in child development, clothing and textiles, consumer education, food and nutrition, housing and home furnishings, and personal and family relationships. Attention is also focused toward assisting students in career study and participation in the family and consumer sciences student organization, FCCLA. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10 TYPE Course Number 705 8403 EL This is a one semester course designed to provide basic knowledge of child development as well as develop skills necessary to care for children and promote children’s development, child health, first aid and nutrition, plus information and activities in guiding children’s behavior and meeting the needs of special age groups. Careers in child care are explored. Prerequisite Grade None 10, 11, 12 1 Parenting and Child Development Credit .5 TYPE Course Number EL This is a one semester course designed to increase knowledge and skills in nutrition, consumer food planning, purchasing, preparation and preservation. Eating disorders and special diets are supplemental areas. Attention is also focused on employment in food-related occupations and developing social and entertainment skills. Science concepts and theories are applied throughout the course. Prerequisite Grade 705 8405 Credit None 10, 11, 12 Credit .5 TYPE Course Number EL This is a one semester course designed to help prepare students for their roles as adults in the home and in their careers. Areas of instruction, activities, and practical application are in consumer education, nutrition, parenthood education, relationships, and management of resources. Prerequisite Grade 705 8401 Food Science and Personal Nutrition None 10, 11, 12 Adult & Family Living Credit .5 31 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Family and Consumer Sciences TYPE EL TYPE EL Course Number 705 8460 Touring Oklahoma This one semester course will provide a framework for thinking about the state's many travel destinations and events. This is done in two major ways. First, the curriculum approaches Oklahoma as a state of six countries--the groupings of individual counties that form distinct regions in the state. The six regions are: Arbuckle Country, Frontier Country, Great Plains Country, Green Country, Kiamichi Country, and Red Carpet Country. Second, destinations and events within each region are profiled in terms of major tourism themes. These themes are: agricultural destinations and events; aviation and aerospace destinations and events; nature-based destinations and events; culture and heritage destinations and events; arts and entertainment destination and events; sports destinations and events; and weather-related destinations and events. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit Course Number 705 8417 Career Orientation .5 This is a one semester course. The course has three main objectives: 1) provide students with job seeking and retention skills through research and job shadowing activities; 2) help students in the workforce improve their present work skills and expand career options; 3) help students grasp the concept of balancing a career and a family. Attitudes and perceptions of people toward careers and self-motivation are areas addressed in this course. Emphasis is placed on acquiring conceptual skills such as planning, communication, and problem solving. The importance of basic academic skills is stressed with job-related, practical activities that apply these skills throughout the curriculum. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 8404 Consumer Education EL This one semester course. This course offers an in-depth study on consumer rights, responsibilities, and privileges. Attention is focused on the importance of financial management and consumer awareness. This course incorporates ALL of the Personal Financial Literacy PASS objectives required by the state of Oklahoma. Career opportunities in consumerism are also explored. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit .5 .5 32 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Fine Arts TYPE FA TYPE FA Course Number 705 2808 Art I Students will learn the principles and elements of art. They will take this knowledge and create various art works that displays the principles and elements. They will also use a variety of medias to create their projects. Students will enter at least one Art contest and create a portfolio. Students will also learn how to use software program called Art Dabbler. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit Course Number 705 2809 Art II 1 Students will learn about different styles of art. They will learn about Greek, Roman, East Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Native American, African, Early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval and Gothic Art. For each style, the student will create art works that represent the various countries and art periods. Students will create a portfolio and will use the computer program called Art Dabbler. Prerequisite Grade Completion of Art I 10, 11, 12 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 2810 FA Students will study Renaissance, fifteenth-century, sixteenth century, Baroque, Rococo, nineteenth century and twentieth-century art. Students will create art work that represents the various art styles. Students will make a portfolio and use the computer program called Art Dabbler. 1 Art III Prerequisite Grade Completion of Art I & II. Teacher Approval 11, 12 Credit 1 TYPE Course Number 705 2811 FA This is a studio class. Students will be given various assignments using a variety of different medias. Students will work at their own pace and will get to pick the order they wish to work on their assignments. Art IV Prerequisite Grade Completion of Art I, II, & III. Teacher Approval 12 Credit 1 TYPE Course Number 705 2900 FA This is a one semester course that students will create a variety of sculptures using different materials. Examples include clay, wire, paper mache, and various others. They will also learn how to use the potter’s wheel. They will learn how to pour ceramic molds and learn different methods of painting them. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Sculpture Credit .5 33 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Fine Arts TYPE FA Course Number FA TYPE FA Musical Theater Musical Theatre is a music and theatre laboratory designed to further develop musical and theatrical knowledge and skills. First semester focuses on a study of the history and appreciation of musical theatre as well as performance training in a workshop environment. Second semester focuses on the presentation of a main stage musical or scenes and songs from the major genres in musical theatre. Students will be involved in the production of the musical theatre event consisting of material studied during the course. Historical and cultural perspective on individual works will also be included in abbreviated lecture form. Requires voice and/or theatre experience. The course also offers tech opportunities. Musical Theatre is a repeatable course with different materials each year. Required enrollment of both semesters. Prerequisite Grade TYPE 705 3022 Course Number Teacher Approval 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 705 3071 1 Vocal Music Choirs are organized to teach intermediate elements of vocal music performance. Training includes correct vocal production, sight singing, ear training, harmony, and rhythm. Students are required to participate with the choir in extra rehearsals, concerts, contests and other performances, many of which occur outside the school day. Opportunities are also available to compete in optional solo and ensemble contests and honor choirs, depending on the time of year. Musical styles experienced will cover a wide range from Pop to Classical, Baroque to Romantic, 20th and 21st Century compositions and more! Students are expected to participate in choir fundraising events and may have to purchase uniform pieces. Vocal Music is a repeatable course with different materials each year. Required enrollment of both semesters. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit Course Number 705 3081 Show Choir 1 Show Choir is designed to give a high quality and challenging choral ensemble experience to students while combining music and movement. Coursework includes advanced training of correct vocal production, sight singing, ear training, harmony, and rhythm. A wide variety of musical styles will be experienced similar to the Vocal Music class above, with an extra emphasis on music for smaller choirs such as Vocal Jazz, Madrigals, A Cappella music, and other challenging styles along with choreography. Students are required to participate with the choir in extra rehearsals, concerts, contests, and other performances, many of which occur outside the school day. Opportunities are also available to compete in optional solo and ensemble contests and honor choirs, depending on the time of year. Students are expected to participate in choir fundraising events and may have to purchase uniform pieces. Show Choir is a repeatable course with different materials each year. Required enrollment of both semesters. Prerequisite Grade Teacher approval through audition. 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 34 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Fine Arts TYPE FA Course Number 705 3001 Band Full year course. Band is a music organization designed to give interested students an opportunity to learn a variety of band music and participate in an active organization. The school year is divided into marching and concert season. Concert season includes required participation in contests and concerts as a band unit and performance in solos and ensembles at the option of the student. Literature includes marches, classical, contemporary, Broadway musicals, and pop. Prerequisite Grade Teacher approval 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 3002 FA Instrumental Music is a music class designed to give interested students additional class time for individual study as well as small ensemble work. Instrumental Music will meet for 2nd and 3rd trimester and will focus on honor band audition music, college audition music, solo music, as well as small ensemble music. 1 Instrumental Music Lab Prerequisite Grade Teacher approval 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 2892 FA Theater Arts (acting) is an advanced study in theatre where students will participate in acting. Students will be involved in the production of the competitive one-act play in the first trimester. Students will be responsible for writing, directing and producing theatrical performances for competitions. It is a repeatable class and each year the students will learn different lessons. TYPE FA 1 Performing Arts (One Acts) Prerequisite Grade Audition only 10, 11, 12 Credit Course Number 705 4019 Drama 1 First semester students will concentrate on competitive drama and are required to attend contests. Second semester student will focus on readers theater and children’s theater performance. Prerequisite Grade Completion of Speech I 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 35 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Fine Arts TYPE FA TYPE FA TYPE FA TYPE FA Course Number 705 2954 Humanities I Humanities class is a fine arts class designed to explore the human experience through the study of the fine arts. Humanities I is an introduction class that will study primarily painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and dance. Students will study from a text book, research in the library and online, as well as participate in several projects. There will also likely be several field trips throughout the semester. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit Course Number 705 2955 Humanities II .5 Humanities II is a continuation of Humanities I. Students will be asked to explore Film, Drama, Photography, Recreational Sports, and review the other arts covered in Humanities I. Students will study from a text book, research in the library and online, as well as participate in several projects. There will also likely be several field trips throughout the semester. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit Course Number 705 4015 Debate .5 Debate is a competitive Speech and Debate course. This course will provide students with the knowledge of how to prepare and present debate speeches for competition. Debate students will prepare and maintain evidence files. Students will study the art of persuasion and use their persuasive writing skills. The overall emphasis of this course is on debate and public speaking. Students in this class are considered to be on the Speech and Debate team and will be required to participate in tournaments around the state throughout the school year. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit Course Number 705 4221 Speech 1 This is a one semester course. Required for all freshmen. Speech provides the students with a fundamental background in oral communication with a strong emphasis on life communication skills. This class provides students with an exploratory experience in several speech areas, including nonverbal and verbal communication, as well as drama. Students are expected to participate in all individual and group assignments. Students are expected to participate in class discussions and listen respectfully to the ideas of others. It is geared for students who want an elective that will be useful whether they are going to college or joining the work force. NOTE: This class is a prerequisite for upper level theater classes. The sets of competencies or the skills and competencies specified in the Priority Academic Student Skills will be addressed. 1 semester of Speech meets the graduation requirement for Fine Art. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 (1 sem) 36 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Health and Physical Education TYPE Course Number EL This course is designed to emphasize knowledge and development of muscular strength, and endurance in major muscle groups along with flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Students will learn and apply principles and techniques of weight training, resistance training, plyometrics and cardiovascular training. Prerequisite Grade 705 3318 None 9, 10, 11, 12 Strength & Fitness Credit 1 Competitive Athletics TYPE EL Course Number 705 3330 Athletics Athletics is a course designed for the serious athlete who wants to participate in a competitive environment focusing on aggressive physical and sports that involve competition. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 Information for student-athletes Student-athletes that are considering participating in athletics at an NCAA school must complete the NCAA Clearinghouse the spring of their JUNIOR year. (NOTE: e2020 coursework taken at Oologah High School does not meet NCAA nontraditional core-course legislation.) To register with NCAA Clearinghouse visit: http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp 37 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Miscellaneous TYPE EL Course Number 705 2764 Work Supervision This course may be taken for a full year during last hour only. In this course students receive elective credits for working after school hours and on-the-job experience. Students report to their assigned instructor at the beginning of each semester to complete required paperwork and go over course rules. After that time the student is released during this period to go to work. Students will also gain instruction in general workplace competencies connecting a student’s career goal. A successful evaluation by the student employer/supervisor is required for credit. Areas of evaluation include: attendance, attitude, personal appearance, and work performance. Students must work the entire semester to receive credit. The work site must be approved by the instructor. Prerequisite Grade Instructor Approved Worksite 11, 12 Credit TYPE Course Number 705 2761 EL This is a class for elected student leaders, cheerleaders, and students wanting to develop leadership. Topics include setting goals, planning for activities, and project management for school activities, communication skills, group processes, and problem solving. This is primarily a project-oriented class. Leadership is strongly recommended for class and club officers. TYPE 1 Leadership Prerequisite Grade Teacher recommendation and Admin. approval 10, 11, 12 Credit 1 Course Number 705 2770 FLEX Fueling Learning Expecting Xcellence. This is a required year long course for ALL EL students EVERY year. It is used to offer remediation &/or tutoring to students four days per week. Also, it is used as an advisory period one day per week. Each student is assigned to a teacher / advisor to whom the student can turn to for help with both school related and personal issues. Advisors typically serve as the initial point of contact for parents and monitor the student’s progress. The purpose of FLEX is to personalize the high school in order to better meet the needs of our students. Prerequisite Grade None 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit .5 Personal Financial Literacy REQUIRED FOR ALL SENIORS. Learning the ideas, concepts, knowledge, and skills will enable students to implement personal financial decision-making skills; to become wise, successful, and knowledgeable consumers, savers, investors, users of credit, money managers, and to be participating members of a global workforce and society. The intent of personal financial literacy education is to inform students how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential. The fourteen areas of instruction designated in the Passport to Financial Literacy Act of 2007 (70 O.S. § 11-103.6h) are designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage their personal finances. This systematic way of making personal financial decisions will provide students a foundational understanding for making informed and successful personal financial decisions in their future. ALL SENIORS COMPLETE ONLINE INSTRUCTION USING e2020 PROGRAM. 38 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Miscellaneous TYPE Course Number EL Students will visit a country outside America. Prior to the trip, students will study the history of the area from textbooks, handouts, and lecture. They will be required to complete a travel journal, reflective essay, and multi-media project within one month of their return. Prerequisite Grade TYPE EL Course Number Independent Study/World Cultures Application and approval of teacher 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit .5 705 9999 Teacher/Office/Counselor Aid Students who would like to work as a student aide during the school year may REQUEST to do so on their pre-enrollment form. The class period will be used for service to the school district. Students will be placed by the Principal, Assistant Principal and Counselors. Placements will be made within the first 5 days of school. Prerequisite Grade 3.0 Cumulative GPA 11, 12 Credit 1 Online Elective Classes Course: e2020 online class Students will be allowed to enroll in a virtual hour during the school day. This course is designed to allow students to have an individualized plan of study in regards to elective credit. The curriculum is 100% online. Students will work independently and have access to complete course requirements from any computer with high-speed internet access. Students will work at their own pace and will be allowed to take and gain credit in up to two separate courses during each semester. Students may choose from the following e2020 offerings: ELECTIVES: SOCIAL STUDIES: FOREIGN LANG: Psychology (1 sem) Sociology (1 sem) Career Planning & Dev (1sem) Lifetime Fitness (1 sem) Health / Physical Fitness (2 sem) Healthy Living (1 sem) Foundations of Personal Wellness (1 sem) Geography (1 sem) Human Geography (1 sem) Economics (1 sem) Spanish I (2 sem) Spanish II (2 sem) COMPUTER TECH: FINE ARTS: Computer Tech (1 sem) Adv. Computer Tech (1 sem) Art Appreciation (1 sem) *Possible CORE credit recovery opportunities AFTER successful completion of a required elective course. Credit recovery is offered at a fee of $150 per ½ credit. ALL credit recovery courses MUST be approved by Mr. Ellis and a school counselor. NOTE: e2020 coursework taken at Oologah High School does not meet NCAA nontraditional core-course legislation. 39 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog TYPE EL Northeast Technology Center (Vo-Tech) Classes will be offered in Pryor and Claremore. Students attending Northeast Technology Center can earn three elective credits per school year. The credits earned at the technology center are issued by Oologah High School on the high school transcript. Students may attend Northeast Technology Center in either the morning session, which runs from 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., or the afternoon session, which runs from 12:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. The remainder of the day is spent at Oologah High School. Bus transportation is provided from Oologah High School to the tech center and back. To enroll, students simply complete an application and return it to Mr. Ward or Mrs. Gruenberg or the tech center as soon as possible. Registration for classes begins in late January for the following fall term. Special Considerations: Upon successful completion of an entire year of the Health Careers course, students can earn Anatomy / Physiology credit. Students may also enroll in Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra III at NTC. Some concurrent enrollment opportunities are available as well. Prerequisite Grade NTC High School Application 11, 12 Credit 3 40 Oologah High School 2012-2013 Course Catalog Concurrent Enrollment This program allows students to begin their college career early. Students may enroll in a combination of high school and college courses per semester, not to exceed a full-time college workload of 19 semester credit hours. Additional information available in Counseling Office and on OHS website under Counselor’s Corner. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Students MUST enroll with the college they are concurrently taking classes. Students may only enroll in a MAXIMUM of two (2) college classes per semester. Students can take concurrent classes for a TOTAL of 2 class periods in the OHS school day. Students may take classes 1st & 2nd, 5th & 6th, or 1st & 6th periods. Students are REQUIRED to enroll in courses for the remainder of the periods at OHS. Students MUST show proof of college course enrollment to Mrs. Gruenberg for OHS scheduling. The following higher education courses taken concurrently have been reviewed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and approved for academic credit: College Algebra General Biology General Botany *English Composition I *English Composition II Introduction to Chemistry *Chemistry *American History Survey to 1877 *American History Survey from 1877 *Introduction to Geography *American Federal Government Introduction to Speech 1 unit High School Algebra II 1 unit High School Biology II 1 unit High School Botany ½ unit English IV ½ unit English IV 1 unit High School Chemistry 1 unit High School Chemistry ½ unit High School U.S. History ½ unit High School U.S. History ½ unit High School World Geography ½ unit High School American Govt. ½ unit High School Speech Students choosing to earn English IV credit by concurrently enrolling in Comp I and Comp II: MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE BOTH CONCURRENT COURSES FOR ENGLISH IV CREDIT. RSU COMP I WILL BE OFFERED AT OHS 1ST HR 1ST SEMESTER RSU COMP II WILL BE OFFERED AT OHS 1ST HR 2ND SEMESTER * Denotes classes that will be figured on the weighted scale for high school credit Prerequisite Grade 11th gr = ACT 21 11, 12 Credit 12th gr = ACT 19 See Counselor 41