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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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Concurrent Enrollment
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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
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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.
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(High School Principal)
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(High School Counselor)
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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