Table of Contents
General Information
Curriculum Offerings ......................................................................................... 2
Career and Technology Education ................................................................... 2
Exceptional Education Curriculum .................................................................... 2
Guidance Services ........................................................................................... 2
Uniform Grading Scale ..................................................................................... 3
Schedule Changes ........................................................................................... 3
Promotion Standards ........................................................................................ 4
Graduation Requirements ................................................................................ 4
Academic Achievement Honors Award ............................................................ 4
District Requirements and Procedures ............................................................. 5
Attendance Policy .................................................................................. 5
Athletic Eligibility Regulations ................................................................ 5
Remediation Requirements ................................................................... 5
Early Dismissal ...................................................................................... 5
Student Fees ......................................................................................... 6
Exam Exemption Policy ......................................................................... 6
Participation in Graduation Ceremonies ................................................ 6
Grade Point Conversion Chart.......................................................................... 7
Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment and Virtual School .............................................. 8
Beyond High School
Educational and Career Assessments .............................................................. 9
(EXPLORE, SCOIS, KUDER, WORKKEYS, PSAT, ACT, SAT, ASVAB, COMPASS)
High School Course Requirements for Applicants to South Carolina Four-Year
Public Colleges and Universities (effective through 2010-2011) ............ 11
New Four Year College Preparatory Course
Prerequisite Requirements .................................................................. 11
South Carolina Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities ............................. 13
South Carolina Technical and Two-Year College Campuses ........................... 13
LIFE Scholarship .............................................................................................. 13
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship........................................................................... 14
SC HOPE Scholarship ...................................................................................... 15
Lottery Tuition Assistance Program .................................................................. 15
Course Descriptions
Language Arts .................................................................................................. 16
Mathematics ..................................................................................................... 18
Science ............................................................................................................. 20
Social Studies ................................................................................................... 23
Modern and Classical Languages .................................................................... 24
Fine Arts ........................................................................................................... 25
Physical Education ........................................................................................... 26
Other Electives ................................................................................................. 27
Career and Technology Education ................................................................... 28
General Information
This handbook contains information necessary to register for classes for next year. Information given
includes graduation and promotion requirements, curriculum offerings, college admission requirements,
course descriptions, and grading/ranking information. Please study the information and consult with your
parents, teachers, and counselors as you make decisions. It is recommended that you consider all four
years of your high school experience as well as your career goals and plans. Students who fail to
complete the registration process will be assigned classes by the school’s administration.
Curriculum Offerings
Chesterfield County School District has curriculum offerings in Honors and College Prep. These
curriculum options require the same number of units for graduation, and they stress strong preparations
in English, mathematics, social studies and the sciences. Students are urged to select the highest level
of academic course work they can handle successfully and to select Career and Technology Education
courses related to career goals. Course offerings prepare students for post secondary institutions and
the workplace.
Career and Technology Education
The MISSION of Career and Technology Education in Chesterfield County School District is to prepare
students for post-secondary study and/or workforce entry in a global environment, to promote lifelong
learning, and to enhance economic development.
Students must complete four units of a Career and Technology Education cluster to earn the distinction of
completer status. The Career and Technology Education curriculum in Chesterfield County School
District offers programs in 10 of the 16 federal career clusters.
Chesterfield County School District welcomes and encourages the participation of all students in the
Career and Technology Education program. It is our goal to provide outstanding educational
opportunities for all students regardless of their race, creed, national origin, gender, handicap, or
disadvantaged condition.
Exceptional Education Curriculum
The district Exceptional Education Program provides curricula tailored to the needs of the individual
students served in resource, self-contained and inclusion models. Qualification for these programs is
based on criteria mandated by federal law, state regulations, and district policy. A multi-disciplinary
committee determines whether a student meets the criteria for placement into a program and develops an
individualized education plan (IEP) which outlines the educational objectives, accommodations, and
services provided for each student.
Guidance Services
The purpose of guidance services is to aid the total educational program in helping students
fulfill their potential for growth. Professionally trained counselors are available during
the school day and before and after school.
Guidance counselors and career specialists work with teachers and administrators to best
serve the needs of students. Services include but are not limited to: career development activities and
counseling, job shadowing, personal counseling, work-based activities, referral services, academic
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counseling, college counseling, scholarship and financial aid information, study skills, parenting
information, placement, orientation for new students, test preparation for college admission testing, crisis
counseling, parent conferences, individual assessment, group activities, test interpretation, career
assessment activities, access to the job development program, recommendations for college admissions
and scholarships, presentations to community groups and organizations, and the maintenance of student
records, including the student’s individual graduation plan.
The written consent of a parent is required before the school can release a student’s record to anyone
outside designated educational categories. The student upon the attainment of age 18 must give consent
for the release of information.
Uniform Grading Scale for all South Carolina Students
A
B
C
D
F
93-100
85-92
77-84
70-76
below 70
*Use of Non-Numeric Codes in High School Grade Reporting
Indicates that the student’s mark for this reporting period is not being reported
at this time due to work that must be completed by the student.
WP Withdrew Passing Indicates that the student did not complete the course but had a passing
grade at the time of withdrawal. The grade of WP will carry no Carnegie units
and no quality points to be factored into the student’s GPA.
WF Withdrew Failing
Indicates that the student did not complete the course and is assigned a failing
grade in the class due to his withdrawal. The grade of WF will carry no
Carnegie units but will be factored into the student’s GPA as a 61.
FA Failure Due to
Indicates that the student received a final passing grade in the class but credit
Excessive
is being denied due to excessive absences in this class. An “FA” will appear
Absences
on the student’s transcript, and the grade will be converted to a 61.
EX Exempted Exam
Indicates that the student has fulfilled whatever academic and attendance
requirements that exist allowing him to exempt the indicated exam in the
class.
*Only non-numeric marks are permitted on SC transcripts in this category.
I
Incomplete
Schedule Changes
Students are encouraged to choose courses carefully during the registration period. It is the individual
student’s responsibility to ensure their coursework meets requirements for graduation and college
admission.

No schedule changes will be made after the last day of the regular school year unless final
grades or summer school credits necessitate the change.

Schedule changes are limited because of conflicts in the master schedule and enrollment
numbers.

Some course offerings may not be scheduled because of low enrollment. In this case, alternate
selections made by the student during registration will be used.
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
First priority for schedule changes will be given to seniors who need a required course for
graduation.
Promotion Standards
Students must meet minimum credit standards listed below in order to be promoted each year:
Sophomore:
6 units, including 1 unit of English and 1 unit of math
Junior:
12 units, including 2 units of English and 2 units of math
Senior:
18 units, including 3 units of English and 3 units of math
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible to receive a South Carolina High School Diploma, students must earn 24 units, pass all
sections of the Exit Exam, and demonstrate proficiency in computer literacy. Based on state law,
requirements to receive a South Carolina High School Diploma (graduation requirements) for students in
Grades 9 through 12 are prescribed as follows:
Language Arts
4 units
Mathematics
4 units
Natural Science
3 units
U. S. History
1 unit
Government
.5 unit
Economics
.5 unit
Other Social Studies
1 unit
Physical Education or JROTC
1 unit
Computer Science
1 unit
Modern and classical language*
1 unit
or career & technology elective**
Electives
7 units
Total Required
24 units
*One unit of modern and classical languages is now required of students planning to attend a four-year
college or university; however, most four-year institutions require two or three years of the same language
as part of their entrance requirements
** Students planning to attend a two-year institution, e.g., Northeastern Technical College, or who are
planning to enter the workforce immediately must earn at least one unit in a career and technology area.
Generally, this additional unit would be a fourth unit in the same career and technology area in which the
student has earned at least three units in a major or career cluster.
Academic Achievement Honors Award
In order to receive an Academic Achievement Honors Award, a student must, 1) complete a minimum of
24 units as prescribed; 2) meet the standard on both subtests of the High School Assessment Program
(HSAP) Exam; 3) receive a minimum grade of “B” for each semester course in grades 9-12 through the
seventh semester, 4) achieve either or earn a score of 710 on the SAT Verbal or a score of 690 on the
SAT Math or an ACT score of 30 on English or a 33 on the Mathematics or earn a combined score of
1400 on the SAT or a composite score of 31 on the ACT.
Of the 24 units earned, eighteen must be college preparatory coursework, four units in additional
electives, and two units in one or more of the following subjects: English, science, social studies, or
mathematics.
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College preparatory course work includes English (four units in English 1 and above); mathematics (four
units in Algebra 1 and above); laboratory science (three units); social studies (three units: one unit in
United States/South Carolina studies; one-half unit in economics; one-half unit in American government;
and one unit in either global studies/world history, global studies/world geography, or Western
civilization); computer science (one unit); physical education (one unit); and modern and classical
language (two units).
District Requirements and Procedures
Attendance Policy
By state regulation, students must be in attendance 120 hours for each full-unit course in order to receive
credit and 60 hours for a half-unit course; therefore, students must be in attendance 85 days for each fullunit class and 42 days for each half-unit class. Students are allowed 5 days of absences for a full-unit
class, and 3 days of absences for a half-unit class. All absences will be handled by the principal in
accordance with state and district attendance policies. (If a student has Excessive Absences in a class,
an “FA” will appear on the student’s transcript. If a student earned a passing grade, the quality points
used for GPA will be those equivalent to a 61.)
Athletic Eligibility Regulations
To participate in interscholastic athletic activities, students in grades 9-12 must achieve an overall
passing average in addition to the following:

To be eligible in the fall semester a student must pass a minimum of five Carnegie units
applicable toward a high school diploma during the previous year. At least two units must have
been passed during the spring semester and/or summer school.

To be eligible in the spring semester a student must meet one of the following conditions: 1) If the
student met first semester eligibility requirements, then he or she must have earned two units
during the fall semester. 2) If the student did not meet first semester eligibility requirements, then
he or she must have earned 2.5 units during the fall semester. (If a potential athlete has
questions concerning eligibility, he or she should contact the Athletic Director at his or her high
school.)
Remediation Requirements
Since students must pass a South Carolina High School exit exam, which includes reading, math, and
writing, to earn a diploma, standardized test scores are used to identify students who need extra help to
achieve the required level of performance. For rising freshmen and sophomores, 7 th and 8th grade PACT
scores are used. For juniors and seniors, HSAP scores are used. Students who are below standard in
reading should take an additional course in English Enrichment. Students entering grades 10-12 who are
below standard in math should take Math Enrichment in addition to the regular math class. These
courses count as elective units. Students also receive remediation through their required language arts
and mathematics classes, as well as the computer labs.
Early Dismissal
Students that have earned senior classification are eligible for a one period early dismissal per semester
provided the following conditions are met: all sections of the HSAP have been passed, all fees have
been paid, good attendance and discipline records are maintained, and passing grades are earned in all
courses taken during the senior year.
All seniors must take six courses (three each semester) unless one of the following is met: attend college
or technical college (proof of registration required), participate in internships (placement through High
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School Career Specialist) or be employed (written parental permission and statement from employer).
These seniors must take four courses (two each semester).
Student Fees
All high school students in Chesterfield County School District are assessed a $35 instructional fee each
year, payable at the beginning of the school year. Other fees may include a parking permit for students
who wish to drive to school and a locker fee.
Exam Exemption Policy
Final exams are mandatory for all secondary students (grades 9-12) with the exception of seniors. For a
senior to exempt, he or she must have earned a “B” average in the course and not have more than 4
absences in a full credit course or 2 absences in a half credit course. There are no exemptions from
statewide end-of-course examinations in the benchmark courses. All exams count as 20% of the
student’s grade.
Participation in Graduation Ceremonies
Only those students who pass all of the units required for a diploma will be allowed to
participate in the graduation ceremonies held at the end of the school year. Separate
graduation ceremonies are held for students successfully completing graduation
requirements during the summer.
In order to participate in a graduation exercise conducted by any high school in the
Chesterfield County School District, students:
 Must pass all of the unit requirements required for a diploma established by the South Carolina
State Department of Education.
 Must be actively enrolled during the school year where they wish to participate.
 Must have no disciplinary action pending at the time the graduation exercise is held.
 Must have no financial indebtedness to the school at the time of graduation.
 Certificate-track exceptional education students may participate in the graduation ceremony upon
completion of their individual education plan.
A summer graduation exercise will be held at the end of summer school for students who meet the
graduation requirements listed above during a summer school session. Additionally, all Adult Education
students who meet graduation requirements and all Adult Education students who meet GED
requirements participate in the summer graduation exercise. It will be the responsibility of the
Coordinator of Summer School and the Director of Adult Education to arrange and conduct the summer
graduation exercise. Each high school principal will be responsible for ordering diplomas for their
summer school students. The Director of Adult Education will be responsible for ordering all other
diplomas given during the summer graduation exercise to include summer HSAP graduates.
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Grade Point Conversion Chart
Chesterfield County School District has fully implemented the state’s Uniform Grading Policy developed
for all South Carolina high school students. Grade point ratios are computed for all students seeking a
high school diploma. The Uniform Grading Policy scale is as follows:
Numerical
Average
100
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
0-61
61
61
--
Letter
Grade
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
FA
WF
WP
College
Prep
4.875
4.750
4.625
4.500
4.375
4.250
4.125
4.000
3.875
3.750
3.625
3.500
3.375
3.250
3.125
3.000
2.875
2.750
2.625
2.500
2.375
2.250
2.125
2.000
1.875
1.750
1.625
1.500
1.375
1.250
1.125
1.000
0.875
0.750
0.625
0.500
0.375
0.250
0.125
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
Honors
5.375
5.250
5.125
5.000
4.875
4.750
4.625
4.500
4.375
4.250
4.125
4.000
3.875
3.750
3.625
3.500
3.375
3.250
3.125
3.000
2.875
2.750
2.625
2.500
2.375
2.250
2.125
2.000
1.875
1.750
1.625
1.500
1.375
1.250
1.125
1.000
0.875
0.750
0.625
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
Dual
Credit/AP/IB
5.875
5.750
5.625
5.500
5.375
5.250
5.125
5.000
4.875
4.750
4.625
4.500
4.375
4.250
4.125
4.000
3.875
3.750
3.625
3.500
3.375
3.250
3.125
3.000
2.875
2.750
2.625
2.500
2.375
2.250
2.125
2.000
1.875
1.750
1.625
1.500
1.375
1.250
1.125
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
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Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment, and SC Virtual School
In addition to the College Board Advanced Placement program, there are several other opportunities for
students to earn college credits while in high school. Counselors work with students to explore feasible
options within district policies and procedures. It is not always possible, however, to meet the demands of
college/university scheduling.
Dual Credit – allows high school students who have mastered or nearly mastered the high school
curriculum and who are capable of college-level work to earn simultaneously both high school units
toward graduation from high school and course credit toward an associate degree or transfer to a
bachelor’s degree program. Only the high school administration may determine if high school units are
awarded.
Dual Enrollment – allows high school students, with permission of their high school principal or
designee, to enroll in college courses to earn college credit toward an associate or bachelor’s degree
while in high school.
South Carolina Virtual School
The South Carolina Virtual School is designed to give students the opportunity to take online courses and
get credit toward their high school diploma. Online learning is used by students who want to accelerate
their progress, and by those who need to catch up courses that they might fall behind on during the year.
The South Carolina Virtual School allows for personalized instruction for students so they can work at
their own pace, in their own place, and at anytime of the day. Students should work with school
counselors to determine appropriate options for enrollment.
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Beyond High School
Educational and Career Assessments
Any student planning to attend a four-year college needs to begin preparation by taking a rigorous course
load to prepare for successful college performance as well as for college entrance examinations. The
preliminary tests to prepare students for the entrance exams are the PSAT and EXPLORE. The college
entrance exams are the SAT Reasoning Test and the ACT, test dates for the SAT Reasoning Test and
ACT are set nationwide. Students must complete and mail application forms with a fee prior to the testing
dates. The following is a brief description of each of the tests:
EXPLORE Beginning in 2007-08, eighth grade students will participate in the EXPLORE assessment.
This assessment measures student achievement in four academic areas: English, mathematics, reading
and science reasoning. In addition, students complete a comprehensive career interest inventory.
EXPLORE results, along with other information in the student’s record, are utilized to guide students, with
assistance from their parents, as they begin developing their IGP in the eighth-grade planning
conference. Ninth graders are encouraged to refer to their EXPLORE results as they further develop and
refine their four-year plan. EXPLORE scores also predict scores on PLAN, a 10th grade assessment
which, in turn, predicts scores on ACT, a college entrance test. Therefore, students have early access to
specific information related to their strengths and weaknesses in the four academic areas measured by
ACT as well as an indicator of expected performance on the ACT itself.
SCOIS The South Carolina Occupational Information System (SCOIS) is a computer based system of up
to date career, educational and occupational information. As a State Program, SCOIS is authorized by
both Federal and State Law and is mandated to provide a vast array of Career Development products
and services including the State’s Computerized Career Information System. South Carolinians have
used SCOIS for over 27 years to prepare for careers that will be in future demand. SCOIS is used in all
grades K-12 as well as post secondary institutions and guides students all the way to state and national
job openings. Students who use SCOIS can better prepare their Individualized Graduation Plans (IGPs.)
and will have access to several Career Assessments, College Information, Occupational Information,
College Major Information, Career Clusters, School Subjects matched to careers, Financial Aid
Information, Private Trade Schools, Career Videos, Building and Posting Resumes, Career Electronic
Portfolios, Salary and Outlook information on Careers, Lesson Plans for Teachers, Career Guidance
Tools for Parents, Accountability Reports for Administrators and much much more.
KUDER The Kuder Career Planning System is an innovative, Internet-based system combining
research-based interest, skills, and work values assessments with portfolio development, comprehensive
educational and occupational exploration resources, and administrative database management. The
Online Career Portfolio provides a gateway to lifelong career planning that allows individuals to store
personal and academic information; search and save educational and occupational data; build resumés;
and access assessment progress and results 24 hours a day from any Internet connection.
WORKKEYS WorkKeys, ACT’s workplace assessment tool, is the gold standard in skills testing.
WorkKeys is used in high schools and community and technical colleges across the country to measure
real-world skills. Taking WorkKeys tests is an important first step to prepare for education, training, or a
career after high school. WorkKeys scores helps students compare their skills to the skills real jobs
require
PSAT The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT,
NMSQT) introduces students to the organization and question types found on the Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT). The junior year scores are also used in selecting semifinalists for the National Merit
Scholarship awards. Several colleges use PSAT for determining early admissions and programs, such as
the Governor’s School, in their selection process. This test is offered each October to students in grades
10 and 11; South Carolina pays for all sophomores to take the PSAT. All college bound students are
encouraged to pay the registration fee and take the PSAT in their junior year. Besides providing practice
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for the SAT, the junior year PSAT scores are used for National Merit qualification and by other groups as
criteria for scholarships. Additionally the PSAT helps students determine their level of preparation for
college and helps students predict how they might score on the SAT.
ACT and SAT The American College Testing Assessment (ACT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
are tests used by college admission offices and scholarship selection committees as one of several
indicators of students’ potential to complete college level work successfully.
The ACT provides a measure of how well students can perform the skills necessary for college
coursework. The ACT Assessment measures these skills in English, mathematics, reading and science
reasoning. An optional writing test is also available. These areas are tested because they include the
major areas of instruction in most high school and college programs. On the ACT, each of the subtests is
scored on a scale of 1 to 36. The optional writing test is also scored on a scale of 1 to 36. The composite
score is derived from the four required subtests of English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning.
A composite of 24 on the ACT is comparable to a total score of 1100 on the Verbal and Math portions of
the SAT.
The SAT-1 (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a multiple-choice test with critical reading, math and writing
sections. Each section of the test has a score range of 200 to 800; thus the score range for the entire test
is 600 to 2400. The critical reading portion tests students on genre, relationship among parts of a text,
cause and effect, rhetorical devices and comparative arguments. Reading passages are taken from the
natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. The math portion tests students’ ability to solve
problems involving arithmetic reasoning, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and geometry. Students are allowed, but
not required, to use a calculator. On the writing section of the SAT, students complete an essay and
answer multiple-choice questions designed to measure students’ ability to improve sentences and
paragraphs and identify errors (diction, grammar, sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, proper
word usage and wordiness. Although a student’s high school record is the single best predictor of
potential for success in college, a combination of the high school record and SAT or ACT scores is a
more reliable indicator.
ASVAB All students are given an opportunity to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery) during high school. The test consists of eight short individual tests covering Word Knowledge,
Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, General Science, Auto and
Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Electronics Information. Test results are used with
the book, Exploring Careers: The ASVAB Workbook, which enables students to match interests, abilities,
and personal preferences to over 200 occupations. There is no charge for the ASVAB. The testing is
scheduled by each high school during the school year.
COMPASS Two year technical colleges require placements tests. The main purpose of the placement
test is to help students identify strengths and needs and to build a solid plan for success. Northeastern
Technical College (NETC) requires placement information of entering students who wish to enroll in a
program of study or in any English or math courses. The primary test used by NETC is COMPASS.
These tests may be waived for the student who:
• has earned a degree from an accredited institution;
• has earned appropriate program-level college credit in English, Math and/or Reading (within ten years)
at NETC or another accredited institution; or
• has appropriate SAT scores (480 Verbal, 480 Math), or ACT scores (20 Composite). Sections of the
COMPASS may be required if either score is not sufficient. Certain stipulations may apply and questions
can be answered by calling NETC.
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High School Course Requirements for Applicants to South
Carolina Four-Year Public Colleges and Universities
(effective through 2010-2011)
The Commission on Higher Education has established minimum course requirements for students who
plan to attend a public four-year college in South Carolina. Some colleges require courses in addition to
those listed below. Please check the college catalogues of individual schools for admission
requirements.
English: 4 units: At least two having strong grammar and composition components, at least one in
English literature, and at least one in American literature (completion of college prep English 1, 2, 3, and
4 will meet these requirements).
Mathematics: 3 units: These include Algebra 1 (for which Algebra 1 Part One and Part Two may count
together as a substitute if a student successfully completes Algebra Part Two), Algebra 2, and Geometry.
A fourth higher-level math course is recommended. This should be selected from among Algebra 3/Trig,
Precalculus or Calculus.
Laboratory Science: 3 units: Two units must be earned in two different fields and selected from among
biology, chemistry, and physics. The third unit may be from the same field as one of the first two units.
Modern and Classical Languages: 2 units of the same modern and classical language: A third unit is
strongly recommended and may be required by some South Carolina colleges and universities.
U. S. History: 1 unit
Government/Economics: .5 unit each
Additional Social Studies: 1 unit
Physical Education: 1 unit
Electives: 4 units: Four college preparatory units must be earned from three different fields selected
from among computer science, English, fine arts, modern and classical languages, humanities,
laboratory science (excluding physical science), mathematics above the level of Algebra 2, and social
sciences.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHE) established the minimum course requirements for
students who plan to attend a public college in South Carolina. Some colleges require courses in
addition to those listed below (see college catalogues for admission requirements). CHE requirements
may be adjusted at the discretion of the institution.
New Four-Year College Preparatory Course Prerequisite
Requirement (Effective Date: Academic Year 2011-12
Entering College Freshmen)
FOUR UNITS OF ENGLISH: At least two units must have strong grammar and composition components,
at least one must be in English literature, and at least one must be in American literature. Completion
of College Preparatory English I, II, III, and IV will meet this criterion.
FOUR UNITS OF MATHEMATICS: These include Algebra I (for which Applied Mathematics I and II
may count together as a substitute, if a student successfully completes Algebra II), Algebra II, and
Geometry. A fourth higher-level mathematics course should be selected from among Algebra
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III/trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics,
mathematics course and should be taken during the senior year.
or
a
capstone
THREE UNITS OF LABORATORY SCIENCE: Two units must be taken in two different fields of the
physical or life sciences and selected from among biology, chemistry, or physics. The third unit may be
from the same field as one of the first two units (biology, chemistry, or physics) or from any laboratory
science for which biology and/or chemistry is a prerequisite. Courses in earth science, general
physical science, or introductory or general environmental science for which biology and/or chemistry is
not a prerequisite will not meet this requirement. It is strongly recommended that students take physical
science (taught as a laboratory science) as a prerequisite to the three required units of laboratory
science outlined in this section. It is also strongly recommended that students desiring to pursue
careers in science, mathematics, engineering or technology take one course in all three fields.
TWO UNITS OF THE SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE
THREE UNITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE: One unit of U.S. History is required; a half unit of Economics
and a half unit in Government are strongly recommended.
ONE UNIT OF FINE ARTS: One unit in Appreciation of, History of, or Performance in one of the fine arts.
ELECTIVE: One unit must be taken as an elective. A college preparatory course in Computer Science
(i.e., one involving significant programming content, not simply keyboarding) is strongly
recommended for this elective. Other acceptable electives include college preparatory courses in
English; fine arts; foreign languages; social science; humanities; laboratory science (excluding
earth science, general physical science, general environmental science, or other introductory science
courses for which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite); or mathematics above the level of
Algebra II.
ONE UNIT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION OR ROTC
NOTES
1. Each institution may make exceptions in admitting (a) students who do not meet all of the
prerequisites, limited to those individual cases in which the failure to meet one or more prerequisites
is due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the student; or, (b) students who have
taken the Applied Academics courses rather than the required college preparatory curriculum
described above and who meet all other institutional admissions criteria.
2. The College Preparatory Course Prerequisite Requirements are minimal requirements for four-year
public college admission. Therefore, students should check early with colleges of their choice to plan
to meet additional high school prerequisites that might be required for admission.
3. It is the responsibility of each school district to disseminate this set of requirements to entering
freshmen students interested in pursuing a four-year college degree in South Carolina upon
graduation from high school and to provide the web address for their viewing:
http://www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/GoingToCollege/CollPrepPrereq.htm. Please note the __
(underscore) character between the words "New" and "Web" in the URL.
4. This revision of the College Preparatory Course Prerequisite Requirements shall be fully implemented
for students entering colleges and universities as freshmen beginning in Fall 2011. In the interim
period, either the 2003-04 version of the Prerequisites or the version approved by the Commission on
October 5, 2006, is acceptable.
Approved by CHE
October 5, 2006
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SC Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities
The Citadel
Francis Marion University
USC - Beaufort
Clemson University
Lander University
USC - Columbia
Coastal Carolina University
South Carolina State University
USC - Upstate
College of Charleston
USC - Aiken
Winthrop University
College admissions requirements may differ from institution to institution. Refer to college catalogues for
admissions requirements.
SC Technical and Two-Year College Campuses
Aiken Technical College
Northeastern Technical College
Trident Technical College
Central Carolina Technical
College
Denmark Technical College
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical
College
Piedmont Technical College
USC Lancaster
Florence-Darlington Technical
College
Greenville Technical College
Spartanburg Methodist College
USC Sumter
Spartanburg Technical College
USC Union
Horry-Georgetown Technical
College
Midlands Technical College
Technical College of the
Lowcountry
Tri-County Technical College
Williamsburg Technical College
USC Salkehatchie
York Technical College
College admissions requirements may differ from institution to institution. Refer to college catalogues for
admissions requirements.
LIFE Scholarship
The South Carolina General Assembly established the Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE)
Program in 1998 to increase access to higher education, improve employability of South Carolina’s
students, provide incentives for students to be better prepared for college, and to encourage students to
graduate from college on time.
Eligible full-time students may receive the following awards:
♦ Up to $5,000 (including a $300 book allowance) each academic year towards the cost of attendance at
an eligible four-year institution in South Carolina. Limited to ten (10) terms for the first approved five-year
bachelor’s degree program or eight (8) terms
for the first bachelor’s degree program; or
♦ Up to the cost of tuition plus a $300 book allowance each academic year at an eligible two-year public
or technical institution in South Carolina. At the two-year independent institution in South Carolina,
students may receive up to the maximum average of the cost of tuition at the two-year USC regional
campuses. Limited to two (2) terms for the first one-year program or four (4) terms for the first associate's
degree program or a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree.
Initial Eligibility at Four-year Institutions:
Students must meet two of the following three criteria:
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1. Earn at a least a 3.0 cumulative GPA based on the SC Uniform Grading Scale upon high school
graduation
2. Rank in the top 30 percent of the graduating class
3. Score at least 1100 on the SAT (or 24 on the ACT) through June of the senior year. Only the math and
critical reading scores of the SAT may be included.
Initial Eligibility at Two-year Institutions:
♦ Graduate from high school with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA based on the SC Uniform Grading Scale
Students Must Also:
♦ Be SC residents at the time of high school graduation and college enrollment;
♦ Not be recipients of the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, SC HOPE Scholarship or Lottery Tuition
Assistance; and
♦ Meet all general eligibility criteria.
There is no application required for the LIFE Scholarship. The eligible institution will notify students if they
qualify for the Scholarship.
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
The South Carolina General Assembly established the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program in 1988 to
retain academically talented high school graduates in the State through awards based on merit. Eligible
full-time students may receive a scholarship of up to $6,700 annually for a maximum of eight terms.
Initial Eligibility Requirements:
Applications for early awards must be submitted to the Commission on Higher Education for the
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship by the date established in December each academic year. High school
seniors may apply if they meet one of the two following academic requirements (students cannot use
these criteria to meet the final award criteria):
♦ Score at least 1200 on the SAT (27 on the ACT) by the November test administration, earn a minimum
3.50 cumulative GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale (UGS) at the end of the junior year, and rank in
the top six percent of the class at the end of either the sophomore or the junior year; or
♦ Score at least 1400 on the SAT (32 on the ACT) by the November test administration and earn a
minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA on the SC UGS at the end of the junior year.
Applications for final awards must be submitted to the Commission on Higher Education for the
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship by the date established in June each academic year.
High school seniors may apply if they meet one of the two following academic requirements:
♦ Score at least 1200 on the SAT (27 on the ACT) by the June national test administration of the senior
year; earn a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA on the SC UGS at the end of the senior year, and rank in the
top six percent of the senior class at the end of the senior year; or
♦ Score at least 1400 on the SAT (32 on the ACT) by the June national test administration and earn a
minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA on the SC UGS at the end of the senior year.
Students must not be a recipient of the LIFE Scholarship, SC HOPE Scholarship or Lottery Tuition
Assistance.
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SC Hope Scholarship
The SC HOPE Scholarship Program was established under the SC Education Lottery Act in 2001. It is a
one-year merit–based Scholarship created for eligible first-time entering freshmen attending an eligible
four-year institution in South Carolina. Eligible full-time students may receive up to $2,650 (including a
$150 book allowance) toward the cost of attendance for a maximum of two terms.
Initial Eligibility Requirements:
♦ Earn a cumulative 3.0 GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale upon high school graduation;
♦ Be SC residents at the time of high school graduation and college enrollment;
♦ Not be recipients of the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, LIFE Scholarship or Lottery Tuition Assistance;
and
♦ Meet all general eligibility criteria.
There is no application required for the SC HOPE Scholarship. The eligible institution will notify students
if they qualify for the Scholarship.
Lottery Tuition Assistance Program
The Lottery Tuition Assistance Program was established under the SC Education Lottery Act in 2001.
Award amounts are dependent upon the number of students eligible and the amount of funding available
each academic year.
Initial Eligibility Requirements:
♦ Must complete and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year or
complete a FASFA Waiver (only available to certain students);
♦ Must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours and be degree-seeking each term;
♦ Must not be recipients of a LIFE, Palmetto Fellows or SC HOPE Scholarship during the academic year
(fall, spring or summer terms);
♦ Must not receive Lottery Tuition Assistance for more than one certificate, diploma, or degree earned
within any fiveyear period unless the additional certificate, diploma, or
degree constitutes progress in the same field of study; and
♦ Must meet all general eligibility criteria.
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Course Descriptions
Language Arts
To meet the requirements for a state
high school diploma, students must earn
four units in Language Arts. English 1,
2, 3, 4, and AP meet the Language Arts
requirements. These courses are offered
on various instructional levels. All other
offerings
in
the
Language
Arts
department are electives. All students
graduate with a Career Portfolio
constructed in English 3 and 4.
301100XX English 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
The course provides a foundation in grammar,
composition, vocabulary development, and
literature. The primary emphasis is on reading
and writing skills. The SC End-of-Course test
counts 20% of the final grade.
301100XX English 1 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Academic
Performance
This level is designed for students planning to
complete the honors curriculum with
Advanced Placement English their senior year.
The course includes grammar review, SAT
level vocabulary, and composition at a greater
depth and faster pace for students displaying
gifted verbal ability. An emphasis is placed on
developing the skills associated with literary
analysis. Students are expected to complete
creative projects and a rigorous reading
schedule that helps create the background
knowledge necessary for success on the
Advanced Placement Exam. The SC End-ofCourse test counts 20% of the final grade.
301200XX English 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: English 1
This course includes grammar, literature,
vocabulary and composition with special
emphasis given to grammar. The student is
introduced to the organization of the research
paper. Literature by genre is continued with
the students mastering the short story, drama,
and the poem. Vocabulary is taught with the
intent of the students developing skills for the
PSAT.
301200XX English 2 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: English 1 Honors
This course includes grammar, literature,
vocabulary and composition at a much greater
depth and quicker pace for the student of
gifted verbal ability. This level will place
special emphasis on learning situations
involving the higher level thinking skills.
Summer reading may be required.
301300XX English 3
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: English 2
American Literature and English grammar and
composition provide an academic foundation
for teaching communication skills.
This
course will sharpen reading, writing, listening,
and speaking skills of students.
301300XX English 3 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: English 2 Honors
This challenging course is designed for
students planning to complete the honors
curriculum with Advanced Placement English
their senior year. There is a heavy emphasis
on the analysis of American Literature with
many opportunities provided for creative
projects.
302200XX Communication for the
Workplace 4
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Communication for the
Workplace 3
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British literature and English grammar and
composition provide an academic foundation
for teaching communication skills as they
apply in the workplace. This course sharpens
reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
of students.
301400XX English 4
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: English 3
British literature and English grammar and
composition provide an academic foundation
for teaching communication skills.
This
course sharpens reading, writing, listening
and speaking skills of students.
301400XX English 4 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: English 3 Honors
This course is an enriched version of the 12th
grade college prep curriculum of British
literature, composition, and vocabulary.
Preparation begins for the analytical focus of
English 5 AP. The literature covers the AngloSaxon Period through the nineteenth century.
307000XX Advanced Placement
English 5
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Academic Performance
English V will cover the Twentieth Century in
British literature plus selections from world
literature
and
extensive
vocabulary.
Composition focuses on the analytical skills
needed for the AP exam. Summer reading is
required. Students are also scheduled for
309900XX AP English Seminar (this course
offers 1 elective credit).
Students are
required to take the AP exam.
Language Arts Electives
These courses may be taken in addition
to the courses required for graduation.
They do not count as one of the four
required language arts credits for
graduation.
303000XX
Advanced Composition/English 5
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: English 4 or Honors
This is a course for students who desire
additional
writing
instruction
before
attempting college English courses. Many
composition assignments are the same, as
those required in major college freshman
English programs. The course emphasizes all
phases of the writing process.
304000XX Speech (Public
Speaking)
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Grades 10-12
Learning how to verbalize your thoughts is a
tool for successful living. Students will work
on stage presence, expression and vocal
intonation as well as writing and
presentation skills. This is an elective
course for grades 10-12.
303200XX Creative Writing
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
Students will prepare portfolios of original
writings in poetry, essay, and fiction with
emphasis on a specialty area of their choice.
309901XX English Enrichment 1
309902XX English Enrichment 2
309903XX English Enrichment 3
309904XX English Enrichment 4
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Course Sequence
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These courses are designed for students who
score below standard in language arts on
state testing. They prepare students for the
English/Language Arts portion of HSAP.
Remedial instruction will be provided in
reading and writing skills, reinforced with use
of the computer lab. These courses count as
elective units and may not be used as English
units for graduation and promotion.
309905XX Mythology
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Grades 10-12
This course explores literature through myths
and legends. A bridge is provided to other
subjects, builds vocabulary, and increases
understanding of poetry and figurative
language.
Mathematics
To meet the requirements for a state
high school diploma, students must earn
four units of mathematics.
314100XX Algebra 1, Part
One
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
Using the areas of algebra and arithmetic, this
course emphasizes the ability to understand
and apply functional mathematics to solve
problems.
Students are involved in lab
activities and problem-solving exercises that
include the use of calculators.
314200XX Algebra 1, Part Two
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Part One
This course is designed to study the
application of mathematics to solve problems
involving both linear and non-linear equations.
The collection of data and work with statistics
and probabilities will be incorporated.
Geometric and trigonometric relationships will
be studied through a hands-on approach.
Graphing calculators will be utilized to solve
problems and graphically present data. The
SC End-of-Course test counts 20% of the final
grade.
411100XX Algebra 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for the college
preparatory student or others desiring a
formal background in mathematics. It is
intended for students who have mastered
skills dealing with fractions, decimals and
percents. The SC End-of-Course test counts
20% of the final grade.
411100XX Algebra 1 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Academic
Performance
This course provides a rigorous approach to
concepts and problem-solving processes
contained in the basic structure of algebra. It
is intended for students with above average
mathematical abilities. Non-routine problems
requiring insight and ingenuity will be
included. Enrollment is determined by 8th
grade math performance. The SC End-ofCourse test counts 20% of the final grade.
411200XX Algebra 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Part One and
Algebra 1, Part Two or Geometry
This course is an extension of Algebra 1 skills,
including the study of linear equations,
functions, inequalities, laws of exponents,
radicals, complex numbers and quadratic
equations.
411200XX Algebra 2 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite:
Algebra 1
Honors
This course is a continuation of Algebra 1 and
further developments on solving equations
and inequalities, radicals, and polynomials.
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New topics include conics, exponential and
logarithmic
functions,
matrices,
and
sequences and series.
314300XX Geometry Concepts
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1,
Part Two
This course provides an informal approach to
the study of geometrical concepts with
emphasis on numerical applications.
All
students are required to have skills in solving
equations.
412100XX Geometry
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, or Algebra 1,
Part Two
This course covers basic terminology, types of
reasoning, formal proofs, angles, polygons,
parallels and other geometrical concepts and
skills.
This course is a rigorously paced
study of plane and solid figures.
Practical and theoretical concepts are
stressed. Training in thinking by means of
deductive proofs and construction of figures is
an essential part of this course.
and
1,
This course is designed to prepare the student
for any introductory statistics course. This
covers
inferences, hypothesis
testing,
distributions, organizing data, and probability
through appropriate project work, individual
and group assignments, discussion and
exposition.
413100XX Algebra 3/Trigonometry
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
This course is designed to prepare students
for college algebra. Topics from Algebra 2 will
be further developed and trigonometric
concepts will be presented. This course
includes topics such as circular trigonometric
functions, additional functions, graphs, conic
sections, coordinate systems, complex
number systems, exponential and logarithmic
functions.
413100XX Precalculus Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Honors
Geometry Honors
412100XX Geometry Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Honors
314400XX Probability
Concepts
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra
Concepts or Algebra 2
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Geometry or Algebra 2
Statistics
Geometry
This is a course designed to allow students to
explore mathematics concepts in probability
and statistics. Emphasis is on theory as well
as active participation through appropriate
project
work,
individual
and
group
assignments, discussion, and exposition.
414100XX Probability and Statistics
and
This course is designed for the honors student
preparing to study calculus. This course
includes the study of quadratic functions,
polynomial functions and trig functions. Other
topics
include
exponents,
logarithms,
sequence, series, polar coordinates, vectors,
determinants and matrices.
413500XX Calculus
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Precalculus
Algebra 3/Trigonometry
Honors
or
This course is designed for the college
preparatory student. During this course the
student will investigate the use of Calculus
through the study of theories and concepts.
413500XX Calculus Honors
Credit: 1
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Prerequisite: Pre-calculus Honors
This course involves a comprehensive study of
differential calculus with some exposure to
integral calculus. A thorough understanding
of the concepts, formulas, and processes of
calculus is essential to the course.
417000XX
Advanced
Placement
Calculus AB
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Precalculus Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Course Sequence
These courses are designed for students who
score below standard in mathematics on state
testing.
They prepare students for the
mathematics portion of HSAP. Remedial
instruction will be provided in mathematics
skills, reinforced with use of the computer lab.
These courses count as elective units and
may note be used as mathematics units for
graduation and promotion.
This course is designed for the honors student
who will take the AP exam in
Calculus AB. It involves the study of limits,
differentiation, and integration.
Curve
sketching and the application of derivatives
and integrals are studied. Students are also
scheduled for 319900XX AP Calculus Seminar
(this course offers 1 elective credit). Students
are required to take the AP exam.
Science
Mathematics Electives
This course introduces students to
the basic principles of chemistry and
physics. Laboratory investigations are an
integral part of the course. The SC End-ofCourse test counts 20% of the final grade.
These courses may be taken in addition
to the courses required for graduation.
Math Seminar and Math Enrichment do
not count as one of the four mathematics
units required for graduation.
319910XX Math Seminar
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for students who need
additional preparation to make the transition
from elementary mathematics to algebra. The
basic operations with whole numbers,
decimals, fractions and percents are
reinforced and extended. This ninth grade
course counts as an elective unit and may not
be used as a mathematics unit for graduation
and promotion.
319901XX Math Enrichment 1
319902XX Math Enrichment 2
319903XX Math Enrichment 3
319904XX Math Enrichment 4
To meet the requirements for a state
high school diploma, students must earn
three units of science.
321100XX Physical Science
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
321100XX Physical Science Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Academic Performance
The course introduces students to the basic
principles of chemistry and physics.
Laboratory investigations are an integral part
of the course. The SC End-of-Course test
counts 20% of the final grade. Honors
Physical Science is designed to serve as a
foundation course for other honors high
school courses.
Independent research
projects are mandatory.
322600XX Biology 1, Part One
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is an applied academic science
course. The emphasis is on topics and
techniques intended to give the student a
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practical knowledge of biology
applications to the real world.
and
its
322700XX Biology 1, Part Two
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Biology 1 Part One
This is a laboratory course that is a
continuation of the concepts and principles
studied in Biology 1, Part One.
More
emphasis
is
placed
on
environmental/industrial concepts and their
application to the workplace, society, and
personal life experiences.
322100XX Biology 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course provides an in-depth study of
plants
and
animals
stressing
their
classifications, structure, and systems. Topics
also include cells, genetics, human biology,
and the environment. Laboratory work is
required.
322100XX Biology 1 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is for above average college
bound students who wish to study concepts
beyond the introductory level. It is a rigorous
course providing an enriched, lab-oriented
experience including a
research component. This
course provides a pathway
to the Advanced Placement
science curriculum.
322200XX Biology 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Biology 1
This course is a second year of biology
designed for college preparatory students who
wish to further their studies in the life
sciences. The course is an enriched, laboriented experience in various areas of
biology. Topics include biochemistry, genetics,
botany, zoology, and ecology. Laboratory work
is required.
322200XX Biology 2 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisites:
Algebra 2 or Honors,
Biology 1 Honors
This is an advanced level course for above
average college prep students who wish to
further their studies in the life sciences. The
goal is to provide an enriched, lab-oriented
experience in various areas of biology. Topics
include
microbiology,
anatomy,
and
physiology.
327200XX
Advanced
Placement Biology
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Biology 1 Honors
and Biology 2 Honors
This course is a second year of intensive
biology designed to prepare the student to
take the Advanced Placement Biology
Examination. The course meets the objectives
of a general biology course at the college
level.
The syllabus for the course is
determined by the College Board. Students
are required to take the AP exam.
323600XX Chemistry Concepts
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1,
Part Two
This is an application-oriented course in which
the student explores how chemistry is used in
industry. The basic concepts of chemistry are
studied in relationship to real-life applications.
Many of the lab activities model experiments
in the workplace.
323100XX Chemistry 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1,
Part Two
This course deals with the nature and
structure of matter, chemical reactions,
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balancing
equations,
mathematics
of
chemistry, gases, and acid-base relationships.
Emphasis is placed on problem solving.
Laboratory activities are coordinated with and
enhance the course content.
323100XX Chemistry 1 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 Honors
This course is designed for above average
college bound students with a strong interest
in chemistry.
323200XX Chemistry 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Chemistry 1 and Algebra 2
This course is an in-depth study of chemical
principles
with
appropriate
laboratory
activities
enhancing
the
content.
Mathematical skills are essential. The course
will expand on Chemistry 1 theory and cover
new topics such as thermodynamics,
equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Emphasis
will be placed on problem solving and critical
thinking.
323200XX Chemistry 2 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisites:
Algebra
2
Honors, Chemistry 1 Honors
This is an advanced level course
for above average college bound
students with a strong interest in chemistry.
327300XX
Advanced
Placement
Chemistry
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Chemistry 1, 2 Honors and
Algebra 2 Honors
This course is a second year of intensive
chemistry designed to prepare the student to
take the Advanced Placement Chemistry
Examination. The course meets the objectives
of a general chemistry course at the college
level.
The course syllabus is determined by
the College Board. Students are required to
take the AP exam.
324300XX Physics Concepts
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1,
Part Two
This is a lab-centered course emphasizing
hands–on experience of basic physics
principles and equipment.
The unifying
concepts of force, work, rate, resistance,
energy, and power are explored in the areas of
mechanics, fluids, electricity, and thermal
systems.
324100XX Physics
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1,
Part Two
The basic theories and concepts of physics
will be discussed in the areas of motion,
vectors, energy, gravity, mechanics, heat,
states of matter, waves, sound, light, optics,
and electricity while using a limited amount of
mathematics.
Appropriate
laboratory
investigations will be completed for each unit.
329901XX Environmental Science
Credit:
1 (No CHE Lab Credit)
Prerequisite: None
Environmental Science is designed to be a
one semester, introductory course in
environmental science. The goal of the course
is to provide students with the scientific
principles, concepts, and methodologies
required to understand the interrelationships
of the natural world. They will also be able to
identify and analyze environmental problems
both natural and human-made, to evaluate
the relative risks associated with these
problems, and to examine alternative
solutions for resolving and/or preventing
them. Environmental Studies promotes the
development of citizens who could make
informed,
knowledgeable
decisions
concerning environmental issues.
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Social Studies
contributions to civilization
relationship to our world today.
To meet the requirements for a state
high school diploma, students must
pass American Government, Economics,
U. S. History, and one additional social
studies unit.
336000XX World History Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Academic Performance
333000XX U. S. Government
Credit:
.5
Prerequisite: None
This course is a study of the
institutions, people, processes,
policies and powers at the
national, state and local levels
government.
of
335000XX Economics
Credit:
.5
Prerequisite: None
This is a study of how goods and services are
produced and exchanged to satisfy needs and
wants of consumers. It enables students to
understand our economic system, its
operations, its problems, and its applications
to daily life.
Economics is linked with
American government at the same level.
331000XX World Geography
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This is the study of how people make use of
space, interact with the environment and each
other. It is designed to give students an
introduction to world places, cultures,
environments, and how people represent
them.
336000XX World History
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This is a survey of man’s historical
development beginning with prehistoric man.
The course is designed to give the student an
introduction to the different cultures, their
and
their
This is a survey of man’s historical
development beginning with prehistoric man.
The course is designed to give the student an
introduction to the different cultures, their
contributions to civilization and their
relationship to our world today.
334000XX Psychology
Credit:
.5 or 1
Prerequisite: None
This course provides an overview of individual
human behavior and a study of how and why
people behave as they do.
334500XX Sociology
Credit:
.5 or 1
Prerequisite: None
This course deals with the ways groups relate
to each other and their environment including
the dissemination of cultures and how this
affects group behavior.
336500XX Western Civilization
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Grade 12
This course covers the development of
European culture and political patterns from
the year 1500 to the present. It is strongly
recommended for seniors.
333600XX Law Education
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course presents law-related education to
the student by providing practical information,
problem-solving opportunities, and basic
understanding of law-related terms.
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332000XX U. S. History
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is a survey of the
historical development of
America from reconstruction
to the present. A study of the United States
Constitution is included.
337200XX Advanced Placement U. S.
History
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Academic Performance
This course is taught as the equivalent of a
college survey history course, covering indepth themes from the colonial period
through present times.
Students are
challenged with reading, writing, and critical
analysis of historical literature/documents in
order to prepare them to take the AP Exam.
Students are also scheduled for 339901XX AP
U. S. History Seminar (This course offers one
elective credit.) Students are required to take
the Advanced Placement Exam.
Social Studies Elective
This course may be taken in addition to
the courses required for graduation. It
does not count as one of the three social
studies units required for graduation.
339900XX Black History
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is a social studies elective open to
all students. The history of African-Americans
from the beginning of the Atlantic slave trade
to the civil rights movement will be covered.
Modern and Classical
Languages
One unit of a modern and classical
language is required for a high school
diploma for the college preparatory
student. Three units of the same modern
and
classical
language
are
recommended for college admission.
365100XX Spanish 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This is an introduction of Spanish language
and culture through reading, writing, listening,
and speaking skills.
365200XX Spanish 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Spanish 1
This is an expansion of vocabulary, structure,
and writing skills learned in Spanish 1 with
continued emphasis on oral proficiency.
365300XX Spanish 3 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Spanish 2
The course is a review and expansion of the
structure, vocabulary and usage of Spanish
with emphasis on authentic communication in
the language. Culture and civilization are also
important facets of the course.
365400XX Spanish 4 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 Honors
This is an advanced study of Spanish with
emphasis on communication in the language.
Topics stressed include conversational
language, oral comprehension, reading
comprehension, and cultural interaction in
basic social survival situations.
361100XX French 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This is an introduction
of
French
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language and culture through reading, writing,
listening, and speaking skills.
speaking countries. This course is open to
freshmen and sophomores.
361200XX French 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: French 1
Fine Arts
This is an expansion of vocabulary, structure,
and writing skills learned in French 1 with
continued emphasis on oral proficiency.
361300XX French 3 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: French 2
The course is a review and expansion of the
structure, vocabulary and usage of French
with emphasis on authentic communication in
the language. Culture and civilization are also
important facets of the course.
361400XX French 4 Honors
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: French 3 Honors
This is an advanced study of French with
emphasis on communication in the language.
Topics stressed include conversational
language, oral comprehension, reading
comprehension, and cultural interaction in
basic social survival situations.
Modern and Classical
Languages Elective
This course does not count as the one
unit of modern and classical language
required for college admissions.
369900XX Foreign Language Exploration
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This FLEX class is designed to help students
develop listening and speaking skills. FLEX
allows students to experience different
languages prior to being expected to master
verbs, tenses, and grammar. The course
offers exposure to cultures of non-English
350100XX Art 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to introduce the
student to the study of art through the
examination of the elements and principals of
design. Students will be exposed to a wide
variety of art experiences to learn technical
skills and create a basic understanding and
appreciation of art in its historical context.
350200XX Art 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Art 1
This course is designed to expand
the student’s experience in art. Students will
apply skills and concepts in more challenging
activities, create more complex works of art
and incorporate the study of additional styles,
cultures and media.
350300XX Art 3
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Art 2
This course helps the serious art student
develop skills in many media. Art history and
art criticism are integrated into every aspect of
the curriculum.
350400XX Art 4
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Art 3
Art 4 is offered to allow the serious art student
the opportunity to intensely explore one
preferred medium. Students who enroll are
expected to discuss their choice of media with
the instructor before registration. This course
is ideal for students considering a career in an
art-related field.
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353100XX Band 1
353200XX Band 2
353300XX Band 3
353400XX Band 4
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Course
Sequence
These classes develop a student’s ability in all
aspects of the modern band program.
Included are marching/ concert bands, and
jazz/solo
ensemble
areas.
Course
requirements include performing at all band
functions and attending all out-of-school
rehearsals as required by the director.
354100XX Chorus 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This beginning chorus class
consists of learning the basics in music (signs,
notes, and reading music) and a brief survey
of music history. The remainder of the course
is spent in singing, beginning with unison
singing and progressing to part-singing.
354200XX Chorus 2
354300XX Chorus 3
354400XX Chorus 4
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Course Sequence and/or
audition
The essential purpose of these classes is to
develop musical knowledge and skills to learn
and perform a variety of musical repertoires.
Students will be required to participate in all
concerts,
performances,
clinics
and
competition in which the chorus participates.
Choreography and staging will also be a part
of these courses.
Some after-school
rehearsals will be required.
356100XX Music Appreciation
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to expose students to
different types, styles, and genres of music. It
will encourage an appreciation and interest in
music by listening, discussing, and studying
the many melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and
textures that exist in all cultures of the world.
Physical Education
One unit of physical education or JROTC
is required for graduation.
344100XX Physical Education 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is a basic course in techniques,
terminology and principles of physical
education. It includes both individual and
team sports.
344200XX Physical Education 2
344300XX Physical Education 3
344400XX Physical Education 4
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Course Sequence
These courses provide further opportunity for
students to develop physical fitness and to
participate in team and individual sports.
375100XX JROTC 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
The JROTC course of instruction
emphasizes leadership education. Although it
is an academic course, training in drill,
ceremonies, marksmanship, and physical
fitness are included. This course satisfies the
physical education requirement for a South
Carolina State Diploma. (Offered at Central
High and Cheraw High only.)
375200XX JROTC 2
375300XX JROTC 3
375400XX JROTC 4
Credit:1
Prerequisite: Student must have the
permission of the Senior Military
Instructor to continue participation in
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JROTC. (Offered at Central High and
Cheraw High only.)
Other Electives
338100XX Teacher Cadet (Honors)
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: See Below
This course is designed to introduce juniors
and seniors to the profession of education. It
is a survey course that looks at all facets of
education K-12. Requirements for admission
include a “B” average in a college preparatory
curriculum, recommendations from five
teachers and a written essay. Applicants will
be screened.
401100XX SAT Preparation: Verbal
Credit:
.5 or 1
Prerequisite: English 2
This elective course is recommended for the
college-bound student who wishes to become
better prepared for the PSAT/SAT or ACT.
Emphasis is placed on what the test
measures, the format of the test, the kinds of
questions on the test (math and verbal), how
each question is scored, and good test-taking
tips to improve test scores.
Students will have 30 hours of classroom
instruction and six hours of supervised driving
instruction.
The
course includes the
proper ways to drive
safely in different
situations, the basics
needed to operate an automobile, and how to
purchase, insure and maintain a vehicle.
340200XX Health and Personal Wellness
Credit:
.5 or 1
Prerequisite: None
This course deals with the growth and
maturation processes related to
adolescents. The use and abuse
of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco,
first aid, emergency procedures,
and physical and environmental
health are also included. (½ unit)
379900XX Service Learning
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Senior classification
Service learning is a method of teaching and
learning that combines academic work with
service to the community and others.
Students are linked with their communities as
they perform community service work related
to their classroom work.
415000XX SAT Preparation: Math
Credit:
.5 or 1
Prerequisite: Geometry or Algebra 2
This elective course is recommended for the
college-bound student who wishes to become
better prepared for the PSAT/SAT or ACT.
Emphasis is placed on what the test
measures, the format of the test, the kinds of
questions on the test (math and verbal), how
each question is scored, and good test-taking
tips to improve test scores.
370100XX Driver Education
Credit:
.5
Prerequisite: Must be 15 years of age at
the onset of the class.
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Career and Technology Education
Career and Technology Education offers courses in 10 of the 16 federal Career Clusters:
A career cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. Career
clusters link what students learn in high school with the knowledge and skills they need for
success in college and careers. Career clusters identify pathways from high schools to two- and fouryear colleges, graduate school, and the workplace so that students can learn in school what they can do
in the future. This connection to future goals motivates students to work harder and enroll in more
rigorous courses. High expectations are placed on students in the Career and Technology Education
program.
Work-based learning activities, which include service learning, internships, job shadowing, mentoring, and
co-ops, are integrated throughout the Career and Technology Education curriculum. Student leadership
training is an integral part of the instructional program for Career and Technology Education. Appropriate
organizations are available to students in career clusters.
Information Technology Foundations meets the high school graduation requirement for computer science
and is usually taken at the ninth grade level. Four units of a Career and Technology Education Program
are required to complete a program of study.
Please note that Career and Technology Education course offerings may vary among the four high
schools.
Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources Cluster
This diverse career cluster prepares
learners for careers in the planning,
implementation, production, management,
processing, and/or marketing of agricultural
commodities and services, including food,
fiber, wood products, natural resources,
horticulture, and other plant and animal
products.
It
also
includes
related
professional, technical and educational
services.
Employment opportunities will
continue to increase for those who provide
and market an expanding array of food,
forest, and veterinary medical consumer
products to a growing world population.
Continued globalization of the food,
agricultural and natural resources system
will increase opportunities for graduates
who understand the socio-economic factors
that define international markets. Graduates
who know how to satisfy the diverse
consumer needs and preferences in
different cultures, and who have the
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language skills to communicate effectively,
will have the best opportunities to be
employed by the growing number of multinational businesses.
The Four Pathways
 Horticulture
 Environmental
and
Natural
Resource Systems Management
 Plant and Animal Systems
 Agricultural
Mechanics
and
Technology
The National FFA Organization is dedicated
to making a positive difference in the lives of
students by developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth and
career success through agricultural
education. This organization is integrated
into this cluster area.
562400XX Agricultural
Science & Technology
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to teach essential
concepts and understanding related to plant
and animal life including biotechnology, the
conservation of natural resources, and the
impact of agriculture and natural resource
utilization on the environment. Emphasis is
placed on the role of agriculture in our society
and the importance of agriculture to the
welfare of the world. Basic personal and
community leadership, safety, and agricultural
mechanical technology are included as a part
of the instructional program. Each student is
expected to design and participate in a
supervised
agricultural
experience.
Agricultural Science & Technology is required
in all Agricultural Education majors. Ninth
graders may enroll in this course.
560000XX AgriBusiness & Marketing
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science
Technology
&
This course is designed for the student who
plans to seek employment on, manage, or
own a farm; or seek employment in an
agribusiness field. Students are involved in
learning activities that generally prepare
him/her to apply the economic and business
principles involved in the organization,
operation, and management of the farm,
ranch, or agribusiness.
566000XX Agricultural Mechanics
Technology
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science &
Technology
&
The Agriculture Mechanics and Technology
course is designed as an introductory course
to the Agriculture Mechanics Career Pathway.
In addition it provides development of general
mechanical skills which are required in all
areas of Agricultural Education.
Typical instructional activities include handson experiences in woodworking, metal
working, welding, small engine repair, basic
farm
and
homestead
improvements,
participating in personal and community
leadership development activities, planning
and implementing a relevant school-to-work
transition experience, and participating in FFA
activities.
561000XX Agricultural Power Mechanics
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science &
Technology
The courses in Agricultural Mechanics are
designed to qualify the student completing the
courses for job entry into farm, business, or
industrial phases of agricultural mechanics or
to continue advanced training in post high
school education. A combination of subject
matter and activities is designed to teach
technical knowledge and skills for entry-level
positions in selling, selecting, and servicing
agribusiness technical equipment and
facilities, including computers, specialized
software, power units, machinery equipment,
structures and utilities.
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Typical instructional activities include handson experiences with agricultural power units;
participating in personal and community
leadership development activities; planning
and participating in FFA activities.
561100XX
Agricultural
Structural
Mechanics
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science &
Technology
The courses in Agricultural Mechanics are
designed to qualify the student completing the
courses for job entry into farm, business, or
industrial phases of agricultural mechanics or
to continue advanced training in post high
school education. A combination of subject
matter and activities is designed to teach
technical knowledge and skills for entry-level
positions in selling, selecting, and constructing
structures and utilities.
Typical instructional activities include handson experiences with the planning and
selection of materials for the construction of
agricultural facilities; the mechanical practices
associated with irrigation and water
conservation;
erosion
control;
metal
fabrication; participating in personal and
community leadership development activities;
planning and participating in FFA activities.
562600XX Environmental and Natural
Resources Management
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science &
Technology
This course is a combination of subject matter
and planned learning experiences on the
principles involved in the conservation and/or
improvement of natural resources such as air,
soil, water, land, trees, fish, and wildlife for
economic
and
recreational
purposes.
Instruction also emphasizes such factors as
the
establishment, management, and
operation of forestlands for recreational
purposes.
562700XX Soil and Water Conservation
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and
Technology
The Soil and Water Conservation course is a
combination of subject matter and planned
learning experiences on the principles
involved in the conservation and/or
improvement of soil and water resources for
economic and recreational purposes. Typical
learning activities include erosion control, land
use planning, site surveying and profile
leveling techniques, drainage and irrigation
systems, constructing and maintaining ponds
and dams; participating in personal and
community leadership development activities;
planning and implementing a relevant schoolto-work
transition
experience;
and
participating in FFA activities.
565000XX Introduction to Horticulture
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and
Technology
The Introduction to Horticulture
course is designed to be an
introduction to the Horticulture
pathway. It is recommended as
a prerequisite for all other
horticulture courses. This course includes
organized subject matter and practical
experiences related to the culture of plants
used principally for ornamental or aesthetic
purposes. Instruction emphasizes knowledge
and understanding of the importance of
establishing, maintaining, and managing
ornamental horticulture enterprises.
564600XX Cattle Production
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural
Science and Technology
The Cattle Production course is designed to
teach technical knowledge and skills for entrylevel positions in an animal production
enterprise by developing competencies
concerning the selection, breeding, physiology,
nutrition, health, housing, feeding, and
marketing of cattle.
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Typical instructional activities include handson experiences with the principles and
practices essential in the production and
management of cattle and cattle products for
economic, recreational, and therapeutic uses;
participating in personal and community
leadership development activities; planning
and implementing a relevant school-to-work
transition experience; and participating in FFA
activities.
564700XX Farm Animal Production
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and
Technology
The Farm Animal Production course is
designed to teach technical knowledge and
skills for entry-level positions in an animal
production
enterprise
by
developing
competencies concerning the selection,
breeding, physiology, nutrition, health,
housing, feeding, and marketing of farm
animals.
563400XX Floriculture
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and
Technology
The Floriculture course is designed to teach
technical knowledge and skills for entry-level
positions
in
the
production,
processing, and distribution of
flowers, foliage, and related plant
materials including best management
practices in field and greenhouse
production of flowers and related plant
materials and the arrangement of plant
materials for ornamental purposes.
Typical instructional activities include handson experiences with planning, designing, and
growing representative flower crops; preparing
and analyzing growing medium; tissue culture;
alternative propagation methods; greenhouse
management
practices
including
environmental controls; participating in
personal
and
community
leadership
development
activities;
planning
and
implementing a relevant school-to-work
transition experience; and participating in FFA
activities.
567400XX Wildlife Management
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and
Technology
This course is designed to teach technical
knowledge and skills for entry-level positions
in the conservation and/or management of
wildlife enterprises.
Students experience
hands on experiences with analyzing problems
and developing site plans including the
essential elements, concepts, and skills
related to wildlife management.
Habitat
management using natural resources for
outdoor recreation and participation in
community
and
personal
leadership
development activities are also a part of this
course.
561200XX Small Animal
Care
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural
and Science Technology
The Small Animal Care course is designed to
teach technical knowledge and skills for
occupations in the pet industry or the
companion animal industry. Skills also relate
to the veterinarian or the veterinarian
technician career field.
Typical instructional activities include handson experiences with cats, dogs, rabbits, fish,
etc. participating in personal and community
leadership development activities; and
planning a relevant school to work transition
experience.
561300XX Introduction to Veterinary
Science
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and
Technology
In this advanced animal science course,
students will explore the field of veterinary
medicine. Students will study the role of a
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veterinarian and veterinary technician in the
diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases.
Topics to be discussed include: veterinary
terminology,
anatomy
and
physiology,
pathology, genetics, handling and restraint,
and physical examinations along with
common surgical skills. Students will engage
in a variety of laboratory activities and will
participate in shadowing and/or other schoolto-work experiences.
Architecture and
Construction Cluster
Architecture and construction courses can
introduce students to the construction
industry and related career fields in
construction management, architecture,
building construction inspection, and
planning and design. Many students move
quickly from basic construction training into
estimating, and project management with
high paying jobs.
606000XX Building Construction 1
606100XX Building Construction 2
606200XX Building Construction 3
Credit:
1, 1, 2
Prerequisite: Course Sequence
These courses are designed to prepare
students to perform entry-level
building
construction
tasks.
Included in the courses of study
are instructions related to
carpentry (using traditional and
non-traditional
materials),
heating,
and
air-conditioning
system
installation, masonry, plumbing, residential
electricity, and safety practices. This program
of study is designed to prepare students for a
wide variety of occupational opportunities.
Actual project work in all areas is offered. The
program includes types of construction
technology, advanced blueprint reading and
masonry. Safety is stressed at all times.
Students work with the computer-assisted
design (CAD) program, and architectural
design is also a strong component of the
program. The program utilizes the NCCER
curriculum and promotes the opportunity for
the student to earn a nationally recognized
certification upon completion of a national
exam.
Students will have an opportunity to obtain
Home
Technology
Integrator
(HTI+)
certification at Cheraw High
School. HTI+ is a nationwide
certification
program
for
technicians who install and
network
digitally
based
security,
audio
and
video,
computer, heating and air conditioning, cable
and satellite, and telecommunications
systems. A certified HTI+ technician will be
able to carry out such responsibilities as:
designing, implementing, and maintaining a
home network; selecting and integrating
consumer electronic products and services;
coordinating and managing the installation of
products and services. Some companies that
recognize HTI+ certification are Sears, Best
Buy, Whirlpool, Honeywell, Panasonic, Cisco,
and Gateway.
628700XX Electricity 1
628800XX Electricity 2
628900XX Electricity 3
Credit:
1, 1, 2
Prerequisite: Course Sequence
These courses prepare students for entry-level
industrial or residential electricity tasks under
the supervision of an experienced, certified
electrician.
Students receive training in
industrial electric-power wiring, direct and
alternating current motors, controls, and
electrical-distribution panels. In addition to
the basic principles and elements of industrial
electricity systems, the student receives
instruction in the use of test equipment,
National Electrical Code regulations relating to
wiring installations, electrical circuits, and the
measurements of voltage, current, and power
of single and multiphase alternating circuits.
This program utilizes the Wheels of Learning
Curriculum and meets state and national skills
standards, and it allows students to option to
earn a nationally recognized certification.
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Arts, AV Technology and
Communications Cluster
The aim of the course is to produce a quality
yearbook while providing students with
journalistic and leadership skills.
The
Arts,
AV
Technology,
and
Communications career cluster focuses
both on the act of creation and on the
technologies that make artistic creation and
communication possible. Careers in this
cluster are related to designing, producing,
exhibiting,
performing,
writing,
and
publishing multimedia content including
visual, design, journalism, and information
services.
529905XX Broadcast Journalism 1
529906XX Broadcast Journalism 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Course
Sequence and strong writing
skills
620000XX Graphic Communication 1
620100XX Graphic Communication 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite:
Access to a
camera, film, and film
processing and Course
Sequence
The Graphic Communications program is
designed to prepare students to perform
graphic
communications
tasks
under
supervision.
A Graphic Communications
student receives instruction in layout and
design, electronic imaging, reproduction,
photography, finishing, and employability
skills. Students in this course will be involved
in assisting with photography and desktop
publishing for the yearbook and other school
productions.
612000XX Advertising Design
and Yearbook Publication 1
612100XX Advertising Design
and Yearbook Publication 2
612200XX Advertising Design and
Yearbook Publication 3
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Course Sequence
Strong Writing Skills
and
Students learn about theme development,
writing and editing, basic layout designs,
advertising sales and design, and photo
editing. In addition, they have the opportunity
to
develop
interviewing
and
other
communication and public relations skills.
Students learn about journalistic skills as
used by radio and television. The focus of the
course is the study of the broadcast media,
progressing into the production of a video
news show. Anyone interested in aspects of
the electronic media would benefit from this
course.
Business, Management
and Administration Cluster
The
Business,
Management,
and
Administration Cluster is designed to
prepare students for entry-level employment
in the areas related to planning, managing,
and providing administrative support,
information processing, accounting, and
human resources management services
and related management services.
500100XX Accounting 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Computer
Science Requirement
This course is designed to help the student
develop skills necessary for the highly
technical interaction between accounting and
business, to develop an understanding of the
steps of the accounting cycle as applied to
several different kinds of business operations,
and to develop an understanding of
accounting
concepts,
principles,
and
practices. The use of computers in simulated
activities gives the student an opportunity to
see the advantages of technology in
accounting procedures.
(An interest in
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accounting and
recommended.)
strong math
skills
are
500500XX Accounting 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
This
course
expands
the
student’s
understanding of accounting subsystems and
develops an understanding of various
methods in internal control procedures. The
student develops competence in using
subsidiary ledgers, in preparing financial
statements, and in performing end-of-period
procedures.
Students
demonstrate
accounting principles through the use of
computer software and simulated activities.
504400XX Business Law
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Computer
Science Requirement
This course is designed to provide the student
with knowledge of the legal environment in
which a consumer operates, to provide the
student with knowledge of the legal
environment in which a business operates,
and to provide the student with knowledge of
legal principles.
512200XX
Administrative
Support
Technology
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Computer Science
Requirement
This course is designed to provide an
understanding of the major responsibilities
and tasks in an administrative, manager
trainee, or information manager position. The
objectives of the course are to develop
technical skills, solve business-oriented
problems, manage general office tasks, and
demonstrate
effective
supervisory,
management, and human relation skills.
527000XX
Information
Foundations
Credit:
1
Technology
Prerequisite: Successful
Mastery
of
Keyboarding Competencies
(This is an Internet and Computing Core
Certification [IC³] certification
preparation course.)
This course is designed to introduce
the student to basic concepts in
computer
and
information
technology. The areas of instruction
covered include computer hardware,
software, Internet, and network
systems.
Upon
successful
completion of this course, a student
should be able to successfully enter any one
of the Information technology Cluster majors.
510000XX Keyboarding
Credit:
.5
Prerequisite: None
(This course is for students with NO
keyboarding knowledge and will only
be offered on an “as-needed” basis.)
This course is designed to provide an
opportunity for students to master the skill of
entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic
information on a keyboard and a ten-key pad
using the touch method of keystroking.
Emphasis is placed on development of
accuracy and speed, proper techniques, and
correct fingering. The student will develop
skill in formatting letters, memoranda, reports,
tables, and other business documents.
540000XX Entrepreneurship
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Computer Science
Requirement
This course is designed to provide students
with the knowledge and skills leading to the
development of a business plan for
small business ownership. An
important part of the course will
be
the
incorporation
of
marketing, staffing, and financial
considerations.
Leadership skills are
recommended and a nationally recognized
certification is available upon successful
completion of this course.
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502000XX
Integrated
Applications 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Information
Foundations
Business
Technology
This course of study is designed to teach the
student computer concepts as related to
processing data into useful information
needed in business situations by using
database, spreadsheet, word processing, and
presentation software. Because the design of
this course is to prepare students for
Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS)
Certification, the emphasis is on speed,
accuracy, and production using proper
keyboarding techniques.
502100XX
Integrated
Business
Applications 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Integrated
Business
Applications 1
(This is a Microsoft Office Specialist
[MOS] certification preparation course.)
This course of study is designed to teach the
student advanced computer
concepts
as
related
to
processing data into useful
information needed in business
situations by using advanced
database, spreadsheet, word processing, and
presentation software capabilities. Because
the design of this course is to prepare
students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Certification, the emphasis is on speed,
accuracy, and production using proper
keyboarding techniques.
515000XX Virtual Enterprise 1
515100XX Virtual Enterprise 2
Credit:
1
Prerequisite:
Computer
Science
Requirement and must be able to use
integrated applications software, such
as Microsoft Office Suite.
Virtual Enterprise is part of a national
curriculum
called
Virtual
Enterprises
International and the South Carolina Virtual
Enterprises Network that allows students to
experience within a simulated business
environment all facets of being an employee
in a firm. The program allows students to run
simulated offices in their schools and engage
in virtual trading with other practice firms.
Currently, more than 3,600 virtual enterprises
in over thirty-six countries are part of the
International Practice Enterprise Network.
The program provides students with
interdisciplinary instruction and an in-school
work experience to develop school-to-career
skills.
503100XX Web Page Design and
Development
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Computer Science Requirement
This course is designed to provide the student
with the knowledge and skills needed to
design Web pages. Students will develop
skills in designing, implementing, and
maintaining a Web site using authoring tools.
503000XX Multimedia
Credit:
.5 or 1
Prerequisite: Computer Science
Requirement
This course is designed to provide the student
with the knowledge and skills needed for
entry-level positions in multimedia and web
publishing. Multimedia combines computerbased text, graphics, audio, and video within
an interactive environment. The students will
use links and tools to navigate, to interact, to
create, and to communicate.
517600XX Desktop Publishing
Credit:
.5 or 1
Prerequisite: Computer Science
Requirement
This course incorporates the use of desktop
publishing software or word processing
software with desktop capabilities, a computer
system, digital camera, and a printer to
produce professional-looking documents. The
student will learn how to edit graphics and
photographs for inclusion in printed
documents.
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Health Science Cluster
Health Science educators are keenly aware
of the current and projected worsening
shortages of health care professionals at all
levels across the country. Consequently, a
primary goal is to offer students at the
secondary level the opportunity to explore
Health Science professions in a way that
makes both a rigorous contribution to their
high school education and allows them to
learn in detail about the career options open
to them in this highly demanded field.
Health Science Technology completers can
be certified in the following: Community
CPR (adult, infant, child), Automated
External Defibrillator (AED), Mass Care
and Disaster Services, First Aid, Sports
Safety,
Prevention
of
Disease
Transmission
(PDT),
Dementia
Specialists,
Pharmacy
Technician,
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and
Hospice Volunteer.
555400XX Health Science Exploration
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This entry level course exposes
the student to a variety of
health and medical occupations and is
designed for students who plan to pursue a
career in the medical field. The curriculum
includes: CPR (adult, infant, and child), use of
automated external defibrillator (AED), Mass
Care and Disaster Services, Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) and Sports Safety.
These areas have certification with the
American Red Cross. Students explore job
seeking and keeping skills, leadership skills,
basic health and nutrition, use of the metric
system, and medical terminology. Field trips
are scheduled to health care facilities and
health care professionals visit the classroom
to discuss their occupation.
554000XX Medical Terminology
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
Medical terminology is designed to develop in
the students a working knowledge of the
language of medicine. Students acquire wordbuilding skills by learning prefixes, suffixes,
roots, and abbreviations. Utilizing a body
systems approach, the student will define,
interpret, and pronounce medical terms
relating to structure and function, pathology,
diagnosis,
clinical
procedures,
and
pharmacology.
Common abbreviations
applicable to each system will be interpreted.
Knowledge of medical terminology enhances a
student’s ability to successfully secure
employment or pursue advanced education in
health science.
555000XX Health Science Technology 1
555100XX Health Science Technology 2
Credit:
1, 2
Prerequisite: Course Sequence
Health Science Technology is designed to
acquaint students with the many career
opportunities in the health care field, provide
basic entry-level skills and theory applicable in
a variety of health careers, enhance the
students’ knowledge as consumers of health
care services, and enable students to make
informed decisions about career objectives.
The
curriculum,
which
combines
classroom/laboratory instruction with on-thejob work experience, places emphasis on
defining the roles and responsibilities of
members of the health care team and
developing,
expanding,
and
refining
competencies to prepare students for
immediate employment and/or further
education, as well as promoting within
students realistic self-perception of abilities,
interests, and goals as they relate to career
objectives. Health Science Technology 2
students must submit a SLED check
screening. Drug testing may be involved as
students perform clinicals in health care
facilities. Certain inoculations are required.
CCNA Certification is available to those who
maintain an 80 average in HS 1 to progress to
level 2. DHHS regulations limit the enrollment
of Health Science 2 to a maximum of 20
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students. (Successful completion of biology is
strongly encouraged.)
553000XX Emergency Medical Services
(EMS)
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
EMS is designed to teach
students how to respond to
emergencies and how to overcome reluctance
to act in emergency situations.
The
curriculum includes instruction in areas of
legal-ethical issues, safety and infection
control, healthy lifestyles, and certification in
first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR).
Optimal competencies/skills may
include vital signs, medical terminology,
automated external defibrillation (AED),
disaster preparedness, and injury control
modules.
555500XX Sports Medicine 1
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This
course
emphasizes
the
prevention of athletic injuries, including the
components of exercise science, anatomy,
principles of safety, first aid, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and vital signs. Subject matter
will also include discussion of legal issues,
members of sports medicine team, nutrition,
protective equipment, environmental safety
issues, taping and wrapping, mechanisms of
injury, and application of sports medicine
concepts.
557000XX Pharmacy Technology
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Must be a Senior &
Additional Cost of $199.00 for 2007-08
This course is designed to train students to
pass the Pharmacy Technician Certifying
Board examination. A practicing pharmacist
has developed the curriculum. The program
includes 90 classroom hours plus 60
homework hours for a total of 150 hours.
Teachers may arrange student work-based
learning opportunities in pharmacies for
practical experience. The American Council of
Pharmaceutical Education accredits the
program. This course may be independent
study or a component of Health Science 2.
Education and Training
Cluster
Education and Training learners need a
solid background in academic, technical and
presentation/facilitation skills. This diverse
Career Cluster prepares learners for
careers in planning, managing and
providing education and training services,
and related learning support services.
570200XX
Introduction
Childhood Education
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
to
Early
Introduction
to
Early
Childhood Education is
designed to provide an overview of skills
required to enter a career working with young
children. Students will develop skills in areas
including career paths, developmentally
appropriate practices, safe and healthy
learning
environments,
collaborative
relationships, and professional employment
skills. This course is designed as an entry-level
course for sophomores planning to pursue the
Early Childhood Education curriculum.
If
space permits, upperclassmen may also wish
to consider this as an elective to explore child
development and elementary education
career options.
570000XX Early Childhood Education 2
570100XX Early Childhood Education 3
Credit:
1, 2
Prerequisite: Course
Sequence
Early
Childhood
Education provides an
opportunity for students
to actively explore the
world of children and
acquire
knowledge and skills needed to respond to
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the variety of children’s needs. Learning
experiences are planned so that students can
develop competence to guide, instruct, and
care for young children in a safe and healthy
environment. Due to the increasing demand
for well-trained child care providers in various
types of child-centered facilities, a variety of
classroom and laboratory experiences are
provided to prepare competent entry-level
employees. Students work in a Childcare
center while enrolled in this class.
Oracle, students demonstrate how the web is
made dynamic by using databases. Students
display their knowledge through hands-on
labs, collaborative projects, problem solving
exercises,
and
project
management
opportunities. Upon completion of Oracle,
students
possess
strong
interview,
presentation, collaboration, problem solving,
resume
preparation,
and
internship
preparation skills in addition to the
programming they will be learning.
Information Technology
Cluster
505300XX Advanced Placement
Computer Programming
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Computer Science
Requirement
Information Technology is designed to
prepare students for entry-level employment
in areas related to designing, developing,
managing, and operating communication
and information technology networks and
related hardware and software for the
recording,
storage,
transformation,
transmission, and distribution of voice,
video, images, and data including both
telecommunications
and
computing
services.
505000XX Computer
Programming
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course of study is designed to emphasize
the fundamentals of computer programming.
Topics include computer hardware and
software, program design and development,
and practical experience in programming in a
modern high-level procedural language.
532400XX Honors Oracle Academy I
Management/Sequential
Query
Language (SQL)
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1,
strong reading skills
While most high school
students are surfing the
web, Oracle students can
control the net! Through
This course is designed to teach students to
write programs in the web based Java
programming language. This language not
only works on any computer operating system,
but is also used nationwide by businesses and
colleges. Students will learn to write programs
that perform calculations, get input from the
user, make decisions based on user input,
and use graphical user interfaces to create
and animate objects. This course not only
enables students to learn the language used
to develop web pages and update web sites; it
also prepares students for a Computer
Science major in college. Passing the AP
Exam given at the conclusion of the course
earns the student 3 hours of college credit.
Manufacturing Cluster
Courses in this cluster involve planning,
managing and performing the processing of
materials into intermediate or final products.
Also included are related professional and
technical support activities such as
production
planning
and
control,
maintenance and manufacturing/process
engineering.
621000XX Mechatronics Integrated
Technologies 1 (MIT)
Credit:
1
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Prerequisite: Pass ninth grade
requirement with an 80 or better.
math
This course introduces students to
the wide range of careers available
in the manufacturing industry and
the communication of personal
management skills required for
success in the global workforce. Through a
series of individual tasks, team activities, and
in-basket exercises, students learn the
importance of time management, goal-setting
and personal responsibility.
Science, Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics Cluster
If you desire to know how things work and
advance the frontiers of knowledge, a
career in science and engineering might be
right for you. Courses in this cluster include
the study of pneumatics, hydraulics,
computer-aided drafting, quality control,
robotics, electronics, and heavy machinery.
621100XX Mechatronics Integrated
Technologies 2 (MIT)
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: MIT 1
604000XX
Industrial
Education
Credit:
1
Prerequisite: None
This course is a continuation of MIT 1. MIT 2
consists of the systems modules, design
projects, student research, and industry
partnership.
This course emphasizes hands
on learning in four broad areas:
construction,
manufacturing,
communication,
and
transportation.
Students use
science and mathematics to solve
challenging technical problems.
621200XX Mechatronics Integrated
Technologies 3 (MIT)
Credit:
2
Prerequisite: MIT 2
Technology
This course provides the opportunity to
receive hands-on experience utilizing up-todate industrial equipment. A broad based
curriculum aids the students in gaining “real
world” skills relevant to local and global
industry standards. The skills developed in
these courses are key to industrial skills
standards as well as competencies related to
courses in college. Students will explore and
learn about the use of several power sources
used in manufacturing and business
operations.
Instruction focuses on the
dynamics of hydraulics (fluids), pneumatics
(air), and electric (machine control and
power). Students also learn microprocessor
programming of robotics, programmable logic
control (P.L.C.), diagnostic troubleshooting,
problem solving, repair and replacement of
mechanical assemblies, and machine tool
operations.
Internships and industrystandards certification are available. (2 units)
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