Woodland Hills
High School
Grades 9-12
Course Selection Booklet
2013-2014
WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
2430 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Phone: (412) 731-1300
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Mr. Regis Driscoll
President
Ms. Marilyn Messina
Vice-President
Mr. Robert Clanagan
Member
Mr. Brian K. Estocin
Member
Ms. Colleen Filiak
Member
Mr. Fred Kuhn
Member
Dr. Randy Lott
Member
Mr. Robert S. Rinsma
Member
Mr. Robert J. Tomasic
Member
CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Alan Johnson
Substitute Superintendent
Ms. Joyce Sullivan
Business Manager
Mr. Norman Catalano
Curriculum Coordinator
Ms. Agatha Leonard
Director of Special Education
Mr. Steve Muiter/Mr. Keith Brant
Technology Department
Mr. John Besseck
Director of Facility
Mr. Gerald Chessman
Director of Student Operational Services
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Daniel Stephens
Principal
Ms. Licia Lentz
Assistant Principal
Ms. Marlo Robinson
Assistant Principal
Mr. Lamont Lyons
Assistant Principal
Mr. Kevin Murray
Assistant Principal
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WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Department Chairs/Coordinators
Department Chairs and Coordinators are teachers who serve as the instructional leaders within
their department and may be contacted with general questions or concerns. At the time of
printing, the Department Chairs/Coordinators are as follows:
Please Call the High School at: 412.244.1100
Art (ext. 5169)
Ms. Michelle Hutterer
huttmi@whsd.net
Business, Computers, and Information Tech (ext. 5191)
Mr. Richard Yeager/
yeagri@whsd.net
Family & Consumer Science (ext. 5163)
Ms. Marilyn Keteles
ketema@whsd.net
World Language (ext. 5168)
Ms. Erin Tiboni
shawer@whsd.net
Health and Physical Education (ext. 5142)
Ms. Debbie Fischer
fiscde@whsd.net
Language Arts (ext. 5165)
Dr. Heather Moschetta
mosche@whsd.net
Mathematics (ext. 5167)
Ms. Irene Runco
runcir@whsd.net
Mr. Steven Flanders
flanst@whsd.net
Music (ext. 5154)
Mr. Thomas Crone
cronth@whsd.net
Science (ext. 5166)
Mr. Jeffrey Vranka
vranje@whsd.net
Social Studies (ext. 5164)
Ms. Lisa McClinchie
mcclli@whsd.net
Technology Education (ext. 5190)
Mr. Paul Beard
bearpa@whsd.net
Guidance Counselors
Mr. Mark Arnold arnomar@whsd.net (ext. 5135)
Mr. Jeff Brand
branje@whsd.net (ext. 5132)
Mr. Colin O’Grady ograco@whsd.net (ext. 5124)
Ms. Stacey Rebich rebist@whsd.net (ext. 5136)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................................1
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS BOOKLET ....................................................................................1
PROMOTION ..........................................................................................................................................................1
CREDIT RECOVERY .............................................................................................................................................2
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................2
POLICY GOVERNING SCHEDULE CHANGES AND SUMMER SCHOOL ................................................4
SUMMER SCHOOL PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................5
WEIGHTED COURSES..........................................................................................................................................5
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES .............................................6
NINE WEEK GRADES ...........................................................................................................................................6
HONOR ROLL.........................................................................................................................................................7
CLASS RANK ..........................................................................................................................................................7
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................8
2013-2014 COLLEGE TEST DATES ....................................................................................................................8
LIBRARY..................................................................................................................................................................9
GIFTED PROGRAM...............................................................................................................................................9
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ..................................................................................................2
THE MON VALLEY SCHOOL .............................................................................................................................2
TECH PREP .............................................................................................................................................................2
WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS ................2
STUDENT/PARENT GUIDE FOR A SUCCESSFUL HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE ................................3
ART DEPARTMENT ..............................................................................................................................................6
BUSINESS, COMPUTERS, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT ................................8
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (FCS) DEPARTMENT.....................................................................12
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ...........................................................................14
LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT ..................................................................................................................17
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT......................................................................................................................22
MUSIC DEPARTMENT .......................................................................................................................................27
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT ...................................................................................................................33
FORBES ROAD CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER ..........................................................................44
APPENDIX A .........................................................................................................................................................47
APPENDIX B ..........................................................................................................................................................49
APPENDIX C .........................................................................................................................................................52
The Woodland Hills School District is an equal opportunity education employer and will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in its activities
program, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and section 504. For
information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact the Assistant
Superintendent, Title IX Coordinator, or Section 504 Coordinator of Special Education, at 2430
Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, 412-731-1300. For information regarding services,
activities, and facilities that are accessible and useable by handicapped persons, contact the
Director of Facilities, 412-731-1300, ext. 0191.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FOREWORD
The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to facilitate planning and course selection. Parents/
guardians are encouraged to review this booklet with their student during the planning and course
selection process. It is important to consider course selections carefully in order to fulfill graduation
requirements and take advantage of the electives available to all students. Please keep in mind that if
enrollment is too low, the District reserves the right not to offer courses listed in this booklet. Other factors
may also make it impossible for a course to be offered. In any case, if a course is canceled, the student
will be assigned his/her alternate course. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to gather
information from this booklet and discuss course selections for the upcoming school year with current
teachers and guidance counselors.
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS BOOKLET
Courses are listed by department. Information needed to select and register for courses is part of each
course description. Two examples are below:
course name (number)
ENGLISH 9 (005)
Prerequisite
grade level(s)
credits awarded
for successful
completion
grade 9
1.0 credit
# of instructional
periods per week
(class periods)
5 IPW
duration of
the class
1 year
(W) means the course
is weighted
FRENCH V (052)
grade 12
1.0 credit (W)
Prerequisite: French IV-recommended grade 70% or higher
5 IPW
1 year
In the first example, the course name is English 9 and the course number is 005. Subsequent information
indicates that the course is only for ninth graders, students are awarded one credit for successful
completion, the course meets five periods per week, the class lasts for one school year, and there is no
Prerequisite. In the second example, the (W) next to the credit shows that it is a weighted course, and the
prerequisite requires that the student has passed French IV, and recommends that the grade received was
a C or higher. Finally, a course description (not shown) describes the content that is included in the
course.
PROMOTION
In order for an 8th grade student to move to the 9th grade at the high school, the student must successfully
pass the 8th grade curriculum or have an administrative recommendation.
It should be understood by parents and students that promotion at the high school level is not a guarantee
of graduation and a diploma. Promotion allows a student to be considered as a member of a particular
group of students who entered high school at the beginning of a particular year. Being promoted to the
12th grade does not necessarily imply that a student will be eligible to graduate from high school at
the end of his/her 12th grade year. Graduation is determined by a student’s completing the graduation
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requirements as set forth in Board policy and described below. The principal or his/her designee has the
authority to adjust a student’s course sequence in order to help assure that the student will be able to
graduate in four years.
The promotion guidelines below are meant to represent a typical student.
GRADE LEVEL – PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED CREDITS OR COMPLETED YEARS
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
1 full completed year and/or 5 credits
2 full completed years and/or 12 credits
3 full completed years and/or 18 credits
CREDIT RECOVERY
It is essential that a student complete his/her graduation requirements within their four years of high
school. Failure to do this will adversely impact the school’s graduation rate and this is a required
component of making Adequate Yearly Progress as set forth in the law commonly known as No Child Left
Behind of 2001. Students with disabilities may require longer than four years and these exceptions are
detailed in the student’s Individual Education Plan or IEP.
In order to assist students in earning all their required academic credits the Woodland Hills High School
has made available a credit recovery program. Credit recovery is available to all students who need to
make up a course that has been failed. The credit recovery program utilizes the A+ learning management
system in conjunction with one on one or small group instruction. In general, credit recovery is limited to
required core academic courses (i.e. mathematics, English, social studies and science). Students taking a
credit recovery course will take a mid-term and final exam that is proctored by a teacher certified in that
area. There will also be other regular interaction between the student and the teacher during the term of
the credit recovery course. The high school Guidance office can provide additional details on the credit
recovery program.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with 22 PA Code, Chapter 4, section 4.24, “each school district, including charter
schools, shall specify requirements for graduation in the strategic plan under § 4.13 (relating to strategic
plans). Requirements shall include course completion and grades, completion of a culminating project,
and results of local assessments aligned with the academic standards. Students shall demonstrate
proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics on either the State assessments administered in grade 11
or 12 or local assessment aligned with academic standards and State assessments under § 4l52 (relating
to local assessment system) at the proficient level or better in order to graduate. The purpose of the
culminating project is to assure that students are able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate
information and communicate significant knowledge and understanding.”
The Woodland Hills School District Board of School Directors will award a high school diploma to every
student who meets the graduation requirements listed below (course completion and grades, attendance
requirements, PSSA/Local Assessment, graduation project). A student CANNOT participate in graduation
if the student has financial, time (suspensions and/or detentions), and/or academic (failed courses needed
for graduation) obligations.
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A1.
For the Classes of 2013-2014
COURSE COMPLETION AND GRADES
Students must earn a minimum of 25 credits for graduation as outlined below.
Subject
English
Social Studies
*Mathematics (3 or 4 courses)
*Science (3 or 4 courses)
Physical Education
Health
Arts and Humanities
World Language
Computer Literacy
Electives
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
Credits
4.0
4.0
Total of 7.0
at least
2.0
.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
4.5
25.0
A2. For the Classes of 2014-2015
COURSE COMPLETION AND GRADES
Students must earn a minimum of 26 credits for graduation as outlined below.
Subject
English
Social Studies
Mathematics (4 courses)
Science (4 courses)
Physical education
Health
Arts and Humanities
World Language
Computer Literacy
Electives
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
Credits
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
2.0
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
4.5
26.0
Arts and Humanities courses include additional selections in Language Arts, Social Studies, World
Language, Art, Family and Consumer Science, Technology Education, and Music.
In order to satisfy the Computer Literacy Requirement, at least 1.0 credit must be acquired from one
of the following courses: Basic Software Applications (268), Software Concepts and Applications
(968), Introduction to Computer Science (468), Video Game Programming w/Java (957),
Multimedia/Web Design I (958).
B.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
If students are absent more than 8 days for a semester course or more than 16 days for a yearlong
course, they will not earn credit for the course. Days of absence will not be counted towards the
8/16 day limit if the absences are due to excused religious holiday, illness confirmed by a doctor’s
excuse, death in the immediate family, or an excuse obtained from an administrator for a medical
appointment or other urgent reasons.
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C.
KEYSTONES
All graduating seniors must demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics, Literature and Biology on the
Keystone that are aligned with academic standards. Students who scored basic or below basic on
the Keystones will be required to enroll in Math Workshop and/or Reading and Writing Workshop
(255) during their senior year. The Local Assessment is embedded into these courses. Students
must satisfactorily pass this class with a 70% or above.
Students with disabilities shall be included in the local assessment system with appropriate
accommodations when necessary. Each child’s IEP team shall determine alternate assessment for
the children with disabilities who cannot participate in the local assessment.
D.
GRADUATION PROJECT
The Graduation Project is a major research project that focuses on a controversial issue within a
career field in which students are interested.
Senior English teachers will guide the process and provide limited class time to work on Senior
Project. Students will be assigned a Graduation Project Adviser, who will grade their notes, rough
draft, and final draft. All work will be submitted to English teachers, who will deliver it to students’
Advisers for grading. Students will present to their English classes.
After identifying a topic, the research begins. The Graduation Project becomes the story of one
student’s adventures in research. The purpose of the Graduation Project process is to discover and
organize the information for yourself and analyze and then share the information with an audience.
Research will be both firsthand (original information collected by the researcher, such as interviews,
observations, experiments, volunteering, shadowing, etc.) and secondary (research through already
existing sources such as books, reference materials, professional websites, professional journals,
etc.).
READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP
MATH WORKSHOP
These are required courses for all students who do not score at the proficient level or above on the
Keystone Exam, standardized test or teacher assessment. Participation in these mandated courses will be
in lieu of an elective. Students will receive an elective credit for the successful completion of these
courses. All 12th grade students taking Reading/Writing or Math Workshop will prepare for standardized
test retakes, develop research and composition skills necessary for successful completion of college level
coursework. Students who have not passed the Keystone exam by the end of 11th grade must
satisfactorily pass the Pennsylvania Department of Education requirement for project-based assessment,
Grade 12 Retest or this course with a final grade of 70% or above in order to graduate. Please see the
appropriate course descriptions for more information.
All students in grades 9-11 must take a standardized reading assessment prior to scheduling to determine
whether they will be placed into Reading & Writing Workshop.
If a student is required to take Math Workshop in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12, and/or Reading and Writing
Workshop in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, the course(s) will satisfy an elective requirement.
POLICY GOVERNING SCHEDULE CHANGES AND SUMMER SCHOOL
Students are responsible for verifying their course selections and for informing the counselor of any
changes prior to the end of the previous school year. Any other changes that are the result of errors or
summer school courses need to be brought to the counselor’s attention by the 2nd week of school.
Changes will be made to correct errors or account for passing summer school courses. The counseling
office should be notified two weeks prior to the beginning of school regarding any necessary changes.
Students must document all work successfully completed in an approved summer school program and
submit an official transcript of grades.
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Schedule changes during the first two weeks of school will be limited to those students who need to
eliminate schedule conflicts or to adjust a schedule upward to meet graduation or period-per-week
requirements. NO CONVENIENCE CHANGES WILL BE MADE. Final approval for changes will be made
by the building principal.
In selecting a course, a student is making a commitment to the entire length of the school year or
semester, if applicable. A student will receive two 9-week grades, a mid-term and a final exam in a onesemester course. A full-year course includes four 9-week grades, a mid-term exam and a final exam
grade.
NOTE:
It is the student’s responsibility to see that the withdrawal form is completed and
signed by all four required persons in the proper sequence. (Parent, Teacher of class being
dropped, Counselor, and Principal)
No students may enroll in any course during the regular school year outside of the school district without
prior approval of the school principal or designee in order to receive credit.
SUMMER SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Students attending summer school and wishing to apply the summer school credit(s) to graduation must
abide by the following:
1. Students must have administrative approval in writing prior to attending summer school.
2. Students must attend an approved summer school program, meeting all of the requirements of the
Pennsylvania Department of Education.
3. Students must have an official transcript with the stamped school seal mailed to the Student Records
Office of Woodland Hills High School prior to the start of the new academic year.
4. If a student receives “no credit attendance” for a course in a school year, but is still passing,
he/she will be eligible to attend summer school.
5. No substitute courses will be acceptable during summer school.
6. All students attending summer school may be required to take a final examination prepared by the
respective academic departments at Woodland Hills High School.
7. Summer school grades will be averaged into the student’s cumulative QPA.
WEIGHTED COURSES
Weighted credit shall be given only to the highest level of a course taught by any department that currently
has weighted courses, or to any course taught at Woodland Hills High School for which an option is
provided to obtain college credit, or to any course which is structured on concepts which will enable a
student to be placed in college courses above the introductory level. Those courses are:
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Chemistry
AP Economics
AP English/Language and Composition
AP English/Literature and Composition
AP European History
French V
College Physics
Weighted credit is not
AP U.S. History
given for a grade less
AP Statistics
than B (80%).
AP Physics
AP Computer Science
AP Environmental Science
AP Comparative Government and Politics
Spanish V
Humanities and Cultural Roots
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
AP courses are taught at a college level and pace. AP courses require a significant commitment of time
toward study and preparation outside the classroom. Listed below are some reasons for taking AP level
courses. The College Board provides this information as a guidance tool.
Gain the Edge in College Preparation
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Get a head start on college-level work.
Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.
Stand Out in the College Admissions Process
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Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.
Show your willingness to push yourself to the limit.
Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.
Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons
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Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own.
Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself.
While there are no set eligibility criteria for theses classes, students need to consult with their current
teachers and guidance counselors before selecting an AP level course. A solid QPA and excellent
attendance are two indicators of possible success. Students who fail to achieve a 70% or better during
the first marking period may be reassigned to another course at the appropriate grade level.
NINE WEEK GRADES
Every course in which students are enrolled will yield a number of points, which will be used to help
determine their Quality Point Average (QPA). All subjects are included. The number of points earned for
a course is based upon the following formula:
Regular Course
Weighted Course
90-100%
A=4
A=5
80-89%
B=3
B=4
70-79%
C=2
C=2
60-69%
D=1
D=1
50-59%
F=0
F=0
Calculating QPA
The letter grade is assigned its numerical value, multiplied by the instructional periods per week (IPW),
then multiplied by the number of marking periods. This is done for each subject and they are added
together. This total is divided by the total instructional periods per week (IPW). Also, weighted courses
have 10 points added to percentage grades and 1 point added to the numerical value of letter grades of A
and B before determining class rank, honor roll, and students' over-all averages.
Calculating nine-weeks percentage average
The report cards also list an overall percentage for each grading period. Nine weeks percentage grades
are meant to give students an idea of individual achievement.
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Example for Determining Nine Weeks Percentage Average (for illustration purposes only)
Adjusted Percentage Points
Percentage Grade
(IPW x Adj. Percentage Grade)
85W (+10) (weighted) = 95
475
86
258
85
425
85
425
75
375
66
330
70
350
85
425
3,233
Total Percentage Points
(3,233)
PERCENTAGE AVERAGE = ----------------------------------------------------- = 85.1% (B)
IPW (Instructional Periods/Week) (38)
Course
AP English 12
Chamber Choir
Physical Education
Economics/U.S. Gov’t.
Algebra II
Accounting I
Printmaking
Parenting
IPW
5
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
38
HONOR ROLL
The Honor Roll is calculated at the end of each nine-week grading period. Only the grades from that nineweek’s grading period are used in the calculation. The letter grade is assigned its numerical value, then
multiplied by the instructional periods per week (IPW). This is done for each subject and they are added
together. This total is divided by the total instructional periods per week (IPW). Also, weighted courses
have 10 points added to percentage grades and 1 point added to the numerical value of letter grades of A
and B. Criteria for the honor roll are listed below.
Distinguished Scholar
High Honors
Honors
4.00 and above
3.50-3.99
3.00-3.49
Students cannot be on the Honor Roll if they:
1. have incomplete grades
2. received any grade below 70
3. are in violation of the district's attendance policy
CLASS RANK
All subjects are included when calculating class rank. The letter grade is assigned its numerical value,
multiplied by the instructional periods per week (IPW), then multiplied by the number of marking periods.
This is done for each subject and they are added together. This total is divided by the total instructional
periods per week (IPW) multiplied by the number of marking periods. Also, weighted courses have 10
points added to percentage grades and 1 point added to the numerical value of letter grades of A and B
before determining class rank, honor roll, and students' over-all averages. Rank is based on letter grades
earned in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. Final percentage grades are converted to letter grades and the letter
grades are used to arrive at a quality point average based on a 4.0+ scale for rank. All students with a 4.0
or better QPA will be ranked number one in their respective class. There will be no valedictorian or
salutatorian.
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Example for Determining Class Rank (for illustration purposes only)
Course
A. P. English 12
Economics/Gov’t.
Physical Education 12
Chemistry
Algebra II
Spanish II
Etymology
Advanced Art
Final
Grade
Gr.
Pt.
A (W)*
5 x
B
3 x
A
4 x
A
4 x
B
3 x
A
4 x
C
2 x
A
4 x
Total Quality Pts.
Mark. Qual.
IPW Pds. Pts.
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
4 = 100
4 = 60
2 = 40
4 = 112
4 = 60
4 = 80
2 = 20
4 = 80
552
Mark.
IPW Pds.
Total
Periods
5 x 4 =
20
5 x 4 =
20
5 x 2 =
10
7 x 4 =
28
5 x 4 =
20
5 x 4 =
20
5 x 2 =
10
5 x 4 =
20
Total Inst. Per. 148
*Indicates Weighted Course
Total Quality Points
(552)
QPA = -------------------------------------------------------- = 3.72
Total Instructional Periods (148)
The conversion from percentage grades to letter grades for ranking purposes is being done to expedite
post-secondary admissions procedures and most scholarship applications. Most post-secondary schools
request a QPA.
There is a distinct possibility multiple students could have the same QPA thus designated with the same
class rank.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY REQUIREMENTS
If a student maintains at least a 3.5 cumulative quality point average through the first semester of their
Junior and Senior year, that student will be eligible for nomination into the Woodland Hills High School
chapter of the National Honor Society. This is the highest academic honor that any secondary school in
America can award. Selection is based not only on scholarship, but also on service, leadership, and
character. The constitution of the National Honor Society requires that a faculty council, appointed by the
principal, review the qualifications and vote on all eligible candidates for membership based on these
criteria. The eligible student must fill out an application and return it to the National Honor Society sponsor
before the faculty council can consider that student for nomination. Students must document 20 hours of
community service on the application. Applications are distributed after all first semester grades are
evaluated.
2013-2014 COLLEGE TEST DATES
*** NOTE: All testing dates and deadlines are TENTATIVE. These are subject to change by the
testing services.
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT)
(This exam only counts for JUNIORS; however, freshmen and sophomores are permitted to take the
exam.)
Saturday, October 19, 2013 - Woodland Hills High School
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
The dates listed below are tentative.
October 5, 2013
November 2, 2013
December 7, 2013
January 25, 2014
March 8, 2014
May 3, 2014
June 7, 2014
SAT I and II are given on each testing date unless indicated otherwise.
SAT I and II dates are subject to change by the testing agency.
*Some tests may be administered at Woodland Hills High School.
American College Testing Program (ACT)
Test Date
September 21, 2013
October 26, 2013
December 14, 2013
February 8, 2014
April 12, 2014
June 14, 2014
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
Deadlines are currently not available-please
see the guidance office
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations - TBA
Testing dates will be released in early 2013. Students will be notified of the testing dates and locations
when we receive the official date.
If an AP exam is scheduled on a date when Woodland Hills students do not have school, those students
taking the exam(s) must still report to school at the specified time. All morning exams will begin at 8:00
AM and all afternoon exams will begin at 12:00 PM. NO EXCEPTIONS!
LIBRARY
Library Science will be integrated into specific required courses throughout grades 9 through 12. This is
designed to help students develop skills in searching for and finding information from library/media
sources. The program includes such topics as policies, resources, and organization of a library. Students
will learn how to use electronic search features; indexes to periodicals; general reference books such as
almanacs, dictionaries, and encyclopedias; specialized reference sources; and the compilation of a
bibliography.
GIFTED PROGRAM
The gifted program helps to meet the specialized needs of students who demonstrate outstanding
academic potential. Admission to the gifted program is based on an individually administered evaluation
by the school psychologist. Please contact the Director of Special Education (ext. 0141) for additional
information regarding identification.
Gifted education provides specialized scheduling programs as well as supplementary programming
including mentorships, apprenticeships, programs outside of school, special gifted program courses, and
enrichment activities.
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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Students may elect to pursue a career and technology education program at Woodland Hills High School
or at Forbes Road Career & Technology Center. It is strongly recommended that students consider all
career and technology education opportunities available.
Students with disabilities who enroll in a career and technology education program will be assessed to
determine interests, abilities, and special needs. When special needs are identified, special services and
modifications will be made so the student can successfully complete his or her career and technology
education program. All career and technology teachers, including those at Forbes Road Career &
Technology Center, are informed on an annual basis of any modifications or special services to be
provided to a student with disabilities enrolled in a career and technology education program. IEP's
(Individualized Education Programs) for students enrolled in these programs will reflect annual goals of the
respective career and technology program.
Parents of students with disabilities are urged to contact the guidance department at high school or the
junior high school if there are general questions concerning assessment, special services, and enrollment
in career and technology education.
THE MON VALLEY SCHOOL
The Mon Valley School provides a range of options and opportunities to students with disabilities based on
their needs, interests, and abilities. Students will train in well-equipped career and technology shops
simulating a real work environment. Community job placement opportunities will provide students with job
training and work experience, including instruction in general workplace competencies. The career and
technology programs offered through the Mon Valley School will enhance learning so that all students are
equipped to function effectively in the workplace. Placement at the Mon Valley School will be done
through the special education individualized education program (IEP) process.
TECH PREP
Tech Prep programs are articulated sequences of specific high school and college courses leading to
college credit. Woodland Hills School District formed a partnership with the Community College of
Allegheny College (CCAC) to develop tech prep programs in several career and technology areas. The
intent is to insure that WHSD students have an opportunity to take courses in high school that will lead to
an Associate Degree at CCAC.
An articulation agreement with CCAC provides college credit for Architectural Drafting & Design and
selected courses in Business Education. Students interested in pursuing a career in technology should
contact their counselor and explore the career and technology opportunities that are available.
WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
University Of Pittsburgh College In High School Program
Woodland Hills participates in the University of Pittsburgh’s College in High School Program. Students
taking courses in the College in High School Program are eligible to earn three or four college credits from
the University of Pittsburgh. Students will be issued a University of Pittsburgh transcript with the course
and course grade. Students must pay a fee to the University to obtain college credit. The teacher of the
course will explain enrollment information. College in High School courses includes:
WHHS course name and number
AP Calculus (course #077)
College Physics (course #338)
Dual Enrollment
Equivalent course at the University of Pittsburgh
Calculus 0220
Physics 0174
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The Dual Enrollment Program provides high school students with the opportunity to take college courses
while still in high school. Students wishing to take advantage of the Dual Enrollment Program must have
the approval of their high school and their parents. The number of courses, as well as the type of courses
taken, will be determined through a joint approval process. In some cases, students may be required to
take the placement tests before being approved to take certain courses at the college.
Requirements:
Student is a high school junior or senior
Student is making satisfactory progress toward fulfilling applicable secondary graduation requirements
Student has scored at least at the proficient level on Math or English tests
Student shall have an unweighted QPA of 3.0 as a junior or senior
Student demonstrates readiness for college-level coursework
Please contact the guidance office for additional information.
STUDENT/PARENT GUIDE FOR A SUCCESSFUL HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
Grade 8 - Winter/Spring
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Plan your course selections for grade 9 by meeting with teachers and counselors to determine
appropriate placements.
Begin career exploration.
Set preliminary goals for high school.
Consider course selections for future grades along with those for grade 9.
Explore and select extra-curricular activities, which interest you.
Work on improving your grades and study skills.
Grade 9 - Fall
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Complete high school goals sheet with your counselor.
Build strong academic, language, mathematics, and critical thinking skills by taking challenging
courses.
Work on academics and ask for support if needed.
Get involved in at least one extra-curricular activity (three before you graduate)
Grade 9 - Winter/Spring
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Use the BRIDGES system in the library to begin career exploration.
Plan your course selections for grade 10 by meeting with teachers and counselors to determine
appropriate placement.
Grade 9 - Summer
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Consider enhancement and remedial summer school programs.
Continue extra curricular activities and interests.
Get involved in community service work.
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Grade 10 - Fall
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Concentrate on academic preparation and continue to develop basic skills.
Maintain involvement in at least one extra-curricular activity and aim for a leadership position.
Consider taking the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) in October if you have
accelerated courses.
Grade 10 - Winter/Spring
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Tentatively plan your senior year courses as you plan for grades 11 and 12.
Conduct a personalized career search.
Plan your course selections for grade 11 by meeting with teachers and counselors to determine
appropriate placements – take both challenging and diverse courses to investigate career interests
as indicated by test results.
Begin considering post high school options for further education.
Take Advanced Placement exams in May, if appropriate.
Grade 10 - Summer
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Consider enhancement and remedial summer school programs.
Continue extra-curricular activities and community service work
Grade 11 – Fall
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Continue to improve your academic record and make significant contributions to extra-curricular
activities.
Begin the college selection process if college bound.
Take the PSAT in October to be eligible for National Merit Scholarship competition and to give an
indication of projected SAT scores.
Meet with college and technical school representatives who visit WHHS throughout the year.
Review your PSAT school selections and PSAT test and begin to prepare for the SAT.
Attend Selecting a College night with parent.
Grade 11 - Winter/Spring
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Meet with your counselor to establish a post high school goal and to obtain suggestions for post
high school program to explore.
Plan your course selections for senior year by meeting with teachers and counselors to determine
appropriate placement.
Prepare for the SAT by using test prep materials or taking test prep classes.
Take the SAT I once in the Spring if college bound and for NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic
Association)
Take the SAT II (subject test) in the Spring if you are considering admission to selective colleges.
Take PSSA (Pennsylvania State Scholastic Assessment).
Conduct college, career, and scholarship searches.
Attend Pittsburgh area college fair.
Take AP exams in May if appropriate.
Prepare carefully for final exams as the class rank and GPA computed at the end of the junior year
are usually regarded closely by post high school institutions for admissions.
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Grade 11 - Summer
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Visit college when possible, take tours, and have interviews.
Gain work and volunteer experience.
Consider summer school enhancement or remedial program.
Refine your list of post high school institutions and career options.
Grade 12 - Fall
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Make post high school decisions.
Establish your post high school goals – include college, technical school, military, and career plans
as appropriate.
If applying to college, determine schools with your counselor including a “Safety School”.
Consider early action/early decision options.
Attend sessions with college/technical school representative who visit WHHS.
File college applications in advance of deadlines.
Visit colleges and obtain interviews when needed.
Repeat the SAT, if warranted take the ACT as an alternative.
Take SAT II (subject tests) if appropriate.
Maintain academic record for first quarter and first semester review for admission.
Investigate scholarship opportunities announced at school (newsletters, bulletin boards, etc.).
Grade 12 - Winter/Spring
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Attend annual Financial Aid Night with parents.
Apply for need-based and merit-based aid.
Finalize post high school plans.
Compare financial aid awards.
Send tuition deposit to the school of your choice by May 1 unless you were an early decision
candidate.
Notify other schools that you decline their offers of admission if applicable.
Notify guidance of scholarship offers.
Request that your final transcript be sent to the appropriate institution.
Continue to apply for scholarships.
Take AP exams in May if appropriate.
Review housing, registration, and other post high school plans.
Congratulations on your graduation!
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ART DEPARTMENT
INTRODUCTION TO ART (003)
grades 9 & 10
0.5 credit
5IPW
semester
Students in this course develop skill areas as well as have an opportunity for personal growth in the areas
of creativity and self-expression. Students work in the areas of two-dimensional design including drawing,
painting, printmaking and calligraphy using a variety of materials. The three dimensional experience
introduces students to clay and metals. Introduction to Art is the department recommended beginning
course for ninth and tenth graders interested in the arts.
CERAMICS & JEWELRY I (271)
grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art or Instructor Approval
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Students will spend a semester studying jewelry where the main emphasis is on the design and fabrication
of jewelry but may include work in copper tooling, glass etching or a special introduction to a cultural
component of art or genre unit. In the semester devoted to ceramics the students will work on both handbuilt forms and wheel-thrown pottery. Their work will include design, construction techniques, proper
handling of tools and glazing techniques and procedures. Students will have experience in both the
creation of functional and sculptural clay pieces.
ADVANCED CERAMICS & JEWELRY II (301) grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Ceramics/Jewelry I or Instructor Approval
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is a continuation of Ceramics/Jewelry I. Students will master the techniques of hand building
and have required time on the potter’s wheel. Students will further explore metal fabrication, stone setting,
and casting metal jewelry pieces. Students are required to have at least seven portfolio pieces for the year;
those works will include both ceramic and metal works.
CALLIGRAPHY/PRINTMAKING (252)
grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art or Instructor Approval
1.0 credit
5 IPW year
Students will spend a semester studying Calligraphy the art of making beautiful letters. The students in
this course are introduced to calligraphic styles of history including Unical, Black letter, Chancery Cursive
and Gothic. Students will be exposed to the multi cultural nature of writing systems. In the semester
devoted to printmaking the students will build upon the drawing and printmaking skills of Introduction to
Art. Their drawings will develop their skills in the use of contour line and tonal techniques. Students will
use these skills to develop prints in the appropriate media. Students will experience the techniques of
etching, woodblock, linoleum block, lithograph, or silkscreen.
ADVANCED ART/ART PORTFOLIO (041)
Prerequisite: Drawing/Painting
grades 11, 12
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Advanced art is culminating course offering for students involved in the visual arts here at the High School.
The course builds upon the concepts and techniques mastered previously. Students are recommended to
have taken both Introduction to Art and Drawing and Painting. Students will explore in depth drawing and
painting as well as the historical value associated with genres and styles of artist and their work. Students
will work in different mediums throughout the year. Emphasis is placed upon two-dimensional work,
specifically drawing and painting. During the second semester of the advanced course for students who
plan to pursue an art-related career we explore various media in the two-dimensional and contemporary
areas. A “Student Portfolio” will be produced with a minimum of eight pieces or artwork. The works will
include artwork completed both in the classroom and independently.
Advanced Art/ Art Portfolio description is continued on next page
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Creative independent thinking is emphasized. Assessments, evaluations, and critiques will be held at end
of each grading period and at the end of each semester. These evaluations will prepare the student’s for
competition well as college entrance requirements and interviews. Evaluations will be multi-faceted and
will include self-assessment, student-teacher consultation and department evaluation. Senior students are
also involved in a class mural project that is a part of this course offering. Murals are done throughout the
school year. Subject matter is cooperatively decided and approved by the Department Coordinator and
the Principals.
DRAWING & PAINTING (220)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
The students in this intermediate level course will build on the basics they have developed during the
Introduction to Art course. Students will explore light and shadow, color theory and different approaches to
painting techniques and mediums. This course is interrelated and sequential. The students begin the first
half of the year mastering drawing concepts and skills in a consistent manner. This will benefit and lead
the students to having success in the second half of the year. The second semester is more devoted to
work with different painting techniques exploring more in depth concepts and medium.
2 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN/3 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (302) grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
1.0 credit 5 IPW 1 year
The main goal of this course is to develop the students’ awareness of the presence of design in all aspects
of our environment and to recognize that design is the basic structure of all art. Students will study various
elements of design including; line, shape, color, form, value, texture and space. Emphasis will be on
creative design and thinking a variety of materials appropriate for two dimensional works will be used and
implemented by the students. During the semester devoted to 3 Dimensional Design students
will study form in space, and explore three-dimensional processes using various materials in traditional and
nontraditional construction techniques such as; mosaic glass, ceramic tiles, sculptural aspects of wire,
wood, clay, and the incorporation of “green” or recycled materials will also be introduced.
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BUSINESS, COMPUTERS, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
BASIC SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS I (268)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW
year
This course focuses on mastery of the keyboard. Emphasis is placed on proper keyboarding techniques
and speed and accuracy. Keyboarding skills are developed by creating simple documents such as tables,
memos, and letters. Students will be introduced to basic presentation and other essential skills. Students
are evaluated on speed, accuracy, and efficient completion of correctly formatted documents.
SOFTWARE CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (968)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit 5 IPW
year
This is a course designed to further develop your software application knowledge in the following areas:
(1) word processing (2) spreadsheets and (3) presentations. Students will gain a solid understanding of
the current trends in technology and concepts associated with interactive information sharing and new web
applications. Students will gain knowledge of web-based communities, social-networking, video and file
sharing sites as well as blogging, wikis and more.
COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 (468)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
th
Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 8 grade Software Apps
1.0 credit
5 IPW
year
This is an elective course designed to introduce students to basic programming constructs using an objectorientated programming environment. Students will begin by producing programs with Alice, a computer
environment in which you create virtual worlds containing three-dimensional characters and objects that
move and interact. Transition will then be made to developing programs in Java, which is a general
purpose programming language which is the industry standard.
COMPUTER SCIENCE 2 (476)
grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in CS1 (468)
1.0 credit
5 IPW
year
This is an elective course designed to build on skills learned in Computer Science 1 & Introduce
students to other object-orientated programming environments with Visual Studio, which is free
integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft. The class will focus on Visual Basic for
the first semester. It is used to develop console and graphical user interface applications along
with Windows Forms applications,, web sites, web applications, and web services. The second
semester will focus on C# a powerful and flexible programming language. It can be used to create
a variety of applications. C# is being used for projects as diverse as dynamic Web sites,
development tools, and even compilers. This class will continue to prepare students for AP
Computer Science & give them the skills needed successful complete the AP Exam.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN (957)
grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW
Prerequisite: B or Better in Software Applications & Concepts or Computer Science
year
This course covers an introduction to the basic concepts of video game design. The course material
focuses on using different programming language-learning environments, such as, Gamer Maker,
Microsoft Kodu, Blender & Scratch as applied to video game development. These concepts include loops,
selection statements, structured and object-oriented design, data structures, event driven design, and user
interface design, component diagrams, IF/THEN statements & creating storyboards. Designing,
implementing and documenting a video game with a small group is a major component of the course.
These projects are intended to build upon assignments completed throughout the year, and will provide
students with a basic understanding of the logical thinking process.
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MULTIMEDIA/WEB DESIGN I (958)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in 8th grade software apps
1.0 credit
5 IPW
year
The first half of this class will introduce students to the multimedia-rich workplace by teaching them
multimedia concepts, such as, print ad design & logo design. We will use the basic functions of
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. The second half of the class will introduce the concepts of designing
effective web sites. We will look into the theory behind web sites and how to organize the information,
learn how to make sure that your site is user-friendly. We will learn the basic functions HTML.
Dreamweaver, Flash.
ADOBE SUITE for Multimedia Design (959)
Prerequisite Multimedia/Web Design I
grades 11, 12
1.0.credit
5 IPW
year
Learn how Adobe Illustrator can help you create logos or graphics for the Web or printer. Discover how to
enter and edit text and add graphics. Become skilled at creating digital interactive magazines and other
documents with InDesign. Learn advanced techniques in Photoshop, including how to utilize layers and
master selection tools. Discover how to edit and modify existing pictures and create your own.
Adobe Suite for WEB DESIGN (961)
Prerequisite: Multimedia/Web Design I
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
year
This class is a project based class. The students will create web sites using the Adobe Suite. The teacher
will introduce new concepts using mini lessons. The class will work with industry leading web design
software to create a Web site for desktops. They will be taught how to work with text, images, links, and
tables. Flash animations can be incorporated into web sites to add appeal for your visitors. In this class,
you will learn how to use Dreamweaver, Flash, & Fireworks to create exciting web sites.
BUSINESS LAW (126)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Presenting the fundamentals of business law in this course equips students to recognize and deal with
legal problems. Students will learn about law enforcement and the courts, law for the minor, law for the
consumer and the business firm, contracts, negotiable instruments, and product liability. Students will also
expand their legal/business vocabularies.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (956)
grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW
Prerequisite: a grade of 70% in Algebra I or Algebra II and Software Applications
1 year
An entrepreneur is a person who attempts to earn a profit by taking the risk of operating a business. This
class will serve as an introduction to the business world, with special focus on writing a business plan. As
future entrepreneurs, students will be required to create and write a comprehensive business plan for their
“paper business” and develop a website to market it. Analyzing markets, sales and advertising strategies,
obtaining capital, modern management techniques, managing personnel, personal finances, and much
more will be taught in this course. Students are presented with a solid foundation in characteristics of
business ownership and the legal aspects of proprietorships, partnerships, and corporate forms of
business ownership. Writing, critical thinking, creativity and technology skills will be emphasized
throughout this course.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING (286)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This class will introduce the basics of the accounting system. This class is a lecture/project class. All of
the activities will be performed with online software that provides instant feedback on their work, which will
allow them to learn from their mistakes. The class will prepare students that are thinking about starting
their own business the accounting process that they will have to know in order to keep all of their financial
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records. The first semester deals with the theory behind the accounting system. The second semester
teaches the students how to operate accounting software that is relevant in today’s business world.
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (158)
grades 11, 12 1.0 credit (W)
Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in CS 1 (468) & CS 2 (476)
5 IPW
1 year
This class is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester college-level course in computer science. The
course represents college-level achievement for which most colleges and universities can be expected to
grant advanced placement and credit. Placement and credit are granted by institutions in accordance with
their own policies, not by the College Board or the AP Program. Successful completion of the class may
result in earning 3 college credits.
The design and implementation of computer programs is used as a context for introducing other important
aspects of computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms, the development and
use of fundamental data structures, the study of standard algorithms and typical applications, and the use
of logic and formal methods. Software programs such as Java will be used as the vehicle for
implementing programming concepts.
WORK STUDY SEMINAR (020)
grades 11, 12
1.0 credit
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Work/Career Option Program
5 IPW
1 year
The worker, whether in a job requiring professional training, or in a skilled or semi-skilled occupation, must
have an understanding of basic principles fundamental to success. Topics include: resume writing for
employment, application preparation, interview techniques, employee-employer relationships, “fitting in”,
fringe benefits, taxes, unions, social security, occupational safety and health, banking services, consumer
credit and its cost, employment, child labor laws. Students are reminded they must pass all academic
subjects each year to be eligible for this program and to graduate with their class.
WORK & CAREER OPTION PROGRAM (030) grades 11, 12 Variable credit & periods
Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in Work Study Seminar
1 year
The Work/Career Option Program, a cooperative venture between the school district and business
community, is designed for students who feel they should develop, through on-the-job training, skills that
are immediately applicable in an occupation. This unique structure of community/school-based education
provides a forum wherein students may develop some measure of confidence and self-reliance away from
the highly familiar regulations of the school setting while still being supervised and informed of their
progress through periodic formal evaluations by the job-site supervisor and the teacher coordinator. One
of the most valuable outcomes of this experience is learning to conform to the expectations and demands
of the business world through the responsibilities inherent to maintaining a job.
Students attend school for part of the day dependent on individual academic requirements for graduation.
The work portion is usually variable and may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and school
vacations. Students are required to maintain academic eligibility as for any special program or
extracurricular activity of the school. Students wishing to use a currently held job for this program must
first secure approval for it from the teacher coordinator and/or principal. Students requiring assistance in
obtaining a job for this program should see the teacher/coordinator.
NOTE: Students interested in Work Study should inform their counselor at the time of scheduling.
Students will still be given a regular class schedule of at least 35 class periods, but their names will be
placed on a Work Study roster. In August, students listed on this roster will be invited to a meeting
wherein information and forms related to Work Study will be distributed. At that time, students will have an
opportunity to designate courses that are to be eliminated from their original schedules. Enrollment by
elective entry into the Work Study program is limited to the first two (2) weeks of the school year.
Thereafter, Work Study is closed to elective entry.
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AP ECONCOMICS (072)
grades 11, 12 1.0 credit 5 IPW
Prerequisite: Grade of B or higher in Algebra II & 3.5 GPA in Honors Social Studies course
Note: Does not fulfill a Social Studies Requirement
1 year
The purpose of the AP economics course is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of
micro and macro economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers both consumers and
projectors, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product
markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of governments in promoting greater
efficiency and equity in he economy. The study of national income and price-level determination, and also
developing students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization
policies, economic growth, and international economies will be included.
It is meant to be the equivalent of the first-semester college-level course in Economics. The course
represents college-level achievement for which most colleges and universities can be expected to grant
advanced placement and credit. Institutions in accordance with their own policies, not by the College
Board or the AP Program, grant placement and credit. Successful completion of the class & a score of 4
or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam will result in earning 3 college credits.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (FCS) DEPARTMENT
INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE (007)
grade 9, 10 0.5 credit 5 IPW semester
Experiences in Family and Consumer Science prepare students to understand wants, needs, goals and
resources to make responsible decisions as adolescents. This course will focus on: home safety,
elements and principles of design, textiles, simple hand and machine sewing techniques with an emphasis
on personal goals and choices.
INTERIOR DESIGN (023)
grades 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
The focus of this course will be to apply the elements and principles of design to space planning. This will
be a project-based course in basic design principles (color, shape, texture, line, space, balance, emphasis,
proportion, and rhythm), aesthetics and the psychology of color and space. Activities will include the
development of floor plans, analysis of traffic patterns and organization of space to suit personal style and
needs.
PARENTING (083)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course will explore many parenting responsibilities. The students will examine important issues
related to raising healthy children and building positive parent/child relationships. The students will
participate in activities involving the realities of parenting, such as toy selection, childcare options, child
abuse and neglect, preventing illnesses, and human sexuality. The students will also participate in a
parenthood simulation. Decision-making skills and critical thinking will be emphasized throughout the
course.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT (153)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is for mature high school students with a desire to understand children from conception to age
six. Students will understand the interrelationship of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual
development. In this course, students will participate in activities involving projects, role-playing, videos,
creative writing, and group interaction. The course gives practical experience in working with children
ages 3 to 5 though a preschool program, which may benefit students who are considering a career in
childcare.
EXCEPTIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT (253)
grades 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
This course concentrates on information essential to those students who have an interest in children and
prospective childcare professions. The goals of this course are three-fold. First, it exposes students to a
historical perspective and overview of exceptional children. Second, it enables students to become familiar
with specific exceptionalities of children. Third, it helps students understand the impact that an exceptional
child has on the ever-changing family unit. Students will explore course objectives through simulations,
journals, debates, class projects, career exploration, and enrichment activities.
ADULT ROLES (063)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course will assist students in becoming confident and self-sufficient young adults. Course materials
cover practical skills related to topics such as interpersonal and family relationships, money management,
nutrition and food preparation, and life decisions. Included are activities that will develop critical thinking
and problem-solving skills as they relate to consumer decision-making. Consumer education is stressed in
each phase of learning so that wise use of available money is of prime consideration.
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FOODS AND NUTRITION (263)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is designed to provide students with up-to-date information on nutrition topics including the
Dietary Guidelines, nutrients, the Food Guide Pyramid, reading food labels, dieting and eating disorders,
and the nutritional needs of each stage of the life cycle. Safety and sanitation methods are stressed.
Students will study foods by classifications and may include topics such as cakes, pastries, breads, meats,
poultry, and ethnic foods. Class activities may include discussions, journals, making posters, skits, group
presentations, instructional videos, notes, outside readings, and food lab experiences.
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Students are required to take two credits of Physical Education in order to graduate. Students are
also required to take Health Education during their sophomore year. Please note that PE9, PE10,
and Fitness Education 11,12 will include a rotation into the pool. The required courses are as
follows:
Grade 9-Physical Education 9, Aquatics for Life
Grade 10-Health (Required)
Grade 10-Physical Education 10, Aquatics for Life, Pre-Life Guarding
Grade 11 and 12 - Fitness Education, Aquatics for Life, Pre-Life Guarding, Strength Training & Nutrition or
Advanced Strength Training and Lifetime Wellness
Uniforms: Proper dress requires students to change into a white t-shirt, athletic/ basketball shorts, and
tennis shoes. A sweatshirt and/or sweatpants are appropriate for outdoor classes only.
All courses, required and elective, with the exception of Health, will do the complete battery of
FITNESSGRAM assessments at the beginning and end of the semester.
Swimsuit and towel are required for PE9, PE10, and Fitness Education 11,12
Courses other than PE 9, PE 10 and Fitness Education 11,12 may be repeated 2 times only if the student
has received an 80% or better the first time they took the course.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 (094)
grade 9
1.0 credit
3 IPW
year
Based upon the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety, and Physical Education, students
will analyze the role of individual responsibility for safe practices, injury prevention in the home, school and
community. Students will engage in physical activities that are developmentally appropriate and support
achievement of personal fitness and activity goals: Physical Best/FITNESSGRAM, Soccer, Tennis/Racquet
Sports, Walking, Digiwalkers, Cross Country Course, Stability Training, Midterm Exam, Floor Hockey,
Muscular Fitness and Flexibility, Volleyball, Obstacle Course, Aerobic Dance, Jump Rope, Course
Evaluation and FITNESSGRAM results, Final exam. Students will complete a six-week rotation in the pool
as part of this course. Bathing suit and towel will be required.
HEALTH EDUCATION (043)
5 IPW
semester OR
3 IPW
year
Students will analyze the impact of the following areas: goal setting, decision making, mental health,
wellness, stress management, mental disorders, drugs as medicines, tobacco products, alcohol and other
illegal drugs, drug abuse, male and female reproductive systems, birth control methods and communicable
and non-communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS. The thrust of this
course is to prepare a health-literate person in order to apply preventive behaviors and strategies for a
successful transition from adolescence to adulthood.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 (923)
grade 10
grade 10
0.5 credit
1.0 credit
3 IPW
year
In this course the students will be taught the Adventure Games and New Games philosophy. The students
will engage in a variety of icebreaker, cooperative, problem-solving, trust-building, adventure, challenge by
choice, and outdoor games and activities. As a result students will demonstrate the following outcomes:
leadership skills, creativity in problem solving, increased self-motivation and confidence, striving for one’s
personal best, and competency learning from success and failure. This course will have a rotation in the
pool. Bathing suit and towel will be required.
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AQUATICS FOR LIFE/SUCCESS (943)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
This course offers something for EVERYONE! You NEED to be able to swim in deep water to participate
in this course. Students will experience the benefits and factors associated with self-selected life-long
physical activities. The student will engage in an individualized physical activity plan that will support
achievement of personal fitness. You will participate in aquatics aerobics, progressive water-works
program, cardiovascular fitness, water activities, games and other water related recreational lifetime
activities. Students will gain an appreciation for lifelong learning and factors that affect physical activity
and exercise preferences in adulthood.
FITNESS EDUCATION 11, 12 (423)
grade 11, 12
1.0 credit
3 IPW
year
This course is a comprehensive experience in physical fitness at a personalized level. It provides students
with the knowledge, tools, and resources to incorporate awareness of the health-related components of
fitness into their personal lifestyles. These components are body composition, cardiovascular fitness,
flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. The course meets in the classroom for sessions as
well as your activity. Students will complete a three-week rotation in the pool as part of this course.
Bathing suit and towel will be required.
FIRST AID AND CPR (993)
grades 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
In this course individuals will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and provide
basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.
Students will be able to analyze and apply strategies for the management of injuries. After successfully
completing the course, students should be able to receive certification in “First-Aid”, “Adult CPR/AED”, and
“Infant and Child CPR”. (This course can be used as an ELECTIVE but not as a PE CREDIT)
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (103) grades 9, 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit 5 IPW
3 IPW
semester OR
year
This course is offered to students, identified by a physician, unable to participate in a regular physical
education activity course. A health-related, criterion-referenced physical fitness test will be used to assess
functional health of the student. Thus, the student will participate in a variety of activities related to the
attainment of the health-related components of fitness/body composition, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility,
muscular endurance, and muscular strength.
STRENGTH TRAINING AND NUTRITION (933)
grades 11, 12
0.5 credit 5 IPW
semester
In this course students will evaluate and engage in individualized physical activity plan that supports
achievement of personal fitness and activity goals that promote life-long participation. Students will
recognize benefits associated with physical fitness and nutrition. Through practice strategies, students will
become familiar with various weight lifting techniques, general strength and explosive power programs.
Students will incorporate the basic rule of etiquette in a weight room, and become proficient in exercises
for all body sections. Students will become familiar with periodization and its principles. Students will
evaluate information about nutrients and apply guidelines to meet nutritional needs at various stages of
life. Finally, students will design a program that includes a variety of exercises for the entire body.
ADVANCED STRENGTH TRAINING AND NUTRITION AND HEALTH RELATED COMPONENTS FOR
LIFELONG FITNESS (934)
grades 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW semester
Prerequisite: Successfully completed Strength Training and Nutrition
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Students will engage in an individualized physical activity plan that supports achievement of personal
fitness and activity goals and promotes life-long participation. This course will be a combination of
Strength and Conditioning and will at times be intense. The exercises will be geared to combination lifts
incorporated with Olympic Style Lifting, and high level anaerobic/aerobic training and plyometrics. (Not
meant for the weak at Heart).
PRE-LIFE GUARDING (283)
grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: You must be 15 years of age.
0.5 credit
5 IPW semester
This course is open to all students who are strong swimmers and have the desire to be a lifeguard. This is
a program designed to prepare you with all the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the American Red
Cross Life Guarding course. It will also prepare you with the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond
to aquatic emergencies. You will become certified in CPR and First-aid for the Professional Rescuer, AED,
and the prevention of disease transmission. (This course can be used as an PE CREDIT and/or an
ELECTIVE)
LIFETIME WELLNESS (293)
grades 11, 12
0.5 credit 5 IPW
semester
In this course individuals will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical
activities. Students will learn similar skills, strategies, and concepts for understanding and succeeding in
game-play. Students will learn how to problem solve and classify games according to tactics. After
successfully completing the course, each student should be able to have a better understanding of gameplay strategies, skills, and concepts leading to increase in physical activity participation and coaching
abilities.
Invasion/Territory
Basketball
Team handball
Soccer
Net/Wall/
Racquet
Tennis
Badminton
Volleyball
Striking/Fielding
Target
Lifetime
Softball
Cricket
Matball
Bowling
Croquet
Shuffleboard
Running
Swimming
Biking
CONFLICT RESOLUTION & MEDIATION (213)
grades 9,10, 11,12
0.5 credit 5 IPW
semester
In this course students will analyze their response to conflict and the role of an individual’s responsibility for
safe practices to avoid and manage conflict and violence prevention by mastering effective negotiation
skills through approved mediation techniques. This will include experiential learning through lecture,
discussion, role-playing, and participatory exercises. Successful completion will result in a “Mediator’s
Certificate”. (This course can be used as an ELECTIVE but not as a PE CREDIT)
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LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT
READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP I (235)
grades 9, 10, 11
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Reading and Writing Workshop I is required for students in grades 9-11 who have scored below the
proficiency level on the 8th grade PSSA or other school-wide standardized reading assessment. The
course focuses primarily on building the reading comprehension and fluency skills a student needs to be
successful at the high school level. This is a structured course in reading using standardized assessments
to determine a student’s reading level and growth throughout the course. Writing skills will also be taught
using the structured writing process. Participation in this course will be in lieu of an elective class during
the freshman year.
ENGLISH 9 (005)
grade 9
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
English 9 prepares students to become competent in their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and
thinking skills, with specific emphasis on comparing and contrasting. Students will become proficient in
language, usage, and the writing process. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of literature in
genres such as fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Students will also learn the necessary research and
communication techniques to deliver a research presentation.
HONORS ENGLISH 9 (305)
grade 9
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisite: a grade of 80% or above in English 8, Grade 8 English teacher recommendation, and
an average score of Proficient or above on the most current 4Sight, PSSA, or equivalent
standardized test.
Honors English prepares students to excel in their critical reading, writing, speaking, listening, and
thinking skills, with specific emphasis on comparing/contrasting and synthesizing literary genres and fine
arts. The course will examine both modern and classical literature (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) that
addresses a greater understanding of both past and present societies. Students will master the
conventions of writing. Students will also develop the necessary research and communication techniques
to write a research paper and deliver a formal presentation.
READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP II (225)
grades 9, 10, 11 1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Reading and Writing Workshop II focuses on continuing to build primarily reading comprehension and
fluency skills for student’s who have not scored at the proficient level on a school-wide standardized
reading assessment. The course builds on a student’s existing reading skills to include more advanced
reading strategies with an emphasis on writing about reading. This will be done through continuing use of
the structured writing process. Progress will be measured using standardized assessments of a student’s
reading level as well as benchmark assessments to gauge progress in mastering the Pennsylvania
Common Core standards, anchors and eligible content in preparation for the Keystone exam.
ENGLISH 10 (025)
grade 10
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
English 10 prepares students to become proficient in their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and
thinking skills, with specific emphasis on cause and effect relationships. Students will develop analytical
skills through interpretation and criticism of a variety of world literature in genres such as fiction, nonfiction,
and poetry. Students will become competent in analyzing fiction and nonfiction for use of diction and
syntax to achieve a particular tone. Students will analyze and interpret various literary elements focusing
on plot, character, conflict, tone, and theme. Students will also develop research methods necessary for
writing a research paper.
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HONORS ENGLISH 10 (325)
grade 10 1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisite: a grade of 80% or above in English 9 or Honors English 9, Grade 9 English teacher
recommendation, and an average score of Proficient or above on the most current 4Sight, PSSA, or
equivalent standardized test.
In English 10 Advanced students will excel in reading, writing, and speaking for purpose and effect,
emphasizing use of language. This course will enhance students’ critical thinking skills through
examination of literary criticism and analysis of cause and effect relationships. Students will develop
analytical skills through interpretation and criticism of a variety of world literature in genres such as fiction,
nonfiction, and poetry. Students will become competent in analyzing fiction and nonfiction for use of
diction and syntax to achieve a particular tone. Students will explore themes of individualism and integrity
in a variety of world literature. Students will develop research methods necessary for writing a research
paper.
READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP III (245)
grades 9, 10, 11
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Reading and Writing Workshop III focuses on improving the student’s reading and writing skills in
preparation for the Keystone exam. The course will utilize a variety of instructional resources to develop
skills in reading comprehension, fluency and analyzing text. In writing, emphasis will be placed on using
the writing process including prewriting, drafting and revision. Progress will be measured using
standardized assessments of a student’ reading level as well as benchmarking assessments to gauge a
student’s progress in mastering the Pennsylvania Common Core standards, anchors and eligible content
in preparation for the Keystone exam. A student is eligible for this course if he/she srores below the
proficient level on standardized assessment.
ENGLISH 11 (055)
grade 11
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
In English 11, students will develop analytical skills through interpretation and criticism of classic American
literature. There will be emphasis on the writing process, including prewriting, drafting and revision.
Students will compose work in a variety of modes such as informative, persuasive, and analytical. To
improve their writing, students will learn various aspects of grammar, emphasizing form, structure, and
usage. While developing an awareness of style, students will work towards achieving a mature voice.
Students will develop and employ inductive and deductive reasoning in producing a research paper and
presentation.
HONORS ENGLISH 11 (355)
grade 11 1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisite: a grade of 80% or above in English 10 or Honors English 10, Grade 10 English
teacher recommendation, and an average score of Proficient or above on the most current 4Sight,
PSSA, or equivalent standardized test.
In Honors English 11 students will analyze how American literature has reflected the historical and social
events of American history. Students will master analyzing fiction and nonfiction for use of diction and
syntax to achieve a particular tone. To strengthen their writing, students will develop personal style and
voice. Students will compose work in a variety of modes such as informative, persuasive, and analytical.
To improve their writing, students will learn various aspects of grammar, emphasizing form, structure, and
usage. Students will develop research methods necessary for producing a research paper and
presentation connecting American literature and a historical event or time period.
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION (165)
grade 11 1.0 credit (W)
Prerequisite: please see AP eligibility criteria on page 6.
5 IPW
1 year
This course is a year-long course designed to help students become skilled readers of prose written in a
variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and to become skilled writers who can compose for a
variety of purposes. Through reading and writing in this course, students should become aware of the
interactions among a writer’s purpose, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way generic
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conventions of the language contribute to effective writing. Students are expected to process, analyze,
synthesize, and communicate orally and in writing. The course focuses on grammar and punctuation
review, syntactical strategies, literary elements, rhetorical devices and strategies, diction and style,
paragraph structures and development, literary analysis, and AP exam practice. As students progress
through the course, they will become aware of their own composition process through self-assessment and
evaluations by peers and the instructor. These skills will allow students to read critically and effectively in
different modes in the college classroom and beyond. This course prepared students to take the AP
examination in Language and Composition in May of their junior year.
READING AND WRITING WORKSHOP IV (255)
grade 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations allow students who are unable to demonstrate
proficiency on a Keystone exam or exam module to enter into a project-based assessment that is aligned
with the eligible content for the designated Keystone Exam. Students who have not passed the literature
Keystone exam by the end of 11th grade must satisfactorily pass the PDE project-based assessment in
order to graduate. Seniors taking Workshop IV will fulfill the requirement in Reading & Writing Workshop
IV by completing a project-based assessment that follows the PDE guidelines.
ENGLISH 12 (085)
grade 12
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
English 12 students will demonstrate mastery of reading critically, writing effectively, and communicating
orally. Students will use analytical skills through interpretation and criticism, focusing primarily on British
literature. Writing assignments will be a combination of reflective and expository essays. Students will
demonstrate control of organization, conventions, style, and voice in writing. The Senior Project is the
culmination of the past four years of research, writing, and communication skills and encompasses a
detailed process throughout the senior year. The steps include selecting a topic, writing a thesis,
conducting research and taking notes, writing the research paper, and delivering a formal presentation.
HONORS ENGLISH 12 (385)
grade 12 1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisite: a grade of 80% or above in AP English Language and Composition, Advanced
English 11 or English 11, Grade 11 English teacher recommendation, and an average score of
Proficient or above on the most current 4Sight, PSSA, or equivalent standardized test.
Students in English 12 Advanced will demonstrate mastery of reading critically, writing effectively, and
communicating orally. Students will use analytical skills through interpretation and criticism, focusing
primarily on drawing parallels between British and world literature. Writing assignments will be a
combination of reflective, expository, and literary critique essays. Students will demonstrate advanced
control of organization, conventions, style, and voice in writing. The Senior Project is the culmination of
the past four years of research, writing, and communication skills and encompasses a detailed process
throughout the senior year. The steps include selecting a topic, writing a thesis, conducting research and
taking notes, writing the research paper, and delivering a formal presentation.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (155)
Prerequisite: please see AP eligibility criteria on page 6.
grade 12 1.0 credit (W) 5 IPW
1 year
Students in this course are engaged in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature.
Through close reading of selected literary works, they will develop critical standards for interpreting the
effects writers create by means of the artful manipulation of language. To achieve these goals, students
study individual works and their characters, action, structure, and language. They consider large-scale
literary elements such as form and theme, and smaller-scale elements such as figurative language,
imagery, symbolism, and tone. The writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and
include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. The Senior Project is the culmination of the past
four years of research, writing, and communication skills and encompasses a detailed process throughout
the senior year. The steps include selecting a topic, writing a thesis, conducting research and taking
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notes, writing the research paper, and delivering a formal presentation. This course prepares students
to take the AP examination in Literature and Composition in May of the senior year.
JOURNALISM I (135)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Students will learn the aspects of student publications. Students will study the various types of articles:
news, sports, feature, and editorial. In addition, students will produce eight to ten newspapers in class that
will be published and put online for the student body and the public. Students will also examine the field of
journalism in terms of ethics and the laws that govern press both in high schools as well as in the public
domain. Students will learn skills in managing the newsroom and will have the opportunity to serve as
editors-in-chief, sports editors, news editors, feature editors, and layout editors. In order to understand the
world of journalism and its import, students must be aware of the world around them. Therefore, they will
be expected to know current events and will be tested regularly on their knowledge of the latest media
reports. Because it is important that newspapers communicate in an articulate manner, students will be
expected to know and practice rules of the language, and the study of mechanics and conventions will be
reinforced and tested. Students will explore the history of journalism and study its effect on modern day
media. Students will be expected to complete outside readings for the mid-term portfolio and final grade.
JOURNALISM II (138)
grades 11,12
Prerequisite: Journalism I passed with a 70% or higher.
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Students will develop ideas for articles for on-line publication as well as print version. Students will serve
as editorial board members managing and assuming responsibility for proofreading, editing, and
publication of both publications. Students will also complete outside reading and discuss such topics as
ethics of modern day journalism, gathering news in the digital age etc. Grades will be assessed through
demonstration of acceptance of responsibility, involvement in the publication process; submission of
articles, management and direction of staff, photography, editing, and layout. Taught Concurrently with
Journalism I.
CREATIVE WRITING I/II (225)
grades 11, 12
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Creative Writing is designed to encourage student writers with a special talent and/or interest in writing to
develop their writing abilities and skills and to develop an interest in the writing of both their peers and
professional writers. The workshop atmosphere requires the student writers to participate in the creative
process by composing their own short stories, dialogues, poems, and non-fiction from both individual and
teacher-generated topics. Students will read their writing to their classmates who will respond orally and in
writing. Peer responses along with teacher-oriented evaluations will enable the student writers to review
their writing in order to produce a number of completed pieces of creative fiction and non-fiction.
ETYMOLOGY (285)
grades 9,10,11,12 0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
Etymology is a one-semester course designed to significantly improve the vocabulary of students through
the study of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes and words derived from those elements.
Emphasis will include comprehension of new words, appreciation of good usage and precision in choosing
the appropriate word for a specific purpose.
PUBLIC SPEAKING (215)
grades 9,10,11,12
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
The emphasis is on the fundamentals of effective oral skills and the communication process. Students will
prepare, research, and present informative, persuasive, demonstration, and entertainment speeches.
Students will learn how to deliver an effective oral presentation. In addition, students will learn how to
evaluate other speakers.
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SAT PREPARATION (010)
grades 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
The foundation of a student’s preparation for the SAT and college is a rigorous curriculum of english,
mathematics, science, history, and other academic subjects. The SAT Preparation course enables
students to review concepts learned in school, apply these concepts by taking practice SATs, and allow
students to become familiar with test directions and question types. The course will be taught by
Language Arts and Mathematics teachers.
AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE (115)
grades 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
Students in this course are introduced to the works of African American authors and artists throughout the
course of American History. Through close readings of selected literary works, students will enhance and
increase their development of literary and analytical skills as well as exploring a multitude of opinions
regarding African American identity in America. Reading selections will include fiction, nonfiction, drama,
and poetry. Authors will vary from the canonical Langston Hughes to the lesser known Jupiter Hammon.
Writing assignments will include the modes of exposition, literary analysis, narration, and description.
There will be assignments of a more creative nature as well.
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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
ALGEBRA I A (147A)
grade 9
1.0 credit
10 IPW
semester
Algebra I A is the first part of a one-year course in algebraic reasoning. Students completing this course
will demonstrate the ability to apply the laws and properties of real numbers, solve first and second-degree
equations, identify and graph functions, solve systems of equations, factor polynomials, and use algebraic
concepts to solve problems. This course serves as a foundation for Geometry, Algebra II, and further
mathematics courses This course focuses on the Algebra Keystone Mod A eligible content.
ALGEBRA I B (147B)
Prerequisites: Pass Algebra 1 A
grade 9
1.0
credit
10 IPW
semester
Algebra 1B is the second part of a one-year course in algebraic reasoning. Students completing this
course will demonstrate the ability to apply the laws and properties of real numbers, solve first and secondorder algebraic equations, identify graph functions, solve systems of equations, factor polynomials, and
use algebraic concept to solve problems. This course serves as the foundation for Geometry, Algebra II
and further mathematics courses. This course focuses on the Algebra Keystone Mod B eligible content.
HONORS ALGEBRA I (247)
grade 9 1.0 credit
5 IPW
Prerequisites: 85% or higher average in Math 8 or administrative approval
1 year
This is a one-year course designed for extremely capable students who have completed Math 8 with at
least an 85%. All topics taught in Algebra 1 will be addressed in more detail and the pace of the course will
be accelerated. Students who do not do well during the first semester of this course will be transferred to
ALGEBRA 1B for the second half of the course. The first half of the course, taught during the first
semester, addresses all of the Algebra Keystone Mod A eligible content. The second half of the course,
taught during the second semester, addresses all of the Algebra Keystone Mode B eligible content. All
students who complete Honors Algebra I will take the Algebra Keystone Exam in May of that school year.
GEOMETRY (127 )
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I with 70% average or administrative approval
5 IPW
1 year
This is a year-long course in geometry that provides an introduction to two-dimensional and three
dimensional geometry. In this course, students will use deduction to develop logical conclusions, develop
an understanding of congruence and similarity, and use algebraic reasoning and geometric definitions and
concepts to develop relationships among lines, angles, planes, polygons, and circles. Included is a study
of right triangle math using trigonometric ratios of sine, cosine, and tangent. Also, students will enhance
their abilities to reason mathematically, develop logical conclusions and generalizations, and understand
the connections between geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. During the first half of the course, taught
during the first semster, the course focuses on the Geometry Keystone Mod A eligible content. Students
who do not successfully complete the first semester of the course will repeat the first half of the course
during the second semester. During the second semester of the course, this course focuses on the
Geometry Keystone Mod B eligible content.
HONORS GEOMETRY (227)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW
semester
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra I with an 85% average or Algebra 1 with 90% or above or
administrative approval
This is a year-long course in geometry that provides an introduction to two-dimensional and three
dimensional geometry. In this course, students will use deduction to develop logical conclusions, develop
an understanding of congruence and similarity, and use algebraic reasoning and geometric definitions and
concepts to develop relationships among lines, angles, planes, polygons, and circles. Included is a study
of right triangle math using trigonometric ratios of sine, cosine, and tangent. Also, students will enhance
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their abilities to reason mathematically, develop logical conclusions and generalizations, and understand
the connections between geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. Topics taught in Honors Geometry will be
addressed in more detail and the pace of the course will be accelerated. This course focuses on the
Geometry Keystone Mod A eligible content during the first half of the course, taught during the first
semester and focuses on the Geometry Keystone Mod B eligible content during the second half of the
course, taught during the second semester. Students who do not do well during the first semester of this
course will be transferred to GEOMETRY for the second half of the course.
ALGEBRA II (157)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
Prerequisites: pass Algebra 1 and Geometry with a 70% average
5 IPW
1 year
Algebra II is a one-year course designed as an in-depth continuation of algebraic and geometric concepts.
The scope of this course takes students from algebraic concepts to pre-trigonometric ideas. After
successfully completing this course, students will demonstrate an ability to perform advanced algebraic
operations and procedures, as well as solve a variety of algebraic equations. Students will be able to apply
the laws and properties of real and complex numbers. Students will work with variable expressions, conic
sections, sequences and series, inequalities, matrices, algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions,
and will form functions from verbal or written descriptions.
HONORS ALGEBRA II (257)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisites: Honors Geometry with an 85% or Geometry with 90% or administrative approval.
Algebra II begins with a review of the basic terminology, notation, concepts, skills and application of
elementary algebra. The students will gain experience in applying these principles to the solution of
problems in more advanced topics. After completing the course, students will be able to demonstrate an
ability to perform advanced algebraic operations and procedures, and will be able to solve a variety of
algebraic equations. Students will use a TI-30 scientific calculator throughout the course to solve
problems.
ALGEBRA III (011)
grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Honors Algebra II
1.0 credits
5 IPW
1 year
This course is designed to aid the student who has taken Algebra II or Algebra II-Advanced and wishes to
enhance and solidify their knowledge of Algebra prior to taking Trigonometry/Advanced Math. Topics will
include but not be limited to functions, radical and rational expressions, conic sections, exponential and
logarithmic relations, and sequences and series, as well as an introduction to Trigonometry. This course
will be paced to meet the needs of the students in order to develop the deep understanding of the topics
covered.
MATHEMATICS IN NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS EXPLORATION (218)
Grades 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I or administrative approval.
semester
Explorations in Numbers and Operations is a one-semester course that further develops students’ abilities
to understand and apply the skills learned in Algebra I. After completing this course, students will
demonstrate the ability to perform the operations involving integers, fractions, decimals, percents, square
roots, and exponents. Students will be able to apply these operations when working with formulas, in
problem solving situations, and when analyzing graphical representations. This course serves as a
foundation for Explorations in Geometry, Explorations in Measurement, and Explorations in Data Analysis
and Probability.
MATHEMATICS MEASUREMENT EXPLORATION (219) grades 10, 11, 12 0.5 credit
5 IPW semester
Explorations in Measurement is a one-semester course that develops students’ abilities to understand and
apply the formulas for measuring angles, calculating perimeter, area, and volume. This course provides
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an introduction to two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry and measurement. After completing
this course, students will demonstrate the ability to use and compare measurements of angles, and
dimensions in two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. Students will be able to analyze how
changes in measurement affect other measurements of the figure. This course serves as a foundation for
Explorations in Geometry.
MATHEMATICS GEOMETRY EXPLORATION (962)
grades 10, 11, 12
0.5 credit 5 IPW semester
Explorations in Geometry is a one-semester course that further develops students’ abilities to understand
and apply the measurement skills learned in Geometry. After completing this course, students will
demonstrate the ability to identify and apply the properties of various geometric shapes. Students will also
gain a better understanding of the patterns and relationships that connect Algebra and Geometry.
MATHEMATICS DATA & PROBABILITY EXPLORATION (963)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit 5 IPW
1 year
Explorations in Data Analysis and Probability is a one-semester course that further develops students’
abilities to interpret data and analyze patterns. After completing this course, students will demonstrate an
ability to use probabilities and odds to analyze and predict the frequency of events, interpret and analyze
linear patterns through scatter plots and functions, and find appropriate methods for displaying data that is
collected.
TRIGONOMETRY & ADVANCED MATH (167)
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II or Algebra II
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Trigonometry and Honors Mathematics begins with a review of the skills, concepts and applications of
algebra. The students will gain experience in applying these principles to the solutions of problems in
more advanced topics. The course also includes a thorough study of trigonometry and its applications.
Students will learn to operate a TI-30 scientific calculator and a TI- 83 graphing calculator for solving
problems. Students should anticipate daily homework assignments in preparing for the class. This is an
important course for students planning to pursue a career in science, engineering or any related
mathematical discipline. This course provides the students with the connections between geometry and
algebra that lead to calculus.
PROBABILITY & STATISTICS (187)
grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Honors Algebra II
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course provides an introduction to the concepts of probability and statistics through a hands-on
exploration of actual data that will be both provided and, at times, collected by students. The approach to
this course asks students to be active learners in analyzing situations that involve uncertainty and chance
as well as collecting, organizing, and interpreting data. The course will be valuable for students planning a
career or further study in biology, business, computer science, economics, medicine, nursing, psychology,
or sociology.
AP STATISTICS (137)_
grade 11, 12
1.0 credit (W)
5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisite: Trigonometry or administrative approval. Please see AP eligibility criteria on page 6
This course is a non-calculus based introduction to statistics exposing students to broad conceptual
themes: exploring and interpreting data, observing patterns and departure from patterns, planning a study,
analyzing situations that involve uncertainty and chance, simulation, confirming models for explanations of
patterns, making predictions, and statistical inference. Students will complete a project during the second
semester that involves designing a study, collecting data, and analyzing the results. This course
prepares students to take the AP exam.
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INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS (015)
grades 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
Prerequisite: Earned a grade of 70% or above in Trigonometry & Advanced Math
1 year
This course is designed for students who completed Trigonometry & Advanced Math and would like to
enhance and solidify their mathematical knowledge prior to taking Calculus AB or Calculus I in college.
AP CALCULUS-AB (077)
grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Please see AP eligibility criteria on page 6.
1.0 credit (W)
5 IPW
1 year
In this course, students will be introduced to differential calculus, integral calculus, and analytical geometry
with an emphasis on practical applications. Topics include functions, limits, derivatives, derivative formulas,
motion, vectors, integrals, area and solid of revolution. Topics include functions, limits, derivatives,
derivative formulas, motion and vectors, and integrals. After successfully completing the course, students
will be able to understand the necessity and relevance of mathematics in everyday living and realize the
importance of Calculus in many of the professional fields of the present-day workplace. Students may
elect to take this course for college credit as part of the University of Pittsburgh’s College in High School
program for a fee that is a fraction of the cost of an actual college course. Please see page 11 regarding
the College in High School program. This course also prepares students to take the AP Calculus (AB)
exam.
AP CALCULUS-BC (017)
grade 12
Prerequisite: Please see AP eligibility criteria on page 6.
1.0 credit (W)
5 IPW
1 year
This course is designed for students who are interested in furthering their understanding of the
fundamental knowledge of Calculus. It is designed to introduce and develop fundamental functional
behavior of the following topics: differentiation, integration, infinite sequences and series, 3-dimensional
space, vectors, conic sections, polar coordinates, and parametric equations. AP Calculus-BC is an
opportunity to further expand and perfect the skills attained in AP Calculus-AB. This course also
prepares students to take the AP Calculus (BC) Exam.
HONORS MATHEMATICAL FINANCE (287)
grades 11, 12
0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Pass Trigonometry & Honors Math with a 70% or higher.
5 IPW
semester
This course is designed for students who are interested in financial planning for both the immediate and
long-term future and the mathematics behind all financial decisions. This course will take mathematical
concepts and apply them in very real, concrete examples from life. Topics to be studied will include
compound interest, sequences and series, infinite series, limiting factors, annuity formulas, interest-rate
and APR, investment vehicles and tax savings, true cost analysis of car loans and home mortgages,
retirement planning, the rate of inflation and college loans.
SAT PREPARATION (010)
grades 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
The foundation of a student's preparation for the SAT and college is a rigorous curriculum of English,
mathematics, science, history, and other academic subjects. The SAT Preparation course enables
students to review concepts learned in school, apply these concepts by taking practice SATs, and allow
students to become familiar with test directions and question types. This course will be taught by Math
and Language Arts teachers.
MATH WORKSHOP I (207)
grade 9
1.0 credit
Prerequisites: 8th grade PSSA Math scores below proficient level
5 IPW
1 year
This is a required course for selected 9th grade students who did not score at the proficient level or above
on the 8th grade mathematics PSSA assessment. Participation in this course will be in lieu of an elective
course during the freshman year. Students will receive an elective credit, not a mathematics credit for the
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successful completion of this course. The course will focus on maximizing academic achievement on the
Pennsylvania 8th grade Math Anchors and skills or competencies as outlined in the Standards Aligned
System.
MATH WORKSHOP MOD A(208)
grade 10, 11
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
This course will be required for all students who did not score proficient or above on Module A of the
Algebra 1 Keystone Exam. This course will focus on raising the skill level of the student based on the PA
Keystone Algebra Anchors and Eligible Content.
MATH WORKSHOP MOD B (209)
grade 10, 11
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
This course will be required for all students did not score proficient or above on Module B of the Algebra 1
Keystone Exam. This course will focus on raising the skill level of the student based on the PA Keystone
Algebra Anchors and Eligible Content.
MATH WORKSHOP IV (210)
grade 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisites: PA Algebra 1 Keystone Score Below Proficient
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations allow students who are unable to
demonstrate proficiency on a Keystone exam or exam module to enter into a project-based
assessment that is aligned with the eligible content for the designated Keystone Exam. Students
who have not passed the Algebra Keystone exam by the end of 11th grade must satisfactorily pass
the PDE project-based assessment in order to graduate. Seniors taking Workshop IV will fulfill the
requirement in Math Workshop IV by completing a project-based assessment that follows the PDE
guidelines.
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT
When registering for performance courses (all choruses, orchestra, bands, jazz band, performing arts) it
should be understood that attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances which may occur
beyond the school day, including evenings. Students may be expected to provide their own transportation
to and from these after school sessions.
NINTH GRADE CONCERT BAND (110)
grade 9
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This musical course is designed to serve as a vital part of students’ high school musical experience.
Various types of music including marches, pop selections, and general band literature are rehearsed.
Some of the music skills emphasized include note reading, rhythmic understanding, instrument technique,
and general musicianship. In addition to these musical skills, band offers an opportunity for personal
growth through experiences in cooperation and self-discipline. Many opportunities exist for performances.
CONCERT BAND (111)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This class is designed to develop the musician’s technical ability and mental and self-discipline. In this
course, students will study representative band literature of many styles and types, and perform those
works in concerts. After successfully completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate
above average proficiency on their instrument and knowledge of band music literature.
JAZZ BAND (371)
Prerequisite: student demonstration
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
3 IPW
1 year
This class includes study of various musical styles relating to the Jazz Band idiom, including blues, swing,
rock, and jazz. In this course, students will study playing styles, improvisation, jazz techniques, and give
several concerts in and out of school. After successfully completing the course, students should be able to
demonstrate above average proficiency on their instrument and knowledge of jazz style playing. Before
registering for the course, students must demonstrate for the instructor their ability on their own individual
instrument. A recommendation for registration will then be made.
ORCHESTRA (Strings) (091)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This class becomes the string section of the orchestra and also functions as a separate string ensemble.
In this course, students will develop orchestral playing techniques and styles, while working towards a high
level of performance. After successfully completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate
above average proficiency on their instrument and knowledge of orchestral and string music literature.
ORCHESTRA (Winds and Percussion) (021)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
3 IPW
1 year
This class meets with orchestra (strings) to complete the instrumentation of the orchestra. The course
description is the same as Band/Orchestra Winds and Percussion and is only for the students who cannot
sign up for Band/Orchestra Winds and Percussion due to schedule conflicts.
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BAND/ORCHESTRA WINDS AND PERCUSSION (311) grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit 5 IPW
Prerequisite: student demonstration
1 year
This class forms the wind and percussion section of the orchestra and functions as a separate wind
ensemble. In this course, students will be exposed to high quality orchestral and band literature. Much of
the responsibility for practice and development is put on the students, and there are many opportunities for
public performances. After successfully completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate
advanced playing on their instrument and knowledge of band and orchestral literature. Before registering
for the course, students must demonstrate for the instructor their ability on their own individual instrument.
A recommendation for registration will then be made.
Intermediate Choir (362)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This is a beginning choir class for students who have little or no choral/vocal experience. Students will be
introduced to vocal techniques and choral literature. Additionally, music-reading and ensemble skills will
be stressed. Attendance at two concerts is mandatory. Students will be required to demonstrate
proficiencies in the areas of pitch matching, blend, diction, vocal techniques, etc. in order to move on to
advanced choir.
Advanced Choir (363)
Prerequisite: instructor approval
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Specific requirements for approval include pitch matching, blend, diction, vocal techniques, etc.
This is a transitional course for students who have an interest in advancing their knowledge of choral
literature and vocal techniques. They will be expected to develop music-reading skills, vocal proficiency
and learn to function in a more sophisticated choral ensemble. Attendance at two concerts is mandatory.
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to demonstrate above average vocal
abilities and basic knowledge of choral literature.
CHAMBER CHOIR (101)
Prerequisite: student demonstration
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This is an advanced choral ensemble designed for those students interested in studying various styles of
difficult choral literature. There are many opportunities for public performances. After completing the
course, students should be able to demonstrate advanced vocal proficiency and knowledge of advanced
choral literature. Before registering for the course, students must demonstrate for the instructor a
proficiency in sight singing and music reading skills, advanced vocal techniques and ensemble singing. A
recommendation for registration will then be made.
PERFORMING ARTS (001)
Prerequisite: student demonstration
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is designed to encourage active participation in the arts. Throughout the year, the students
will combine performance, technical, and management skills to create group productions. One semester
of the course will be devoted to theater production with basic instruction in drama, music, and movement.
The second semester will be devoted to planning, selection, and technical aspects of a production. The
culmination of the year’s activities will be a theatrical performance. Students electing this course will
experience both technical and performance areas. The interdisciplinary team approach provides
opportunities for the students to work individually or to meet in small or large groups. Additional activities
may include visitation by guest artists, participation in field trips and the utilization of community resources.
Before registering for the course, students must demonstrate for an instructor their abilities with dialogue
skills, voice or dance, along with a recommendation from a language arts teacher or music teacher. A
recommendation for registration will then be made.
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
BIOLOGY (348)
grade 9
1.4 credit
7 IPW
1 year
The course stresses 3 themes: the nature of life, the continuity of life, and the diversity of life through the
study of cellular biology, genetics, evolution, micro-organisms, plants, and animals. The focus is on the
application of scientific skills and general biology concepts through inquiry based activities. Students use
scientific research techniques throughout the course. Students should be self-motivated. Competent
writing and reading comprehension skills will be expected. This course meets 7 periods per week in order
to provide extra time for in-depth laboratory explorations. This course is a good match for students with a
general interest in the Science, are active learners with an interest and desire to learn, and have
satisfactory critical thinking and problem solving skills.
HONORS BIOLOGY (018)
grade 9
1.4 credit
7 IPW
1 year
The course stresses 3 themes: the nature of life, the continuity of life, and the diversity of life through the
study of cellular biology, genetics, evolution, micro-organisms, plants, and animals. The focus is on the
application of scientific skills and general biology concepts through inquiry based activities. Students are
expected to develop solid scientific research techniques throughout the course. Students must be selfmotivated. Competent writing and reading comprehension skills will be expected. Since the topics taught
are addressed in more detail and at an accelerated pace, greater initiative and independence is required of
the students in both the lecture and lab portions of the course. This course meets 7 periods per week in
order to provide extra time for in-depth laboratory explorations.
CHEMISTRY (068)
Prerequisite: Biology
grade 10
1.4 credit
7 IPW
1 year
Chemistry is the study of the patterns, properties, and structure of matter. Major topics include matter
classification, atomic theory and bonding, periodicity, nomenclature, formula stoichiometry, chemical
reactions, phases of matter, acids, bases and solutions. Laboratory experiments are an integral part of the
course and the mathematical aspects of Chemistry are emphasized throughout the course. This course
meets 7 periods per week in order to provide extra time for in-depth laboratory explorations.
HONORS CHEMISTRY (065)
grade 10
1.4 credit
7 IPW 1 year
Prerequisite: Biology with a grade of 80% or above and recommendation from current Biology
teacher.
Chemistry is the study of the patterns, properties, and structure of matter. It is a survey course covering
such topics as: matter classification, atomic theory and bonding, periodicity, nomenclature, formula
stoichiometry, chemical reactions, phases of matter, acids, bases and solutions. Laboratory experiments
are an integral part of the course and the mathematical aspects of Chemistry are emphasized throughout
the course. Since the topics are addressed in more detail and at an accelerated pace, greater initiative
and independence are required of students. This course meets 7 periods per week in order to provide
extra time for in-depth laboratory explorations
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (998)
grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Please see AP eligibility criteria on page 6
1.4 credit (W)
7 IPW
1 year
Advanced Placement Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary course involving earth, physical,
biological and social Science. Students should be able to perform basic problem-solving skills using
Internet research and mathematics (Algebra 1, scientific notation, fractions, and decimals). Major topics
include an introduction to the structure and function of natural ecosystems, the effects of human activity on
the operation of these natural ecosystems, and the exploration of possible solutions to the problems of
maintaining a healthy environment. This course prepares students to take the AP exam.
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (298)
grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: A grade of 80% or above in Chemistry.
0.5 credit
5 IPW
semester
Organic chemistry is a semester long course which provides the student with the necessary background to
understand the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Topics include structure, nomenclature,
synthesis, and properties of organic compounds. It is a higher level thinking course designed for the
student interested in medical careers and/or the study of chemistry in college.
CHEMISTRY II (078)
grades 11, 12
0.5 credit
5 IPW semester
Prerequisite: Honors Chemistry with a grade of 80% or higher (lower with teacher
recommendation) or Chemistry with a grade of 85% or higher with teacher recommendation.
Math – 80% or higher in Algebra II, Honors Algebra II.
This course is designed to aid the student who has taken Chemistry or Honors Chemistry, wishes
to solidify and enhance their knowledge of chemistry, but is not prepared for the commitment of
AP Chemistry. This is a semester course that introduces the students to some of the more
sophisticated aspects of chemistry, such as Acids and Bases, Titration, Thermochemistry,
Kinetics, Equilibrium, Reduction-Oxidation Reactions, Electrochemistry, and the accompanying
laboratory experiences. This course emphasizes active learning and critical thinking, and requires
the highest level of student responsibility, initiative, and independence. This course is a good
match for a student expressing an interest in the Sciences (especially Chemistry), who is an active
learner, and has strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
PHYSICS (128)
grades 11, 12
1.4 credit
7 IPW 1 year
Prerequisite: A grade of 70% or above in Algebra II and currently enrolled in Trigonometry or a
higher level math
This course deals with study of laws and principles that govern the physical world. Topics include:
equations of motion, stressing graphical analysis, Newton's laws, vectors, work and energy, momentum,
universal gravitation, electrostatics, electric and magnetic fields, magnetic induction, electric circuits, wave
motion, and optics. Laboratory work matches course content to provide concrete experiences in the
collection and analysis of data. Students will be able to use the basic tools and thought processes of
physics which includes formal write-up of laboratory reports.
ASTRONOMY (248)
Prerequisite: Algebra and Geometry
grades 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Astronomy a course designed for students with an interest in learning about basic astronomical principles,
theories, and observational techniques. This course will connect the historical and modern scientific
theories and techniques of astronomy with the spectacular sights that students can see in their own
backyards. Topics covered range from astronomical positions, coordinates and constellations to planetary
astronomy. Solar systems beyond our own and solar system formation will also be discussed. Students
will be introduced to stellar properties and life cycles, H-R Diagrams, as well as galaxy formation and
evolution models, and cosmology. Students will gain an appreciation of the history as well as the future of
space exploration. By using the 25.4 cm refractor in the WHHS observatory, students will learn about light
and optics, observational techniques, and will apply astronomical formulas and theories. Students are
required to attend night viewing sessions throughout the year. STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THESE NIGHT SESSIONS.
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HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (178) grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology with a grade of 75% or above
1.4 credit
7 IPW
1 year
Human Anatomy and Physiology is an elective course that integrates class work, dissections, and other
laboratory experiences to present the human as a marvel of biological engineering. The topics discussed
will be tissue studies and a systematic study of the human form (bones, muscles, nerves, circulation,
digestion, respiration, endocrinology, reproduction and excretion.) Students will possess a variety of
dissection skills and be able to use them to explore body systems. Students will understand in modern
terms the functions of a variety of body systems and organs. This course is set up as an introduction
to students heading into various health care related fields. It is intended to expose those students
to the terminology and techniques that they will be using in their advanced education. This is a
rigorous course that requires the student to devote significant time outside of the classroom to
independent study. This introduction will be invaluable as students begin their college courses in
Anatomy / Physiology
ZOOLOGY (188)
Prerequisite: Biology
grades 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is a scientific study of animals, which provides an introduction to the classification,
relationships, structure, and function of major animal phyla. Emphasis is on levels of organization,
reproduction, development and interaction with the environment. Students will develop a framework for
critical thinking that can be used to answer questions about life in general and animal life in particular.
Laboratory exercises include microscope observation, scientific lab drawing, and completion of written lab
reports, and dissection.
ECOLOGY (168)
Prerequisite: Biology
grades 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Ecology is designed for students who want to know more about nature and Pennsylvania. It is a discipline
of Biology that focuses on the interaction of organisms (including humans) and their environment.
Students will explore the impact humans have on the environment, both locally and globally. The
framework of the course covers all nine PA Environment and Ecology standards in detail for the duration of
the year. Topics include Watersheds, renewable and nonrenewable resources, environmental health,
integrated pest management, agriculture and more. This course prepares students for the Science PSSA
and to be environmentally-conscious citizens.
AP PHYSICS (108)
grade 12
1.4 credit (W)
7 IPW 1 year
Prerequisite: Student is currently enrolled in Calculus. Please see AP eligibility criteria on page 6
AP Physics is taught at a college level of general Physics. Areas include kinematics, dynamics, resolution
of forces for complex force situations, rotational kinematics and dynamics, moments of inertia, centers of
mass, electrostatics, electric field calculations, potential fields and current electricity using Kirchoff’s laws.
The students will also study waves and optics, thin films, lenses, mirror applications and the Bohr atom
with the photoelectric effect. Modern Physics is also discussed. Lab experiments which spotlight the
application of the concepts learned in class are designed to apply physical theory to engineering practice.
This course prepares students to take the AP exam.
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COLLEGE PHYSICS (338)
grade 12
1.4 credit (W)
7 IPW 1 year
Prerequisite: A grade of 70% or above in AP Calculus or is currently enrolled in AP Calculus
This Physics course is equivalent to the first term of a 3-term calculus-based college Physics course.
Topics include units and unit checking, vectors and their operations in one, two, and three dimensions,
motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, systems of particles, rigid
body rotations and angular momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, and universal gravitation.
Three or four interim exams and a cumulative final determine course grade. Homework and quizzes may
account for up to 15% of the grade. Students may elect to take this course for college credit as part of the
University of Pittsburgh’s College in High School program for a fee that is a fraction of the cost of an actual
college course. Please see page 11 regarding the College in High School program.
AP BIOLOGY (058)
grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Please see AP eligibility criteria on page 6.
1.4 credit (W)
7 IPW
1 year
Advanced Placement Biology applies a quantitative and chemistry-based perspective to understanding
biological processes. It differs from the first year course by increasing the range and depth of topics
covered and laboratory experiences offered. Major topics include molecular and cellular biology, classical
and molecular genetics, evolution, organism biology, and ecology. This course prepares students to
take the AP exam.
AP CHEMISTRY (088)
grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Please see AP eligibility criteria on page 6.
1.4 credit (W)
7 IPW
1 year
The science of Chemistry seeks to understand the structure and composition of matter and the changes
that it undergoes. Advanced Placement Chemistry examines the fundamental principles of chemistry from
both macroscopic (descriptive and quantitative) and microscopic viewpoints. Topics include: Matter,
nomenclature, chemical stoichiometry and reactions, atomic theory and electronic structure, chemical
bonding and molecular geometry, kinetic molecular theory, thermo chemistry, thermodynamics, chemical
equilibria, acids and bases, kinetics, and electrochemistry. Laboratory experiments provide experience in
conducting quantitative chemical measurements and illustrate the principles discussed in class. The
subject matter, laboratory skills, and expected level of understanding are designed to be roughly
equivalent to those in the initial two introductory chemistry courses taken by chemistry or science majors in
college. Students enrolling in the course should be responsible, well organized, disciplined, focused
academically, and have good time-management skills. Mathematics is used extensively throughout the
course. This course prepares students to take the AP Exam.
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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Students are required to have a minimum of 4 credits in Social Studies for graduation, one course in each
year (9-10-11-12). The required courses are as follows:
Grade 9 – Civics or Honors Civics
Grade 10 - World Cultures or Honors WorldCultures
Grade 11 - US History or Honors US History or AP U.S. History
Grade 12 - one of five selections: AP U. S. History, AP European History, AP Government and Politics,
Economics & U.S. Government or Economics & African-American History, Honors Humanities and Cultural
Roots
CIVICS (009)
grade 9
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
The ninth grade civics program is formulated to help students acquire skills and knowledge essential to
good citizenship in a democracy. The course should enable students to obtain the necessary information
to become alert, upstanding, and participating citizens of our nation. In addition to the concentration on
federal, state, and local government, emphasis will be placed on geography and a career awareness unit.
This course meets social studies requirements for all 9th grade students.
HONORS CIVICS (012)
grade 9
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisite: a grade of 80% or above in 8th grade social studies course, or 8th grade teacher
recommendation.
Honors Civics challenges students to enhance their prior knowledge of what it means to be a good citizen
in a democracy. Students will advance their knowledge of being an alert, upstanding, and participating
citizen of our nation by applying their knowledge to student initiated and centered research, projects,
studies, and presentations. In addition to the concentration on federal, state, and local government,
emphasis will be placed on geography and a career awareness unit. Civics Advanced progresses
considerably faster through the curriculum than the Civics course, and consistent student accountability
and effort are vital to success in the course. This course meets social studies requirements for all 9th
grade students.
WORLD CULTURES (159)
grade 10
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Civics or Honors Civics.
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
The World Cultures course will focus on a study of the background and development of the various
cultures of the world. The course is designed for an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on history,
geography, sociology, anthropology, economics, government, religion, and philosophy, as well as the arts.
During the course students will learn to appreciate the accomplishments of people within the cultures of
the world. Students will be exposed to the unique cultures of the world. Areas of study may include:
Russia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, East Asia, South Asia, and Europe. This course meets
social studies requirements for all 10th grade students.
HONORS WORLD CULTURES (161)
grade 10
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisite: a grade of 80% or above in 9th grade social studies course or 9th grade teacher
recommendation.
Honors World Cultures challenges students to enhance their prior knowledge of the background and
development of the various cultures of the world. Students taking Honors World Cultures should have
core knowledge of history, geography, sociology, anthropology, economics, government, religion,
philosophy, as well as the Arts. Honors World Cultures will differ from the standard survey course because
the traditional topics covered will be discussed in greater detail and at a faster pace. During the course
students will learn to appreciate the accomplishments of man within the cultures of the world. Students will
be expected to use their higher-order cognitive skills to critically analyze the unique cultures of: Southwest
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Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and Latin America through student
initiated and centered research, projects, studies, and presentations. There will also be a heavy emphasis
on researching and discussing current world events. Honors World Cultures requires higher-level student
discussion, consistent student accountability, and genuine effort in order to be successful in the course.
This course meets social studies requirements for all 10th grade students.
UNITED STATES HISTORY (189)
grade 11
1.0 credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a Civics and World Cultures Course.
5 IPW
1 year
Students will have an opportunity to examine United States twentieth century history in relation to cultural,
political, economic issues. The program will emphasize the development of our system of government.
Current events will be an integral part of the course. Students should be able to appreciate the history of
the United States in the twentieth century in terms of domestic issues, foreign policy, and culture. Topics of
discussion will include World War I era, the Great Depression, World War II era, the Cold War era, the
Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam era, and the War on Terror. This course meets social studies
requirements for all 11th grade students.
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY (179) grade 11 1.0 credit 5 IPW 1 year
Prerequisites: a grade of 80% or above in Honors World Cultures or World Cultures.
Students will have an opportunity to examine United States twentieth century history in relation to cultural,
political, economic issues. During the course students will learn to appreciate the Colonial Age through
Modern United States History using their higher-order cognitive skills to critically analyze the topics of
Colonialism, Creation of Government, The Age of Jackson, The Gilded Age, The Progressive Era, Roaring
Twenties, World War I era, the Great Depression, World War II era, the Cold War era, the Civil Rights
Movement, the Vietnam era, and the War on Terror.
AP U.S. HISTORY (169)
grades 11, 12
1.0 credit (W)
5 IPW
1 year
Prerequisites: a grade of 80% or above in Honors World Cultures or World Cultures teacher
recommendation.
Advanced Placement United States History is intended to allow students to experience a college level
history course. The pace of this course is enhanced to encompass the breadth and depth of many topics.
The main area of concentration will be American History from the Colonial economic, and governmental
and cultural issues. Students should be able to develop higher level thinking skills, both oral and written,
similar to college freshmen.
AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (919) grade 12 1.0 credit (W) 5 IPW
Prerequisites: A cumulative grade of 80% or above in all social studies classes and a
recommendation by at least one teacher in the social studies department.
1 year
This course is designed to give the student a comprehensive understanding of government and politics in
the United States and around the world, emphasizing the world’s diverse political structures and practices.
The course encompasses the study of specific nations and general concepts interpreting key political
relationships in national politics. The course is designed to provide the tools for mastery of the AP United
States Government & Politics and AP Comparative Government & Politics examinations in the spring. We
will be studying seven nations: United States, Great Britain, China, Russia, Iran, Mexico, and Nigeria. We
will explore the following substantive topics and questions in comparative politics: introduction to
comparative politics, sovereignty, authority, citizenship, society, political institutions, public policy, and
political and economic change. We will also explore the following substantive topics and questions in
American government and politics: constitutional underpinnings of United States government, political
beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups, mass media, institutions of national government,
public policy, civil rights, and civil liberties. This course is taught at the same level as a first year college
class..
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ECONOMICS & AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY (109)
grade 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a Civics, World Cultures, and US History Course.
1 year
Economics - This course is designed to help students acquire a practical understanding of basic economic
principles, the role of government in the economy, and current issues in consumer economics. The topics
studied include economic scarcity, supply and demand, competition, government regulation, big business,
the stock market, banking, taxes, inflation, consumer credit, insurance, and consumer protection.
African American History - This course is designed to provide an understanding of the cultural and
historical influences of African American people on American society. The students will approach the
various periods of African American History chronologically. Students will develop an understanding of the
comprehensive impact of diaspora as well as the coverage of social, economic, political, educational, and
religious themes. The students will have an awareness of the geographical patterns as well as the
contemporary events that impact on African American History.
ECONOMICS & UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (069) grade 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW 1 year
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a Civics, World Cultures, and US History Course.
Economics – This course is designed to help students acquire a practical understanding of basic economic
principles, the role of government in the economy, and current issues in consumer economics. The topics
studied include economic scarcity, supply and demand, competition, government regulations, big business,
the stock market, banking, taxes, inflation, consumer credit, insurance, and consumer protection.
United States Government – This course is designed to help students acquire a practical understanding of
the purpose, structure, and current issues in U.S. Government. The topics studied include the purpose of
government, the U.S. Constitution, civil rights and liberties, political parties, current political issues, the
powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, foreign policy and federalism.
HONORS HUMANITIES and CULTURAL ROOTS (125)
grades 11,12 1.0 credit (W) 5 IPW 1 year
Honors Humanities and Cultural Roots provides a truly interdisciplinary introduction to the Western
Humanities through the concept of “cultural roots.” The student’s personal growth should take place on
three levels – historical, aesthetic, and philosophical. In our examination of these “cultural roots,” we will
focus on certain periods and monuments rather than to survey western civilization. For example, the focus
for the Greco-Roman roots is on Athens during the fifth century B.C.E. Similarly, in our treatment of West
Africa, we will focus on the culture of the Yoruba people, rather than to survey all of the cultures from this
part of the world. While we study the “roots” of the Judeo-Christian tradition in the Bible, with selections
from the Old and New Testaments, we will focus on the relations of art and thought in the Gothic cathedral,
with specific examples such as Chartres, during the European Middle Ages. The chapter on Byzantium
and Islam will help to clarify the context of this focal culture. The course offers students training in reading
college-level texts, classical philosophy, Green dramatists, art history, and classical opera including Verdi’s
Aida. Students will be given a breadth of knowledge valuable for college preparation as well as for future
personal pleasure and enrichment.
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY (279)
grade 12
1.0 credit (W)
5 IPW 1 year
Prerequisites: a grade of 80% or above in AP US History or US History teacher recommendation.
The Advanced Placement European History course of study is designed as a college level history course.
Students are expected to demonstrate a knowledge of basic chronology and of major events and trends
from approximately 1450 to 1970; that is, from the High Renaissance to the recent past. The focus of its
content is the intellectual-cultural, political-diplomatic, and social-economic history of the above period.
Students’ independent study and research skills are developed and utilized in this course
ANTHROPOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY (269)
grades 11, 12 1.0 credit
Prerequisites: successful completion of a Civics and World Cultures class.
5 IPW
1 year
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Anthropology – Is designed to acquaint students with the essentials of physical and cultural Anthropology.
It is an overview course dealing with origins of life, evolution, primatology, the development of man, folk
culture, Ethnology, and Archeology. The course is designed to explain the physical and cultural
development of man based on contemporary biological and anthropological theories.
Sociology – Is a comprehensive and flexible study of social interactions and social patterns. It is a study of
topical issues as well as sociological research. The course content includes the basic principles of
sociology with the emphasis on social structure, groups, culture, socialization, social institutions, and
collective behavior.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP & SERVICE LEARNING (199)
grade 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
Prerequisites: successful completion of a Civics, World Cultures, and US History class.
1 year
Students will read, research, discuss, and become involved in activities that apply and illustrate leadership
skills, such as ethics, group dynamics, conflict resolution, time management, leadership styles, and both
oral and written communication. Research and discussions will involve the leadership styles of a wide
range of leaders, both past and present. The course requirements include in-depth written research on
leaders, interviews of leaders, directing leadership projects, and service learning projects.
PSYCHOLOGY (289)
grade 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
Prerequisites: successful completion of a Civics, World Cultures, and US History class.
1 year
This course of study is designed as an introductory level psychology course. Students are expected to
demonstrate a general knowledge of human behavior and thought processes. Topics will include the
history of psychology, psychological methods and approaches, the biological bases of behavior, sensation
and perception, states of consciousness, learning, cognition, motivation and emotion, developmental
psychology, personality, testing and individual differences, abnormal psychology, the treatment of
psychological disorders, and social psychology. This course is a year-long course.
LEGAL ISSUES (299)
grade 12
0.5 credit
5IPW
Prerequisites: successful completion of a Civics, World Cultures, and US History class.
semester
This course is designed to acquaint students with various areas of the law and the operation of our court
system. Students will study criminal law, tort law, family law, consumer/contract law, housing law, and the
guarantees in the Bill of Rights. Classroom activities include lecture, discussion, case studies, video
based discussions, Internet research, writing exercises, PowerPoint presentations, and a mock trial.
US MILITARY HISTORY (920)
grades 11,12 1.0 credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a Civics and World Cultures Course.
5 IPW
1 year
This course is designed to show how the growth and changes of the United States Military over is 200 plus
years of existence were conditioned by and related to the changes in American society. Topics include the
theory, practice, and principles of war, the creation of national armies, American colonial warfare, The
Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, The Mexican War, The Civil War, World War I, World War II, The
Cold War, The Korean War, The War in Vietnam, The Persian Gulf War, and the War on Terror. Students
will study not only the history of American wars, but will also study the nature and causes of each war, the
impact of new weapons, strategies, and tactics, as well as the value of military history as it relates to being
an informed United States citizen. Students will also study how society’s expectations regarding the
military have changed over time.
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The high school’s Technology Education program offers courses that provide general or specialized
opportunities in the area of technology. Emphasis is placed on the students discovering and developing
individual talents, aptitudes, interests, and potential as related to industry and technology.
The Technology Education program focuses on providing students with an opportunity to develop basic
skills in the proper use of common industrial tools, materials and processes.
DESIGN AND MODELING (045)
grade 9, 10,11, 12
0.5 credit 5 IPW
semester
This unit uses solid modeling (a very sophisticated mathematical technique for representing solid objects)
to introduce students to the design process. Utilizing this design approach, students understand how solid
modeling has influenced their lives. Students also learn sketching techniques, and use descriptive
geometry as a component of design, measurement, and computer modeling. Using design briefs or
abstracts, students create models and documentation to solve problems.
DRAFTING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (414)
grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW 1 year
Drafting Design Technology introduces the language of the industry of drafting. The course emphasizes
mechanical drawing and design and is recommended for students interested in engineering, architecture
and technology related fields. Design problems will help students become acquainted with methods used
to describe objects through conventional drawing practices and computer aided drafting, Solidworks.
DRAFTING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY(304) grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW 1 year
This course teaches how to create engineering drawings of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks
mechanical design automation software. Learn to set up part and assembly views for later use in drawings,
set the tangent edge display, create driven dimensions in standard, ordinate and baseline form, create
additional drawing sheets, create linked notes to standard and custom properties, understand the system
options and document properties that affect detailing, create eDrawings and much more.
VIDEO PRODUCTION (221)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit 5 IPW
year
Television production involves the filming, editing and broadcasting of original programming, sporting
events and newscasts. This course introduces students to the basic principles, procedures, and
techniques of television production. The course includes video control, special effects, operation of
cameras and editing machines, composition, lighting, staging, and directing, on-camera announcing and
interviewing. A study of basic television production as it applies to live studio programming. Beginning
Instruction is offered in areas of studio camera operation, audio for television, and television directing, with
an emphasis on underlying principles of video technology.
MANUFACTURING / APPLIED ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (AET) (046)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
The class begins with an introduction to manufacturing technology, technical systems, and a look at the
historical evolution of manufacturing. Students will examine the organization and management of
manufacturing endeavors. The class culminates in the design and production of a product in a
manufacturing enterprise situation, which closely parallels the functions of a manufacturing corporation.
This will be done in a production laboratory using current equipment and processes.
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INTRO TO APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (006)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12 0.5 credit 5 IPW
semester
This course introduces the students to the main areas of technology, such as, energy, transportation,
construction, and manufacturing. Students will also discover the integration between math, science and
technology. Through this integration, the students will engage in an array of hands-on activities with a
concentration of engineering, design, safety, systems, problem-solving, tools, and machine usage. This
course will also trace how science has affected technology throughout history. Students learn about the
mechanics of motion, the conversion of energy, and the use of science to improve communication.
MATERIAL PROCESSING: I (174)
grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Applied Engineering and Technology
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is designed to introduce various aspects of manufacturing. Students will experience different
manufacturing procedures using various machines, tools and equipment. Emphasis will be placed on
processing materials in the areas of metals, plastics, wood and a variety of industrial materials. Students
will be required to work on individual project development as well as organizing a manufacturing company.
MATERIAL PROCESSING: II (191)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is to continue various aspects of manufacturing. Students will experience different advanced
manufacturing procedures using various advanced machines, tools and equipment. Emphasis will be
placed on processing materials in the areas of metals, plastics, wood and a variety of industrial materials.
Students will be required to work on individual project development as well as organizing a manufacturing
company.
MATERIAL PROCESSING: III (204)
grades 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is to continue and develop concepts involved in the efficient processing of multiple materials.
Advance hand tools and equipment are employed to demonstrate the relationship between materials,
properties, and processes. Attention is given to procedures common to a variety of manufactured
products.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (124) grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Construction and Home Improvement is a course designed for students wanting to learn more about the
construction field. Also, it is designed for the future homeowner and emphasizes the maintenance,
remodeling and up-keep of a home. Hand-on activities will allow students to demonstrate knowledge of
various construction systems by building or interpreting models, reading or creating blueprints or drawings.
Students will identify and describe the uses of tools, materials, information, human resources, money,
energy and time that meet specific criteria.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (051)
grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is an introduction to the fundamental, technical, and aesthetic issues of photography and
Graphic Communications. This includes thorough instruction in camera operation, film and print
processing, digital camera operation, computer/digital imaging and alternative processes. Student projects
will include the pin hole camera following processes: digital desktop publishing, layout and design, basic
light concepts, composition/creativity, scanning procedures, process camera, film developing and
darkroom procedures, offset plate making, and computer to plate production. Students will also work with
various computer programs that relate to Photography and Graphic Communications. Photography and
Graphic Communications is a project-structured course with lectures, demonstration, project assignments
(design and Layout pages for the Yearbook), discussions, quizzes/exams and a daily log.
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PHOTOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY II (191)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course will continue the ways in which the communications industry produces a final printed product.
The three main printing processes the students will work with are digital print production, photo-offset
lithography, and photo screen printing. Student projects will include the following processes: digital
desktop publishing, layout and design, scanning procedures, process camera, film developing and
darkroom procedures, offset plate making,
DRAFTING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY I (414)
grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit 5 IPW 1 year
Drafting Design Technology introduces the language of the industry of drafting. The course emphasizes
mechanical drawing and design and is recommended for students interested in engineering, architecture
and technology related fields. Design problems will help students become acquainted with methods used
to describe objects through conventional drawing practices and computer aided drafting, Solidworks.
DRAFTING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY II (304) grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit 5 IPW 1 year
This course teaches how to create engineering drawings of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks
mechanical design automation software. Learn to set up part and assembly views for later use in drawings,
set the tangent edge display, create driven dimensions in standard, ordinate and baseline form, create
additional drawing sheets, create linked notes to standard and custom properties, understand the system
options and document properties that affect detailing, create eDrawings and much more.
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN I (044)
grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit 5 IPW 1 year
Engineering and Design (044): Solidworks
An introductory course to help students become familiar with SolidWorks and its use as a design tool for
engineering. Students will use hands-on labs to create three dimensional solid models together with their
orthographic views and convert them to computer design files. Students will learn the basics of building
parts, dimensioning, tolerances, manufacturing drawings, assemblies, assembly drawings, and bills of
material. They learn best practices, essential parametric sketching techniques, and time-saving shortcuts
for making three dimensional parts and assemblies.
Engineering and Design II (284)
Teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Students will begin by learning how
to measure with precision, communicate with technical sketching, and properly document design ideas in
an engineer’s notebook. They will then develop their graphic communication skills using 3D parametric
modeling software to create mechanical shapes and learn the importance of applying clear and accurate
annotations. Next, models of product solutions are created, analyzed, and communicated; using solid
modeling computer design software. They will then learn how to analyze and describe structural,
functional, and visual qualities of common products. Finally, students will use the process of reverse
engineering to redesign and improve a currently existing Robot.
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Engineering and Design III (294)
Each Year builds on to each other the Advance class will Design and build a Robot that fights in the BOTS
IQ competition
THE SPARK IS NOW FULL COMBUSTION! Faced with an aging manufacturing workforce, The
Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association spear-headed efforts to bring a
national student robotics program to the Pittsburgh region. Local manufacturers and educators joined
forces in 2005, and with just 6 schools, launched BotsIQ. Now, in its eighth year, the program has
exploded to include 45 schools and its own fan base. Working with a Robotics Curriculum based on the
National Curriculum Standards and Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) mechanical engineering
methodology, southwestern Pennsylvania students are taught to design, build and battle robots in a
gladiator-style competition. The competition draws on students' knowledge of math, science, engineering
and even public speaking.
Perhaps most importantly, students see that building things is challenging, it's fun, and IT'S A POTENTIAL
CAREER.
*Measurement, fractions, and creativity will be used extensively.
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES I (004)
grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Students will develop a basic understanding of transportation technology. Students will develop, produce,
use and assess transportation vehicles and systems. They will study the technical subsystems of
transportation and examine the economic, environmental, and societal impacts that each mode creates.
Students will design, produce, test and assess various models including a solid fuel rocket, boat hull, and
CO2 dragster. Students will use Autodesk Inventor and Rocket Simulator to create a solid model on a
computer. Models will then be created using advanced automated CNC equipment. *Students should
have a strong background in measurement, fractions, and 3D visualization of mechanical shapes.
TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES II (081)
grades 10, 11, 12 1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
This course is for the student who successfully complete the transportation technology class and wish to
further their studies in the field of transportation. Students will focus on advanced concepts of
aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, engineering design, math and scientific integration, and data analysis.
These theories will be applied and tested through the use of hands-on projects, for example, advanced
CO2 car design, boat hull construction and airfoils used in aircraft.
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WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
FRENCH I (002)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the basic structures and sound system of the
French language. The four skill areas of listening, reading, speaking, and writing are emphasized. Culture
and geography of the French-speaking world are also addressed. Emphasis is on expressions that might be
used by a tourist during a brief visit to a French-speaking country. Students interact with authentic
materials, video, music, projects and readings. Topics include, but are not limited to: school, food and
shopping, home and family, dining out, sports and travel abroad.
HONORS FRENCH I (013)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
French l-A is an enriched first year World Language course which progresses at an accelerated pace.
French l-A begins by stressing the use of French in real-life situations, but with additional vocabulary and
more detailed information. Emphasis is on expressions and structures that might be used by a teen in
typical daily conversation and tourist situations while visiting a French-speaking country. The four skill
areas are practiced. Study of the geography and culture of the French-speaking world is continued and is
presented in the dialogue scenarios, videos, readings, projects, and with authentic materials.
FRENCH Il (022)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
French ll continues to stress the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills of French via audio, video,
readings, and with authentic materials, but with a moderate rise in difficulty. The geography and cultures
of various French-speaking countries are studied to develop an understanding of others. Students
frequently role-play realistic life situations in order to develop communication skills. Topics include, but are
not limited to: clothes and shopping, daily routine, sports, health, travel abroad, driving, leisure time
activities.
HONORS FRENCH II (023)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
French ll-A is an expanded second year language experience. This course continues to stress the
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills of French, but each theme studied is intensified with
supplemental vocabulary and grammatical structures. Emphasis is on written and oral communication in
real-life situations. Activities are performance-based and students will be expected to discuss and respond
to reading selections and video in the language. The focus on language and culture is more in-depth and is
presented at a more accelerated pace than that offered in the standard version of the course.
FRENCH III (032)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
French III concentrates on developing the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing further. French
and Francophone culture are also studied. Students will read and write short stories in French and
participate in role-plays. Topics include, but are not limited to: telecommunications, home and family, daily
routines, travel abroad, hairstyles, emergency medical services, and getting around town. The geography
and culture of the French-speaking world is presented in the dialogue scenarios, videos, readings
(nonfiction and modified French literature), and with authentic materials.
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FRENCH IV (042)
grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: French III-recommended grade of 70% or above
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
French IV concentrates on developing the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing further. French
and Francophone culture are also studied. Students will read and write short stories in French and
participate in role-plays. Topics include, but are not limited to: telecommunications, home and family, daily
routines, travel abroad, hairstyles, emergency medical services, and getting around town. The geography
and culture of the French-speaking world is presented in the dialogue scenarios, videos, readings
(nonfiction and modified French literature), and with authentic materials.
FRENCH V (052)
grade 12
Prerequisite: French IV-recommended grade of 70% or above
1.0 credit (W)
5 IPW
1 year
Upon completion of this course, students should be at ease conversing with native speakers on a one-toone basis about familiar and historical topics pertaining to France. Students should read original French
novels with limited dictionary use, and should have an appreciation of the customs of the French people.
Students will involve themselves in the reading of French plays and novels, as well as historical texts, the
study of advanced grammar, the discussion of French customs, culture, art, geography and history, the
frequent writing of essays, compositions, frequent presentations, and exposure to many authentic
materials in the classroom, including, but not limited to film and video, cuisine and music.
SPANISH I (142)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
An introductory course designed to develop the knowledge and understanding of the basic skills in
understanding, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. This course covers the development
of the fundamental skills involved in the learning of the language. Topics addressed will include greetings,
school, family, home, leisure activities, shopping, and sports. Also included will be the study of the culture
and geography of the Hispanic world. Students who successfully complete Spanish 1 and plan to go to
college should continue with Spanish 2 the following year.
HONORS SPANISH I (143)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
An introductory course designed for the student who desires to move at an accelerated pace. The
curriculum is identical to that of Spanish 1; however, a faster pace will provide time for extra enrichment
activities and increased speaking opportunities. This course will provide a strong foundation for the student
who wishes to continue the study of Spanish beyond the first year. It is expected that students who
successfully complete Spanish 1 Advanced will continue the following year with Spanish 2 Advanced.
SPANISH II (162)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
In Spanish II students can expect to build and expand upon the communication skills they mastered in
Spanish I, thus improving conversational skills, expanding vocabulary and interacting with others using the
language. Topics discussed will include health, sports, leisure activities, daily routines, travel abroad,
Hispanic culture and literature. We will not only describe what we do in our own lives, we will also examine
how life is lived in the Hispanic world.
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HONORS SPANISH II (163)
grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
As with Honors Spanish 1, this course will move at a faster pace with increased emphasis on speaking
Spanish. The curriculum will be identical to that of Spanish 2, but the day to day class work will be much
more intense. There will be more opportunities for the students to engage in conversation in Spanish.
They will be expected to offer information and personal opinions on a variety of topics relating to the
curriculum. Because most of the course will be conducted in Spanish students will find that their fluency
with both spoken and written language improves rapidly. This course will be ideal for the student who
plans to continue with Spanish 3.
SPANISH III (172)
grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
Spanish communication skills are further developed at this level. Students become acquainted with
advanced grammar structures and enhanced vocabulary lessons. A variety of ancillary materials may be
used by the instructor to enrich the course. Oral and written proficiency are stressed. Topics will include
travel abroad (restaurants, hotels, planes and trains), cuisine and gastronomy, leisure fun,
telecommunications, medical emergencies, city and country living and shopping.
SPANISH IV (182)
grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish III-recommended grade of 70% or above
1.0 credit
5 IPW
1 year
At this level students will continue to gain confidence in using the language that will become a most useful
lifelong asset. Students will feel more at ease with expressing themselves totally in Spanish in a more indepth way. Primary emphasis will be on oral/aural proficiency. Lessons are thematic, focusing on the
geography, history, and culture of various regions of the Hispanic world. Also included are conversations
focused on real life situations, which might occur during one’s travels in Hispanic countries. Students will
read authentic newspaper articles as well as selections of literature from the countries studied. Vocabulary
gained in Spanish 4 will be higher level and up-to date, enabling the student to communicate and function
in today’s world. There will be intensive grammar review from previous levels as well as introduction of
advanced grammar topics. Our primary focus is to increase the student’s ability to communicate in
Spanish with ease and confidence.
SPANISH V (192)
grade 12
1.0 credit (W)
Prerequisite: Spanish IV-recommended grade of 70% or above
5 IPW
1 year
In Spanish V we continue to build upon and enhance the skills acquired in previous levels of Spanish.
Students are now very comfortable with conversation and discussion in the language. Classes will focus
on many topics of personal interest to the students, as well as the study of the geography, history, culture
and literature of the Hispanic World. In Spanish V we focus on Mexico, the Islands of the Caribbean, the
countries of northern South America and the United States. Our knowledge and understanding of these
countries will be enhanced as we read and discuss authentic newspaper articles and literary works of
some of the major writers of the Spanish-speaking world. At all times our primary focus will be to increase
the students’ ability to communicate in Spanish with ease and confidence.
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FORBES ROAD CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
FORBES ROAD CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER (200/300) grades 11, 12, 15 IPW, 3 cr., year
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center, located in Monroeville, is operated and supported by nine (9)
school districts in the eastern section of Allegheny County, one of which is the Woodland Hills School
District.
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center offers high school students an opportunity to train for
immediate employment or advanced placement in many colleges and technical schools. Students attend
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center part of the day for their technical training and attend
Woodland Hills High School the remainder of the day for their academic classes and school activities.
Grades 11-12
Full programs at Forbes Road Career and Technology Center are two-years in length. Students choosing
a three-year program will attend Forbes Road Career and Technology Center 1/2 day in 11th and 12th
grades and receive three career and technology credits each year. Students are not required to attend
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center during their 9th /10th grade year in order to enroll in a full
program.
In order for students to participate in a Forbes Road Apprenticeship Program, the students’ guidance
counselor MUST be notified in the student’s 10th grade year. This allows the counselor to make the
necessary course adjustments to enable the student to take specific required courses at Woodland Hills
High School.
Students must be able to meet all graduation course and credit requirements to enter or continue
participation in the Forbes Road Career and Technology Center.
High School graduates may attend Forbes Road Career and Technology Center through CCAC at their
own expense and without District transportation. However, this avenue to career and technology training
may be less expensive than other avenues that are available to graduates.
The programs available at Forbes Road Career and Technology Center are described below.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
The Building Construction Technology program provides practical training in the construction trades
industry including: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry and blue-print reading. A complete modular
house is constructed from the ground up using Green Technology.
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
The program trains students to become qualified HVAC technicians and mechanics. A major portion of the
instruction focuses on how to install, diagnose, service and maintain residential and commercial control
wiring for HVAC.
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Students, using a hands-on approach, will learn to lay out, assemble, install, test, and maintain and repair
electrical systems used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Training will include
electrical/electronic control systems, programmable controllers, automated heating and air electrical
systems, and wiring for residential/commercial buildings.
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Landscape Design is designed to prepare students to be desirable employees of nurseries, greenhouses,
florists, or landscape businesses. Both maintenance and establishment of lawns, as well as landscaping
homes and businesses are included in the curriculum.
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
In this program you will design and create metal objects that are used daily. Students will read blueprints
and cut, shape and finish metal products on state-of-the art machines. Student projects include making
motorcycle, atv, and race car parts.
ADVERTISING DESIGN
The field of advertising and commercial art requires a person who possesses a wide range of creative
skills. This curriculum includes production, illustrative techniques, computer graphics and photography.
Students create art that requires them to apply their technical skills to an advertising workplace.
COMPUTER NETWORKING & SECURITY
This exciting course prepares students to design, develop, support, and maintain the Information
Technology (IT) systems. The curriculum includes network design, installation and troubleshooting in a
“live work” laboratory customer equipment.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & GAMING
This program introduces students to the world of video gaming, which begins with programming and leads
into designing video games. Students learn computer skills to manage information and promote a
business.
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN
This program allows students to be creative with design presentation for entertainment, industrial and
commercial applications. This curriculum utilizes digital/video cameras and projectors in conjunction with
computers. Students create animations, manipulate photographs, create presentations and web pages.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Automotive Technology provides instruction covering a wide range of skills for the high-tech automotive
industry. This includes engines, computer diagnostics, maintenance and repair, and the opportunity to
earn a PA State Inspection and Emissions Certification.
COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
The program provides the skills necessary to transform a wrecked vehicle into a masterpiece. Students
receive instruction with state-of-the-art equipment for replacing or repairing auto body parts. Students
learn to customize vehicles with painting techniques.
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
This program provides training covering diesel engines, as well as gasoline powered equipment and
vehicles. Diesel trucks and heavy equipment are part of every aspect of today’s transportation,
construction, and manufacturing industries. Students can also obtain PA state safety inspection and
emissions licenses..
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WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT
This program will actively engage students in the process of receiving, storing, shipping, controlling and
distributing products. Students will use conveyors, hand trucks and carts to transport materials/supplies.
They will work in Forbes distribution center using technology to scan and track products.
CHILD CARE SERVICES
The program provides training through our ABC Childcare facility. The course encompasses all the
phases of early childhood development including physical, social, emotional and intellectual. The
curriculum also includes nutrition, guidance, discipline, the value of play and science of child development.
COSMETOLOGY
This program builds skills for a variety of careers within the cosmetology industry. The course includes
skills in performing procedures in areas as: hair, skin and nail care as well as salon operations. Upon
completion of the required hours of instruction, students will be eligible to take the PA State Boards to
obtain a license.
CULINARY ARTS
The Culinary Arts course offers instruction in the commercial restaurant industry including: gourmet and
fine dining, customer service, menu planning, cost-control, sanitation and hygiene. The curriculum
provides students the opportunity to learn the complete food cycle including nutrition, ordering process,
menu design, equipment use and presentation skills.
DENTAL CAREERS
This program provides the skills necessary to become employed in the Dental Career cluster. The skills
provided in this course offering will guide a student to employment opportunities as dental assistants,
receptionists and dental laboratory assistants. Additionally, students prepare for the PA Radiology Exam.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
This program is for students interested in pursuing a career, volunteer service or post-secondary education
in emergency medical, law enforcement, fire or emergency management services. EMS provides training
on a fully equipped on-site lab including a fire tower, fire truck and ambulance.
HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
This pre-nursing course gives ample opportunity for skill development through clinical experience in a
health care setting. During this practical experience, students care for patients and perform skills under
the direct supervision of RNz Therapists.
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APPENDIX A
WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Secondary Activities Program
2013-2014
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ACTIVITY
MONTHS
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AV Volunteer
September – June
Baseball
March-Mid May
(Boys) (Varsity and Ninth Grade Junior Varsity)
Basketball
November-February
(Boys) (Ninth, Junior Varsity, Varsity)
Basketball
November-February
(Girls) (Ninth, Junior Varsity and Varsity)
Bowling Team (Coed)
November - March
Cheerleaders
August - February
(Ninth, Junior Varsity, Varsity)
Class Officers
September - June elected by peers
Cross Country (Coed)
August-October
Dance Club
September-June
Drama Club
September-May
Field Hockey (Girls)
September - November
Football
August-November
(Ninth, Junior Varsity)
French Club
September-June
Future Business Leaders of America
September-June
Golf Team (Girls)
August - October
Golf Team (Boys)
August - October
Greenhouse Club
September - June
Indoor Track
September - June
Interact
September - June
Ice Hockey Club (coed)
October-March
Journalism Club
September - June
Marching Band
August - December
Auxiliary unit Marching Band
August - December
(Majorettes, Colorguard, Drill Team , Band) Evaluations in Spring
Musical
January-August Auditions for some parts but opportunities
available for musicians, stage crew, business, publicity,
advertising, costumes, lighting, and construction
Newspaper
September-June
National Honor Society
September – June
PSSA Club
September-June
Performing Arts
September - June
Photography Club
September-May
Poetry Club
September - June
Rifle Team (Coed)
November-February
Rugby Club
March-May
School Spirit
September - June
Ski Club
September - June
Soccer (Boys)
August-October
Soccer (Girls)
September-November
Softball (Girls) 9th gr. Jr. Varsity& Varsity March-May
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Spanish Club
Stage Crew
Student Council
Student Leadership
Swim Team (Coed)
T.F.F.G. Student
Tennis (Boys)
Tennis (Girls)
Track (Boys)
Track (Girls)
Turkey Trot
Volleyball (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)
Wrestling
Winter Guard
Wolverine Club
Yearbook
September-May
September-June
September-June Elected representatives from the student body
for each grade level.
September - June
November-February
September – June
March-May
August-October
March-May
March-May
September - June
March-May
August-October
November-March
Winter
September - June
September-May
*Participation includes attendance at a two-week camp (band camp) prior to opening of school.
MUSIC ACTIVITIES
Marching Band*
Concert Band
Freshman/Sophomore Chorus
Chorus/Choir
Chamber Choir
Jazz Ensemble
Orchestra
*Participation includes attendance at a two-week camp (band camp) prior to opening of school.
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APPENDIX B
WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY
130. HOMEWORK
1. Purpose: Woodland Hills School District supports the role of homework as a pivotal factor in the
educational process. Homework encourages development of self-discipline and associated good work
habits, which, in turn, will improve academic skills and knowledge.
This homework policy is intended to guide good educational practice, but not hamper the creativity and
flexibility of individual teachers. Homework can motivate students and promote learning; but if
improperly planned and not appropriate for individual students, it can be counterproductive. Homework
can increase learning time, provide practice for classroom learning, and develop independence,
initiative, and responsibility. Homework is neither punishment nor busywork, and it should not be
assigned for disciplinary reasons.
Finally, the purpose of this policy is to assure that a district-wide approach be used when utilizing
homework in the instructional process. This policy, along with supporting administrative guidelines, is
intended to focus on responsibilities of students, teachers, and parents in the appropriate use of
homework at various levels and for various disciplines throughout the system.
2. Guidelines: Homework is defined as work that is planned or approved by the teacher for completion by
students outside of the regular classroom, without immediate and direct supervision by the teacher.
Woodland Hills School District endorses the concept, which promotes four types of homework:
1. Practice assignments provide opportunities for students to continue what has been presented and
practiced in class.
For example, a math teacher may assign additional problems for homework after a math concept has
been presented and practiced in class. Such assignments can be effective when a skill needs
practice, but become dull and counterproductive if used extensively with students who have the skill
well in hand.
2. Preparation assignments have the purpose of preparing students for the next lesson. For example, a
science teacher may assign the reading or study of textbook material in order to prepare students for
a forthcoming class discussion. Preparation assignments serve their purpose best when students
understand what is to be accomplished by completion of the assignment.
3. Extension assignments have the purpose of extending a previously learned skill or body of
knowledge. For example, a social studies teacher may assign the reading of library reference
material in order for students to gain additional insight into concepts being studied. Extension
assignments are also long-term; but, more importantly, they focus on student production, not merely
reproduction.
4. Creativity assignments provide opportunities for students to apply previously learned knowledge. For
example, the English teacher may provide opportunities for students to respond to a piece of
literature through written, artistic, or dramatic expression.
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Parents are expected to insist that homework be completed and to provide the time, work area, and
environment that will be appropriate and conducive to completion of homework assignments. Parents
are not expected to play the role of tutor for the pupil in completing homework.
Finally, the following limitations are believed reasonable for each grade level.
Grade
9
Total time at night
30 min./subject
1-2 hrs./night
10-12
2-3 hrs./night
Delegation of Responsibility
Implementation of this policy is primarily the responsibility of classroom teachers. The superintendent will
develop procedures and guidelines to provide direction for the staff.
HOMEWORK GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS
Homework is a joint effort among parents, students, and teachers. It is a method for keeping the home
and school in touch. Parents are able to see the curriculum as it unfolds through the year. They are able
to help their youngster learn to budget time, follow oral and written directions, and develop habits of selfdiscipline, inquiry, and self-reliance. Suggested guidelines:
1. Homework Policy
o Become familiar with the homework policy of the district.
o Support the school policy and teachers regarding good regular study habits and the need for
regular homework.
o Provide feedback to the school regarding problems such as time, difficulty, and progress.
2. Study Environment
o Provide a home atmosphere suitable to quiet study: a place with adequate light, a desk or
table, and a dictionary. Limit or silence the telephone, radio, television, and other distractions.
o Establish a regular study time.
o Encourage your child to read on a daily basis.
o Encourage your child to allot quality time to their academic requirements each day regardless
of any assignment they have received from their classroom teacher.
3. Homework/Study Supports
o Follow a consistent policy of firm but friendly concern and interest in your child's homework,
but do not over-supervise.
o Check to see that assignments are not put off until the last minute.
o Give only that kind of help, which enables the child to clarify any misunderstanding of the
assignment.
o Encourage the child to do his best at all times.
o Compliment the child when work is neat, complete, and well done.
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HOMEWORK GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS
1. Budget time to complete assignments.
2. Arrange to make-up all missed assignments as required by the teacher.
3. Ask for further explanation if original directions are not fully understood.
4. Develop a personal system, such as a planner or assignment book, for remembering and/or
recording assignments.
5. Initiate the request for help when needed.
6. Be familiar with the philosophy and guidelines of the district’s homework policy.
7. Recognize that homework is an integral part of the educational program that will have an effect
on your overall evaluations.
8. Establish a regular time for homework.
9. Limit television viewing and avoid TV or radio listening during studying time.
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APPENDIX C
Woodland Hills School District
Woodland Hills High School Educational Program Guide
Directions: Indicate in each column the course number for which you have received credit
and the courses you intend to take during your remaining years.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9th (Freshmen)
10th (Sophomores)
11th (Juniors)
12th (Seniors)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*English
*Social Studies
*Physical Ed.
*Science
*Math
*World Lang.
*Computer literacy
*Electives
(1 cr.) _____
(1 cr.) _____
(.5 cr.)_____
(1 cr.) _____
(1 cr.) _____
(1 cr.) _____
(1 cr.) _____
(1.5 cr.) ____
*English
*Social Studies
*Physical Ed.
*Science
*Math
*Health
*Electives
(1 cr.)
(1 cr.)
(.5 cr.)
(1 cr.)
(1 cr.)
(.5 cr.)
(3 cr.)
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
*English
*Social Studies
*Physical Ed.
*Science
*Math
(1 cr.)
(1 cr.)
(.5 cr.)
(1 cr.)
(1 cr.)
*Electives
(3.5 cr.)
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
*English
*Social Studies
*Physical Ed.
*Science or
*Math
____ **Electives
(1 cr.) _____
(1 cr.) _____
(.5 cr.) _____
(1 cr.) _____
(4.5 cr.) _____
Graduation requirements include 1.0 credit in Computer Literacy and 2.0 credits in Arts or Humanities, one of which MUST be in a World Language.
* Required Subjects
**Note: Lunch does not count as a class period. See your school counselor at the time of scheduling about your class load.
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