TABLE OF CONTENTS
What Should High School Graduates In Missouri Know And Be Able To Do? ........................ 3
Arcadia Valley R-2 School District Graduation Goals ....................................................................... 3
General Information
 Honors Program Graduation Requirements ....................................................................... 5
 Valedictorian and Salutatorian ........................................................................................... 5
 Tech Prep Program Graduation Requirements................................................................... 5
 Constitution Tests ............................................................................................................... 5
 A+ Program – Goals and Benefits ....................................................................................... 5
 Advanced Placement (AP) Classes ...................................................................................... 6
 College ................................................................................................................................ 6
 ITV Classes........................................................................................................................... 6
 NCAA ................................................................................................................................... 6
 Tech Prep 2+2 Program....................................................................................................... 6
 Tech Prep One Hour Classes ............................................................................................... 6
 Weighted Classes ................................................................................................................ 6
 Planning Your Program ....................................................................................................... 7
 Schedule Changes and Dropping Courses........................................................................... 7
 Repetition of Classes .......................................................................................................... 7
 Enrollment Details .............................................................................................................. 7
 Part-time and Early Out ...................................................................................................... 7
 Changes! ............................................................................................................................. 7
 Dual Enrollment with Mineral Area College ....................................................................... 8
Career Paths – A Way to Look at Course Selection ......................................................................... 9
What Are The Six Career Paths, Career Clusters and Pathways…………………………………………………..10
1. Arts and Communications Career Paths & Model Schedule …………………………………………..13
2. Business, Management, and Technology Career Paths & Model Schedule ………………….. 15
3. Health Services Career Paths & Model Schedule .................................................. … ……..17
4. Human Services Career Paths & Model Schedule ............................................................ 20
5. Industrial & Engineering Technology Career Paths & Model Schedule ............................ 22
6. Natural Resources Career Paths & Model Schedule............................................. 24
o College Prep Model Schedule ........................................................................ 26
 SHORT OF CREDITS? DON’T QUIT SCHOOL. HERE’S HELP! .............................................. 27
o Counselor ............................................................................................................. 27
o Correspondence Courses ..................................................................................... 27
o East Missouri Action Agency ................................................................................ 27
o Independent Study .............................................................................................. 27
o Summer School .................................................................................................... 27
o Tutoring................................................................................................................ 27
Course Offerings ........................................................................................................................... 28
Course Descriptions
 Language Arts ................................................................................................................... 32
 Mathematics .................................................................................................................... 35
 Science ............................................................................................................................. 37
 Social Studies ................................................................................................................... 38
 Fine Arts ........................................................................................................................... 40
 Foreign Language ............................................................................................................. 41
 Physical Education & Health ............................................................................................ 42
 Practical Arts - Family and Consumer Science ................................................................. 42
 Practical Arts - Industrial Arts .......................................................................................... 44
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 Practical Arts – Career Tech ............................................................................................ 44
 Other Programs and Courses …………………………………………………………………………………………50
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What Should High School Graduates In Missouri Know And Be Able To Do?
All Missourians are eager to ensure that graduates of Missouri’s public schools have the knowledge, skills and
competencies essential to leading productive, fulfilling and successful lives as they continue their education, enter
the workforce and assume their civic responsibilities. Master teachers, parents and policy-makers from around the
state met together to create the Missouri academic standards, "The Show-Me Standards.” These standards (73 in
all) are intended to define what students should learn by the time they graduate from high school. 33
performance standards and 40 knowledge standards are integrated in kindergarten through 12th grade classes.
These standards build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills
to the kinds of problems and decisions they will likely encounter after they graduate. Arcadia Valley School District
uses all of these standards in their curriculum and has adopted the performance standards as graduation goals.
Arcadia Valley R-2 School District Graduation Goals
“The Show-Me Performance Standards”
Goal 1 - Students in Arcadia Valley R-2 Schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather,
analyze, and apply information and ideas.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research
2. conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas
3. design and conduct field and laboratory investigations to study nature and society
4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information
5. comprehend and evaluate written, visual and oral presentations and works
6. discover and evaluate patterns and relationships in information, ideas and structures
7. evaluate the accuracy of information and the reliability of its sources
8. organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs,
outlines) for analysis or presentation
9. identify, analyze and compare the institutions, traditions and art forms of past and
present societies
10. apply acquired information, ideas and skills to different contexts as students, workers,
citizens and consumers
Goal 2 - Students in Arcadia Valley R-2 School District will acquire the knowledge and skills to
communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and
audiences
2. review and revise communications to improve accuracy and clarity
3. exchange information, questions and ideas while recognizing the perspectives or others
4. present perceptions and ideas regarding works of the arts, humanities and sciences
5. perform or produce works in the fine and practical arts
6. apply communication techniques to the job search and to the workplace
7. use technological tools to exchange information and ideas
Goal 3 - Students in Arcadia Valley R-2 School District will acquire the knowledge and skills to
recognize and solve problems.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
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1. identify problems and define their scope and elements
2. develop and apply strategies based on one’s own experience in preventing or solving
problems
3. develop and apply strategies based on one’s own experience in preventing or solving
problems
4. evaluate the processes used in recognizing and solving problems
5. reason inductively from a set of specific facts and deductively from general problems
6. examine problems and proposed solutions from multiple perspectives
7. evaluate the extent to which a strategy addresses the problem
8. assess costs, benefits and other consequences of proposed solutions
Goal 4 - Students in Arcadia Valley R-2 School District will acquire the knowledge and skills to
make decisions and act as responsible members of society.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:
1. explain reasoning and identify information used to support decisions
2. understand and apply the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in Missouri and the
United States
3. analyze the duties and responsibilities of individuals in societies
4. recognize and practice honesty and integrity in academic work and in the workplace
5. develop, monitor and revise plans of actions to meet deadlines and accomplish goals
6. identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete those
tasks
7. identify and apply practices that preserve and enhance the safety and health of self and
others
8. explore, prepare for and seek educational and job opportunities.
Arcadia Valley High School will establish an educational environment
conducive to the needs of all students. The district will provide varied
opportunities to increase skills, broaden knowledge and develop work
habits necessary to successfully:
1. Seek and maintain employment,
2. Further education through a trade or technical school, and/or
3. Attend an academic college or university
A.V. is where every tiger earns its stripes!!!!!
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1 unit of Physical Education
0.5 unit of Health
7.5 electives (Six hours will be strongly
recommended in a specified core area.
This specified area would include the
Career Tech block or an approved
career path.)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Listed below are the minimum graduation
requirements for Arcadia Valley High
School. All students should become familiar
with these requirements.
HONORS PROGRAM: (24 credits)
4 units of English (Honors English 1,2,3,&4)
4 units of Mathematics (Alg 1 & above)
3 units of Science (Phys. Science, Bio. & 1
more Honors Science class)
3 units of Social Studies (American History,
Personal Finance, Government, and at
least .5 unit of a social studies class
other than psychology/sociology)
1 unit of Practical Arts (0.5 unit of Computer
Applications)
1 unit of Fine Arts
1 unit of Physical Education
0.5 unit of Health
6.5 electives
CONSTITUTION TESTS
All students are required by law to pass
State and Federal Constitution Tests before
diplomas can be awarded.
A+ PROGRAM
A+ Goals
1. All students will graduate from high
school.
2. All students will complete a selection
of high school studies that is
challenging and for which there are
identified learner expectations.
3. All students will proceed from high
school to a college or postsecondary
vocational or technical school or high
wage job with work place skill
development opportunities.
VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN
Special recognition for students completing
this course of study will be made on their
diplomas and transcripts. To be eligible for
Valedictorian or Salutatorian, a student
must graduate with Honors. Also, the
student must be enrolled within the school
district prior to and continuously following
the 10th school day of the student's junior
year. College classes and correspondence
classes do not count towards the Honors
Program.
A+ Benefits and Eligibility
Beginning with the Class of 2002, students
may enroll in the A+ Program and strive for
A+ certification at the time of graduation to
receive up to two years of tuition to any
Missouri community college or
vocational/technical school. The
requirements are:
 Sign an A+ School Agreement;
 Attend a designated A+ School for 3
consecutive years prior to graduation;
 Graduate from high school with a GPA
of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (6.875 on an 11.0
scale);
 Graduate with 95% rate of attendance;
 Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or
mentoring;
 Maintain a record of good citizenship
and avoidance of the unlawful use of
drugs;
TECH-PREP PROGRAM: (24 credits)
4 units of English (College-prep English
1,2,3, and one other)
3 units of Math
3 units of Science
3 units of Social Studies (American History,
Personal Finance, Government, & at
least .5 unit of a social studies class
other than Psychology/Sociology)
1 unit of Practical Arts (0.5 unit of Computer
Applications)
1 unit of Fine Arts
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Make a good faith effort to first secure
all available federal postsecondary
student financial assistance funds that
do not require repayment;
Males must register with the Selective
Service.
NCAA
Student/athletes who want to be eligible to
play sports in NCAA Division I or II must
satisfy certain course requirements, GPA
requirements and ACT requirements. See
the counselor or coach for more details.
The funding for the A+ Program was
moved to the MO Department of Higher
Education at the end of August, 2010.
That means MDHE is paying the
community colleges and career/technical
schools for the classes eligible A+
students are taking.
Beginning with the class of 2014, new
eligibility requirements are being written.
An education committee assembled by
the governor’s office has composed a list
of recommended student requirements
that must go through an approval process
before they are adopted. As soon as they
are finalized, we will make students and
parents aware of the changes.
TECH PREP 2+2 PROGRAM
Arcadia Valley Area Career-Tech and
Mineral Area College offers free college
credit through the following courses.
Certain stipulations apply. See brochures
for more details.
 Automotive Collision (36 Hours)
 Automotive Technology (36 Hours)
 Building & Grounds Maintenance (24
Hours)
 Business Technology (18 Hours)
 Computer Repair (28 Hours)
 Graphic Communications Technology
(36) Hours)
 Welding (36 Hours)
TECH PREP ONE HOUR CLASSES (FOR 11TH
& 12TH GRADERS
Career Tech offers one-hour classes that are
articulated through Mineral Area College
for free college credit. They are Computer
Networking/Cisco Academy, Desktop
Publishing, and Business MCA. (Medical
Terminology is not free.)
Three Factors Impact Student Eligibility
1. The student must meet all
requirements.
2. AVHS must maintain A+ designation.
3. The state funding must be available.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES
AP classes are another way to offer college
credit to the students. At the end of the
class if a student wishes to earn college
credit she/he will pay to take an exit test
and must make a high enough score to
qualify for college credit. Statistics and
Calculus are AP classes.
WEIGHTED CLASSES
The following classes are given 1.2 weight,
which is 0.2 more weight than the standard
weight of 1.0. This is to encourage and
reward students who take more challenging
courses. Weighted classes are indicated
with an * and include:
 American Political Systems I*
 American Political Systems II*
 Anatomy & Physiology*/Zoology*
 AP Statistics*
 Art History 1 & 11*
 Advanced Business MCA (A & B)*
 AP Calculus*
 Chemistry*
 College Algebra*
 College Algebra*/Trigonometry*
over ITV for dual credit
 Computer Networking/Cisco*
 Desktop Publishing*
 Honors English 3*
COLLEGE
Students who plan to attend schools in the
University of Missouri system are required
to take two years of the same foreign
language. This would include the University
of Missouri at Kansas City, Rolla, St. Louis,
and Columbia. Consult college catalogs for
specific college requirements.
ITV CLASSES
Students who are juniors and seniors will
have the opportunity to take classes
through ITV that are offered by area high
schools and Mineral Area College.
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Honors English 4*
ITV Advanced American History*
Medical Terminology*
Physics*
Public Speaking*
Trigonometry*
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PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM
Careful consideration should go into
developing each student’s schedule. All
parties involved are asked to carefully read
course descriptions before enrolling. This is
very important because classes offered and
the number of sections developed are
based upon student requests. Requests for
changes after a course has begun will be
granted only if new special circumstances
are present.
Students may only enroll in one period
of Physical Education class. Physical
Education includes P.E. classes and
Weight Training. Freshmen must
enroll in P E, not Weight Training.
Of the two semesters of the required
Physical Education classes, one
semester MUST be regular P.E. The
other semester can either be P.E. OR
Weight Training.
PART-TIME AND EARLY OUT ATTENDANCE
Students may apply for early out or parttime attendance but must adhere to
application due dates. See the counselor
for details and an application.
CHANGES FOR THE 11-12 SCHOOL YEAR
NAME CHANGES:
 Algebra 3 will be College Algebra
 Teaching Profession will be Early
Childhood Profession
 Business Tech I will be Office
Procedures
 Business Tech II will be Business
MCA
 Business Tech III will be Advanced
Business MCA
OTHER CHANGES:
 Government will be considered a
junior class instead of a freshmen
class
 Psychology, sociology,
contemporary world affairs, and
geography will now be available to
9th, 10, 11th, and 12th graders
 New class – English IV
SCHEDULE CHANGES AND DROPPING
COURSES
Students may request schedule changes for
the coming year prior to the first day of
school. After school begins, course changes
will be made to correct errors, which
directly affect graduation requirements,
level changes deemed necessary by the
teacher, or those deemed necessary by the
administration.
REPETITION OF CLASSES
Students may not retake a class and get
additional credit for it. However, it is
sometimes advisable to take a class for noncredit. For example, a student who barely
passes Algebra I may want to retake it in
order to get into and be successful in
Algebra II. The only exceptions to this rule
are the performance classes which are
Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Choir, Physical
Education and Weight Training. These
classes may be retaken for credit.
ENROLLMENT DETAILS
 Students may only enroll in one Cadet
Teaching period. A contract must be
signed by the student and teacher.
 Students may enroll in either Women’s
Choir, Chorus, or Concert Choir – not
two of these classes.
 Students may enroll in either Band or
Jazz Band – not both.
Change Is Inevitable
“The one unchangeable certainty is that
nothing is certain or unchangeable.”
---John F. Kennedy
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DUAL CREDIT CLASSES WITH MINERAL AREA COLLEGE
Students are responsible for the payment of college credit. Contact Mrs. Tate to take the
COMPASS which is a college entrance examination and a requirement of some of the dual
credit classes. A $10-$15 fee will be charged for testing.
The following courses are offered for dual credit:
A.V. Course
M.A.C. Course
1) Honors Eng. 4, Sem. 1
ENG133 English Composition I
2) Honors Eng. 4, Sem. 2
ENG157 Intro. to Literature
3) College Algebra
MAT123 College Algebra
4) College Trigonometry
MAT133 Trigonometry
5) American Political Systems I
POS113 American National Government
6) Public Speaking
ENG144 Public Speaking
7) Medical Terminology (Sem. 1)
HLT235 Medical Terminology I
8) Medical Terminology II (Sem. 2)
HLT235 Medical Terminology II
9) ITV Adv. American History
HIS123 American History I and
HIS124 American History II
10) Teaching Profession
ECE104 Early Childhood Health, Safety and
Nutrition
11) Teaching Profession
ECE100 Intro to Early Childhood Education
These are the requirements for taking dual credit classes with Mineral Area College.
CLASS
Eng. Comp I
Intro to Lit
Public Speaking
Teaching
Profession
Medical
Terminology
Amer. Political
Systems
ITV Amer.Hist
College Algebra
ITV College
Trigonometry
ACT OR COMPASS
19 (English)
66 (Writing
AND
Skills) AND
17(Reading & 71(Reading &
Study Skills
Study Skills)
GPA
7.0
NOTES
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
22(Math)
*26 (Math)
7.0
7.0
7.0
55 (Algebra)
* 79 (Algebra)
Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Health Safety
&Nutrition
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*If a student made a “C” or
better in Coll.Alg., the ACT
or COMPASS requirement is
waived.
CAREER PATHS
A WAY TO LOOK AT COURSE SELECTION
1. ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
2. BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, & TECH.
3. HEALTH SERVICES
4. HUMAN SERVICES
5. INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING TECH.
6. NATURAL RESOURCES
WHAT ARE CAREER PATHS?
Career paths are clusters of occupations/careers that are grouped because many of the people in them share
similar interests and strengths. All paths include a variety of occupations that require different levels of education
and training. Selecting a career path provides you with an area of FOCUS, along with FLEXIBILITY and a VARIETY of
ideas to pursue.
WHAT ARE CAREER CLUSTERS?
Career Clusters are used as a way to organize careers and occupations, to help educators in advising students, and
to revitalize career and technical education by integrating rigorous academics with relevant technical content. The
16 career clusters enable students to explore several career options within a field of interest.
CAREER PATHS ARE FOR ALL STUDENTS.
By selecting a career path, you can prepare for the future, regardless of your interests, abilities, talents, or desired
level of education. All paths have equal dignity.
HOW CAN CAREER PATHS HELP ME?
Deciding on a career path can help you prepare for your future. The intent is not for you to decide on a specific
occupation for the rest of your life, but to select a career path into which you can begin directing your energies.
Identifying a career path can help you in selecting school courses, activities, and part-time employment. It can also
help guide your participation in workplace readiness programs like school-to-work, internship, or cooperative
education.
WHAT IF I CHANGE MY MIND?
A career path choice is not a permanent commitment. As you have new experiences, you will learn new things
about yourself and may change career paths. If you decide on a new career path, you should discuss it with your
counselor and adjust your future course selections in accordance with your new career direction.
HOW DO I DECIDE WHICH CAREER PATH BEST FITS ME?
1. Identify your interests, abilities, and talents. Start by thinking about yourself and answering the questions
below each career path. Some assessment tools that are available are the EXPLORE, ASVAB, PLAN, PSAT,
ACT, SAT (These are all tests.) Also available are up-to-date career videos.
2. Consider the possible careers in each pathway in relationship to your interests, abilities, and talents.
3. Decide which career path best fits your interests and strengths. (You do not have to decide on the specific
occupation that you want to pursue.
4. Select courses that are related to your career path. Suggestions for courses for each path are provided in
this booklet.
HOW CAN I HELP AS A PARENT?
Career paths give you focus upon which to discuss career opportunities with your student. Concentrating on
selecting a career path can enable a student to make an initial career decision. The idea of selecting a career for
the rest of their life can be overwhelming. If that decision does not turn out to be a good one, they may not know
what their other career options are. When they make a career path decision they know that there are many similar
choices and if one doesn't end up being the right one they have a variety of related careers to consider. You can
help your student by:
1. Discussing their interests, abilities, and talents.
2. Sharing information with them about careers and your work experiences.
3. Arranging for them to talk with people you know about careers that are of interest to them.
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AND CAREER CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS!!
ARTS and COMMUNICATIONS – the creative path
Are you a creative thinker? Are you imaginative, innovative, and original?
Do you like to communicate ideas?
The Career Clusters within this path and their pathways:
 Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Audio and Video Technology and Film
Printing Technology
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Journalism and Broadcasting
Telecommunications
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY – the
business path
Do you enjoy being a leader, organizing people, planning activities for
others, and talking with people? Do you like to work with numbers or
ideas? Do you enjoy carrying through with an idea and seeing the end
product? Do you like to know what is expected of you and like things
around you to be neat and orderly?
The Career Clusters within this path and their pathways:
 Information Technology
Network Systems
Information Support and Services
Interactive Media
Programming and Software Development
 Marketing, Sales and Service
Management and Entrepreneurship
Professional Sales and Marketing
Buying and Merchandising
Marketing Communications and Promotion
Marketing Information Management and Research
Distribution and Logistics
E-Marketing
 Business, Management and Administration
Management
Business Financial Management and Accounting
Human Resources
Business Analysis
Marketing and Communications
Administrative and Information Support
 Finance
Financial and Investment Planning
Business Financial Management
Banking and Related Services
Insurance Services
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HEALTH SERVICES – the health path
Do you like to care for people or animals who are sick or help them stay
well? Are you interested in new diseases and in how the body works? Do
you enjoy observing patients and looking for changes in how they are
doing?
The Career Clusters within this path and their pathways:
 Health Science
Biotechnology Research and Development
Therapeutic Services
Diagnostics Services
Health Informatics
Support Services
HUMAN SERVICES – the helping path
Are you friendly, open, outgoing, understanding, and cooperative? Do
you like to work with people to help solve problems? Is it important to
you to do something that makes things better for other people?
The career Clusters within this path and their pathways:
 Human Services
Early Childhood Development and Services
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Family and Community Services
Personal Care Services
Consumer Services
 Hospitality and Tourism
Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services
Recreation, Amusement and Attractions
Travel and Tourism
Lodging
 Government and Public Administration
Public Management and Administration
Governance
National Security
Foreign Service
Planning
Revenue and Taxation
Regulation
 Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Correction Services
Emergency and Fire Management Services
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Services
Legal Services
 Education and Training
Administration and Administrative Support
Professional Support Services
Teaching and Training
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INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – the
building and fixing path
Are you mechanically inclined and practical? Do you like to use your
hands and build things: Are you curious about how things work?
The career clusters within this path and their pathways:
 Manufacturing
Production
Manufacturing Production Process Development
Maintenance, Installation and Repair
Quality Assurance
Logistics and Inventory Control
Health, Safety and Environmental Assurance
 Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Transportation Operations
Logistics, Planning and Management Services
Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
Transportation Systems and Infrastructure
Planning, Management and Regulation
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Sales and Services
 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Science and Math
 Architecture and Construction
Design and Pre-Construction
Construction
Maintenance and Operations
NATURAL RESOURCES – the nature path
Are you a nature lover? Are you practical, curious about the physical
world, and interested in plants and animals? Do you like to be physically
active? Do you like to observe, learn, investigate, or solve problems?
The career clusters within this path and their pathways:
 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Agribusiness Systems
Animal Systems
Food Products and Processing Systems
Natural Resources and Environmental Service
Systems
Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Plant Systems
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ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS CAREER PATHS
Artistic
Occupations related to the humanities and the performing, visual, literary, and media arts. These may include
architecture, creative writing, film, fine arts, graphic design and production, journalism, languages, radio,
television, advertising, and public relations.
COMMUNICATIONS OCCUPATIONS
VISUAL ARTS OCCUPATIONS
Broadcast Technicians
Compositor/Typesetters
Interpreter & Translator
Public Relations Specialists
Radio & Television Announcers and Newscasters
Reporters & Correspondents
Technical Writers
Writers & Editors
Architects
Commercial Artists
Designers
Florists
Industrial Designers
Merchandise Display Workers
Motion Picture Projectionists
Photographers and Camera Operators
Photographic Process Workers
Sign Painters
Visual Artists
PERFORMING ARTS OCCUPATIONS
Actors, Directors & Producers
Dancers and Choreographers
Models
Musicians
“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul,
and paints his own nature into his
pictures.”
Henry Ward Beecher
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ARTS and COMMUNICATIONS
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses
*English 1 or Honors English 1
*English 2 or Honors English 2
*0.5 World History/Cont. Wrld Affairs/Geography
*Algebra 1
*Physical Science
*Physical Education
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year)
*0.5 credit of Health
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
*Fine Art (Band, Chorus, Art I, Music App., Choir)
Spanish 1
Practical Arts Class
*American History
*Algebra 2
*Biology
Spanish 1 or 2
Fine Art (Band, Chorus, Art II, Choir)
*Personal Finance
Mass Media
GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 11
Required * and Elective Courses
*4th English – Honors English 4/English
4/Films/Public Speaking & Great Books
College Algebra or other math elective
Anatomy & Physiology
American Political Systems I & II
Fine Art (Band, Chorus, Art IV, Choir)
Graphic Communications
Art History I/II
Mass Media
*English 3 or Honors English 3
*Government
*Geometry
*Science
Psychology/Sociology
Fine Art (Band, Chorus, Art III, Choir)
Spanish 2
Graphic Communications
Desktop Publishing
Public Speaking/Great Books
Art History I/II
POST SECONDARY
Community College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Art*, English*, Foreign Language*, Mass Communications, Music*, Speech*, Speech & Drama,
Pre-Architecture, Pre-Journalism, ( A * denotes Pre-Teaching, Secondary Program)
Associate of Applied Science: Graphic Designs
Certificates: Graphic Arts/Printing Technology
Baccalaureate Degree: Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college.
See your counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT CAREER PATHS
(Enterprising - Conventional)
Occupations related to the business environment. These may include entrepreneurship, sales, marketing,
computer/information systems, finance, accounting, personnel economics, and management.
EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE & MANAGERIAL
OCCUPATIONS
Accountants & Auditors
Administrative Services Managers
Budget Analysts
City Managers
Construction & Building Inspectors
Construction Contractors & Managers
Cost Estimators
Credit Managers
Education Administrators
Employment Interviewers
Engineering, Science, & Data Processing
Managers
Financial Managers
General Managers & Top Executives
Government Chief Executives & Legislators
Health Services Managers
Hotel Managers & Assistants
Industrial Production Managers
Inspectors & Compliance Officers,
Except Construction
Management Analysts & Consultants
Marketing, Advertising, & Public
Relations Managers
Personnel, Training, & Labor Relations Spec.
Postmaster & Mail Superintendents
Property & Real Estate Managers
Purchasing Agents & Managers
Restaurant & Food Service Managers
Retail Sales Manager
Underwriters
Wholesale & Retail Buyers &
Merchandise Managers
Travel Agents
COMPUTER, MATHEMATICAL, & OPERATIONS
RESEARCH OCCUPATIONS
Actuaries
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer Programmers
Economists & Marketing Research Analysts
Mathematicians
Statisticians
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS
INCLUDING CLERICAL
Adjusters, Investigators, & Collectors
Bank Tellers
Billing Clerks
Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerks
Clerical Supervisors & Managers
Computer Operators
Court Clerks
Court Reporter
Credit Clerks & Authorizers
Dispatchers
File Clerks
General Office Clerks
Hotel Clerks
Mail Clerks
Paralegal/Legal Assistants
Postal Clerks
Receptionists
Records Clerks
Secretaries
Stenographers & Court Clerk/Reporters
Telephone, Telegraph, & Teletype
Operators
Typists, Word Processors, & Data Entry Keyers
MARKETING & SALES OCCUPATIONS
Advertising Agents
Cashiers
Counter & Rental Clerks
Insurance Agents & Brokers
Manufacturers' Representatives
Real Estate Agents/Brokers/Appraisers
Retail Sales Workers
Securities & Financial Service
Sales Representatives
Service Sales Representatives
Stock Brokers
“Employment is nature’s physician, and is essential
to human happiness.”
- Galen
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BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses
*English 1 or Honors English 1
*0.5 World History/Cont. Wrld Affairs/Geography
*Algebra 1
*Physical Science
*Physical Education
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year)
*0.5 credit of Health
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
Fine Art
Spanish 1
*English 2 or Honors English 2
*American History
*Algebra 2
*Biology
Spanish 1 or 2
*Personal Finance
Office Procedures
GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 11
Required * and Elective Courses
*4th English – Honors English 4/English
4/Films/Public Speaking & Great Books
College Algebra or other math elective
Advanced Business MCA
Graphic Communications
Psychology/Sociology
American Political Systems I & II
Computer Programming
*English 3 or Honors English 3
*Government
*Geometry
*Chemistry or Anatomy/Zoology
Public Speaking
Business MCA
Accounting I
Graphic Communications
Spanish 2
POST SECONDARY
Community College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Business, Business Education*, Computer Science, Information Systems, PreBusiness Administration, (A * denotes Pre-Teaching, Secondary Program)
Associate in Applied Science:
Banking and Finance, Business Management, Accounting, Microcomputers,
Health Care Administration, Manufacturing Supervision, Office Systems Technology,
Business Computer Programming, Computer Networking, Operations Management and
Manufacturing Supervision
Certificate:
Business Management, Office Systems Technology, Manufacturing Supervision, Operations
Management and Manufacturing Supervision
Baccalaureate Degree: Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college.
See your counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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HEALTH SERVICES CAREER PATHS
(Investigative - Social)
Occupations related to the promotion of health and the treatment of disease. These may include research,
prevention, and treatment.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT & TREATING OCCUPATIONS
Activities Therapists
Ambulance Attendants
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Pharmacists
Physician Assistants
Recreational Therapists
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Optometry Assistants
Speech/Language Pathologists & Audiologists
HEALTH DIAGNOSING PRACTITIONERS
Chiropractors
Dentists
Opticians
Optometrists
Physicians
Podiatrists
Physical Therapists
HEALTH TECHNOLOGISTS & TECHNICIANS
Clinical Laboratory Technologists & Technicians
Dental Hygienists
Dialysis Technicians
Dispensing Opticians
EEG Technologists
(Electroencephalogram)
EKG Technicians
(Electrocardiograph)
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
Industrial Hygienist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nuclear Medicine Technician
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
Radiology Technologists
Surgical Technicians
HEALTH SERVICES OCCUPATIONS
Dental Assistants
Home Health Aides
Medical Assistants
Nursing Aides & Psychiatric Aides
“Real success is finding your lifework
in the work that you love.”
--David McCullough
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HEALTH SERVICES
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses
*English 2 or Honors English 2
*English 1 or Honors English 1
*American History
* Algebra 2
*Biology
*Personal Finance
Foods
Parenting Education
Family Relations
Child Development
Spanish 1 or 2
*0.5 World History/Cont. Wrld Affairs/Geography
*Algebra 1
*Physical Science
*Physical Education
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year)
*0.5 credit of Health
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
*Fine Art
Practical Arts Class
Spanish 1
GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 11
Required * and Elective Courses
*4th English – Honors English 4/English
*English 3 or Honors English 3
4/Films/Public Speaking and Great Books
College Algebra or other math elective
Health Science 1(3-hour block)
Psychology/Sociology
Spanish 2 – if haven’t previously taken
Anatomy & Physiology/Zoology
*Government
*Geometry
*Chemistry
Foods
Child Development
Family Relations
Weight Training
Spanish 1 or 2
Intro to Health Occupations (1-hour)
Medical Terminology
POST SECONDARY
Community College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy
Associate in Applied Science:
Allied Health - Medical Technology, Nursing (R.N.), Respiratory Therapy
Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Technology, Health Care Administration
Certificates:
Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Baccalaureate Degree:
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college.
See your counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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Math
Science
Social Studies
Other *Required Courses,
Recommended Electives,
and Learner Activities
9
English 1 or Honors
English 1
Algebra 1
Physical Science
Health
*Computer Applications
*Physical Education
Spanish I
10
English 2 or Honors
English 2
Algebra 2 &
Geometry
Biology
World History or other
social studies
(geography, contemp.
world affairs)
American History
11
English 3 or Honors
English 3
College Algebra or
other math
elective
Chemistry
Medical
Terminology
Intro to Health
Science
12
English 4 or *Honors
English 4 (Eng.
Comp I & Intro to
Lit) or Films/Public
Speaking and Great
Books
*Can be taken as
dual credit
Math Elective
Grade
English
Postsecondary/Mineral Area College
Secondary
Education
Levels
HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER PLAN OF STUDY
ARCADIA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Year
13
English Comp I &
II if not taken as
dual credit
Year
14
Public Speaking
*Radiology or 4
year degrees
Year
15 &
up
Government
Postsecondary courses maybe taken at Secondary level
Elementary
Intro to
American Political
Intermediate
Chemistry
Systems
or College Algebra
For Radiology: Human
Diversity
*If going to a 4
Anatomy
For nurses:
All plans of study to meet
year, take College
Physiology
Human Growth &
learners’ career goals with
Algebra, Trig,
Development
regard to required degrees,
Statistics, and
licenses, certification, or
Calculus
journey worker status.
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SAMPLE Occupations
Relating to this Pathway
Occupations Requiring
Less than Baccalaureate
Degree:
Certified Nurse Assistant
Dental Assistant/Hygienist
EMT/Paramedic
Health Information Coder
Home Health Aide
Lab Technician
Phlebotomist
Radiographer
Practical Nurses
Registered Nurse
*Personal Finance
Foods, Parenting, Family
Relations, Child Dev
Spanish I or II
Weight Training
Take ACT or Compass
Anatomy &
Psychology/Sociology
Physiology
/Zoology
*Medical
Terminology ( I &
II - Can be taken
for dual credit)
Continue courses in the areas of specialization.
Career & Technical
Courses and/or
Degree Major
Courses
Health Science
(Certified Nurse
Assistant)
Continue courses
in the area of
specialization
Occupations Requiring
Baccalaureate Degree:
Athletic Trainer
Biochemist
Biostatistician
Geneticist
Industrial
Hygienist
Nutritionist
Occupational Therapists
Physician
(MD/DO)
Physicians Asst
Psychologist
Radiologist
Research
Scientist
Speech/Language
Pathologist
Toxicologist
Veterinarian
HUMAN SERVICES CAREER PATHS
(Social)
Occupations related to economic, political, and social systems. These may include education, government, law and
law enforcement, leisure and recreation, military, religion and social services.
LEGAL
Court Administrators
Lawyers & Judges
Paralegals
SOCIAL SERVICES
Human Services Workers
Marriage Counselors
Social Workers
Social Service Aides
Substance Abuse Counselors
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
Correction Officers
Firefighters
Guards
Police, Detectives, & Special Agents
PERSONAL SERVICES
Animal Caretakers
Barbers & Cosmetologists
Equipment & Vehicle Cleaners
Flight Attendants
Funeral Directors
Housekeepers
Janitors & Custodians
Pest Control
Preschool Workers
Refuse Collectors
Service Station Attendants
Upholsters
SOCIAL SCIENTISTS & URBAN PLANNERS
Economists & Marketing Research Analysts
Psychologists
Sociologists
Urban & Regional Planners
TRANSPORTATION
Aircraft Pilots
Air Traffic Controllers
Bus Drivers
Rail Transportation
Truck Drivers
RELIGIOUS WORKERS
Clergy
Ministers, Rabbis, Priests
Religious Workers
RECREATION
Recreation Attendants
Recreation Workers
HOSPITALITY, FOOD PREPARATION SERVICES
Chefs & Cooks
Food & Beverage Service
Meat Cutters/Butchers
TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, COUNSELORS
Adult Education Teachers
Archivists & Curators
College Faculty
Counselors
Elementary Teachers
Librarians
Library Technicians
Secondary School Teachers
Special Education Teachers
Teacher Aides
“Never desert your own line of talent. Be what
nature intended you for, and you will succeed.”
-Sydney Smith
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HUMAN SERVICES
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses
*English 1 or Honors English 1
*English 2 or Honors English 2
*0.5 World History/Cont. Wrld Affairs/Geography
*Algebra 1
*Physical Science
*Physical Education
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year)
*0.5 credit of Health
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
Fine Arts
Foods & Nutrition
Family Relations
Child Development
Spanish 1
*American History
*Algebra 2
*Biology
*Personal Finance
Housing
Foods & Nutrition
Family Relations
Child Development
Physical Education
Spanish 1 or 2
GRADE 11
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses
*English 3 or Honors English 3
*4th English – Honors English 4/English
4/Films/Public Speaking & Great Books
College Algebra or other math elective
Science Elective
Psychology/Sociology
Weight Training
Spanish 2 (if haven’t previously taken)
Anatomy & Physiology/Zoology
Teaching Profession
*Government
*Geometry
*Chemistry
Psychology/Sociology
Foods or World Foods
Child Development/ Parent Ed.
Family Relations
Weight Training
Spanish 1 or 2
POST SECONDARY
Community College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Agriculture*, Art*, Biology*, Business Education*, Chemistry*, Child Development, English*,
Foreign Language*, Government, History, Home Economics*, Human Services, Math*, Music*,
Physical Education*,Psychology, Social Studies*, Speech*, Pre-Law, Pre-Social Community
Services, Pre-Teaching Elementary Psychology, Pre-Professional Teacher Education (A * denotes
Pre-Teaching, Secondary)
Associate in Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Fire Science Technology
Certificate: Child Development (Director’s Certificate), Fire Science, Culinary Arts
Baccalaureate Degree:
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific colleges. See your
counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHS
(Realistic)
Occupations related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install or maintain physical systems. These
may include engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and related technologies.
ENGINEERS
Aerospace Engineers
Chemical Engineers
Civil Engineers
Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Industrial Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Metallurgical, Ceramic, & Materials Engineers
Mining Engineers
Nuclear Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Drywall Workers & Lathers
Electricians
Engineering Technicians
Forklift Operators
Glaziers
Highway Maintenance Workers
Insulation Workers
Painters & Paperhangers
Plasterers
Plumbers & Pipe fitters
Roofers
Roustabouts
Sheet metal Workers
Structural & Reinforcing Ironworkers
Tilesetters
MECHANICS, INSTALLERS, & REPAIRERS
Aircraft Mechanics
Alarm System Installers
Automotive Body Repairers
Automotive Mechanics
Biomedical Technicians
Diesel Mechanics
Electronic Equipment Repairers
Elevator Installers & Repairers
Farm Equipment Repairers
General Maintenance Repairers
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Technicians
Home Appliance & Power Tool Repairers
Industrial Machinery Repairers
Line Installers & Cable Splicers
Mechanics
-Computer & Office Machine Repairers
-Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment
Repairers
-Telephone Installers & Repairers
- TV & Radio Repairers
Millwrights
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Motorcycle, Boat, & Small-Engine Mechanics
Musical Equipment Repairers
Robotics Technicians
Small Engine Mechanics
Vending Machine Servicers
PLANT & SYSTEMS OPERATORS
Electric Power Generating Operators
Stationary Engineers
Water Treatment Plant Operators
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
Assemblers
blue-collar Worker Supervisors
Food Processing Occupations
-Butchers & Meat Cutters
Inspectors, Testers, & Graders
Metalworking & Plastics-Working Occupations
-Boilermakers
-Jewelers
-Machinists
-Metalworking & Plastics-Working Machine
Operators
-Numerical-Control Machine-Tool Operators
-Tool & Die Makers
-Welders, & Cutter
Plant & Systems Operators
Printing Occupations
Textile, Apparel, & Furnishings Occupations
Woodworking Occupations
Miscellaneous Production Occupations
-Dental Laboratory Technician
-Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
-Painting & Coating Machine Operators
-Photographic Process Workers
Transportation & Material Moving Occupations
Handlers, Equipment Cleaners, Helpers & Laborers
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Bricklayers & Stonemasons
Bulldozer Operators
Carpenters
Carpet Installers
Concrete Masons & Terrazzo Workers
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INDUSTRIAL and ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses
*English 1 or Honors English 1
*English 2 or Honors English 2
*0.5 World History/Cont. Wrld Affairs/Geography
*Algebra 1
*Physical Science
*Physical Education
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year)
*0.5 credit of Health
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
Fine Art or Art I
Woods I or Technology Lab 1
*American History
*Algebra 2
*Biology
*Personal Finance
Technology Lab 1
Woods II
Fine Art or Art II
GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 11
Required * and Elective Courses
*4th English - Honors English 4/English 4/Films/Public
Speaking & Great Books
College Algebra or other math elective
Physics
Technology Lab
Computer Repair and Networking
Auto Collision Repair
Automotive Service
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Graphic Communications
Welding
*English 3 or Honors English 3
*Government
*Geometry
*Chemistry
Computer Repair and Networking
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Auto Collision Repair
Automotive Technology
Graphic Communications
Welding
POST SECONDARY
Community College: Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree): Mathematics, Physics, Pre-Architecture, Pre-Engineering,
Associate in Applied Science:Technology, Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Technology,
Civil/Construction Technology, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Operations Management & Manufacturing
Supervision, Construction/Building Technology, Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Technology,
Occupational Education, Machine Tool Technology
Certificates: Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Technology, Construction/Building, Heating,
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool
Technology, Welding Technology
Baccalaureate Degree:
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college.
See your counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER PATHS
(Realistic and Investigative)
Occupations related to the environment and natural resources. These may include agriculture, earth sciences,
environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife.
LIFE SCIENTISTS
Agricultural Scientists
Biological Scientists
Foresters & Conservationists
Veterinarian
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING & RELATED
Agriculture Engineers
Gardener/Groundskeepers
Farm Operators & Managers
Farm Workers
Fish & Game Wardens
Fishers, Hunters, & Trappers
Nursery Workers
Range Managers
Surveyors
Timber Cutting and Logging Workers
Veterinarian Laboratory Technicians
PHYSICAL SCIENTISTS
Chemists
Geologists & Geophysicists
Meteorologists
Physicists & Astronomers
“In all things of nature there is something of the
marvelous.”
--Aristotle
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NATURAL RESOURCES
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses
*English 1 or Honors English 1
*English 2 or Honors English 2
*0.5 World History/Cont. Wrld Affairs/Geography
*Algebra 1
*Physical Science
*Physical Education
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year)
*0.5 credit of Health
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
Fine Art
Spanish 1
Woods I
*American History
*Algebra 2
*Biology
*Personal Finance
Woods II
Fine Art
Spanish 1 or 2
GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 11
Required * and Elective Courses
*4th English - Honors English 4/English 4/Films/Public
Speaking & Great Books
College Algebra or other math elective
Physics
Zoology
Anatomy & Physiology/Zoology
Spanish 2 if haven’t previously taken
Building & Grounds Maintenance
*English 3 or Honors English 3
*Government
*Geometry
*Chemistry
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Spanish 1 OR 2
POST SECONDARY
Community College:
Associate of Arts (Transfer Degree):
Agriculture*, Chemistry*, Biological Science, Biology*, Pre-Agriculture, Pre-Forestry,
(A * denotes Pre-Teaching, Secondary)
Associate in Applied Science:
Agribusiness, Horticulture Services Operations Technology
Certificates:
Floral Design/Flower Shop Maintenance, Horticulture Services Operations Technology
Baccalaureate Degree:
Follow College Preparatory Curriculum. Consult entrance requirements for specific college.
See your counselor for colleges with appropriate majors.
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COLLEGE PREPARATORY
MODEL SCHEDULE
GRADE 9
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 10
Required * and Elective Courses
*Honors English 1
*Honors English 2
*0.5 World History/Cont. Wrld Affairs/Geography
*Algebra 1
*Physical Science
*Physical Education
(minimum 0.5 credit in 9th grade year)
*0.5 credit of Health
*0.5 credit of Computer Applications
Spanish 1
*Fine Art Elective
*American History
*Algebra 2
*Biology
Spanish 1 or 2
Academic Elective
Academic Elective
*Personal Finance
GRADE 12
Required * and Elective Courses
GRADE 11
Required * and Elective Courses
*4th English – Honors English 4/Films/Public
Speaking & Great Books
*College Algebra/Trig, or Calculus
Physics
American Political Systems
Anatomy/Physiology and Zoology
Psychology/Sociology
Spanish 2 if haven’t previously taken
Business MCA
Academic Elective
*Honors English 3
*Government
*Geometry
*Chemistry
Public Speaking
Spanish 1 or 2
Graphic Communications (Desktop Publishing)
*Academic Elective Recommendations:
English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language (Some colleges require 2 years of the same
Foreign language, Computer Courses
Other Recommendations: See the model schedule related to the specific career path
“To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is
the key to happiness.” John Dewey
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COUNSELOR
SUMMER SCHOOL
Arcadia Valley High School offers classes in
the summer to help students earn
additional credits. Students may also
attend area high schools in the summer for
high school credit.
Your counselor is here to help you both
personally and educationally. Your counselor
may be able to suggest ways to help you such as
summer school, tutoring, correspondence
courses, independent study, and outside
agencies. So don’t quit! Talk to your counselor
first.
TUTORING
Students and teachers may be available to
help you with your course work before and
after school and in the evenings. Library
tutoring is Mondays through Thursdays,
3:30-5:30 P.M.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
Students interested in UMC correspondence
courses should see their counselor. A maximum
of 4 - half-unit courses can be counted toward
graduation. The counselor must approve all
courses intended to be used toward graduation.
Strict deadlines for completion of courses are
maintained by UMC and must be observed. The
student is responsible for knowing and meeting
those deadlines. The student is responsible for
paying for these courses.
Failure is delay, but not defeat. It
is a temporary detour, not a deadend street.
EAST MISSOURI ACTION AGENCY
This agency may have programs to help you
meet your needs that are hindering you from
receiving a high school education and diploma.
William Arthur Ward
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Students needing to receive credit in order to
graduate with their age appropriate class may
take an independent study course. The course
of study will be developed by an AVHS teacher
and approved by the principal, and counselor.
A student will be allowed to earn only one
credit per year from an independent study
course. Credit for the course may reflect a
pass/fail situation or a letter grade may be
assigned. See the counselor for information.
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COURSE OFFERINGS
LANGUAGE ARTS (Career Paths: Arts and Communication, Human Services)
Course Name
Credits Grades
Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted
Weighted, College Credit
English I
1.0
9
Honors English I
1.0
9
PH
English II
1.0
10
P
Honors English II
1.0
10
PH
English III
1.0
11
P
Honors English III*
1.0
11
PHW
English IV
1.0
12
P
Honors English IV*
1.0
12
PHWC
Public Speaking*(1st sem)
0.5
11,12
PWC
Great Books(2nd sem)
0.5
11,12
P
Film Literacy
0.5
11,12
P
**Mass Media
1.0
9,10,11,
12
**Please note that mass media is an English elective and does not fulfill any of
the four English graduation requirements .
MATHEMATICS (Career Paths: Business, Management, and Technology, Health
Services, Industrial and Engineering Technology, Natural Resource Systems)
Course Name
Credits Grade
Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted
Weighted, College Credit
Applied Algebra 1
1.0
9
Algebra 1
1.0
9
PH
Applied Algebra 2
1.0
10, 11
P
Algebra 2
1.0
10
PH
Applied Geometry
1.0
10, 11
P
Geometry
1.0
11
PH
College Algebra*
1.0
11,12
PHW
AP Statistics* (If enrollment 1.0
11,12
PHW
allows)
Trigonometry*
1.0
11,12
PHW
College Algebra/Trig*(ITV)
1.0
11,12
PHWC
AP Calculus* (If enrollment
1.0
12
PHWC
allows)
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MATHEMATICS SEQUENCE
OPTION 1
University Bound
(most rigorous)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
AND Geometry
College Algebra &
Trigonometry OR
College Algebra and
Trigonometry over
ITV for dual credit
AP Calculus or
AP Statistics if
enrollment allows
OPTION 2
2-Year College or
Tech School
Students
(main stream track)
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
OPTION 3
Work Bound
Students
(least rigorous)
Applied Algebra 1
Applied Geometry
Geometry
Applied Algebra 2
Trigonometry,
Statistics, or
College Algebra
SOCIAL STUDIES (Career Path: Human Services)
Course Name
Credits Grade
*denotes weighted
World History
1.0
9,10,11,12
Geography
0.5
9,10,11,12
Contemporary World Affairs
0.5
9,10,11,12
Psychology
0.5
9,10,11,12
Sociology
0.5
9,10,11,12
American History
1.0
10
Personal Finance
0.5
10,11,12
Government
1.0
11
American Political Systems I* 0.5
11,12
American Political Systems II* 0.5
11, 12
ITV Adv. American History*
1.0
11, 12
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Prerequisite, Honors,
Weighted, College Credit
P
P
HWC
HW
HWC
SCIENCE (Career Paths: Health Services, Human Services, Industrial and Engineering
Technology, Natural Resource Systems)
Course Name
Credits Grade
Prerequisite,
*denotes weighted
Honors,Weighted,
College Credit
Physical Science
1.0
9
Biology
1.0
10
PH
Earth Science
1.0
11,12
P
Chemistry*
1.0
11,12
PHW
Physics*
1.0
11,12
PHW
Anatomy/Physiology*
0.5
11,12
PHW
(1st sem)
Zoology* (2nd sem)
0.5
11,12
PHW
FINE ARTS (Career Path: Arts and Communications)
Course Name
Credits Grade
*denotes weighted
Art 1
Art 2
Art 3
Art 4
History of Art I*
History of Art II*
Band 1,2,3,4
Jazz Band 1,2,3,4
Chorus
Women’s Choir 1,2,3,4
Concert Choir
Music Appreciation
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
9,10,11,12
10,11,12
11,12
12
11,12
11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
Prerequisite,
Honors,Weighted,
College Credit
P
P
P
HW
HW
Audition
Audition
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Career Paths: Arts and Communications, Human Services)
Course Name
Credits Grade
Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted
Weighted, College
Credit
Spanish 1
1.0
9,10,11,12
Spanish 2
1.0
10,11,12
P
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (Career Paths: Health Services, Human Services)
Course Name
Credits Grade
Prerequisite, Honors,
Weighted, College Credit
Boy's Physical Ed. 1,2,3,4
1.0
9,10,11,12
Girl's Physical Ed. 1,2,3,4
1.0
9,10,11,12
Weight Training 1,2,3
1.0
10,11,12
Health
0.5
9
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PRACTICAL ARTS-FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE (Career Path: Human Services)
Course Name
Credits Grade
Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted
Weighted, College
Credit
Foods (1st sem.)
0.5
9,10,11,12
World Foods (1st sem.)
0.5
9,10,11,12
Child Development (1st sem.) 0.5
9,10,11,12
Housing (2nd sem.)
0.5
9,10,11,12
Family Relations (2nd sem.)
0.5
9,10,11,12
Parent Education (2nd sem.)
0.5
9,10,11,12
PRACTICAL ARTS-INDUSTRIAL ARTS (Career Paths: Arts and Communications,
Industrial and Engineering Technology)
Course Name
Credits Grade
Prerequisite, Honors,
*denotes weighted
Weighted, College
Credit
Woods 1
1.0
9,10,11,12
Woods 2
1.0
10,11,12
P
Technology Lab 1
1.0
9,10,11,12
PRACTICAL ARTS-(ARCADIA VALLEY CAREER-TECHNOLOGY CENTER)
Course Name
Credits Grades
P, C, Career Paths
W
Accounting I
1.0
10,11,12
P
B&M
Auto Collision Repair
3.0
11,12
PC
IET
Automotive Technology
3.0
11,12
PC
IET
Bldg & Grds. Maintenance
3.0
11,12
P
IET
HuS
Office Procedures
1.0
(10),11,12
PC
B&M
Business MCA
0.5 or
(10),11,12
PC
B&M
1.0
Advanced Business MCA “A” 0.5 or
11,12
PCW B&M
1.0
Desktop Publishing
1.0
(10),11,12
PC
B&M
Computer Applications I
0.5
9
B&M
Computer Applications II
0.5
9,10,11,12 P
B&M
Computer Network/Cisco*
1.0
11,12
CW
IET
Computer Repair 3
3.0
11,12
IET
Graphic Com 1(Exploratory) 1.0
11,12
PWC A&C
Graphic Com 1(Exploratory) 1.0
9,10,11,12 PC
A&C
Graphic Com 3 (2+2)
3.0
11,12
PC
A&C
IET
Intro to Health Occupations 1.0
11,12
P
HeS
Health Science I
3.0
12
P
HeS
Medical Terminology*
1.0
11,12
CW
HeS
B&M
Multimedia
1.0
10,11,12
P
B&M
Early Childhood Profession
3.0
11.12
C
HuS
Exploring – Teaching
1.0
9,10,11,12
HuS
Welding
3.0
11,12
PC
IET
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OTHER PROGRAMS
Course Name
IEP Language
IEP Math
IEP Science
IEP Social Studies
IEP Health
IEP Resource
IEP Work
Credits
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
1.0
1.0
Grades
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
9
9,10,11,12
9,10,11,12
Prerequisite
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LANGUAGE ARTS
English I
Grade Level: 9 (required)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
English I is for freshmen whose plans might include
attending a community college or technical school
after high school. It will provide opportunities for
students to develop and practice reading, writing,
and critical thinking skills—all of which are necessary
for success in high school and beyond. Students will
read a variety of literature ranging from young adult
novels to college-bound novels, from mythology and
epic poetry to Shakespeare’s dramas. Writing
opportunities will include business writing, narrative
and expository writing, literary response, and
research.
opportunities will include business writing, narrative
and expository writing, literary response, and
research.
English II
Grade Level: 10 (required)
Prerequisite: English I
Credit: 1
English II is for sophomores whose plans might
include attending a community college or technical
school after high school. It will provide
opportunities for sophomores to develop and
practice reading, writing, and critical thinking skills—
all of which are necessary for success beyond high
school. Sophomores will read a variety of
challenging literature, including world literature and
college-bound novels, to increase personal reading
levels and understanding of literary techniques.
Preparations and skills will be learned in connection
for the End of Course Exam. This is the exam every
sophomore will be required to take at the end of
English II and will account for a percentage of each
student’s grade. Students will improve writing skills
through business writing, expository writing, literary
responses, and research.
Honors English I
Grade Level: 9 (Optional to English I)
Prerequisite: 8th grade English with a grade of C or
better
Credit: 1
Honors English I is for freshmen whose plans include
attending a community college or university after
high school. It will provide opportunities for
students to develop and practice reading, writing,
and critical thinking skills—all of which are necessary
for success in high school and beyond. Students will
read a variety of literature ranging from young adult
novels to college-bound novels, from mythology and
epic poetry to classic short stories. Writing
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Honors English II
higher-level reading, writing, and critical thinking
skills—all of which are necessary for success in high
school and beyond. Students will explore a variety
of American literature in its historical context as well
as college-bound novels in thematic units. Students
will improve writing skills through business writing,
persuasive writing, literary response, and research.
In addition, students will develop college-prep
portfolios to showcase their academic abilities and
achievements. College and career exploration and
planning, and ACT preparation, constitute a portion
of the class.
Grade Level: 10 (Optional to English II)
Prerequisite: Honors English I with a grade of C or
better or approval of teacher
Credit: 1
Honors English II is for sophomores planning to
attend a community college or university after high
school. It will provide opportunities for sophomores
to develop and practice reading, writing, and critical
thinking skills—all of which are necessary for success
beyond high school. Sophomores will read a variety
of challenging literature, including world literature
and college-bound novels, to increase personal
reading levels and understanding of literary
techniques. Students will improve writing skills
through business writing, expository writing,
descriptive writing, narrative writing, literary
response, and research writing. Students will engage
in skill based units and assessments to prepare them
for the state EOC exam, which will constitute a
portion of the student’s final grade in the course.
English IV
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: English III
Credit: 1
English IV is for seniors whose plans might include
attending a community college or a technical school
after high school. Students will improve reading
comprehension levels and practice interpretive
reading skills through reading a variety of fiction,
poetry and/or drama. Students will develop and
practice writing skills and higher-level thinking skills
through composing various types of essay, including
research.
English III
Grade Level: 11 (required)
Prerequisite: English II
Credit: 1
English III is for juniors whose plans might include
attending a community college or technical school
after high school. It will provide opportunities for
juniors to continue developing and practicing higherlevel reading, writing, and critical thinking skills—all
of which are necessary for success beyond high
school. Students will explore a variety of American
literature in its historical context as well as collegebound novels in thematic units. Students will
improve writing skills through business writing,
persuasive writing, literary response writing, , and
research. In addition, students will develop collegeprep portfolios to showcase their academic abilities
and achievements. College and career exploration
and planning, and ACT preparation, constitute a
portion of the class.
Honors English IV
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: Honors English III with a grade of C or
better or approval of teacher
Credit: 1
English 4 is a dual-enrollment course, which can be
taken for college credit through Mineral Area
College. The first semester is writing intensive.
Students will develop and practice advanced writing
skills and higher-level thinking skills through
composing various types of essays, including
research. The second semester is reading intensive.
Students will improve reading comprehension levels
and practice interpretive reading skills through
reading a variety of fiction, poetry, and drama.
Students are expected to demonstrate a mature and
scholarly attitude in this advanced class.
Honors English III
Grade Level: 11 (Optional to English III)
Prerequisite: Honors English II with a grade of C or
better or approval of the teacher
Credit: 1
Honors English III is for juniors whose plans include
attending a community college or university after
high school. It will provide opportunities for
students to continue developing and practicing
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Public Speaking*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: C or above in previous English class
Credit: ½ (1st semester opposite Great Books)
Public speaking is a dual-enrollment course(for 11th
and 12th grade students only), which can be taken
for college credit through Mineral Area College.
Students will study the communication process and
develop public speaking skills by preparing and
delivering a variety of speeches, including
informational, persuasive, and special occasion
speeches.
enable students to apply the written word to their
own world in order to influence their society.
Students will have real-life experience in the world
of publishing.
Great Books
Grade Level: 11,12
Prerequisite: English II or Honors English II
Credit: 0.5 (2nd semester opposite Public Speaking)
Great Books is a reading class that offers students
the opportunity to explore selected literature that
has been consistently rated as “great” by readers
and critics. Great book titles will range from classic
to contemporary and include a combination of Nobel
and Pulitzer prize winners, New York Times
bestsellers, ALA college-bound novels and novels
included on the Advanced Placement English reading
list. The class will balance required reading and
independent reading, emphasizing student choice.
This class will also prepare students for MAP reading,
analysis, and writing as well as for the ACT reading.
Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning
can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day like writing a poem, or saying a prayer.
----Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Film Literacy
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: English
Credit: 0.5
This course will study the major types of films
developed in America to include silent films,
comedies, horror films and dramas. The course’s
emphasis will concentrate on the analysis of the
particular film by the use of either written or oral
evaluation. Special consideration will be on the
development of higher level thinking skills.
Mass Media
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Credit: 1
Throughout the course of this class students will
learn the various aspects of journalism. They will
look at the writing process as it applies to journalism
in depth. Students will write news articles under
deadline. Students will create a school newsletter
and the annual school yearbook. These skills will
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Geometry EOC and ACT exams. Geometry is for the
high school student who has completed Algebra 1
with a grade of C or better. Those who have
completed algebra 1 with a grade below a C may
want to take Applied Geometry in lieu of Geometry.
MATHEMATICS
Applied Algebra 1
Grade Level: 9
Applied Algebra 1 is designed for every student who
has successfully completed: 8th grade math or PreAlgebra. The Algebra 1 course will offer each student
who has already mastered their basic math skills the
opportunity to discover and be introduced to many
advanced math concepts on the Algebra 1 level. This
course will prepare students for Geometry and
Algebra II. This course includes concepts such as
solving algebraic equations in both symbolic form
and word problem form, exploring functions,
graphing linear equations, and exploring inequalities.
Applied Algebra 2
Grade Level: 10,11
This course is designed to fulfill the skills of algebra
two required by the Technical Math program at the
Career Technology Center and some additional
topics that prepare students for the ASVAB test.
Topics include:Evaluate and simplify expressions,
solve equations and inequalities, identify different
types of relations and functions, graph relations and
functions on the coordinate plane, solve systems of
equations in 2 or 3 variables, perform operations
with matrices, simplify expressions containing
polynomials, radicals, complex numbers, or rational
exponents, factor polynomials, find values of
trigonometric functions, and vector addition.
Algebra 1
Grade Level: 9
Algebra 1 is designed for every student who has
successfully completed: Pre-Algebra with a C or
better. The Algebra 1 course will offer each student
who has already mastered their basic math skills the
opportunity to master many advanced math
concepts on the Algebra 1 level. This course will
prepare students for Geometry and Algebra II. This
course includes concepts such as solving algebraic
equations in both symbolic form and word problem
form, exploring functions, graphing linear equations,
and exploring inequalities. There is an emphasis on
advanced problem solving. Students who completed
Pre-Algebra or 8th grade math with a grade lower
than a C may want to consider taking Applied
Algebra 1 in lieu of Algebra 1.
Algebra 2
Grade Level: 10,11
Algebra II is designed for every student who has
successfully completed Algebra I. The Algebra II
course will offer each student who has already
mastered their basic algebra skills the opportunity to
discover and learn many advanced math concepts on
the Algebra II level. This course will prepare the
student for Trigonometry and Algebra III. Topics
covered include the basics of Algebra; solving
inequalities and proofs; solving linear equations and
functions; solving products and factors of
polynomials; solving rational expressions; simplifying
irrational and complex numbers; solving quadratic
equations and functions; simplifying variation and
polynomial equations; discussing the basics of
analytic geometry; and applying exponential and
logarithmic functions.
Applied Geometry
Grade Level: 10,11
Applied Geometry is an algebra-based study of basic
Euclidean geometry skills and concepts. Topics
include coordinate, plane, and solid geometry,
deductive reasoning, and transformations. Applied
Geometry is designed to prepare students for the
Geometry EOC exam and the Compass test. Applied
Geometry is for the high school student who has
completed Algebra 1 or Applied Algebra 1.
College Algebra *
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 & Geometry
Note: May be taken concurrently with Trigonometry
Credit: 1
College Algebra is designed for the college bound
student. It is the study of inequalities, matrices,
complex numbers, polynomial and rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions,
conic sections, and graphs of functions and relations.
Note: This course may be taken for college credit
Geometry
Grade Level: 10,11
Geometry is an algebra-based study of basic
Euclidean geometry skills and concepts. Topics
include coordinate, plane, and solid geometry,
deductive reasoning, and transformations.
Geometry does emphasize formal proofs, advanced
problem solving, and preparation for both the
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over ITV with Mineral Area College under the name
of College Algebra. The college credit course will
only be one semester long.
We Must Visualize our goals
Before you begin a thing, remind yourself
that difficulties and delays quite impossible
to foresee are ahead…You can only see one
thing clearly and that is your goal. Form a
mental vision of that and cling to it through
thick and thin.
Trigonometry*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 & Geometry
Note: May be taken concurrently with College
Algebra.
Credit: 1
Trigonometry is designed for the college bound
student. It is the study of triangles and the six basic
trigonometric functions. Other topics include
identities, polar coordinates, vectors, radian
measure, complex numbers, polar equations, and
parametric equations.
Note: Trigonometry may also be taken for college
credit over ITV with Mineral Area College as a
second semester class.
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AP Statistics*
Grade Level: 11,12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 & Geometry
Credit: 1
Students may enroll in this class if enrollment
numbers allow.
Statistics is designed for college-bound students. It
is the study of collecting, organizing, summarizing
and analyzing data in order to draw conclusions.
Topics covered will include data collection, sampling,
organizing data, graphs and charts, summarizing
data, tendencies of data, correlations, probabilities,
probability distributions, and hypothesis testing. The
student may receive college credit by passing the AP
Statistics test (fee is involved.)
AP Calculus *
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: ITV College Algebra & College
Trigonometry or College Algebra and Trigonometry
Credit: 1
Calculus is designed for the college bound student
who needs a strong mathematics background. It is
the study of limits, conics, derivatives, and integrals.
The student may receive college credit by passing
the AP Calculus test (fee is involved). This course
requires a significant amount of daily homework.
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SCIENCE
Physical Science
Grade Level: 9 (required)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
Physical Science is a brief study of astronomy,
chemistry, and physics including the study of atomic
energy.
Biology
Grade Level: 10 (required)
Prerequisite: Physical Science
Credit: 1
This course is designed to be an introduction into all
areas of general biology. Basic information essential
to living an intelligent life will be provided. The
course will include dissection. Emphasis will be
placed on conservation, education, ecology, and
careers in environmental science.
Earth Science
Grade level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology
Credit: 1
Earth Science is a study of Earth processes, such as
weather patterns, Earth movements, and structures
of the earth.
Anatomy & Physiology*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Biology
Credit: 0.5 (1st semester)
This class is a study of the human body beyond
general biology and health courses. It covers basic
terms, chemistry, tissue cells, and the different
systems such as skeletal, muscular, and nervous
systems.
Zoology*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Biology
Credit: 0.5 (2nd semester)
A study of comparative animal anatomy and
physiology and how these attributes contribute to
the environment as a whole using concepts dealing
with scientific inquiry and relevance, various living
systems and organisms and ecology concepts.
Dissection is an integral part of the course.
Chemistry*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and a grade of C or better in
Biology
Credit: 1
This class is a study of the theory of chemistry,
supplemented by laboratory work. Chemistry is the
study of heat, gas, atomic structure, periodic table,
equation balancing, stoichiometry and interrelations
of these areas.
Physics*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry & Trig or be
enrolled in Trig concurrently
Credit: 1
Physics will cover the topics of mechanics and
electromagnetic theories through mathematical
developments and lab experience. Mechanics will
include the study of relationships between objects in
motion, such as velocity, acceleration, and forces, as
well as such interactions as collisions.
Electromagnetics will include the development of
the following relationships: static electricity, electric
fields, series and parallel circuits, and magnetic
fields. Students will be able to take the advanced
placement exam for college credit at the end of this
course.
“Where the telescope ends, the
microscope begins. Which of the
two has the grander view?
--Victor Hugo
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Credit: 0.5
This course is an examination of the basic concepts
of sociology, with emphasis on an analysis of culture,
personality, social groups and institutions, social
organizations, and population trends.
SOCIAL STUDIES
World History
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0
This course traces the development of Western
Civilization and cultures from the beginning of time
to the Vietnam Era. Ideas and movements such as
the Renaissance, Reformation, Absolute Monarch
and Enlightenment and the Revolutionary War will
be studied.
American History
Grade Level: 10 (required)
Credit: 1
This course is a study of the important
developments, events and personalities in American
History. Emphasis will be placed on MAP objectives,
politics, the economy, foreign policy, and social
change.
Contemporary World Affairs
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5
The purpose of this course is to provide our students
the opportunity to monitor and discuss important
events taking place in the world. An emphasis will
be placed on the critical thinking and problem
solving skills of each student. This course will
monitor world events taking place on a daily basis. In
addition, this course will discuss the ways in which
news is disseminated; how events affect us
individually; the historical and major players in
events; and constructive ways of responding to
events. The course will be based on the Missouri
State Grade Level Expectations in social studies
The past is never dead – it is not even past.
The past is never dead – it is not even past.
– William Faulkner
- William Faulkner
Personal Finance
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 (required)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5
Personal Finance is a course designed to help a
person properly manage money in today's
environment. Areas of study include personal
financial planning, financial services, budgeting,
investments, portfolio management, interpreting
financial statements, stocks versus bonds, insurance
protection; credit management; consumer
purchases, rights and responsibilities; a decisionmaking skill for all aspects of life as consumers,
producers, entrepreneurs, and economic citizens.
Instructional strategies may include use of projects,
cooperative learning, simulations, real world
experiences, guest speakers, Internet research, and
computer/technology applications.
Geography
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5
This course is a study of climate topography,
resources, politics, and social structures of countries.
Map skills and the many factors that influence
people and culture will be emphasized.
Government
Grade Level: 11 (required)
Credit: 1.0
This course is designed to instruct students in the
history and principles of the U.S. and Missouri
Constitutions. Students will also participate in
activities that promote active citizenship. High
school Grade Level Expectations will be used to
guide instruction in U.S. and Missouri government,
economics, and geography. The course is required
of all 11th graders and upon successful completion
will fulfill one unit of the Social Studies requirement.
Students will also take a U.S. and Missouri
Constitution test required for graduation.
Psychology
Grade Level: 9,10,11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5
This course is a study of the normal course of human
development on a variety of factors which
contribute to individual differences in personality,
intelligence, and character. The student will be
encouraged to apply many psychological principles
to his of her life.
Sociology
Grade Level: 9,10,11, 12
Prerequisite: None
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American Political Systems I*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (1st semester)
This course can be taken as a dual credit course
through MAC. American Political Systems I fulfills
the college government class requirement. This
course is an intensive study of the American
Republic with emphasis on the institutional
structures of the three independent branches.
Emphasis will be placed on the philosophical and
historical roots of the U.S. Constitution and on
current scholarship concerning the Bill of Rights,
Congress and the role of interest groups, important
presidential administrations, and landmark Supreme
Court cases.
American Political Systems II*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (2nd semester)
This course will be an in-depth study of state and
local government institutions. Particular attention
will be paid to the Missouri General Assembly,
Missouri history, major Missouri Supreme Court
cases at the state and national level, and county
government apparatus. The course will also look at
local public policy issues and current issues involving
the interpretation of the Missouri Constitution and
current federalism issues involving the state of
Missouri. Students will participate in the We the
People Mock Congressional hearings as part of this
course.
“There has never been
an age that did not
applaud the past and
lament the present.”
------Lillian Eichler Watson
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Art 4
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: “B” in Art 3 or teacher approval
Credit: 1
This course includes acrylic painting, advanced
drawing, realism, printing, and general crafts; Costs
involve sketchbook, basic supplies, and red-rope
portfolio.
FINE ARTS - ART
Art 1
FINE ARTS - ART
Art 1
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
This class concentrates on the elements of principle
and design through two and three-dimensional
problem solving. The course includes study in line,
color, texture, value, and space. The basic concern
of the course will be to develop the student’s
sensitivity to good design. This course also
encourages the student to discover the meaning,
use, and influences of art in daily life. Man's
relationship with art in all ages is taught. Art
vocabulary may be explored with tools and
techniques in the area of drawing and painting.
Students are required to purchase a sketchbook
and basic supplies.
History of Art I*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Note: May be taken concurrently with Art I, II, III or
IV
Credit: 0.5 (1st semester)
History of Art I is designed for the college bound
student. This humanities class will allow the student
to study the art and key monuments from
prehistoric times to the building of the great Gothic
Cathedrals of Europe during semester one. This
course consists of two functions that will allow the
student to look at the work itself (in relation to type
of art, medium, formal elements, content, style and
function) and to look at the work in relation to
history.
Art 2
Grade Level: 10, 11,12
Prerequisite: “C+” in Art 1 or teacher approval
Credit: 1
This course covers the principles of perspective,
outdoor sketching, object drawing, and animal and
figure sketching. Media: Pencil and charcoal. The
study of the fundamental principals of design, the
theory of color, space, line, and balance will be
covered. Students are required to purchase a
sketchbook and basic supplies.
History of Art II*
Grade Level:
11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
Note: May be taken concurrently with Art I, II, III,
or IV
Credit: 0.5 (2nd semester)
History of Art II is designed for the college bound
student. Students will be immersed in the art of the
Early Renaissance of Italy and conclude the year in
the realm of Post-Modernism. This course consists of
two functions which will allow the student to look at
the work itself (in relation to type of art, medium,
formal elements, content, style and function) and to
look at the work in relation to history; its
relationship to the humanistic values of its age, and
its relationship to the art of other ages.
Art 3
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: “B” in Art 2 (or C+ with teacher
Discretion)
Credit: 1
This course will include light and shade drawing,
color sketches, still life and life with emphasis on
originality. Media: pencil, pen, and ink, charcoal,
and crayon. Further development in design research
in color theory and the organization of twodimensional space, with emphasis placed on the
principles of perspective. 3rd nine weeks: acrylic
and studio work. 4th nine weeks: sculpture---threedimensional media. Costs involve sketchbook, basic
supplies, and re-rope portfolio.
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in and outside the normal school day. Participation
in all large group events is a requirement.
Solo/ensemble events are encouraged but not
mandatory.
FINE ARTS - MUSIC
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: Middle School Band
Credit: 1
The student will practice and perform many different
types of music. A few of the basic principles of
marching will be taught during the academic year.
Participation in evening and weekend
performances is a requirement. Band years 2, 3,
and 4 will expand upon the basic concepts taught in
Band 1.
Women’s Choir 1, 2, 3, 4
Grade Level: All
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0
Note: This is non-auditioned group.
This is a 9th-12th women’s course that emphasizes
proper vocal technique, music theory and sightreading skills. A variety of literature will be studied
and performed each semester that incorporates
beginning and moderate vocal technique and music
theory. Participation in a culmination performance
at the end of each semester that occurs outside of
the normal school day is part of the course
requirement.
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Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: Teacher approval by audition,
Credit: 1
Students will study the various styles of jazz, the
harmonic structures associated with jazz, and jazz
improvisation. Instrumentation for the class will be
confined to saxophones, trumpets, trombones,
drums, guitar, and piano. Jazz Band 2, 3, and 4 will
expand the basic concepts taught in Jazz Band 1.
Music Appreciation
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5 or 1.0
This course is designed to be an examination of
music as an artistic expression and an analysis of the
roles music has played and is playing in the human
experience.
Mixed Chorus
Grade Level: All
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0
Note: Students may only take this class a total of 4
semesters (2 school years.) This is a non-audition
group.
This is a 9th-12th mixed course that will introduce
students to proper vocal technique, music theory
and sight-reading skills. A variety of literature will be
studied and performed each semester that
incorporates beginning vocal technique and music
theory. Participation in a culmination performance
at the end of each semester that occurs outside of
the normal school day is part of the course
requirement.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish 1
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: C or higher in English
Credit: 1
This course involves the teaching of basic Spanish.
Concert Choir
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor through audition
Credit: 1
This is a 9th-12th mixed course that emphasizes
advanced vocal technique, music theory and sightreading skills. A variety of literature will be studied
and performed each semester that incorporates
advanced vocal technique and music theory.
Students will perform in several concerts and
competitions throughout the school year that occur
Spanish 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: C or higher in Spanish 1
Credit: 1
In addition to reviewing vocabulary and grammar
from Spanish 1, the student will continue to develop
reading, writing, and conversational skills, while
gaining insight into the Spanish way of life.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH
PRACTICAL ARTS
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Physical Education
Grade Level: 9 (required), 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1 (Required)
Physical education is a course designed to teach
students how to take care of their bodies, learn
lifetime activities, and enhance social skills through
interaction with others. The fundamentals of human
movement are centered in physical education.
Physical education is an area of education that not
only works with day-to-day physical activity, but also
with the social, emotional, and mental well-being of
each individual student. This course includes basic
instruction in the following areas: cardiovascular and
physical fitness, recreational and lifetime activities,
and team and individual sports.
Child Development
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (1st sem.)
This course will prepare the student to understand
and deal with children's physical, mental,
intellectual, moral, emotional, and social growth and
development, as well as care and guidance.
Observation and actual experiences with children
and their parents are part of the course.
Family – Marriage and the Single Life
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (2nd sem.)
This class is to acquaint the student with the
concepts and principles related to various family
living conditions; establish and maintain
relationships; prepare for the single life and/or
marriage, parenthood, and family life; and to explore
related careers.
Weight Training
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
This course allows students to improve their physical
conditioning through the use of free weights, weight
machines, and other methods of conditioning. The
course will also study the basic methods of strength
development, various types of lifting, the
biomechanics of lifting and develop new skills and
improve old ones. Development of the skills in the
various activities with carry-over value for later life
and develop good sportsmanship and safety.
Fundamentals of Foods
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit 0.5 (1st sem.)
Students will work with a variety of food topics
including nutrition, selection, preparation, and
serving. Trips and work assignments in the
community and school 3ill provide insights into
health issues, career possibilities, and the economic
impact of foods. Students will study the health
ramifications of diet at various stages of the life
cycle, compile a recipe file, prepare food products in
a lab setting and participate in group projects. Make
up work will be required following any absence from
a trip or work assignment and food labs.
Health
Grade Level: 9 (required)
Prerequisite: None
Credit:0.5 (Required)
This course will allow all students to acquire basic
information about body structure, functions and
growth, and recognize the importance of the
interrelationships of the mental, physical, emotional
and social aspects of total health. Students will
recognize that the protection and promotion of
health is the responsibility of individuals and the
society in which they live.
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World Foods
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (1st sem.)
Students will learn some creative techniques for
food preparation and presentation, and any occasion
can become special! Discuss meal planning, food
cost, learn and prepare foods of the world – Europe,
U.S. and Canada, Latin America, Asia, Pacific and
regional foods, outdoor meals, and food for
entertaining.
Housing and Living Environments
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (2nd sem .)
Students will learn the problems involved in renting
or buying a house, the language of real estate, and
to be able to recognize various styles of homes and
types of terrain suitable for each style. Students will
also learn the principles of design, furniture styles,
house plans, and room arrangements including
drawing them to scale, and the proper accessories to
decorate the home.
Parenting Education
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 (2nd sem.)
Students will study about myths and realities of
parenthood, readiness to parent, developmental
changes in families, child abuse/neglect, human
reproduction and birth control, sexually transmitted
diseases, and building relationships.
My mother had a great deal of trouble
with me, but I think she enjoyed it!
---- Mark Twain
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PRACTICAL ARTS
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
PRACTICAL ARTS
CAREER-TECH COURSES
Technology Lab 1
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 0.5 – 1.0
Students will have the opportunity to explore up to
12 different modules with each module containing
interactive software on a computer containing
computer lessons, tests, study guides and hands on
equipment. Only 1-2 students will be working on a
module at a time and each module will last 2-3
weeks. The modules are; Digital Sound, Computer
Aided Design, Weather Monitoring, Robotics &
Automation, Medina CNC Mill, Mechanisms,
Pneumatics, Graphics & Animation, Electronics,
Materials & Processes, Navigation & GPS, and Digital
Photography.
Students apply for acceptance in 3-hour block
courses and request placement in 1-hour classes at
the Career Technology Center. In addition to apply
for acceptance, some students are going to be
assessed for placement into Career Education
programs due to the nature of the courses and
requirements for succeeding in the Career Education
program. Students desiring to pursue their studies
into post-secondary education may be interested in
looking at the Tech Prep and 2+2 programs. The
Tech Prep and 2+2 programs are articulated through
Mineral Area College for free college credit. Finally,
some of the 1-hour classes offer free college credit
and some have weighted status for 11th and 12th
grade students.
Woods 1
Grade Level: All
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
Students will acquire information about the role of
woodworking in the industrial environment and
develop some of the skills in the use of tools and
machines. Students will make several projects as
well as learn the characteristics, sources, and uses of
woods being used. Note: some cost will be involved
for the course depending on the expense of the
project.
Students are expected to know and have the ability
to use computer applications and basic algebraic
functions; know how to use fraction and metric
conversions; standard measurement tools; and be
able to read on grade level prior to enrollment.
Students should expect upon graduation from high
school and completion of the chosen Career
Education program to secure employment in the
field of study, continue employment preparation
study at a post-secondary institution, or enter the
military.
Auto Collision Repair (2+2)
Grade Level Entry – 11
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra 1;
Grade Level Reading and Writing Skills
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
credits total – upon completion)
This course is designed to develop the skills and
knowledge necessary for entry into the collision
repair industry and related occupations. Students
planning on pursuing employment in the related
industry are encouraged to apply for this program.
Students planning on pursuing employment in the
related industry are encouraged to apply for this
program. This course is also articulated with Mineral
Area College to earn 36 college credits toward an
Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Woods 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Woods 1
Credit: 1
A study of the woods manufacturing industries and
the technology involved in the construction of
buildings and the manufacture of articles made from
wood and wood products. Learning experiences
include experimenting, designing, construction,
operating and evaluating industrial tools, processes,
forest products, and related synthetic materials.
There will be some cost for projects.
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Automotive Technology (2+2)
Grade Level Entry: 11
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: (High
School/College Credit): Algebra I; Grade Level
Reading and Writing Skills
Strongly recommended: Algebra II, Grade Level
Reading and Writing Skills; Practical Physics or
Physics.
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
credits total – upon completion)
This course is designed to provide the skills and
knowledge necessary for entry-level employment,
and advanced placement, in the occupations related
to the maintenance and repair of motor vehicle
systems (e.g. engine, brake, electrical, etc). Students
will be trained in areas directly related to
Automotive Service Excellence and modern
automotive electronic systems. Students planning
on pursuing employment in the related industry are
encouraged to apply for this program. This course is
also articulated with Mineral Area College to earn 36
college credits toward an Associate of Applied
Science Degree.
Advanced Business MCA (Microcomputer
Applications), Multimedia, Accounting, and Desktop
Publishing.
Office Procedures (Formerly Business Technology I)
Grade 10, 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Computer Applications; Grade Level Reading
Credit: 1
Learn essential skills for any office occupation and
beneficial to all students such as filing, records
management, telephone skills, etc. Learn how to
write a resume, prepare for job interviews, and fill
out job applications. Juniors and Seniors can earn up
to 6 free college credit hours through MAC for
OST110-Filing Systems/Records Management (2),
OST130 – Office Procedures I (3), and PAW 106
Preparation for Employment (1).
Business MCA (Microcomputer Applications)
(Formerly Business Technology II)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Computer Applications; Grade Level Reading
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0
This can be taken as a semester course.
Learn to use the latest office computer software, to
develop advanced word processing skills,
spreadsheets, and multimedia presentations. If
taken for a full year, juniors and seniors can earn up
to 6 free college credit hours through MAC for CIS
175-Microcomputer Applications and CIS 235- Word
Processing with Microsoft.
Building and Grounds Maintenance
Grade Level Entry – 11
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra 1;
Grade Level Reading and Writing Skills (including:
measuring with a tape; conversion of fractions and
metric measurements to equivalent fractions and
units; and other calculations for the building trades
industry).
Physical ability to work at heights is REQUIRED.
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
credits total – upon completion)
This course is designed to teach students how to
service and repair all of the parts of a building inside
and outside. Areas of instruction included are
electrical wiring with 220V, plumbing (water and
sewer lines), basic and advanced carpentry (roofing,
framing, sheet rocking, taping and finishing, siding,
etc.), grounds maintenance (including small gas
engine repair and maintenance), and basic and
advanced masonry. Students planning on pursuing
employment in the related industry are encouraged
to apply for this program.
Advanced Business MCA (Microcomputer
Applications) “A”* (Formerly Business Tech IIIA)
Business Technology Certificate
Students seeking career education certification and
eligibility for participation in internships through the
Business program need to complete courses of
business classes that may include Office Procedures,
Business MCA (Microcomputer Applications),
Grade Level: 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Concurrently
taking, or at least a C, in Business MCA; Grade Level
Reading
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0
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This can be taken as a semester course.
Students enroll for this class during years beginning
with an odd number (i.e. 2011-2012, 2013-2014).
Learn to use and create databases as well as how to
use voice recognition software. Also, learn to use
the 10-key calculator without having to look at your
fingers! If taken for a full year, students can earn up
to 4 college credit hours for CIS 210 –
Microcomputer Database Management (3), OST TenKey Numeric Skills (1).
with Adobe Photoshop, and Macromedia Flash for
drawing and creating animations. While completing
these units, students will utilize digital cameras,
scanners and the Internet.
Accounting
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Computer Applications; Grade Level Reading
Credit: 1.0
Accounting I is designed to give basic knowledge and
skills used in double-entry accounting systems.
Activities include entering transactions in journals,
posting to ledgers, preparing statements and
reports, and doing payroll and banking functions.
Accounting activities on the computer are included
with all topics studied. This course meets objectives
for the future study in accounting as well as other
related business fields.
Advanced Business MCA (Microcomputer
Applications) “B”* (Formerly Business Tech IIIB)
Grade Level: 11,12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Concurrently
taking, or at least a C, in Business MCA; Grade Level
Reading.
Credit: 0.5 or 1.0
This can be taken as a semester course.
Students enroll for this class during years beginning
with an even number (i.e. 2012-2013,2014-2015).
Learn advanced spreadsheet functions, along with
web page design. If taken for a full year, juniors and
seniors can earn up to 3 college credit hours
through MAC for CIS 220 – Microcomputers
Spreadsheet Applications (3).
Computer Network/Cisco 1*
Grade Level: 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Computer Applications; Grade Level Reading
Credits (high school): Two-year program (3 credits
per year, 6 credits total – upon completion)
10 college credits for the 1st year and 10 college
credits for the 2nd year.
This program is designed to teach students the skills
needed to design, build, and maintain home and
small-size computer networks. This course is the
first 2 semesters of 4 semesters necessary to
become eligible to take the Certified Cisco Network
Associate (CCNA) exam. Certification exam is not
given as a part of the course. Cisco II will be offered
the following year along with Cisco 1. Students are
expected to find employment in Computer
Networking and Repair after graduation.
Business Desktop Publishing
Grade Level: 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Computer Apps; Grade Level Reading
Credit: 1.0
This course concentrates on using Adobe InDesign,
Photoshop, & Microsoft Publisher to learn basic
desktop publishing principles. Learn to prepare
flyers, posters, business cards, booklets, menus,
calendars, newsletters and conversion of these to
PDF format for publishing on the web. Emphasis is
hands-on practice to produce interesting and useful
projects while learning the fundamentals of desktop
publishing. Juniors and seniors can earn college
credit hours through MAC for CIS170-Desktop
Publishing (3).
Computer/Network Repair 2 or 3 (2+2)
Grade Level: 11
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra I;
Grade Level Reading and Writing/Communications
Skills and Desire To Complete Hard Work.
Credits: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
credits total – upon completion)
First year students will learn basic computer
terminology, computer architecture, hardware
installation, troubleshooting and repair, printing
device and other hardware repair and installation,
and will prepare for the national certification in A+
Computer Repair. With the addition of Cisco
Academy, first year students will also complete
Multimedia
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Computer Apps; Grade Level Reading
Credit: 1.0
Learn to design, build, and edit websites using
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, create professional
multimedia presentations, create movies with
Microsoft Moviemaker, learn basic image editing
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semester 1 and 2 of CCNA (Certified Cisco Network
Associate) training. Second year students will
improve their hardware and software repair and
installation skills while developing skills in network
installation, network design and troubleshooting.
They will prepare to take the CCNA test, the Novell C
N A (Certified Novell Administrator) test or the
Microsoft NY certification test. To keep pace with
the current market for computer-based skills, the
course is adding a component called Introduction to
Robotics. This addition will allow students to gain
foundation skills and experience with Robotic
vocabulary and construction of Robots. Additionally,
students will step into the area of robotic
programming. Instruction will include three Robotic
trainers that are manufactured by VEX Robotics, and
students can choose to become involved in district
and regional competitions involving the skills gained
in this course. Students planning on pursuing
employment in the related industry are encouraged
to apply for this program. This course is also
articulated with Mineral Area College to earn 20
college credits toward an Associate of Applied
Science Degree.
editing using digital video cameras and
state-of-the-art editing equipment.
5. Tract WP – Web Page Design:
Students will learn the basics of using
current web page design software for
creating simple web pages.
Students enrolled in this class will work on various
projects and learn through on-the-job training
similar to an apprenticeship or internship.
College credit may be available to jrs. and srs.
Graphic Communications II (Exploratory)*
Limited Class Size: 10 individuals per hour [total in
all exploratory sections].
Grade Level: 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Computer Apps; Ability to use and manipulate
measurement data (including conversion); Algebra I;
Grade Level Reading, Writing and Communication
Skills.
Credit: 1.0
Students enrolled in Graphics Communications IIExploratory will follow one or more tracts to
individualize the course to suite their needs. The
different tracts include: desktop publishing, vinyl
sign making, screen printing, video editing and web
page design. Students enrolled in this class will work
on various projects and learn through on-the-job
training similar to an apprenticeship or internship.
Three (3) hours of college credit (through MAC) is
available for participants in the desktop publishing
tract upon completion of a full-year in the course.
College credit may be available to jrs. and srs.
Graphic Communications I (Exploratory)
Limited Class Size: 10 individuals per hour [total in
all exploratory sections].
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Computer Apps; Ability to use and manipulate
measurement data (including conversion); Algebra I;
Grade Level Reading, Writing and Communication
Skills.
Credit: 1.0 (can be taken multiple years, but MUST
be a different tract each time)
Students enrolled in Graphic Communications IExploratory will follow one or more tracks to
individualize the course. The different tracts include:
desktop publishing, vinyl sign making, screen
printing, video editing and web page design.
1. Tract DP – Desktop Publishing:
Students will learn the basics of
desktop publishing using Adobe
InDesign.
2. Tract VS – Vinyl Sign Making: Students
will learn the basics of sign design and
production using special software.
3. Tract SP – Screen Printing: Students
will learn the basics of screen printing
design and production.
4. Tract VE – Video Editing: Students will
learn the basics of non-linear video
Graphic Communications III (2+2)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C or better in
Computer Apps; Ability to use and manipulate
measurement data (including conversion); Algebra I;
Grade Level Reading, Writing and Communication
Skills.
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
credits total – upon completion)
College Credit: 36 credits for 2 years through Mineral
Area College. Students who enroll as Seniors can
continue completing this training while attending
Mineral Area College (part-time attendance at
AVCTC)
In this course students will learn the basics of
desktop publishing and will use this knowledge to
create documents that students will print on an
offset printing press. Students will learn how to
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create designs for use in screen-printing and vinyl
sign making. Students will work on a variety of
projects to help develop their graphic
communications skills while in this class. Students
will also learn how to design web pages and edit
video using computers. Second year students will
further develop[ their skills in offset printing,
desktop publishing, web design, screen printing and
vinyl sign making. Additionally, they will learn the
basics of supervision by serving as project managers
for first year students. Second year students will
also be offered the opportunity to perfect their skills
by working at local businesses through an internship.
Students planning on pursuing employment in the
related industry are encouraged to apply for this
program. This course is also articulated with Mineral
Area College to earn 36 college credits toward an
Associate of Applied Science Degree.
length (read a ruler using feet and divisions of an
inch); and volume (converting metric liquid
measurements); Proof of Pre-Certification or Ability
to Obtain Exam Exemption (with the consent of the
teacher).
Credit: 3.0 for 1-year program completion
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Exam Available for
All Eligible Students (according to state of Missouri
Standards – see below)
This course provides a general overview of
occupational requirements for a variety of positions
in the health care industry. Student interested in the
health care field would benefit from this class. The
course includes the study of medical terminology,
body structure and function, health disorders, legal
and ethical issues of the health care industry,
communication skills in health care, and safety and
infection control in the health care industry. Basic
patient care skills are applied in the clinical setting
and career shadow opportunities are available.
Students will work toward the State of Missouri
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) exam. Only students
who complete the state requirements (passing 3
unmodified tests with an 80% or better and
completing 100 clinical hours) will qualify for taking
the State CNA exam. Students enrolled in this class
are expected to seek employment as a CNA or in a
related area of the health field or continue on to
higher education in the Health Science field after
graduation. Regular attendance is required. This is
not a nursing course, however, students interested
in going into a nursing program should have
completed chemistry before taking this course.
Students will be required to do grade level reading,
writing and computations involving algebraic skills.
Introduction to Health Occupations
Limited Enrollment: 12 students (priority given to
students whose 4-year plan includes Health Science II
in the senior year)
Grade Level - 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Knowledge,
Use and Conversion of Measurements in length (read
a ruler using feet and divisions of an inch); and
volume (converting metric liquid measurements);
Grade Level Reading, Writing and Communication
Skills; Algebra I (minimum)/Algebra II (preferred)
Credit: 1.0 (for full year enrollment)
This course provides a general induction of
occupational requirements for a variety of positions
in the health care industry. Students interested in
the health care field, and planning on enrollment in
the Health Science 2 course, would benefit from this
class. The course includes the study of medical
terminology, body structure and function, health
disorders, legal and ethical issues of the health care
industry, communication skills in health care, and
safety and infection control in the health care
industry. This class is preparatory for students
intending to enroll in Health Science 2. Students
must enroll in this course and pass a pre-certification
exam or obtain pre-certification exemption with the
consent of the teacher to enroll in Health Science 2.
Medical Terminology
Grade: 11, 12 only
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Biology
Dual Credit Enrollment (for college credit) Available
Credit: 1.0
This course is designed to introduce students to the
medical terms used in all medical fields. This course
includes the study of basic word structure, terms
pertaining to the body as a whole, suffixes, prefixes,
and terminology of body systems and specialized
areas of medicine. A student may receive college
credit for this class by paying for it. Students
planning on entering nursing, pharmacy, or other
medical degrees should take this class. Students
going in to a nursing program should have taken
chemistry in the junior year.
Health Science I
Grade level-12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra I
(minimum)/Algebra II preferred; Grade Level
Reading, Writing and Communication Skills;
Knowledge, Use and Conversion of Measurements in
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Applied Welding Technology Degree. Students will
practice toward passing the AWS certification and
will be expected to work toward seeking
employment in the Welding industry after
graduation or to work toward continued education
in welding technology.
Students planning on pursuing employment in the
related industry are encouraged to apply for this
program. This course is also articulated with Mineral
Area College to earn 36 college credits toward an
Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Early Childhood Profession
Grade: 11 and/or 12
Pre-requisite: Must have completed or presently
taking Child Development Course
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C, or better, in
Computer Applications; Algebra I; Grade Level
Reading, Writing, and Communication Skills;
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint (preferred).
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
credits total – upon completion)
This program will cover safety, nutrition and health
in early education. This will include vital information
for those who work with children. It also addresses
the challenges they will encounter in today’s diverse
world. The audience for this class is students
interested in early childhood education or who are
preparing to be teachers, nannies, family home child
care providers or workers in other jobs that directly
relate to young children. College credit will be
available through an articulation agreement upon
successful completion of this program.
Exploring Teaching
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: C, or better, in
Computer Applications, or dual enrollment in this
course; Algebra I , or dual enrollment in this course;
Grade Level Reading, Writing, and Communication
Skills; Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
(preferred).
Credit: 1.0
This class is designed to help students who are
interested in the teaching profession and wanting to
explore it. The students will have the opportunity to
work in a classroom under an experienced,
enthusiastic teacher and receive 50 hours of
observation time during the year.
Computer Applications 1
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
This is a required course.
Computer Applications 1 is a one-semester course
that will provide students with the opportunity to
use the computer as a problem-solving tool in the
areas of word processing, spreadsheets, desktop
publishing, presentation software, voice recognition
software and the integration of these. The class will
focus on using the Internet in meaningful class
projects. Students will use Microsoft Office 2007,
Audacity Audio Editor, Dragon Naturally Speaking
10.0 Paint.net and Photo Story 3. Students will also
be introduced to Open Office and learn how to
convert their skills from Microsoft Office to Open
Office when necessary.
Welding (2+2)
Grade Level Entry – 11
Foundation Skills Needed for Success: Algebra 1;
Grade Level Reading and Writing Skills; Ability to
measure and convert measurements of fractions and
metric units to equivalent fractions and metric units.
Credit: Two-year program (3 credits per year, 6
credits total – upon completion)
Qualifications involve learning and developing skills
in arc welding, oxy-acetylene, MIG and TIG
aluminum welding, blueprint reading, etc. Students
fabricate and repair projects made of various metals.
This course is articulated with Mineral Area College
to earn college credits toward an Associate of
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Computer Applications 2
Grade: All
Prerequisite: Completion of Computer Applications 1
with a minimum grade of 60%
Computer Applications 2 is a one-semester course
that will provide students with more than just a
basic understanding of computer applications.
Students will have the opportunity to use the
computer as a problem solving tool in the areas of
word processing, database management,
spreadsheet, desktop publishing, presentation
software and voice recognition software. The class
will focus on using the Internet in meaningful class
projects. Students will use Microsoft Office 2007,
Audacity Audio Editor, Dragon Naturally Speaking
10.0, Paint.net and Photo Story 3. Students will also
be introduced to Open Office and learn how to
convert their skills from Microsoft Office to Open
Office when necessary.
OTHER PROGRAMS/COURSES
Special Education Programs (IEP)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Diagnostic Summary and I.E.P.
Credit: 1
These classes are designed for those students who
meet state and federal guidelines based on a
diagnostic summary. Classes may include math,
science, English, history, study skills or work
programs.
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“Four steps to achievement: plan purposefully, prepare
prayerfully, proceed positively, pursue persistently.”
--William A. Ward
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