AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES INTRODUCTION … · Requirement: Intro. to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Animal Science, Valid Driver’s License *This course is a

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AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES

The mission of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Department is to make a positive difference in the lives

of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through

agriculture education.

INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES 2 Terms

*This course is a requirement for all other agriculture courses.

The introductory course for the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster provides a knowledge base

and technical skills in all aspects of the industry. Learners will be exposed to a broad range of agriculture, food and

natural resources careers, cluster foundation knowledge and skills, introduction to leadership development, the FFA

organization and career exploration. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised

agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

AGRIBUSINESS 2 Terms

Requirement: Intro to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

*This course is part of the Agribusiness Systems Career Pathway.

This course covers skills necessary for entry into employment or furthering education in an agricultural business.

The course includes the study of business planning, creating and analyzing classroom and laboratory activities are

supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

ANIMAL SCIENCE 2 Terms

Requirement: Intro to Agriculture, Food & Natural Recourses

*This course is a part of the Animal Systems Career Pathway.

This course focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal physiology, breeding,

nutrition, and care in preparation for animal systems career. Topics include animal diseases, introduction to animal

science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities and animal evaluation. Classroom and

laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and

activities.

CASE PLANT SCIENCE 2 Terms

Requirement: Intro. to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

*This course is a part of the Plant Systems Career Pathway.

CASE Plant Science, also known as Principles of Agricultural Science-Plant (ASP) is a foundational level course

where students study the production of plants while developing a grower’s handbook. Areas of study include soils,

hydroponics, plants anatomy and physiology, taxonomy, growing environments, sexual reproduction, insects and

diseases, and production and marketing. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised


AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS 1 Term

Requirement: Intro. to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources and Agribusiness

*This course is a capstone of the Agribusiness Systems Career Pathway.

This course covers economic principles that drive agricultural businesses. The course studies the production,

distribution, and consumption of agricultural products and the allocation of agricultural resources. Classroom and

laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and

activities.

AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1 Term

Requirement: Intro. to Agriculture, Food, & Nutrition and Agribusiness

*This course is a capstone of the Agribusiness Systems Career Pathway. This course covers skills necessary for creating and managing an agricultural business. The course includes the

study of business planning, creating and analyzing financial information, developing business plans, and applying

sales and marketing principles. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised


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VETERINARY SCIENCE 1 Term

Requirement: Intro. to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Animal Science, Valid Driver’s License

*This course is a capstone of the Animal Systems Career Pathway.

This course introduces students to the basics of animal care. Topics covered include disease, parasites, feeding,

shelter, grooming, and general animal care. Students will be required to complete six hours of the job shadowing in

two different veterinary clinics in town. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised


LARGE ANIMAL MANAGAGEMNT 1 Term

Requirements: Intro. to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources and Animal Science

*This course is a capstone of the Animal Systems Career Pathway.

This course includes advanced scientific principles and communication skills that build on the knowledge and skills

learned in Animal Science. Topics include animal waste management, animal science economics, decision making,

global concerns in the industry, genetics, and breeding. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented

through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

FLORICULTURE 1 Term

Requirements: Intro. to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources and Plant Science

*This course is a capstone of the Plant Systems Career Pathway.

This course examines the knowledge and skills used to produce and use floral plants. Topics include plant

identification, fertilizations, pest management, soils, and design. Classroom and laboratory activities are


NURSERY & LANDSCAPE DESIGN 1 Term

Requirements: Intro. to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources and Plant Science

*This course is a capstone of the Plant Systems Career Pathway.

This course examines the knowledge and skills used to produce and use horticultural plants. Topics include plant

identification, fertilization, pest management, soils, and design. Classroom and laboratory activities are


ART DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Art Department is to cultivate intellectual abilities and creative expression in the development of

the whole person. The artistic scale of visualizing, observing, analyzing, reasoning, interpreting, evaluating, and

producing will be covered. Our mission is one of providing learning experiences to individuals, which develop

discriminative producers and audiences of art.

ART 1 1 Term

Requirements: $20.00 Art Fee and Sketchbook

This course is considered an introductory class and is a prerequisite to all other art classes. This course is designed to

cover basic art fundamentals, the elements & principles of design, and art history. Originality of design, creative

self-expression, and the development of objective and decisive thought processes are greatly stressed in this

foundations course. This is truly a foundation course and can be taken by anyone regardless of his or her artistic

ability.

ART II 1 Term

Requirements: Art I, $20.00 Art Fee and Sketchbook

This is a level two art class designed as a prerequisite for all advanced art courses. Students will be expected to

strive toward greater quality of craftsmanship, originality, creativity of design, and a greater degree of self-

expression in their art. Students will continue to explore art fundamentals, such as elements and principles of design,

as well as a variety of media not necessarily covered in Art I. Students will further investigate essential artistic

concepts: presentation, artistic criticism/response, creative processes and aesthetics.

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PRINTMAKING 1 Term

Requirements: Art II, $20.00 Art Fee and Sketchbook (Offered every other year)

This is an advanced course of study in the art of printmaking. Various printmaking techniques and the history

thereof will be studied, analyzed, and practiced. Students will be introduced to printmaking artists’ backgrounds and

the development of their craft; cultivating an appreciation for its unique qualities. Class discussion, comparative

studies, production, and critique will be the focal points of this course.

PAINTING I 1 Term

Requirements: Art II, $20.00 Art Fee and Sketchbook

This is a beginning painting course which will focus on the control of and the characteristics of various painting

mediums. Students’ ability to manipulate a variety of painting mediums will be key in their success in this course of

study. Technique studies will be emphasized.

PAINTING II 1 Term

Requirements: Painting I, $20.00 Art Fee and Sketchbook

This course is designed for serious art students that have completed Painting I and have made a decision to progress

to more advanced course of study in this medium. Various painting mediums will be incorporated, as well as various

styles and techniques. Students will be given assignments from both the realistic realm and abstract. Upon their own

self-discoveries, students will make decisions regarding production of an individual major project. An adept degree

of craftsmanship, creativity, and personal style will be stressed.

CERAMICS 1 1 Term


Ceramic students will learn about ceramics as an art form. Topics covered include ceramic history and all facts of

the ceramic process. A proficiency in the major construction methods will be required. A working knowledge of

ceramic terminology and aesthetics will also be stressed.

CERAMICS II 1 Term

Requirements: Ceramics I, $20.00 Art Fee and Sketchbook

This class is intended for the serious art student who has an interest in further pursuing the visual arts. Mastery of

technical and mechanical execution is emphasized. Projects will involve more complicated clay construction, such

as wheel throwing.

SCULPTURE 1 Term


This course will provide the student with competence and processes to creatively express themselves in a three-

dimensional manner. A refined quality of craftsmanship and execution will be stressed. This studio class will cover

major methods of three-dimensional creating with various media surrounding a historical survey of sculpture.

MULTIMEDIA 1 Term

Requirements: Art II, $20.00 Art Fee and Sketchbook (Offered every other year)

Multimedia is a class designed for students to experience media processes not offered in other art classes. Examples

of mediums offered to students include: textiles, fiber, weaving, papermaking, book making & architecture: Art

history, esthetics, critique, elements and principles of design, and color theory will be reinforced. A higher degree of

originality, craftsmanship, and creativity is expected.

DRAWING 1 Term


This class will be an advanced study of traditional and contemporary techniques and styles in drawing. Various

drawing mediums will be studied and incorporated into the students’ repertoire of drawing and sketching artworks.

Students will learn to further understand the elements and principles of art and design and will be required to

effectively incorporate them into their own works. The use of notes, video, observed demonstrations, comparative

studies, and critique will enhance this ability

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ADVANCED ART STUDY 1 Term

Requirements: Any Art level 3 Class, $20.00 Art Fee and Sketchbook

*Instructor Permission

Advanced Placement is a one-term class offered to art students, showing self-motivation and a high level of interest

in art. Emphasis will be placed on originality, craftsmanship, and aesthetics. The course objectives will be created

with an individual student-instructor contract. College bound students may focus on a portfolio.

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Business Education Department is to assist students in developing and applying the use of

technology, business and economic concepts, and legal principles essential for all persons. Business Education

students will acquire the necessary skills for personal use and entry-level employment and post-secondary education.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 1 1 Term

Students will explore emerging technologies as it applies to their success for high school, college, and career. The

focus will be on the importance of digital citizenship, professional communication practices, advanced document

processing, professional presentations, and intermediate spreadsheet and database applications used personally and

professionally.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 2 1 Term

Requirement: Information Technology Applications 1

This course will focus on skill development in data science using spreadsheet, database, and integration of

applications utilizing advanced features. Students taking both Information Technology Applications I and II may be

eligible for dual credit at a participating postsecondary institution. Skills, standards, and coursework align with

industry certifications.

*THIS CLASS CAN BE TAKEN FOR DUAL CREDIT.

DIGITAL MEDIA 1 Term

Students will create, design, and produce digital media including sound, video, and graphics. Emphasis will be

placed on effective use of tools for interactive multimedia production including storyboarding, visual development,

project management, and web processes.

WEB PAGE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 1 1 Term

Requirement: Digital Media or I.T. Fundamentals

Students will demonstrate knowledge of web design and languages, including HyperText Markup Language

(HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create a content rich and visually pleasing website that captures and

keeps visitors’ interests. Focus will be given to effective page layout, image creation and manipulation, interactivity,

content creation, and project management.


WEB PAGE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 2 1 Term

Requirement: Web Page Design and Development 1

Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge of web design and languages, including HyperText Markup

Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create a content rich and visually pleasing website that

captures and keeps visitors’ interests. Focus will be given to effective page layout, image creation and manipulation,

interactivity, content creation, and project management. This course may be available for articulated or dual credit at

a postsecondary institution.


GRAPHIC DESIGN 1 Term

Requirement: Digital Media

Students will focus on developing advanced skills to plan, design, and create interactive projects using elements of

texts, graphics, and digital imaging. These skills will prepare students for entry-level positions in the digital design

field. Students will demonstrate proper use of copyright and fair use of throughout the course.

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ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN 1 Term

Requirement: Graphic Design

Students will focus on developing advanced skills to plan, design, and create interactive projects using elements of

texts, graphics, and digital imaging. These skills will prepare students for entry-level positions in the digital design

field. Students will demonstrate proper use of copyright and fair use throughout the course.

VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 Term

Requirement: Digital Media

Students will expand their media skills of interviewing, reporting, writing, editing, photography/videography, and

design. Students will explore careers while working together to create projects in a variety of media, such a web,

podcast, and/or broadcast. The emphasis of Video Production is on collaboration and career exploration.

IT FUNDAMENTALS

Students are introduced to the proper use of information technologies (IT). In addition, they will be

introduced to hardware and software selection and use, technology resource support, and ethical issues. Students

will investigate information technology careers and certifications in networking, programming, and IT support

services. Units would include, but not limited to exploring concepts in networking, programming, and support

services, computer hardware components and peripherals, system and application software, and impact of

technology on society.

PROGRAMMING 1 1 Term

Requirement: IT Fundamentals

Designed to be the first computer science course for students who have ever programmed before, Foundations of

Computing is a starting point for Computer Science. Students will explore the impact of computing in society and

build skills in the digital citizenship and cybersecurity. Beyond learning the fundamentals of programming, students

build computational-thinking skills by applying computer science to collaboration tools, modeling and simulation,

and data analysis.

PROGRAMMING 2

Requirement: Programming 1

Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundations of computer science with a focus on how

computing powers the world. Along with the fundamentals of computing, you will learn to analyze data, create

technology that has a practical impact, and gain a broader understanding of how computer science impacts people

and society.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS, MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT 1 Term

Intro to Business is an introductory overview of the world of business. Students who take this course will learn

about topics such as economic decisions and systems, social responsibility of business and government, forms of

business ownership, management and leadership, entrepreneurship and small business management, human

resources, work culture, and work diversity, and marketing and accounting.

ACCOUNTING 2 Terms

This course provides a thorough background in the basic accounting procedures used to operate a business. The use

of the multi-column journal approach will also serve as a solid background for employment in office jobs and

preparation for studying accounting courses in college. Students will study the accounting cycle for sole-

proprietorship and partnerships. (Coursework is completed on-line.)

ADVANCED ACCOUNTING 2 Terms

Requirement: Accounting

This course expands on topics learned in the first-year accounting course while introducing new topics. Students

understanding of the principles and concepts of double-entry accounting will be expanded as they study the

accounting cycle for a departmentalized business. (Coursework is completed on-line.)

CAREERS 1 Term

Students learn and apply the career and college planning process using the Nebraska Career Education Model and

related resources. Students will identify personal interests, skills, and values, then apply this knowledge to both

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academic and career decision making. Students will demonstrate progress/proficiency in Nebraska Career Readiness

Standards of Practice which are current expectations in today’s workplace. Students will activate the planning

process by setting goals, developing and implementing a Personal Learning Plan, for effective transition from high

school to most appropriate post-secondary education based on knowledge of self, career goal and financial

considerations. Students will be creating resumes and completing mock job interviews for class.

MARKETING 1 Term

This course is a foundational course in economics and marketing. Students will learn about the laws of supply and

demand, scarcity of resources, types of economies, trends in retailing, understanding consumers, receiving and

pricing merchandise, the promotional mix marketing plans and selling.

PERSONAL FINANCE 1 Term

Students will learn to manage their resources to make sound financial decisions, interpret data to develop short- and

long-term budgetary plans, and develop product knowledge related to financial planning. Students will develop a

financial plan that includes planning your spending, tax planning, consumer credit and management, making buying

decisions, purchasing insurance, selecting investments, saving, risk management, and retirement and estate planning.

This course is designed to provide knowledge of personal financial management.

BUSINESS LAW 1 Term

This course is designed to help students develop an appreciation for law and to gain a practical understanding of the

legal framework within which individuals function. Included in this study are such topics as contracts, crimes, the

court system, commercial paper, juvenile law and insurance. This course is not designed to prepare students to

practice law, but to allow students to gain a basic understanding of their rights and responsibilities necessary to be

informed and productive citizens, employees, employers, and consumers in the free enterprise system.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1 Term

This course is designed to equip the student with a usable vocabulary unique to the medical profession. The student

will be able to define and use terms relating to the structure of the human body, the skeletal, muscular,

cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, the eyes and ears, integumentary,

endocrine, and reproductive systems, diagnostic and imaging procedures, and general medical terminology.

CAREER INTERNSHIP 1 Term

Requirement: Application

A course that provides students the opportunity to connect what they learn in school with work site application.

Students are place in an occupation that best relates to their career interests and aptitude. The school and business

community will work together to plan activities that will enable each student to apply the knowledge, attitudes and

skills learned in the classroom to actual business situations and positions. Job site placement is not guaranteed.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

The Mission of the Family and Consumer Science Department is to provide an opportunity for students to identify

the problems and concerns of society, family, and the individual and to provide practical experiences in decision-

making skills that will enable them to assume responsible adult roles in society.

L.E.A.D. (Leadership Enhancement and Development) 1 Term

This course is designed to help students examine the importance of assuming leadership within their multiple life

roles: family, employment opportunities, and community advocate. Students will explore and practice concepts of

leadership such as communication, teamwork, organization, excellence, community involvement, social

responsibility and citizenship.

HEALTH SCIENCE 1 1 Term

Requirements: Biology and Healthy Lifestyles

* Students will also have to provide their own transportation to the hospital and MPCC.

Students will be given the opportunity to explore career options in the medical/health care industry from entry level

through professional level. This course is designed to prepare potential health care workers to become effective and

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efficient, multi-skilled medical/health care team members. The ethical, legal, and professional considerations

involved in healthcare occupations will be explored. Mid-Plains Health Science visits, job shadows, and HIPPA

training are a part of this course.

BASIC FOODS 1 Term

Requirement: $20.00 Food Fee

Basic Foods is a lab-oriented class where students will make informed decisions in the areas of food selection,

preparation, and purchasing. This course is designed to provide students with the base foundation knowledge of food

selection and preparation needed to successfully fuel the human body through consumption of food and resulting

food energy. With a beginning foundation of nutrition, students will learn basic preparation skills and the short-term

and long term wellness consequences as a result of nutritional intake, and exposure to careers related to the food

industry.

ADVANCED FOODS & NUTRITION 1 Term

Requirements: Basic Foods or Instructors Permission, $20.00 Food Fee

This course is designed to provide students with the advanced knowledge needed to successfully cook in the home

for individuals and families, with an advanced foundation and special topics in knowledge and preparation skills

students will have a deeper understanding of nutrition concepts.

CULINARY ARTS (2019-2020) 2 Terms

Requirements: Basic Foods, $20.00 Food Fee (Offered every other year)

Students will explore and prepare for careers in the food service and hospitality industry. It includes skill

development in food preparation including: breakfast foods, and sandwiches, salads, and garnishing, meat, poultry,

seafood, desserts, baked goods, and global cuisines. Other topics covered are safety and sanitation, nutrition, cost

control, and purchasing. This course meets NDE standards and national restaurant industry regulations. Participation

in foods competitions may be part of this course.

FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT (2020-2021) 2 Terms

Requirements: Basic Foods, $20.00 Food Fee (Offered every other year)

Students will explore and prepare for careers in the food service and hospitality industry. It includes skill

development in food preparation including: stocks, soups, sauces, fruits, vegetables, potatoes, and grains. Other

topics covered are safety and sanitation, equipment, and cooking techniques, communication, and management

essentials. This course meets NDE standards and national restaurant industry regulations. Participation in foods

competitions may be a part of this course.

INTRO TO EDUCATION CAREERS 1 Term

Requirement: Child Development

Students will explore careers and positions of support in the teaching and training fields. The class will focus on

planning, teaching techniques, ethics, and professionalism. It will explore the needs of the community and society

on local education decisions. Field experiences will be required as part of this course. Students will provide their

own transportation to local schools.

INTERIOR DESIGN 1 Term

Requirement: Art 1,$10 Lab Fee

This course allows students with art ability to design living environments to meet the needs of people. The course

would offer students exposure to related careers in interior design such as architecture, construction management,

and real estate. Students will be encouraged to think creatively and apply design principles and elements. Topics

which may be included are creativity, house and furniture design, and selecting background units (walls, floors,

window treatments). Field trips will be used to enhance the classroom instruction and projects. A final design

project will be required.

LIFE & CAREER READINESS (Previous Name-Independent Living) 1 Term

A comprehensive course designed to prepare students for making decisions for their future, being life-long learners,

and living independently. The responsibilities of being independent and managing resources are emphasized.

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This course will include making informed consumer decisions related to finding a place to live, buying a car,

analyzing insurance needs, money management, credit, cost of finance, checking accounts, savings accounts, and

personal record keeping.

ADULT LIVING/ RELATIONSHIPS 1 Term

The purpose of this course is to gain an understanding of the key elements in living a quality life. Students will

analyze the process of personal development, explore personality traits, and review the importance and impact of

morality and maturity on life. They will examine the value and characteristics of healthy, purposeful relationships.

Students will examine communication as it relates to their various roles in the life cycle. Lastly, students will

explore the family system and its impact on society.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUATION 1 Term

Students will explore development of children from prenatal through age 12. They will discover positive and

negative factors that impact child growth and development. Learn about the educational and community resources

for children services. They will begin to develop lesson plans for young children and will have observational

opportunities and teachable experiences of young children.

LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Language Arts Department curriculum is to provide, through required, sequential and elective

offerings, the development of basic reading, writing, and speaking skills, as well as the practice and the mastery of

those same skills. These courses are designed to meet the requirements of the NE standards.

ENGLISH 9 2 Terms

This course is designed to foster student growth in thinking about their reading, improving writing skills, broadening

their vocabulary and discussing literature from a variety of viewpoints will utilize a variety of mediums to help

achieve proficiency in the language arts standards.

ENGLISH 10 2 Terms

This course will continue the study of literature. Students will read a selection of short stories, poetry, nonfiction,

and novels. Students work will include writing an abstract, expository essays, persuasive essays, as well as compare

and contrast writing. There will also be developing themes from the literature and a research paper is required.

ENGLISH 11 2 Terms

This course is a general survey of selected American writers and their literature. Students enrolled in this course will

read various novels, short stories, and poetry, as well as write expository essays for a variety of reasons up to and

including based on the ideas and concepts of the literature. A research paper is required for this course.

ADVANCED ENGLISH 11 2 Terms

This college preparatory course is designed for juniors who anticipate entering an academic college after graduation.

As an intensive study of novels, short stories, plays, nonfictions, and poetry, it stresses composition assignments,

which are comparable college level work. A research paper is required for this course.

ENGLISH 12 2 Terms

English 12 is a literature and writing course. Written expression will include poetry and expository essays.

Practical application of language skills as well as critical thinking will be stressed. This course will also emphasize

reading skills, vocabulary and analytical thinking. A research project is required.

ADVANCED COMPOSITION 2 Terms

Requirement: Advanced English 11 or Instructor’s Permission

Advanced Composition is a class designed to help the college-bound student make a successful transition into post-

secondary education. As such, this class defines the prevalent organizational styles of expository prose used in post-

secondary education. Specifically, the student will write essays using a variety of developmental methods.

Documentation will be conducted according to MLA/APA guidelines as determined by instructor.


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ADVANCED LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 2 Terms

Requirement: Advanced English 11 or Instructor’s Permission

This class is an option to fulfill the required Senior English credits. This course emphasizes the development of

skills in the careful and critical understanding of multiple and diverse literacy works. The critical analysis of these

works will be demonstrated through discussion, expository writing, and oral presentation. We will discuss materials

relevant to the style/genre unit as an entire class, and sometimes in small discussion groups, some vital aspect of

literature.


BASIC COMMUNICATION 1 Term

This course will provide instruction and practice in basic communication skills: verbal and non-verbal

communication, listening, group discussion, and public speaking. Students will give a variety of speeches including

impromptu, informative, and persuasive speeches.

BEGINNING DEBATE 1 1 Term

Requirement: Basic Communication or Instructor’s Permission

Beginning Debate is a course in argumentation, logical thinking, and speaking skills. It teaches a student to analyze

problems and reach a logical solution. The student can convey this through the art of speaking. It teaches the student

to research, think, and express oneself.

BEGINNING ACTING 1 Term

Requirement: Basic Communication

This is a one-term course designed to teach the basic fundamentals of the theater, both as an actor and as an

audience. A student is exposed to directions, memorizing of lines, and learning the wants, needs, and ideals of

theater audiences. Performances in these areas are required.

ADVANCED ACTING 1 Term

Requirement: Beginning Acting

This course will go into greater detail in the history of drama, the different types of drama, the audience, its likes and

dislikes, and the idea of “You as a critic of the Theater.” The student will learn and use techniques for believable

theater. The student will memorize lines, perform, write, and direct acting scenes.

INTRODUCUTION TO THEATER 1 Term

Requirements: Basic Communications

This course is an introduction to the forms and functions of the dramatic arts within a historical perspective. It

includes an introduction to the basic theater skills as well as an introduction to a range of dramatic literature from

classical theater to modern times. Students will also examine the technical and artistic aspects of theater as well as

ow to examine theater from an audience perspective.

*THS CLASS CAN BE TAKEN FOR DUAL CREDIT.

JOURNALISM I 1 Term

This course involves writing, editing, interviewing, ethics and layout techniques for high school publications.

Students learn foundational concepts needed to prepare both newspapers and yearbooks.

JOURNALISM II-NEWSLAB 2 Terms

Requirements: Beginning Journalism and Photography, or Instructor Permission, Activity Card

*There will be a one- time class fee of $20 if taken one or more terms.

Newspaper staff report, write, edit, market advertising and layout the monthly high school newspaper. Extensive use

of writing skills are utilized.

JOURNALISM II-YEARBOOK 2 Terms

Requirements: Beginning Journalism and Photography, or Instructor’s Permission, Activity Card

*There will be a one- time class fee of $20 if taken one or more terms.

Yearbook staff will use photography and other skills to report, write, edit, design, layout to market and sell the

yearbook. Extensive writing skills are utilized.

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PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Term

Requirement: $20 Lab Fee Students will learn both the technical of photography and photo journalism. Extensive computer work is required.

Students will learn photo editing skills.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

The mission of the math department is to provide, through required sequential and elective courses, the development

of day-to-day mathematical survival skills, skills required for advancement toward “pure” mathematical careers, an

appreciation for mathematics, and the application of mathematics to other disciplines.

PRE-ALGEBRA 2 Terms

Students will understand and use basic properties of the real number system. They will solve problems involving

signed number operations, solving equations, order of operations, finding slope, and graphing linear equations. As a

result, they will then utilize these concepts in real–life applications.

ALGEBRA A/B 4 Terms

Students will study concepts from Pre-Algebra over one term, followed by three terms of Algebra 1 concepts.

Students will understand and use basic properties of the real number system. They will solve problems involving

signed number operations, simple equations, and order of operations. Students will solve and graph one variable

equations and inequalities and solve systems of equations using graphing, substitution and linear combinations.

They will analyze data and model linear (1st degree) equations and inequalities. They will solve and graph quadratic

equations (2 degree) and perform operations of polynomials.

ALGEBRA I 2 Terms

Students will solve and graph one variable equations and inequalities, and solve systems of equations using

graphing, substitution, and linear combinations. They will analyze data and model linear (1st degree) equations and

inequalities. They will solve and graph quadratic equations (2 degree) and perform operations of polynomials.

GEOMETRY 2 Terms

Requirement: Algebra I

Students will use the properties of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes, calculate perimeter, circumference,

area, surface area, and volume. They will use reasoning and methods of proof to verify geometric properties.

ALGEBRA II 2 Terms

Requirement: Algebra I or Instructor Permission

Students will solve and graph linear (1st degree) and quadratic (2nd degree) functions. Students will solve systems

of linear equations (using matrices) and non-linear equations and inequalities. They will apply probability and

statistics to theoretical and real-life problems. Students will graph and solve polynomial, exponential, logarithmic,

and rational functions.

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APPLIED MATH 2 Terms

Requirement: Algebra 1.

Students will complete projects and relate mathematics to job-related situations using measurement, fractions,

decimals, area, volume, surface area, and applications of business math. The emphasis is on the ability to understand

and apply functional mathematics to solve problems in the world of work.

COLLEGE ALGEBRA 2 Terms

Requirements: Algebra II with a C or higher

This is the study of relations, functions and their graphs, equations and inequalities, polynomial and rational

functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities.


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TRIGONOMETRY 1 Term

Requirements: College Algebra and Geometry with a C or higher

This class is designed for students who plan to take calculus. Numerical trigonometry, trigonometric analysis,

inverse trigonometric functions, and complex numbers will be covered during this course.


STATISTICS 1 Term

Requirements: Algebra II with a C or higher

Students will learn about frequency distributions, elementary probability theory, measures of dispersion and central

tendency, normal distributions, confidence intervals, hypotheses testing, regression, and correlation.


PRE-CALCULUS 2 Terms

Requirement: Algebra II with a C or higher

Students will analyze polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions. Students will

formulate and compute sequences and series, as well as prove series formulas using mathematical induction. They

will apply right triangle trigonometry and trigonometric analysis. In addition, students will develop and use

techniques of evaluating limits.

CALCULUS 1 2 Terms

Requirement: Trig or Pre-Calculus, College Algebra with a C or higher

This course is a study of analytical geometry and single variable calculus. Topics include limits, continuity,

derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, and applications of integrals.


MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The Mission of the NPHS Music Department is to cultivate each student’s musical abilities and potential through a

sequential development of musical skills, furnish creative experiences which provide an opportunity for success, and

attain an appreciation of music and its potential for life-long participation and enjoyment.

JUNIOR VARSITY BAND 9th Grade-4 Terms

10th Grade-3 Terms

Requirements: Participation in the 8th grade band and/or approval of the instructor and an Activity Card.

The JV Band helps the students to advance their technical, theory, and musical skills. The JV Band will perform at

the discretion of the instructor. Jazz ensemble is a performing group within the JV Band. Participation in winter pep

band is expected. There will be opportunities for participation in honor bands and music contests.

MIXED CHOIR 4 Terms

Mixed Choir will explore a wide variety of literature ranging from classical to pop, as well as show-tunes and

musicals for mixed SATB. This class will serve as a training ground to gain admittance to Concert Choir and is open

to students in grades 9 – 12. Students will be presented with basic music theory instruction throughout the year, as

well as performances at the discretion of the instructor. There will be opportunities for participation in honor choirs

and music contests. JV Jazz Choir is a select group made up of 9th and 10th grade students.

JUNIOR VARSITY ORCHESTRA 4 Terms

Requirements: Previous string training, audition, and/or instructor’s approval

Students will polish existing skills and techniques, and will be able to perform music of Grade III in level of

difficulty in orchestral literature during the year. Students may have some instruction in music theory and music

appreciation. Attendance at scheduled concerts is required.

* This orchestra is open to students in 9th & 10th grades

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VARSITY ORCHESTRA 4 Terms

Requirements: Instructor’s approval and/or audition.

Students will polish existing skills and techniques, and will be able to perform music of Grades III to IV in level of

difficulty in orchestral literature during the year. Attendance at scheduled concerts is required. There will be

opportunities for participation in honor orchestras and music contests.

* This orchestra is open to students in 11th & 12th grades.

VARSITY BAND 3 Terms

Requirements: Audition and/or approval of the instructor, activity card, $25.00 Uniform Fee for

those not in Marching Band in the fall.

The Varsity Band is designed for the more advanced student. The Band will perform at concerts throughout the

semester, will provide music for athletic events, community service, and provide students the chance to participate

in Honor Bands and Music Contest. Participation in pep band is expected. “Jazz Ensemble” is a select jazz

performing ensemble chosen from the Varsity Band.

MARCHING BAND 1 Term

Requirements: Audition and/or approval of the instructor, activity card, $25.00 Class Fee.

The Marching Band will march at football games and at competitions decided by the instructor. The class fee will

cover uniform rental, cleaning, gloves, shoes and any other accessories needed.

CONCERT CHOIR 4 Terms

Requirements: Audition and/or permission of the instructor, $10.00 Robe Cleaning Fee.

Concert Choir is designed for the more advanced choral student. It provides an opportunity to further develop vocal

skills with an emphasis on proper phrasing, breathing, vowel formation, and diction. A wide variety of choral

literature will be presented. Concert Choir will perform at the discretion of the instructor. There will be opportunities

to participate in Honor Choirs and music contests. “The Blue and Gold Singers” is a select group of Junior and

Seniors who audition during the previous spring. This ensemble travels and performs at various functions and social

events as well as competitions, clinics, and festivals.

MUSIC APPRECIATION 1 Term

*Recommended: Due to the high level of writing and critical thinking that is expected, it is recommended

that students have completed at least English 10 prior to taking this course.

Music Appreciation is a class designed to help the individual develop an appreciation for all kinds of music. Study

will include, but not be limited to, music history in the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods,

Broadway musicals, the history of jazz, the history of rock-n-roll, and possibly current events in the world of music.

The student will be responsible for completing listening exercises, daily assignments, all quizzes and tests, and

possibly one large project throughout the semester.


MUSIC THEORY 1 Term

This class will cover beginning, intermediate, and advanced music theory. Guitar theory and jazz theory, as well as

music composition and music technology may also be included. The curriculum will be determined per individual

student by the instructor.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The Mission of the Physical Education Department is to enhance the student’s present level of fitness and health, to

improve the student’s gross and fine motor skills, and to teach the student the techniques and rules of a variety of

individual and team activities. Enhancing lifelong wellness.

FOUNDATIONS OF PE 1 Term

GRADE: 9

Students will be given the opportunity to acquire personal health and physical fitness information which will enable

them to develop healthful attitudes and behavior patterns for a healthy lifestyle. Physical, mental and social health

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topics will be presented including, healthful eating habits, stress management, movement patterns, sportsmanship,

individual and team activities. Fitness testing is required to complete this course.

AROBIC TRAINING 1 Term

This elective course can be taken by 9th – 12th graders who desire a high level of physical activity. This is an

advanced physical education class for students interested in achieving their highest level of health-related fitness.

Class activity emphasizes improving health-related fitness through strength training, and cardiovascular

conditioning. Fitness and strength testing will be required.

LIFETIME ACTIVITIES 1 Term

This is an elective physical education course that includes activities and skills that encourage the students to be

active daily and discover ways to maintain fitness after graduation. Students will participate in a variety of lifetimes

activities, strength workouts, and aerobic/anaerobic conditioning. Students will be required to complete fitness tests

during the course. Some of the activities include Frisbee Golf, Bowling, Badminton, Basketball, Body Weight

Core/Strength, and a variety of other Lifetime activities.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING I 1 Term

GRADES: 9-12

This beginning class is designed to introduce the basic principles and concepts of weight training. Topics addressed

include: balance, flexibility, movement, safety, and strategies for students of varying workout backgrounds. Students

spend a large segment of class time learning technique of the three core lifts as well as weight training, safety and

conditioning exercises. This class is beneficial in preparing students for higher-level weight training classes.

*This course may be repeated for credit with a C or above.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING II 1 Term

GRADES: 9-12

Requirement: Strength & Conditioning 1 or Instructor’s Approval

In Strength & Conditioning II students train at a high level, focusing on overall strength as well as many functional

movements. Speed, agility, quickness and flexibility training are included in the program. This class is designed as a

highly demanding, sport-specific course for the serious athlete. This course will also incorporate some classroom

time to learn about the benefits of fitness, weight training and leadership program.

*This course may be repeated for credit with a C or above.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 1 Term

Students will be given the opportunity to acquire accurate health information which will enable them to develop

healthful attitudes and behavior patterns for a healthy lifestyle. A holistic approach of physical, mental and social

health topics will be presented including communicable and non-communicable disease, healthful eating habits,

stress management, substance use and abuse, and human sexuality.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

The Mission of the Science Department is to promote the scientific thought processes, introduce the latest scientific

techniques to broaden the student’s scientific knowledge, and to expand the student’s ability to apply this knowledge

to develop interest, understanding, and awareness of the need for science.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2 Terms

Students will study the basic principles of Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science. The Chemistry portion includes

properties, atomic structure, compounds, and reactions. The Physics portion includes coverage of energy, motion,

and waves. Earth Science units include geochemical cycles, energy, and the universe. This course provides an

opportunity for students to obtain a background in problem solving, content, knowledge, and process skills needed

for advanced Science courses.

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BIOLOGY 2 Terms

General Biology is a course designed to give students a strong foundation in Life Science. Many concepts taught

apply to future science courses and everyday life. Biology covers a variety of life science concepts organized into

the following major units: Basic Concepts, Bio-Chemistry, Cells, Photosynthesis, Respiration Genetics, Evolution,

Ecology, Behavior, Plants, Animals, microbiology and diversity.

CHEMISTRY 2 Terms

Requirement: Algebra 1 and Biology

This is an introductory course covering essential concepts in the science of chemistry such as both physical and

chemical properties of matter. The course will provide adequate preparation for freshman chemistry courses in

college. Laboratory exercises accompany all concepts in order to allow the student to directly experience chemical

and physical processes, and to encourage deductive reasoning and critical thinking of concepts through observed

facts.

ADVANCED BIOLOGY 2 Terms

Requirement: Biology and Chemistry

Advanced Biology is a two term college level course that covers fundamental processes of cells and organisms, cell

structure, genetics, evolution, classification, diversity, and interaction of organisms at the molecular, cellular,

organismic, ecosystem, and biosphere level. It is designed as both a course for non-majors and as a foundation

course for those planning additional work in biology. Numerous labs and dissections are used to enhance student

learning.


EARTH SCIENCE 2 Terms

Earth Science is an upper level study of our planet and the forces that affect it. The slowly changing face of the earth

will be investigated by studying the internal (plate Tectonics, and composition), oceanic (oceanography),

atmospheric (weather), and external forces (space) that affect it.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2 Terms

Requirement: Biology

Anatomy & Physiology is a two term course designed for the study of the human body and how it functions. The

course lends itself to the college bound student interested in a medical field. The chemical and physical phenomena

associated with living processes are investigated as we study the various organ systems of the body. Periodically,

rats, fetal pigs and various body organs are dissected for an overall better view of anatomical structure. This is the

capstone class for Health Academy series of coursework.

*THIS CLASS CAN ALSO BE TAKEN FOR DUAL CREDIT.

COLLEGE CHEMISTRY 2 Terms

Requirements: Algebra 2 and Chemistry

College Chemistry provides an in-depth study of the structure of matter (atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical

bonding, nuclear chemistry), states of matter (gases, liquids, solids, solutions), and reactions (reaction types,

stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics). College Chemistry is designed to be equivalent to

introductory general chemistry courses; therefore student expectations and outcomes will be similar. In addition to

the traditional classroom format, students participate in an intensive laboratory experience and become familiar with

current scientific literature. Completion of this course will prepare students to take the National College Board

Advanced Placement exam in Chemistry.


PHYSICS 2 Terms

Requirement: Algebra 2

The students will learn to work a variety of problems taken from kinetics, static, heat, electricity, optics, and nuclear

physics. They will study basic physics tests and perform several experiments. Many of the problems will involve

vectors, and basic trigonometry will be used. The course points toward a college sequence of calculus followed by

physics.


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SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCE DEPARMENT

The Mission of the Industrial Technology Department at North Platte High School is to provide both vocational and

career opportunities for students in their preparation for life. These opportunities, from one semester to eight

semesters of exposure, will enable the student to obtain an appreciation for technological, industrial and

informational opportunities in life. Membership in Skills USA is highly encouraged.

SMALL ENGINE MECHANICS 1 Term

Requirements: $15.00 Fee; Students will be required to purchase parts as needed.

This course will include theory, maintenance and overhaul of air-cooled engines. Units covered include theory,

overhaul, ignition, fuel, and maintenance. Students will have the opportunity to tune up and repair a small engine.

AUTO MECHANICS 1 2 Terms

NOTE: Must have a driver’s license/school permit

Requirements: $15.00 Lab Fee. Student will be required to purchase parts as needed. Small Engines

recommended.

Auto 1 is for young men and women wanting to learn about the car they drive. Students will have both class and lab

activities in order to maintain and repair automobiles. Students will learn how to properly buy and sell cars. This

course will include general service, wheels and tires, suspension and steering basics, transmission basics, starting

and charging diagnosis, lighting and fuse repair. General repair worries are over when you do well in Auto 1.


Requirements: Auto 1, $15.00 Lab Fee. Students are to purchase parts as needed.

Auto 2 is for young men and women wanting to repair automobiles both new and old. Students will explore all areas

of the automobile. You will learn how new cars operate and apply these concepts to what you drive. You will repair

electronic ignitions, brakes, and even onboard computers with confidence. You will perform tune-ups, starter and

alternator overhaul, and replace suspension parts.


Requirements: Auto 2, $15.00 Lab Fee. Students are to purchase parts as needed.

*A student wishing to drop the class at term must reassemble the school’s engine before dropping the class and

receiving the term grade earned.

Auto 3 is for young men and women wanting to repair automobiles both new and old. Students will repair their own

cars, explore automatic transmissions and transaxle repair, and overhaul an automobile engine. A lab engine will be

provided for you to overhaul.

ELECTRICITY 1 Term

Requirements: Pre-Algebra or enrolled in Algebra 1, $15.00 Lab Fee.

Electricity is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental principles of electricity. Included in the course are

the following passive electrical components: laboratory safety, symbol identification, sources of electricity; passive

current circuits, in series, parallel and combination circuits. The related physical laws and theorems governing

electricity, instrumentation, and lab project construction are also included. Students may, if they desire, construct

(electrical) projects at their own expense.

ELECTRONICS 2 Terms

Requirements: Algebra 1, Electricity, $15.00 Lab Fee.

Electronics is a class designed for the student to explore the field of electronics. Included within the framework of

the course are the following areas: active component use with their symbol and circuit configurations, signal

generation and amplification circuits in the first term, and then digital circuitry with its related gating circuits and

Boolean Algebra in the second term. The laws and theorems governing the beginning of the field of electronics form

the basis of this course. A project may be built by the student within his ability and at his own cost. Lab materials

will be supplied, but project materials are to be supplied by the student at their own expense.

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RESIDENTIAL WIRING 1 Term

Requirement: Electricity, $15.00 Lab Fee

Residential wiring is a course where the fundamental circuits found in the home are constructed, tested, and trouble

shot. The course is based upon the most recent National Wiring Codes. This course is taught from the stand point

that each student will eventually own or rent a home.

ADVANCED STUDY OF ELECTRICITY, ELECTRONICS OR RESIDENTIAL WIRING 1 Term

*Instructor’s Permission

Requirement: Electricity, Algebra 1, $15.00 Lab Fee.

Additional cost for projects will be the responsibility of the student.

Advanced Study of Electricity, Electronics or Residential Wiring is designed for the student to explore the field of

Electricity, Electronics or Residential Wiring and to begin the process of gaining additional knowledge and skills

within the field. The student will produce a contract outlining the area of study and skill, and a notebook of times to

be acquired with approval of his instructor. This course may be used by the student to prepare for Skills USA

competition. This contract will be signed by the student, parents, instructor, principal, and the student’s counselor.

Repair or project construction work will be expected of the student within his/her ability and with the approval of

the instructor as part of the contract.

Grading: The student will be asked to report weekly progress and keep a note book of all the work accomplished.

Weekly reporting and notebook recording will be the basis for course evaluation as it relates to the contract. The

students’ performance in and on the area of study will determine the grade.

ENGINEERING DRAWING I 1 Term

Engineering Drawing is a beginning drafting class designed to help the student become familiar with drafting tools

and the techniques involved in using these tools in making drawings. This class is beneficial to anyone involved in

occupations that require knowledge of drawing, blueprint reading, and computer aided drafting.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN and DRAWING 1 Term

Requirement: Engineering Drawing I and/or Instructor’s Permission, $10 Lab Fee

Computer Aided Design and Drawing (CADD) will allow the student to develop drawing skills on the computer.

AutoCad is the most commonly used system in industry and education. This course would benefit students interested

in a wide variety of careers today, such as architecture, drafters, machining, welding, construction, and

manufacturing.


ENGINEERING DRAWING II, III 1, 2 or 3 Terms

Requirement: Engineering Drawing I

Highly Recommended: Computer Aided Design and Drawing

*This is an individualized class and the student will be placed at the appropriate level.

Advanced Engineering Drawing is a continuation of Engineering Drawing 1. This class will progress through

additional drafting units increasingly complexity as skills and knowledge are developed. Each successive term adds

depth to experiences gained previously. Each term is designed to be independently administered. These units of

study are beneficial to anyone entering careers requiring knowledge of mechanical drafting such as the drafting,

engineering and design fields. Units include sketching, oblique drawing, sectional drawings, auxiliaries,

architectural drafting, sheet metal drawings and Computer Aided Drafting. Additional units cover tolerancing,

threads, pictorial drawings, design and working drawings. A portfolio is to be developed as evidence of work

achieved.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING 2 Terms

Requirement: Engineering Drawing I, CAAD, $10.00 Lab Fee

This beginning architectural class is for those students who would like to explore the area of architectural design and

drafting. The student will study individual room design, sketch, and make drawings of selected rooms. Students will

also design a home and make a complete set of architectural plans which may include: the floor, foundations,

electrical, plumbing, heating, sections, elevations, and other plans according to specifications from the instructor.

Additional knowledge and experience will include room design, home planning, building codes and computer aided

drafting, “CAD”. This is taught from the standpoint that each student will eventually become a homebuyer or home-

owner. Also this class is designed for students going into architecture or related fields.

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METALS MANUFACTURING 1 Term

Requirement: $20.00 Fee for project expenses

The Metals course is designed to explore and learn the basics of working with metal. The class is project based

learning to understand the applications of metal. Projects will be the following: sheet metal box, hammer, and offset

screwdriver.

WELDING MANUFACTURING 1 2 Terms

Requirement: $25.00 Fee for consumables and project

The welding class provides students with training in current welding processes. The processes of welding are

SMAW (stick), GMAW (mig), GTAW (tig), and Oxygen with Acetylene torch. Students will perform their welds in

the flat (1) position. Students will have the opportunity to build projects.


Requirements: Welding 1, $25.00 Fee for consumables and project

The Welding 2 class provides students with advanced training in the welding processes. The processes of welding

are SMAW (stick), GMAW (mig), GTAW (tig), and Oxygen with Acetylene torch. Students will perform their weld

in the horizontal (2), vertical (3), and overhead (4) positions. Students will have the opportunity to build a project.

*THIS CLASS CAN BE TAKEN FOR DUAL CREDIT WITH WELDING 3. (3 term minimum for dual

credit)


Requirements: Welding 2, Application, $20.00 Fee for consumables

*This class must be arranged with the instructor through an application.

The Welding 3 class provides an opportunity to accomplish welds with higher skill development and larger scale

projects. Materials will need to be arranged with the instructor in the application.

*THIS CLASS CAN BE TAKEN FOR DUAL CREDIT. (3 term minimum for dual credit)

WOOD MANUFACTURING 1 1 Term

Requirement: $15.00 Fee

This is an entry level course in woodworking, providing a working foundation for the courses of Wood

Manufacturing 2 and Construction. Hand, portable power, and stationary power tools will be studied and utilized.

Using a variety of teaching techniques and student activities, the student will become more competent in the areas of

basic woodworking knowledge and skills used for basic woodworking and general employability skills. Students

are required to pay for materials used in personal projects.

WOOD MANUFACTURING 2 2 Terms

Requirements: Wood Manufacturing 1, $15.00 Fee

This class deals primarily with furniture construction, cabinet making, and extends employability skills. Tools

introduced in Woods 1 will be utilized to a greater extent. Students are required to pay for materials used in their

projects.

CONSTRUCTION 1 Term (Double Class Period)

Requirement: Wood Manufacturing 1

This course is designed to expose students to a variety of domestic and commercial construction techniques. Areas

of study: construction tools, materials, processed (both modern and traditional), and safety. The course will provide

a foundation for a student interested in job entry as well as a student interested in further training in construction.

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Because of the diverse values, opportunities, and life experiences which our students bring to the classroom, the

mission of the Social Studies Department is to address this diversity by exploring group identities at three levels:

family, country, and global society. Study of these levels of social life will address the three questions on which the

program is based: “Who am I?, ” “To what group do I belong?,” and “How should my peers and I behave?”

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CIVICS/ECONOMICS 2 Terms

Students will learn the foundations of our government, the constitution, and their role as citizens. This class will also

entail a survey of Macroeconomics.

WORLD HISTORY 2 Terms

This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the problems of the past and help prepare for the

future. This course will be a survey of history from the ancient world to modern times. Topics emphasized will be

the Renaissance, Reformation, Exploration, Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, World Wars and the Modern Era.

SOCIOLOGY 1 Term

Requirement: World History

Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social behavior. Six different areas of sociology will be

emphasized in the class: social institutions, organizations, groups, positions, social inequalities, and social roles.

This course will enable a student to better understand self through learning about and understanding one’s social

environment.

PSYCHOLOGY 1Term

Requirement: World History

Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior in its entirety. Through willingness to participate in

classroom activities, the student will be able to better understand his/her own behavior as well as the behavior of

others. Some topics to be covered are mental health, intelligence, memory and learning, emotions, sensation, and

perception.

UNITED STATES HISTORY 2 Terms

This is a general survey of United States History from the Civil War to current events shaping America today. The

course of study will be a chronological perspective with an emphasis on recurring themes such as the nature of our

democracy, capitalism, and popular culture in America. Students will be expected to use critical thinking skills,

analyze historical documents and primary resources, and complete projects detailing important topics in U.S.

History.

ADVANCED UNITED STATES HISTORY 2 Terms

*American History I to 1877 (Term 1)

A survey of American History from the pre-colonial era through the period of the Reconstruction. Emphasis will be

placed upon the political, cultural, social, religious, and institutional development of the nation. The course will

include colonial development, the American Revolution, constitutional evolution and the establishment of the new

republic, Jacksonian democracy, the market revolution and reform movements, slavery, westward expansion, the

War with Mexico, sectionalism, the Civil War, and the social problems in the growth of the American nation.

*American History II Since 1877 (Term 2) The survey of American history since the Reconstruction (1877) includes a social, cultural, political, intellectual,

and economic analysis of the following major issues: industrialized corporate capitalism and its struggle with labor,

Gilded Age politics, Populism, the continued settlement of the frontier West and its resistance, immigration,

imperialism and the Spanish-American War, Progressivism, World War I and the paradoxes of the interwar period,

the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, post-war prosperity, cultural disillusionment and the civil rights

movement, the conflicts in the Korea and Vietnam, the Reagan Revolution, and the America as the dominant

contemporary world power. A heavy emphasis on reading, research and writing will also be a regular part of this

course.

*THIS CLASS CAN BE TAKEN AS DUAL CREDIT.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1 Term

Requirement: U.S. History or Advanced U.S. History

This course is a study of the functions of the political system through analysis and application of the underlying

theories and practices. Emphasis is placed on foundations of government (theories and historical examples), political

parties, voting, elections, detailed examination of the three branches of government, federalism, and how mass

media affects government. Local, state, and national levels of government are described in the course.

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ADVANCED AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLICTICS 1 Term

Requirement: U.S. History or Advanced U.S. History

*POLS 1000-Polictical Science

This course is a study of the functions of the political system through analysis and application of underlying theories

and practices. Emphasis is placed on foundations of government (theories and historical examples), political parties,

voting, elections, detailed examination of the three branches of government, federalism, and how mass media affects

government. Local, state, and national levels of government are examined. This course will also study campaign

finance, foreign policy, the history of the presidency and many influential court cases. A heavy emphasis on reading,

research and writing will also be a regular part of this course.


INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1 Term

Requirement: U.S. History or Advanced U.S. History or American Govt. or Adv. American Govt.

POLS 1600-International Relations

This course examines how and why countries act as they do in contemporary international relations, power, war,

resource allocation, multinational corporations and international organizations are analyzed. The course also covers

contemporary global issues including drugs, the environment, population and economic development.


WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

The mission of the World Languages Department is to provide quality instruction in world languages that promotes

communication, expands students’ perspectives through the study of other cultures, and develops the skills

necessary to become global citizens.

Students acquire basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, as well as cultural awareness. These skills will

develop further as they advance through the entire program. The goals incorporate the national and state standards in

foreign language upon which our program is based.

SPANISH I 2 Terms

Using a thematic approach, this course focuses on providing students with opportunities to communicate in Spanish,

to gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures, to connect with other disciplines, to develop insight into the

nature of language and culture, and to meet minimal conversational requirements.

SPANISH II 2 Terms

Requirement: Spanish I

Using a thematic approach, this course focuses on providing students with opportunities to communicate in Spanish,

to gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures, to connect with other disciplines, to develop insight into the

nature of the language and culture, and to further develop the basic competencies of level one Spanish.

SPANISH III 2 Terms

Requirement: Spanish II

Using a thematic approach, this course focuses on providing students with opportunities to communicate in

Spanish, to gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures, to connect with other disciplines, to develop insight

into the nature of language and culture, and to further develop the basic competencies of levels one and two Spanish.

Students will improve their ability to express themselves more fluently, resulting in expended conversations and

reading and writing fluency.

SPANISH IV 2 Terms

Requirement: Spanish III

Level four students expand their vocabulary and study more detailed grammatical usage through a thematic

approach. They comprehend more complex conversations and express themselves more fluently in different tenses.

Emphasis is placed on increasing proficiency in speaking and writing.


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DUAL ENROLLMENT/DUAL CREDIT

Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit courses provide opportunities for high school students to take college-level courses

and earn credits toward both a high school diploma and a college degree.

Studies have shown that students who participate in dual credit programs:

Are better prepared for college level work

Tend to enroll full-time in college after high school graduation

Complete their college work more quickly and successfully

Are able to save thousands of dollars in tuition

Participation in Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit program eases the transition from high school to college, provides

students an early start to their college careers, and offers meaningful and challenging academic and technical

experiences to students.

Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit courses are primarily available for eligible 11th and 12th grade high school students.

Students must meet standard course prerequisites, including any additional placement testing requirements.

To confirm your eligibility, please see your high school counselor.

Courses will be taken at North Platte High School during regular school hours, with your qualified high school

instructor/adjunct Mid-Plains professor.

Acceptance of Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit is determined by each college or university. Students are advised to

contact the college or university they are planning to attend to confirm transferability of credit. (transfer.nebraska.edu)

DUAL CREDIT COURSES

NPHS COURSE NAME MPCC COURSE NUMBER MPCC COURSE NAME

Credits

ADV. COMPOSITION (Term 1) ENGL 101 3 Expository Writing

ADV. COMPOSTION (Term 2) ENGL 1020 3 Expository Writing ll

ADV. LIT. COM ENGL 2100 3 Intro to Literature

COLLEGE ALGEBRA MATH 1150 3 College Algebra

STATISTICS MATH 1200 3 Statistics

TRIGONOMETRY MATH 1250 3 Trigonometry

CALCULUS 1 MATH 1600 5 Analytic Geometry & Calculus l

MUSIC APPRECIATION MUSC 1660 3 Music Appreciation

PHYSIOLOGY (Term 1) BIOS 2250 4 Human Anatomy/Physiology l

PHYSIOLOGY (Term 2) BIOS 2260 4 Human Anatomy/Physiology ll

COLLEGE CHEMISTRY CHEM 1090 4 General Chemistry l

SPANISH IV SPAN 2010 1 Intermediate Spanish l

ADV. BIOLOGY BIOS 1010 4 General Biology

PHYSICS PHYS 1150/51 4 Descriptive Physics

ADV. AMERICAN GOVT. POLS 1000 3 American Govt. & Politics

INT. RELATIONS POLS 1600 3 International Relations

ADV. U.S. HISTORY (Term 1) HIST 2010 3 American History I

ADV. U.S. HISTORY (Term 2) HIST 2020 3 American History II

INTRO. TO THEATRE THEA 1010 3 Intro to Theatre

WEB DESIGN I INFO 1695 3 Info I

WEB DESIGN II INFO 1696 3 Info 2

IT FUNDEMENTALS

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NPHS COURSE NAME MPCC COURSE NUMBER MPCC COURSE NAME

Credits

TECHNICAL DUAL CREDIT CLASSES:

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & BLDC 1130 2 Drafting

DRAWING

WELDING MANUFACTTURING 3 WELD 1115 NP 02 4 Arc/Gas Welding

Taught during Welding classes WELD 1005 NP 02 1 Safety

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AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES INTRODUCTION … · Requirement: Intro. to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Animal Science, Valid Driver’s License *This course is a

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