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South Side Bee Branch School District

334 South Side Road

Bee Branch , AR 72013

Principal: Tim Smith

Counselor: Amy Wilson

2017-2018

South Side School District

Course Description Book

Grades: 9- 12

Table of Contents:

Agriculture 2-4

Athletics 5

Business and Marketing Technology 6-7

English Language Arts 8-9

Family and Consumer Sciences 10-11

Fine Art 12

Foreign Languages 13-14

Journalism 15

Health 16

Mathematics 27-18

Music 29-21

Oral Communication 22

Physical Education 23

Science 24-26

Social Studies 27-30

Miscellaneous Courses 31

Agriculture

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Survey of Agriculture Systems

Grades: 09 - 12 Required: No; prerequisite to ALL other Agri classes Prerequisite: None Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This course provides students with an overview of the agricultural science and technology program of study. A brief introduction is given to each area included in the total Agricultural Education program, so that students can then decide in which areas they are most interested. A significant portion of the course is devoted to the National FFA Organi-zation and Supervised Experience Programs.

Agricultural Mechanics Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Survey of Agriculture Systems Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This two-part course is designed to pro-vide the student with laboratory experience beyond the exploratory level in the fourteen major areas of agricultural mechanics. Areas covered include arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, cold metal work, sheet metal work, tool fitting, small gas engines, sur-veying, concrete and masonry, plumbing, hand and power tool woodworking, electricity, and painting and finishing. The course is designed for students with a serious interest in agricultural mechanics.

Agricultural Metals Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Survey of Agriculture Systems Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This course covers safety and technical information in agricultural metal fabrication, with ample opportunity for students to gain hands-on skills in the laboratory. Both cold metal work and cutting and welding will be covered, with safety prac-tices and performance skills being emphasized in every area covered.

Agricultural Structural Systems Grade: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Survey of Agriculture Systems Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This two-part course covers: sketching and drawing, agricultural electricity, plumbing, and agricultural structures. In this two-part course, the skills used in each of these areas, is brought together to help the student understand the relationship of these areas and their importance to agriculture.

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Agriculture

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Animal Science I

Grade: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Survey of Agriculture Systems Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: This course is a general study of animal science and production designed to build on the in-formation introduced in the Introduction to Agricul-tural Science and Technology course. Topics to be covered include economic importance of livestock, genetics and animal breeding, animal nutrition, ani-mal health, facilities, and marketing. The business aspects of animal production will also be covered, as well as current ethical issues related to the produc-tion of livestock.

Animal Science II Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Survey of Agriculture Systems; Animal Science I Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: This course takes a scientific approach to animal science using scientific principles and ap-plied management practices. An emphasis on selec-tion and industry review will be based on scientific data.

Leadership and Communications Grade: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Survey of Agriculture Systems Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: This course is designed to help students develop their abilities in such areas as public speak-ing, parliamentary procedure, organization, delega-tion, business etiquette, and conflict resolution, so that they will be better able to fulfill leadership roles in agriculture.

Managing Natural Resources Grade: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Survey of Agriculture Systems Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Students will explore natural resources and develop the knowledge and skills to use them wisely now and in the future. Resources studied in-clude soil, water, air, forests, energy, minerals and metals, and fish and wildlife. The use of natural re-sources for outdoor recreation will also be covered. Careers in natural resources will be researched and environmental issues debated.

Agriculture

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Small Engine Technology Grade: 10-12 Required: No Prerequisite: Survey of Agriculture Systems Length: One Semester Academic: 1/2 Unit Description: This course examines the uses of small engines in all areas of agriculture. Selection, mainte-nance and repair, and employability are major topics

Nursery/Landscaping Grade: 10-12 Required: No Prerequisite: Survey of Agriculture Systems Length: One Semester Academic: 1/2 Unit Description: This course covers the production of plants, shrubs, and ornamental trees for trans-planting to landscape designs. Propagation, design-ing plans, installation, maintenance, transportation, and careers are included in the curriculum.

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Athletics*

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Wellness I (Boys and Girls) Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: No Length: Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Wellness includes basketball, baseball, softball, track, and golf. Athletes must follow the rules established by the coaching staff. Those who cannot and/or refuse will be dropped from the pro-gram. A student who quits without the coach’s per-mission cannot enter another sport until the season of the one he quit is completed. This semester will fulfill the requirements for physical education gradu-ation credit.

Athletics Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Length: Semester Activity: ½ unit Description: Wellness includes basketball, baseball, softball, track, and golf. Athletes must follow the rules established by the coaching staff. Those who cannot and/or refuse will be dropped from the pro-gram. A student who quits without the coach’s per-mission cannot enter another sport until the season of the one he quit is completed. This semester will count as a local elective credit.

*Participants must meet all eligibility rules and regulations of the Arkansas Activities Association and South Side School District.

Business and Marketing Technology

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Computerized Business Applications Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Keyboarding Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Computerized Business Applications is a two-semester course designed to prepare students with an intro-duction to business applications, which are necessary to live and work in a technological society. Emphasis is given to hardware or software, concepts, and business uses of appli-cations. The business applications covered are word pro-cessing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, integrated soft-ware, electronic mail, web page design, and image pro-cessing.

Computerized Accounting I Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Computer Business Applications Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This is a full-year course with emphasis on basic accounting principals as they relate to both manual and computerized financial systems. Instruc-tion is on an integrated basis using computers and calculators. Entry-Level skills in the accounting occu-pations can be attained.

Computerized Accounting II Grade: 12 Required: No Prerequisite: A ”C” average in Accounting I Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This is a full-year course designed to provide students with the knowledge, understand-ing, and skill necessary for successful careers in ac-counting or as a foundation for further study. Part-nerships as well as departmental, corporate, and cost accounting systems are components of the course. Emphasis is given to the computerized/automated functions in accounting.

Entrepreneurship I Grade: 10-12 Required: No Prerequisite: Computer Business Applications Length: Semester Academic: 1/2 unit Description: Entrepreneurship I is a one-semester course designed to offer an overview of the Ameri-can business enterprise system. A study of various forms of ownership, internal organization, manage-ment functions, and financing as they relate to busi-ness. The course content focuses on the concepts and practices of small business ownership and man-agement. The student should be introduced to soft-ware that is used as a tool for management func-tions.

Business and Marketing Technology

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Entrepreneurship II Grade: 10-12 Required: No Prerequisite: Entrepreneurship I Length: Semester Academic: 1/2 unit Description: Entrepreneurship II is a one-semester course that incorporates international economics and small business applications. The course content focuses on risk management; the use of technology; legal, ethical, and social obligation of business; sav-ings and investments; taxes and government.

Social Media Communications Grade: 10-12 Required: No Prerequisite: Computer Business Applications Length: Full year Academic: 1 unit Description: This is a two-semester project-based course that enhances technology skills, job search and employability skills along with communication skills. Students will create an online electronic career portfolio focused on an individual career path, create social media and viral marketing campaigns, partici-pate in video conferencing, cloud-based collabora-tion, and learn and practice other workplace related communication technologies and channels. Students will apply verbal and non-verbal communication skills related to both spoken and written communica-tions; technology will be used to enhance these skills. Productivity programs and apps will be used to teach time management, organization and collabora-tion skills, cloud storage and computing. Students will also create career-related documents according to professional layout and design principles, and will also learn the photo and video editing skills needed to create promotional and informational business communications and viral marketing campaigns.

English Language Arts

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English 9 Grade: 9 Required: Yes, unless PAP English 9 is taken Prerequisite: English 8 Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Appreciation of literature is taught through the study of a variety of genres. Experiences with grammar and composition are expanded in vari-ety as well as in detail in the persuasive essay.

PAP English 9 Grade: 9 Required: Yes, unless English 9 is taken Prerequisite: PAP English 8 or placement recommen-dation Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Utilization of acquired basic language skills is required through various forms of composi-tion. Advanced grammar concepts are presented. In literature, an in-depth study of the short story, dra-ma, and novel is provided.

English 10 Grade: 10 Required: Yes, unless PAP English 10 is taken Prerequisite: English 9 or PAP English 9 Length: Full year Academic: 1 unit A survey of world literature covers a wide range of student interests. Traditional grammar and composi-tion skills are emphasized. Library skills are expanded at this level to include an annotated bibliography.

PAP English 10 Grade: 10 Required: Yes, unless English 10 is taken Prerequisite: PAP English 9 Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This course is designed to review gram-mar and to promote the writing of mature essays. Close reading skills will be emphasized using differ-ent literary genres. Emphasis will be placed on ana-lyzing an author’s style of writing. This class can ex-pect to move at a faster pace and include more ex-

English 11 Grade: 11 Required: Yes, unless PAP English 11 is taken Prerequisite: English 10 Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This course explores the major genres of American Literature. Organization and composi-tion skills cover development of the formal essay. Traditional grammar skills are stressed through writing activities. A formal research paper, using MLA documentation is produced.

PAP English 11 Grade: 11 Required: Yes, unless English 11 is taken Prerequisite: PAP English 10 Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This course basically follows the same format as the English 11 class but with an emphasis on college preparation. The goal of this class is to prepare for AP English-12, which will prepare the students for the AP Literature test. This class can ex-pect to move at a faster pace and include more ex-tensive reading and writing outside of class.

English Language Arts

English 12 Grade: 12 Required: yes, unless AP English 12 Prerequisite: English 11 Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This course provides a chronological study of British and Western Literature through the twentieth century as it reflects the religious, political, and social conditions. Students will study ways to express ideas through logical organization, sufficient development, unity, coherence, rhetorical and liter-ary devices, and correct grammar and usage. Higher order thinking skills necessary for effective verbal and written communication will be stressed. Stu-dents will also write a documented paper. Through this study, students will learn to value, appreciate, and understand the function and power of language

AP English 12 Grade: 12 Required: yes, unless English 12 is taken Prerequisite: PAP English 11 Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: The literature portion of this course stresses the analytical / critical study of four genres: narrative fiction, verse, drama, and the essay. The composition portion stresses a mastery of the skills for application through evaluation, namely ordering ideas into logical patterns and developing these ideas with pertinent and valid detail. Students write ana-lytical essays and write a documented paper. This class can expect to move at a faster pace and include more extensive reading outside of class. In May stu-dents have the opportunity to take the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition exam for pos-sible college credit (colleges determine credits earned).

Family and Consumer Sciences

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Family and Consumer Sciences Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: None Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Family and Consumer Sciences is de-signed to provide students with basic information and skills needed to function effectively with the family and within a changing complex society. Upon completion of this course, the student should have developed basic life skills that promote a positive influence on the quality of life.

Child Development Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Child Development focuses on skills needed to guide the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children. Upon comple-tion of this course, the student should be prepared to care for and guide the development of a child through all stages of growth within a family, as a child care professional, or in other experiences with children.

Food & Nutrition Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Experiences in the Food and Nutrition course focus on the development of skills needed to select, prepare, and serve food which meets nutri-tional needs of individuals and families. Upon com-pletion of this course, students should be able to ap-ply sound nutritional practices, which will have a pos-itive effect on their health.

Child Care Guidance & Management Grades: 10- 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences Length: One Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Experiences in the course are designed to provide students with information and experiences in the occupational field of child care guidance, management and services. Employment opportunities include child care and guidance, foster care, family day care, and teacher assistants. Emphasis in this course is given to development of competencies related to FCCLA, employability, under-standing the child care profession, child development, health and safety of children, guiding children's behavior, guiding special needs children, planning and management of a child care program and facility, and the effect of tech-nology in child care and guidance management and ser-vices. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive state certification as child care teacher, child care assistant, or child care aide. The level of certification depends on the number of FACS courses taken in the child care program of study. A minimum of 40 hours of hands-on laboratory experience in a child care facility is also re-quired for certification. This course will help interested

students pursue the Child Development Associate Cre-dential (CDA).

Family and Consumer Sciences

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Nutrition and Wellness Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences Length: One Semester Academic : ½ unit Nutrition and Wellness emphasizes the interaction of nutrition, foods, sports, and exercise for lifelong fit-ness and well-being of individuals and families.

Leadership/Service Learning Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Leadership and Service Learning em-phasizes the importance of leadership skills, volun-teerism and professionalism in the development of personal qualities. This course focuses on the bene-fits of community service, leadership roles and civic responsibilities. Course projects and activities incor-porate and reinforce academic skills such as math and science. Students are encouraged to explore are-as of critical and creative thinking, responsibility, and cultural awareness as they relate to character devel-opment. Current technology is used to enhance com-munication skills and promote professionalism.

Human Relations Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Human Relations focuses on the devel-opment of skills needed in order to build and main-tain successful relationships in the home, communi-ty, and workplace. Emphasis is given to the develop-ment of competencies related to personality devel-opment, decision-making, communication, relation-ships outside the family, and careers in the field of human relations. Upon completion of this course, the student should have a better understanding of self; know how to communicate effectively; and be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with family members, peers and others skills and pro-mote professionalism

Parenting Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Sciences Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Experiences in the Parenting course are designed to assist students in developing an under-standing of the parenting process and of parenting skills. Competencies developed in this course will be useful to anyone who lives with, associates with, or works with children. Emphasis in this course is given to the development of competencies related to the parenthood decision, costs of having and raising a child, the promotion of child growth and develop-ment, effects of heredity and environment on devel-opment, rights and responsibilities of parents and children, providing nurturance, guidance techniques for promoting positive behavior, prevention of child

Fine Art

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Art I Grades: 9 - 12 Required: Yes Prerequisite: None Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Art I is a two-semester course designed to teach students to apply the elements of art and principles of design to the creative process. Art I students are expected to use a variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to compose original works of art that demonstrate understanding of the elements of art and principles of design, awareness of aesthetic concerns, and the ability to communi-cate ideas through artwork. Students will critique and reflect on their artwork and the art of others.

Advanced Art Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: A “C” average in Art and Art I Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: This class builds on what you learned in Art. More specialized assignments in drawing and sculpture. Will touch more on different artist and techniques.

Studio Art - 2D Grades: 10 - 12

Required: No

Prerequisite: Art I

Length: One Semester

Academic: ½ unit

Description: Studio Art 2-D is a one-semester course designed for students who have successfully com-pleted Art I. Studio Art 2-D is a teacher-directed and/or student-directed course in which students further explore, apply, and move toward mastery of the ele-ments of art and principles of design in specific areas of art, such as painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art, photography, mixed media, surface design, or other 2-D media. Student art will demonstrate evi-dence of complex problem-solving skills, higher order thinking, risk taking, imagination, and innovation. Students will exhibit art and will assemble portfolios that reflect personal growth in media, techniques,

Studio Art - 3D Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Art I Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Studio Art 3-D is a one-semester course designed for students who have successfully com-pleted Art I. Studio Art 3-D is a teacher-directed and/or student-directed course in which students further explore, apply, and move toward mastery of the ele-ments of art and principles of design in specific areas of art, such as ceramics, jewelry, mosaics, fiber arts, sculptures, mixed media, altered books, or other 3-D media. Student art will demonstrate evidence of complex problem-solving skills, higher order think-ing, risk taking, imagination, and innovation. Stu-dents will exhibit art and will assemble portfolios that reflect personal growth in the media, tech-niques, process, and tools used to create complex 3-D compositions.

Foreign Languages

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Spanish I Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: None Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Spanish I provides basic instruction in pronunciation, aural comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar necessary to master limited speaking and reading skills. Hispanic culture, traditions, and current events are introduced on the appropriate level through selected readings, audio/video record-ings, and other authentic materials. Listening, speak-ing, writing, role-playing, and group activities are de-signed to instruct, reinforce, and connect language skills.

Spanish II Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Spanish I Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Spanish II reinforces and expands the skills introduced in Spanish I. Additional vocabulary and grammar are introduced to offer more advanced communication opportunities. Aural comprehension, practical speaking ability, guided reading, writing, and grammar are stressed in support of communica-tion skills. Authentic reading materials are included. Increased listening skills are developed. Hispanic cul-ture and history are included throughout the course with connections to targeted language skills.

Spanish III Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Spanish II Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Spanish III is an elective course that em-phasizes oral and written expression to promote more proficient Spanish communication skills. It in-cludes the review and expansion of essential Spanish grammar and vocabulary necessary for advanced communication. Culturally authentic materials and literary selections are read and discussed. Com-positions reflect comprehension and an increasing understanding of the complexities of the language and vocabulary. Aural comprehension is emphasized.

Spanish IV Grade: 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Spanish III Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Spanish IV is an elective course that fur-thers the communication skills acquired in Spanish III, with the aim of language proficiency. The course includes extensive oral expression. Authentic audio and video recordings as well as native Spanish speak-ers are accessed to improve comprehension and con-versation. Reading selections from authentic materi-als and selected Hispanic literature are read for com-prehension. Discussion, debate, projects, composi-tions, and other directed writings demonstrate un-derstanding of the culture and the complexities of the language and vocabulary. The majority of the course is conducted in Spanish.

Foreign Languages

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French III Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: French II Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: French III is an elective course that em-phasizes oral and written expression to promote more proficient French communication skills. French III includes the review and expansion of essential French grammar and vocabulary necessary for ad-vanced communication. Culturally authentic materials and literary selections are read and dis-cussed. Compositions reflect comprehension and an increasing understanding of the complexities of the language and vocabulary. Aural comprehension is emphasized.

French IV Grade: 12 Required: No Prerequisite: French III Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: French IV is an elective course that fur-thers the communication skills acquired in French III, with the aim of language proficiency. French IV includes extensive oral expression. Authentic audio and video recordings as well as native French speak-ers are accessed to improve comprehension and con-versation. Reading selections from authentic materi-als and selected French literature are read for com-prehension. Discussion, debate, projects, composi-tions, and other directed writings demonstrate un-derstanding of the culture and the complexities of the language and vocabulary. The majority of the course is conducted in French.

French I Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: None Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: French I stresses correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability. As communication skills develop, the course includes additional vocabulary and basic grammar necessary for limited reading and writing.

French II Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: French I Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: French II develops and expands the fun-damental skills introduced in French I. Aural compre-hension, pronunciation, and speaking exercises facilitate oral communication. Additional vocabulary and grammar are introduced to lead to more ad-vanced reading and writing. Authentic reading materials and audio/video recordings enrich instruc-tion.

Journalism

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Journalism I Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: None Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Journalism I is a two-semester course designed to introduce students to the world of me-dia. Students in Journalism I will become analytical consumers of media and technology to enhance their communication skills. Writing, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, and produce effec-tive communication. Students will learn journalistic guidelines for writing, design, and photography, which include objectivity, responsibility, and credibil-ity.

Journalism (Yearbook) II—IV Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Journalism I Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Journalism II is a two-semester course designed to provide students with an intermediate study of media applications above Journalism I. This course can serve as further preparation for advanced media applications. Students in Journalism II will be-come active participants in the world of media to enhance their communication skills. Stu-dents will progress in their academic knowledge through the roles of reporters, photographers, ad sales, and marketing team members. Writing, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, assess, and produce. Students will learn to apply journalistic guidelines for writing and design, which include objectivity, responsibility, and

Health

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Health Education Grades: 9 - 12 Required: Yes Prerequisite: None Length: One Semester Academic Credit: ½ unit Description: Health and Wellness is a one-semester course that should provide content and learning ex-periences in nutrition, disease prevention, human growth and development, healthy life skills, personal health and safety, community health and promotion, decision-making skills, interpersonal communication skills, and information regarding the use and abuse of medications, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The course content should focus on personal health and wellness and the practice of health-enhancing behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks.

Mathematics

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Algebra II Grades: 10 - 12 Required: Yes Prerequisites: Algebra I Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Building on their work with linear, quad-ratic, and exponential functions, students extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students work closely with the expressions that define the functions, and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex num-bers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms.

Advanced Topics and Modeling in Mathematics Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This course builds on Algebra I, Geome-try, and Algebra II to explore mathematical topics and relationships beyond Algebra II. Emphasis will be placed on applying modeling as the process of choos-ing and using appropriate mathematics and statistics to analyze, to better understand, and to improve de-cisions in analyzing empirical situations. Collection and use of student-generated data should be an as-pect of the course. Students will represent and pro-cess their reasoning and conclusions numerically, graphically, symbolically, and verbally. Students will be expected to use technology, including graphing calculators, computers, and data gathering equip-ment throughout the course.

Algebra I Grades: 9 - 12 Required: Yes Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: The fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that stu-dents learned in the middle grades. Because it is built on the middle grades standards, this is a more ambi-tious version of Algebra I than has generally been offered. The critical areas, called units, deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential rela-tionships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions.

Geometry Grades: 9 - 12 Required: Yes Prerequisite: Algebra I Length: Full year Academic: 1 unit Description: The fundamental purpose of the course in Geometry is to formalize and extend students’ ge-ometric experiences from the middle grades. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relation-ships, moving towards formal mathematical argu-ments. Important differences exist between this Ge-ometry course and the historical approach taken in Geometry classes.

Mathematics

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Bridge to Algebra II Grades: 10-12 Required: No Prerequisite: Algebra I Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Bridge to Algebra II was developed with the intent to provide students who have completed Algebra I, with the additional math foundation they need to be suc-cessful in an Algebra II course. Each student learning expectation for Bridge to Algebra II is intended to: • reinforce linear concepts that were previously included in the Algebra I Course; • master quadratics and expo-nential concepts not included within the Arkansas De-partment of Education Algebra I Content Standards through modeling functions and summarizing, repre-senting, and interpreting data; or • introduce higher order concepts to prepare students for success in Alge-bra II.

Pre-Calculus Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Pre-Calculus will emphasize a study of trigonometric functions and identities as well as ap-plications of right triangle trigonometry and circular functions. Students will use symbolic reasoning and analytical methods to represent mathematical situa-tions, express generalizations, and study mathemati-cal concepts and the relationships among them. Stu-dents will use functions and equations as tools for expressing generalizations.

AP Calculus Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Students will study limits and continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, maximum and minimum problems, definite and indefinite inte-grals, and applications of integrals. A graphing calcu-lator will be required. Students will have homework and take tests.

Music

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Instrumental Music III Grade: 11 Required: No Prerequisite: Instrumental Music II Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Instrumental Music III is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Instrumental Music II. Instrumental Music III students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertain-ing to brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or string instruments in the research, production, per-formance, and criticism of instrumental music. Stu-dents are expected to apply sight-reading skills, improvisational skills, and advanced perfor-mance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Instrumental Music III students will critique instrumental music performances and deeply reflect upon the impact of instrumental music upon society as well as societal influences on instru-mental music. Students will regularly perform instru-mental music in a variety of settings.

Instrumental Music IV Grade: 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Instrumental Music III Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Instrumental Music IV is a two-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Instrumental Music III. Instrumental Music IV students will internalize music fundamen-tals and instrumental techniques pertaining to brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or string instruments in the research, production, perfor-mance, and criticism of instrumental music. Students are expected to further develop sight-reading and improvisational skills and to apply advanced per-formance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Instrumental Music IV students will critique instrumental music performances to a de-gree that an understanding of the interdependence between instrumental music and society is demon-strated. Instrumental Music IV students will regularly perform instrumental music in a variety of settings.

Instrumental Music I Grade: 9 Required: No Prerequisite: Beginning Band Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Instrumental Music I is a two-semester course designed to teach students music fundamen-tals and instrumental techniques. Instrumental Mu-sic I students are expected to develop beginning per-formance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings, with emphasis on reading and per-forming using appropriate articulation, dynamics, and interpretive skills. Students will perform instru-mental music in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble perfor-mances, and festivals. Students will critique and re-flect on their own performances and the perfor-mances of others. Students will make connections between music traditions and other arts, disciplines, and cultures.

Instrumental Music II Grade: 10 Required: No Prerequisite: Instrumental Music I Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Instrumental Music II students shall fur-ther expand their knowledge of music fundamentals and instrumental techniques pertaining to brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or string instruments. Students are expected to develop advanced perfor-mance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings, with greater emphasis on reading and performing using appropriate articulation, dynamics, and interpretative skills. Instrumental Music II stu-dents will critique instrumental music performances and reflect upon the impact of instrumental music upon society as well as societal influences on instru-mental music. Students will regularly perform instru-mental music in a variety of settings.

Music

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Vocal Music III Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Vocal Music II Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Vocal Music III students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and vocal techniques in the research, production, performance, and criticism of vocal music. Students are expected to apply sight-reading skills, improvisational skills, and advanced performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Vocal Music III students will critique vocal music performances and deeply reflect upon the impact of vocal music upon society as well as societal influences on vocal music. Students will regularly perform vocally in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals.

Vocal Music IV Grade: 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Vocal Music III Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Vocal Music IV students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and vocal techniques in the research, production, performance, and criticism of vocal music. Students are expected to apply sight-reading and improvisational skills, and to apply advanced perfor-mance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings with greater depth. Vocal Music IV students will critique vocal music performances to a degree that an understanding of the interdependence between vocal music and society is demonstrated. Students will regularly perform vocal-ly in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, concerts, solo and ensemble perfor-mances, and festivals.

Vocal Music I Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: None Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Vocal Music I is a two-semester course designed to teach students music fundamentals and vocal music techniques. Vocal Music I students are expected to develop beginning performance tech-niques in solo, small group, and large group settings, with emphasis on reading and performing vocally using appropriate articulation, dynamics, and inter-pretive skills. Students will critique and reflect on their own performances and the performances of others. Students will perform vocal music in a variety of settings. Students will critique and reflect on their own performances and the performances of others. Students will make connections between music tradi-tions and other arts, disciplines, and cultures.

Vocal Music II Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Vocal Music I Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Vocal Music II students shall further expand their knowledge of music fundamen-tals and vocal techniques. Students are expected to develop advanced performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings with greater emphasis on reading and performing vocally using appropriate articulation, dynamics, and interpreta-tive skills. Vocal Music II students will critique vocal music performances and reflect upon the impact of vocal music upon society as well as societal influ-ences on vocal music. Students will regularly perform vocally in a variety of settings including, but not lim-ited to, concerts, solo and ensemble performances, and festivals.

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Jazz Band I-IV Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: None Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Jazz Band I-IV are two-semester courses designed for traditional and emerging ensembles. Jazz Band I-IV students will demonstrate an ability to apply music fundamentals and instrumental tech-niques in the production, performance, analysis, and critique of jazz music performance. Students are ex-pected to apply sight-reading skills, improvisational skills, and performance techniques in solo, small group, and large group settings. Jazz Band I-IV stu-dents will critique music performances and deeply reflect upon the impact of jazz music on society as well as societal influences on jazz music. Students will regularly perform in a variety of settings and will demonstrate successful completion of student learn-ing expectations. Jazz Band I Jazz Band II, Jazz Band III, or Jazz Band IV will satisfy the one-half credit fine arts requirement for graduation. Arkansas Depart-ment of Education approval is not required for Jazz Band I, Jazz Band II, Jazz Band III, and Jazz Band IV.

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Oral Communications Grades: 11, 12 Required: Yes, unless Oral Communications/Drama is taken Prerequisite: None Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: The one-semester Oral Communication course will provide students with an understanding of the dynamics of effective communication when speaking, listening, and responding. Students will express ideas and present information in a variety of communication tasks including small group discussion, formal and informal presentations, and oral interpretation of literature. Students will develop basic communication competencies including ethical practices in communication; recog-nition of communication barriers; and effective use of interpersonal communication, listening, verbal and nonverbal messages, and use of digital media.

Oral Communications/Drama Grades: 10 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: None Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: The two-semester Oral Communication course will provide students with an understanding of the dynamics of effective communication when speaking, listening, and responding. Students will express ideas and present information in a variety of communication tasks including small group discussion, democratic decision-making, for-mal and informal presentations, oral interpretation of literature, and argumentation. Students will develop basic communication competencies in-cluding ethical practices in communication; recogni-tion of communication barriers; and effective use of interpersonal communication, listening, verbal and nonverbal messages, and use of digital media. Emphasis will be placed on research skills as students prepare for formal presentations and argumentation.

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Physical Education Grades: 9 - 12 Required: Yes Prerequisite: None Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: This course helps students acquire knowledge skills, and values that nurture an interest and desire to participate both now and throughout life in health-related fitness, skill-related fitness, rac-quet sports, volleyball, softball, and basketball.

Physical Education Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: P.E. Length: One Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This course helps students acquire knowledge and skills in individual and team sports. Team sports offered are soccer, softball, flag football, basketball, floor hockey, and volleyball. Individual sports offered are racquet sports, volleyball, basket-ball, softball, baseball, and recreational activities. Sports taught each semester will be determined by student interest.

Recreational Sports and Activities Grades: 9 - 12 Required: No Prerequisite: No Length: Semester Academic: 1/ 2 unit Description: Recreational Sports and Activities is a

one-semester course which includes a planned cur-

riculum that provides content and learning experi-

ences in basic motor skills and movement concepts

as they apply to physical activity, lifetime sports, and

recreational activities. This course encompasses the

Recreational Sports and Activities Content Standards

defined by the Arkansas Physical Education and

Health Curriculum Framework.

Science

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Physical Science Grade: 9 Required: Yes, unless PAP Physical Science is taken Prerequisite: Science 08 Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Physical science should begin the study of higher-level physics and chemistry and continue educating the student in the nature of science. A student who masters these Student Learning Expec-tations should transition smoothly into other science courses. Students should be expected to use suitable mathematics and collect and analyze data. Instruc-tion and assessment should include both appropriate technology and the safe use of laboratory equip-ment. Students should be engaged in hands-on la-boratory experiences at least 20% of the instruction-al time.

PAP Physical Science Grade: 9 Required: Yes, unless Physical Science is taken Prerequisite: Algebra I, PAP Science 8 Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This accelerated physical science course is designed for motivated students who are planning to take upper level or Advanced Placement courses in high school. The content will emphasize the basic principles of chemistry and physics. Advanced Place-ment skills and strategies will also be stressed. Stu-dents enrolling in this class will be expected to have solid introductory algebra skills. 20% LAB REQUIRED

Biology Grade: 10 Required: Yes, unless PAP Biology is taken Prerequisite: Physical Science Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Biology should investigate the chemis-try and role of cells in life processes, genetics, evolu-tion and the diversity of life. Students should learn about the world through the study of behavioral re-lationships, ecology, and the global impact of ecolog-ical issues. Biology should continue to educate the student in the nature of science. Students should be expected to spend time viewing and classifying life forms. Field studies should be an integral part of the course as well as the process of collecting and ana-lyzing data. Instruction and assessment should in-clude both appropriate technology and the safe use of laboratory equipment. Students should be en-gaged in hands-on laboratory experiences at least 20% of the instructional time.

Pre-AP Biology Grade: 10 Required: Yes, unless Biology is taken Prerequisite: A “B” average in PAP Physical Science Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This is an accelerated first year biology course that is designed to enhance the lab skills and content background of students. Strong emphasis will be placed on the chemical bases of the structure and function of living organisms. Students should be engaged in hands-on laboratory experiences at least 20% of the instructional time.

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Chemistry Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisites: Physical Science and Biology Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Chemistry should explore the composi-tion of matter through its properties, its atomic structure, and the manner in which it bonds and re-acts with other substances. Students should be ex-pected to use suitable mathematics and collect and analyze data. Instruction and assessment should include both appropriate technology and the safe use of laboratory equipment. Students should be engaged in hands-on laboratory experiences at least 20% of the instructional time.

Physics Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Physics should ground students in the five traditional areas of Physics as well as the nature of science. It should provide the knowledge base needed for many college programs. Students should be expected to use higher-level mathematics and collect and analyze data. Instruction and assessment should include both appropriate technology and the safe use of laboratory equipment. Students should be engaged in hands-on laboratory experiences at least 20% of the instructional time.

Anatomy & Physiology Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Biology with a “C” average Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Anatomy and Physiology should develop an understanding of the organization of the human body through studies of body systems, tissues, and the cell and its chemistry. Students should spend time dissecting and viewing body systems as well as collecting and analyzing data. Instruction and assessment should include both appropriate technology and the safe use of laboratory equip-ment. Students should be engaged in hands-on laboratory experiences at least 20% of the instruc-tional time.

Environmental Science Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Environmental science should examine the physical and biological dynamics of Earth. Stu-dents should analyze the impact of human activities on the environment. Field studies, as well as the pro-cess of collecting and analyzing data, should be an integral part of the course. Instruction and assessment should include both appropriate technol-ogy and the safe use of laboratory equipment. Stu-dents should be engaged in hands-on laboratory ex-periences at least 20% of the instructional time.

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AP Chemistry Grades: 12 Required: No Prerequisites: Chemistry Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: The Advanced Placement Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the gen-eral chemistry course usually taken the first year of college. The Advanced Placement Chemistry course fulfills the laboratory science requirement for college and frees time for other courses. The course stresses the importance of the theoretical aspects of chemis-try. Topics such as the structure of matter, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and equilibrium will be covered in considerable depth. The difference between college chemistry and the usual chemistry course is especially evident in the laboratory work. The Advanced Placement Exam includes questions based on experiences and skills that students acquire in the laboratory. Much of the laboratory work re-quires use of special volumetric glassware such as pipettes, burets, volumetric flasks. The quantitative aspects of the experiments require a high degree of precision involving the use of sensitive balances, spectrophotometers, pH meters, and calorimeters. Computers are an integral part of laboratory testing equipment and result preparation. After completing the course, students will have had experience with filtration, titration, the collection and handling of gases, calorimetry, spectrometry, potentiometric measurements, and synthesis of compounds. Labora-tory work also involves the analysis of unknown mix-tures by qualitative analysis.

Social Studies

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PAP Civics Grade: 9 Required: Yes, unless Civics is taken Prerequisite: PAP Social Studies Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: This course will explore the general con-cepts of government and policies as they have devel-oped and exist in the United States on the national, state, and local level. Emphasis will be placed on the political behavior of individuals, political parties, and interest groups. The course will also focus on the constitutional institutions of government, policy pro-cess, and civil rights and liberties. Finally, the course will emphasize the role of the citizen in a democratic system. Other areas of emphasis are essay writing, research, document analysis and note taking.

Arkansas History Grades: 9 - 12 Required: Yes Prerequisite: None Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Arkansas History provides a study of the history of Arkansas. The course addresses the geo-graphic features and economics of our state, focus-ing on political, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural developments that have occurred over time. The course work for Arkansas History for grades 9-12 is more rigorous than Arkansas History in grades 7-8.

Civics Grade: 9 Required: Yes, unless PAP Civics is taken Prerequisite: None Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Civics for one semester provides a study of the structure and functions of the United States government, the government of Arkansas, and political institutions. Civics for one semester also ex-amines constitutional principles, the concepts of rights and responsibilities, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the importance of civic par-ticipation in the democratic process.

Economics Grade: 9 Required: Yes Prerequisite: None Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Economics is a one-semester course that emphasizes economic fundamentals, microeconom-ics, macroeconomics, and personal financial management. Students will explore the interrelation-ships among the roles played by consumers, produc-ers, capital, land, and labor as well as the interrelationships among economic, political, and social lives. Additionally, students will examine the relationship between individual choices and the direct influence of these choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential.

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PAP World History Grade: 10 Required: Yes, unless World History is taken Prerequisite: PAP Civics Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: Students who want to enjoy history and more academic experience than merely encounter-ing facts will have an opportunity for a variety of study approaches. Emphasis will be given to skills development, as in essay writing and document anal-ysis, for greater success in Advanced Placement courses

AP United States History Grade: 11 Required: Yes, unless American History is taken Prerequisite: No Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: This course is designed to provide the student with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the prob-lems and materials in American History. Students in this class will be expected to do addition reading and writing outside of class. In preparation for the AP American History exam students will write document-based and free response essays. This program is de-signed to prepare the student to take the AP Ameri-can History exam for possible college credit (colleges determine credits earned); this exam is optional.

World History Grade: 10 Required: Yes, unless taking PAP World History Prerequisite: Civics Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: World History is a course designed to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes, contacts, and interaction with different types of human societies. World History provides a study of the history of human society from early civilization to the contemporary period, examining major themes and relationships between major civilizations throughout the world. Students will analyze and interpret a variety of historical re-sources using primary and secondary sources, maps, and pictorial and graphic evidence of historical events.

American History Grade: 11 Required: Yes, unless AP American History is taken Prerequisite: World History Length: Full Year Academic: 1 unit Description: American History (United States History) examines time periods from the first European ex-plorations of the Americas to present day. Political, military, scientific, economic, and social develop-ments are covered in the historical overview. Stu-dents will analyze and interpret a variety of historical resources and use primary and secondary sources, maps, and pictorial and graphic evidence of historical events.

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Psychology Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisites: None Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Psychology is a one-semester high school social studies elective course that introduces students to the science of behavior and mental processes. It includes an overview of the history of psychology as well as an opportunity to study indi-vidual and social psychology and how the knowledge and methods of psychologists are applied to the solution of human problems.

World Geography Grades: 11, 12 Required: No Prerequisites: None Length: One Semester Academic Unit: ½ unit Description: World Geography is a one-semester high school social studies elective course which em-phasizes the interaction of humans and their physical and cultural environments. The study of geography will focus on five major themes: location, place, human/environment interactions, movement, and regions. The study includes current developments around the world that affect physical and cultural settings. Physical settings studies will include topography, resources, climates, and environmental conditions. Cultural settings include population, po-litical structures, life styles, economics, and customs

Government Grades: 9-12 Required: No Prerequisites: None Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: United States Government is a one-semester course that focuses on the theoretical con-cepts relating to the foundations of government and the practical application of these concepts as they relate to American federalism, to civil liberties, to civil rights, and to our national government. Basic concepts of state and local government and their relationships with the federal government are also examined. Topics include the constitutional frame-work; federalism; the three branches of government, including the bureaucracy; civil rights and liberties; political participation and behavior; and policy for-mation. Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participa-tory processes of the American political system.

Sociology Grades: 11 ,12 Required: No Prerequisites: None Length: One Semester Academic Unit: ½ unit Description: Sociology is a one-semester high school social studies elective course of study, which intro-duces students to the social systems that are the foundation of society. An emphasis will be placed on culture and socialization, social status, social institu-tions, and social problems; as well as the effects and influence on behavior. Using the tools and techniques of sociologists, students will study changes taking place in society and examine their causes, consequences, and possible solutions. Students will read major sociological theorists as well as consider how sociologists approach issues.

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History and Literature of the Bible Grades: 10-12 Required: No Prerequisites: None Length: One Semester Academic Unit: ½ unit Description: This concept focuses on the literary style and historical impact from texts of the Old Tes-tament era, the customs and cultures of the peoples and societies, and the influence of the texts upon law, history, government, literature, art, music, cus-toms, morals, values, and culture. Topics may include historical background and events of the period; the poetry; the influence of the history and literature of the era on subsequent art, music, literature, law, and events, including recent and current events.

Sociology Grades: 11 ,12 Required: No Prerequisites: None Length: One Semester Academic Unit: ½ unit Description: Sociology is a one-semester high school social studies elective course of study, which intro-duces students to the social systems that are the foundation of society. An emphasis will be placed on culture and socialization, social status, social institu-tions, and social problems; as well as the effects and influence on behavior. Using the tools and techniques of sociologists, students will study changes taking place in society and examine their causes, consequences, and possible solutions. Students will read major sociological theorists as well as consider how sociologists approach

Miscellaneous Courses

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E.A.S.T Grades: 9-12 Required: No Prerequisites: None Length: One Year Academic: 1 unit Description: EAST® (Environmental and Spatial Tech-nology, Inc) is a project-based, service-learning ori-ented program that provides students with high-end technology available in the most progressive fields in the world, with access to an innovative and cutting-edge educational opportunity outside of the tradi-tional classroom. EAST provides students with an educational atmosphere that allows them to gain insight into their own abilities to acquire and use in-formation, solve problems and develop valuable ex-perience through hands-on experiences.

Community Service Learning Grades: 9-12 Required: No Prerequisites: None Length: One Semester Academic: ½ unit Description: Community service learning stresses the importance of students working within their local communities in order to serve their fellow citizens. It places particular emphasis on the meaning of good citizenship, selfless acts of service, and developing compassion among students. This is achieved through students engaging in service projects within their school and local community.