AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| APPLIED AG. SCIENCE & TECH. | 11911102 APAGSCTE |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 12 |
Description: A technical course designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to soils, plants, animals, agricultural construction, food science, supervised agricultural experience programs, and leadership.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| INTRO. AG. MECHANICS | 11921221 INAGMECH |
9-12 | NONE | 1/2 |
12 |
Description: A course designed to introduce basic theory and specialized skills in agriculture mechanics. Skills to be developed include tool identification and safe use, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting, metal working, and welding processes.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Ag. METAL
FAB. TECH. |
11922322 AGMFTECH |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 14 |
Description: A technical course designed to develop skills in metal equipment assembly and joining processes.
|
Course Name |
Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| AG. POWER TECHNOLOGY | 11922323 |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 12 |
Description: A course designed to develop skills in selection, operation, and maintenance of small air-cooled engines, multi-cylinder engines, hydraulic motors, electric motors, and agricultural machinery and tractors.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| AG. STRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY |
11922321 AGSTTECH |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 12 |
Description: A technical course designed to develop skills in the maintenance, evaluation, design, and building of agricultural structures using approved construction techniques.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| PLANT & ANIMAL PROD. | 11921231 |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 18 |
Description: A course designed to provide principles of animal and plant production and the management of soils as related to agriculture.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Equine Science | 11922334 EQUINESC |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 12 |
Description: A technical course designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the selection, nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of horses.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Horticulture | 11934461 HORT |
11-12 | None | 1-3 |
18 |
Description: A lab oriented course designed to develop skills in the production, processing, and marketing of horticulture plants used principally for ornamental, recreational, and aesthetic purposes and in the establishment, maintenance, and management of horticultural enterprises. The course includes structures, machinery, and equipment necessary for each horticultural enterprise.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Horticulture Plant Production | 11922362 HORTPLPR |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 18 |
Description: A technical course designed to develop skills in the production of greenhouse/nursery plants and the maintenance of plant growth and propagation structures. Includes career exploration opportunities, leadership development, and record keeping skills.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Home Maintenance & Improvement | 11921222 FHOMAIMPT |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 18 |
Description: A course designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to improve and maintain the urban or rural home and adjacent buildings, including the analysis of repair needs and use of approved safety techniques.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Intro to Horticulture | 11921261 INHORTSC |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 18 |
Description: A course designed as an introduction to horticultural sciences with emphasis on technical skills, entrepreneurship, and career opportunities.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Intro to World Ag. Science & Tech. | 11911101 INWOAGSC |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 18 |
Description: A basic course designed to provide an introduction to global agriculture. The course includes instructional units in agricultural career development, leadership, communications, personal finance, and mechanized agriculture.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Wildlife & Rec Management |
11923381 WIRECMGT |
9-12 | None | 1/2 | 12 |
Description: Provides skills related to environmental and natural resources especially in career opportunities in wildlife & recreation management.
ART CLASSES
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Art 1 | 3500100 |
9-11 | None | 1 |
15 |
Description: This course is basic to all advanced courses in Art. It provides an introduction to the elements of design, time, shape, space, color, form, texture, and value. A brief overview of artists and art periods is provided along with an outline color theory, problem solving, criticism, and aesthetic judgment. An emphasis is made in art appreciation, skills, and careers.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Art II ART2DRAW ART2PATG |
3500500 3500600 |
10-12 | Art I | 1 |
15 |
Description: This course is an advanced study concerned with the principles of composition. A variety of media, methods, and techniques will be explored. Students are allowed to explore traditional and modern art styles. Students should be able to integrate compositions with computer design.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Art III ART3DRAW ART3PATG |
3501300 3501400 |
10-12 | Sequenced | 1 |
15 |
Description: The content of this course is based on the fundamental content of Art I and II. Students develop skills in using equipment and creating three-dimensional art. Emphasis is placed on safety, production, and career orientation. Art appreciation is incorporated into this course.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Art IV ART4DRAW ART4PATG |
3502300 3502400 |
11-12 | Sequenced | 1 |
15 |
Description: Independent studies in career and skills at a pre-employment level.
BUSINESS
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Accounting I | 12022100 BEGACCT 1 |
11-12 | Strong Math Skills | 1 |
16 |
Description: Learn accounting principles involving proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. Learn and apply the language and vocabulary of business. Learn manual accounting procedures for the three forms of business organization, payrolls, taxes, notes, drafts, and depreciation. Become acquainted with computerized accounting applications. Study career opportunities and business ethics.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Accounting
II Level III Career |
12031100 ADVACCT1 |
11-12 | Acct. I | 1 |
16 |
Description: Computerized Accounting. Students review all accounting procedures learned in Accounting I but in a computerized version. Students then advance to adjustment accounts, control systems, corporate accounting, and cost accounting. Students use the automated accounting system software.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Business Computer Information Systems I | 12011200 BEGBCIS1 |
9-12 | Word Processing or Keyboarding Skills | ½ - 1 |
20 |
Description: Students learn the background and uses for computer systems and the components of computer systems, including hardware, operating environments, and application software. Concepts and skills in document production using Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Telecommunications, Desktop Publishing, Presentation Management, Networking. (Course can count for one credit of Technology Applications.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Business
Support Systems Level III Career |
12011300 BUSSUPSY |
(10) 11-12 | Word Processing or Micro App or Bus. Comp. Inform. System I | ½ - 1 |
20 |
Description: This course emphasizes advanced word processing projects, integrating database and spreadsheet projects, office techniques such as dictation and transcribing, telephone techniques, handling incoming and outgoing mail, filing procedures, handling finances, making appointments and receiving office visitors, reprographics, making travel arrangements, and basically how to run an effective office using advanced technology.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Business
Computer Infor. Systems 2 Level IV Career |
12031300 ADVBCIS1 |
11-12 | Completion of 3 career coherent sequences | 1 |
16 |
Description: An occupationally specific course (pre-employment lab and/or cooperative education) designed to provide continued practice and application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed in the modern office. Duties and responsibilities common to most offices, with focus on planning and organizing work, establishing priorities, oral and written language skills relating to effective communications, information management, operation of equipment, and social implications of computer use.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Word
Processing Application |
12022800 WDPROAPP |
10-12 | None | ½ - 1 |
12 |
Description: Improves level of proficiency in producing complex business documents; builds on knowledge of word processing concepts and designs with emphasis on the advanced formatting and production level; develops advanced word processing skills, including desktop publishing, creating templates, converting document formats, and importing existing spreadsheets and databases into work processing documents.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Business Image Management and Multimedia | 12022300 BUSIM/MM |
10-12 | Business Computer
Infor. Systems |
½ - 1 |
20 |
Description: Develops proficiencies in designing, importing, and manipulating advanced text, graphics, audio, and video used in presentation management, multimedia productions, publishing systems, and emerging technologies. Course can count for one credit of Technology Applications.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Business Edu. Independent Study |
12061100 BEINDSDY |
12 | 2 Bus. Courses | ½ - 1 |
12 |
Description: A project-based learning experience developed by a student or group of students, teacher, and an interdisciplinary mentor team. The project provides opportunities for an in-depth study of at least one aspect of the business area. The student or group demonstrates the ability to utilize a variety of resources, advanced technology, and communication skills in the development and presentation of the project. This activity meets one of the Distinguished Achievement Program measures.
ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| English I | 3220100 ENG 1 |
9 |
1 |
18 |
Description: This course combines composition, grammar, and literature.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| English II | 3220200 ENG 2 |
10 |
English I | 1 |
18 |
Description: This course is designed to teach students to communicate in both oral and written form and to think critically. Appreciation of literature (the understanding, admiration and value of literary genres) is the focus of this course. Grammar review and enhancement from English I. Comprehensive practice for all writing modes.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| English III | 3220300 ENG 3 |
11 |
English II | 1 |
18 |
Description: Chronological study of classic and contemporary literature, crossing cultures and genres of American Literature from discovers to modern writers. The focus encourages the study of relationships between experience and literature. Grammar review and enhancement with comprehensive practice and reteaching of all writing modes.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| English IV | 3220400 ENG 4 |
12 |
English IV | 1 |
18 |
Description: World and British Literature and composition. The focus is on technical and business writing for preparation in the world of work.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Speech | 3241300 SP COM |
9-12 |
None | 1/2-1 |
24 |
Description: Communication skills and oral presentations.
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Yearbook | 3231200 YBKNPLM1 |
11-12 |
Yearbook application acceptance | 1 |
18 |
Description: Teacher approved
staff for yearbook production
| Course Name | Computer # | Grade Level | Prerequisites | Credits | Student # |
| Journalism |
JRN |
11-12 | Teacher Recommendation | 1 |
10 |
Description:
Students write in a
variety of forms for a variety of audiences and purposes. Students are expected to
plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis, carefully examining
their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the English mechanics. Writing,
technology, visual, and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students
create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications.
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