2016 – 2017 Course Description Book

2016 – 2017 Course Description Book

Agua Fria High School Desert Edge High School Millennium High School

Verrado High School Coldwater Academy/Non-Traditional Programs

New Directions Program

All Students College and Career Ready Governing Board approval: 10.14.15

Agua Fria Union High School District #216 “All Students College and Career Ready”

Agua Fria Union High School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, political beliefs in its programs and activities. The Executive Director of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Phillip Nowlin, AFUHSD, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Avondale, AZ 85323, 623-932-7000.

Governing Board

Ms. Maxine Hill Mr. Tom Rosztoczy Ms. Ann Stover (11.18.15)

Ms. Mary Kay Utecht (11.18.15)

Mr. Chad Waltz

“Propelling the Vision”

Superintendent Dr. Dennis Runyan

1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Suite 110 Avondale, AZ 85323

VOICE (623) 932-7000 FAX (623) 932-2796

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACADEMIC LETTER ........................................................................................................... 1

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES ................................................................................ 1

ADVISORY ........................................................................................................................... 1

AIMS SCIENCE TEST .......................................................................................................... 1 ALGEBRA EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 1

AMERICAN CIVICS ACT TEST ........................................................................................... 1

ATTENDANCE POLICY ....................................................................................................... 1

AzMERIT .............................................................................................................................. 1 CHALLENGE/EOCA (End of Course Assessment)TEST .............................................. 1-2

CHANGE OF CLASS SCHEDULE....................................................................................... 2

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ................................. 2

COURSE AVAILABILITY ..................................................................................................... 2

COURSE LEVEL H, AP, IB ............................................................................................... 2-3

COURSE REPEATED FOR A GRADE IMPROVEMENT ..................................................... 3

DISTRICT GRADING SCALE .............................................................................................. 3

DUAL ENROLLMENT .......................................................................................................... 3

ECAP ................................................................................................................................... 3

EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................. 3

GIFTED EDUCATION ....................................................................................................... 3-4

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 4-5

GUIDANCE OFFICE ............................................................................................................ 5

HOMESCHOOL CREDIT ..................................................................................................... 5 HOMEWORK POLICY ......................................................................................................... 5

HONOR ROLL AND HIGH HONORS ............................................................................... 5-6

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ............................................................................... 6

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS .... 6

NON-TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS: Coldwater/A+/Transition ........................................... 6 ON-LINE INSTRUCTION (External Source through Coldwater) ....................................... 6

PARENTVUE/STUDENTVUE .............................................................................................. 7

PERMANENT RECORDS .................................................................................................... 7

PLANNING A PROGRAM OF STUDY ................................................................................. 7

PREREQUISITES ................................................................................................................ 7

PROGRESS REPORTS ....................................................................................................... 7

RANK IN CLASS ................................................................................................................. 7

READING REQUIREMENT .................................................................................................. 7

STUDENT COURSE FEES .................................................................................................. 7

TESTING DATES FOR ACT, PSAT, SAT ............................................................................ 8 TRANSCRIPTS .................................................................................................................... 8

WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES ....................................................................................... 8

PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE (JROTC, CTE, WEST MEC) ............................................. 9-12

WEST MEC PROGRAMS: CREDITS, TIME AND DISTANCE ...................................... 13-15

SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS ........................................................ 16 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE (CORE AND ELECTIVES) ............................................. 17-22 AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................... 23

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ....................... 24-46

ENGLISH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................... 47-49

ENGLISH ACQUISITION PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................... 50

FINE ARTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................ 51-54

INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................. 55-56

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...................................... 57-58

MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................ 59-62

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................... 63-64

SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................... 65-67

SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................ 68-69

SPECIAL SERVICES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................ 70-73 COURSE FEES 2016-2017…………………………………………………………………..74-75

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REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

ACADEMIC LETTER Students achieving a 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale will be awarded an Academic Letter. If a student acquires a 3.7 GPA during any semester thereafter, he/she will receive a “Lamp of Learning” pin.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CLASSES The Advanced Placement Program affords students the opportunity to complete college-level courses in high school. Participating colleges grant credit and appropriate placement based on the scores that students achieve on the AP examination. Students who complete an AP course are expected to take the appropriate AP examination at their own expense. Students are not required to be enrolled in an AP course to take an AP exam.

ADVISORY As a means of increasing the positive and meaningful relationships among students and staff in the Agua Fria Union High School District, each student will be assigned to an Advisory. Advisory allows one teacher or staff member to work with and get to know a group of students. Advisory programs promote healthy student development and academic success. They assure that each student has one adult who knows him or her well, and help create stronger bonds among young people.

AIMS SCIENCE TEST The AIMS Science Test is a standards-based assessment that measures student proficiency of the Arizona Academic Content Standards in Science. The State Board of Education requires that all students take the AIMS Science test, which is administered in the spring of each school year. Students enrolled in Biology will be scheduled to take the exam in the spring. Students are encouraged to use the study guides and practice tests found at the Arizona Department of Education website: http://azed.gov/assessment/aimssupportmaterials

ALGEBRA EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS Students identified below 9th grade level on District Math assessments are required to enroll in Algebra Extension. This course corresponds to the tiers of the Response to Intervention model, and students will remain in the course until district exit requirements have been met

AMERICAN CIVICS ACT TEST Beginning with the Class of 2017, the American Civics Act (HB 2064) passed on January 15, 2015, requires students to pass a civics test in order to graduate from high school. Agua Fria Union High School District will provide multiple opportunities for students to take and pass this exam to meet the state graduation requirement.

ATTENDANCE POLICY A.R.S. 15-803B mandates that 90% attendance is required in each class to receive credit. If a student reaches 10 absences (excused or unexcused) in a class, they jeopardize their ability to earn credit in that class.

AzMERIT In the spring of 2015, the State Board of Education began administering a new proficiency exam to students enrolled in English Language Arts and Mathematics courses called AzMERIT (Arizona’s Measurement of Educational Readiness to Inform Teaching).

CHALLENGE/EOCA (End of Course Assessment) TEST Any student who feels sufficiently skilled, knowledgeable, and accomplished in a specific area can choose to take a

Challenge/End of Course Assessment test in any class in the Agua Fria Union High School District. Students must work with their guidance counselor to take a Challenge/End of Course Assessment test within the first five days of enrollment in class. A student must receive 80% on the Challenge/End of Course Assessment test in order to pass; Percentages will not be “rounded up.” The student will receive full credit for that class, and a grade of pass (P) will be recorded on the student’s transcript. Students may not take a Challenge/End of Course Assessment test in a class they have previously taken nor in which they have previously failed. Parents and student must sign application form before Challenge/End of Course Assessment test(s) will be administered. This completed application will be retained by the school and placed in the student’s file along with the results of the Challenge/End of Course Assessment exam upon administration and scoring. Students will have the equivalent equal to that amount of time for any End of Course

http://azed.gov/assessment/aimssupportmaterials

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Assessment in which to take the exam. A student will be given only one (1) chance to take the Challenge/End of Course Assessment exam per course. NO retakes will be allowed.

A student who enrolls in a District high school after receiving instruction in a home school may receive District high school credit toward graduation if the student has earned course credit through an accredited institution and provides the site registrar with an official transcript from the accredited institution. Former home school students who enroll in the Agua Fria Union High School District are required to take and pass with a minimum of 80% the Challenge/End of Course Assessment exam for any home school course for which the student cannot provide an official transcript from an accredited institution. Upon passing an exam, a grade of (P) pass will be recorded on the student’s transcript. A student may take an “exam for credit” only once for each subject/course. Any testing for credit will include Arizona State Board of Education competency standards. Parents/legal guardians should note that colleges and universities may have specific limitations on pass/fail credits for their admission standards.

CHANGE OF CLASS SCHEDULE The schedule of classes offered is based on student requests made during the spring registration process of the previous school year; therefore, it is imperative for each student to determine those requests carefully. Once the student’s daily class schedule has been established for the year, that class schedule may be changed ONLY under the following circumstances:

1. Completion of a class by online or summer school 2. Failure of a prerequisite course 3. Changes necessary because of health reasons 4. Changes necessary to satisfy graduation requirements 5. Administrative changes such as course conflicts, unbalanced class enrollments or student misplacement

Student-initiated changes that meet the above requirements must be made during the registration process. If students cannot wait to complete the change, they should return on another day during registration. (Extenuating circumstances that would not permit completion during registration include obtaining instructor permission and signature to enroll in a particular course.)

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE Graduation requirements established by the Governing Board may be met by a student who passes courses in the required or elective subjects at a community college or university if the course is at a higher level than the course taught in the high school attended by the student or, if the course is not taught in the high school attended by the student, the level of the course shall be equal to or higher than the level of a high school course. The Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board shall award one-half (1/2) Carnegie unit of credit for each semester course of three (3), four (4), or five (5) hours of approved credit completed with a passing grade. No partial credit will be given. College course work will be graded on the following scale: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point, F = 0 points. In order to use this course for high school credit, a student must submit to the school counselor for signature, the special admission form provided by the college. To qualify for concurrent enrollment at a community college or a university while attending a school in the Agua Fria Union High School District, a student must complete the concurrent enrollment forms to be approved by the high school counselor. In addition the individual college or university may have additional conditions for enrollment that are the responsibility of the student. Students are responsible to provide an official transcript at the completion of the course to the high school registrar.

COURSE AVAILABILITY Courses listed herein are for the current school year. The final decision to offer a course will be dependent upon the following factors: (1) Classroom space; (2) Availability of a certified and/or highly qualified teacher; (3) Enrollment standards are met (a minimum number of students enrolled); (4) Ability of the district to financially support the program. In addition, any proposed new course must meet the following criteria: (1) Completion of a course request packet (including curriculum map aligning with state standards, mid-term exam, and End of Course Assessment); (2) District approval for recommendation to Governing Board; (3) Governing Board approval.

COURSE LEVEL Honors (H), Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) The courses offered in the Agua Fria Union High School District have been designed to challenge students. These courses are rigorous and provide relevance. Honors courses are designated as H level courses. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes are specifically designed as the most rigorous in the District’s curriculum. AP and IB

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classes follow a nationally recognized collegiate level curriculum. Students should contact their particular college for information regarding credit in these classes.

COURSE REPEATED FOR A GRADE IMPROVEMENT Though all courses may be repeated to raise a grade, credit toward graduation is only earned once for any class. When a class is taken a second time for grade improvement, the credit and the higher grade will be listed on the official transcript and included in the grade point average (GPA) calculation. When a class is taken for grade improvement the class must be taken during the school day. The class in which the lower grade was earned will remain on the official transcript, but will not be included in GPA calculation. A+/Transition/CWA courses may not be taken for the purpose of improving a grade.

DISTRICT GRADING SCALE The following grading scale is used in all courses to report grades: A = 100% to 90% B = less than 90% to 80% C = less than 80% to 70% D = less than 70% to 60% F = less than 60% P = Pass I = Incomplete

NC = No Credit

Note: The teacher is not required to round up a percentage to a higher grade. A pass/fail may be given in specific circumstances (i.e., district summer school, credit recovery, IEP) or where indicated in the course description book.

DUAL ENROLLMENT Dual enrollment is an opportunity for students, while still in high school and taking classes on the high school campus, to earn college and/or university credit . Dual enrollment will be offered when possible if all of the following conditions are met:

1. An intergovernmental agreement and addendum have been approved and signed by the Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board and the specific college and/or university;

2. The individual high school teacher has met the course and/or other requirements, including fees, set forth by the individual community college;

3. The college and/or university competencies must align with the high school curriculum.

As a result, offerings may vary from year to year and campus to campus. The Agua Fria Union High School District currently has an intergovernmental agreement with Grand Canyon University and with Maricopa Community College District (Estrella Mountain Community College.) However, all other criteria as noted above must be met in order to provide a dual enrollment opportunity. Representatives from Grand Canyon University are available on campus at the beginning of each semester to assist interested students in completing the appropriate registration paperwork and taking any needed math placement tests. Please contact a member of the counseling department for further information regarding the availability of dual enrollment opportunities at Grand Canyon University or Maricopa Community College District (Estrella Mountain Community College).

ECAP

An ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan) reflects a student's current plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student's individual academic and career goals. All students will work with their teachers, advisors and counselors in developing and updating their ECAP.

EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES The right of a student to participate fully in classroom instruction shall not be abridged or impaired because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including sexual preference/identity), age, national origin, and disability, or any other reason not related to the student’s individual capabilities.

GIFTED EDUCATION The purpose of gifted education in the Agua Fria Union High School District is to identify and motivate highly able students to realize their full potential. The district seeks to formally identify and serve students whose cognitive aptitude is determined to be significantly beyond the level of their peers. Their academic achievement may or may not commensurate with their ability at the

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time of the identification. Differentiated instruction and other services ensure that identified students achieve at levels commensurate with their abilities. Services will be provided within the school day.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (AFUHSD) ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS (ABOR)*

*Within each university, the colleges establish other criteria for admission. For example, the College of Engineering may require additional math and science courses or the College of Liberal Arts may require a foreign language. Students should refer to the catalogues from the universities for more specific information.

COMMENCEMENT: A student may not participate in the commencement ceremony until all graduation requirements have been met, all fees are paid, and the senior checkout sheet is completed and approved.

EARLY GRADUATION: Early Graduation Request forms are available in the guidance office. Request for early graduation must be submitted and approved during junior year course selection. Completion of this form does NOT guarantee Early Graduation. All District and State policies, regulations, and requirements for graduation must be met. A+/Transition courses are NOT for the purpose of original credit(s) for a senior who wants to graduate early. Diplomas for early graduates will be available at the same time all other diplomas are available. Students and counselors are responsible for communicating with each other to ensure that all course credits are earned prior to graduation. Students will assume full responsibility for obtaining graduation materials and meeting dates related to graduation. A student may rescind his/her request for Early Graduation in writing to their counselor. Once the form to rescind Early Graduation is processed, no further request to graduate early can be made.

Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, schools in the Agua Fria Union High School District will transition from their current 4-period block schedule to an alternative schedule currently being worked on by each site. Transition to the new “hybrid schedule” means a change in graduation requirements for the following graduating classes and will be adjusted as listed below:

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS BEGINNING SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 AND FORWARD PENDING GOVERNING BOARD APPROVAL

The number of credits required to graduate will be adjusted while each cohort progresses through their four years in high school. On the current 2015-2016 block schedule, students have 32 opportunities to earn the 28 credits required for graduation. For the Cohort of 2017 (Class of 2017) students will have two less credit opportunities (30); for the Cohort of 2018 students will have four less opportunities than they currently have; and for the Cohort of 2019 students will have six less credit opportunities. As a result, credits for graduation will continue to be adjusted through the Cohort of 2020. This will be the first graduating class to have been on the hybrid schedule all four years. (See table below.)

A total of 28 credits are required for the 2015-2016 school year for a student in the Cohort of 2016. These credits shall be earned as follows: English 4 credits English IA/IB, English IIA/IIB, English IIIA/English IIIB, English IV A/English IV B

Mathematics 4 credits Algebra 1A/Algebra IB, Geometry A/B, Algebra IIA/Algebra IIB, and one additional math course that includes significant mathematics content)

Science 3 credits (Biology and two additional lab science courses)

Social Science 3 credits (World History, Am/AZ History, Government/Free Enterprise)

Personal Development (P.E. & Health) 1 credit *International Languages 1 credit *Fine Arts or CTE 2 credits Electives 10 credits 28 total credits Specific course requirements are identified at the beginning of each subject description. *Arizona Board of Regents requires one (1) Fine Arts Credit, and two (2) International Language Credits of the same language for college/university entrance.

The Arizona Board of Regents outlines academic competency required for entrance into Arizona universities. Minimum requirements in the content areas below are as follows: English 4 credits (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8)

Mathematics 4 credits (Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, and one additional math course with Algebra 3-4 as a pre-requisite)

Lab Science 3 credits Three (3) lab science courses

Social Science 2 credits (U.S. History and one other)

*International Languages 2 credits (Of the same language)

*Fine Arts or CTE 1 credit

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GUIDANCE OFFICE The Guidance Office is open to all students and staff. Counselors promote student success through the implementation of a school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/ social needs of students. Counselors act as liaisons between teachers, parents, and students. A district psychologist is also available at each campus.

HOMESCHOOL CREDIT A student who enrolls in a District high school after receiving instruction in a home school may receive District high school credit toward graduation if the student has earned course credit through an accredited institution and provides the site registrar with an official transcript from the accredited institution. Former home school students who enroll in high school are required to take and pass with a minimum of 80% a Challenge/End of Course Assessment exam for any home school course for which the student cannot provide an official transcript from an accredited institution. Upon passing an exam, a (P) pass will be recorded on the student’s transcript. A student may take an “exam for credit” only once for each subject/course. Any testing for credit will include Arizona State Board of Education competency standards. Parents/legal guardians should note that colleges and universities may have specific limitations on pass/fail credits for their admission standards.

HOMEWORK POLICY The Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board recognizes that development of study skills and self-discipline are integral and indispensable elements of a quality educational process. Homework should be assigned on a routine and systematic basis consistent with the maturity, special needs, potential, and achievement level of the individual student. Students have a responsibility to actively pursue knowledge without any supervision outside, as well as within, the classroom. It is critical that all students understand that mastery of skill is not always possible within the time constraint of the classroom. All students should exit the system with a firm foundation for pursuing knowledge and developing skills on an independent basis. Each subject area department has developed its own policy regarding the assignment of homework and the impact that completed homework will have on a student’s grade however it cannot exceed fifteen percent of the student’s total grade per Governing Board Policy (IKB-R). Students should be certain to have a full understanding of the homework expectations for each course.

HONOR ROLL AND HIGH HONORS At the end of each quarter, an Honor Roll will be posted. The following basic considerations will be used to govern the Honor Roll:

1. Participation is required in a minimum of six subjects for grades 9, 10, 11; five subjects for grade 12. 2. All courses taken for credit are utilized in the computation. 3. Those courses designed as Honors or Advance Placement/International Baccalaureate will be weighted as

follows:

Transition of credits are as follows: Possible Credits Available to be Earned

Credits Needed for Graduation

Cohort 2016 No Change 32 28

Cohort 2017 First Year on new schedule 30 27

Cohort 2018 Second Year on new schedule 28 26

Cohort 2019 Third Year on new schedule 26 24

Cohort 2020 All four years on new schedule

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Recorded Grade

Regular Course

Honors Class (H) Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB)

A 4 5 6

B 3 4 5

C 2 3 4

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4. Any student who receives a grade of D or F in any subject will be ineligible for placement on the honor roll. 5. A student must earn a 3.0 for honor roll and a 4.0 for high honor roll.

Note: Transfer students will have their grades adjusted so that the grades they earn in previous accredited schools will be considered equally with those of all other Agua Fria UHSD students.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are available at Millennium High School. IB courses prepare students to take IB exams that are administered around the world in late spring of each school year. Students can earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma by successfully completing the entire IB curriculum and attaining qualifying scores on the IB exams or enroll in selected IB courses as a Diploma Course student. Students are required to be enrolled in the IB program to take an IB exam.

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Students need to be aware of the eligibility requirements if they intend to go to a college or university on an athletic scholarship or participate in any Division I or II sports. Please contact your school counselor, athletic coach, athletic director or the NCAA website for specific details.

NON-TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS: COLDWATER ACADEMY/A+/TRANSITION The Agua Fria Union High School District offers several alternative educational opportunities. The goal is to provide a learning environment to foster student success in meeting high school graduation requirements and provide a transitional setting until students can return to the traditional classroom. Students will be scheduled into alternative programs and will participate in various learning activities to meet their individual needs. The A+ Transition program is designed to support juniors and seniors who are currently behind in credits and off-track for graduation with their Cohort. Eligible juniors and seniors may take one A+ transition lab class per semester during the regular school day. Additional opportunities to recover credit are available before or after school. Freshmen and sophomores shall not be enrolled in transition lab classes except for health when in conjunction with marching band, dance, and special physical education circumstances. With the exception of the A+ Health course, students in the 9th grade are not eligible to participate in an online course. Students taking an English IV class through any non-traditional program are required to write a research paper. A+/Transition/CWA courses may not be taken for the purpose of improving a grade. Students must complete 60% of the class in the lab on campus and take the final exam in person in the lab.

ONLINE INSTRUCTION THROUGH AN EXTERNAL SOURCE (These are NOT A+ Courses) The Agua Fria Union High School Districts offers online instructional opportunities through an external source. To be eligible to take an Agua Fria Union High School District online course through an external source, students must be enrolled as a “full time” student. All online courses are taught by an appropriately certified and highly qualified teacher in the content for which the course is assigned, and according to state and federal guidelines.

Online courses (not A+) taken OUTSIDE of the student’s regular school day schedule will NOT be calculated into the student’s grade point average (GPA). Students taking an online course as part of their regular school day schedule will have the course grade calculated into their GPA.

Some online courses may NOT satisfy the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirements and therefore may not be counted toward post-secondary athletic eligibility. Some online courses may NOT satisfy the Arizona Board of Regents requirements for college and/or university entrance. Students are required to check with their counselor before taking an online course to determine if the course affects their post-secondary eligibility or entrance. The Non-traditional Programs Coordinator’s signature is REQUIRED for enrollment in an external online program.

There is a $50 deposit required at the time of registration for these external online courses. Deposits are non-refundable after the 5th day of the start of the semester. Course fee must be paid in full before student can begin the class. Additional information regarding fees for external online courses is on the application.

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PARENTVUE/STUDENTVUE ParentVue is a means for a parent/guardian of an Agua Fria Union High School District student to access the education records of their student through a secured Internet site. Access to the ParentVue is a free service offered to all current parents/guardians of current students. StudentVue is a means for students to access their own educational records through a secured Internet site.

PERMANENT RECORDS Two types of student records are kept. A transcript is maintained on which semester grades, total units of credit earned and scores on standardized tests are posted. A cumulative folder is kept in the Guidance Department in which records of interviews, teacher reports, and course of study are filed. When a student graduates, the folder becomes a part of the inactive file to which reference is made when information is requested by authorized outside agencies. (If a student provides the signed “Request to Remove SAT/ACT Scores from Transcript Form” to their counselor, all SAT/ACT scores will be removed from transcripts. Parents or students may not select segments of the scores to be removed. Once all scores are removed, they will not be put back on the transcript. It will be the student’s responsibility to send their test scores to their prospective colleges or organizations. Additional testing scores sent to your high school will require an additional signed request to remove those test scores from the transcript.)

PLANNING A PROGRAM OF STUDY In planning a program of study, each student is urged to carefully examine their goals for the future. By doing this early, a wide selection of courses will result, and the maximum value can be realized from the instructional program. The wide selection of course offerings need not be confusing if courses are placed in proper sequences and combined wisely with advice from teacher, parent, counselor and advisor. The final course selections should be the result of a joint effort directed toward a carefully planned program of study.

PREREQUISITES Due to course sequencing, some courses have prerequisites for enrollment. Prerequisites serve as a guide to proper placement. Please refer to course descriptions.

PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports are given to students at 4 ½ weeks, 9 weeks and 13 ½ weeks each semester and available to parents through ParentVue. Progress reports are not mailed home, but are distributed to students through Advisory Class.

RANK IN CLASS Rank in class is required by colleges and universities on transcripts submitted for entrance evaluation. Each student will be ranked in accordance with all other students in his/her own graduating class. Students will be ranked according to Governing Board Policy IKC. Student Cohort 2017 is ranked using total points. Student Cohort 2018 and beyond is ranked using weighted GPA.

All students in a class or grade are included in the calculations for rank in class. All subjects which count toward graduation are included in the GPA and class rank.

Courses taken outside of the academic school day are awarded credit but are not included in GPA or rank calculations.

READING REQUIREMENT Students identified below 9th grade level on District English/Language Arts assessments are required to enroll in Basic or Intermediate Read 180 classes. These courses correspond to the tiers of the Response to Intervention model, and students will remain in the course until District exit requirements have been met.

STUDENT COURSE FEES The Agua Fria Union High School District does not require students to pay for a required program of instruction. Some courses may require a fee. Please refer to the fee guide. The opportunity to attend school, complete required course work, or earn required course credit during the regular school day is not contingent upon payment of any optional fee/material charge. However, the Governing Board recognizes that some students may not be able to pay these fees. No student will be denied an education as a result of an inability to pay these supplementary charges.

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TESTING DATES FOR ACT, PSAT, SAT The following testing dates have been established for 2015-2016…Test dates for 2016-2017 will be provided when received.

ACT Test Date 2015-2016 ACT Deadline for Registration ACT Late Registration

June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9 – 22, 2015

September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 8 – 21, 2015

October 24, 2015 September 28, 2015 September 19 – October 2, 2015

December 12 2015 November 6, 2015 November 7 – 20, 2015

February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 9 – 15, 2016

April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5 – 18, 2016

June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7 – 20, 2016

The 2015 PSAT Test dates are Wednesday, October 14, 2015. In 2016 both a Wednesday and Saturday test date will be

available; however, these dates have not yet been established.

(Note: the below are anticipated dates)

SAT Test Date 2015-2016 SAT Deadline for Registration SAT Tests Given

October 3, 2015 September 4, 2015 SAT Reasoning Test and Subject

November 7, 2015 October 8, 2015 SAT Reasoning Test and Subject

December 5, 2015 November 6, 2015 SAT Reasoning Test and Subject

January 23, 2016 December 28, 2015 SAT Reasoning Test and Subject

March 5, 2016 February 4, 2016 SAT Test Only

May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 SAT Reasoning Test and Subject

June 4, 2016 May 6, 2016 SAT Reasoning Test and Subject

TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts must be mailed by the Registrar or authorized through Parchment, an electronic system. Transcripts sent by the school Registrar will be provided to the student without cost. A fee is charged for transcripts sent electronically through Parchment. Unofficial transcripts can be printed in the Guidance Office. Please check with your school Registrar.

WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES If the withdrawal occurs prior to the tenth day of the semester, the student may replace the class with another available course and receive a grade and credit.

If the withdrawal occurs after the beginning of the tenth day, the student may enroll in another available class and will audit this class for no credit. Such student may, however, make up all work and, if passing grades are earned and student passes the End of Course Assessment, may receive credit for the class with the approval of the teacher involved and the department administrator. All grades must be posted in the teacher’s gradebook. A grade change form must be completed by the teacher, including detailed reason, and signed by teacher and principal.

STUDENTS AND PARENTS – PLEASE NOTE Courses listed herein are proposed for the 2016-2017 school year. The final decision to offer a course will be dependent upon the following factors:

1. Classroom space 2. Availability of an Arizona Department of Education certified and highly qualified teacher 3. Enrollment standards are met (a minimum number of students enrolled) 4. Ability of the district to financially support the program 5. Approval of the course by the Governing Board

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AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE

Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V * AFJ1000 Aerospace Science I A/B 0.5/0.5 * 23

* * * AFJ1010 Aerospace Science II A/B 0.5/0.5 * 23

* * AFJ1020 Aerospace Science III A/B 0.5/0.5 * 23

* AFJ1030 Aerospace Science IV A/B 0.5/0.5 * 23

* * * * AFJ1040 Drill & Ceremonies A/B 0.5/0.5 AS31, AS32, AS33 & AS34 * 23

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE


9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

Career Discovery * * CTE2000

Exp. Careers & Academic Success

0.5 * * * * 24

Agriculture * * CTE2010 Agricultural Education I A/B 0.5/0.5 * * 25

* * * CTE2020 Agricultural Education II A/B 0.5/0.5 Ag. Education I A/B * * 25

* * * CTE2030 Agricultural Education III A/B 0.5/0.5 Ag. Education I & II A/B * * 25

* * CTE2040 Agricultural Education IV A/B 0.5/0.5 Ag. Education I, II & III A/B * * 25

* CTE2050 Agricultural Education Internship A/B

0.5/0.5 Ag. Education I, II, III A/B * * 25-26

Sports Medicine

* * CTE2060 Medical Foundations 0.5 * * * * 25

* * * CTE2070 Sports Medicine I A/B 0.5/0.5 Medical Foundations or passing grade in Biology

* * * * 26

* * * CTE2080 Sports Medicine II A/B 0.5/0.5 Sports Medicine I A/B * * * * 26

* CTE2090 Sports Medicine Internship A/B

0.5/0.5 Sports Medicine I, II A/B * * * * 26-27

Marketing

* * CTE2100 Business Foundations 0.5 * * * * 27

* * * CTE2110 Marketing Principles I A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 27

* * * CTE2120 Marketing Principles II A/B 0.5/0.5 Marketing Principles I A/B * * * * 27

* CTE2130 Marketing Principles Internship A/B

0.5/0.5 Marketing Principles I, II A/B * * * * 28

Computer Maintenance

* * CTE2140 Computer Maintenance & Repair I A/B

0.5/0.5 Algebra I * 28

* * * CTE2150 Computer Maintenance & Repair II A/B

0.5/0.5 Alg. I and Comp. Maint. & Repair I A/B

* 28

* CTE2160 Computer Maintenance & Repair Internship A/B

0.5/0.5 Computer Maintenance and Repair I, II A/B

* 28-29

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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE, Con’t. Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

Web Design & Development

* * * CTE2170 Web Design & Development I A/B

0.5/0.5 * * 29

* * * CTE2180 Web Design & Development II A/B

0.5/0.5 Web Design & Development I A/B

* * 29

* CTE2190 Web Design & Development Internship A/B

0.5/0.5 Web Design & Development I, II A/B

* * 29

Culinary Arts

* * * CTE2200 Culinary Arts I A/B 0.5/0.5 * 30

* * * CTE2210 Culinary Arts II A/B 0.5/0.5 Culinary Arts I A/B * 30

* CTE2230 Culinary Arts Internship A/B 0.5/0.5 Culinary Arts I, II A/B * 30

Construction

* * * CTE2240 Construction I A/B 0.5/0.5 * 31

* * * CTE2250 Construction II A/B 0.5/0.5 Construction I A/B * 31

* CTE2260 Construction Internship A/B 0.5/0.5 Construction I, II A/B * 31

Education and Training

* * * CTE2270 Early Childhood Education I A/B

0.5/0.5 * * 31

* * * CTE2280 Early Childhood Education II A/B

0.5/0.5 Early Childhood I A/B * * 31-32

* CTE2290 Early Childhood Education Internship A/B

0.5/0.5 Early Childhood I, II A/B * * 32

Interior Design

* * * CTE2330 Fundamentals of Interior Design A/B

0.5/0.5 * 32

* * * CTE2340 Interior Design II A/B 0.5/0.5 Fund. Of Interior Design * 32

* CTE2350 Interior Design Internship

A/B 0.5/0.5 Fundamentals of Interior Design

and Interior Design II A/B * 32-33

Engineering

* * CTE2360 Intro to Engineering A/B 0.5/0.5 * 33

* * CTE2370 Principles of Engineering A/B 0.5/0.5 Intro to Engineering A/B * 33

* * CTE2380 Digital Electronics A/B 0.5/0.5 Intro. To Eng. & Prin. of Engin. A/B

* 33

* * CTE2390 Engineering Design & Development A/B

0.5/0.5 Intro. To Eng., Prin of Engin., Digital Electronics A/B

* 33

* CTE2400 Engineering Internship A/B 0.5/0.5 Intro to Engineering, Prin of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Engin Design & Development A/B

* 34

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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE, Con’t.


9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

Law, Public Safety/ Security

* * * CTE2410 Law & Public Safety/Security I A/B

0.5/0.5 * 34

* * * CTE2420 Law & Public Safety/Security II A/B

0.5/0.5 Law & Public Safety/Security I A/B

* 34

* CTE2430 Law & Public Safety / Security Internship A/B

0.5/0.5 Law & Public Safety/Security I, II A/B

* 34-35

Graphic Arts

* * * CTE2440 Graphic Design I A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 35

* * CTE2450 Graphic Design II A/B 0.5/0.5 Graphic Design I A/B * * * * 35

* * CTE2460 Graphic Design III A/B 0.5/0.5 Graphic Design I & II A/B * * * * 35

* CTE2480 Graphic Design Internship A/B 0.5/0.5 Graphic Design I, II, III A/B * * * * 35-36

Film and TV

* * * CTE2490 Broadcast Technology I A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 36

* * CTE2500 Broadcast Technology II A/B 0.5/0.5 Broadcast Technology I A/B * * * * 36

* * CTE2510 Broadcast Technology III A/B 0.5/0.5 Broadcast Technology I & II A/B * * * * 36

* CTE2520 Broadcast Technology Internship A/B

0.5/0.5 Broadcast Technology I, II III A/B * * * * 36-37

WEST MEC CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE


9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

West MEC

* * WES3000 Aesthetician Foundations Application * * * * 37

* * WES3010 Aesthetician Services Application * * * * 37

* * WES3020 Automotive Collision Core Curriculum Application * * * * 37

* * WES3030 Automotive Collision Repair Application * * * * 37

* * WES3040 Automotive Collision Structural Repair

Application * * * * 38

* * WES3050 Automotive Collision Adv. Painting Techniques

Application * * * * 38

* * WES3060 Automotive Tech. Core Curriculum Application * * * * 38

* * WES3070 Automotive Technologies I Application * * * * 38

* * WES3080 Automotive Technologies II Application * * * * 38

* * WES3090 Automotive Tech. Adv. Sys. Application * * * * 38

* * WES3110 Aviation Tech. General Curriculum Application * * * * 38

* * WES3120 Aviation Airframe Systems I Application * * * * 39

* * WES3130 Aviation Airframe Systems Summer Application * * * * 39

* * WES3140 Aviation Airframe Systems II Application * * * * 39

* * WES3150 Aviation Power Plant Application * * * * 39

* * WES3700 Aviation Power Plant Summer Application * * * * 39

* * WES3160 Avionics Tech. Fundamentals I Application * * * * 39

* * WES3170 Avionics Tech. Fundamentals II Application * * * * 39

* * WES3180 Avionics Tech. Services I Application * * * * 39

* * WES3190 Avionics Tech. Services II Application * * * * 39

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WEST MEC CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE, Con’t. Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

* * WES3200 Precision Manufacturing Found. I Application * * * * 40

* * WES3210 Precision Manufacturing Found II Application * * * * 40

* * WES3220 Intermediate Precision Machining Application * * * * 40

* * WES3230 Advanced Precision Machining Application * * * * 40

* * WES3240 Fundamentals of Cosmetology Application * * * * 40

* * WES3250 Cosmetology Basic App. Application * * * * 40

* * WES3260 Cosmetology Advanced App. Application * * * * 40-41

* * WES3270 Practicum & Certification Prep. Application * * * * 41

* * WES3280 Fundamentals of EMT Application * * * * 41

* * WES3290 Advanced Applications of EMT Application * * * * 41

* * WES3300 Introduction to Fire Protection Application * * * * 41

* * WES3310 Introduction to Fire Suppression Application * * * * 41-42

* * WES3340 HVAC-R Fundamentals I Application * * * * 42

* * WES3350 HVAC-R Fundamentals II Application * * * * 42

* * WES3360 HVAC-R Technician I Application * * * * 42

* * WES3370 HVAC-R Technician II Application * * * * 42

* * WES3380 Medical Assistant Foundations I Application * * * * 42

* * WES3390 Medical Assistant Foundations II Application * * * * 42

* * WES3400 Medical Assisting Services I Application * * * * 43

* * WES3410 Medical Assisting Services II Application * * * * 43

* * WES3710 Medical Assistant Foundations I & 2 (One Year Program)

Application * * * *

43

* * WES3720 Medical Assistant Services 1 & 2 (One Year Program)

Application * * * *

43

* * WES3420 Diesel Engine Core Curriculum Application * * * * 44

* * WES3430 Diesel Engine Maintenance Application * * * * 44

* * WES3440 Diesel Electric/Electronic Sys. Application * * * * 44

* * WES3450 Diesel Advanced Technologies Application * * * * 44

* * WES3460 Veterinary Sciences Foundations I Application * * * * 44

* * WES3470 Veterinary Sciences Foundations II Application * * * * 44

* * WES3480 Veterinary Assistant Services I Application * * * * 44

* * WES3490 Veterinary Assistant Services II Application * * * * 44

* * WES3500 SMAW Plate Welding Application * * * * 45

* * WES3510 GMAW/FCAW and GTAW Plate Welding Application * * * * 45

* * WES3520 SMAW Pipe Welding Application * * * * 45

* * WES3530 GMAW/FCAW and GTAW Pipe Welding Application * * * * 45

* * WES3540 Survey of Coding Application * * * * 45

* * WES3550 Coding Fundamentals I Application * * * * 45

* * WES3560 Coding Fundamentals II Application * * * * 45

* * WES3570 Coding Applications Application * * * * 46

* * WES3580 General Construction I Application * * * * 46

* * WES3590 General Construction II Application * * * * 46

* * WES3600 General Construction III Application * * * * 46

* * WES3610 General Construction IV Application * * * * 46

* * WES3730 Pharmacy Technician I Application * * * * 46

* * WES3740 Pharmacy Technician II Application * * * * 46

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WestMEC PROGRAMS 2016-2017 - CREDITS, TIME, DISTANCE

Northeast Campus 1617 W. Williams Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85027

Distance/time from school to WM Location per Google Maps

29.8 mi/ 36 min

33.5 mi/ 40 min

28.3 mi/ 38 min

39.4 mi/ 45 min

Automotive Collision 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

1st Year- 3 credits 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

2nd Year- 3 credits 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

Automotive Technology 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS



Climate Control Technician 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS



General Construction Technology 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS



Medical Assisting 1 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

1st Year- 6 credits 7:00 am - 11:00 am




Pharmacy Technician 1 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

Session 1- 3 credits 1:00 pm- 3:30 pm

Session 2- 3 credits 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Veterinary Sciences 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS



Central Campus 6997 N Glen Harbor Blvd Glendale, AZ 85307


9.7 mi/ 19 min

13 mi/ 24 min

8 mi/ 14 min

14.6mi/ 23 min

Aviation Maintenance Technology 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

1st Year-6 credits w/summer school 1:10 pm - 5:30 pm

2nd Year- 6 credits w/summer school 1:10 pm - 5:30 pm

Avionics/Electronics 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

1st Year- 3 credits 3:45 pm -6:15 pm


Law, Public Safety and Security 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

1st Year- 1. 5 credits 3:45 pm -6:15 pm

2nd

Year-1.5 credits 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

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START Center 54050 N 99th Ave Distance/time from school to WM Location per Google Maps

9.1 mi/ 17 min

13.1 mi/ 19 min

7.5 mi/ 14 min

14.1 mi/ 23 min

Coding 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

1st Year- Session 1- 3 credits 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

1st Year- Session 2- 3 credits 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm

2nd Year Session 1- 3 credits 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

2nd Year Session 2-3 credits 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm

Precision Manufacturing 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS



Welding Technology 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS


2nd Year- 3 credits

Southwest Campus 500 N Verrado Way Buckeye, AZ 85326


13 mi/ 19 min

8.9 mi/ 17 min

11.3 mi/ 17 min

4.9 mi/ 11 min

Energy & Industrial Technology 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS



General Construction Technology 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS






Pharmacy Technician 1 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

Session 1- 3 credits 1:00 pm- 3:30 pm

Session 2- 3 credits 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Southwest @Freightliner 9899 W. Roosevelt St

Bldg. B Tolleson, AZ 85353


5.6 mi/ 10 min

9.2 mi/ 14 min

8.9 mi/ 17 min

15.2 mi/ 18 min

Diesel at Freightliner 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS



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Glendale Community College 6000 W. Olive Ave Glendale, AZ 85302


16.9 mi/ 24 min

20.5 mi/ 27 min

15.3 mi/ 25 min

22.4 mi/ 32 min

Emergency Medical Technician One Semester AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

Fall Semester (T, Th, F) 1.5 credits 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Spring Semester (M, W, F)- 1.5 credits 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fire Science 1 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

M & W Session 1.5 credits 1:30 pm -4:30 pm

T & Th Session- 1.5 credits 1:30 pm -4:30 pm

Estrella Mountain Community College

3000 N Dysart Road Avondale, AZ 85392


3.4 mi/ 9 min

7 mi/ 13 min

3.4 mi/ 9 min

10 mi/ 18 min

Emergency Medical Technician One Semester AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

Fall Semester (T, Th, F)- 1.5 credits 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Spring Semester (M, W, F)- 1.5 credits 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Spring Semester (T, Th, F)- 1.5 credits 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Fire Science 1 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

T & Th Session- 1.5 credits 1:30 pm -4:30 pm

Maricopa Skills Center- Northwest Campus

2931 W. Bell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85023


25.2 mi/ 33 min

28.9 mi/ 37 min

23.7 mi/ 35 min

34.8 mi/ 41 min

Aesthetician 1 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

4.5 Credits 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Cosmetology 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

1st Year- 3 credits 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm

2nd Year- 3 credits 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Cutting Edge Styling Academy 7565 W. Peoria Ave Peoria, AZ 85345


16 mi/ 21 min

19.6 mi/ 26 min

14.4 mi/ 23 min

25.6 mi/ 29 min

Cosmetology 2 Year Program AFHS DEHS MHS VHS

Session 1- both years- 6 credits 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Session 2- both years- 6 credits 11:45 am - 3:45 pm

Session 3- both years- 6 credits 4:15 pm-8:15 pm

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AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL

Broadcast Technology

Computer Maintenance and Repair

Construction

Early Childhood Education

Graphic Design

Law and Public Safety

Marketing

Sports Medicine

Web Design and Development

DESERT EDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Agriculture Education


Graphic Design

Interior Design

Marketing

Sports Medicine

MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL

Agriculture Education


Culinary Arts

Early Childhood Education

Graphic Design

Marketing

Sports Medicine

VERRADO HIGH SCHOOL


Engineering

Graphic Design

Marketing

Sports Medicine

AFUHSD SCHOOL CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2016-2017

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FINE ARTS PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE


9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

Division of Visual Arts

* * * * FIN5000 Fundamentals of Art 0.5 * * * * 51

* * * FIN5010 AP Art History A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 51

* * * * FIN5020 Sculpture and Ceramics I 0.5 * * * * 51

* * * * FIN5030 Metal Sculpture 0.5 * 51

* * * * FIN5040 Ceramics II 0.5 Sculpture and Ceramics I * * * * 51

* * * * FIN5050 Drawing and Painting I 0.5 * * * * 51

* * * FIN5060 AP Art Studio A/B 0.5/0.5 Sculpture-Ceramics I/Ceramics II, or Drawing & Painting I

* * * * 51

* * * FIN5070 Art Studio 0.5 * * * * 52

* * FIN5080 Photography I 0.5 * 52

* * FIN5090 Photography II 0.5 Photography I * 52

* * * * FIN5100 Digital Photography I 0.5 * * 52

* * * * FIN5110 Digital Photography II 0.5 Digital Photography I * * 52

* * FIN5120 IB Visual Arts SL A/B 0.5/0.5 * 52

* * FIN5330 IB Visual Arts HL A/B 0.5/0.5 * 52

Division of Performing Arts

* * * * FIN5130 Guitar 0.5 * * * * 52

* * * * FIN5140 Marching Band 0.5 * * * * 52-53

* * * * FIN5150 Beginning/Intermediate Band 0.5 * * * * 53

* * * * FIN5160 Symphonic Band 0.5 Audition * * * * 53

* * * * FIN5170 Percussion Ensemble 0.5 Audition * * * * 53

* * * * FIN5190 Jazz Ensemble 0.5 Audition * * * * 53

* * * * FIN5200 Choir 0.5 * * * * 53

* * * * FIN5210 Concert Choir 0.5 Audition * * * * 53

ENGLISH PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V * * * * ENG6000 English IA/English IB 0.5/0.5 * * * * 47

* * * * ENG6010 Hon. English IA/Hon. English IB 0.5/0.5 * * * * 47

* * * ENG6020 English IIA/English IIB 0.5/0.5 * * * * 47

* * * ENG6030 Hon. English IIA/Hon. English IIB 0.5/0.5 * * * * 47

* * ENG6040 English III A/English III B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 48

* ENG6060 English IV A/English IV B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 48

* * ENG6050 AP English Language & Comp. A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 48

* ENG6070 AP English Literature & Comp. A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 48

* * ENG6080 IB English A: Language & Literature HL A/B

0.5/0.5 * 48

* * * * ENG6090 Basic Read 180 (2 hour block) 1.0/1.0 * * * * 49

* * * * ENG6100 Intermediate Read 180 0.5/0.5 * * * * 49

* * * * ENG6110 Creative Writing 0.5 * * * * 49

* ENG6120 Writing Workshop 0.5 * * * * 49

* * ENG6130 Film & Media Studies I 0.5 * * * * 49

Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School

9 10 11 12 ELL AF DE M V

* * * * ENG6140 English I LA/English I LB Writing 0.5/0.5 Meets requirement for EAP Placement

* * * * 50

* * * * ENG6150 English 1 LA/English I LB Grammar 0.5/0.5 * * * * 50

* * * * ENG6160 Read 180 1.0/1.0 * * * * 50

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FINE ARTS PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE, Con’t. Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

* * * * FIN5220 Music Theory 0.5 * * * * 53

* * * * FIN5230 Show Choir 0.5 * * * * 53

* * * * FIN5240 Theater I 0.5 * * * * 54

* * * * FIN5250 Theater II 0.5 Theater I * * * * 54

* * * FIN5260 Theater III 0.5 Theater I & II or Tech. Thea I * * * * 54

* * * FIN5270 Technical Theater I 0.5 * * * 54

* * FIN5280 IB Film SL A/B 0.5/0.5 * 54

* * FIN5320 IB Film HL A/B 0.5/0.5 * 54

* * * * FIN5290 Beginning Dance 0.5 * * * * 54

* * * * FIN5300 Intermediate Dance 0.5 Beginning Dance * * * * 54

* * * FIN5310 Performance Dance 0.5 Audition * * * * 54

INTER-DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

* * * * IDP0010 AVID A/B (Advance Via Indiv Deter) 0.5/0.5 By application * * 55

* * * IDP0020 Journalism I 0.5 * * * * 55

* * IDP0030 Journalism II 0.5 Journalism I or II * * * * 55

* * IDP0040 Journalism III 0.5 Journalism II

* * * * IDP0050 Speech and Debate I 0.5 * * * * 55

* * * IDP0060 Speech and Debate II 0.5 Speech and Debate I * * * * 55

* IDP0070 Student Assistant/Tutor 0.5 * * * 55

* * * * IDP0080 Student Leadership 0.5 Campaign/Election by peers * * * * 55

* * * IDP0090 Publications I A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 55

* * IDP0100 Publications II A/B 0.5/0.5 Publications I * * * * 56

* * IDP0110 IB Theory of Knowledge 0.5/0.5 * 56

* * * * IDP0120 Street Law 0.5 * * * * 56

* * IDP0130 ACT Preparation Course 0.5 English IIB/Alg. II (Concurrent or Completion)

* * * * 56

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

* * * * LAN9000 Spanish I A/Spanish IB 0.5/0.5 * * * * 57

* * * * LAN9010 Spanish II A/Spanish IIB 0.5/0.5 Spanish I A/B or placement test * * * * 57

* * * * LAN9020 Honors Spanish III A/Honors Span IIIB 0.5/0.5 Spanish II A/B or placement test * * * * 57

* * LAN9030 AP Spanish Language & Comp. A/B 0.5/0.5 Honors Spanish III A/B * * * * 57

* * LAN9040 IB Spanish SL A/B 0.5/0.5 Spanish II A/B or higher teacher recommendation

* 57

* * LAN9160 IB Spanish HL A/B 0.5/0.5 Same as IB Span SL * 57

* * LAN9050 IB Spanish AB Initio A/B 0.5/0.5 * 57

* * * * LAN9060 French I A/French IB 0.5/0.5 * 57

* * * * LAN9070 French II A//French II B 0.5/0.5 French I A/B * 58

* * * LAN9080 Honors French III A/Honors French III B 0.5/0.5 French II A/B * 58

* * LAN9090 AP French Language & Comp. A/B 0.5/0.5 Honors French III A/B * 58

* * LAN9100 IB French SL A/B 0.5/0.5 French II A/B * 58

* * * * LAN9110 German I A/German I B 0.5/0.5 * 58

* * * LAN9120 German II A/German II B 0.5/0.5 German I A/B * 58

* * * LAN9130 Honors German III A/Honors German III B 0.5/0.5 German II A/B * 58

* * * * LAN9140 Latin I A/Latin I B 0.5/0.5 * 58

* * * LAN0150 Latin II A/Latin II B 0.5/0.5 Latin I A/B * 58

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V * * * * PHY0500 Personal Development A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 63

* * * * PHY0510 Health 0.5 * * * * 63

* * * PHY0520 Lifetime Fitness 0.5 * * * 63

* * * PHY0530 Sport and Physical Fitness 0.5 * * * * 63

* * * * PHY0540 Adaptive Physical Education A/B 0.5/0.5 Physician’s recommendation or IEP * * * * 63

* * * PHY0550 Strength and Conditioning-Men 0.5 * * * * 63

* * * PHY0560 Strength and Conditioning-Women 0.5 * * * * 64

* * * PHY0570 Men’s Advanced Physical Ed 0.5 * * * * 64

* * * PHY0580 Women’s Advanced Physical Ed 0.5 * * * * 64

MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V * * * * MAT4000 Algebra Extension A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 59

* * * * MAT4010 Algebra IA/Algebra IB 0.5/0.5 * * * * 59

* MAT4020 Hon Algebra IA/Hon Algebra IB 0.5/0.5 * * * * 59

* * * * MAT4030 Geometry A/B 0.5/0.5 Prerequisite or Co-requisite Alg. IA/1B or Hon. Alg. I A/B

* * * * 59

* * * * MAT4040 Hon Geometry A/Honors Geometry B

0.5/0.5 Prerequisite or Co-requisite Hon. Alg. I or Alg. IA/IB

* * * * 59-60

* * * * MAT4050

Algebra IIA/Algebra IIB 0.5/0.5 Algebra IA/IB or Hon Alg I A/B

or Geo. A/B (Geometry can also be co-requisite)

* * * * 60

* * * * MAT4060

Hon Algebra IIA/Hon Algebra IIB 0.5/0.5 Algebra IA/IB or Hon Alg I A/B

or Geo. A/B (Geometry can be co-requisite)

* * * * 60

* * MAT4070 Accelerated Algebra II A/B (one

semester – double blocked) 1.0 Geometry or Honors

Geometry * * * * 60

* * * MAT4080 College Algebra A/B 0.5/0.5 Algebra II/Geometry A/B * * * * 60

* * * MAT4090 Applied Trigonometry A/B 0.5/0.5 Algebra II A/B * * * * 60

* * * MAT4100 Honors Pre-Calculus A/B 0.5/0.5 Algebra II A/B * * * * 60

* * MAT4110 Accelerated Pre-Calculus A/B (one

semester double blocked) 1.0 Accelerated Algebra II * * * * 61

* * * MAT4120 AP Calculus AB A/B 0.5/0.5 Pre-Calculus or higher * * * * 61

* * * MAT4130 AP Calculus BC (one semester) 0.5 AP Calculus AB * * * * 61

* * MAT4140

AP Calculus AB/BC 0.5/0.5 Honors or Accelerated Pre-

Calculus * * * * 61

* * * MAT4150 Honors Calculus III (one semester) 0.5 Calculus BC * * * * 61

* * MAT4160 AP Statistics A/B 0.5/0.5 Algebra II/Geometry A/B * * * * 61

* * MAT4170 IB Math Studies SL A/B 0.5/0.5 Algebra II A/B * 61

* * MAT4180 IB Math SL A/B 0.5/0.5 Honors Algebra II A/B * 62

* * MAT4190 IB Math HL: Calculus A/B 0.5/0.5 Pre-Calculus * 62

* MAT4200 Financial Literacy A/B 0.5/0.5 Algebra II A/B * * * * 62

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SCIENCE PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V * * * SCI7000 Environmental Science A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 65

* * * SCI7170 AP Environmental Science A/B 0.5/0.5 Biology A/B * * * * 65

* * * SCI7010 Bioethics A/B 0.5/0.5 * 65

* * * * SCI7020 Integrated Science A/B 0.5/0.5 * * 65

* * * * SCI7030 Biology A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 65

* * * * SCI7040 Honors Biology A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 65

* * * SCI7050 AP Biology A/B 0.5/0.5 Biology A/B * * * * 65

* * * SCI7060 Earth Science A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 65

* * SCI7070 Forensic Science A/B 0.5/0.5 Biology A/B * * * * 66

* * * SCI7080 Chemistry A/B 0.5/0.5 Alg. I, Biology/Int. Science * * * * 66

* * * SCI7090 Honors Chemistry A/B 0.5/0.5 Alg. II, Biology, Int. Science * * * * 66

* * SCI7100 AP Chemistry A/B 0.5/0.5 Chemistry or Hon. Chemistry * * * * 66

* * * SCI7110 Conceptual Physics A/B 0.5/0.5 Algebra I A/B * * * * 66

* * * SCI7120 Honors Physics A/B 0.5/0.5 Alg. II, Geometry A/B * * * * 66

* * SCI7130 AP Physics C: Mechanics A/B 0.5/0.5 Pre-Calculus * * * * 66

* * SCI7140 AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism A/B

0.5/0.5 AP Physics C: Mechanics, Calculus I A/B

* * * * 66

* * * SCI7150 Honors Anatomy & Physiology A/B 0.5/0.5 Biology A/B * * * * 67

* * * SCI7160 Honors Biotechnology A/B 0.5/0.5 Biology A/B * * 67

* * SCI7180 IB Biology HL A/B 0.5/0.5 Biology A/B * 67

* * SCI7190 IB Physics SL A/B 0.5/0.5 Int. Sci. & Pre-Cal. or College Algebra & Applied Trigonometry

* 67

* * SCI7200 IB Chemistry SL A/B 0.5/0.5 Integrated Science/Biology * 67

* * SCI7210 IB Environmental Sys. & Soc. SL A/B

0.5/0.5 Biology A/B * 67

* * SCI7220 IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL A/B

0.5/0.5 Biology; Instructor approval * 67

SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE Grade Course # Name of Course Credit Prerequisite School Page

9 10 11 12 AF DE M V * * * SOC8010 World History A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 68

* * * SOC8020 AP World History A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 68

* * SOC8030 American/Arizona History A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 68

* * SOC8040 AP U.S. History A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 68

* SOC8050 AM/AZ Government /Free Ent. A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 68

* SOC8060 AP Gov’t & Politics/Free Ent. A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 68

* * * SOC8070 Psychology 0.5 * * * * 69

* * * SOC8130 AP Psychology A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 69

* * * SOC8090 Germany and the Soviet Union 0.5 * * 69

* * * * SOC8100 World Religions 0.5 * * * * 69

* * SOC8110 IB History HL: History of the Americas and 20th Century World Topics A/B

0.5/0.5 * 69

* * SOC8120 IB Psychology SL A/B 0.5/0.5 * 69

* * SOC8140 IB Psychology HL A/B 0.5/0.5 * 69

* * * * SOC8000 AP Human Geography A/B 0.5/0.5 * * * * 69

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SPECIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE


9 10 11 12 AF DE M V * * * * Life Skills Program IEP Placement * * * 70

* * * * Multiply Disabled Program IEP Placement * 70

* * * * Medically Fragile Program IEP Placement * 70

* * * * Community Skills Program IEP Placement * * * 70

* * * * Autism Program IEP Placement * 70

* * * * IDP0147 Academics A/B 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * 70

* * * * IDP0157 Adult Survival A/B 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * 70

* * * * IDP0167 Job Preparation A/B 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 70

* * IDP0177 Work Experience 0.5 IEP Placement * * * 71

* * * * ENG6007 English IA/English IB 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 71

* * * ENG6027 English IIA/English II 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 71

* * ENG6047 English III A/B 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 71

* * ENG6067 English IV A/B 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 71

* * * * MAT4217 Pre-Algebra A/B 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 72

* * * * MAT4017 Algebra IA/Algebra IB 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 72

* * * * MAT4037 Geometry A/B 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 72

* * * * MAT4057 Algebra IIA/Algebra IIB 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 72

* * * * SCI7027 Integrated Science A/B 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 72

* * * * SCI7037 Biology A/B 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 72

* * * * IDP0187 Vocational Orientation 0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 72

* * IDP0197 Work Experience (On Job Training) 0.5 IEP Placement * * * * 73

* * * * IDP0207 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Seminar 0.5/0.5 IEP Placement * * 73

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ONLINE (OL) EXTERNAL COURSES THROUGH COLDWATER ACADEMY (Fee Must Be Paid in Full Prior to Start of Course)


9 10 11 12 AF DE M V

* * * * FIN5225 Music Theory (OL) 0.5 * * * * 53

* * * * ENG6003/6004 English IA/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 47

* * * ENG6023/6024 English II A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 47

* * ENG6043/6044 English III A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 48

* ENG6063/6064 English IV A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 48

* * * * ENG6115 Creative Writing (OL) 0.5 * * * * 49

* * * * MAT4013/4014 Algebra I A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 59

* * * * MAT4033/4034 Geometry A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 Alg. 1B or Hon. Alg. I * * * * 59

* * * * MAT4053/4054 Algebra II A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 Algebra IA/IB * * * * 60

* * * MAT4103/4104 Honors Pre-Calculus A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 Algebra II * * * * 60

* * * MAT4093/4094 Applied Trigonometry A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 Algebra II * * * * 60

* * * * LAN9003/9004 Spanish I A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 57

* * * * LAN9013/9014 Spanish II A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 Spanish I or placement test * * * * 57

* * * * LAN9023/9024 Spanish III A/B (OL) (terminal

course/ may not advance to AP Spanish

0.5/0.5 Spanish II or placement test * * * * NA

* * * * LAN9063/9064 French I A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 57

* * * * LAN9073/9074 French II A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 French I * * * * 58

* * * LAN9083/9084 Honors French III A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 French II * * * * 58

* * * * LAN9113/9114 German I A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 58

* * * LAN9123/9124 German II A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 German I * * * * 58

* * * * LAN9143/9144 Latin I A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 58

* * * LAN9153/9154 Latin II A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 Latin I * * * * 58

* * * SCI7003/7004 Environmental Science A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 65

* * * * SCI7023-7024 Integrated Science A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 65

* * * * SCI7033/7034 Biology A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 65

* * * SCI7063/7064 Earth Science A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 65

* * * SCI7083/7084 Chemistry A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 Alg. I, Biology * * * * 66

* * * SCI7113/7114 Conceptual Physics A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 Algebra I * * * * 66

* * * SOC8013/8014 World History A/B (OL) 00.5/0.5 * * * * 68

* * SOC8033/8034 American/AZ History A/B (OL) 0.5/0.5 * * * * 68

* SOC8053/8054 AM/AZ Government /Free Ent. A/B (OL)

0.5/0.5 * * * * 68

* * * SOC8075 Psychology (OL) 0.5 * * * * 69

Note: OL Indicates External Online Course

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PROGRAM OF STUDIES

AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC COURSES MAY BE USED TO SATISFY THE DISTRICT’S GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR ELECTIVES. COURSES MAY NOT SATISFY ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS OR NCAA REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE SEE YOUR COUNSELOR REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY PLANNING.

Note: Two credits of AFJROTC will meet PE and Health credit. Health and Wellness is an official part of the Air Force Junior ROTC program. It is an exercise and health program focused upon individual base line improvements with the goal of achieving a national standard as calculated by age and gender. Health and Wellness is instrumental in developing citizens of character. The course motivates cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.

Air Force Junior ROTC, also known as Aerospace Science, is a four-year elective program combining courses in many areas of aerospace and leadership. The aerospace courses for 10th, 11th, and 12th grades make up 40% of the class time and rotate every third year. The Science of Flight course helps students examine flight principles, atmosphere and weather, human flight physiology, aircraft characteristics, and navigation. In the Exploration of Space and Astronomy course students will examine the history of the space race, rocket propulsion systems, interplanetary probes and exploration. The Global Cultural Awareness course allows students to learn about different worldwide cultures.

AFJ1000 AEROSPACE SCIENCE I A/B Aerospace Science 1, A Journey into Aviation History, is a course designed to acquaint students with the historical development of flight and the role of the military in our Nation’s wars and conflicts and composes approximately forty percent of the classroom instruction. Students must wear the USAF uniform once a week. The uniform is provided free of charge. Drill, Air Force customs and courtesies, proper care and respect for the U.S. flag, personal appearance, study habits, altitude discipline, time management, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and first aid are introduced and demonstrated. Fee required.

AFJ1010 AEROSPACE SCIENCE II A/B The students will practice and improve their oral and written communication skills, understanding individual and group behavior, basic leadership concepts, goal setting, and formal and informal organizational structures. Uniform wear and drill is still a weekly course requisite. Fee required.

AFJ1020 AEROSPACE SCIENCE III A/B The students will learn about life skills and career planning topics that include completing job/college applications, interviewing skills, resume writing, available opportunities in college, the civilian workplace, and the military, and the importance of citizenship responsibilities such as registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration. The students will participate in weekly uniform wear and drill practice. Fee required.

AFJ1030 AEROSPACE SCIENCE IV A/B This hands-on class allows the senior students the opportunity to put their theories of leadership and management practice by leading the cadet corps. Students are responsible for planning, coordinating, communicating, and executing the corps activities for the year. Students may also learn about cultural studies, U.S. Government and Military structures, interaction, and policy-making. Students will wear the uniform once a week to include the Battle Dress Uniform. Fee required.

Note: The Science of Flight, The Exploration of Space, and Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness curriculums is interchangeable through Aerospace Science II, III, and IV. Each of the curriculums will rotate every third year.

AFJ1040 DRILL & CEREMONIES A/B Drill and Ceremonies Aerospace Science (AS) 35 is a course will teach students discipline in drill and ceremonies, flag etiquette, and other formal military ceremonial events. It teaches students followership: i.e. how to march, how to march in a flight; leadership: i.e. commanding a flight, and commanding a squadron, or wing. Emphasis will be placed on providing all enrolled students with the opportunity to lead a group of students in flights, squadrons, or wings. The course teaches students the ability to speak well, and direct their voice in manner for all to hear. Prerequisite: Aerospace Science I, II, III, IV

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: CAREER AND TECHNICAL COURSES MAY BE USED TO SATISFY THE DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR TWO CREDITS OF CTE AND/OR FINE ARTS. COLLEGES REQUIRE ONE CTE CREDIT OR ONE FINE ARTS CREDIT; HOWEVER, CTE COURSES MAY NOT SATISFY NCAA REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE SEE YOUR COUNSELOR REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY PLANNING.

CTE is for ALL Students! Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs educate students for many fast-growing, high-paid jobs in high-growth industries around the country. Today’s CTE programs offer students classroom education, laboratory experiences, hands on skills, leadership skills, and work based learning experiences. The goal of Career and Technical Education is to provide a seamless transition from high school to postsecondary education. Dual enrollment college credit, certifications and internships are an integral part of CTE. Each CTE Program offers the students a chance to participate in leadership skills through a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO). The following CTSO’s are offered through the various programs:

CAREER DISCOVERY

CTE2000 EXPLORING CAREERS & ACADEMIC SUCCESS This course explores the skills freshmen need to succeed in high school, post-secondary education and the workforce. Students will utilize technology based research tools including the internet and demonstrate computer literacy using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, publisher and Access) and may include basic keyboarding skill proficiency. Note taking skills, speaking and active listening skills, study skills, and the development of leadership and teamwork skills are a focus of this class. The course will introduce students to the sixteen career clusters while they explore their personal interests and abilities.

Exploring Careers & Academic Success, Business Foundations, and Medical Foundations are single semester courses for which a student can earn 0.5 credit upon successful completion of each course.

All other AFUHSD on site Career and Technical Education courses are full year courses for which a student will receive 1.0 credit upon successful completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

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AGRICULTURE

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three one-credit courses. Agricultural Education is a systematic program of instruction available to students desiring to learn about the science, business and technology of plant and animal production and/or about the environmental and natural resources systems. Agricultural Education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems. It prepares students for more than 300 careers in the agricultural industry including production, financing, processing, marketing and distribution of agricultural products. Agricultural Education develops leaders for the vast network of supporting careers that provide the supplies, services, management and conservation of our natural resource systems.

CTE2010 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION I A/B Students will have the opportunity to explore different career choices in the field of Agriculture while learning how to take a leadership role in the FFA organization. Students will learn the latest advances in plant & animal sciences, agricultural mechanics, renewable natural resources, and agricultural business. Agricultural Education I is the first level course in the Agri-science program. Fee Required.

CTE2020 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION II A/B This course provides students with an appreciation for living systems as they are applied to the science of food and fiber production, food processing and human health. Students develop competencies in plant growth production, animal growth production, animal growth production, biotechnology, and environmental sciences, among other subjects. Group dynamics and leadership skills through the FFA program are discussed and encouraged. Prerequisite: Agricultural Science I. Fee required.

CTE2030 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION III A/B Units of study in plant science include plant growth & development, plant nutrition, hydroponics, greenhouse production, plant taxonomy, production agriculture, plant reproduction, and landscape design. Units covered in animal science are animal health and nutrition, handling and safety, reproduction, and business management. Students enrolled in this course will gain leadership experiences through the FFA. Prerequisites: Agricultural Education I and II. Fee required.

CTE2040 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IV A/B The basics of business management are presented in this, the final course of the Agricultural Program. Topics covered are: business management, commodities, accounting & taxes, entrepreneurship & profit maximizing principles, job interviewing & career searching. Students enrolled in this course will gain leadership experiences through the FFA. Prerequisites: Agricultural Education I, II & III, Fee required.

CTE2050 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:

Pass the coherent sequence of courses in this CTE Program

Pass the State Technical Assessment in this CTE Program

Complete an information packet

Provide transportation to and from the workplace

Find the internship site which correlates to their CTE program

Be at least sixteen (16) years of age

Students will attend a minimum of five periods on campus. The 6th period, CTE Internship will:

Meet the first four weeks of the semester

Students enrolled in the Agricultural Education Program will have opportunities to develop leadership skills through participation in FFA.

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Meet at the Mid-term for up to three days

Meet the final week of the semester Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Agricultural Education I, II, and III.

SPORTS MEDICINE

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two, one-credit courses. CTE2060 MEDICAL FOUNDATIONS This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, word roots, abbreviations, and acronyms. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care. Medical Foundations is suggested as the introductory course before students enter Sports Medicine. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class.

CTE2070 SPORTS MEDICINE I A/B

This course is designed for students interested in the field of sports medicine. Students will study the basic concepts of evaluation, treatment and prevention of common sports-related injuries and conditions. Basic anatomy including the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory and respiratory system is also emphasized throughout the course. History, philosophy, and career opportunities, ethical and legal considerations, and the organization of administration of Sports Medicine programs will also be addressed. Students will also gain hands-on experience through various lab activities including emergency procedures, tissue healing, taping and bracing procedures, and special testing of specific anatomical structures. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College System for this program at high schools offering this option. Suggested Prerequisite: Medical Foundations or passing grade in Biology. Fee required.

CTE2080 SPORTS MEDICINE II A/B This course is designed to provide a well-rounded and challenging academic experience in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, and other related medical fields. The focus expands upon anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities and exercises for injury rehabilitation and the hands-on application of rehabilitation principles. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College System for this program at high schools offering this option. Prerequisite: Sports Medicine I. Fee required.

CTE2090 SPORTS MEDICINE INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:







Students will attend a minimum of five periods on campus. The 6th period, CTE Internship will: Meet the first four weeks of the semester

Students enrolled in the Sports Medicine Program will have opportunities to develop leadership skills through participation in HOSA.

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Meet the final week of the semester Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Sports Medicine I, Sports Medicine II.

MARKETING

Marketing and Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Education prepares students for postsecondary education and careers in marketing communications, marketing management, marketing research, merchandising, and professional sales. The Marketing and Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Education program consists of making socio-economic decisions and producing goods and services to consumption. Instruction is as specific as procedures for merchandising and as general as the creativity needed to develop an effective promotion. The function of marketing occurs in all industries. Application of skills in reading, writing, mathematics, critical thinking, inquiry-based problem-solving and psychology is found throughout the curriculum. The pace at which marketing activities are changing has accelerated due to environmental shifts taking place in the business world: downsizing, outsourcing, off-shoring, mergers, global competition, world markets, and technological innovations. These changes impact the skills, attitudes, and abilities needed for success in today's workplace. This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two one-credit courses.

CTE2100 BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS This course provides students with basic keyboarding skills (with exposure to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher) and familiarity with business foundations. The course is an overview to all aspects of the business and marketing environment. Topics include business management, marketing, career planning, decisions making, money management, and credit. Students are exposed to the basic use of the Internet as a research tool. The course provides a basic foundation and prepares students to enter any career field. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Fee required.

CTE2110 MARKETING PRINCIPLES I A/B Marketing is offered to sophomore, junior, and senior students who have an interest in learning about the fields of business, sales, marketing, merchandising, and management occupations. In the course, students will experience many different parts of the marketing process including advertising, sales, display, human relations, management, and communication. A student-run enterprise is a hands-on laboratory setting for the students to apply marketing concepts and will be utilized with the marketing class instruction. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College System for this program at high schools offering this option. Fee required.

CTE2120 MARKETING PRINCIPLES II A/B This course is designed for students to continue their development from Marketing I. It is offered to students who have an interest in gaining further experience in communications, sales presentations, entrepreneurship, management, business ethics, and interpersonal marketing skills. This course is focused on project-based learning providing the student real-world application. A student-run enterprise is a hands-on laboratory setting for the students to apply marketing concepts and will be utilized with the marketing class instruction. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College System for this program at high schools offering this option. Prerequisite: Marketing Principles I. Fee required.

Students enrolled in the Marketing Program will have opportunities to develop leadership skills through participation in DECA.

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CTE2130 MARKETING PRINCIPLES INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:










Meet the final week of the semester

Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Marketing Principles I, II.

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two one-credit courses.

CTE2140 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR I A/B Students learn the principles of computer maintenance, including computer hardware and broad level components related to the installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer systems and electrical/electronic theory. To prepare for success, students will have the opportunity to build personal computers and troubleshoot common maintenance problems. This course helps students prepare for Comp TIA’s A+ certification. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College System for this program at high schools offering this option. Prerequisite: Algebra I (or concurrently enrolled). Fee required. Prerequisite: Algebra I (or concurrently enrolled). Fee required.

CTE2150 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR II A/B Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. The students, through hands on activities and labs, will learn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, an introduction to networking is included with this course. This course helps students prepare for Comp TIA’s A+ certification. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College System for this program at high schools offering this option. Prerequisites: Algebra I and Computer Maintenance and Repair I. Fee required.

CTE2160 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:





Students enrolled in the Computer Maintenance Program will have opportunities to develop leadership skills through participation in SkillsUSA.

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Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Computer Maintenance and Repair I, II.

WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT


CTE2170 WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT I A/B The course will include the fundamental concepts necessary for the construction of web pages using the basic building blocks of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS). HTML and XHMTL are covered in detail for building web pages using a web page development environment. This course introduces beginning programming. Student will apply an algorithmic approach (program execution, testing, debugging, and data storage) to problem solving and program design using an appropriate programming language. Emphasis is placed on programming problem identification and solving. Fee required.

CTE2180 WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT II A/B The Web Design & Development II course builds on what was learned in the Web Design & Development I course. This course provides students with advanced instruction in graphic editing software. Projects will use tools, layers and filters to edit and create digital images for use in design. In addition this course will present introductions to client side and server side programming languages PHP, SQL, ASP and ASP.net to create Dynamic HTML, and client-side programming language such as JavaScript and XML. Prerequisite: Web Design & Development I. Fee required.

CTE2190 WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:






Be at least sixteen (16) years of age Students will attend a minimum of five periods on campus. The 6th period, CTE Internship will:




Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Web Design and Development I, II.

Students enrolled in the Web Design and Development Program will have opportunities to

develop leadership skills through participation in SkillsUSA.

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CULINARY ARTS

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two one-credit courses. CTE2200 CULINARY ARTS I A/B This course begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking. Emphasis is placed on safety, management, production skills and techniques in a professional kitchen setting. Students can pursue a national sanitation certification, ServSafe Certification, or any other appropriate food industry certification. This course will be offered as a laboratory-based course. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Fee required.

CTE2210 CULINARY ARTS II A/B This course is the continuation of the course, Culinary Arts, in providing a practicum in the professional kitchen industry. It provides occupationally specific opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with career experiences. Students are taught employability skills, which include job-specific skills, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and portfolio development Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Fee required.

CTE2230 CULINARY ARTS INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:











Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Culinary Arts I, II.

CONSTRUCTION


Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program will have opportunities to develop leadership skills through participation in SkillsUSA.

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CTE2240 CONSTRUCTION I A/B This course introduces the student to the construction industry. This is accomplished by exploring employment possibilities in the various manual trades including but not limited to safety, tools, materials, and training requirements. The student will build a project according to local, state, and federal guidelines. Safety is stressed according to OSHA standards. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Fee required.

CTE2250 CONSTRUCTION II A/B This course prepares the individual to apply and demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and skills. This lab-based course will provide the students an opportunity to participate in the planning, design and completion of project based activities. This course prepares students for advanced technical knowledge and skills using a variety of cabinetmaking techniques and equipment. Prerequisite: Construction I. Fee required.

CTE2260 CONSTRUCTION INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:











Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Construction I, II.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING


CTE2270 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I A/B This course examines the developing child from conception through early childhood. Areas of study include the physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of children. Students gain an understanding of issues related to child development. Students evaluate developmental growth in children through study and observation in a preschool setting. Students learn skills for interacting with children and for effective caregivers. Students explore career options related to children. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College System for this program at high schools offering this option. Fee required.

CTE2280 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II A/B This course will further explore career opportunities in the field of Early Childhood. Students will have on-the-job training by planning and preparing lessons. They will learn teaching techniques, child regulations, first aid, and guidance skills. The students will have an opportunity to plan curriculum, design a learning center and participate in a field trip experience with children. They will be introduced to all childcare operations. It will prepare students for employment and leadership in Early

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Childhood Professions. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College System for this program at high schools offering this option. Prerequisite: Early Childhood I. Fee required.

CTE2290 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:











Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Early Childhood Education I, II.

INTERIOR DESIGN

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two one-credit courses. CTE2330 FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERIOR DESIGN A/B This is a project driven course that focuses on interior environments. Students will discover ways to enhance spaces using knowledge based on the psychological, physiological and sociological needs of people. Students will be able to create a scale drawing of spaces as well as understand the basic construction of homes and furniture. This course will also create an awareness of the following topics; principles and elements of design, consumer decision making, safety, as well as care and maintenance of interiors. Prerequisite: None. Fee required.

CTE2340 INTERIOR DESIGN II A/B This course is designed for students to continue the development of the skills and technical knowledge necessary for entry into Interior Design and Merchandising occupations. The students will expand upon the knowledge they gained in Fundamentals of Interior Design and focus on project based learning providing the student with real world application of design skills. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Interior Design. Fee required.

CTE2350 INTERIOR DESIGN INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:




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Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Interior Design I, II

ENGINEERING

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three one-credit courses.

CTE2360 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN A/B

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of Engineering Design. The course is recommended for any student who plans to pursue future training in any of the sixteen types of engineering programs in the industry. Students use a problem-solving model to improve existing products while going through the development process to create new products. They will learn how to apply this model to solve problems in and out of the classroom setting. Using three-dimensional software, students communicate details of the products. Computer-assisted instruction, lab activities, and classroom discussion will be used to teach basic building skills and engineering concepts. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Fee required.

CTE2370 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING A/B

This introductory course explores the wide variety of careers in engineering and related fields. The technology covers various technology systems and manufacturing processes. Using activities, projects, and problems, students learn firsthand how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem-solving process to benefit society. The use of CAD/CAM industry based software and equipment will be an extensive part of this course. Students will apply concepts of mechanical, electrical, and control systems in various design problems. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering. Fee required.

CTE2380 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS A/B This course is the third course in the Project Lead the Way curriculum. This is a course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering. Fee required.

CTE2390 ENGINEERING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT A/B In this capstone course, students will be working in teams, and spending the semester solving problems of their own choosing. These teams apply principles developed in the previous engineering courses and are guided by a community mentor. Skills applied include: brainstorming possible solutions and action planning, researching current patents and regulations, constructing a working model, testing in real-life applications and simulations, and documenting the designs in addition to presenting the designs to a panel of industry experts. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Prerequisites: Principles of Engineering, Introduction to Engineering, and Digital Electronics. Fee Required.

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CTE2400 ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:











Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: All of the above except Engineering Design & Development.

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY


CTE2410 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY/SECURITY I A/B

This course is an overview of the history, organization and functions of local, state and federal law enforcement. This course includes the role of constitutional law, the United States legal system, the classification and elements of crime, criminal law and law enforcement terminology Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Fee required.

CTE2420 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY/SECURITY II A/B This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. This course includes the ethical and legal responsibilities, operation of police and emergency telecommunication equipment and courtroom testimony. Students may be able to obtain an entry level Emergency Telecommunications certification. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Prerequisite: Law and Public Safety I. Fee required.

CTE2430 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY/SECURITY INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:







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Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Law and Public Safety I, II.

GRAPHIC DESIGN


CTE2440 GRAPHIC DESIGN I A/B

Graphic Design I is a foundation course, which will develop an understanding of the basic design principles, along with the elements of art. Students will learn the fundamentals of Adobe Photo Shop drawing program on the computer. They will learn to create “real world” projects such as CD covers, magazine covers, corporate logos, and posters. This course will emphasize the skill of a computer artist. Advertising and marketing projects will be completed using various media while exploring the importance of working in stages from rough ideas to finished designed work. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Fee required.

CTE2450 GRAPHIC DESIGN II A/B

Graphic Design II introduces students to graphic design as a form of visual communication through the use of advanced typography organization, refinement of elements and principles of design, and color and image manipulation. Projects explore design processes in two and three dimension packaging design, visual identity and communication. Students will incorporate visual concepts, marketing and production solutions, and creative problem solving. Students will also learn to function effectively in real-world design management situations, with emphasis on assembling an electronic portfolio, writing and designing a resume. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Prerequisite: Graphic Design I. Fee required.

CTE2460 GRAPHIC DESIGN III A/B

Graphic Design III requires the student to continue developing more concentrated graphic arts skills and implement 2-D and 3-D dimensional projects to broaden their graphic skills. Students will also understand the importance of strategy during the creative process while using design or creative briefs to solve visual and verbal communication problems. Students will add to their visual portfolios and prepare for a career in the graphic design industry. Students will become more aware of the connections between the visual communication art field and other related occupations. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Prerequisite: Graphic Design I and II. Fee required.

CTE2480 GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:








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Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Graphic Design I, II, III.

FILM AND TV


CTE2490 BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY I A/B

Broadcast Technology I is designed to give students an overview of photo-editing software, video-editing software and various presentation software; with an emphasis on art and design. Students use script writing, lighting techniques, and sound editing to create projects that are used for film, television, and the Internet. Students will learn how to create and manipulate photo-realistic images and analog/digital video using a variety of software, and will incorporate these files into a variety of multimedia projects. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Fee required.

CTE2500 BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY II A/B

Broadcast Technology II allows students to simulate working for a “real-world” multimedia and video production company. Students are teamed together to form production crews and given authentic experience with multimedia computers, video cameras and visual editing equipment, microphones and audio mixers, and lighting equipment. Emphasis is placed on writing, performing, and producing materials for broadcast within the school and the District including television shows, video shorts, audio announcements, and computer multimedia presentation. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Prerequisite: Broadcast Technology I. Fee required.

CTE2510 BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY III A/B The third section of Broadcast Technology is meant for students who have successfully completed Broadcast Technology I and II. The final module is the creation of a 30-minute documentary as a semester project and/or a professional internship working for a non-profit agency, local businesses/organizations, or city government. BT III students may also take on a leadership role in conjunction with BT I or II students. Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) standards will be an integral part of this class. Prerequisite: Broadcast Technology I and II. Fee required.

CTE2520 BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP A/B CTE Internship is a capstone class which combines a paid or non-paid structured work experience with classroom instruction that applies previously developed CTE knowledge and skills. Resume writing, mock interviews, and workplace employability skills will be the focus of the career and college portfolio as the capstone project. In order to participate in the program, each student needs to:











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Prerequisite: Completion of a Career and Technical Education program in the field of their internship. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this full year course (0.5 credit each semester). Pre-requisites: Broadcast Technology I, II, III.

WEST MEC All West MEC programs include an application process and require counselor and parent approval. Tuition and fees may be applied to various programs. Entrance requirements for West MEC Central Programs can be found at www.west-mec.org. West-MEC central program admittance is an application process which begins in October prior to the start year. The West MEC application is not complete until the student brings the completed application and all related documents to their counselor. (Students apply online beginning October 2015 through West MEC for admittance to a central program starting August 2016.)

Aesthetic Program The Aesthetic program meets three and a half hours per day, Monday through Friday at Maricopa Skill Center Northwest Campus, 2931 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85023.

WES3000 AESTHETICIAN FOUNDATIONS This is the first course of the one-year Aesthetician program, offered to high school juniors and seniors. The course provides students a foundation in the skin care and beauty-related industry. Students will learn to perform facials, skin analysis, and body treatments, including full body exfoliation. Students will also learn hair removal techniques using both hard and soft wax, light exfoliation with fruit acids (peels), and microdermabrasion. Training includes day and evening makeup and false eyelash application.

WES3010 AESTHETICIAN SERVICES This is the second course of the one-year program. The course allows students to apply learned skills in skin care and beauty-related services. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills necessary for establishing and maintaining a clientele. Topics also include knowledge of State laws pertaining to aesthetics, as well as business management skills. Upon completion of this program you will be prepared to pass the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology aesthetics licensing exam. Prerequisite: Aesthetician Foundations

Automotive Collision Industries The Automotive Collision Technology program meets two and one-half hours per day, Monday through Friday at West-MEC Northeast Campus, 1617 W. Williams Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027.

WES3020 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION CORE CURRICULUM This is the first course of a two-year Automotive Collision Technology program offered to junior and senior students. This course teaches the basic principles and terminology of the auto body repair industry. This course includes hands-on repair of body damage including: metal work, trim and basic painting, estimating job costs, types of metals and plastic, industry safety components, structural analysis, suspension and drive trains, computer diagnostic systems, and welding used in collision repair. Upon completion of the two-year program, students may test for I-Car Industry Certification.

WES3030 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR I This is the second course of a two-year Automotive Collision Technology program offered to junior and senior students. This course covers auto refinishing and minor bodywork. Students will learn advanced principles of auto body painting and refinishing including: surface preparation, spray gun operation, paint mixing, matching and applying, solving paint application problems, finish defect causes and cures, and safety precautions. Students will use all types of automotive paints and undercoats; some custom design paintwork is taught. This course also teaches estimating costs, types of metals and plastics used for reconstruction, safety practices, advanced structural analysis, computer diagnostic systems, welding, as well as customer service and basic business practices. Upon completion of the two-year program, students may test for I-Car Industry Certification. Prerequisite: Automotive Collision Core Curriculum.

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WES3040 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION STRUCTURAL REPAIR This course starts the second year of the two-year Automotive Collision Technology program which continues to cover principles and terminology of the auto body repair industry. The curriculum reiterates safety, career opportunities, workplace skills and ethics, and includes more advanced principles of structural damage analysis including major body and frame repair, mechanical and electrical repair, suspension and drive trains, computer diagnostic systems, estimating cost factors and glass repair. Upon completion of the two-year program, students may test for I-Car Industry Certification. Prerequisite: Automotive Collision Repair.

WES3050 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION ADVANCED PAINTING TECHNIQUES

This is the final course in the two-year automotive collision industries program. The course allows students to apply learned skills in the area of collision repair with extensive hands-on custom painting and tinting, matching paints, fancy detailing and

troubleshooting painting problems. Upon completion of the two-year program, students may test for I-Car Industry Certification. Prerequisite: AC 201 - Automotive Collision Structural Repair.

Automotive Technology The Automotive Technology program meets two and one-half hours per day, Monday through Friday at both the West-MEC Northeast Campus, 1617 W. Williams Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027 and at Peoria High School, 11200 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, 85345 (83rd Ave. and Peoria).

WES3060 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES CORE CURRICULUM This is the first course in a two-year automotive technology program, offered to junior students through a partnership with West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center). The course focuses student learning on automobile engine performance, brakes, steering and suspension, and electrical components.

WES3070 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES I This is the second course in the automotive technology program. The course allows students to apply learned skills in the area of automobile engine performance, brakes, steering and suspension, and electrical components. Prerequisite: Automotive Technology Core Curriculum.

WES3080 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES II This starts the second year of the two-year automotive technology program. The program teaches students automobile engine performance, brakes, steering and suspension, and electrical components. Prerequisite: Completed first year of Automotive Technology through West MEC.

WES3090 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ADVANCED SYSTEMS This is the final course in the automotive technology program. The course allows students to apply learned skills in the area of automobile engine performance, brakes, steering and suspension, and electrical components. Upon completion of the two-year program, students may take the NATEF ASE Certification Exam. Prerequisite: Automotive Technologies II.

Aviation Technology

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program meets four and one-half hours per day, Monday through Friday at the West-MEC Central Campus, 6997 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. The program will also meet for sixty-two days spread over two summers to meet the 1952 hours of required FAA instruction.

WES3110 AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES GENERAL CURRICULUM This is the first course in a two-year Aviation technology program, offered to junior students through a partnership with West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center). The program curriculum includes content in the repair and maintenance of aircraft including the following: electricity, turbine and reciprocating engines, aircraft finishes, sheet metal, welding, landing gears, hydraulics, propellers and much more.

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WES3120 AVIATION AIRFRAME SYSTEMS I This completes the first year of the Aviation technology program. Students are introduced to fundamental skills in aircraft repair and maintenance including: electricity, turbine and reciprocating engines, aircraft finishes, sheet metal, welding, landing gears, hydraulics, propellers and much more. Prerequisite: Aviation Technologies Core Curriculum.

WES3130 AVIATION AIRFRAME SYSTEMS SUMMER

This continues Aviation Airframe Systems I and is held during the summer. Prerequisite(s): Aviation Airframe Systems I.

WES3140 AVIATION AIRFRAME SYSTEMS II This starts the second year Aviation technology program. The program curriculum includes content in the repair and maintenance of aircraft including the following: electricity, turbine and reciprocating engines, aircraft finishes, sheet metal, welding, landing gears, hydraulics, propellers and much more. Prerequisite: Aviation Airframe Systems Summer.

WES3150 AVIATION POWERPLANT WES3700 AVIATIONPOWERPLANT SUMMER This is the final course of the Aviation Maintenance Technology program. The program curriculum includes content in the repair and maintenance of aircraft including the following: Turbine and Reciprocating Engines, Engine Inspection, Ignition and Starting Systems, and Fuel Metering Systems. Prerequisite: Aviation Airframe Systems II.

WES3750 AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN EXAM Upon successful completion of the two-year program, students who are 18 years of age or older, may take the final exam for certification known as the Aviation Maintenance Technician exam. Prerequisite: Aviation Powerplant.

Avionics/Electronics Technology The Avionics/Electronic Technology program meets two and a half hours per day Monday through Friday. The program is located at 6997 N. Glen Harbor Blvd. Glendale, Arizona 85307.

WES3160 AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS I

This is the first course in a series of four. The course will cover the following areas: aviation fundamentals, basic electricity/electronics, safety, ac/dc theory, semi-conductors, instrumentation, tools of the trade and math and science for avionics.

WES3170 AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS II

This is the second course in a series of four. This course will provide a base foundation in the following areas: electronic circuits, digital circuits, numbering systems in electronics, air transportation code, aircraft wiring, troubleshooting and repair and line and bench radar systems. Prerequisite: Avionics Technology Fundamentals I.

WES3180 AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES I

This is the third course in a series of four. This course applies learned skills from the fundamental courses to the following: aircraft electrical systems, line and bench maintenance, aircraft radio maintenance, calibration of test equipment, soldering and lab safety. Prerequisite: Avionics Technology Fundamentals II.

WES3190 AVIONICS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES II

This is the final course in the series of four. The course includes the application of skills learned in the first three courses. The emphasis in this course is on installing and testing avionics systems like, transceivers, receivers, flight and engine instrumentation, auto pilot systems, navigation and radar systems, flight recording systems, FCC license requirements and aircraft forms and documentation. Prerequisite: Avionics Technology Services I.

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CNC Precision Manufacturing Program The CNC Precision Manufacturing Program meets two and a half hours per day Monday through Friday. The program is located West-MEC Central Campus 6997 N. Glen Harbor Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85307.

WES3200 PRECISION MANUFACTURING FOUNDATIONS I This is the first course of the two-year CNC Precision Manufacturing Program offered to high school juniors and seniors. This course provides students with a foundation in precision manufacturing. Skills to be learned include industrial safety, statistical process and control, blueprint reading, computer aided drafting and material properties. WES3210 PRECISION MANUFACTURING FOUNDATIONS II This is the second course of the two-year program. Skills to be learned in this course build upon those learned in the first course. These skills include technical math, lean manufacturing, solid programming, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and solid modeling. Prerequisite: Precision Manufacturing Foundations I.

WES3220 INTERMEDIATE PRECISION MACHINING This course starts the second year of the two-year precision manufacturing program. Students will do extensive work with precision manufacturing equipment. Skills to be gained during this course include machine processes, theory and application, basic machining, CNC programing and CNC mill operation. Prerequisites: Precision Manufacturing Foundations I, II.

WES3230 ADVANCED PRECISION MACHINING The final course of the two-year precision manufacturing program prepares students to exit into the Arizona Precision Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program, higher education or the world of work. During the course students will obtain skills related to CNC lathe operation, CNC mill operation, and advanced machining. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in work-based learning. Prerequisites: Precision Manufacturing Foundations I, II, Intermediate Precision Machining.

Cosmetology This program meets four hours per day, Monday through Friday and will include some Saturday classes in order to complete the training hours. Classes will be held at the Cutting Edge Style Academy, 7565 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria (75th Ave & Peoria).

WES3240 FUNDAMENTALS OF COSMETOLOGY This fundamentals course provides junior and senior students with the knowledge needed to succeed in a Cosmetology and Aesthetics program. Topics include ethics, sanitation, Arizona state laws, and other fundamentals of the modern salon. As students begin training, they will explore the history of cosmetology; and gain an understanding of the industry’s expectations for image, communication, sanitation, and general life skills. Students will identify basic anatomy and physiology structures, including skin, nails, muscles, bones, hair, and scalp. Students will be introduced to cosmetology-related chemistry and electricity, practice basic shampooing and scalp treatments, hair cutting, nail care, basic aesthetic procedures, disinfection control practices, and styling techniques, including blow drying, finger waving, air waving, hair pressing, and thermal waving and curling. Students will begin to work with hair color, ting, and bleach, along with permanent waving and chemical relaxing processes. Practice will be limited to mannequins, other students, or models.

WES3250 COSMETOLOGY BASIC APPLICATIONS Building on the skills and knowledge acquired in the previous course, students will apply chemical texture services, wig and hair enhancements, braids, extensions, permanent waving, hair relaxing, tinting, bleaching, and basic hair coloring procedures. Students will recognize various skin diseases and disorders, along with the theory of aesthetics, which includes knowledge of facial procedures including make-up application and waxing. Additionally, students will be introduced to nail diseases and disorders. Students will gain knowledge of manicure and pedicure practices and procedures, along with gaining experience with sculptured nails, gel nails, and nail tips with overlays. Students will continue practicing their skills on mannequins, students, models, and students will be introduced to working on clients. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Cosmetology.

WES3260 COSMETOLOGY ADVANCED APPLICATIONS As students progress through this class, they will continue to develop and practice skills in hair cutting, coloring, bleaching, tinting, permanent waving, and styling on the clinic floor, working with clients. Students will be encouraged to develop good

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customer service skills and build a client base. In addition, students will continue to practice and cultivate their aesthetic and nail care skills and knowledge. Prerequisite: Completed first year of Cosmetology through West-MEC.

WES3270 PRACTICUM & CERTIFICATION PREP Students will apply the knowledge and skills learned in pervious classes and working on clients, on the clinic floor. At this time in the training, students will gain expertise in their skills and receive additional training for advanced techniques in hair cutting, coloring, permanent waving, relaxing, and styling. In addition, students will sharpen their skills in aesthetics, nail care, and client services. Students will begin to explore cosmetology careers and salon businesses. This course prepares students for licensure and entrance into the workforce. Students will review the Arizona Board of Cosmetology (ABOC) rules and regulations, along with cosmetology-related Arizona State Laws. In preparation for the state board exam, students will fine tune procedures and review the ABOC required curriculum. Students will participate in mock exams – both written and demonstration. In addition, students will begin employment-seeking activities, which include job site field trips, resume writing, mock interviewing, and job researching.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) The EMT program meets three days per week for a total of ten hours per week (one semester) at one of the following locations: Glendale Community College Main, Glendale Community College North, and the Southwest Skill Center at Estrella Mountain Community College. Community College credits are awarded when courses are completed and passed.

WES3280 FUNDAMENTALS OF EMT This course is offered to senior students through a partnership with West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center). The CPR section of the EMT course is a comprehensive overview to train a student to provide emergency care for patients suffering sudden illness or injury and includes patient assessment, lifting/ moving patients, taking vital signs, basic treatment for selected medical conditions and bandaging / splinting of injured patients. This course is appropriate for students considering careers in law enforcement agencies, healthcare, or fire service/protective agencies.

WES3290 ADVANCED APPLICATIONS OF EMT The second section of the EMT course presents techniques of emergency medical care in accordance with national and state curriculum. The class encompasses the study of the human body, patient assessment, treatment of medically or traumatically compromised patients, special hazards, and medical operations. Further topics include IV monitoring, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), patient-assisted medication administration, automated external defibrillators, and blood-glucose monitoring. Students participate in two eight-hour clinical rotations through a local emergency department scheduled during the semester outside normal class hours. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of EMT. *Upon completion of the course, students who are 18 years of age or older, may take the National Registry Exam to receive EMT certification.

Fire Science The Fire Science program meets two days per week for a total of six hours per week at Glendale Community College Main and the SouthWest Skill Center at Estrella Mountain Community College. Community College Credits are awarded when courses are successfully completed.

WES3300 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE PROTECTION This course presents a history and evaluation of the fire department organization. Junior and senior students learn the role of the fire service in the community. Students study responsibilities of the fire administrator including organization, departmental functions, interdepartmental relationships, management of buildings and equipment, and techniques of fire-fighting. In addition, students learn emergency medical services and fire prevention and examine characteristics and behavior of fire, fire hazard properties of ordinary materials, extinguishing agents, fire suppression organization and equipment, basic firefighting tactics, and public relations as affected by fire suppression.

WES3310 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SUPPRESSION This course teaches students the basic methods of recognition and identification based on chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials; basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective clothing and equipment; basic tactical information relating to scene management. Students will study confined space operations in accordance with the National Fire

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Protection Agency. Students will be given the opportunity to engage in a unique capstone experience that is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. The experience is structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional type facilities and equipment will be available to students. The capstone experience allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Climate Control Technician The Climate Control Technician program meets for two and a half hours per day, Monday through Friday at the West-MEC Northeast campus, 1617 W. Williams Drive, Phoenix AZ 85207.

WES3340 HVACR FUNDAMENTALS I

This is the first course in a series of four. The course will cover the following topics: Construction drawings, basic electricity tools of the trade, piping, HVAC controls, math for HVAC, estimating skills, materials handling, safety, rigging, introduction to cooling and heating, soldering and brazing.

WES3350 HVACR FUNDAMENTALS II

This is the second course in a series of four. The course will cover the following: commercial air systems, chimneys, flutes, hydronic systems, air quality, leak detection, recovery and charging, basic electronics, control circuit troubleshooting, troubleshooting gas heating and cooling, heat pumps, basic installation and maintenance practices and duct systems. Prerequisite(s): HVACR Fundamentals I.

WES3360 HVACR TECHNICIAN I

This is the third course in a series of four. This course will cover the following: refrigerants and oils, compressors, metering devices, retail refrigeration systems, commercial hydronics, steam systems, planned maintenance, water treatment, troubleshooting electronic controls, oil heating, and heat pumps. Prerequisite(s): HVACR Fundamentals II.

WES3370 HVACR TECHNICIAN II

This is the fourth course in the series. This course will cover the following: construction drawings and specification, air system balancing, indoor air quality, building management systems, system startup and shut down, system design, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. Prerequisite: HVACR Technician I.

Medical Assisting (Two Year Program) The Medical Assistant Program meets two and a half hours per day, Monday through Friday and may include summer clinical experiences. The program is housed at the West-MEC Northeast Campus, located at 1617 W. Williams Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

WES3380 MEDICAL ASSISTANT FOUNDATIONS I

This is the first course of the two-year Medical Assistant program, offered to high school juniors. The course provides students a foundation in the allied health services, including administrative/clinical skills, medical ethics, HIPAA, consent forms, structure of medical words, medical abbreviations, identify acronyms/symbols, patient scenarios, cells/tissues/organs/body systems, disease process, OSHA standards, hand washing, medical asepsis, vital signs, body temperature, pulse, respiration and prepare patient for physical exam.

WES3390 MEDICAL ASSISTANT FOUNDATIONS II

This is the second course of the two-year program. The course allows students to apply learned skills in allied health services. Emphasis will be placed on ledgers/record, patient itemized monthly statements, insurance claims, procedural/diagnostic coding, insurance forms, insurance benefits, prior authorizations for medical services, diagnostic testing, clinic front office duties, electronic medical records, patient data collection, inventory control, patient charts, alphabetical/numerical filings, medical records and business correspondence, including schedules/appointments/referrals. Prerequisite: Medical Assistant Foundations I.

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WES3400 MEDICAL ASSISTING SERVICES I

This course starts the second year of the two-year medical assistant program. A high degree of knowledge and skill is necessary for this course. Subjects covered include medical record components, chart procedures, disease prevention techniques, waste management, sanitize/disinfect instruments, wrap instruments for autoclave, standard precautions, infection control, microbes classification, prepare treatment room, patient history/assessment, height/weight/head circumference, healthcare, EKGs & artifacts, holter monitor, spirometry, instruments, sterile pack, prepare patient for minor surgery, apply sterile gloves, sterile dressing change, suture removal, heat/cold applications, therapeutic ultrasound and casting applications - splints/crutches/canes/walkers/wheelchairs. Prerequisite: Completed first year of Medical Assistant Program.

WES3410 MEDICAL ASSISTING SERVICES II This final course of the two-year medical assistant program prepares students for college and career opportunities in the allied health services industry. Students are provided additional work-based learning opportunities in the area of drug classifications, common side effects, medication & immunization records, seven rights of medication administration, drug administration, writing prescriptions, diagnostic testing, lab safety procedures, urinalysis, blood components, skin puncture, culture preparation, throat culture specimen, microscope use, professional attributes, job readiness skills, interview skills, resumes and clinical internship. Prerequisite(s): Medical Assisting Services I.

Medical Assisting (One Year Program) Courses meet four hours per day, Monday through Friday and may include summer clinical experiences. The program is located both at the West-MEC Northeast Campus, 1617 W. Williams Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027.

WES3710 MEDICAL ASSISTANT FOUNDATIONS I & 2 This is the first course of the one-year Medical Assisting program, offered to high school seniors. The course provides students a foundation in the allied health services, including administrative/clinical skills, medical ethics, HIPAA, consent forms, structure of medical words, medical abbreviations, identification of acronyms/symbols, patient scenarios, cells/tissues/organs/body systems, disease process, OSHA standards, hand washing, medical asepsis, vital signs, body temperature, pulse, respiration and preparation of patient for physical exam. The course also allows students to apply learned skills in allied health services. Emphasis will be placed on ledgers/record, patient itemized monthly statements, insurance claims, procedural/diagnostic coding, insurance forms, insurance benefits, prior authorizations for medical services, diagnostic testing, clinic front office duties, electronic medical records, patient data collection, inventory control, patient charts, alphabetical/numerical filings, medical records and business correspondence, including schedules/appointments/referrals.

WES3720 MEDICAL ASSISTANT SERVICES I & 2 This course starts the second semester of the one-year Medical Assisting program. A high degree of knowledge and skill is necessary for this course. Subjects covered include medical record components, chart procedures, disease prevention techniques, waste management, sanitizing/disinfecting instruments, wrapping instruments for autoclave, standard precautions, infection control, microbes classification, preparing treatment room, patient history/assessment, height/weight/head circumference, healthcare, EKGs & artifacts, holter monitor, spirometry, instruments, sterile pack, preparing patient for minor surgery, applying sterile gloves, sterile dressing change, suture removal, heat/cold applications, therapeutic ultrasound and casting applications – splints/crutches/canes/walkers/wheelchairs. This course also prepares students for college and career opportunities in the allied health services industry. Students are provided additional work-based learning opportunities in the area of drug classifications, common side effects, medication & immunization records, seven rights of medication administration, drug administration, writing prescriptions, diagnostic testing, lab safety procedures, urinalysis, blood components, skin puncture, culture preparation, throat culture specimen, microscope use, professional attributes, job readiness skills, interview skills, resumes and clinical internship. Prerequisite: Medical Assistant Foundations I & 2.

Medium Heavy Diesel Technology The Medium Heavy Diesel Technology program meets two and a half hours per day, Monday through Friday and will include a summer work internship between the junior and senior years. The course will be held at the Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star of Arizona facility, located at 9899 W. Roosevelt Street, Building B, Tolleson (on 97th Ave between Roosevelt and Pierce).

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WES3420 DIESEL ENGINE CORE CURRICULUM This is the first course of the two-year medium heavy diesel technology program, offered to junior students through a partnership with West-MEC (Western Maricopa Education Center). The course introduces diesel engine repair and maintenance, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical components and hydraulics.

WES3430 DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE This is the second course of the two-year medium heavy diesel technology program. The course allows students to apply learned skills in the maintenance and repair of diesel engines, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical components and hydraulics. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and actual repair of these systems. In addition, students are prepared for job shadowing and internship experiences. Prerequisite: Diesel Engine Core Curriculum.

WES3440 DIESEL ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS This course starts the second year of the two-year medium heavy diesel technology program. A high degree of knowledge and skill is necessary for this course. Subjects covered include safety, tools, diesel engines, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, preventative maintenance inspections, hydraulics, and CTSO’s. This course may extend beyond the regular school day due to internships. Prerequisite: Completed first year of Medium Heavy Diesel Technology and the completion of a summer internship between the Junior and Senior year.

WES3450 DIESEL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

This final course of the two-year medium heavy diesel technology program prepares students for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exam. Students are provided additional work-based learning opportunities in the area of the maintenance and repair of diesel engines, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical components and hydraulics. Upon completion of the two-year program, students may take the ASE Certification Exam. Prerequisite: Diesel Electric/Electronic Systems.

Veterinary Sciences

The Veterinary Science program meets for three hours per day Monday thru Friday and is located at the West-MEC Northeast Campus, 1617 W. Williams Drive, Phoenix AZ 85027.

WES3460 VETERINARY SCIENCES FOUNDATIONS I

This is the first course in a series of four. The course provides a foundation in veterinary science including the following: veterinary terminology, anatomy and physiology, examination procedures, pharmacy and pharmacology, vaccinations, basic animal nursing and care, and safety.

WES3470 VETERINARY SCIENCES FOUNDATIONS II

This is the second course in a series of four. The course will cover the following: lab procedures, radiology and ultra sound, small animal nursing, office and hospital clinic procedures, business and administration in a clinic, and hospital safety. Prerequisite: Vet. Science Foundations I.

WES3480 VETERINARY ASSISTANT SERVICES I

This is the third course in a series of four. The course will include the following: laboratory record keeping, dentals, emergency care, surgical preparation and assisting, large animal introduction, front desk operations and customer relations, exam room set up and operation. Prerequisite: Vet. Science Foundations II.

WES3490 VETERINARY ASSISTANT SERVICES II

This is the final course that includes rotation through all aspects of the Veterinary clinic (30 hours in 8 major departments), a final project and preparation for any certifications. Prerequisite: Vet. Assistant I.

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Welding Technology The program meets two and one-half hours per day, Monday through Friday at both the West-MEC Central Campus, 6997 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307 and at Cortez High School, 8828 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix, 85051 (Dunlap Ave and 31st Ave).

WES3500 SMAW Plate Welding

This is the first course of the two-year Welding Program offered to high school junior and seniors. This course provides students with a foundation in welding technology. Skills to be learned include welding safety, blue print reading, weld symbol interpretation, thermal cutting, SMAW beads and fillets, SMAW Grooves with backing.

WES3510 GMAW/FCAW and GTAW Plate Welding

This is the second course of the two-year program. Skills to be learned in this course build upon those learned in the first course. These skills include weld quality, base metal preparation, GMAW/FCAW plate welding, and GTAW plate welding. Prerequisite: SMAW Plate Welding.

WES3520 SMAW Pipe Welding

This course starts the second year of the two-year welding program. During this course students will be introduced to basic metallurgy, preheat and post heating of welds, SMAW pipe welding with backing and SMAW pipe welding without backing (open root). Students will also complete the American Welding Society SENSE school final competencies which will earn them industry certifications as a Level 1 Entry Welder. Prerequisites: GMAW/FCAW and GTAW Plate Welding.

WES3530 GMAW/FCAW and GTAW Pipe Welding

This is the final course of the two-year welding program. Skills to be gained during this course relate to pipe and tubing welding using the GMAW/FCAW and GTAW processes. Students will be prepared to enter the welding industry with pipe welding theory and skills which will be advantageous in securing internships and apprenticeships. Prerequisite: SMAW Pipe welding.

Coding The program prepares students to design and develop software, build apps for phones, tablets, and websites and write and test computer code. Courses meet two and one-half hours per day, Monday through Friday. The program is located at the START@West-MEC Campus, 5405 North 99th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85305.

WES3540 SURVEY OF CODING Survey is the first course of the two-year Coding program, offered to high school juniors and seniors. The course provides students a foundation in the software development industry. Students will learn the fundamentals of software development systems, computer concepts, and programming techniques. Hands-on experience with selected industry software and programming languages such as: Java, C#, Python, HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Students will apply skills and knowledge to develop apps for mobile devices.

WES3550 CODING FUNDAMENTALS I This is the second course of the two-year Coding program. Students will learn fundamental concepts of programming from an object-oriented perspective. These concepts include: classes, objects and methods, algorithm development, problem-solving techniques, basic control structures, primitive types and arrays. Students will apply skills and knowledge to develop apps for mobile devices and computers. Prerequisite: Survey of Coding.

WES3560 CODING FUNDAMENTALS II This is the third course of the two-year Coding program. Students will learn advanced object-oriented programming concepts introduced in Coding Fundamentals I such as: inheritance, exceptions, graphical user interfaces, recursion, and data structures. Students will apply skills and knowledge to develop apps for mobile devices and computers. Prerequisite: Coding Fundamentals I.

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WES3570 CODING APPLICATIONS Coding Applications is the fourth course of the two-year Coding program. The course allows students to apply learned skills in software development. Emphasis is placed on exploring coding applications across the software development industry. Students will build on the skills and knowledge acquired in the previous courses. Students will apply skills and knowledge to develop apps for mobile devices and computers. Prerequisite: Coding Fundamentals II

General Construction Technology The General Construction Technology program prepares trainees to enter the world of residential and commercial construction. This course will cover the base fundamentals of the following: estimating, concrete, masonry, framing, dry wall, basic electrical, basic plumbing, roofing, hand and power tools, rigging and materials handling, safety. Courses meet two and one-half hours per day, Monday through Friday at the West-MEC Northeast Campus, 1617 W. Williams Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027. WES3580 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I This is the first in a series of four courses. Technology I will cover the core curriculum of construction drawings, basic electricity, safety, power and hand tools, math, estimating skills rigging and business concepts. 225 hours.

WES3590 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION II This is the second course in a series of four. This course includes flooring, roof systems, stair walls, ceiling systems, and exterior finishes (concrete). 225 hours. Prerequisite: Construction I

WES3600 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION III This is the third course in a series of four. Construction III covers advanced work in the major content in Construction Technology one and two. New emphasis will be placed on carpentry. Prerequisite: Construction II

WES3610 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION IV

This is the final course in a series of four. The content will concentrate on fine tuning the major skills learned in the first three courses and add residential electrical and plumbing. A final building project will be included as well as an opportunity to job shadow or intern. Prerequisite: Construction III

Pharmacy Technician The Pharmacy Technician program meets two and one-half hours per day, Monday through Friday and may include an off-site shadowing experience. The program is located at the West-MEC Northeast Campus, 1617 W. Williams Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027.

WES3730 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I This is the first course of a one-year Pharmacy Technician program offered to high school seniors. The course provides students a foundation in the allied health services, including administrative/clinical skills, medical ethics/pharmacy law, HIPAA compliance, medical terminology, applied math, pharmacology, OSHA Law and Regulations, and providing quality customer service.

WES3740 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN II This is the second course of a one-year program. The course allows students to apply academic concepts in a pharmacy setting. Emphasis will be placed on processing prescriptions, reviewing physician orders for proper dosage, drug allergies, and incompatibilities, data processing for insurance purposes using computer hardware and software systems, acting as a liaison between the pharmacy and the physician’s office for prescription requests and authorizations, counting tablets, labeling bott les, along with administrative functions such as: answering phones, stocking shelves, and taking inventory. Prerequisite: Pharmacy Technician I

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: THE DISTRICT’S GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN ENGLISH IS FOUR CREDITS. ENGLISH IV REQUIRES A RESEARCH PAPER PER CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT CRITERIA REGARDLESS OF THE NON-TRADITIONAL PROGRAM OR DELIVERY METHOD.) *Online version available

ENG6000 ENGLISH IA/ENGLISH IB* English IA/B is a year-long course that provides an introduction to the more complex concepts required of the high school student. Based on the Arizona College Career Ready Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become critical readers and writers by analyzing key ideas and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and informational text. Students will develop their writing skills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments, explanatory/informational texts, and narratives. This course will advance students’ knowledge of the conventions of Standard English and will strengthen vocabulary acquisition and use. Students will receive 1.0 credit in English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). *ENG6003/ENG6004 Online English I A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

ENG6010 HONORS ENGLISH IA/HONORS ENGLISH IB Honors English IA/Honors English IB is a year-long rigorous course that provides an introduction into pre-AP skills. There is a

strong instructional emphasis placed on literature, advanced grammatical principles, vocabulary, and complex modes of writing.

Based on the Arizona College Career Ready Standards, students will develop their writing skills by examining text types and

purposes and by writing arguments, explanatory/informational texts, and narratives. Students are asked to apply, analyze, and

synthesize the information presented in class in original and innovative ways. Students will leave the course with a deeper

understanding of the impact that writing and literature has on the world around them. Due to the rigorous structure of this class,

students will be expected to complete regular essay and supplementary reading assignments outside of class. Students will

receive 1.0 credit in Honors English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

ENG6020 ENGLISH IIA/ENGLISH IIB* The program of English instruction introduced in the freshman year continues in this year-long class, as students explore different genres of literature. Based on the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become advanced critical readers and writers by analyzing multiple themes, interpretations, and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and informational text. Reinforcing and expanding the writing objectives of the freshman year, this course will develop the student’s writing sk8ills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts. Students will write explanatory/information texts to examine and convey complex ideas, and will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events. Students will use research methods to participate in a range of collaborative discussions and presentations, integrating multiple sources of information. This course will further advance students’ knowledge of the conventions of Standard English and will strengthen vocabulary acquisition and use. Students will receive 1.0 credit in English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). *ENG6023/ENG6024 Online English II A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

ENG6030 HONORS ENGLISH IIA/HONORS ENGLISH IIB Honors English IIA/Honors English IIB is a year-long rigorous course that builds upon knowledge introduced in English I or

Honors English I, as well as prepares students for Advanced Placement programs Based on the Arizona College and Career

Ready Standards. This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become advanced critical readers and writers

by analyzing multiple themes, interpretations, and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in

literature and informational text. Students are asked to apply, analyze, and synthesize the information presented in class in

original and innovative ways. Students will also write explanatory/informational texts to examine and convey complex ideas and

narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events. In addition, students will use research methods to participate in a

range of collaborative discussions and presentations, integrating multiple sources of information. Due to the rigorous structure of

this class, students will be expected to complete regular essay and supplementary reading assignments outside of class.

Students will receive 1.0 credit in English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

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ENG6040 ENGLISH III A/ENGLISH IIIB* Students enrolled in English III are involved in the study and practice of writing and the study of American Literature. Students learn how cultural values, conflicts and events have impacted our nation and the literature of the time. Based on the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become critical readers and writers by analyzing key ideas and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and informational text. This course will develop the student’s writing skills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments, explanatory/informational texts, and narratives. This course will advance students’ knowledge of the conventions of Standard English and will strengthen vocabulary acquisition and use. Students will receive 1.0 credit I English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). *ENG6043/ENG6044 Online English III A/B is one credit only Fee required for online course.

ENG6050 AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION A/B The AP English Language and Composition course is designed to parallel a college composition course. Students become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and become skilled writers who can compose for a variety of purposes. The course emphasizes the expository, analytical, and argumentative writing that forms the basis of academic and professional communication, as well as the personal and reflective writing that fosters the ability to write in any context. AP English Language and Composition prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Language and Composition Examination. Students will receive 1.0 credit in AP English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

ENG6060 ENGLISH IV A/ENGLISH IV B* Students will engage with British literature from the eighth century through the twentieth century is studied. Based on the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become advanced critical readers and writers by analyzing multiple themes, interpretations, details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and information text. Reinforcing and expanding the writing objectives of the junior year, this course will develop the student’s writing skills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments to support claims in an analysis of ideas, and will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events. Students will conduct a sustained research project and participate in a range of collaborative discussions and presentations, integrating multiple sources of information. Students are expected to attain a high level of competence in reading, writing, study skills, and speaking. Students in English IV, regardless of content delivery method, will write a research paper per Curriculum and Instruction Department criteria. Students will receive 1.0 credit in English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). *ENG6063/ENG6064 Online English IV A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

ENG6070 AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION A/B The AP English Literature and Composition course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students can deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literacy merit. The course emphasizes the expository, analytical, and argumentative writing styles. AP English Literature and Composition prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Literature and Composition Examination. Students will receive 1.0 credit in AP English upon complete of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

ENG6080 IB ENGLISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE HL A/B Language A: language and literature comprises four parts – two relate to the study of language and two to the study of literature. The study of the texts produced in a language is central to an active engagement with language and culture and, by extension, to how we see and understand the world in which we live. In this course, then, we want to question the meaning generated by language and texts, which, it can be argued, is rarely straightforward and unambiguous. Focusing closing on the language of the texts we study and becoming aware of the role of each text’s wider context in shaping its meaning is central to this course. The other central aim of the course is to develop skills of textual analysis and the understanding that texts, both literary and non-literary, can be seen as autonomous yet simultaneously related to culturally determined reading practices. Prerequisite: Honors English IIA and IIB and teacher recommendation.

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ENG6090 BASIC READ 180

Basic READ 180 is a research-based reading intervention course designed for students whose reading achievement is below the proficient level. This course directly addresses the individual learning needs of the student through adaptive and instructional software, high interest literature, direct instruction in reading and writing skills. Students are placed in Basic READ 180 based on District English/Language Arts assessments in reading for their perspective grade level and/or Lexile score. Students remain in READ 180 for an entire school year. This is a 2-period, blocked course that corresponds to the tiers of the Response to Intervention model. Students will receive 2.0 credits in Electives upon completion of this two semester course (1.0 credit each semester).

ENG6100 INTERMEDIATE READ 180 READ 180 is a research-based reading intervention course designed for students whose reading achievement is below the proficient level. This course directly addresses the individual learning needs of the student through a variety of methods to improve reading and skills, utilizing components of the Read 180 curriculum. Students are placed in Intermediate READ 180 based on District English/Language Arts assessments in reading for their perspective grade level and/or Lexile score. Students remain in the course for an entire school year. Intermediate Reading is aligned with the tiers of the Response to Intervention model. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Electives upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

ENG6110 CREATIVE WRITING* Creative Writing is an elective course for students interested in improving their use of imagery, figurative language, and other literary devices in order to forge a personal voice or style in their own written expression. Students will write, revise and present a variety of original written works. Additionally, students will focus on working individually and collaboratively to revise and polish their original work. This course may be repeated for credit. *ENG6115 Online course is a half credit and may not be repeated for credit. Fee required for online courses.

ENG6120 WRITING WORKSHOP The course is designed for juniors and seniors Students will learn to write the three basic essay types and be exposed to research writing procedures. Each unit will include textual based evidence writing to strengthen critical thinking skills and build reading comprehension as a basis for developing strong writing skills. Writing Workshop will emphasize paragraph and essay structures.

ENG6130 FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES I This course introduces students to concepts, theories, and histories of film and other moving-image media, treating cinema as a dominant representational system that reflects American culture and has shaped other media forms. The introduction course is predominantly an in-depth study of films beginning with the Silent Era through the Classical Hollywood cinema period that extensively covers a variety of film genres. Topics include (but not limited to): the formal analysis of image and sound, aesthetics, historiography, genres, authorship, and issues of gender, race, ethnicity, and class.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRAM English Language Learners (ELL) will receive a complete program (2-4 hours of daily instruction) of language and academic skill development through Individual Language Learner Plans and/or placement in specific ELL English Language and Reading courses. All students enrolled in English are required to achieve a level of competency on the academic standards prescribed by the Arizona State Board of Education and the Board of Education of the Agua Fria Union High School District. Classroom and tutorial support is provided to ELL students to promote academic achievement. English Acquisition Program placement is determined by a performance level of proficient on the Reading, Writing and overall composite scores as measured by the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA).

ENG6140 ENGLISH I LA/ENGLISH I LB WRITING The focus of this class is on the acquisition of the English language through a literature based writing program. Instruction will focus on standard writing conventions in order for students to write multiple, detailed paragraphs in a variety of writing applications. Non-English proficient students are placed in English I LA Writing/English I LB Writing if their overall AZELLA composite score in Writing is Pre-Emergent, Emergent, or Basic. Students remain in this course for an entire school year unless they test proficient in Writing on the AZELLA assessment at the end of Semester I. This is a one period course that corresponds to the Arizona Department of Education Structured English Immersion Model. Students will receive 1.0 credit in English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). Prerequisite: Meets requirement for EAP placement.

ENG6150 ENGLISH 1 LA/ENGLISH 1LB GRAMMAR The focus of this class is on the acquisition of the English language through a research-based grammar program. Instruction will focus on correct usage of level appropriate syntax, morphology, phonology, semantics, lexicon and pragmatics. These skills will be taught through the use of significant themes and high-interest content in meaningful context in order to enhance student success and promote proficiency in the English language. Non-English proficient students are placed in English I LA Grammar/English I LB Grammar if their overall AZELLA composite score in Writing is Pre-Emergent, Emergent, or Basic. Students remain in this course for an entire school year unless they test proficient in Writing on the AZELLA assessment at the end of Semester I. This is a one period course that corresponds to the Arizona Department of Education Structured English Immersion Model. Students will receive 1.0 credit of elective credit upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). Prerequisite: Meets requirement for EAP placement.

ENG6160 READ 180 If student is not proficient in English, student may be enrolled in Basic Read 180 as part of the two (2) of four (4) hours of daily English language instruction as required by the Arizona State Board of Education.

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FINE ARTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: FINE ARTS COURSES MAY BE USED TO SATISFY THE DISTRICT’S GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR TWO CREDITS OF CTE AND/OR FINE ARTS. *ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS REQUIRES ONE (1) FINE ARTS OR CTE CREDIT FOR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR REGARDING POST-SECONDARY PLANNING. *Online Version Available

VISUAL ARTS

FIN5000 FUNDAMENTALS OF ART

The Fundamentals of Art course introduces the student to the elements and principles of art as they apply to two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art. The student will have hands-on experience with pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, tempera, printmaking, clay, wire, paper mache, plaster, and mixed media. The student will also examine two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art, artists, and artistic movements throughout art history. Course creates dust.

FIN5010 AP ART HISTORY A/B The AP Art History course will engage students at the same level as an introductory college art history survey. This course will involve critical thinking and will develop an understanding and knowledge of diverse historical and cultural contexts of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other media. AP Art History prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Art History exam.

FIN5020 SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS I Sculpture and Ceramics is an intermediate-level course in which students will explore the sculpting processes of carving, modeling, and assemblage with an emphasis placed on the elements and principles of form, space, texture, balance, and visual movement. Students will also study various studio problems in the process of forming clay, both on the throwing wheel and by hand-building. An emphasis is placed on glaze application and surface decoration. Students may elect to provide additional supplies for personal projects. Class may be repeated for credit. Course creates dust. Fee required.

FIN5030 METAL SCULPTURE Students will learn the basic skills of metal working such as (welding, fabricating, forging, and finishing). Students will expand upon their understanding of Form, Shape, Space, Design, Color, Line, and Texture while learning a career skill. Fee required.

FIN5040 CERAMICS II Ceramics II is an advanced course offered to students who have successfully completed Sculpture and Ceramics. Students will explore various studio problems in the process of forming clay on the wheel, by hand building, and by combining both techniques. An emphasis is placed on glaze application and surface decoration. The students will also explore the different types of clay and firing techniques. Course may be repeated for credit. Fee required.

FIN5050 DRAWING AND PAINTING I Drawing and Painting is an intermediate-level course in which the student will render a variety of subject matter through the use of wet and dry media. The student will have hands-on-experience with pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, and mixed media. Students will also receive an introduction to the preparation of painting materials and methods, with an emphasis on color theory. Students may elect to provide additional supplies for personal projects. Class may be repeated for credit. Fee required.

FIN5060 AP ART STUDIO A/B Through studio practice, application of design concepts, and informed decision making, students will assemble a body of artwork that demonstrates a high level of quality and growth over time, of content, technique, and process. Students will develop mastery in concept, composition, and execution. Students will address three components in their portfolios: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. Students will submit this body of work to the College Board for grading and possible college credit. Students will expand their drawing and two-dimensional design skills and advance their visual communication skills by exploring a variety of design processes and techniques, and compositional and aesthetic concepts. Prerequisite: Sculpture & Ceramics I or Drawing & Painting I. Fee required.

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FIN5070 ART STUDIO

Art Studio is offered to those students who have successfully completed at least one of the following art courses (Drawing and Painting I or Sculpture and Ceramics I). Advanced studio problems and techniques in two and three dimensional media will be explored, with an emphasis on portfolio preparation and presentation. Participation in a group exhibition is required. Students may elect to provide additional supplies for personal projects. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting I or Sculpture and Ceramics I or instructor approval. Fee required.

FIN5080 PHOTOGRAPHY I Photography is a beginning-level course which teaches students black-and-white- photographic techniques and proper equipment operation and maintenance. Techniques to be explored include film processing, print development, hand coloring, multiple exposure printing, portraiture, and concept photography. It is recommended that students have access to a 35 mm single lens reflex camera with manual (or manual override) control of both aperture and shutter speed. Students may elect to provide additional supplies for personal use. Fee required.

FIN5090 PHOTOGRAPHY II Photography II is an intermediate level course in black and white photography. Students will explore lighting techniques, compositional guidelines, and alternative methods of film processing and print manipulation. Students will learn to evaluate their own work as well as the work of others as they develop portfolios showing a progression of photographic skill. It is recommended that students have access to a 35 mm single lens reflex camera with manual (or manual override) control of both aperture and shutter speed. Students may elect to provide additional supplies for personal use. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Photography I. Fee required.

FIN5100 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I Digital Photography I is a beginning-level course that gives students a broad overview of basic photography principles and techniques, enabling them to compose innovative and technically proficient photographs. Students will learn how computer software and printing technology are used to create, enhance, and modify digital images. Fee required. Some universities may not approve Digital Photography as a fine art. Please check with university.

FIN5110 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II Digital Photography II is an intermediate-level course in the process of creating, enhancing, and modifying digital images. Aesthetic photos, portraiture, photo journalism and commercial photography projects will allow student to develop their own artistic style and vision. Prerequisite: Digital Photography I. Fee required. Some universities may not approve Digital Photography as a fine art. Please check with university.

FIN5120 IB VISUAL ARTS SL A/B FIN5330 IB VISUAL ARTS HL A/B Students in this course will produce a body of work representing their individual research and development as artists over the two-year span of the course. Emphasis will be placed on developing ideas through critical investigation as well as improving technical skills in a variety of media. This course is part of the IB Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Fee required.

FIN5130 GUITAR Guitar class encompasses beginners to advanced players. Students will learn the fundamentals of classical guitar playing from music theory, to technique, to music history. Students will experience music from various time frames and genres. More advanced players will also increase their repertoire and learn about jazz techniques along with music composition practices. Fee required.

FIN5140 MARCHING BAND This ensemble performs at all Friday night varsity football games and other scheduled events. The marching band will also have commitments on some Saturdays. The Marching Band will also have rehearsals that are not scheduled during the normal school day and are for all members. Attendance is required at all events. All students are encouraged to enroll in symphonic, beginning/intermediate band or percussion ensembles. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Recommend summer band camp or director approval. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of

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Marching Band and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit.. Fee required.

FIN5150 BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE BAND The group will perform at region large group festivals. The group will also have rehearsals and concerts outside the normal school day, which will be required by all musicians. It is strongly recommended that all members of beginning/intermediate band be in marching band. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee required.

FIN5160 SYMPHONIC BAND Symphonic band is an advanced level group. The group will perform at region large group festivals. The group will also have rehearsals and concerts outside the normal school day, which will be required by all musicians. All members of symphonic band are encouraged to be in marching band. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Director approval and/or student audition. Fee required.

FIN5170 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Percussion ensemble serves as the marching drum line during fall and concert percussion during the spring. The group will perform at the region large group festivals. The group will also have rehearsals and concerts outside the normal school day, which will be required by all musicians. The percussion ensemble will play in all events that Marching, Concert and Symphonic bands are required. All members of percussion ensemble are encouraged to be in marching band. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Director approval and/or student audition. Fee required.

FIN5190 JAZZ ENSEMBLE This course will be an advanced ensemble consisting of the woodwind, brass, and percussion families. The repertoire will consist of all styles of Jazz music. Improvisation techniques will be taught to the student so that they may have the opportunity to solo. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition with director. Fee required.

FIN5200 CHOIR This is a beginning to intermediate level vocal ensemble. Participation is open to all students. Students will gain insights into the art of singing a wide variety of music. Elements of basic vocal technique including diction, breath support, and posture are stressed. Attendance at all scheduled concerts and performances is required. Attendance and participation provide the basis for course grades. As performance time approaches, some after school or night rehearsals may be necessary. This course may be repeated for credit.

FIN5210 CONCERT CHOIR This group is the school’s advanced vocal ensemble. Membership is open to any student by audition with the director. The finer points of choral performance and vocal technique are the main focus of this group. Many styles of vocal literature are covered. Attendance at all scheduled concerts and performances is required. Attendance and participation provide the basis for course grades. As a performance time approaches, some after school or night rehearsals may be necessary. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Audition with director. Fee required.

FIN5220 MUSIC THEORY* This course gives the music student an opportunity to develop the aural and oral skills in basic music theory and to explore the integration of these elements in music of the common practice. Students will develop skills in writing and listening to music, as well as, in ear training, sight singing, melodic and chordal analysis and melodic and harmonic dictation. *FIN5225 Online Music Theory is a half (0.5) credit course and may be repeated for credit. Fee required for online course.

FIN5230 SHOW CHOIR This group is the school’s advanced vocal ensemble. The finer points of choral performance, vocal technique, and movement are the main focus of this group. Many styles of vocal literature are covered. Attendance at all scheduled concerts and performances is required. Attendance and participation provide the basis for course grades. As a performance time approaches, some after school or night rehearsals may be necessary. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: None. Fee required.

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FIN5240 THEATER I Theatre I introduces students to the history of theater, aspects of stage, character, and lighting techniques. Students are introduced to the basics of stage acting and theater terminology through the Stanislavski method of acting.

FIN5250 THEATER II Students enrolled in Theater II further develop their acting skills. Scene work, group and individual, is continued with greater emphasis on learning acting and stage techniques. Theatrical makeup, scene analysis, and introduction to directing are included. Prerequisite: Theater I. Fee required.

FIN5260 THEATER III Theatre III will advance acting skills and teach directing skills. The student will learn all aspects of theater production and will be required to direct as well as write one-act scenes. Prerequisite: Theater I and Theatre II or Technical Theater. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee required.

FIN5270 TECHNICAL THEATER I

The student will analyze plays, design sets, and build the sets for all the school plays. They will learn all aspects of technical processes. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Theater I. This course may NOT be used for CTE credit. Fee required.

FIN5280 IB FILM SL A/B FIN5320 IB FILM HL A/B The purpose of this course is to examine the different genres of film. The class will look at how some of today’s directors stylistically put objects, scenes or themes into their movies. The overall goal for students enrolled in this course is to become critical thinkers, instead of passively watching a show. They will in turn be active participants as they examine various structures or conventions of different films from around the world. Development and production of film is also included in this course. This is part of the IB Diploma Programme and certificate programs. Fee required.

FIN5290 BEGINNING DANCE This course is a beginning level ballet, jazz and modern dance class. The emphasis of this class is on technique and alignment. Various turns, leaps and formal steps will be taught as well as an introduction to choreography. Students need no previous dance experience to succeed in the course. Students are required to perform in some capacity for dance productions. Dancewear will be required. This course may be repeated for credit. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of Beginning Dance and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit. Fee required.

FIN5300 INTERMEDIATE DANCE This course will be the next level of beginning dance class. Emphasis would be placed on more difficult movement vocabulary, terminology, and history of the three major dance styles. The course will build on the foundation made from beginning dance class in technique, terminology understanding and retention, history as well as dance forms. Students are required to perform in some capacity for dance productions. Dancewear will be required. This course may be repeated for credit. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of Intermediate Dance and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit. Prerequisite: Beginning Dance. Fee required.

FIN5310 PERFORMANCE DANCE Performance Dance is a more serious study of dance. Further technique in ballet, jazz, modern/lyrical dance, musical theatre and choreography are taught. Technically difficult combinations of steps and turns are emphasized as well as continued improvement in alignment. Students are required to perform in some capacity for dance productions. Dancewear will be required. This course may be repeated for credit. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of Performance Dance and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit. Audition is required. Fee required.

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INTER-DEPARTMENTAL

IDP0010 AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) The AVID course is designed to prepare students for success in postsecondary education. AVID provides support and skills development such as: reading, writing, critical thinking, organization, time management, and goal setting. The curriculum supports high levels of academic achievement for all students and aligns to state content standards. Skills learned help provide students better access and equity to rigorous courses as well as strategies that can help all students be more college ready. A recommendation, application and interview are required. Students must be accepted into this full year AVID program.

IDP0020 JOURNALISM I The first year of Journalism introduces students to the essentials of newspaper writing, page designing, and advertising. It covers the history and ethics of journalism in the United States and basic newspaper vocabulary. Experience in writing and editing news stories, feature stories, sports stories, editorials, and advertising copy is provided. Students should have an aptitude for writing.

IDP0030 JOURNALISM II Each course advances the study of material covered in previous Journalism classes. Emphasis is placed on interpretive reporting, column writing, and editing skills. Students may serve as editors of the school newspaper. Prerequisite: Journalism I.

IDP0040 JOURNALISM III Each course advances the study of material covered in previous Journalism classes. Emphasis is placed on interpretive reporting, column writing, and editing skills. Students may serve as editors of the school newspaper. Prerequisite: Journalism II.

IDP0050 SPEECH AND DEBATE I This course provides instruction in the development and presentation of oral interpretation, debate, formal oratory, and dramatic presentations at speech and debate competitions. It will also review the theoretical foundations for public speaking and provide practical methods for applications of a process approach for composing and producing informative and persuasive speeches and group discussions.

IDP0060 SPEECH AND DEBATE II This course will expand on skills learned in Speech and Debate I. It is a performance based course focused on deeper experience in oral presentations. Topics include Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Policy Debate, Oratory, Expository, and Interpretation events including Prose and Dramatic Interpretation. Prerequisite: Speech & Debate I.

IDP0070 STUDENT ASSISTANT/TUTOR Students who desire to serve as a Student Assistant/Tutor must apply in the guidance office at the time of registration. Student Assistants/Tutors will be placed with teachers and will perform tasks to aid the teacher to whom they are assigned. Students will also tutor students in the teacher’s class to whom they are assigned. A student’s transcript will reflect only ½ credit earned as a Student Assistant/Tutor. May be repeated once. Pass/Fail only.

IDP0080 STUDENT GOVERNMENT This course is designed to develop personal leadership skills and an understanding of group processes in a democratic society. It seeks to foster in students a better understanding of themselves and the capacity for leadership; to create an understanding of the importance of leadership in a democratic society; and to prepare students to assume leadership roles in the school and community. This course may be repeated for credit. Officers campaign and are elected by their peers.

IDP0090 PUBLICATIONS I A/B Students will develop skills necessary to produce the school’s yearbook. To understand the process of creating a publication, students will participate in research, writing, reporting, photography, design, and management.

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IDP0100 PUBLICATIONS II A/B Students will focus on the final deadline for production (writing, photography, design) of the yearbook. In addition, students will develop a variety of business skills impacting the sales of the yearbook. To understand the process of selling a publication, students will participate in research, planning, marketing, selling, budgeting, and management. Prerequisite: Publications I. IDP0110 IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE A/B The purpose of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is to stimulate reflection on the knowledge and the experience of students both in and outside the classroom. Taught for a minimum of 100 hours during the program, TOK examines various areas of knowledge, truth, logic, value judgments and the role of language and thought in knowledge. The course challenges students to question the basis of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideological biases and to develop a personal mode of thought-based on analysis of evidence and expressed in rational arguments. Two essays written on prescribed topics make up TOK's assessment. This is part of the IB Diploma Programme.

IDP0120 STREET LAW Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of their rights and responsibilities related to the United States judicial system and law enforcement agencies. The goal of this course is to provide valuable information to help students make beneficial (life-time) decisions.

IDP0130 ACT PREPARATION COURSE This course is designed to prepare students for the reading, writing, and mathematics portions of the ACT Exam. This course utilizes a scaffold approach for teaching each concept. Students are introduced to each concept step-by-step: beginning with the most basic skills, progressing to practice with each concept, and finally advancing to full-length ACT-style questions. Prerequisite: English IIB and completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: THE DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES IS ONE CREDIT. ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS REQUIRES TWO CREDITS OF THE SAME LANGUAGE FOR COLLEGE AND/OR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE. *Online version available

LAN9000 SPANISH IA/SPANISH IB* The student is introduced to the Spanish language through the use of an immersion-type program and communicative activities. Elements of grammar, writing, reading, speaking, and the Spanish culture are also introduced.

*LAN9003/LAN9004 Online Spanish I A/B is one credit only Fee required for online course.

LAN9010 SPANISH IIA/SPANISH IIB* This course is designed to advance the student’s skills in listening, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, comprehension, along with writing, in an immersion-type program. The student will learn more about the Spanish speaking world, its peoples and cultures. Emphasis is placed on speaking and writing in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish I or placement test. *LAN9013/LAN9014 Online Spanish II A/B is one credit only Fee required for online course.

LAN9020 HONORS SPANISH IIIA/HONORS SPANISH IIIB Spanish III will focus on writing, reading, and grammar with emphasis on conversational Spanish. Honors Spanish III is designed to prepare students for AP Spanish Language and Composition. Prerequisite: Spanish II or placement test.

LAN9030 AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION A/B The Spanish Language and Composition course is comparable to an advanced level (5th and 6th semester or the equivalent) college Spanish language course. Emphasizing the use of Spanish for active communication, it encompasses aural/oral skills reading comprehension, grammar, and composition. The course objectives are to help students comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish and acquire vocabulary and a grasp of structure to allow the easy, accurate reading of newspaper and magazine articles, as well as modern literature in Spanish. AP Spanish Language and Composition prepares students, and students are expected to take the AP Spanish Language Examination. Prerequisite: Honors Spanish III

LAN9040 IB SPANISH SL A/B LAN9160 IB SPANISH HL A/B The main focus of the course is on language acquisition and development in the four primary language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These language skills will be developed through the study and use of a range of written and spoken material. The material is chosen to enable students to develop mastery of language skills. Students will also use their inquiry skills through investigation of how their own culture compares to that of other countries. Students will advance their ability to communicate in Spanish in all four skills areas as they explore themes of change, groups and leisure through the study of geography, history, art, music and literature. This course is part of the IB Diploma Programme. Prerequisite: Spanish II or higher and teacher recommendation. Fee required.

LAN9050 IB SPANISH AB INITIO A/B The main objective of this course will be to provide students who have little to no previous experience of Spanish with the skills necessary for them to handle everyday interactions in a Spanish-speaking environment. Through their acquisition of language they will learn how to communicate effectively with other Spanish speakers in practical and social situations. The course will focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing Spanish. This course is part of the IB Diploma Programme. Fee required.

LAN9060 FRENCH IA/FRENCH IB* Through exposure to similarities and differences between peoples of French-speaking nations and the United States, students begin to develop an awareness and appreciation for French culture. While traditional grammatical elements are presented, this is an immersion program and practical application of the language is stressed. Listening, speaking reading, and writing skills are extensively practiced.

*LAN9063/LAN9064 Online French I A/B is one credit only. Fee required for Online Course.

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LAN9070 FRENCH IIA/FRENCH IIB* An important step in the study of the language, this course continues to present new cultural and grammatical elements, while reinforcing those skills learned in the first year. Real-life situations will be practiced and students will speak the language on a daily basis. Prerequisite: French I.

*LAN9073/LAN9074 Online French II A/B is one credit only. Fee required for Online Course.

LAN9080 HONORS FRENCH IIIA/HONORS FRENCH IIIB* To polish the language skill, more sophisticated grammatical elements are presented and practiced. French history and geography are introduced, and self-expression is encouraged through the writing of essays and projects. This is an immersion course. Prerequisite: French II.

*LAN9083/LAN9084 Online Honors French III A/B is one credit only. Fee required for Online Course.

LAN9090 AP FRENCH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION A/B The French Language course emphasizes the use of language for active communication and helps students develop the ability to understand spoken French in various contexts. In addition, students will develop a French vocabulary sufficiently ample for reading newspaper and magazine articles, literary texts, and other non-technical writings without dependence on a dictionary, and the ability to express themselves coherently, resourcefully, and with reasonable fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken French. AP French Language prepares students, and students are expected to take the AP French Language Examination. Prerequisite: Honors French III.

LAN9100 IB FRENCH SL A/B Designed to expand and develop oral communication, listening, reading and writing skills. They will acquire information from a variety of authentic sources and transfer that knowledge into a variety of activities. Students will study the culture of countries where French is spoken along with an understanding of the role French-speaking countries have in the worlds. These skills will be assessed through the appropriate use and application of language, cultural interaction and messages. This is part of the IB Diploma Programme. Prerequisite: French II and teacher recommendation.

LAN9110 GERMAN IA/GERMAN IB* The first year German course is designed to teach listening and speaking, and increased practice in reading and writing in the target language. Students are introduced to the basic elements of grammar, reading, writing, and speaking. The course is an immersion-type program.

*LAN9113/LAN9114 Online German I A/B is one credit only Fee required for online course.

LAN9120 GERMAN IIA/GERMAN IIB* The second level German course continues with an emphasis on listening, speaking, and increased practice in reading and writing in the target language. By the end of this course, all basic grammar has been introduced. Prerequisite: German I. *LAN9123/LAN9124 Online German II A/B is one credit only Fee required for online course.

LAN9130 HONORS GERMAN IIIA/HONORS GERMAN IIIB When there is sufficient enrollment, the advanced German course is offered. Advanced study emphasizes reading, writing and speaking in the target language. Prerequisite: German II.

LAN9140 LATIN IA/LATIN IB* The study of Latin begins with a grammatical framework which can directly transfer to their work in English. The course will give students a better understanding of grammar, an introduction to ancient culture, and an expansion of vocabulary, especially in the professions of medicine and law.

*LAN9143/LAN9144 Online Latin I A/B is one credit only Fee required for online course.

LAN9150 LATIN IIA/LATIN IIB*

The second level of Latin continues to give students a better understanding of grammar, background to ancient culture, and an expansion of vocabulary and use of the language. Prerequisite: Latin I *LAN9153/LAN9154 Online Latin II A/B is one credit only Fee required for online course.

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MATHEMATICS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: THE DISTRICT’S REQUIREMENT IN MATH IS FOUR CREDITS. ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS REQUIRES FOUR (4) MATH CREDITS, ONE OF WHICH IS AT A LEVEL HIGHER THAN ALGEBRA II. FINANCIAL LITERACY DOES NOT MEET THIS REQUIREMENT. PLEASE SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR POST-SECONDARY COURSE PLANNING. *Online version available

MAT4000 ALGEBRA EXTENSION A/B

Algebra Extension utilizes a research based math intervention curriculum designed to provide targeted support for students to cross the bridge from arithmetic to algebra. This course will both support and extend the work students do in Algebra I through the development of mathematical habits of the mind. Algebra Extension is aligned with the tiers of the Response to Intervention model. Placement into this course will be based upon District mathematics assessments. Students will receive 1.0 elective credit upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). Students will be co-enrolled in Algebra I.

MAT4010 ALGEBRA IA/ALGEBRA IB* This standards-based Algebra 1 course extends the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. The course is designed to deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Students will engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

*MAT4013/MAT4014 Online Algebra I A/B is one credit only Fee required for online course.

MAT4020 HONORS ALGEBRA IA/HONORS ALGEBRA IB This standards-based Algebra 1 course extends the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. The course is designed to deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Students will engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. This Honors course will aim to develop pre-AP skills by requiring students to present their knowledge in original and innovative ways. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Honors Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

MAT4030 GEOMETRY A/B* This standards-based Geometry course formalizes and extends students’ geometric experiences form the middle grades. Students will: establish criteria for congruence of triangles based on rigid motions; establish criteria for similarity of triangles based on dilations and proportional reasoning; informally develop explanations of circumference, area and volume formulas; apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the coordinate plane; prove basic geometric theorems; and extend work with probability. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). Prerequisite or co-requisite: Algebra IA/B or Honors Algebra IA/B *MAT4033/MAT4034 Online Geometry A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

MAT4040 HONORS GEOMETRY A/B

This standards-based Geometry course formalizes and extends students’ geometric experiences from the middle grades. Students will: establish criteria for congruence of triangles based on rigid motions; establish criteria for similarity of triangles based on dilations and proportional reasoning; informally develop explanations of circumference, area and volume formulas; apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the coordinate plane; prove basic geometric theorems; and extend work with probability. Additional Honors work will have students apply trigonometry to general triangles, explain volume formulas and understand and apply theorems about circles. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career

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Ready Practice and Content Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Honors Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Algebra IA/B or Honors Algebra IA/B

MAT4050 ALGEBRA IIA/ALGEBRA IIB* This standards-based Algebra II course builds on the students’ work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and extends 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 numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). Prerequisite: Algebra IA/IB or Hon Alg I A/B or Geo. A/B (Geometry can also be co-requisite) *MAT4053/MAT4054 Online Algebra II A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

MAT4060 HONORS ALGEBRA IIA/HONORS ALGEBRA IIB This standards-based Algebra II course builds on the students’ work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and extends 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 numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. Additional Honors work will have students use complex numbers in polynomial identities and equations, rewrite rational expressions, extend the domain of trigonometric functions using the unit circle and prove and apply trigonometric identities. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Honors Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). Prerequisite: Algebra IA/IB or Hon Alg I A/B or Geo. A/B (Geometry can also be co-requisite)

MAT4070 ACCELERATED ALGEBRA II (ONE SEMESTER DOUBLE BLOCKED)

This standards-based Accelerated Algebra II course is designed to move students through the Algebra 2 curriculum in one semester. This is a two period blocked class that covers the entire mathematics curriculum at a faster pace than the standard Algebra II course. For specific topics, please refer to the Algebra II course description. Given the accelerated speed of this course, students should expect additional work outside of class. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Honors Mathematics upon completion of this one semester, two period blocked course. Prerequisite: Geometry or Honors Geometry

MAT4080 COLLEGE ALGEBRA A/B This course extends the student’s knowledge of algebra by applying and manipulating various types of equations. Specific topics include systems of equations, inequalities, conic sections, polynomials, and matrices along with rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. This course is recommended for college bound students pursuing studies not requiring Calculus. Prerequisite: Algebra II/Geometry.

MAT4090 APPLIED TRIGONOMETRY* A/B

This course includes a study of measures of angles, properties of graphs of trigonometric functions, fundamental identities, addition and half angle formulas, inverse trigonometric functions, solutions of trigonometric equation, complex numbers, and properties of triangle solutions. Prerequisite: Algebra II is recommended. *MAT4093/MAT4094 Online Trigonometry is a half (0.5) credit course only. Fee required for online course.

MAT4100 HONORS PRE-CALCULUS* A/B Honors Pre-Calculus is designed to prepare college-bound students for a first course in Calculus. Topics covered are intermediate and advanced algebra, circular and trigonometric functions, vectors, analytic geometry, and limits. This course is designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content plus Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Honors Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

*MAT4103/MAT4104 Online Honors Pre-Calculus A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

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MAT4110 ACCELERATED PRE-CALCULUS A/B (ONE SEMESTER DOUBLE BLOCKED) This Accelerated Pre-Calculus is designed to move students through the Honors Pre-Calculus curriculum in one semester. This is a two period blocked class that covers the entire mathematics curriculum at a faster pace than the yearlong Honors Pre-Calculus course. For specific topics, please refer to the Honors Pre-Calculus course description. Given the accelerated speed of this course, students should expect additional work outside of class. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content plus Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Honors Mathematics upon completion of this one semester, double blocked course. Prerequisite: Accelerated Algebra II

MAT4120 AP CALCULUS AB A/B This course uses the College Board Syllabus for AB Calculus and is designed to parallel the first semester of a college calculus course. Topics emphasized include limits, derivatives and integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students completing this course are expected to take the AP Calculus AB exam. Students will receive 1 credit in Advanced Placement Mathematics upon completion of this year long course (0.5 credit each semester).

MAT4130 AP CALCULUS BC (ONE SEMESTER) AP Calculus BC is equivalent to a second semester class at the university level. This course will provide students who have completed AP Calculus AB the option to continue the AP sequence of coursework. Topics emphasized include series of numbers, power series and various methods to determine convergence or divergence of a series. Students completing this course are expected to take the AP Calculus BC exam. Students will receive 0.5 credit in Advanced Placement Mathematics upon completion of this one semester course. Pre-Requisite: AP Calculus AB

MAT4140 AP CALCULUS AB/BC This course uses the College Board Syllabus for both AB Calculus and BC Calculus. This course is designed to parallel the first two semesters of college calculus courses. For specific topics covered, refer to the course descriptions for both AP Calculus AB and BC. Students completing this course are expected to take the appropriate AP exam. Students will receive 1 credit in Advanced Placement Mathematics upon completion of this year long course (0.5 credit each semester). Prerequisite: Honors or Accelerated Pre-Calculus

MAT4150 HONORS CALCULUS III (ONE SEMESTER) This course offers students the opportunity to apply material learned in AP Calculus AB and BC to problems in three-dimensional space. Most concepts involved in AP Calculus AB and BC involve functions in one variable. Calculus III allows the student to consider problems taken off a two-dimensional plane and placed into our three-dimensional world. This class completes the Calculus strand, paralleling work done in the third semester of a college calculus course, for students who are interested in the mathematical and science fields at the university level. Students will receive 0.5 credit in Honors Mathematics upon completion of this one semester course. Prerequisite: Calculus BC

MAT4160 AP STATISTICS A/B Students are introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. The AP Statistics syllabus will be followed. Students who complete this course are expected to take the appropriate AP exam. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Advanced Placement Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course. The major course objectives are Exploring Data: Describing patters and departures from patterns; Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and Conducting a Study; Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation; and Statistical Inference: estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses. Prerequisite: Algebra II

MAT4170 IB MATH STUDIES SL A/B This course is designed for the student whose main interests lie outside the field of mathematics. Topics covered include algebra, probability, statistics, geometry, and an introduction to differential calculus. This course is part of the IB Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Prerequisite: Algebra II.

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MAT4180 IB MATH SL A/B This is a two-year mathematics sequence for students with a strong math background to prepare for future studies in science, math, economics, or business administration. The coursework covers functions, trigonometry, vectors, matrices, probability & statistics and calculus topics. The use of a graphing calculator is required. This course is part of the IB Diploma Programme. Prerequisite: Honors Algebra II.

MAT4190 IB MATH HL: CALCULUS A/B This is a two-year mathematics sequence with a strong math background to prepare for studies in a mathematics or a science-related field of study at the university level. This class is an in-depth study of functions, trigonometry, vectors, matrices, probability and statistics, calculus I and calculus II. IB Math HL will further strengthen the development of a student’s understanding of mathematics. The class will make students aware of how math pertains to their daily lives as well as the relevance to world-wide issues and provide a strong mathematical background for their college studies. This course is part of the IB Diploma Programme. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus.

MAT4200 FINANCIAL LITERACY A/B Students need to be informed about their financial responsibilities today and to prepare for the real choices ahead. In this course they will learn about career decisions, money management, financial security, credit management, resource management, risk management, and consumer rights and responsibilities. Students will learn budgeting, taxation, insurance, real estate, retirement planning, and the effective and efficient use of credit. The implementation of the ideas, concepts, and skills contained in this course will enable students to implement those decision-making skills they must apply and use to become wise and knowledgeable consumers, savers, investors, users of credit, money managers, citizens, and members of a global workforce and society. This course will satisfy the AFUHSD graduation requirements for graduation; HOWEVER, this course does NOT meet the entrance requirements for Arizona colleges and universities. Prerequisite: Algebra II.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: THE DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION IS ONE CREDIT OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN THE PRIMARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION CREDIT AND EVERY EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE TO SCHEDULE FRESHMEN IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. (IF A PASSING GRADE IN MARCHING BAND, DANCE, OR OTHER PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS IS USED WITH GOOD CAUSE FOR ONE-HALF CREDIT IN PLACE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, THE STUDENT MUST ALSO PASS THE DISTRICT A+ ONLINE HEALTH COURSE FOR ONE-HALF CREDIT.) Two credits of AFJROTC will meet PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT and Health credit.

PHY0500 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT A/B This class consists of health and physical education activities. Awareness of personal health issues and lifetime activities are emphasized. Students must wear appropriate clothes for physical education. This course satisfies the required physical education and health requirement for graduation. PE uniform required.

PHY0510 HEALTH This course will cover many aspects of health education including, but not limited to: mental health, nutrition, exercise/fitness, drug/alcohol, first aid/medical issues, and human sexuality. This class satisfies the one-half credit health portion of the physical education requirement. This course is open to all students. This course is also offered through the A+/transition program.

PHY0520 LIFETIME FITNESS Students will participate in a variety of aerobic and physical fitness activities not currently included in Sport and PE. Activities will include aerobics, step aerobics, tae-bo, yoga, Pilates, and non-contact sports. Emphasis is placed on lifetime fitness and healthy eating. This course may be repeated for credit. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of Lifetime Fitness and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit. PE uniform required.

PHY0530 SPORT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Students participate in a variety of individual, dual, and team sports. Some activities such as swimming, bowling, and golf may require off campus travel and a small fee. All activities except contact sports are taught coeducationally. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, sportsmanship, and strategy. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of Sport and Physical Fitness and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit. This course may be repeated for credit. PE uniform required.

PHY0540 ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION A/B Students participate in physical activities that allow them to develop as fully as possible. On an individual basis, physical activities are provided which the student can utilize and enjoy in later years. All activities except contact sports are taught coeducationally. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Physician’s recommendation or Special Education I.E.P. requirement. PE uniform required.

PHY0550 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING - MEN Weight Training is a class designed to enhance one’s body and self-image through all five components of physical fitness. All students use a variety of conditioning equipment and free weights. All students will develop their physical strength, quickness, agility, and flexibility through weight training and developmental activities. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of Strength and Conditioning - Men and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit. This course may be repeated for credit. PE uniform required.

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PHY0560 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING - WOMEN Weight Training is a class designed to enhance one’s body and self-image through all five components of physical fitness. All students use a variety of conditioning equipment and free weights. All students will develop their physical strength, quickness, agility, and flexibility through weight training and developmental activities. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of Strength and Conditioning - Women and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit. This course may be repeated for credit. PE uniform required.

PHY0570 MEN’S ADVANCED PE The course is recommended but not required for all athletes participating on an official school team. This course is designed to enhance student physical development within an athletic team environment. Students will focus on a variety of strategies, techniques, concepts, and movements specific to the athletic course of study. Students enrolled in the course receive an elective credit. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of Men’s Advanced PE and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit. This course may be repeated for credit. PE uniform required.

PHY0580 WOMEN’S ADVANCED PE The course is recommended but not required for all athletes participating on an official school team. This course is designed to enhance student physical development within an athletic team environment. Students will focus on a variety of strategies, techniques, concepts, and movements specific to the athletic course of study. Students enrolled in the course receive an elective credit. While Personal Development has been the primary physical education class required for graduation credit and every effort should be made to schedule freshmen in Personal Development, one-half credit of Women’s Advanced PE and one-half credit of A+ online Health may be used for the required Personal Development course credit. This course may be repeated for credit. PE uniform required.

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SCIENCE

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: THE DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN SCIENCE IS THREE LAB SCIENCE CREDITS. PLEASE SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR POST-SECONDARY PLANNING. *Online version available

SCI7000 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE* A/B Environmental Science is a laboratory and field-based course, which is interdisciplinary in nature. The course utilizes concepts and skills from life science, earth science and physical science, with an emphasis on the impact of human populations on natural systems. The course topics include ecology, environmental types, natural resources, energy flow, human populations and human impact on environmental systems.

*SCI7003/SCI7004 Online Environmental Science A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

SCI7170 AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE A/B AP Environmental Science is a college level course. Topics to be studied include evolution, speciation, biodiversity, interaction within ecosystems, and a wide variety of environmental problems including pollution, uncontrolled population growth, and landscape alteration by humans. AP Environmental Science prepares students for, and students are expected to take, the AP Environmental Science exam. Prerequisite: Biology. Fee required.

SCI7010 BIOETHICS A/B Students examine social and ethical issues that have arisen because of medical advancements. Bioethics is the philosophical study of the ethical controversies brought about by advances in biology and medicine. Bioethicists are concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy. This class is an elective.

SCI7020 INTEGRATED SCIENCE* A/B Integrated science is a combination of basic chemistry and physics. The course is designed to give students general knowledge of the physical science, develop thinking skills, and to relate the knowledge and skills to everyday life.

*SCI7023/SCI7024 Online Integrated Science A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

SCI7030 BIOLOGY* A/B This course provides an understanding of biological processes and principles. Topics include the structure and functions of living things, genetics and ecology. Reading of reports from scientific material other than the textbook is required.

*SCI7033/SCI7034 Online Biology A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

SCI7040 HONORS BIOLOGY A/B This honors level course provides an understanding of biological processes and principles. Topics include the structure and functions of living things, genetics and ecology. Reading of reports from scientific material other than the textbook is required. Students entering Honors Biology have above average scientific abilities and can handle the rigor of an honors level course. Students will learn all of the material presented in the Biology Curricula.

SCI7050 AP BIOLOGY A/B This is a college level course designed to enable the student to obtain a deeper and broader understanding about living things and their functions. Reading assignments are made from many sources, and several research projects are assigned. AP Biology prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Biology Examination. Prerequisite: Biology. Fee required.

SCI7060 EARTH SCIENCE* A/B Earth Science is designed for the student who has a higher interest and achievement level in science. The course contains meteorology, astronomy, geology, and environmental studies. The purpose of the course is to give the student a better understanding of the physical and earth sciences.

*SCI7063/SCI7064 Online Earth Science A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

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SCI7070 FORENSIC SCIENCE A/B Forensics Science offers a unique framework for a combination of principles from biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as an understanding of how scientific principles are handled within the legal system. The course will develop an understanding of various types of forensic evidence and their analysis within a laboratory setting, combined with real-life case studies and an emphasis on team collaboration, similar to how Crime Scene Investigation Teams analyze case evidence to draw a conclusion. The course is designed for students with an interest in Forensics, Law Enforcement, Chemistry, and those wishing to pursue a legal career. Prerequisite: Biology

SCI7080 CHEMISTRY* A/B Chemistry places emphasis on mathematical formulas, atomic history and structure, problem solving, dimensional analysis and laboratory procedures. In the laboratory, students learn basic laboratory procedures and techniques; the laboratory provides an opportunity to illustrate the concepts discussed in class and in literature. A scientific calculator is strongly recommended. Prerequisite: Algebra I, Biology and/or Integrated Science.

*SCI7083/SCI7084 Online Chemistry A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

SCI7090 HONORS CHEMISTRY A/B Honors Chemistry is a first year course in chemistry that explores in greater depth the concepts presented in Chemistry. Additionally this course will teach acids, bases, solutions, stoichiometry, gas laws and bonding. A scientific calculator is strongly recommended. Prerequisite: Algebra II or currently enrolled in Algebra II or Biology, Integrated Science.

SCI7100 AP CHEMISTRY A/B Advanced Placement Chemistry is a college level course designed to cover concepts in chemistry. Laboratory work and theoretical and mathematical concepts of chemistry are emphasized. The student is required to have a scientific calculator. The student will be required to keep a permanently bound lab book. AP Chemistry prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Chemistry exam. Prerequisite: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry. Fee required. Scientific calculator.

SCI7110 CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS* A/B Conceptual Physics is a course for teaching first year physics with more emphasis on concept development and how the concepts apply the students’ experiences and the world around them than on physics as a rigorous applied math course. Prerequisite: Algebra I.

*SCI7113/SCI7114 Online Physics A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

SCI7120 HONORS PHYSICS A/B Honors Physics consists of the study of matter and energy and their interrelationship. This is achieved through classroom discussion, lecture, and laboratory investigation. The student is required to have a calculator. Mathematics is used extensively in the development and treatment of Physics concepts. Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra II.

SCI7130 AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS A/B Advanced Placement Physics is a college level course using trigonometry and algebra to develop mechanics, thermodynamics, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and modern and nuclear physics. It is a comprehensive physics course using a college textbook and is recommended for those who intend to major in the sciences and/or mathematics. The students are expected to take the AP Physics exam. Although having taken a previous physics class is not required, it is highly recommended. Students should have taken or be concurrently enrolled in Calculus. AP Physics C: Mechanics prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Physics C: Mechanics Examination. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus. Fee required.

SCI7140 AP PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM A/B The new course is the continuation of the present AP Physics C: Mechanics. The course covers the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism and follows the AP Physics curriculum from the College Board. The course is Calculus based. AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism Examination. Prerequisites: AP Physics C: Mechanics, Calculus I. Fee required.

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SCI7150 HONORS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY A/B Honors Anatomy and Physiology is designed for the student who is seriously interested in the medical fields. It will focus on the anatomy and physiology of the human body covering most of the major systems of the body. This course will have an emphasis in structure and function as well as interrelationships between the body systems. Anatomy and Physiology does meet the Arizona requirements as a lab science. Prerequisite: Biology. Fee required.

SCI7160 HONORS BIOTECHNOLOGY A/B This course is a blend of biological concepts with technological applications for students interested in agriculture to medicine, research to industrial microbiology. This course will consist of topics ranging from the latest research in personalized medicine and the production of vaccines to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). The manipulation of DNA and proteins will be a basic component to all areas. Biotechnology does meet the Arizona requirements for a lab science. Prerequisite: Biology. Fee required.

SCI7180 IB BIOLOGY HL A/B This two year course is designated to a study of the facts, principles and processes of the science of biology. Emphasis is placed on experimental processes and writing laboratory reports as a way to apply scientific facts, concepts and terminology. Students will also understand the moral, ethical, social economic and environmental implications on a global scale as it applies to biological processes and principles. This is part of the IB Diploma and Certificate Programme. Prerequisite: Biology. Fee required

SCI7190 IB PHYSICS SL A/B IB Physics standard Level is designed to introduce students to the laws of physics, the experimental skills required in physics, and the social and historical aspects of physics as an evolving body of human knowledge about nature. Emphasis is placed on experimental design and analysis in order to produce a practical working model of the physical situation. Students will make extensive use of technology to process and communicate information. This is part of the IB Diploma Programme. Prerequisite: Integrated Science and Pre-Calculus or College Algebra and Applied Trigonometry. Fee required.

SCI7200 IB CHEMISTRY SL A/B IB Chemistry Standard Level is designed to expand on the knowledge and experimental skills obtained in Chemistry and to prepare the student for further study of pure and applied sciences in higher education. It will also help the student to develop the ability to analyze scientific literature critically and to develop manipulative and experimental skills necessary to perform college level scientific investigations. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic theory, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and organic chemistry. This course is part of the IB Diploma Programme. Prerequisite: Integrated Science, and/or Biology. Fee required. Scientific calculator required.

SCI7210 IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES SL A/B This course is a transdisciplinary course which is unique in that it contains various science topics, coupled with a societal viewpoint, all intertwined to help students understand the environment and its sustainability. The purpose of this course is to expose students to the interrelationships of the environment and societies, and the nature of their interactions, so that they can make an informed personal response to a wide range of pressing global issues. The course requires field experiences which will allow students to see first hand the interrelationships between the environment and society. This is part of the IB Diploma Programme. Prerequisite: Biology. Fee required.

SCI7220 IB SPORTS, EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCE SL A/B The IB DP course in sports, exercise and health science standard level (SL) involves the study of the science that underpins physical performance. The course incorporates the traditional disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Students cover a range of topics and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. This course is a lab science course. Prerequisites: Biology A/B or Instructor approval. Fee required.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: THE DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENT IN SOCIAL SCIENCE IS THREE CREDITS (WORLD HISTORY, AMERICAN AND ARIZONA HISTORY, AND AMERICAN/ARIZONA GOVERNMENT AND FREE ENTERPRISE [ECONOMICS]). *Online version available

SOC8010 WORLD HISTORY* A/B The development and spread of civilizations throughout the world is studied. Students gain an understanding of how the environment influences cultures and how people affect or change the environment. Major changes in the historical development of nations are stressed.

*SOC8013/SOC8014 Online World History A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

SOC8020 AP WORLD HISTORY A/B

The World History course is designed to develop a deeper understanding of the evolution of the global processes and contacts in different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature and changes in global frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. It emphasizes relevant factual knowledge, leading interpretive issues, and skills analyzing types of historical evidence. Periodization, explicitly discussed, forms an organizing principle to address change and community throughout the course. Specific themes provide further organization to the course, along with consistent attention to contacts among societies that for the core of the world history as a field of study. AP World History prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP World History Examination.

SOC8030 AMERICAN AND ARIZONA HISTORY* A/B American and Arizona History explores the foundation of Western Culture in Europe and the American and Arizona heritages. Government, economics, religious and social life from the colonial period to the present is studied. Emphasis is placed on leaders, ideals, sacrifices, struggles, and the successes in the building of our state and nation in the 20th Century.

*SOC8033/SOC8034 Online US History A/B is one credit only. Fee is required for online course.

SOC8040 AP US HISTORY A/B The AP program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States History. Students should learn to assess historical material, their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance, and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. An AP United States History course should develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in an essay format. AP US History prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP US History Examination.

SOC8050 AMERICAN/ARIZONA GOVERNMENT AND FREE ENTERPRISE* A/B Through the exploration, discussion, analysis, and evaluation of state, national, and international political and economic systems, students will develop a basic knowledge, and increased understanding, and an appreciation of American government and the free enterprise system. Current events are emphasized in order to improve student understanding and increase participation within the system. *SOC8053/SOC8054 Online US Government & Economics A/B is one credit only. Fee required for online course.

SOC8060 AP GOVERNMENT & POLITICS: UNITED STATES/FREE ENTERPRISE A/B The Advanced Placement Government & Politics: United States course provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. AP Government & Politics: United States prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Government & Politics: United States Examination.

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SOC8070 PSYCHOLOGY* Psychology introduces the student to the principles of human and animal behavior. The course emphasizes the study of the techniques and application of the various approaches to psychology. This course also investigates an enormous range of phenomena including learning and memory, motivation and emotion, and personality and social behavior. Elective course.

*SOC8075 Online Psychology course is a half (0.5) credit. Fee required for online course.

SOC8130 AP PSYCHOLOGY A/B The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. AP Psychology prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Psychology Examination. Elective course.

SOC8090 GERMANY AND THE SOVIET UNION This course provides an in-depth study of the history of Germany and the Soviet Union from 1900 to 1950 with specific emphasis upon the rise to power and the reigns of Hitler and Stalin. Elective Course.

SOC8100 WORLD RELIGIONS This is a non-judgmental overview of the beliefs and history of the major religions of the world. Although ideas and practices are compared and contrasted, there are no attempts to find any religion “superior” or to change any personal religious beliefs. A compare/contrast project is required. Elective Course.

SOC8110 IB HISTORY HL: HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS AND 20TH CENTURY WORLD TOPICS A/B 20th Century World History HL is a study of selected World History topics chosen to prepare the student for the Higher Level Examination in history at the end of two years of study. Emphasis is placed on selected topics in the History of the Americas, Causes, Practices and Effects of 20th Century Wars, The Cold War and The Decline of Communism. Additional topics include economic developments and social change in the twentieth century. Students are required to demonstrate critical writing skills, the ability to work with historical documents and knowledge of historiography. This is part of the IB Diploma Programme.

SOC8120 IB PSYCHOLOGY SL A/B SOC8140 IB PSYCHOLOGY HL A/B The first year will be an intense focus on four major theoretical perspectives: Biological, Behavior, Cognitive and Humanistic. The focus will be on the analysis of the philosophical roots, supportive and critical research, internal and external variants, prediction and control. The second year IB students will rigorously implement the attitude and methodology necessary to the science of psychology. Content will focus around the psychodynamic perspective and the origin, nature and treatment of mental disorders. This is part of the IB Diploma Programme.

SOC8000 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY A/B This Advanced Placement course is designed to develop a deeper understanding of Geography and it’s nature and perspectives, population and migration, cultural patterns and processes, political organization of space, agriculture, food production and rural land use, industrialization and economic development and cities and urban land use. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course emphasizes the interpretation of maps and analyzing geospatial data, understanding the implications of associations and networks among phenomena in places, recognizes and the interpretation of the relationships among patterns and processes at different scales of analysis, defining regions and evaluating the regionalization process and well as the characterization and analyzing the changing interconnections among places. AP Human Geography prepares students for, and students are expected to take the AP Human Geography Examination. Elective course.

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SPECIAL SERVICES

ENROLLMENT IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS IS BASED UPON ELIGIBILITY AS DETERMINED BY THE SPECIAL SERVICES INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) TEAM. COURSES MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT BASED UPON THE IEP TEAM’S RECOMMENDATIONS. The Life Skills classes are for students who have been diagnosed with a mild intellectual disability. These classes focus on academics, vocational skills, and community-based life skills. These students have specific challenges that can best be met with “hands on” and small group instruction. Students will take Vocational Orientation, Job Preparation and Academics IA/B to provide training in the basic life skills as it pertains to their present and future domestic, school, vocational, recreational and community environments. Students will acquire and practice these critical, functional skills to help transition into their adult life. Students may repeat Vocational Orientation, Job Preparation and Academics IA/B for credit to meet the Agua Fria Union High School District graduation requirements. Students will earn 1.0 credit for this year long course (0.5 credit each semester). This program is offered at Agua Fria, Desert Edge, and Millennium High Schools. The Multiply Disabled Program is designed to teach basic skills in the context of everyday living in order to maximize generalization from the classroom to real-life experiences. Course content is developed to meet the needs of individual students. These classes include functional academics, vocational skills, daily living skills and recreation/leisure skills. This program is offered at Verrado High School. The Medically Fragile Program is designed to work collaboratively with related service providers that may include occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, assistive technology and adapted physical education. This program is offered at Desert Edge High School. The Community Skills Program goal is to prepare students with moderate, severe and multiple disabilities to function as independently and productively as possible. This program provides training in the basic communication skills as it pertains to their present and future domestic, school, vocational, recreational and community environments. Students will acquire and practice these critical, functional skills to help transition into their adult life. This program is offered at Agua Fria, Desert Edge, and Millennium High Schools. The Autism Program is designed to address the needs of students who are identified with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These students have severe sensory needs, great difficulties with social interaction and communication, and a tendency to engage in extreme repetitive behaviors. The program focuses on consistent and concrete instruction with a strong visual component, opportunities for sensory calming and alerting, and social skills training. The program outweighs the benefits of a placement with neuro typical peers. This program is offered at Agua Fria High School.

IDP0147 ACADEMICS A/B The course will also include units of study in language arts, math, social sciences and sciences. This course may be repeated for credit to meet the Agua Fria Union High School District graduation requirements. Students will receive 1.0 credit upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

IDP0157 ADULT SURVIVAL A/B This course will cover four main areas; recreation/leisure, community/transportation, domestic living/entertaining friends, and school/vocational/volunteer skills. This course may be repeated for credit to meet the Agua Fria Union High School District graduation requirements. Students will receive 1.0 credit upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

IDP0167 JOB PREPARATION A/B This course is designed for students in need of work related skills. This course offers simulated work activities to help develop appropriate worker traits. Survival reading, math, personal and social skills, and work adjustment skills will be incorporated into the course. This course may be repeated for credit to meet the Agua Fria Union High School District graduation requirements. Students will receive 1.0 credit upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

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IDP0177 WORK EXPERIENCE Work Experience is designed to provide on-the-job experiences outside of the regular school day for eleventh and twelfth grade students. The program helps to prepare exceptional students for gainful community employment. Students will work with the Work Experience Coordinator to acquire employment. In this class the student is placed off campus in a job, part-time or full-time. A student may earn 0.5 credit for sixty (60) verified work hours, and 1.0 credit for one hundred twenty (120) verified work hours. This course may be repeated for credit.

ENG6007 ENGLISH IA/ENGLISH IB English IA/B is a year-long course that provides an introduction to the more complex concepts required of the high school student. Based on the Arizona College Career Ready Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become critical readers and writers by analyzing key ideas and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and informational text. Students will develop their writing skills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments, explanatory/informational texts, and narratives. This course will advance students’ knowledge of the conventions of Standard English and will strengthen vocabulary acquisition and use. Students will receive 1.0 credit in English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

ENG6027 ENGLISH IIA/ENGLISH IIB The program of English instruction introduced in the freshman year continues in this year-long class, as students explore different genres of literature. Based on the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become advanced critical readers and writers by analyzing multiple themes, interpretations, and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and informational text. Reinforcing and expanding the writing objectives of the freshman year, this course will develop the student’s writing sk8ills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts. Students will write explanatory/information texts to examine and convey complex ideas, and will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events. Students will use research methods to participate in a range of collaborative discussions and presentations, integrating multiple sources of information. This course will further advance students’ knowledge of the conventions of Standard English and will strengthen vocabulary acquisition and use. Students will receive 1.0 credit in English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

ENG6047 ENGLISH IIIA/ENGLISH IIIB Students enrolled in English III are involved in the study and practice of writing and the study of American Literature. Students learn how cultural values, conflicts and events have impacted our nation and the literature of the time. Based on the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become critical readers and writers by analyzing key ideas and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and informational text. This course will develop the student’s writing skills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments, explanatory/informational texts, and narratives. This course will advance students’ knowledge of the conventions of Standard English and will strengthen vocabulary acquisition and use. Students will receive 1.0 credit of English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

ENG6067 ENGLISH IV A/ENGLISH IV B Students will engage with British literature from the eighth century through the twentieth century is studied. Based on the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards, this course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become advanced critical readers and writers by analyzing multiple themes, interpretations, details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas in literature and information text. Reinforcing and expanding the writing objectives of the junior year, this course will develop the student’s writing skills by examining text types and purposes and by writing arguments to support claims in an analysis of ideas, and will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events. Students will conduct a sustained research project and participate in a range of collaborative discussions and presentations, integrating multiple sources of information. Students are expected to attain a high level of competence in reading, writing, study skills, and speaking. Students in English IV, regardless of content delivery method, will write a research paper per Curriculum and Instruction Department criteria. Students will receive 1.0 credit in English upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

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MAT4217 PRE-ALGEBRA A/B Pre-Algebra will review Math concepts taught plus number theory, rational numbers, ratio, and proportion. This class will meet the needs of the beginning Algebra students who are reading at least at 3.5 grade level. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

MAT4017 ALGEBRA IA/ALGEBRA IB This standards-based Algebra 1 course extends the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. The course is designed to deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Students will engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

MAT4037 GEOMETRY A/B This standards-based Geometry course formalizes and extends students’ geometric experiences form the middle grades. Students will: establish criteria for congruence of triangles based on rigid motions; establish criteria for similarity of triangles based on dilations and proportional reasoning; informally develop explanations of circumference, area and volume formulas; apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the coordinate plane; prove basic geometric theorems; and extend work with probability. This course was designed to address the requirements of both the Arizona College and Career Ready Practice and Content Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

MAT4057 ALGEBRA IIA/ALGEBRA IIB The primary goal of Algebra 2 is for students to conceptualize, analyze, and identify relationships among functions. Students will develop proficiency in analyzing and solving quadratic functions using complex numbers. Students will investigate and make conjectures about absolute value, radical, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise functions algebraically, numerically, and graphically, with and without technology. Students will extend their algebraic skills to compute with rational expressions and rational exponents. Students will work with and build an understanding of complex numbers and systems of equations and inequalities with two or more variables. Students will analyze statistical data and apply concepts of probability using permutations and combinations. Students will analyze situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to real-world experiences. Prerequisite: Algebra IA/IB. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Mathematics upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

SCI7027 INTEGRATED SCIENCE A/B Integrated science is a combination of basic chemistry, biology, and physics. The course is designed to give students general knowledge of both physical and life sciences, develop thinking skills, and to relate the knowledge and skills to everyday life. All content is aligned to the Arizona State Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Science upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

SCI7037 BIOLOGY A/B This life science course provides an understanding of biological processes and principles. Topics include the structure and functions of living things, taxonomy and ecology. Reading of reports from scientific material other than the textbook is required. All content is aligned to the Arizona State Standards. Students will receive 1.0 credit in Science upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester).

IDP0187 VOCATIONAL ORIENTATION Vocational Orientation acquaints students with possible career choices, and exposes them to a variety of work situations and opportunities. Included are developing skills for attaining and holding a job such as: preparing written job applications, resumes, personal fact sheets, interviewing techniques, using a telephone book, and solving various workplace situations. In addition, this course assists students in credit recovery and provides support through resource. Students will receive 0.5 elective credit upon completion of this single semester course. Students may repeat this course for credit.

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IDP0197 WORK EXPERIENCE (ON THE JOB TRAINING) The work experience provides students with actual on-the-job training. It is imperative that students relate specific skills, abilities, and potential with the actual job to be done. Students will be assisted in finding jobs. A means of transportation is important as work sites are found for students in the community as well as on campus. Students will receive 0.5 elective credit upon completion of this single semester course. Students may repeat this course for credit.

IDP0207 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. SEMINAR The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Seminar class is designed for students who have exhibited inappropriate behavior in a majority of classes. The course teaches students to recognize appropriate and inappropriate behavior as it relates to other students. Through this course students will: a) gain personal insights and discover how inappropriate behavior affects their lives and others, b) gain better control over their lives and become more responsible for their actions, c) learn to communicate more effectively, d) become better decision makers, and e) gain a better self-image. Students in this self-contained class will receive 1.0 credit upon completion of this two semester course (0.5 credit each semester). This course may be repeated for credit.

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CTE - Agricultural Education Fee CTE - Graphic Arts Fee

Agricultural Education I A 10.00 Graphic Design I A 10.00

Agricultural Education I B 10.00 Graphic Design I B 10.00

Agricultural Education II A 10.00 Graphic Design II A 10.00

Agricultural Education II B 10.00 Graphic Design II B 10.00

Agricultural Education III A 10.00 Graphic Design III A 10.00

Agricultural Education III B 10.00 Graphic Design III B 10.00

Agricultural Education IV A 10.00

Agricultural Education IV B 10.00 CTE - Interior Design Fee

Fundamentals of Interior Design I A 10.00

CTE - Computer Maintenance Fee Fundamentals of Interior Design I B 10.00

Computer Maintenance and Repair I A 10.00 Interior Design II A 10.00

Computer Maintenance and Repair I B 10.00 Interior Design II B 10.00

Computer Maintenance and Repair II A 10.00

Computer Maintenance and Repair II B 10.00 CTE - Law, Public Safety & Security Fee

Law, Public Safety/Security I A 10.00

CTE - Construction Fee Law, Public Safety/Security I B 10.00

Construction I A 10.00 Law, Public Safety/Security II A 10.00

Construction I B 10.00 Law, Public Safety/Security II B 10.00

Construction II A 10.00

Construction II B 10.00 CTE - Marketing Fee

Marketing Principals I A 10.00

CTE - Culinary Arts Fee Marketing Principals I B 10.00

Culinary Arts I A 10.00 Marketing Principals II A 10.00

Culinary Arts I B 10.00 Marketing Principals II B 10.00

Culinary Arts II A 10.00

Culinary Arts II B 10.00 CTE - Sports Medicine Fee

Sports Medicine I A 10.00

CTE - Education and Training Fee Sports Medicine I B 10.00

Early Childhood Education I A 10.00 Sports Medicine II A 10.00

Early Childhood Education I B 10.00 Sports Medicine II B 10.00

Early Childhood Education II A 10.00

Early Childhood Education II B 10.00 CTE - Web Design and Development Fee

Web Design and Development I A 10.00

CTE - Engineering Fee Web Design and Development I B 10.00

Introduction to Engineering A 10.00 Web Design and Development II A 10.00

Introduction to Engineering B 10.00 Web Design and Development II B 10.00

Principals of Engineering A 10.00

Principals of Engineering B 10.00

Digital Electronics A 10.00

Digital Electronics B 10.00

Engineering Design and Development A 10.00

Engineering Design and Development B 10.00 Air Force Junior ROTC Fee

Aerospace Science I A 10.00

CTE - Film and TV Fee Aerospace Science I B 10.00

Broadcast Technology I A 10.00 Aerospace Science II A 10.00

Broadcast Technology I B 10.00 Aerospace Science II B 10.00

Broadcast Technology II A 10.00 Aerospace Science III A 10.00

Broadcast Technology II B 10.00 Aerospace Science III B 10.00

Broadcast Technology III A 10.00 Aerospace Science IV A 10.00

Broadcast Technology III B 10.00 Aerospace Science IV B 10.00

COURSE FEES 2016-2017 (in accordance with A.R.S. 15-342 and A.R.S. 15-342.24)

“A” = Semester 1 of a full year course…..”B” = Semester 2 of a full year course……Single semester courses may be either semester depending upon school’s master schedule)

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Fine Arts – Art (single semester courses) Fee Honors Fee

Fundamentals of Art 20.00 Honors Anatomy & Physiology A 10.00

Sculpture/Ceramics I 25.00 Honors Anatomy & Physiology B 10.00

Ceramics II 25.00 Honors Biotechnology A 10.00

Drawing/Painting I 25.00 Honors Biotechnology B 10.00

Metal Sculpture 25.00

Art Studio 25.00 AP – Advanced Placement Fee

AP Art Studio A 15.00

Fine Arts – Dance (single semester courses) Fee AP Art Studio B 15.00

Beginning Dance 15.00 AP Biology A 10.00

Intermediate Dance 15.00 AP Biology B 10.00

Performance Dance 15.00 AP Chemistry A 10.00

AP Chemistry B 10.00

Fine Arts – Music (single semester courses) Fee AP Environmental Science A 10.00

Guitar 15.00 AP Environmental Science B 10.00

Beginning/Intermediate Band 15.00 AP Physics C – Electricity & Magnetism A 10.00

Marching Band 15.00 AP Physics C – Electricity & Magnetism B 10.00

Symphonic Band 15.00 AP Physics C – Mechanics A 10.00

Percussion Ensemble 15.00 AP Physics C – Mechanics B 10.00

Jazz Ensemble 15.00

Concert Choir 15.00 IB – International Baccalaureate Fee

Show Choir 15.00 IB Biology HL A 25.00

IB Biology HL B 25.00

IB Chemistry SL A 25.00

Fine Arts – Photo (single semester courses) Fee IB Chemistry SL B 25.00

Digital Photography I 30.00 IB Environmental Sys. & Soc. A 25.00

Digital Photography II 30.00 IB Environmental Sys. & Soc. B 25.00

Photography I 30.00 IB Physics SL A 25.00

Photography II 30.00 IB Physics SL B 25.00

IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL A 25.00

Fine Arts – Theatre (single semester courses) Fee IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL B 25.00

Theatre II 15.00 IB Spanish SL A 15.00

Theatre III 15.00 IB Spanish SL B 15.00

Technical Theatre I 15.00 IB Spanish HL A 15.00

IB Spanish HL B 15.00

IB Spanish AB Initio A 15.00

IB Spanish AB Initio B 15.00

IB Film SL A 15.00

IB Film SL B 15.00

IB Film HL A 15.00

IB Film HL B 15.00

IB Visual Arts SL A 15.00

IB Visual Arts SL B 15.00

Physical Education Fee IB Visual Arts HL A 15.00

PE Uniform 8.00 IB Visual Arts HL B 15.00

COURSE FEES 2016-2017 (in accordance with A.R.S. 15-342 and A.R.S. 15-342.24)

“A” = Semester 1 of a full year course…..”B” = Semester 2 of a full year course……Single semester courses may be either semester depending upon school’s master schedule)

Above fees do not exceed actual cost of the activity, program, service, equipment or materials. If above fees present a financial hardship for any student, parents may contact the school office and you will be directed to the administrator in charge to assist with a payment plan or waiver of all or part of the fees. Online Instruction through Coldwater Academy is available for some courses at a cost of $150 per half credit course (per semester or per summer school session), and $275 per half credit course (per semester) for World Languages. There is a $50 deposit required for online courses at the time of registration. Deposits are non-refundable after the 5th day of the start of the semester. Total Fee must be paid in full prior to start of course.

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Agua Fria High School

530 East Riley Drive

Avondale, AZ 85323

Principal Mr. Thom Luedemann

Phone: 623-932-7300

Desert Edge High School

15778 West Yuma Road

Goodyear, AZ 85338

Principal Mrs. Julie Jones

Phone: 623-932-7500

Millennium High School

14802 West Wigwam Blvd.

Goodyear, AZ 85395

Principal Ms. Tamee Gressett

Phone: 623-932-7200

Verrado High School

20050 West Indian School Road

Buckeye, AZ 85396

Principal Dr. Terry Maurer

Phone: 623-932-7400

2016 – 2017 Course Description Book

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