Greer Middle College Charter High School

Curriculum NightThursday, February

23 6:00pm and 7:30pm

Graduation Requirements Distric

tCharter

English 4 4

Math 4 4

Science 3 3

Social Studies

3 3

PE 1 1

Computer 1 1

CATE/Foreign Language

1 2* foreign language

Electives 7 6* including Senior Project

Total 24 24

High School RequirementsGraduation Requirement ChartCourse 8th*/9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th gradeEnglish - 4 units        

Math - 4 units        

Science- 3 Units        

Social Studies-1 (WG or WH)**        

Government 1/2        

Economics 1/2        

U.S. History-1        

PE- 1        

Computer Science-1        

Foreign Language-2***        

Senior Project -1***        

Electives - 5***        

TOTAL 24 total units        

*courses taken for high school credit

**If you have taken both World Geography and World History

or Global Studies I and Global Studies II, one will count in the "Social Studies" and the other will count as an elective. *** Different at Charter Schools

College Course Trade Options

HIS 201 AND HIS 202 for US History

PSC 201 for government

ENG 101 AND ENG 102 for English 4

All other college courses will count in the elective category

English Department

English 4

ENG 101 &102

English 1

English 2

English 3

English IIStudents continue to master the elements

learned in English I.Concentrate on basic forms of writing:

narration, description, exposition, and persuasion.

Introduced to the five paragraph essay.Read short stories, poetry, drama, and novels

from classic literature.

English IIIThis course combines a study of composition

elements with a survey of American literature.

Writing focuses on expository and literary essays.

The students read major British authors, investigates literary analysis, and studies recurring themes.

English IVThis course is a survey of classic British

literature. The students will combine a study of

composition elements while learning the principles of unity, coherence, and rhetorical effectiveness.

Research and literary criticism are taught and practiced throughout the course.

ElectivesContemporary Literature- a ramped up book

club! We read exciting, contemporary young adult novels, and discover the joy of a good story.

Creative Writing- Students experiment with their own writing through the forms of drama, poetry, stories, and nonfiction.

Film Criticism- Students will become active, critical viewers of various film genres by discussing and critiquing acting, directing, and production techniques.

Math Courses

Algebra 3

Pre-Calculus

Prob. and Stat

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

Algebra 1The content of the Algebra 1 course encompasses:the real number systemoperations involving exponents, matrices,

and algebraic expressionsrelations and functionswriting and solving linear equationsgraphs and characteristics of linear

equationsquadratic relationships and functions.

GeometryThe content of the Geometry course encompasses:properties of basic geometric figuresproperties of trianglesproperties of quadrilaterals and other polygonsproperties of circles, lines, and special segments

intersecting circlestransformationscoordinate geometrysurface area and volume of three-dimensional objectsproofs

Algebra 2The content of the Algebra 2 course encompasses:functions systems of equationssystems of linear inequalitiesquadratic equationscomplex numbersalgebraic expressionsnonlinear relationships including

exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational

conic sections

Algebra 3The content of the Algebra 3 course encompasses:characteristics and behaviors of functionsoperations on functionsbehaviors of polynomial functions and

rational functionsbehaviors of exponential and logarithmic

functions

Pre-CalculusThe content of the Pre-Calculus course encompasses:characteristics and behaviors of functionsoperations on functionsbehaviors of polynomial functions and

rational functionsbehaviors of exponential and logarithmic

functionsbehaviors of trigonometric functionsbehaviors of conic sections.

Probability and StatisticsThe content of the Probability and Statistics course encompasses:design of a statistical studycollection, organization, display, and

interpretation of databasic statistical methods of analyzing databasic concepts of probability

Marine Science

Anatomy

Physical Science

Biology & Bio H

Chemistry& Chem H

Physics

Physical ScienceContent:

Physics – including motion, forces, energy, machines, waves, light, and electricity

Chemistry - including atoms, compounds, reactions, solutions, acids and bases

Biology ICourse Content:

Chemistry of LifeCellular Biology GeneticsEcology Evolution

EOC – End Of Course exam Standardized State TestCounts as 20% of overall grade

Honors Biology ISame content categories as Biology I Honors students also take the Biology EOCHonors students receive an additional 0.5 gpa points to

whatever grade they receive For example:

93 = 4.0 gpa in a normal course93 = 4.5 gpa in an honors course

Honors Biology is designed to be a challenging course that will go beyond just the standards. The pace will be more advanced which will allow time for more projects and deeper learning.

Students must fill out an application and be recommended into this program

Chemistry ICourse Content

Structure of MatterReactions of MatterPhases of MatterSolutions

Prerequisite: Biology I

Honors Chemistry ICourse Content

Structure of MatterReactions of MatterPhases of MatterSolutions

Honors students receive an additional 0.5 gpa points to whatever grade they receive

Honors Chemistry is designed to be a challenging course that will go beyond just the standards. The pace will be more advanced which will allow time for more projects and deeper learning.

Prerequisite: Biology I and recommendation from current teacher

Extra Core Science Courses:Students that need a 3rd lab science for

college need to take either a college level science course or one of the following extra core science classes:Marine Biology – study of the ocean and

the life within itAnatomy and Physiology – a study of the

human body and how it functionsPhysics – the study of matter and its motion

through spacetimePrerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I

Social Studies

Global Studies 1

Global Studies 2

U.S. History

Government &

Economics

Global Studies IIRenaissance & ReformationAge of ExplorationAbsolute Monarchs in EuropeEnlightenment & RevolutionIndustrial RevolutionGrowth of Democracy in EuropeRise of the British EmpireWWI & WWII

US HistoryEstablishment of the British

coloniesCreation of the United States

as a new nationWestward expansionCivil War & ReconstructionIndustrialization &

urbanizationDeveloping role in world affairs

US History

Required for graduation

EOC = 1/5 of the final grade

GovernmentOverview of the Constitution

How it was createdHow it shapes our governmentHow it has been interpretedHow it shapes our lives

Appreciation for the role of the individual in our American Government

EconomicsSurvey of MicroeconomicsSupply & DemandRole of government in the

economyComparing Economic

SystemsThe Stock MarketPersonal Finance

Government

BOTH are required for graduation!!

Economics

American WarsCivil WarWWIWWIIKorean WarVietnamCold War

WWIIIn-depth study of

the causes & course of WWII

Designed primarily to prepare students for the US History EOC.

Open to ALL students

Foreign Language

Spanish 3

SPA 101 &102

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

Other Electives

Accounting I Accounting II

A MUST HAVE for students planning to major in business

Students will develop an understanding ofSteps of the

Accounting CycleAccounting concepts,

principles, and practices

*Prerequisite Accounting I and teacher approvalStudent develops competence in Using subsidiary ledgersPreparing financial

statementsPerforming end-of period

procedures

Advertising Marketing

Students will develop advertising using budgets, appropriate media selection and design.

Course requires individual and group projects.

Marketing introduces students to marketing concepts and functions of selling, promotion and distribution.

Course requires individual and group projects.

Personal FinanceA “financial fitness” class where you

don’t have to dress out!BudgetingMaintaining Checking

and Savings AccountsAnalyzing tax returnsUnderstanding creditReal EstateInvestment opportunities

Service LearningTHE KEY TO SERVICE

LEARNING IS LEARNING TO GIVE TO OTHERS.

Service Learning students leave campus during the school day and volunteer in the community.

Students must provide own transportation.

In addition , students are also required to participate in at least 3 community service projects as a class each semester.

Service Learning activities are separate from all GMC volunteer requirements.

Journalism Film/VideoInsider prospective of media

Journalistic method:Gathering infoJournalistic writingEthics in reporting

**Students must submit a sample academic essay.

Students learn the process of creating a film from scratch reel.

Curriculum will include:FilmmakingProducingScreenwritingDirectingProduction designPicture/sound editing**Student must submit

story or video.

Leisure SportsLeisure sports encompass a wide range of

individual, dual, & team sportsEach sport varies in difficulty as well as

physical requirementsDesigned for entertainment, fellowship,

pleasure, and physical fitness

Examples of Leisure SportsTable TennisHorseshoesBilliardsDartsBowlingDisc Golf

Ultimate Frisbee

GolfBocce BallHikingBadmintonChuck-O

With these skills each student will able to find activities in which they enjoy participating, thus enabling them to lead an active lifestyle.

• Quality high school course that introduce students to the field of education.

• The curriculum introduces students to the science of learning, the role of the learner, professional expectations and responsibilities of the teacher as well as presenting the global perspective of educational systems past, present and future.

• The class includes a field experience in a local elementary or middle school, where cadets also spend time in educational settings beyond their high school setting to experience the realities of classrooms at all instructional levels.

• The course is for a 3hr college credit at Limestone College.

Requirements:- 3.0 GPA- Junior or Senior for 2012- Application- Two teacher Recommendations

See Miss O in B15 to Apply

LeadershipAwesome!Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ,

Blanchard’s Leadership by Values, curriculum used by Broyhill Leadership Conferences.

Designed to bring out leadership qualities in all of us

Goal Setting, Team Building, Group Dynamics, Personality styles

OPENS10th grade students who are NOT

taking college classes are allowed 1 open period. If you select OPEN, please indicate AM or PM. Student must have transportation to arrive late or leave early.

11th and 12th grade students are allowed to select one or two OPEN periods. Please mark your preference 1 or 2 on the registration card.

What is Senior Project?• Year-Long Activity

• Personalized Learning Experience

• Investigation of a Specialized Area of Interest with Assistance of Mentor and Faculty Coach

Stay Tuned…

Senior Project Parent-Student Meeting in MAY

Questions: Email Crystal Earle at cearle@greermiddlecollege.org

College Classes

Students will complete course registration cards as if they

are NOT taking college classes.

I will combine college registration forms with the high school forms. **High

school electives and Plan B college courses are essential

for scheduling.

College Classes

If your student will take college classes for the 1st time in 2012-2013, you will need to

attend a meeting

Thursday, March 22 8:00am or 4:00pm

You will receive an invitation if your child is eligible based on

COMPASS scores.

College Classes

If your child is already taking college classes and

has questions about college registration,

please contact Kelley Smith

ksmith@greermiddlecollege.org

DEADLINE:

Registration Cards due in Blazer Block

March 2.

Now What?• Review your notes from the meeting• Consult the Curriculum Guide on

the front page of the school’s website

• Talk with your child about choices. • Registration cards will be

distributed in Blazer Block tomorrow. (Replacement cards $1.00)

• Contact the specific teacher listed with questions about classes

***Remember• Your child’s core subject area

teacher will recommend core classes.

• Your child will complete his Registration Card as if he is NOT taking ANY college classes. Once the college registration is complete, I will adjust his high school registration card.