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1 Davie County High School 1200 Salisbury Road Mocksville, NC 27028 Phone: (336) 751-5905 Fax: (336) 751-4597 http://www.dhs.davie.k12.nc.us/ Davie High School Mission Statement Vision Statement: Davie County High School will be an innovative learning community empowering visionary thinkers prepared to contribute in a globally competitive society. Mission Statement: Davie County High School will provide a rigorous learning environment that encourages the intellectual independence and adaptability necessary to become meaningful contributors in the ever-changing global community. Our students will develop the skills to be successful and the knowledge to make appropriate and meaningful post-secondary choices. The Davie County School System does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, age, or handicap in any of its educational or employment programs or activities. Registration Book Please use this Registration Book to guide you through the course selection process for the upcoming school year. Included in these pages are important instructions for making selections. Graduation requirements are described and updated course descriptions are incorporated. Opportunities to earn college credit while enrolled in high school are available. Counselors are assigned to students as listed below. Please contact the appropriate counselor with registration questions. (336) 751-5905 Elizabeth Gordon (A-Don) Ext. 4082 Tim McKnight (Kio-Ric) Ext. 4081 [email protected] [email protected] Erin Brown (Doo-Kin) Ext. 4080 Audrey Carr (Rid-Z) Ext. 4078 [email protected] [email protected]

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Davie County High School 1200 Salisbury Road

Mocksville, NC 27028

Phone: (336) 751-5905 Fax: (336) 751-4597

http://www.dhs.davie.k12.nc.us/

Davie High School Mission Statement Vision Statement:

Davie County High School will be an innovative learning community empowering visionary thinkers prepared to

contribute in a globally competitive society.

Mission Statement:

Davie County High School will provide a rigorous learning environment that encourages the

intellectual independence and adaptability necessary to become meaningful contributors in the

ever-changing global community. Our students will develop the skills to be successful and the

knowledge to make appropriate and meaningful post-secondary choices.

The Davie County School System does not discriminate against any person on the basis of

sex, race, religion, national origin, age, or handicap in any of its educational or

employment programs or activities.

Registration Book

Please use this Registration Book to guide you through the course selection process for the

upcoming school year. Included in these pages are important instructions for making

selections. Graduation requirements are described and updated course descriptions are

incorporated. Opportunities to earn college credit while enrolled in high school are available.

Counselors are assigned to students as listed below. Please contact the appropriate counselor

with registration questions. (336) 751-5905

Elizabeth Gordon (A-Don) Ext. 4082 Tim McKnight (Kio-Ric) Ext. 4081

[email protected] [email protected]

Erin Brown (Doo-Kin) Ext. 4080 Audrey Carr (Rid-Z) Ext. 4078

[email protected] [email protected]

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Table of Contents

Graduation & Academic Information ....................................................................................... 3

Graduation Requirements.................................................................................................. 3

Grading System ................................................................................................................. 3

High School Promotion Standards .................................................................................... 4

NC Academic Scholars ..................................................................................................... 4

Earning College Credit in High School ............................................................................ 4

UNC System Minimum Admissions Requirements (MARS) .......................................... 5

Davie High School Course Descriptions .................................................................................... 6

English .............................................................................................................................. 6

Foreign Language.............................................................................................................. 7

Math .................................................................................................................................. 8

Science ............................................................................................................................ 10

Social Studies .................................................................................................................. 13

Fine Arts .......................................................................................................................... 16

Art ........................................................................................................................... 16

Band ........................................................................................................................ 16

Choral Arts .............................................................................................................. 17

Dance....................................................................................................................... 17

Theatre Arts ............................................................................................................. 18

Career & Technical ......................................................................................................... 18

Agriculture .............................................................................................................. 19

Business and Information Technology ................................................................... 20

Family and Consumer Science ................................................................................ 21

Health Science Education ....................................................................................... 22

Marketing ................................................................................................................ 23

Technology ............................................................................................................. 23

Trade and Industrial ................................................................................................ 23

School to Work ....................................................................................................... 25

Career and College Promise……………………………………………………….25

Military Science ............................................................................................................. 26

Physical Education .......................................................................................................... 26

Special Offerings ............................................................................................................. 27

Occupational Courses...................................................................................................... 27

Course Listing ........................................................................................................................... 29

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Graduation & Academic Information CLASSES of 2015 and beyond Students graduating in the Class of 2015 and later follow the Future Ready Core

requirements. Math and elective credits are dependent upon the student’s post high school

plans.

English 4

Math * 4

Class of 2015 Only

Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, US History) 3

Electives (Electives depend upon post high school plans) ** 13

Class of 2016 and beyond

Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, American History 1 and 2) 4

Science (Earth/Environmental, Biology, a Physical Science) 3

Health and Physical Education 1

Electives (Electives depend upon post high school plans) ** 12

TOTAL 28 *Math-(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, III and 4

th math

aligned with student’s post high school plans)

**Electives-2 elective credits of any combination from either Career and Technical Education (CTE),

Arts Education, or Second Languages.

4 elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following: CTE,

JROTC, Arts, any other subject area (math, science, social studies, English, secondary language, etc.)

Secondary Language is not required for graduation but a 2 credit minimum is required

for admission to a university in the UNC system.

Grading System

Grading Scale: The school year is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks. Grades are

reported each nine weeks.

93-100 = A 85-92 = B 77-84 = C 70-76 = D Below 70 = F

Weighted Grading System

Honors courses receive +1 and AP courses

receive +2 quality points (weighted GPA).

An unweighted average will be used to

determine the following:

Honor Roll

President's Award for Educational

Excellence

North Carolina Academic Scholars

A weighted average will be used to

determine the following:

Class Rank

Honor Speakers

Honor Graduates

Junior Marshals

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Promotion Standards Students must pass the following number of courses for promotion:

10th

Grade 11th

Grade 12th

Grade Graduate

6 12 20 28

North Carolina Academic Scholar Plan

A student who qualifies as a North Carolina Academic Scholar will receive a seal of recognition attached to

his/her diploma. The student may use this special recognition in applying for scholarships and for admission to

post-secondary institutions. A candidate for this honor is identified by the beginning of grade 12, and candidacy

is noted on the student’s transcript. In order to be a NC Academic Scholar, a student must meet the following

requirements and achieve an overall 3.5 unweighted GPA:

Class of 2013 and beyond (Future Ready Core):

4 Credits of English (I, II, III, IV)

4 Credits of Mathematics (Integrated Math I, II, III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or one unit of

advanced mathematics for which Algebra II is a prerequisite) Four credits of math must be taken

in grades 9-12.

3 Credits of Science (Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or one other

advanced science in lieu of Physics)

3 Credits of Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, US History) Class of 2015 only

4 Credits of Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, American History 1 & 2) Class of

2016 and beyond

2 Credits of the same Foreign Language

1 Credit of Health/Physical Education

1 Credit of Career or Technical Education

1 Credit Arts Education (Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, or Visual Arts)

5 Elective credits (examples of electives include JROTC and other courses that are of interest to

the student)

24 Total credits (Plus any additional credits required locally for graduation)

Classes of 2013 and beyond (Future Ready Core) include the above with the following details: Math credits are aligned to the Future-Ready Core requirements. The fourth math credit must be a higher level math that meets MAR

(Minimum Admission Requirements) for UNC system. Elective requirements are aligned to the Future-Ready Core

requirements. Six elective credits with 2 in a second language and 4 from the recommended concentration from one of the

following: Career and Technical Education (CTE), JROTC, Arts Education, Second Languages, any other subject area. Three

elective credits must be higher level courses taken during junior and/or senior years which carry 5 or 6 quality points, such as

AP, Dual or college equivalent courses, Advanced CTE/CTE credentialing courses, On-line courses, and other courses

designated as Honors level.

Earning College Credit in High School

Students have several opportunities to earn college credit for courses while in high school:

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Teachers certified by The College Board teach these courses. These are challenging courses that

follow a national curriculum. Extensive reading and outside assignments are required. Courses are

offered in the regular classroom setting and online. Students who do not take the exam will receive

honors credit. The cost of each AP exam is approximately $90. Financial help is available for

students who qualify. Scores on the AP exams are 1-5; colleges will require a score of 3 or above to

grant college course credit. Check with colleges you are considering for specific scores and credits

earned. Students must pay for their books.

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CAREER & COLLEGE PROMISE (CCP)

In partnership with Davidson County Community College, students can take face-to-face courses on

the Davie and Lexington Campuses of DCCC. Students can also take online college transfer

courses either in the Distance Learning Lab (DLL) on the high school campus or at home. Students have the option of taking college transfer courses or technical courses. Students will not

have to pay tuition for CCP classes. Students must buy their books. Interested students should see

Mrs. Barnes (C-building) for an application (751-5905 extension 4009, or [email protected]).

See Course Offerings section for course selections.

NORTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOL (NCVPS)

These courses, offered through online instruction through the N.C. Department of Public Instruction,

include regular, honors and AP level courses. College credit may be earned with AP courses. Space

is limited and placement is based upon student needs. Courses not offered in Davie High

curriculum will be given priority. A questionnaire and registration from must be completed. Students

are assigned to the Distance Learning Lab on the high school campus for these courses.

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT with COMMUNITY COLLEGES High school students may receive Community College credit at most community colleges for certain

Career and Technical courses. Students must earn a grade of “B” or higher, and achieve a scale score

of 93 or higher on the CTE EOC final exam. Students must also enroll in a community college

within two years of graduation. Available courses are: Multimedia & Webpage Design Early Childhood I, II Graphic Arts I, II

Principles of Business Horticulture I, II Foods I, II

Carpentry I, II Marketing I, II MS Word, PP, & Publisher

Medical Sciences II Allied Health Sciences I, II Small Business Entrepreneurship

Drafting I, IIA, IIE, III Auto Tech I, II, III

UNC System Minimum Admissions Requirements (MARS)

http://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/student_info/mcr.htm

ENGLISH 4 Credits

MATH 4 Credits in any one of the following combinations:

Algebra I and II, Geometry and one unit beyond Algebra II*

Algebra I and II, and two units beyond Algebra II*

Integrated Math I, II, and III and one unit beyond Integrated Math III*

*Courses that count for the 4th

math: (not required at NC School of the Arts)

Pre-Calculus Discrete Math

AP Calculus Advanced Functions and Modeling

AP Statistics Statistical Analysis (DCCC-Dual Enrollment)

SCIENCE 3 Credits

1 biological science course

1 physical science course

1 laboratory course

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Credits

Including 1 U.S. History course

Individual constituent institutions may require other courses in addition to the minimum requirements.

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Courses Offered

Each description includes course title, course number, grade level offered, credit number,

appropriate prerequisites, and course descriptions. Certain courses require the State End of

Course Exam, while others may require NC Final Exams.

ENGLISH

Foundations of English I

/English I (10292X01YL/ 10212X0YL)

Grade: 9 2 credits *by placement only

Students focus on skill building

needed for success in English I. This course is taught with English I using

the yearlong schedule. Students

assigned to this course will automatically be assigned to

English I.

English I (10212X00)

Grade: 9 1 credit Course content meets the NC

Standard Course of Study and course

pace requires that students perform at levels appropriate to the high school

curriculum.

English I (STEM) (10212X0ST)

Grade: 9 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center

Course content meets the NC

Standard Course of Study and course

pace requires that students perform at levels appropriate to the high school

curriculum. This course is tailored to

fit the STEM curriculum.

English I Honors (10215X00)

Grade: 9 1 credit Course content meets and surpasses

the NC Standard Course of Study, and course pace requires that students

show greater responsibility and

independence than they must show in regular English I. Teachers will

expect students to perform at

advanced levels when interpreting literature, writing essays, and

analyzing vocabulary. Students must

be willing to get access to a computer and the internet at school, at the

public library, or at home.

English I Honors (STEM)

(10215X0ST)

Grade: 9 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center

Course content meets and surpasses

the NC Standard Course of Study,

and course pace requires that students

show greater responsibility and

independence than they must show in

regular English I. Teachers will expect students to perform at

advanced levels when interpreting

literature, writing essays, and

analyzing vocabulary. Students must

be willing to get access to a computer

and the internet at school, at the public library, or at home. This

course is tailored to fit the STEM

curriculum.

Foundations of English

II/English II

(10292X02YL/10222X0YL)

Grade: 10 2 credits *by placement only

Strengthen skills needed for success

in English II. This course is taught

with English II using the year long schedule. Students assigned to this

course will automatically be assigned

to English II.

English II (10222X00)

Grade: 10 1 credit Course content meets the NC

Standard Course of Study and course pace requires that students perform at

levels appropriate to the high school

curriculum.

English II (STEM)

(10222X0ST)

Grade: 10 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center

Course content meets the NC Standard Course of Study and course

pace requires that students perform at levels appropriate to the high school

curriculum. This course is tailored to

fit the STEM curriculum.

English II Honors (10225X00)

Grade: 10 1 credit Course content meets and surpasses

the NC Standard Course of Study.

Course pace requires that students show greater responsibility and

independence than they must show in

regular English II. Teachers will expect students to perform at

advanced levels when interpreting literature, writing essays, and

analyzing vocabulary. Only highly

motivated students who excel in

English should register for this class.

Students must be willing to get access

to a computer and the internet at school, at the public library, or at

home.

English II Honors (STEM)

(10225X0ST)

Grade: 10 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center

Course content meets and surpasses

the NC Standard Course of Study. Course pace requires that students

show greater responsibility and

independence than they must show in regular English II. Teachers will

expect students to perform at

advanced levels when interpreting literature, writing essays, and

analyzing vocabulary. Only highly

motivated students who excel in

English should register for this class.

Students must be willing to get access

to a computer and the internet at school, at the public library, or at

home. This course is tailored to fit the

STEM curriculum.

English III (10232X00)

Grade: 11 1 credit Course content meets the NC

Standard Course of Study and course pace requires that students perform at

levels appropriate to the high school

curriculum.

English III (STEM)

(10232X0ST)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center Course content meets the NC

Standard Course of Study and course pace requires that students perform at

levels appropriate to the high school

curriculum. This course is tailored to fit the STEM curriculum.

English III Honors (10235X00)

Grade: 11 1 credit Course content meets and surpasses the NC Standard Course of Study.

Course pace requires that students

show greater responsibility and independence than they must show in

regular English III. Teachers will

expect students to perform at advanced levels when interpreting

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literature, writing essays, and

analyzing vocabulary. Only highly motivated students who excel in

English should register for this class.

Students must be willing to get access to a computer and the internet at

school, at the public library, or at

home.

English III Honors (STEM)

(10235X0ST)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center Course content meets and surpasses

the NC Standard Course of Study.

Course pace requires that students

show greater responsibility and independence than they must show in

regular English III. Teachers will

expect students to perform at advanced levels when interpreting

literature, writing essays, and

analyzing vocabulary. Only highly motivated students who excel in

English should register for this class. Students must be willing to get access

to a computer and the internet at

school, at the public library, or at home. This course is tailored to fit the

STEM curriculum.

English III Honors (10295X03)

Grade: 11 1 credit Fall

AP English Language and

Composition (10357X0S)

Grade: 11 1 credit Spring AP English Language is a preparatory

course for students wishing to take

the College Board AP English Language and Composition exam.

The course requires that students

learn and practice rhetorical theory consistent with the AP exam. It

engages students in becoming skilled

readers of prose written in a variety of periods and disciplines and in

becoming skilled writers who

compose with a variety of purposes. Students will practice with numerous

writing assignments and practice tests which are consistent with the AP

exam. There is a cost associated with

the AP exam. College credit can be

earned by successful performance

on the exam. Students must be

willing to get access to a computer and the internet at school, at the

public library, or at home. Students

will not earn an Honors English III credit towards graduation until

successful completion of the AP

course.

English IV (10242X00)

Grade: 12 1 credit Course content meets the NC

Standard Course of Study and course

pace requires that students perform at

levels appropriate to the high school curriculum.

English IV Honors (10245X00)

Grade: 12 1 credit Course content meets and surpasses the NC Standard Course of Study.

Course pace requires that students

show greater responsibility and independence than they must show in

regular English IV. Teachers will

expect students to perform at advanced levels when interpreting

literature, writing essays, and

analyzing vocabulary. Only highly

motivated students who excel in

English should register for this class.

Students must be willing to get access to a computer and the internet at

school, at the public library, or at

home.

English IV Honors (10245X04)

Grade: 12 1 credit Fall

AP English Literature and

Composition (10367X0S)

Grade: 12 1 credit Spring AP English literature is a preparatory course for students wishing to take

the College Board AP English

literature exam. The course will focus on selected plays, poetry, short

stories, and novels. Numerous writing

assignments and practice tests will be administered which are consistent

with the AP exam. There is a cost

associated with the AP exam. College

credit can be earned by successful

performance on the exam. Students

must be willing to get access to a computer and the internet at school,

at the public library, or at home.

Students will not earn an Honors English IV credit towards graduation

until successful completion of the AP

course.

Leadership Development

(10292X01)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Students will study and practice the

principles of leadership using

research, presentation, several leadership texts, varied classroom

activities, and service to the school

and community. The class is designed for the serious, responsible student

who wants a valuable, demanding

elective without greatly increasing his homework load.

Yearbook (10322X0F) Fall

Yearbook (10322X0S) Spring

Editors (10325S) Spring

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Overall B Average;

Application (Ms. O’brien); 3

Teacher Recommendations;

writing sample

Students plan, organize, and produce

the yearbook. Editors are required to

sign up for fall and spring semesters. Editors (editor-in-chief, assistant

editor, business editor, computer

editor) will receive honors credit for the spring semester. Staff members

are required to sign up for the fall

semester; however, the spring semester is optional. Staff and

editorial members are required to sell

15 advertisements over the summer. This class is recommended for the

highly motivated student who can

work independently and adhere to strict deadlines. Application

required.

Digital Journalism

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Students will learn the basic concepts of photography as well as the process

of manipulating images through the

use of Adobe Photoshop software. Students will have hands-on learning

with Photoshop to use various editing

tools, filters, layers, styles, adjustments and effects. Students’

work will be used for website and

other county public relations efforts.

Student’s work will be critiqued

based on the elements of photography

and design. ***Students must be able to provide

transportation during the school day

to cover events around the county. After school and weekend hours are

required.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish I (11412X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit Spanish I is an introductory level

course that teaches a variety of

vocabulary and basic grammar

concepts such as noun/adjective

agreement and verb conjugations in the present tense. Listening, speaking,

reading, and writing are emphasized.

Students also learn about the culture of various Spanish-speaking

countries.

Spanish II (11422X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Spanish I Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I. Students increase

vocabulary knowledge and learn

more complex grammatical structures such as verb conjugations in the

preterite and imperfect tenses. Students read, write, listen, and speak

the language and learn about the

culture of Spanish speakers. It is

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recommended that a student have

at least a ‘C’ average in Spanish I

before enrolling in Spanish II.

Spanish III Honors (11435X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Spanish II In this intermediate Spanish college-level course, students concentrate on

developing speaking, listening,

reading, and writing skills. Spanish III is an honors level course and

requires dedication on the part of the

student. Students will continue learning more advanced vocabulary

such as verb conjugations in the

preterite, imperfect, subjunctive, and

future tenses. Students learn about the

culture of Spanish speaking people

and focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the Spanish

language. When possible, students

work with elementary level ELL students at local schools. Students

assist young Spanish speakers in

learning English while getting experience with the Spanish

language. Students must be able to

provide his/her own transportation and complete the required forms for

participating in the internship. A “B”

average in Spanish II is

recommended in order to be

successful in Spanish III.

Spanish IV Honors (11445X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Spanish III Spanish IV is an honors level course for highly motivated students.

Students will continue learning new vocabulary and grammar concepts

while placing emphasis on reading,

writing, listening, and speaking skills. When possible, students work with

elementary level ELL (English

language learner) students at local schools. Students assist young

Spanish speakers in learning English

while getting experience with the Spanish language and the culture of

the student at the same time.

Students must be able to provide his/her own transportation and

complete the required forms for

participating in the internship.

American Sign Language I

(12812X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit This course will introduce students to

American Sign Language and a

variety of topics regarding deafness. Students will learn to sign,

comprehend signing, and will

develop a large signing vocabulary. Students will be expected to work

with classmates and stand before

them using ASL on a regular basis. Students need to check with

counselors regarding this class as a

foreign language requirement for college.

American Sign Language II

(12822X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit This course is a continuation of ASL

I. The emphasis is on building a larger vocabulary and using

conversational ASL. A variety of

other topics pertaining to deafness are covered. Students work closely with

classmates and in front of the class.

Students need to check with

counselors regarding this class as a

foreign language requirement for

college admission. It is

recommended that students

achieved a ‘C’ average or higher in

ASL I.

MATH

Foundations of Integrated

Math I/ Integrated Math I

(20202X01YL/21062X0YL)

Grade: 9 2 credits Integrated Mathematics 1 provides

students the opportunity to study

traditional topics from algebra,

geometry, probability, and statistics

in a problem-centered, connected approach. Students will be expected

to describe and translate among

graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and verbal representations of

relationships and use those

representations to solve problems. Appropriate technology, from

manipulatives to calculators and

application software, will be used regularly for instruction and

assessment. A graphing calculator

is required.

Integrated Math I (21062X00)

Grade: 9 1 credit Integrated Math I provides students the opportunity to study traditional

topics from algebra, geometry,

probability, and statistics in a problem-centered, connected

approach. Students will be expected

to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular,

and verbal representations of

relationships and use those representations to solve problems.

Technology (manipulatives,

calculators and application software) will be used regularly for instruction

and assessment. A graphing

calculator is required.

Integrated Math I (STEM)

(21062X0ST)

Grade: 9 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center

Integrated Math I provides students

the opportunity to study traditional topics from algebra, geometry,

probability, and statistics in a

problem-centered, connected approach. Students will be expected

to describe and translate among

graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and verbal representations of

relationships and use those

representations to solve problems.

Technology (manipulatives,

calculators and application software)

will be used regularly for instruction and assessment. A graphing

calculator is required. This course is

tailored to fit the STEM curriculum.

Foundations of Integrated

Math II/ Integrated Math II

(2020X02YL/22022X0YL)

Grade: 10-11 2 credits Integrated Mathematics 2 continues

students' study of topics from algebra, geometry, and statistics in a problem-

centered, connected approach.

Functions, matrix operations, and algebraic representations of geometric

concepts are the principle topics of

study. Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic,

algebraic, numeric, tabular, and

verbal representations of relationships and use those representations to solve

problems. Appropriate technology,

from manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be used

regularly for instruction and

assessment. A graphing calculator is

required.

Integrated Math II (22022X00)

Grade: 9-10 Prerequisite: Integrated Math I

Integrated Mathematics 2 continues

students' study of topics from algebra,

geometry, and statistics in a problem-centered, connected approach.

Functions, matrix operations, and

algebraic representations of geometric concepts are the principle topics of

study. Students will be expected to

describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and

verbal representations of relationships

and use those representations to solve problems. Appropriate technology,

from manipulatives to calculators and

application software, will be used regularly for instruction and

assessment. A graphing calculator is

required.

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Integrated Math II (STEM)

(22022X0ST)

Grade: 9-10 Prerequisite: Integrated Math I &

Acceptance in STEM Center

Integrated Mathematics 2 continues

students' study of topics from algebra, geometry, and statistics in a problem-

centered, connected approach.

Functions, matrix operations, and algebraic representations of geometric

concepts are the principle topics of

study. Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic,

algebraic, numeric, tabular, and

verbal representations of relationships

and use those representations to solve

problems. Appropriate technology,

from manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be used

regularly for instruction and

assessment. A graphing calculator is

required. This course is tailored to fit

the STEM curriculum.

Integrated Math II Honors

(22025X00)

Grade: 9-10 1 credit Prerequisite: Integrated Math I

This course, for the most motivated

of students, has expectations for a

higher level of inductive and deductive reasoning skills. This

course covers the same concepts as

Integrated Math II but at a more rigorous level that will be challenging

and thorough. Appropriate

technology will be used regularly for instruction and assessment. A

graphing calculator is required.

Integrated Math II Honors

(STEM) (22025X0ST)

Grade: 9-10 1 credit Prerequisite: Integrated Math I &

Acceptance in STEM Center

This course, for the most motivated

of students, has expectations for a

higher level of inductive and deductive reasoning skills. This

course covers the same concepts as Integrated Math II but at a more

rigorous level that will be challenging

and thorough. Appropriate technology will be used regularly for

instruction and assessment. A

graphing calculator is required. This course is tailored to fit the

STEM curriculum.

Integrated Math III

(23022X00)

Grade 10-11 1 credit Prerequisite: Integrated Math II

Integrated Mathematics 3 continues

students’ study of topics from

algebra, geometry, and statistics in a problem-centered, connected

approach. Functions and the

deductive methods of proof with geometric concepts are the principle

topics of study. Students will be

expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric,

tabular, and verbal representations of

relationships and use those representations to solve problems.

Appropriate technology, from

manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be used

regularly for instruction and

assessment. A graphing calculator is

required.

Integrated Math III (STEM)

(23022X0ST)

Grade 10-11 1 credit Prerequisite: Integrated Math II &

Acceptance in STEM Center

Integrated Mathematics 3 continues

students’ study of topics from

algebra, geometry, and statistics in a problem-centered, connected

approach. Functions and the deductive methods of proof with

geometric concepts are the principle

topics of study. Students will be expected to describe and translate

among graphic, algebraic, numeric,

tabular, and verbal representations of relationships and use those

representations to solve problems.

Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and

application software, will be used

regularly for instruction and assessment. A graphing calculator is

required. This course is tailored to fit

the STEM curriculum.

Integrated Math III Honors

(23025X00)

Grade 10-11 1 credit Prerequisite: Integrated Math II

This course, for the most motivated

of students, has expectations for a higher level of inductive and

deductive reasoning skills. This

course covers the same concepts as Integrated Math III but at a more

rigorous level that will be challenging

and thorough. Appropriate technology will be used regularly for

instruction and assessment. A

graphing calculator is required.

Integrated Math III Honors

(STEM) (23025X0ST)

Grade 10-11 1 credit Prerequisite: Integrated Math II &

Acceptance in STEM Center

This course, for the most motivated of students, has expectations for a

higher level of inductive and

deductive reasoning skills. This course covers the same concepts as

Integrated Math III but at a more

rigorous level that will be challenging and thorough. Appropriate

technology will be used regularly for

instruction and assessment. A

graphing calculator is required.

This course is tailored to fit the

STEM curriculum.

Advanced Functions and

Modeling (24002X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II

Advanced Functions and Modeling

continues topics from Algebra II

while providing an in-depth study of

modeling and applying functions.

Home, work, recreation, consumer

issues, public policy, scientific investigations, and trigonometry are

just a few of the areas from which

applications will originate. Appropriate technology will be used

regularly for instruction and

assessment. A graphing calculator

is required.

Discrete Mathematics

(24012X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II

Discrete Mathematics introduces students to the mathematics of

networks, social choice, and decision

making. The course extends students’ application of matrix

arithmetic and probability.

Applications and modeling are central to this course of study. The

curriculum will include preparation for college entrance tests.

Appropriate technology will be used

regularly for instruction and assessment. A graphing calculator

is required.

Special Topics in Math

(27102X00)

Grade: 12 1 credit Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra 2

(and eventually IM1-3)

*by placement only

Students will learn real-life applications of mathematics centered

around personal finance, calculation,

consumption, inflation, depreciation, taxation, patterns in nature,

probability, and statistics. Students

will also continue to refine and learn algebraic skills to prepare students for

post-secondary school. Students are

expected to complete projects, work in collaborative groups and to

continue to develop problem solving

skills so that they will understand the importance of being a life-long

learner. A graphing calculator is

required.

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Pre-Calculus Honors

(24035X00)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II

This course, for the most motivated

of students, has expectations for a

higher level of inductive and deductive reasoning skills. This

rigorous course provides students an

honors level study of trigonometry, advanced functions, analytic

geometry, probability, vectors and

data analysis in preparation for Calculus that will be challenging and

thorough. Applications and modeling

will be included throughout the

course of study. Appropriate

technology will be used regularly for

instruction and assessment. A

graphing calculator is required.

Pre-Calculus Honors (STEM)

(24035X0ST)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II &

Acceptance in STEM Center

This course, for the most motivated of students, has expectations for a

higher level of inductive and

deductive reasoning skills. This rigorous course provides students an

honors level study of trigonometry,

advanced functions, analytic geometry, probability, vectors and

data analysis in preparation for

Calculus that will be challenging and thorough. Applications and modeling

will be included throughout the

course of study. Appropriate technology will be used regularly for

instruction and assessment. A

graphing calculator is required.

This course is tailored to fit the

STEM curriculum.

Calculus AB Honors

(25005X0F)

Grade: 12 1 credit Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus

This course, for the most motivated of students, has expectations for a

higher level of inductive and

deductive reasoning skills. This rigorous course will be challenging

and thorough and designed as a

preparatory course for students wishing to take the College Board AP

Calculus AB exam in the spring.

This course develops the students’ understanding of the concepts of

calculus (functions, graphs, limits,

derivatives, and integrals) and provides experience with its methods

and applications. This rigorous course encourages the geometric,

numerical, analytical, and verbal

expression of concepts, results, and problems. Appropriate technology

will be used regularly for instruction

and assessment. A graphing

calculator is required.

Calculus BC Honors

(25005X0FBC)

Grade: 12 1 credit Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus

The curriculum covers the same

curriculum as Honors Calculus AB in addition to interpretation and

properties of definite integrals,

applications of integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus,

techniques and applications of

antidifferentiation, and numerical

approximations to definite integrals.

The pace of this course is much

greater than Honors Calculus AB and designed for the most motivated

students. Attendance at a one-week

summer calculus camp will be expected so that there will be enough

time to learn all of the BC objectives

before the College Board AP Calculus BC exam. Appropriate

technology will be used regularly for instruction and assessment. A

graphing calculator is required.

AP Calculus AB (25017X0S)

Grade: 12 1 credit Prerequisite: Calculus AB Honors This rigorous curriculum is a

continuation of Honors Calculus AB.

Additional topics covered will be interpretation and properties of

definite integrals, applications of

integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques and

applications of anti-differentiation, and numerical approximations to

definite integrals. Assignments and

practice tests will be administered which are consistent with those found

on the AP exam. There is a cost

associated with the AP exam. College credit (up to 4 hours) can be earned

by successful performance on the

exam. Appropriate technology will be used regularly for instruction and

assessment. A graphing calculator

is required.

AP Calculus BC (25027X0S)

Grade: 12 1 credit Prerequisite: Calculus BC Honors

This rigorous curriculum is a continuation of Honors Calculus BC.

Additional topics covered will be

parametric, polar, and vector functions, differential equations,

concept of series including Taylor

series. Assignments and practice tests

will be administered which are

consistent with those found on the AP

exam. There is a cost associated with the AP exam. College credit (up to 8

hours) can be earned by successful

performance on the exam.

Appropriate technology will be used

regularly for instruction and assessment. A graphing calculator

is required.

AP Statistics (25117X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 2

This course is designed for students

to investigate data, analyze its meaning, apply statistical techniques,

and support their inferences of that

data. The course contains four major areas of study: exploratory analysis,

planning a study, probability, and

statistical inference. Students will

work cooperatively in groups towards

constructing an understanding of

these concepts. Students will be required to use various technologies

towards the completion of these

goals. Assignments and practice tests will be administered which are

consistent with those found on the AP

exam. There is a cost associated with the AP exam. College credit (up to 4

hours) can be earned by successful

performance on the exam. Appropriate technology will be used

regularly for instruction and

assessment. A graphing calculator

is required.

SCIENCE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Biology (33202X00)

Grade: 10-11 1 credit Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental

Science This course is designed to prepare the

student to live in a world of technology with an in-depth

understanding of science concepts

and specialized instruction. Special emphasis is given to lab work and

projects, which promote creativity

and the use of the scientific method. Topics include: life functions,

classifications, cell biology, plant and animal structure, reproduction, and

ecology. Students will be expected

to take an End-of Course Exam (state test) in Biology.

Biology (STEM) (33202X0ST)

Grade: 10-11 1 credit Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental

Science & Acceptance in STEM

Center This course is designed to prepare the

student to live in a world of technology with an in-depth

understanding of science concepts

and specialized instruction. Special emphasis is given to lab work and

projects, which promote creativity

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and the use of the scientific method.

Topics include: life functions, classifications, cell biology, plant and

animal structure, reproduction, and

ecology. This course is tailored to fit the STEM curriculum. Students will

be expected to take an End-of Course

Exam (state test) in Biology.

Biology Honors (33205X00)

Grade: 9-11 1 credit Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental

Science

This course is suitable for students seeking higher education or a science

related career. Emphasis will be

placed on the use of thinking skills and problem solving techniques while

learning topics in ecology, cell

biology, genetics and evolution. Students will be required to utilize

more written expression and critical

thinking skills on tests, assessments, and lab reports. Students choosing

to take this course will be required

to complete at least one, in-depth

science research project and paper.

Students will be expected to take an

End-of Course Exam (state test) in Biology.

Biology Honors (STEM)

(33205X0ST)

Grade: 9-11 1 credit Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental

Science & Acceptance in STEM

Center

This course is suitable for students

seeking higher education or a science related career. Emphasis will be

placed on the use of thinking skills

and problem solving techniques while learning topics in ecology, cell

biology, genetics and evolution. Students will be required to utilize more written expression and critical

thinking skills on tests, assessments,

and lab reports. Students choosing

to take this course will be required

to complete at least one, in-depth

science research project and paper.

This course is tailored to fit the

STEM curriculum. Students will be expected to take an End-of Course

Exam (state test) in Biology.

Biochemistry Honors

(30205X02)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry

This course is a pre-cursor to AP

Biology. It focuses on the study of cell and molecular biology in

preparation for AP Biology. Topics

covered include cell structure and function, cell respiration,

photosynthesis, genetics and DNA

technology. Special attention is paid to lab activities. Students are

required to pay a $20.00 lab fee at the

beginning of the fall semester.

AP Biology (31007X0S)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Biochemistry Honors

This course offers a survey of living organisms and their relationships to

each other and to their environment.

Studies include topics from evolution, embryology, physiology, plant form

and function and ecology. Special

attention is paid to AP labs. There is a cost associated with the AP exam.

College credit is possible after taking

the AP Biology exam.

Anatomy and Physiology

(33302X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Biology; Co-

requisite: Chemistry

(recommended that student have

taken or be taking Chemistry

while enrolled in Anatomy) This advanced science course focuses

on the human body through a study of

the systems of the body and their functions. A rigorous study of each

system expands the knowledge

gained in biology courses to include

the actions and interactions of each

system. The vocabulary and

terminology of anatomical study will dramatically increase the useful

vocabulary of students. This course

uses dissection as an instructional activity. (This course is

recommended for Health Science

students to be taken after Health Sciences I.)

Anatomy and Physiology

Honors (33305X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Biology; Co-requisite:

Chemistry (recommended that student have taken or be taking

Chemistry while enrolled in Anatomy)

This course has been designed to meet the needs of those students who

must acquire a firm grounding in human anatomy and physiology in

order to prepare for medical, nursing

or paramedical careers. Standards are similar to those in the standard level

of the course, but are addressed in

greater depth. Students will be required to utilize more written

expression and critical thinking skills

on tests, assessments, and lab reports.

Students choosing to take this

course will be required to complete

at least one, in-depth science

research project and paper. Students will investigate the structure

and function of the human body with an emphasis on laboratory work. This

course uses dissection as an

instructional activity. (This course is recommended for Health Science

students to be taken after Health

Sciences I).

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Earth/Environmental Science

(35012X00)

Grade: 9 1 credit This course is designed for students interested in studying basic principles

of Earth Science. Special areas of

study include: meteorology, the

biosphere, plate tectonics,

mineralogy, astronomy,

oceanography, geology, and environmental issues. This course

meets the NC Graduation

Requirement for Earth Science.

Earth/Environmental Science

(STEM) (35012X0ST)

Grade: 9 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center

This course is designed for students

interested in studying basic principles

of Earth Science. Special areas of study include: meteorology, the

biosphere, plate tectonics,

mineralogy, astronomy, oceanography, geology, and

environmental issues. This course is

tailored to fit the STEM curriculum.

This course meets the NC

Graduation Requirement for Earth

Science.

Earth/Environmental Science

Honors (35015X00)

Grade: 9 1 credit This class represents a well-balanced

science course stressing the processes

and activities of science as well as the

basic concepts of Earth Science. This

course is designed for students who

desire an in-depth understanding of the forces involved in shaping the

Earth, environmental resources,

climate, oceans, space and other topics. Students will be required to

utilize more written expression and

critical thinking skills on tests, assessments, and lab reports. .

Students choosing to take this

course will be required to complete

at least one, in-depth science

research project and paper.

Earth/Environmental Science

Honors (STEM) (35015X0ST)

Grade: 9 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center

This class represents a well-balanced

science course stressing the processes

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and activities of science as well as the

basic concepts of Earth Science. This course is designed for students who

desire an in-depth understanding of

the forces involved in shaping the Earth, environmental resources,

climate, oceans, space and other

topics. Students will be required to utilize more written expression and

critical thinking skills on tests,

assessments, and lab reports. .

Students choosing to take this

course will be required to complete

at least one, in-depth science

research project and paper.

This course is tailored to fit the

STEM curriculum.

AP Environmental Science

(31107X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisites:

Earth/Environmental Science

Honors; Biology Honors;

Chemistry Honors

This course provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and

methodologies required to understand

the interrelationships in the natural world and to identify and analyze

environmental problems both natural

and human-made. This AP course is completed in one semester.

Therefore, if a student is taking this

course in the fall semester, extra time must be devoted to independent study

and preparation before the May AP

Exam. This course can be used as

an Earth and Environmental

Science credit to meet the NC

graduation requirement, however

students must take Honors Biology

and Honors Chemistry prior to

enrolling in this course.

Physical Science (34102X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisites: Math I

This class includes an introduction to physics and chemistry. Students gain

an understanding of applying science

to solve basic science-related problems. Lab work and hands-on

activities will be included in

instruction.

Physical Science (STEM)

(34102X0ST)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisites: Acceptance in STEM

Center; Math I

This class includes an introduction to

physics and chemistry. Students gain

an understanding of applying science

to solve basic science-related

problems. Lab work and hands-on activities will be included in

instruction. This course is tailored to

fit the STEM curriculum.

Chemistry (34202X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental

Science, Biology; Algebra II or

Integrated Math II (take before or

in the same semester)

Chemistry pursues the chemical

concepts of matter and provides

students with an understanding of chemistry which will benefit the

student in other related course areas.

Considerable emphasis is placed on mathematics as it relates to chemistry.

A scientific calculator is required.

Chemistry (STEM)

(34202X0ST)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental,

Biology; Algebra II or Integrated

Math II (take before or in the same

semester) & Acceptance in STEM

Center

Chemistry pursues the chemical

concepts of matter and provides students with an understanding of

chemistry which will benefit the

student in other related course areas. Considerable emphasis is placed on

mathematics as it relates to chemistry.

A scientific calculator is required. This course is tailored to fit the

STEM curriculum.

Chemistry Honors (24205X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental,

Biology; Math II (take before or in

the same semester)

This course focuses on the advanced

study of chemistry and is suitable for

students seeking higher education or a science related career. Content

consists of problem solving, study of

chemical changes, organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry. Emphasis is

placed on math applications related to

chemistry problems and lab experimentation. Students will be

required to utilize more written expression and critical thinking skills

on tests, assessments, and lab reports.

A scientific calculator is required.

Students choosing to take this

course will be required to complete

at least one, in-depth science

research project and paper.

Chemistry Honors (STEM)

(24205X0ST)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental,

Biology; Algebra II or Integrated

Math II (take before or in the same

semester) & Acceptance in STEM

Center

This course focuses on the advanced

study of chemistry and is suitable for students seeking higher education or

a science related career. Content

consists of problem solving, study of chemical changes, organic chemistry

and nuclear chemistry. Emphasis is

placed on math applications related to chemistry problems and lab

experimentation. Students will be

required to utilize more written expression and critical thinking skills

on tests, assessments, and lab reports.

A scientific calculator is required.

Students choosing to take this

course will be required to complete

at least one, in-depth science

research project and paper.

Inorganic Chemistry Honors

(34215X0F)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra II or

Integrated Math II and Chemistry

This course is a precursor for students

planning to enroll in AP Chemistry. The concepts and principles of

chemistry are presented in greater

depth and at a more rapid pace than in Academic/Honors Chemistry.

Students perform extensive research,

independent study, and lab work. Theoretical and mathematical

relationships in chemistry are also

studied.

AP Chemistry (31207X0S)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Inorganic Chemistry

Students pursue advanced studies of the basic principles and concepts

covered in an introductory “General

Chemistry” year-long college level course. Topics include chemical

composition, stoichiometry, atomic

structure, bonding, molecular structure, chemical reactions, states of

matter, and solutions. Students are

introduced to multimedia labs and use available technology and the Internet

to complete class projects. There is a

cost associated with the AP exam. College credit can be earned based on

results of the AP exam.

Physics (34302X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Biology, Algebra II or

Integrated Math II

The focus of this course will be the study of traditional physics, and is

designed to give the high school

student an introduction into physics.

The content will include units on

motion, Newton’s Laws, mechanical

energy, light, sound, thermodynamics, and electricity.

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Physics Honors (34305X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Biology, Algebra II or

Integrated Math II

The course focus is on the study of

classical Physics. The content

includes units on motion, Newton’s laws, mechanical energy, the wave

nature of light and sound, elementary

thermodynamics, electricity and electrical circuits. Students will be

required to utilize more written

expression and critical thinking skills

on tests, assessments, and lab reports.

An important prerequisite is an

understanding of trigonometry in preparation for vector analysis. The

State Board of Education requires

honors science students to complete

at least one science research

project/paper when enrolled in this

course.

Physics: Mechanics I Honors

(34305X0M)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Geometry or

Integrated Math I

Co-requisite: Algebra II or

Integrated Math II

This is a college level course and a prerequisite to Honor Mechanics I

and AP Physics I. The course uses an

Algebra (and Trigonometry) based approach to Physics, but students do

not have to have taken an

introductory Physics course prior

to taking AP Physics 1. Students

explore principles of Newtonian

mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power;

mechanical waves and sound; and

introductory, simple circuits. This course is recommended for students

planning a science related or technical

career. Students who enroll in this

course are expected to take the AP

Physics 1 course in the spring.

College credit can be earned based

on results of the AP exam.

AP Physics I

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Honors Mechanics I

This is a college level course. This

course uses an Algebra (ang

Trigonometry) based approach to Physics. Students explore principles

of Newtonian mechanics (including

rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound;

and introductory, simple circuits.This

course is recommended for students planning a science related or technical

career. There is a cost associated

with the AP exam. College credit

can be earned based on results of

the AP exam.

SOCIAL STUDIES

World History (43032X00)

Grade: 9 1 credit This course deals with the theme of

history and the cultural aspects of man’s life on earth. Students will

become aware of the rich diversity of

human cultures and examine the major achievements of the world

from the beginning of history to the

present. All civilizations are included

with the emphasis on Western

Civilization. Students will be

introduced to different forms of text.

World History (STEM)

(43032X0ST)

Grade: 9 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center

This course deals with the theme of history and the cultural aspects of

man’s life on earth. Students will

become aware of the rich diversity of human cultures and examine the

major achievements of the world

from the beginning of history to the

present. All civilizations are included

with the emphasis on Western

Civilization. Students will be introduced to different forms of text.

This course is tailored to fit the

STEM curriculum where students will be expected to collaborate and

contribute in groups.

World History Honors

(43035X00)

Grade: 9 1 credit The honors level course requires students to take greater responsibility

for their learning and to go into more

depth on certain topics. Students will learn and practice various types of

essay writing such as

compare/contrast, change over time, and document based essays. Students

will be expected to read texts critically with an emphasis placed on

primary sources. This course deals

with the theme of history and the cultural aspects of man’s life on earth.

Students will become aware of the

rich diversity of human cultures and examine the major achievements of

the world from the beginning of

history to the present. All civilizations are included with the

emphasis on Western Civilization.

World History Honors (STEM)

(43035X0ST)

Grade: 9 1 credit

Prerequisite: Acceptance in STEM

Center

The honors level course requires

students to take greater responsibility

for their learning and to go into more depth on certain topics. Students will

learn and practice various types of

essay writing such as compare/contrast, change over time,

and document based essays. Students

will be expected to read text critically with an emphasis placed on primary

sources. This course deals with the

theme of history and the cultural aspects of man’s life on earth.

Students will become aware of the

rich diversity of human cultures and examine the major achievements of

the world from the beginning of

history to the present. All civilizations are included with the

emphasis on Western Civilization.

This course is tailored to fit the STEM curriculum where students

will be expected to collaborate and

contribute in groups.

** Students interested in taking AP

World History in 10th grade, see

course description for Civics and

Economics Honors.

Foundations of World History

Honors (47005X0W)

Grade: 10 1 credit Prerequisite: Civics and Economics

Honors

This honors level course is intended

as a preparatory course for students wishing to take Advanced Placement

World History in the spring semester

of their tenth grade year. The course consists of a comprehensive and

chronological study of world history

from ancient civilization to the 1400s. Students who attempt this course and

choose not to take the Advanced

Placement World History course will

need a world history course to fulfill

their graduation requirement (this

foundations course will not fulfill the core requirement). This course

requires extensive outside reading

and should only be attempted by highly motivated students.

AP World History (43107X0S)

Grade: 10 1 credit Prerequisite: Foundations of World

History Honors must be taken

during the Fall Semester prior to

this course.

This course is intended for highly

motivated students with a strong

background in history who are interested in an in-depth study of

world history and cultures. Outside

reading assignments, research skills, and an emphasis on mastery of

written expression will be a part of

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this course. This survey course deals

with the theme of history and the cultural aspects of man’s life on earth.

Students will become aware of the

rich diversity of human cultures and examine the major achievements of

the world and its civilizations. There

is a possibility for college credit for those who are successful on the AP

World History Exam.

Civics and Economics

(42092X00)

Grade: 10 1 credit Prerequisite: World History

This course is intended to provide

students with a basic knowledge of

Civics and Economics. This class provides students with practical

knowledge so they may become

responsible citizens. Topics include basic economic concepts, economic

institutions, and evaluation of

economic problems. Legal and political topics include the study of

constitutional issues as they apply to the students’ basic understanding of

governmental concepts. Students will

study the founding of the government of the United States and will gain an

understanding of the philosophy and

ideals of our nation’s founding documents.

Civics and Economics (STEM)

(42092X0ST)

Grade: 10 1 credit Prerequisite: World History STEM

and Acceptance in STEM Center

This course is intended to provide

students with a basic knowledge of

Civics and Economics. This class provides students with practical

knowledge so they may become

responsible citizens. Economic topics include basic economic concepts,

economic institutions, and evaluation

of economic problems. Legal and political topics include the study of

constitutional issues as they apply to

the students’ basic understanding of governmental concepts. Students will

study the founding of the government

of the United States and will gain an understanding of the philosophy and

ideals of our nation’s founding

documents. This course is tailored to fit the STEM curriculum.

Civics and Economics Honors

(42095X00)

Grade: 9-10 1 credit Prerequisite: World History (unless

taken for AP World History

prerequisite)

This course is intended for highly

motivated students who are

interesting in an in-depth study of civics and economics. Outside

reading assignments, research skills,

and an emphasis on mastery of written expression will be a part of

this course. This class provides

students with practical knowledge so they may become responsible

citizens. Topics include basic

economic concepts, economic institutions, and evaluation of

economic problems. Legal and

political topics include the study of constitutional issues as they apply to

the students’ basic understanding of

governmental concepts. Students will study the founding of the government

of the United States and will gain an

understanding of the philosophy and ideals of our nation’s founding

documents.

Civics and Economics Honors

(STEM) (42095X0ST)

Grade: 9-10 1 credit Prerequisite: World History and

Acceptance in STEM Center

(unless taken for AP World History

prerequisite)

This course is intended for highly motivated students who are interested

in an in-depth study of civics and

economics. Outside reading assignments, research skills, and an

emphasis on mastery of written

expression will be a part of this course. This class provides students

with practical knowledge so they may

become responsible citizens. Economics topics include basic

economic concepts, economic institutions, and evaluation of

economic problems. Legal and

political topics include the study of constitutional issues as they apply to

the students’ basic understanding of

governmental concepts. Students will study the founding of the government

of the United States and will gain an

understanding of the philosophy and

ideals of our nation’s founding

documents. This course is tailored to

fit the STEM curriculum.

American History I (43042X00)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Civics and Economics

In this course students will examine

the historical and intellectual origins

of the United States from European exploration and colonial settlement to

the Revolutionary and Constitutional

eras. Students will learn about the important political and economic

factors that contributed to the

development of colonial American and the outbreak of the American

Revolution as well as the consequences of the Revolution,

including the writing and key ideas of

the US Constitution. Students will

study the establishment of political

parties, America’s westward expansion, the growth of sectional

conflict, how that sectional conflict

led to the Civil War, and the consequences of the Civil War,

including Reconstruction.

American History I (STEM)

(43042X0ST)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Civics and Economics

STEM and Acceptance in STEM

Center

In this course students will examine

the historical and intellectual origins of the United States from European

exploration and colonial settlement to

the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. Students will learn about the

important political and economic

factors that contributed to the development of colonial American

and the outbreak of the American

Revolution as well as the consequences of the Revolution,

including the writing and key ideas of

the US Constitution. Students will study the establishment of political

parties, America’s westward

expansion, the growth of sectional

conflict, how that sectional conflict

led to the Civil War, and the

consequences of the Civil War, including Reconstruction. The STEM

curriculum will place more emphasis

on collaboration, group projects, and practical application.

American History I Honors

(43045X00)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Civics and Economics

This course is intended for highly motivated students who are interested

in an in-depth study of US History.

Outside reading assignments,

research skills, and an emphasis on

mastery of written expression will be

a part of this course. In this course students will examine the historical

and intellectual origins of the United

States from European exploration and colonial settlement to the

Revolutionary and Constitutional

eras. Students will learn about the important political and economic

factors that contributed to the

development of colonial American and the outbreak of the American

Revolution as well as the

consequences of the Revolution, including the writing and key ideas of

the US Constitution. Students will study the establishment of political

parties, America’s westward

expansion, the growth of sectional conflict, how that sectional conflict

led to the Civil War, and the

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consequences of the Civil War,

including Reconstruction.

American History I Honors

(STEM) (43045X0ST)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Civics and Economics

STEM and Acceptance in STEM

Center

This course is intended for highly

motivated students who are interested

in an in-depth study of US History. Outside reading assignments,

research skills, and an emphasis on

mastery of written expression will be

a part of this course. In this course

students will examine the historical

and intellectual origins of the United States from European exploration and

colonial settlement to the

Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. Students will learn about the

important political and economic

factors that contributed to the development of colonial American

and the outbreak of the American Revolution as well as the

consequences of the Revolution,

including the writing and key ideas of the US Constitution. Students will

study the establishment of political

parties, America’s westward expansion, the growth of sectional

conflict, how that sectional conflict

led to the Civil War, and the consequences of the Civil War,

including Reconstruction. The STEM

curriculum will place more emphasis on collaboration, group projects, and

practical application.

American History II

(43052X00)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: American History I

This course will guide students from

the late nineteenth century to the

present. Students will examine the political, economic, social, and

cultural development of the United

States from the end of the Reconstruction era to present times.

We will trace the change in the ethnic

composition of American society; the movement toward equal rights for

racial minorities and women; and the

role of the United States as a major world power. Students will develop

an understanding of the cause-and-

effect relationship between past and present events, recognize patterns of

interactions, and understand the

impact of events on the United States

in an interconnected world.

American History II (STEM)

(43052X0ST)

Grade: 11 1 credit

Prerequisite: American History I

STEM and Acceptance in STEM

Center

This course will guide students from

the late nineteenth century to the present. Students will examine the

political, economic, social, and

cultural development of the United States from the end of the

Reconstruction era to present times.

We will trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society; the

movement toward equal rights for

racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major

world power. Students will develop

an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between past and

present events, recognize patterns of

interactions, and understand the impact of events on the United States

in an interconnected world. The

STEM curriculum will place more emphasis on collaboration, group

projects, and practical

application.

American History II Honors

(43055X00)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: American History I

This course is intended for highly motivated students who are interested

in an in-depth study of US History.

Outside reading assignments, research skills, and an emphasis on

mastery of written expression will be

a part of this course. This course will guide students from the late

nineteenth century to the present. Students will examine the political,

economic, social, and cultural

development of the United States from the end of the Reconstruction

era to present times. We will trace the

change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movement

toward equal rights for racial

minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world

power. Students will develop an

understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between past and present

events, recognize patterns of

interactions, and understand the impact of events on the United States

in an interconnected world.

American History II Honors

(STEM) (43055X0ST)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: American History I

STEM and Acceptance in STEM

Center

This course is intended for highly motivated students who are interested

in an in-depth study of US History.

Outside reading assignments, research skills, and an emphasis on

mastery of written expression will be

a part of this course. This course will guide students from the late

nineteenth century to the present.

Students will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural

development of the United States

from the end of the Reconstruction era to present times. We will trace the

change in the ethnic composition of

American society; the movement toward equal rights for racial

minorities and women; and the role of

the United States as a major world power. Students will develop an

understanding of the cause-and-effect

relationship between past and present events, recognize patterns of

interactions, and understand the

impact of events on the United States in an interconnected world. The

STEM curriculum will place more

emphasis on collaboration, group projects, and practical application.

Foundations of U.S. History

Honors (47005X0F)

Grade: 11 1 credit This honors level course is intended as a preparatory course for students

wishing to take Advanced Placement

US History in the spring. The course consists of a comprehensive and

chronological study of American

history from 1607 to 1877. Students who attempt this course and choose

not to take the Advanced Placement

American History II course will need to enroll in an American History II

course. This course requires

extensive outside reading and should only be attempted by highly

motivated students.

AP U.S. History (43077X0S)

Grade: 11 1 credit Prerequisite: Foundations of U.S.

History Honors must be taken

during the Fall Semester prior to

this course. This Advanced Placement level

course consists of a comprehensive and chronological study of American

history from 1877 to the present.

This course will fulfill the state requirement for US History. At the

conclusion of the course, students

will take the AP US History Test. There is a possibility for college

credit for those who are successful on

the Advanced Placement US History Exam. This course requires extensive

outside reading and should only be

attempted by highly motivated students.

Bible History (43162X01)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit

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The content of this elective course

includes an introduction to the Bible, a survey of the Old Testament Books

from Genesis to Deuteronomy, the

New Testament’s account of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, and current

events in Israel.

Holocaust and Peace Studies

(47002X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit This elective course will investigate the role of organizations and

governmental policies established to

maintain peace and judge their

effectiveness in preventing wars and

genocides. The ideas of superiority

and inferiority and how those ideas influenced Hitler’s systematic

genocide of Jews will be examined.

The ideas of superiority and inferiority will also be examined in

connection to the Native American,

the Armenian, Bosnian, Rwandan, and Sudanese experience. Holocaust

and Peace Studies will provide the opportunity for a rigorous, systematic

study of major ideas and concepts

connected to genocides. The study of tolerance will have modern day

applications.

AP Psychology (44067X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit This Advanced Placement elective

course is equivalent to an introductory college course in psychology. 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. The course is designed to

prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Exam administered by the

College Board and Educational Testing Service for possible college

credit.

AP Government and Politics

(42027X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Civics and Economics

This Advanced Placement elective

course will explore the structure of

American government and how the

“game” of politics is played. It is not

a current events class. However, we

will keep up with and discuss current developments regularly. The course is

designed to provide an intellectual

foundation for observing, analyzing,

and understanding national politics.

The goal of the course is to provide a learning experience equivalent to that

obtained in most college introductory

Political Science courses. Note-taking and keeping up with reading

according to the syllabus is a

requirement of this course. The course is designed to prepare students

to take the Advanced Placement

Exam administered by the College Board and Educational Testing

Service for possible college credit.

FINE ARTS

All Proficiency Levels

determined by Teacher

ART

Visual Arts Beginning

(54152X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit Beginning Visual Arts is an introduction to the visual world and

how it connects to us. Studies include

art history, painting, drawing, ceramics, design, and mixed media.

Students will have access to a variety

of art techniques and art media in a range of projects and assignments.

Beginning Visual Arts students will

be able to recognize the elements and principles of art used in the art

processes throughout history. With

this foundation of knowledge, students will understand the value of

developing visual arts skills to prepare them for their own success

after high school. Students will gain

confidence in themselves as

creative, functioning human beings.

Visual Arts Intermediate

(54162X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Teacher Placement

Students who have successfully mastered the required standards for

Beginning Visual Arts will be placed

into Intermediate Art (or above if warranted). Students who have not

mastered all Beginning requirements

will remain in Beginning Art for their next Visual Arts class. Intermediate

Art involves the development of

competent drawing, painting and 3-dimensional techniques. There will be

an emphasis on media exploration

and original invention. Students will be able to identify and analyze art

which will hone their skills of

observation – necessary in any profession. Students will work in an

increasingly independent, self-

motivated environment – respectful

of other students and their work.

Visual Arts Proficient

(54175X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 honors credit Prerequisite: Teacher Placement

This course requires a mature

approach to art with an emphasis on original artistic flair and imagination.

Students are given the freedom to

stylize their own concepts and personal voice. The primary focus is

producing gallery-ready art for

competitions and exhibitions.

Students prepare portfolios and learn

about art-based career options.

Emphasis on job-ready skills will be a component of each student’s self-

designed lesson plan. Students will be

running a student store that will allow them to develop marketing skills and

knowledge of commerce in today’s

world. Students will be placed in

this course only after they have

displayed a competence for self-

directed study.

Visual Arts Advanced

(54185X000)

Grade: 10-12 1 honors credit 1 credit Prerequisite: Teacher Placement

Advanced Art involves more in-depth

and personal exploration. Students may specialize in one area of Visual

Arts to complete their mastery of the

new North Carolina Essential Standards for Arts Education. A

portfolio is required to pass this

course. Students will organize a student store for marketing their

work. Emphasis on job-ready skills

will be a component of each student’s self-designed lesson plan. Students

will be running a student store that

will allow them to develop marketing skills and knowledge of commerce in

today’s world. Students will be

placed in this course only after they

have displayed a competence for

self-directed study and mastery of

the art media they have chosen.

BAND

Concert Band I Fall

(52552X0C1)

Concert Band II Spring

(52552X0C2)

Grade: 9 1 credit each Prerequisite: Completion of all 8th

grade band requirements

Students enrolled in the Concert Band

will study intermediate music and instrumental performance techniques.

Classroom activities also include

listening to music, music theory and instrument study. It is expected that

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students will spend an appropriate

amount of time practicing their instrument at home. Members of the

Concert Band are required to

participate in two evening rehearsals and two evening performances per

semester. (All conflicts, including

athletic participation, are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and should

not prevent a student from also

participating in band.) Students enrolled in the Concert Band will also

perform at the Northwest District

Music Performance Adjudication.

All ninth-graders who take band

are required to enroll in both

semesters of this course.

Symphonic Band I Fall

(52562X0S1)

Symphonic Band II Spring

(52562X0S2)-Audition Required

Grade: 10-12 1 credit each Prerequisites: Concert Band I & II

Students enrolled in the Symphonic

Band will study intermediate to

advanced music and instrumental performance techniques. Classroom

activities also include listening to

music, music theory and evaluating music. It is expected that students

will spend an appropriate amount of

time practicing their instrument at home. Members of the Symphonic

Band are required to participate in

two evening rehearsals and two evening performances per semester.

(All conflicts, including athletic

participation, are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and should not prevent

a student from also participating in

band.) Students enrolled in the Symphonic Band for spring semester

may perform at the Northwest

District Music Performance Adjudication.

Wind Ensemble I Fall

(52575X0W1)

Wind Ensemble II Spring

(52575X0W2)-Audition Required

Grade: 9-12 1 credit each Prerequisite: Audition only

Members of the Wind Ensemble are

selected by audition in January of the preceding school year. The Wind

Ensemble is an ensemble comprised

of advanced musicians who have demonstrated the required level of

mastery and independence on their

major performing instrument and dedication to the craft of making

music. Students in the class will

study advanced to difficult music and instrumental performance techniques.

Classroom activities also include

listening to music, advanced music theory, aural skills and evaluating

music. It is expected that students

will practice their instruments and study their music each day at home.

Members of the Wind Ensemble are

required to participate in two evening rehearsals and two evening

performances per semester and also

perform at the Mocksville Veterans Day Remembrance on November 11

and at the Northwest District Music

Performance Adjudication. (All conflicts, including athletic

participation, are dealt with on a case-

by-case basis and should not prevent a student from also participating in

band.) Students selected for the

Wind Ensemble MUST register for

both semesters of the course.

CHORAL ARTS

Choral Arts Beginning

(52302X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit Fundamentals of choral music are

taught, including posture, breathing,

diction, production of vowel sounds. Beginning music theory and sight

reading are included. All types of

choral literature will be studied including holiday music during the

fall semester. Students will be

expected to participate daily and participation in two concerts is

required.

Cantare Chorale Intermediate

Fall (52312X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Choral Arts

Beginning or Teacher

Recommendation Membership is based on singing ability and interest displayed in

Choral Arts Beginning. No audition

is required but students will be expected to participate and perform at

an intermediate level. Students can

register for this class more than once. All types of choral literature will be

studied including holiday music. Singing skills will be further

developed as well as music reading

skills. This course will include participation in at least two required

concerts.

Madrigal Singers Intermediate

(52172X03)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Choral Arts

Beginning, Audition Only

Membership is by audition and

selection is based on singing ability and interest. Repertoire will be

mainly a cappella including styles

demonstrated in various periods of choral music. Activities will include

community concerts, various

Christmas performances, participation in the Madrigal Dinner

and required rehearsals, and a final

concert. Students will be expected to attend all concerts. Medieval costume

is required.

Vocal Ensemble Intermediate

(52172X02)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Choral Arts

Beginning, Audition Only

Membership is by audition and

selection is based on singing ability

and interest. All types of choral

literature will be studied with

emphasis on performing skills. Students are expected to learn limited

choreography as they prepare for the

final concert. Activities include state contests and festivals, ballgames and

community concerts. An out of state

performance trip is planned each year during spring break. Students will be

expected to attend all concerts. Concert dress or tuxedo is required.

Ladies Vocal Ensemble

Intermediate Spring

(52172X01) Grade:10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Choral Arts

Beginning Membership is based on singing

ability and interest displayed in

Choral Arts Beginning. No audition is required but students will be expected

to participate and perform at an

Intermediate level. All types of choral literature will be studied. Singing

skills will be further developed as

well as music reading skills. Students will be expected to participate daily

and participation in two concerts are

required. Concert dress will be

decided by the class.

DANCE

Dance Foundations

(Beginning) (51152X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit Students explore movement

collectively as a creative art form

along with the fundamentals of modern dance. Dance movement

skills including improvisation are

introduced and developed through a variety of forms. Whole body

movement, strength, flexibility,

endurance and proper alignment are explored in technique development.

As both dancer and choreographer,

students use creative and critical thinking skills to evaluate various

aspects of the creative process.

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Choreographic structures and

principles as well as the elements of dance are examined through major

modern dance works beginning in the

20th century leading to the present. Connections will be cultivated

between cultural, historical and

interdisciplinary aspects of dance in a global context.

*Required: Dancewear, portfolio, 2

out of school rehearsals, formal performance and written work.

Dance Progressions

(Beginning) (51152X01)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Dance Beginnings,

Teacher Placement Student emphasis is placed on the

individual continuation of creating

and performing using the elements of dance as well as a variety of specific

forms and organizational structures.

Theatrical elements enhancing choreographic meaning are

investigated more thoroughly. Anatomical concepts are embodied to

improve alignment, balance, strength,

flexibility and endurance. Focusing on accurate terminology and analysis

students evaluate the relationship

between choreographic structure and elements of dance to communicate

ideas. A study is made of the

influence of choreographic vision and intention on creative process.

Connections are made using dance as

a tool to investigate concepts in a variety of subject areas, cultural

contexts and historical time frames.

*Required: Dancewear, 2 out of school rehearsals, several formal and

informal performances, digital and

written portfolio, and a major presentation.

Dance Composition

(Intermediate) (51162X01)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit (Honors Credit available for

Proficient & Advanced Levels) Prerequisite: Dance Foundations or

Progressions, Teacher Placement Students concentrate on personal investigation as they make artistic

choices about meaning in the creative

process forming choreographic vision based on aesthetic criteria and

evaluation. Analysis of specific

musical and organizational forms are investigated as a basis for

choreography. Dance movement

skills are refined as concepts of the

patterns of total body organization are

integrated through Bartenieff/Laban

work. Students uncover their own artistic meaning by evaluating a

variety works comparing

choreographic intent and audience

interpretation in this in-depth study.

Cultural and historical references will be interpreted through projects

created based on interdisciplinary

integration. *Required: Dancewear, several out

of school rehearsals, formal and

informal performances, digital and written portfolio, and a major

presentation.

Dance Company (Intermediate)

(51262X00)

(Honors Credit available for

Proficient & Advanced Levels)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Dance Foundations or

Progressions, and Audition This course is a creative,

performance-based class representing

the highest technical/creative level for the serious student looking for a

college/professional experience.

Additionally, students are required to take a dance class in the fall before

taking the company class in the

spring. *Required: Dancewear, several out

of school rehearsals, formal and

informal performances, digital and written portfolio, and a major

presentation are required.

THEATRE ARTS

Theatre Arts Beginning

(53152X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit Students will learn the fundamentals

of theatre arts from all spectrums.

This includes, but is not limited to improvisation, the history of theatre,

acting techniques, researching

playwrights, technical theatre, and scene and monologue acting. This

course is designed for students who

have little or no experience in theatre arts. Students are required to attend

one main stage performance at the

Brock Performing Arts Center.

Technical Theater

Intermediate (53162X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Theatre Arts

Beginning

Students will continue learning and

focusing on the fundamentals of

acting. They will continue to study various playwrights and all aspects of

technical theatre with a large

emphasis on technical theatre design.

Students will be required to help in

technical work for a main stage

performance at the Brock Performing Arts Center and are required to attend

all main stage performances.

Davie Players Intermediate

(53162X01)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Theatre Arts

Beginning, Technical Theater, or

Musical Theatre; Audition or

Teacher Recommendation Students will carry the skills learned

in Theatre Arts Beginning and Technical Theater throughout this

course to enhance their theatrical abilities. At this level of acting,

students are required to participate in

every aspect of a full-length production. Students are required to

attend after school rehearsals and all

main stage performances at the Brock Performing Arts Center. This will

include 2 weeks of evening

rehearsal/performance commitment.

CAREER and TECHNICAL

EDUCATION (CTE)

Students are required to take a

state exam (CTE EOC) in all CTE

courses.

CTE Advanced Studies (Available in all CTE Program

areas)

Grade: 12 1 credit Prerequisite: Two technical credits

in one career cluster.

This culminating course is for juniors

and seniors who have earned two

technical credits, one of which is a completer course in one Career

Cluster. The Advanced Studies

course must augment the content of the completer course and prepare

students for success in transitioning

to postsecondary education and future careers. Students work under the

guidance of a teacher with expertise

in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community

members, business representatives,

and other school-based personnel. The four parts of this course include

writing a research paper, producing a

product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. Students

demonstrate their abilities to use 21st

century skills.

WORK BASED LEARNING

OPPORTUNITIES: Marketing is a co-op class in which

students receive credit for class work and for working outside of school in

marketing.

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Carpentry is a class in which students

learn carpentry skills in real world construction projects on and off

campus.

Masonry is a class in which students learn masonry skills in real world

construction projects both on and off

campus.

Early Childhood Education is a class that prepares students to work with

children particularly in elementary

schools or in day care sites off campus.

Shadowing is an opportunity to

“shadow” a career model in a specific career off campus for one day.

CTE Program Area Internship Work, without pay, with someone for

a certain length of time (135 hours=1

credit) to get a better understanding of what is done in a particular career.

See your CTE teacher for more

information.

Career Internship is an opportunity to

receive pay and units of credit (270 hours=1 credit) while learning on-the-

job skills in a career. Students must

complete the CTE Program Area

Internship prior to enrolling in a

Career Internship.

AGRICULTURE

Animal Science I (AA212X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit This course focuses on the basic

scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal

physiology, breeding, nutrition, and

care in preparation for an animal science career major. Topics include

animal diseases, introduction to

animal science, animal nutrition,

animal science issues, career

opportunities, and animal evaluation.

Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are reinforced in this course.

Work based learning strategies

appropriate for this course are agriscience projects, internships, and

supervised agricultural experience.

Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership

activities are integral components of

the course and provide many opportunities for practical application

of instructional competencies.

Animal Science II (AA222X00)

Grade: 10 – 12 1 credit Prerequisite: Animal Science I This course includes more advanced

scientific principles and communication skills and includes

animal waste management, animal

science economics, decision making, global concerns in the industry,

genetics, and breeding. English

language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced in this class.

Work-based learning strategies

appropriate for this course are apprenticeship, cooperative

education, entrepreneurship,

internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, job

shadowing, and supervised

agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community

service, and leadership activities

provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace

readiness skills through authentic

experiences.

Agriscience Applications

(AU102X00)

Grade: 9-10 1 credit This course focuses on integrating

biological/physical sciences with technology as related to the

environment, natural resoures, foood

production, science, and agribusiness. Topics of instruction include

agricultural awareness, and literacy,

employability skills and introduction to all aspects of the agriculture

industry. Work based learning

strategies used in this course include school-based enterprise and

supervised agricultural experience.

FFA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities

provide the opportunity to apply the

essential standards of this course.

Horticulture I (AP412X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit This course examines the scientific

field of horticulture. Topics in this course include plant growth and

development, plant nutrition, media

selection, basic plant identification, pest management, chemical disposal,

customer relations, and career

opportunities. It also includes basic botany in the area of fruits,

vegetables, turf and ornamental

plants. Units of instruction include plant growth, plant propagation,

planting and pruning, soils and

chemicals. The classroom is the primary setting for the course along

with laboratory and greenhouse

experiments. (Biology is a recommended prerequisite for taking

this class.

Horticulture II (AP422X00)

Horticulture II Honors

(AP425X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Horticulture I This course covers instruction that expands the knowledge and skills

developed in Horticulture I. Units of

instruction include greenhouse plant production and management, bedding

plant production, watering systems,

light effects, basic landscape design,installation and maintenance,

lawn and turfgrass management, and

personal development. The classroom is the primary setting for

the course along with laboratory and

greenhouse experiments. For honors credit, students will complete

enhanced assignments from the

honors course blueprint.

Biotechnology & Agriscience

Research (AU712X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit This course provides instruction in

the technologically advanced world

of agriculture and life sciences. Students are exposed to the latest

techniques and advances in plant and animal biotechnology with a strong

emphasis on hands-on activities. The

FFA student organization and work-based learning experiences are

integrated throughout this course to

bring the scientific information to students for real-life application.

Agriscience Applications is

recommended as preparation for this course.

Horticulture II-Landscape

Construction (AP442X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Horticulture I

This course provides hands on instruction and emphasizes safety

skills needed by landscape

technicians in the field. This course is based on the NC Landscape

Contractors Association Skill

Standards for a certified landscape technician. Students are instructed in

interpreting, landscape designs,

identifying landscape design plants, and planning/maintaining trees,

shrubs, and turf. Landscape

construction is emphasized in the areas of grading and drainage,

irrigation, paver installation, and the

use/maintenance of landscape equipment. Current topic discussions

provide students an understanding of

careers and the employability skills needed to enter the landscape

industry. Opportunities exist for

students to complete internships as

landscape technicians. To receive

Honors credit, students must

successfully complete the Honors portfolio.

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BUSINESS/INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

Personal Finance (BF052X00)

Grade: 9-10 1 credit Personal Finance prepares students to

understand economic activities and challenges of individuals and

families, the role of lifestyle goals in education and career choices,

procedures in a successful job search,

financial forms used in independent living, and shopping options and

practices for meeting consumer

needs. The course also prepares students to understand consumer

rights, responsibilities, and

information, protect personal and family resources, and apply

procedures for managing personal

finances. Appropriate work-based learning strategies include career

shadowing and service learning.

Related activities in DECA, FBLA and FCCLA provide the opportunity

for students to apply personal

financial planning skills in authentic

settings.

Principles of Business and

Finance (BF102X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit This course introduces the major

principles and concepts that are the foundation for future study of

business and management. Topics of

study include basic business principles, personal finance concepts,

management concepts, systems

thinking, quality management, and the current environment for business

in a multinational marketplace.

Communication skills and basic

mathematical concepts are reinforced

in this course. Work-based learning

strategies appropriate for this course are field trips and job shadowing.

Simulations, projects, teamwork, and

FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions

provide opportunities for application

of instructional competencies.

Business Law (BB302X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit This course is designed to acquaint

students with the basic legal principles common to business and

personal activities. Topics include

consumer concepts to assist students when evaluating contracts,

purchasing with credit, purchasing

appropriate insurance, and renting and owning real estate. Business

concepts such as contracting, ethics,

starting a business, hiring employees, banking, environmental law, and

representing other businesses and

individuals in an agency capacity are included. Skills in critical thinking

are reinforced in this course along

with oral and written communication skills. Work-based learning

strategies appropriate for this course

are field trips and job shadowing. In addition to simulations, projects, and

teamwork, FBLA leadership

activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities

for application of instructional

competencies.

Accounting I (BA102X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit This is a course designed to help

students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle.

Emphases include the analysis and

recording of business transactions; preparation and interpretation of

financial statements; accounting

systems; banking and payroll activities; basic types of business

ownership; and an orientation to

accounting careers. Daily homework challenges students and reinforces

mathematical skills, critical thinking,

and computer knowledge. Accounting computer software is used, as a tool,

to help reinforce the accounting

concepts. Work-based learning strategies appropriate to this course

are school-based enterprises, internships, and cooperative

education. Students will be expected

to purchase a workbook for the class. Financial help is available for those

who qualify. Algebra I is a

recommended prerequisites for this course.

Accounting II (BA202X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Accounting I

This course is designed for highly

motivated students who excel in higher-order thinking and problem-

solving skills. The expectations for

this class will be comprised of daily homework with advanced

performance needed in reading,

writing, class presentations, and research. This course should provide

students with an opportunity to

develop in-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques

utilized in solving business problems

and making financial decisions. Emphases include partnership

accounting; adjustments and inventory control systems; budgetary

control systems; cost accounting; and

further enhancement of basic

accounting skills. Daily homework

challenges students and reinforces mathematical skills, critical thinking,

and computer knowledge. Work-

based learning strategies appropriate to this course are school-based

enterprises, internships, and

cooperative education. Students will be expected to purchase a workbook

for the class. Financial help is

available for those who qualify.

Word, PowerPoint, and

Publisher (BM102X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit Students in Microsoft IT Academies

benefit from world-class Microsoft

curriculum and cutting-edge software

tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. In the

first part, students will learn to use

the newest version of Microsoft Word interface, commands, and features to

create, enhance, customize and share

documents as well as create complex documents and publish them. In the

second part, students will learn to use

the newest version of Microsoft PowerPoint interface, commands, and

features to create, enhance, customize

and deliver presentations. In the last part, students will learn to use the

basic features of the newest version

of Publisher to create, customize, and publish a publication. Work-based

learning strategies appropriate for this

course include apprenticeship, cooperative education,

entrepreneurship, internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise,

service learning, and job shadowing.

Cooperative education is not available for this course. FBLA

competitive events, community

service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply

essential standards and workplace

readiness skills through authentic

experiences.

Microsoft Excel and Access

(BM202X00)

Grade Level: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Word, PowerPoint,

and Publisher Students in Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft

curriculum and cutting-edge software

tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. The

first part of the class is designed to

help you use the newest version of Microsoft Excel interface, commands,

and features to present, analyze, and

manipulate various types of format data. Students will learn to manage

workbooks as well as how to manage,

manipulate, and format data. In the second part of the class students will

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learn how to create and work with a

database and its objects by using the new and improved features in newest

version of Microsoft Access.

Students will learn how to create, modify, and locate information as

well as how to create programmable.

Work-base learning strategies appropriate for this course include

apprenticeship, cooperative

education, entrepreneurship, internship, mentorship, school-based

enterprise, service leaning, and job

shadowing. Cooperative education is not available for this course. FBLA

competitive events, community

service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply

essential standards and workplace

readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Multimedia and Webpage

Design (BW102X00)

Grades: 10-12 1 credit This revised course focuses on

desktop publishing, graphic image

design, computer animation, virtual reality, multimedia production, and

webpage design. Communication

skills and critical thinking are reinforced through software

applications. Simulations, projects,

and teamwork provide opportunities for application of instructional

competencies.

eCommerce I (BW122X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Multimedia and

Webpage Design

E-Commerce is designed to help

students master skills in the design and construction of complex web

sites for conducting business

electronically. Emphasis is on skill development in advanced web page

construction and entrepreneurial

applications of conducting business electronically as well as economic,

social, legal, and ethical issues related

to electronic business. Students will plan, design, create, publish,

maintain, and promote an electronic

business website. Communication skills and critical thinking are

reinforced through software

applications.

FAMILY & CONSUMER

SCIENCES

Foods I (FN412X00)

Grade: 9-11 1 credit This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual including

therapeutic diets for specific diseases.

Emphasis is placed on the relationship of diet to health, kitchen

and meal management, and food

preparation. Students will learn basic principles related to menu

preparation. Skills in science through

review of the digestive system and principles of nutrition; and

mathematics through the use of

measurements and fractions are reinforced in this course. FCCLA

competitive events, community

service, and leadership activities provide

opportunities to apply the essential

standards and workplace readiness skills taught in this course.

Foods II-Enterprise (FN422X0)

Grade Level: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Foods I This course focuses on advanced food preparation techniques while

applying nutrition, food science, and

test kitchen concepts using new technology. Students will be expected

to demonstrate proficiency in food

safety and sanitation, and take the exam for the ServSafe credential from

the National Restaurant Association.

Students develop skills in preparing foods such as, yeast breads, cake

fillings and frostings, and creative

garnishes. A real or simulated in-

school food business component

allows students to apply instructional

strategies and workplace readiness skills to an authentic experience.

Skills in science, math, management,

and communication are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning

strategies appropriate for this course

include school-based enterprises, field trips, job shadowing, and service

learning. Student expectations will

include an entrepreneurship project, development of a portfolio, and lab

participation. It is strongly

recommended that students become members and participate in FCCLA

(Family, Career, and Community

Leaders of America). Students are required to pay the ServSafe Exam

fee. Good attendance is imperative for completion of this course.

ProStart I (FH712X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Recommended Prerequisite: Foods

I and Foods II, Information form

required. The student will take a first-hand

look at the fast-paced and exciting

foodservice industry. Restaurant professionals do more than create

delicious dishes and run top-notch

commercial kitchens. They have exceptional “people skills”,

accounting know how, public

relations expertise, and much more. The course includes customer

relations, preparing and serving safe

food, kitchen safety, kitchen basics, foodservice equipment, business math

and cost control, nutrition, breakfast

foods, salads, fruits, and vegetables. The student will take the first part of

a national credentialing exam at the

conclusion of this course. Participation in ProStart State,

National Competition and FCCLA

State and National Competition is optional.

ProStart II (FH722X00)

Grade Level: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: ProStart I

This course continues to take a first-hand look at the fast-paced and

exciting foodservice industry. The

course covers the history of the history of the foodservice, lodging,

and tourism industries, potatoes and

grains, the art of service, desserts, marketing the menu, purchasing and

inventory control, meats and poultry,

accounting, and stocks/soups/sauces. A Certificate of Achievement will be

earned when the student works a paid

internship at a foodservice establishment for a total of 400 hours

over the course of ProStart I and II.

The student will take a national

credentialing exam at the conclusion

of this course. Participation in

ProStart State and National Competition and FCCLA State and

National competition is optional.

FCCLA leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply instructional

competencies and apply instructional

competencies and workplace readiness skills to authentic

experiences.

Apparel I (FA312X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit This course is designed for students

interested in fashion and its

application to apparel design. A study of fashion history and fashion trends

leads students into an understanding

of how fashion is designed and constructed. Emphasis is placed on

apparel selection, fashion design and

the application of design principles in garment construction. Students will

be required to purchase fabric and

supplies for their apparel project with a cost of approximately $20.

Interior Design I (F1512X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit This course examines the field of

interior design and housing as it applies to the aesthetics of the living

environment in meeting individual

and family needs. It combines classroom work and creative design

projects. A project portfolio will be

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developed. Study includes the impact

of technology in the housing industry and the upcoming design trends as to

how they will affect the selection of

housing for the individual and family.

Parent and Child Development

(FE602X00)

Grade: 9-11 1 credit This course involves the study of

children during the early years and

how they develop emotionally, socially, physically, and

intellectually. Careers relating to

children are also explored. This

course is beneficial to students who

are interested in working with

children or to anyone who wants to develop a better understanding of

children.

Early Childhood Education I

(FE112X00)

Grade: 10-11 2 credits Recommended Prerequisite: Child

Development, Information Form

Required (Mrs. Steinour)

This course is designed for students

who have an interest in working with children. Students will study and

observe children in a variety of

settings in the community. They learn how to meet the needs of children in

various developmental stages.

Approximately 50% of the course will be work-based

learning/internship in the following

areas (but not limited to): elementary guidance counselors, preschool and

toddler teachers, occupational

therapists, speech and language therapists, physical therapists with

special needs children, elementary

teachers, and physical education teachers at the elementary level.

Students will learn to design and

conduct activities for children.

Internship placements are assigned by

the teacher. Students do not choose

sites or specific professionals to work with. Attendance is essential for the

successful completion of the course.

Students must be 16 years of age,

provide their own transportation,

and be willing to submit to a

criminal background check and

health screening that includes a TB

skin test.

Early Childhood Education II

Honors (FE125X00)

Grade Level: 11-12 2 credits Prerequisite: Early Childhood

Education I

This honors course extends the Standard Course of Study to a higher,

more challenging level. Students can

expect to complete extensive in-depth

assignments including research,

reflective practice, analytical thinking as well as work based learning.

Assignments are long term and

completed independently. Students will use technology skills to enhance

studies, extend research and assist

them in professionally displaying work. This course is a continuation of

Early Childhood Education I.

Students receive advanced preparation for careers dealing with

children. Approximately 50% of the

coursework is competed through work-based learning/internship in a

community based setting. The course

is career specific meaning that students will choose to intern in an

area that will best help prepare them

for their career choice. Strategies for professional growth and development

are identified. Attendance is essential

for the successful completion of the course. Students must be 16 years

of age, provide their own

transportation, be willing to submit

to a criminal background check

and health screening that includes

a TB skin test.

HEALTH SCIENCE

EDUCATION Health Science courses are

sequenced as: Health Team

Relations, Biomedical Technology,

Health Science I, Health Science II.

However, Health Team Relations

and Biomedical Technology are not

prerequisites for Health Science I.

Biomedical Technology

(HB102X00)

Grade: 9-11 1 credit This survey course challenges

students to investigate current

medical and health care practices using computerized databases, the

Internet, media, and visiting health

team professionals. Topics include the world of biomedical technology,

the language of medicine, present and evolving biomedical specialties,

biomedical ethics, crises and

alternatives, and health career development. Skills in science,

mathematics, communications,

health, and social studies are reinforced. HOSA membership

provides opportunities for personal

and experiential growth.

Health Team Relations

(HU102X00)

Grade: 9-10 1 credit This course is designed to assist

potential health care workers in their

role and function as health team

members. Topics include

terminology, the history of health care, health care agencies, ethics,

legal responsibilities, careers, holistic

health, human needs, change, cultural awareness, communication, medical

math, leadership, and career decision-

making. Basic academic skills, employability skills, critical thinking

skills, teamwork, and the use of

technology are reinforced in this course.

Health Science I (HU402X00)

Health Science I Honors

(HU405X00)Grade: 10-11 1

credit

This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology and human

body diseases and disorders, and

biomedical therapies. Students will learn about health care careers within

the context of human body systems.

Projects, teamwork, and demonstrations serve as instructional

strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. English language

arts and science are reinforced in this

course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course

include service learning and job

shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not

available for this course. HOSA

competitive events, community service, and leadership activities

provide the opportunity to apply

essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic

experiences. Biology or Biomedical

Technology is recommended as preparation for this course.

Health Science II (HU422X00)

Health Science II Honors

(HU425X00) Grade: 11- 12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Health Science I

This course is designed to help

students expand their understanding

of financing and trends of health care agencies, fundamentals of wellness,

legal and ethical issues, concepts of

teamwork, and effective communication. Students will learn

health care skills, including current

CPR and first aid training. English language arts and science are

reinforced in this course. HOSA:

Future Health Professionals competitive events, community

service, and leadership activities

provide the opportunity to apply

essential standards and workplace

readiness skills through authentic

experiences. Health Science II Honors expands the course blueprint

to include research assignments,

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presentations using technology, and

service based learning. This course is a prerequisite for

Nursing Fundamentals (Nurse Aide I

and II ) at DCCC through College and Career Promise.

MARKETING

Entrepreneurship I

(ME112X00) Grade: 11-12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Two technical

credits in same career pathway

This course is designed for students

who plan to form, manage, and/or

operate a business enterprise. Topics include a general overview of the

nature of business ownership, traits of

entrepreneurs, development of the business plan, decisions on locating a

business, and legal issues of business

ownership.

Marketing (MM512X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit This course combines daily classroom

instruction with optional cooperative

on-the-job training at an approved work site. Students develop basic

knowledge, skills and attitudes that

prepare them to enter the field of marketing. Instructional areas include

the functions of marketing, career

development, promotion, selling, distribution, and risk management.

Students receive one unit of credit for

the classroom phase of Marketing I. Students electing to co-op must work

270 hours each semester for a total of

540 hours for the year. This equals two units of credit. The student must

work the entire school year. Also

students electing to co-op will be required to see Ms. McNeil one time

per month during the semester that

the student is not taking the

classroom phase of Marketing. This is

for the purpose of record keeping

(hours and wages) and for monitoring student progress.

Marketing Management

(MA522X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Marketing or

Fashion Merchandising This course combines daily classroom instruction with optional cooperative

on-the-job training at an approved

work site. Students continue the sequence of studies with emphasis on

supervision leadership skills. Topics

include human resource foundations marketing and business foundations,

marketing information management,

product/service planning, purchasing, pricing, and financing. Students

receive one unit of credit for the

classroom phase of Marketing II. Students electing to co-op must work

270 hours each semester for a total of

540 hours for the year. This equals two units of credit. The student must

work the entire school year. Also

students electing to co-op will be required to see Ms. McNeil one time

per month during the semester that

the student is not taking the classroom phase of Marketing II. This

is for the purpose of record keeping

(hours and wages) and for monitoring student progress.

Fashion Merchandising

(MI121X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit This course is designed for students

interested in the fashion industry and the merchandising of fashion. Topics

include an overview of the fashion

industry, evolution and movement of fashion, career development,

merchandising, risk management, promotion, and fashion show

production. Skills in research,

mathematics, textile chemistry, and technical writing are reinforced in this

course. Work-based learning

strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education or

paid/unpaid internships. Marketing

simulations, projects, teamwork, DECA leadership activities,

meetings, conferences, and

competitions provide many opportunities for application of

instructional competencies.

TECHNOLOGY

Technology, Engineering and

Design (TE112X00)

Grade: 9-10 1 credit Students learn problem solving

techniques while designing and

creating hands on projects like bridges, cardboard chairs, gliders, egg

drops and more. A vast amount of

computer work is involved. Modules include AutoCad, computer

animation, vinyl sign making,

robotics, deck and landscape software, Desktop Music Production,

Forensic and Digital Photography.

Also included will be Autodisk Inventor and AUTOCAD 2012.

TRADE and INDUSTRIAL

Scientific and Technical

Visualization I (TS212X00)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit This state-of-the-art course introduces students to the use of complex

graphic tools. Emphasis is placed on

the use of these tools to understand better technical, mathematical and/or

scientific concepts. Visualization

activities may include graphics of mathematical models, molecular

structures, topographical maps,

stratospheric and climate models, and statistical analysis. Computer,

communication, mathematics and

scientific concepts are reinforced in this course. Hands on work

experience and SkillsUSA leadership

activities will be used.

Scientific and Technical

Visualization II (TS222X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Scientific and

Technical Visualization I

This course provides students with

advanced skills in the use of complex visualization tools for the study of

science, technology, or mathematical

concepts. Students design and develop increasingly complex data

and concept driven visualization

models. Students use complex 2D and 3D graphics, animation, editing,

and image analysis tolls to better

understand, illustrate principles. Students present technical,

mathematical, and /or scientific

concepts and principles. Activities are structured to integrate physical

and social sciences, math, English,

language arts, and art.

Game Art and Design

(TS312X00) Grade: 10 – 12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Scientific and

Technical Visualization I (800620) This course introduces students to

techniques used in the electronic game industry. Students will focus

on the principles used in game design

including mathematical and virtual modeling. Emphasis is placed on

areas related to art, history, ethics,

plot development, storyboarding, and virtual games using hands-on

experiences and a variety of software.

Introduction to Automotive

Service

Grade: 10 (Grade 9 upon

instructor approval) 1 credit This course introduces basic automotive skills and job

opportunities in the auto repair

industry. Topics include engine theory, automotive service preventive

maintenance, brake repair, electrical

systems troubleshooting safety, test equipment and measuring.

Instruction is given on basic

automotive shop equipment and safety rules of shop area (90%

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classroom, 10% shop).

This course introduces automotive safety, basic automotive terminology,

system & component identification,

knowledge and introductory skills, in hand tools, shop equipment basic

servicing. As part of the NATEF

accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR)

requirements. (90% classroom, 10%

shop)

Automotive Service I

Grade: 10-12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to

Automotive Service This course develops automotive

knowledge and skills in performing

scheduled automotive maintenance, servicing and basic testing of breakes,

electrical systems, drivetrain, engine,

HVAC and steering & suspension systems, emphasizing hands-on

experience. As part of the NATEF

accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Replair

(MLR) requirements.

Automotive Service II

(completer course)

Grade: 10- 12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Automotive

Service I This course builds on knowledge and

skills introduced in the Automotive

Service I class and develops advanced knowledge and skills in vehicle

system repair of brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC

and steer & suspension systems.

Hands-on experience is emphasized. This course helps prepare students for

the Automotive Service Excellence

(ASE) certification in Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR-G1).

Automotive Service III

Grade: 10-12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Automotive

Service II This course builds on the skills and knowledge introduced in Automotive

Service I & II. Building advanced

automotive skills and knowledge in vehicle servicing, testing, repair and

diagnosis of brakes, electrical

systems, drivetrain,k engine, HVAC and steering & suspension systems,

while emphasizing hands-on

experience. . This course helps prepare students for the Automotive

Service Excellence (ASE)

certification in Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR-G1).

Core and Sustainable

Construction (IC002X00)

Grade: 9-11 1 Credit

This course covers the National

Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core

certification modules required for all

of the NCCER curriculum-area programs, and an additional Green

module. The course content includes:

basic safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to

hand tools, introduction to power

tools, introduction to blueprints, material handling, basic

communication skills, and basic

employability skills, and “Your Role in the Green Environment”. The

additional Green module has been

added to provide students with instruction in the green environment,

green construction practices, and

green building rating systems. Also it will help students better understand

their personal impacts on the

environment and make them more aware of how to reduce their carbon

footprint. English Language Arts and

Mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate

for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and

job shadowing. This course helps

prepare students for additional National Center for Construction

Education and Research (NCCER)

Core certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community

service, and leadership activities

provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace

readiness skills through authentic

experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this

course.

Masonry I (IC112X00)

Grade: 10-11 1 credit In this course, students will get an

understanding of brick making and its

history. They will learn the mixtures

of different mortars for greatest

strength as well as proper ways to

handle mason tools in small test projects. The course will also involve

simple scale drawing and blueprint

reading.

Masonry II (IC122X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Masonry I In this course students will receive on-the-job training in the building of

steps, chimneys, fireplaces, corners

and long walls. They will scale their brickwork to specific size mortar

joints. They will also learn to hang

batter-board lines, dig footings, set grade stakes, and pour cement

footings. This is a three-hour class.

Masonry III (IC132X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Masonry II This course is a continuation of

Masonry II. Students will receive on-the-job training in the building of

steps, chimneys, fireplaces, corners

and long walls. They will scale their brickwork to specific size mortar

joints. They will also learn to hang

batter-board lines, dig footings, set grade stakes, and pour cement

footings. Students will be provided

an opportunity to earn the NCCER

industry credential.

Carpentry I (IC212X00)

Grade: 10-11 1 credit This course involves the handling and proper use of carpentry tools and a

discussion of the basic parts of a

house, floor plans, specifications, and codes. Students will learn to figure

lists of construction materials and

will do small projects on their own.

Carpentry II (IC222X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Carpentry II provides on-the-job

training in the construction of permanent buildings including

houses, room additions, and carports.

The course will cover all phases of carpentry from laying off a house to

finishing interiors. Carpentry II is a

three hour course in the fall.

Carpentry III (IC232X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Carpentry II This course is a continuation of Carpentry II. Students will be

provided an opportunity to earn

the NCCER industry credential.

Digital Media (IA312X00)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Recommended: Geometry

This course provides students with industry knowledge and skills in the

overall digital media design field.

Areas covered in this course include graphics, animation, video, and web

design. Industry certifications are

used to align curriculum with industry needs. An emphasis is placed

on the concepts of graphic design,

various digital media technologies, non-linear editing, product

development and design, and career

development. English language arts, mathematics, and science are

reinforced. Work-based learning

strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative

education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive

events, community service, and

leadership activities provide the

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opportunity to apply essential

standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Geometry is recommended as

preparation for this course.

Advanced Digital Media

(IA322X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: 7935 Digital Media

This course provides students with

industry knowledge and skills in the overall digital media design field.

Areas covered in these two courses

include graphics, animation, video,

and web design. An emphasis is

placed on the fundamental concepts

of graphic design, various digital media technologies, non-linear

editing, product development and

design, and career development. Art, English language arts, and

mathematics are reinforced. Work-

based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship,

cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA

competitive events, community

service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply

essential standards and workplace

readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Drafting I (IC612X00)

Grade: 9-11 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry,

or Integrated I/II Students are introduced to basic

drafting fundamentals that are essential for plan production and blue

print reading. They also study

computers and computer-aided drafting. Half of class time is

devoted to computer drafting. Some

of the types of drawings studied include multiview and pictorials.

Drafting Architecture II

Honors (IC625X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Drafting I Students study residential (home) and commercial (industrial) building

design and drawing representation.

Students design and draw floor plans, elevations, site plans and electrical

plans for several different types of

buildings. Other studies include solar design and construction, climate

controls and efficient space design.

Approximately 80% of class time is devoted to drafting on C.A.D. This

honors level course is designed to be

challenging for students that are interested in the

architectural/residential construction

fields of study. Extensive out-of-class research and advanced projects are

required.

Drafting Architecture III

(IC632X00)

Drafting Architecture III

Honors (IC635X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Drafting II Arch.

In this semester class, students will study advanced applications of

architectural drawing. Architecture

students will develop and draw detailed architectural section plans, 3-

D model illustration drawings,

electrical, construction and site plans. To receive Honors credit, students

must successfully complete the

Honors portfolio.

Drafting Engineering II

(IV222X00)

Drafting Engineering II Honors

(IV225X00)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Drafting I In this one semester course, students

study advanced mechanical drafting

and machine standards. Students will study and draw sectional, auxiliary

and working drawing of various

mechanical parts. Approximately 80% of class time is devoted to

computer programs such as

AutoCAD and Solidworks 3-D Modeling. To receive Honors credit,

students must successfully complete

the Honors portfolio.

Drafting Engineering III

Honors (IV235X00)

Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Drafting Engineering

II

This course introduces the student to

advanced engineering concepts using computer assisted design (CAD)

tools. Topics studied include

descriptive geometry, geometric tolerancing, and advanced

engineering design concepts such as

surface and solid modeling. SkillsUSA competitive events,

community service, and leadership

activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and

workplace readiness skills through

authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as a preparation for

this course.

SCHOOL TO WORK

COURSES

CTE Program Area Internship

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Completion of a CTE

course; Information form

This internship opportunity is open to

rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have been enrolled in at

least the level I entry level CTE class,

preferably this school year. The internship must relate to the course

taken during the year. For example, a

student desiring to take an auto tech internship must have been enrolled in

an auto technology class this school

year. Students are not paid but receive 1 unit of elective credit for

successfully completing 135 hours at

the internship site. Students are responsible for transportation, and a

journal and program of work

documentation are required. Grade will be pass or fail and GPA will not

be affected. CTE Summer Internships

must be completed before the next school year begins. Students are

responsible for transportation to

the job site. Information forms are

reviewed by a CTE teacher

committee.

Career Internships

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: CTE Program Area

Internship

The Career Internship is an

educational program that provides a

qualified student the opportunity to

begin a trade using a system that

combines on-the-job training and related technical instruction.

Students must complete a Program

Area Internship prior to requesting a Career Internship. Two hundred

seventy (270) hours of work equal

one unit of elective credit, 540 hours equal two units, and 810 hours equal

three units. Grades will be pass or

fail and GPA is not affected. This is a full year course. Career internships

may be paid internships. Students

are responsible for transportation

to the job site. Information forms

are reviewed by a CTE teacher

committee.

Career & College Promise

All courses through DCCC are now a part of the new statewide program

called Career & College Promise

(CCP). Students will not have to pay tuition, but will have to buy their

books (usually $75-$150). Students

will receive both credit at DCCC and Davie High School. The main

requirements to take a CCP course

are below. Students must

1. be a junior or senior.

2. have a 3.0.

3. make a qualifying score on one of several

assessments.

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Students may take two types of

courses: 1. College Transfer

2. Technical

See below for examples of available courses.

All students interested in taking any courses must first see Mrs. Barnes in

the main office to pick up an

application.

College Transfer Courses:

These courses are transferable to all of the 16 public universities in NC

and to many of the private colleges

with a grade of “C” or better. These courses might be face to face, online,

or hybrid (combination of F2F and

online). Most of these courses receive honors weight in GPA and class rank.

Examples of college transfer courses available:

ENG 111 Expos. Writing

MAT 161 College Algebra MAT 175 Precalculus

HIS 111 Global Civ. I PSY 150 General Psych.

Technical Courses: These courses could be used for a

certificate, diploma, or associate

degree at a community college. A few of these will be on the Davie Campus,

but more will be in Lexington.

Examples of technical courses

available are:

Welding, Machining, Pharmacy Tech, Esthetics, EMS, Medical Assisting,

Criminal Justice, Nursing Assistant.

MILITARY SCIENCE

(JROTC – Junior Reserve Officer

Training Corps)

JROTC I A Fall (95012X0F)

JROTC I B Spring (95012X0S)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit each Foundation: These courses serve as the introduction to and foundation for

leadership development as part of the

larger JROTC program. Topics include: history and objectives of

JROTC, military customs and

courtesies, leadership development and drill, physical fitness instruction

and application, an introduction to

map reading, and other elective areas. These courses are given over two

semesters and each earns one credit.

Cadets must complete both courses sequentially to advance to the

Leadership Education & Training (LET) II level.

JROTC II A Fall (95022X0F)

JROTC II B Spring

(95022X0F)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit each Prerequisites: JROTC IA & IB

Development: These courses serve as

an intermediate level of study for the subjects introduced during the LET I

year and continues to both refine

prior instruction as well as introduce new topics. These include: map

reading and land navigation, wellness

studies and first aid training, citizenship and governance study, a

broad view of the US military, and continued leadership and

management instruction. Select

Cadets that demonstrate initiative, motivation, maturity, focus, and

ability may be selected by the Army

instructors for Cadet leadership positions. These courses are

presented over two semesters and

earn one credit each, and Cadets must complete both courses prior to

advancing to the LET III level.

Exception: Select Cadets with previously-mentioned demonstrated

ability may be allowed to advance to

the LET III-level early, but only with the prior approval of the Senior Army

Instructor (SAI).

JROTC III A Fall (95032X0F)

JROTC III B Spring

(95032X0S)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit each Prerequisite: JROTC II

Application: These courses

constitute the applied level of study

for the subjects introduced during the LET I & II years, and more is

expected of Cadets as they progress

through the program. There is a discussion of military leadership and

managerial techniques, duties of a

leader, team building, the communications process, techniques

of supervision, the problem

solving/decision maker process, and the planning process. Cadets taking

these courses will be expected to hold

leadership positions within the Cadet Battalion of at least squad leader and

function effectively as mentors of

lower-level Cadets. Inability to function as a leader and hold said

positions, or no desire to serve as a

leader will result in a recommendation to the school

administration for dismissal from the

program for JROTC IIIB. All LET III and higher Cadets, irrespective of

their rank or position within the

organization, earn a routine grade

based on their performance as

mentors and leaders. Select Cadets that demonstrate ability may be

selected to train for and serve on the

Cadet Battalion Staff. These courses are presented over two semesters and

earn one credit each, and Cadets must

complete both courses prior to advancing to the LET IV level.

Exception*: Select Cadets with

previously-mentioned demonstrated ability may be allowed to advance to

the LET IV level early, but only with

the prior approval of the SAI.

JROTC IVA Fall (95042X0F)

JROTC IVB Spring

(95042X0S)

Grade: 12 1 credit each Prerequisites*: JROTC IIIA &

IIIB, and by-name selection by the

SAI based on the leadership ability,

self-discipline, and focus necessary

for independent activity.

Independent Operation: These courses require the Cadet to hold

senior leadership positions on the

Battalion Staff or serve as senior leaders (company or battalion levels)

within the Cadet organization.

Cadets will demonstrate the communications process, problem

solving/decision making process, the

planning process, and supervisory techniques. Cadets will prepare

orders and briefings, publicly present

information, and in essence “run” the

Cadet Battalion with instructor

supervision. It is a hands-on learning

environment designed to teach Cadets about life. These courses are

presented over two semesters and

earn one credit each. Honors credit is available at levels

III and IV with Teacher

Recommendation.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health/Physical Education

(63022X00)

Grade: 9 1 credit This required course combines the

subjects of health and physical education. The health program

emphasizes knowledge, skills, and

attitudes that enable students to maintain mental, emotional, and

physical health for life. Units on CPR

and Family Planning are included. The Physical Education program

focuses on participation in lifelong

physical fitness activities.

Advanced PE (62022X09)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Health/PE

This course is designed to promote a

physically active lifestyle throughout

a person’s lifetime. A variety of activities will be explored, such as:

tennis, table tennis, horseshoes,

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Bocce, badminton, etc. A variety of

sports topics will also be explored to encourage understanding and provide

opportunities for various types of

involvement and participation. Concepts related to each sport will be

built around the history of the sport,

skill development and strategy. Topics including scorekeeping,

coaching and officiating will also be

included to allow students to explore various career options related to

sports. This course may be repeated

for credit up to 2 times.

Weight Training (62022X05)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Health/P.E.

This course is designed for students

who are interested in increasing their athletic performance through

individual effort. Weight training

programs will be designed individually. There is also a

cardiovascular component to this

class to promote overall health and well-being.

Advanced Weight Training

(62022X06)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Health/P.E. and

Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed to enhance

the skills taught in Weight Training.

Information and advanced skills, methods, and programs are provided

in the areas of weight training,

flexibility, and nutrition. There is also a cardiovascular component to

this class to promote overall health

and well-being.

Basketball Conditioning

(61022X0BB)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Health/PE

*By Placement only

This course is designed to promote

skills related to the game of basketball. Specific skills will be

reinforced to promote exceptional

skill development. Offensive and defensive strategies will be further

explored so that the game in its

entirety can be understood. Weight lifting and conditioning will be

incorporated for the purpose of

developing the whole athlete. This course may be repeated for a credit.

Football Conditioning

(61022X0FB)

Grade: 9-12 1 credit Prerequisite: Health/PE

*By Placement only

This course is designed to promote

skills related to the game of football.

Specific skills will be reinforced to

promote exceptional skill development. Offensive and

defensive strategies will be further

explored so that the game in its entirety can be understood. Weight

lifting and conditioning will be

incorporated for the purpose of developing the whole athlete. This

course may be repeated for credit.

Female Weight Training

(62022X04)

Grade: 10-12 1 credit

Prerequisite: Health/P.E. This course is designed for young

ladies that would like to increase their

athletic performance through individual effort. With females in

mind the focus of this course is on

weight, fitness training and aerobic activity. Students will participate in a

weight lifting program that focuses

on getting stronger and faster. An aerobic program that will encourage

maintaining a healthy heart and weight will be included.

SPECIAL OFFERINGS

Library Science (96082X01)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit Students will study the history of the

library, copyright law, fair use guidelines, Internet searches, and

resource materials to demonstrate

information literacy. Students will use research methods to create a

research project using appropriate

technology. In addition, students will learn the day-to-day operations of the

library.

Professional Management &

Leadership I (96102X071)

Grade: 11-12 1 credit This course is designed to permit students to receive advanced

preparation for careers and gain

invaluable skills provided by leadership opportunities. Coursework

is completed through work-based

learning in the school setting. This experience will assist students in

furthering skills needed to be

successful while promoting independence and interpersonal skills.

Business etiquette and

communication skills will be refined. Students are supervised, but must be

able to work independently to

perform duties and carry out

responsibilities as assigned. Students

will be evaluated and must meet all

course expectations to earn course credit.

OCCUPATIONAL COURSE

OF STUDY Preparation I (92400X00)

Grade: 9 1 credit This course is designed to introduce

students to the fundamental attitudes,

behaviors, and habits needed to obtain and maintain employment in

their career choice and to make career

advancements. Students will participate in school-based learning

activities including work ethic

development, job-seeking skills, decision-making skills, and self-

management. Formal career planning

and development of knowledge

regarding transition planning begin in

this course and continue throughout

the strand of Occupational Preparation courses.

Preparation II (924100X00)

Grade: 10 2 credits This course content is focused on providing students with a repertoire

of basic skills that will serve as a

foundation for future career application. Students will expand

their school-based learning activities

to include on-campus jobs and begin some work-based learning activities.

Job seeking skills will also continue

to be refined. The student will be required to earn 300 hours of school-

based vocational training to exit this

course.

Preparation III (924200X00)

Grade: 11 2 credits This course is designed to allow

students to continue the development and begin the application of skills

learned in Occupational Preparation I

and II. Work-based learning activities are an integral part of this course and

allow students to apply employability

skills in an employment setting and to demonstrate the effectiveness of their

work personality. The student will

be required to earn 240 hours of community-based vocational training

to exit this course.

Preparation IV (92430X00)

Grade: 12 1 credit This course gives students the

opportunity to synthesize all the skills

acquired in the previous Occupational Preparation courses and apply them

to their personal career choice.

Students are required to complete the 360 hours of integrated competitive

employment required for completion

of the Occupational Course of Study. Students will also develop a job

placement portfolio that provides an educational and vocational record of

their high school experience.

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English I (92100X00)

1 credit Students in Occupational English I

explore and examine a variety of

communication modes and the importance each plays in daily living

and employment settings. They apply

reading and writing skills to interpret and express factual, functional

information. They use oral language

skills to communicate effectively in both formal and informal situations. Students will gain mastery of

curricular concepts through a survey of world literature focusing on career

readiness.

English II (92110X00)

1 credit Students in Occupational English II

analyze and employ effective

communication skills in both daily living and employment settings. They

use standard rules of convention and

syntax to give and request information. They read and

comprehend a variety of functional

texts. Students will gain mastery of curricular concepts through a survey

of world literature focusing on global

awareness.

English III (92120X00)

1 credit This course gives students the

opportunity to read, write and orally express information required in a

variety of daily living and vocational

settings. They identify main concepts and supporting information from print

and non-print material. They will

examine the speaking skills expected in a variety of settings and

demonstrate effective oral

communication in each setting. Students will gain mastery of

curricular concepts through a survey

of world literature focusing on career readiness.

English IV (92130X00)

1 credit This course gives students the

opportunity to integrate oral, written

and visual communication skills in a variety of daily living and

employment situations. They will use

computer technology to enter and edit information and to communicate on-

line. They will produce a personal

portfolio. Students will gain mastery of curricular concepts through a

survey of world literature focusing on

career readiness.

Introduction to Mathematics

(92200X00)

1 credit

This course involves the study of

numbers and operations, geometry, measurement, algebra, statistics and

probability. Students will gain

mastery of curricular concepts through a survey of world literature

focusing on career readiness

Math I (92210X00)

1 credit This course involves the study of

numbers and operations, geometry,

measurement, algebra, statistics and probability, and discrete math skills.

Students will explore a variety of

mathematical formulas and apply

these to real-life scenarios.

Financial Management

(92220X00) 1 credit This course involves the study and understanding of personal finances,

wages, state and federal income taxes,

use of credit, insurance and budgeting and consumer spending.

Applied Science (92310X00)

1 credit This course involves the study of forces and motion, energy,

environment and body systems.

Biology (92320X00)

1 credit This course involves the study of

living organisms, evolution, genetics,

and molecular biology.

American History I

(92470X00)

1 credit This course is designed to provide

students with the basic economic,

government, and political knowledge they need to become responsible

citizens and consumers. It covers the

historical background of the development of the United States,

including the Constitution and

amendments, and the three branches of government, and major laws that

effect citizens. The course also

covers state and local government roles and jurisdiction, and issues of

personal citizenship.

American History II

(92480X00)

1 credit This course is designed to teach students skills related to self-

determination essential for achieving

independence and successful adult outcomes. The organization of the

course will provide for opportunities

to integrate previously learned skills with new concepts. Instructional

emphasis will be placed on the

application and generalization of self-determination skills to post school

environment.

Career Training

(96280X09)

Grade: 12 1 credit This course will assist students that have their own transportation in

completing the 360 hours of

integrated competitive employment that is required for completion of the

Occupational Course of Study. The

students will be able to leave campus

during 3rd and/or 4th period in order to

relocate to their competitive job site.

Employer’s evaluations are required, on a regular basis, in order to be

issued a grade and credit for this

class.

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GRADE 9

REQUIRED COURSES

(one from each group)

Foundations of English I

/English I

English I

English I (STEM)

English I Honors

English I Honors (STEM)

Foundations of Integrated Math I

/Integrated Math I

Integrated Math I

Integrated Math I (STEM)

Integrated Math II

Integrated Math II (STEM)

Integrated Math II Honors

Integrated Math II Honors

(STEM)

Integrated Math III

Integrated Math III (STEM)

Integrated Math III Honors

Integrated Math III Honors

(STEM)

Earth/Environmental Science

Earth/Environmental Science

(STEM)

Earth/Environmental Science

Honors

Earth/Environmental Science

Honors (STEM)

Biology Honors

Biology Honors (STEM)

World History

World History (STEM)

World History Honors

World History Honors (STEM)

Civics and Economics Honors

Civics and Economics Honors

(STEM)

Health and PE

ELECTIVES

Agriscience Applications

Animal Science I

Apparel I

Visual Arts Beginning

Bible History

Biomedical Technology

Choral Arts Beginning

Concert Band I

Concert Band II

Core and Sustainable

Construction

Dance Beginnings

Dance Company (Audition only)

Drafting I

Fashion Merchandising

Foods I

Health Team Relations

JROTC IA

JROTC IB

Microsoft Excel and

Access

Word, PowerPoint,

Publisher

Parent and Child Development

Personal Finance

Principles of Business and

Finance

Scientific and Technical

Visualization I

Spanish I

Technology, Engineering and

Design

Theatre Arts Beginning

GRADES 10-12

ENGLISH

Foundations of English II

/English II

English II

English II (STEM)

English II Honors

English II Honors (STEM)

English III

English III (STEM)

English III Honors

English III Honors (STEM)

AP English Language and

Composition

English IV

English IV Honors

AP English Literature and

Composition

Leadership Development

Yearbook

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish I & II

Spanish III & IV Honors

American Sign Language I & II

MATH

Integrated Math I

Integrated Math I (STEM)

Integrated Math II

Integrated Math II (STEM)

Integrated Math II Honors

Integrated Math II Honors

(STEM)

Integrated Math III

Integrated Math III (STEM)

Integrated Math III Honors

Integrated Math III Honors

(STEM)

Advanced Functions and

Modeling

Discrete Mathematics

Special Topics in Math

Pre-Calculus Honors

Pre-Calculus Honors (STEM)

AP Statistics

Calculus AB Honors

Calculus BC Honors

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

SCIENCE

Biological Sciences

Biology

Biology (STEM)

Biology Honors

Biology Honors (STEM)

AP Environmental Science

Biochemistry Honors

AP Biology

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology Honors

Physical Sciences

Physical Science

Physical Science (STEM)

Chemistry

Chemistry (STEM)

Chemistry Honors

Chemistry Honors (STEM)

Inorganic Chemistry Honors

AP Chemistry

Physics

Physics Honors

Physics: Mechanics I Honors

AP Physics I

Physics: Mechanics II Honors

AP Physics II

SOCIAL STUDIES

Foundations of World History

Honors

AP World History

Civics and Economics

Civics and Economics (STEM)

Civics and Economics Honors

Civics and Economics Honors

(STEM)

American History I

American History I (STEM)

American History I Honors

American History I

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Honors (STEM)

American History II

American History II (STEM)

American History II Honors

American History II

Honors (STEM)

Foundations of US History

Honors

AP US History

Bible History

Holocaust and Peace Studies

AP Psychology

FINE ARTS

Visual Arts

Concert Band I & II

Symphonic Band I & II

Wind Ensemble I & II

Choral Arts Beginning

Cantre Chorale

Madrigal Singers

Vocal Ensemble

Dance Foundations Beginning

Dance Progressions

Dance Composition

Dance Company

Theatre Arts Beginning

Technical Theatre

Davie Players

Musical Theatre

CAREER & TECHNICAL

EDUCATION (CTE)

Agriculture

Animal Science I & II

Agriscience Applications

Biotechnology & Agriscience

Research

Horticulture I & II

Horticulture II Honors

Horticulture II-Landscape

Construction

Horticulture II-Landscape

Construction Honors

Agriculture Advanced Studies

Business/Information

Technology

Personal Finance

Principles of Business and

Finance

Business Law

Accounting I & II

Microsoft Word,

PowerPoint, Publisher

Microsoft Excel and

Access

eCommerce I

Multimedia and Webpage Design

Business/Information

Technology Advanced Studies

Family and Consumer Sciences

Foods I

Foods II- Enterprise

ProStart I & II

Apparel I

Interior Design I

Parent and Child

Development

Early Childhood Education I

Early Childhood Education I & II

Honors

Family & Consumer Science

Advanced Studies

Health Occupations

Biomedical Technology

Health Team Relations

Health Science I & II

Health Science I & II Honors

Health Sciences Advanced Studies

Marketing

Marketing

Marketing Management

Fashion Merchandising

Entrepreneurship I

Marketing Advanced Studies

Technology

Technology, Engineering and

Design

Technology Advanced Studies

Trade and Industrial

Scientific and Technical

Visualization I & II

Automotive Service

Automotive Brakes

Automotive Computer System

Diagnostics

Automotive Electrical

Core and Sustainable

Construction

Masonry I, II & III

Carpentry I, II & III

Digital Media I & II

Drafting I

Drafting Architecture II & III

Honors

Drafting Architecture III

Drafting Engineering II

Drafting Engineering II

Honors

Trade & Industrial Advanced

Studies

School to Work

CTE Program Area Internship

Career Internships

MILITARY SCIENCE

JROTC IA

JROTC IB

JROTC IIA

JROTC IIB

JROTC IIIA

JROTC IIIB

JROTC IVA

JROTC IVB

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Advanced PE

Female Weight Training

Weight Training

Advanced Weight Training

Basketball Conditioning

Football Conditioning

SPECIAL OFFERINGS

Library Science

Professional Management &

Leadership I