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Magnolia High School Course Catalog

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1. TeamMHS Vision Statement .......................................................................................... 1 2. Note to Students and Parents ........................................................................................ 1 3. Registration .................................................................................................................... 1 4. Important Information on STAAR (EOC) ........................................................................ 1 5. Student Classification / Awarding Credits ...................................................................... 2 6. Advanced Studies – Pre-AP, AP, IB, Dual Credit........................................................... 2 7. General High School Credit Information ........................................................................ 2 8. Correspondence Courses / Texas Virtual School .......................................................... 2 9. Credit by Exam ............................................................................................................... 2

10. College Admission / THEA / ACUPLACER Test ............................................................ 2 11. AP, IB, and Dual Courses Comparison .......................................................................... 3 12. Course Offerings and Grade Placement ................................................................ 4, 5, 6 13. Course Descriptions with Prerequisites

a. English ............................................................................................................ 7 and 8 b. Math ............................................................................................................... 8 and 9 c. Science .................................................................................................. 9, 10, and 11 d. Social Studies ............................................................................................. 11 and 12 e. Foreign Language ...................................................................................... 12 and 13 f. Fine Arts .............................................................................................. 13, 14, and 15 g. Journalism .............................................................................................................. 15 h. Speech & Debate ....................................................................................... 15 and 16 i. Health ..................................................................................................................... 16 j. Health Occupations ................................................................................................ 16 k. Technology Education ................................................................................ 16 and 17 l. Business and Marketing Education-Business ............................................ 17 and 18 m. Business and Marketing Education-Finance .......................................................... 18 n. Business and Marketing Education-Marketing ....................................................... 18 o. Agriculture, Food & Natural Science-Floral Design .................................... 18 and 19 p. Agriculture, Food & Natural Science-Animal Science ............................................ 19 q. Agriculture, Food & Natural Science-Welding ........................................................ 19 r. Agriculture, Food & Natural Science-Wildlife ......................................................... 19 s. Family Consumer Science-Hospitality/Human Services ............................ 19 and 20 t. Architecture ............................................................................................................ 20 u. Cosmetology .......................................................................................................... 20 v. Automotive ............................................................................................................. 20 w. PE & Athletics ............................................................................................. 20 and 21 x. Other Electives ....................................................................................................... 21

14. NCAA Eligibility for College Sports .............................................................................. 22 15. The University Corner .................................................................................................. 22 16. Tech Prep Programs .................................................................................................... 22 17. Working/Training during School ................................................................................... 22 18. Clubs & Activities ......................................................................................................... 23

TeamMHS Vision Statement

To become a place that is principle-centered, creating an environment where all that enter become one…

Note to Students and Parents

The purpose of the Magnolia High School Course Selection Handbook is to present a brief description of the courses offered and to assist students and parents in planning a course of study by providing information on MHS graduation requirements and credit options. The curriculum has expanded based on our educational philosophy to challenge students intellectually, to engage students in their own learning, and to provide students with the opportunity for concentrated study and a personalized education. Please examine and study this handbook carefully. This material is published early in the spring of the preceding school year, changes in procedure, policy, or course offerings may occur.

Registration

Registration will take place in the spring of each school year. One of the most critical functions performed by a school is the registration of students. Based on registration information, courses are scheduled and teachers are employed for the next year; therefore, it is important that course selections be given serious consideration. After school begins, schedule changes will be made only to correct scheduling errors or to equalize class enrollments. Students who have requested Advanced Placement or PreAP courses may only change their schedule to a level class before the end of the first three weeks of school or at end of the first semester. A registration packet can be found at http://goo.gl/QU3yuS.

Important Information on STAAR (EOC)

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is the current assessment program used by the state of Texas. Five STAAR end-of-course (EOC) assessments will be given to students in the academic courses or students needing retests in the subjects Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History. Each STAAR EOC assessment will cover only the content from a particular course (e.g., Algebra I will assess only Algebra I content). Under STAAR, students must retake any exam in which they do not meet the standard score. Retakes are offered at the end of each semester and in the summer.

Magnolia Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, handicap, race, color, and national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX, Section 504 and Title VI. Magnolia High School is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Institution.

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Student Classification / Awarding Credits At the beginning of each school year, to be classified as a senior, a student must have earned 19 credits and is expected to graduate the present year; a junior must earn 12 credits; and a sophomore must earn 6 credits. Students wishing to graduate early must declare such intentions by September 1st of their third year. Juniors who desire to graduate early may be reclassified at the end of the first semester if it is determined that the student can complete all graduation requirements. Students failing a one semester course must retake and pass the course to gain credit. However, if a student fails one semester of a full year course and passes one semester of that same course in the same year and the two semesters average to a 70 or above, the student will earn credit for the entire year. Students must attend 90% of the days a course is offered to earn credit, regardless of whether or not a passing grade is earned. Therefore, after 9 class days, a student may not transfer from one course to another unrelated course.

Advanced Studies – Pre-AP, AP, IB, Dual Credit As both AP and IB courses are very demanding and challenging, it is recommended that the students’ time, motivation, study habits and commitment to higher levels of academic achievement be considered carefully before making this commitment. Students who have elected to take AP, PreAP, or IB courses may change their schedule to a level class before the end of the first three weeks of school or at the end of the first semester. However, it is important to note that if the student does not complete the semester, the exact numerical grade the student earned in the advanced class will transfer to the alternate new class without the student receiving advanced grade points. Note: If there is no level class to transfer to, students must request the drop in the first 8 days of the semester. There must be parent approval before a student will be transferred from an AP, PreAP, or IB class.

Advanced Placement The AP Placement courses teach the knowledge and skills that promote success in the Advanced Placement courses. The AP Program is a curriculum of college-level courses and exams for secondary students provided on the high school campus. The AP Program is a national program administered by College Board. Each AP course has a corresponding AP exam that schools worldwide administer in May. A score of 1-5 is possible, with a score of 3-5 being eligible for college credit. The individual university determines if college credit is given. Enrolling in an AP course mandates that the student take the AP exam for which a fee is required.

International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is an intense curriculum for high school juniors and seniors that emphasize analytical writing, creative thinking, and independent research skills with intercultural understanding and enrichment with an inquiry based approach. It culminates in six rigorous subject exams from six subject areas. Normally three of the subject areas are studied at the “Higher Level” and three at the “Standard Level” providing a college level experience across a broad range of academic disciplines. Students may opt to take individual IB courses as well. IB exams are graded on a scale of 1-7. A score of 4-7 is generally considered passing. Each college has its own policies regarding what is passing and credit awarding. Earning an IB Diploma guarantees a minimum of 24 college hours at any Texas public college. Enrolling in an IB course mandates the student take the IB exam associated with the course.

College Courses (Dual Courses) Students who enroll in the Lone Star College system are required to meet the admissions requirements and pay tuition. Students must go through the Advanced Academic Coordinator to obtain instructions for college admissions, qualification, and registration. There are deadlines for this process, including payment of a

reduced tuition fee and purchase of required text. Students can then earn both college credit hours and high school credit simultaneously. However, a grade of D or F in a dual credit course will result in a student being dropped from further Dual credit courses. Dual credit courses DO NOT earn GPA points.

General HS Credit Information Physical Education Classes and Equivalents/Waivers One credit of physical education is required for graduation by the State of Texas. Students may earn up to 4 credits in Physical Education through athletics. In addition to the regular PE courses, there are several ways to accumulate or waive this credit: athletics, drill team, marching band, cheerleading, ROTC, or approved off-campus PE. Required courses are those required to fulfill state and district educational guidelines. A course may or may not have a prerequisite. A prerequisite is a course that must be taken prior to the selected course. Elective courses are those courses required in addition to academic courses for graduation. Elective courses may be selected from additional academic courses or from courses in other departments, such as fine arts or career and technology courses. Local credit courses do not count toward state graduation credits. See Graduation Requirements.

Correspondence Courses / Texas Virtual School Students may earn credits through correspondence courses from the University of Texas, Texas Tech University, or Texas Virtual School. Prior to enrollment in correspondence courses or Texas Virtual School, students shall make a written request to their counselor for approval. Correspondence or Texas Virtual School (including the final exam) grades must be received by May 1 if the grade is needed for graduation. Grades will not be calculated in the grade point average.

Credit by Exam General Guidelines Credit by Exam (CBE) testing will be conducted in August, November, February and May for students who wish to earn original credit or credit recovery. There is no fee for Credit by Exam testing. A $10.00 deposit is required for each test for which the student registers; however, the money will be refunded when the student takes the test. There is a two test limit. Please see your counselor for actual dates and times.

Credit by Exam – Credit Recovery A student who has previously taken a course or subject – but did not receive credit for it – may be permitted to earn credit by passing an exam on the essential knowledge and skills defined for that course or subject. Previous instruction may include, for example, a failed course, home schooling, or correspondence courses. The counselor would determine if the student can take an exam for this purpose. The student must score at least 70 on the exam to receive credit for the course or subject. A student may not use this exam, however, to regain eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities.

Credit by Exam – Original Credit A student will be permitted to earn credit for an academic course for which the student has no prior instruction. The student must score at least 80 on the exam to receive credit for the subject or course.

College Admission/THEA/ACCUPLACER Test It is the responsibility of the student and parent to be aware of current admission requirements of the college of their choice. Unless exempted on the basis of high ACT or SAT scores, all freshmen entering state supported colleges in Texas must take the Texas Higher Education assessment.

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AP, IB and Dual Courses

Is One Right for YOU?

AP Courses IB Courses Dual Courses High School Course taken during school day only, taught by high school teacher at a level equivalent to college coursework.

High School Course taken during the school day only, thatfocuses on a more holistic approach to education, taught by a high school teacher.

College course taken during oroutside school day, taught by college‐level instructor.

Open enrollment. PreAP courses are recommended for success.

Open enrollment for grades 11‐12. Advanced course work in grades 8‐10 is strongly recommended.

Qualified scores on SAT, ACT or TSI are required for enrollment.

AP exam is required with each course. Cost is approx. 35.00 ea. Score of 3,4,5 out of 5 is required for college credit. Colleges’ AP policy may vary.

IB exam is required with each course. Cost is approx. 35.00 ea. Score of 4 – 7 out of 7 is required for college credit. Colleges’ IB policy may vary. **Students earning the IB Diploma are guaranteed 24 credit hours at any Texas public college.

Semester tuition is approx. 66.00 per course + cost of required text. Students must earn an A, B, or C to receive college credit. **If students earn a D or F, they can no longer participate in the Dual Program.

AP & PreAP classes are weighted on a 6.0 scale.

IB courses are weighted on a 6.0 scale.

Dual courses do not earn GPA Points.

AP exams are developed by College Board. Each exam is given on one day, consisting of both multi‐choice and free‐ response essays/problems. Exams are graded by machines for the multi‐choice and readers selected by CB for the free response.

IB exams are developed by the international panel of examiners. Exams take place over 2 days. Exam scores come from a combination of project based internal assessments graded by the teacher and comprehensive end of course examinations scored externally by a panel. NO multiple choice.

Grades are determined by college syllabus with a final exam.

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Course Offerings and Grade Placement9 10 11 12 Credit 9 10 11 12 Credit

English

1English for Speakers of Other Langs 1, 21064, 1074

1English 11124

1English 1 PreAP1134

1English 21224

1English 2 PreAP1234

1English 31324

1English 3 AP (Lang and Comp)1344

1IB English III1344IB

1English 41424

1English 4 Dual1424D

1English 4 AP (Lit and Comp)1444

1IB English IV1444IB

1Creative Writing1634

Math

1Algebra 14124

1Geometry4224

1Geometry PreAP4234

1Algebra 24324

1Algebra 2 PreAP4334

1College Prep Mathematics4344

1IB Mathematical Studies4354IB

1IB Mathematics Foundations4364IB

1IB Mathematical SL4374IB

1IB Mathematical HL4384IB

1Mathematical Models with Applications4424

1Algebraic Reasoning4514

1PreCalculus PreAP4534

1Calculus AB - AP4554

1Statistics AP / Dual4564

1PreCalculus (Dual Credit)4574DNH

1Calculus BC - AP4584

1Statistics4594

Science

1Integrated Physics and Chemistry3124

1Biology3224

1Biology PreAP3234

1Chemistry3324

1Chemistry PreAP3334

1Chemistry AP3344

1IB Chemistry SL3344IB

1IB Chemistry HL3354IB

1Physics3424

1Physics C: Mechanics AP3454

1Physics 1 AP3464

1IB Physics I3464IB

1Physics 2 AP3474

1IB Physics II3474IB

1Biology AP3534

1IB Biology SL3534IB

1IB Biology HL3544IB

1Environmental Systems3624

1Aquatic Science3644

1Anatomy/Physiology3654NH

1Forensic Science3664NH

1Astronomy3674

1Earth and Space Science3684

1Food Science8124

1Plant & Soil Science: Adv.Floral Design8484

1Adv. Animal Science8514

Social Studies

1World Geography2124

1Human Geography AP2144

1World History2224

1World History AP2244

1U. S. History2324

1IB History of the Americas2324IB

1U. S. History AP2334

1U. S. History - Dual Credit2334DNH

1IB History of the 20th Century2354IB

1/2United States Government2422

1/2U. S. Government - AP2432

1/2Economics2522

1/2Macroeconomics AP2532

1/2Psychology2622

1/2Sociology2722

1Psychology AP2824

1IB Psychology SL2824IB

1IB Psychology HL2834IB

1IB Theory of Knowledge2834IB

Foreign Language

1Spanish for Native Speakers AP1484

2Spanish for Native Speakers 1 & 21494

1Spanish 11504

1Spanish 21514

1Spanish 2 PreAP1514Q

1Spanish 3 PreAP/IB1524

1Spanish 4 AP (Span. Lang. & Comp.)1534

1IB Spanish Ab Initio I1534IB

1IB Spanish IV1534IB

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9 10 11 12 Credit 9 10 11 12 Credit

1Spanish 5 AP (Span. Lit. & Comp.)1544

1IB Spanish Ab Initio II1544IB

1IB Spanish V1544IB

1French 11554

1French 21564

1PreAP French 21564Q

1French 3 PreAP/IB1574

1French 4 AP1584

1IB French IV1584IB

Fine Arts

1IB Visual Art I1764IB

1IB Visual Art II1774IB

1Honor Band I, II, III, IV5714, 5724,5734, 5744

1Drumline 1, 2, 3, 45714D, 5724D,5734D, 5744D

1Jazz Band5714JZ, 5724JZ,5734JZ, 5744JZ

1Percussion 1, 2, 3, 45714P, 5724P,5734P, 5744P

1Symphonic Band I, II, III, IV5714S, 5724S,5734S, 5744S

1Wind Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 45714W, 5724W,5734W, 5744W

1Color Guard5754, 5764,5774, 5784

1Art 4 Studio Art AP7084

1Art 17114

1Art 2- 2D Painting/Drawing7124

1Art 2 3D Sculpting7154

1Art 3 PreAP Studio7164

1Art History AP7194

1Theatre Prod 1, 2, 3, 47264, 7274,7284, 7294

1IB Theater I7284IB

1IB Theater II7294IB

1Competitive Choir7314

1Competitive Choir7354

1Beginning Choir 1, 2, 3, 47484, 7494,7504, 7514

1Performance Studies - Piano7564

1Music Theory AP7574

1Tech Theatre 1, 2, 3, 47614, 7624, 7634

1Principles & Elements of Floral Design8474

Journalism

1Journalism1704

1Photojournalism1714

1Audio Video Production 1, 2, & 31744, 1754, 1764

1Video Editing1774

1IB Film I1784IB

1IB Film II1794IB

1Newspaper 1, 2, 31804, 1814, 1824

1Yearbook 1, 2, 3, & 41854, 1864,1874, 1884

Speech & Debate

1/2Teen Leadership1012

1Principles. of Business, Marketing, and Finance

6084

1/2Professional Communication7022

1Oral Interpretation 2, 3, 47044NH, 7064NH,7074NH

1Oral Interpretation 1/Professional Communication

7054NH

1/2Prin. of Human Services8102

1/2Principles of Architecture8382

1Prins of Ag, Food & Natural Resources8404

Health

1/2Health5902

Health Occupations

1/2Medical Terminology5912

1/2Principles of Health Science5932

2Pract. Health Science 1 CNA (CertifiedNursing Assistant)

5934

2Pract. Health Science 2 – EMT5944

Technology Education

1Business Information Mgt. 1 (BIM1)8304

1Audio Video Production 1, 2, & 31744, 1754, 1764

1Video Editing1774

1Computer Science 1, PreAP4444

1Computer Science 2, AP4454

1Computer Science 3, AP Principles4464

1 to 2Independent Study Research in InformationTechnology Solutions

4494


1Web Technologies8334

1/2Digital & Interactive Multimedia8342

1/2Video Game Design8602

Business and Marketing Education–Business


6084


1/2Global Business6062

1Business Law6072


3Practicum in BusinessManagement/Extended

8974

Business and Marketing Education–Finance


6084


1/2Money Matters6024

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9 10 11 12 Credit 9 10 11 12 Credit

1Accounting I6314NH

1Accounting II6324NH

Business and Marketing Education–Marketing


6084


1Sports & Entertainment Marketing2864

1Marketing Dynamics 18954

1Marketing Dynamics 28964

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources-Floral Design

1Principles & Elements of Floral Design8474

1Plant & Soil Science: Adv.Floral Design8484

1/2Landscape Design & Management8542

1Horticulture8594

1Ag. Field & Lab Exp. (Floral Design 3)8614

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources–Animal Science

1/2Livestock Production8432

1Vet Med App 18464

1/2Equine Science8502

1Adv. Animal Science8514

1/2Small Animal Management8522

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources–Welding

1Introduction to Welding8424

1Welding 18444

2Welding 28454

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources–Wildlife

1Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Mgt.8494

Family Consumer Science–Hospitality/Human Services

1Fashion Marketing6054

1/2Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness8112

1Food Science8124

1/2Interior Design8162

1Child Development8184

1Introduction to Culinary Arts8264

2Culinary Arts 18284

1Prac. In Culinary Arts8294

Trade and Industrial Education–Architecture

1/2Principles of Architecture8382

Cosmetology

1Introduction to Cosmetology8644

1Cosmetology I8654

1Cosmetology II8664

Automotive

1Automotive Technician I8754

1Automotive Technician II8764

PE & Athletics

1/2PE 15112

1/2PE 25122

1Weight Training 1, 2, & 35164, 5174, 5184

1NJROTC 1, 2, 3, 45524, 5534,5544, 5554

1Drill Team Officer5564

1Dance 15574NFA

1Dance 2, 3, 45584, 5594, 5604

1Drill Team 1, 2, 35614, 5624,5634, 5644

1Drill Team Training 1 & 25674, 5684

1Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 45814, 5824,5834, 5844

1Football65204

1Volleyball65214

1Basketball – Girls65224

1Basketball- Boys65234

1Soccer Girls65244

1Soccer Boys65254

1Swim65264

1Swim/Dive65274

1Golf65284

1Tennis65294

1Softball65304

1Baseball65314

1Cross Country65324

1Athletic Training65334

Other Electives

1Student Leadership (Student Council)1054

1ACADEC 1, 2, 3, 47914NH-7944NH

1/2Office Aide9014

1/2Early Release 6th period9064

1/2Early Release 7th period9074

1/2Late Arrival9084

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English

1064,1074

English for Speakers of Other Langs 1& Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: LPAC PlacementThis course provides students intensivepractice in listening, speaking, reading, andwriting English. ESL 1 and 2 may be substituted for English 1and 2 for ESLstudents.

1124 English 1Grades: 9 2 semestersThis course focuses on activities that buildon students’ prior knowledge in order to strengthen their reading, writing, and orallanguage skills. Students will read all genresfrom different cultural, historical andcontemporary contexts with emphasis onclassical literature. Students write a varietyof short and long compositions stressingsound ideas, good organization, individualvoice, powerful words, smooth fluency, andcorrect conventions. Emphasis on the ability to demonstrate organizational structure, acontrolling idea or thesis and writing for avariety of audiences will be practiced.

1134 English 1 PreAPGrades: 9 2 semestersThis course offers an in-depth study of worldliterature from multiple genres. Studentsread and write extensively as they explorethe significance of historical context, as wellas literary forms, terms, and techniques.The reading requirement is stringent andadvanced, including between six and sevenmajor works, read both in and outside ofclass. Clarity, logic, and the ability toformulate and defend a thesis statement arekey components of writing instruction andpractice. Students will complete compositions both outside and inside ofclass. These will include responses toliterary-style analysis, expository, proceduraland persuasive pieces. The conventions oflanguage, syntax, the ability to write to avariety of audiences, in addition to themechanics of writing, are continuouslyaddressed to facilitate the writing process.

1224 English 2Grades: 10 2 semestersThis course further expands and refines theskills learned in English I. Students read andunderstand a wide variety of literary and informational texts. The writing focusemphasizes composing a variety of written texts with a clear controlling idea, coherentorganization, and sufficient detail, culminating in a research paper where students are expected to know how to locatea range of relevant sources and evaluate,synthesize, and present ideas andinformation. In addition, students listen andrespond to the ideas of others whilecontributing their own ideas in conversationsand in groups; and students learn how touse the oral and written conventions of theEnglish language in speaking and writing. InEnglish II, students will engage in activitiesthat build on their prior knowledge and skillsin order to strengthen their reading, writing,and oral language skills. Students shouldread and write on a daily basis.

1234 English 2 PreAPGrades: 10 2 semestersThis course focuses on rigorous and advanced reading requirements in multiplegenres. Students read 10-15 major works,both in and out of class, and writeextensively as they interpret historicalcontext and learn literary terms associatedwith the readings. Research skills arestrongly emphasized at this level as well. Inaddition, students listen and respond to theideas of others while contributing their ownideas in conversations and in groups; andstudents learn how to use the oral andwritten conventions of the English languagein speaking and writing. This class preparesstudents for AP English and IB Englishoffered the 11th and 12th grade levels.

1324 English 3Grades: 11 2 semestersThis course continues to expand and refinethe concepts and skills learned. In addition,students will write longer compositionsincorporating outside documentation,making rhetorical choices based onaudience, purpose and form, and writing avariety of persuasive, informative andanalytical pieces, including the researchpaper. Students will read extensively fromAmerican literature with emphasis on theknowledge, history and major features ofthis genre. Through both the readings andwritings there is a continued development ofcritical thinking.

1344 English 3 AP (Lang and Comp)Grades: 11 2 semestersThis course extends beyond the traditionalhigh school curriculum. It leads students tobecome skilled readers and writers in diversegenres and modes of composition, ultimatelyenabling students to independently read andunderstand complex texts and write rich,effective prose in response to those texts.Students will become aware of their ownvoice and process through self-assessment and evaluations by both peers and theinstructor. These skills will allow the studentto read critically and write effectively in thecollege classroom and beyond. Students arerequired to take the AP exam. Fee requiredfor exam.

1344IB IB English IIIGrades: 11 2 semestersStudents will engage in close analytical reading of American fiction, nonfiction,drama, and poetry. The class will focus onin-depth studies of specific works andauthors. Students will develop the ability torespond to these types of literature throughwritten analysis, spoken commentary, andformal presentations.

1424 English 4Grades: 12 2 semestersThis course provides continued refinement ofskills learned in previous English classes.Students will read and recognize major authors, periods, forms and works in Britishliterature. Major works will include at leastone selection from each literary era. Focuswill be on recurring themes, devices ofpropaganda, analysis of author purpose anduse of rhetorical devices to convey thatpurpose. This course provides instruction inthe more advanced forms of writing, tosustain the previous emphasis on thecomposing process, and to refine the study of commonly recognized patterns oforganization, selection of rhetorical choices,analysis of ideas, and use of moresophisticated word choice in extended essays, including the research paper.

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1424D English 4 DualGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: See college for requirementThis course follows the required curriculumfor Lone Star College English 1301 and 1302courses, in addition to TEKS required by thestate of Texas for English 4 credit. Duringthe first semester, the reading and writing-intensive composition course focuses on thewriting of researched argumentative,expository, and persuasive papers.Analytical reading, critical thinking, andlibrary- based research skills areemphasized. Essays, including an extendeddocumented library research-based paper,are required. The second semester further develops the analytical, thinking, andresearch skills underlying academic successthrough the study of literature. Essays, including a second documented library research-based paper, are required.Students earn letter credit for the Lone Star College courses and a numerical grade forEnglish 4 based on both the Lone Star workand the additional English 4 assignments.Upon successful completion of this year-longcourse, the student will earn six (6) hours ofcollege English credit, as well as high schoolsenior English credit.*Registration at Lone Star is required, alongwith tuition paid to Lone Star prior to eachsemester. Students who receive a D or F inany dual credit course will not be permittedto continue in the dual credit program. Thereare NO GPA points given for Dual creditcourses.

1444 English 4 AP (Lit and Comp)Grades: 12 2 semestersThis course emphasizes both effective andcritical reading. There is a focus on Britishand world literature with literary analysisbeing a key focus of writings and discussions, timed writings, and synthesisessays. Students become more aware of theresources of language: connotation,metaphor, irony, syntax, and tone. Throughthe required extensive and complexreadings, students will gain effective criticalreading as well as college-level writing skills. Students are required to take the AP exam.Fee required for exam.

1444IB IB English IVGrades: 12 2 semestersStudents will engage in close analytical reading of fiction, drama, and poetry spanning multiple time periods and parts ofthe world. The class will focus on in-depthstudies of specific works and authors.Students will develop the ability to respond to these types of literature through writtenanalysis, spoken commentary, and formalpresentations.

1634 Creative WritingGrades: 12 2 semestersThis course is designed to allow students towrite creatively in a variety of genre andpublish their work in outside publications.Counts towards English credit under House Bill 5.

Math

4124 Algebra 1Grades: 9 10 2 semestersIntroductory high school mathematics course that includes a study of the language and symbolism of algebra, variables and opensentences, statement problems, polynomials,graphing in the plane, systems of linearequations and inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, irrational numbers (radicals),ratio, proportion and variation.

4224 GeometryGrades: 9 10 2 semestersPrerequisites: Algebra 1Geometry combines elements of plane, solid,and coordinate geometry to clearly illustratemathematics as a deductive science.

4234 Geometry PreAPGrades: 9 10 2 semestersPrerequisites: Algebra IThe principles of geometry are covered in this rigorous course and extended to prepare students for advanced mathematics.

4324 Algebra 2Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Algebra 1 and GeometrySpecific units include review of factoring andsimplifying algebraic expressions, systems of equations and inequalities, relations andfunctions (linear, quadratic, exponential, andlogarithmic), exponents and logarithms,sequences and series, and matrices.

4334 Algebra 2 PreAPGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and GeometryUnits of study include relations and functions, graphing, equations (linear,quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical), systems of equations and inequalities,matrices, points and planes in space, conic sections, irrational numbers, exponentialsand logarithms.

4344 College Prep MathematicsGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra IIDesigned for student who have completedAlgebra 2, but need to strengthen theiralgebra skills before taking college-levelmath. Students will extend their level ofmathematical skills and reasoning beyondthe topics covered in Algebra 2.

4354IB IB Mathematical StudiesGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Algebra IIThe students most likely to select this courseare those whose main interests lie outside the field of mathematics. This course willintroduce students to the major conceptsand tools for collecting, analyzing, anddrawing conclusions from data. Four broadconceptual themes will be studied: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns,and statistical inferences. The course willalso review the major concepts of algebra,geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.

4364IB IB Mathematics FoundationsGrades: 11 2 semestersIB Mathematics is a course that feeds intoeither IB Mathematics SL or IB MathematicsHL the student’s senior year and is a requirement to take such courses. Thecourse introduces the student to integrated mathematics and primarily focuses on thestudy of statistics and elements of pre-calculus and trigonometry as well at layingground work for the Internal Assessment,ultimately preparing a student for coursework in IB Mathematics SL or HL.

4374IB IB Mathematical SL Grades: 12 2 semestersIB Mathematics SL is the second year of a two year course of study in mathematics,the previous course being IB Mathematics. Itwill continue the study of statistics while also covering elements of calculus as well asreviewing the major concepts of algebra,geometry, pre-calculus, trigonometry, and statistics. Students will complete the IBInternal Assessment (portfolio) in the springin preparation for the IB Mathematics SLassessment in May.

4384IB IB Mathematical HLGrades: 12 2 semestersIB Mathematics HL is the second year of a two year course of study in mathematics,the previous course being IB Mathematics. It will continue the study of statistics while also including an in depth study of the elementsof calculus along with reviewing the majorconcepts of algebra, geometry, pre-calculus,trigonometry, and statistics. Students willcomplete the IB Internal Assessment (portfolio) in the spring in preparation forthe IB Mathematics HL assessment in May.

4424 Mathematical Models with ApplicationsGrades: 10 2 semestersPrerequisites: Algebra IStudents use a variety of representations(concrete, numerical, algorithmic, andgraphical) to recognize patterns andstructure, model information, solveproblems, and communicate solutions.Students will analyze mathematicalrelationships to connect and communicatemathematical ideas.

4514 Algebraic ReasoningGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry This course will broaden a student'sknowledge of functions and relationships, including linear, quadratic, square root,rational, cubic, cube root, exponential,absolute value, and logarithmic functions. The study of functions uses analysis andapplication using tools that build to workforce and college readiness.

4534 PreCalculus PreAPGrades: 10 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: Geometry and Algebra 2 Course content includes transformation onparent graphs, polynomial and rational functions, conic sections, exponents andlogarithms, sequences and series, righttriangle and oblique triangle applications, trigonometric functions, sinusoidal models,trigonometric identities, trigonometricequations, and polar graphs.

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4554 Calculus AB - APGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: PreAP Pre-Calculus, Dual Credit PrecalculusA college course for advanced math studentsthat include a study of functions, limits,derivatives, and integrals. Topics arereviewed geometrically, numerically, andalgebraically. A graphing calculator isrecommended. Students are required to takethe AP exam. Fee required for exam.

4564 Statistics AP / DualGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Algebra 2, enrollment inor completion of Pre-Calculus isrecommendedThe course includes the study of majorconcepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Agraphing calculator with statistic capabilitiesis recommended.*Students may take as Dual Credit duringthe Spring semester. Registration at Lone Star is required, along with tuition paid toLone Star prior to the semester. Studentswho receive a D or F in any dual creditcourse will not be permitted to continue inthe dual credit program. There are NO GPApoints given for Dual credit courses.Students are required to take the AP exam.Fee required for exam.

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PreCalculus (Dual Credit)Grades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: See collegeCollege course content includestransformation on parent graphs, polynomialand rational functions, conic sections, exponents and logarithms, sequences andseries, right triangle and oblique triangleapplications, trigonometric functions,sinusoidal models, trigonometric identities,trigonometric equations, and polar graphs.*Registration at Lone Star is required, along with tuition paid to Lone Star prior to eachsemester. Students who receive a D or F inany dual credit course will not be permittedto continue in the dual credit program. There are NO GPA points given for Dual creditcourses.

4584 Calculus BC - APGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: PreAP Pre-Calculus, DualCredit PrecalculusCollege course content includes Calculus ABand transformation on parent graphs,polynomial and rational functions, conic sections, exponents and logarithms,sequences and series, right triangle andoblique triangle applications, trigonometricfunctions, sinusoidal models, trigonometricidentities, trigonometric equations, and polar graphs. Students are required to take the APexam. Fee required for exam.

4594 StatisticsGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Algebra 2The course includes the study of major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. A graphing calculator with statistic capabilities is recommended.

Science

3124 Integrated Physics and ChemistryGrades: 10 2 semestersThrough an exploration of the fundamentalsof chemistry and physics, this course provides the science background studentsneed to understand their everyday surroundings. Students develop laboratoryskills in the safe use of chemicals andequipment, in collecting, classifying,sequencing and presenting data inappropriate form, drawing logicalconclusions, predicting outcomes, andforming generalized statements.

3224 BiologyGrades: 9 10 2 semestersStudents will conduct field and laboratoryinvestigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisionsusing critical thinking and scientific problemsolving. Includes a study of structures andfunctions of cells and viruses; growth anddevelopment of organisms; cells, tissues,and organs; nucleic acids and genetics;biological evolution; taxonomy; metabolismand energy transfers in living organisms;living systems; homeostasis; ecosystems;and plants and the environment.

3234 Biology PreAPGrades: 9 10 2 semestersThis is a preparatory course for AP Biologyand is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a first year college biology course. Science Fairproject required.

3324 ChemistryGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Biology, Algebra 1, musthave passed the Algebra 1 EOCStudents study a variety of topics thatinclude: chemical and physical changes,atomic structure, nuclear fusion and nuclearfission, formulas, compound names,equations, chemical reaction types, moleconcept and stoichiometry, behavior ofgases, periodic table, bonding, solutions,equilibria, acids and bases, and oxidation-reduction reactions.

3334 Chemistry PreAPGrades: 10 11 2 semesters Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra 1, must have passed the Algebra 1 EOCThis is a rigorous introductory study-preparing students for success in a first yearcollege chemistry course and isrecommended for students who plan to takeAP Chemistry or IB science courses. Thebasic chemical principles taught in Chemistry I are covered and extended to include descriptive chemistry, and electrochemistry.

3344 Chemistry APGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Chemistry, Algebra 2A second year chemistry course designed tobe the equivalent of the general chemistrycourse usually taken during the first college year. After school lab every two weeks isrequired for the lab component of the course. Students are required to take the APexam. Fee required for exam.

3344IB IB Chemistry SLGrades: 11 12 2 semestersIB Chemistry SL is a college level course thatsatisfies the requirements and prepares a student to sit for the IB Chemistry SL exam. IB Chemistry SL is also the first course oftwo if a student intends to sit for the IBChemistry HL exam. Some topics include: Stoichiometric relationships, atomicstructure, periodicity, chemical bonding andstructure, Energetics/thermochemistry,chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids andbases, redox processes, organic chemistry,measurement and data processing, chemicalmaterials, and medicinal chemistry.

3354IB IB Chemistry HLGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: IB Chemistry SLIB Chemistry HL is a college level course that satisfies the requirement and prepares a student to sit for the IB Chemistry HL exam.Topics Include: a greater breadth and depthof the IB Chemistry SL topics.

3424 PhysicsGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Satisfactory completionof Algebra 2 or concurrently takingAlgebra 2Physics is a mathematically rigorous sciencecourse designed for students who have acuriosity about the physical world. Emphasisis placed on the laws governing motion, thenature of forces acting in the physical world,the changes of energy in systems, thermodynamics, the behavior andcharacteristics of waves focusing on soundand light, and atomic, nuclear, and quantumphenomena. Students will develop laboratoryskills, calculate physical concepts in realworld situations, and use scientific methodto investigate and apply the ideas of physics to the world today. Students will makeinformed decisions using critical thinking andscientific problem solving. Students willdevelop an awareness of the impact ofphysics on society and acquire factualknowledge within a conceptual framework.

3454 Physics C: Mechanics APGrades: 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: PreAP Physics or Physics1 AP and Calculus AB completion orconcurrent enrollment.This course looks at the mechanical aspectsof physics from a calculus viewpoint. Itcovers a variety of topics that include: linear and rotational kinematics, Newton's Laws,rotational dynamics, conservation ofmomentum and energy, and simpleharmonic motion. Students are required totake the AP exam. Fee required for exam.

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3464 Physics 1 APGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: completion or concurrentenrollment in PreAP Pre-Calculus.This course is the equivalent to a first- semester college course in algebra-basedphysics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamicsand angular momentum); work, energy, andpower; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits. Studentswill use critical thinking and scientificproblem solving using the scientific method. Students are required to take the AP exam.Fee required for exam.

3464IB IB Physics IGrades: 11 2 semestersIB Physics I is the first year of a two year college level course that satisfies the requirement s and prepares a student to sitfor the IB Physics SL exam at the end of their senior year. Topics include: measurements and uncertainties, mechanics,thermal physics, waves, electricity andmagnetism, circular motion and gravitation,atomic, nuclear and particle physics, energy production, and relativity.

3474 Physics 2 APGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: PreAP Pre-Calculus ; Physics 1 AP.This course is the equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-basedphysics. The course covers fluid mechanics;thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism;optics; and atomic and nuclear physics.Students will use critical thinking andscientific problem solving using the scientific method. Students are required to take theAP exam. Fee required for exam.

3474IB IB Physics IIGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: IB Physics IIB Physics II is the second year of a two year college level course that satisfies the requirement s and prepares a student to sitfor the IB Physics SL exam at the end oftheir senior year. Topics include: measurements and uncertainties, mechanics,thermal physics, waves, electricity andmagnetism, circular motion and gravitation,atomic, nuclear and particle physics, energy production, and relativity.

3534 Biology APGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Biology or PreAP Biology,This course is designed to be the equivalentof a college introductory biology course, which provides students with the conceptualframework, factual and analytical skillsnecessary to deal critically with the rapidlychanging science of biology. Students are required to take the AP exam. Fee requiredfor exam.

3534IB IB Biology SLGrades: 11 12 2 semestersIB Biology SL is a college level course thatsatisfies the requirements and prepares astudent to sit for the IB Biology SL exam. IBBiology SL is also the first course of two if astudent intends to sit for the IB Biology HLexam. Topics include: statistical analysis,cells, the chemistry of life, genetics, ecology, human health and physiology among other options.

3544IB IB Biology HLGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: IB Biology SLIB Biology HL is a college level course thatsatisfies the requirement and prepares for astudent to sit for the IB Biology HL exam. Topics include: a greater breadth and depthof IB Biology II topics, nucleic acids andproteins, cell respiration and photosynthesis, plant science, genetics, and human health and physiology, among other options.

3624 Environmental SystemsGrades: 11 12 2 semestersStudents study a variety of topics that include: biotic and biotic factors in habitats;ecosystems and biomes; sources and flow of energy though an environmental system;relationship between carrying capacity andchanges in populations and ecosystems.

3644 Aquatic ScienceGrades: 11 12 2 semestersAquatic Science is an upper level, yearlongscience course. Students study a variety oftopics that include: components of an aquatic ecosystem; relationships among aquatic habitats and ecosystems; roles of cycles within an aquatic environment;adaptations of organisms; changes withinaquatic environments; geologicalphenomena and fluid dynamics effects; and origin and use of water in a watershed.Students will gain an overall understandingof aquatic ecosystems including saltwater and freshwater ecosystems and the flora andfauna found in them. They will also learnabout the geological formations that formthe Earth’s oceans & rivers, and the effectthese bodies of water have on weather.Students will also acquire the necessaryskills, responsibilities and knowledge to begood stewards of freshwater and marineenvironments.

3654NH Anatomy/PhysiologyGrades: 11 12 2 semestersAn upper level course that surveys the structures and functions of the human bodywhile integrating the physics and chemistryconcepts found in the body systems. The student will investigate the body's responses to forces, maintenance of homeostasis,electrical interactions, transport systems,and energy processes.

3664NH Forensic ScienceGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Biology and chemistryForensic Science is a course that uses astructured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death,homicide, and the psychology of criminalbehavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crimescene, questioning, interviewing, criminalbehavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes.Using scientific methods, students will collectand analyze evidence through case studiesand simulated crime scenes such asfingerprint analysis, ballistics, and bloodspatter analysis. Students will learn thehistory, legal aspects, and career options forforensic science.

3674 AstronomyGrades: 11 12 2 semestersIn Astronomy, students will conduct field and laboratory investigations regarding light andcelestial objects and students will utilizecritical thinking skills and problem solving.Astronomy will cover the following topics:information about the nature of light, thesolar system, and the universe; important discoveries in astronomy; characteristics andthe life cycle of stars; exploration of spaceand celestial bodies.

3684 Earth and Space ScienceGrades: 11 12 2 semestersEarth and Space Science is a laboratorycourse focusing on a variety of topics thatare designed to develop an understanding ofthe Earth’s system in space and time. Thefirst semester will focus on geology andoceanography as we study the history of theEarth and the physical events which shapedour planet. The second semester our studies will be based on meteorology andplanetary astronomy as we attempt tounderstand the Earth in comparison to othercelestial bodies and the cosmos in general.Upon completion of the course, students will have a clear understanding of the dynamic forces at work in the world around them,becoming better caretakers of our planet, Earth.

8124 Food ScienceGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersCan count as science credit. This laboratorycourse provides in-depth study of thesignificance of nutrition in food science. It addresses the knowledge and skills neededto study food science, processing,marketing, and technology involved infood/nutrition. The opportunities in food andnutrition occupational areas are explored aswell as the concepts and skills related tomanaging the dual roles of homemaker andwage earner.

8484 Plant & Soil Science: Adv.Floral DesignGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Principles of FloralDesignThis course continues the path regarding thefloral industry. Students can earncertification in Horticulture and Floral Design.

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8514 Adv. Animal ScienceGrades: 11 12 2 semestersAdvanced study and understand of the fieldof animal science. This course can count as a science credit.

Social Studies

2124 World GeographyGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersStudents will study the economic, cultural,political, and physical aspects of the earth ,comparing the various regions of the world.The goal of this course is a general understanding of the modern physical worldand the geo-economics and geopoliticalrealities, which underlie the modern worldwith the emphasis on globalization affecting the United States and other leading world nations.

2144 Human Geography APGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersAP Human Geography is a yearlong coursethat focuses on the distribution, processes,and effects of human populations on theplanet. The course provides a systematic study of human geography, including thefollowing topics outlined in the CourseDescription: Nature of and Perspectives onGeography, Population, Cultural Patterns andProcesses, Political Organization of Space,Agricultural and Rural Land Use, Industrialization and Economic Development,Cities and Urban Land Use.

Students employ spatial concepts andlandscape analysis to examine human socialorganization and its environmentalconsequences. They also gain knowledge of the methods and tools geographers use intheir science and practice. Students arerequired to take the AP exam. Fee requiredfor exam.

2224 World HistoryGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semesters World History Studies is a survey of the history of humankind. Due to the expanse ofworld history and the time limitations of the school year, the scope of this course willfocus on "essential" concepts and skills that can be applied to various eras, events, andpeople. The major emphasis is on the studyof significant people, events, and issues fromthe earliest times to the present. Traditionalhistorical points of reference in world historyare identified as students analyze importantevents and issues in western civilization aswell as in civilizations in other parts of theworld. Students analyze and evaluate theimpact of geographic, social, political,cultural and technological factors on majorhistoric events. Learned skills includeanalysis of maps and graphs, interpreting various sources for historical inquiry andresearch, and connecting historical events tocurrent events.

2244 World History APGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersAP World History focuses on developingstudents’ abilities to think conceptually aboutworld history from approximately 8000 BCE to the present and apply historical thinking skills as well as analysis of secondary andprimary sources, historical interpretation,writing and research. Five themes of equalimportance — focusing on the environment,cultures, state-building, economic systems,and social structures — provide areas ofhistorical inquiry for investigation throughoutthe course. AP World History encompassesthe history of Africa, the Americas, Asia,Europe, and Oceania, with special focus onhistorical developments and processes thatcross multiple regions. Students arerequired to take the AP exam. Fee requiredfor exam.

2324 U. S. HistoryGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersThis course traces the emergence of the United States as a world power from thePost-Civil War period to the present, including geographic influences on thecountry’s historical, economic, social,cultural, and political developments.

2324IB IB History of the AmericasGrades: 11 2 semestersThe course will survey both United Statesand Latin American history with particular emphasis on points of similarity and differences in the political, economic, social,and diplomatic development of the tworegions. Students will study primary andsecondary source materials. Major emphasisis placed on scholarly writing. Students inthis course will be prepared to sit for paper 3of the History of the Americas HL Exam forthe International Baccalaureate Program.Students will prepare the IB HistoryResearch requirement during this course.This course fills the junior year of the IBHistory tract. This course meets thegraduation requirements for US History.Students will be required to take the USHistory EOC exam. . All students must havean adequate score on the EOC exam in orderto graduate.

2334 U. S. History APGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersThis course is an overview of U.S. history in a college-level introductory course which examines the nation’s political, diplomatic,intellectual, cultural, social, and economichistory from 1491 to the present. In additionto learning historical content, the course willrequire students to analyze and interpretvarious primary and secondary sources ofmaterials. The student will be expected toread and evaluate a large amount ofmaterial and involves significant outsidereading & essay writing. Students are required to take the AP exam. Fee requiredfor exam.

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U. S. History - Dual CreditGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: See collegeThis course is an overview of U.S. historyfrom the discovery and settlement of the New World (1492) to the present. Inaddition to learning historical content, thecourse will require students to analyze andinterpret various sources of materials. Thestudent will be expected to read andevaluate a large amount of material andinvolves significant outside reading & essaywriting.*Registration at Lone Star is required, alongwith tuition paid to Lone Star prior to eachsemester. Students who receive a D or F inany dual credit course will not be permittedto continue in the dual credit program. Thereare NO GPA points given for Dual creditcourses.

2354IB IB History of the 20th CenturyGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: IB Regional StudiesThe course will survey political, social, and military topics from the twentieth centurywith particular emphasis on causes,practices, and effects of the events of thetime period. Major topics include The ColdWar, The Rise and Rule of Single PartyStates, and 20th Century Warfare. Studentswill study primary and secondary sourcematerials. Students in this course will beprepared to sit for papers 1 and 2 of the Twentieth Century World Topics portion ofthe History of the Americas HL Exam for theInternational Baccalaureate Program. Thiscourse fills the senior year of the IB Historytract. This course meets the graduationrequirements for Government andEconomics. It includes History of the Americas, Part 2.

2422 United States GovernmentGrades: 11 12 1 semesterThis course explores the structure anddynamics of American national government,providing a broad-based introduction to theideas and institutions that shape politics in the contemporary United States. We willfocus our analysis on three major areas: theConstitution and the debates of the foundingera, the institutions of modern Americangovernment, and the political behavior of theAmerican mass public.

2432 U. S. Government - APGrades: 11 12 1 semesterAP United States Government and Politics introduces students to key political ideas,institutions, policies, interactions, roles, andbehaviors that characterize the political culture of the United States. The courseexamines politically significant concepts and themes, through which students learn toapply disciplinary reasoning assess causesand consequences of political events, andinterpret data to develop evidence-basedarguments. Students are required to takethe AP exam. Fee required for exam.

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2522 EconomicsGrades: 11 12 1 semesterThis course emphasizes the benefits of thefree enterprise system. Topics include supply and demand, the business cycle, incentives,labor, and the factors of production, as well as the relationship of government to theAmerican economic system, internationaleconomic relations, and consumer skills suchas balancing a checkbook and taking out a loan.

2532 Macroeconomics APGrades: 11 12 1 semesterAP Macroeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles that apply to an economic systemas a whole. The course places particularemphasis on the study of national incomeand price-level determination; it alsodevelops students' familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector,stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn touse graphs, charts, and data to analyze,describe, and explain economic concepts.Students are required to take the AP exam.Fee required for exam.

2622 PsychologyGrades: 10 11 12 1 semester This course focuses on individual behaviorand why an individual thinks, feels, and reacts to certain stimuli. Major emphases willbe placed on research methods, stages inchildhood and adolescence, how the brainworks, altered states of consciousness,psychological testing, and psychologicaldisorders.

2722 SociologyGrades: 10 11 12 1 semesterSociology allows students to study human social behavior from a group perspective. The sociological perspective is a method of studying recurring patterns in people’sattitudes and actions and how these patterns vary across time, cultures, and in social settings and groups. Students will describethe development of sociology as a socialscience and identify methods of research. Through research methods such as scientificinquiry students will examine society, groupbehavior, and social structures. The influence of culture on group behavior isaddressed through institutions such as thefamily, religion, education, economics,community organizations, government, andpolitical and social groups. The impact ofsocial groups and institutions on group andindividual behavior and the changing natureof society will be examined. Influences ongroup behavior and social problems areincluded in the course. Students will alsoanalyze the role of individuals in thecommunity and social problems in today’sworld.

2824 Psychology APGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersStudents will study advanced principles ofgeneral psychology, human concerns andthe origins of behavior and examine thedevelopment of man’s intellectual andemotional growth from birth to death withmental health as the goal. Also included isthe study of motivation, state of consciousness, effects of stress and anxiety, and personality development. This is arigorous course. Students are required totake the AP exam. Fee required for exam.

2824IB IB Psychology SLGrades: 11 12 2 semestersThis course prepares the student to besuccessful on the IB Psychology SL exam.Psychology is examined from the Biological,Cognitive and Socio-Cultural levels ofanalysis. Abnormal Psychology is alsoexamined. In addition, students willcomplete the Internal Assessmentcomponent of the IB requirement. Students who enroll in this class must complete the IB Psychology exam. This course is a socialstudies elective credit.

2834IB IB Psychology HLGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: IB Psychology SLThis course prepares the student to besuccessful on the IB Psychology HL exam. Topics include: research methods, healthpsychology, sport psychology, humanrelationships, and developmentalpsychology. Students will submit a modifiedversion of the internal assessmentcompleted in IB Psychology SL. This courseis a social studies elective credit.

2834IB IB Theory of KnowledgeGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: IB Diploma Student Theory of knowledge (TOK) is a course that investigates the nature of knowledge itselfand our relationship to it. As a thoughtfuland purposeful inquiry into knowledge, TOKis composed almost entirely of questions. The course reflects critically on diverse ways of knowing and on areas of knowledge andconsiders the role and nature of knowledgein their own culture and the cultures ofothers. TOK prompts students to be awareof themselves as thinkers, encouraging themto become more acquainted with the complexity of knowledge, and the need toact responsibly in an increasinglyinterconnected but uncertain world. TOK isfor only IB diploma students.

Foreign Language

1484 Spanish for Native Speakers APGrades: 9 10 2 semestersPrerequisites: Demonstration of moderate to advanced proficiency onthe Native Speakers Exam. Studentscan get up to 4 credits depending on results of AP exam score.Focuses on the development of communicative competence in reading,writing speaking and listening and viewing, as well as on understanding Hispaniccultures and issues of identity of heritagespeakers of Spanish in the US. Students arerequired to take the AP exam. Fee requiredfor exam.

1494 Spanish for Native Speakers 1 & 2Grades: 9 10 2 semestersPrerequisites: Demonstration of moderate to advanced proficiency onthe Native Speakers Exam. Studentsmay get 2 credits–Spanish 1 & 2Focuses on the development of communicative competence in reading, writing speaking and listening and viewing, as well as on understanding Hispaniccultures and issues of identity of heritagespeakers of Spanish in the U.S.

1504 Spanish 1Grades: 9 10 11 2 semestersThis course offers basic understanding of the Spanish language and exposure to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world.Introduction to basic vocabulary andgrammar will enable students to learn todiscuss everyday topics such as family,school, numbers, time and weather. Oraland written practices are stressed.

1514 Spanish 2Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Spanish 1This course continues the study of languageskills important for everyday use. The basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening,and understanding the culture arecontinued. This course emphasizes grammatical concepts. This course is not recommended for students going on to takeSpanish 3 PreAP.

1514Q Spanish 2 PreAPGrades: 9 10 11 2 semesters Prerequisites: Spanish 1The rigor in this course is designed forstudents going on to take PreAP Spanish 3 and higher. It continues the study oflanguage skills important for everyday use.The basic skills of reading, writing, speaking,listening, and understanding the culture arecontinued. This course emphasizesgrammatical concepts.

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1524 Spanish 3 PreAP/IBGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Spanish 2 PreAP(recommended), Spanish 2This course is designed for students whoplan to advance to higher level Spanishcourses. Emphasis is on oral and written communication through continued study ofconversation, writing, reading, acquisition ofvocabulary, and advanced grammarconcepts. Students are also taught todevelop higher level thinking skills in Spanishsuch as syntheses, analysis, and evaluation.Spanish is spoken in the classroom most ofthe time. An IB student will be expected totake the IB Spanish test upon completion ofthis course.

1534 Spanish 4 AP (Span. Lang. & Comp.)Grades: 11 12 2 semestersAn advanced Spanish course offering achallenging and rigorous academiccurriculum - Students will continue to review and amplify their studies in Spanish in thisrigorous Spanish language environment.Course emphasizes varied experiences inspeaking and oral comprehension, reading and discussion of authentic literature andwriting compositions. Students are requiredto take the AP exam. Fee required for exam.

1534IB IB Spanish Ab Initio IGrades: 11 2 semestersThis course is for students with no previousformal experience of learning Spanish orwhose main interests lie outside the field of foreign language. It will enable you tocommunicate with people from a newculture. Spanish ab initio SL not only coversessential vocabulary and grammar, but key elements of Hispanic life and culture such asfood, leisure, family relationships andentertainment. In order to take the IBSpanish Ab inito exam:A student with no Spanish experience musttake Ab initio for two yearsA student who has taken Spanish I andSpanish II can take ab initio for one year.

1534IB IB Spanish IVGrades: 11 12 2 semestersThis course offers an in depth study of thelanguage, particularly emphasizing the skillsof speaking, listening comprehension,reading, writing, and cultural literacy.Literary selections will provide a springboardfor discussion of thematic topics such as modern society, contemporary issues,culture and history, and will preparestudents for both IB exam. Classes will focuson interactive, interpretive, andpresentational skills, and authentic texts andliterary works will be introduced as readings.Students will also engage in research andextended writing activities, such as journals,creative writing, multimedia presentations,and compositions. Language study at theselevels emphasizes reading strategies, writingfor a variety of formats, vocabulary-building,and narrative oral skills. The student will beexpected to take the IB exam in therespective language. Instruction, class,discussion, and assignments will be in thetarget language. The use of the Englishlanguage will be very limited in the course.

1544 Spanish 5 AP (Span. Lit. & Comp.)Grades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Advanced level proficiency in the Spanish languageA very rigorous Spanish Literature coursedesigned to prepare the advance Spanishstudents to understand lectures in Spanish and to participate actively in literarydiscussions in Spanish, to perform a closereading of Peninsular and Latin Americanliterary texts in all genres and to analyze the form and content of literary works, poetryanalysis, thematic analysis, as well as textanalysis from various authors and timeperiods. Students are required to take the AP exam. Fee required for exam.

1544IB IB Spanish Ab Initio IIGrades: 12 2 semestersThis course is for students with no previousformal experience of learning Spanish orwhose main interests lie outside the field of foreign language. It will enable you tocommunicate with people from a newculture. Spanish ab initio SL not only coversessential vocabulary and grammar, but key elements of Hispanic life and culture such asfood, leisure, family relationships andentertainment. In order to take the IBSpanish Ab inito exam:A student with no Spanish experience musttake Ab initio for two yearsA student who has taken Spanish I andSpanish II can take ab initio for one year.

1544IB IB Spanish VGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: IB Spanish IVFollow-up course for IB Spanish IV.

1554 French 1Grades: 9 10 11 2 semestersCommunicative approach to the Frenchlanguage that emphasizes the developmentof language skills, cultural competenceneeded to communicate effectively and knowledge of French speaking communities.

1564 French 2Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: French 1Advanced intermediate course that presents readings of progressive difficulty, allowingfor both discussion and the writing of essayson related topics -the course emphasizes style, the understanding of short literarytexts and composition in French.

1564Q PreAP French 2Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: French 1Advanced intermediate course that presents readings of progressive difficulty, allowingfor both discussion and the writing of essayson related topics -the course emphasizes style, the understanding of short literarytexts and composition in French.

1574 French 3 PreAP/IBGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: French 2Course involves further study of speaking,listening, reading and writing in French, withFrench as the exclusive means ofcommunication. Intensive course offersstudents a thorough grounding in basicFrench grammar, with particular emphasis on oral expression. An IB student will be expected to take the IB French test uponcompletion of this course.

1584 French 4 APGrades: 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: PreAP French 3Advanced review of French grammaremphasizing oral expression andcommunication in French - there is anoverview of several francophone authors andFrench history. Students are required to takethe AP exam. Fee required for exam.

1584IB IB French IVGrades: 12 2 semestersThis course offers an in depth study of thelanguage, particularly emphasizing the skillsof speaking, listening comprehension,reading, writing, and cultural literacy.Literary selections will provide a springboardfor discussion of thematic topics such as modern society, contemporary issues,culture and history, and will preparestudents for the IB exam. Classes will focuson interactive, interpretive, and presentational skills, and authentic texts andliterary works will be introduced as readings.Students will also engage in research andextended writing activities, such as journals,creative writing, multimedia presentations,and compositions. Language study at theselevels emphasizes reading strategies, writingfor a variety of formats, vocabulary-building,and narrative oral skills. The student will beexpected to take the IB exam in therespective language. Instruction, class,discussion, and assignments will be in thetarget language. The use of the Englishlanguage will be very limited in the course.

Fine Arts

1764IB IB Visual Art IGrades: 11 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacher or CoordinatorapprovalThis is the first of a two year course that is designed to meet the requirements of IB Art.Students will be expected to be prepared foran independent study type of class thattracks history and their own interest and style as an artist, be aware of communityinvolvement regarding art and draw parallelsbetween their own work and works ofhistorical significance. All students must notonly complete an investigation workbookthat tracks their growth as an artist but mustalso be prepared to exhibit their work in thesecond year as part of the IB Art exam.

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1774IB IB Visual Art IIGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: IB Visual Art IThis is the second year of a two year course that is designed to meet the requirements ofIB Art. Students will be expected to be prepared for an independent study type of class that tracks history and their owninterest and style as an artist, be aware ofcommunity involvement regarding art anddraw parallels between their own work andworks of historical significance. All studentsmust not only complete an investigationworkbook that tracks their growth as anartist but must also be prepared to exhibittheir work in the second year as part of theIB Art exam.

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Honor Band I, II, III, IVGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Prior band experience, audition and director approvalPart of the overall band program. Thiscourse is a performance based course whereskills and styles of playing will be fullydeveloped throughout the year. The bandwill compete in UIL and TMEA sponsoredevents throughout the year as well asschool-related and public performances.After school rehearsals and performancesare required.

5714D,5724D,5734D,5744D

Drumline 1, 2, 3, 4Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Prior band experience,audition and director approval

5714JZ,5724JZ,5734JZ,5744JZ

Jazz BandGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Prior band experience and director approvalThis course is a performance based coursewhere skills and styles of the American Jazz idiom will be taught. This band will competeand /or perform in various eventsthroughout the year. After school rehearsalsand performances are required.

5714P,5724P,5734P,5744P

Percussion 1, 2, 3, 4Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Prior band experience,audition and director approval

5714S,5724S,5734S,5744S

Symphonic Band I, II, III, IVGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Prior band experience, audition and director approvalPart of the overall band program. Thiscourse is a performance based course whereskills and styles of playing will be fullydeveloped throughout the year. The bandwill compete in UIL and TMEA sponsoredevents throughout the year as well asschool-related and public performances.After school rehearsals and performancesare required.

5714W,5724W,5734W,5744W

Wind Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Prior band experience,audition and director approvalThe Wind Ensemble is part of the overall band program. This course is a performancebased course where skills and styles ofconcert band playing will be fully developedthroughout the year. The band will competein UIL and TMEA sponsored events as well as school-related and public performances.After school rehearsals and performancesare required.

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Color GuardGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: Audition only The Color Guard is part of the band program. This course is a performancebased course where skills involving prop manipulation, theatrics, dance, andathleticism will be developed throughout the year. The Color Guard will competealongside the band at UIL and TMEAsponsored events as well as competeindependently in the Texas Color GuardCircuit. All rehearsals and performances arerequired.

7084 Art 4 Studio Art APGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Art 3-Pre AP StudioThe Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Artprogram offers the highly motivated studentadvanced work and experience in 2-D designto prepare a portfolio for AP credit. Rigorouswork schedule requires student to work in and out of class. Students are required totake the AP exam. Fee required for exam.

7114 Art 1Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersIntroduction to basic art techniques andcomposition using the principles andelements of design - This course includes work in the areas of design, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, andceramics with an introduction to vocabulary and art history.

7124 Art 2- 2D Painting/DrawingGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Art I Introduction to various drawing techniques and media with emphasis on black and whitemedia such as charcoal, ink and pencil.

7154 Art 2 3D Sculpting Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Art IStudents rely on their perceptions of the environment, developed through increasingvisual awareness and sensitivity tosurroundings, memory, imagination, and life experiences, as a source for creating artworks.

7164 Art 3 PreAP StudioGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Art 2-2DPainting/DrawingIntroduction to various painting techniquesusing tempera, watercolor, acrylic, pastels,and paint sticks. Vocabulary, history ofpainting, and analyzing artwork will bestressed.

7194 Art History APGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Art I & IIArt History is designed to provide an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, painting and otherart forms within historical and culturalcontexts. Students will examine major formsof artistic expression from the past andpresent and from a variety of cultures. They learn to look at works or art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulatewhat they see or experience. Students are required to take the AP exam. Fee requiredfor exam.

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Theatre Prod 1, 2, 3, 4Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacher ApprovalPractical hands-on experience in acting andstagecraft through the preparation andpublic performance of play - Includes actingconcepts and skills, theatre production concepts and skills, and appreciation of live theatrical events.

7284IB IB Theater IGrades: 11 2 semestersPrerequisites: teacher or coordinator approvalThe IB Theatre Arts program is designed togive the students the opportunity tounderstand the significance of the art and to develop an appreciation of theatre by creating it and studying it. This program isdesigned to involve the whole student; bodyand mind. In addition, students will be provided an opportunity to explore the richhistorical, societal, and cultural significance of theatre throughout the world.

7294IB IB Theater IIGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: teacher or coordinator approval; IB Theater IThe IB Theatre Arts program is designed togive the students the opportunity tounderstand the significance of the art and to develop an appreciation of theatre by creating it and studying it. This program isdesigned to involve the whole student; bodyand mind. In addition, students will be provided an opportunity to explore the richhistorical, societal, and cultural significance of theatre throughout the world.

7314 Competitive ChoirGrades: 9 2 semestersPrerequisites: By Audition Only. Students must meet eligibilityrequirements during the audition process.Vocal production, reading, performancetechnique, application of music history,group sight-reading, music theory, andopportunities for solo and ensemble performances. Concerts are required and for Chorale, Madrigal festival trip andsolo/ensemble is a requirement. Placementin appropriate choirs is contingent on theaudition.

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7354 Competitive ChoirGrades: 10 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: By Audition Only. Students must meet eligibilityrequirements during the audition process.Vocal production, reading, performancetechnique, application of music history,group sight-reading, music theory, andopportunities for solo and ensembleperformances. Concerts are required and for Chorale, Madrigal festival trip andsolo/ensemble is a requirement. Placementin appropriate choirs is contingent on theaudition.

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Beginning Choir 1, 2, 3, 4Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semesters Non-competitive. This select group will focuson developing performance skills. Opportunities for solo and small ensemble participation will be included but notrequired. Concerts required. UIL concert andsight-reading is not a part of this choir.

7564 Performance Studies - PianoGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: It is strongly encouragedto take AP Music Theory prior.Beginning piano. No experience required.Keyboards can be provided. Class size limited.

7574 Music Theory APGrades: 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: Teacherrecommendation. Music experience (band or choir) STRONGLY encouraged. Music performance assessment isrequired for any student NOT currentlyenrolled in choir or band for admissionto class.AP Music Theory integrates aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form,musical analysis, elementary composition, and to some extent history and style.Musicianship skills such as dictation andother listening skills, sight-singing, andkeyboard harmony are considered animportant part of the theory course. Thestudent’ s ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental to this course. It isstrongly recommended that the student will have acquired at least basic performanceskills in voice or on an instrument. Theultimate goal of this course is to develop astudent’ s ability to recognize, understand,and describe the basic materials andprocesses of music that are heard orpresented in a score. Students are requiredto take the AP exam. Fee required for exam.

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Tech Theatre 1, 2, 3, 4Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersThis class combines theories of design andstagecraft techniques with the construction and operations of various elements of technical theatre. Course includes study ofscenery, properties, lighting, costumes, makeup, sound and public relations.

8474 Principles & Elements of Floral DesignGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: HorticultureCourse is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and demonstrate theprinciples and techniques related to floraldesign as well as develop an understandingof the management of floral enterprises. Can count as a fine art.

Journalism

1704 JournalismGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersThis course is designed for students interested in being on the Newspaper staff.Emphasis will be placed on specializedwriting such as news, feature, sports and editorials. Spelling, grammar and basic stylewill be stressed. Students will be required to track local, national and international currentevents. This Class is the prerequisite for theNewspaper Class.

1714 PhotojournalismGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Students should have access to a digital cameraThis course includes the study of the history of photography, camera tools andtechniques, photo composition andjournalistic photography. Students will learnbeginning Adobe Photoshop.

1744,1754,1764

Audio Video Production 1, 2, & 3Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Must be taken consecutively. AV Prod. 2 & 3 requiresteacher recommendationThis course includes a media overview studying journalistic styles, gathering newsas well as writing news, feature stories,editorials, and headlines. In addition,students will gain a basic understanding ofshot composition, lighting techniques, filmmaking, editing, and script writing. In AVProduction 2 students will be expected topublish their own video shorts, and newsstories for competitions. In AV Production 3students will create their own videoproduction portfolio. AV Production 1 meetsthe Speech credit for House Bill 5.

1774 Video EditingGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacher recommendationThis course serves as the 4th year of AudioVideo Production. In addition, students willbecome proficient in shot composition,lighting techniques, film making, editing, andscript writing. Students will be expected topublish their own video shorts, and newsstories for competitions. Student will createtheir own video production portfolio.

1784IB IB Film IGrades: 11 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacher or CoordinatorApprovalThis course is the first year of a two-yearprogram designed to meet the requirements of the IB Film syllabus. All students mustcommit to two years of Film class at MHS.Students will pursue a rigorous academictrack studying the medium of Film from anartistic, historical, and technical standpoint.All students must complete the IB Film Examat the end of the second year of theprogram.

1794IB IB Film IIGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: IB Film IThis course is the second year of a two-year program designed to meet the requirements of the IB Film syllabus. Students willcontinue a rigorous academic track studyingthe medium of Film from an artistic, historical, and technical standpoint. All students must complete the IB Film Exam atthe end of the class.

1804,1814,1824

Newspaper 1, 2, 3Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersStudents will write and publish news stories, editorial stories, feature stories andheadlines for the school newspaper.Students will become proficient atinterviewing, meeting deadlines, writing, editing, and publishing an online newspaper.Spelling, grammar and basic style will bestressed. Students will be required to tracklocal, national and international currentevents.

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Yearbook 1, 2, 3, & 4Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacher approvalThis course includes business management,financing, reporting, writing, photography,and layout to produce the school yearbook.Staff must be available for after school,evening, and weekend work to meetdeadlines.

Speech & Debate

1012 Teen LeadershipGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterAn Introductory course designed as anactivity-based personal development course for all students. This course meets the Speech Requirement from HB5.

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6084 Principles. of Business, Marketing, andFinanceGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersIn Principles of Business, Marketing, andFinance, students gain knowledge and skillsin economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketingof goods and services, advertising, andproduct pricing. Students analyze the salesprocess and financial management principles. This course allows students toreinforce, apply, and transfer academicknowledge and skills to a variety ofinteresting and relevant activities, problems,and settings in business, marketing, andfinance. This course meets the SpeechRequirement from HB5.

7022 Professional CommunicationGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterThis course will provide students withexperiences in the preparation of a variety ofpresentations and reports, variouscommunication experiences, including social,academic and occupational situations andcommunication experiences designed toenhance critical listening and evaluatingskills. This course meets the SpeechRequirement from HB5.

7044NH,7064NH,7074NH

Oral Interpretation 2, 3, 4 Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Previous level of OralInterpretation, and teacherrecommendationStudents will expand their skills in to readingand interpreting a variety of literaryformats. They will explore the developmentof characters and learn to “cut” selections toa specific time requirement. Competition is a requirement.

7054NH Oral Interpretation 1/ProfessionalCommunicationGrades: 9 10 11 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacherrecommendation.Students will learn to read and interpret avariety of literary formats. They will explorethe development of characters and learn to“cut” selections to a specific timerequirement. Competition is a requirement.This course meets the Speech Requirementfrom HB5.

8102 Prin. of Human ServicesGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semester This laboratory course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling andmental health, early childhood development,family and community, and personal careservices. Each student is expected tocomplete the knowledge and skills essentialfor success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand human services careers. This coursemeets the Speech Requirement from HB5.

8382 Principles of ArchitectureGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterStudents will be given a background on thehistory of drafting. Students will use handdrafting tools to develop designs of buildingsto include an end of semester Single unitdevelopment design. This course meets theSpeech Requirement from HB5.

8404 Prins of Ag, Food & Natural ResourcesGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersA comprehensive basic course designed tointroduce beginning students to agriculturearound the globe. The course includesagricultural career development, leadership,and communication. Prepare students tohave opportunities to learn, reinforce,experience, apply and transfer theirknowledge and skills in a variety of settings. This course meets the Speech Requirementfrom HB5.

Health

5902 HealthGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterThis course is designed to provide basichealth facts and ideas for today’s basicneeds and concerns. Material coveredincludes the five major systems of thehuman body, drugs (alcohol and tobaccoincluded), and human reproduction (STD’sincluded).

Health Occupations

5912 Medical TerminologyGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semester This course allows students to develop aworking knowledge of the language ofmedicine by introducing them to thestructure of medical terms, includingprefixes, suffixes, word roots, combiningforms, and singular and plural forms, plusmedical abbreviations and acronyms.Comprehending this terminology will notonly be beneficial in understanding otherscience and health science related coursestaken in high school, but will also enhancetheir ability to secure employment or pursue further education in this industry.

5932 Principles of Health ScienceGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterThis course is designed for studentsinterested in medical and associated health careers. It gives an overview of thetherapeutic, diagnostic, environmental, andinformational systems of the health careindustry. Topics include career requirements, medical history, trends in financing healthcare, ethical and legal responsibilities, client care, safety, first aid, and CPR.

5934 Pract. Health Science 1 CNA (CertifiedNursing Assistant)Grades: 11 12 2 sem., 2 pds.Prerequisites: Principles of HealthScience, Medical Terminology Class held at MWHS during 6th and 7th periods. While earlier courses in healthscience provide students with an overview ofthe industry, this course allows students toselect and pursue a specialization. Studentswill have the opportunity to gain knowledgeand develop advanced clinical skills neededfor specific certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Because spaces arelimited, an application process is required.This class will include labs in the classroom as well as clinical internship, and completionof the clinical and written CNA exam.Students will be required to purchase auniform, stethoscope, and watch for thecourse.

5944 Pract. Health Science 2 – EMTGrades: 12 2 sem., 2 pds.Prerequisites: Principles of HealthScience and Medical Terminology, orAnatomyWhile earlier courses in health scienceprovide students with an overview of theindustry, this course allows students toselect and pursue a specialization. Studentswill have the opportunity to gain knowledgeand develop advanced clinical skills neededfor a specific certification or licensure as anEmergency Medical Technician. Becausespace is limited, an application process isrequired. This class will include labs in theclassroom, clinical internships in theEmergency Room and on the ambulance,and taking the National Registry Exam. Thisclass is held at Magnolia High School 6th and7th periods. Students will be required topurchase a uniform for the course.

Technology Education

8304 Business Information Mgt. 1 (BIM1)Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersStudents have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications to strengthen individual performance in theworkplace and in society and make asuccessful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students applytechnical skills to address businessapplications of emerging technologies,create word-processing documents, developa spreadsheet, formulate a database, andmake an electronic presentation usingappropriate software.

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Audio Video Production 1, 2, & 3Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Must be taken consecutively. AV Prod. 2 & 3 requiresteacher recommendationThis course includes a media overview studying journalistic styles, gathering newsas well as writing news, feature stories,editorials, and headlines. In addition,students will gain a basic understanding ofshot composition, lighting techniques, filmmaking, editing, and script writing. In AVProduction 2 students will be expected topublish their own video shorts, and newsstories for competitions. In AV Production 3students will create their own videoproduction portfolio. AV Production 1 meetsthe Speech credit for House Bill 5.

1774 Video EditingGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacher recommendationThis course serves as the 4th year of AudioVideo Production. In addition, students will become proficient in shot composition,lighting techniques, film making, editing, andscript writing. Students will be expected topublish their own video shorts, and newsstories for competitions. Student will create their own video production portfolio.

4444 Computer Science 1, PreAPGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: Algebra 1Provides students with an opportunity to master high-level programming languageconcepts, to understand computer architecture, and to apply problem solvingskills to a variety of applications by designing and implementing appropriate solutions thatare well-structured, efficient and modular innature. Will learn to use the current AP andUIL programming.

4454 Computer Science 2, APGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Computer Science, PreAPProvides an opportunity to master high-level programming language concepts, to understand computer architecture, and toapply problem solving skills to a variety ofapplications by designing and implementingappropriate solutions that are wellstructured, efficient and object oriented design by using common algorithms and data structures. Students are required totake the AP exam. Fee required for exam.

4464 Computer Science 3, AP PrinciplesGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Computer Science, APProvides students with efficient and objectoriented design by using complex anduncommon algorithms and abstract datastructures. Students will also get an in-depth knowledge of Graph Theory. Thisclass is comparable to IB Computer ScienceHL, and AP Computer Science AB. Studentsare required to take the AP ComputerPrinciples exam when available. Fee required for exam.

4494 Independent Study Research in Information Technology SolutionsGrades: 12 2 to 4 semestersPrerequisites: Computer Science 3 (Preor Co-requisite)A student will gain advanced knowledge andskills in the application, design, production,implementation, maintenance, evaluationand assessment of products, services and systems. Analytical skills and application of information technology concepts andstandards are essential to prepare studentsfor success in a technology-driven society.Students are required to complete andpresent a Major project in the course. Thiscourse can be taken for 1 or 2 class periodsduring a student’s Senior Year.

8314 Business Information Mgt. 2 (BIM2)Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: BIM 1Students expand on what was learned inBIM I and have the opportunity to earnexpert level Microsoft Office Specialistcertifications. Students apply technical skillsto address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticatedspreadsheets using charts and graphs,manipulate databases and make an electronic presentation using appropriatemultimedia software.

8334 Web TechnologiesGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersStudents learn to make informed decisions and apply the decisions to the field ofinformation technology. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will enablestudents to successfully perform and interact in a technology-driven society. Students willbe given opportunities to build web pagesfrom start to finish by learning HTML andDreamweaver.

8342 Digital & Interactive Multimedia Grades: 10 11 12 1 semester Students will study digital and interactivemedia while designing and creatingmultimedia projects. The knowledge andskills acquired and practiced will enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology-driven society. Students willuse Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, MS Publisher and PowerPoint for projects.

8602 Video Game DesignGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterStudents will be provided the opportunity todesign, program, and create a functional video game.

Business and MarketingEducation–Business



6062 Global BusinessGrades: 10 11 12 1 semesterGlobal Business is designed for students toanalyze global trade theories, internationalmonetary systems, trade policies, politics,and laws relating to global business as wellas cultural issues, logistics, and international human resource management.

6072 Business LawGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersBusiness Law is designed for students toanalyze various aspects of the legal environment, including ethics, the judicialsystem, contracts, personal property, sales,negotiable instruments, agency andemployment, business organization, riskmanagement, and real property.

8314 Business Information Mgt. 2 (BIM2)Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: BIM 1Students expand on what was learned inBIM I and have the opportunity to earnexpert level Microsoft Office Specialistcertifications. Students apply technical skillsto address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticatedspreadsheets using charts and graphs,manipulate databases and make an electronic presentation using appropriatemultimedia software.

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8974 Practicum in BusinessManagement/ExtendedGrades: 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: Teacher approval - Student must be at least 16 years old and meet Co-op program guidelines &own transportation to job site. Suggested (not required) BIM,Principles of Bus., Mktg, & Finance.Other suggested prerequisite or co-curricular choices – Business Law,Global Business, Money Matters, Accounting, Accounting II Practicum in Business Management isdesigned to give students supervisedpractical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiencesoccur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and avariety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.

Business and MarketingEducation–Finance

6084 Principles. of Business, Marketing, andFinanceGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersIn Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skillsin economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketingof goods and services, advertising, andproduct pricing. Students analyze the salesprocess and financial management principles. This course allows students toreinforce, apply, and transfer academicknowledge and skills to a variety ofinteresting and relevant activities, problems,and settings in business, marketing, andfinance. This course meets the SpeechRequirement from HB5.

8304 Business Information Mgt. 1 (BIM1)Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersStudents have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications to strengthen individual performance in theworkplace and in society and make asuccessful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students applytechnical skills to address businessapplications of emerging technologies,create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, andmake an electronic presentation usingappropriate software.

6024 Money MattersGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterPrerequisites: Principles of Business,Marketing and Finance isrecommended, but not required. Greatclass for those interested in takingAccounting the following year.Students will investigate moneymanagement from a personal financialperceptive. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to establish short-term andlong-term financial goals. Students willexamine various methods of achieving short-term and long-term financial goals throughvarious methods such as investing, taxplanning, asset allocating, risk management,retirement planning, and estate planning.

6314NH Accounting IGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersLearning the “how” and “why” of accountingwill not only enable one to keep the accurate financial records required to produce usefulbusiness information, but will give one thecapacity to use that financial information tomake wise business decisions. Students willdevelop an understanding of the accountingcycle for a service business and amerchandising business including payroll andbanking procedures. Students willinvestigate accounting careers and will acquire skills for employment in entry-levelaccounting jobs.

6324NH Accounting IIGrades: 11 12 2 semestersThe advanced program addresses the needsof students who want a strong foundation in basic accounting theory and procedures. Theprogram incorporates the traditionalmethodology of teaching accounting withindependent study and computerizedaccounting. The program will also serve as asound background for employment in entry-level accounting jobs and preparation forstudying future business courses at thecollege level. QuickBooks certification isincluded in this course.

Business and MarketingEducation–Marketing



2864 Sports & Entertainment MarketingGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersStudents will develop knowledge of thesports industry.

8954 Marketing Dynamics 1Grades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacher approval -Student must be at least 16 years old and meet Co-op program guidelines &own transportation to job siteCurriculum content includes an introductionto the Marketing education program. This course covers marketing careers,parliamentary procedure, communication,human relations, the free enterprise system, basic selling, merchandising of products andservices, retailing, marketing math, and individual career related services.

8964 Marketing Dynamics 2Grades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Marketing Dynamics 1and teacher approval - Student must beat least 16 years old and meet Co-opprogram guidelines & owntransportation to job siteThrough course required employment,students gain knowledge and skills that helpthem become proficient in one or more ofthe marketing functional areas. Students will illustrate appropriate management and research skills to create the marketing mix.This course covers technology,communication, and customer-service skills.The practicum is designed to give studentssupervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicumexperiences can occur in a variety oflocations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. The practicum course is apaid or unpaid experience for students participating in a coherent sequence ofcareer and technical education courses in marketing education. Students participate inleadership and career development activities. Students are encouraged to participate inDECA, a co-curricular youth organization forMarketing, Management andEntrepreneurship. This course may includepaid or unpaid career preparationexperience.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources-Floral Design

8474 Principles & Elements of Floral DesignGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersCourse is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and demonstrate theprinciples and techniques related to floraldesign as well as develop an understandingof the management of floral enterprises. Can count as a fine art.

8484 Plant & Soil Science: Adv.Floral DesignGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Principles of FloralDesignThis course continues the path regarding thefloral industry. Students can earncertification in Horticulture and Floral Design.

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8542 Landscape Design & ManagementGrades: 10 11 12 1 semesterTo be prepared for careers in horticulturalsystems, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technicalknowledge and skills related to horticultural systems and the workplace, and developknowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, andindustry expectations. To prepare forsuccess, students need opportunities tolearn, reinforce, apply, and transfer theirknowledge and skills and technologies in avariety of settings. This course is designed todevelop an understanding of landscape andturf grass management techniques andpractices.

8594 HorticultureGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersIntroduction to horticulture with emphasis onplant domestication, morphology,classification, world food crops, commodities,gardens, propagation, and agrochemicals.Students attain academic skills andknowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticulture and theworkplace and develop knowledge and skillsregarding career opportunities, entry requirements and industry expectations. Thiscourse is designed to develop anunderstanding of common horticulturalmanagement practices as they relate to foodand ornamental plant production.

8614 Ag. Field & Lab Exp. (Floral Design 3)Grades: 12 2 semesters

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources–Animal Science

8432 Livestock ProductionGrades: 10 11 12 1 semesterPrepare for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and theworkplace and develop knowledge and skillsregarding career opportunities, entryrequirements and industry expectations.

8464 Vet Med App 1Grades: 11 12 2 semestersThis course will prepare students with theskills necessary for entry-level positions as a Level I Certified Veterinarian MedicalAssistant. Students have the opportunity to develop technical skills in health, nutrition,examination, diseases, sanitation and regulatory programs of small animals.Students will learn basic animal anatomy, disease transmission, treatment techniques,lab procedures, emergency procedures,client interaction and clinical operations.

8502 Equine ScienceGrades: 10 11 12 1 semesterThe student will learn employabilitycharacteristics in the field of equine science.The student will analyze equine science andknow the nutritional requirements of horses.

8514 Adv. Animal ScienceGrades: 11 12 2 semestersAdvanced study and understand of the fieldof animal science. This course can count as a science credit.

8522 Small Animal ManagementGrades: 10 11 12 1 semester To be prepared for careers in the field ofanimal science, students need to enhanceacademic knowledge and skills, acquireknowledge and skills related to animalsystems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. Toprepare for success, students needopportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety ofsettings. Suggested small animals which maybe included in the course of study include,but are not limited to, small mammals,amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources–Welding

8424 Introduction to WeldingGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersStudents develop knowledge and skills related to this system and apply them to personal career development. This coursesupports integration of academic andtechnical knowledge and skills. Students willreinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge andskills to a variety of settings and problems.

8444 Welding 1 Grades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Intro Ag MechTo be prepared for careers in mechanized agriculture and welding, students attainknowledge and skills related to agricultural facilities design and fabrication. Studentsexplore career opportunities, entryrequirements, and industry expectations. Toprepare for success, students reinforce,apply, and transfer their academicknowledge and technical skills in a variety of settings.

8454 Welding 2Grades: 12 2 sem., 2 pds.Prerequisites: Intro Ag Mech and Welding 1 and Teacher ApprovalWelding II builds on knowledge and skills developed in Welding. Students will developadvanced welding concepts and skills as theyrelate to personal and career development.This course integrates academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, andtransfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. At the end of thiscourse, the students has an opportunity to receive an entry Level I welding certification.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources–Wildlife

8494 Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Mgt.Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersThis course examines the management ofgame and non-game wildlife species, fishand aqua crops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices.

Family Consumer Science–Hospitality/Human Services

6054 Fashion MarketingGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersThis laboratory course covers concepts andskills related to fabrics and sewing construction. Some sewing skills wouldbenefit student progress. Areas of studyinclude history of fashion, wardrobeplanning, fashion design, clothingconstruction, fabric selection, fitting and alteration. Students have an opportunity toparticipate in FCCLA leadership activities.

8112 Lifetime Nutrition & WellnessGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterThrough laboratory activities, students get an in-depth study of nutrition in foodscience. It covers the knowledge and skillsneeded to study food science, processing,marketing and technology involved infood/nutrition.

8124 Food ScienceGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersCan count as science credit. This laboratorycourse provides in-depth study of thesignificance of nutrition in food science. It addresses the knowledge and skills neededto study food science, processing,marketing, and technology involved infood/nutrition. The opportunities in food andnutrition occupational areas are explored aswell as the concepts and skills related tomanaging the dual roles of homemaker andwage earner.

8162 Interior DesignGrades: 10 11 12 1 semesterStudents will explore the concepts and skillsneeded to successfully decorate a homeand/or business. Topics covered includestyles of houses, ways to decorate, lighting,use of design, planning of space and careersavailable within this area. Students receiveleadership training through FCCLA activities.

8184 Child DevelopmentGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersChild development is a laboratory coursethat provides content for students to acquire knowledge and skills related to thedevelopment and care of children. The content begins with the impact of parentingon the individual(s). It develops conceptsrelated to prenatal and postnatal care, andthe development of children. Students havean opportunity to participate in FCCLAleadership activities.

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8264 Introduction to Culinary ArtsGrades: 10 11 12 2 semestersFocuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, the money management process, decision-making skills, impact of technology, and preparation for humanservices careers.

8284 Culinary Arts 1Grades: 11 12 2 sem., 2 pds.Prerequisites: Teacher ApprovalThe Commercial Food Service program is designed to provide students with a CATEeducation, which prepares them for gainfulemployment in jobs requiring semi-skilledknowledge and training. Students are trainedin the following areas of employment: baker,chef, salad maker, fry cook, waiter/waitress, bus person, cashier, and host/hostess.Students also have an opportunity toparticipate in FCCLA activities.

8294 Prac. In Culinary ArtsGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Culinary Arts I andteacher approvalAdvanced Commercial Food Service program will be studied.

Trade and Industrial Education–Architecture

8382 Principles of ArchitectureGrades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterStudents will be given a background on thehistory of drafting. Students will use handdrafting tools to develop designs of buildings to include an end of semester Single unit development design.

Cosmetology

8644 Introduction to CosmetologyGrades: 10 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacher approvalThis is the first course in a pre-employmentlaboratory instructional sequence designedto provide job specific training for entry-levelemployment in cosmetology careers.Instruction includes sterilization andsanitation processes, shampooing andrinsing hair, application of conditioning cream and color rinses, etc. Meets theCosmetology Commission requirements forlicensure upon passing the state exam - feeis required.

8654 Cosmetology IGrades: 11 2 semestersPrerequisites: Teacher approval –Introduction to CosmetologyThis is the second course in a pre- employment laboratory instructionalsequence designed to provide job specific training for entry-level employment incosmetology careers. Instruction includes sterilization and sanitation processes,shampooing and rinsing hair, application of conditioning cream and color rinses, etc. Meets the Cosmetology Commissionrequirements for licensure upon passing thestate exam - fee is required.

8664 Cosmetology IIGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Cosmetology IThis is the third and final course in a pre- employment laboratory instructionalsequence designed to provide job specific training for entry-level employment incosmetology careers. Instruction includes advanced training in sterilization andsanitation processes, shampooing andrinsing hair, application of conditioning cream and color rinses, etc. Meets theCosmetology Commission requirements forlicensure upon passing the state exam - feeis required.

Automotive

8754 Automotive Technician IGrades: 12 2 semestersA pre-employment lab course which includesuse of repair manuals, service and repair ofbasic systems of an automobile: fuel,engine, emission control, power train,chassis, electrical, brakes, heating and airconditioning. Safety, careers, and SKILLSUSA are included. Class held at MagnoliaWest High School. Required $30 Auto Techfee and optional $20 work shirt.

8764 Automotive Technician IIGrades: 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Auto Tech IA pre-employment lab course which includesuse of repair manuals, service and repair ofbasic systems of an automobile: fuel,engine, emission control, power train,chassis, electrical, brakes, heating and airconditioning. Safety, careers, and SKILLSUSA are included. Class held at MagnoliaWest High School. Required $30 Auto Techfee, Required $100 Auto Tech kit, andoptional $20 work shirt.

PE & Athletics

5112 PE 1Grades: 9 10 11 1 semesterPE is an activity base class that focuses onskill development and game concept throughparticipation in individual and team activities.This course provides an opportunity for students to acquire skill related fitness through participation in individual and teamsports. Students will be involved in a varietyof sports that may include tennis, golf,handball, recreational games, table tennis,track and field, basketball, volleyball,softball, flag football, soccer, and weighttraining. Students must dress out andparticipate. If the student does not havetheir uniform, a loaner uniform will beprovided by the PE teacher. Withoutparticipation, the student cannot pass theclass.

5122 PE 2Grades: 9 10 11 12 1 semesterPE is an activity base class that teaches students about the process of becoming fitas well as achieving some degree of fitnesswithin the class. The concept of wellness isthe cornerstone of this course and studentsdesign their own personal fitness program.Students must dress out and participate. Ifthe student does not have their uniform, aloaner uniform will be provided by the PEteacher. Without participation, the studentcannot pass the class.

5164,5174,5184

Weight Training 1, 2, & 3Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersStudents will learn the fundamentals ofresistance training including properbiomechanics and physiology. Topicscovered will include toning and shaping, bodybuilding, power lifting, and Olympicstyle lifting.

5524,5534,5544,5554

NJROTC 1, 2, 3, 4Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersNJROTC is a citizenship and leadershipprogram that instills service to the UnitedStates, personal responsibility, self-discipline, self-confidence, leadership skills and a senseof accomplishment in students. NavalScience curriculum includes instruction ingovernment, national defense, wellness, maritime history, oceanography, meteorology, physical science and navaloperations. Cadets are actively engaged inphysical fitness and community service. After school competitive teams include: drill, airrifle, orienteering, academics and physicalfitness. JROTC cadets are required to wear auniform one day per week that is issued to them at no cost.

5564 Drill Team OfficerGrades: 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Tryouts & Teacher RecommendationStudents must have met eligibilityrequirements and selection is determined by tryouts and director approval.

5574NFADance 1Grades: 9 2 semestersThis course stresses all aspects of dance.Counts as a PE credit.

5584,5594,5604

Dance 2, 3, 4Grades: 10 11 12 2 semestersThis course stresses all aspects of dance. Can also count as Fine Arts credit.

5614,5624,5634,5644

Drill Team 1, 2, 3Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: TryoutsStudents must have met eligibilityrequirements and selection is determined by tryouts and director approval.

5674,5684

Drill Team Training 1 & 2Grades: 9 10 2 semestersPrerequisites: Director ApprovalDance/Drill is a performance organization.This course stresses all aspects of dance.Students must have met eligibilityrequirements and selection is determined by tryouts and director approval.

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5814,5824,5834,5844

Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Director ApprovalStudents participate in a variety of aerobicactivities that promote physical activity and health throughout life.

65204 FootballGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65214 VolleyballGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65224 Basketball – GirlsGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65234 Basketball- BoysGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65244 Soccer GirlsGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65254 Soccer BoysGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65264 SwimGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach ApprovalThis is a competition swimming class.

65274 Swim/DiveGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach ApprovalThis is a competition swimming and divingclass.

65284 GolfGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65294 TennisGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65304 SoftballGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65314 BaseballGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65324 Cross CountryGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Coach Approval

65334 Athletic TrainingGrades: 9 10 11 12 2 semesters Prerequisites: Tryouts & TeacherRecommendationThis is a sports medicine course designed toenhance the curriculum for students interested in a medical career path. Students are required to put in extra hours after school. Students must meet eligibilityrequirements and selection is determined bytryouts and director approval.

Other Electives

1054 Student Leadership (Student Council)Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Sponsor approvalrequiredThis course is designed to assist students inbecoming involved in school, community and civic activities. Students must be an activemember of the Student Council.

7914NH-7944NH

ACADEC 1, 2, 3, 4Grades: 9 10 11 12 2 semestersPrerequisites: Sponsor approval requiredAcademic Decathlon is a competition of tenevents. The class will prepare the studentsfor this competition.

9014 Office AideGrades: 12 1 semesterLocal Credit only. Does not count towards graduation.

9064 Early Release 6th periodGrades: 12 1 semesterNo credit towards graduation will be earned.

9074 Early Release 7th periodGrades: 12 1 semesterNo credit towards graduation will be earned.

9084 Late ArrivalGrades: 12 1 semesterNo credit towards graduation will be earned.

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NCAA Eligibility for College Sports

Students who wish to participate in Division I and II college athletics should register during their junior year with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. Students must submit the Student Release form, a final high school transcript, and ACT or SAT scores. Student should download a release form and turn it in to the registrar’s office, so transcript and test scores may be sent. See the lead counselor for more information or go to the website.

www.eligibilitycenter.org

The University Corner The University Corner provides resources for students and parents to research careers, colleges, universities, technical schools, specialty schools, military branches, scholarships and financial aid information.

The University Corner has purchased a program called Family Connections. Every student has had an account created for them. Students may log in to add community service hours and request transcripts. For some students, we have also been able to set up Parent accounts if we have a valid email for parents.

http:www.magnoliaisd.org/theu

Working/Training during School Students may be involved in school-to-career training by participating in Career/Technology (CTE) cooperative or internship training. The primary purpose of these programs is to provide classroom instruction combined with training at an approved training site (local business). These on-the-job training programs are open only to juniors and seniors. Students in CTE cooperative programs are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Students sent to DAEP may lose the privilege of being in cooperative training. Failure to follow the requirements of the cooperative program will result in dismissal from the program at the end of the semester.

Special Education Services For students who receive services through the Special Education Department, there is a variety of course options that are discussed in Annual Review and Dismissal Meetings (ARD). Placement in these courses is determined by the ARD committee. Did You Know That…..

The highest ranking graduate at each

Texas public high school receives a certificate from the Texas Education Agency that can be used as a scholarship to cover tuition costs at any Texas public college?

Students ranked in the top 10 percent

of their graduating class from an accredited public or private Texas high school are eligible for automatic admission to most Texas public universities?

Students can earn college credit while

still in high school by taking advanced placement courses and passing the advanced placement tests or by enrolling in and passing dual courses?

A college graduate will have average

lifetime earnings twice that of a high school graduate?

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Students should review their course selection sheets and request any changes in writing before the designated time (this deadline will be announced to students when they receive their schedule for the upcoming school year). If you do not turn in a schedule request or a schedule change form, the counselor will place you in the classes that are available after all other students have been scheduled.

Tech Prep Programs Magnolia High School students may qualify for FREE college credit at some Texas community colleges for certain high school CTE classes. Students should check with individual community colleges. See the CTE director for more details.

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Academic Decathlon

Band Baseball

Basketball Business Professionals of America

Cheerleaders Choir

Color Guard Cross Country Diamond Dolls

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Faculty Book Club

Family Career Community Leaders of America Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Football Forensic Society Speech & Debate

French Club Future Farmers of America

Golf Interact Club

Lacrosse Mathematics Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta)

Model United Nations National Honor Society

NJROTC Obadiah

Peer Tutoring Power Lifting Science Bowl

SkillsUSA, Cosmetology SkillsUSA, Health Science

SkillsUSA, Mixed Training SkillsUSA, Service Technologies

Soccer Softball

Spanish Club Student Council

Student Athletic Trainers Students Against Destructive Decisions

Swimming & Diving Tennis

Texas Star Dance/Drill Team The Writers Journey

Thespian Society Track

UIL Academic Events-Accounting UIL Academic Events-Calculator Application UIL Academic Events-Computer Application

UIL Academic Events-Computer Science UIL Academic Events-Current Events

UIL Academic Events-Journalism UIL Academic Events-Lit Crit UIL Academic Events-Math

UIL Academic Events-Number Sense UIL Academic Events-One Act Play UIL Academic Events-Ready Writing

UIL Academic Events-Science UIL Academic Events-Social Studies

UIL Academic Events-Speech & Debate UIL Academic Events-Spelling & Vocabulary

Volleyball Yearbook Staff

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Magnolia High School 14350 FM 1488

Magnolia, Texas 77354

281 356-3572

Magnolia High School Administration Jeff Springer ................................................................................................................. Principal Mark Hibner .................................................................................................. Associate Principal

Assistant Principals Robert Fowler .......................................................................................... …..Assistant Principal Mindy Muñoz ................................................................................................ Assistant Principal Joe Thornell ................................................................................................... Assistant Principal

Counselors Roxy Gilchrist .................................................................................................... Lead Counselor Gerald Anderson ........................................................................................................ Counselor Delena Herzog ............................................................................................................ Counselor Tresea Jackson ................................................................................................... …..Counselor Sarah Cravens……………………….……………………………... ............ Transition Coordinator

Scholastic Specialists Mona Butler ......................................................................................... Assessment Coordinator Brittany Kutter ................................................................................... College & Career Advisor Mary Ruth Thomas ................................................................ Advanced Academic Coordinator

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