GRADE ENGLISH MATH
SOCIAL STUDIES/ OTHER SCIENCE ACADEMY/ OTHER ACADEMY/ OTHER ACADEMY 9TH 1-2 or 1-2 (H) Algebra, Geometry, Formal Geometry (H), or Algebra 2 PE or Weights Biology or Biology (H) Freshman Seminar Spanish 1-2 or 3-4 (recommended) Human Development I 10TH 3-4 or 3-4 (H) Geometry, Formal Geometry (H), or Algebra 2 World History, Geography, Cultures (H), or AP World History Physical Science, Chemistry or Chemistry (H) PE, Weights, Yoga, or Lifetime Fitness Spanish 3-4 or 5-6 (H) (recommended) Human Development II 11TH 5-6, AP Language or other jr./sr. English Algebra 2, Prob/Stats/ DM, or Trig/Pre-Calc US History or AP US History Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, AP Business or IT Class
(for comp. lit credit) AP Psychology or AP Spanish (recommended) Human Development III (H)
option (H) Physics, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Environmental, or Anatomy & Physiology (H) 12TH 7-8, AP English Literature. or other jr./sr. English option Pre-College, Prob/Stats/DM, Trig/Pre-Calc (H), AP Stats or AP Calculus Government or AP Government Foods & Nutrition (recommended) Painting 1-2, Drawing 1-2, or Ceramics 1-2 (recommended) Human Development AS, Work Experience, or Internship
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I Course #10885-10886
Prerequisite: None
1 Year = first ½ credit humanities or elective, second ½ credit health, humanities, or elective Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $10
This course introduces the topic of Human Development. Areas of study include the stages of human growth and development throughout the lifespan with a focus on conception through childhood. Topics include developmental stages and influences on physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT II Course #10887-10888
Prerequisite: Human Development I 1 Year = 1 humanities or elective credit Grades: 10, 11, 12
Lab Fee: $10
This course is a continuation of Human Development I. This course allows intermediate human development students to increase their understanding of human growth and development throughout the lifespan with a focus on adolescence through young adulthood. Topics include developmental stages and influences on physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT III (HONORS/PRE-AP) Course #10889-10890
Prerequisite: Human Development II 1 Year = 1 humanities or elective credit Grades: 11, 12
Lab Fee: $10
This course is a continuation of Human Development II. This course allows advanced human development students to increase their understanding of human growth and development throughout the lifespan with a focus on middle adulthood through late adulthood. Topics include developmental stages and influences on physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired entry-level skills for employment and be prepared for postsecondary education.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ADVANCED STUDIES Course #10891-10892
Prerequisite: Human Development III 1 Year = 1 humanities or elective credit Grades: 12
Lab Fee: None
This course is offered to students who have achieved all content standards in a program whose desire is to pursue advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. Students are expected to work independently or in a team and consult with their supervising teacher for guidance. The supervising teacher will give directions, monitor, and evaluate the students’ topic of study. Coursework may include various work-based learning
experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enterprise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. This course may be repeated for additional instruction and credit.
ENGLISH
Suggested AP Course Map for English
SYSTEM 44 Course #1122-1123
Prerequisite: None 1 Year = 1 elective credit Grades: 9
Lab Fee: None
System 44 is designed for our students reading at a basic or below-basic level. System 44 helps students learn to decode and to understand that the English language is a finite system of 44 sounds and 26 letters that can be mastered and helps get students on the path to college and career readiness. Instruction is delivered through the highly motivating, System 44 computer software, small and whole group instruction, and independent reading at a student’s instructional level. Once students complete the System 44 program, they will be ready to transition into Read 180 to begin working on comprehension skills. Students earn elective credit for this course; it does not fulfill one of the English credits required for graduation.
READ 180 1-2 Course #1115-1116
Prerequisite: None 1 Year = 1 elective credit Grades: 9
Lab Fee: None
This one-year course is designed for students whose reading achievement is below grade level. This course is designed to teach functional reading skills, including word recognition, decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge, strategies, and attitudes students need to improve students’ reading achievement and engagement. It also provides students with strategies for content area and life- skills reading. Instruction is delivered through Read 180 computer software, small and whole group instruction,
English 1-2 (Grade 9) OR Honors English 1-2 (Grade 9) Honors English 3-4 (Grade 10)
AP English
Language &
Composition
(Grade 11)AP English
Literature
(Grade 12) Middle School Englishand independent reading. Students earn elective credit for this course; it does not fulfill one of the English credits required for graduation.
ENGLISH 1-2 Course #1201-1202
Prerequisite: None 1 Year = 1 English credit Grades: 9
Lab Fee: None
This one-year course will provide the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening-- necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing as a way to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
ENGLISH 1-2 (HONORS/PRE-AP) Course #1203-1204
Prerequisite: Placement may be based on current MAP scores, 8th Grade Reading and Writing CRTs, and
teacher recommendations. Students who are new to the district will be asked to submit a writing sample and take a reading assessment for placement. Students not selected for English 1-2 Honors may still earn an honors diploma, and may be eligible for Honors English as sophomores. Summer reading is required. 1 Year = 1 English credit
Grades: 9 Lab Fee: None
This one-year course will provide the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing as a way to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
READ 180 3-4 Course #1117-1118
Prerequisite: None 1 Year = 1 elective credit Grades: 10
Lab Fee: None
The second year of Read 180 is intended for students who continue to need extra help in reading. Students will continue their learning of functional reading skills, including word recognition, decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge, strategies, and attitudes students need to improve students’ reading achievement and engagement. It also provides students with strategies for content area and life- skills reading. Instruction is delivered through Read 180 computer software, small and whole group instruction,
and independent reading. Students earn elective credit for this course; it does not fulfill one of the English credits required for graduation.
ENGLISH 3-4 Course #1211-1212
Prerequisite: None 1 Year = 1 English credit Grades: 10
Lab Fee: None
This one-year course will continue to develop the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening-- necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing as a way to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft as well as building an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
ENGLISH 3-4 (HONORS/PRE-AP) Course #1213-1214
Prerequisite: English 1-2; Reed English teachers carefully recommend students for this course. MAP scores, reading comprehension scores, and current English grades are considered for placement. Summer reading required.
1 Year = 1 English credit Grade: 10
Lab Fee: None
This one-year course continues to build fundamental communications skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing as a way to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft as well as building an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion and readiness for Advanced Placement level classes.
ENGLISH 5-6 Course #1231-1232
Prerequisite: None 1 Year = 1 English credit Grades: 11
Lab Fee: None
This one-year course will strengthen and expand students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, seminal U.S. documents, the classics of American literature, and literary nonfiction, students will gain the capacity to challenge complex texts in all
subjects. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing as a way to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE Course #1243-1244
Prerequisite: English 1-2; English 3-4 1 Year = 1 English credit
Grade: 11
Lab Fee: $90 for the AP Exam
This advanced placement, college-level course centers on the study of the craft of writing. Students will analyze the rhetoric and style of a variety of texts, including novels, memoirs, literary essays, contemporary articles, speeches, drama and historical, political, and philosophical texts. The course emphasizes argumentative, expository, and analytical writing as well as personal and reflective writing. A passing score on the exam may qualify the student for up to one year of credit or advanced placement in college composition classes. This rigorous course assumes a high level of competence and confidence in reading and writing skills, and there is a summer reading requirement. Students must have permission of the AP instructor to enroll in this course. Participation in the AP exam is a course requirement. Passing the AP Exam may give the student university credit. College Board charges approximately $90 for the AP Exam; however, it can be subject to change on short notice. Students may not audit Advanced Placement courses.
ENGLISH 7-8 Course #1251-1252
Prerequisite: None 1 Year = 1 English credit Grade: 12
Lab Fee: None
This one-year course will reflect the culmination of skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. The course will focus on both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative—necessary to prepare students for college-level writing. Additionally, writing will be generated from a critical reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction primarily focused on British and world authors. Students will continue to gain literary and cultural knowledge and the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students at this level should have mastered the conventions of Standard English and language instruction should focus on manipulating language for the purpose of craft. Students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE Course #1263-1264
Prerequisite: English 1-2; English 3-4, and AP English Language are strongly recommended. 1 Year = 1 English credit
Grade: 12
Lab Fee: $90 for the AP Exam
Advanced Placement English Literature is an intensive course designed to parallel introductory literature and composition courses on the university level. Students learn close reading skills. The writing assignments focus
on, but are not limited to, literary analysis. Students study works such as Beowulf and Chaucer through more modern pieces. Students will need the approval of the instructor to enroll in Advanced Placement English Literature. Participation in the AP exam is a course requirement. Passing the AP Exam may give the student university credit. College Board charges approximately $90 for the AP Exam; however, it can be subject to change on short notice. Students may not audit Advanced Placement courses.
EARLY COLLEGE ENGLISH 098 Course #1519
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the Accuplacer or ACT/SAT 1 Semester = ½ elective credit. Not approved for NCAA. Grades: 12
Lab Fee: None
An intensive course designed to develop writing skills. A step-by-step review of grammatical relationships, sentence patterns, punctuation and usage with concentration on the writing of expository paragraphs and argumentative essays. Student writing will primarily be generated from the critical reading of texts taken from across the disciplines.