Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Food and Nutrition 510011 2 terms/1 credit

Grades 9-12

Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $40.00

Students in Food and Nutrition will explore the relationship among food, nutrition, fitness, and wellness while preparing foods creatively. Course content includes food safety, etiquette, manner, table setting, recipe and menu evaluation, food preparation, food storage and meals service.

Students will also explore the components and lifelong benefits of sound nutrition and how to apply those principles to their everyday lives. Students are encouraged to join and participate in Family, Career, and Community Leaders of American (FCCLA).

Sports Nutrition 510017 2 terms/1credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisites: None Course Fee: $50.00

This course examines the relationship between nutrition, physical performance, and overall wellness.

Students will learn how to choose nutritious foods for healthy lifestyles and peak performance. Health and disease prevention through nutrition, physical activity, and wellness practices are essential components of the course. This course emphasizes the metabolic process and management of food choices for optimal health and physical performance. Students are challenged to develop personal fitness and nutrition plans.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Course Name Course # Length/Credit/Fee

Introduction to

Engineering Design 560015 2 terms/1 credit

Grade: 9-12 Course Fee: None

Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

This course is approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center.

CAREER TECH

at OMHS Advanced Aerospace Technology 560008 2 terms/1 credit

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology Grade: 10-12 Course Fee: $40.00

Advanced Aerospace Technology is one of four required courses for students enrolled in the career area of Aerospace Technology. It is recommended for students who want to learn about the science of flight and those who have an interest in going into the field of aerospace studies. Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology serves as the prerequisite course. The following topics are included in the course: Natural flight, Kite Tailing, Failures in Flight, Making Widgets Work Together, Aircraft Wing Designs – Structure and Placement, Pneumatic Projectiles, Aerodynamic Forces.

This course is approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Aerospace Engineering Applications 560109 2 terms/1 credit Perquisite: Advanced Aerospace Technology & Grades: 11-12

Teacher Recommendation Course Fee: None

A course designed for students to further enhance their knowledge of space through a series of projects that include in-depth research, concept application, and prototype development. Students will develop a capstone project, complete a prototype and defend its development before a selected audience.

68 Career Technical Education

Oak Mountain High School’s Career Technical Education curriculum contains career clusters that are formed from the national model. Career clusters include courses that identify academic and technical knowledge and skills needed for students to pursue a wide range of career opportunities.

Each cluster is composed of one or more pathways that students may pursue within a cluster. The five career clusters offered are:

Students are encouraged to participate in the service organizations FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), DECA (An Association of Marketing Students), TSA (Technology Student

Association), and FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America). These youth organizations expand leadership and skills development for students and provide competition and travel opportunities.

DUALENROLLMENTELECTIVES

DUAL E

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The following courses are offered through Dual Enrollment with Jefferson State Community College. To be eligible for the Dual Enrollment Program, students must have a 3.00 GPA. The cost for each semester course is approximately $400 and is payable to Jefferson State Community College on the first day of each semester. Students are also responsible for purchasing the textbooks. NOTE: Students may be required to come as early as 7:00 a.m. for a morning class and stay as late as 3:30 p.m. for an afternoon class on days the class meets.

Course Name Course # Length/Credit/Fee

Advanced Psychology 802111am 1 term/ ½ credit

Advanced Speech 802111al 1 term/ ½ credit

Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Overall 3.00 GPA Fee: Yes

These two college-level courses (Psychology and Speech) will be offered through the Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Program at Jefferson State Community College. For each class, students will receive 1/2 credit for high school and 3 semester hours credit at Jefferson State Community College.

The cost for each semester course is approximately $400 and is payable to Jefferson State Community College on the first day of each semester. Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks for these classes. These classes will meet here at Oak Mountain High School.

Western Civilization I/ 802111an 2 terms/1 credit

Western Civilization II 802111ao Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Overall 3.00 GPA

Accounting I/ 802111bj 2 terms/1 credit

Accounting II 802111bk Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Overall 3.00 GPA Fee: Yes

These four college-level courses (Western Civilization 1 and Western Civilization 2; Accounting I and Accounting II) will be offered through the Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Program at Jefferson State Community College, one per semester. For each class, students will receive ½ credit for high school and 3 semester hours credit at Jefferson State Community College. The cost for each semester course is approximately $400 and is payable to Jefferson State Community College on the first day of each semester. These classes will meet here at Oak Mountain High School. Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks for these classes

ELECTIVES

J

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Teacher/sponsor approval is required for most courses. The classes listed below are journalism elective credits and do not count as fine arts credits.

Course Name Course # Length/Credit/Fee

Newspaper 200054 2 terms/1 credit

Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Application and Sponsor Approval Fee: No

This class involves the design, production, and maintenance of the school online newspaper, The Eagle’s Eye located at www.omhseagleseye.com. Students are given instruction in the following:

the freedom and responsibility of the press; interviewing; understanding and gathering news; writing news and feature stories, editorials, and headlines; photojournalism; and advertising sales and design. Staff responsibilities also include financing publications costs through various fundraising projects and working with the Miss OMHS Pageant. Being a staffer for The Eagle’s Eye online

Prerequisite: Sponsor Approval Fee: No

Application

This class assumes the responsibility of compiling and designing a yearbook, which provides a complete directory of the school population and a history of the school’s events during the course of a school year. Staff responsibilities include financing publication costs through the sale of advertisements and yearbooks, and coordination of the Miss OMHS Pageant. Emphasis is placed both on the production of a quality yearbook and the development of student responsibility and leadership. In accomplishing the ultimate goal of producing a quality yearbook, students will gain journalistic training and skills in photography, in Design, and Photoshop.

Yearbook II 802202ab 2 terms/1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisite: Sponsor Approval Fee: No

Application

Senior staff members will comprise this class with emphasis on leadership abilities, including editor positions and financial management. Greater responsibility will be given to these members while continuing with the production of the yearbook. Staff responsibilities include financing publication costs through the sale of advertisements and yearbooks, and coordination of the Miss OMHS

Pageant. In accomplishing the ultimate goal of producing a quality yearbook, students will gain journalistic training and skills in photography, in Design, and Photoshop.

ELECTIVES

Literary Magazine 200036ab 2 terms/1 credit

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Creative Writing Sample Course Fee: $20.00

Interview by Sponsor

Students will work in this class to present original writings, evaluate creative writing submitted by fellow students, and design and produce the Literary Arts Magazine. As with the other school publications, students will be held accountable for attendance, commitment to the task, meeting deadlines, cleaning up, and maintaining a good attitude. Staff responsibilities also include financing publication costs through various projects.

Broadcast Journalism I 200054aa 2 terms/1 credit

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Journalism/Application and audition Course Fee: $20.00

This class exposes students to the basics of producing a broadcast. Students learn the skills necessary for success in this profession by participating in various newsroom jobs including writing and editing stories. Students will try out for newscast positions which will be aired through the school’s closed-circuit television network. Writers, anchors, on-the-air reporters, camera technicians are needed. All students must film outside of class activities each grading period. Staff responsibilities also include financing publication costs through various projects and working with the Miss OMHS Pageant.

Broadcast Journalism II 200054ab 2 terms/1 credit

Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Broadcast Journalism I/Teacher Approval Course Fee: $20.00

This class is designed for those students interested in a career in broadcast journalism. Students will continue to enhance skills learned in their previous class. All students must film outside of class activities each grading period. Staff responsibilities also include financing publication costs through various projects and working with the Miss OMHS Pageant.

E

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SPEECH

The speech curriculum will provide opportunities for students to strengthen fundamental listening and speaking skills. Research and organization skills will be required as students present informative and accurate presentations through prose, poetry, oratory, dramatic interpretation, humorous interpretation, and extemporaneous speaking, along with all types of debate

Course Name Course # Length/Credit/Fee

Public Speaking 200042 2 terms/1 credit

Grades 9-12

Course Fee: $10.00

This class focuses on the fundamentals of public speaking through writing and presenting speeches, interviewing techniques, practicing techniques, and performance speaking. Creative thinking skills and critical thinking skills through speech activities are emphasized.

This course is approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center.

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E

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European History AP 230029 2 terms/1 credit

Advanced Placement*** Grades 10, 11, and 12

Prerequisite: Overall B Average/ Course Fee: $25.00 Current History Teacher Approval AP Test: $91

Advanced Placement European History is a chronological study of the history of Western Europe from 1450 to present day. According to the AP Course Description, “The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. Without this knowledge, we would lack the context for understanding the development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of AP European History are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in writing.”

This Advanced Placement course is designed following the guidelines provided by the College Board. The syllabus for this course has been approved through the College Board’s AP Audit system that monitors the extent to which courses follow College Board guidelines. After completing the course successfully and taking the AP Examination in May, students will receive one (1.0)

additional quality point for their GPA. Students are required to take the AP Examination for this course (an additional fee is required for taking this test). A score of 3 or better on the AP Examination for this course may result in earning college credit in the subject area. Students are advised to check with their colleges or universities of interest to determine what score on the AP Examination leads to earning credit.

***If a student has been approved for this class, any request to withdraw from this class after May 22, 2015, may not be approved.

E

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(ELL)

Course Name Course # Length/Credit/Fee

English as a Second Language 802200aa 2 terms/1 credit

(ESL) Grades 9-12

Course Fee: No

The English as a Second Language Program is designed for students who have limited English language proficiency as determined by the ACCESS Proficiency Test and the decision of the ELL Committee. Students will focus on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through content across the curriculum, while mastering the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards for English Language Learners. Included in the ESL program at this time are sheltered instruction classes (U.S. History to 1877, Biology, World History, and English 9) which allow students to receive credit for content based instruction through accommodated texts and teacher language input.

NON-CREDIT ELECTIVES

FRESHMAN FORUM/ GUIDED PRACTICE/ STUDY/EARLY OUT

Course Name Course # Length/Credit/Fee

Freshman Forum 802105aa 2 terms/ no credit

Grade: 9^th graders Course Fee: no fee

Freshman Forum is a non-credit year-long class which meets daily during 6^th period. This class consists of Peer Assistants working with small groups, under the supervision of a classroom teacher, to assist 9^th grade students with academic, social, procedural, and organizational transitions to the high school environment.

Guided Practice Study 802200ag 2 terms/no credit

Grades: 10-12 Course Fee: none

Guided Practice Study is a non-credit year-long class which meets daily during 6^th period. This class offers students with an opportunity to participate in any of the following scenarios:

-Time to study for tests and/or quizzes and begin working on homework assignments -Special interest activities provided by OMHS teachers

-Intervention classes which provide students with guided studies in specific core academic classes -Preparation for academic teams, i.e., Math team, Debate team, Robotics team, for local, regional, and state competitions

-Meeting and planning time for school affiliated groups, i.e., SGA, PALS, Youth Legislature, which serve and benefit OMHS students.

Early Out – 8^th period only 802111av 2 terms/no credit Grade: 12 only Course Fee: none This option is available for seniors who meet all of the following requirements:

 Must have a GPA of 2.0 or above;

 Must be employed, engaged in an outside academic program, or involved in a volunteer program;

 Must attend school regularly and exhibit appropriate behavior.

CAREER TECH At SCCCC

Career and Technical Education Programs Offered at

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