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GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Secondary Curriculum Guide

2015-2016 “Education would be much more effective if its purpose was to ensure that by the time they leave school every boy and girl should know how much they do not know, and be imbued with a lifelong desire to know it”. William Haley

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Table of Contents Directory

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District Mission Statement

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Letter to Secondary School Students

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Middle School Curriculum

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High School Curriculum

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Career Path

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Advanced High School Courses

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Summer School & Correspondence Courses

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Online Courses; Change of Schedule

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Class Rank; Driver Ed; Home/Private School Students

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Special Programs

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Technology and Career Discovery Curriculum

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Mississippi Scholars Initiative

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Solomon Magnet School

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Dual Enrollment

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College and University Admission Requirements

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Graduation Requirements

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Math & Science Classes to Take

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Course Descriptions

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Access to a Substantive & Rigorous Curriculum Policy

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School District Organization Plan

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Required Courses of Each Secondary School

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Appendix Career Pathway Option Career Diploma Option Credit Recovery Policy

Directory Dr. Leeson Taylor, II Superintendent, Greenville Public School District, 662-334-7004 Mrs. Eddie Mae Springfield, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 662-334-3948

Greenville High School 419 Robertshaw Street Greenville, Mississippi, 38701 Phone # 662-334-7063

Solomon Magnet School 556 Bowman Boulevard Greenville, Mississippi, 38701 Phone # 662-334-7051

Coleman Middle School 400 Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard Greenville, Mississippi, 38701 Phone # 662-334-7036

T.L. Weston Middle School 901 Archer Street Greenville, Mississippi, 38701 Phone # 662-334-7080

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DISTRICT MISSION The mission of the Greenville Public School District is to provide the opportunity for all to achieve success.

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To the Students of the Secondary Schools: Planning for your educational experiences is a process which you must know and follow if you are to take advantage of the many programs offered in the secondary schools of this district. You must assess your needs in relationship to your interests, abilities, and desires; set goals and objectives; plan an educational program to achieve these goals and objectives; and periodically evaluate progress in achieving these goals and objectives. The Guidance Program of the secondary schools of Greenville is designed to assist you in making an assessment of your needs. By means of standardized testing, interest inventories, and group-guidance activities, you should become more knowledgeable about yourself. As you progress through the secondary schools, you must become more knowledgeable about yourself and the world in which you live. Goal setting is a process to be taught by the schools and learned by each student. One of the most useful outcomes of schooling is the ability to set worthwhile achievable goals. Goals change, but the process of goal setting will not change. With your own personal goals in mind, you must become more knowledgeable about the educational offerings of the secondary schools and begin to match these with your own goals. This will be an ongoing process and one which will require the involvement of a number of persons. The student, home, and school must be involved in this process. The courses offered by the secondary schools are designed to provide the necessary skills for goal achievement. This booklet will describe the course offerings of the secondary schools of Greenville. As you progress through the secondary schools, you must periodically evaluate that progress. Educational planning must be based on that evaluation. The faculty and staff of the secondary schools will assist in that planning. Greenville and the State of Mississippi have provided the resources for an outstanding educational program in your schools. Take full advantage of your opportunities. Now that you are here, will you make the difference? Will you be successful in your plans academic and/or vocational? What do you plan to do? Are you going to college, or will you seek a vocation that does not require college? Do you know which subjects are required of a welder or an engineer? Your Blueprint will help you answer these and other questions about your future. It will help you make the difference now that you are here.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

A STUDENT GUIDE TO MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM The information in this portion of Blueprints: A Curriculum Guide is designed to assist students and parents with the selection of courses for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades and to provide information for long-range planning. Elective course offerings may vary from school to school depending upon student interest, teacher availability and total school enrollment. Elementary school counselors will work closely with parents and students during this transition to let you know what options are available. These are important years. They mark the transition from elementary school to the high school program. Please study this publication and talk with your parents, guidance counselor, and teachers. Choices in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades influence decisions in the high school program. Subject Choice Courses listed in this booklet will be included in the curriculum for the upcoming school year dependent upon sufficient enrollment. Due to state requirements and budget constraints, students in grades 6-8 generally have very limited options regarding their course selections. Your guidance counselor and/or fifth grade teacher will inform you of any course options that may be available to you during your middle school years.

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Middle School Mathematics Sequence Prior to the 2013-2014 school year, eighth graders was allowed to take Pre-Algebra, Transition to

Algebra, and Algebra I for a Carnegie unit credit. After the 2013-2014 school year, Pre-Algebra and Transition to Algebra were no longer available. Effective the 2014-2015 year, Carnegie units may be earned by seventh and eighth graders for the following courses: CCR Compacted Math Grade 7, CCR Math Grade 8, CCR Compacted Math Grade 8 (with Integrated Math I), and CCR Math Grade 8(with Algebra I/Traditional). Beginning school year 2014-2015, Compensatory Mathematics may only be taken if a credit-bearing Math course is taken in the same school year.

Advanced Education Programs Accelerated students attending middle schools in Greenville Public Schools District may enroll in accelerated courses upon approval of an application to Solomon Magnet School. Accelerated courses are offered at Solomon Magnet School in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Accelerated courses provide rapid paced instruction and students explore subjects in great depth and intensity. These rigorous courses afford students the opportunity to experience accelerated courses in preparation for Advanced Placement courses in high school.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADE 6 2 semesters; no unit credit Prerequisite: Language Arts, Grade 5 This course calls for students to proficiently read grade-appropriate complex literature and informational text while further developing the ability to cite textual evidence to support analyses. Students focus on examining how authors use reasons to make their points and support arguments with evidence, separating unsupported assertions from those backed by evidence. Students analyze both the structure and content of complex, grade-appropriate texts, determining how sentences and paragraphs within texts influence and contribute to the unfolding of a plot and the development and elaboration of events or ideas. Additional Standards for Reading Literature and Standards for Reading Informational BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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Text offer detailed expectations for student academic performance in preparation for college and careers.

LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADE 7 2 semesters; no unit credit Prerequisite: Language Arts, Grade 6 This course calls for students to demonstrate an emerging sophistication in their ability to read challenging complex texts closely such that they can cite multiple instances of specific evidence to support their assertions. By the end of grade 7, students should be able to recognize the interplay between setting, plot and, characters and provide an objective summary of a text apart from their own reaction to it. They become adept at stepping back to compare and contrast different interpretations of a topic, identifying how authors shape their presentation of key information and choose to highlight certain facts over others. In similar fashion, students can trace how an argument develops within a text and assess the validity of the evidence. Additional Standards for Reading Literature and Standards for Reading Informational Text offer detailed expectations for student academic performance in preparation for college and careers.

LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit Prerequisite: Language Arts, Grade 7 This course call for students to grapple with high-quality, complex nonfiction texts and great works of literature. Starting in grade 8, the focus of informational texts begins to shift from narrative to exposition. Students who leave grade 8 know how to cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis or critique. Students in grade 8 are primed to question an author’s assumptions and assess the accuracy of his or her claims, and by the end of grade 8, they are adept at reading closely and uncovering evidence to use in their own writing. Students can, for instance, analyze in writing two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify whether the disagreement is over facts or interpretation. They can analyze how point of view can be manipulated to create specific effects such as dramatic irony and investigate how particular passages within a text connect to one another to advance the plot, reveal a character, or highlight an idea. Additional Standards for Reading Literature and Standards for Reading Informational Text offer detailed expectations for student academic performance in preparation for college and careers.

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2 semesters; no unit credit

READING, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit These courses are designed to address many of the competencies found in the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards for English Language Arts. These competencies include but are not limited to the following: Read, listen to, and view multimedia sources to select and use information. Develop selfmonitoring skills to work independently and cooperatively. Participate cooperatively while engaging in small group activities to analyze and interpret information, to make decisions, to solve problems, and to produce a given product. Discover the history and inherent beauty of cultural expression in language and literature. Read and use print and non-print media to experience the rhythm, energy, and pictorial qualities of language. Read independently with fluency and for meaning using a variety of strategies. Read, analyze, and respond in written and oral language or other art forms to increasingly challenging literature and other resources.

MATHEMATICS CCR MATH, GRADE 6 2 semesters; 0 unit credit Prerequisite: CCR Mathematics, Grade 5 In 6th grade, instruction should focus on connecting ratio and rate to multiplication and division of whole number and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers; writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; and developing understanding of statistical thinking. This course will allow students to reason about relationships among shapes to determine area, surface area, and volume. Using a variety of methods, students will discuss, develop, and justify formulas for areas of triangles and parallelograms. This course is designed to prepare students for CCR Mathematics 7.

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CCR MATH, GRADE 7 2 semesters; 0 unit credit Prerequisite: CCR Mathematics, Grade 6 In Grade 7 Mathematics, instruction should focus on developing an understanding of and applying proportional relationships; developing an understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and drawing inferences about populations based on samples. The instruction is designed to expose students to experiences, which reflect the value of mathematics, to enhance students’ confidence in their ability to do mathematics, and to help students communicate and reason mathematically. This course is designed to prepare students for CCR Mathematics 8. COMPACTED MATHEMATICS, GRADE 7 2 semesters; 1 unit credit Prerequisite: CCR Mathematics, Grade 6 In Compacted Mathematics Grade 7, the course will integrate instruction from CCR Mathematics Grade 7 and CCR Mathematics Grade 8 into one compact course. The instruction should focus on applying proportional relationships; developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and drawing inferences about populations based on samples from Grade 7 Mathematics course; and formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem from the Grade 8th Mathematics course. This course is designed to prepare students for Compact Mathematics Grade 8 (with Algebra I). Prior approval to take this course is required based upon the criteria outlined in the front of this guide. BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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CCR MATHEMATICS, GRADE 8 2 semesters; 1 unit credit Prerequisite: CCR Mathematics, Grade7 In Grade 8 Mathematics, instruction should focus on formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. This course is designed to prepare students for CCR Algebra I.

COMPACTED MATHEMATICS, GRADE 8 (with Algebra I) 2 semesters; 1 unit credit Prerequisite: Compacted Mathematics, Grade 7

In Compacted Mathematics 8 with Algebra I, the course will integrate instruction from CCR Mathematics Grade 8 and CCR Algebra I into one compact course. The instruction should focus on three critical areas from Grade 8: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and (3) analyzing two- and threedimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. Instruction will also include information from the Algebra I high school course. The information would include instruction analyze and explain the process of solving equations and inequalities; learn function notation and develop the concepts of domain and range; use regression techniques; create quadratic and exponential expressions; and select from among these functions to model phenomena. This course is designed to prepare students for the high school course, CCR Geometry. Prior approval to take this course is required based upon the criteria outlined in the front of this guide.

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SCIENCE

INTEGRATED SCIENCE, GRADE 6 2 semesters; no unit credit The competencies for middle school science emphasize four major strands: Life Science; Earth and Space Science; Physical Science; and Inquiry. Sixth grade science is designed to investigate interdependence of organisms in their physical environments, structure of living things, diversity of celestial bodies, changes in atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere, environmental concerns, properties of matter and use of simple machines. Safety skills, scientific method processes, measuring, scientific equipment, current events, and environmental issues will be used throughout the teaching process. Hands-on activities will be emphasized in all areas of this course.

INTEGRATED SCIENCE, GRADE 7 2 semesters; no unit credit The competencies for middle school science emphasize four major strands: Life Science; Earth and Space Science; Physical Science; and Inquiry. Seventh grade science is designed to investigate interdependence of organisms in their physical environments, structure of living things, diversity of celestial bodies, changes in atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere, environmental concerns, properties of matter and use of simple machines. Safety skills, scientific method processes, measuring, scientific equipment, current events, and environmental issues will be used throughout the teaching process. Hands-on activities will be emphasized in all areas of this course. INTEGRATED SCIENCE, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit The competencies for middle school science emphasize four major strands: Earth Science; Physical Science; Life Science; and Science Skills. Eighth grade science is designed to investigate diversity of life based on inheritance patterns, cycles of life, patterns of celestial bodies, mineral and rock relationships, forces within the hydrosphere and atmosphere, environmental BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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concerns, changes in matter, calculations of work, components of electrical circuits, and using maps. Safety skills, scientific equipment, current events, and environmental issues will be used throughout the teaching process. Hands-on activities will be emphasized in all areas of this course.

SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD GEOGRAPHY / CITIZENSHIP, GRADE 6 2 semesters; no unit credit The sixth grade course of study focuses on the rudiments of civic engagement. The course content is designed to provide a foundation for understanding global affairs and hemispheric concerns including current situations. The differing physical landscapes of the Western Hemisphere will be examined. Skill development will include, but is not limited to, the interpretation and application of maps, graphs, charts, political cartoons, primary documents, and other social studies tools. COMPACTED 7TH GRADE U.S. HISTORY FROM EXPLORATION THROUGH RECONSTRUCTION AND CITIZENSHIP 2 semesters; no unit credit The seventh grade social studies course focuses on the historical development of the United States from Exploration through Reconstruction. Examining the events involving Native Americans and various European settlers, students should understand origins of political ideas which led to the development of our democratic society and critical events in the founding of the United States. Students should discover how conflicts over political and economic ideologies marked the course of United States history through the Reconstruction period.

WORLD HISTORY FROM PREHISTORIC ERA TO THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT, GRADE 7 2 semesters; no unit credit The seventh grade course of study focuses on the cultural and historical developments of the world from prehistoric times to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th Century. The content explores themes from the earliest civilizations and trace the evolution of civilizations from clans, to kingdoms, to empires and individual nation/states. The course content should provide a foundation for understanding global affairs. BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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US HISTORY FROM EXPLORATION THROUGH RECONSTRUCTION, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit The eighth grade social studies course focuses on the historical development of the United States from Exploration through Reconstruction. Examining the events involving Native Americans and various European settlers, students should understand origins of political ideas which led to the development of our democratic society and critical events in the founding of the United States. Students should discover how conflicts over political and economic ideologies marked the course of United States history through the Reconstruction period.

MISSISSIPPI STUDIES, Grade 8 1 semester, 1/2 unit credits The course traces Mississippi‘s economic transition from agriculture to industry and its effort to expand participation of all its citizens in the political process. The course includes the study of the diverse contributions of the citizens of the state. Additionally, civic concepts should be developed in order to encourage active participation in the political process of the state and nation.

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD GEOGRAPHY, Grade 8 1 Semester, 1/2 unit credits The Introduction to World Geography course requires that student learning focus on understanding the systems and processes that produce the features and patterns that lie on Earth‘s surface and appear on maps and globes. Identification of map features and place locations carries little value unless it facilitates student learning of these underlying systems and process. The primary purpose of the course is to build systematic understanding of how Earth‘s physical and human geography came to be and continues to evolve.

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ICT I, is an action-based, hands-on course in which the students participate in a wide range of activities. Students will first learn about themselves and then will be exposed to a multitude of career related activities. This course will also introduce students to the keyboard mastery.

ICT II, GRADE 8 2 semesters; 1 unit credit ICT II, is an activity-based, hands-on course in which the students spend almost all time-on-task in learning applications of computer technology. Applications covered include Keyboard Mastery, DOS and Windows Applications, Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheet, Telecommunications, and Desktop Publishing. COMPENSATORY EDUCATION COMPENSATORY READING, Grade 7 & 8 Two Semesters This course is designed to give intensive, specialized reading instruction adjusted to the needs of a student who does not perform satisfactorily with regular reading instruction. Developmental reading instruction should be set at a different pace and designed for an individual student or selected group. The course must allow flexible adjustment of materials and methods for individual differences. This course is to be taken in addition to the required language arts or English course.

COMPENSATORY MATHEMATICS, Grades 6, 7 & 8 2 Semesters The Compensatory Mathematics course is designed to give specialized mathematics instruction adjusted to the needs of a student who does not perform satisfactorily with regular mathematics instruction. The course must allow flexible adjustment of materials and methods for individual differences. This course can be taken as an elective. It cannot be counted as one of the required mathematics courses. This is a one-half credit or one-credit course.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FRENCH, GRADES 7 & 8 2 semesters; 1 unit credit

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This course is an introduction to the study of the target language and its culture. It allows students to perform the most basic functions of the language and to become familiar with some elements of its culture. SPANISH, GRADES 7 & 8 2 semesters; 1 unit credit SPANISH, GRADE 8 2 semesters; 1 unit credit This course is an introduction to the study of the target language and its culture. It allows students to perform the most basic functions of the language and to become familiar with some elements of its culture. PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 6 2 semesters; no unit credit 1 semester; no unit credit PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH, GRADE 7 2 semesters; no unit credit 1 semester; no unit credit PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit In grades 7 and 8, students may choose to take Physical Education/Health as an elective. Students in Physical Education are introduced to the fundamentals of football, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball, as well as other energizing physical fitness activities. Intramural contests are conducted periodically during the semester.

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ART, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit This course covers the basic elements and principles of design in art and includes projects designed to give experiences with each of the elements and principles. Various media used include crayon, pencil, felt markers, tempera, clay, and water color ink. Basic drawing and shading techniques, lettering, color, and painting are emphasized.

MUSIC BAND, GRADE 6 2 semesters; no unit credit Band 6 is for the beginning band student. It is open to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. The emphasis for this group is on basic fundamentals and musicianship. The adopted text for band is First Division Band Method in four progressive parts from easy note values and technical studies to those of greater complexity. Students are expected to purchase or lease their own instruments. Prospective members should consult with the director prior to purchasing an instrument.

BAND, GRADE 7 2 semesters; no unit credit 1 semester; no unit credit Prerequisite: Band 6 Band 7 is for second year band students. It is open to seventh and eighth grade students who have satisfactorily completed Books I and II of the First Division Band Method. Students are expected to purchase or lease their own instruments. Prospective members should consult with the director prior to purchasing an instrument. BAND, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit Prerequisite: Band 7

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Band 8 is for third year band students, it is open to eighth grade band students who have successfully completed Books I, II, and III of the First Division Band Method. Students are expected to purchase or lease their own instruments. Prospective members should consult with the director prior to purchasing an instrument.

GENERAL MUSIC, GRADE 6 2 semesters; no unit credit CHORAL MUSIC, GRADE 7 2 semesters; no unit credit 1 semester; no unit credit

CHORAL MUSIC, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit This course provides beginning instruction in part singing (choral singing). Students will recognize and exhibit a knowledge of dynamic terms, tempo markings, and styles. Their musicianship will be expanded by adding to the technical, theoretical, and aural skills learned in seventh grade choral music.

MUSIC PERFORMING CHOIR, GRADE 7 2 semesters; no unit credit MUSIC PERFORMING CHOIR, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit This course is designed for students who have auditioned and met certain criteria as outlined by the instructor. Overall emphasis is placed on the development of tone production techniques. Students are introduced to music reading skills and sight-singing. Students receive training in both ensemble and solo singing. Basic vocal anatomy and stage presence are stressed.

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FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC, GRADE 6 FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC, GRADE 7 FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC, GRADE 8 The Functional Academics include the acquisition of skills needed to access all community resources including people, places, and activities. Skills needed to access community environments utilized by the student and his/her family now and in the future are emphasized. Instruction will also occur in those community environments.

DAILY LIVING SKILLS, GRADE 6 DAILY LIVING SKILLS, GRADE 7 DAILY LIVING SKILLS, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit The Daily Living Skills Curricular Domain includes the acquisition of skills needed for managing personal finances and a household, caring for personal needs, and instruction in planning meals, with whatever degree of support that is necessary. This domain also teaches the student the skills needed to become contributing members of the community, as well as addresses skills needed in the student's current and future home environments.

PERSONAL/SOCIAL, GRADE 6 PERSONAL/SOCIAL, GRADE 7 PERSONAL/SOCIAL, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit The Personal/Social Skills Curricular Domain includes the acquisition of skills involving independence, self-confidence, improved communication, socially acceptable behavior, and maintaining friendships. These are critical skills for students in order for them to adjust satisfactorily in the community. ELECTIVES ELECTIVE, GRADE 6 (to be determined by IEP) 2 semesters; no unit credit ELECTIVE, GRADE 7 (to be determined by IEP) BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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2 semesters; no unit credit ELECTIVE, GRADE 8 (to be determined by IEP) 2 semesters; no unit credit LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADE 6 2 semesters; no unit credit Sixth grade Language Arts is a course that includes a study of the basic communication skills, reading skills, functional spelling, vocabulary, capitalization, punctuation, and dictionary skills. LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADE 7 2 semesters; no unit credit Seventh grade Language Arts is a course in developing basic communication skills in reading, word study, capitalization, punctuation, parts of speech, and sentence structure.

LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit Eighth grade Language Arts is a more advanced study of grammar and reading skills. The study of grammar includes both oral and written language, dictionary and library skills, vocabulary and spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. A continued emphasis is given to the parts of speech and their form, function, and usage in the sentence and sentence building. READING, GRADE 6 READING, GRADE 7 READING, GRADE 8 2 semesters; no unit credit This course is designed to create in students a desire to read, as well as enhance student achievement in reading. Through the "literature-based" approach to reading instruction, emphasis is placed on process writing, decoding skills, grammar, and study skills. Reading is taught using age-appropriate materials based on the students' individual reading level. BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The information in this portion of the Curriculum Guide has been developed to assist students and parents with preparation for graduation from the Greenville Public School District, and for guidance for career and education paths after graduation. The administrative and instructional staff advises you to study this publication carefully as you make course selections each year. Pay careful attention to the course sequences presented and to the requirements for graduation.

Student Grade Classification High School Student Classification shall be as follows: Freshman (9th grade): Promoted from the eighth grade level Sophomore (10th grade): Passing of English I, CCR English I; successfully completed 7 units of credit Junior (11th grade): Passing of English II, CCR English II; successfully completed 14 units of credit Senior (12th grade): Passing of English III, CCR English III; successfully completed 20 units of credit

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Graduation Eligibility: Successfully completed 28 credits; passing of senior courses (English IV, Economics and Government); passing of all four SATP2/SATP3 state exams.

Selection of Courses The courses you select in school not only prepare you for graduation, but also give you the necessary pre-requisite skills for your educational and career goals after graduation. Your guidance counselor is the best person to assist you in planning your course of study. Working with your parents, your guidance counselor can assist you in selecting courses best suited to your individual goals. Your counselor also has current information on colleges, universities, and employment opportunities. This document is the first step in following your blueprint for life.

GREENVILLE TECHNICAL CENTER (GTC) Program / Class Offerings 2015-2016 ●

Career Pathway: Agriculture Food and Natural Resources o Agriculture & Environmental Science & Technology ▪ Concepts of Agriscience ▪ Science of Agricultural Environment ▪ Science of Agricultural Plants ▪ Science of Agricultural Mechanization

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Career Pathway: Architecture & Construction o Construction Technology (Carpentry) I o Construction Technology (Carpentry) II

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Career Pathway: Education, Training, & Human Services o Early Childhood Education I o Early Childhood Education II

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Career Pathway: Health Science o Health Sciences I o Health Sciences II

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Career Pathway: Manufacturing o Welding I o Welding II

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Career Pathway: Hospitality & Tourism o Culinary Arts I o Culinary Arts II

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Career Pathway: Transportation Distribution and Logistics o Automotive Service Technician I o Automotive Service Technician II

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Diesel Service Technician I Diesel Service Technician II

Career Pathway: Information Technology o Information Technology I o Information Technology II Career Pathway: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics o Engineering I o Engineering II o Career Pathway: Marketing o Career Pathway Experience

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● AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (AEST) o Concepts of Agriscience is the foundation course for the Agricultural and Environmental Science and Technology program. All students must complete Concepts of Agriscience before being allowed to enroll in the advanced courses of the program. The course serves as an introduction to the sciences, technologies, and applied practices of the progressive agriculture/agriscience industry. Emphasis is on an active learning environment enriched with technology and science-based applications. The course focuses on providing an opportunity for students to explore the different fields of the agricultural sciences and develop foundation skills and knowledge needed for advancement in other courses and programs. Concepts of Agriscience may be taught to BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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students in grade 9 or 10. The course carries one Carnegie unit of credit that can count as a science elective credit for high school graduation. o Science of Agricultural Environment is an advanced level course for the Agricultural and Environmental Science and Technology Program. All students must complete Concepts of Agriscience before being allowed to enroll in the advanced courses of the program. The course focuses on the development of skills and knowledge related to the management, conservation, and responsible use of natural resources and on the protection and enhancement of the environment. Instruction is provided on soil, air, and water conservation and use; waste management; forest management; local and global environmental issues; and environmental stewardship. The course carries 1 Carnegie unit of credit that can count as a science elective credit for high school graduation. o Science of Agricultural Plants is an advanced level course for the Agricultural and Environmental Science and Technology Program. The course focuses on the development of skills and knowledge related to the production of plants for food, fiber, ornamental, and other purposes. Instruction is provided in the basic principles of plant science as well as cultural practices and the use of technology to efficiently and effectively meet consumer needs. Plant growing structures, plant classification, growth, propagation, culture, pests, harvesting, and marketing are included.

o Science of Agricultural Mechanization is an advanced level course for the Agricultural and Environmental Science and Technology Program. The course focuses on the development of skills and knowledge related to the management, maintenance, and operation of agricultural machinery. Instruction is provided on machinery management, principles of electricity-electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics, internal combustion engines, machinery maintenance, and metal fabrication. The course carries 1 Carnegie unit of credit that counts as an elective credit for high school graduation. Students may also earn an additional ½ Carnegie unit by completing a successful supervised agricultural experience program.

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY: CARPENTRY (CTC)

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for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). When developing this curriculum, writers recognized the importance of differentiating instruction and meeting the needs of the 21st century learner. Teaching strategies included a blend of online and face-to-face instruction. Teaching strategies are aligned with Contren Connect e-books, online lectures, video presentations, online quizzes, active figures, and Spanish content. Students will have access to this information to learn new content as well as review, reinforce, or revise work.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE)

Early Childhood Education is a pathway in the Human Science, Art, and Humanities career cluster. This program includes classroom and hands-on experiences that help to prepare students for employment or continuing education in the early childhood education field. In the course of study, emphasis is placed on students’ personal and professional preparation for careers or education in the field, history and trends of early childhood education, children’s health and safety, child development, and child guidance and observation. Emphasis is also placed on career and professional development, characteristics of high quality early childhood centers, management and administration in quality child care programs, and the learning environment. Skills developed through the course of study assist students in meeting requirements for the CDA (Child Development Associate credential).

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HEALTH SCIENCES (HS)

Health Sciences is a pathway of courses for students in the Health Sciences career cluster. The Health Sciences pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will provide students with an overview of the health-care field as outlined in the States’ Career Clusters Health Science Cluster and the National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education as well as begin to prepare students for careers in occupations predicted to have a high number of available jobs in the next 10 years including registered nurses, nurse aides, practical nurses, and home health aides. ●

WELDING (W)

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Education Foundation (MCEF). MCEF is the accredited sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

● CULINARY ARTS (CA) Culinary Arts I is the first course of the program. Food preparation techniques included in this course are breakfast foods, dairy, sandwiches, salads, garnishes, fruits, and vegetables. Management skills emphasized are basic customer service, food safety and sanitation, workplace safety and security, culinary basics, equipment, nutrition, human resources, math, and food cost control. Mastery of the competencies listed in the food safety and sanitation unit will prepare students to take the NRA’s ServSafe exam to become ServSafe Food Safety certified. As of January 1, 1999, every foodservice establishment in Mississippi must have a full-time certified food manager employed in order to meet the FDA Food Code requirements. Students are encouraged to take this exam.

Culinary Arts II is a continuation of the emphasis on management and food preparation. Management topics include marketing, accounting, purchasing, inventory, and advanced customer service. Food preparation techniques covered include potatoes, grains, desserts, baked goods, meat, poultry, seafood, stocks, sauces, and soups. An exploration of culinary history is also included in this course. ●

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN (AST)

The Automotive Service Technician pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that prepare students for employment or continuing education in the auto service industry. This program was written to incorporate the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) learning objectives/content and hours. Any student who successfully completes this program will be eligible to apply to obtain the ASE exams. ASE requires 2 years of employment before certificates are issued. Students receive 1 year of credit for completion of the secondary program. Students who take certifications before the 2-year requirement is met will be granted certifications after they complete 1 year of automotive employment. This is a national certification program recognized throughout the automotive service industry.

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COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN (CRT) Collision Repair Technician is a pathway for students in the Transportation career cluster. Collision Repair is a hands-on program that will prepare students for employment or continuing education in the collision repair industry. The content is based on industry content. The content consists of fundamentals; mechanical/electrical components; non-structural analysis and damage repair; structural analysis and damage repair; and painting and refinishing.

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DIESEL SERVICE TECHNICIAN (DST) Diesel Service Technician is a pathway that is designed for students who wish to diagnose and repair the systems and components related to diesel engines. The pathway emphasizes the techniques and tools used in servicing diesel systems and components. Both theoretical learning and activity-based learning are provided for students who wish to develop and enhance their competencies and skills. The courses focus on the basic areas of diesel engine components, electrical and electronic systems, and hydraulics. Exposure to state-of-the-art equipment is given through advice by experts from industry. The comprehensive project component provides practical experience toward developing a portfolio of work.

● INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) The Information Technology program is designed to provide the basic foundation, skills, and knowledge for computer networking, applications, and support, along with an introduction to programming. Students will develop the skills necessary to prepare for certification exams and will learn how to develop, support, and integrate computing systems. They will acquire network planning and management skills and the ability to provide technical support. The program will provide hands-on experience in computer systems support and skill in network setup and maintenance.

● ENGINEERING (E) Engineering is a program in pre-engineering for high school students. The purpose of the program is to provide students with expanded knowledge of the use of technological skills and to enable them to solve problems by applying knowledge in a technological context. The program is designed to provide students with hands-on experiences related to the application of engineering concepts in the workplace. Students will develop academic and technical skills, BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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21st century skills, and human relations competencies that accompany technical skills for job success and lifelong learning. Students who complete the program will be better prepared to enter and succeed in engineering programs offered by Mississippi community and junior colleges and institutions of higher education. ●

CAREER PATHWAY EXPERIENCE (CPE)

Career Pathway Experience is the new name for Cooperative Education. CPE provides the students the opportunity to take knowledge and skills learned in the pathway classroom and to apply and test that learning in the workplace. The CPE course will foster self‐directed learning; strengthen the development of core academic skills through application in authentic situations; allow students to explore career options; enhance communication skills, leadership, and problem solving; and contribute to community economic development. The student will benefit from the CPE course due to the school’s ability to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

II. ACCOUNTABILITY Tentatively, all skills (2 year at Greenville Technical Center Campus) programs will be individually evaluated during the current school year according to the performance indicators listed below.

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Academic Attainment – Reading / Language Arts (SATP2 , SATP3– English II, CCR English) o State-Established Percentage (SAP) of Level II (2nd year) seniors who met the proficient or advanced level on the English II Statewide Exam. Academic Attainment – Mathematics (SATP2, SATP3– – Algebra I, CCR Algebra I) o SAP of Level II seniors who met the proficient or advanced level on the Algebra I, CCR Algebra I Statewide Exam. Technical Skills Attainment o SAP of Level II students who made a passing score on the MS-CPAS2 Secondary School Completion o SAP of Level II seniors who were included as graduated in the State’s computation of its graduation. Student Graduation Rates o SAP of Level II seniors who were included as graduated in the State’s computation of its graduation rate. Secondary Placement o SAP of Level II students who, after leaving the GTC, continued their education, went to the military, or gained employment. Nontraditional Participation o SAP of Level I students who were of the opposite gender in a gender-dominated program.

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Nontraditional Completion o SAP of Level II students who were of the opposite gender in a gender-dominated program. Program Enrollment (State Core Indicator)

III. MS-CPAS2 (Mississippi Career Planning & Assessment System 2)

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Greenville High School O’Bannon High School Riverside High School Private / Parochial Schools (in Greenville Area)

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DECA – An Association of Marketing Students (Career Pathway Experience) FCCLA – Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education) FFA – Future Farmers of America (Agricultural Environmental Science Technology) HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America (Health Sciences) NTHS – National Technical Honor Society (All Skills [2 – Year] Programs, Excluding AFJROTC) o Requirements ▪ B – Average in Career – Technical Skills Program ▪ Member of Associated Student Leadership Organization ▪ Recommended by Career – Technical Instructor Based on Additional Criteria ▪ B – Average at Base School ▪ Level II or CPE Student SkillsUSA – Formerly VICA – Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Diesel Service Technician, Welding, Construction Technology: Carpentry)

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TSA – Technology Student Association (Engineering)

Greenville High School Program of Study Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources, Hospitality & Tourism This pathway focuses on the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. It also focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as restaurant and food/beverage services, lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusement and attractions.

Freshman Year (9th)

Sophomore Year (10th)

Junior Year (11th)

Senior Year (12th )

CCR English I

Compensatory English II/CCR English II

CCR English III/ A.P Language and Composition

CCR English IV/A.P. Literature and Composition

Compensatory Math I/CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry

Compensatory Math II & III CCR Algebra II,

Compensatory Math III & IV CCR Algebra II Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Statistics A.P. Statistics Pre-Calculus Calculus A.P. Calculus Survey of Mathematical Topics Advanced Mathematics Plus

Compensatory Math III & IV Algebra III Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry Discrete Math Statistics A.P. Statistics Pre-Calculus Calculus A.P. Calculus Survey of Mathematical Topics Advanced Mathematics Plus

Chemistry A.P. Chemistry

Chemistry Biology II

CCR Geometry

Introduction to Biology Biology I

Physical Science Biology I

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Concepts of Agriculture I Plant Science I Chemistry Physical Science

Biology II Chemistry Physics Concepts of Agriculture I & II Plant Science I & II Science AEST Ag Mechanization

Concepts of Agriculture II Plant Science II Biology II A.P. Biology Physics A. P. Physics Astronomy Aerospace Studies Environment Science A.P. Environmental Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Science AEST Ag Mechanization Zoology/Botany Biomedical Research

A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics Astronomy Aerospace Studies Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Physics Biomedical Research

Mississippi Studies World Geography World History A.P. World History

World History A.P. World History U. S. History A.P. U. S. History

US History A.P. U. S. History A.P. Psychology Psychology Sociology Problems in American Democracy

Economics US Government A.P. U. S. Government and Politics A.P. Macroeconomics A.P. Psychology Psychology Sociology Problems in American Democracy

Comprehensive Health Family and Individual Health PE French I Spanish I French II Spanish II

Spanish I Spanish II French I French II French III

Spanish I Spanish II French I French II French III

Spanish II French II French III

STEM Agriculture and Environmental Science Technology I

Culinary Arts I and II Agriculture and Environmental Science I & II

Culinary Arts I and II Agriculture and Environmental Science Technology I & II

Culinary Arts II Agriculture and Environmental Science Technology II Career Pathways Experience (with 2 years

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of GTC Completion)

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Child Development Family & Individual Health Nutrition & Wellness Personal Development Accounting Fundamentals Personal Leadership

Child Development Family & Individual Health Nutrition & Wellness Personal Development Personal Finance Accounting Fundamentals Business Finance Personal Leadership Technical & Workplace Writing Entrepreneurship

Child Development Family & Individual Health Nutrition & Wellness Personal Development Personal Finance Accounting Fundamentals Business Finance Personal Leadership Technical & Workplace Writing Entrepreneurship

Child Development Family & Individual Health Nutrition & Wellness Personal Development Personal Finance Accounting Fundamentals Business Finance Personal Leadership Technical & Workplace Writing Entrepreneurship

Other Electives

Other Electives

Other Electives

Other Electives

Band Choral Music Computer Applications Dance I Drawing I Drug Education Foundations to Journalism General Music Graphic Design I Keyboarding PE Painting I Safety Education Theater I Web Design & Media Rich Content

Drawing I & II Painting I & II PE Band Comprehensive Health Technical & Workplace Writing General Music Theater I & II Dance I & II Keyboarding Computer Applications Minority Studies Oral Communication World Literature Mississippi Writers Foundations to Journalism Broadcast Journalism Print Journalism Graphic Design I & II

Drawing I & II Painting I & II Band Comprehensive Health Technical & Workplace Writing Creative writing Dance I & II Drivers Education General Music Theater I & II Dance I & II Keyboarding Computer Applications Minority Studies Oral Communication Debate Psychology Advanced World Geography World Literature Mississippi Writers Foundations to Journalism Broadcast Journalism Print Journalism Graphic Design I & II Survey of Twentieth

Drawing I & II Painting I & II Band Creative writing Drivers Education General Music Survey of African American Writing Theater I & II Minority Studies Oral Communication Debate Advanced World Geography World Literature Mississippi Writers Foundations to Journalism Broadcast Journalism Print Journalism Graphic Design I & II Survey of Twentieth Century Writing

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Century Writing

Scheduled by Case Manager Life Skill Science I

Life Skill Science II

Life Skill Science III

Life Skill Science IV

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation II

Career Preparation III

Career Preparation IV

Job Skill Math I

Job Skill Math II

Job Skill Math III

Job Skill Math IV

Employment English I

Employment English II

Employment English III

Employment English IV

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Greenville High School Program of Study Architecture, Construction, & Manufacturing This pathway focuses on designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built

environment. Students study the planning, managing and processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.

Freshman Year (9th)

Sophomore Year (10th)

CCR English I/ Compensatory Reading

Compensatory Writing/CCR English II

English III AP Literature and Composition

English IV/ A.P. Literature and Composition

Compensatory Math I/ CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry

CCR Geometry CCR Algebra II Compensatory Math II

CCR Algebra II Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus A.P. Statistics Statistics A.P. Calculus Calculus Survey of Mathematical Topics CCR Advanced

Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus Calculus A.P. Calculus A.P. Statistics Statistics Survey of Mathematical Topics CCR Advanced Mathematics Plus

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Senior Year (12th )

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Mathematics Plus Compensatory Math III & IV

Compensatory Math III & IV

Introduction to Biology Biology I Concepts of Agriculture Plant Science Physical Science Chemistry

Physical Science Biology I Biology II Chemistry Plant Science Plant Science II Concept of Ag I Concept of Ag II Physics

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A. P. Environmental Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Biomedical Research Science AEST Ag Mechanization

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A. P. Environmental Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Biomedical Research Science AEST Ag Mechanization

Mississippi Studies/Geography World History A.P. World History

World History A.P. World History

U.S. History A.P. U.S. History A.P. Psychology Psychology/Sociology Problems in American Democratic

U.S. Government/Economics A.P. Psychology A. P. US Government & Politics A.P. Macroeconomics A.P. Psychology Psychology/Sociology Problems in American Democratic

Comprehensive Health P.E. Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

STEM

Engineering I Intro Welding Carpentry I Construction I Science AEST Ag Mechanization

Engineering I Engineering II Advanced Welding Carpentry I Carpentry II Construction I

Career Pathway Experience Engineering II Advanced Welding Carpentry II Construction II

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Construction II Science AEST Ag Mechanization

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Web Design and Media Rich Content

Web Design and Media Rich Content Graphic Design I & II Introduction to Information Technology Information and Communication Technology I

Web Design and Media Rich Content Graphic Design I & II Technology I Management Information and Communication Technology I

Web Design and Media Rich Content Graphic Design I & II Technology I Management Information and Communication Technology I

Electives

Electives

Electives

Electives

Band Choral Music Computer Applications Dance I Drawing I Drug Education Foundations to Journalism General Music Keyboarding PE Painting I Safety Education Theater I

Computer Application Keyboarding Resource Management African-American Studies Drawing I & II Painting I & II General Music Band Choral Music Creative Writing Dance I, II, & III Dance Performance I, II, and III Debate Family Dynamics Personal Development P.E. Oral Communication Driver’s Education Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Resource Management Comprehensive Health Humanities Psychology Sociology Foundation of Journalism Theatre I

Accounting Fundamentals African-American Studies Band Business Finances Choral Music Computer Application Creative Writing Dance I, II, & III Dance Performance I, II, and III Debate Drawing I & II Driver’s Education Entrepreneurship Family Dynamics Foundation and Print Foundation to Journalism General Music Humanities Information and Communication Introduction to Information Technology Keyboarding Marketing Essentials Oral Communication P.E. Painting I & II

Computer Application Keyboarding Graphic Design I & II Resource Management Accounting Fundamentals Business Finances Management Introduction to Information Technology Information and Communication Technology I Foundation and Print Graphic I Graphic II Digital Media Design Multimedia Projects Accounting Fundamentals Business Finances Management Introduction to Information Technology Information and Communication Technology I Foundation and Print African-American Studies Survey of African American Writing

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Theatre II

Personal Development Personal Finance Psychology Resource Management Sales and Distribution Sociology Survey of African American Writing Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Theatre II

Drawing I & II Painting I & II General Music Band Choral Music Creative Writing Dance I, II, & III Dance Performance I, II, and III Debate Foundation to Journalism Personal Development P.E. Resource Management Oral Communication Driver’s Education Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Theatre II Humanities Psychology Sociology

Scheduled by Case Manager Life Skill Science I

Life Skill Science II

Life Skill Science III

Life Skill Science IV

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation II

Career Preparation III

Career Preparation IV

Job Skill Math I

Job Skill Math II

Job Skill Math III

Job Skill Math IV

Employment English I

Employment English II

Employment English III

Employment English IV

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

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Greenville High School Program of Study Arts, A/V Technology, Communications & Marketing Pathway This pathway focuses on the designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing of multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. It also focuses on planning, managing, and performing the marketing activities to reach organizational objectives such as brand management, professional sales, merchandising, marketing communications and market research.

Freshman Year (9th)

Sophomore Year (10th)

Junior Year (11th)

Senior Year (12th )

CCR English I

Compensatory English II/CCR English II

CCR English IV AP/ Language and Composition

CCR English IV A.P. Literature Composition

Compensatory Math I/ CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry

Compensatory Math II & III CCR Geometry CCR Algebra II

Compensatory Math III & IV Algebra II Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus AP Calculus Calculus AP Statistics Statistics of Mathematical Topics Advance Mathematics Plus

Compensatory Math III & IV Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus AP Calculus Calculus AP Statistics Statistics of Mathematical Topics Advance Mathematics Plus

Introduction to Biology Biology I Concepts of Agriculture Plant Science Physical Science Chemistry

Physical Science Biology I Biology II Chemistry Chemistry Concepts of Agriculture I Concepts of Agriculture II

Chemistry Biology II A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A.P. Environmental Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies

Chemistry Biology II A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A.P. Environmental Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies

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Plant Science I Plant Science II

Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany

Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Physics

Mississippi Studies/Geography World History A.P. World History

World History A.P. World History U.S. History A.P. U.S. History

U.S. History A.P. U.S. History A.P. Psychology Psychology Sociology

U.S. Government/Economics A.P. U.S. Government & Politics A.P. Macroeconomics A.P. Psychology Psychology Sociology Problems in American Democracy

Comprehensive Health P.E.

Foreign Language I

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

STEM

Welding I Construction I

Welding II Construction II

Career Pathway Experience (upon completion of 2 GTC courses

Suggested Electives General Music Band Choral Music

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Art I General Music Band Choir Music Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Foundations of Journalism Computer Application Keyboarding Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Web Design and Rich Content Graphic Design I Oral Communication

Art I Art II General Music Band Choir Music Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Foundations of Journalism Oral Communication Computer Application Keyboarding Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Theatre II Graphic I

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Graphic II Marketing Essentials Introduction to Information Technology Information and Communication Technology I Management Fundamentals

Other Electives

Other Electives

Computer Survey of African Applications American Writing Dance I Personal Development Drawing I Resource Management Drug Education P.E. Foundations to Driver’s Education Journalism Comprehensive Health Graphic Design I Humanities Keyboarding Psychology PE Sociology Painting I Nutrition & Wellness Safety Education Family Dynamics Theater I Child Development Web Design & Media Rich Content

Other Electives

Web Design and Media Rich Content Marketing Essentials Management Fundamentals Introduction to Information Technology Information and Communication Technology I

Other Electives

Survey African American Survey African American Writing Writing Personal Development Humanities I P.E. Humanities II Driver’s Education Personal Development Humanities P.E. Psychology Driver’s Education Sociology Psychology Nutrition & Wellness Sociology Family Dynamics Nutrition & Wellness Child Development Family Dynamics Resource Management Child Development Resource Management

Scheduled by Case Manager Life Skill Science I

Life Skill Science II

Life Skill Science III

Life Skill Science IV

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation II

Career Preparation III

Career Preparation IV

Job Skill Math I

Job Skill Math II

Job Skill Math III

Job Skill Math IV

Employment English I

Employment English II

Employment English III

Employment English IV

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

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Greenville High School Program of Study Business, Management, Administration, & Finance This pathway focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Students in this pathway study planning and related services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.

Freshman Year (9th)

Sophomore Year (10th)

Junior Year (11th)

Senior Year (12th )

CCR English I

Compensatory Writing CCR English II

CCR English III

CCR English IV A.P. English Literature

Compensatory Math I/ CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry

Compensatory Math II & III CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry CCR Algebra II

Compensatory Math II & III CCR Algebra II Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus Geometry Statistics A.P. Calculus

Compensatory Math II & III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus Calculus Statistics A.P. Calculus

Introduction to Biology Biology I Concepts of Agriculture Plant Science

Physical Science Biology I Biology II Chemistry

Chemistry Biology II A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics Astronomy Aerospace Studies Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Physics

Chemistry Biology II A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics Astronomy Aerospace Studies Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Physics

Mississippi Studies/Geography

World History

U.S. History A.P. U.S. History A.P. Psychology

U.S. Government/Economics A.P. Psychology

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Comprehensive Health P.E.

Foreign Language I

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

STEM

Information Technology I

Business & Computer Tech II

Career Pathway Experience (upon completion of 2 GTC courses)

Suggested Electives Computer Application Keyboarding

Other Electives Band Drawing I & II Drug Education General Music Painting I & II Safety Education

Suggested Electives Computer Application Keyboarding Accounting Fundamentals Entrepreneurship Business Graphic Design I

Suggested Electives Oral Communication Computer Application Keyboarding Accounting Fundamentals Business Finance Personal Finance Entrepreneurship Business International Business Graphic Design I & II

Suggested Electives Accounting Fundamentals Business Finance Personal Finance Entrepreneurship Business Resource Management International Business Graphic Design I & II

Other Electives

Other Electives

Other Electives

African American Studies Band Child Development Choir Music Comprehensive Health Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Driver’s Education Family Dynamics Foundations of Journalism General Music Nutrition & Wellness Oral Communication P.E. Personal Development Psychology Resource Management Sociology Survey of African American Writing Technical & Workplace

African American Studies Band Child Development Choir Music Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Drawing I & II Driver’s Education Family Dynamics Foundations of Journalism General Music Global Marketing Humanities Nutrition & Wellness P.E. Painting I & II Personal Development Psychology Resource Management Sociology Survey of African

African American Studies Drawing I & II Painting I & II General Music Band Choir Music Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Foundations of Journalism Personal Development P.E. Oral Communication Computer Application Keyboarding Driver’s Education Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Theatre II Humanities Psychology Sociology

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Writing Theatre I

American Writing Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Theatre II Sales and Distribution

Survey of African American Writing Nutrition & Wellness Family Dynamics Child Development Global Marketing Sales and Distribution

Scheduled by Case Manager Life Skill Science I

Life Skill Science II

Life Skill Science III

Life Skill Science IV

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation II

Career Preparation III

Career Preparation IV

Job Skill Math I

Job Skill Math II

Job Skill Math III

Job Skill Math IV

Employment English I

Employment English II

Employment English III

Employment English IV

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

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Greenville High School Program of Study Education, Training, & Human Services This pathway focuses on planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services such as administration, teaching/training, administrative support, and professional support services. It also focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care, and consumer services. Freshman Year (9th)

Sophomore Year th (10 )

Junior Year (11th)

Senior Year (12th )

CCR English I

Compensatory English II/ CCR English II

CCR English III AP Language and Composition

CCR English IV/A.P. Literature and Composition

Compensatory Math I/CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry

Compensatory Math II & III CCR Geometry CCR Algebra II

Compensatory Math III & IV CCR Algebra II Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus AP Calculus Calculus AP Statistics Statistics Survey of Mathematical Topics CCR Advanced Mathematics Plus

Compensatory Math III & IV Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus AP Calculus Calculus AP Statistics Statistics Survey of Mathematical Topics CCR Advanced Mathematics Plus

Introduction to Biology/ Biology I Concepts of Agriculture Plant Science Physical Science Chemistry

Physical Science Biology I Biology II Chemistry Physics Concepts of Agriculture I Concepts of Agriculture II Plant Science I

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics AP Environmental Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics AP Environmental Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies

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Plant Science II

Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Physical Science Biomedical Research Zoology/Botany

Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Biomedical Research Zoology/Botany

Mississippi Studies/Geography World History AP World History

World History AP World History US History AP US History

U.S. History A.P. U.S. History A.P. Psychology Psychology Sociology Problems in American Democracy

U.S. Government/Economic s AP US Government & Politics AP Macroeconomics A.P. Psychology Psychology Sociology Problems in American Democracy

Comprehensive Health P.E. Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

STEM

Early Childhood I

Early Childhood II

Career Pathway Experience (upon completion of 2 GTC courses)

Suggested Electives Minority Studies Personal Leadership

Other Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Child Development Nutrition and Wellness Family & Individual Health Entrepreneurship Minority Studies African American Studies Personal Leadership Oral Communication Technical & Workplace Writing

Child Development Nutrition and Wellness Family & Individual Health Entrepreneurship Minority Studies African American Studies Personal Leadership Oral Communication Technical & Workplace Writing

Child Development Nutrition and Wellness Family & Individual Health Entrepreneurship Minority Studies African American Studies Personal Leadership Oral Communication Technical & Workplace Writing

Other Electives

Other Electives

Other Electives

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Safety Education Drug Education General Music Band Computer Application/ Keyboarding P.E. Art I

Survey of African American Writing Drawing I & II Painting I & II General Music Band Coral Music Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Foundations of Journalism Law Related Education P.E. Personal Development Survey of Twentieth Century Writing Driver’s Education Theatre I Theatre II Humanities Resource Management

Survey of African American Writing Drawing I & II Painting I & II General Music Band Choral Music Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Foundations of Journalism Law Related Education Personal Development Computer Application/ Keyboarding Survey of Twentieth Century Writing Driver’s Education Theatre I Theatre II Humanities Resource Management

Survey of African American Writing Drawing I & II Painting I & II General Music Band Choir Music Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Foundations of Journalism Law Related Education Personal Development Computer Application/ Keyboarding Survey of Twentieth Century Writing Driver’s Education Theatre I Theatre II Humanities Resource Management

Scheduled by Case Manager Life Skill Science I

Life Skill Science II

Life Skill Science III

Life Skill Science IV

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation II

Career Preparation III

Career Preparation IV

Job Skill Math I

Job Skill Math II

Job Skill Math III

Job Skill Math IV

Employment English I

Employment English II

Employment English III

Employment English IV

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

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Greenville High School

Program of Study Law, Public Safety, Correctional, Security, Government, and Public Administration This pathway focuses on the planning and executing of governmental functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations. It also focuses on the planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

Freshman Year (9th)

Sophomore Year (10th)

Junior Year (11th)

Senior Year (12th )

CCR English I

Compensatory English II/CCR English II

CCR English III/ AP Language and Composition

CCR English IV/A.P. Literature and Composition

Compensatory Math I CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry

Compensatory Math II & III CCR Geometry CCR Algebra II

Compensatory Math III & IV CCR Algebra II Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus A.P. Calculus Calculus A.P. Statistics Statistics Survey of Mathematical Topics Advance Mathematics Plus

Compensatory Math III & IV Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus A.P. Calculus Calculus A.P. Statistics Statistics Survey of Mathematical Topics Advance Mathematics Plus

Introduction to Biology Biology I Concepts of Agriculture Plant Science Physical Science Chemistry

Biology I Biology II Chemistry Physics Physical Science Concepts of Agriculture I Concepts of Agriculture II

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A.P. Environmental Science Astronomy

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A.P. Environmental Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies

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Plant Science I Plant Science II Environmental Science

Aerospace Studies Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Biomedical Research

Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Biomedical Research

Mississippi Studies/Geography World History A.P. World History

World History A P. World History U. S. History A. P. US. History

U.S. History A.P. U.S. History A.P. Psychology Psychology Sociology Problems in American Democracy

U.S. Government/Economics AP U.S. Government & Politics A.P. Macroeconomics A.P. Psychology Psychology Sociology Problems in American Democracy

Comprehensive Health P.E. Foreign Language I & II

Foreign Language I & II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

STEM

Concepts of Agriculture Plant Science Environmental Science

Entrepreneurship Science AEST Ag Mechanization

Career Pathway Experience (upon completion of 2 GTC courses

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Law Related Education Minority Studies

Law Related Education Minority Studies Oral Communication

Law Related Education Minority Studies Oral Communication Humanities Personal Leadership International Business

Law Related Education Minority Studies Personal Leadership Humanities International Business

Other Electives Law Related Education Minority Studies Safety Education

Other Electives Advance World Geography African American Studies Art I

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Drug Education General Music Band Art I

Art II Band Child Development Choir Music Comprehensive Health Computer Application Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Driver’s Education Family Dynamics Foundations of Journalism General Music Keyboarding P.E. Personal Development Resource Management Survey of African American Writing Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I

Art II Band Business Law Child Development Choir Music Computer Application Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Driver’s Education Family & Individual Health Foundations of Journalism General Music Keyboarding Personal Development Resource Management Survey of African American Writing Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Theatre II

Art I Art II General Music Band Business Law Choir Music Child Development Creative Writing Dance I & II Debate Family & Individual Health Foundations of Journalism Personal Development Computer Application Keyboarding Driver’s Education Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Theatre II Resource Management

Scheduled by Case Manager Life Skill Science I

Life Skill Science II

Life Skill Science III

Life Skill Science IV

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation II

Career Preparation III

Career Preparation IV

Job Skill Math I

Job Skill Math II

Job Skill Math III

Job Skill Math IV

Employment English I

Employment English II

Employment English III

Employment English IV

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

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Greenville High School Program of Study Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (Information Technology & Health Sciences also) This pathway focuses on the planning, managing, and providing of scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. It also focuses on building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, mult-imedia and systems integration services. Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

Freshman Year (9th)

Sophomore Year (10th)

Junior Year (11th)

Senior Year (12th )

CCR English I/ Compensatory Reading

Compensatory Writing/CCR English II

English III AP Literature and Composition

English IV/ A.P. Literature and Composition

Compensatory Math I/ CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry

CCR Geometry CCR Algebra II Compensatory Math II

CCR Algebra II Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus A.P. Statistics Statistics A.P. Calculus Calculus Survey of Mathematical Topics CCR Advanced Mathematics Plus Compensatory Math III & IV

Algebra III Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Discrete Math Pre-Calculus Calculus A.P. Calculus A.P. Statistics Statistics Survey of Mathematical Topics CCR Advanced Mathematics Plus Compensatory Math III & IV

Introduction to Biology Biology I Concepts of Agriculture Plant Science Physical Science Chemistry

Physical Science Biology I Biology II Chemistry Plant Science Plant Science II Concept of Ag I

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A. P. Environmental

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A. P. Environmental Science

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Concept of Ag II Physics

Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Biomedical Research

Astronomy Aerospace Studies Environment Science Organic Chemistry Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Biomedical Research

Mississippi Studies/Geography World History A.P. World History

World History A.P. World History

U.S. History A.P. U.S. History A.P. Psychology Psychology/Sociology Problems in American Democratic

U.S. Government/Economics A.P. Psychology A. P. US Government & Politics A.P. Macroeconomics A.P. Psychology Psychology/Sociology Problems in American Democratic

Comprehensive Health P.E. Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

STEM

Engineering I Info Tech I

Engineering II Info Tech II

Career Pathway Experience

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Suggested Electives

Web Design and Media Rich Content

Web Design and Media Rich Content Introduction to Information Technology Information and Communication Technology I Management Fundamentals Management Essentials

Web Design and Media Rich Content Introduction to Information Technology Information and Communication Technology I Management Fundamentals Management Essentials Discrete Math Pre-Calculus A.P. Statistics Statistics A.P. Calculus

Web Design and Media Rich Content Introduction to Information Technology Information and Communication Technology I Management Fundamentals Management Essentials Discrete Math Pre-Calculus A.P. Statistics Statistics A.P. Calculus

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Calculus Survey of Mathematical Topics CCR Advanced Mathematics Plus

Calculus Survey of Mathematical Topics CCR Advanced Mathematics Plus

Other Electives

Other Electives

Other Electives

Other Electives

Safety Education Drug Education General Music Band Family Dynamics

African-American Studies Survey of African American Writing Drawing I & II Painting I & II General Music Band Choral Music Creative Writing Dance I, II, & III Dance Performance I, II, and III Debate Family Dynamics Foundation to Journalism Personal Development Resource Management P.E. Oral Communication Computer Application Keyboarding Driver’s Education Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Comprehensive Health Humanities Digital Media Design Graphic Design I & II Psychology Sociology Resource Management

African-American Studies Survey of African American Writing Drawing I & II Painting I & II General Music Band Business Law Choral Music Creative Writing Dance I, II, & III Dance Performance I, II, and III Debate Family Dynamics Foundation to Journalism Personal Development P.E. Oral Communication Computer Application Keyboarding Driver’s Education Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Theatre II Humanities Digital Media Design Graphic Design I & II Psychology Sociology Resource Management Accounting Fundamentals Business Finances Management

African-American Studies Survey of African American Writing Drawing I & II Painting I & II General Music Band Choral Music Creative Writing Dance I, II, & III Dance Performance I, II, and III Debate Foundation to Journalism Personal Development P.E. Oral Communication Computer Application Keyboarding Driver’s Education Technical & Workplace Writing Theatre I Theatre II Humanities Graphic I Graphic II Psychology Sociology Digital Media Design Multimedia Projects Resource Management Accounting Fundamentals Business Finances Management

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Scheduled by Case Manager Life Skill Science I

Life Skill Science II

Life Skill Science III

Life Skill Science IV

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation II

Career Preparation III

Career Preparation IV

Job Skill Math I

Job Skill Math II

Job Skill Math III

Job Skill Math IV

Employment English I

Employment English II

Employment English III

Employment English IV

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Greenville High School Program of Study Transportation, Distribution and Logistics This pathway focuses on planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.

Freshman Year (9th)

Sophomore Year (10th)

CCR English I/ Compensatory Reading Compensatory Math I CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry

Compensatory Writing/CCR English II

English III

English IV/A.P. English Literature

CCR Geometry CCR Algebra II

A.P. Calculus A.P. Statistics Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Algebra III Calculus Compensatory Math II & III Discrete Math Pre-Calculus Statistics Survey of Mathematics Topics

A.P. Calculus A.P. Statistics Advanced Algebra/ Trigonometry Algebra III Calculus Compensatory Math II & III Discrete Math Pre-Calculus Statistics Survey of Mathematics Topics

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Senior Year (12th )

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Introduction to Biology Biology I Physical Science Chemistry Concepts of Agriculture I Plant Science I

Physical Science Biology I Biology II Chemistry Physics Concepts of Agriculture I Plant Science II Concepts of Agriculture I Plant Science II

Mississippi Studies World Geography World History A.P. World History

World History A.P. World History U.S. History A.P. U.S. History

Comprehensive Health PE Foreign Language I Foreign Language II STEM

Electives

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A.P. Environmental Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies Biomedical Research Environmental Science Organic Chemistry Marine and Aquatics Science Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Physical Science Zoology/Botany Physics US History A.P. Psychology A.P U.S. History Psychology Sociology Problems in American Democracy

Chemistry Biology II Physics A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A. P. Physics A.P. Environmental Science Astronomy Aerospace Studies Biomedical Research Environmental Science Organic Chemistry Marine and Aquatics Science Microbiology/Genetics Human Anatomy & Physiology Zoology/Botany Physics Physical Science Economics US Government A.P. Psychology A.P. US Government and Politics A.P. Macroeconomics A.P U.S. History Psychology Sociology Problems in American Democracy

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Diesel Service Technician I Automotive Service Tech I Collision Repair Tech I

Diesel Service Technician II Automotive Service Tech II Collision Repair Tech II

Electives

Electives

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General Music Band Drug Education Safety Education

Painting I & II Drawing I PE Band Comprehensive Health Technical Writing Creative writing Dance I & II Drivers Education General Music African American Studies Survey of African American Writing African American Intro to Theater Arts Theater I & II Choral Music Child Development Family Dynamics Family and Individual Health Nutrition & Wellness Personal Development Keyboarding Computer Applications Minority Studies Oral Studies Debate Psychology Law Related Educations Humanities

Painting I & II Drawing I & II PE Band Comprehensive Health Technical Writing Creative writing Dance I & II Drivers Education General Music African American Studies Survey of African American Writing African American Intro to Theater Arts Theater I & II Choral Music Child Development Family Dynamics Family and Individual Health Nutrition & Wellness Personal Development Keyboarding Computer Applications Minority Studies Oral Studies Debate Psychology Law Related Educations Humanities Resource Management

Painting I & II Drawing I & II PE Band Comprehensive Health Technical Writing Creative writing Dance I & II Drivers Education General Music African American Studies Survey of African American Writing African American Intro to Theater Arts Theater I & II Choral Music Child Development Family Dynamics Family and Individual Health Nutrition & Wellness Personal Development Keyboarding Computer Applications Minority Studies Oral Studies Debate Psychology Law Related Educations Humanities Resource Management

Scheduled by Case Manager Life Skill Science I

Life Skill Science II

Life Skill Science III

Life Skill Science IV

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation II

Career Preparation III

Career Preparation IV

Job Skill Math I

Job Skill Math II

Job Skill Math III

Job Skill Math IV

Employment English I

Employment English II

Employment English III

Employment English IV

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

Occupational Guidance

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Planning for Graduation The Greenville Public School District offers a wide variety of courses from which you may choose. You should take the time and effort to develop a carefully constructed long-range plan. Consider your future goals.

Contact the colleges and universities you are considering and obtain their entrance requirements. See the following "Institutions of Higher Learning Entrance Requirements" chart for Mississippi requirements. Investigate apprenticeship programs or employment opportunities which you are considering and determine their entrance requirements.

The programs of study included on page 29-53 of this document will assist you in selecting the necessary required courses for graduation. In order to graduate, students must meet the graduation requirements established the year he/she entered the 9 th grade.

Also, the charts on page 64-67 of this document illustrate entrance requirements for Institutions of Higher Learning in Mississippi.

Occupational Diplomas Since January 1, 2004, the State Board of Community and Junior Colleges (SBCJC) has provided state funding for students attending community and junior colleges who exit high school with a Mississippi Occupational Diploma. This action is documented in a memo to community and junior college presidents from the Executive Director for SBCJC, dated October 24, 2003. This decision expanded the post-secondary educational opportunities for students with disabilities. The board for each college sets its own admissions standards, but this move paves the way for

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recognition of the occupational diploma as an acceptable college entrance option for our students. Subject Area Test Program (SATP2, SATP3) New SATP Requirements Beginning with school year 2014-2015, students may graduate by passing CCR Algebra I, Biology I, CCR English II, and U.S. History and meeting one of the following options: a. Pass the applicable end-of-course Subject Area Test b. Use the end-of-course Subject Area Test score with the overall course grade (For seniors in 20142015 and 2015-2016 only. Starting in the 2016-2017 school year, SATP scores will constitute 25 percent of a student’s final grade.) c. Obtain a score of 17 or higher in the specific subject area on the ACT. d. Earn a C or higher in an entry level, credit-bearing dual enrollment/dual credit /college credit course. e. Obtain an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score of 36 plus one of the following: 1) Earn a CPAS (Career Planning and Assessment System) score that meets the attainment level assigned by Federal Perkins requirements. 2) Earn an approved Industry Certification as specified in the Career Pathway’s Assessment Blueprint and outlined in Appendix A-5 in the current edition of the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards. f. Obtain the Silver Level on the ACT WorkKeys plus one of the following: 1) Earn a CPAS (Career Planning and Assessment System) score that meets the attainment level assigned by Federal Perkins requirements. 2) Earn an approved Industry Certification as specified in the Career Pathway’s Assessment Blueprint and in Appendix A-5 in the current edition of the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards.

Summer School Students in grades 6-12 are not allowed to enroll in a summer school course in lieu of taking the course during the regular school year. Summer school courses are only for remediation for Carnegie unit courses. No SATP2, SATP3 tested course may be taken in summer school. SATP2, SAPT3 courses will be offered in the extended year classes. The summer school/extended year program will meet all applicable requirements of the regular school program. Students from the base schools who enroll in the summer program must provide written approval from the principal of their base schools. Students enrolled in an extended year program complete all remaining course/subject requirements/objectives before credit for the course/subject is issued. Students enrolled in a summer program are limited to earning one (1) Carnegie unit of credit during a traditional summer school session, which does not apply to extended year programs and approved virtual courses. BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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Greenville Public School District only accepts credits from schools that are accredited by the Mississippi Department of Education.

Correspondence Courses Carnegie unit credits earned through correspondence courses may be counted toward graduation but are limited to one such unit during a student's high school career. Students will not normally be allowed to take a correspondence course until the senior year and only if it is needed to satisfy minimum graduation requirements. The student assumes full responsibility for all costs associated with the course. If you have an interest in a correspondence course, contact your guidance counselor. Online Courses Carnegie unit credits earned through online courses may be counted toward graduation but are limited to the following requirements: 1) The course must be listed in the Approved Courses for the Secondary Schools of Mississippi for the current school year by the Mississippi Department of Education. 2) The Principal must approve the request prior to enrollment after making a determination as to the student's probability for successful completion of online coursework based upon prior academic work in high school. 3) The student must have adequate access to online resources and the technical skills to use them. 4) Typically online courses may be used for remediation for minimum graduation requirements. Otherwise, these courses are to be used for extended learning opportunities and the credit will not count towards the minimum graduation requirements outlined by the Greenville Public School District. 5) The student assumes full responsibility for all costs associated with the course.

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Change of Schedule Each spring the students in the Greenville Public School District are given the opportunity to select the subjects for the following year. Teachers are employed on the basis of students' subject selection. It is recommended that no schedule changes be made unless 1) a failed course was completed in summer school; 2) not enough students registered for the course, thereby dropping the course from the master schedule; or 3) an error was made in the student's schedule. If a student and his/her parent(s) feel that a change in schedule should be made, the parent(s) should submit a written request for a schedule change within the first five days of school. Whether a change is made is the decision of the building principal. Any course or courses dropped will be included in the grade point average and class ranking of the withdrawn student. Class Rank When class rank is computed, all grades from all subjects for which any Carnegie unit credit given is used, regardless of year credit is earned. This applies to both whole units and fractional units of credit. When class rank is computed, it is computed for only those students who will complete graduation requirements for the current school year. Students are ranked at the end of the third nine weeks of the senior year to determine their final standing. Driver Education The driver education program is offered at Greenville High School if adequate staffing is available. A fee is charged for this course in summer school. Students wishing to enroll in driver education must present a Birth Certificate and Social Security card. Students must be 15 years of age or turn 15 during the term they are enrolled. Class size is limited and priority is given based on assigned grade level first and computer-generated course assignment second. Home School or Private School Students Students who have registered with the Mississippi Department of Education as home school students may attend classes in the Greenville Public School District on a space available basis BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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provided they meet all normal residency and eligibility requirements for enrolling in a public school. Students attending a private school within the boundaries of Greenville Public School District may attend classes at the Greenville Technical Center as long as there is space available in the desired program of study.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Greenville Technical Center The Greenville Technical Center offers secondary vocational programs that provide occupational orientation and basic employment skills associated with a specific occupation or career cluster. Thus, upon completing the program, secondary graduates are prepared to either pursue entry level employment in the particular occupation or continue their vocational or technical education in a post-secondary educational institution, often-times with advanced standing. The student will receive credit for his or her vocational course work through the "home" school. Students attend the Career Center on a block basis with the remaining time spent in the students' home school. The high school diploma is likewise awarded by the high school in which the student is enrolled. Two (2) units of credit are offered by the shop and laboratory classes and two and one-half (2 1/2) units of credit are offered for the Cooperative Education work experience class. No partial credit may be given for part of a year. Students who successfully complete a two-year vocational program will receive a certificate of completion from the Technical Center. Certificate students will receive a certificate that designates objectives mastered on their I.E.P. Attendance is based upon the Technical Center application process that may be initiated through the home school counselor. Admission must be approved by both the home school and by the Technical Center. Technical Center Articulation/Advanced Placement Under the Mississippi Delta Community College Tech Prep Consortium, Articulation/Advanced Placement is available to the students who complete the following programs at the Raymond BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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Campus Career Center: Allied Health, Automotive Mechanics, Industrial Maintenance Trades, Marketing, and Mississippi Cooperative Education. Mississippi Delta Community College will grant credit for selected courses in its Associate in Arts, Associate of Applied Science, or Career Certificate Programs under the following conditions: ● Applicant for credit meets all college admissions requirements and is a registered student in good standing in one of Mississippi Delta Community College's career/technical programs ● Applicant has maintained at least a "B" average in the related high school career & technical course for which articulated credit is requested. ● Applicant has on file a written recommendation from the program instructor and the career/technical director ● Applicant must make an approved score on a comprehensive exam designed and administered by the postsecondary faculty in that subject area. ● Applicant must complete 12 hours at Mississippi Delta Community College before articulation/advanced placement credit will be placed on a permanent transcript. A high school graduate may request placement within 24 months of the date of applicant's graduation from high school. There will be no charge for such credit. GIFTED (Intellectually Gifted Students) GIFTED is a program for intellectually gifted students in grades 2-6. These classes emphasize planning, decision-making, leadership, creativity, and communication. Students spend at least five hours weekly in Gifted classes, but must maintain their regular class work as well. Activities include field trips, resource persons, and individual and group presentations. During second term, all first grade students are mass screened to determine which students will be referred for further assessment. Students identified as intellectually gifted are served in grades 2-6 in a BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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pull out program located at Stern Elementary School and transportation from and returning to their home school is provided by GPSD. Technology and Career Discovery Curriculum Tech Prep provides an educational path that leads to tomorrow. It integrates college prep coursework with vocational and technical applications. A technical education concentration is included. This planned sequence of courses begins in middle school and is articulated to the community college, leading to an associate or applied science degree. Students can also pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree, if so desired. Discovery courses are required for students in grades 7 through 9 - Career Discovery (7th grade), Computer Discovery (8th grade), and Technology Discovery (9th grade). These courses provide a basis for implementing applied academic instructional methods in mathematics, science, and communications and for integrating academic and vocational skills. Courses at the high school level are articulated with both vocational-technical courses and academic courses at the community/junior college level, and programs have been implemented to provide school-to-work transition skills. Mississippi Scholars Initiative The Mississippi Scholars Initiative is a program to motivate students to complete high school courses that prepare them for college and careers. The Initiative program places business people in classrooms to encourage and challenge students in the study of math, science, language arts, and social studies (the Mississippi Scholars Course of Study) immediately before the selection of high school courses. The Initiative program is managed by the Public Education Forum of Mississippi, and was established in November 2003. Students completing the more rigorous Mississippi Scholars Course of Study will be recognized at graduation and receive a specially designated diploma. Mississippi Tech Master Scholars Mississippi Scholars Tech Master students are preparing for their future careers. The Mississippi Scholars Tech Master program curriculum is designed to encourage students to pursue and BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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complete career and technical coursework in high school. The program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to thrive in the workplace. Solomon Magnet School H.W. Solomon Magnet School was developed in 2014 to supplement the service to 7-12 grade

students in the Greenville Public School District. Our goal is to provide

comprehensive Honors, Pre-Advanced Placement, and Advanced Placement courses to high performing students in the GPSD. Our program serves 7-8 grade students from Coleman and T.L. Weston Middle Schools and 9-12 grade students from Greenville High School. Students rotate through the facility on a period and block basis for classes in the four core areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, and English. Solomon Magnet School is an innovative application of the best teaching practices in an effort to provide students with a challenging program of study to produce students capable of performing at higher academic levels. Advanced Placement Program The courses offered at Solomon Magnet School include full content immersion, a fast pace, and assessment of performance at the analysis and synthesis level. Students will be expected to learn, analyze, synthesize, and manipulate knowledge and skills; think critically; budget time; develop and use effective study skills; engage in electronically assisted research and communication; develop advanced content area vocabulary; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain a high academic standing; model positive classroom behavior; and commit to the educational experience provided by the Honors and AP classes.

The District has an Advanced Placement Program which consists of all accelerated or honors courses, advanced placement courses, and upper-level language courses. The Program begins with math courses in the seventh grade, adds English courses in the ninth grade, and continues toward advanced placement (AP) courses in high school. The District's Advanced Placement program is based on the Mississippi Department of Education's "Suggested Outcomes for Academically Gifted Education Programs, Grades 9-12 in Mississippi," which BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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recommends the components and outcomes for courses in the Program, and on the College Board Advanced Placement approved syllabi. Pre AP Program Beginning in the seventh grade, four different tracks or sequences of math courses, which are based on the Common Core State Standards and Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards and outlined in BLUEPRINTS, Greenville Public School 's secondary curriculum guide, will be available to students. Beginning in the seventh grade, Pre-AP, accelerated or honors English classes are offered to all students.

Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, Greenville High School must offer at least one (1) Advanced Placement (AP) course in each of the four (4) core areas (mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies). Distance learning or the Mississippi Department of Education's Mississippi Virtual Public School may be used as an appropriate alternative for the delivery ofAP courses. Greenville Public School District will make available at Greenville High School an on-site AP teacher for any student who requests and/or is eligible for one of the four core area AP courses either through recruitment orby parental permission. Greenville Public Schools shall offer Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) courses in each of the four (4) core areas (mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies). Pre-AP course means a middle, junior high and/or high school level course that specifically prepares students to enroll and participate in an AP course. Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, if Pre-AP courses are offered, the school district must submit a Pre-Advanced Placement Program Proposal to the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Curriculum and Instruction. The proposal must indicate the Pre-AP courses that will be offered and the College Board training that the Pre-AP teachers will obtain in order to teach the Pre-AP courses. The proposal must also indicate the process for identifying students for Pre-AP courses. Each teacher planning to teach a Pre-AP course must have completed the College Board's Pre-AP Summer Institute, Vertical Teams Training, the Pre-AP Workshop, or other training specifically designed for Pre-AP teachers. The district is responsible for BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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providing documentation (when requested) of participation in the Pre- AP training. The PreAP Program Proposal will be approved for a period of five years. Whenever a district makes changes to the Pre-AP Program, the district shall submit a new Pre-AP Program Proposal Form to the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Curriculum and Instruction for approval prior to implementing changes. Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, each teacher planning to teach any AP course must have completed the College Board endorsed AP Summer Institute (APSI) for the course and must have obtained the AP certification through the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Educator Licensure. Documentation showing completion of the College Board APSI is required.Teachers with the AP certification must comply with Licensure renewal guidelines. AP teachers must complete the AP Summer Institute (APSI) at least every five years, which can be used for licensure renewal if completed during the validity period. (Exception: Teachers who have served with Educational Testing Service as readers for the AP exam(s) may have the initial training waived and will automatically earn the AP certification if the appropriate documentation is provided. These teachers should complete the APSI at least every five years or serve as a readerfor the AP exam(s) at least every five years.) Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, students on the secondary level in Greenville Public Schools must take a progressive course yearly in language arts, social studies, science and mathematics.

Identification of Students Eligible for the Advanced Placement Program:

Subject to appropriation, funding shall be made available so that all sophomores in Greenville Public Schools may take an examination (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) or ACT PLAN Assessment) that measures the students' ability to succeed in an AP course. The examination results should be used to identify students who were not recognized during middle school as students who would benefit from taking AP courses.

Dual Enrollment

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The Greenville Public School District offers opportunities for qualifying high school students to participate in the Dual Enrollment program with Mississippi Valley State University whereby students may earn college credit beginning with the spring semester of the sophomore year. Students who have obtained a 3.0 GPA and have successfully completed 14 core units for graduation are eligible to begin taking dual enrollment courses. If you are interested in this program, contact your guidance counselor or graduation coach for more details. Please note that the college does charge tuition for these classes, and these classes are held at the Solomon Magnet School.

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

AREA

UNITS

COURSES

English

4 Units

CCR English I, II, III, IV

Math

3 Units

CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, and CCR Algebra II

4 Units*

Science

3 Units 4 Units*

*Plus one unit of a high math (Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Algebra III, Calculus, or any AP Math Course) Two of the courses must be lab-based Biology I, Biology II Chemistry I, Chemistry II Human Anatomy Physics AP Physics AP Biology *Biology I, Chemistry I, Physics (preferred) and any one of the following courses: Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics II, Human Anatomy and Physiology, or any AP lab-based physical science class

Social Studies

3 Units 4 Units*

½ Mississippi Studies, ½ World Geography World History US History

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½ American Government *1/2 Mississippi Studies, ½ World Geography, World History, US History, ½ American Government, and ½ Economics are required.

Advanced Electives

2 Units

From the following list (one must be either a Foreign Language or Advanced World Geography): 1. 1st Year Language 2. 2nd Year Language 3. Advanced World Geography 4. Advanced Science (4th year lab based) 5. Advanced Math (above Algebra II) *Two consecutive units of Foreign Language (I and II) or Advanced World Geography and a Foreign Language

Computer

½ Unit

Computer Applications

Fine Arts

1 Unit

*Visual and performing arts required for high school graduation will meet this requirement

Health

½ Unit

Comprehensive Health

Physical Education

½ Unit

Total

17 ½ Units 19 ½ Units*

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Area

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

General Education Diploma/ Community College Track

Mississippi Scholars/ College Prep Track

4 units: CCR English I, II, III, IV

4 units: CCR English I, II, III, IV

Occupational Diploma (OD) Career Center Option

Occupational Diploma (OD) Employment Option

(IDEA Students Only)

(IDEA Students Only)

4 units (See Note 3):

4 units (See Note 3):

OD Employment English I, II, III, IV

OD Employment English I, II, III, IV

4 units which must include: CCR Algebra I & CCR Geometry (See Note 4)

4 units which must include: CCR Algebra I & CCR Geometry and CCR Algebra II (See Note 4)

4 units (See Note 3):

4 units (See Note 3):

OD Job/Life Skills Math I, II, III, IV

OD Job/Life Skills Math I, II, III, IV

4 units which must include: Biology I (See Note 7)

4 units which must include: Biology I, Chemistry I, Physics (preferred) & one lab-based physical science course (See Note 7)

4 units (See Note 3)

4 units (See Note 3)

OD Science I, II, III, IV

OD Science I, II, III, IV

4 units ( see Note 1):

4 units ( see Note 1):

4 units (See Note 3)

4 units (See Note 3)

OD Career Preparation I, II, III, IV

OD Career Preparation I, II, III, IV

½ unit Mississippi Studies

½ unit Mississippi Studies ½ unit World Geography

1 unit World History 1 unit World History 1 unit U.S. History 1 unit U.S. History ½ unit American Government

½ unit American Government ½ unit Economics

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Business & Technology

1 unit (See Note 2)

1 unit (See Note 2)

2 units

2 units

OD Guidance & Preparation Grade

OD Guidance & Preparation Grade

10 & 11 (School/Community

10 & 11 (School/Community

Based Work Assessment 30 hours

Based Work Assessment 30 hours

each)

each)

The Arts

1 unit (Any fine arts course)

1 unit (Any fine arts course

Health

½ unit (Comprehensive Health)

½ unit (Comprehensive Health)

Certain Vocational courses completed at the Career Center will count for academic Science credit. (See Note 7)

Certain Vocational courses completed at the Career Center will count for academic Science credit. (See Note 7)

4 units: Completion of a two-year (2) career/technical program at the HCC Raymond Campus Career Center. (See Note 5)

Five hundred forty (540) hours of successful paid employment, as outlined through the Applied Courses under the Occupational Diploma requirements.

9th Grade 04-05 – 9 1/2 units

6 1/2 units

1 units:

5 units:

(Any courses beyond normal graduation requirements to include two advanced electives) (See Note 6)

Guidance and Preparation III, IV or Reading I, II, III, IV; or vocational Education or any courses beyond graduation requirements

Guidance and Preparation III, IV or Reading I, II, III, IV; or vocational Education or any courses beyond graduation requirements

Career or Vocational

Electives

9th Grade 05-06 – 8 1/2 units 9th Grade 06-07 – 6 1/2 units

*Two consecutive units of Foreign Language (I and II)

(Any courses beyond normal graduation requirements) (See Note 6)

Total

28 UNITS

28 UNITS (See note 6)

28 UNITS

28 UNITS

(See note 6)

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Graduation Requirements continued Note 1: The credit earned for a State/Local Government course in any other state by an out-of-state transfer student who enters after the sophomore year can stand in lieu of Mississippi Studies or Mississippi State and Local Government. If the transfer student took a State/Local Government course in a grade level that did not award Carnegie unit credit, then any other one-half (½) unit social studies course may be accepted. An out-of-state student who transfers after the junior year may substitute any other one-half (½) unit social studies course. Note 2: One unit in Computer Discovery (available for Carnegie unit credit in 8thGrade) is accepted in lieu of the two-1/2 unit courses. Evidence of proficiency in computer applications is also accepted if the student earns one unit in any of the course listed in the Business and Technology Framework (academic and vocational). Note 3: Regular education courses may be taken in the place of these OD requirements provided the IEP Committee ensures the benchmarks for the OD have been met. Note 4: Eighth grade students beginning with the 2014-2015 school year must complete 4 units for graduation. See the “New Mathematics Graduation Requirements” note below that outlines this new requirement. Note 5: Successful completion of the Occupational Diploma technical program requires passing the MSCPAS. Note 6: Entering ninth grade students beginning in 2011-2012 must earn 28 total units for graduation. Students graduating in 2008 (9th grade students of 04-05) will require 9 1/2 electives. Students graduating in 2009 (9th grade students of 05-06) will require 8 1/2 electives and 4 math credits. Students graduating in 2012 (9th grade students of 08-09) will require 4 credits in English, mathematics, science, and social studies, along with 1 credit in business/technology and the arts, 1/2 credit in health, and 6 1/2 electives. IHL requires two advanced electives (Foreign Language I, II; or Foreign Language I and Advanced World Geography preferred) Note 7: All ninth grade students beginning with the 2008-2009 school year must complete four units of science. IHL requirements include Biology I, Chemistry I, and any two units of comparable rigor and content. One unit must be a lab-based physical science (Physics preferred). Allowable lab-based physical science courses are Physical Science, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, Physics I, Physics II, AP Physics B, AP Physics C - Electricity and Magnetism, and AP Physics C - Mechanics. Certain Career Center courses offer academic credit for certain science and business education courses. Please consult the Career Center counselor for more information about this process.

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bearing Math course is taken in the same school year. Math 8 cannot be taken after Algebra I or Integrated Math I. For students pursuing the Career Pathway Graduation Option, at least one (1) of the required mathematics courses must be above Algebra I and selected from the student’s program of study. The allowable mathematics courses that can be taken which are higher than Algebra I are: Geometry, Algebra II, CCSS Advanced Math Plus, Algebra III, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics, or any college-level dual credit courses. Survey of Mathematical Topics, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, and Statistics meet this requirement if taken prior to the 2015-2016 school year. Pre-Algebra, Transition to Algebra, and Algebra I may be taken in the eighth grade for Carnegie unit credit. Pre-Algebra and Transition to Algebra are no longer available after the 2013-2014 school year. Carnegie units may be earned by seventh and eighth graders effective with school year 2014-2015 for the following courses: CCSS Compacted Math Grade 7, CCSS Math Grade 8, CCSS Compacted Math Grade 8, and CCSS Math Grade 8.

New SATP Requirements Beginning with school year 2014-2015, students may graduate by passing CCR Algebra I, Biology I, CCR English II, and U.S. History and meeting one of the following options: a. Pass the applicable end-of-course Subject Area Test b. Use the end-of-course Subject Area Test score with the overall course grade (For seniors in 20142015 and 2015-2016 only. Starting in the 2016-2017 school year, SATP scores will constitute 25 percent of a student’s final grade.) c. Obtain a score of 17 or higher in the specific subject area on the ACT. d. Earn a C or higher in an entry level, credit-bearing dual enrollment/dual credit /college credit course. e. Obtain an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score of 36 plus one of the following: 1) Earn a CPAS (Career Planning and Assessment System) score that meets the attainment level assigned by Federal Perkins requirements. 2) Earn an approved Industry Certification as specified in the Career Pathway’s Assessment Blueprint and outlined in Appendix A-5 in the current edition of the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards. f. Obtain the Silver Level on the ACT WorkKeys plus one of the following: 1) Earn a CPAS (Career Planning and Assessment System) score that meets the attainment level assigned by Federal Perkins requirements. 2) Earn an approved Industry Certification as specified in the Career Pathway’s Assessment Blueprint and in Appendix A-5 in the current edition of the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards.

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WHAT MATH AND SCIENCE CLASSES DO I TAKE? Grade

General Education Diploma

Mississippi Scholars

General Education Diploma

College Prep Track Community College Track 6

Mississippi Scholars

College Prep Track Community College Track

6th Grade Math Instructional Level

6th Grade Science Instructional Level

7

7th Math Instructional Level

Compacted Math 7

7th Grade Science Instructional Level

8

8th Math Instructional Level

Compacted Math 8 (with Algebra I)

8th Grade Science Instructional Level

9

CCR Algebra I

CCR Geometry

Introduction to Biology

Biology I

10

CCR Geometry

CCR Algebra II

Biology I

Chemistry I

11

CCR Algebra II

Stats ½

Physical Science

Physics

and Pre-Calculus ½

Or

Or

Environmental

Trigonometry ½ and

Science ½ and

Advanced Algebra ½

Science Elective ½

or Algebra III Advanced Mathematics Plus Calculus AP Calculus

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12

Trigonometry ½ and Advanced Algebra ½

Prob & Stats ½

Any Science

And Pre-Calculus ½

Elective

or

Lab-Based Physical Science Elective ( Physics, or any AP Lab-Based Physical Science class)

or

Algebra III

Algebra III or Advanced Mathematics Plus

This program meets minimum entrance requirements for a four-year college

This program does not meet minimum entrance requirements for a four-year college

*Note: Individual circumstances may vary and will be taken into consideration when scheduling

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WHAT LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES DO I TAKE? **Elective Social Studies Courses 9th - 12th Grades) (7th - 12th Grades) Advanced World Geography Survey of African-American Writing, Community Service Learning, Humanities, Law Related Education Local Resource Studies, Minority Studies, Personal Leadership Problems in American Democracy Psychology, Sociology and Survey of World Religions

Grade

General Education Diploma

Mississippi Scholars

General Education Diploma

Mississippi Scholars

Community College Track Community College Track

College Prep Track

College Prep Track

6

6th Grade Language Arts Instructional Level

6th grade World Geography and Citizenship

7

7th Grade Language Arts Instructional Level

7th grade World History from Pre-Historic Era to the Age of Enlightenment

8

8th Grade Language Arts Instructional Level

8th grade United States History from Exploration through Reconstruction

9

9th Grade Language Arts Instructional Level

Mississippi Studies

Introduction to World Geography/

United States History from PostReconstruction to Present

10

English II

World History from the Age of Enlightenment to the Present

World History from the Age of Enlightenment to the Present

World History from the Age of Enlightenment to the Present

11

11th Grade Instructional Level

United States History from Post-Reconstruction to Present

United States History from PostReconstruction to Present

Introduction to World Geography/Econo mics

12

12th Grade Instructional

United States Government/Introductio

Mississippi Studies/United States

Mississippi Studies/United

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n to World Geography

Level

Government

States Government

WHAT MUSIC CLASSES DO I TAKE?

Grade

General Education Diploma

Mississippi Scholars

General Education Diploma

College Prep Track Community College Track Music Middle School Level II

7

Music Middle School Level III Music Middle School Level IV

College Prep Track Community College Track

6

8

Mississippi Scholars

Middle School Choral Performance

Middle School Instrumental Performance Middle School Band

9 10 11 12

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BUSINESS EDUCATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP - BUSINESS 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Entrepreneurship is designed to equip students with introductory skills that help prepare them to organize and run a business. Business terminology, basic entrepreneurship concepts, and fundamental operating principles are emphasized. Through this course, students are involved with activities such as developing market plans and applying global economic concepts. They will analyze supply and demand and understand how it affects price and profit. They will also learn to calculate operational expenses in determining profit. Finally, they will be exposed to ethical problems related to the workplace and discuss solutions for some of these problems. PERSONAL FINANCE 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Personal Finance allows the student to explore personal financial decision-making. It also helps each individual utilize skills in money management, record keeping, and banking. The course accomplishes this by the study of basic concepts involving economics, insurance, credit, and other related topics. Activities will include preparation of budgets, comparison-shopping, advertising research, standard of living analysis, and comparison of housing options. ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS 1 unit, 2 semesters (elective) Grade Level: 9-12 Accounting I is recommended for students interested in pursuing a degree in the business field. Students learn accounting terminology, principles, and procedures as they relate to a single proprietorship and a corporation. Aplia online working papers are used by students to facilitate learning. Students are exposed to Automated Accounting during the course. This is an essential course for college-bound students interested in the business career field.

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½ unit, 1 semester (elective) Grade Level: 9-12 Business Law provides the basic foundation of law as it relates to business. Business Law will equip the student with a working knowledge of the law as it applies to various legal situations that are encountered in personal and business situations. GRAPHIC DESIGN I 1 semester (elective) Grade Level: 9-12 1 semester (elective) This hands-on introductory course emphasizes graphic design and development. Students will focus on the foundations of web planning, design principles, and development. Students will also focus on graphic design to include image creation and editing. This course uses a variety of industry standard software. Students will take an in-depth look at site development, the planning process, image editing, and web hosting services. This course uses a variety of industry standard software. GRAPHIC DESIGN II 1 semester (elective) Grade Level: 9-12 1 semester (elective) Prerequisite: Graphic Design I This hands-on introductory course emphasizes graphic design and development. Students will focus on the foundations of web planning, design principles, and development. Students will also focus on graphic design to include image creation and editing. This course uses a variety of industry standard software. Students will take an in-depth look at site development, the planning process, image editing, and web hosting services. This course uses a variety of industry standard software.

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ACT PREP COURSE - MATH AND READING

1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 This course will contain nine weeks of math work and nine weeks of reading comprehension and vocabulary. Students will normally take the course first term and pair it with College Life.

COMPENSATORY WRITING II· READING 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 This course is designed especially for students who have failed the English II Subject Area Test for graduation. The primary purpose is to enhance reading skills through instruction that incorporates English II standards. This course will also facilitate the development of students' language and thinking abilities.

LEARNING STRATEGIES 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Learning Strategies, an elective, is a compensatory education course designed to enable under-achieving students to become independent learners and to transfer learning skills to other academic areas. The course is based upon State Core objectives which by law must be taught. COMPUTER EDUCATION

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Note: Students who have successfully completed 8th grade Computer Discovery have already earned credit for this course. Computer Applications is designed to provide each student with essential introductory skills and knowledge necessary to use computer hardware and software in daily life and occupational tasks. The student will learn to utilize computer hardware and software to improve and BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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enhance English, science, history, mathematics, or elective subject projects, presentations, or critiques. Emphasis is placed on common applications including disk operating systems (DOS), word processing, database management, and spreadsheet.

*WEB DESIGN AND MEDIA RICH CONTENT (ACADEMIC) 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Word Processing Web Page Design is an introductory course that examines basic HTML editors and web publishing software. Course skills will include learning the essential ways to develop a web site and the evaluation of several HTML web-publishing packages. Web Page Design offers the student the opportunity to use keyboarding and word processing skills in the production of attractive documents such as a flyer, letterhead, business card, report cover, and newsletter. Graphic design and page layout techniques are emphasized. KEYBOARDING 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Keyboarding provides the student an opportunity to master the touch-method keystroking skill for entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic information on a keyboard and a ten-key pad. Emphasis is placed on developing proper speed and accuracy techniques. Students format documents such as letters, memorandums, reports, and tables for personal, educational, and business uses. Prerequisite: Computer Applications WORD PROCESSING 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 Word processing prepares the student with word processing skills for personal use, use in the workplace, and use in postsecondary education. Introductory keyboarding skills are refined through continued use of the keyboard. The student's use of formatting techniques is enhanced through the creation of documents such as letters, reports, memos, and tables. Through document preparation, student’s master specialized software functions. Prerequisite: Keyboarding, Computer Applications, or Computer Discovery

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Credit: ½ unit, 1 semester (elective) Grade Level: 9-12 Competencies for this course focus on raising awareness of the interrelatedness of one country's political policies and economic practices with another, learning to improve international business relations through appropriate communication strategies. ENGLISH CCR ENGLISH I 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 9 Prerequisite: CCR English, Grade 8 This course is designed to help students investigate a wide range of literary genres as well as delve deeply into substantive, complex expository works of nonfiction such that they can “read like a detective” and uncover critical clues for building analyses of texts. It is geared toward students becoming increasingly aware of the choices authors make and how writers emphasize particular examples or details and stitch them together into a coherent whole. This course requires students to provide objective summaries that incorporate both inferences drawn from the text and citations extracted directly from what they have read. Students study the seminal foundational documents of the United States as well as grasp differing perspectives and points of view embedded in works of world literature.

CCR ACCELERATED ENGLISH I 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 9 Prerequisite: CCR English, Grade 8 Students who have demonstrated the ability to master the coursework in regular English classes may elect to take accelerated classes. English Accelerated is offered for students who need additional challenge and rigor in their coursework. These classes entail in-depth study of literary works, authors, and language concepts. Students are expected to engage in special projects that involve speaking and listening skills. In these classes, students are exposed to a variety of authors and genres.

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CCR ENGLISH II 2 terms; 1 unit credit Prerequisite: English I, CCR English I This course requires students to both examine a diverse set of literary genres and pursue their investigation of substantive, complex expository works of nonfiction such that they become adept investigators and can analyze the meaning of both literary and nonfiction works. It helps students firmly grasp how authors craft their prose and how writers make their argument(s) cohere. Students are adept at comparing and contrasting how ideas, themes or concepts are presented in two different artistic mediums in which different details are emphasized. Students are asked to analyze the seminal foundational documents of the United States as well as grasp differing perspectives and points of view embedded in works of world literature. Additional Standards for Reading Literature and Standards for Reading Informational Text offer detailed expectations for student academic performance in preparation for college and careers. CCR ENGLISH III 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: English II, CCR English II This course requires students to be able to understand and analyze substantive, complex expository works of literary nonfiction as well as a diverse spectrum of stories, poems, plays, and novels such that they can produce ample amounts of evidence to support inferences. Students also perform a variety of complex reading tasks focused on recurrent themes in American literature and foundational works of American political philosophy, from grasping the subtleties of an author’s point of view to perceiving when a text leaves matters ambiguous. Students become skilled at determining how multiple themes or ideas combine and intertwine to produce a complex narrative or explanation as well as evaluating the premises, arguments, and rhetoric present in seminal texts from American history. Additional Standards for Reading Literature and Standards for Reading Informational Text offer detailed expectations for student academic performance in preparation for college and careers.

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CCR ENGLISH IV 2 term(s); 1 unit credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: English III This course requires students to be able to understand and analyze substantive, complex expository works of literary nonfiction as well as a diverse spectrum of stories, poems, plays, and novels such that they can produce ample amounts of evidence to support inferences. Students also perform a variety of complex reading tasks focused on recurrent themes in English literature and foundational works of American political philosophy, from grasping the subtleties of an author’s point of view to perceiving when a text leaves matters ambiguous. Students become skilled at determining how multiple themes or ideas combine and intertwine to produce a complex narrative or explanation as well as evaluating the premises, arguments, and rhetoric present in seminal texts from American history. Additional Standards for Reading Literature and Standards for Reading Informational Text offer detailed expectations for student academic performance in preparation for college and careers. CREATIVE WRITING 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 The Creative Writing course will provide the student practices in the processes of composing poems, personal descriptive and narrative essays, and short fiction. If time allows, the writing of drama may be pursued. The course affords an opportunity for self- expression, promotes critical thinking, expands the imagination, and develops the use of figurative and literal language. The student will pursue an independent project in creative writing. The student will become a critical reader and editor of his/her own work and of the work of his/her classmates. The student will be encouraged to submit works for publication. Debate 1 term; ½ unit credit Grades 9-12 This course provides instruction in how to acquire, analyze, and evaluate information in order to organize effective arguments, and it provides practice in making those arguments. Skill in debate helps the individual to think logically, clearly, and quickly, and it helps a student to identify flawed reasoning and argue persuasively.

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Broadcast Journalism Grades 9-12 1 or 2 terms, .5 or 1 English Credit The Broadcast Journalism course provides students with quality academic instruction in television, radio, and video production by providing training in operating equipment, reporting and scriptwriting, as well as planning, directing, and producing video projects. This course is designed to help students produce a broadcast news show that includes anchor segments, field reports and feature segments. Students should select all content, write all scripts, and film and edit all video. Show(s) should be published to the web and available to the public. Foundations of Journalism is a prerequisite for this class. Foundations of Journalism Grades 9-12 1 or 2 terms, .5 or 1 English Credit Foundations of Journalism is an English course for one Carnegie unit credit. It’s intended as a general course to enhance students’ communication and media literacy skills. It is a prerequisite for subsequent journalism courses. This course is designed to help students produce a factual, journalistically-sound piece of writing from interviews they conducted. By the end of this course, students should be able to produce a factual, journalistically-sound piece of writing from interviews they conducted. Students should also be able to create at least one accompanying visual element (photo/video) and publish their work (story + visual) to the web.

Print Journalism Grades 9-12 1 or 2 terms, .5 or 1 English Credit The Print Journalism course provides students with quality academic instruction in newspaper/yearbook/news-site production by providing training in reporting, writing, photography, design and equipment operation, as well as in leadership and management skills (necessary to plan and execute the publication process). This course is designed to help students produce a newspaper, news magazine, news website or yearbook that informs a defined audience of school and community news in a timely manner. Students should select all content, write all copy, photograph/design visual elements and manage their own website/social media accounts. Works should be published in some form (print or digital) and available to the public, either for free or for purchase.

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MISSISSIPPI WRITERS 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 The Mississippi Writers course focuses on the state's rich literary heritage through the study of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama. The course identifies major sources and themes of twentieth century and contemporary Mississippi writing. The student will recognize the contribution of Mississippi writers, such as William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Richard Wright, Willie Morris, Anne Moody, etc., to twentieth century American writing and recognize that Mississippi writing is an expression of a particular place that achieves universality.

ORAL COMMUNICATION Grades 9-12 1 or 2 terms, .5 or 1 English Credit This course includes instruction in how to acquire, analyze, and evaluate information in order to make decisions and establish satisfying relationships. Skill in oral communication helps the student to think logically, clearly, and creatively.

Public Speaking 1 Term; ½ unit credit Grades 9-12 This course is designed to meet the skills needed by students as they move into roles in civic, church, social, and educational settings. It is intended to prepare the student to formally present an effective speech to an audience. Survey of African American Writing 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 The African-American Literature course is a survey course which draws upon a compilation of genres, themes, styles, and language used by various writers of African-American descent. The student will recognize and appreciate contributions of selected authors through reading, speaking, and viewing selected works and by researching and writing.

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SURVEY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY WRITING Grades 9-12 1 or 2 terms, .5 or 1 English Credit The Survey of Twentieth Century Writing course covers major writers and themes in the Americas and Western Europe for the period from World War I to the present time. The student will recognize major themes present in twentieth century writing and will draw parallels to history and present day concerns. As a result of this course, students will have a greater awareness of events and writings that have shaped and been part of the ideas and culture of the twentieth century. TECHNICAL AND WORKPLACE WRITING Grades 9-12 1 or 2 terms, .5 or 1 English Credit The Technical and Workplace Writing course focuses on the various kinds of written communication currently occurring in a variety of workplaces and careers. In this course, students examine actual examples of written materials produced to communicate within the workplace as well as outside the workplace for the customer and general public. Through reviewing examples and through instruction, students will gain a sense of general principles of communication, learn how audience and purpose shape the form and content of the written piece, and discern how organization, wording, accuracy and specificity of details, typography, visuals, design, grammar, usage, and mechanics contribute to effective communication. Students will apply what they have learned by creating a variety of kinds of written communication. Since conveying information is at the heart of much of workplace and technical writing, students will practice gathering information through research as well as communicate information through various kinds of writing.

WORLD LITERATURE Grades 9-12 1 or 2 terms, .5 or 1 English Credit The World Literature course is an examination of literary works that have contributed significantly to the thinking of humankind and have contributed greatly to various cultures. In this course, students will read a variety of masterpieces and influential literary works. The course may be organized by theme, genre, or chronology. The one-semester World Literature course may focus mainly on one time period or span centuries to show the range of literary heritage, whereas the one-year course will require reading of literature from the ancient BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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classical period to the twentieth century. In either case, the teacher will need to determine whether the course will include mainly one or two genres or cover many genres, such as plays, poetry, novels, and short stories. The teacher also has the freedom to determine the particular countries and cultures that the works will represent. In the one-semester course, however, at least one work should be chosen to represent the literature of each: (a) Classical Greece or Rome, (b) Great Britain, (c) Europe, (d) the Americas, and (e) either Asia or Africa. ADVANCED PLACEMENT FOR ENGLISH The Advanced Placement Program is a cooperative educational endeavor of the College Board and secondary schools. Based on the fact that many students can complete college-level studies in their secondary schools, the program represents a desire of schools and colleges to foster such experiences. Advanced Placement serves three groups: students who wish to pursue college-level studies while still in high schools, schools that desire to offer these opportunities, and colleges that wish to encourage and recognize such achievement. ADVANCED PLACEMENT: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION Grades 1 English Credit 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide. The College Board, a national organization, sponsors this course, through which college credit may be earned if the student chooses to take and passes the AP examination and if the college in question accepts the credit. An AP course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way genre conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT: ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION Grades 9-12 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide. The College Board, a national organization, sponsors this course, through which college credit may be earned if the student chooses to take and passes the AP examination and if the college in question accepts the credit. An AP English Literature and Composition course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 This course is offered in grades 9-12 and will prepare students to understand children's physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development, as well as their care and guidance. The course will draw on aspects of the social and biological sciences of which home economics is a component. Observation and actual experiences with children and their parents will be integral parts of the course. FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Family Dynamics Family and Individual Health is a course that will utilize skills in critical thinking, decision-making, communication, conflict management, and resource management as they relate to personal development and responsible family and parenting decisions. The focus of the course will be to provide knowledge and skills to grow as individuals and assume responsibility for the direction of life and to consider the demands and challenges involved in

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creating and maintaining a healthy family in today's society. This course can be taught in a regular classroom setting. FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Family and Individual Health is an instructional program that will prepare individuals to understand the related aspects of health in family living with special emphasis on nutrition, emotional health, and physical health; the relationship of the health of an individual to the well-being of the family; the prevention of illness; and the basic care of the ill and convalescent in the home, including the elderly, the young child, and the handicapped. This course will meet the graduation requirement for a half unit in comprehensive health. FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPANISH I 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 This course provides students with a foundation in Spanish grammar. It further provides experience in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish for use in everyday situations. Students are also provided instruction in the geography and culture of Spain and other Spanish speaking countries. SPANISH II 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Spanish I This course provides a review of Spanish grammar and continues to develop those skills that increase proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish with comprehension. Students continue to develop their abilities to function with the language in everyday situations. Their knowledge of the culture and history of Spain and other Spanish speaking countries is further expanded.

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FRENCH I 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 This course provides students with a foundation in French grammar. It further provides experience in speaking, reading, and writing French for use in everyday situations. Students are also provided instruction in the geography and culture of France and other French speaking countries. FRENCH II 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: French I This course provides a review of French grammar and continues to develop those skills that increase proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking French with comprehension. Students continue to develop their abilities to function with the language in everyday situations. Their knowledge of the culture and history of France and other French speaking countries is further expanded.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH 2 terms; 1 unit credit 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 This course is designed to encourage students to consider good health habits and to develop a good attitude toward their health. Students will acquire basic knowledge about human growth and development; learn to make decisions that contribute to good personal and community health; and explore such themes as safety, mental health, health care problems/policies, nutrition, and fitness.

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DRUG EDUCATION 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 This course will examine contemporary drug issues relevant to the use and abuse of drugs. Upon completion of the course the student will be able to identify the physiological, psychological, social, and cultural implications of drug use. In addition, historical, theoretical, and legal aspects of drug use will be presented in this course. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 terms; 1 unit credit 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 Physical Education in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 is designed to teach skills, knowledge, and attitudes vital to the development of a healthy, active lifestyle. As each student is a lifelong learner, the program provides physical activities and learning experiences in a coordinated manner. Through guided choices students are taught to responsibly plan for an active, healthy lifestyle and maximum participation for a lifetime. Athletic / Sports classes are included in this course of study. MATHEMATICS Foundations of Algebra 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 9 Foundations of Algebra course focuses on equations, inequalities, functions, polynomials, geometry, and statistics as well as the standards of mathematical practices. The course will provide a basis for curriculum development for rising 9th grade students in need of substantial support prior to Algebra I. Students who have already successfully completed Algebra I may not take this course. * Course pending state approval.

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CCR ALGEBRA I 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 Algebra I will review basic skills with integers which are necessary in problem solving. This course will include solving equations and inequalities, polynomials, special products, factoring, operations on rational expressions, relations and functions, open sentences with two variables, graphing, and radicals. These concepts as well as others are outlined within the six curriculum content strands: number sense/numeration/operation, patterns/relations/functions, algebra, measurement, geometry, and statistics/probability.

CCR ALGEBRA II 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or CCR Algebra I and CCR Geometry Algebra II is a continuation and extension of the skills developed in Algebra I. Topics will include equations and inequalities, linear relations, systems of linear equations, functions, polynomials, rational expressions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, and conic sections. These concepts as well as others are outlined within the six curriculum content strands: number sense/numeration/operation, patterns/relations/functions, algebra, measurement, geometry, and statistics/probability.

ALGEBRA III 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, and CCR Algebra II The course included content standards from the 2007 Mississippi Mathematics Framework Revised Pre-Calculus course and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, and covers those skills and objectives necessary for success in courses higher than Algebra II. Topics of study include sequences and series, functions, and higher order polynomials. Polynomial functions provide the context for higher-order investigations. Topics are addressed from a BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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numeric, graphical, and analytical perspective. The instructional approach will provide opportunities for students to work together collaboratively and cooperatively as they solve routine and non-routine problems. Communication strategies will include reading, writing, speaking, and critical listening as students present and evaluate mathematical arguments, proofs, and explanations about their reasoning.

ADVANCED ALGEBRA 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, and CCR Algebra II The Advanced Algebra course will serve as an extension of algebraic and geometric skills, combining the two to form a foundation for success in pre-calculus. Through a more in depth study of algebra, students will further enhance their mathematical confidence and ability. These concepts as well as others are outlined within the six curriculum content strands: number sense/numeration/operation, patterns/relations/functions, algebra, measurement, geometry, and statistics/probability.

ADVANCED MATHEMATICS PLUS 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: CCR Geometry, CCR Algebra II, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry Advanced Mathematics Plus, a one-credit course, specifies the mathematics that students should study in order to be college and career ready. The Advanced Mathematics Plus Course includes additional mathematics from the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics indicated by a (+). These “plus standards” will help students in advanced courses such as Calculus. This course was designed to be a fourth year Common Core math course. Throughout the duration of this course, teachers should make every effort to ensure the Standards for Mathematical Practice are addressed.

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CALCULUS 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, CCR Algebra II, Trigonometry and Advanced Algebra or Pre-Calculus Calculus is the study of the mathematics of change. The major focus is on differential and integral calculus. The Calculus course provides a survey of calculus without the theory and rigor necessary to receive advanced placement credit. The use of graphing calculators and other technologies are integral parts of each calculus course. These courses are designed for the student who has a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics. DISCRETE MATH 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II Discrete Mathematics is intended for those students who would like to explore more closely topics that involve the study of mathematical properties of sets and systems having a countable number of elements. The course will provide the opportunity for students to perform problem solving and logical analysis of statements and procedures. These concepts as well as others are outlined within the six curriculum content strands: number sense/numeration/operation, patterns/relations/functions, algebra, measurement, geometry, and statistics/probability. CCR GEOMETRY 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or CCR Algebra I Geometry is the development of a logical mathematical system. The study of geometry will include geometric definitions and topics of inductive and deductive geometry such as proofs, congruence, and similarity, properties of the right triangle, parallelism, geometric constructions, and solid geometry. These concepts as well as others are outlined within the six curriculum content strands: number sense/numeration/operation, patterns/relations/functions, algebra, measurement, geometry, and statistics/probability. BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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PRE-CALCULUS 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry, CCR Algebra II and CCR Geometry Pre-Calculus is designed to prepare students for a full-year course in calculus. Topics will include functions, vectors, sequences and series, limits and continuity, derivatives, and definite integrals. These concepts as well as others are outlined within the six curriculum content strands: number sense/numeration/operation, patterns/relations/functions, algebra, measurement, geometry, and statistics/probability.

STATISTICS 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, and CCR Algebra II Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four major areas of concentration include data explorations, design of experiments, production of models using probability, and simulation and statistical inference. Students are required to design, conduct, represent, and interpret statistical and probabilistic studies.

SURVEY OF MATHEMATICAL TOPICS 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, and CCR Algebra II Survey of Mathematical Topics is designed to provide students with the skills necessary in making wise financial decisions. The basic concepts of algebra will be reviewed and extended as students solve real-life problems that affect them and their families. This course will provide BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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skills in probability and statistics, logic, linear programming, and regression analysis. Students are encouraged to use a variety of techniques and appropriate technology (calculators and/or computers) to solve problems.

TRIGONOMETRY 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, and CCR Algebra II Trigonometry builds on a well-developed geometry and algebra background to explore the study of unit circles and triangles. Computations with complex numbers are extended. Trigonometric functions, their properties, and graphs are analyzed and studied in the context of real and complex numbers. These concepts as well as others are outlined within the six curriculum content strands: number sense/numeration/operation, patterns/relations/functions, algebra, measurement, geometry, and statistics/probability. AP CALCULUS 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, CCR Algebra II and Trigonometry Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide. Calculus AB is designed to be an introductory calculus course with elementary functions. It is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics. Topics will include elementary functions, rate of change, derivative and its application, the definite integral, and the application of the integral.

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AP STATISTICS 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I or CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, and CCR Algebra II The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding.

PERFORMING ARTS A student may earn two elective units in band or choral music, but may also meet the requirement for a unit in the arts by taking any course listed in the secondary arts curriculum, which currently includes band or choral music. Therefore, a student may earn three units in band or choral music that would apply toward graduation. BAND Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Audition and Band experience Band I 2 term(s); 1 unit credit Band II 2 term(s); 1 unit credit Band III 2 term(s); 1 unit credit Band IV 2 term(s); 1 unit credit CHORAL MUSIC 2 terms; 1 unit credit

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Choral Music I Grades 9-12 Choral Music is designed to develop specialized techniques through participation in unison and part singing, vocalizing, correct vowel formation, and directed listening. In addition, the course is designed to introduce music notation, symbols, and rhythmic patterns; to provide a historical study of music; and to explore careers in music. These courses will have a variety of names associated with them and the specific performing groups based upon the auditions each year.

Choral Music II Grades 10-12 Choral Music III Grades 11-12 Choral Music IV Grade 12 DANCE Grades 10-12 This course is designed to develop proficiency in at least one dance technique (e.g., modern dance, ballet, jazz dance, tap, dances of Africa, and various styles, or periods). This course may be repeated for up to 2 credits. DANCE PERFORMANCE Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Dance I, Dance II, or by permission of instructor. This course accommodates districts that want to offer specialized concentrated instruction in the theatrical or art-dance forms (e.g., modern dance, ballet, jazz dance, tap, traditional dance, and various styles, or periods).

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GENERAL MUSIC 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 General Music is a course designed to develop: (1) a broad knowledge and general understanding of the discipline of music, (2) listening skills to hear features of a musical composition, and (3) an appreciation for a broad selection of music.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Audition and Band experience Jazz Ensemble will provide a basic introduction to the following instruments: clarinet, saxophone, flute, trombone, drums, and trumpet. The course will enable students to participate in various activities such as marching band and concert band. MUSIC THEORY AND HARMONY/LITERATURE 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Choral Music and Audition This course is designed for the student who is interested in music history and harmony/literature or who is planning to pursue music after high school. It is a survey course which encompasses medieval through contemporary music. It is designed further to give the student study in keyboard, opera, musicals, and careers in music.

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SCIENCE HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology I Human Anatomy and Physiology is a lab-based course that investigates the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered will include the role of tissues in the body; homeostatic mechanisms, and introductory embryology. Relationships between major body systems will be emphasized along with effects of drugs, nutrition, diseases, and biotechnological advances on certain systems.

ASTRONOMY 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 Astronomy is a laboratory-based elective course that investigates the study of the celestial bodies in the universe. Major areas of emphasis will include star systems, planetary systems, the history of astronomy, and technological applications. Laboratory investigation is a key element of the course which may be accomplished through observation or by use of a planetarium. AEROSPACE STUDIES 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 Aerospace Studies is a course that provides opportunities for students to develop and communicate an understanding of aerodynamics through lab-based activities, mathematical expressions, and concept exploration. Concepts covered in this course include aerodynamics, instrumentation, aircraft’s propulsion, navigation, and history of flight. Laboratory activities allow students to observe and analyze aerodynamic situations as they relate to physical laws and concepts. Research, the use of technology, and the effective communication of results through various methods are integral components of this course.

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BIOLOGY I 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: 8th grade Integrated Science or Intro to Biology Biology I is an introductory, lab-based course designed to relate basic information of living organisms, their chemical and energy requirements, with their physical environment. The structure and function of cells, cell organization and reproduction, genetics, and living organisms' role in the environment is the focus of content. Students should be encouraged to relate modern biological techniques to real life situations and career opportunities. BIOLOGY II 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology I Biology II is a lab-based course that continues the study of life. The units studied will include biochemical life processes (cell respiration, photosynthesis, protein synthesis); advanced genetics and recombinant DNA technology; microbiology and disease; along with advanced plant and ecological studies. Critical thinking skills, projects, research, and group lab activities will be emphasized in each unit. BOTANY 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Biology I Botany is a laboratory-based course applying basic biological principles to the study of bacteria, protists, fungi, and plants. Topics studied will include morphological characteristics of each kingdom and variation in their reproduction, taxonomy, and physiology.

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CHEMISTRY 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Biology I and Algebra I Co Requisite: Algebra II Chemistry is a lab-based course that investigates the properties and reactions of matter. Major areas of study include the metric system and scientific notations; symbols, formulas, and nomenclature; chemical equations; gas laws, kinetic molecular theory; chemical bonding; acidbase chemistry; chemistry equilibrium; and oxidation-reduction reactions. Lab work should allow the student to directly observe chemical reactions and behavior of matter. Inductive and deductive thinking skills will be emphasized. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Biology I and Algebra I Co Requisite: Algebra II Earth and Space Science is an introductory, laboratory-based course designed to explore the Earth and Universe. Topics include the composition of the Earth, weathering, plate tectonics, fossils, oceanography, atmospheric phenomena, the water cycle, and planetary and star systems. Laboratory activities, the use of technology, and the effective communication of results through various methods are integral components of this course.

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will be emphasized along with the impact of human activities on the physical and biological systems of the earth.

GEOLOGY 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 Geology is a course that provides opportunities for students to develop and communicate an understanding of the chemical and physical content of the Earth and the changes that can occur through field studies and concept exploration. Concepts covered in this course include Earth’s internal components (identification and interaction), plate tectonics, the geological timetable, and Mississippi geological areas. Laboratory activities, research, the use of technology, and the effective communication of results through various methods are integral components of this course.

GENETICS 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology I and Algebra I Genetics is a laboratory-based course that will explore the principles of classical genetics including the relationship between traits and patterns of inheritance within organisms. Population genetics, genetic variations among individuals, and applications of modern advances in genetics will be investigated.

MARINE AND AQUATIC SCIENCE 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology I

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Marine and Aquatic Science is a laboratory-based and field-based course that investigates the biodiversity of salt water and fresh water organisms, including their interactions with the physical and chemical environment. The special characteristics of aquatic resources should also be examined. Laboratory activities, research, the use of technology, and the effective communication of results through various methods are integral components of this course.

MICROBIOLOGY 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology I Microbiology is a laboratory-based course that will investigate microorganisms and the various roles they play in our living world. Topics explored in this class will include identification of common microbes, culturing and staining microorganisms, host-microbe relationships and disease processes, environmental microorganisms, and uses of microbiology in industry. Laboratory work involving microscopic investigations and aseptic techniques will be emphasized in this course as well as critical thinking, problem solving, and research. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 terms; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry The organic chemistry course provides opportunities for students to develop and communicate an understanding of the structure, nomenclature, reactions and uses of organic compounds, including polymeric materials. Laboratory experiences should allow the student to manipulate compounds, observe change, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions. Laboratory activities, research, the use of technology, and the effective communication of results through various methods are integral components of this course.

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-10 Prerequisite/Corequisite: Algebra I (Added on 1/26/15) Physical Science is an introductory, lab-based course that will investigate matter and energy; basic chemistry; forces and motion; sound and light; and electromagnetism. This course may be considered a stepping stone to Biology I, Chemistry I, and Physics I. Generally, students are not allowed to take this course once they have completed Chemistry I or Physics I. PHYSICS I 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Chemistry I and Algebra II Corequisite: Trigonometry Physics I is a lab-based course that will investigate matter and energy. Topics emphasized in this class will include Newtonian mechanics; waves, electricity and magnetism; and nuclear physics. Lab work will allow students to observe physical situations as they relate to physical law and concepts. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 9 Prerequisite: 8th grade Integrated Science This course will serve as a foundation course to prepare students for Biology I. The Science Skills and Reasoning course will provide students with a survey of Biology, Chemistry and Physics and an emphasis on organizational skills, critical thinking, reasoning skills, and methods of science.

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ZOOLOGY 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Biology I Zoology is a laboratory-based course that will survey the nine major phyla of the Kingdom Animalia. Morphology, taxonomy, anatomy, and physiology will be investigated. Comparative studies may be addressed during laboratory observations and dissections. ADVANCED PLACEMENT FOR SCIENCE The Advanced Placement Program is a cooperative educational endeavor of the College Board and secondary schools. Based on the fact that many students can complete college-level studies in their secondary schools, the program represents a desire of schools and colleges to foster such experiences. Advanced Placement serves three groups: students who wish to pursue college-level studies while still in high schools, schools that desire to offer these opportunities, and colleges that wish to encourage and recognize such achievement. All AP courses are laboratory based. BIOLOGY AP 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide. Biology Advanced Placement is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. It is designed to be taken by students after the successful completion of a first course in high school biology and one in high school chemistry. It aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. The two main goals of Biology AP are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and to help students gain an appreciation of science as a process. The BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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ongoing information explosion in biology makes these goals even more challenging. Essential to this conceptual understanding are the following: a grasp of science as a process rather than as an accumulation of facts; personal experience in scientific inquiry; recognition of unifying themes that integrate the major topics of biology; and application of biological knowledge and critical thinking to environmental and social concerns.

CHEMISTRY AP 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Chemistry and Algebra II Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide. Chemistry Advanced Placement is a college level course which includes laboratory experiences developed to enhance the student’s process skills and critical thinking skills equivalent of the general chemistry course taken during the first college year. All major topics in general chemistry will be covered: structure of matter, state of matter, reactions and descriptive chemistry.

PHYSICS B AP 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Physics and Algebra II Corequisite: Advanced Algebra or Trigonometry are strongly suggested Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide. The Physics B AP course includes topics in both classical and modern physics. Knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry is required for the course; the basic ideas of calculus may be introduced in connection with physical concepts, such as acceleration and work. Understanding of the basic principles involved and the ability to apply these principles in the solution of problems is the major goal of the courses. BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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This course provides a foundation in physics for students in the life sciences, premedicine and some applied sciences.

SOCIAL STUDIES ADVANCED WORLD GEOGRAPHY 1 term, ½ unit credit The Advanced World Geography course requires that student learning focus on understanding the systems and processes that produce the features and patterns that lie on Earth‘s surface and appear on maps and globes. Identification of map features and place locations carries little value unless it facilitates student learning of these underlying systems and process. The primary purpose of the course is to build deep, systematic understanding of how Earth‘s physical and human geography came to be and continues to evolve.

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grade 9-12 This course should help students gain a true appreciation for the contributions Africa has made to the development of the world in general and the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the United States in particular. Students will trace and analyze various aspects of American social development through the study of the intellectual pursuits, artistic expressions, political development, economic viability, and the social/historical evolution of African Americans.

COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 This course involves active learning, which requires students to draw lessons from the experience of performing service work. The three main components of community service learning are planning projects, performing services, and analyzing/reflecting experiences.

ECONOMICS 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grade 12 This course helps students focus on an awareness of the relationship of world economic systems. The student should trace the American economic system and the impact of that system in a global setting. BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 105

The student should also develop an understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics from individual finances to world economic organizations.

HUMANITIES 1 terms; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 This course traces the formation and development of ancient and classical civilizations selected by the teacher and students. The interrelationships of world political and social structures should include the studies of history, literature, art, music, dance, drama, architecture, science and technology, geography, and government.

LAW RELATED EDUCATION 2 terms; 1/2 unit credit Grades 9-12 This course is designed to study the importance of the law in students‘ lives. A greater awareness of local, state, and federal law should be gained by students. The roles, rights, and responsibilities of students should be discussed in the course.

LOCAL CULTURE 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 This is a survey course designed to investigate the cultural diversity of a local area through a study of its history, economics, politics, and geography. Using local culture, literary heritage, and people, students should understand and appreciate the development of their area.

MINORITY STUDIES 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 10-12 This course is designed to study ethnic and cultural diversity and the desirability of maintaining ethnic diversity within the common United States culture. The course should consist of units of study that focus on the accomplishments and history of minorities in the United States using civics, history, geography, and economics. Students should gain a greater understanding of the diverse and widespread contributions of minority groups. BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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MISSISSIPPI STUDIES 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grade 9 The course traces Mississippi‘s economic transition from agriculture to industry and its effort to expand participation of all its citizens in the political process. The course includes the study of the diverse contributions of the citizens of the state. Additionally, civic concepts should be developed in order to encourage active participation in the political process of the state and nation.

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 This course is designed to provide an experiential learning experience, teaching high school students about personal leadership characteristics and reinforcing and applying their learning through mentoring elementary children. The student should learn the various elements of personal leadership development that emphasize concepts such as communication, decision-making and conflict resolution. The course is presented in thematic units using various learning experiences such as class discussions, group interaction, preparing for mentoring experiences, and planning and sharing character education minilessons with elementary students.

PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 This course is designed to give students a greater awareness of the problems facing the United States today. The content of the course should focus on the arena of geography, politics, society, and science and technology. The emphasis should be placed on analysis of issues, situations, and problems with the goal of fostering positive appreciation and desired resolution.

PSYCHOLOGY 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12

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This course focuses on the history, advances in technology, and both internal and external influences that affect human mental development. The student should learn the various elements of human behavioral development that emphasize concepts such as ―self-esteem‖ and ―self-responsibility.‖ The course should be presented in thematic units using various learning experiences such as group interaction and community service.

SOCIOLOGY 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grades 11-12 This course engages in the study of people and their lives in groups. This will be done by examining how people behave in groups and how interaction shapes both individual and group behaviors. The analysis of the rules, organizations, and value systems that enable people to live together will also be an area of emphasis.

SURVEY OF WORLD RELIGIONS 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 This course is a critical survey of the world‘s major religions including, but not limited to, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Both the philosophical and sociocultural manifestations of these religions will be studied. Particular attention will be given to the basic tenets, history, values, and impact of each religion on the development of the major world civilizations.

US GOVERNMENT 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grade 12 This course should provide students with an understanding of civic life, politics, and the constitutional process. It should also provide a basis for understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizens and a framework for competent and active participation. The formal curriculum should be augmented by related learning experiences in both school and community.

US HISTORY FROM POST-RECONSTRUCTION TO PRESENT 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 11

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This course requires students to examine the major turning points in American history from the period following Reconstruction throughout the Twentieth Century and entering into the new millennium. Specific themes should be emphasized throughout the course focusing on the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts; the continuing tension between the individual and the state and between minority rights and majority power; the emergence of a modern corporate economy; the role of the federal government and Federal Reserve System in the economy; the impact of technology and industry on American society and culture; change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movements toward equal rights for racial and ethnic minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY INTRODUCTION 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grade 9 The Introduction to World Geography course requires that student learning focus on understanding the systems and processes that produce the features and patterns that lie on Earth‘s surface and appear on maps and globes. Identification of map features and place locations carries little value unless it facilitates student learning of these underlying systems and process. The primary purpose of the course is to build systematic understanding of how Earth‘s physical and human geography came to be and continues to evolve.

WORLD HISTORY THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT TO THE PRESENT 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 10 This course focuses on the development, connections, and global influences of the ―Western World‖. Europe and the United States historic global activity and how that activity has characterized the development of the rest of the world are emphasized. Connections to other countries/continents and to the modern world are made as well.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT FOR SOCIAL STUDIES The Advanced Placement Program is a cooperative educational endeavor of the College Board and secondary schools. Based on the fact that many students can complete college-level studies in their secondary schools, the program represents a desire of schools and colleges to foster such experiences. Advanced Placement serves three groups: students who wish to pursue college-level studies while still in high schools, schools that desire to offer these opportunities, and colleges that wish to encourage and recognize such achievement. BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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AP MACROECONOMICS 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide.

The purpose of the AP course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. There is no single approach that an AP Macroeconomics course is expected to follow. Whatever the approach, however, AP teachers are advised to take into account certain topics generally covered in college courses. The following is a brief discussion of these topics and some aspects of them that a teacher may choose to explore.

PSYCHOLOGY AP 2 term; 1 unit credit Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide. AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

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U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AP 1 term; 1/2 unit credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide. This Advanced Placement course in United States Government and Politics is designed to give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up U.S. political reality. U.S. HISTORY AP 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide. The Advanced Placement Program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States history. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. WORLD HISTORY AP 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Meet and agree to general AP requirements outlined in the introduction of this Curriculum Guide.

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AP World History focuses on developing students’ abilities to think conceptually about world history from approximately 8000 BC to the present and apply historical thinking skills as they learn about the past.

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STEM I 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 9 Technology Discovery is required for all incoming 9th grade students. This course is an action based, hands-on course in which students work in pairs at individual workstations on thirteen instructional modules. In each module students will actively participate in experiences using Technological Systems including robots, lasers, biomedical equipment and electronic communication equipment.

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION LEARNING STRATEGIES (TUTORIAL) 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 10-12 COMPENSATORY MATH I (TUTORIAL) 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 9 COMPENSATORY MATH II (TUTORIAL) 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 10 -12 COMPENSATORY MATH III (TUTORIAL) 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 10-12 COMPENSATORY READING I (TUTORIAL) BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 9-12

COMPENSATORY READING II (TUTORIAL) 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 9-12 COMPENSATORY WRITING I (TUTORIAL) 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 9

COMPENSATORY WRITING II (TUTORIAL) 2 terms; 1 unit credit Grade 10 -12 Employment English I, II, III, IV Employment English delineates functional content standards necessary for achieving reading, writing, and language competency in the workplace and in community life. Reading focuses on decoding and comprehending essential information for successful community inclusion; writing emphasizes comprehending and using written information to communicate with others effectively; and language competencies focus on receptive and expressive communication modes, and the mechanics, grammar, and usage conventions of standard English. The student is expected to acquire and master the skills in whatever mode of communication is appropriate.

Job Skills Math I, II, III, IV Job skills Math engages the student in acquisition of functional math concepts designed to equip the individual with math skills needed for successful employment and independent living. Content standards include basic math skills such as numerical operations, decimals and fractions, basic geometric concepts, and basic calculator and computer skills. Students may use a calculator for the more complex mathematical operations. Essential workplace competencies

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and applications are emphasized as well as independent living needs such as budgeting, personal finance, and banking skills.

Life Skills Science I, II, III, IV Life Skills Science prepares students with disabilities for independent living by providing awareness and acquisition of health care knowledge, personal self-care skills, and basic scientific concepts relevant to productive independent living and employment. This curriculum area targets the skills required to surmount personal social barriers related to disabilities. Although these barriers frequently present employment difficulties, they will be addressed and minimized through concentrated intentional teaching of appropriate behaviors and skill development through Life Skills Science.

Career Preparation I, II, III, IV (Social Studies) Career Preparation includes community-based instruction that will enable students with disabilities to practice previously learned concepts in an authentic setting. Skills to be developed and applied include community orientation skills, mobility skills, basic geographical concepts, governmental concepts, and the individual’s role as a citizen in a democratic republic. Instruction in consumer responsibilities enables the young adult to demonstrate basic principles of prudent personal money management, including paying taxes and saving for a planned, secure future.

Career/Technical Component (Special Education Occupational) The career training portion of the occupational program of study consists of the following four components:

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supervised by the transition teacher (special education and/or career/technical education) and/or the transition assistant. In the tenth grade, the student must have successful experience and acceptable work performance evaluations in three to six school-based work experiences, six to eight job shadowing experiences, or a combination of the above for a minimum total of 30 hours. This requirement can be waived in lieu of a minimum of 30 hours of other community-based training experiences if agreed upon by the IEP team. The substituted work experience must be documented and noted in the student’s portfolio.

Community-Based Work Training: Beginning in the eleventh grade, students will have the opportunity as part of the career training component to train with employees at local businesses. Students will be assisted with arrangements for transportation. In the eleventh grade, the student must have successful experience and acceptable work performance evaluations in two to four community-based work training experiences with a minimum total of 30 hours. Students in work training placements will be directly supervised by an employee of the local business and indirectly supervised by the transition teacher (special education and/or career/technical education) and/or the transition assistant. While on the site, students should perform the same work as their assigned employee supervisor. All work training will be conducted in accordance with Department of Labor guidelines and appropriate records will be maintained. This requirement may be waived if the student successfully completes a planned sequence of courses (from a career/technical education course of study) in their chosen career/technical education field that designates the student as a “program completer”.

Career/Technical Education Courses: Students with disabilities who are pursuing the occupational diploma are required to take career/technical education courses. Efforts must be made to coordinate career preparation work training with related career/technical education course content.

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The extent beyond the minimum requirements to which individual students participate in any of these components is determined by the IEP team with evidence documented in the portfolio.

Cooperative Career/Technical Education: In the twelfth grade, students completing prerequisites and desiring competitive employment are placed in jobs as early in the school year as possible. Each student must have documented evidence of a minimum of 540 hours of successful paid employment while enrolled in the Cooperative Career/Technical Program by the end of their senior (exiting) year. Release time is given for students to participate in work experiences for credit. In the twelfth grade, cooperative career/technical education may be substituted, not to exceed one credit in each of the non-elective subject areas of English, mathematics, science and social studies. School personnel, special education and career/technical education, share supervisory and job support responsibilities with other relevant adult service agencies. These personnel will assist students in all aspects of obtaining and maintaining a paid job during their senior year. Also during the senior year, students attend a related study class as part of the cooperative education program. Related study provides contact with the cooperative education teacher-coordinator for the purpose of refining work skills/habits/behavior, advocacy training, overview of employment laws/guidelines, work situational problem-solving, and contact with local business-related individuals. The requirement for related study will vary according to a student’s cooperative education option as identified in the cooperative education model. Both students and parents are provided with assistance in identifying the natural supports available to the student in their community for locating and maintaining employment.

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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (AEST) The AEST is a program that introduces students to new technologies and instructional areas leading to careers in related industries. The AEST curriculum is designed to start students with a broad base of knowledge. The Concepts class is solely computer based; students must have good keyboarding and computer skills and have a high level of reading comprehension. As they progress academically, the students are offered more specialized courses to meet their interests and the occupations offered in the local area. Workplace skills are provided along with an exposure to technology, production, environmental stewardship, agricultural literacy, and leadership. The program consists of a series of four courses that are designed to introduce students to agricultural and environmental science and to develop the technology of agribusiness practices. A $10 fee is required for each course, which includes a lab fee and dues for the National FFA Organization. SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURAL PLANTS 1 term; 1 credit Academic Science Unit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Concepts of Agriscience Technology or Biology (2006-2007) The Science of Agricultural Plants is a course that develops competencies related to the production of plants for food, fiber, ornamental, and other purposes. It includes instruction in the basic principles of plant science as well as cultural practices and the use of technology to efficiently and effectively meet consumer needs. Plant growing structures, plant classification, growth, propagation, culture, pests, harvesting, and marketing are included. ENVIRONMENTAL AGRICULTURE 1 term; 1 Academic Science Unit; Grades 10-12 BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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Prerequisite: Concepts of Agriscience Technology or Biology; (2006-2007) The Science of Agricultural Environment is a course to introduce and develop skills in environmental areas related to the use and management of natural resources in the food and fiber systems. New technologies being used to enhance human capabilities to monitor and protect the environment are introduced. The overall focus is on maintaining and protecting resources to assure quality human life. Important relationships of living organisms to land and soil, water, the atmosphere, waste management, forestry, and energy management are included. Stress is on understanding global environmental issues and developing appropriate attitudes of environmental stewardship. HEALTH SCIENCES I 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-11 Prerequisites: Allied Health Cluster I and teacher recommendation. Second year students are required to have updated immunization documentation and program liability insurance Health Occupations Students America (HOSA) is an integral part of the curriculum and is strongly recommended for all first and second year students. The first year of the secondary allied health skill program introduces the student to the health careers field, the basic health sciences, and basic skills in both laboratory and clinical. Upon completion of this first year introductory program, the student should be competent as a general basic health assistant. The student will be better able to make a choice of a health occupation that he/she plans to pursue. Minimum lab fee is required. HEALTH SCIENCES II 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Allied Health Cluster I and teacher recommendation. Second year students are required to have updated immunization documentation and program liability insurance. The emphasis of the second year is primarily to expose students to advanced skills in the various health occupations. Students will observe these skills during clinical experience rotations in selected health care facilities. A strict dress code is required during these clinical rotations. Minimum lab fee is required. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN I BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-11 Automotive Service Technician is an instructional course which prepares secondary students to enter occupations and/or pursue postsecondary education in automotive mechanics. Included are orientation and safety; tools, technical references, measurement, and fasteners; basic automotive service; brakes; and basic electrical service. Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) is an integral part of the curriculum and is strongly recommended for all first and second year students. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Automotive Mechanics I The Automotive Technology course is designed to train students in the different areas of automotive maintenance and repairs. This course offers actual work experience for students in areas which require manipulative skills. Content covered in the first year is: automobile brakes, front end service and repair, engine overhaul, and engine tune-up (minor). Content covered in the second year is: engine overhaul and repair, engine tune-up (major), tune-up and electrical troubleshooting and transmission service. The students should be able to obtain a job in this area and as they gain experience in their work, advancement in skills and knowledge should be acquired.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY: CARPENTRY (CTC) 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-12 Construction Technology is a program or an instructional program that prepares students for employment or continued education in the occupations of carpentry. The curriculum framework for this program was developed in partnership with the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF). MCEF is the accredited sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). When developing this curriculum, writers recognized the importance of differentiating instruction and meeting the needs of the 21st century learner. Teaching strategies included a blend of online and face-to-face instruction. Teaching strategies are aligned with Contren Connect e-books, online lectures, video presentations, online quizzes, active figures, and Spanish content. Students will have access to this information to learn new content as well as review, reinforce, or revise work. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-12 Early Childhood Education is a pathway in the Human Science, Art, and Humanities career cluster. This program includes classroom and hands-on experiences that help to prepare students for employment or continuing education in the early childhood education field. In the course of study, emphasis is placed on students’ personal and professional preparation for careers or education in the field, history and trends of early childhood education, children’s health and safety, child development, and child guidance and observation. Emphasis is also placed on career and professional development, characteristics of high quality early childhood centers, management and administration in quality child care programs, and the learning environment. Skills developed through the course of study assist students in meeting requirements for the CDA (Child Development Associate credential).

HEALTH SCIENCES (HS) 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-12 Health Sciences is a pathway of courses for students in the Health Sciences career cluster. The Health Sciences pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that will provide students with an overview of the health-care field as outlined in the States’ Career Clusters Health Science Cluster and the National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education as well as begin to prepare students for careers in occupations predicted to have a high number of available jobs in the next 10 years including registered nurses, nurse aides, practical nurses, and home health aides. WELDING (W) 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-12 Welding is an instructional program that prepares students for employment or continued education in the occupations of the welding field. The curriculum framework for this program was developed in partnership with the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF). MCEF is the accredited sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

CULINARY ARTS (CA) 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-12 Culinary Arts I is the first course of the program. Food preparation techniques included in this course are breakfast foods, dairy, sandwiches, salads, garnishes, fruits, and vegetables. Management skills emphasized are basic customer service, food safety and sanitation, BLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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workplace safety and security, culinary basics, equipment, nutrition, human resources, math, and food cost control. Mastery of the competencies listed in the food safety and sanitation unit will prepare students to take the NRA’s ServSafe exam to become ServSafe Food Safety certified. As of January 1, 1999, every foodservice establishment in Mississippi must have a full-time certified food manager employed in order to meet the FDA Food Code requirements. Students are encouraged to take this exam.

Culinary Arts II is a continuation of the emphasis on management and food preparation. Management topics include marketing, accounting, purchasing, inventory, and advanced customer service. Food preparation techniques covered include potatoes, grains, desserts, baked goods, meat, poultry, seafood, stocks, sauces, and soups. An exploration of culinary history is also included in this course. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN (AST) 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-12 The Automotive Service Technician pathway includes classroom and hands-on experiences that prepare students for employment or continuing education in the auto service industry. This program was written to incorporate the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) learning objectives/content and hours. Any student who successfully completes this program will be eligible to apply to obtain the ASE exams. ASE requires 2 years of employment before certificates are issued. Students receive 1 year of credit for completion of the secondary program. Students who take certifications before the 2-year requirement is met will be granted certifications after they complete 1 year of automotive employment. This is a national certification program recognized throughout the automotive service industry. COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN (CRT) 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-12 Collision Repair Technician is a pathway for students in the Transportation career cluster. Collision Repair is a hands-on program that will prepare students for employment or continuing education in the collision repair industry. The content is based on industry content. The content consists of fundamentals; mechanical/electrical components; non structural analysis and damage repair; structural analysis and damage repair; and painting and refinishing.

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Diesel Service Technician is a pathway that is designed for students who wish to diagnose and repair the systems and components related to diesel engines. The pathway emphasizes the techniques and tools used in servicing diesel systems and components. Both theoretical learning and activity-based learning are provided for students who wish to develop and enhance their competencies and skills. The courses focus on the basic areas of diesel engine components, electrical and electronic systems, and hydraulics. Exposure to state-of-the-art equipment is given through advice by experts from industry. The comprehensive project component provides practical experience toward developing a portfolio of work.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-12 The Information Technology program is designed to provide the basic foundation, skills, and knowledge for computer networking, applications, and support, along with an introduction to programming. Students will develop the skills necessary to prepare for certification exams and will learn how to develop, support, and integrate computing systems. They will acquire network planning and management skills and the ability to provide technical support. The program will provide hands-on experience in computer systems support and skill in network setup and maintenance. ENGINEERING (E) 2 terms; 2 unit credits; Grades 10-12 Engineering is a program in pre-engineering for high school students. The purpose of the program is to provide students with expanded knowledge of the use of technological skills and to enable them to solve problems by applying knowledge in a technological context. The program is designed to provide students with hands-on experiences related to the application of engineering concepts in the workplace. Students will develop academic and technical skills, 21st century skills, and human relations competencies that accompany technical skills for job success and lifelong learning. Students who complete the program will be better prepared to enter and succeed in engineering programs offered by Mississippi community and junior colleges and institutions of higher education.

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students the opportunity to take knowledge and skills learned in the pathway classroom and to apply and test that learning in the workplace. The CPE course will foster self‐directed learning; strengthen the development of core academic skills through application in authentic situations; allow students to explore career options; enhance communication skills, leadership, and problem solving; and contribute to community economic development. The student will benefit from the CPE course due to the school’s ability to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

IDC Access to a Substantive and Rigorous Curriculum Policy The Greenville Public School District is committed to providing all children regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin with access to a substantive and rigorous curriculum that will prepare them to be successful in college or in the workplace.

In compliance with Section 37-15-39 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, the purpose of this policy is to ensure that each student has a sufficient education for success after high school and that all students have equal access to a substantive and rigorous curriculum that is designed to challenge their minds and enhance their knowledge. The intent of this policy is to increase the preparation of all students for their participation in substantive and rigorous curriculum experiences and specifically the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, all high schools must offer at least one (1) Advanced Placement (AP) course in each of the four (4) core areas (mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies). Distance learning or The Mississippi Department of Education's Mississippi Virtual Public School may be used as an appropriate alternative for the delivery of AP courses. (Any public high school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is exempt from this subsection of this policy.) All school districts may offer Pre-Advanced Placement (pre-AP) courses in each of the four (4) core areas (mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies). Pre-AP course means a middle, junior high and/or high school level course that specifically prepares students to enroll and participate in an AP course. Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, if Pre-AP courses are offered, the school district must submit a Pre-Advanced Placement Program Proposal to the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Curriculum and Instruction. The proposal must indicate the Pre-AP courses that will be offered and the College Board training that the Pre-AP teachers will obtain in order to teach the Pre-AP courses. The proposal must also indicate the process for identifying students for Pre-AP courses. Each teacher planning to teach a Pre-AP course must have completed the College Board's Pre-AP Summer Institute, Vertical Teams Training, the Pre-AP Workshop, or other training specifically designed for Pre-AP teachers. The district is responsible for providing documentation (when requested) of participation in the PreBLUEPRINTS: A CURRICULUM GUIDE

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AP training. The Pre-AP Program Proposal will be approved for a period of five years. Whenever a district makes changes to the Pre-AP Program, the district shall submit a new Pre-AP Program Proposal Form to the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Curriculum and Instruction for approval prior to implementing changes. Any public high school offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is exempt from this subsection of this policy.

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IV.

Subject to appropriation, funding shall be made available so that all sophomores in Mississippi's public schools may take an examination (preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) or ACT PLAN Assessment) that measures the students' ability to succeed in an AP course. The examination results should be used to identify students who were not recognized during middle school as students who would benefit from taking AP courses.

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Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, each teacher planning to teach any AP course must have completed the College Board endorsed AP Summer Institute (APSI) for the course and must have obtained the AP certification through the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Educator Licensure. Documentation showing completion of the College Board APSI is required. Teachers with the AP certification must comply with Licensure renewal guidelines. AP teachers must complete the AP Summer Institute (APSI) at least every five years, which can be used for licensure renewal if completed during the validity period.

Exception: Teachers who have served with Educational Testing Service as readers for the AP exam(s) may have the initial training waived and will automatically earn the AP certification if the appropriate documentation is provided. These teachers should complete the APSI at least every five years or serve as a reader for the AP exam(s) at least every five years.

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The Greenville Public School District Board of Trustees has organized the schools so as to avoid unnecessary duplication and shall determine what grades shall be taught at each school. The Board of Trustees shall have the power to specify attendance areas, designate the school each pupil shall attend and allow students to transfer as permitted by Policy JBCA. The Greenville Public School district shall maintain a uniform system of free public schools consisting of Mississippi Early Childhood Education Program, and grades one through twelve. The organizational pattern for instruction provides for three levels commonly known as Pre- K-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Special programs exist for adults and exceptional children. It shall be the aim of the School District to maintain within the basic organizational structure, the flexibility needed implementing new programs as needs and resources are identified. The Greenville Public School District is organized with the following school units as divisions of instruction: A.

Pre- K School McBride Pre-K Academy

B.

Elementary Schools Akin (K-5) Armstrong (K-5) Boyd (K-5)

K-5

Middle Schools

6–8

C.

Trigg (K-5) Stern (K-5) Webb (K-5)

Weddington (K-5)

Coleman Middle School T.L. Weston Middle School D.

Senior High School

9 – 12

Greenville High School E.

Greenville Technical Center 10 – 12

F.

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Darling 4-5 SOS (Over Age) 6-7(Fast Track) (Behavior and GED) G.

Solomon Magnet School

7-12

REQUIRED COURSES IN THE CURRICULUM OF EACH SECONDARY SCHOOL

CURRICULUM AREA

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

COURSES English I

1

English II

1

English III

1

English IV

1

Algebra I

1

Algebra II

1

Geometry

1

Pre-Algebra

1

Transition to Algebra

1

Elective Mathematics Courses

1

Biology I

1

Chemistry

1

Physics

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2

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4

6

6

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U.S. History

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U.S. Government

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½

World History

1

Economics

½

Intro to Geography

½

4

Computer Discovery or

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

½ Keyboarding and ½ Computer

1

1½

Applications Personal Finance3

½3

Comprehensive Health or Family and Individual Health

HEALTH

½

1

Physical Education ½

THE ARTS

Any approved 500.00 course

1

1

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

Family Dynamics & Family and Individual Health

½

½

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Any combination of courses4

4

4

ELECTIVES

Foreign Language (IHL) or Advanced World Geography (IHL)

1

5½

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED

33 ½

Includes Physics I, Physics II, AP Physics B, AP Physics C—Electricity and Magnetism, and AP Physics C— Mechanics. 2

Two of the three elective science units may be offered through the following courses: Introduction to Agriscience, Concepts of Agriscience, Science of Agricultural Plants, Science of Agricultural Animals, or Science of Agricultural Environment, Agriscience I & II, Allied Health I & II, Aquaculture I & II, Forestry I & II, Horticulture I & II, Plastics and Polymer Science I & II, and Technology Applications I & II. 3

One unit in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Technology or ½ unit in Financial Technology, ½ unit in Resource Management, or ½ unit in National Endowment for Personal Finance may be offered in lieu of ½ unit in Personal Finance.

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4

Includes Agriculture; Business Technology; Cooperative and Marketing Education; Family and Consumer Sciences; Health Education; Home Economics, Lodging and Hospitality; Technology Education; and Trade and Industrial.

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