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2020-2021 COURSE CATALOG
1019 North Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
Phone: (302) 422-1610
mhs.milfordschooldistrict.orgWELCOME TO MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL JUST A FEW OF OUR
Milford High School’s foremost priority is to provide every student with the skills
to pursue their postsecondary college and career dreams. Our mission is clear:
Milford High School will create a safe, nurturing, and academically stimulating
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environment that will inspire excellence in teaching and life-long learning so that
each student will possess the skills and attitudes essential to participate in a diverse Ashby Amory
and changing world. In partnership with home and community, our mission is to DePaul University
develop citizens who respect themselves and others, value cultural diversity, set
goals with a positive attitude, think critically to solve problems, and can adapt to
the changing needs of a global society.
Students at Milford High School benefit from a broad range of career majors and
celebrated academic opportunities, which includes college prep coursework for
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all students, honors programs in all core areas of study, and opportunities to
earn college credit. In addition, students have the advantage of a wide range of
athletics, clubs, activities, volunteer opportunities, and a community spirit which
is unmatched in Delaware.
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Milford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does
not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services,
or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, age, disabilities, marital status, genetic information or
Veteran Status. Contact the Title IX Coordinator or the District 504
and ADA Coordinator, 906 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, Delaware
19963. Telephone 302-422-1600.GRADUATION MAJORS
School of Agriscience
TABLE OF CONTENTS School of Business, Management, & Hospitality
Welcome to Milford High School.............................................................................................................................. 2
Recent Graduates.........................................................................................................................................................3
Graduation Majors.......................................................................................................................................................5 School of Education & Career Studies
Graduation Requirements...........................................................................................................................................6
Course Levels...............................................................................................................................................................7
Earn College Credits in High School......................................................................................................................... 8
Become College Ready, Become Career Ready, Be a Student Athlete.................................................................... 9
School of Health Sciences
Schools and Majors.............................................................................................................................................. 10-11
CAREER MAJORS EXPLAINED: SCOPE AND SEQUENCE School of Modern Studies
Animal Science & Management......................................................................................................................... 12-13
Food Science......................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
Plant Systems........................................................................................................................................................ 16-17
Agricultural Structures & Engineering............................................................................................................. 18-19 School of Art & Design
Academy of Finance............................................................................................................................................ 20-21
Hospitality & Tourism Management ................................................................................................................ 22-23
Marketing............................................................................................................................................................. 24-25 School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
College Scholars................................................................................................................................................... 26-27
Jobs for Delaware Graduates............................................................................................................................... 28-29
K–12 Teacher Academy...................................................................................................................................... 30-31
Allied Health........................................................................................................................................................ 32-33 What is a graduation major?
Public & Community Health ............................................................................................................................. 34-35 Students must complete a major to graduate. Each major has a required set of three
Sports & Health Sciences.................................................................................................................................... 36-37
Humanities........................................................................................................................................................... 38-39 (3) courses that are beyond the core courses required for graduation. In addition
Digital Communication Technology................................................................................................................. 40-41 to the course requirements, students will have opportunities to choose additional
Performing Arts................................................................................................................................................... 42-43 coursework. Students should work with their parents and school counselors to
Visual Arts............................................................................................................................................................ 44-45
Computer Science................................................................................................................................................ 46-47 select the best major for graduation, preparing them for college and a career.
Engineering.......................................................................................................................................................... 48-49
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Milford High School’s program of study includes four components:
English........................................................................................................................................................................50 1. Sequential college prep coursework in all core areas of study: English, math,
Mathematics......................................................................................................................................................... 51-52
Science.................................................................................................................................................................. 52-53 social studies, science, world language, and physical health.
Social Studies........................................................................................................................................................ 54-55 2. Three-course major in a specific college or career area.
Spanish........................................................................................................................................................................55 3. Opportunities for Dual Enrollment, Advanced College Standing, Articulated
Performing Arts.........................................................................................................................................................56
Visual Arts..................................................................................................................................................................57 College Credit, and/or Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Physical & Health Education....................................................................................................................................57 4. Opportunities for industry certifications and actual career experience through
Additional Course Offerings....................................................................................................................................58 off-campus work-based learning employment or internship experiences.
English as a Second Language..................................................................................................................................58GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSE LEVELS
Graduation Requirements College Preparatory (CP)
The Milford School District has rigorous requirements for our students in order College Preparatory courses are designed to provide a rigorous curriculum aligned
to ensure they are prepared for college and career success. Program specifics are with state standards and connected to the student’s major. These classes prepare
on the following pages and outline the options students have to complete their a student for a variety of post-secondary experiences including higher education
requirements. A major is a set of three courses that prepares a student for college and/or the workforce.
and career success.
Honors (H)
Incoming freshmen will select a major as part of their enrollment in Milford Honors courses are designed to prepare students for the rigors of AP and Dual
High School. Students are encouraged to work with parents, school counselors, Enrollment courses in various subjects. These courses move at an accelerated pace
teachers, and administrators to select the major that best prepares them for college and often have more outside reading and homework requirements. All students
and career readiness. When making this choice there are two important factors are encouraged to apply to these programs.
to consider: Are these choices consistent with your career plans, and are these
choices commensurate with your academic abilities and performance? If the Advanced Placement (AP)
answer is yes to both questions, this is the right major for you! AP courses prepare students for college work and are equivalent to freshman
courses at a university. These courses teach students to think more deeply about
Minimum Graduation Requirements complex college concepts. Successful completion of the course offers students
Career Major 3 credits the opportunity to sit for the Advanced Placement exam for college credits. Most
English 4 credits
Mathematics 4 credits exams are worth 3 college credits, but can count for up to 8 college credits. While
Social Studies 3 credits the acceptance of these scores varies from school to school, all colleges consider
Science 3 credits strength of schedule in the admissions process. AP courses help distinguish a
Additional Social Studies or Science 1 credit student in this process. Students who take AP courses are required to take the
World Languages 2 credits exam to receive the weighted credit for the course in their cumulative GPA. Tests
Physical Education 1 credit
Health Education .5 credit are in May and financial aid is available for students who qualify.
Electives 3.5 credits
TOTAL 25 CREDITS
Milford High School AP Courses
AP Biology AP Human Geography
AP Calculus AB AP Physics 1
AP Computer Science A AP Psychology
AP Computer Science Principles AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP English Language and Composition AP Statistics
AP English Literature and Composition AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP Environmental Science AP U.S. History
AP European History
6 Graduation Requirements Milford High School Catalog 7EARN COLLEGE CREDIT IN HIGH SCHOOL BECOME COLLEGE READY
1. Earn college credit while enrolled at Milford High School PSAT & SAT
Dual Enrollment courses are college courses taught by Milford High School faculty. MHS All Milford High School students take College Board exams in 9th, 10th, and
faculty act as adjunct professors and teach the college course during the school day. 11th grade. The fall administration of the PSAT in 11th grade enables students
Students taking Dual Enrollment courses earn high school and college credit at the same to be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship. These exams are administered
time. Students receive a transcript from the partnering college once credit is earned. free of charge. Students can upload their scores to Khan Academy to receive
2. Earn articulated credit in a Milford High School course individualized tutoring activities.
Articulated credit is awarded when a student takes a course or series of courses at Milford
High School, earns at least an 85%, and then enrolls in the partnering institution. Students
who enter college in remedial courses do not receive the articulated credit.
3. Take a course at a local college or university
Local area institutions of higher education offer special programming for students
BECOME CAREER READY
interested in taking college courses on campus prior to high school graduation. Such
courses can be taken during summer months, after school hours, or during school with
special arrangement for school release. Such an experience can be a valuable experience Work-based Learning
for students. Students who complete a Career Technical Education (CTE) major are eligible
DSU Early Bird Program for work-based learning. Students in work-based learning secure internships
https://www.desu.edu/admissions/other-admissions-types/early-bird-program and/or paid employment in their field of study. They are released to work during
Requirements: Letter of Recommendation, 3.0 GPA, 6 free credits maximum, or 2.5 GPA, school hours and earn high school credit for their work experience. Work-based
6 credit maximum, pay full tuition
learning students provide their own transportation. Students’ employers rate their
Wilmington University Early College Credit Program performance and students must validate their work experience through records
http://www.wilmu.edu/earlycollege and assignments. The work-based learning coordinator monitors students and
Requirements: 2.7 GPA, commitment to hard work, $32 per credit + $25 registration fee, submit
application
assigns a grade. Work-based learning experiences are a great addition to any
resume.
Delaware Technical Community College
Requirements: Must be 16 years of age, pay full tuition
https://www.dtcc.edu/academics/hs
BE A STUDENT ATHLETE
4. Academic Challenge Academic Eligibility Requirements for Athletics
Academic Challenge is a specialized program through Delaware Technical Community Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) governs
College. Students apply for admission at the end of 7th grade and begin taking courses all Delaware athletics. In order to participate in high school
at the Owens Campus in Georgetown during 8th grade. Milford School District provides athletics, the student must pass at least five (5) credits, two (2) of which must be
transportation and counselors work with students to schedule courses during the school core courses in English, math, social studies, science, and/or world language. All
day. Academic Challenge students earn college credit for courses taken in the Academic seniors must be passing every class they need for graduation. At the beginning of
Challenge program. the year a student must have passed five (5) credits, two (2) of which must be core
classes from the previous school year.
8 Earn College Credit In High School Milford High School Catalog 9SCHOOLS AND MAJORS School of Health Sciences
Allied Health Sports & Health Sciences
School of Agriscience Fundamentals of Health Science A combination of three of the following courses:
Essentials of Health Careers Fundamentals of Health Science
Animal Science & Management Plant Systems BIO 110: Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology Essentials of Health Careers
Foundations of Animal Science (FAS) Foundations of Plant Science (FPS) BIO 120: Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy & Physiology
Growth & Development of Domestic Animals Plant & Soil Systems (PSS) Strength Training
Public & Community Health Fitness Training
(GDDA) Plant Systems Management & Sustainability
Fundamentals of Health Sciences (FHS)
Domestic Animal Management (DAM) (PSMS) Team Sports
Essentials of Public & Community Health (EPCH)
Food Science Agricultural Structures & Engineering HLT321: Personal Wellness (PW)
Food Science I Fundamentals of Agricultural Structures &
Food Science II Engineering (FASE)
Food Science III Structural Systems in Agriculture (SSA)
Essential Skills in Agricultural Structures &
Engineering (ESASE)
School of Modern Studies
School of Business, Management, & Hospitality Humanities
A combination of three English and/or social studies courses above the requirements for graduation.
Academy of Finance Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fundamentals of Finance Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
Principles of Accounting Management (IHTM)
Financial Services Lodging Management (LM) School of Art & Design
Food & Beverage Management (FBM)
Marketing Digital Communication Technology Performing Arts
Marketing III Foundations of Digital Design (FDD) A combination of three performing arts courses
Processes of Digital Production (PDP) including band, choir, and drama.
Applications of Digital Design (ADD)
Visual Arts
A combination of three visual arts courses including
art, digital design technology, and yearbook.
School of Education & Career Studies
College Scholars K–12 Teacher Academy
A combination of three AP or Dual Enrollment Human Growth & Development
courses above the requirements for graduation. Teaching as a Profession School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction
Jobs for Delaware Graduates
JDG 9
Computer Science Engineering
Exploring Computer Science Introduction to Engineering
JDG 10
AP Computer Science Principles Principles of Engineering
JDG 11
AP Computer Science A Engineering Design & Development
JDG 12
10 Schools and Majors Milford High School Catalog 11Animal Science & Management School of Agriscience
Animal Science & Management Major Requirements
The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this major.
COURSE SEQUENCE GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Foundations of Animal Science Major Foundations of Growth & Domestic Animal
(FAS) Requirements: Animal Science Development of Management
Growth & Development of 3 Credits (FAS) Domestic Animals (DAM)
Domestic Animals (GDDA) (GDDA)
Domestic Animal Management Suggested Any additional Spanish III AP Spanish Language
(DAM) Agriscience & Culture
Electives:
Courses SOC 111: Sociology
STUDENT ORGANIZATION 3.5 Credit Minimum
Work-based Learning
Students compete
at Delaware State SUMMARY OF MAJOR ANIMAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Fair and National The Animal Science & Management program is a three (3) FOUNDATIONS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE (FAS) DOMESTIC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (DAM)
FFA Conventions. course hands-on program of study that explores animal Level: College Prep Credit: 1
Level: College Prep Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Growth and Development of Domestic Animals
production and management, physical restraint and handling, This introductory course focuses on the fundamentals (GDDA)
Supervised Agricultural conducting health exams, evaluation of behavior, principles of animal science which include animal origin, do- In this course students will demonstrate their mastery of
of genetics and reproduction, animal selection through mestication and uses, careers in the animal industry, the content covered in FSA and GDDA and apply their
Experience (SAE) includes: animal safety and sanitation, ways animals help humans, technical knowledge and skills in the field of animal
evaluation, anatomy and physiology, animal nutrition, basic
entrepreneurship, placement, taxonomy and breeds, basic nutrition and health, bios- agriculture. Students apply their mastery of biosecurity
veterinary practices, global food systems, ethics of food animal ecurity principles and environmental conditions on principles and environmental conditions on animals,
agriscience research, agricultural production, and current agricultural issues in order to foster animals, and animal rights versus welfare. Students are global applications of animal agriculture, reproduction
service learning, exploratory, an understanding of the steps involved in producing and introduced to the foundational leadership skills, respon- and genetics, animal nutrition, animal health care and
improvement, supplemental marketing products for consumers. Students practice decision
sibility, and cooperation needed to be a successful and evaluation, selection and marketing, and legal respon-
sibilities through hands-on activities. Students apply
productive citizen through a school-based, three-com-
and directed school laboratory. making and research skills through classroom instruction, ponent agricultural education model which includes skills gained through Supervised Agricultural Experi-
laboratory activities, and practical experiences. FFA activities, Supervised Agricultural Experience pro- ence programs, FFA leadership activities, and career
grams, and career and leadership development events. and leadership development events to better serve the
FUTURE CAREERS community through a school-based, three-component
COLLEGE CREDIT GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OF DOMESTIC agricultural education model.
• Veterinarian Students who complete the Animal Science & Management ANIMALS (GDDA)
ANIMAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT
• Horse Breeder Level: College Prep Credit: 1
major receive the following articulated credits: Prerequisite: Foundations of Animal Science (FAS) WORK-BASED LEARNING
• Zoologist Delaware Technical Community College Students will learn to apply animal science principles Credit: 1 or more determined by work hours
• Animal Rescue AGS 204: Animal Science including: biosecurity principles and environmental Prerequisite: Completion of major
conditions on animals, nutrition, animal health and Work-based learning provides students an early career
• Farmer management, animal products and processing, laws experience. Upon completion of the major, students
Delaware State University
• Wildlife Manager and sustainable practices, and industry standards on are able to secure a job or internship experience and
AGRI 206: Introduction to Animal Science earn high school credit while working. A work-based
• Veterinary Technologist the animal selection process, scientific principles of
anatomy, physiology, and reproduction. Students de- learning student leaves school early to go to work or
velop leadership skills, increase levels of responsibility, internship and puts the skills learned from their major
and engage in cooperative activities through FFA activi- to use. Students are supported by a work-based learning
ties, Supervised Agricultural Experience programs, and coordinator and must complete specific assignments.
career and leadership development events through a Students earn a grade and credits while gaining real-
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY school-based three-component agricultural education life experience on the job. The job or internship must
model. directly relate to the major of study.
Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Project and are encouraged
to join the FFA, an integral, co-curricular part of the Agriscience Program.
Milford Agriscience barn and working farm provides students hands-on opportunities.
Milford High School Catalog 13Food Science School of Agriscience
Food Science Major Requirements
The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this major.
COURSE SEQUENCE GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Food Science I Major Food Science I Food Science II Food Science III
Food Science II Requirements:
Food Science III 3 Credits
Suggested Any additional Spanish III AP Spanish Language
STUDENT ORGANIZATION Electives: Agriscience & Culture
3.5 Credit Minimum Courses SOC 111: Sociology
Students compete Work-based Learning
at Delaware State
Fair and National
FFA Conventions. SUMMARY OF MAJOR FOOD SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This program of study offers career exploration concerning the FOOD SCIENCE I FOOD SCIENCE III
handling and processing of food, food packaging and labeling, Level: College Prep Credit: 1 Level: College Prep Credit: 1
Supervised Agricultural Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Food Science II
food safety, and issues in food science. Students will receive
Experience (SAE) includes: hands-on instruction that includes dairy product testing, This course will serve as an introduction to level II and This course will include career exploration and will build
entrepreneurship, placement, identification of retail cuts of meat, as well as fish processing
III. It will include career exploration, handling and
processing of food, food packaging and labeling, food
upon the previous course topics. Students will focus on
sustainability from a farm-to-table aspect of the food
agriscience research, agricultural and more. A special emphasis is placed upon workforce safety, and issues in food science. Students will receive science industry.
service learning, exploratory, opportunities in the region through partners such as Purdue. hands-on instruction that includes dairy product test-
FOOD SCIENCE WORK-BASED LEARNING
ing, identification of retail cuts of meat, as well as fish
improvement, supplemental Students will have opportunities for internships and hands-on processing and more. Credit: 1 or more determined by work hours
Prerequisite: Completion of major
and directed school laboratory. experience in these industries.
FOOD SCIENCE II Work-based learning provides students an early career
Level: College Prep experience. Upon completion of the major, students
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Food Science I are able to secure a job or internship experience and
This course will include career exploration, a further earn high school credit while working. A work-based
understanding of food processing and issues related learning student leaves school early to go to work or
FUTURE CAREERS to food science, meat processing, cheese making, and internship and puts the skills learned from their major
biotechnology as it relates to the food science industry. to use. Students are supported by a work-based learning
• Food Scientist coordinator and must complete specific assignments.
• Quality Assurance Expert Students earn a grade and credits while gaining real-
• Food Production Specialist life experience on the job. The job or internship must
directly relate to the major of study.
• Food Safety Inspector
• Biotechnologist
Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Project and are encouraged
to join the FFA, an integral, co-curricular part of the Agriscience Program.
Milford High School Catalog 15Plant Systems School of Agriscience
Plant Systems Major Requirements
The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this major.
COURSE SEQUENCE GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Foundations of Plant Science Major Foundations of Plant & Soil Systems Plant Systems
(FPS) Requirements: Plant Science (FPS) (PSS) Management &
3 Credits Sustainability
Plant & Soil Systems (PSS) (PSMS)
Plant Systems Management & Spanish III AP Spanish Language
Suggested Any additional
Sustainability (PSMS) Electives: Agriscience & Culture
3.5 Credit Courses SOC 111: Sociology
Minimum Work-based Learning
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Students compete PLANT SYSTEMS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
at Delaware State
SUMMARY OF MAJOR
FOUNDATIONS OF PLANT SCIENCE (FPS) PLANT SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
The Plant Systems program of study is a three (3) course
Fair and National Career & Technical Education (CTE) instructional program Level: College Prep Credit: 1 (PSMS)
Prerequisite: None Level: College Prep Credit: 1
FFA Conventions. designed to provide students with knowledge of plant growth Foundations of Plant Science (FPS) explores the plant Prerequisite: Plant & Soil Systems
industries and food system of the United States in order Plants Systems Management & Sustainability (PSMS)
and reproduction, as well as the use of plants for food, fiber, to foster an understanding of the steps involved in grow- enables students to apply principles of horticulture pro-
Supervised Agricultural and ornamental purposes. The program prepares students ing crops for food, as well as plants for ornamental and duction and facility maintenance and design. Students
Experience (SAE) includes: for a variety of careers in agronomy, ornamental horticulture, aesthetic purposes. Students study the major character- learn soil conservation and land management practices,
biotechnology, forestry, soil science, and turf management. istics of plant life, plant structures and functions, nutri- concepts related to integrated pest management and
entrepreneurship, placement, ent needs of plants, fundamentals of soil science, water how to properly use and apply pesticides, as well as
agriscience research, agricultural COLLEGE CREDIT management, cultural practices, pest management,
and explore career options in the horticulture industry
principles of business management and record keeping.
Students explore global economic systems, sustainabil-
service learning, exploratory, Students who complete the Plant Systems major receive the through classroom and laboratory instruction. Students ity of plant life, and the multifaceted role plants play in
improvement, supplemental following articulated credits: are introduced to the foundational leadership skills, sustaining and improving the quality of life. Students
responsibility, and cooperation needed to be a suc-
and directed school laboratory. cessful and productive citizen through a school-based,
apply skills gained through Supervised Agricultural Ex-
perience programs, FFA leadership activities, and career
Delaware State University three-component agricultural education model which and leadership development events to better serve the
AGRI 219: General Horticulture includes FFA activities, Supervised Agricultural Experi- community through a school-based, three-component
ence programs, and career and leadership development agricultural education model.
FUTURE CAREERS events.
PLANT SYSTEMS WORK-BASED LEARNING
• Plant Breeder PLANT & SOIL SYSTEMS (PSS) Credit: 1 or more determined by work hours
Level: College Prep Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Completion of major
• Soil and Water Specialist Prerequisite: Foundations of Plant Science Work-based learning provides students an early career
• Plant Pathologist Plant & Soil Systems (PSS) enables students to build on experience. Upon completion of the major, students
the knowledge and experiences gained in Foundations
• Greenhouse Manager of Plant Science. Students apply knowledge and con-
are able to secure a job or internship experience and
earn high school credit while working. A work-based
• Agronomist cepts of plant science, soil science, water management, learning student leaves school early to go to work or
pest management, and various crop production charac- internship and puts the skills learned from their major
teristics through hands-on laboratory and experiential to use. Students are supported by a work-based learning
learning. PSS uses a combination of classroom and labo- coordinator and must complete specific assignments.
ratory instruction that includes land labs, greenhouses, Students earn a grade and credits while gaining real-
landscape beds, floral production, and hydroponics. life experience on the job. The job or internship must
Students develop leadership skills, increase levels of directly relate to the major of study.
responsibility, and engage in cooperative activities
through FFA activities, Supervised Agricultural Experi-
ence programs, and career and leadership development
events through a school-based, three-component agri-
cultural education model.
Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Project and are encouraged
to join the FFA, an integral, co-curricular part of the Agriscience Program.
Milford High School Catalog 17Agricultural Structures & Engineering School of Agriscience
Agricultural Structures & Engineering Major Requirements
The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this major.
COURSE SEQUENCE GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Fundamentals of Agricultural Major Fundamentals Structural Systems Essential Skills
of Agricultural in Agriculture in Agricultural
Structures & Engineering Requirements:
Structures & (SSA) Structures &
3 Credits
(FASE) Engineering Engineering
Structural Systems in Agriculture (FASE) (ESASE)
(SSA) Suggested Any additional Spanish III AP Spanish Language
Essential Skills in Agricultural Electives: Agriscience & Culture
Structures & Engineering 3.5 Credit Minimum Courses SOC 111: Sociology
Work-based Learning
(ESASE)
STUDENT ORGANIZATION SUMMARY OF MAJOR AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES & ENGINEERING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This major is designed to provide students with the scientific FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES
Students compete principles and methods required to understand the
& ENGINEERING (FASE) & ENGINEERING (ESASE)
at Delaware State interrelationships of construction. Students practice real- Level: College Prep Credit: 1 Level: College Prep Credit: 1
Fair and National world applications and problem-solving skills associated with Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Structural Systems in Agriculture (SSA)
Fundamentals of Agricultural Structures & Engineer- Essential Skills in Agricultural Structures & Engineering
FFA Conventions. agricultural designs and engineering principles. Students ing (FASE) provides students a variety of experiences (ESASE) provides students with the scientific principles
utilize problem-solving, as well as communication skills to in the fields of agricultural structures and engineer- and methods required to incorporate the skills and
ing. Students engage in hands-on projects reading and knowledge needed to be employed in agricultural struc-
develop engineering concepts and building practices that are
Supervised Agricultural sound and reliable. The program prepares students for a variety
developing construction plans and drawings, evaluat- tures and related agricultural industries. Students will
ing site preparation techniques, selecting wood types, learn HVAC principles, concrete and masonry skills,
Experience (SAE) includes: of careers including carpentry, engineering, architectural constructing buildings, and tool identification, use, and advanced woodworking skills, and various interior
entrepreneurship, placement, design, electrical, plumbing, masonry, construction framing, safety. Students participate in project based instruction building finishing techniques needed to complete an
and apply principles of agricultural structures and en- agricultural structure.
agriscience research, agricultural business management, sales, building maintenance, home gineering.
service learning, exploratory, improvement, and green energy technologies. AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES & ENGINEERING
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS IN AGRICULTURE (SSA) WORK-BASED LEARNING
improvement, supplemental Level: College Prep Credit: 1 Credit: 1 or more determined by work hours
and directed school laboratory. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Agricultural Structures & Prerequisite: Completion of major
Engineering (FASE) Work-based learning provides students an early career
Structural Systems in Agriculture (SSA) enables stu- experience. Upon completion of the major, students
dents to build on the knowledge and experiences gained are able to secure a job or internship experience and
in FASE. Students design, plan, and construct small
FUTURE CAREERS structures that directly relate to large-scale construc-
earn high school credit while working. A work-based
learning student leaves school early to go to work or
• Carpenter tion projects. SSA includes hands-on experiences for
students to expand their skills in advanced equipment
internship and puts the skills learned from their major
to use. Students are supported by a work-based learning
• Welder and engineering applications, electrical wiring, and coordinator and must complete specific assignments.
• Builder plumbing. Students earn a grade and credits while gaining real-
• Mechanic life experience on the job. The job or internship must
directly relate to the major of study.
Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Project and are encouraged
to join the FFA, an integral, co-curricular part of the Agriscience Program.
Milford High School Catalog 19Academy of Finance School of Business, Management, & Hospitality
Academy of Finance Major Requirements
The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this major.
GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
COURSE SEQUENCE
Fundamentals of Finance Major Fundamentals of Principles of Financial Services
Finance Accounting
Principles of Accounting Requirements:
3 Credits
Financial Services
Suggested Introduction Any additional Spanish III AP Spanish Language
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Electives: to Hospitality Hospitality & & Culture
3.5 Credit Minimum & Tourism Tourism Courses Work-based Learning
Management
SUMMARY OF MAJOR ACADEMY OF FINANCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
www.bpa.org The Academy of Finance (AOF) major engages students with
FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES
the world of financial services by focusing on banking and Level: College Prep Credit: 1 Level: College Prep Credit: 1
credit, financial planning, accounting, and insurance. Students Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Principles of Accounting
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION gain career knowledge through a series of Work-based learning Fundamentals of Finance explores the foundation of Financial Services provides students with the history
financial literacy, the function of finance in society, and of money and banking and the origins of banking in
activities that are conducted in school and outside of the the role of a financial planner. This course focuses on the United States. Students will learn to research and
classroom, and a summer internship. income and wealth, financial institutions, and the role of discriminate between investment options through an
finance in organizations. Students research the impact in-depth study of the financial services industry and are
COLLEGE CREDIT of technology on the financial services field, and ex- also introduced to the insurance industry and the criti-
amine the importance of sound financial planning. An cal role of insurance in the financial services sector.
Students who successfully complete the AOF major will receive
A commitment made by world- articulated credits:
integrated culminating project provides an opportunity
ACADEMY OF FINANCE WORK-BASED LEARNING
for students to demonstrate expertise on issues critical
class companies (AT&T, Cisco, Delaware Technical Community College to financial independence. Credit: 1 or more determined by work hours
Prerequisite: Completion of major
Lenovo, JPMorgan Chase & BUS 101: Introduction to Business PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING Work-based learning provides students an early career
Co., and others) to give special SSC 130: Where’s My Money Level: College Prep Credit: 1 experience. Upon completion of the major, students
consideration to NAFTrack SSC 131: Are You Credit Worthy?
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Finance
Principles of Accounting provides students with an
are able to secure a job or internship experience and
earn high school credit while working. A work-based
certified job applicants. SSC 132: Planning for the Beach understanding of the critical accounting process and learning student leaves school early to go to work or
how it facilitates decision making by providing data internship and puts the skills learned from their major
Delaware State and information to internal and external stakeholders. to use. Students are supported by a work-based learning
FUTURE CAREERS Technology will be used for internal decision making, coordinator and must complete specific assignments.
FIN 102: Money Matters planning, and control. Students earn a grade and credits while gaining real-
• Accountant ELCT990: Free/COB Elective life experience on the job. The job or internship must
• Loan Officer directly relate to the major of study.
• Payroll Specialist The Dual Enrollment ACC 101: Accounting I course is available
to students at Milford High School upon completion of the
• Tax Preparer
major through Delaware Tech.
• Finance Analyst
• Insurance Claims Specialist
www.naf.org
The National Academy of Finance (NAF) partners with
thirteen (13) colleges and universities across the country to
award advanced credit for Academy of Finance (AOF) program
completion. For more information please visit www.naf.org. Milford High School Catalog 21Hospitality & Tourism Management School of Business, Management, & Hospitality
Hospitality & Tourism Management Major Requirements
The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this major.
GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
COURSE SEQUENCE
Introduction to Hospitality & Major Introduction Lodging Food & Beverage
to Hospitality Management Management
Tourism Management (IHTM) Requirements:
& Tourism (LM) (FBM)
3 Credits
Lodging Management (LM) Management
Food & Beverage Management (IHTM)
(FBM) Suggested Any additional Spanish III AP Spanish Language
Electives: Academy of & Culture
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 3.5 Credit Minimum Finance course Work-based Learning
SUMMARY OF MAJOR
The Hospitality & Tourism Management program of study HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
is a three (3) course Career and Technical Education (CTE) INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY & TOURISM FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT (FBM)
www.bpa.org program designed to prepare students for employment in MANAGEMENT (IHTM) Level: College Prep Credit: 1
the hospitality industry. Students explore management and Level: College Prep Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Lodging Management
Business Professionals of America Prerequisite: None Food & Beverage Management (FBM) prepares students
(BPA) exists to enhance student technical skills needed for success and practice industry- Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management to apply the principles of cost controls to food and bev-
participation in professional, civic, specific skills that can be used in all aspects of the hospitality (IHTM) provides an overview of the hospitality and erage in the hospitality setting. Students learn to design
service, and social endeavors. and tourism industry. Students also acquire employability skills tourism industries. Students learn the importance of accurate menus and demonstrate critical-thinking and
BPA members participate in these such as leadership, guest services, accountability, teamwork, the hospitality and tourism industry on the economy problem-solving skills while continuing to perfect their
and are introduced to the guest cycle and how to ensure management skills and improve efficiency and profit-
activities to accomplish the goals and responsibility. The program prepares students for careers ability. Global cultures and sustainability, as well as di-
guest satisfaction. This course focuses on the scope and
of self-improvement, leadership such as front office supervisor, front desk associate, director of complexity of the hospitality industry and the impor- verse management styles in the hospitality industry are
development, professionalism, tourism, and general manager. tance of problem-solving, decision-making, planning, applied. Students have the opportunity to practice and
community service, career delegation, communication, and time-management refine employability skills such as leadership, account-
development, public relations, COLLEGE CREDIT skills. ability, teamwork, and responsibility.
student cooperation, and safety and LODGING MANAGEMENT (LM) HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT WORK-
Students who successfully complete the Hospitality & Tourism
health. BPA members compete in a Level: College Prep Credit: 1 BASED LEARNING
state-wide competition each year. Management major will receive articulated credits: Prerequisite: Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Credit: 1 or more determined by work hours
www.bpa.org Management Prerequisite: Completion of major
Delaware State University Lodging Management (LM) enables students to examine Work-based learning provides students an early career
HTM 100: Introduction to Hospitality operating procedures and systems for managing various experience. Upon completion of the major, students
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION HTM207: Food Safety and Sanitation types of lodging facilities, including hotels, resorts, and
inns. Students practice customer relations, cost controls,
are able to secure a job or internship experience and
earn high school credit while working. A work-based
marketing, purchasing, inventory, and communication learning student leaves school early to go to work or
• Certified Guest Service Delaware Technical Community College skills through classroom-managed simulated opera- internship and puts the skills learned from their major
Professional HRI101: Introduction to Hospitality tions. Professional skills needed to effectively manage an to use. Students are supported by a work-based learning
• Certified Front Desk FSY110: Food Safety and Sanitation organization and engage in customer service are inte- coordinator and must complete specific assignments.
grated throughout this course. Students earn a grade and credits while gaining real-
Representative CUL119: Food Safety and Sanitation life experience on the job. The job or internship must
• Certified Guestroom Attendant directly relate to the major of study.
(CGA)
• Certified Hospitality and Tourism
Management Professional FUTURE CAREERS
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• American Heart Association CPR/ • Front Desk Associate/Supervisor
First Aid Certification • Event Planner
• Housekeeping Supervisor
• Travel Agent
• Lodging Manager
Milford High School Catalog 23Marketing (Ending 2020–2021 School Year) School of Business, Management, & Hospitality
Marketing Major Requirements
The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this major.
COURSE SEQUENCE GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Marketing III Major Marketing III
Requirements:
3 Credits
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Suggested Any additional Spanish III AP Spanish Language
Electives: Business & AP Psychology & Culture
3.5 Credit Minimum Finance Courses SOC 111: Sociology
Work-based Learning
DECA is a national student SUMMARY OF MAJOR MARKETING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
organization that aims to Students will apply knowledge and skills learned to develop MARKETING III MARKETING WORK-BASED LEARNING
prepare emerging leaders and business and marketing plans, research and analyze companies, Level: College Prep
Prerequisite: Marketing II
Credit: 1 Credit: 1 or more determined by work hours
Prerequisite: Completion of major
entrepreneurs for careers in prepare trend and product analysis, set a marketing budget, This course is the exit course for the Marketing major. Work-based learning provides students an early career
marketing, finance, hospitality, evaluate the 4 Ps of companies, and use the SWOT analysis. It builds on the prior knowledge learned in the BFM experience. Upon completion of the major, students
Career planning and development will also be covered in this and Marketing II course. Students will apply knowl- are able to secure a job or internship experience and
and management in high edge and skills learned in the prerequisite courses by earn high school credit while working. A work-based
major. Simulations incorporating knowledge acquired will be
schools. Each year students used relative to business marketing management, including
developing business and marketing plans, researching learning student leaves school early to go to work or
and analyzing companies, preparing trend and product
participate in state-wide distribution placement and product management. analysis, setting a marketing budget, evaluating the four
internship and puts the skills learned from their major
to use. Students are supported by a work-based learning
conference and competitions Ps of companies, and using the SWOT analysis. Career coordinator and must complete specific assignments.
in topics such as business COLLEGE CREDIT planning and development will also be covered in this Students earn a grade and credits while gaining real-
course. Simulations incorporating knowledge acquired life experience on the job. The job or internship must
plan, accounting applications, Students who complete the Marketing major receive the will be used relative to business marketing management, directly relate to the major of study.
advertising campaign, and following articulated credits: including distribution placement and product manage-
ment.
creative marketing project. Goldey-Beacom College
www.deca.org GELMMT: General Education Elective
Students compete in state and
national competitions on an Delaware State University
annual basis. MGMT 100: Intro to Business
Wilmington University
FUTURE CAREERS BMK 305: Marketing
• Marketing Specialist
• Marketing Researcher
• Small Business Owner
• Sales Associate
• Sales Manager
• Entrepreneur
Milford High School Catalog 25College Scholars School of Education & Career Studies
College Scholars Major Requirements
The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this major.
COURSE SELECTION GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
A combination of three AP English: 4 Credits English 9 or higher English 10 or higher English 11 or higher English 12 or higher
or Dual Enrollment courses
above the requirements for Mathematics: Algebra I or higher Geometry or higher Algebra II or higher Choose one:
4 Credits • AP Calculus AB
graduation. • AP Statistics
• MAT 153: College Math
& Statistics
• Pre-Calculus
Science: Physical Science or Biology or higher Choose one: Choose one:
3 or 4 Credits higher • AP Biology • AP Biology
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org • Chemistry • Chemistry
• Earth Science • Earth Science
• AP Environmental • AP Environmental
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Science Science
• Physics • Physics
• AP Physics • AP Physics
SUMMARY OF MAJOR • AP Human Geography
College Scholar majors are encouraged to take the AP or Dual Social Studies: Human Geography U.S. Government & U.S. History or • Psychology
Enrollment level of courses in each of the discipline areas. 3 or 4 Credits or Economics or AP U.S. History • AP Psychology
AP Human AP U.S. Government • AP U.S. Government &
Students will have the opportunity to take college credit bearing Politics
Geography & Politics
The National Honor Society (NHS) courses all four years of their high school career. When applying • AP U.S. History
to top universities, strength of schedule is a key component of • World History
is the nation’s premier organization
admissions. These students will have some of the strongest • ENG101: Critical-
established to recognize outstanding thinking & Writing
high school students. It is estimated available at any high school in the country. AP courses often • ENG:102: Composition
that more than one million students have more rigorous levels of work than traditional high school & Research
participate in NHS activities. courses and require a significant time commitment. Dual • CHM 111: Intro to
Enrollment courses are college courses offered at Milford High Chemistry
School free of charge that enroll the student in the college • BIO 110: Essentials of
Anatomy & Physiology
granting the credit. Milford High School has partnerships • BIO 120: Anatomy &
with Delaware Technical Community College, Wilmington Physiology
University, and Delaware State University. • SOC 111: Sociology
• CRJ 101: Survey of
Criminal Justice
Health: 1 Credit Health/Driver’s Education
AP SCHOLAR AWARDS
The AP Scholar Awards recognize high school students who have demonstrated exemplary Physical Physical Education
college-level achievement on AP Exams. The following academic distinctions are awarded: Education: 1 Credit
• AP Scholar: Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams Spanish: 2 Credits Spanish I or higher Spanish II or higher
• AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP
Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams Major Additional Dual Enrollment/AP Course
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Requirements:
3 Credits
Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams
• State AP Scholar: Granted to the one male and one female student in each U.S. state and the District of Suggested Spanish III AP Spanish Language
Columbia with scores of 3 or higher on the greatest number of AP Exams, and then the highest average Electives: AP Psychology & Culture
score (at least 3.5) on all AP Exams taken 3.5 Credit Minimum SOC 111: Sociology
• National AP Scholar: Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4
on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams Milford High School Catalog 27Jobs for Delaware Graduates School of Education & Career Studies
Jobs for Delaware Graduates Major Requirements
The following is a suggested sequence of courses required to successfully complete this major.
COURSE SEQUENCE GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
JDG 9 Major (Take 3 of 4):
JDG 9 JDG 10 JDG 11 JDG 12
JDG 10 Requirements:
3 Credits
JDG 11
JDG 12 Suggested Students in this major may consider a secondary major to enhance Work-based Learning
Electives: their skills and knowledge.
3.5 Credit Minimum
JOBS FOR DELAWARE GRADUATES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
www.jobsdegrad.org JDG 9 JDG 12
Level: College Prep Credit: 1 Level: College Prep Credit: 1
SUMMARY OF MAJOR Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: JDG 11
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS The Jobs for Delaware Graduates (JDG) major is designed to The 9th grade JDG course includes study skills, personal The 12th grade JDG course includes: time-management,
grooming, goal planning, decision making, choosing a letter of application, choosing career attire, employ-
The Delaware Career Association help students reach academic and career goals. The curriculum career path, maintaining a positive attitude, coping with ment interview, job survival, performance evaluations,
(DCA) of Jobs for Delaware includes sixteen (16) school-to-work transition competencies change, values clarification, image assessment, writing business etiquette, employee rights, pay and benefits,
Graduates is a student organization per year. JDG is committed to preparing the students of Milford an autobiography, group dynamics, conflict resolution, financial planning, career travel, writing a letter of res-
and life skills math. ignation, and career portfolio. Each senior will develop
that was established to provide High School for real-world job experience. Each competency a career portfolio that includes a resume, references, a
JDG students with opportunities delivers an impactful job skill or soft skill that students will JDG 10 sample job application, and recommendations.
to associate with other JDG Level: College Prep Credit: 1
need to be successful in employment. The experiential learning Prerequisite: JDG 9 JOBS FOR DELAWARE GRADUATES WORK-BASED
members in their schools and in will prepare students for a business, teaching, or marketing The 10th grade JDG course includes problem-solving, LEARNING
their communities throughout major in college. This is an excellent major for students who teamwork, goal setting, money management, workplace Credit: 1 or more determined by work hours
the state and at the national want to go directly into the workforce after graduation. The math, courtesy and respect, customer service, workplace Prerequisite: Completion of major
diversity, career interests, entrepreneurship, leadership, Work-based learning provides students an early career
level. As a member of this unique JDG Specialist is available to assist students in finding jobs in understanding insurances, and writing job applications. experience. Upon completion of the major, students
organization, students develop the career of their choice during the school year, in the summer,
leadership, social, civic, and career JDG 11 are able to secure a job or internship experience and
earn high school credit while working. A work-based
and for twelve months following graduation. Level: College Prep Credit: 1
skills and potential. Prerequisite: JDG 10 learning student leaves school early to go to work or
internship and puts the skills learned from their major
2004 GRADUATE OF JOBS FOR DELAWARE The 11th grade JDG course includes career vocabulary,
resume writing, sources of jobs, telephone skills, lis- to use. Students are supported by a work-based learning
Latoria J. Ellis is a 2004 Milford High School tening skills, stress management, personal budgeting, coordinator and must complete specific assignments.
graduate and Jobs for Delaware Graduates Students earn a grade and credits while gaining real-
CAREER SKILLS occupational preferences, career manual, verbal pre-
life experience on the job. The job or internship must
(JDG) major. While in high school she was sentations, critical-thinking, constructive criticism, and
directly relate to the major of study.
• Organization and Time- elected state-wide Vice President of the professional ethics.
management Delaware Career Association. She attributes
• Career Attire JDG with helping her become a better public
• Cover Letter, Resumes, and speaker, improve her communication skills,
References and have more confidence. Ms. Ellis has
• Employment Interviews since earned several post secondary degrees
• Business Etiquette and owns her own business. She said, "I am truly thankful for
• Employee Rights everything JDG has done for me."
• Financial Planning
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