2020-2021 Course Guide - Albany School District
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2020-2021 Course Guide
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The School District of Albany requires 26 credits for graduation from Albany High School.
ENGLISH 4.0 Credits
SOCIAL STUDIES 3.0 Credits
MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credits
SCIENCE 3.0 Credits
HEALTH 0.5 Credit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.5 Credits
PERSONAL FINANCE 0.5 Credit
ELECTIVES 10.5 Credits
TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS 26 Credits
Class of 2020 - 1.0 additional core (English, math, science, social studies)
State Civics Exam must be taken and passed (either in 11th or 12th grade)
YEARLY COURSE REQUIREMENTS BY GRADE
GRADE 9 GRADE 10
Intro to Literature & Composition - 1 credit Literacy Theory 10 - 1 credit
Algebra 1A, Algebra 1, or Geometry - 1 credit Algebra 1B, Geometry, or Algebra 2 - 1 credit
Physical Science or Biology - 1 credit Biology, Biology 2, or Chemistry - 1 credit
U.S. History - 1 credit World History - 1 credit
Health - .5 credit Physical Education - .5 credit
PE - .5 credit Electives
Electives
GRADE 11 GRADE 12
College English 101 or College English 101 or 104,
American Literature - 1 credit American Literature - 1 credit or
Geometry, Algebra 2, Statistics, or Written and Oral Communications - 1 credit
Pre-Calculus - 1 credit Civics - 1 credit
Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Biology 2, Biology 2, Advance Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, or
Anatomy & Physiology, Physics or Ag/Science - Physics - 1 credit
1 credit Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics - 1 credit
Civics – 1 credit 1 additional credit of a core subject
Personal Finance - .5 credit Personal Finance - .5 credit
Physical Education - .5 credit Physical Education - .5 credit
Electives Electives
***Albany graduation requirements include 20 hours of community service over the course of 4 years***
Three semester physical education courses are required for graduation and are included in the calculation of the
student’s GPA.
High School Courses Taken in Middle School
Health taken in the 8th grade is not included in the cumulative high school GPA. Earned credit of .5 is counted towards
graduation earned credits. Health taken in high school is included in the high school GPA.
High School level courses (Algebra 1, Geometry, English) taken in the 8th grade is not included in cumulative high school
GPA. However, earned credit of .5 per semester is counted towards graduation earned credits. These courses taken in
high school are included in the high school GPA.REGISTRATION
The four years you spend here at Albany High School can be as valuable as you make them. Choosing courses that fit
your needs, interests, and aptitudes is a major part of this experience. When making your selections, you and your
parents should keep in mind what is required by School Board policy and state requirements leading to graduation from
high school. It is YOUR responsibility to become aware of where you stand in terms of required credits. You should
check your credit standing with the school counselor each year.
Your course selections while in high school will affect your post-high school plans (whether college, vocational school,
military service, or the world of work). Give serious consideration to your choices and do not select a subject because
you think it is easy or because your friends are taking the course. Select courses because they have an educational value
and meet your educational goals. Make sure you speak with your parents and school staff if you have any questions or
need advice. We are all here to help you in making these important decisions.
PARENT/COUNSELOR APPROVAL
Parental permission is needed for both course registration and course changes. Each student must meet with the
counselor before signing up for classes.
COURSES OFFERED MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE depending upon staffing of faculty and student requests. Courses
may be added or dropped as necessary by Administration.
COURSE REGISTRATION & SCHEDULING CHANGES
Scheduling is completed each spring for the following school year. The master schedule is created based upon student
requests. Students must have convincing reasons for making late changes that could adversely affect such things as
course offerings, class sizes, balanced classes, class discussions and teaching loads. Changes from the master schedule
must be handled through the Counseling Office in accord with the following add/drop procedure:
Adds/drops must be completed during the first (5) five school days of each semester with approval from the principal,
their parents, the classroom teacher, and the school counselor to drop a class. A student wanting to drop or add classes
after the cut-off date will need permission to enroll in a new class from the principal and the new teacher before being
allowed to drop the current class. The student will receive no credit for the class being dropped. He/she will have to
make up work in the class being entered for grading purposes.
CAREER PLANNING & COURSE SELECTION
High school is a time of exploration and also a time to learn skills to prepare for future careers. Students should do
some planning ahead to make sure they obtain the college or program requirements needed for their field of interest.
However, it is also a good idea to take a variety of courses to build up your skill base. Do not be afraid to expand your
horizons or try new things. If considering college, make sure you take a solid college prep course load and take all the
courses needed to meet admission requirements for the college you plan to attend and to be successful in college. Do
not be afraid to ask questions of your parents, teachers, or counselor. There are no “stupid” questions when it comes to
learning about your future!
You have the opportunity to make many choices regarding your high school education that can move you forward on a
career path. Good career planning should take into consideration your interests and abilities. Trying a variety of courses
is recommended to help in expanding your horizons.
COLLEGE PREP
College prep is preparation for entering a four-year college. This requires advanced level coursework, maintaining high
grades (GPA), and courses above and beyond those required for high school graduation, especially in the math and
science area. Students must complete a minimum of two college bound math classes beyond Algebra 1 in order to be
accepted into a four-year college. They must have at least 3 years of science and for many colleges, 2 or more years of
foreign language. College admission requirements vary, but are generally based heavily on GPA, class rigor,
extracurricular involvement, and ACT scores. Good grades in high school are important!ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program enables academically gifted students to complete college level studies while they are still in high school and possibly earn college credit if they score high enough on rigorous AP exams. AP exams are given in May. Scores range from 1-5 and a student must earn a 3 or higher to earn college credit. Students may take AP courses in preparation for the exams, but taking an AP course is not a requirement for taking the AP exam. High-level students who have completed all other courses at Albany may wish to explore AP course options. See the Counseling office for more details. Currently, Albany does not have any in house AP courses, but on-line options may be available. AP On-line Courses/subjects: Biology, Calculus, English Language, English Literature, Physics, Spanish, US Government, US History, World History, Economics, and Psychology are available on-line. Students must apply and receive prior approval to take any on-line AP course. On-line courses are expensive and demanding. Any student who drops an on-line course after the two-week drop window will have to pay for all course costs. ODYSSEYWARE/WISCONSIN VIRTUAL SCHOOL: Online courses are used in the Albany School District for a couple reasons. The main reason is for credit recovery if a student did not pass a course throughout the school year, they can recover that credit through an online course. There may also be courses that are not offered through Albany High School that a student is interested in taking. In this situation, an online class may be pursued. It is important to keep in mind that online courses are often quite difficult because the student is the only one taking that course and that they have to be diligent in working independently to be successful in the course. Students interested in online courses should speak with the counseling office. Any student who drops an online course after the two-week drop window or fails the course will have to pay for all course costs that the district is billed. EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM/START COLLEGE NOW These programs allow public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college or four-year institution of higher education with prior administrative and school board approval. Under the Early College Credit/Start College Now programs, the student does not have to pay for a post- secondary course if the school board determines the course may receive high school credit and the course is not comparable to a course offered in the school district. Students are required to pay for comparable courses along with any incidental fees, books, and supplies. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the institution along with making certain they are in compliance with attendance laws. The school board shall determine whether a post- secondary course is eligible for high school credit and how much credit may be awarded. Deadlines to turn the application into the school counselor are March 1st for the fall semester and October 1st for the spring semester, so interested students must plan ahead. For additional information, contact the Counseling office. **Note: Students who fail or drop out of an Early College Credit Program/Start College Now course are liable for all course expenses. MILITARY CAREERS Many students are beginning to select the United States Armed Services for additional educational training beyond their high school graduation. The idea that the military is an option only for those students who have failed to maintain good high school records or who have dropped out of school is NO LONGER TRUE. The branches of the armed services require a high school diploma and a good academic background for the various career and college options they offer. The military offers many career opportunities abroad and domestically. Albany High School, generally, offers the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) twice per year. TECHNOLOGY PREPARATION Technology Preparation promotes and supports high school to college transitions for career and technical education students. It enhances a high school student’s technical and academic skills as well as providing opportunity for transition into post-secondary education or the workforce. It can no longer be assumed that merely graduating from high school guarantees automatic acceptance at vocational schools or technical colleges. Many specialized programs require specific courses as well as an entrance examination. Also, many programs are very popular and will fill up quickly, so it is important to apply early. Technology preparation students are encouraged to take advantage of the
many career exploration activities offered through Blackhawk Technical College. They should also take articulated
courses or explore youth apprenticeship programs, as described below.
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP
Students sure of their career direction may be interested in a Youth Apprenticeship. Youth Apprentices (YA’s) may take
either a 1 or 2-year program in Grades 11 & 12 in the following areas: Agriculture; Construction, Financial Services;
Health Services; Information Technology; Hospitality, Lodging and Tourism; Manufacturing/Welding and
Transportation. Youth Apprentices take course specific articulated classes and work in a related business for 450
hours/year. Students must go through an application process for these programs with the Counseling Office. Districts
pay most of the course fee and program costs for YA’s. Students in the Health Services field may also have additional
fees for such things as uniforms, CNA text and registry exam, physical, etc. Applications for seniors are due December
15 to enter the program as a senior. See the next page for technical college articulation information.
WORKPLACE CAREERS
Seniors in good standing and on track to graduate may contact the Counseling office to set up a work release program.
In addition, students must have a minimum of six other courses.
ARTICULATED/ADVANCED STANDING CLASSES
Some high school courses count towards program requirements in specific programs at the Wisconsin Technical
Colleges. Wise planning in high school can save time and money for students interested in related programs at the
technical colleges. Credits earned at Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) are often transferable to colleges in the
Wisconsin Technical College system and some four-year institutions.
Students must complete the course competencies with a grade of a “B” or above for most courses to qualify for credit.
Advanced standing (AS) courses allow a student to bypass certain technical college courses with a grade of B. With
Transcripted Credit courses with a grade of C, a transcript is received from BTC for a college course.
The following courses are currently articulated with Blackhawk Technical College:
Albany Course Name BTC Course/# Credits Grade Course Type
Required
Accounting I (1 year) Office Accounting (101-111) 3 B AS
Intro to Computer Website Development- 3 C TC
Science XHTMS/CSS (152-157)
Office Suites Intro to MS Office Suites 3 C TC
(1083-106)
Pathways to Business Intro to Business 3 C TC
Management (102-148)
Oral Communications Oral Communications 3 C TC
(801-196)
Written Communications Written Communications 3 C TC
(801-195)
Senior Math College Math (804-107)
3 C TC
Animal Science Animal Science (006-180) 3 C TC
Plant Science Plant Science (006-160) 3 C TC
Shop Math (Monticello) 3 C TC
Psychology Introduction to Psychology 3 B AS
To check to see if the college of your choice has an agreement for accepting BTC credits, you can check this web site
for further information: www.uwsa.edu/tis/ (Transfer Information System)
Check with the Counseling Office for status updates on articulated courses
Code: AS stands for Advanced Standing TC stands for Transcripted Credit (Transcript from BTC)CAPP/PIE/CCIHS Courses
The Albany School District has partnerships with UW Oshkosh, UW Whitewater, and UW Green Bay to offer college level
courses to our high school students, while utilizing our own teachers. These are the current courses offered through
these programs:
CAPP – UW – Oshkosh (M) indicates Monticello teacher and (J) indicates Juda teacher
Astronomy Mr. Collins (M) 4 credits
Calculus Mr. Anderson (J) 4 credits
Pre-calculus Mr. Collins (M) 5 credits
Physics Mr. Collins (M) 5 credits
PIE – UW – Whitewater CCIHS – UW – Green Bay
College English 101 Mr. Diedrich 3 credits College English 104 Mr. Diedrich 3 credits
Statistics Mr. Schwab 4 credits
Pre-Calculus Mr. Schwab 4 credits
COURSE LISTINGS
Course Name Earned R= Course Name Earned R=
Credit Required Credit Required
ENGLISH AGRICULTURE
Intro to Lit & Composition 1 R Intro to Agriculture .5 All E
Literacy Theory 1 R DNR Safety (2020-2021) .5
American Literature 1 E Natural Resources .5
English 101 (PIE) 1 E Garden/Greenhouse (2020-2021) .5
English 104 (CCIHS) 1 E Animal Science TC & ES (2020-2021) 1
Basics of Composition & Lit 1 E Wisconsin Food Products .5
Oral Communications (TC) .5 E Farm Management (2021-2022) .5
Written Communications .5 E Wildlife Conservation .5
(TC) Plant Science TC & ES (2021-2022) 1
Journalism .5 E Vet Science ES (2021-2022) .5
Wilderness Language .5 E
Yearbook .5/year E
MATH BUSINESS
Algebra 1A 1 Office Suites 1 (TC) .5 E
Algebra 1B 1 3 are R Intro to Computer Science (TC) .5 E
Algebra 1 1 after Digital Media Production .5 E
Geometry 1 Algebra Accounting I (AS) .5 E
Algebra 2 1 1, Accounting II 1 E
Statistics (CCIHS) 1 Algebra Pathways to Business (TC) .5 E
Pre-Calculus (CCIHS/CAPP) 1 1A or 1B Intro to Computer Programming .5 E
Calculus (CAPP) 1 Sports Management .5 E
Senior Math (TC) 1 Personal Finance (Every year) .5 R
Shop Math (TC) 1 Video Game Design .5 E
1 Programming I .5 E
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3R FAMILY & CONSUMER
Fall Sports .5 (Can take Intro to Culinary Skills .5 All E
Spring Sports .5 1 P.E. Culinary Skills .5
Strength & Conditioning .5 class per International Foods .5
Adventure Education .5 (1x only) semester) Confectionary Arts .5
3 Sport Athlete (only once) .5 (1x only) E Sew What .5
Health .5 R Housing & Interior Design .5
Adulting 101 .5
Parent & Child .5
Child Development (2020-2021) .5Wisconsin Food Products .5
SCIENCE VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Physical Science 1 E Intro to Technology 1 All E
Biology 1 R Woods 1 and/or 2 .5 (each)
Biology 2 1 E Metals/Welding 1 and/or 2 .5 (each)
Chemistry 1 E CAD/3D Printing (2021-2022) .5
Advanced Chemistry 1 E Architectural Drafting (2020-2021) .5
Anatomy & Physiology 1 E Robotics/Programming (2020-2021) .5
Into to Physics 1 E Small Engines 1 and/or 2 (2020-2021) .5 (each)
Physics (CAPP) 1 E Transportation (2021-2022) .5
Ecology 1 E Work Co-op (2020-2021) .5
Astronomy (CAPP) 1 E Automotive Mechanics (2021-2022) .5
Animal Science (TC) ES 1 E Construction Trades (2020-2021) .5
Plant Science (TC) ES 1 E Advanced Manufacturing (2021-2022) .5
Vet Science ES .5 E Home/Vehicle Ownership (2020-2021) .5
SOCIAL STUDIES OTHER .25 per All E
U.S. History 1 R Student Aide semester
World History 1 R
Civics 1 R
Psychology 1 E
Street Law .5 E
Modern History .5 or 1 E
Global Issues .5 E
Holocaust .5 E
FOREIGN LANGUAGE YOUTH APPRENTICE PROGRAMS (Grades
Spanish 1 1 All E Architecture & Construction 11-12) All E
Spanish 2 1 Agriculture Up to 2
Spanish 3 1 Financial Services credits
Spanish 4 1 Health Services per year
Hospitality, Lodging and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing/Welding
Transportation
ART MUSIC
Art Studio .5 All E Band 1 All E
Clay Studio .5 Band B .5 per
Photography .5 Choir year
Choir B 1
.5 per
year
Courses labeled ES duplicate as a science credit for graduation. Some courses require instructor approval.
Some Elective courses may require outside materials that students will be responsible to purchase.Agriculture & Natural Resources
Introduction to Agriculture Wisconsin Food Products
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
Areas covered include agriculture career Students will focus on products that are
exploration, FFA, animals (both large and grown, and produced right here in the
small), plants, wildlife and natural state of Wisconsin. These include dairy,
resources, FFA Leadership, agri-business vegetable, and animal. Answering
and marketing. Learning what a questions like why are they best suited
“Supervised Agricultural Experience for our climate and where does Wisconsin
Program” is and how to keep records on an rank in certain produce areas. We will
SAE is also emphasized. Field trips will be also focus on the variety of ways to
taken to judging contests, dairy expo and preserve foods so that they can be
local agricultural businesses. Students consumed at a later date. This course is
planning to take later agriculture courses offered every school year. FFA
are encouraged to take this course as a membership encouraged.
freshman. This course is offered in even
school years. FFA membership
encouraged.
DNR Safety Class Greenhouse and Garden
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
Students enrolled in this course will have This will be a “hands on” course. Some
the option of Wisconsin Hunter Education, time will be spent working in the Albany
Trapper Education, Snowmobile, ATV and gardens. Quarters 2 and 3 will grow in
Boating Education. This course will vary the ag room or greenhouse. This course
from year to year depending on the needs gives students the opportunity to manage
of the students enrolled, as far as which the school’s working
certifications are offered. This course is greenhouse. Students will be responsible
offered in odd school years. FFA for the day-to-day operations of plant
membership encouraged. care, pest management and business
decisions. We will run through financial
management of a greenhouse and the
best way to make it profitable. Students
will work on packaging and presenting
items for the FFA spring plant sale, which
includes vegetables, ornamental plants,
and bedding flowers. This class will work
extensively in the greenhouse. This
course is offered every other school year,
opposite of Plant Science. FFA
membership encouraged.Wildlife Conservation Natural Resources
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
This course will examine various aspects of This course will develop the student’s
wildlife management and conservation. knowledge on worldwide issues involving
Topics will include a detailed look at many the environment and our natural
big and small game species native to the resources. Topics in this course will
United States, endangered species, and the include environmental science, pollution
devastation of species in other countries. control, soil and water conservation,
Units will also include quality deer sustainable agriculture practices, land use
management, teeth aging, Boone and planning, forestry practices, alternative
Crocket antler measuring, hunting energy sources and park and recreation
regulations and taxidermy. This course is management. This course is offered in
offered in even school years. FFA odd school years. FFA membership is
membership encouraged. encouraged.
Farm Management Vet Science
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 10-12 Grades 10-12
Students will take an in depth look at the Pre-requisite: Biology and Animal Science
production agriculture industry. Areas with a C or better. An emphasis of the
covered will include choosing an enterprise class will be on animal reproduction
or diversifying, animal breeding systems, issues. Students will learn what takes
herd establishments, crop rotations, record place during estrus and gestation.
keeping skills, equipment decisions, farm Students will learn about the concepts of
planning, financial management, and artificial insemination and embryo
managing a business. Major project will transfer. They will also learn about the
include making management decisions for internal anatomy of several types of
a practice farm. Field trips to local animals. Common diseases and
production facilities are included. This treatments will be covered. Students will
course is offered in even school years. FFA learn hands-on skills such as taking
membership encouraged. temperature, heart rates, and respiration
rates of live animals. Students will learn
about careers associated with health care
of animals. This course is offered in even
school years. . FFA membership
encouragedArt Education
Art Studio Clay Studio
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
This course can be taken each semester This course will offer a broad range study
and takes the place of media-based of ceramic history, and clay techniques
courses such as drawing, painting, including pinch, slab, coil, combinations,
sculpture and ceramics. Students in this and glaze exploration. Use and care of
course work independently or in small materials, tools and studio space, along
groups to complete 8 self-paced units with creativity and high quality
including creation of a portfolio. Units of craftsmanship will be emphasized.
study focus on thinking and behaving like Students must be self-motivated and able
an artist. Students are encouraged to use a to work independently. Students will be
wide variety of materials and cover a range evaluated on projects, critiques, quizzes,
of subject matter. While technical artistic and participation.
skills are practiced and required in this
course, emphasis is put on problem solving,
exploring and showing growth. They will
design their own learning goals and
independent outcomes. Students are
required to track their own progress and
share their work publicly.
Photography
0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12
This course is a study of composition as
applied to photography. Emphasis is placed
on identifying and isolating compositional
elements for a photograph. Topics include
the Golden Rectangle/Golden Mean and
the Rule of Thirds as applied to
photographic arts. The course will also
introduce aesthetic and technical theories
and techniques of digital photography.
Topics include camera and lens operation,
memory cards, file formats, exposure,
white balance, composition, lighting, and
creativity. Students will begin to develop a
personal photographic style.Business Education
Introduction to Computer Science Office Suites
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
The course is designed to introduce Develop skills in Microsoft office; Word,
students to the breadth of the field of PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Publisher
computer science through an exploration that you will need as a student or for a
of engaging and accessible topics. Rather job. You will develop software
than focusing the entire course on learning applications skills needed as you continue
particular software tools or programming your education and prepare for your
languages, the course is designed to focus technical or college goals. Office skills
on the conceptual ideas of computing and give you the edge over other students if
help students understand why certain tools you need to work while you go to college,
or languages might be utilized to solve or if you want to enter the job market
particular problems. The goal of Intro to after high school graduation. If students
Computer Science is to develop in students earn a C or better in this course they will
the computational practices of algorithm receive Transcripted Credit through
development, problem solving and Blackhawk Technical College.
programming within the context of
problems that are relevant to the lives of Introduction to Computer Programming
today’s students. Students will also be 0.5 Credits
introduced to topics such as interface Grades 9-12
design, limits of computers, and societal This course is the exposure course in
and ethical issues. If students earn a C or computer programming. It is designed
better in this course they will receive for students to begin the understanding
Transcripted Credit through Blackhawk of how computer program works and the
Technical College. logic involved in writing simple
programs.
Video Game Design Programming 1
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 10-12 Grades 10-12
Pre-requisite: Office Suites or Intro to Computer Pre-requisite: Intro to Computer Programming.
Science. Video Game Design is one of the This course is strongly recommended for
fastest growing industries, and there is a students planning on college or technical school
strong need for computer programming with computer, mathematics, business, science,
and 21st Century Skills in today’s electronics, robotics or engineering emphasis. In
workplace. This class will teach students this class students will use the Python AND
how to create video games while Microsoft Visual Basic™ language to create their
emphasizing the skills necessary in the own professional-looking Windows programs.
video game design field, such as problem- They will learn to write programs involving
solving, planning, teamwork, math, art, variables, loops, decisions, calculations, message
and story-writing. The primary program boxes, buttons, multiple forms, menus, graphics,
used will be Kodu, which creates games string manipulation and many other concepts
that can be played on PCs and Xbox. We fundamental to all programming.
will also explore other game design
programs such as Scratch and Piskel. This
is a telepresence class through Monticello.Accounting I Accounting II
1 Credit 0.5 Credits
Grades 10-12 Grades 11-12
This class provides the basis for any area of Pre-requisite: Accounting I. Continue to
business that interests you, agricultural, build upon your business skills by taking
corporate, environmental, medical, or small an advanced class in accounting as you
business. Accounting is the language of prepare for your business degree or enter
business. Business Accounting introduces the job market. Projects and assignments
you to business and accounting will use a combination of
concepts. This class provides the skills online/technology and paper/pencil so
necessary to enter any technical or college you learn software applications used by
business program, or begin an entry-level businesses and how to work problems
business career after high school. Students and calculations by hand. This class
will utilize accounting software to complete explores the many business career
assignments and projects. Many colleges opportunities that are waiting for you.
require high school business courses and
accounting builds skills for entry level job
positions. Upon completion with a grade of
a B or higher, you will earn Advanced
Standing credit through Blackhawk
Technical College.
Pathways to Business Digital Media Production
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 10-12 Grades 11-12
No matter what kind of business you are This course offers participants a practical
interested in, learn introductory concepts introduction to digital media with a core
of business and management that curriculum that exposes participants to
everyone needs to know. Begin your the practice of the media arts. Through
technical or college career understanding the curriculum, individuals are given the
the basics of business and opportunity to develop hands-on
management. Work on individual and production skills, achieve technical
group projects as you learn business basics proficiency, and make sophisticated
of leadership and management for any choices in the creation of digital media
career. Explore your career interest and art. Individual and group projects will
develop the background you need for utilize various forms of mobile technology
technical and college courses no matter and applications (Blogs, Social Media) for
what area of business interests you. If class presentations. In addition, students
students earn a C or better in this course will create websites, highlight videos and
they will receive Transcripted Credit from documentaries utilizing Movie Maker and
Blackhawk Technical College. Adobe Design Suite. The course is ideal
for participants seeking to build digital
media production and web design skills.Sports Management Personal Finance
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 10-12 Grades 11-12
This course is designed to introduce an This course is required for graduation.
understanding of the principles necessary Personal Finance builds life skills as you
to properly operate a sports or learn to manage money and make
entertainment organization. Principles financial decisions. Students work on
include facility management, marketing individual and group projects as they
and promotion, public relations, learn about budgeting, checking
community service, sponsorships and legal accounts, credit/debit cards, renting, real
issues. In addition, students are provided estate, insurance planning, credit score
an overview of the hotel, restaurant, management, rights and responsibilities
tourism and event industries. Basic as a consumer, and
operations, development, and retirement planning. Students will also
management of those industries are have an understanding of legal and
covered. The course will offer theoretical ethical considerations that affect financial
and practical application by providing decision-making.
simulations, case studies and projects that
allow the students to become a decision
maker in an organization. Students will
also have the opportunity to visit and get a
behind the scenes look into a sports or
event organization. Students will have the
latest in mobile technology in the
classroom to further engage themselves
into the world of sports, entertainment and
hospitality!English
Introduction to Literature and Composition Literary Theory
1 Credit 1 Credit
Grade 9 Grade 10
English 9 is a survey course for freshmen Pre-requisite: Introduction to Literature
that enhances skills and knowledge in and Composition. Literary Theory is
reading, writing, standard English usage, a course that builds upon the skills
analysis of language (written and spoken), learned in English 9. In Literary Theory,
and media research. Students enrolled in students will move beyond the basics of
this course focus on basic writing skills, writing and begin to study the
fiction and nonfiction reading skills, and components of writing, including formal
academic discourse skills. Literature units literature analysis. Selected literature for
include Romeo and Juliet by William the course includes The Scarlet Letter by
Shakespeare, To Kill a Mockingbird by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Tempest and
Harper Lee, Lord of the Flies by William Macbeth by William Shakespeare, as well
Golding, and various short stories, poems, as various short stories, poems, and
and nonfiction selections. Students will nonfiction selections. Students will
begin to build their knowledge of continue to study vocabulary with and
vocabulary, including word study and emphasis in Greek and Latin Root words.
poetic devices.
American Literature Basics of Composition and Literature
1 Credit 1 Credit
Grades 11-12 Grade 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Literature and Approval required from instructor or
Composition and Literary Theory. school counselor.
American Literature includes a historical This course focuses on basic writing,
analysis on writing throughout the reading, and communication skills that
development of the country. This course are necessary for life after high school.
contains a heavy writing component, which Students will develop skills that will be
focuses on critical analysis and helpful in the workplace and in various
argumentative skills. This course will areas of their adult life. Major units
include a large research component in the include: Resumes, cover letters, and
Spring Semester. Students will read a interviewing skills; nonfiction reading for
selection of pieces from American information; and business and technical
Literature including Ethan Frome by Edith writing.
Wharton, Of Mice and Men by John
Steinbeck, and The Crucible by Arthur
Miller.Yearbook Journalism
0.5 Credits (Discretion of Advisor) 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 10-12
In this course, students work collaboratively This course is designed for students interested in
over the year to produce the School learning journalistic writing techniques and
Yearbook. They will develop skills in design, improving communication skills. This course
layout, photography, marketing, and includes news, feature, and editorial writing,
journalistic writing. This is a Pass/Fail interviewing, and the legal aspects of journalism.
course in which students earn credit by Students will create and write in the student-led
committing a set number of hours towards newspaper throughout the semester.
the development of the yearbook. Activities
that earn hours include designing spreads
in the yearbook, fundraising activities,
marketing activities, and taking pictures at
events.
College English 101 College English 104
1 Credit 1 Credit (Block Format)
Grades 11-12 Grade 12
College Writing is an inquiry based class Pre-requisite: College English 101. This
designed to cultivate existing reading and course is specifically designed for seniors
writing skills so that they are appropriate planning to attend a four-year
for university level work. Students will college. English 104 develops an
read, discuss and analyze a range of awareness of modern world literature
thematically based non-fiction writing that through the study of various literary
revolve around the power of language to forms. Students will develop close
shape identity, create meaning, and form reading and academic writing skills by
our world. Students will be expected to analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, and
synthesize these materials and articulate discussing fiction and non-fiction writing.
their unique thoughts through both oral In addition to earning high school credit,
presentations and a variety of written students may also earn three credits
formats with an emphasis on academic through UW-Green Bay’s College Credit in
writing. The class is offered as a dual credit High School (CCIHS) program.
course. Students earn high school credit
and may also earn three transcripted
credits through UW-Whitewater’s Partner’s
in Education (PIE) program. “The PIE
program is a concurrent education program
which provides a unique way to deliver
rigorous curriculum to qualified high school
students by allowing them to earn college
credit while still fully engaged in the high
school activities. By taking college credit in
high school, students also set themselves
apart by demonstrating that they can
succeed in college courses”
(http://www.uww.ce/pie)Written Communication Oral/Interpersonal Communication
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grade 12 Grade 12
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Literature Pre-requisites: Introduction to Literature
and Composition, Literary Theory, and and Composition, Literary Theory,
American Literature. This course develops American Literature, and Written
writing skills which include prewriting, Communication. Oral Communications is
drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of a semester-long course for seniors
writing assignments are designed to help designed to study the purposes and
the learner analyze audience and purpose, methods of communication in real-world
research and organize ideas, and format and professional settings. Topics of study
and design documents based on subject include non-verbal communication,
matter and content. Also, this course helps presentations, interviews, discussions
develop critical reading and thinking skills with a focus, meetings, and examination
through the analysis of a variety of written of oral communication in
documents. Word processed assignments practice. Students will study films for
and a 5-7 page research paper are their communicative principles, conduct
required. This course, which follows the interviews and be interviewed, and
curriculum for the Blackhawk Technical observe natural
College course of the same name, will be communication. Conventions of spoken
taught as a college course. Students English will be studied in this course, as
achieving an A-C will earn Wisconsin well as diction, delivery, and fluency. This
Technical School credit through Blackhawk course, as well as diction, delivery, and
Technical College, which may also transfer fluency. This course, which follows the
to other Technical or 4-year universities. curriculum for the Blackhawk Technical
College course of the same name, will be
taught as a college course. Students
Wilderness achieving an A-C will earn Wisconsin
0.5 Credits Technical School credit through
Grades 11-12 Blackhawk Technical College, which may
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Literature also transfer to other Technical or 4-year
and Composition, Literary Theory, and universities.
American Literature or English 11
concurrently or prior. Approximate cost to
student: $30 for field trip expenses (Aldo
Leopold Center or Canoe/Hiking Trip).
Meant for students with an interest in the
outdoors and the environment. Wilderness
uses essays, novels, and articles to
examine man’s changing relationship with
nature. Students will be expected to
actively read and critically participate in
group discussions. Written assignments
will include critical reviews, short-answer
responses, and essays. The culminating
project will be an extensive research
project presented using multi-media.Family & Consumer Science
Introduction to Culinary Skills Culinary Skills
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
This course studies the individual and Pre-requisite: Intro to Culinary Skills. This
family food needs in today’s life class is a continuation of Intro to Culinary
styles. Students are introduced to the field Skills, developing culinary skills, and
of food preparation and nutrition through studying nutrition. Units covered will
“hands on” experiences. Some units include: fruits, vegetables, meats, pies
covered include: quick breads, breakfast and pastry. Students will participate in
cookery, eggs, dairy products, and cooking related service projects.
gingerbread houses. This course is a pre-
requisite for all FACS foods courses.
International Foods Sew What?
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
Pre-requisite: Intro to Culinary Skills with a The student will be constructing projects
grade of C or better. Students will study in this course requiring outside materials
the foods and cultures of many countries that they will be responsible to
through projects and “hands on” food purchase. This course is a continuation of
preparation. Some of the cuisines could the Middle School sewing unit. Basic
include East Indian, Japanese, Chinese, sewing skills will be further developed.
Mexican, Italian, and German. Be ready to Sewing projects (quilt, pillows, etc.) or
try many new delicacies. garments will be completed during the
semester. Students must provide fabric
and notions to complete class projects.
This course is offered in even school
years.
Parent and Child Child Development
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 10-12 Grades 10-12
This course revolves around the child and Pre-requisite: Parent and Child. Designed for
the meaning of parenthood. Class activities students interested in the field of child
will emphasize the responsibilities and development or to strengthen parenting skills.
challenges of parenting. Special topics will Students gain knowledge in child growth and the
include pregnancy prevention, teen interrelationship in areas of physical, cognitive,
parenting, family types, child abuse, and social-emotional development. We will
adoption, and surrogacy. Students will explore various roles and techniques for working
participate in a parenting simulation with with children ages one through twelve through
the Real Care Baby. Class material is readings, observations, and projects. This course
presented through guest speakers, is encouraged for any student wo is pursuing a
projects, videos, and class discussions. career in Early Childhood or Elementary
Education.Housing and Interior Design Confectionary Arts
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 10-12 Grades 11-12
This class is for students who want practical Pre-requisite: Intro to Culinary Skills with
knowledge on how to decorate their future a grade of C or better. This course is
homes or apartments and those interested designed for the student who wants to
in a career in interior design. It deals with explore the creative aspect of
the needs of individuals and families to foods. Possible areas of study
promote and maintain a clean, orderly, include: cake decorating, candy making,
safe, and anesthetically desirable garnishing and marketing confectionary
environment. Students study and apply the products.
principles and elements of design in
working with personal environments;
background treatments, furniture Adulting 101
arrangement and selection. Various 0.5 Credits
assigned projects deal with color, theory, Grade 12
design principles, and drawing floor plans This semester course helps prepare
and evaluations. students for life beyond high school. The
course explores how to survive
roommates and dorm life/apartment
living, develop skills in organization,
reduce stress, learn to budget and
develop career skills for the 21st
century. Students will especially enjoy
the occasional "Mug Monday" and the
food preparation labs.Foreign Language
Spanish 1 Spanish 2
1 Credit 1 Credit
Grades 9-12 Grades 10-12
Pre-requisite: Spanish 1 with a grade of C
Pre-requisite: Spanish 7 and 8 with a grade or better. Spanish 2 will build on the
of C or better. Spanish 1 will provide the knowledge gained in Spanish 1. This
student with a general introduction to the course will also reinforce and strengthen
Spanish language: sound system, the skills learned in Spanish 1: listening,
pronunciation, functional vocabulary speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis
related to everyday life, cultural is on perfecting pronunciation,
information and basic grammatical proficiency of the basic grammatical
structures. Emphasis will be on the structures, and increased communicative
acquisition of four skills: listening, speaking, abilities. Students will be engaged in a
reading, and limited, guided writing. This variety of activities to foster a better
class will teach a basic understanding of understanding of the language and
Spanish culture, vocabulary, and culture.
grammatical concepts.
Spanish 3 Spanish 4
1 Credit 1 Credit
Grades 11-12 Grade 12
Pre-requisite: Spanish 1 and 2 with a grade Pre-requisite: Spanish 1, 2, and 3 with a
of C or better. The course is a continuation grade of C or better. This course builds
and recycling of knowledge acquired in upon knowledge gained in Spanish 1, 2,
Spanish 1 and Spanish 2, as well as an and 3. Students will be expected to
introduction to new vocabulary, expand their vocabulary range to include
grammatical structures, and expressions. more sophisticated terms, use advance
Students continue to develop their language expressions, verb tenses and
proficiency in speaking, listening, writing, grammatical concepts such as the
and reading by interacting with each other subjunctive mood. Students will view
and other speakers of Spanish. Students Spanish language films, read selected
will understand oral and written messages Spanish literature, and comprehend the
in the target language and will make level main ideas of authentic materials that
appropriate oral and written presentations. they read and hear. Students will be able
Student will communication on a variety of to identify significant details when topics
topics using more complex grammatical are familiar. Students are expected to
structures, moving from concrete to more communicated in Spanish as much as
abstract cultural and language concepts. possible.
Students are expected to communication in
Spanish as much as possible.Online Options:
If students are interested in learning a
foreign language other than Spanish, they
should speak with the school counselor.
There are online offerings, but students
need to be prepared for independent and
rigorous course work in order to be
successful in learning a foreign language
online.Mathematics
Algebra IA Algebra IB
1 Credit 1 Credit
Grade 9 Grade 10
Algebra 1A is a course designed to teach Pre-requisite: Algebra 1A. Algebra 1B is
the concepts of algebra at a slower pace the second year companion course to
than Algebra 1. After the successful Algebra 1A. In Algebra 1B students will
completion of Algebra 1A, students will continue their growth with linear
take Algebra 1B. Students may then take equations. They will develop strategies to
Geometry to complete the three-credit solve systems of equations and
math requirement. In Algebra 1A students inequalities. After the mastery of solving
will learn about linear equations. They will and graphing linear equations they will be
develop strategies to solve and graph linear introduced to factoring polynomials and
equations along with connections to real how math connects to real world
world situations. situations.
Algebra 1 Geometry
1 Credit 1 Credit
Grades 8-9 Grades 10-12
Algebra I is a course designed to apply Pre-requisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1A
properties of real numbers, simplify and and 1B. Geometry introduces the study
factor expressions, solve, write, and graph of points, segments, triangles, polygons,
linear equations and inequalities, solve circles, solid figures, and their
systems of equations and inequalities and relationship as a mathematical system
apply the applications to real-world and the relationship to the real world. A
situations and problem solving. Students key skill learned in geometry is the ability
are expected to master these concepts to to comprehend a problem by proving
prepare for future mathematics courses. theorems using definitions and previous
knowledge.
Algebra 2
1 Credit
Grades 10-12
Pre-requisite: Algebra 1A & 1B OR Algebra
1 and Geometry. Algebra 2 is a course
designed to apply and expand upon
knowledge learned in Algebra I. Students
will learn about different families of
functions and how to transform these
functions to correlate to real-world
data. Types of functions include: quadratic
functions, higher order polynomials,
logarithmic functions, exponential
functions, trigonometric functions, radical
functions, and rational functions.Statistics CCIHS Pre-Calculus CCIHS
1 Credit 1 Credit
Grades 11-12 Grades 11-12
Pre-requisite: Algebra 2 with a grade of B or Pre-requisite: Algebra 2 with a grade of B
better and at least a 3.25 GPA. This year- or better and at least a 3.25 GPA. Pre-
long course follows the AP Statistics Calculus teaches the fundamental
curriculum and one semester of college concepts and relationships of
Elementary Statistics at UW-Green functions. Students will expand their
Bay. Students are exposed to four broad knowledge of quadratic, exponential, and
conceptual themes: Exploring Data – logarithmic functions. They will develop
describing patterns and departures from multiple strategies for analyzing complex
patterns; Sampling and Experimentation – situations and trigonometry is learned in
planning and conducting a study; this course. Pre-Calculus is a highly
Anticipating Patterns – exploring random recommended course for those students
phenomena using probability and who plan to continue their education
simulation; and Statistical Inference – beyond high school and those who are
estimating population parameters and interested in taking Calculus next year.
testing hypotheses. Students may take this Students may take this course for 4
course for 4 college credits through UW- college credits through UW-Green Bay’s
Green Bay’s CCIHS Program if they meet CCIHS Program if they meet the UW
the UW System Math Placement System Math Placement requirements or
requirements or earn a B or better in earn a B or better in Algebra 2.
Algebra 2.
Pre-Calculus CAPP Calculus CAPP
1 Credit 1 Credit
Grades 11-12 Grade 12
Pre-requisite: Algebra 2 with a grade of B or Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus with a grade of
better and at least a 3.25 GPA. This course C or better and at least a 3.25 GPA. In
is intended for those who love math or who addition to high school credit, students
plan on math related fields such as may choose to take this course for
engineering. The course picks up where 4 college credits through UW-Oshkosh's
Algebra 2 stops, but with an emphasis on CAPP Program. Calculus is for the college
graphing. We deal with polynomials, two bound student who plans to continue
and three dimensional conics, polar their education in the fields of business,
equations, graphic parameters, vector math, science, engineering, electronics
analysis and probability and statistics. We and medicine or who plan to take calculus
end the year with the limit concept along at the college level. This course is not
with simple differential and integral intended to replace calculus at the
equations. Choose this course if you plan college level, but to prepare students for
to go on to engineering, mathematics, or success in college calculus courses. The
medical related field. This course may be course is fast-paced to help prepare
taken for 5 college credits through UW- students for the rigors of college. A
Oshkosh’s CAPP Program, if student meets graphing calculator is required for this
the UW System Math Placement course. This is a telepresence class
requirements. This is a telepresence class through Juda.
through Monticello.Shop Math College Tech Math
1 Credit 1 Credit
Grades 11-12 Grade 12
This course includes the basic principles of Approval required from instructor or
arithmetic beginning with whole numbers school counselor.
and common fractions, and continuing Only for students who have teacher or
through decimals, percentages, ratios, counseling office recommendation.
proportions and averages, measurements, This course is designed to review and develop
use of constants, tapers and coordinate fundamental concepts of mathematics
systems. It will also include the study of pertinent to the areas of: 1) arithmetic and
the properties of circles, volumes and algebra; 2) geometry and trigonometry; and
3) probability and statistics. Special emphasis
surface areas of various solids, an
is placed on problem solving, critical thinking
introduction to practical algebra and
and logical reasoning, making connections,
trigonometric principles used in solving and using calculators. Topics include
right triangles as well as applications of the performing arithmetic operations and
sine and cosine law in solving oblique simplifying algebraic expressions, solving
triangles. These principles are applied to linear equations and inequalities in one
typical shop problems throughout the variable, solving proportions and
course. If student earns a C or better in this incorporating percent applications,
course they will receive Transcripted Credit manipulating formulas, solving and graphing
through Blackhawk Technical College. This systems of linear equations and inequalities
course is a telepresence course offered through in two variables, finding areas and volumes of
Monticello. geometric figures, applying similar and
congruent triangles, converting
measurements within and between U.S. and
metric systems, applying Pythagorean
Theorem, solving right and oblique triangles,
calculating probabilities, organizing data and
interpreting charts, calculating central and
spread measures, and summarizing and
analyzing data. If student earns a C or better
in this course they will receive Transcripted
Credit through Blackhawk Technical College.Music Education
Band Band B
1 Credit 1 Credit (Band and Choir for 1 Credit)
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
Band is designed to give students the Taken every other day.
opportunity to develop themselves as This course is only taken if the student is
musicians, as well as represent their school also in Choir.
and community. Students will develop Band is designed to give students the
various musical skills through lessons, opportunity to develop themselves as
rehearsals, and performances. Band assists musicians, as well as represent their
students in developing confidence, school and community. Students will
responsibility, and common goals with their develop various musical skills through
peers, while expanding their knowledge of lessons, rehearsals, and
the musical world around them. Any new performances. Band assists students
or returning student that has not played in in developing confidence, responsibility,
the previous term must have instructor and common goals with their peers, while
approval. expanding their knowledge of the musical
world around them. Any new or returning
student that has not played in the
previous term must have instructor
approval.
Choir Choir B
1 Credit 1 Credit (Band and Choir for 1 Credit)
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
This semester-long course explores choral Taken every other day.
music from a wide variety of cultures and This course is only taken if student is also
time periods through study and in Band.
performance. The core curriculum This every other day year-long course
emphasizes the basics of vocal technique, explores choral music from a wide variety
sight-reading, music theory, and music of cultures and time periods through
history. Students in choir are expected to study and performance. The core
participate in one concert per semester, as curriculum emphasizes the basics of vocal
well as festival performances. Students technique, sight-reading, music theory,
also have the opportunity to participate in and music history. Students in choir are
Solo and Ensemble Festival. expected to participate in one concert
per semester, as well as festival
performances. Students also have the
opportunity to participate in Solo and
Ensemble Festival.Physical Education/Health
Fall Sports Spring Sports
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 9-12
This course can be taken each year. This This course can be taken each year. This
course is designed for students to continue course is designed for students to
to develop and improve the skills and continue to develop and improve the
knowledge necessary to participate skills and knowledge necessary to
successfully in a variety of lifetime and participate successfully in a variety of
team/individual fall sports. Students are lifetime and team/individual fall sports.
expected to learn advanced skills and Students are expected to learn advanced
strategies and demonstrate them in game skills and strategies and demonstrate
situations. Units of study include flag them in game situations. Units of study
football, soccer, volleyball, geocaching, include tchoukball, softball, ultimate
bowling, pickleball, handball, team frisbee, lacrosse, golf, badminton,
building, basketball, and hockey. Students speedball, eclipse ball, create-a-game,
will also complete the FitnessGram and tennis, and yard games. Students will
physical fitness assessment. also complete the FitnessGram physical
fitness assessment.
Strength & Conditioning Adventure Education
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grades 11-12
This course can be taken each semester. This course may only be taken during the
This course is designed for students to fall semester. Before enrolling, students
learn fitness concepts and conditioning must get prior authorization from the
techniques in order to obtain optimal physical education teacher, this class will
physical fitness. Students will learn the be both lecture and classroom activity
basics of strength training, aerobic based and is designed to expose
training, fitness training, and students to a variety of outdoor skills.
conditioning. Students will also complete Units of study include, but are not
the FitnessGram physical fitness limited to, camping, hiking, survival skills,
assessment. orienteering, geocaching, canoeing, knot
tying, bicycling, and ropes course.
3 Sport Athlete Health
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits
Grades 9-12 Grade 9, Generally
Students must successfully finish 3 sports This course is designed to provide you
throughout the school year to use this with knowledge and skills to help you
option towards 0.5 credits of P.E. make positive choices, develop healthy
Paperwork will need to be filed and this relationships, and reduce high-risk
option can only be used one time per behaviors as a teenager and continue
student. Please see the counseling office living a positive, successful life as an
for more information. adult. Units of study include personal
wellness, personal safety, nutrition
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