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Lincoln High School
Course Catalog
2017—2018
Vision
Abraham Lincoln High School will become a community lead-
er in urban education.
Mission
To empower all students by providing rigorous and relevant
experiences in preparation for success in a global society.Educational Equity Statement
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual
orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its em-
ployment practices.
The Des Moines Independent Community School District offers career and technical programs in the follow-
ing service areas: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources; Arts, Communication, & Information Systems;
Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering, & Manufacturing; Health Sciences; Human Services; and Busi-
ness, Finance, Marketing, & Management. Career & Technical Education courses delivered at home high
schools have no admissions requirements beyond the prerequisites listed with the course description. Central
Campus is open to all qualifying high school students regardless of home district. Criteria for enrollment in
Central Campus programming with requests exceeding capacity is as follows: the student expresses strong
interest in a career path, is credited as a junior or senior (does not apply to courses designed for sophomores or
three-year programs), has met perquisites at their home high school, is on track to graduate, has a strong at-
tendance record, demonstrates strong citizenship skills, and enrollment would increase opportunities for un-
derserved populations. No one indicator is a deciding factor in enrollment. Students not meeting these criteria
may work with their counselor and school administrator to seek an exception
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a griev-
ance related to this policy, please contact Isaiah McGee, Equity Coordinator, 2323 Grand Ave, Des Moines,
IA 50312; phone: 515-242-7662. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400
E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup
Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 6066
2Table of Contents
Educational Equity Statement page 2
High School Graduation Requirements page 4
21st Century Skills Graduation Requirement page 4
Post-Secondary Admissions Requirements page 5
Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses page 6
High School Credit/Graduation Check page 7
Art Courses page 8
Career & Technical Education Courses page 9
Business & Technology Courses page 9
Family and Consumer Science Courses page 12
Industrial Technology Courses page 14
Language Arts Courses page 16
Mathematics Courses page 19
Music Courses page 20
Physical Education Courses page 21
Science Courses page 22
Social Science Courses page 24
World Language Courses page 26
Miscellaneous Courses page 27
ELL Courses page 28
Special Education Courses page 29
Central Academy & Central Campus Courses page 30
= Course required for graduation
= Course offers DMACC college credit (credits are FREE to the students)
= Course is NCAA approved
3Graduation Requirements
REQUIREMENTS UNITS OF
CREDIT
Social Studies
REQUIRED: US History, US Government, Economics or Microeconomics, and 3.0
1.0 additional credit in history
English
REQUIRED: English I, II, and English III or AP Lang and Comp, and 1.0 addi- 4.0
tional credit in English
Mathematics 3.0
REQUIRED: Semester 1 and 2 of Algebra I (or higher level math course)
Science 3.0
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science
Applied/Fine Arts 1.5
Physical Education
REQUIRED: In compliance with Iowa law, students must be enrolled in physi- 1.0
cal education at least 1 semester each year while in high school, and must
complete CPR training.
Electives 7.5
TOTAL 23
21st Century Skills Graduation Requirement
As a part of the 23 required credits for graduation, all students must complete coursework in Financial Literacy,
Health Literacy, Technology Literacy, and Employability Skills. Beginning with the class of 2021, students will be
required to complete a Family Life and Consumer Sciences course in addition to Financial, Health, Tech, and Em-
ployability requirements to meet the 21st Century Skills graduation requirements. The courses that meet each of
these requirements are noted with the symbols below throughout the course catalog. Students must complete at
least one course from each category of skills.
Employability Skills: Financial Literacy:
Technology Literacy: Health Literacy:
4Post-Secondary Readiness Requirements
There are several paths that students can choose from for success after completing high school. The guide be-
low can help students and their families have conversations with school counselors as they make decisions about
their goals for after graduation and the choices they need to make in high school to reach those goals.
Career & Technical,
Subject High School Diploma Apprenticeship, and Regents Institutions Highly Selective Colleg-
Industry Certifica- (U of I, UNI, ISU) es & Universities
tion Programs
English I, II, and Eng- English I, II, and Eng- Four years with an em- Four years with an empha-
lish III or AP Lang lish III or AP Lang phasis on the commu- sis on the communication
and Comp, and 1.0 and Comp, and 1.0 nication skills of writ- skills of writing, reading
additional credit in additional credit in ing, reading and listen- and listening, and the
English English ing, and the analysis analysis and interpretation
and interpretation of of literature, including AP
literature. In addition, credit. In addition, courses
English courses in journalism in journalism and media
and media literacy will literacy will be valuable.
be valuable. Extracurricular activities in
debate, speech, newspa-
per, and yearbook will fur-
ther develop essential
competencies.
Semester 1 and 2 of Semester 1 and 2 of Four years, one in each Four years, one in each
Algebra I (or higher Algebra I (or higher year of high school. year of high school, includ-
level math course), level math course), While advanced cours- ing advanced math courses
and 2.0 additional and 2.0 additional es like calculus and like calculus and statistics.
credits in Math. credits in Math. statistics are good, it’s
Math more important that
you gain a complete
understanding of ad-
vanced algebra and
trigonometry.
3.0 credits in Sci- 3.0 credits in Sci- Three years, one in Four years, one in each
ence. ence. each year of high year of high school. To be
school. To be really really prepared, take at
Science prepared, take at least least one year each of biol-
one year each of biolo- ogy, chemistry, and phys-
gy, chemistry, and ics, and an AP Science
physics. course.
US History, US Gov- US History, US Gov- Three years are essen- Four years, one in each
ernment, Economics ernment, Economics tial, but four is better. year of high school. Take
or Microeconomics, or Microeconomics, Take at least one year at least one year each of
and 1.0 additional and 1.0 additional each of U.S. history U.S. history and world his-
credit in history credit in history and world history. Ad- tory, and an AP Social
Social ditional courses in an- Studies course. Additional
Studies thropology, economics, courses in anthropology,
political sci., psycholo- economics, political sci.,
gy, and sociology pro- psychology, and sociology
vide important under- provide important under-
standings. standings.
Applied/Fine 1.5 credits in the Ap- 1.5 credits in the Ap- 1.5 credits in the Applied 1.5 credits in the Applied or
plied or Fine Arts. plied or Fine Arts. or Fine Arts. Fine Arts.
Arts
World Languages World Languages World Languages count World Languages count to-
count toward the 7.5 count toward the 7.5 toward the 7.5 required ward the 7.5 required elec-
World required elective required elective elective credits. tive credits.
Languages credits. credits.
At least one semester At least one semester At least one semester At least one semester each
each year of high each year of high each year of high school, year of high school, and must
Physical school, and must school, and must com- and must complete CPR complete CPR training.
Education complete CPR train- plete CPR training. training.
ing.
5Dual Credit and AP Courses
Lincoln offers both Advanced Placement courses, where students can earn college credit based on the results of an
end-of-course exam and Dual credit courses, where students are concurrently enrolled at DMACC while taking their
course at Lincoln. Some classes at Lincoln are both AP courses and Dual credit courses. Below is some information
about the differences between both types of courses, as well as the advantages and disadvantages to both.
Advanced Placement Dual Credit
Courses developed by committees of experts rep- Courses developed by local community colleges
resenting universities across the United States Quality varies from teacher to teacher, no exter-
Quality varies from teacher to teacher, so stu- nal assessment to verify the rigor and quality of
dents take and end-of-course AP exam that is de- the course
veloped and scored externally by professors and Because there is no external assessment, dual
discipline experts, verifying the extent to which credit courses are not as widely recognized for
the student has mastered the college-level mate- credit as AP courses
rial
Because there is no external assessment, dual
Because there is an external assessment, credit credit courses are less valuable indicators in the
for AP courses is granted by most (94% of) US college admissions process of a student’s ability
colleges and universities to succeed in college
Because there is an external assessment, AP is a Grades earned in dual credit courses begin a stu-
valuable indicator in the college admissions pro- dent’s college transcript.
cess of a student’s ability to succeed in college
Advantages Advantages
Feedback for students and teachers In many cases, no test is required to earn credit
Standardized curriculum , training and syllabus Credit is accepted at most state institutions (often
Recognized across the country and worldwide as a rig- awarded as general transfer credit rather than credit for the
specific course taken)
orous curriculum
DMACC credit can be transferred easily to Regents
Ability to earn scholarships and national recognition
schools in Iowa as transfer credit
Can be transferred from school to school
Disadvantages
Disadvantages
Credit awarded depends on the receiving college/
Must pass AP Exam to earn college credit university
Must pay testing fee (these fees are covered for some AP No uniform curriculum, training or syllabus
Courses due to grants and for students in the Free Reduced Lunch
Program) Credits may not transfer between colleges
6DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English & Language Arts (4 credits) Credits Electives (7.5 Credits) Credits
English I s1: Elective #1:
English I s2: Elective #2:
English II s1: Elective #3:
English II s2: Elective #4:
English III S1/Equivalent: Elective #5:
English III s2/Equivalent: Elective #6:
English IV s1/Equivalent: Elective #7:
English IV s2/Equivalent: Elective #8:
Elective #9:
Social Studies (3 credits) Credits Elective #10:
History s1: Elective #11:
History s2: Elective #12:
US History s1: Elective #13:
US History s2: Elective #14:
US Government: Elective #15:
Economics:
Applied/Fine Arts (1.5 credit) Credits
Science (3 credits) Credits FAA Class #1:
Science Class: FAA Class #2:
Science Class: FAA Class #3:
Science Class:
Science Class: Physical Education (1.0 Credit) Credits
Science Class: Class:
Science Class: Class:
CPR Y/N
Mathematics (3 credits) Credits
Algebra I s1: 21st Century Skills
Algebra I s2: Employability: Y/N
Math Class: Financial: Y/N
Math Class: Health: Y/N
Math Class: Technology: Y/N
Math Class:
7Art
Art Pathway of Study:
Drawing & Painting III Drawing & Painting IV
Drawing & Painting II
Honors 2D Art AP Art: 2D Studio
Intro to 2D & 3D Art
(semester 1 and 2)
3D Design II 3D Design III 3D Design IV
Intro to 2D & 3D Art ART101,102 Drawing & Painting IV ART401,402
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting III
Grades: 9-12 Grades: 12
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
This course is an introductory, foundational level study of all visual art standards and This advanced studio course is a study of all visual art standards through the drawing
requires no previous art experience. Students use a variety of media, techniques and and painting media. This course is recommended for students considering careers in
processes to express meaning and solve visual arts and creative problems. architecture, art education, art history, graphic design, illustration, interior design, or
studio art.
Drawing & Painting II ART201,202
Prerequisite: Intro to 2D & 3D Art 3D Design IV ART411,412
Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: 3D Design III
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit Grades: 12
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
This course is a further exploration of all visual art standards through the drawing Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
and painting media such as acrylic, watercolor, oil pastels and charcoal. This course This advanced course is a further exploration of all visual art standards through the
is recommended for students considering careers requiring artistic skill. three dimensional sculptural media such as clay, wood, metals, fiber, paper, tile,
glass, plaster, and mixed media. This course is recommended for students consider-
3D Design II ART211,212 ing careers in architecture, art education, art history, ceramics, interior architecture,
Prerequisite: Intro to 2D & 3D Art interior design, landscape design, or studio art.
Grades: 10-12
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit Honors 2D Art ART403,404
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting II or instructor approval
This course is a further exploration of all visual art standards through the three di- Grades: 11
mensional sculptural media such as clay, wood, metals, fiber, paper, tile, glass, plas- (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
ter, and mixed media. Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
This advanced level course emphasizes making art as an ongoing process that in-
Drawing & Painting III ART301,302 volves the students in critical decision making; helps students develop technical skills
Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting II and familiarizes them with the functions of the visual elements. The course encour-
Grades: 11-12 ages systematic, creative, investigation of formal and conceptual issues. This course
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit provides an opportunity for future AP students to begin work on their portfolios.
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
This course is an advanced study of all visual art standards through the drawing and AP Art: 2D Studio or Drawing Studio ART501,502
painting media. This course is recommended for students considering careers in Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting II or instructor approval
architecture, art education, art history, graphic design, illustration, interior design, or Grades: 11-12
studio art. (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
3D Design III ART311,312
This weighted, advanced level course emphasizes making art as an ongoing process
Prerequisite: 3D Design II that involves the students in critical decision making; helps students develop tech-
Grades: 11-12 nical skills and familiarizes them with the functions of the visual elements. The
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit course encourages systematic, creative, investigation of formal and conceptual is-
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts sues. An AP Portfolio is a performance-based exam. Each portfolio requires submis-
This advanced course is a further exploration of all visual art standards through the sion of three distinct sections. These sections require the student to demonstrate
three dimensional sculptural media such as clay, wood, metals, fiber, paper, tile, quality, in-depth engagement (concentration), and breadth of work.
glass, plaster, and mixed media. This course is recommended for students consider-
ing careers in architecture, art education, art history, ceramics, interior architecture,
interior design, landscape design, or studio art.
8Career & Technical Education
CTE: Business & Technology
Future Ready: Academic & Career Planning CTE101 Beginning Computer Applications BUS111
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9 Grades: 9-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Future Ready will direct students in career and academic planning. Students will be Beginning Computer Applications is designed specifically for students new to com-
exposed to all types of post-secondary options. Future Ready will meet graduation puter applications and/or new to the English language. Students will be introduced
requirements including Health Literacy, Financial Literacy, Technology Literacy, and to word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet functions. Students
Employability Skills. Future Ready will help prepare students for life after high will complete projects in each topic. This course will help students to develop skills
school, wherever their path may lead! needed for both professional, educational, and personal use.
Future Set: Academic & Career Planning CTE301 Computer Applications BUS333
(course formerly titled Adult Living Skills) Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None Grades: 10-12
Grades: 11-12 (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Computer Applications 2 includes modern information processing techniques with a
Starting to feel nervous about graduating and moving out on your own? Do you feel heavy emphasis on the use of electronic databases and spreadsheets. The course
ready for that next step after high school? Are you worried about handling life on also stresses the importance of human relations and communication skills necessary
your own? Future Set is a student driven curriculum course that is designed to an- for job success, the development of marketable skills using the most current proce-
swer all of your burning questions about life after high school! This course will cover dures and technologies, and application of time management and decision-making
post-secondary education/training, career readiness, housing decisions and personal skills. If you would like to earn DMACC concurrent college credit, enroll in BUS531.
financial decision making to make you successful as you navigate the world of adult-
hood.
9College Computer Applications BUS531 College Intro to Website Design BUS521
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10-12 Grades: 10-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Computer Applications includes modern information processing techniques with an This course introduces the student to basic concepts, languages and tools used in the
emphasis on the use of electronic databases and spreadsheets. The course also development of an Ecommerce website. Students will identify effective design con-
stresses the importance of human relations and communication skills necessary for cepts and characteristics of successful websites. During the course students will be
job success, the development of marketable skills using the most current procedures introduced to HTML and DHTML concepts and technologies including HTML. XHTML,
and technologies, and application of time management and decision-making skills. CSS, JavaScript and the Document Object Model. Students will use current tools and
techniques to design and create commercially oriented websites.
Intro to Business BUS103
Prerequisite: None College Desktop Publishing BUS527
Grades: 9 Prerequisite: None
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit Grades: 10-12
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Introduction to Business offers students the opportunity to examine a variety of Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
careers in the business and marketing area. The course will include some activities This course stresses the in-house preparation of documents, brochures, leaflets, and
designed to help students assess their interests, aptitudes, and abilities and match newspapers. Current procedures and technologies will be used while stressing the
them with the requirements of various occupations. Activities such as resume importance of communication skills. Individual and group projects will be completed
writing, interviewing, problem solving, and working with groups will be included in for inclusion in their personal employment portfolios. Offered every other year
order to help students develop skills to obtain and keep a job. (during odd graduating years) .
General Business BUS105 College PowerPoint & Multimedia BUS525
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9 Grades: 10-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
General Business is designed to enhance students' understandings of the role busi- The use of PowerPoint presentation software and the Internet are used during this
nesses play in our present-day economic system. Topics include: banking, careers, course. Students will learn how to create electronic presentations using a variety of
insurance, personal investment, consumerism, credit and marketing. software, basic web pages, computer animation, and effectively search for infor-
mation using the Internet. Students will also use computer peripherals such as the
PLTW: Intro to Computer Science TEC161 scanner, digital camera, and computer projection devices. Offered every other year
(during even graduating years).
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit College Personal Finance Management BUS523
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Prerequisite: None
Designed to be the first computer science course for students who have never pro- Grades: 10-12
grammed before, Introduction to Computer Science is an optional starting point for (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
the PLTW Computer Science Program. Students work in teams to create apps for Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
mobile devices using MIT App Inventor. They explore the impact of computing in Students will study the management of personal, family and business finances, in-
society and build skills in digital citizenship and cybersecurity. Beyond learning the cluding budgeting, consumer buying, personal credit, savings and investing, home
fundamentals of programming, students build computational-thinking skills by apply- ownership, insurance, and retirement. This course will help prepare all students for
ing computer science to collaboration tools, modeling and simulation, and data their financial challenges now and in the future.
analysis. In addition, students transfer the understanding of programming gained in
App Inventor to text-based programming in Python and apply their knowledge to Accounting 1 BUS301
create algorithms for games of chance and strategy.
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10-12
Business Law BUS321 (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Prerequisite: None Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Grades: 10-12 An understanding of the purpose of the accounting function will be developed during
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit Accounting 1. This course will also assist students in the development of a vocabulary
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts and in the acquisition of the skills and general information necessary to perform the
The main objective of this course is to help students understand the basic legal prin- accounting function.
ciples relevant to each individual's personal and professional life. Topics include the
law relating to youth rights and responsibilities, drugs, contracts, property, credit,
insurance, investments, auto negotiable instruments, and ailments. Emphasis will be
placed on helping students recognize those situations that occur in life that require
assistance from legal professionals.
10College Accounting 1 BUS533 Marketing / Entrepreneurship BUS314
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10-12 Grades: 11-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
An understanding of the purpose of the accounting function will be developed during The steps necessary when starting and managing a business will be covered in this
Accounting 1. This course will also assist students in the development of a vocabulary course. The relationship of information-gathering and decision-making in business
and in the acquisition of the skills and general information necessary to perform the organization and management is emphasized. Personal traits and characteristics of
accounting function. entrepreneurs and managers will be investigated. The nature of risk and the role it
and management play in our economy will be studied. Management styles and phi-
Advanced Accounting BUS401 losophies will be discussed the use of guest entrepreneurs. Offered every other year
(during even graduating years).
Prerequisite: BUS301 or BUS533
Grades: 10-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit College Marketing / Sales BUS529
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Prerequisite: None
This course involves further study of the accounting cycles, forming partnerships, Grades: 11-12
partnership accounting, departmental accounting, uncollectible accounts, accruals, (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
prepaid expenses, corporation, and cost and managerial accounting. Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
The emphasis of this course will be on selling techniques and human relations skills
Marketing / Principles BUS311 needed by salespeople. All aspects of the selling process, from preparation to closing
Prerequisite: None, Co-requisite: Marketing Co-op and follow-up, will be examined and practiced. Selling as a career will be investigated,
Grades: 10-12 and job-seeking skills will be developed. Offered every other year (during even gradu-
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit ating years).
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
This course will provide a broad overview of the marketing process and the role that Marketing / Entrepreneurship BUS530
marketing plays in our lives. Various marketing functions such as research, transpor- Prerequisite: None
tation, warehousing, advertising, promotion, pricing and selling will be studied. There Grades: 11-12
will be a heavy emphasis on occupational opportunities and requirements in each (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
area. Offered every other year (during odd graduating years). Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
The steps necessary when starting and managing a business will be covered in this
Marketing / Retailing BUS312 course. The relationship of information-gathering and decision-making in business
Prerequisite: None organization and management is emphasized. Personal traits and characteristics of
Grades: 10-12 entrepreneurs and managers will be investigated. The nature of risk and the role it
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit and management play in our economy will be studied. Management styles and phi-
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts losophies will be discussed the use of guest entrepreneurs. Offered every other year
(during even graduating years).
This course is designed to prepare students for employment or future education in
the area of retail marketing. Specific topics studied include site selection, store lay-
out, display, promotion, advertising, pricing, discounting, warehousing, ordering, Marketing Co-op (college) BUS537,538
special sales, selling, and control of merchandise and receipts. Careers in retailing will Co-requisite: Marketing Course
also be investigated thoroughly. Personal and workplace human relation skills will be (Year-long or semester course) 0.5 Credit/semester
studied. Offered every other year (during odd graduating years). Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Marketing Co-op is the work experience for students in the Marketing Program. Stu-
Marketing / Sales BUS313 dents are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week to earn the co-op credit.
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
The emphasis of this course will be on selling techniques and human relations skills
needed by salespeople. All aspects of the selling process, from preparation to closing
and follow-up, will be examined and practiced. Selling as a career will be investigated,
and job-seeking skills will be developed. Offered every other year (during even gradu-
ating years).
11CTE: Family & Consumer Science
Career Pathways
Fashion Design Sewing Tech 1 Fashion Runway Fashion Design & Merch I Fashion Design & Merch III
Sewing Tech 2 Fashion Design & Merch II Sewing Tech 4
Merchandising Sewing Tech 3
Child Care Provider Parenting Parenting Early Child Care I (CC) Early Child Care II (CC)
Nutrition & Food Prep 1 Personal Health & Develop. Health Relationships
Nutrition & Food Prep 2 Personal Fin. Management
Culinary Arts Nutrition & Food Prep 1 Nutrition & Food Prep 2 Culinary Arts I (CC) Culinary Arts II (CC)
Personal Health & Develop. Personal Fin. Management
Family Consumer Nutrition & Food Prep 1 Fashion Runway Teacher Academy (CC) Parenting
Sewing Tech I Parenting Teacher Academy (CC)
Science Education
Nutrition & Food Prep 2
Personal Health & Development FCS101 Future Ready: Academic & Career Planning CTE101
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Grades: 09 Grades: 9
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Personal Development & Health is a course designed to provide students with infor- Future Ready will direct students in career and academic planning. Students will be
mation about how to develop a healthy lifestyle. The topics include social health, exposed to all types of post-secondary options. Future Ready will meet graduation
emotional health, nutrition and weight control, substance abuse, sexually trans- requirements including Health Literacy, Financial Literacy, Technology Literacy, and
mitted diseases, and pregnancy prevention. Students will apply problem solving and Employability Skills. Future Ready will help prepare students for life after high school,
decision making skills while examining the interrelationship between physical, emo- wherever their path may lead!
tional, mental, and social health.
Future Set: Academic & Career Planning CTE301
Nutrition & Food Prep 1 FCS107 (course formerly titled Adult Living Skills)
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Grades: 09-12 Grades: 11-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
In Nutrition and Food Prep I, students will apply nutrition principles to personal diet Starting to feel nervous about graduating and moving out on your own? Do you feel
planning and develop skills for selection, care, and preparation of a variety of food. ready for that next step after high school? Are you worried about handling life on
Labs are designed to help students practice safe food preparation techniques and your own? Future Set is a student driven curriculum course that is designed to answer
develop basic preparation techniques. Cooking labs include the categories of fruits all of your burning questions about life after high school! This course will cover post-
and vegetables; milk, egg, and plant proteins; grains, pastas, and starches; and basic secondary education/training, career readiness, housing decisions and personal finan-
baking techniques. Students will cook a wide variety of foods, from breakfast to cial decision making to make you successful as you navigate the world of adulthood.
main dishes to desserts.
Housing & Design Industry FCS207
Nutrition & Food Prep 2 FCS109 Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: Nutrition & Food Prep 1 Grades: 10-12
Grades: 09-12 (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
In this course students will analyze career pathways and opportunities for employ-
In Nutrition and Food Prep 2, students will develop skills in meal management to ment and entrepreneurial endeavors in the housing industry. Students will explore
meet individual and family food needs and understand principles of economics and interior design, exterior design, housing decisions, and housing trends. Students will
ecology for cost savings. Students will build on the basic skills learned in Nutrition & evaluate housing from a consumer and professional viewpoint. Students will experi-
Food Prep 1 by investigating a more scientific approach to food preparation. Cooking ence a career as a real estate agent. They will gain an understanding of architectural
labs include a wide range of foods, such as quick and easy main dishes; scratch-made and landscape design elements and will become interior designers where they apply
yeast breads, pies, cakes, and gourmet desserts; and a variety of ethnic foods. Stu- to principles of design to interior spaces while renovating a home.
dents also explore how to combine and plate aesthetically pleasing and nutritious
meals and investigate at least one career opportunity.
12Parenting: Conception-Toddler FCS103 Sewing Technology 1 FCS113
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Grades: 09-12 Grades: 10-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
This course will include sexual health, conception, pregnancy and birth. Students will In this course, students will use technology and sewing techniques to construct cloth-
examine the decisions and responsibilities that go into planning a pregnancy. Stu- ing and textile products. Students will create projects such as a pine cushion, stuffed
dents will develop skills in the care and guidance of children from birth through animal, pillow, portfolio, kitchen apron, and pajama pants. This course offers students
toddler. Students will participate in many activities designed to simulate the physi- the opportunity for hands-on learning and an outlet to express their creativity.
cal, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children. Students will study
human development from conception through age 3. After taking this course, stu- Sewing Technology 2 FCS205
dents will understand the importance of growth and development of children of all Prerequisite: Sewing Technology 1
ages, appreciate the responsibilities of being a parent, planning for a healthy preg- Grades: 10-12
nancy, will explore child-related careers and be able to appropriate care for a child. (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Parenting: Preschool-Adolescent FCS203 In Sewing Technology 2, students will experiment with more advanced sewing tech-
Prerequisite: None nology and techniques to construct clothing and textile products. Students will create
Grades: 10-12 projects such as a bag, pillow, zipper bag, pattern pouch, a sleeve project, and a
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit project of their choice.
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Advanced Sewing Technology 3 FCS305
Students will develop skills in the care and guidance of children from preschool to
Prerequisite: Sewing Technology 2
adolescent. Students will examine various types of parenting styles and determine
Grades: 11-12
which styles are most effective. Students will participate in many activities designed
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit
to simulate the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of pre-
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
school children and teens. Students will study human development from age 4 to
adolescence with the interrelationship of all areas of development; physical, social- In Advanced Sewing Technology 3, students will continue to advance their skills in the
emotional, and intellectual. After taking this course, students will understand the selection, purchase, construction and alternation of clothing and textiles. Students
changing needs of a child as they grow and develop. will need to purchase and bring materials, patterns and notions throughout the se-
mester for individual projects. In this class students will create projects with the fol-
lowing design elements: pleats, gathers, tucks, darts, and waistbands.
Health Relationships FCS201
Prerequisite: None Advanced Sewing Technology 4 FCS405
Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Sewing Technology 3
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit Grades: 11-12
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
The Relationships course prepares students for a mature adult role as a single per- Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
son or a marriage partner through the study of human development and relation- In Advanced Sewing Technology 4, students will continue to advance their skills in the
ships. The coordination of personal, marriage, family and career goals will be ex- selection, purchase, construction and alternation of clothing and textiles. Students
plored as well as resources for adjusting to change and crisis. Students will analyze will need to purchase and bring materials, patterns and notions throughout the se-
skills needed to establish positive relationships with others and make health rela- mester for individual projects. In this class students will create projects with the fol-
tionship choices regarding sexual activity. Students will study various relationships lowing design elements: collar, closure, sleeve, cuff, lining and pockets.
through the course of the life cycle. They will learn how to improve relationships as
well as explore resources for adjusting to change and crisis. Advanced Sewing Technology 5 FCS406
Prerequisite: Sewing Technology 4
Fashion Runway FCS213 Grades: 12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Grades: 10-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit In Advanced Sewing Technology 5, students will continue to advance their skills in the
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts selection, purchase, construction and alternation of clothing and textiles. Students
will need to purchase and bring materials, patterns and notions throughout the se-
Students will explore the fashion industry with hands-on learning that simulates real
mester for individual projects. In this class students will create their own line of cloth-
world fashion careers. This project-based class will look behind the scenes of careers
ing following design principles to be displayed in the school fashion show.
such as fashion designer, stylist, journalist, textile scientists, and fashion show pro-
moters and planners. Students will begin by applying sources of inspiration to design
Advanced Sewing Technology 6 FCS407
their original fashion garments. Students will evaluate the effects of the elements
and principles of design when creating fashion. Students will design their own fabric
Prerequisite: Sewing Technology 5
Grades: 12
print to be a part of their design collection. This course is the design part of fashion;
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit
there is no sewing or construction in this course.
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
In Advanced Sewing Technology 6, students will continue to advance their skills in the
selection, purchase, construction and alternation of clothing and textiles. Students
will need to purchase and bring materials, patterns and notions throughout the se-
mester for individual projects. In this class students will create their own line of cloth-
ing following design principles to be displayed in the school fashion show.
13CTE: Industrial Technology
Career Pathway:
Exploring Technology Ed. 3D Mechanical Design PLTW: Principles of Eng. CADD Tech II (CC)
Drafting & Design / Intro to Wood Construction
PLTW: Intro to Eng. Design Graphic Design 1 CADD Tech I (CC) Graphic Communications (CC)
Architecture 3D Architectural Design Finish Carpentry
Construction Trades Exploring Technology Ed. Construction I Construction II Homebuilding II (CC)
3D Architectural Design Painting & Drywall II (CC)
Graphic Exploring Technology Ed. Graphic Design 1 Graphic Design 3 Graphic Communications (CC)
Communications Graphic Design 2 Graphic Design 4
Electrical / Electronics Exploring Technology Ed. Electricity/Electronics Engineering, Electronic & Construction I or II
Power Fundamentals 1 Robotics Systems (CC) Welding (CC)
3D Architectural Design
Automotive Mechanics Exploring Technology Ed Power Fundamentals 1 Auto Technology I (CC) Auto Technology II (CC)
Electricity & Electronics
Exploring Technology Education TEC101 Drafting: 3D Architectural Design & Development TEC205
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Drafting: 3D Mechanical Design & Development
Grades: 09 Grades: 10-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
This course includes learning experiences in the four technological areas of graphic Students will be introduced to the universal language of the Construction Industry.
communications, wood/construction, metals, and drafting. In these four areas stu- Students will obtain knowledge and skills relating to the various fields of engineering;
dents will develop introductory skills in safety, positive work attitudes, the use of such as, construction, mechanical, industrial, structural, and civil, as well as, the
tools, equipment, processes and materials, and the application of basic working fields of residential and commercial architecture. Students will apply computer aided
skills. These competencies and learning experiences will assist the students in identi- design and development (CADD) skills to create construction drawings.
fying their career goals as it relates to the programs at Central Campus and their
home high school. Graphic Design Fundamentals 1 TEC223
Prerequisite: None
Future Ready: Academic & Career Planning CTE101 Grades: 09-12
Prerequisite: None (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Grades: 9 Credit type: Applied Fine Arts
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit The student will experience a wide range of hands-on experiences and knowledge of
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts modern printing processes and careers. The students will design and produce various
Future Ready will direct students in career and academic planning. Students will be products using appropriate printing technology. During the semester, students will
exposed to all types of post-secondary options. Future Ready will meet graduation be introduced to publication design, desktop publishing, electronic imaging, process
requirements including Health Literacy, Financial Literacy, Technology Literacy, and photography including halftone photography, image assembly/plate making, offset
Employability Skills. Future Ready will help prepare students for life after high lithography including multi-color printing, silk-screen printing and bindery/finishing.
school, wherever their path may lead!
Graphic Design Technology 2 TEC225
Drafting: 3D Mechanical Design & Development TEC203 Prerequisite: Graphic Design Fundamentals 1
Prerequisite: None Grades: 10-12
Grades: 09-12 (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Through hands-on and problem-solving activities the student will gain additional
Students will be introduced to the universal language of the mechanical design and knowledge and skills in the current technology relating to the materials processes,
development industry. Students will apply the basic skills such as measurement and equipment, products, and the careers in the Graphic Arts industry. This course will
problem solving in the areas of lettering, free hand sketching, geometric construc- introduce the students to halftone and special effects photography, multi-color
tion, multi-view drawings, pictorial drawing, dimensioning, and section drawings. reproduction processes, and the various computer applications in design as well as
Students will apply computer aided design and development (CADD) skills to create job cost estimating and production scheduling which are part of Graphic Arts man-
these drawings. agement.
14Advanced Graphic Design Tech TEC307 PLTW: Intro to Computer Science TEC161
Prerequisite: Graphic Design Technology 2 Prerequisite: None
Grades: 11-12 Grades: 9-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
The student's knowledge and skill base will continue to grow in this advanced course, Designed to be the first computer science course for students who have never pro-
as the students will develop their own multi-color projects as designed by both the grammed before, Introduction to Computer Science is an optional starting point for
student and the teacher. the PLTW Computer Science Program. Students work in teams to create apps for
mobile devices using MIT App Inventor. They explore the impact of computing in
Power Fundamentals 1 TEC215 society and build skills in digital citizenship and cybersecurity. Beyond the fundamen-
Prerequisite: None tals of programming, students build computational-thinking skills by applying comput-
Grades: 10-12 er science to collaboration tools, modeling and simulation, and data analysis.
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design (college) TEC501,502
The student will gain knowledge of the basic physical and mechanical principles relat- Co-requisite: Algebra I; proficient in math
ed to the transportation field. Through classroom instruction, demonstration, hands- Grades: 09-12
on and problem-solving activities, the student will gain knowledge and skills in the (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
operation and servicing of small engines such as lawnmowers, snow blowers, and go- Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
karts. Emphasis is placed on the operation and servicing of engine systems. The stu- This is the first year foundation course of the national pre-engineering program, Pro-
dent will also learn to apply safety as it relates to the vehicle, power tools, test equip- ject Lead the Way. This course teaches problem-solving skills using a design develop-
ment, and materials. ment process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed and communicated
using solid modeling computer design software.
Electricity & Electronics TEC361
Prerequisite: None PLTW: Principles of Engineering Design (college) TEC503,504
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: TEC501,502
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Grades: 10-12
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
Through classroom and lab activities students will gain skills and knowledge in the
This is the second year foundation course in the national pre-engineering program,
areas of basic DC and AC circuits, circuit components, codes, testing, electromag-
Project Lead the Way. This course helps students understand the field of engineering.
netism and inductance, capacitance, power supplies, power generation and distribu-
Exploring various manufacturing processes and technologies help students under-
tion, amplification and digital circuits. Students will learn the safe use of the tools,
stand how engineers use math, science and technology in problem solving to benefit
test instruments, equipment and supplies used in this course plus information on
humans.
career opportunities in this field.
Construction 1: Into to Industry TEC231 Intro to Wood Construction & Finish Carpentry 2 TEC211,213
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Grades: 10-12 Grades: 10-12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Students will have the opportunity to earn an OSHA 10 card accepted nationwide in In Intro to Wood Construction, the student will be introduced to woodworking as a
the construction industry. They will also receive a certificate for General Construction career and/or avocation in Woods 1. Through a variety of hands-on, problem solving
I. The course will utilize the Ace accredited LIUNA Training & Education fund General projects, students will be introduced to the safe use, care and maintenance of various
Construction I Curriculum. Topics include: Intro to Construction Industry, Craft Orien- hand tools, power tools, and stationary equipment. Projects will be produced using a
tation, Construction Math, Back Safety & Heat Stress, Tool & Material Identification, variety of processing techniques and technologies used in the woodworking industry.
Power Tools and Aerial Lifts. General Construction I qualifies for two college semester Finish Carpentry 2 will build upon the wood construction skills, knowledge and prob-
hours in Intro to Construction Technology or one semester hour in Intro to Construc- lem solving abilities acquired in Intro to Wood Construction 1. The course is designed
tion and one semester hour in Industrial Safety. to provide students with an understanding of technology and its impact on the indus-
try. Students will continue to work with the CNC equipment in the production of their
Construction Pre-Apprentice TEC233,234 projects. Students will have the opportunity to explore the impact of technology on
Prerequisite: Construction I the construction industry. Students will continue to build upon their skills from other
Grades: 10-12 academic areas as they interpret technical information from a variety of technical
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit sources, calculate materials needed, materials strength and building design.
Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
The advanced Construction program will focus on the commercial construction pro- Finish Carpentry 3 & 4 TEC301,302
cess. Students will be working with experience professionals in the field as well as Prerequisite: Woodworking Fundamentals 2
representatives of local contractors and Local apprenticeships programs. The course Grades: 11-12
will be utilizing the Ace accredited LIUNA Training & Education fund General Con- (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
struction II Curriculum. Topics include: Employability Skills, Hoisting & Rigging, Credit type: Applied/Fine Arts
Cutting & Burning, Concrete, Pipe Laying, Blue Print Reading, Line & Grade, Ladders This advanced course is available to students to continue to develop machine tech-
and Scaffolds. Throughout the school year, students will be involved in building a niques as they construct various projects including cabinets, tables, and other finish
community project. General Construction II qualifies for three college semester hours carpentry construction applications. Individual projects will be developed by the stu-
in Intro to Construction Technology. Completion of this course qualifies for direct dent and teacher together.
entry into LIUNA’s Constructions Craft Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program.
15English/Language Arts
English/Language Arts Pathway of Study: Need 4.0 Credits for Graduation
9th Grade: English I s1 English I s2
Senior English Options:
10th Grade: English II s1 English II s1
English IV ( Year-long)
AP Literature & Comp (Year-long)
11th Grade: English III s1 or English III s2 or AP Language & Comp (Year-long)
AP Lang & Comp s1 AP Lang & Comp s2 Writing 12 (1 semester)
Creative Writing I (1 semester)
12th Grade: Senior English s1 Senior English s2 Sports Lit (1 semester)
(choose from list on Right) (choose from list on right) Women & Lit (1 semester)
English I LA103,104 English IV LA403,404
Grades: 09 Grades: 12
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
Credit type: English Credit type: English
English I develops basic structures of reading and writing, using a variety of works World Literature includes a survey of world literature studied in a thematic approach
from diverse authors to increase student interest, awareness, appreciation, and to critically evaluate information based on relevancy, objectivity, and reliability .
understanding of a variety of genre as well as opportunities to apply the writing Students will write several compositions using expository and argumentative tech-
process to promote communication through written expression. Students will come niques, including a research project. This project will include an articulated research
to understand that personal expression and the way we express ourselves is influ- question or thesis statement, and incorporate findings while adhering to a con-
enced by society and culture through literary analysis, reflective writing, persuasive sistent format for documentation.
writing, and character analysis.
AP Language & Composition LA501,502
English II LA205,206 Grades: 11
Grades: 10 (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit Credit type: English
Credit type: English Course has required summer reading assignment
English II continues the development of the structures of communication with an AP Language and Composition enables a student to be an effective writer at the
emphasis on the language arts of speaking and listening. Through the communica- postsecondary level. Students read, analyze, and practice a variety of discursive
tion of ideas in both writing and speaking, students will learn to use information prose. Through the organized study of language skills and the structures of sentenc-
responsibly, accurately, and ethically. Students will communicate through a variety es, paragraphs, and expository patterns, students analyze and implement the re-
of mediums, including technology, to recognize the role evaluation and response sources of the English language. Completion of the AP exam is an expectation for all
have on oral communication. AP courses.
English III LA305,306 AP Literature & Composition LA503,504
Grades: 11 Grades: 12
(Year-long course) 1.0 Credit (Year-long course) 1.0 Credit
Credit type: English Credit Type: English
English III builds on the structures of reading and writing, using a variety of materials Course has required summer reading assignment
representing different literary forms and authors. An emphasis on American litera- AP English Literature and Composition is designed to engage students in the careful
ture through a global perspective will support critical analysis of author's style, char- reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of
acter motivation, point of view, mood, and tone. Composition will focus on synthe- selected texts, students can deepen their understanding of the ways writers use
sizing new understandings with background knowledge and gain insight into the language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read,
author's craft while adhering to conventions generally established in conventions, students should consider a work's structure, style, and themes, as well as such small-
usage, syntax, and style. er-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.
The composition instruction ranges from basic principles to more refined and ad-
vanced matters of style, requiring several compositions ranging from the imaginative
and personal to the formal and detached. Completion of the AP exam is an expecta-
tion for all AP courses.
16Writing 12 LA409 Lit & Comp: Sports Lit LA416
Grades: 12 Grades: 12
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: English Credit type: English
This composition course stresses practice in writing through daily writing pieces as In Sports Lit, students will examine both classic and contemporary sports writing.
well as several compositions throughout the semester. Writing skills include sup- Classes include guest speakers, group projects, discussion, writing sports-related
porting ideas with valid reasons and evidence, effectively organizing written pieces, blogs, documentaries, interviews, creative writing, and research-based assignments.
connecting ideas from multiple sources, and writing about literature and informa- Student will be required to focus not just on sports but issues that surround sports
tional texts. as well -- these topics include race, politics, class, and current issues. Success in this
course will require significant time devoted to reading and writing.
Creative Writing I LA303
Grades: 11-12 Writing Workshop LA351
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Co-requisite: AP Lang & Comp, AP Lit & Comp, or AP US History
Credit type: English
Grades: 10-12
Creative Writing is a valuable course for those who have an interest in writing. The (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
goal is to achieve a greater appreciation of literature by creating one’s own fiction Credit type: Elective
and by reading and responding to other’s work while attending to structure and
Teachers will provide students with high quality feedback on developing drafts of
style. Students will be encouraged to select their own topics with the support and
papers, suggest writing strategies, diagnose writing problems, ask questions, review
guidance of the instructor.
misunderstood or missing information, listen to writers, and help them gain a per-
spective on their writing. Since every student is different, the teaching and learning
will be personalized in multiple ways. Learning to write involves practice, risk taking,
and revising. Writing labs are places where students are encouraged to try and to
experiment. Students will engage in trial runs of ideas and approaches, to fail and
move on to another attempt, while always receiving encouragement for their
efforts.
The teacher's role in the writing lab is not to lecture at students or to repeat infor-
mation available from the regular classroom experience. Instead the teacher may
offer weekly mini-lessons and will collaborate with students individually and in small
groups to facilitate the process of student writers finding their own answers. Mini-
lessons could include, but are not limited to: vocabulary, grammar, punctuation,
citation, formatting, organization, thesis writing, etc. To accomplish this, teachers
may engage writers in discussions of their writing topics so that students can devel-
op their ideas and practice the phrasing and vocabulary of the kinds of writing they
will be producing such as arguments, rhetorical analysis, and synthesis essays. Stu-
dents should be concurrently enrolled in AP English Language & Composition, AP
English Literature & Composition, or AP US History.
Lit & Comp: Women and Literature LA419
Grades: 11-12
Modern Expression LA141
(Semester course) 0.5 Credit
Credit type: English Prerequisite: None
Grades: 09
In Literature and Composition: Women and Literature students examine literary (Semester course) 0.5 Credit
and informational texts by and about women; the emphasis is on works not read in Credit type: Elective
other English classes. The literature represents several centuries and cultures.
This one-semester course will focus on issues and topics relevant to modern life.
Classes include group projects, discussion, film, documentaries, and current issues.
Students will be asked to question the way they experience the world around them
Each student keeps a journal, and the class has its own library. Major student as-
through text, film, art, and so forth. Through personal, analytical, and argumenta-
sessments will include narrative writing, research papers, literary analyses, inter-
tive discussion and writing, students will increase their ability to think and write
views, ethnographic research, and persuasive writing. Success in this course will
critically about the society around them.
require significant time devoted to reading and writing.
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