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NEW COURSES
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Credit: 1 Unit Grade Level 11 and 12
The Advanced Placement Program provides college-level instruction for the purpose of earning college credit for selected courses while in high school. An Advanced Placement (AP) exam is given in the spring and college credit may be awarded for the course if the student makes a qualifying score on the exam. Students enrolled in AP courses will be required to take and pay for the test, at a cost of $85.00.
Expectations
Advanced Placement Courses are college-level courses. Attendance is quite important and students are encouraged to have no more than five absences. Since college credit is possible for this course, extensive readings, advanced writing assignments, and creative projects will be required for the course.
AP BIOLOGY
Students who apply for Advanced Placement Biology must have successfully completed Biology, Chemistry, and either Advanced Biology or Anatomy and Physiology.
AP CALCULUS
Students who apply for Advanced Placement Calculus must have successfully completed Precalculus and Trigonometry.
AP ENGLISH
Students who apply for Advanced Placement English need to see the english department for a checklist for admission.
AP HISTORY
Students who apply for Advanced Placement History need to see the history department for a checklist for admission.
FINE and PERFORMING ARTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ART I One credit
Art I is a level one elective. The course introduces elements and principles of design; the content Composition; and the exploratory approaches to drawing, painting, printmaking, sculptures, pottery, and crafts. Art history in brief is introduces in order to foster creativity and develop appreciation.
ART II One credit, prerequisite: Art I
Art II is an advanced art course that continues to develop skills and knowledge of the elements and principals of design and composition through experiences with variety of media. The course is geared to the exposure of new media, technique, and terminology.
VARSITY BAND One credit, grades 9 - 12, prerequisite: 7th grade and 8th grade band or piano
This performing organization consistently receives superior and excellent ratings at marching and concert festivals. Each member has opportunities to receive individual medals, awards, and scholarships in addition to two academic credits. All seniors receive a band jacket. Varsity band is a performance-oriented organization that supports the school and community. The varsity band performs at halftime at football games, home and away, marches in Homecoming and Christmas parades held in Poplarville and competes at two marching and one concert contest within the state. All band students are required to participate in all performances, attend after school rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday during football season and attend band camp.
VARSITY CHORUS One credit per semester, grades 9-12, prerequisite: although previous chorus experience is recommended, it is not required. Students must demonstrate the ability to match pitches. Music theory background is also helpful. Students audition for voice placement after joining the group.
This group performs a wide variety of music. It represents the school throughout the community, district, and state by singing at various functions and competitions. Students are given opportunities to participate in small groups or as soloists within the group. The choir presents the Madrigal Dinner at Christmas every other year. Formal concerts are given each year in the fall and spring. For the most part, rehearsals are confined to the school day.
SR. HIGH MUSIC APPRECIATION One credit
This course will fulfill the graduation requirements in fine arts. It is an overview of music, its origins and development up until 20th century. The majority of the assignments will be done in class, however, there will be several projects that are done outside the class. No prior experience is needed. You will be taught how to read music and play the keyboard and rhythm instruments.
BEGINNING KEYBOARDING 1st semester, One credit
This course is an entry level piano course. No previous music reading or piano keyboard skills are required. You will learn note reading and basic principles of melody, rhythm, and harmony as they apply to the piano. The MIE piano lab will be used to teach these skills.
INTRODUCTION TO THEATER One credit, Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Students are introduced to the basic of the theater experience and will concentrate on dramatic productions.
BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACCOUNTING I- One Credit
Accounting I will allow students to learn accounting terminology, principles, and procedures as they relate to a single proprietorship, a partnership, and a corporation. The Study of accounting will prepare students for accounting careers and for personal use, as well as provide opportunities for further study. As future workers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs, students who understand basic accounting principles will more knowledgeably manage their companies' financial resources. As citizens, future parents, and investors, these students will be better prepared to make the economic decisions that will positively impact their communities and make the financial decisions that will affect their own economic features.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS One credit, grades 9-12
The computer applications course is a computer-based course designed to help the student explore and achieve the best possible results in becoming computer literate in speed and accuracy of keyboard manipulation as in quality, quantity, and rate of production for computer keying of all kinds.
SKILLS AT WORK Half credit
Students will learn time management techniques to help you get organized to do your best, master techniques involved in taking good notes using note taking strategies, learn to improve listening skills, learn to preview reading assignments, learn to overcome stress and develop strategies for taking objective and essay tests, and learn to prepare and deliver a speech with a minimum of stress.
PERSONAL FINANCE Half credit
This course covers the general study of budget management, tax responsibilities and preparation, and the daily function of your individual finances.
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ECONOMICS Half credit, required for 11th graders
MISSISSIPPI STUDIES Half credit, required for 9th graders.
GEOGRAPHY Half credit, required for 9th graders.
WORLD HISTORY One credit, required for 10th graders.
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HISTORY One credit, required for 11th graders.
U. S.
GOVERNMENT Half credit, required for 11th graders.
ADVANCED WORLD GEOGRAPHY One credit
An advanced full semester geography course, which will count as an IHL advanced elective.
LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATIONS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ENGLISH I One credit, Grade 9 requirements: Must have passed 8th grade
WORLD LITERATURE One credit, taken before English II
* ENGLISH II One credit, Grade 10 requirements: Must have passed English I
ENGLISH III One credit, Grade 11 requirements: Must have passed English II
ENGLISH IV One credit, Grade 12 requirements: Must have passed English III
SPANISH I One credit
This is a beginning level in Spanish as a foreign language. The most basic language functions are introduced. Students used memorized patterns and sequences to communicate. It emphasizes the experiences of students in their academic and social enviroment. The course introduces the students to the diversity of Hispanic culture.
SPANISH II One credit , prerequisite: Spanish I
This is a developing level course in Spanish as a foreign language. Students continue their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The course includes a more detailed exploration of the culture of Spain and the Spanish-speaking countries.
SPANISH III One credit, prerequisite: Spanish II
This is a transition level course of Spanish as a foreign language. Students will continue to develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Interactive and conversational skills are reinforced. The course introduces students to short literary texts with a more detailed exposure to the Spanish culture of the Americas.
JOURNALISM I AND II One credit each, Grades 11-12, Prerequisites: A or above in English. Must show computer proficiency. Application completed and approved by teacher before scheduling. One period per day per year.
Journalism 1 and 2 are designed to help develop students skills in news reporting, layout and design methods, photography, videography, broadcast journalism, web design and management, and radio production. This class is open to juniors and seniors only.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I One credit, Grades 9-12
Oral Communications I is designed to help develop skills in effective communication. The major areas of study include the process of communication, listening, interpersonal communications: group discussion and problem solving; public speaking; debate; parliamentary procedure; and drama. The overall objectives of this course are to bring the process of oral communication to the conscious level, to build self-confidence, and make the use of oral communication consistently more effective.
MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PRE-ALGEBRA One credit
TRANSITIONS AND *ALGEBRA I Two credits two semesters, Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
GEOMETRY One credit, Prerequisite: Algebra I
ALGEBRA II One credit, Prerequisite: Geometry
The Algebra II course serves as an extension of Algebra I. Emphasis will be on second-degree equations, functions, inequalities, systems of equations in three variable, root rational expressions, and parabola.
TRIGONOMETRY Half credit, Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
This trigonometry course is to serve as a bridge between algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus. Therefore, it is necessary to pass algebra II and geometry before taking trigonometry. Trigonometry explores circular and triangular functions with their properties and graphs. Graphing calculators will be used.
PRECALCULUS Half credit, Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
Trigonometry is not required. Topics covered will be matrices, summation, exponential, and logarithmic functions, domain and range, sequences and series, the binomial theorem, limits, the fundamental counting principle, proportions, and combinations.
SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SCIENCE SKILLS AND REASONING One credit, Grade 9
* BIOLOGY I One credit, Prerequisite: Science Skills
CHEMISTRY I One credit, Grades 10-12, Prerequisites: Algebra I
Chemistry I is a lab-based course that investigates the properties and reactions of matter. Major areas of study include the metric system and scientific notations; symbols, formulas, and nomenclature; chemical equations, stoichemistry gas laws, kinetic molecular theory; chemical bonding; acid-base chemistry; chemistry equilibrium; and oxidation-reduction reactions and behavior of matter. Inductive and deductive thinking skills will be emphasized.
CHEMISTRY II One credit, Grades 11-12, Prerequisites: Chemistry I
PHYSICS I One credit, Grades 11-12, Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II, and Geometry
It is a lab-based course that will investigate matter and energy. Topics emphasized in this class will include Newtonian mechanics; waves, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear physics. Lab work will allow students to observe physical situation as they relate to physical law and concepts.
ADVANCED BIOLOGY One credit, Grades 11 & 12, Prerequisites: Biology
Advanced biology is a lab-based course that continues the study of life. The units studied will include biochemical life processes; advanced genetics and recombinant DNA technology, microbiology and disease; along with advanced environmental and ecological studies. Critical thinking skills, projects, research, and group lab activities will be emphasized in each unit.
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY One credit, Grades 11-12, Prerequisite: Biology I & Chemistry I
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a lab-based course that investigates the structure and function of the human body. This course covers topics such as the role of tissues and systems in the body, homeostatic mechanisms, medical theory, and clinical application. Relationships between major body systems will be emphasized along with effects of drugs, nutrition, disease, and biotechnological advances on body systems.
AQUATIC SCIENCE (OCEANOGRAPHY) Half credit, Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry
Oceanography explorers the history of oceanography, technology and instruments, the physical and chemical properties of water, major geological features, and specific aquatic environments, the biodiversity of our oceans, and the impact of humans on our aquatic environments and how that affects humans.
ASTRONOMY Half credit
Astronomy covers the history of astronomy, technology and instruments, Kepler's and Newton's Laws, celestial bodies, and other components of the universe. Laboratory work will allow students to observe and analyze situations in astronomy as they relate to physical laws and concepts.
ZOOLOGY Half credit, Grades 11-12, Prerequisite: Biology I and one other full credit science course
Zoology is a lab-based course that will survey the nine major phyla of the Kingdom Animalia. Morphology, tax-studies may be addressed during lab observations and dissections.
MICROBIOLOGY Half credit, Prerequisite: Biology I
Microbiology is a lab-based course surveying all kingdoms of microorganisms (bacteria, protests, and fungi). This course will include growth and identification of cultures, as well as, microscopy and staining techniques. This course is beneficial to students interested in the medical field and biological sciences.
AP BIOLOGY One credit, Prerequisite: Biology II with Mr. Hall the preceding semester, Chemistry, Biology I, and Algebra
Mr. Hall's Advanced Biology and A.P. Biology are taught as one course under the guidelines of A.P. Biology. *Students taking Biology II in the fall and A.P. Biology in the spring will receive two (2) academic credits. A.P. Biology provides a better, more thorough understanding of the problems that face humanity and Earth and the process scientists use to investigate these problems.
BIOLOGY II One Credit, Prerequisites: Advanced Biology with Mr. Hall the preceding semester, Chemistry, Biology I, & Algebra
See AP Biology
GEOLOGY Half Credit, Prerequisites: Biology & Chemistry
Geology promotes an understanding of the chemical and physical content of Earth and the changes that can occur. Concepts include earth's internal components, plate tectonics, the geological timetable, and Mississippi geological areas. This course is designed to prepare students for college level geology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Half Credit
Environmental Science promotes an understanding of the environment around us and the effect we have on the environment. Students will investigate the flow of energy and matter within an ecosystem and how the availability of energy relates to the type of biome and organisms that inhabit that environment.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HEALTH One credit, Grades 9-12
PHYSICAL EDUCATION One Credit, Grades 9-12, Required for 9th Graders
Physical education is a two, nine-week course which incorporates the theory and practice of basic physical education.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Agricultural and Environmental Science and Technology (AEST) is a program which introduces students to new technologies and instructional areas leading to careers in related industries. The AEST curriculum is designed to start students with a broad base of knowledge. As they progress academically, the students are offered more specialized courses to meet their interests and the occupations offered in the local area. Workplace skills are provided along with an exposure to technology, production, environmental stewardship, agricultural literacy, and leadership.
The program consists of a series of four courses, which are designed to introduce students to agricultural and environmental science and to develop the technology of agribusiness practices. Each of the courses listed are scheduled for one semester and award on Carnegie unit for successful completion.
COURSE Grade Level
Concepts of Agriscience Technology (first in sequence) 9-10
Agricultural Environmental Science 9-12
Agricultural Mechanics 9-12
Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Technology (last in sequence) 10-12
ALLIED HEALTH I AND II Two credits, one period per day per year
The Allied Health curriculum is designed to provide high school students with the basic skills necessary to pursue health care occupations. Allied Health Career Training can be yours in the following fields: Dental Assisting Tech, Medical Tech, Emergency Medical Tech, Medical Unit Manager, Environment Health, Mortuary Science, Exercise Science, Nurse Aid, Gerontology Occupational Therapy, Health Education, Operating Room Tech, Health Psychology, Lab Technician, Physical Therapy.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP) I AND II Two and One half credits, one period per day per year.
Cooperative vocational education is an educational program developed between the school and the community for the purpose of providing students with an opportunity to alternate in school academic and vocational instruction. The students total experience in planned, coordinated, and supervised by the employer. Before a student is admitted to the program, he or she must have selected a specific occupation. The course requires that each student op (one period) and two other academic courses. Curriculum includes human relations, life skills, banking, and finance. Co-op requires minimum hours of work per week. This course is available to juniors and seniors only.
CULINARY AND RELATED FOODS TECH I AND II Two credits, one period per day per year
Culinary and Related Foods Technology is a two-year classroom and hands-on instructional program that prepares students for employment in the foods service or related industry placing emphasis on management of ownership. It includes instruction in applied math, customer service and relations, safety and sanitation, nutrition, weights and measurements, and basic food preparation.
Culinary and Related Foods Technology I is the first year of an instructional program that orients and individual to the food production, management, and services industry. This course allows an individual to prepare for employment of continued education food industry occupations.
Culinary and Related Food Technology II is the second year of an instructional program that allows students more experience in food productions, management, and services industry. This course allows students to prepare for gainful employment above the entry in the food service industry occupation.
**FAMILY DYNAMICS One credit, grades 9 - 12
During the first nine weeks Family Dynamics is a course, which develops skills related to personal, family, and parenting issues. It includes instruction in dimensions of adolescent development, family decisions and responsibilities, parenting decisions and responsibilities, and management of family systems in today?s society. The second nine weeks will include Nutrition and Wellness. This course will increase your knowledge on nutrition and keeping well, through out the life cycle.
STEM (replaces TECH DISCOVERY)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Applications is an innovative instructional program that prepares students to engage in future academic and vocational courses of study in high school, community college, and institutions of higher learning. Students in STEM Applications complete study in Leadership, Interpersonal, and Self-Directional Skills; Preparing for the 21st Century Workforce; Health Services Technology; Business, Management, and Administration; Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication; Marketing, Sales, and Services; Finance; Hospitality and Tourism; Information Technology; Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; Education and Training; Health Science; Human Services; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; Government and Public Administration; Architecture and Construction; Manufacturing; and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The STEM Applications curriculum framework is built upon 21st Century Skills Standards, Standards for Success, and the National Educational Technology Standards for Students. Mississippi Career Pathways and Mississippi Department of Education Subject Area Testing benchmarks are integrated throughout the competencies, objectives, suggested teaching strategies, and
suggested assessment strategies.
DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY (pending MDE approval, replaces Business & Computer Technology)
This program is designed for students who wish to develop, design, and implement projects in the fast growing field of digital media. The program emphasizes the techniques and tools used in digital media and the creative design or content of such media. Both theoretical learning and activity-based learning are provided for students who wish to develop and enhance their competencies and skills. The course focuses on the basic areas of computer graphics, multimedia, and animation.
The 1st year of Digital Media Technology introduces students to the principles and skills associated with graphic and print production as it is related to meeting the needs of clients and producing graphic design products. The 2nd year of the program concentrates on video production and an applicable field experience or directed individual project.
OTHER COURSES
DRIVER'S EDUCATION - Half Credit
Driver's Education teaches driving skills in both the classroom and on the road.
*State Subject Area Tested Course
**These courses are not included in the
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“Completer” Program. Completer Programs consist of a two-year (4 semester) program.
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