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Course Description Guide
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Key
I = Interdisciplinary
T = Team Taught
B = 2-Hour Block |
| LANGUAGE ARTS - 4 credits
required LA Standards
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| Course Description |
Grade
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Semester |
Credit
Sem.
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Key |
*Cross Credit
Cross
Reference
Pre-Requisite |
Explore America
(H/E)
U.S. and Michigan history from
1877 to the present, and U.S. geography taught
through the theme "That which makes us
different also makes us the same". Literature
and reading and writing skills are integrated
into the course. |
09
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F & W
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.50
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I,T,B
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*C/CR - WS
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English 9
Basic reading and writing skills are taught
through writing prompts and literature. |
09 |
F or W |
.50 |
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English 10
English 10 is a year long course that seamlessly
integrates American and World Literature. This course will
develop students’ critical reading and writing
skills through exposure to new vocabulary,
grammar study, basic study skills and research
techniques. |
10
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F & W
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.50
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I
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American Social
History Project (ASHP)
ENG11
National award winning curriculum
that teaches U.S. History and American Literature
through the eyes of those common citizens who
lived it. |
11
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F,W & Spr
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.50
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I,T,B
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*C/CR - WS
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Creative Writing
Using the writing workshop, students will use
the writing process to practice and produce
writing in creative non-fiction, poetry and
fiction. |
all |
F or W |
.50 |
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Advanced Composition
Students will review the writing
process to produce written pieces for a variety
of purposes including descriptive, narrative,
problem-solution, definition, critical analysis, creative and
persuasive writing. |
11-12
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F
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.50
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Citizen Involvement
Students will study the social, political,
economic and environmental issues that Americans
face in today's society. Students will
express their views by writing several
informative letters. |
11-12 |
F or W |
.50 |
|
Cr
Ref LA, LM |
Advanced Literature
Survey course of American literature focused
around the theme of the American Dream. |
as needed
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W
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.50
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World Literature
Interpretation of world literature
ancient to medieval to 20th century as determined
by the instructor. |
11-12
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W
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.50
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I
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CRef - W. History
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Visual Literacy/American
Film
Understanding cultural literacy
through research and critical viewing of visual
media. |
10-12
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F or W
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.50
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I
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CRef - FA
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| WORLD STUDIES - 2010/4 credits
2011/3 credits required 1.0 U.S. History, 1.0
World History, .50 Civics, .50 Economics WS
Standards |
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Course
Description |
Grade
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Semester
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Credit
Sem.
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Key
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Cross-Reference
Pre-Requisite
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Explore America-(WS 9)
Year long course of
U.S. geography and U.S. history from 1877 to the present, taught through
the theme "That which makes us different
also makes us the same". Literature,
geography, reading and writing skills
are integrated into the course.
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09
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F &
W
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.50
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I,T,B
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*C/CR - LA
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U.S. History 9
Survey of American History as required by
the new Michigan Frameworks. (see Michigan Dept
of Ed website) |
09 |
F or W |
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Civics
How does our government work?
Course looks at the three branches of government,
the legislature and democracy in progress.
Discusses core democratic
values to understand the U.S. government and
other world systems of government and the laws.
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10
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F or W
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.50
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.50
credit
required |
American Social
History Project (ASHP) WS 11
National award winning curriculum
that teaches U.S. History and American Literature
through the eyes of those common citizens who
lived it.
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11
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F, W & Spr
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.50
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I,T,B
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*C/CR - LA
1 credit U.S. history required |
Economics
Students will study the economic processes
that drive the world. |
11-12
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F or W
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.50
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.50 credit
required
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World History
Study of global history and geography from
ancient to medieval to 20th century as determined
by instructor.
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11-12
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F or W
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.50
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I
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1.0 credit
required |
Citizen Involvement
Students will study the social, political,
economic and environmental issues that Americans
face in today's society. Students will
express their views by writing several
informative letters. |
11-12 |
F or W |
.50 |
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Cr
Ref LA, LM |
Current Issues
Examination of local, national
and global events and issues as they pertain
to students' lives.
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all
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F or W
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.50
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Holocaust
An in-depth look at WWII and
the atrocities of the extermination of the Jews.
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10-12
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W
possibility
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.50
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permission of instructor
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| SCIENCE 3 credits required
1.0 Physical Science, 1.0 Biology, 1.0 Chemistry
or Physics
Science Sandards |
| Course Description |
Grade
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Semester
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Credit
Sem. |
Key
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Cross-Reference
Pre-Requisite
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Earth and Space
(E/S)
Weather, water control systems,
recycling, glaciers, air plate
tectonics and space science.
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09
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F or W
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.50
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any student who has not had
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Physical Science
Curriculum designed around the Michigan
Standards and Benchmarks. |
09-10
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F & W
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.50
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required 1 year |
Intro to Biology
Semester course that establishes foundational
information for the study of basic
characteristics of living organisms, cell
structure and functions, genetics, scientific
classification and theories of evolution.
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9-11 |
F & W |
.50
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required 1 year
Biology |
CP Biology (Zoology)
Semester course that examines both vertebrate
and invertebrate animal phyla, laboratory intense
with major dissection project as the final exam.
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9-11 |
F
& W |
.50
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required |
CP Chemistry
Advanced understanding of chemical
and physical properties of matter.
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11-12
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F
or W |
.50
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required Chem or Phys |
CP Physics
Advanced understanding of predictable,
repeatable principles of motion and energy.
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11-12
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F or
W
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.50
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required Chem or Physic |
| MATHEMATICS 2010/3 credits
2011/4 credits required 1.0 Algebra I,
1.0 Geometry and 1.0 Algebra II
1.0 Senior Year math class required Math
Standards |
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Course Description |
Grade
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Semester
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Credit
Sem. |
Key
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Cross-Reference
Pre-Requisite
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Pre-Algebra
A basic course to improve math
skills with whole numbers, fractions, mixed
#'s, decimals and percents.
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all |
F & W & Spr
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.50
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Algebra I
One year course which covers solving linear
equations, inequalities and systems of
equations. Operations with polynomials are
covered leading to work with quadratic
equations. |
all
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F, W & Spr
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.50
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1 credit required |
Geometry
A year long course covering the
classic geometry topics including lines, angles,
triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, areas and
volume. |
all
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F, W & Spr |
.50
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1 credit required |
Algebra II
A year long course covering
1st degree equations/inequalities, polynomials
and radical equations/inequalities, advanced
functions and relations, discrete mathematics
and trigonometry. |
all |
F, W & Spr |
.50
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1 credit required |
Other
Courses are being developed for the 4th and
final year of math. Those courses could
include probabilities and statistics. |
12 |
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Senior year class required |
| FINE ARTS - 2 credits required
Visual, Performing and Applied Arts Standards
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Course Description |
Grade
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Semester
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Credit
Sem. |
Key
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Cross
Reference
Pre-Requisite |
Foundations of Art
Introduction to the elements of design through a
variety of projects using different materials
and methods of art. Drawing skills and
visual communication are emphasized as well as
classroom critiques. |
all
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F or W
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.50
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Advanced Art
More complex projects requiring
a sound knowledge of design are explored.
Skill development, individual style, advanced
visual communication and portfolio development
are emphasized as well as focused advanced
critiques and peer discussions. |
all |
F or W
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.50
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P/R - Foundations Art
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Art Appreciation
Introduction to understanding and
appreciation of contemporary art. Students
frequent the Flint Institute of Arts where a
deeper understanding and knowledge of art is
emphasized through the exploration of artworks,
class discussions, writings, guest speakers,
educational films, lectures and personal
exploration. Students are also exposed to
contemporary avant-guard film, street art,
sculpture and local contemporary. |
all |
F or W |
.50 |
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Digital Art
An introduction to basic
photo manipulation techniques using Adobe
Photoshop CS2. Basic creative problem solving,
graphic design and visual communication are
explored through the use of digital media. |
all |
F or W |
.50 |
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Guest
Artists (Into to Art)
An elective visual art option
to experience working with practicing
artists in the Flint community through a
variety of media. i.e. : sculpture,
mixed media, 3-D design, printmaking, painting,
digital art, photography, ceramics and graphic
design.
|
all |
F or W
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.50
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Music Appreciation
Exploring the music of our
generation, music of previous generations, jazz,
and a history of the orchestra.
|
all |
F or W
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.50
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Beginning Steel
Drums
Designed for students with
little or no musical background. Basic musical
concepts are presented including reading music
and performing Caribbean styles. Students can
choose between five authentic steel drum instruments
in addition to drum set and percussion. Performance
oriented class!
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all
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F, W & Spr |
.50
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Intermediate
Steel Drums
Extends the skills and concepts
learned in beginning steel band. Musical styles
performed include reggae, pop,
socca, afro-Cuban, and classical. Performance
oriented class!
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all
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F, W & Spr |
.50
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P/R -
Beginning Drums
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Concert Steel
Drums
Open to students by audition
or consent of instructor. Designed for students
who have developed substantial skills in steel
drums, drum set, or any other musical instrument.
This concert oriented class plays a variety
of styles of music for audiences throughout
the Flint area. The band usually takes one
major (out-of-state) trip each year.
|
all |
F,W
& Spr
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.50
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consent of
instructor
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Actor's Studio I
Acting course intended for motivated beginning
actors. Beginning voice, movement,
monologue and scene work. Performances in
class a final evening culminating performance. |
all |
F |
.50
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Actors Studio II
Advanced acting course intended for experienced
and motivated actors. Continued work on
voice, movement, monologue and scene study.
Scene studies will focus on American Drama.
Introduction to improvisation games and skills.
Performances in class and a final evening
culminating performance. |
all |
F or W |
.50 |
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Actors Studio I |
Drama Appreciation
Lecture and reading
based survey course intended for beginning drama
students that covers acting, directing,
playwriting, costume and set design.
Students will have active projects for each
unit. Some performance required. |
all |
F
or W
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.50 |
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Musical Theatre Workshop
A combined theatre and dance class.
Students will be expected to act, sing and
dance. Students will create a performance
project based on a theme that weaves the threads
of interpretative movement and voice together.
This is a performance class for experienced
actors and dancers. |
all |
F & W |
.50 |
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Vocal/Choir
Guest artists instruct students
in vocal music and prepares group for performances.
|
all |
Guest
Artist
F,W
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.50
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Creative Movement
Students learn various styles of movement
including but not limited to hip-hop, ballroom,
line dancing. |
all |
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| PE/HEALTH/LIFE
MANAGEMENT 1.0 credit required PE, 1.0
credit required Health, and
1.0 credit required Life Management
Health/Physical Education Standards |
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Course Description |
Grade
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Semester
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Credit Sem.
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Key
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Cross
Reference
Pre-Requisite |
PE
To promote continual learning
for both mind and body, promote social growth
individually and cooperatively, and develop
fundamental instruction and participation in
various activities. Requires adequate clothing
to participate in physical activities.
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all
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F,W
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.50
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Health
A
Learn how to be more consumer
conscious, basic nutrition skills and etiquette,
weight management, decision making, overall
wellness, physical fitness and self-esteem.
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all
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F
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.50
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Health B
Mental/emotional health, disease
control, drug/alcohol/tobacco abuse, stress
management, family life, sexuality and social
health.
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all
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W
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.50
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LIFE MANAGEMENT Homeroom/Focus/Seminar/Activity
Attendance and participation required in all of
the above throughout the year to receive .25
credit for the year. |
all |
all |
.10 F
.10 W
.05 Spr |
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| SCHOOL
TO WORK/TECHNOLOGY - 1.0 credit .50 credit
required Career Ed, .50 credit required
Internship Guidelines |
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Course
Description |
Grade
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Semester
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Credit Sem.
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Key
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Cross
Reference
Pre-Requisite |
Career Education
Students will complete 3 (1) credit college
classes in the areas of Study Skills, Computer
Technology and Leadership and complete and
present a portfolio to receive this credit. |
11-12 |
F,W
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.50
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required
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Internship
Students will work 60 hours
for the employer of their choice.
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11-12
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F,W
Spring
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.50 |
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required |
| MISCELLANEOUS 2 credits required
Electives |
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Options |
Grade
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Semester
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Credit Sem.
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Key
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Cross
Reference
Pre-Requisite |
Independent Study
Option available to students
ONLY with consent of instructor, counselor and
administration.
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F/W
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Terms of IS stated in contract
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Electives
2 credits required
MMC offers Spring courses and some
additional Fall and Winter courses that can be
taken as electives. These courses vary
from year to year and can be obtained by asking
for the current schedule. |
all |
F, W or Spr |
.50
F/W .25 Spring |
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World Languages
Students will need foreign language credit by
the year 2016. If students do not have
this credit they will dual enroll in college.
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all |
F, W or Spr |
.50 |
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