Course Catalog 2020-2021

Course Catalog 2020-2021

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GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction School District Calendar Pre-registration Infinite Campus - Student Information System 4X4 Block Schedule Prerequisites Course Fees Early and Late Bird Classes

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME INFORMATION PVHS International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Course Descriptions PVHS International Baccalaureate Math Flow Chart GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Diplomas Core Enrollment Expectations Required High School Class Load Early Graduation Schedule Changes Grade Point Average (GPA) Valedictorian and Salutatorian Matriculation

ACADEMIC PLANNING College and Career Readiness Career and Technical Education Graduation Programs and Progress Four-Year Course Plans

TESTING Required: College and Career Readiness Assessment Optional: ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Optional: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Optional: SAT Optional: PSAT/NMSQT

EARNING CREDIT

Internal Credit Credit by Exam (CBE) Dual Credit Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) High School Credit Taken In Middle School

External Credit

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Community Service Online/Correspondence Course Educational Travel Credit Enrichment Program Physical Education II Waiver Music Equivalent Credit Concurrent Credit Nevada Learning Academy Adult Education Horizon/Sunset High Schools/Programs Summer School Duplicate Coursework - Repeating Courses STUDENT ATHLETES Physical Education II Waiver Credit CCSD Athletic Eligibility Requirements NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements POST SECONDARY OPTIONS Nevada Universtiy Admissions Four-Year College or University Public Community College Private Junior College Continuing Education Classes Life Skills Training Programs Apprenticeships Career, Vocational, or Technical Education Job Corps City Year and Americorps Military NEVADA SCHOLARSHIPS Millennium Scholarship Public Education Foundation Nevada Promise Scholarship NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CODE OF HONOR NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

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DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS Air Force ? JROTC Art Department Career & Technical Education Accounting and Finance Animation Computer Science Engineering: Project Lead The Way Foods and Nutrition Forensic Science Furniture and Cabinetmaking Health Science Marketing Photography Teaching & Training Theater Technology Video Production Web Design and Development

ELECTIVE OPTIONS

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

Band

Choir

Orchestra

Theatrical Studies

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

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General Information

INTRODUCTION

The information in this publication has been compiled to assist students in planning their four years of high school course work. Courses offered next fall will be the courses students select this spring. Generally, if fewer than twenty-five students request a class, it will not be offered. Choose alternative courses wisely.

SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR

This calendar is subject to change. Please review the current calendar online at:

PREREGISTRATION

The following important information should be reviewed before selecting classes: 1. Review graduation requirements. 2. Set educational goals to prepare for your post-high school plans and career interests. 3. An on-line four-year Academic Plan is accessible through Infinite Campus for regular review and revision as necessary. Regular review of the plan throughout high school will assist students in preparation for adulthood in the 21st Century. 4. Research the requirements for the college or university you are considering to ensure that you are selecting appropriately. 5. Prior courses may be repeated for a higher grade with the clearance of your counselor. 6. Any course taken outside of the Palo Verde High School campus MUST be approved and signed off by your counselor FIRST. 7. YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO REMAIN IN YOUR COURSES THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR UNLESS A CHANGE IS NECESSITATED BECAUSE OF ERRORS IN PLACEMENT OR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. 8. COURSES DROPPED AFTER THE 18TH DAY OF A SEMESTER WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF "F".

READ the entire Course Catalog before you register. Be certain the prerequisites for selected courses have been met.

DISCUSS your course selection with your parents and teachers before registration. Many courses require teacher approval, fees, outside time commitments and/or attendance at school events.

COMPLETE the online registration form to select your electives.

INFINITE CAMPUS ? INTERNET STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

INFINITE CAMPUS provides users with up-to-date student information and helps to speed the flow of communication. The INFINITE CAMPUS web interface is easy to use and requires no training. Parents can access INFINITE CAMPUS from work or home to check on attendance, report cards, current grading information, and transcripts. Information regarding downloads can be found at: parents/infinitecampus/choice.php

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