BELLEFONTE AREA
BELLEFONTE AREA
HIGH SCHOOL
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Course Description Guide
Dear Parents and Students:
This course description guide is designed to provide the information necessary to help students make informed decisions about their high school curriculum. The proper selection of courses is one of the most important tasks that students will complete during their high school experience. It is imperative that students select the most rigorous courses that match their abilities, interests, talents, and aspirations for the future.
In order to insure the most appropriate course selections, students are encouraged to consult with their parents, teachers, and school counselor. Parental involvement is an integral part of this process; therefore, we encourage families to set aside time to review this booklet together. Teachers may also provide insight regarding the details about specific courses and students’ individual abilities to succeed in those courses. Students are advised to take the time to discuss course selection options with individual faculty members.
The counseling staff is available to discuss individual questions or concerns with parents and students. Our goal is to assist students to get the most out of their education so that they are best prepared for the 21st century.
Dr. Jeanie Burns Kelsey Deveney Shawn Barbrow
Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020 (L-Z) Class of 2020 (A-K)
Pride – Tradition - Excellence
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I General Information
Title Page 1
Counselor Letter 2
Table of Contents 3-4
Graduation Requirements/Course Credits 5-7
Promotion Standards 7
Scheduling Procedures 7
Recommendations 7
Course Withdrawal 8
Auditing 8
Incomplete Grades 8 Honor Roll Criteria 8
Class Rank 9
Post Secondary Preparation 9
II Special Programs
Senior Institute 10
Special Education Program 10
Dual Enrollment 10
Gifted Education Program 10
Advanced Placement Courses 11 Internship/Job Shadowing Program 11
Independent Study 11 School-To-Work 11
ESL Program 11-12
Driver’s Education: Behind the Wheel Training 12
Course Rotation 12
Where To Get More Information and Assistance 12
III Elective Offerings 13-15
IV Advanced Placement (AP) Course Offerings 16
V Course Descriptions
English and Communications 17-21
Social Studies/Humanities 22-28
World Languages 29-33
Mathematics 34-39
Science 40-44
Business Education 45-49
Family and Consumer Sciences 50-51
Performing Arts/Fine Arts 52-58
Physical Education - Health - Driver Education 59-61
Technology Education 62-65
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) 66-67
Agriculture Education 68-69
V. Course Descriptions Cont.
Career Education 70
Computer Programming 71
CPI/Vocational-Technical 72-82
BAHS Success Plan 83
Equal Opportunity 84
Back Cover 85
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|GENERAL INFORMATION |
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
COURSE CREDITS
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that all students enrolled in schools within the state meet minimum standards of scholastic performance before they may be granted a high school diploma. In addition, the Bellefonte Area Board of Education has established requirements which exceed these state-mandated minimum standards.
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|GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|Class of 2017, 2018 & 2019 |
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|SUBJECT |MINIMUM CREDIT |
|English |4.0 credits |
|Social Studies |4.0 credits |
|Mathematics |4.0 credits |
|Science |3.0 credits |
|Physical Education |2.0 credits |
|Health |.50 credit |
|Driver Education |.25 credit |
|Personal Finance |.50 credit |
|Electives |6.75 credits |
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|TOTAL CREDITS |25.00 Credits |
Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2017 and 2018:
➢ Completion of required 25 Credits (see 2017, 2018 and 2019 Graduation Credit Requirement chart above)
➢ Demonstration of proficiency in Algebra 1, Literature and Biology as determined by the school district
➢ Community Service of 30 Hours
*Note: PDE has eliminated the culminating senior research project as a graduation requirement effective the class of 2017.
Graduation requirements for the class of 2019 and beyond may be subject to change based upon the Keystone Exams and State requirements.
Beginning with the Class of 2019, students may have to pass a Composition Keystone Exam. Beginning with the Class of 2020, students may have to pass a Keystone Exam in Civics and Government.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CONT.
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|GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|Class of 2020 and Beyond |
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|SUBJECT |MINIMUM CREDIT |
|English |4.0 credits |
|Social Studies |4.0 credits |
|Mathematics |4.0 credits |
|Science |3.0 credits |
|Physical Education 1 |.25 credit |
|Physical Education 2 |.25 credit |
|Physical Education Elective |.50 credit |
|Health |.50 credit |
|Driver Education |.25 credit |
|Electives |8.25 credits |
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|TOTAL CREDITS |25.00 Credits |
Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2019, 2020 and Beyond:
➢ Completion of required 25 Credits (see applicable Graduation Credit Requirement Chart above)
➢ Demonstration of proficiency in Algebra 1, Literature and Biology Keystone Exams or another state based alternative yet to be determined
➢ Community Service of 30 Hours
*Note: PDE has eliminated the culminating senior research project as a graduation requirement effective the class of 2017.
Graduation requirements for the class of 2019 and beyond may be subject to change based upon the Keystone Exams and State requirements.
Beginning with the Class of 2019, students may have to pass a Composition Keystone Exam. Beginning with the Class of 2020, students may have to pass a Keystone Exam in Civics and Government.
Community Service
Students can start to accumulate community service hours upon completion of eighth grade. Through participating in Day of Caring, students have the opportunity to meet at least a portion of these hours. Other activities in which students can participate include volunteering time to help others, youth coaching, volunteering with the elderly, helping a neighbor in need, giving blood, as well as numerous other activities not listed here. For each activity, students need to complete a Community Service Form and return it to the High School Guidance Department. Forms can be obtained in Guidance or from the Guidance web page.
***The Community Service requirement must be fulfilled by May 1st of the senior year in order for the student to be eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies***
PROMOTION STANDARDS
On the path to a diploma, there are grade level benchmarks or expectations for each year of high school. Students must earn a minimum grade of "60%" in a course in order to receive credit. It is recommended students earn a minimum of six and one half (6.5) credits per year in order to graduate on time.
The following standards apply to all students:
1. A student must earn a minimum of 5 credits during grade 9 (including at least 3 major subject credits*) to enjoy 10th grade standing.
1. A student must earn a minimum of 11 credits during grades 9 and 10 to enjoy 11th grade standing. (including at least 6 major subject credits*)
1. A student must earn a minimum of 17 credits during grades 9, 10, and 11 to enjoy 12th grade standing. (including at least 10 major subject credits*)
*Note: major subject credits include English, Math, Social Studies and Science courses
This impacts homeroom standing assignment as well. Students who have not met the standards for promotion will be in a homeroom matching their official grade level.
Students who fail a required course during their freshman, sophomore, or junior years must successfully make up the course prior to graduation. This can be accomplished at the student’s expense either by completing the course in one of the following ways:
• In an approved summer school program
• Through individualized/independent tutoring from a certified teacher approved by the High School Principal
• Through an approved on-line course
• Be advised, not all courses are available in summer school or online. Students should check with their counselor for course availability
• As a last resort, students may also reschedule the class the following year.
SCHEDULING PROCEDURES
The Bellefonte Area School District highly recommends and encourages all students to take a wide range of courses and carry a credit load each year that exceeds the minimum standards of scholastic performance. Students must schedule a minimum of 7.0 credit hours per year.
Counselors will meet with students during the second semester and have them complete their scheduling requests for the following year. Completed student schedules will be mailed home in the summer. Students will then be allowed to request schedule changes. Please note: All schedule requests should be based on the underlying course. These change requests must be made before the beginning of the school year.
Teacher-specific requests will not be granted.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Students should consult the course descriptions to be certain they are eligible for enrollment in the course before registering. Many courses have recommendations and are available only to those students who have fulfilled such recommendations.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
Dropping a course is a serious step that can affect a student’s permanent record and may jeopardize satisfactory academic progress and athletic eligibility.
Students may drop courses without penalty through the first 20 days of yearlong courses, the first 10 days of semester courses or during the first 5 days of quarter courses. After that drop period ends, students will have the opportunity to petition for a late drop by completing a success plan with the course instructor. Any student who wishes to late drop a course must first complete a success plan with the teacher. Late drops can only be initiated until the halfway point of the course. (A copy of the BAHS Success Plan form is on page 83 for review.) If this plan is followed with fidelity and success is still not met the student shall be able to drop the course. Success is defined as producing passing work (60% or higher) from the implementation of the success plan on.
Furthermore, a full year course that is dropped after the first semester will appear with a failing grade on the student’s transcript. Likewise, any semester course that is dropped after the first nine weeks of the course will appear with a failing grade.
AUDITING
In very special cases with advance permission of a student’s parents/guardians, course instructor, school counselor, and the Principal, a student may audit a class. When a course is audited, the symbols AU will appear on the report card and transcript. In no case will the student receive credit for auditing. (Students must request an audit prior to the start of the course.)
INCOMPLETE GRADES
Students will receive an Incomplete “I” grade on the report card if they have outstanding work that is still eligible for completion (as defined by the student handbook). All incomplete work must be turned in to the instructor within the first 5 days of the new quarter.
HONOR ROLL CRITERIA
Students will be recognized at the end of each nine weeks grading period for outstanding work based on weighted grades. The following criteria will be used to determine these honors:
Distinguished Honors:
Grade Point Average of 95% - 100%
With no grades lower than 60%
No incomplete quarterly grades
High Honors:
Grade Point Average of 91% - 94%
With no grades lower than 60%
No incomplete quarterly grades
Honors:
Grade Point Average of 85% - 90%
With no grades lower than 60%
No incomplete quarterly grades
In order to be eligible for Honor Roll consideration, incomplete grades must be made-up within five days after report cards have been distributed. A student with an incomplete grade after the five days will be ineligible for Honor Roll consideration.
CLASS RANK
Class rank is computer generated, utilizing the students’ cumulative weighted grade point
average in grades nine (9) through twelve (12). Grades for courses will be calculated as
follows:
Grading Scale
Percentage Grade Letter Grade Equivalent Weighted Percentage Grade
90% - 100% A 94% - 107%
80% - 89% B 83% - 98%
70% - 79% C 73% - 88%
60% - 69% D
Below 60% F
( Grades will be determined and recorded as percentages.
( For purposes of comparison, letter grade equivalents are listed above.
( In addition, the weighted percentage grade is also shown.
* Previous years grades will not be changed to the new grading scale.
Weighted Grades
Only courses labeled as Honors or Advanced Placement will be weighted with only final grades receiving weight. A weighting factor of 1.04 will be applied to Honors courses and a weighting factor of 1.07 will be applied to Advanced Placement courses.
POST SECONDARY PREPARATION
Students who plan to continue their formal education following graduation from high school (i.e. attend college, technical school, nursing school, business college, etc.) should realize that entrance requirements vary from institution to institution. Early selection of colleges will be advantageous so that high school courses may be selected to meet entrance requirements. In addition to selection of the subjects required by the different colleges, high scholastic achievement is essential for entrance to college. The student's class rank at the end of the junior year will be included on college applications.
Some general remarks on entrance requirements follows: Completion of two years of a laboratory science satisfies most admission requirements for college. Likewise, two years of a foreign language is usually sufficient, although more is preferred (check with each individual institution to be sure about their specific requirements). Students preparing for a college program related to science and mathematics should elect additional courses in science and mathematics, and those planning to major in other areas should consider taking the full sequence of a foreign language. Also, chemistry is generally listed as a basic requirement for entrance into a nursing curriculum. Business administration and engineering programs similarly require strong preparation in mathematics through trigonometry.
ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION MAY INCLUDE:
• Courses Taken/GPA
• SAT Reasoning Scores (possibly SAT-Subject)
• Rank in Class
• Counselor/Teacher Recommendations
• Application Questions and Essays
• Personal Interview (if available)
• Activities outside the classroom
• Special Talents, Skills, and Interests
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|SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
SENIOR INSTITUTE
Senior Institute looks at the ways in which art inspires literature, literature inspires art, and charity inspires them both. Both an English class and an art class, this course considers the connections between beauty, truth and goodness. As an English class, the course covers core content, including grammar, vocabulary, writing and literature, with a focus on literature inspired by art and the canon of British literature, from Spenser to Shakespeare to Joyce. The class also focuses on the Senior Research Project. On the art side, the course tackles painting and pottery, as well as other crafts relevant to the readings. As for charity, the course contains a community problem solving component, in which students choose and design a philanthropy to benefit the people of Bellefonte.
Acceptance into the Senior Institute is based upon overall school performance as a junior and is contingent upon meeting standards established in the areas of academics, attendance, and discipline. The standards are as follows:
1) Academics: Acquisition of 17 credits and minimum of a “B” in 11th grade English
2) Attendance: Classification as a “non-risk” student relative to attendance/tardiness guidelines (no more than 20 total absences)
3) Discipline: Eligibility for participation on school-sponsored trips (no two occurrences of being suspended from school)
This course may involve fundraising.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Special Education Program is designed for students who possess unique instructional needs defined according to complex criteria established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and State/Federal statutes. An “Individually Prescribed Educational Plan” is developed by parents and teachers to determine each student’s course(s) of study. The combination of regular education and special education courses must meet the general requirements and credits for graduation. A variety of school-to-work opportunities will be explored for students as they demonstrate the abilities to be successful in such an environment.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
This program allows the Bellefonte Area High School to partner with community colleges and four-year colleges and universities to offer high school seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while completing their high school requirements. We currently have agreements with Penn State University, Lock Haven University and Harrisburg Area Community College. Interested junior/senior students should see their counselor for eligibility/application information.
GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Gifted Program is designed for students who have been identified as exceptional academic talent(s) defined according to complex criteria established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and State/Federal statutes. Students in this program, under the direction of their parents and teachers, develop “Individually Prescribed Educational Plans” which determine their course(s) of study.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, Spanish and Fine Arts. Students wanting to take an AP course must complete an application and meet eligibility requirements. Applications are available on the Guidance webpage.
Students who take Advanced Placement courses are expected to take the appropriate AP examination. If you score high enough on the AP exam (qualifying scores vary among colleges), some colleges allow you to receive college credit and skip the beginning level of a course. This can save you both money and time. Over the last 5 years, Bellefonte students have save $750,000 in tuition costs through participation in the AP program.
INTERNSHIP/JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM
Juniors or senior students in good academic standing who possess satisfactory discipline records throughout high school may apply for internship/job shadowing placements. The internship/job shadowing opportunities must meet the guidelines set forth in the Training Agreement for Internship/Job Shadowing Placement. See your school counselor for more details.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study courses may be available for certain elective courses under special circumstances. Independent study courses within the high school must be conducted under the supervision of a staff member with prior approval from the course teacher, a counselor, and the Principal. Requests for independent study must be initiated by the student. Credit is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the student/teacher contract. Independent study grades are added to the student’s permanent record at the end of each school year. Availability of independent study courses is not guaranteed.
SCHOOL-TO-WORK
School-To-Work options at Bellefonte Area High School center around Career Exploration and a Work Experience Program. To assist students as they focus on their future career goals, opportunities are also available for internships as well as the junior year mentor luncheon.
Students must be employed to maintain their enrollment in this program.
ESL PROGRAM
The Bellefonte Area School District’s English as a Second Language Program (ESL) or English Language Acquisition (ELA) targets English language learners (Ells) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) . Bellefonte’s program provides a rich learning environment that is student-centered, developmentally aligned and closely aligned with the PA Academic Standards and PA English Language Learners Standards established by PA Department of Education (PDE). The program is designed to meet the needs of students who come from linguistically and diverse backgrounds. The program is required by law, and is not an elective.
At Bellefonte, the program models used are pull-out, push-in and self-contained. Students must exit out of the program/classes according to criteria established by PDE. Upon exit, students are monitored by the ESL teacher.
English Language Learners should have equal access to any courses or activities offered within the school district.
ESL PROGRAM CONT.:
The program is designed to:
1. facilitate English language acquisition through communication skills of comprehension: listening, speaking, reading and writing
2. ensure an effective and meaningful participation in regular education
3. facilitate the acculturation process in a complex society that is multicultural by exposing students to the customs, traditions, and expectations of their new environment
4. to ensure collaboration and communication between the ESL teacher and content teachers for accommodations for ELLS (dependent upon their level of language proficiency) to ensure that an assessment measures the ELL’s knowledge and skills rather than English Language Proficiency.
Determination of placement is based on multiple criteria and assessment. Students are administered a W-Apt English Language Proficiency Placement test required by PDE upon arrival into the school district.
Annually the students are given the WIDA ACCESS test for state assessment sometime in January- March.
DRIVER’S EDUCATION: BEHIND THE WHEEL TRAINING
This course is not required for graduation but is highly recommended for beginning teenage drivers. The Behind the Wheel (BTW) training consists of six hours of intense driving lessons that include the following: parallel parking, speed and lane adjustments, creating a space cushion around the vehicle, tracking, PA highway vehicle law, urban and rural driving, defensive driving techniques and responsibilities that come with being a PA licensed driver. The skills that are developed will help the teenage driver upon graduation from high school. The BTW training will also help in preparing the students for their road test. The course is extremely popular and students who are interested in taking BTW need to sign-up with the Driver Education teacher, Mike Wilson. Sign-up instructions will be posted on the school announcements. E-mails or phone calls from parents to place their son/daughter on the driving list will not be accepted.
Student drivers must have an excellent driving record with no citations or point accumulation(s) on current Pennsylvania driving record and have a driving permit. Students must be in good academic standing in Driver Education Theory or have completed the course with a passing grade.
COURSE ROTATION
A rotation of some department courses will occur as they will be offered every other school year. The courses that will be rotated will be identified next to the course title where it will state the year offered in parentheses.
WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Students and parents may obtain additional information regarding scheduling by making an appointment with the counselors or by calling the school office at 355-4833.
Class of 2017, ext. 8525, Dr. Jeanie Burns
Class of 2018 & Class of 2020 (L-Z), ext. 8522, Kelsey Deveney
Class of 2019 & Class of 2020 (A-K), ext. 8523, Shawn Barbrow
Calls should be made between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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|ELECTIVE OFFERINGS |
|AGRICULTURE EDUCATION |Agriculture |
| |AgriScience: Living Sustainably in Your Community |
| |Pre-Vet & Animal Science |
| |Landscape and Horticulture |
| |Ag Mechanics 1 |
| |Plant Science and Biotechnology |
| |SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience): Independent Study |
| |Science and Literature |
| |Field to Table (2017-2018) |
|BUSINESS EDUCATION |Intro to Business |
| |Supply Chain Management |
| |Accounting 1 |
| |Accounting 2 |
| |Retail/Marketing |
| |Word Processing |
| |Advanced Word Processing |
| |Desktop Publishing |
| |Advanced Desktop Publishing |
| |Computer Applications |
| |Personal Finance |
| |Business & Personal Law |
| |Entrepreneurship |
| |International Business (2017-2018) |
| |Sports Marketing and Management (2017-2018) |
| |MOS Certification |
|COMPUTER PROGRAMMING |Intro to Computer Programming w/Alice (2017-2018) |
| |Intro to Java |
| |AP Computer Science A (2017-2018) |
|ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS |Journalism |
| |Creative Writing |
| |Science and Literature |
| |Foundational Writing Skills |
| |College Writing Skills |
| |Proficiency Development |
|FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES |Foods 1 |
| |Foods 2 |
| |Foods Around the World |
| |Child Development 1 |
| |Child Development 2 |
| |Parenthood |
| |Home Design |
| |Field To Table (2017-2018) |
|FINE ARTS |Creative Music Foundations |
| |Intro to Music Technology |
| |AP Music Theory |
| |The Rock Studio |
| |Choir |
| |Honors Choir |
| |Chamber Music (2017-2018) |
| |Class Voice |
| |Orchestra |
| |Honors Orchestra |
| |Class Piano |
| |Concert Band |
| |Honors Band |
|FINE ARTS CONT. |Art 1 |
| |Art 2 |
| |Art 3 |
| |Survey of 3D Design |
| |Art in Social Justice |
| |Business of Art (2017-2018) |
| |Ceramics 1 |
| |Advanced Ceramics |
| |Wheel Throwing (2017-2018) |
| |AP Art History |
| |AP Studio Art |
| |AP 3D Art Studio |
| |Introduction to Theatre |
| |Theatre Production 1 |
| |Theatre Production 2 |
| |Musical Theatre |
| |Graphic Design & Art Media 1 |
| |Graphic Design & Art Media 2 |
|MATH |Proficiency Development |
|PHYSICAL EDUCATION |Advanced PE Activities |
| |Competitive Ball Games |
| |Net Sports |
| |Personal Fitness |
| |Walking for Fitness |
|SCIENCE |Chemistry of the Cosmos |
| |Science Ethics |
| |Science and Literature |
| |Current Science Trends |
| |Sustainability |
| |Proficiency Development |
|SOCIAL STUDIES/HUMANITIES |AP Human Geography |
| |AP Psychology |
| |AP US History |
| |AP World History |
| |AP European History |
| |AP Comparative Gov’t & Politics (2017-2018) |
| |AP US Government & Politics |
| |AP Macroeconomics |
| |AP Microeconomics (2017-2018) |
|TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION |Woodworking 1 |
| |Woodworking 2 |
| |Advanced Woodworking |
| |Technical Drawing 1 |
| |Technical Drawing 2 |
| |Architectural Drawing (2017-2018) |
| |Photography |
| |Digital Graphics & Photoshop |
|PROJECT LEAD THE WAY |Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) |
| |Principles of Engineering (POE) |
| |Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) |
| |Engineering Design and Development (EDD) |
| |Computer Science & Software Engineering |
|VIDEO PRODUCTION |Video Production - Introduction |
| |Video Production - Broadcasting |
| |Video 2: Intermediate Video Production |
| |Video 3: Advanced Video Production (2017-2018) |
|WORLD LANGUAGES |French 1 |
| |French 2 |
| |Accelerated French 2 (Honors) |
| |French 3 |
| |Accelerated French 3 (Honors) |
| |French 4 |
| |Accelerated French 4 (Honors) |
| |French 5 |
| |Spanish 1 |
| |Spanish 2 |
| |Accelerated Spanish 2 (Honors) |
| |Spanish 3 |
| |Accelerated Spanish 3 (Honors) |
| |Spanish 4 |
| |Accelerated Spanish 4 (Honors) |
| |AP Spanish Language |
| |Chinese 1 |
| |Chinese 2 |
| |Chinese 3 |
| |Chinese 4 |
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|ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSE OFFERINGS |
Bellefonte Area High School is proud to offer the following AP course options:
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|COURSE |SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL |
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|AP Art – History of Art |11th & 12th Grade |
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|AP 3D Art Studio |11th & 12th Grade or 10th Grade by teacher recommendation |
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|AP Biology |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP Calculus AB |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP Calculus BC |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP Chemistry |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP Comparative Government and Politics* |10th, 11th, or 12th Grade |
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|AP Computer Science A* |10th, 11th, or 12th Grade |
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|AP English Literature and Composition |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP English Language and Composition |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP Environmental Science* |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP European History* |10th, 11th, or 12th Grade |
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|AP Government and Politics |12th Grade |
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|AP Human Geography* |10th, 11th, or 12th Grade |
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|AP Macroeconomics* |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP Microeconomics* |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP Music Theory |10th, 11th, or 12th Grade |
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|AP Physics C: Mechanics* |12th Grade |
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|AP Psychology* |10th, 11th, or 12th Grade |
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|AP Spanish Language |12th Grade |
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|AP Statistics |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP Studio Art |11th & 12th Grade or 10th Grade by teacher recommendation |
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|AP US History |11th or 12th Grade |
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|AP World History |10th, 11th, or 12th Grade |
* This course alternates every year. Consult the Course Description Guide for this year’s specific course offerings.
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|ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION |
Students are required to take four years of English during grades 9 through 12. The required sequence of courses provides students with instruction in each basic area of language arts: reading, composition, literature, oral communication, and research skills.
(1001E9A) ENGLISH 9 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Placement based on teacher recommendation.
Students who have demonstrated advanced achievement in previous English courses and who are strongly motivated in academic study should consider this course, which supports continued development of critical thinking skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through an enriched and rigorous curriculum. Students will develop analytical and evaluative skills while reading and writing about a variety of literary selections including short stories, nonfiction selections, novels, poems, and plays centered on the theme of “coming of age.” Students will analyze literary concepts and devices within the literature and strive to incorporate these into their own writing. Writing includes narrative, informative, and argumentative modes. Required research papers must adhere to MLA guidelines, including general formatting, works cited, and citation requirements. Vocabulary development and the study of grammar and usage are ongoing. Students are expected to integrate technology into assignments, assessments, and projects throughout the year. Students must be self-motivated as independent learning experiences are fundamental in this course.
(1001E9) ENGLISH 9 (ACADEMIC)
1.0 credit
This course continues the development of students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will read short stories, nonfiction selections, novels, poems, and plays that focus on the theme of “coming of age.” Students will analyze and respond to a variety of texts through narrative, informational, and argumentative writing and speaking assignments. Vocabulary development and the study of grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling will continue. Students will be introduced to a research project that includes a works cited page and parenthetical citations. Students will also be expected to integrate technology into assignments, assessments, and projects throughout the year.
(1002E10A) ENGLISH 10 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Placement based on teacher recommendation.
Students who have demonstrated advanced achievement in previous English courses and who are strongly motivated in academic study should consider this course, which supports continued development of critical thinking skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through an enriched and rigorous curriculum. This course aids students in discovering recurring themes in literature that have been developed by a variety of world authors; thematic units will focus on “culture”. Students will practice the writing process in activities that are designed to assist them in finding their own voice and in developing a mature style; emphasis will be placed on the analysis of literary selections that relate themes to contemporary situations and provide a basis for critical writing. Students will identify literary terms, study vocabulary through context and word structure, investigate the development of the English language, and practice speaking skills in a variety of forms (drama, debate, and public speaking). The research process will also be explored. *Note: Students will take the Literature Keystone Exam during this course.
(1002E10) ENGLISH 10 (ACADEMIC)
1.0 credit
This course combines vocabulary development with extensive reading and writing. Students will read for common themes that permeate world literature and have been developed by a variety of authors; thematic units will focus on “culture”. Students will also practice the writing process in activities that are designed to assist them in developing a mature style; emphasis will be placed on argumentative and critical writing. The research process will also be explored. *Note: Students will be taking the Literature Keystone Exam during this course.
(1003E11A) ENGLISH 11 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Placement based on teacher recommendation.
Students who have demonstrated advanced achievement in previous English courses and who are strongly motivated in academic study should consider this course, which supports continued development of critical thinking skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through an enriched and rigorous curriculum. Students will engage in the study of classic and contemporary American literature, college preparatory vocabulary, and reading and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on the writing process; modes include literary analyses, satire, and argumentative pieces. Through reading, speaking, thinking, listening, and writing, students will sharpen their awareness of language; develop a sense of how style, structure, subject, purpose, and audience are related; state, organize, and develop ideas in clear and coherent essays; and develop a writing style of their own adaptable to different writing occasions. The research process is also explored.
(1003E11) ENGLISH 11 (ACADEMIC)
1.0 credit
Students will focus on vocabulary development and engage in specific reading, writing, and thinking skills to prepare for college-level and real-world experiences. Students will learn to evaluate critically what they read and write, and explore representative works of American literature while responding through discussions and writing. Emphasis is placed on the writing process; modes include argumentation, satire, and literary analyses. The research process is also explored.
(1004E12A) ENGLISH 12 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Placement based on teacher recommendation.
Students who have demonstrated advanced achievement in previous English courses and who are strongly motivated in academic study should consider this course, which supports continued development of critical thinking skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through an enriched and rigorous curriculum. This course is designed to prepare students for college in both reading and writing. The writing program consists of personal, argumentative, analytical, impromptu, and formal essays. Forms of writing may include the college application essay, critical review, literary analysis, and a research paper. Writing techniques emphasize style and tone appropriate to a particular purpose and audience. Students will practice stylistic exercises in clarity and variety. Students will also learn and apply academic vocabulary to their writing while examining various pieces of literature through six literary criticisms: Archetypal, Cultural, Feminist, Historical, Marxist, Reader Response. Students must successfully complete the Senior Research Graduation Project in senior English class in order to graduate.
(1004E12) ENGLISH 12 (ACADEMIC)
1.0 credit
In this course students will focus on improving their reading and writing abilities. Writing modes consist of personal, argumentative, analytical, impromptu, and formal essays. Forms of writing may include the college application essay, critical review, literary analysis, and a research paper. Writing techniques will emphasize style and tone appropriate to a particular purpose and audience. Students will practice stylistic exercises in clarity and variety. Students will learn and apply academic vocabulary to their writing while examining various pieces of literature through six literary criticisms: Archetypal, Cultural, Feminist, Historical, Marxist, Reader Response. Students must successfully complete the Senior Research Graduation Project in senior English class in order to graduate.
(161) SENIOR INSTITUTE ENGLISH
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Senior status and enrollment in Senior Institute Art. Academic, attendance, and discipline standards must be met in order to enroll (see page 6). Those who intend to enroll must have at least an 83% in English 11. Applicants will be screened through an interview process based on specific questions that focus on the course.
Senior Institute is under the direction of two teachers and meets two periods daily. Students will explore connections between art and literature through cross-curricular themed projects. These projects, (including a philanthropy to benefit the community or a local individual), will focus on problem-solving and leadership skills.
The English portion of this course is designed to prepare students for college in both reading and writing. The writing program consists of personal, argumentative, analytical, impromptu, and formal essays. Forms of writing may include the college application essay, critical review, literary analysis, and a research paper. Writing techniques will emphasize style and tone appropriate to a particular purpose and audience. Students will practice stylistic exercises in clarity and variety. Students will learn and apply academic vocabulary to their writing while examining various pieces of literature through six literary criticisms: Archetypal, Cultural, Feminist, Historical, Marxist, Reader Response.
Note: Students must successfully complete the Senior Research Graduation Project in senior English class in order to graduate. Additionally, This course involves fundraising in the community.
(PD2016) PROFICIENCY DEVELOPMENT
0.25 credit
Students in this course will have access to an English, Math and Science teacher who can assist with guided tutoring and remediation. This course is utilized to assist students who may struggle within these content areas. (This course is no longer a mandatory remediation for Keystone Exams).
(110) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ENGLISH (LITERATURE & COMPOSITION)
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, exemplary grades, self- motivation, and a writing sample are required.
Students in this college-level course will experience extensive readings of major authors, periods, genres, and themes. Analytical reading of prose and poetry texts demands a prior knowledge of literary techniques and style, so students should have previously completed 10th grade English. Students will reflect on readings through extensive discussion, writing, and revision. Students will respond to these imaginative and discursive selections through journal entries, practice AP exams, timed essays, and critical writings. All students should take advantage of the opportunity to take the AP examination in the spring; those who achieve a qualifying score on this test may receive college credit.
(1005APLC) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ENGLISH (LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION)
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation, exemplary grades, self-motivation, and a writing sample are required.
Students in this college level course will engage in becoming skilled readers and writers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts. Reading and writing done within the course will make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way genre conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. All students should take advantage of the opportunity to take the AP examination in the spring. Students achieving a designated level on this test may receive college credit. For seniors enrolled in the course, the research project done in the class will be aligned to meet the requirements of the Senior Research Graduation Project.
(01053SL) SCIENCE AND LITERATURE
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous English class.
Through this co-taught course, students will develop a cross-curricular understanding of how literature and non-fiction are influenced by contemporary societal issues and scientific movements. Students will hone their critical thinking skills by analyzing scientific writing to evaluate authors’ opinions, their credibility, and their purpose. Through a broad study of related literature (fiction and non-fiction), students will gain an understanding of current environmental issues and determine what their roles and responsibilities as global citizens should be.
(141) JOURNALISM
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of previously taken English courses. Students wishing to take journalism for a second, third, or fourth year must have earned a C or higher in all previous years in the class.
This class focuses on reading and writing the news. Students also study matters of journalistic ethics and responsibility. The class works as a team to publish the school newspaper, providing input on story ideas, writing and editing articles and columns, taking pictures, and laying out the Red & White.
This course may involve fundraising and community outreaches.
(01149) FOUNDATIONAL WRITING SKILLS
0.5 credit
Foundational Writing Skills (FWS) is an entry-level writing course that will introduce students to basic academic writing skills. The technical areas of writing will be studied before progressing to the creation of paragraphs and then essays. FWS will explore the writing process from the pre-writing stage through revision; students will practice each step before moving on to the next. Teachers will extensively interact with students on an individual basis and provide feedback so that students may continuously revise to improve drafts. After the successful completion of this course, students will have developed the critical writing and analysis strategies they will apply to other academic courses.
(01103) COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS (Offered 2017-2018)
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, or successful completion of English 10 or AP Literature
College Writing is a high-level writing course that aims to prepare students for the types of writing assignments they should be prepared to complete at the collegiate level. These types of writing include essays in argument, research, multiple types of analysis, and personal narrative. To complete these assignments, students will further their knowledge of the writing process and gain an understanding of the requirements specific to various modes of writing. As groundwork for all assignments, students will be exposed to the rhetorical appeals, techniques, and devices used in writing. Students will be expected to become critical readers of their own and their peers writing as they develop skills in peer-reviewing. Teachers will work with students as a class and independently to conference and guide students through each writing assignment. Successful completion of this course will culminate in a portfolio of student work.
(164) CREATIVE WRITING
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: 83% in previous English Class
Creative writing is a full year course designed for students who are serious about writing as a creative art form. During the year, students produce original works of creative non-fiction, poetry, short story fiction, and drama. The course requires students to adhere to the basic principles of good writing but also encourages students to explore their creative interests and personal style. Students will share their work with classmates and offer constructive criticism to peers in a workshop format. The writing process is addressed as an essential element of quality writing. The course also requires students to complete short reading assignments since good writing starts with careful reading and analysis. In addition to learning the art of creative writing, students work to produce the high school literary magazine Ananda. Personal Portfolios are created to demonstrate learning, growth, and self-reflection over the course of the year.
This course may involve fundraising.
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|SOCIAL STUDIES/HUMANITIES |
Mission/Vision Statement:
In September of 1787, a young woman approached Dr. Ben Franklin as he was leaving the constitutional convention one afternoon. She asked: “Well, Dr. Franklin, what have you given us? He replied “A republic-if you can keep it”.
It is this quote that becomes the rallying cry for Bellefonte Area High School Social Studies department. Our goal is to create a rigorous educational climate that connects social studies learning, democratic values and an active productive citizen preparation. By doing this we will have created what Aristotle and Plato said we should strive for … a virtuous citizen.
The social studies department will do this by
-promoting democratic values of debate, dissension and compromise
-illustrating the interlocking worlds of local, state, national and international forces that have shaped history and us as a society
-engaging students, through the rigorous study and use of primary and secondary sources, in complex problem solving historical and contemporary events
-having the core belief that students can agree to disagree on a whole range of topics and themes yet still be able to collectively collaborate and develop problem solving skills to use across multiple disciplines throughout their lifetime.
At the end of their time in our discipline, students will realize the complexity of history and appreciate the diversity, the multitude of perspectives and interdependence we all have with one another. By doing this, we will have nurtured growth in the our students and thus, be able to ‘keep our republic’ and love of the social sciences.
(2240) U.S. HISTORY 1
0.75 credit
U.S. History I is a three marking period course that focuses on the political, social, cultural, military, and geographical history of the United States from the Constitutional and Federal era to post- Reconstruction in 1900. Students will be participating in a variety of activities through individual, cooperative, and technology based assignments. Assignments include, but are not limited to: class work, homework, projects, journal and analytical writing, presentations, discussion and debates, and current event analysis.
(2230) U.S. HISTORY 2
0.75 credit
U.S. History 2 is a three marking period long survey course of 20th & 21st century United States history. This course will consist of 10 Units beginning in 1898 and going to current times. The following topics will be examined: The Spanish-American War and Progressivism; WW I and The Roaring 20’s; The Great Depression and New Deal; WW II Home and Abroad; Early Cold War and 1950’s; The Turbulent 60’s; Crisis and Change the 70’s; 80’s and the End of the Cold War; Emergence of Modern America.
(2220) WORLD CULTURES
0.75 credit
This three marking period long course will cover World Cultures, both Western & Non-Western, which allows the students to look at the broad spheres of human activity including the social, political, scientific, technological, economic, and cultural areas. Studying the history and inquiring into the families, communities, states, nations, and various people of the world engages the student in the lives, aspirations, struggles, accomplishments and failures of real people. An appreciation for the diversity of many cultures is just one of the lessons that will be learned in this course.
(2210) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
0.75 credit
This three marking period long course includes the study of government theory, federalism in the United States, the structure of the American political system, local taxation, and voting. Students will also be given the opportunity to register to vote. An overview of Pennsylvania’s government will also be covered. This course involves extensive use of the U.S. Constitution and other primary and secondary documents.
(210) AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: 12th grade status
Note: An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment. Successful completion of this course would fulfill the civics and government social studies credit requirement.
This year long college level course utilizes extensive primary & secondary sources. Extensive reading and writing will be imbedded throughout the course. Topics to be covered include: The Constitutional underpinnings of democracy in the U.S., political beliefs and behaviors of individuals in the U.S., political parties and interest groups, the Executive, Legislative & Judicial branches, the bureaucracy, the media and civil liberties and civil rights. Students are expected to take the AP Government exam. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.
Social Studies Electives
(4057WH) AP WORLD HISTORY
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: 10th, 11th or 12th grade status. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
Successful completion of this course would fulfill the World Culture social studies credit requirement.
The Advanced Placement World History course content is structured around the investigation of course themes and key concepts in six chronological periods. The six historical periods, from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present, provide a temporal framework for the course. The instructional importance and assessment weighting for each period varies. The five course themes are Interaction between Humans and the Environment, Development and Interaction of Cultures, State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict, Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems and Development and Transformation of Social Structures. By analyzing world history in this manner students will have a better and richer understanding of the world and the cultures within it. Students are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.
(220) AP US HISTORY
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: US History 1 and US History 2. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
AP U.S. History is a year long college level course for students who have excelled in previous U.S. History 1 and U.S. History 2 survey courses. Completion of U.S. History 1 and U.S. History 2 are strongly recommended prior to taking AP US History. This course will utilize primary and secondary source reading materials in conjunction with a college level textbook. Students will be required to present persuasive oral arguments to the class through daily discussions and oral presentations, as well as demonstrate their abilities to conduct research and writing through papers and essays. The following topics will be covered: Pre-Columbian America; Colonial North America; The American Revolution; The Early Republic; Antebellum America; Territorial Expansion and Manifest Destiny; Civil War and Reconstruction; Westward Expansion; Industrial America; Populism and Progressivism; Emergence as a World Power; Roaring 20’s; Great Depression and New Deal; WW II Home and Abroad; Early Cold War and 1950’s; The Turbulent 60’s; Crisis and Change the 70’s; 80’s and the End of the Cold War; Emergence of Modern America. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.
(0215) AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: 10th, 11th or 12th grade status. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
The Advanced Placement European History course of study is designed as a college level history course. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of basic chronology and of major events and trends from approximately the 1450’s to the 1990’s; that is, from the High Renaissance to the end of the Cold War and modern times. The focus of its content is the intellectual-cultural, political-diplomatic, and social-economic history of the above period. Students’ independent study and research skills are developed and utilized during this course. Students are expected to take the AP Exam in May.
(04154AP) AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT & POLITICS (Offered 2017-2018)
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: 10th, 11th and 12th grade status
Note: An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. The course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political life, to show available institutional alternatives, to explain differences in processes and policy outcomes, and to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes. Careful comparison of political systems produces useful knowledge about the institutions and policies countries have employed to address problems, or, indeed, what they have done to make things worse. We can compare the effectiveness of policy approaches to poverty or overpopulation by examining how different countries solve similar problems. Furthermore, by comparing the political institutions and practices of wealthy and poor countries, we can begin to understand the political consequences of economics well-being. Six countries form the core of the AP Comparative Government and Politics course: China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. Students are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.
(04004AP) AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: 10th, 11th and 12th grade status
Note: An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. On successful completion of the course, students should have developed skills that enable them to:
*Interpret maps and analyze geospatial data
*Understand and explain the implications of associations and networks among phenomena in places
*Recognize and interpret the relationships among patterns and processes at different scales of anaylsis
*Define regions and evaluate the regionalization process
*Characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places
Students are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.
(240) AP PSYCHOLOGY
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: 10th, 11th or 12th grade status. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
This year long course is designed to acquaint students with the field of psychology, promote critical thinking skills, develop scientific writing skills and prepare students for the AP Psychology Exam which is administered in May. We will cover the structure of psychology (what it is), the purpose of psychology (what it does), and the benefits and challenges of psychology in everyday life (how it is applied). Students are expected to take the AP Psychology exam. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.
(04204AP) AP MACROECONOMICS
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade status. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
AP Macroeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination; it also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.
(04203AP) AP MICROECONOMICS (Offered 2017-2018)
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: 11th and 12th grade status. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
The AP Microeconomics course provides students with an understanding of the principles of economics as they apply to individual decision-making units, including individual households and firms. The course examines the theory of consumer behavior, the theory of the firm, and the behavior of profit-maximizing firms under various market structures. Students evaluate the efficiency of the outcomes with respect to price, output, consumer surplus, and producer surplus. They examine the behaviors of households and businesses in factor markets, and learn how the determination of factor prices, wages, interest, and rent influence the distribution of income in a market economy. There are ample opportunities to consider instances in which private markets may fall to allocate resources efficiently and examine various public policy alternatives aimed at improving the efficiency of private markets. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. Students who achieve a designated level on this test may receive college credit.
Required Mini-Course Offerings
(2251) INTRODUCATION TO ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (GRADES 9-12)
0.25 credit
Marking Period 4 Only
The Introduction to Abnormal Psychology is an intensive analytical course that will provide the student with a working foundation of the concepts surrounding the nature side of Psychology. This course, as outlined, will have the students be introduced to, the study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals, the functions of the brain and the five senses and the various personality and stage theorists, abnormal disorders and their therapies.
(2219) ORGANZIED CRIME IN AMERICA (GRADES 9-12)
0.25 credit
Marking Period 4 Only
Students enrolled in this course will be studying the History of Organized Crime in the United Sates. The course will begin with the study of early American Gangs and examine the evolution of these gangs into an organized National Crime Syndicate that continues to plague the Nation to this day. Students will also look at the depiction of Organized Crime in American Cinema and compare it to the real story lines with which these films are based. Students will also examine the evolution of American Law Enforcement as it combats Organized Crime.
(2245) CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES
0.25 credit
Marking Period 4 Only
Students enrolled in this course will be studying the decade of the 1920’s. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the political, economical, social changes during the 1920’ and how a country went from demobilization, to a roaring country, to a country suffering from an economic crash. Students will also be able to transfer knowledge of current economic conditions to today. Students will also analyze cultural trends and their enduring impacts on society then and now. For final project, students will research cultural and political trends of the decade, focusing on one specific person and event of historical importance or significance.
(04109RTBE) BOARDWALK EMPIRE: The rise of the American East Coast during the Roaring Twenties
0.25 credit
Marking Period 4 only
Boardwalk Empire’s focus will be on the key individuals, events, and ideas that have left their imprint on American History during the time frame of WWI to the Great Depression. This course will take an in-depth look at how America’s landscape was changed socially, politically, and economically during the “Roaring Twenty’s”. Consumerism, Prohibition, Race, Immigration, Red Fear, and Organized Crime, are a few of the many topics that will be researched and analyzed in this course. Ultimately, students will leave this course with a better understanding as to how a period of nearly 100 years ago has shaped America and is still continuing to affect the world around them on a daily basis.
(2259) JAPAN: FROM THE SAMURAI TO GODZILLA (GRADES 9-12)
0.25 credit
Marking Period 4 Only
In this analytical course students will examine key aspects of Japanese history, the geography and culture of Japan, and Japanese society from family life to leisure activities. In the end, students will come away with a greater understanding and appreciation of one of the most unique countries in the world.
(04109FTAH) FAMOUS TRIALS IN AMERICAN HISTORY (GRADES 9-12)
0.25 credit
Marking Period 4 Only
This class will examine various trials in American History. Students will evaluate how these trials relate to major social changes, cultural conflicts, and political struggles during various times in American History. Students will gain a greater understanding of the American Justice system and become more aware of American culture, American social issues, and how political and economic forces affect our justice system.
(04109) CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY (GRADES 9-12)
Subheading: Local/Bellefonte History
0.25 credit
Marking Period 4 Only
Suggested Prerequisites: Students should have completed a minimum of U.S. History 1 and U.S. History 2.
Students enrolled in this class will explore the history of the Bellefonte area, as well as, Pennsylvania History. A local history course offered as a mini-course elective (one 9 week course) to students 9-12th grades has as its purpose the study of the local community as a microcosm of the United States. The basic principle is to reinforce what the student has already learned in previous history courses by taking a local perspective of key events in U.S. history. The course proceeds through a chronological sequence of units about various periods of the county and town’s development. Each unit contains a core of information and activities shared by the whole class, but also requires creative and independent work by each individual using primary documents. This course will help to encourage students to carry on the task of preserving the memories of the local community and armed with the historical tools of inquiry, and a curiosity about their surroundings, these students can move out of the classroom to discover history for themselves. Course assessments will be through projects, cooperative learning, and unit exams.
(042994) AMERICA AT WAR
0.25 credit
Marking Period 4 Only
Students enrolled in this class will explore the history of the United States through the chronological events of wars throughout the history of the United States. The course will begin with the Revolutionary War, and then proceed into the War of 1812. We will address briefly some of the frontier wars and some other unknown wars (ex. Quasi Wars). Next, we will progress into the American Civil War and Spanish-American War. Then, we will progress into the Great War (WWI) and the Second World War. We will connect future wars with a discussion of the Cold War (even though it wasn’t a war in the physical sense) and proceed into Vietnam and Korean Wars. Finally, we will finish the course with the post-Cold War era and focus on the Persian Gulf War and the current War on Terrorism. During the course of these units, we will look at important events leading up to the war, important people, specific battles within the war, key results of the war and long-term effect of the war which impact our history today. At the same time, if possible we will make a connection to local history, both in Pennsylvania and Bellefonte history. Students will have the opportunity to explore aspects of the war which are an interest to them such as medical aspects of the war, strategic plans, technology, everyday soldier’s life, etc. Course assessments will be through projects, cooperative learning, and unit exams.
Social Studies Suggested Flow of Study:
9th-World Cultures (post 1450) & one (1) mini course of choice
10th-US History 1& one (1) mini course of choice
11th-US History 2 & one (1) mini course of choice
12th-US Government & Politics & one (1) mini course of choice
However, it should be noted, that the Social Studies department will be honoring students, at graduation, who successfully do one of the following honors options throughout their time at BAHS.
|Honors Path A--World Cultures Path |
The best way to learn a language is to be immersed within its sounds. The sequence of attaining proficiency in the language skills begins with listening, progresses to speaking, and culminates with reading and writing. The modern foreign language teachers speak the target language whenever feasible in the beginning classes and instruct the advanced classes in the target language. Tapes of native speakers and software to be utilized in the foreign language computer lab increase the attainment of the language skills. All students at all levels are required to participate in the exercises intended to create proficiency of a specific skill. In addition, students in beginning courses are expected to ask questions and create phrases regarding routines and basic situations within the class. Advanced students are expected to participate in all aspects of class procedures utilizing the target language.
(315) FRENCH 1
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: 83% average in English.
The Level 1 French course consists of an introduction to the four major language learning skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The basic elements of grammar are covered as well as an introduction to the culture of the Francophone world through readings, videos, and cross curricular technology.
(314) FRENCH 2
1.0 credit
Students must maintain an 83% average throughout French 1 or have teacher approval without exception. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 83%. Exam will incorporate areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The Level 2 French course is a continuation of Level 1 with more emphasis placed on basic French literature and some writing composition. The grammar includes a review of Level 1, with many new grammar concepts introduced through reading, writing, listening and speaking.
(06122A) FRENCH 2 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must maintain an 93% average throughout French 1 or have teacher approval without exception. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 88%. Exam will incorporate areas of listening, reading and writing.
The Honors French 2 course follows the same curriculum as French 2, with additional opportunities for a more in-depth exploration of French and Francophone Cultures through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The accelerated course will provide more rigor and opportunity for students looking to advance in the target language. Students on this track have intentions of continuing language learning through the AP course and Higher Education. This is a weighted course.
(313) FRENCH 3
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites:
Students must maintain an 83% average throughout French 2 or have teacher approval without exception.
The level 3 French course is a continuation of level 2 with much more emphasis placed on French literature and writing composition. The grammar includes a review of Levels 1 and 2 French, with many new grammar concepts introduced through reading ,writing, listening and speaking.
(06123A) FRENCH 3 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Must maintain a 93% average throughout French 2 or have teacher approval.
The Honors French 3 course follows the same curriculum as French 3, with additional opportunities for a more in-depth exploration of French and Francophone Cultures through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The accelerated course will provide more rigor and opportunity for students looking to advance in the target language. Students on this track have intentions of continuing language learning through the AP course and Higher Education.
This is a weighted course.
(312) FRENCH 4
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must maintain an 83% average throughout French 3 or have teacher approval without exception.
The level 4 French course is a continuation of French 3 with more advanced grammatical rules and tenses emphasized. The course covers the skills of reading, writing fluency, and conversational ability. The history, culture, and literature of the Francophone world are explored in greater detail. In addition, students are expected to participate in a year-long Virtual Pen Pal program with a native speaker of French.
(06124A) FRENCH 4 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Must maintain a 93% average throughout French 3 or have teacher approval.
The Honors French 4 course follows the same curriculum as French 4, with additional opportunities for a more in-depth exploration of French and Francophone Cultures through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The accelerated course will provide more rigor and opportunity for students looking to advance in the target language. Students on this track have intentions of continuing language learning through the AP course and Higher Education. This is a weighted course.
(310) FRENCH 5
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Must maintain an 83% average throughout French 4 or have teacher approval.
French 5 helps to prepare the student for the advanced placement examination in the French language and work in an academic environment comparative to a Higher Education classroom. Students will be provided opportunities to deepen their knowledge of the target language through more culturally and historically diverse reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Greater emphasis is placed on using and understanding advanced grammar and vocabulary. Students will use the Internet for research.
*Speaking in French is a requirement.
(335) SPANISH 1
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: 80% average in English.
This course includes a presentation of the beginning elements of the language with comprehension in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Unit specific vocabulary is presented and enhanced by software used in the computer labs as well as in the classroom. The culture of Spanish speaking countries is included.
(334) SPANISH 2
1.0 credit
Recommendations: Must maintain an 83% average throughout Spanish 1 or have teacher approval. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 80%. The exam will incorporate the areas of listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
The level 2 Spanish course is a continuation of the Spanish language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing is continued and students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in each area.
(06102A) SPANISH 2 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Must maintain a 93% average throughout Spanish 1 or have teacher approval. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 80%. The exam will incorporate the areas of listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
The Honors Spanish 2 course follows the same curriculum as Spanish 2 with additional opportunities for greater exploration into the make-up and practice of the Spanish language including the culture and the history of Spanish speaking countries. Students will be introduced to Spanish literature and engage in discussions in the target language. Throughout this literary component, students will explore grammar in context and expand their knowledge of the same.
(333) SPANISH 3
1.0 credit
Recommendations: Must maintain an 83% average throughout Spanish 2 or have teacher approval.
The level 3 Spanish course is a continuation of level 2 with more emphasis placed on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The grammar includes a review of Spanish levels 1 & 2 with new elements added including a continuation of the study of culture. Students will listen and comprehend native speakers through CD’s and videos. Students will read Spanish literature and engage in discussions in the target language. Throughout this literary component, students will explore additional grammar in context and expand their knowledge of the same.
(06103A) SPANISH 3 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Must maintain a 93% average throughout Spanish 2 or have teacher approval.
The Honors Spanish 3 course follows the same curriculum as Spanish 3 with additional opportunities for greater exploration into the make-up and practice of the Spanish language through reading literature and studying the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries.
(332) SPANISH 4
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Must maintain an 83% average throughout Spanish 3 or have teacher approval.
The level 4 Spanish course addresses more advanced grammatical rules and tenses not already studied. Complex grammar and vocabulary building are stressed through literature, to attain oral and written proficiency. This course prepares students for fluency in speech and writing, and is a preparatory course for Spanish AP in the 12th grade. Listening activities will include several samples of native speech with an emphasis on identifying regional accents.
(06104A) SPANISH 4 ACCELERATED (HONORS)
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Must maintain a 93% average throughout Spanish 3 or have teacher approval.
The Honors Spanish 4 course follows the same curriculum as Spanish 4, with additional opportunities for a more in-depth exploration of Spanish language and Hispanic Cultures through reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities geared towards preparing students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture course (level 5). This is a weighted course.
(06112) AP SPANISH LANGUAGE
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: 12th grade status. Students must have successfully completed Spanish 4 (Honors) (88% minimum) or signed teacher recommendation without exception.
The Advanced Placement Spanish Language course is a specialized class designed for those students seeking college credit via the Advanced Placement exam in the Spanish language. Depending on students’ individual score on the AP exam and the University they attend, students may earn up to 12 credits for the Spanish 5 AP course. The advanced student has previously demonstrated competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and has a fundamental knowledge of the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. Students will continue to explore the literature and culture of the Hispanic world through film, drama, poetry, and group projects, with explicit and implicit emphasis on grammar, conversation, writing, and selected reading passages. By year’s end, students will aim to be accurate and fluent as they compose expository essays and express ideas orally. Students will be well prepared to take the Advanced Placement Examination in May, and will use the Internet consistently in order to improve their aural and oral skills in preparation for this exam.
(06401CH) CHINESE 1
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed their grade level English course (83% minimum)
This course is designed to teach students to immediately begin communicating and expressing themselves in Chinese in a culturally appropriate manner. The foundation of this course is aligned with the five C’s of the U.S. National Foreign Language Standards (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities). The course is student centered and provides students with practical opportunities to speak and write in the target language around themes that relate to students’ daily lives (self, school, family, hobbies, sports, clothing, transportation, and food). Each lesson builds upon the previous lesson, emphasizing culturally appropriate language and idioms that are common in everyday life in China. At the end of the course, students will be able to introduce themselves, express likes and dislikes on a variety of topics, discuss their hobbies, and give and follow directions. At the end of Chinese I, students will be at a novice mid to high ACTFL level (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
(06402) CHINESE 2
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must have maintained an 83% average throughout Chinese 1 or have teacher approval.
This course is designed to increase language proficiency by building on the vocabulary learned in Chinese 1. Although similar topics and themes from Chinese 1 are continued, Chinese 2 expands on these, by providing students with the opportunity to express themselves in a variety of social contexts using greater detail. A few of the new themes that are introduced are: jobs, languages, nationalities, transportation, shopping and weather. In addition to continuing an emphasis on speaking in an appropriate cultural manner, Chinese 2 begins to emphasize writing and reading. Students will be able to read and write short paragraphs specifically related to the vocabulary. Students will also learn the basic steps required for using a Chinese dictionary. Chinese 2 is aligned with the five C’s of the U.S. National Foreign Language Standards (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.) Each lesson builds upon the previous lesson, emphasizing culturally appropriate language and idioms that are common in everyday life in China. At the end of the course, students will be at a novice high level to intermediate mid-level/intermediate high level for speaking and writing; and novice low-high for reading.
(06403) CHINESE 3
1. credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must have maintained an 83% average throughout Chinese 2 or have teacher approval.
This course is designed to increase language proficiency by building on the vocabulary learned in Chinese 1 and 2. Chinese 3 builds and expands on vocabulary, themes and topics that were learned in Chinese 1 and 2. Thus, while these similar topics and themes are continued, the expectation is that the students will discuss these with a richer and more sophisticated vocabulary. In Chinese 3, students can comfortably discuss and write short essays on topics related to personal lives, daily schedules, the community in which one lives, seeing a doctor, organizing a party and making reservations in a culturally appropriate manner. Students will continue to develop the skills necessary in order to feel comfortable using a Chinese dictionary. In addition, students can easily explain certain unique characteristics of the Chinese language such as radicals and the origin of certain characters. Chinese 3 seeks to promote the three communicative modes of language learning by providing students with the opportunity to perform in the target language. The course is aligned with the five C’s of the U.S. National Foreign Language Standards (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities). Each lesson builds upon the previous lesson, emphasizing culturally appropriate language and idioms that are common in everyday life in China. At the end of the course, students will be at an intermediate mid -level/intermediate high level for speaking and writing; and novice mid/high level for reading.
(06404) CHINESE 4
1. credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must have maintained an 83% average throughout Chinese 3 or have teacher approval.
This course is designed to increase language proficiency by building on the vocabulary learned in Chinese 1, 2 and 3. Chinese 4 builds and expands on vocabulary, themes and topics that were learned in Chinese 1, 2 and 3. Chinese 4 seeks to promote the three communicative modes of language learning by providing students with the opportunity to perform in the target language. The course is aligned with the five C’s of the U.S. National Foreign Language Standards (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities). Each lesson builds upon the previous lesson, emphasizing culturally appropriate language and idioms that are common in everyday life in China. At the end of the course, students will be at a mid/high level for speaking and writing; and an intermediate mid/high level for reading.
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|MATHEMATICS |
Constantly changing technology is influencing careers in all fields. To prepare our students for these new and exciting opportunities, the Bellefonte Area School District offers a mathematics program with a variety of courses combining traditional theory with practical application.
Note: Math Courses are scheduled as a result of teacher recommendations.
(02051PA) PRE-ALGEBRA
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
The goal of Pre-algebra is to develop fluency with rational numbers and proportional relationships. Students will extend their elementary skills and begin to learn algebra concepts that serve as a transition into formal algebra and geometry. Students will learn to think flexibly about relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents. Students will learn to recognize and generate equivalent expressions and solve single-variable equations and inequalities. Students will investigate and explore mathematical ideas and develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations. Students will analyze situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences.
(PD2016) PROFICIENCY DEVELOPMENT
0.25 credit
Students in this course will have access to an English, Math and Science teacher who can assist with guided tutoring and remediation. This course is utilized to assist students who may struggle within these content areas. (This course is no longer a mandatory remediation for Keystones).
(02053) COMMON CORE ALGEBRA 1 (Part I)
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra or a B in 8th grade Introduction to Algebra and recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
This course provides the first half of the study of Algebra 1. The main goal of algebra is to develop fluency in working with linear equations. Variables and abstract systems are used to examine the set of real numbers, as well as its major subsets and properties. Students will extend their experiences with tables, graphs, and equations. Students will use technology and models to investigate and explore mathematical ideas and relationships and develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations. Students will analyze situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences.
(02054) COMMON CORE ALGEBRA 1 (Part II)
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: 73% in Common Core Algebra 1 (Part I) and recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
This course provides the second half of the study of Algebra 1. The main goal of algebra is to develop fluency in working with linear equations. Students will extend their experiences with tables, graphs, and equations and solve linear equations and inequalities and systems of linear equations and inequalities. Students will generate equivalent expressions and use formulas. Students will simplify polynomials and begin to study quadratic relationships. Students will use technology and models to investigate and explore mathematical ideas and relationships and develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations. Students will analyze situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences.
(424) ALGEBRA 1
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: “A” in 8th grade Introduction to Algebra and recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
The main goal of Algebra 1 is to develop fluency in working with linear equations. Students will extend their experiences with tables, graphs, and equations and solve linear equations and inequalities and systems of linear equations and inequalities. Students will extend their knowledge of the number system to include irrational numbers. Students will generate equivalent expressions and use formulas. Students will simplify polynomials and begin to study quadratic relationships. Students will use technology and models to investigate and explore mathematical situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences.
Students who have successfully completed Common Core Algebra 1 (Part I) and Common Core Algebra 1 (Part II) may not take Algebra 1 for credit.
(422) ALGEBRA 2
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1 (or Common Core Algebra 1 (Part I) and Common Core Algebra 1 (Part II) and successful completion of Geometry, as well as the recommendation of their current mathematics instructor. Students may also take this course concurrently with Geometry.
A primary goal of Algebra 2 is for students to conceptualize, analyze, and identify relationships among functions. Students will develop proficiency in analyzing and solving quadratic functions using complex numbers. Students will investigate and make conjectures about absolute value, radical, exponential, logarithmic and sine and cosine functions algebraically, numerically, and graphically, with and without technology. Students will extend their algebraic skills to compute with rational expressions and rational exponents. Students will work with and build an understanding of complex numbers and systems of equations and inequalities. Students will analyze statistical data and apply concepts of probability using permutations and combinations. Students will use technology such as graphing calculators. Students will analyze situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences.
(422a) ALGEBRA 2 (with career focus)
1.0 credit
Teacher Recommendation AND Administrative Approval
A primary goal of Algebra 2 is for students to conceptualize, analyze, and identify relationships among functions within the context of career applications. Students will develop proficiency in analyzing and solving quadratic functions using complex numbers. Students will investigate and make conjectures about absolute value, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions algebraically, numerically, and graphically, with and without technology. Students will extend their algebraic skills to compute with rational expressions and rational exponents. Students will work with and build an understanding of complex numbers and systems of equations and inequalities. Students will analyze statistical data and apply concepts of probability using permutations and combinations. Students will use technology such as graphing calculators. Students will analyze situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically within the context of career application. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences with an emphasis in career, education, and work applications.
(421) ADVANCED MATH CONCEPTS
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: 73% in Algebra 2 and recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
This course begins with a review of the first two years of algebra. This is followed by the study of such topics as functions, determinants & matrices, graphing, the quadratic formula, radical equations, synthetic division & complex numbers, sequences and series, probability and statistics, logarithms, and conic sections. Students will analyze situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences. This course should be considered by students who plan to attend college. Accelerated students who want to complete their knowledge of mathematics should schedule this course in addition to Pre-Calculus.
(021514) MATHEMATICAL MODELING
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: 73% in Algebra 2 and recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
Mathematical modeling is a mathematical tool for solving real world problems. In this course, students will study a problem solving process. They will learn how to identify a problem, construct or select appropriate models, figure out what data needs to be collected, test the validity of a model, calculate solutions and implement the model. Emphasis lies on model construction in order to promote student creativity and demonstrate the link between theoretical mathematics and real world applications.
(423) GEOMETRY
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1 and recommendation of their current mathematics instructor. Students may also take this course concurrently with Algebra 2.
The main goal of Geometry is for students to develop a Euclidean geometric structure and apply the resulting theorems and formulas to address meaningful problems. Students will use experimentation and inductive reasoning to construct geometric concepts, discover geometric relationships, and formulate conjectures. Students will employ deductive logic to prove theorems and justify conclusions. Students will extend their pre-existing experiences with algebra and geometry to trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and probability. Students will use dynamic geometry software, compass and straightedge, and other tools to investigate and explore mathematical ideas and relationships and develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences.
(02110PC) PRE-CALCULUS
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: 73% in Algebra 2 and Geometry, as well as the recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
The main goal of Pre-calculus is for students to gain a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and relationships of functions. Students will expand their knowledge of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions to include power, polynomial, rational, piece-wise, and trigonometric functions. Students will investigate and explore mathematical ideas, develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations, and use graphing calculators and mathematical software to build understanding, make connections between representations, and provide support in solving problems. Students will analyze various representations of functions, sequences, and series. Students will analyze bivariate data and data distributions. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences. Pre-calculus is highly recommended preparations for students who plan to continue their formal education beyond high school in the mathematics and/or science fields.
(02110HPC) HONORS PRE-CALCULUS
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 2 and recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
Students will study the same topics as in Pre-Calculus, but experiences will be enriched and expanded. The main goal of Pre-Calculus is for students to gain a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and relationships of functions. Students will expand their knowledge of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions to include power, polynomial, rational, piece-wise, and trigonometric functions. Students will investigate and explore mathematical ideas, develop multiple strategies for analyzing complex situations, and use graphing calculators and mathematical software to build understanding, make connections between representations, and provide support in solving problems. Students will analyze various representations of functions, sequences, and series. Students will analyze bivariate data and data distributions. Students will apply mathematical skills and make meaningful connections to life’s experiences.
(409) CALCULUS
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus and recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
This is a college preparatory course that explores the theories and applications of differential and integral calculus. This course begins with a review of elementary calculus principles. Concepts, results, and problems presented in this course are expressed geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Technology will be used regularly to reinforce the relationships among the multiple representations of functions and to confirm written work, to implement experimentation, and to assist in interpreting results. Unifying themes in the class are functions, graphs and limits, derivatives, and integrals.
(410) ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Pre-Calculus or an A in Pre-Calculus and recommendation of their current mathematics teacher. Advanced Math Concepts is strongly recommended. Students must apply for admission into this course.
Students enrolling in this course will experience a college-level Calculus course in preparation for the national AP Calculus AB examination. The AP syllabus covering both differential and integral Calculus drives the instruction in this course. Concepts, results, and problems presented in this course are expressed geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Technology is used regularly to reinforce the relationships among the multiple representations of functions, to confirm written work, to implement experimentation, and to assist in interpreting results. Unifying themes in the class are functions, graphs and limits, derivatives, and integrals. This course covers the same material as a first semester college calculus course. Participants must be self-motivated and prepared to adhere to the expectations and requirements necessary for successful completion of the course. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.
(02125CBC) ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Pre-Calculus and recommendation of their current mathematics teacher. Advanced Math Concepts is strongly recommended. Students must apply for admission into this course.
Students enrolling in this course will experience a college-level Calculus course in preparation for the national AP Calculus BC examination. The AP syllabus covering both differential and integral Calculus, as well as Taylor and Maclaurin series, drives the instruction in this course. Concepts, results, and problems presented in this course are expressed geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Technology is used regularly to reinforce the relationships among the multiple representations of functions, to confirm written work, to implement experimentation, and to assist in interpreting results. Unifying themes in the class are functions, graphs and limits, derivatives, and integrals, and series. This course covers all of the material in AP Calculus AB with additions, covering the first two semesters of college calculus. Participants must be self-motivated and prepared to adhere to the expectations and requirements necessary for successful completion of this rigorous course. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.
(02201) PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 2 and recommendation of their current mathematics instructor.
This course provides an elementary introduction to probability and statistics with applications. Topics include: basic probability models; combinatorics; random variables; discrete and continuous probability distributions; statistical estimation and testing; confidence intervals; and an introduction to linear regression. This course is highly recommended preparation for students who plan to continue their formal education beyond high school in the social sciences.
(2203STAT) AP STATISTICS
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus and recommendation of their instructor. Students must apply for admission into this course.
Students enrolling in this course will be introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes:
1. Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns
2. Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study
3. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation
4. Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses
Participants must be self-motivated and prepared to adhere to the expectations and requirements necessary for successful completion of the course. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.
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|SCIENCE |
Bellefonte science courses give students a variety of ways to satisfy their scientific curiosity and achieve a quality education, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are the basic core science courses. Students should take all three to have a broad, well-rounded science background. Other course offerings provide diversity for students interested in other areas of science while AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, and AP Physics provide depth and strength to motivate students who are considering further studies in college.
(039992EE) ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Ninth Grade status.
This course examines concepts of ecology and environmental science. Throughout the year students gain a coherent and realistic picture of the applications of a variety of scientific concepts as they manifest in our environment. Students will also gain a better understanding of their ecological role on earth, how biotic and abiotic factors in an environment interact, and the importance of current ecological issues. This class provides a good foundation for the ecology portion of the biology keystone.
(039992EECP) ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY – COLLEGE PREP
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Upcoming 9th grade students must meet established criteria and guidelines.
This course examines concepts of ecology and environmental science. Throughout the year students gain a coherent and realistic picture of the applications of a variety of scientific concepts as they manifest in our environment. Students will also gain a better understanding of their ecological role on earth, how biotic and abiotic factors in an environment interact, and the importance of current ecological issues. Students will do research into applications of topics into their individual lives as well as their local environment. This class provides a good foundation for the ecology portion of the biology keystone.
(PD2016) PROFICIENCY DEVELOPMENT
0.25 credit
Students in this course will have access to an English, Math and Science teacher who can assist with guided tutoring and remediation. This course is utilized to assist students who may struggle within these content areas. (This course is no longer a mandatory remediation for Keystones).
(03051CP) BIOLOGY - COLLEGE PREP
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Recommendation of Science Teacher.
This course will include the following topics: molecular and cellular biology, reproduction and genetics, microbiology, plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals, and ecological relationships. The course is designed to have students become more aware of the structures and unique properties of organisms. Students gain experience in the processes of science such as: problem solving, conducting experiments based on scientific methods, and proper use of laboratory equipment.
(03051GB) BIOLOGY
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of High School Science
This course is designed to have students become more aware of the structures and unique properties of living organisms. This course encompasses the following topics: molecular and cellular biology, reproduction and genetics, microbiology, multicellular plants, invertebrate and vertebrate animals, and ecological relationships.
(531) ADVANCED BIOLOGY
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology & Chemistry.
This advanced level Biology course is designed for academically oriented students who have successfully completed Biology and Chemistry. It is to be viewed as preparatory for AP Biology. Topics covered include scientific methods of investigation, taxonomy, basic chemistry, cytology, basic genetics, survey of kingdoms, and ecology. Course content and activities are foundational to AP Biology. Students not planning to take AP Biology find this course to be excellent preparation for university introductory Biology.
(03056) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) BIOLOGY
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry. Students must apply for admission into this course.
This college-level course is designed for academically talented students who have the interest, time, and ability to pursue study of a freshman college Biology and to prepare for taking the AP Biology exam in May. It builds upon concepts mastered in Biology and Chemistry. Topics covered will include organic chemistry, cellular biology, metabolism, applied genetics, taxonomy, anatomy/physiology of representatives from major kingdoms, and human biology. This course requires significant outside reading and class preparations, and utilizes sophisticated lab activities. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.
(NEW) SUSTAINABILITY
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology.
This course explores scientific and technical issues important to environmental and energy sustainability. Students will study Earth’s resources, global climate change, waste management, conventional and alternative energy processes. The class will also explore the societal impacts of our energy choices and the potential impact we as individuals can have through personal initiative.
(NEW) CURRENT SCIENCE TRENDS
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology.
This course explores the impacts of current science on individuals and society. Students will study how economics, politics, culture and values affect the development of science. Real-world problems and challenges will be researched based upon individual interest.
(563) NATURAL SCIENCE
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of High School Science and Biology.
This course is designed to concentrate on conservation and ecological issues dealing with the following: water, air, soil, trees, resource management, eco-system, balance of nature, wild life, pollution control and study, energy sources, global issues, and career exploration.
(03207AP) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry. Students must apply for admission into this course.
This college-level course is designed for academically talented students who have the interest, time, and ability to pursue study of a freshman college Environmental Science and to prepare for taking the AP Environmental Science exam in May. It builds upon concepts mastered in Biology and Chemistry. The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. This course requires significant outside reading and class preparations, and utilizes sophisticated lab activities. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.
(552) EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of High School Science and Biology.
Man has always been intrigued by the earth-space relationship; yet, both of these entities remain mysteries to us. This course is designed to acquaint academic and general learners alike with their home, the earth, and its relationship to other celestial bodies in space. Within the various lessons presented, learners are introduced to the so-called "four earths" (that is, the solid lithosphere, the gaseous atmosphere, the liquid hydrosphere, and the living biosphere), as well as the sun, moon, planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies. In addition, basic laboratory work including collection techniques and projects, supplemented by individual reporting and field trips, enhance the course.
(03101) CHEMISTRY
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 2 and Biology.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with both the mathematics of chemistry and the important fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry which are needed for further study in the science of chemistry. Three broad areas are considered: (1) The structure of matter which includes an in-depth study of the atomic theory, (2) the composition of matter, which includes the various concepts of bonding, and (3) the changes that matter undergoes, which includes equation writing, and stoichiometric relationships.
(521) ADVANCED CHEMISTRY
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry.
This advanced level chemistry course is designed for the academically oriented students who have successfully completed Chemistry. This course is to be viewed as preparatory for AP Chemistry. Topics covered include measurement and matter; atoms; ions; molecules; stoichiometric calculations; chemical formula and equations; aqueous solution and stoichiometry; thermochemistry; electronic structure of atoms; periodic properties; bond theory and molecular geometry; gases; and intramolecular forces. Course content and laboratory activities are foundational to AP Chemistry. Students not planning to take AP Chemistry find this course to be an excellent preparation for a college introductory chemistry course.
(03106) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CHEMISTRY
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry and Algebra 2. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
This college-level course is designed for academically talented students who have the interest, time and ability to pursue a study of a freshman level college chemistry course, and to prepare for taking the AP Chemistry exam in May. The course builds upon concepts mastered in Chemistry. Topics covered include nomenclature, quantum theory, equations, stoichiometry, structure, bonding, kinetic molecular theory, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry and biological chemistry. This course requires significant outside time for class preparation, and utilizes sophisticated laboratory equipment. Students in the AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.
(03151CP) PHYSICS
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry, Pre-Calculus or enrolled in Pre-Calculus.
Physics is the study of the external structure of matter and the existing energy relationships. A theoretical-practical approach to this study is used, presenting a logical sequence of events that must occur and the mathematical proof of that sequence. Topics include vector analysis of motion and force, dynamics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and wave mechanics in relation to sound, light, and optics.
(03151H) HONORS PHYSICS
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Chemistry, Pre-Calculus or enrolled in Pre-Calculus, and Teacher Recommendation.
Physics is the study of the relationship between and among matter and energy. This course examines the mathematical nature of these relationships and how various phenomena can be observed and utilized in many situations. Topics include vector analysis of motion and force, dynamics, kinematics, and thermodynamics. This course was developed to provide an opportunity for those students who are interested in pursuing a science major in college to be in a challenging academic course that prepares them for college science courses. Topics include a few wave topics beyond the material that the physics course covers with added math rigor.
(03156AP) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PHYSICS C: Mechanics
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Physics and Calculus or enrolled in Calculus. An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment.
This college-level course is designed for academically talented students who have the interest, time and ability to pursue a study of a freshman level college physics course, and to prepare for taking the AP Physics exam in May. The course builds upon concepts mastered in physics but is calculus-based rather than algebra-based. Topics covered include kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation. This course requires significant time outside of class for class preparation, and utilizes sophisticated laboratory activities. Students in the AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.
(03149CC) CHEMISTRY OF THE COSMOS
0.5 credit
This course will focus on chemistry and astronomy; curriculum current being written per curriculum writing process.
(039992SE) SCIENCE ETHICS
0.5 credit
In this course, students will learn how to apply scientific knowledge to ethical decision-making. Case studies will be analyzed, students will be expected to connect the relevant scientific facts to questions over which reasonable people can disagree, and will be assessed not on how they come down on one side of the issue or another but rather on the quality of the justifications they provide for their position. Students will learn how to conduct scientific research ethically, considering protocol design, how and when to share data, and the implications of reporting false data to the scientific community.
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|BUSINESS EDUCATION |
Students who elect to study business may do so for a variety of reasons. They may be interested in business education because they want to learn about investments, further develop keyboarding and computer skills, or understand how economic principles apply to life. They may study business, keyboarding, word processing, or computer applications, because they intend to go to work immediately after graduating from high school or to a community college. Some study business to learn the basics of entrepreneurship so they can start their own business.
Still others may have decided that pursuing a college degree in business is their goal so they study business, including courses such as accounting, business and personal law or retailing and marketing at the high school level, in order to prepare for higher education. Whatever the goals of students might be in the field of business, they can identify with the performance expectations and workplace readiness skills acquired in business education courses.
**Offerings subject to change due to current curriculum writing process.
(614) INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
1.0 credit
This course is a preliminary course for all students. Because of its focus on all aspects of business, it is useful for any student, regardless of future career plans. This course provides a wide-range of content of both domestic commerce and international commerce. Students will be introduced to marketing, leadership, team-building, economic concepts, product development, social responsibility, and career research. Multiple projects will be used to expose students to an array of business ideas.
(20001SCM) SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Introduction to Business course.
Through this course students will develop an understanding of how to manage the interaction of business functions across companies in the supply chain, as well as the impact of demand on supply chain and considerable competitive advantages that can result from managing demand across companies. Students will learn how to manage the operations and logistics functions as they impact numerous supplier and customer companies, as well as, to use lean enterprise system knowledge to more efficiently utilize the resources available to the supply chain. Students will learn about the importance of supply chain performance measurement and management and how to use contemporary information tools to support decision making in an integrated supply chain environment.
(622) ACCOUNTING 1
1.0 credit
This course provides a competency-based approach in which the fundamental accounting cycle is taught. Accounting 1 concentrates on the recording of business transactions for small service-type businesses and merchandising businesses. Workbook problems and a business simulation project are used for a practical approach to learning. Included are journals, ledgers, cash payments, sales, accounts receivable and payable, business reports, payroll records, and taxes.
Accounting 1 is NOT just for business students. This is a must-have course for academic students who plan to further their education in a variety of professional areas in the business field. For non-academic students this course offers practical, everyday understanding of personal record keeping. This class will also teach you how to communicate well, pay attention to details, improve problem solving abilities, listen well, and interpret data. We will be using the South-Western County 21 Accounting Textbook, workbook pages, projects, and computer software in order to learn about Accounting.
(621) ACCOUNTING 2
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Successful completion of Accounting 1.
This second year course also provides a competency based approach that builds upon the equation and system approaches which were learned in Accounting 1. Keeping records for departments, partnerships, and computerized accounting are some of the areas presented. Class time is spent on workbook problems, business simulations, and computer simulations.
(22210PFS) PERSONAL FINANCE
0.5 credit
This is a great course for life! Topics include personal and career financial planning, money management, consumer purchasing and credit, savings and investing, retirement planning and personal income tax preparation. Students will learn how to create budgets, maintain a checking account, reconcile their bank statements, analyze credit card offers, keep themselves out of debt, and compute their own income taxes by hand and by using tax software. Be smart about your own money; learn how to handle your personal finances!
In this class we focus on the many aspects of finance. We look at what it takes to budget your money and make smart and savvy investment decisions for now and the future. We also look at basic tax filing and the importance of keeping a positive credit report and what rights we have as consumers in today’s market. Lastly, we focus on the housing and insurance markets and what it takes to find the right plan to fit your financial situation.
(12054BL) BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequsite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status.
Legal issues arise out of life experiences. These issues affect consumers, employees, business owners, and ordinary citizens. This course introduces you to legal terminology, rights, responsibilities, and remedies. Specific areas covered include sources of law, criminal law, trial procedures, contracts, marriage and divorce, home-buying, warranties, and ethics. Issues facing minors are discussed. This course is practical for anyone in dealing with personal legal matters. It also provides a solid foundation for those who are interested in careers in law, law enforcement, business, or political science. A mock trial simulation may be utilized.
(618) ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: 10th, 11th or 12th grade status.
Many people would like to own or manage a business. This course gives students an understanding of what businesses are, how they operate, and how they are managed. Students acquire knowledge of what is necessary to manage a successful business and discover the importance of business in our global economy. An awareness of career opportunities is attained. Business and marketing plans are devised; advertising is developed. It is possible that students in this class will receive hands-on experience in running a business through the operation of a school-based student store.
(617) RETAIL/MARKETING
0.5 credit
Retail businesses are found in every community. The field of marketing includes some of the highest paying occupations in business. This course is designed to introduce students to the nature and scope of retail merchandising to help them acquire the skill and knowledge essential to perform a variety of retail activities, and to understand what is required in retail management or retail business ownership. Marketing includes a full range of tools, ranging from product and service planning to marketing-information management to financing and distribution.
Whether you are planning to own your own business or simply working for someone else, marketing knowledge and skills helps you reach your goals.
(612) DESKTOP PUBLISHING (Presentations, Publisher, & Creating Web Pages)
0.5 credit
Desktop Publishing is taught using three popular Microsoft software packages. Desktop Publishing has become a necessary skill for most busy offices, educational settings, churches and other organizations to create newsletters, flyers, advertising brochures, bulletins, and web pages. This course gives our students the opportunity to learn readily available software packages that more and more businesses/organizations are using on an everyday basis.
Presentations are taught using Microsoft PowerPoint. This powerful, but easy-to-use graphics program, is used to create professional quality slide presentations. PowerPoint helps students develop confidence in any written or oral project that they may have to present in another course. We will also look at other presentation options.
The second component is Microsoft Publisher. Publisher is a part of the Microsoft Office package. Publisher is a basic publishing software that allows our students to get an understanding of how professional printing companies create digital publications.
The third component of this course is creating files with Google Docs. Students will learn how to create and manage web sites and pages, create tables and frames, add graphics to web pages and change their properties.
(155) ADVANCED DESKTOP PUBLISHING
1.0 credit
This course focuses on the student production of the yearbook. Students will be required to take photos of school events and activities, write captions for photos, and interview school personnel and students for short messages on pages. Students will learn camera, interview, graphic design, as well as photo editing skills. Students will use basic or advanced features of Photoshop to adjust or crop photos. It is recommended that students enroll in Advanced Desktop Publishing for multiple years. Managing a yearbook project requires many skills, teamwork and fair amount of time outside the classroom. Our goal is to make it fun and rewarding for everyone involved. If you want your yearbook to be the best ever, then enroll. We need creative students just like you!
(643) WORD PROCESSING
0.5 credit
Microsoft Word is the most frequently used Microsoft product. Students will be required to apply decision-making skills to document formatting and will complete a variety of word processing functions including formatting paragraphs, margins and tabs; moving, copying and replacing text; printing and page formatting; and creating, editing, and converting tables and columns through comprehensive projects. Students will also work with advanced Microsoft Word topics such as mail merge, graphics, templates and wizards, macros, and forms. This is a self-paced course so students can work at their own pace as long as they meet quarterly benchmarks of progress. Students should be proficient in typing upon entering this course.
(120062) ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Word Processing
This course expands students’ knowledge of what Microsoft Word can do for them, for their career, and for their company. It is designed to show students how to use their word processing skills to complete amazing workplace projects and explore professional development topics related to document processing and business. In addition, students will learn more advanced topics in Word and have the opportunity to earn community service hours using their skills!
(651) COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: (Spreadsheeting & Database Management)
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Accounting 1 & 2 students.
This course combines two popular computer applications that are available for home or office – spreadsheets and database management. Spreadsheets are the second largest selling business software. Database management helps track information for businesses and individuals. Each part of this course helps students with other courses throughout high school.
This course is intended to teach our students the basics of two different software packages that are included in Microsoft Office. We will be spending most of the semester learning Microsoft Excel (spread sheet software) and the remainder of the semester learning Microsoft Access (database management software) as well as other web software. Spreadsheet software is the second largest selling category of business software, surpassed only by word processing.
In the spreadsheeting part of the course we use Microsoft Excel. Spreadsheeting enables students to design, create, calculate, edit, save, retrieve, modify, analyze, and print graphs, charts, and reports. The database component of the course is taught using Microsoft Access. Students will approach the course as if they were the database developer. This approach to learning about database management will allow students to better understand someone else’s database design, as well as to better design their own database. We will also touch on different web 2.0 tools that can help students in everyday life that are exciting and free to use online.
(12056) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (Offered 2017-2018)
0.5 credit
This course provides the opportunity for students to develop a better understanding of the global market in which we live. It focuses on learning about other cultures in order to conduct appropriate business practices, as well as how to market a product in an international market. Through this class, students will have an opportunity to research multinational corporations and the approaches they use to be successful in the global market.
(12163) SPORTS MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT (Offered 2017-2018)
0.5 credit
The sports industry is one of the highest grossing industries in our world. Because of this, it is important to understand what goes into the business side of the industry. In this course, students will learn what it takes to not only appropriately market a sports team, but also the management side of hiring staff and running the team. With this course, students will have an opportunity to study the behind-the-scenes actions of their favorite teams while establishing an understanding of how teams function. Students may also get an opportunity to develop their own team and appropriately market it for today’s business world.
(10110) MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST (MOS) CERTIFICATION
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Successfully passed Word Processing and/or Computer Applications
The Microsoft Office Specialist course is set up to allow students to further their knowledge in the workings of Excel and Word. This course provides an opportunity for students to not only master the skills necessary to work these programs, but to become certified in those specific areas. Students will be expected to take the MOS certification test at the end of the class. If they pass, students will not only graduate with a diploma from Bellefonte, but also specific certifications that will allow them to be more marketable at both the collegiate and professional levels.
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|FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES |
(831) FOODS 1
0.5 credit
Foods 1 is a basic nutrition and food preparation course for anyone interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Topics discussed include nutrition, food choices, weight control, sports nutrition, basic food preparation techniques, meal planning and food shopping. Students plan and prepare a variety of foods from the food pyramid as well as a family meal. Athletes as well as students interested in nursing, sports medicine, or foods and nutrition should take this basic introduction to nutrition.
(832) FOODS 2
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Foods 1.
Foods 2 explores current issues, nutrition, and food preparation techniques and builds upon nutrition basics presented in Foods 1. Areas of study include protein foods, legumes, fats and oils, seasonings, vegetarian diets, meal service, and careers in the food industry. Students plan and prepare a buffet meal. Students considering a career in the food industry or students interested in advanced food preparation techniques are encouraged to take this course.
(833) FOODS AROUND THE WORLD
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Foods 1.
Foods Around the World explores the food customs, choices, and preparation techniques of other cultures. Diets from the regional United States as well as many foreign countries will be studied for content, nutrition, and preparation. A variety of foods from around the world are prepared. World food problems and new technologies in foods are also discussed.
(822) CHILD DEVELOPMENT 1
1.0 credit
This course begins with the study of the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of the preschool child. This provides the foundation on which students plan, supervise, and evaluate group activities for children ages three to five who are enrolled in the preschool laboratory. Providing information, practical experience, and personal development education, this course is of value to students interested in parenting skills, careers in early childhood education, elementary education, and other careers related to children. A good attendance and discipline record is essential to working in this program. Working with pre-school aged children on a consistent basis requires a commitment to be present and to be a positive role model.
(821) CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Child Development 1
This course is designed for mature students with a strong interest in the study of child development and working with preschool children. Focusing on the intellectual development of the preschool child, students work independently with a selected child in the laboratory preschool. Students also learn and take part in the administrative roles of running a preschool program.
(813) PARENTHOOD
0.5 credit
Parenthood is a course for male and female students who are interested in learning more about becoming successful parents. Topics discussed include the decision for parenthood, the roles of parents, pregnancy and childbirth, the effect of the new baby on the family, and the care of an infant. The development of the child from conception to age two is studied.
(841) HOME DESIGN
0.5 credit
Home Design is a course for any student interested in housing, whether for a career or for personal enrichment. Topics of study explore home design both inside and outside the house, house styles, societal influences on housing, choosing and affording housing, interior design and decoration, furniture construction and styles, and housing for special needs. Careers in the various aspects of the housing profession are discussed.
(18309FT) FIELD TO TABLE (Offered 2017-2018)
0.5 credit
You finally landed that trout, what do you do with it to make it edible? What about that 10-point buck, what parts can you eat? In this co-taught course, students will learn what to do with self-grown produce, fish, game animals, and agricultural animals to prepare them for consumption. This class will focus on various animals’ habitats, nutrition, environmental impact, and sustainability. We will also explore cuts of meat, sanitation, and various cooking methods. Enjoy the sport and find out what to do with it for a yummy, nutritious meal!
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|PERFORMING ARTS/FINE ARTS |
(932) CREATIVE MUSIC FOUNDATIONS
0.5 credit
This course includes the study of the history of western music through musical analysis, music notation, choral structures, and simple harmonies. It is designed for those interested in developing their music skills and knowledge of how society has expressed its trends, dreams, ideas, and history through music and the humanities. A highlight of the course is to develop in the interested student the ability to create basic music composition in various musical styles.
(930) ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) MUSIC THEORY
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Creative Music Foundations. Students must apply for admission into this course.
This course extends the student’s knowledge of music theory, analysis (visual and aural), develops pitch/rhythmic perception--tonal memory--notation-error detection skills, creates intensive involvement in composition and arranging, develops critical analytical listening skills, and requires great attention to evolving the tools necessary for becoming independent creators of their craft through the application of these skills in expressive-independent-creative music compositions. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.
(05149IMT) INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
0.5 credit
This course will increase students' musical awareness through technology based experiences. Students will develop musicianship in a 21st century environment by completing projects utilizing critical response, reading and notation, improvisation, composition, recording and mixing, as well as some singing and instrumental performance (if applicable). Students do not need to play an instrument or sing to take this course. Students will learn an overview of the fundamentals of music technology including, but not limited to: basic sequencing software/transport controls; looping; volume/pan automation; understanding visual representations of sound, trimming audio clips, recognizing attack, sustain, decay & release visually; understanding the timeline, integrating melodic and rhythmic elements, master track usage, MIDI note input methods; keyboard controller usage, changing any genre of music into a “dance” remix; creating temp-sensitive samples; making roll effects; making pitch adjustments as an effect; music production techniques; and microphones and sound systems. Students will compile all learned skills into one final creative project.
(934) THE ROCK STUDIO
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Be able to play at an intermediate level on your instrument.
This class is designed for ensemble playing of today’s modern music. Students must be proficient on an intermediate level on their instrument. Student’s will learn rehearsal techniques and music theory appropriate for this genre; and will work with electronic equipment. Musical skills and vocabulary are also emphasized. Participants showcase their skills with a performance at the end of the school year. Students are expected to supply their own guitars and amplifiers.
(936) CLASS PIANO
0.5 credit
This course is designed for all levels of piano students. Students work at their own pace with guided instruction by music staff.
(05110FULL) CHOIR
1.0 credit
This course consists of students in grades nine through twelve. The choir performs at least two concerts per year. Performances are held beyond the regular school day and students are expected to attend. In these rehearsals, time is spent developing vocal skills, learning music fundamentals, and rehearsing concert repertoire. All students have the opportunity to attend sectional rehearsals, voice classes, and some are chosen to attend prestigious events such as District, Regional, and All-State Chorus Festivals. Students will have the opportunity to audition by March of the previous year for Choir. Students have the option to register for Honors Choir for a weighted grade of 1.04 if they are enrolled in Choir.
This course may involve fundraising.
(923) HONORS CHOIR
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Completion of at least one year in the High School Choir. Students must audition and have been accepted the previous school year.
This course goes beyond the regular parameters of Choir. Emphasis continues to be placed on performing quality literature, providing performance opportunities, and solo experiences for extraordinary musicians. This course layers itself over the existing choir course, but requires substantial work beyond what regular choir members do. The specific areas of study would include intonation, research, performance, observation, and assessment.
This course may involve fundraising.
(5109CM) CHAMBER MUSIC (Offered 2017-2018)
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Approval from the course instructors. Students must sing or play a band or orchestra instrument at an advanced level.
This course mainly consists of direct instruction and structured practice time during which students will prepare solo and small ensemble music at an advanced musical level, culminating in recital performances. Students will work together with the other students in the class to perform a variety of repertoire and instrumentations from multiple time periods, including solos, duets, trios, quartets, and quintets. Emphasis will be placed on technique, performance practice, and advanced musicianship.
(5110CV) CLASS VOICE
0.5 credit
This course is designed for any student who would like to learn how to be better singers, in any style of music. Focus includes in-depth study of the human voice – anatomy, function, healthy vocal production, and singing technique. Students will receive private and group voice lessons to improve as singers and will be assigned vocal repertoire for individual study, culminating in a class recital. No singing experience is necessary!
(05102FULL) CONCERT BAND
1.0 credit
This course consists of students in grades nine through twelve. A wide repertoire of challenging music is utilized to provide students with a rich musical experience. In addition to the daily band rehearsal, students have the opportunity to attend instrumental lessons as their schedule permits. Performances are held beyond the regular school day and students are expected to attend. Students will have the opportunity to audition in September for the Jazz Band and other small ensembles which will meet beyond the regular school day. Students have the option to register for Honors Band for a weighted grade of 1.04 if they are enrolled in Concert Band and Wind Ensemble.
This course may involve fundraising.
(920) HONORS BAND
1.0 credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must participate in Concert Band and selected into Wind Ensembles and have completed at least one year in High School Band.
This course goes beyond the regular parameters of Band. Emphasis continues to be placed on performing quality band literature, providing performance opportunities for the instrumentalist, and solo experiences for extraordinary musicians. This course layers itself over the existing band course but requires substantial work beyond what the regular band members do. The five specific areas of study include intonation, research, performance, observation, and assessment.
This course may involve fundraising.
(912) ORCHESTRA
1.0 Credit
This course if offered to students in grades 9 through 12 who play a string instrument. The ensemble rehearses daily. Students are required to learn all music necessary for the performances which are held beyond the regular school day. The Orchestra presents at least two concerts a year and students are expected to perform. Exceptional instrumentalists can be section leaders and/or may participate in PMEA music festivals. Grades are based on a combination of quizzes, listening assignments, (video recorded) playing tests, performances, and daily participation.
This course may involve fundraising.
(921) HONORS ORCHESTRA
1.0 Credit (1.04 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Completion of at least one year in high school orchestra.
This course layers itself over the existing orchestra course, but requires work beyond what the regular orchestra member does. Honors requirements may include: self-reflective and descriptive essay writing, teaching/mentoring, and performing as a student-directed ensemble or solo.
This course may involve fundraising.
(5159) CERAMICS 1
0.50 credit
This class will create ceramic pieces using different techniques of ceramic construction. Students will learn about the different types of glazing techniques, and how the firing process works. Students will create works of art in clay utilizing the processes of hand building, molds, wheel throwing, slip and glaze techniques, and different firing processes.
(5159AC) ADVANCED CERAMICS
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Ceramics 1 and teacher recommendation
This class will build upon skills previously learned in Ceramics 1. It will cover all forms of ceramic construction; hand building; pinch, coil (horizontal/vertical), slab (hard/soft), press molds, slip-casting, slump molds, drape molds and wheel throwing. Students will learn about different types of glazing techniques, and how the firing process works. This class will concern itself with certain aspects of design and art including symmetry, asymmetry, abstraction, organic and non-organic form, unit construction, and repetition of form, composition, and metamorphosis.
(05159WT) WHEEL THROWING (Offered 2017-2018)
0.5 credit
This course is an introduction to using the potter’s wheel for beginning and intermediate students. Basic clay skills (wedging and basic clay handling) are assumed. However, any remedial work will be provided as needed. The emphasis will be on developing the basic throwing skills of centering, opening, and raising. The foundation forms of cylinder and bowl will be explored as basis to all other thrown forms. While the emphasis will be placed on producing good form, students will also explore the other aspects of producing the pot – design, decoration, glazing and firing options.
More advanced students may choose to review and fine tune basic throwing skills or they may work on individual projects under the agreement/instruction of the teacher. Works in progress and finished pieces will be used for discussion and critique, as well as the annual art show.
(944) ART 1
1.0 credit
Art 1 instructs students on how to use a wide variety of art materials. Students will also learn about how to create more realistic drawings based on the face and the human figure as well as how to use grid drawings to create portraits. Other media used include block printing and acrylic painting. Although Art 1 is more advanced than Introduction to Art, it is designed as a basic art class available for most students to enjoy.
(943) ART 2
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Art 1.
This course builds on the projects done in Art 1. It covers many of the same areas, but in greater depth using different and more advanced techniques. It also introduces new areas such as sculpture and modern techniques. Art 2 projects are designed for both the average and advanced student.
(942) ART 3
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Art 2
Art 3 is a continuum of 2D design criteria, concepts and techniques, as well as laying ground work for portfolio building for AP Art Studio the following year. Students will begin choosing/adding a Concentration and Breadth sections to their work. Students will take the elements and principles (rules) learned in Art 1and Art 2 and begin manipulating them to create their “voice” throughout their artwork.
(05152SJ) ART OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
0.5 credit
Students will cultivate their own understanding of social justice. They will investigate artworks that have played an active role (encouraged, persuaded and initiated) social justices throughout time. Students will not only study documentation of these social changes, but also understand how artworks, social media, graphic design and advertisements play the power of persuasion in our culture and unpack the pros and cons of how visual culture impacts society today. Students will create a series of small projects to show how their innovation and creativity can create positive changes as well.
(NEW) BUSINESS OF ART (Offered 2017-2018)
0.5 credit
Students will explore the business side of creating art. They will understand how, when and where to market their artwork to specific audiences (social groups, geographic locations and specified business marketing) through designing an online portfolio/website, discovering career options and learning proper etiquette/professionalism in communications through social media.
(946) AP ART HISTORY
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must apply for admission into this course and after acceptance will be required to complete a summer project on ancient civilizations (Mesopotamian and Egyptian).
This class covers a broad span of two dimensional art, sculpture, architecture, and photography of various cultures around the world over a broad span of time. Emphasis will be on identification of artists and art movements and how they were influenced by history. Students will be expected to be able to identify, critique, and write about art in depth. Instruction will prepare students for the AP Art History exam in May.
(959) AP STUDIO ART 2-D DESIGN
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must apply for admission into this course.
Students enrolled in this class focus on preparing a 2 dimensional portfolio or a drawing and painting portfolio which is evaluated by AP in May. Students receiving a high enough score from AP may receive college credits. This class includes some critiquing of art work but the emphasis is on a variety of 2-dimentional media. Due to the size of the portfolio, students are expected to work on artwork outside of class including assignments over the summer. Students who do not complete the portfolio during this course may opt to complete it during a second year of this course.
(051703D) AP 3D ART STUDIO
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must apply for admission into this course.
This AP 3 Dimensional Design class is intended to address sculptural issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about using the elements of art principles in an integrative way. In the 3-D design portfolio, students should demonstrate their understanding of the Elements of Art and Design Principles as they relate to depth and space. The Principles of Design (unity/variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, and figure/ground relationship) can be articulated through the visual Elements of Art (mass, volume, color/light, form, plane, line, texture).”—from the AP Studio Art: 3-D
These issues can be explored through additive, subtractive, and/or fabrication processes, figurative or nonfigurative sculpture, architectural models, site-specific work, use of multiples, casting, assemblage and construction, jewelry, etc. Almost any material can be used in almost any combination: wood, paper, metals, rubber, Styrofoam, plaster, fabric, rope, acrylic, found objects, wax, clay, stone, earth, and concrete, among others.
Critical to 3-D production, students must consider presentation: Will it stand on the floor, be suspended, mounted on the wall or shelf, be placed on a pedestal or base—or where is its place in the environment? The program culminates as the mature student becomes an independent art maker who demonstrates abilities and versatility with techniques, problem solving, and ideation of formal and conceptual issues.
(05162A) GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART MEDIA 1
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Art 1 is recommended.
Note: Class size is limited due to current equipment limitations.
This course concentrates on the skills and techniques used in graphic design and advertising. Through hands-on activities, students develop abilities in typography, lettering, color theory, layout and design, computer generated art and desktop publishing. Instruction in the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is emphasized. Completion of this class gives students a taste of the graphic art careers.
(05162B) GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART MEDIA 2
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Graphic Design and Art Media 1.
Note: Class size is limited due to current equipment limitations.
This class continues to explore skills and techniques used in graphic design, advertising and publishing. New units include cartooning, packaging design, illustration and digital photography.
Instruction in the use of Adobe software is emphasized including Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop. Building a portfolio for application to art school is also discussed as well as opportunities for real life design opportunities.
(05199) SURVEY OF 3D DESIGN
0.5 Credit
This course is an introduction and exposure to 3 Dimensional Design. The projects will consist of a variety of material application for both sculptural and drawing techniques learned. This class involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in a critical and integrative way in any three-dimensional approach explored in a broad range of mixed media, such as found objects, wire, ceramics, plaster, wood and graphite.
(961) SENIOR INSTITUTE ART
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Senior status and enrollment in Senior Institute English; academic, attendance, and discipline standards met (see page 6).
In the art component of the Senior Institute, students study art as an integrated discipline with the English component of the course and as an expression of the circumstances of humanity. Students examine different ways of looking at art as well as the impact of art on culture and the impact of culture on art. Instruction also includes basic use and techniques of art media and computer image editing software.
This course may involve fundraising.
(05053) INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
0.5 credit
This course is an introduction to theater at the high school level and is designed to better acquaint the beginning drama student with all aspects of theater. Areas of study include improvisation, characterization, scene work, monologues, theater terminology, theater history, and introduction to play writing, and introduction to acting. The aesthetic and the technical aspects of stage craft, scenic design, and lighting will be introduced as well. Any student with an interest in the theater may enroll.
(174) THEATRE PRODUCTION 1
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation.
Students in this course receive instruction in the basic areas of set design and construction (floor plans, drawing, sketching, and construction of set), principles of lighting/color, principles of sound, identification and use of various tools of the theater trades, theater terminology, costume design, make up design and more. Students learn how to construct scenic elements, painting techniques, and fundamentals of stage lighting and sound. An overview of the history of the stage and various theater professions are discussed. Field trips to various theater productions/shops may also be part of the course offering. Students work on theater production(s).
(173) THEATRE PRODUCTION 2
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation.
Students continue their studies from Theatre Production 1. In this course, students continue to design, draft, and build models of scene designs. Hands on experience include various skills of carpentry to construct scenery, elements of stage lighting, sound design, make up, and costuming. Students in this course continue in the development of technical theater skills while also expanding their managerial, team-building, and leadership skills. A student in this course is expected to build a portfolio showing the student’s technical awareness, involvement, growth, and talent in the field of technical theater. Field trips to various theater productions/shops may also be part of the course offering. Students work on theater production(s).
(05052MT) MUSICAL THEATRE
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Theatre and approval of teacher.
This course will focus equally on the history of the American art and performance practices of musical theater. Students will learn the history from operetta, vaudeville, the golden age, through contemporary musical theater. Performance instruction, both individual and group ensemble, will include musical theater singing (legit style and belting), as well as acting and staging, culminating in a “musical review” of scenes and songs. Field trips to various theater productions may also be part of the course offering.
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|PHYSICAL EDUCATION – HEALTH – DRIVER EDUCATION |
This section is currently under construction due to departmental curriculum writing revisions.
(08049PE1) PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1
0.25 credit
Every student is scheduled for a required program of Physical Education each year. Physical Education provides the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. The goals of the program are based on the National Standards for Physical Education, developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, to physically educate students to:
• Develop skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.
• Improve physical fitness.
• Participate in regular physical activity.
• Acquire knowledge of the implications of and the benefits from involvement in physical activities
• Develop an appreciation of physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle.
For Safe Participation in Physical Education a complete change into movement clothes meeting the school district dress code and removal of ALL jewelry is required except for small post earrings.
Students are evaluated on preparation, participation, skill improvement, sportsmanship, and comprehension through written exams and assignments. Completion of a pre and post physical fitness test is a course requirement.
*Graduation Requirement for 2020 and beyond.
Students may re-take Physical Education 1 as an additional elective credit and/or Physical Education Elective credit.
(08049PE2) PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2
0.25 credit
Every student is scheduled for a required program of Physical Education each year. Physical Education provides the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. The goals of the program are based on the National Standards for Physical Education, developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, to physically educate students to:
• Develop skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.
• Improve physical fitness.
• Participate in regular physical activity.
• Acquire knowledge of the implications of and the benefits from involvement in physical activities
• Develop an appreciation of physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle.
For Safe Participation in Physical Education a complete change into movement clothes meeting the school district dress code and removal of ALL jewelry is required except for small post earrings.
Students are evaluated on preparation, participation, skill improvement, sportsmanship, and comprehension through written exams and assignments. Completion of a pre and post physical fitness test is a course requirement.
*Graduation Requirement for 2020 and beyond.
Students may re-take Physical Education 2 as an additional elective credit and/or Physical Education Elective credit.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
0.25 credit
(08049APE) ADVANCED PE ACTIVITIES
This course guides students through an in-depth examination of the effects of exercise on the body. Students learn how to exercise efficiently and properly, while participating in physical activities and applying principles they’ve learned.
(08049CBG) COMPETITIVE BALL GAMES
This unit is designed to introduce and provide opportunities for students to develop the basic and intermediate skills in a variety of sports and activities that they will be able to participate in now and in the future.
(08049NS) NET SPORTS
This unit is designed to introduce and provide opportunities for students to develop the basic and intermediate skills in a variety of net sports and activities that they will be able to participate in now and in the future.
(08049PF) PERSONAL FITNESS
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and necessary attitudes for a lifetime of personal fitness and activity. This class is conceptually based and promotes the development and maintenance of personal fitness and problem solving throughout life.
(08049WF) WALKING FOR FITNESS
This course will focus on improving personal fitness through various walking activities, including, but not limited to: power walking, hiking, capture-the-flag, and dis golf. Emphasis will be placed on monitoring activity on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Students will develop a fitness plan and goals which will include elements of physical fitness, nutrition, healthful sleep patterns, and stress reduction.
(08051) HEALTH
0.5 credit
This course is designed to assist students in obtaining accurate information, developing lifelong positive attitudes and behaviors, and making wise decisions related to their personal health. The importance of health education has never been greater for students. They learn that taking responsibility for their health choices is important to the quality of their life. Building upon previous health classes, study will include but is not limited to preventive healthcare; emergency care; nutrition and physical activity; drug education; and growth and development. Central themes are the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others, an understanding of the process of growth and development, and informed use of health-related information. Students are evaluated on assignments, examinations, class participation/responsibility and projects.
(08055FR) FIRST RESPONDER TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC BRIDGE
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: 10th (if 16 by November 1), 11th or 12th grade status.
The field of pre-hospital emergency medical care is an evolving profession and one in which the reality of life and death is confronted at a moment’s notice. This course is designed for students interested in working side by side with other health care professionals to provide emergency medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting. The course is organized to provide students the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be competent, productive, and valuable members of emergency medical service teams.
This course combines both First Responder and EMT-B. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the PA Department of Health written and practical examination for state certification in both First Responder and EMT-B.
(025) HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade status.
A human anatomy and physiology course provides a knowledge base that is essential to students interested in various health-related fields. Content includes basic anatomical and directional terminology, structure and function of body systems and special senses, fundamental concepts and principles of body organization, histology, and hematology.
(3300) DRIVER EDUCATION "THEORY"
0.25 credit
This course is required for graduation. Students are usually scheduled for this course during their sophomore year. Additionally, any ninth grade student who becomes 16 years of age during the school year can request admittance. This course is taught to prepare students for the behind-the-wheel driving experience. Students must maintain good academic standing in this course in order to be scheduled for the laboratory phase.
DRIVER’S EDUCATION: BEHIND THE WHEEL TRAINING
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must be in good academic standing in Driver Education Theory or have completed the course with a passing grade. Student drivers must have an excellent driving record with no citations or point accumulation(s) on current Pennsylvania driving record and have a driving permit.
This course is not required for graduation but is highly recommended for beginning teenage drivers. The Behind the Wheel (BTW) training consists of six hours of intense driving lessons that include the following: parallel parking, speed and lane adjustments, creating a space cushion around the vehicle, tracking, PA highway vehicle law, urban and rural driving, defensive driving techniques and responsibilities that come with being a PA licensed driver. The skills that are developed will help the teenage driver upon graduation from high school. The BTW training will also help in preparing the students for their road test. The course is extremely popular and students who are interested in taking BTW need to sign-up with the Driver Education teacher, Mike Wilson. Sign-up instructions will be posted on the school announcements. E-mails or phone calls from parents to place their son/daughter on the driving list will not be accepted.
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|TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION |
Students taking electives within the Technology Department are asked to prioritize their selections making a first, second, and third choice. Even if you want only one elective, we would ask that an alternative selection be made. Woodworking, Agriculture, and Video Production classes have limited space per class; technical and architectural drawing classes are limited to 20 students per class.
(723) WOODWORKING 1
1.0 credit
This course is designed as an entry level course to provide students with fundamental knowledge and experience in woodworking. Major emphasis is placed on measurement and layout, general shop math, blueprint reading, project planning, wood identification, wood products, joinery, adhesives, abrasives, and wood finishing. Students construct various group projects designated by the instructor. Projects are produced using a combination of hand and power tools.
Students are required to pay for materials used in the construction of their projects.
(722) WOODWORKING 2
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Successful completion of Woodworking 1 or approval by the technology instructor.
This course gives students experience in developing, designing, and producing wood-made items requiring more advanced and complicated procedures, methods, and operations. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of wood and wood products in industrial operations and in meeting consumer needs. Students will build one required project and then be permitted to choose an individual project suitable to their interest and skill level.
Students are required to pay for materials used in the construction of their projects.
(17006AW) ADVANCED WOODWORKING
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Successful completion of Woodworking 2 or the approval by the technology instructor.
This course is an advanced woodworking course designed to allow students to develop interests in their own particular form of woodworking. Examples include: mass production, antique reproduction, repair or restoration, fine furniture building and bending laminating and veneering. This course may be taken for two consecutive years as long as the following criterion is met. 1: students are continuing work on a large project and/or 2: the student shows progression of skill in woodworking.
Students are required to pay for materials used in the construction of their projects.
(713) TECHNICAL DRAWING 1
1.0 credit
This course is a beginning drawing course designed to develop fundamental skills in the use of drafting instruments and computer aided designing software. Students develop a knowledge and application of geometric constructions, pictorial drawings (3D), Architecture, CNC, and dimensioning. Students will be able to understand and create accurate drawings as a means of communicating ideas and solving real situations and technical problems. In addition to drawing board skills, the student is introduced to CAD (computer aided drafting) using various computer hardware with both 2D and 3D solid modeling software. Students planning further education in engineering, architecture, building trades, art, interior design, and the like should strongly consider taking this course!
(712) TECHNICAL DRAWING 2
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Successful completion of Technical Drawing 1.
This course is an advanced course designed to further develop drafting skills acquired in Technical Drawing 1 and to increase knowledge and skill in producing working drawings, CAM drawings, threads & fastener drawings. CAD skills are further developed with an extended period of time working at the CAD terminals using Auto CAD and the solid modeling program Auto CAD Inventor. The students also apply MasterCam and the techno software to run the computerized router. Students will also engage in using a three dimensional printer with the Inventor software. Students will gain opportunities to use technology to solve problems using industrial standard software. This course targets students interested in an Engineering or Design Field.
(711) ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING (Offered 2017-2018)
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Successful completion of Technical Drawing 1.
This course covers areas of architectural drawing and design beginning with a basic introduction of the design process and culminating with a project in which the student designs a residential structure and makes all drawings and prints on an Autodesk CAD program. Students will explore building information modeling (BIM) drafting techniques and use Revit software to create actual simulations and fly through design techniques. Students can walk through their designs on the computer! Architectural Drawing targets those students who are planning a career in the construction field, engineering field or interior design; attending a technical training school; or planning to build a home in the future.
(715) PHOTOGRAPHY
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: 10th, 11th, or 12th grade status.
The photography course offers students the basic opportunity to explore visual communication technology. Students are introduced to using and understanding the digital camera. Students are able to understand the concepts of color, depth of field, shutter speed, f-stops, ISO and ASA film speeds, portrait photography, action photography, and digital photography. Furthermore, students gain an understanding of the technology and communicative power of using graphic programs and equipment to enhance visual communication. In addition to understanding a digital camera, students have the ability to use a digital camera to save, change, enhance, and produce a hard copy photograph. Students who are interested in a graphics, communication, or photography field should strongly consider taking this course to gain an understanding of what is available to them.
(716) DIGITAL GRAPHICS & PHOTOSHOP
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: Successful completion of Photography; 11th or 12th grade status.
In this course, students will be working with the Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Flash Professional software programs. Students will learn the fundamental tools in Photoshop and will begin to reach more advanced skills by the end of the year. Students will be introduced to Adobe Illustrator and Flash Professional. Some of the projects that a student can expect to create during the year are a cereal box logo, a magazine cover, simple pop art, and even a zombie face. During the second semester, the students will be introduced to animation factors. Guest speakers will also make appearances to describe their experiences and insight in the digital graphics industry.
Video Production
Students will have the opportunity to take up to four video production classes during their time at the high school. It is strongly recommended that a student begin with Video 1: Introduction to Video Production. This course provides the basis before being eligible for any of the other video classes. If the student receives an 83% or higher, they have the opportunity to take either Broadcasting or Video 2: Intermediate Video Production. If Broadcasting is chosen, the student has the option to take Video 2 the following year. Once the Video 2 course has been completed, with an 83% or higher final grade, the student is eligible for Video 3: Advanced Video Production. Students are only eligible for Video 3: Advanced Video Production if they successfully completed Video 2: Intermediate Video Production. Broadcasting can be taken at any point after completing Video 1: Introduction to Video Production.
*Classes are limited to 15 students due to equipment restrictions.
(11055VPI) VIDEO PRODUCTION - INTRODUCTION
1.0 credit
This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn about the art of video production: the camera, videotape recorder, composition, types of camera shots and movements, shot sequences, camera techniques, sound recording, lighting, audio/video script writing, story board creation, and editing. All students must master these concepts and apply them in projects that exhibit their knowledge in a creative and realistic manner. This is a hands-on course where students work in groups. Attendance, cooperation, and teamwork are integral parts of the grading process. Guest speakers will make appearances to describe their experiences and insight with the use of video production in the world.
(11055IV) VIDEO 2: INTERMEDIATE VIDEO PRODUCTION
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: 83% or higher in Video 1: Introduction to Video Production.
This course is designed as an extension of Video 1 Introduction to Video Production. It is designed for students who want to extend their learning experience in video with an emphasis on production. Intermediate students will be required to create more advanced style videos that will involve special effects and more in depth storylines. Students will also be introduced to more advanced video editing using Adobe After Effects. These students will also be given the opportunity to edit video footage on iMac desktops with Final Cut Pro X. Guest speakers will make appearances to describe their experiences and insight with the use of video production in the world.
(11055VPA) VIDEO 3: ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION (Offered 2017-2018)
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: 83% or higher in Video 2: Intermediate Video Production. Broadcasting does not count.
This course is designed as an extension of Video 2 Intermediate Video Production. It is designed for students to learn more about the available Adobe products within the Adobe Suite CS6 and to become district and community active. Advanced video production students will be required to enter into video competitions and contests. They will also need to complete a video for an organization, event, or business in the community. Advanced video production students will also have the chance to film within the district and edit those videos for district use. Students will have the opportunity to learn the more advanced editing techniques in Adobe After Effects and will be introduced to Adobe Audition and Adobe Flash Professional. Advanced video production students will also be given continual use of the iMac desktops and the Final Cut Pro X software. Guest speakers will make appearances to describe their experiences and insight with the use of video production in the world.
(11055VPB) VIDEO - BROADCASTING
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: 83% or higher in Video 1: Introduction to Video Production.
This course is designed for students who wish to learn about the studio positions: director, technical director, audio director, character generator, videotape operator, teleprompter, stage manager, cameraman and talent. All students must be proficient in each position before selecting a specialty. Students will perform these duties as the production crew for the morning announcements. Students will also be responsible for writing the script and creating video news packages for the announcements. These include commercials, public service announcements, and informational videos for school wide events such as sporting or charity events. Students will also learn about the opportunities available to them once they graduate from high school, if they should choose to continue the interest in broadcasting. Guest speakers will make appearances to describe their experiences and insight with the use of video production in the world.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Pre-Engineering Curriculum
In PLTW Engineering, students engage in open-ended problem solving and learn both critical thinking as well as problem solving skills which they apply to the engineering design process, and use the same industry-leading technology and software as are used in the world’s top companies. Students investigate the four core fields of Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical. These courses give them an opportunity to learn about different engineering disciplines before beginning post-secondary education or careers. Bellefonte Area School District offers four classes of the PLTW curriculum: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, and Civil Engineering and Architecture.
(21006) INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED)
1.0 credit
Introduction to Engineering Design is a foundation course that integrates proven hands-on real life problem solving skills in the classroom. Students will become familiar to and exposed to using design processes and industry standard 3D modeling software. Solid modeling software is used to design solutions and solve proposed industrial problems. Students looking towards degrees in engineering, construction, environmental, industrial fields, and technical fields will have an opportunity for exposure to learning communication and problem solving skills in this course. Students will have exposure to 3D design software used by companies like Intel, Lockheed Martin, and Pixar. Project Lead the Way establishes learning objectives with hands-on approaches to help make students competitive for industry and college programs after high school.
(21004POE) PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE)
1.0 credit
Designed for high school (9-12) grade students, this survey course exposes students to major concepts they’ll encounter in a post-secondary engineering course of study. Topics include mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges, document their work and communicate solutions.
(21012CEA) CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CEA)
1.0 credit
Suggested Prerequisite: 11th or 12th grade status.
Students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture and apply their knowledge to the design and development of residential and commercial properties and structures. In addition, students use 3D design software to design and document solutions for major course projects. Students communicate and present solutions to their peers and members of a professional community of engineers and architects. This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.
(21007) ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (EDD) (PLTW CAPSTONE COURSE) 1.0 credit
In EDD students will identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards, completing EDD ready to take on any post-secondary program or career. Students must have successfully completed Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) and Principles of Engineering (POE) to take this course. This is the capstone course for students within the Project Lead the Way program.
(21049CSSE) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (CSE)
1. credit
In CSE, students create apps for mobile devices, automate tasks in a variety of languages, and find patterns in data. Students collaborate to create and present solutions that can improve people’s lives, and weigh the ethical and societal issues of how computing and connectivity are changing the world. CSE is also the first course in PLTW's Computer Science program. Students will be able to count CSE as both the third course of PLTW Engineering and the first course of PLTW Computer Science if they decide to pursue and complete two programs of study. Students must have successfully completed Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) to take this course; students can take POE in conjunction with this course.
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|AGRICULTURE EDUCATION |
The BAHS Agriculture Program is founded on holistic student development and total student success. This involves developing studies in areas of personal growth, premier leadership and career success. The agriculture courses can be taken in a certain sequence and it is highly beneficial to students to plan to be program completers with four years of agriculture courses of their choice, or which best suit their future goals. Contact the Agricultural Sciences teacher for more information.
(744) AGRICULTURE
1.0 credit
This introductory course will provide an overview of the many fields of the Agricultural Industry for all students, urban, rural, non-farm and farm based. Students will be introduced to animal science, plant science, environmental science, wildlife and fisheries, mechanics, and the leadership side of the Agriculture Industry. This is a full year course that will provide students with many hands learning opportunities.
(743) AGRISCIENCE
0.5 credit
This course will study the advancing science of agriculture through various real life issues. Students will be provided with many real life experiences and will begin to look at some of the current issues facing the Agriculture Industry in the United States and internationally. (Examples of topics covered: Energy Efficiency, Biotechnology, International Agriculture, Environmental and Agricultural Issues, Organic Agriculture, Food Science, Agricultural Marketing).
(742) AG MECHANICS 1
0.5 credit
All students are required to have leather boots to work in the shop.
Students will have a basic introduction to welding, oxy-fuel, and small gas engines. Students will also learn to safely use various tools and equipment in the shop.
(18054LH) LANDSCAPE AND HORTICULTURE
0.5 credit
Students in this course will be responsible for the design and implementation of a landscape project on school grounds. The first portions of the course will look at design and installation techniques, while the second portion will look at the installation of a student designed project around the school facility. Students will use computer aided design to help produce their final projects. Students will explore various fields of Horticulture including, floriculture, aquaculture, landscaping, design, and agriculture production.
(18105VSA) PRE-VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE
0.5 credit
This course is designed to integrate veterinary science and small animal care into one course. Students will explore the field of veterinary medicine and will study the role of a veterinarian and veterinary technician in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases. Students will also explore the excitements and challenges of small animals. Topics that will be covered are veterinary terminology, anatomy and physiology, safety and animal rights, genetics, handling and restraint, and physical examinations along with common surgical skills, small animal terminology, and species identification. Students will engage in a variety of activities, labs, and projects with small animals.
(18308PSB) PLANT SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Students must have previously taken a course in the agriculture program.
This course focuses on how Biotechnology can be used to describe any process humans use to alter the basic makeup of living plants or animals for the development of products or processes. Biotechnology has the potential to offer tremendous benefits to humankind. This class will educate students on the many aspects of biotechnology including genetic engineering, plant genetics and grafting, and the scientific development of the up-and-coming “green” industry. With the way our environment and society are moving, more students need to be educated about the changes and what they can do. Understanding how DNA and genetics work make it possible for biotechnologists to alter the makeup of plants and animals. There are so many research opportunities in the plant science and biotechnology fields and they often coincide with each other.
(18002AG) SAE/INDEPENDENT STUDY
Varies
This is a course that students who are enrolled in the agriculture program and FFA can enroll in to get set up with a supervised agricultural experience. An SAE can be raising an animal, working or volunteering in the agricultural industry, or working on the family farm. An example of an SAE would be a student volunteering two days a week at Kolbrook’s Veterinary Clinic. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs consist of planned practical activities conducted outside of class time, in which students develop and apply agricultural knowledge and skills. The purpose of the SAE course is to ensure that students are continually working on their projects with FFA. The SAE program is education. It is hands-on, real life agricultural career preparation experiences tied to: Agricultural Science curriculum, student aptitudes and interests, student career and educational goals, the agricultural industry. An SAE ties together the entire agricultural education experience.
(01053SL) SCIENCE AND LITERATURE
0.5 credit
Through this co-taught course, students will develop a cross-curricular understanding of how literature and non-fiction are influenced by contemporary societal issues and scientific movements. Students will hone their critical thinking skills by analyzing scientific writing to evaluate authors’ opinions, their credibility, and their purpose. Through a broad study of related literature (fiction and non-fiction), students will gain an understanding of current environmental issues and determine what their roles and responsibilities as global citizens should be.
(18309FT) FIELD TO TABLE (Offered 2017-2018)
0.5 credit
You finally landed that trout, what do you do with it to make it edible? What about that 10-point buck, what parts can you eat? In this co-taught course, students will learn what to do with self-grown produce, fish, game animals, and agricultural animals to prepare them for consumption. This class will focus on various animals’ habitats, nutrition, environmental impact, and sustainability. We will also explore cuts of meat, sanitation, and various cooking methods. Enjoy the sport and find out what to do with it for a yummy, nutritious meal!
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(22998) MISCELLANEOUS WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
1.0 credit
Students can participate in this course if they are senior status and will attain the minimum amount of credit to graduate with time left in their schedule. Students must also acquire mandatory clearances from their workplace supervisor to be in the program. The course is a yearlong course broken down by semester with a pass/fail grading system. In order to continue through the second semester, students must complete at least 250 hours of work during the first semester. Credit is issued by the completion of at least 250 hours per semester and 500 total hours or more for the school year (250 hours minimum required per semester). There is .5 credit available per semester and 1 full credit for completion of the course requirements for the year. If students do not meet the hour criteria for the first semester, they will be given a failing grade and removed from the class and given alternate classes to fill out a full day schedule within the Bellefonte Area High School. Dismissal time for work release may differ for students, as individual student course load may vary for credit requirements for graduation.
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|COMPUTER PROGRAMMING |
(10199) INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH ALICE
(Offered 2017-2018)
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1 or in Common Core Algebra (Part II).
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of computer programming using 3-D, interactive, graphical environment called Alice. This project based course will allow students to access the concepts of program design, object oriented programming, and basic control statements. Students will be prepared to transition to a modern, object-oriented language such as Java.
(10155) INTRODUCTION TO JAVA
0.5 credit
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Computer Programming with Alice.
This course is designed to introduce students to the object-oriented programming language Java. Concepts including the Java framework, object-oriented programming, control statements, and user interface will be explored. The course will be project based and extensive time will be given on the computers. Students will be prepared to further their studies in AP Computer Science.
(490) AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A (Offered 2017-2018)
1.0 credit (1.07 weight)
Suggested Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Java, application, and teacher recommendation.
Students will develop basic problem solving and programming techniques. This course emphasizes good programming practice, introducing language features as needed to support the programming concepts. The course focuses on objects, classes, control structures, and arrays. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of
Science and Technology
Students going to CPI will receive 3.0 credits for their program of study.
|Concerned About Your Future? Consider the Facts! |
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|Source: Getting Real: Helping Teens Find Their Future, Kenneth Gray, 2000. |
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) is designed to be an extension of the existing programs of the high school curricula. Technical programs of study are intended to lead to successful placement in employment and/or access to further higher education opportunities. The environments in which the students are trained are similar to the environments in which they must eventually work. Instruction is given on actual job situations, thus setting standards of performance for students in keeping with the requirements of business, labor, and industry.
• Students can prepare for college admission while attending CPI.
• Students may enter CPI programs at any time during their 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade year. (Mid-term enrollments are accepted and are evaluated on an individual basis.)
CPI SELECTION PROCESS
CPI course offerings are contingent upon minimum enrollment requirements set by the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and therefore are subject to change. The selection process begins with interested 8th grade students who indicate first, second, and third choices of a technical, trade-related shop in the spring of their freshman year. Second and third choices are necessary because of the limited number of spaces in each shop. Juniors and seniors in good standing may also attend if vacancies exist.
Regular daily attendance is essential for a successful experience at CPI.
Any CPI program may involve fundraising.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Course Descriptions
2016-2017 School Year
Advertising and Commercial Arts
Advertising and Commercial Arts prepares students to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences. This program includes instruction in the principles and elements of design, 2-dimensional design, concept design, layout, typography, illustration, color theory, digital photography, multimedia and computer graphics programs. Students will become proficient in Adobe Creative Suite programs including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Students will learn to plan and analyze visual information in order to create visual solutions to communication problems in the most effective ways of delivering messages in print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Automotive Science Technology
Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels such as ethanol. Automotive service technicians’ and mechanics’ responsibilities have evolved from simple mechanical repairs to high-level technology-related work. The increasing sophistication of automobiles requires workers who can use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components while maintaining their skills with traditional hand tools. As a result, automotive service workers are now usually called technicians rather than mechanics. This program is accredited by NATEF and AYES. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: PA State “Safety” Inspection Certification, PA State Emission Inspection Certification, M.A.C.S. Automotive Air Conditioning Certification, Indentifix Accessibility, SP2, and Valvoline Motor Oil Specialist.
Carpentry & Building Construction Technology
Building a safe, productive and sustainable workforce of carpentry professionals and helping to address the critical workforce shortage facing the construction industry, it is extremely important to develop a strong Carpentry/Carpenter framework that produces portable credentials through a well-designed educational foundation. In order to build that strong foundation, a highly educated and trained workforce is essential. This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, fabricate, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. It includes instruction in common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading and finish carpentry techniques. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: Carpentry Certifications through the National Center for Construction Education and Research, Pennsylvania Builders Association Certificate, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, and OSHA 10 hour safety card.
Collision Repair Technology
This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair damaged vehicles such as automobiles and light trucks. Students learn to examine damaged vehicles and estimate cost of repairs; remove, repair and replace upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders; remove and replace glass; repair dented areas; replace excessively damaged fenders, panels, and grills; straighten bent frames or unibody structures using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices, and file, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools. Students refinish repaired surfaces by painting with primer and finish coat. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: I-CAR Credit Hours
Cosmetology
Cosmetology is the art and science of hair, skin, and nails. The world of Cosmetology has grown into an intricate and artistic profession. The Cosmetology program offers a comprehensive curriculum that consists of 1250 hours and meets the State Board of Cosmetology requirements. The curriculum includes training in hair cutting, styling, coloring and lightening as well as anatomy, physiology, safety and sanitation. The program also offers two specialty courses; Esthetician and Nail Technician. The Esthetician training course consists of 300 hours in skin care with state licensing. The Nail Technician course is a 200 hour training course in nail technology with state licensing. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: Cosmetology – 1250 hours License, Esthetician Certification – 300 hours, Nail Technician – 200 hours, and Teacher Training Program – 500 hours
Culinary Arts
Specialized learning includes theory, laboratory and work experience related to planning, preparing and serving of quantity foods, the use and care of commercial equipment, safety, and sanitation. Culinary math and communication skills are also integral parts of the curriculum. Culinary Arts prepares individuals to learn entry-level job skills in commercial cooking. This includes: breakfast foods, sandwiches, appetizers, stocks, soups, sauces, entrees, and side dishes. Baking and Pastry Arts prepares individuals to learn entry-level job skills as bakers and pastry specialists. This includes: bread and pastry making, cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display and service. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning. The CPI Culinary Arts Program is certified by the American Culinary Federation. Students have the opportunity to receive their Junior Culinarian Certificate as a result of successful completion of this program.
Certifications Available: American Culinary Federation – Junior Culinarian and ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification.
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants play an important role in any successful dental practice. As a vital link between patient and doctor, the dental assistant is responsible for many technical and administrative duties such as; working with patients to make them comfortable in the dental chair, preparing them for treatments and procedures, sterilization of dental instruments, preparing the work area for patient treatment by setting out instruments and materials, helping dentists by handing them instruments during procedures, instructing patients in proper dental hygiene, processing x-rays, completing lab tasks under the direction of a dentist, keeping records of dental treatments, scheduling patient appointments, and working with patients on billing and payment. Students will receive hands-on training in the clinic and Mobile Dental Unit. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: Dental Assisting National Board Radiology Certification, Dental Assisting National Board Infection Control Certification, and Healthcare Provider CPR (American Heart Association).
Diesel Repair Technology
This program will provide students with the skills necessary for careers in diesel and heavy equipment repair. Instruction will be provided in all aspects of over-the road trucks, heavy equipment, and power generation, with emphasis on electrical and hydraulic systems. Instruction is broad-based to expose students to all types of mechanical issues they may find in the workplace. Students will learn to solve problems and accomplish multi-faceted tasks within the industry. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: Pennsylvania State Inspection License, Macs A/C Certification, and Pennsylvania Class A Driver License.
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood is a program that prepares individuals for a variety of occupations in the child care field. This program includes: instruction in growth and development, nutrition, program planning and management, safety, behavior guidance, play activities, child abuse and neglect, parent-child personal relationships, learning experiences for children, and laws, regulations and policies relating to child care services. Students get hands-on experience with children ages 3-5 either through the Head Start Program or our own on-site preschool. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: CDA Ready Certificate, CPR/First Aid, and ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification.
Emerging Energy
The Advanced Manufacturing Technician program provides students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skill building activities designed to help prepare for high-demand technical jobs with world-class manufacturing companies. Many of these companies are located right here in Central PA. Advanced Manufacturing Technicians install, maintain, integrate, and trouble-shoot a variety of technical systems. These systems are powered by industrial electricity, pneumatics and hydraulics which in turn are operated by relay-control logic, Programmable Automation Controllers and PID-Loop Controllers. Students will study and work extensively with many of these systems. The technical fundamentals and the development of troubleshooting skills using state-of-the art diagnostic equipment will be emphasized. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
The HVAC program provides students with the skills needed for entry level work in the HVAC career field or further post-secondary training. Topics covered in this program of study include: an introduction to HVAC, basic safety, construction math, tools for HVAC, blueprint reading, basic communication skills, basic employability skills, piping practices, basic electricity, introduction to cooling and heating, air distribution, introduction to hydronics, leak detection, evacuation, recovery, charging, troubleshooting gas heating, troubleshooting cooling, heat pumps, and computer fundamentals. Instruction is a combination of classroom and shop work. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: OSHA 501, EPA 608, EPA 609, ICE Residential Beckett Oil Burners, Gastite CSST, Pennsylvania Builders Association Certificate Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), 410A Refrigerant, P.M. Tech., and Green Tech.
Heavy Equipment Operations
The Heavy Equipment Operations course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of operation and maintenance of various types of heavy equipment. Included in the course of study is an introduction to the job opportunities available to heavy equipment operators. Students will be instructed in the proper use of equipment, basic maintenance of the machines, and will receive practice in earth moving, site-preparation, construction site layout, excavation and back filling of building sites. In addition, students learn to use a transit and hand levels, welding equipment, blueprint reading, and become familiar with OSHA rules. Heavy Equipment Operators are employed in a variety of occupations including the construction industry, road construction, and mining. The program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: National Center for Construction Education and Research in the following areas: Safety, Dump Trucks, Loaders, Graders, Backhoes, Excavators, and Bulldozers.
Horticulture and Landscaping
The Horticulture & Landscaping program provides students with instruction in plant identification, floral design, basic greenhouse operation, garden maintenance, hardscaping with patio pavers and retaining walls, and retail and wholesale marketing. Landscape Gardening includes instruction and hands-on training in growing and maintaining trees and shrubs, annual flowers and vegetable plants. Students learn the use of the various types of tools and equipment and structures unique to horticulture and landscaping. Also students receive instruction in landscape design and construction. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: PA Pesticide Applicator Licenses/Private Pesticide Applicator, Certified Pesticide Applicator, and OSHA – 10 hour card.
IT/Cisco Networking Academy
The Cisco Academy teaches students how to repair computers, effectively troubleshoot network/end-user problems and resolve various other IT related issues. The program focuses on the design, implementation and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals and associated software and prepares individuals with the technical skills required to support network and network users. This program includes: instruction in network technologies and standards, system design, architecture, operating systems, security, communication protocols, client support, messaging services, network management, troubleshooting and server optimization. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: CompTIA A+, CompTIA network+, and CCENT Certification.
Masonry & Building Technology
This program will provide students with the skills necessary for careers in masonry construction. Instruction will be provided in all aspects of block laying, bricklaying, concrete, stone, and blue print reading, along with the technologies of fireplace and structural masonry systems. Instruction is broad-based to expose students to all types of construction features they may find in the workplace. Students will learn to solve problems and accomplish multi-faceted tasks within the industry. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: Pennsylvania Builders Association Certificate and Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Medical Science Technology
The Medical Science Program is designed for students whose career objective is one within the allied health field. The program is designed to promote careers in health care and to enable graduates to pursue postsecondary education. This program requires mathematics and science. Health occupational instruction includes courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical laboratory procedures, basic clinical skills, aseptic techniques, OSHA regulations and infection control. Clinical education is an integral part of the program. Medical Science students have the opportunity to participate in the Nurse’s Aide Training Program and/or to earn a certification as an EMT or a First Responder. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: Medical Science Technology/EMT
Precision Machine Technology
Precision Machine students will learn to use machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and machining centers to produce precision metal parts. Programming systems, such as Mastercam and Solid Works, will also be taught. Students will learn to use their knowledge of the working properties of metals and their skill with machine tools to plan and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications. Students also have the opportunity to earn National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certifications. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: National Institute of Metalworking Skills in the following areas: Bench Work and Layout, Manual Mill, Manual Lathe between Centers, Manual Lathe Chucking, CNC Milling Programming setup & operations, and CNC Lathe Programming setup & operations.
Protective Services
Students will learn the basic skills needed to become a fire fighter in Pennsylvania. In addition, they will learn the Incident Command Management System, emergency medical response and law enforcement skills (police, corrections and probation). Students will learn by hands-on experiences and may participate in a practicum program with police agencies, EMS departments and county law enforcement agencies. Guest speakers from many protective services agencies and the military services will provide needed information to the students that will assist them to make sound career decisions upon graduation. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Certifications Available: American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response Certification, American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification, Unarmed Defensive Training Certification, and Less Than Lethal Weapons Training Certification.
Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology
Students in this program learn the welding standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) using the latest equipment in a state-of-the-art lab. Students will learn to fabricate or repair metal assemblies using various welding and cutting processes such as: shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux core arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting/welding, plasma arc cutting and air carbon arc cutting/gouging. Other critical skills that are taught will be welding and cutting safety, blueprint reading, metallurgy, weld inspection, fabrication, techniques, leadership, and math for welders. This program integrates academic skills and aptitudes necessary for postsecondary education, gainful employment and a foundation of lifelong learning.
Penn College Now Credits
Available through Enrollment
At the
Central PA Institute of Science and Technology
Penn College NOW is a program that allows high school students to earn Penn College credits through dual enrollment. Penn College NOW classes are taught by approved CPI teachers at the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology. The following transcriptable Penn College Now credits will be available to students enrolled in the associated Central PA Institute of Science and Technology program area starting in the 2015-2016 school year.
All Penn College Now Credits are free to high school students.
Advertising and Commercial Arts
ART 104 Visual Literacy 3 Credits
Automotive Science Technology
AMT 109 Automotive Electrical Fundamentals 3 Credits
AMT 112 Brake Systems 3 Credits
AMT113 Steering and Suspension 3 Credits
AMT 126 Engine Electrical Systems 4 Credits
Collision Repair
ABC 100 Introduction to Non-Structural Collision Repair 2 Credits
ABC 104 Intro. to Non-Structural Collision Repair Applications 3 Credits
Culinary Arts/Food and Beverage Management
FHD 101 Foundations of Professional Cooking 3 Credits
(Sophomore Approved)
FHD 118 Sanitation 1 Credit
(Sophomore Approved)
Diesel Repair Technology
DSM 119 Fuel Systems 2 Credits
DSM 141 Heavy Duty Brake Systems 2 Credits
Early Childhood Education
EDU 100 Child Development 3 Credits
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
ACR 111 Introduction to Refrigeration 5 Credits
(Sophomore Approved)
Horticulture/Landscaping
HRT 101 Introduction to Ornamental Horticulture 1 Credit
HRT 110 Soils and Fertilizers 3 Credits
HRT 113 Ornamental Plants 3 Credits
Information Technology
CSC 124 Information, Technology, and Society 3 Credits
(Sophomore Approved)
Masonry
MCT 115 Concrete Block Construction 5 Credits
Medical Science
HTH 100 Introduction to Health Careers 2 Credits
(Sophomore Approved)
MTR 100 Medical Terminology Survey 1 Credit
MTR 104 Basics of Medical Terminology 3 Credits
PMP 122 Emergency Medical Technician 8 Credits
(Only offered at CPI)
Precision Machine Technology
MTT 118 Mill Applications 4 Credits
MTT 119 Lathe Applications 4 Credits
Welding
WEL 114 Shielded Metal Arc I 2 Credits
WEL 116 Shielded Metal Arc II 2 Credits
WEL 120 Gas Metal Arc I 2 Credits
WEL 123 Gas Tungsten Arc I 2 Credits
WEL 124 Gas Metal Arc II 2 Credits
WEL 129 Gas Tungsten Arc II 2 Credits
WEL 210 Flux Cored and Sub-Arc I 2 Credits
WEL 214 Flux Cored and Sub-Arc II 2 Credits
Central PA Institute of Science and Technology
High School Enrollment Information
Can I attend CPI and go to college?
• Students who attend CPI enroll at many post-secondary institutions.
• It is important that students work directly with their Guidance Counselor to ensure that they have the credits to meet the sending school graduation requirements as well as the admissions requirements of their potential post-secondary institution.
• CPI has a state-wide articulation agreement established that enables successful students to transfer some of their career and technical education elective credits to post-secondary institutions throughout the state. Please refer to the following website for additional information:
• 15 of the 19 Programs at CPI offer Penn College NOW Credits. Contact your Guidance Counselor or CPI for a full listing of program areas.
How many years do I have to attend CPI?
• Although CPI is considered a three year school, students can still attend many of the Program Areas for one or two years and still earn a certification and complete competencies important in industry and life.
• CPI believes in flexible scheduling in order to help students learn skills important in life and in future employment. If you are a junior or senior and have time in your schedule, consider attending CPI.
• With flexible programming and Penn College NOW credits, 2 year or even 1 year enrollments can add value to a student’s education.
• If you are interested in attending CPI for less than 3 years, please contact your Guidance Counselor or CPI for more information.
What is the Penn College NOW program?
• College-bound or not, CPI can provide cost-effective skills and training desired by employers NOW
• Higher education is expensive! CPI can provide a viable and cost-effective option for students to diversify their post-graduation options.
• Penn College Now is FREE to students enrolled in a program area offering credits.
Why should I attend CPI?
• CPI provides students with the ability to diversify post-secondary plans while receiving college credit(s) for FREE.
• CPI provides students with industry-specific skills that can be used immediately in the workforce or applied to post-secondary plans.
For students unsure of their post-grad plans, CPI can provide additional options and job-ready training for the workplace.
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Bellefonte Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, and/or handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at 318 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823-1679 or (814-355-4814).
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