Lonoke High School
Lonoke High School
A Tradition of Excellence, A Vision for the Future
Course Selection Guide
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2013-2014
2013-14 Lonoke High School Course Offerings
| | MATHEMATICS |LANGUAGE ARTS |
|Student Name |____ Algebra I* |____ English 9* |
| |____ First Part Algebra I |____ English 10* |
|___________________________ |____ Second Part Algebra I |____ English 11* |
|Last |____ Geometry* |____ English 12* |
| |____ Algebra II* | |
|___________________________ |____ Pre AP Geometry* |____ Pre AP English 9 |
|First |____ Algebraic Connections |____ Pre AP English 10 |
| |____ Pre AP Algebra II* |____ AP English Language & Composition |
|___________________________ |____ Pre-calculus Including Trig* |____ AP English Literature & Composition |
|Current Grade Level |____ AP Calculus AB | |
| |____ Algebra III |____ Drama* |
| |____ Linear Systems/Statistics |____ Journalism I* |
| |____ AP Statistics |____ Journalism II Yearbook |
| |____ College Algebra |____ Journalism III Yearbook |
| |____ Bridge to Algebra II |____ Journalism IV Yearbook |
| |____ Pre-AP Algebra I |____ Oral Communication* |
| | |____ English Language Learner (ELL/ESL) |
|FOREIGN LANGUAGE |ARMY JROTC |COLLEGE COURSES |
| |____ Army JROTC I |____ College Composition I |
|____ Spanish I* |____ Army JROTC II |____ College Composition II |
|____ Spanish II* |____ Army JROTC III |____ College Algebra |
| |____ Army JROTC IV | |
|FINE ARTS |BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY |AGRICULTURE EDUCATION |
|____ Art * |____ Keyboard Applications |____ Survey of Agricultural Systems* |
|____ Art II |____ Word Processing I |____ Agricultural Mechanics * |
|____ Art History |____ Comp. Business Applications* |____ Animal Science* |
| |____ Comp. Accounting I* |____ Biological Animal Science* |
|____ Vocal Music I* |____ Comp. Accounting II* |____ Managing Natural Resources* |
|____ Vocal Music II |____ DC I Digital Layout and Design* |____ Aquaculture* |
|____ Vocal Music III |____ DC II Digital Imaging* | |
|____ Vocal Music IV |____ DC III Digital Media* | |
|____ Instrumental Music I* |____ DC IV Digital Audio/Video Production* | |
| | | |
|____ Instrumental Music II |____ Internship | |
| |____ Senior Technology Seminar | |
|____ Instrumental Music III |____ College and Career Readiness | |
| | | |
|____ Instrumental Music IV | | |
|FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE EDUCATION |HEALTH AND SAFETY |SOCIAL STUDIES |
|____ Family & Consumer Science* |____ Health and Wellness* | |
|____ Child Development* |____ Physical Education* |____ World History* |
|____ Parenting* |____ (Full Year) Physical Education |____ Pre-AP World History |
|____ Nutrition and Wellness* | | |
|____ Food and Nutrition* | |____ American History* |
| | |____ Junior AP US Government & Politics |
| | |____ Senior AP US Government & Politics |
| | |____ Honors Economics |
| | |____ Psychology |
| | |____ Economics |
| | |____ American Government |
|VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY |SCIENCE | |
|____ Introduction to Medical Prof. |____ Physical Science* | |
|____ Introduction to Medical Prof. Extended |____ Biology* | |
|____ Medical Terminology |____ Pre-AP Biology | |
|____ Medical Procedures |____ Environmental Science* | |
|____ Human Anatomy & Physiology |____ Chemistry* | |
|____ Non-Structural Analysis/Repair |____ Physics* | |
|____ Painting / Refinishing |____ AP Biology | |
|____ EAST Initiative I |____ AP Chemistry | |
|____ EAST Initiative II | | |
|____ EAST Initiative III | |* 38 Required Units To Be Taught |
|____ EAST InitiativeIV | | |
English 9
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students will read content, practical, poetry, drama, and |
|literary prose pieces, focusing on narrative literature and |
|Elizabethan tragedy; write narrative, expository, and persuasive |
|pieces, focusing on narrative writing and using the conventions |
|of standard English; speak and listen, focusing on the |
|conventions; and research, focusing on the research process. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:410000 |
English 10
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students will read content, practical, poetry, drama, and |
|literary prose pieces, focusing on lyric literature and classical|
|tragedy; write narrative, expository, and persuasive pieces, |
|focusing on expository writing and using the conventions of |
|standard English; speak and listen, focusing on the conventions; |
|and research, focusing on the research process. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:411000 |
English 11
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students will read content, practical, poetry, drama, and |
|literary prose pieces, focusing on free verse, modern drama, and |
|American literature; write narrative, expository, and persuasive |
|pieces, focusing on persuasive writing and using the conventions |
|of standard English; speak and listen, focusing on the |
|conventions; and research, focusing on the research paper. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 412000 |
English 12
|Grade 12 only |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students will read content, practical, poetry, drama, literary |
|prose pieces, focusing on formal verse, the tragic hero across |
|genres, and British literature; write narrative, expository, and |
|persuasive pieces, focusing on expository and persuasive writing |
|and using the conventions of standard English; speak and listen, |
|focusing on the conventions; and research, focusing on the |
|research paper. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 413000 |
Oral Communications
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Learn the basics of public speaking, oral interpretation, drama, |
|intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, and listening. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:414000 |
ELA Drama
|Grade 11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Learn public speaking, oral interpretation, drama and theater |
|techniques. Emphasis is placed on performance. Course may only |
|be taken one time for graduation credit. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Oral Communications |
|Course Code:416000 |
English Language Learner (ELL/ESL)
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course is designed to provide communication skills and |
|tutoring for students whose primary spoken/written Language is |
|other than English. Eligibility for this class will be |
|determined by committee, under direction of the ESL coordinator. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Placement by district only |
|Course Code:971600 |
Pre AP English 9
|Grade 9 only |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Writing and literature are covered in depth with an emphasis on |
|writing about literature , and abstract, analytical thought. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Proficient or Advanced on 8th Grade |
|Benchmark Exam or |
|Parent-student/teacher recommendation |
|Course Code:410001 |
Pre AP English 10
|Grade 10 only |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Challenging literature-based writing class where |
|students will analyze reading of major works in |
|writing assignments of various lengths |
|Prerequisite: |
|Pre-AP 9 or |
|B average in regular English or |
|Parent-student/teacher recommendation |
|Course Code:411002 |
AP English Language & Composition
|Grade 11 only |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course will enable students to read complex texts, mostly |
|nonfiction, with understanding and to write prose of sufficient |
|richness and complexity to communicate effectively with mature |
|readers. Students will take the AP exam in the spring, which |
|may earn the student up to six hours of college credit. For |
|students to receive weighted credit for this class, they must |
|complete the AP exam |
|Prerequisite: |
|Pre-AP 10 |
|B average in regular English |
|Parent-student/ teacher recommendation |
|Course Code:517030 WEIGHTED |
AP English Literature & Composition
|Grade 12 only |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course will enable students to close read and critically |
|analyze complex literary texts, focusing on literature of |
|established merit across time and genre, and write mature |
|analysis of these texts. Students will take the AP exam in the |
|spring, which may earn the student up to six hours of college |
|credit. For students to receive weighted credit for this class, |
|they must complete the AP exam. |
|Prerequisite: |
|AP English Language Comp or |
|B average in regular English or |
|Parent-student/teacher recommendation |
|Course Code:517040 WEIGHTED |
College Comp I
|Grade 12 only |1 Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Study the essay form, structure, and style, focusing on the |
|expository essay. Compose essays, focusing on expository. |
|Emphasis will be placed on original thought and competency in the|
|writing process. |
|Prerequisite: |
|19 or higher on English and Reading |
|section on the ACT is required. |
|Course Code:41300F DUAL CREDIT |
College Comp II
|Grade 12 only |1 Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Study literature: novella, poetry, drama, and short story. |
|Students will write coherent, stylistically strong, literary |
|analysis. |
|Prerequisite: |
|College Comp I |
|Course Code:41300S DUAL CREDIT |
Journalism I
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course is built upon instruction and practice in the |
|publication of yearbooks and/or literary magazines and is based |
|on the Arkansas English Language Arts Frameworks. This course is|
|a pre-requisite for Journalism II Yearbook. |
|Prerequisite: |
|By application only |
|Course Code:415000 |
ADE Journalism II (Yearbook)
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course is built upon instruction and practice in the |
|publication of yearbooks and/or literary magazines and is based |
|on the Arkansas English Language Arts Frameworks. This course is|
|a pre-requisite for Journalism II Yearbook. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Journalism I |
|By application only |
|Course Code:515030 |
ADE Journalism III (Yearbook)
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students will work directly on the school yearbook as |
|a staff member, sell ads, write copy, write headlines, |
|lay out pages, and take pictures. An IBM compatible |
|computer will be used to submit pages for printing. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Journalism II |
|By application only |
|Course Code:515040 |
ADE Journalism IV (Yearbook)
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Continuation of Journalism III |
|Prerequisite: |
|Journalism III |
|By application only |
|Course Code:515050 |
Spanish I
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Vocabulary |
|development, grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing |
|skills are taught using the Spanish language. |
|Prerequisite: |
|C average in English |
|Course Code:440000 |
Spanish II
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Continuation of Spanish I class with expansion in grammar, |
|vocabulary, and culture. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Successful completion of Spanish I with a C or better |
|Course Code:440020 |
Health and Wellness
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Study aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle |
|including drug and alcohol abuse and treatments, |
|sex education, marriage, divorce, parenthood, |
|being an individual and not a member of a group, |
|and diet and nutrition. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:480000 |
Physical Education
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Students will learn the value of lifetime sports and |
|physical activities and participate in such sports as |
|volleyball, whiffleball, aerobic conditioning, etc. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:485005 |
(Full Year) Physical Education
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students will learn the value of lifetime sports and |
|physical activities and participate in such sports as |
|aerobic conditioning, badminton, basketball, pickle-ball, |
|softball, table tennis, and tennis. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:485000 |
Algebra I
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The study of functions, equations, and data collection & |
|interpretation with and without context. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Pre-Algebra |
|Course Code:430000 |
First Part Algebra I
|Grade 8,9,10,11 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The first half of the Algebra I program with emphasis on |
|equations and basic skills with and without context. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Pre-Algebra |
|Course Code:530100 |
Second Part Algebra I
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The second half of the Algebra I program with emphasis on |
|functions and data collection & interpretation with and without |
|context. |
|Prerequisite: |
|1st Part Algebra I |
|Course Code:530200 |
Geometry
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The study of geometric forms with algebraic emphasis. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Algebra I or |
|2nd part Algebra I |
|Course Code:431000 |
Linear Systems / Statistics
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra II |
|and expect to further their studies in business, social sciences,|
|or education. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Algebra II |
|Course Code:439090 |
Algebra II
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The detailed continuation of Algebra I and the study of the |
|complex number system |
|Prerequisite: |
|Algebra I or 2nd Part Algebra I and |
|Geometry or Pre AP Geometry |
|Course Code:432000 |
Algebraic Connections
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The students will evaluate data, analyze linear functions, & |
|write and solve equations, inequalities, and their systems |
|Prerequisite: |
|1st & 2nd part Algebra I with a C or less and |
|Geometry |
|Course Code:439030 |
Algebra III
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course will enhance the higher level thinking skills |
|developed in Algebra II through a more in-depth study of those |
|concepts and exploration of some Pre-calculus concepts. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Algebra II |
|Course Code:439070 |
Bridge to Algebra II
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|to provide students who have completed Algebra I with the |
|additional math foundation they need to be successful in a Common|
|Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M) Algebra II course. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Geometry |
|Course Code:435000 (Pending) |
Pre AP Algebra I
|Grade 9 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The in-depth study of geometry through the use of integration, |
|applications, and connections. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Pre-AP Grade 8 with A or B average |
|Course Code:430002 |
Pre AP Geometry
|Grade 9 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The in-depth study of geometry through the use of integration, |
|applications, and connections. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Pre-AP Algebra I with A or B average |
|Course Code:431001 |
Pre AP Algebra II
|Grade 10 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The detailed continuation of Accelerated Algebra I and the study |
|of the complex number system with trigonometry. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Pre-AP Geometry with A or B average |
|Course Code:432001 |
PreCalculus Including Trigonometry
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|An advanced course in complex algebraic calculations |
|and trigonometric properties |
|Prerequisite: |
|Pre-AP Algebra II with A or B average or |
|Teacher Recommendation |
|Course Code:433000 |
AP Statistics
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The study of the role of statistics, the data entry analysis |
|process, methods of collecting data, graphical and numerical |
|methods of describing data, probability distributions, and |
|hypothesis testing. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Trig/Precal with an A or B average |
|Transitions to College Math with A or B average |
|Course Code:539030 WEIGHTED |
AP Calculus AB
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The detailed continuation of Accelerated Algebra I and the study |
|of the complex number system with trigonometry. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Trig/precal with A or B average |
|Course Code:534040 WEIGHTED |
College Algebra
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|A view of higher algebra and its uses in sets, matrices, and |
|higher forms of math. Credit may be received for college and |
|high school. |
|Note: For students who did not take Pre-AP Algebra I in the 9th |
|grade must also take Another math class in their senior year to |
|complete Smart Core requirements. |
|Prerequisite: |
|19 or better on the ACT Math Section and |
|Algebra II with a C or better |
|Course Code:539900 DUAL CREDIT |
Physical Science
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Introduction to and a prerequisite for Chemistry and Physics. A |
|semester is spent on each. This is a lab Course. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:423000 |
Biology
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The content will cover atoms to organisms. Labs and projects are|
|required. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:420000 |
Chemistry
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Covers topics from atomic theory to the molecule. It is a lab |
|course that requires a scientific calculator. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Physical Science and |
|Algebra I or 2nd Part Algebra |
|Course Code:421000 |
Environmental Science
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This is a laboratory investigative approach surveying |
|environmental science, earth science, meteorology and space |
|science through a major emphasis on ecological interactions and |
|man’s use of the earth and its resources. Students construct a |
|miniature ecosystem and will study the biological, and chemical |
|factors that control it. In addition, scientific, social, |
|geographical and economic issues are incorporated in the course |
|work with an emphasis on specific case studies. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:424020 |
Pre AP Biology
|Grade 10 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course is designed to replace 10th grade Biology |
|for college-prep students who plan careers or majors in |
|science. It is intended to prepare students for AP Biology as a |
|senior. This course includes labs as well as math and writing |
|techniques required for success in AP Biology. A graphing |
|calculator is highly recommended. |
|Prerequisite: |
|A or B average in previous science course |
|Course Code:420001 |
Physics
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|College-prep course that covers topics from motion to |
|electricity. This is a lab course requiring a scientific |
|Calculator |
|Prerequisite: |
|Physical Science and Algebra II |
|Course Code:422000 |
AP Biology
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a college biology |
|course. The course includes 25% cellular biology,25 % molecular |
|genetics, and 50% organismal biology. Twelve AP labs will be |
|completed between the two years of Pre-AP Biology and AP Biology.|
|A summer reading assignment and science fair are also required. |
|A graphing calculator is highly recommended. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Pre-AP Biology and Chemistry |
|Course Code:520030 WEIGHTED |
Pre AP Chemistry
|Grade 11 & 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course is designed to replace 11th grade Chemistry for |
|college-prep students who plan careers or majors in science. It |
|is intended to move at an accelerated rate and go into greater |
|depth than general chemistry. This course includes labs as well |
|as math and writing. A scientific calculator is highly |
|recommended. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Teacher Recommendation Only |
|Course Code:421002 |
American History
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|A required survey course, which briefly reviews U.S. beginnings |
|to the Civil War and focuses on events from Civil War to present|
|day. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 470000 |
World History
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|A survey course studying world history from the beginning of time|
|to the present |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:471000 |
Economics
|Grade 11 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|The study of the production, distribution and consumption of |
|goods and services. The Course explains, compares and contrasts|
|the economic systems used around the world. Among the topics are|
|the function of money and other resources, the laws of supply and|
|demand, and the role of banks and government within capitalist |
|economies. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 474300 |
American Government
|Grade 11 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This course will encompass the study of the foundations, |
|functions, and behaviors of our government system in the United |
|States |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 474100 |
Psychology
|Grade 11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Course will focus on developmental psychology from birth to |
|adulthood, social development, abnormal behaviors and theories of|
|learning. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 474400 |
Pre–AP World History
|Grade 10 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course is designed to prepare students for future AP social |
|studies courses. The content covers world history from about |
|8000 B.C. to modern times. The class is structured to provide |
|intellectual engagement, acquisition, and development of skills |
|such as critical thinking, reading, and writing. |
|Prerequisite: |
|American History and Teacher Approval |
|Course Code: 471001 |
ADE Enhanced Junior
AP US Government & Politics
|Grade 11 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This course gives students an analytical perspective on |
|government and politics in the United States. It includes both |
|the study of general concepts used to interpret US government and|
|politics and the analysis of specific examples, including current|
|events. |
|Prerequisite: |
|World History and American History |
|or Teacher Approval |
|Course Code:572040 WEIGHTED |
Honors Economics
|Grade 11 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Covers the production, distribution and consumption of goods and |
|services. Includes explanation ,compare and contrast of economics|
|systems worldwide. Fundamentals of economics, microeconomics, |
|macroeconomics, and personal finance with special to data |
|analysis. |
|Prerequisite: |
|World History or Pre-AP World History and |
|Teacher Approval |
|Course Code:474301 |
ADE Enhanced Senior
AP US Government & Politics
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course gives students an analytical perspective on |
|government and politics in the United States. It includes both |
|the study of general concepts used to interpret US government and|
|politics and the analysis of specific examples, including current|
|events. |
|Prerequisite: |
|American History, World History, Junior AP US Government & |
|Politics |
|Course Code:572041 WEIGHTED |
Art
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Fundamental elements of art and history of artists who stressed |
|these in their work. Hands-on experiences involving those |
|elements. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code:450000 |
Art II
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|An advanced level course which gives the student an opportunity |
|to further develop art skills in drawing, |
|design, and 3-dimensional projects. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Art I |
|Course Code: 450030 |
Art History
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Designed to teach students the significance of art through out |
|history |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 450060 |
Vocal Music I
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Beginning Choir students learn to read music and the |
|symbols associated with music through singing. Learn and perform|
|a variety of vocal literature in concerts at the end of each |
|semester. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Audition |
|Course Code:452000 |
Vocal Music II
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students will perform locally and at specified competitions. |
|Attendance at all concerts and performance is required. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Vocal Music 1 and Audition |
|Course Code:452040 |
Vocal Music III
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students at this level will perform locally and at specified |
|competitions. Attendance at all concerts and performance is |
|required. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Vocal Music 2 and Audition |
|Course Code:452050 |
Vocal Music IV
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students at this level will perform locally and at specified |
|competitions. Attendance at all concerts and performance is |
|required |
|Prerequisite: |
|Vocal Music 3 and Audition |
|Course Code:452060 |
Instrumental Music I
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Fundamentals of instrumental music, which will prepare students |
|for further instrumental endeavors. Students must provide their |
|own instrument and materials |
|Prerequisite: |
|Audition |
|Course Code:451000 |
Instrumental Music II
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Focus is placed on student performance as a part of a band. As |
|students gain greater independence in lines of their score, they |
|recognize that an increased understanding of the complexity of |
|rhythmic and harmonic concepts is necessary. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Completion of Instrumental Music I or |
|Audition |
|Course Code: 451040 |
Instrumental Music III
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students illustrate harmonic texture and complexity in more |
|advanced rhythm and meter. Chordal structure is expanded with |
|music that includes atonality and freely composed segments |
|representative of diverse styles of modern composition. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Completion of Instrumental Music II or |
|Audition |
|Course Code: 451050 |
Instrumental Music IV
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students perform independently, demonstrating accurate intonation|
|and rhythm, fundamental skills, and several advanced techniques. |
|Literature will range from moderately difficult to difficult. |
|Comprehension of music styles is demonstrated by the |
|appropriateness of literature selected for |
|Performance |
|Prerequisite: |
|Completion of Instrumental Music III or |
|Audition |
|Course Code: 451060 |
Survey of Agricultural Systems
|Grade 9,10,11 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course is a foundational course for all agricultural |
|programs of study. Topics covered include general agriculture, |
|FFA, leadership, record keeping, Supervised Agricultural |
|Experiences (SAEs), animal, plant, and soil sciences and |
|agricultural mechanics. This course is a prerequisite for ALL |
|other Agricultural courses. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 491150 |
Animal Science I
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Topics covered in this course include animal biotechnology, |
|animal behavior, classification, consumer concerns, animal |
|welfare, genetics, scientific, selection, reproduction, growth |
|and development, nutrition, meat science, and disease. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Survey of Agricultural Systems |
|Course Code: 491180 |
Animal Science II
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This Course is a scientific approach to animal science using |
|scientific principles and applied management practices. An |
|emphasis on selection and industry review will be based on |
|scientific data. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Survey of Agricultural Systems and |
|Animal Science |
|Course Code: 491200 |
Agricultural Mechanics
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course is designed to provide the student with laboratory |
|experience beyond the exploratory level in the major areas of |
|agricultural mechanics. The course will emphasize agricultural |
|technology, including such topics as electricity, internal |
|combustion engines, metal technology, construction, and the |
|development, role, and scope of mechanical technology in |
|agriculture |
|Prerequisite: |
|Survey of Agricultural Systems |
|Course Code: 491390 |
Managing Natural Resources
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Students will explore natural resources (soil, water, air, |
|forests, energy, minerals and metals, and wildlife) and develop |
|the knowledge and skills to use them wisely. Other issues include|
|outdoor recreation, careers, and the environment. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Survey of Agricultural Systems |
|Course Code: 491310 |
Aquaculture
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This course is the science of water farming. It included the |
|production and marketing of aquatic animals and plants. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Survey of Agricultural Systems |
|Course Code:491190 |
Non-Structural Analysis/Repair
(Introduction to Auto Body)
|Grade 12 |1.5 Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This program provides training in all areas of auto body repair |
|and refinishing. Areas of instruction |
|include part replacement, frame work, body fillers, abrasives, |
|refinishing and painting. This program is |
|taught by an ASE certified instructor. This program is a NATEF |
|certified program. It is a three hour course taught in the |
|morning and afternoon. This class will be taught at the Lonoke |
|location. Students will receive concurrent college credit for |
|this course |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 494300 DUAL CREDIT |
Painting / Refinishing
(Automotive Refinishing Techniques)
|Grade 12 |1.5 Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This program provides training in all areas of auto body repair |
|and refinishing. Areas of instruction |
|include part replacement, frame work, body fillers, abrasives, |
|refinishing and painting. This program is |
|taught by an ASE certified instructor. This program is a NATEF |
|certified program. It is a three hour course taught in the |
|morning and afternoon. This class will be taught at the Lonoke |
|location. Students will receive concurrent college credit for |
|this course. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 494310 DUAL CREDIT |
EAST Initiative I
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|EAST is a project-based, service oriented course that blends |
|high-end technology with service projects. |
|EAST program facilitators must be undergoing the ongoing |
|professional development offered by the |
|EAST Initiative in order to maintain program accreditation with |
|the state and must meet state licensure requirements. Students |
|in EAST I will spend much of their time following their own |
|interest and working at their own pace as they become more |
|familiar with the technology available in the EAST classroom |
|(CAD, GIS/GPS, Computer-Aided Modeling and Design, Animation, |
|Digital Filmmaking, Programming, Network Design and Maintenance, |
|etc.) and the basics of project-based learning. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 560010 |
EAST Initiative II
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|East II is a continuation of East I with a greater focus on |
|community service projects. |
|Prerequisite: |
|East Initiative I |
|Course Code: 560020 |
EAST Initiative III
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|East III is a continuation of East II with a greater focus on |
|skills learned in EAST II.. |
|Prerequisite: |
|EAST Initiative II |
|Course Code: 560030 |
EAST Initiative IV
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Prerequisite: |
|EAST Initiative III |
|Course Code: 560040 |
Introduction to Medical Professions
|Grade 11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This course provides a general overview of the many |
|health-related occupations and the special concerns of the health|
|care worker |
|Prerequisite: |
|Biology |
|Course Code: 495340 |
Introduction to Medical Professions Expanded
|Grade 11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This course is designed as an extension of Introduction to |
|Medical Professions. The course provides students with a general|
|overview of the more crucial content areas of the health science |
|technology education program core courses. Areas covered are |
|medical terminology, medical math, human growth and development, |
|processes of diseases, and employability skills needed within the|
|health care industry. This course is recommended for students |
|who will not have the opportunity to take any additional health |
|science technology education courses other than Introduction to |
|Medical Professions |
|Prerequisite: |
|Biology and |
|Introduction to Medical Professions |
|Course Code: 495380 |
Medical Terminology
|Grade 11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Medical Terminology is a one-semester course that assists |
|students in developing the language used for communication |
|in the health care profession |
|Prerequisite: |
|Biology |
|Course Code: 495360 |
Medical Procedures
|Grade 11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Medical Procedures is a one-semester course that helps |
|students develop specific and general skills needed |
|by the health science technology professional. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Biology and |
|Medical Terminology |
|Course Code: 495330 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course focuses on anatomical and physiological systems of |
|the body as well as the diseases of those systems. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Biology |
|Course Code: 495300 |
Family & Consumer Science
|Grade 9,10,11 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course is designed to provide students with basic |
|information and skills needed to function effectively within the |
|family and within a changing and complex society. Emphasis is |
|given to FCCLA, individual and family relationships, housing and |
|interior design, sewing projects, child development, parenting, |
|cooking, and personal living. |
|Prerequisite: None |
|Course Code: 493080 |
Child Development
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This course focuses on the skills needed to guide the |
|physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of |
|children. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies |
|related to the study of children, pregnancy and parental |
|development, birth and the newborn, types of growth and |
|development, stages of growth and development, rights and |
|responsibilities of parents and children, factors influencing |
|behavior of children, selection of child-care services, health |
|and safety of children, children with special needs, coping with |
|crisis, the effects of technology on child development, and |
|careers related to the area of child development. |
|Prerequisite: None |
|Course Code: 493020 |
Parenting
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Experiences in this course are designed to assist students in |
|developing an understanding of the parenting process and |
|parenting skills. Competencies developed in this course will be |
|useful to individuals who live with associate with or work with |
|children. Emphasis in this course is given to development of |
|competencies related to parenthood decisions, costs of having and|
|raising children, child growth and development, effects of |
|heredity and environment on development, rights and |
|responsibilities of parents and children, providing nurturance, |
|guidance techniques for promoting positive behavior, preventing |
|child abuse and neglect, promoting health and safety of children,|
|caring for the sick and injured child, parenting a “special |
|needs” child, helping children cope with crisis, |
|Prerequisite: None |
|Course Code: 493210 |
Nutrition and Wellness
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Nutrition and Wellness emphasizes the interaction of nutrition, |
|foods, sports, and exercise for lifelong fitness and well-being |
|of individuals and families. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 493200 |
Food & Nutrition
|Grade 11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|The course focus is on the development of skills needed to |
|select, prepare, and serve food which meets nutritional needs of |
|individuals and families. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 493110 |
Keyboarding Applications
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Course is designed to further develop keyboarding skills with |
|emphasis on improving speed and accuracy for personal use , as |
|well as producing mailable copy, formatting letters, reports, and|
|tables, and a continuation of basic word processing skills. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Teacher recommendation only |
|Course Code: 690060 |
Word Processing I
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Computer course designed to provide students with entry-level |
|skills in word processing concepts and production of business |
|documents using word processing programs |
|Prerequisite: |
|Keyboarding Applications and |
|Teacher Recommendation |
|Course Code:492470 |
Computer Business Applications
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Course designed to prepare students with an introduction to |
|business applications that are necessary to live and work in a |
|technological society. The business software covered is word |
|processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, and |
|telecommunications |
|Prerequisite: |
|Keyboarding |
|Course Code: 492120 |
DC I: Digital Layout and Design
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|A study and practice in the use of desktop publishing software. |
|Students will apply the principles of planning, type, color and |
|graphic design to develop documents which combine text, graphics,|
|and photographs for personal and business use in print form or on|
|the internet. |
|Prerequisite: |
|CBA |
|Course Code: 492150 |
DC II – Digital Imaging
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|An introduction to the concepts of graphics design including the |
|creation, editing, and output of graphics for use in various |
|digital media. This is a hands-on course; students examine |
|software programs that familiarize them with the necessary tools |
|and methods used to create digital designs. Students explore a |
|wide range of selection, editing, and manipulation techniques |
|that can be applied to photos, graphics and video |
|Prerequisite: |
|DC I |
|Course Code: 492160 |
DC III: Digital Media
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This hands-on course focuses on the creative and technical skills|
|necessary for Web design and animation. Students will create |
|visual effects and animated graphics for video, web, and other |
|types of media using computer software. Students learn the |
|fundamentals of Web design and HTML, explore techniques used in |
|building media for the Web, along with learning to develop |
|content and publish media-based Web sites to the Internet. |
|Prerequisite: |
|DC II |
|Course Code: 492360 |
DC IV: Digital Audio/Video Productions
|Grade 10,11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|Students are introduced to digital audio and video. They will |
|capture, create, and edit audio and video files for media |
|productions and various delivery formats. This course allows the|
|student to build digital audio and video making skills by having |
|them conceive, storyboard, record, edit, and finalize projects in|
|various media formats. This is a hands-on course that teaches |
|students how to use audio and video editing software to edit |
|audio and video. |
|Prerequisite: |
|DC III |
|Course Code: 492370 |
Computerized Accounting I
|Grade 10,11 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Students learn the accounting cycle for a proprietorship, |
|partnership, and corporation. The course provides information |
|regarding banking activities, taxes, depreciation, payroll, |
|accounts receivable and payable, and notes receivable and |
|payable. |
|*Note- Seniors are permitted to take this course ONLY if they |
|need it to be considered a Completer or an Honor Graduate |
|Prerequisite: |
|CBA |
|Seniors by Teacher Recommendation Only |
|Course Code: 492100 |
Computerized Accounting II
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|Expand upon knowledge attained in Accounting I. Emphasis will be|
|on departmentalized accounting and advanced procedures in |
|payroll, depreciation, and corporation |
|Prerequisite: |
|Computer Accounting I |
|Course Code: 492110 |
College & Career Readiness
|Grade 11,12 |½ Unit |Semester |
|Description: |
|This is a one-semester course designed to acquaint students with |
|the changing workplace and how employees can function effectively|
|within it. The modules focus on Resources, Interpersonal Skills,|
|Information, Systems, and Technology. Students will learn the |
|skills of job seeking, matching the right career/job with the |
|student’s personality, lifestyle, and future plans |
|Prerequisite: |
|CBA |
|Course Code: 493880 |
Internship
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The internship course is designed to assist students in their |
|specific career focus areas and to help them successfully |
|transition to school-to-career. |
|Credit is based on 180 hours of work and 18 hours of coordinator |
|contact time. A maximum of 4 credits for 720 hours of work and |
|72 hours of coordinator over a two-year period may be awarded. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Workplace Readiness and meet all guidelines. Interested students|
|should request an application from the office. Application must |
|be submitted at the time of Registration. |
|Course Code: 493860 |
Senior Technology Seminar
|Grade 12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course features expertise in Audio, Video and Editing. |
|Students will get hands on experience in working with Mac |
|computers. This is where we produce LTv videos which will be |
|recorded and sent to the high school to watch. |
|Prerequisite: |
|Computer Business Applications and |
|Admission to this course is based on an application process as |
|determined by the school district which will be overseen by Mrs. |
|Phillips |
|Course Code: 492550 |
Army JROTC LET I
|Grade 9,10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|This course introduces students to the U. S. Army |
|Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) |
|Program, its mission, and the Leadership Education and Training |
|(LET)curriculum for the first level of instruction. |
|Completing the material in this course requires |
|discipline and hard work, however the reward is |
|well worth the effort. the course is devoted to your |
|growth, both as a student and a person. The course |
|teaches self-discipline, confidence, and pride in a |
|job well done. Students will be issued a uniform to |
|be worn once weekly or as designated. The course |
|offers challenges and opportunities to encourage |
|teamwork, strengthen self-esteem, improve physical |
|fitness and athletic ability, and provide incentive to |
|live drug-free. |
|Prerequisite: |
|None |
|Course Code: 495790 |
Army JROTC LET II
|Grade 10,11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The course teaches cadets the tenets of Leadership, |
|the value of citizenship, service to the community, |
|personal responsibility, teamwork and self-discipline. |
|During this course cadets are assigned a leadership |
|position with the battalion. During this LET level, |
|cadets are taught basic first aid procedures. The |
|course will enable the cadet to think logically and |
|communicate effectively with others, both orally |
|and in writing. Cadets will also develop mental |
|management abilities, and begin development of a career |
|portfolio. |
|Prerequisite: |
|JROTC I |
|Course Code: 495800 |
Army JROTC LET III
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|The third year of Army Junior Reserve Officer’s |
|Training Corps (JROTC) instruction will involve |
|you more as a leader, teacher and counselor within |
|your cadet battalion. These leadership and academic |
|opportunities will enable you to succeed both in |
|school and after graduation. This co-ed course is |
|one of continuing the development of individual |
|leadership/management ability through case study |
|methods, the examination of techniques used in |
|developing teamwork, and the influences of |
|individual and group behavior on the requirements |
|of leadership management. The emphasis of this |
|course is practical exercise in problem solving and |
|management. The student assumes the role of leader/manager and is|
|confronted with problems which require his or her solution. |
|Prerequisite: |
|JROTC II |
|Course Code: 495810 |
Army JROTC LET IV
|Grade 11,12 |1 Unit |Year |
|Description: |
|In level IV, cadets begin to focus on military/civilian careers |
|both at the Service Academies and various branches of the Armed |
|Forces if they so desire. As a LET IV they are responsible for |
|teaching LET I, II, and III. They assist the SAI and AI in |
|various classroom and drill activities. They will conduct staff |
|briefings as required. The cadets must be willing to participate|
|in physical fitness activities and be able to wear military |
|uniform to the Army Standard. |
|Prerequisite: |
|JROTC III |
|Course Code: 495890 |
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Lonoke High School Graduation Requirements
A minimum of twenty-two (22.0) units shall be earned by a student in order for that student to be entitled to graduate from an Arkansas public high school. Only one (1) of the required units may be in a physical education course. The twenty-two (22.0) units must be satisfied from those twenty-two (22.0) units which were in existence prior to the last rule change to Section 14 of the Standards by the State Board of Education in December 2003. Specifically, those units, at a minimum, are as follows:
English…………………………………………………………………….. 4.0 units
Oral Communications……………………………………………………. .5 unit(one-half)
Social Studies…………………………………………………….……….. 3.0 units
1 unit of World History, 1 unit of American History, 1 unit of Civics, and beginning in the school year 2013-14 American Government/Economics (replacement for Civics)
Mathematics…………………………………………………………......... 4.0 units
One (1) unit of Algebra or its equivalent and one (1) unit of Geometry or its equivalent. A two-year algebra equivalent or a two-year geometry equivalent may be counted as two units of the four-unit requirement. All math units must build on the base of algebra and geometry knowledge and skills. Science..……………………………………………………………………. 3.0 units
At least one (1) unit of physical science, one (1) unit of biology or its equivalent, and one other (Chemistry, Environmental Science).
Physical Education……………………………………………..………… .5 unit(one-half)
Health and Safety……………………………………………………........ .5 unit(one-half)
Fine Arts………………………………………………………………….. .5 unit(one-half)
Vocal music, instrumental music, art, survey of fine arts.
Career Focus Electives…………………………………………….............6.0 units
All units in the career focus requirement shall be established through guidance and counseling at the local school district based on the students’ contemplated work aspirations. Career focus courses shall conform to local district policy and reflect state frameworks through course sequencing and career course concentrations where appropriate.
***TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED(for graduation from Lonoke High School): 22.5 –all courses as required above with the addition of Word Processing I [½ unit] OR Computer Business Applications [1 unit])
Refer to your STUDENT HANDBOOK to review college entrance criteria and scholarship eligibility requirements.
Use the following area to jot down the classes you plan to take in 2012-2013. Remember to include some alternates.
Bring it with you when you pre-register.
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| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
Language Arts – Regular Courses
Language Arts – Advanced Courses
Language Arts – Journalism Courses
Foreign Language
HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mathematics – Regular Courses
Mathematics – Advanced Courses
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies – Advanced Courses
Fine Art – Arts & Vocal Music
Fine Art – Instrumental Music
Agriculture Education
Vocational Technical Education
Automotive & EAST
Vocational Technical Education
Medical Courses
Family And Consumer Science Education
Business Technology – Regular Courses
Business Technology – Specialty Courses
Army Junior ROTC
Guidelines for Admission to Internship Program
1. The application must be submitted at the time of student registration.
2. Student must have a career major on file and at least ( units in career area and be enrolled in 3rd unit.
3. Student must have an academic standing of at least 2.0 G.P.A.
4. Student must have an acceptable attendance record as determined by school policy.
5. Two written recommendations from either a counselor, a teacher in the student’s career major area, an academic teacher, or a personal reference from a non-relative.
6. Student must hold membership in a vocational student organization that reflects the intern’s career goals and enhances the intern’s ability to excel in his/her chosen career focus area. Exceptions will be made for students with academic career majors when related club is not available. However, these students will be expected to hold membership in a school-sponsored club that provides leadership training.
If you have any questions about this program, see one of the business department teachers.
SPECIAL NOTES
All AP courses carry weighted credit, which means that more quality points are assigned to the grades received. Students are encouraged to pursue the AP curriculum but should keep in mind that coursework is demanding and rigorous. Students in the program are required to take AP exams.
Parents and students are encouraged to consult counselors often about their four-year plan to verify needed credits and coursework.
The pre-registration process is crucial and will be used as a means to develop schedules. Every effort will be made to accommodate student requests; however, there is always a possibility that electives other than those requested may be assigned. The most critical consideration for scheduling is that requirements for graduation are being met.
All schedules are final. Only incomplete schedules and/or schedules with errors conflicting with the four year plan will be reviewed for corrections. No other requests will be considered. Students with scheduling errors should follow all specified procedures for corrections.
When selecting electives, students should pay close attention to prerequisite requirements.
SPECIAL NOTES
1. All AP courses carry weighted credit, which means that more quality points are assigned to the grades received. Students are encouraged to pursue the AP curriculum but should keep in mind that coursework is demanding and rigorous. Students in the program are required to take AP exams.
2. Parents and students are encouraged to consult counselors often about their four-year plan to verify needed credits and coursework.
3. The pre-registration process is crucial and will be used as a means to develop schedules. Every effort will be made to accommodate student requests; however, there is always a possibility that electives other than those requested may be assigned. The most critical consideration for scheduling is that requirements for graduation are being met.
4. All schedules are final. Only incomplete schedules and/or schedules with errors conflicting with the four year plan will be reviewed for corrections. No other requests will be considered. Students with scheduling errors should follow all specified procedures for corrections.
5. When selecting electives, students should pay close attention to prerequisite requirements.
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