

Jenks Public Schools, inspired by a tradition of excellence, is committed to the shared responsibility of preparing all learners for productive, responsible citizenship in an ever-changing world
AccreditedbyAdvancEDandtheOklahomaStateDepartmentofEducation
EnrollmentandSchedulingProcess
GraduationRequirements
Four-YearGraduationPlanningForm
NCAAEligibilityRequirementsandRegistration
Oklahoma’sPromiseProgram
OtherInformation
Grades/GradeLevel/ClassDesignation Commencement
DistinguishedServiceGraduateRequirements
DistinguishedGraduateRequirements
InternationalScholarsProgram
TheSealofBiliteracy
TheOklahoma'sPromiseProgram
ConcurrentEnrollmentinCollegeforHighSchoolStudents
SchooltoWork
TulsaTechnologyCenter
ElectiveCourseFees
AdvisoryProgram
AdvancedPlacementProgram
GiftedandTalentedProgram
SpecialEducationProgram
CORECONTENT
EnglishCourses
EnglishElectives
MathematicsCourses
MathematicsCourseProgression
ScienceCourses
ScienceCourseProgressions
SocialStudiesCourses
SocialStudiesCourseProgression
SocialStudiesElectives
FinancialLiteracy
EnglishLanguageDevelopmentProgram
SpecialEducationCourses
English Mathematics
Science
SocialStudies
Electives
VirtualCourses
FineArts
Art
Dance
Drama
MediaProduction
Music
SpeechandDebate
WorldLanguages
ELECTIVECOURSES
AdvancedPlacementCapstoneCourses
AgriculturalEducationCourses
Before-andAfter-HoursCourses
BusinessCourses
CollegePreparationCourses
ComputerScienceCourses
FamilyandConsumerScienceCourses
LeadershipOpportunities
MarketingEducationCourses
HealthCareers
PhysicalEducationCourses
Pre-EngineeringProgram
TulsaCommunityCollege
RiversideAviationCenter
TulsaTechnologyCenter
Jenks Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its education programs and activities, admission programs of students, recruitment, selection and/or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability The District provides equal access to designated youth groups, including the Boy Scouts of America. Jenks Public Schools complies with federal and state regulations for implementing Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Title VI, The Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
BoardPolicy1.30,RevisedAugust2020
AtJenksPublicSchools,wepreparestudentsforlifebeyondtheclassroombyasking, What’s Your E? Thisinitiative challengeshighschoolstudentstothinkcriticallyabouttheirfuturepaths,whetherpursuinghighereducation,enteringthe workforce,orservingtheircountry.Ourvisionisthateverystudentgraduatesreadytothrive,withaclearplantobe enrolled, employed, enlisted, or exploring.ThroughguidanceandresourcessuchasICAP,weequipstudentstotake meaningfulstepstowardtheirgoals,ensuringtheirsuccessinthenextchapteroftheirlives
Thesymbolsbesidethecoursetitlesareintendedtoprovideguidancetostudentsindevelopingaclearandstrategicpathforwardintheireducational andprofessionaljourneys.Everystudent’spathwaytosuccessisimportant.
PHASEI: January/February
1. PlanningGuideandenrollmentcarddistributedtostudents.
2. Parents,guardiansandstudentsdiscussfour-yearplananddeterminecourserequestsforthe2025-26schoolyear.
3. Studentsreturntheenrollmentcardwithcourseselections,teacherapprovals,andparentsignatures.
PHASEII:March/April
1 Enrollmentconferencesheldtofinalizehighschoolenrollment;freshmanacademyenrollmentfinalizedthrough8thgrade teachers
2. Numberofcoursesectionsbasedonstudentpre-enrollmentrequestsdeterminedbyadministrators
PHASEIII:May/June
1 Coursepre-enrollmentrequestsreviewedbystudents
2 RequestsforcoursechangessubmittedbystudentspriortotheJune15deadlineforbothsemesters
PHASEIV:June
1. Masterschedulebuiltwithteacherandroomassignmentscompletedaccordingtostudentcourserequests
Thisbookletisasynopsisofthecoursesofferedforthe2025-26schoolyear Itincludesrequiredandelectivecoursesand activitiesforgradesnine,ten,eleven,andtwelve Itisdesignedtohelpstudentsandparentsselectcoursesfor pre-enrollmentforthe2025-26schoolterm Demandforthecourseandclassroomavailabilitydetermineclass offerings.Tobeoffered,eachcoursemusthaveaspecifiednumberofpre-enrolledstudents.
FreshmanAcademy(9th)
Theschedulingprocessbeginswiththeschedulingteam(counselorsandadministrators)meetingwithgroupsofstudentsandparentsto explainthevariousaspectsoftheprogramofstudies,aswellastheoverallsequenceandlimitationsoftheschedulingprocess.Students andparentsarethenencouragedtobeginplanningthestudent’sindividualprogramofstudy.Itisthejointresponsibilityofschooland familytoensurethateachstudentiscorrectlyenrolledandmeetsanyprerequisiterequirements.
HighSchool(10th-12th)
Theschedulingprocessbeginswhenthecounselorsmeetwiththeirstudentstoexplainthevariousaspectsofthehighschoolprogramof studiesandgraduationrequirements Advisorsandteachersassiststudentsincourseselections Enrollmentconferencesarethenheld withparentsandstudentstoanswerquestionsandfinalizeenrollment Aspartofthehighschoolguidanceprogram,academic counselorsareavailabletoassiststudentswiththeirfutureplanningandcourseselection.
● Coursedescriptionsarelistedbydepartmentandinnumericalorder,unlessotherwisenoted
● Fees:Someelectivescoursesrequirefeestocoverthecostofsupplies Advancedplacementcoursesrequirefees toscheduleadvancedplacementexams Membershipfeesarealsolisted
● Prerequisite:Somecourseshaveprerequisitesforenrollment(adesignatedcoursemusthavebeenpreviously completed,prerequisitecoursegrades,teachersignatureonenrollmentcard,interview,application,etc
MoststudentsarecurrentlyonwhatisreferredtoastheCollegePrepPlan WhilesomestudentsareonwhatisreferredtoastheCore CurriculumPlan.EffectivewiththeClassof2029,allJPSstudentswillberequiredtobeonthenewgraduationrequirements authorizedbyHB3278.TheStateofOklahomahasgrantedusflexibilityinpermittingstudentsfromtheClassesof2026,2027,and 2028,torequesttobeunderthenewgraduationrequirementsthatwillbeeffectivewiththeClassof2029 Yourstudent’scounselor willbevisitingwithyourstudentandreviewinghis/hercourseselectionsfornextyearbasedonyourstudent’sgraduationplan When theymeet,yourstudent’scounselorwillbeabletodiscusswhetherchanginggraduationplanswouldbettersupportyourstudentboth intermsofmeetinghighschoolgraduationrequirementsandintermsofyourstudent’splansforlifeafterhighschool
SubjectArea
LanguageArts
Mathematics
Science
SocialStudies
Classof2026-2028Option1Plan
(PreviouslyCollegePrepPlan)
● Four(4)unitsofEnglish(Grammar, Composition,Literature)
● Three(3)unitsselectedfromAlgebraI, AlgebraII,Geometry,Trigonometry,Calculus, AdvancedPlacementStatisticsorany mathematicscourseaboveAlgebraI Mustbeearnedingrades9th -12th
● One(1)unitofBiology
● One(1)unitselectedfromPhysicalSciences: Chemistry,AdvancedChemistry,AP Chemistry,Physics,APPhysics1,APPhysics 2,APPhysicsC,PhysicalScience
● One(1)unitofadditionalscience
● One(1)unitofUnitedStatesHistory
● One(1)unitofWorldHistory
● One-halfunit(.5)ofOklahomaHistory
● One-halfunit(5)ofUnitedStatesGovernment
Classof2026-2028Option2Plan
PlanbeginningwithClassof2029
● Four(4)unitsofEnglish(Grammar, Composition,Literature)
● Four(4)unitsselectedfromAlgebraI,Algebra II,Geometry,Pre-Calc/Trig,Calculus, Statistics,oranyapprovedmathematicscourse aboveAlgebraI(earnedin8th-12thgrade)
● One(1)unitofBiology
● One(1)unitselectedfromPhysicalSciences: Chemistry,AdvancedChemistry,AP Chemistry,Physics,APPhysics1,APPhysics 2,APPhysicsC,PhysicalScience
● One(1)unitofadditionalscience
● One(1)unitofUnitedStatesHistory
● One(1)unitofWorldHistory
● One-halfunit(.5)ofOklahomaHistory
● One-halfunit(5)ofUnitedStatesGovernment World
Languageor Computer Technology
FineArts
Pathway Credits
Additional
Credits
Other Requirements (continuedon nextpage)
● Two(2)unitsofthesameWorldLanguageor non-Englishlanguageortwo(2)unitsof ComputerTechnology,excludingkeyboarding ortypingcourses
● One(1)unitfromtheFineArts-Art,Music, Pom,Drama,Speech/Debate,Filmmaking, MediaProduction.
● Seven(7)electiveunits
● CPR/AED: Trainingincardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)andtheuse/purposeofan automatedexternaldefibrillator(AED)
● PassporttoFinancialLiteracy:Demonstrationof competencyinthe14areasforfinancialliteracy educationie,aCorbetterineachofthe14areas
● NaturalizationTest:Demonstrationofcompetency ontheNaturalizationTestie,60ofthe100 questionsansweredcorrectly.
● IndividualCareerActionPlan(ICAP): Completion ofthisplanthroughoutall4years
● Although foreign language is no longer a graduation requirement under this plan, we strongly encourage students considering college admission to take two (2) units of the same foreign language
● Although fine arts is no longer a graduation requirement under this plan, we recognize fine arts courses fulfill certain elective credits
● Six(6)unitsthatalignwithstudents’ICAP plan
● Three(3)electiveunits
● CPR/AED: Completionoftrainingin cardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR)andtheuse/ purposeofanautomatedexternaldefibrillator (AED)
● PassporttoFinancialLiteracy: Demonstrationof competencyinthe14areasforfinancialliteracy educationie,aCorbetterineachofthe14areas
● NaturalizationTest: Demonstrationofcompetency ontheNaturalizationTesti.e.,60ofthe100 questionsansweredcorrectly.
● IndividualCareerActionPlan(ICAP): Completion ofthisplanthroughoutall4years
TotalCredits
Required
● OklahomaSchoolTestingProgram: Complete theseassessments:
○ ACTorSAT(OSTPCollegeandCareer ReadyAssessments)–EnglishLanguage Arts,Mathematics,Science
○ ScienceAssessment(11th grade)
○ UnitedStatesHistoryAssessment
23credits
Creditsareearnedonasemesterbasis Astudent receivescreditformakingapassinggradeinagiven course.One-half(.5)creditisearnedpercourseper semester.Advisorycreditsdonotcountforgraduation.
● OklahomaSchoolTestingProgram: Completethese assessments:
○ ACTorSAT(OSTPCollegeandCareer ReadyAssessments)–EnglishLanguage Arts,Mathematics,Science
○ ScienceAssessment(11th grade)
○ UnitedStatesHistoryAssessment
23credits
Creditsareearnedonasemesterbasis Astudent receivescreditformakingapassinggradeinagiven course.One-half(.5)creditisearnedpercourseper semester.Advisorycreditsdonotcountforgraduation.
StudentsplanningtocompeteincollegiateathleticsmustmeetminimumNCAAInitialEligibilitystandardsforGrade PointAverage(GPA),CoreCourseCompletionandACT/SATscores Parentsandstudentsshouldtracktowardsmeeting theNCAArequirements.ListedbelowaretheJHScoursesthatareNCAAApproved.Forcompleteinformationregarding GradePointAverage(GPA), andACT/SATscorerequirementsandtoregisterstudentswiththeNCAAEligibilityCenter, goto www.eligibilitycenter.org.
NOTE:PerNCAArules,10ofthecreditslistedbelowlockinattheendofjunioryearandcannotbereplacedduringsenioryear
4EnglishCredits
3EnglishCredits
3MathCredits 2MathCredits
3ScienceCredits 2ScienceCredits
English9,AdvancedEnglish9,English10,AdvancedEnglish10,English11,APEnglish LanguageandComposition,English12,APEnglishLiteratureandComposition
Algebra1,Geometry,Algebra2,AdvancedAlgebra2,Trigonometry/CollegeAlgebra, Precalculus/Trigonometry,AdvancedPrecalculus/Trigonometry,APPreCalculus,Business Calculus,APCalculusAB,APCalculusBC,APStatistics,CalculusII/Differential Equations,Calculus III/DifferentialEquations,LinearAlgebra/AdvancedDifferential Equations
Biology,AdvancedBiology,APBiology,ForensicScienceandDataAnalysis,Introto HumanAnatomy&Physiology,IntroductoryGenetics,GeneticsandBiotechnology, Zoology,EnvironmentalScience,APEnvironmentalScience,AdvHumanAnatomyand Physiology,Chemistry, AdvancedChemistry, APChemistry,Physics,APPhysics1&2, APPhysicsC,Earth&SpaceScience,PhysicalScience.
1AdditionalCredit 3AdditionalCredits English,MathorScience
2SocialScienceCredits 2SocialScienceCredits
4AdditionalCredits
4AdditionalCredits
OnlineCourses
SpecialEducationCourses
ApprovedSpecialEducationCoursesforstudentswho 1)documentthediagnosisofaneducation-impacting disabilitywiththeNCAAEligibilityCenterand2) whoseIEPor504planspecifyoneofthefollowing classes:
Studentswithaspirationsofplayingcollegeathletics shouldregisterandbeginusingthistoolasearlyas freshmanyearofhighschoolinordertotracktheir academicprogresstowardthisgoal
OklahomaHistory,Government,AdvancedPlacementGovernment,USHistory,APUS History,WorldHistory,APWorldHistory,WorldWarII,EastAsiaStudies,Sociology, ComparativeReligions,HolocaustStudies,APAmericanGovernmentandPolitics,AP ComparativeGovernmentandPolitics,Psychology,APPsychology,APHumanGeography, APEuropeanHistory,APMicroandMacroEconomics,AdvancedEconomics,Introto Muscogee(Creek)CultureandHeritage
TheseadditionalcreditscanbefromanyofthecourseslistedaboveoranyWorldLanguage course.
Note:ComputertechnologycoursesarenotNCAA-approvedanddonotmeetNCAA requirements.
Aselectlistofonline,corecourseshavebeenapprovedbytheNCAA;seeyour counselorforalistwhenchoosingavirtualcourse Note: Onlinecoursestaken duringthe2023-2024schoolyearDONOTmeetNCAArequirements
English9,English10,English11,English12,ScienceI–Biology;Earth&Space Science,EnvironmentalScience,Zoology,AnatomyandPhysiology,Social StudiesIandII,MathIII–AlgebraA,MathIV–AlgebraB(MathIIIandIVare fullyearcoursesthatareequaltoonesemesterofAlgebraandcountas½credit), MathV–FundamentalsofGeometryandMathVII–FundamentalsofAlgebraII
TheCoreCourseGPACalculatorisafreeweb-basedinteractivetoolavailableto allJenksHighSchoolstudent-athletesandparents.Tobegin,goto: www.CoreCourseGPA.comandclickthe"CreateNewMemberAccount"boxandenterthe JenksHighSchoolID#:371905andtheschoolcode:713688208.Parentsandstudentswill enterallofthestudent’scorecourses,gradesandanyACT/SATscoresinordertobegin trackingNCAA,academic eligibilitystatus.
TheOklahoma’sPromisescholarshippays(alloraportionof) in-statetuitionforstudentswhomeetspecificeligibilityrequirements(familyincome, GPA,courseworkandbehavior).Studentsmusttake17-creditsofcollegeprephighschoolcoursestobeeligiblefortheprogramsoitisveryimportant toalignthestudent’sgraduationplanwiththeapprovedOKPromisecourselistbelow VIRTUALCOURSEWORK:VirtualcourseswiththesamenameasaJHScourselistedbelowarealsoapprovedforOKPromise.
4Englishcreditsarerequired.
ThefollowingEnglishcoursesareNOTapprovedforOKPromise:Newcomercourses,Conceptscourses,Essentialscourses,ThePowerofStory, PoetryandPower,CreativeWritingIandCreativeWritingII.
AllotherEnglishcoursesareapprovedforOKPromise.
3creditsofLabSciencearerequired.
ThefollowingSciencecoursesareNOTapprovedforOKPromise:Newcomercourses,ConceptscoursesandEssentialscourses. AllotherSciencecoursesareapprovedforOKPromise.
3Mathematicscredits,startingwithAlgebraI,arerequired.Trigonometry/CollegeAlgebracannotreplaceAlgebraII.
ThefollowingmathcoursesareNOTapprovedforOKPromise:Newcomercourses,Conceptscourses,Essentialscourses,IntermediateAlgebra, MathofFinanceandCollegeandCareerReadyMath.
Math III: Algebra “A” and Math IV: Algebra “B” areyear-longcourses,butOKPromisehasapproved½creditpercourse.
AllothermathcoursesareapprovedforOKPromise.
3SocialStudiescreditsarerequired.
ThefollowingSocialStudiescoursesareNOTapprovedforOKPromise:Newcomercourses,Conceptscourses,Essentialscourses,Ancient Civilizations,IntrotoMuscogeeCultureandHistorythroughFilm.
AllotherSocialStudiescoursesareapprovedforOKPromise.
2AdditionalCoreCredittoward aCollegeorUniversity
2unitsofsubjectspreviouslylistedorselectedfrom:computerscience,worldlanguageoranyAdvancedPlacementcourse,psychology,sociology oranyDualEnrollmentcourseinliberalartsandsciencestaughtatacollegeoruniversity
1AdditionalCoreCredittowardaqualifyingtechnologyprogram
1unitofsubjectspreviouslylistedorselectedfrom:computerscience,worldlanguageoranyAdvancedPlacementcourse,psychology,sociology oranyDualEnrollmentcourseinliberalartsandsciencestaughtatacollegeoruniversity
GradesareweightedforeachsemesterofAdvancedPlacement(AP)coursessuccessfullycompletedwithagradeof“C”orbetterasfollows: A=5points, B=4points, C=3points.
Gradesbelow“C”arenotweighted.
Toensurethatstudentsaremakingadequateacademicprogresstowardgraduation,studentswillneedtomeetthefollowingcriteriatobeclassified withinacertaingrade/class:
● 9thgraders/freshmanmustearnatleast4creditstowardhighschoolgraduationtobeclassifiedas10thgraders/sophomoresthefollowingyear
● 10thgraders/sophomoresmustearnatleast9creditstowardhighschoolgraduationtobeclassifiedas11thgraders/juniorsthefollowingyear.
● 11thgraders/juniorsmustearnatleast16creditstowardhighschoolgraduationtobeclassifiedas12thgraders/seniors.
● 12thgraders/seniorsmustearnatleast23credits,fulfillminimumsubjectareacreditrequirements,theCPR/AEDtrainingrequirement,the PassporttoFinancialLiteracyrequirements,theNaturalizationTestrequirement,andtheIndividualCareerAcademicPlan(ICAP)requirement tobeclassifiedasgraduates.
Allgraduatingseniorsarerequiredtoparticipateinthecommencementexercises. Ifagraduatingseniorisunabletoattendthegraduationceremony, awrittenrequestfromparents/guardiansmustbereceivedintheGuidanceOfficenolaterthanMay Ifastudentlacksonlyone(1)creditorless,the diplomawillbegrantedlateruponpresentationofevidenceofhavingcompletedtherequirements. Anyonewholacksmorethanone(1)creditwill notbepermittedtoparticipateingraduationexercises.
ThedesignationofDistinguishedServiceGraduateisplacedontranscriptsanddiplomasforstudentswhoqualify DistinguishedServiceGraduates arerecognizedattheSeniorAwardsAssemblyandatcommencementexercises.
Suchadesignationisawardedtoastudentwhomeetsthefollowingcriteria:
GeneralService
JenksHighSchool Service
NewStudentsto JenksService
● Twohundred(200)volunteerservicehoursmustberecordedduringthestudent’sfouryearsofhighschool.
● Atleast50hoursmustberecordedbytheendofthestudent’ssophomoreyear
● Aminimumof25hoursmustberecordedeachyearduringthestudent’ssophomore,junior,andsenioryears.
Aminimumof25servicehoursmustbeperformedthroughaJenksHighSchoolclub,team,classproject,or throughtheServiceLearningCoordinator
● Sophomore:150hours(Eighteen(18)mustbeearnedthroughenrollmentwithJenksHighSchool)
● Junior: 100hours(Twelve(12)mustbeearnedthroughenrollmentwithJenksHighSchool)
● Senior: ThroughcoordinationwiththeServiceLearningCoordinator,documentationofpreviousservice hourswillenableeligibilityforDistinguishedServiceGraduate
DistinguishedGraduateisanhonorgiventothosestudentswhosucceedinthemostcompetitivecoursesJenksHighSchooloffers.Thedesignationis placedontranscriptsanddiplomasofstudentswhoqualify DistinguishedGraduatesarerecognizedatcommencementexercises.Anystudentwho desirestoberecognizedasaDistinguishedGraduatewillneedtoapplytotheCollege/CareerOfficebyApril15ofsenioryear
TheDistinguishedGraduatedesignationisawardedtoastudentwhomeetsthefollowingrequirements:
General
RequiredCourses
● EarnsaminimumcumulativeGPAof3.5
● HasnosemestergradelowerthanaC
● Completesallgraduationrequirements
● SuccessfullycompletesPrecalculusorAPStatistics,2yearsofthesameworldlanguage,Physicsor Chemistry,onecreditofAdvancedPlacement(AP)coursework
AdditionalCredits Successfullycompletestwo(2)additionalcreditsfromamongthesecourses: AdvHumanAnatomyand Physiology,PhysicsorChemistry(ifnotappliedtorequirementabove),DebateIIIorIV,athirdyearofaworld language,anyadditionalAdvancedPlacement(AP)courses
TheInternationalScholarsProgram(ISP) bringstogetherhighlytalentedandintellectually-motivatedstudentswhoareinterestedininternational studiesandhumanities.TheInternationalScholarsProgram(ISP)atJenksHighSchoolengagesstudentsinagloballearningexperiencethatincludes languagelearning,historicalandcontemporaryculturalstudies,co-curricularactivities,andpossibilityofinternationaltravel.Studentsgainresearch skillsandcollaboratewithlike-mindedscholarsincompletingaculminatingprojectthatencompassesovertwoyearsofbookstudies,guest speakers,foreignlanguageacquisition,andcross-curricularcoursework.BookstudiesandculminatingprojectsarefacilitatedduringAdvisory The culminatingprojectoftheInternationalScholarsProgrammaycoincidewiththeWorldLanguageCapstoneprojectorwithanAPResearch/AP Seminarpresentation.
RequirementsforearningthedesignationofInternationalScholarinclude:
General
JuniorYear (duringAdvisory)
SeniorYear (duringAdvisory)
Demonstrateacademicexcellence,showhighmoralandethicalcharacter,enrollfromalistofrequiredclasses, maintaina3.25unweightedGPAduringhighschool
Participateintheyear-longcohortfocusedonbookstudieseachsemester,experienceswithguestspeakers,andan introductiontotheculminatingproject(senioryear).
Participateintheyear-longcohortfocusedonabookstudyinthefallsemester,experienceswithguestspeakers, completionandpresentationofaculminatingprojectinthespringsemester,andtravelabroadforinterested students.
Courseworkexpectations:
Prerequisitesforacceptanceincludethecompletionofoneofthefollowingbytheendofthesophomoreyearintheprogram:
APWorldHistory
APHumanGeography 2yearsofacceptedISPWorldLanguage(seelistbelow)
Mustbeenrolledinoneofthefollowingclasseseachyear:*OnlyoneofthesecourseswillcountasanISPcourse
APEconomics(Micro/Macro) APWorldHistory APHumanGeography APComp.Government
*APEnvironmentalScience APEuropeanHistory *APWorldLanguage APArtHistory
Mustsuccessfullycomplete2yearsofoneofthefollowingpriortothecompletionoftheprogram:
Chinese French Spanish Latin
TheOklahomaSealofBiliteracyisanawardgivenbytheOklahomaStateDepartmentofEducationinrecognitionofstudentswhohavestudiedand attainedproficiencyinEnglishaswellasanadditionallanguageuponhighschoolgraduation.Itrepresentsthestate’scommitmenttovaluethewhole studentandfosterprideintheculturalandlinguisticheritageofourstudents.
TheOklahomaSealofBiliteracyencouragesstudentstostudylanguages,certifiesattainmentofbiliteracyskills,recognizesthevalueoflanguage diversity,andpreparesstudentswith21st-centuryskillsthatwillbenefittheminthelabormarketandtheglobalsociety.
StudentsinterestedinapplyingfortheOklahomaSealofBiliteracymaydosointhefalloftheirsenioryearatthislink,JPSSealofBiliteracy StudentsshouldverifytheirEnglishlanguageeligibilitypriortocompletingtheapplication.
Thisprogramisintendedtoassiststudentsfromfamilieswithlimitedincomeswhodemonstrateacommitmenttoacademicsuccessinhighschool. Theprogramprovidestuitionpaymentforeligiblestudentsatin-statecollegesanduniversities.Toapply,ortomonitoryourstudentsongoing eligibility,goto:www.okpromise.org AhandoutwithmoreinformationcanbefoundintheJHSguidanceoffice.
HighSchooljuniorsandseniorswhohavetakenthePre-ACTorACTmaybeeligibletoenrollincollegecourseswhileattendinghighschool.Jenks HighSchoolwillawardacademic/corecreditforcollegecoursesthatcorrelatetoJenksHighSchoolcourses.Electivecreditwillbegivento coursesifthereisnocorrelationbetweentheconcurrentenrollmentcourseandaJenksHighSchoolcourse.Thesecreditswillcounttoward JenksHighSchoolgraduationcreditrequirements.
StudentswhoconcurrentlyenrollwilldroponecourseatJenksHighSchoolforevery3hoursofcollegecourseworkinwhichtheyenroll.Ifastudent dropstheirconcurrentenrollmentcourse,aJenksHighSchool coursemust beadded.ThecollegewillprovideJenksHighSchoolwithalistof studentswhoareenrolledinconcurrentcoursesaftertheDROPdates.ToreplaceEnglish12,studentsmusttaketwosemestersofconcurrently enrolledEnglishcourses.AdvancedPlacementtestcreditsDONOTreplaceeithersemesterofEnglish12.Studentsareresponsibleforregistration, fees,booksandtransportationandanyfeesinexcessofthetuitionwaiver.Concurrentenrollmentcoursesshouldbeschedulednottoconflictwith thestudent’sscheduleatJenksHighSchool.
TheTCCDualEnrollmentprogramprovides4courses(12hours)tuitionfreeforjuniorsand6courses(18hours)tuitionfreeforseniors.Students shouldrememberthatconcurrentenrollmentcoursesbegintheirofficialcollegetranscriptwhichmustbepresentedtoanyfuturecollegetheyattend. Inordertoenrollinacollegecourse,highschoolstudentsmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:
● AnACTcompositescoreof19
● ANDaPre-ACTor ACTsubjectproficiencyscoreintheareainwhichtheywishtoenroll.
ThenationwideSchool-to-Workmovementmaintainsthatstudentsshouldhavetheopportunityforworkexperiencepriortograduationfromhigh school. Skillslearnedonthejob, includingcommunication,reliability,andtheabilitytodevelopgoodworkingrelationships,willservestudents wellthroughouttheirlives.JenksHighSchooloffersworkopportunitiesforhighschoolcreditonlythroughtheMarketingandSpecialEducation programs.
TulsaTechnologyCenterprovidesparticipatinghighschoolswithanextendedcurriculumforstudentsin11th and12th grades.Studentsenrolledin TulsaTechattendthreehourseachdayatoneofthesixareaTechCentercampuses,eithermorningorafternoon. Duringtheremainingportionof theday,studentsarescheduledatJenksHighSchool,andmayrequireavirtualcoursetoaccommodateforschedulingconflicts.Studentsreceive3 creditsperyearfortheirprogramsatTulsaTech;generally,thesecreditsareelectivecredits,butsomeprogramsdooffercorecredit.Thesecore creditsareacceptedbyOklahomaPromiseandsomeareacceptedbyNCAA.ApplicationformsandTulsaTechPlanningGuidesareavailablein theHighSchoolGuidanceOffice.Moreinformationcanbefoundstartingonpage74ofthisplanningguide.
Severalelectivecoursesrequirestudentstopayfeestocoverthecostofsomesuppliesanduniforms. Itisnottheintentoftheschoolstopreventany studentfromenrollinginaclassduetocost.Manycoursesofferfundraisingopportunitiestoearnmoneytocoverthecostoffees.Anystudent desiringtoenrollinoneofthesecourseswhoisunabletopaythefeesshouldcontactacounselor Teachersmaybecontactedforadditional informationconcerningtheexactcostsinvolved.
Students(9-12)participateregularlyinanAdvisoryperiodduringtheschoolday.TheAdvisoryperiodaccomplishesseveraltasks,includingbut notlimitedto:IndividualCareerAcademicPlan(ICAP)activities,targetedacademicsupport,clubactivities,andhealthandwellnesslearning activities,aswellasactivitiesandinformationbygrade.IndividualCareerAcademicPlan(ICAP)activitiesprovidestudentswithinformation regardingstudentinterestinventories,careerpathways,academicplanning,resumewriting,collegeandcareerexplorationsthroughSchoolinks,and highschoolenrollmentconferences.
ThefollowingexplanationofthepurposeoftheAdvancedPlacementprogramcanbefoundonAPCentral,awebsitecreatedbytheCollegeBoard, atthefollowingaddress:https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap-20-21/discover-benefits
"Pre-APisbasedonthefollowingtwoimportantpremises.Thefirstistheexpectationthatallstudentscanperformwellatrigorousacademiclevels. Thisexpectationshouldbereflectedincurriculumandinstructionthroughouttheschoolsuchthatallstudentsareconsistentlybeingchallengedto expandtheirknowledgeandskillstothenextlevel.ThesecondimportantpremiseofPre-APisthebeliefthatwecanprepareeverystudentfor higherintellectualengagementbystartingthedevelopmentofskillsandacquisitionofknowledgeasearlyaspossible.Addressedeffectively,the middleandhighschoolyearscanprovideapowerfulopportunitytohelpallstudentsacquiretheknowledge,concepts,andskillsneededtoengagein ahigherleveloflearning."
InJenkssecondaryschools,studentschoosingtoparticipateinAdvancedorAdvancedPlacementcoursesshouldexhibitself-motivation,adesireto tacklerigorousmaterials,problemsolvingandcriticalthinkingskills,organizationandtime-managementskillswithacommitmenttomeeting deadlinesandcompletingtasks.
NOTE:Beginningwiththe2019-20schoolyear,theCollegeBoardrequiresstudentstocommitinthefalltotakingAPtestsinMay.Studentsare requiredtoregisterandpayfortheAPtestsbyearlyOctober
TheJenksGiftedEducationProgramidentifiesintellectuallygiftedstudentsandchallengesthemthroughdifferentiationoflearningenvironments andinstructionthatisrichindepthandcomplexity StudentsqualifyfortheprogrambymeetingcertaincriteriaincompliancewithOklahomastate regulationsandtheDistrict’sgiftedplan.Challengingcoursesareavailableinavarietyofareastoprovideopportunitiesforstudentstopursuetheir strengths,passions,orinterests.StudentsidentifiedasgiftedarehighlyencouragedtoexplorecourseoptionssuchasAdvanced,AP,concurrent enrollment,CareerTech,andinternships.SiteGiftedCoordinatorsserveasconsultantsforclassroomteachersintheireffortstomeeteachstudent's needs.
TheSpecialEducationprogramatJenksPublicSchoolsprovidessupportandservicestoallowstudentstoworkattheiroptimalabilities.Special EducationprogramclassesmeetJenksHighSchoolgraduationrequirementsandNCAArequirementswithpriorapprovalifthestudentisserved throughanIndividualEducationPlan(IEP).TheseclassesMAYnotmeetOklahomaPromiseor4-yearcollegeadmissionrequirements(forfurther information,checkwiththecaseloadteacherorcounselor).
Subjectsofferedthroughspecialeducationclassesincludemathematics,languagearts,socialstudies,science,survivalskills,andindividualized cooperativework.JenksHighSchoolpracticestheinclusionofspecialeducationstudentsintotheregularclassroomwithspecialservicessupport wheneverappropriateandallstudentsarerequiredtocompletethestategraduationrequirements.Gradesaredeterminedaccordingtoeachstudent’s abilityandtheobjectivesstatedinhis/herIndividualEducationPlan(IEP)writtenonanannualbasis.Inordertoqualifyforspecialeducation services,testingandplacementthroughtheSpecialServicesDepartmentmustoccurandparentalconsentmustbeobtainedafterparentsparticipate onanInterventionTeamwithteachersandcounselorswhileclassroomobservationsforseveralweeksarecompleted.TheInterventionTeamwill thenmakerecommendationsforaccommodationsintheclassroomorrecommendthattestingbedone.
Englishlanguageartscoursesfocusongrowingalife-longloveofreadingaswellasdevelopingstudents’skillstoread purposefully,thinkcritically,andcommunicateeffectivelythroughwritten,oral,andvisualexpression Graduationstandards requirethatstudentscompletefourcreditsofEnglish AllstudentsinJenksHighSchoolmustbeenrolledinatleastoneEnglish classeachsemester
341010
English9
Grade:9
2semesters–1credit ��������
341050
AdvancedEnglish9
Grade:9
2semesters-1credit ��������
141110
English10
Grade:10
2semesters-1credit ��������
141150
AdvancedEnglish 10
Grade:10
2semesters-1credit ��������
141210
English11
Grade:11
2semesters-1credit ��������
Inthiscourse,studentsreadandrespondtovariousformsofliteratureincludingpoetry,fiction, drama,andshortstories Vocabulary,grammar,andcompositionarestudiedthroughwriting assignmentsthatrangefromin-depthresearchpaperstoessayresponses MLAdocumentationisalso apartofthewritingprocessandisincorporatedintoassignmentsthroughouttheschoolyear.
Prerequisite:HavinganAorBinpreviousEnglishclassisrecommended.
Thiscoursefocusesonrigorousoralandwrittenliteraryanalysisofgenreswithchallengingreading assignmentsthatrequireorganization,independence,andcriticalthinkingbothinsideandoutsidethe classroom Studentsalsowriteinmultiplemodes(narrative,informational,argument)andmakeoral presentations Masteryofgrammarandusage(ie proficiencywiththeeightpartsofspeechand partsofasentence)isexpectedandMLAformatforresearchisemphasized.
Thiscoursefocusesondevelopinglife-longlearnerswhoreadpurposefully,thinkcriticallyand creatively,andcommunicateeffectivelythroughwritten,oral,andvisualexpression English10 studentsreadandrespondtoavarietyofsourcesincludingworldliteratureanddevelopwriting proficienciesforavarietyofpurposesandaudiencesthroughbothinformalandformalsubmissions Studentsalsodevelopspeaking,listeningandanalysisskillsdemonstratingcommandofthe conventionsof standardEnglish.
Thiscoursefocusesonrigorousoralandwrittenliteraryanalysisofnovels,shortstoriesandpoems withchallengingreadingassignmentsthatrequireorganization,independence,criticalthinkingand useofAdvancedPlacementstrategies Studentsalsoparticipateintimedwritings,independent reading,vocabularydevelopment,andMLAresearchpaperdevelopment Sincewritersgenerallyuse theacceptedlanguagestandardsoftheirtimeperiod,someworksmaycontaincontentand/or languageconsideredobjectionablebysomeindividuals.Thecoursepreparesstudentsfortransition intoAdvancedPlacementcourseworkofferedateleventhandtwelfthgradelevels
Thiscoursefocusesondevelopinglife-longlearnerswhoreadpurposefully,thinkcriticallyand creatively,andcommunicateeffectivelythroughwritten,oral,andvisualexpression English11 studentsreadandrespondtoavarietyofsourcesincludingAmericanliteratureanddevelopwriting proficienciesforavarietyofpurposesandaudiences through both informal and formal submissions Studentsalsodevelopspeaking,listeningandanalysisskillsdemonstratingcommandof theconventionsofstandardEnglish
141310
English12
Grade:12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Thiscoursefocusesondevelopinglife-longlearnerswhoreadpurposefully,thinkcriticallyand creatively,andcommunicateeffectivelythroughwritten,oral,andvisualexpression. English12 studentsmayreadandrespondtoavarietyofgrade-levelappropriatesourcesanddevelopwriting proficienciesforavarietyofpurposesandaudiencesthroughbothinformalandformalsubmissions Studentsalsodevelopspeaking,listeningandanalysisskillsdemonstratingcommandofthe conventionsofstandardEnglish ThestudyofMLAformatincludesthecreationofadocumented
141410
Advanced PlacementEnglish Languageand Composition
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
141510
Advanced PlacementEnglish Literatureand Composition
Grade:12
2semesters-1credit ����
researchprojectand/orpaper.
Prerequisite:AdvancedEnglish9andAdvancedEnglish10areencouragedbutnotrequired. AdvancedPlacementLanguageandCompositiontrainsstudentstobecomeskilledreadersand writers Studentsstudyfromavarietyofperiods,disciplines,andrhetoricalcontexts Thecourse emphasizesexpository,analytical,andargumentativewritingbothinsideandoutsidetheclassaswell asresearchskills.StudentsenrollingareexpectedtohaveacommandofstandardEnglishgrammar. Sincewritersgenerallyusetheacceptedlanguagestandardsoftheirtimeperiod,someworksmay containcontentand/orlanguageconsideredobjectionablebysomeindividuals
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$99. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
AdvancedPlacementLiteratureandCompositionsurveysselectedworld-classliteraryworks (primarilyofEnglishandAmericanorigin)andfocusesontheinquirytoolsbywhichstudentscan betteranalyzeandcomprehendwhattheyread Emphasisisgiventoclose-readingoforiginaltexts andtocomposingessaysbothoutsideofclassandinclass Sincewritersgenerallyusetheaccepted languagestandardsoftheirtimeperiod,someworksmaycontaincontentandlanguageconsidered objectionablebysomeindividuals.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Note:TheseclasseswillcountaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbecreditedtowardEnglishgraduationrequirements
142120
Newswriting
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
342011
Grade:9
1semester-½credit ����
342021 CreativeWriting
II:Genres
Grade:9
Prerequisite:Advisorapprovalofapplicationand/orinterview(Applicationavailableinroom 5-222orasadownloadfromjenkstrojantorch.com)
Ourmissionistofindgoodstories,writegoodnews,andbuildgoodjournalists!Newswritingisa fast-pacedjournalismclassthatpublishesthe Trojan Torch onamonthlybasis Studenteditorslead staffthroughthepublicationprocess,whichincludesbrainstorming,interviewing,articlewriting, editing,andphotography Studentsareresponsibleforcoveringarticleassignmentsandmeeting deadlines;consequently,staffmemberswilloftenberequiredtoworkoutsideofclasstime
Prerequisite:Approvalofapplication/interview,minimum3.0overallGPA,a“B”average. StudentsinthiscourseareresponsibleforcreatingandproducingtheJHSTrojanyearbook Studentsgainskillincomputergraphic-layout,journalisminterviewingandwriting,photography, sales,andorganization Photographyexperienceisaplus Out-of-classandweekendtimewillalso berequired
Prerequisite:"B"oraboveinEnglishorEnglishteacherapproval
Thiscourseintroducestheprocess,skills,andtechniquesofwritinginthegenresofcreativefiction andnonfiction.Throughclassreadings,exercises,andworkshopstructure,studentsexplorethe developmentofcharacterandsetting,useofdialogueandfigurativelanguage,andwritingfrom differentpointsofview.Studentsexamineanddiscusswriter’scraftandapplytheirunderstandingin theirownwriting Studentsmayperformtheirworkandparticipateinlocalandnationalcreative writingcompetitions
Prerequisite:"B"oraboveinEnglishorEnglishteacherapproval;CreativeWritingIisnota requiredprerequisitebutisrecommended.
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstotheprocessofcreativefictionandnonfictionwriting Through classreadings,studentsexplorevariouswritingmodesandexperimentwithvariousgenresof
1semester-½credit ���� literatureincludingverse,shortstory,andmemoir.Studentsread,examine,anddiscusswriter’scraft, andapplytheirunderstandingintheirownwriting Studentsmayperformtheirworkandparticipate inlocalandnationalcreativewritingcompetitions
142101
ThePowerofStory
Grades:10,11,12
1semester -½credit ����
142111
PoetryandPower
Grades:10,11,12
1 semester -½credit ����
Narrativeisallaroundus Storiesmotivate,persuade,teachandconnectuseachday Usingthe reading/writingworkshopmodel,studentsexplorethepowerofnarrativethroughvariousmodes, developingtheliteracyskillstothriveinthemodernage.Assessmentisthroughmultiplepublished piecesofauthenticwritingandcreativeprojectslikepresentations,speeches,orvariousothercreative tasksthatallowstudentstodemonstrateknowledgeandunderstandingthroughperformance
ThetitleofthiscourseisinspiredbyapiecewrittenbyPresidentJohnF Kennedyin1964and speakstothepowerpoetryhastochallengeourimaginationsandrealizeourindividualpower Using culturally-relevanthighly-engagingtextsandverbalandwritten studentsidentifytheroleofpoetry inunderstandingtheirworldthroughverbalandwrittenanalysis ofpoetry,poetrycompositionand participationindiscussion,writingworkshopsandcollaborationandaimsatexploring culturally-relevanthigh-engagingtexts
Mathematicscoursesemphasizeproblemsolving,proceduralfluency,reasoning,andcommunicatingthinkingandsolution pathways Threeorfourmathematicscoursesarerequiredforgraduationdependingonthegraduationplanyouarefollowing Pleaseseeyourschoolcounselorformoreinformation ThemathematicscreditsmustincludeAlgebraIandthosewithcontent and/orrigorequaltooraboveAlgebraI
Ifastudentistaking….
Theiroptionsforenrollmentforthenextschoolyearare…. Pre-Algebra AlgebraI
Algebra1
Geometry
Geometry–ALLstudentspassingAlgebra1
MathofFinance–SeniorsONLY
IntermediateAlgebra–ThisoptionwillcommitstudenttoenrollinginAlgebraIIthe followingyear AlgebraII
AdvancedAlgebraII
MathofFinance–SeniorsONLY IntermediateAlgebra AlgebraII AlgebraII or AdvancedAlgebraII
(Note: Seecoursedescriptionsformore detailsaboutthesecourseoptions)
Trigonometry/CollegeAlgebra
(Note:Seecoursedescriptionsformore detailsaboutthesecourseoptions)
Precalculus/Trigonometry Or AdvancedPrecalculus/Trig
(Note: Seecoursedescriptionsformore
Trigonometry/CollegeAlgebra
Precalculus/Trigonometry
StatisticsandProbability
AdvancedPrecalculus/Trig
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
Precalculus/Trigonometry
StatisticsandProbability
BusinessCalculus
CollegeCareer-ReadyMath-SeniorsONLY AdvancedPlacementStatistics
BusinessCalculus
AdvancedPlacementCalculusAB
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
detailsaboutthesecourseoptions)
AdvancedPlacementCalculusAB
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
AdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
DifferentialEquations
151010 HS 351010 FA AlgebraI
Grades:9,10
2semesters-1credit ��������
151210 HS 351210 FA Geometry
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
151110 Intermediate Algebra
Grades:10,11
2semesters-1credit
151810
MathofFinance
Grade:12
2semesters-1credit
151310
StatisticsandProbability
AdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
StatisticsandProbability
Trigonometry/CollegeAlgebra
Precalculus/Trigonometry
AdvancedPrecalculus/Trig
AdvancedPlacementCalculusAB
AdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
LinearAlgebra/CalculusIII
DifferentialEquations
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
LinearAlgebra/CalculusIII
Thiscoursebuildsfoundationsforothermathematicscourses.Studentsgeneralizepatterns,relations andfunctions,representandanalyzemathematicalsituationsandstructuresusingalgebraicsymbols, usemathematicalmodelstorepresentandunderstandquantitativerelationships,andanalyzechange invariouscontexts Studentsareintroducedtothegraphingcalculatorbutwilluseascientific calculatorregularlyandareencouragedtohaveaTIcalculatorfromtheTI-30XMultiviewseries If thereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict.
Prerequisite:ApassinggradeinAlgebraI
Inthiscourse,studentsuselogic,postulates,theoremsandAlgebraIconceptstoexploreproperties of2-dimensionaland3-dimensionalfiguresanddeepenawarenessofgeometryineverydayliving. Theyalsostudyconceptsofformalreasoningleadingtoastudyofproofs,congruence,similarity, triangles,polygons,circles,planes,coordinategeometry,basictrigonometricfunctions,and construction Thiscourseintroducesthebasicsofcircularshapesandequations Studentsusea graphingcalculatorandareencouragedtohaveaTIcalculatorfromtheTI-30XMultiviewseriesor TI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinAlgebra1andGeometryand/orplacementbymathematics department.
ThistransitionalcoursesolidifiesunderstandingofgeneralAlgebra1andGeometryconcepts Depth ofunderstandingandfluencyisenhancedasstudentsstudypolynomials,functions(linearand exponential),relations,expressions,inequalities,equations,systemsofequations,triangles,circles, anddataanalysis.Studentsareintroducedtoquadratics,matrices,andlogarithms.Studentswho successfullycompletethiscourseareenrolledinAlgebra2thefollowingschoolyear.Studentsusea scientificcalculatorandarerequiredtohaveaTIcalculatorfromtheTI-30XMultiviewseriesor TI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinAlgebraIandplacementbymathematicsdepartment Inthiscourse,studentsexplorerealworldfinanceproblemsandapplycriticalthinkingskillstosolve thoseproblems.Thecourseemphasizesthefollowingtopics:personalearningpower,financial management,federalincometaxpreparation,financialtransactions,budgeting,insurance,and investments
Note:ThiscoursemeetstheOklahomastategraduationrequirementsforPassporttoFinancial Literacy.
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinAlgebra1andGeometry(recommend75%orhigher) Thiscourseisacollegepreparatorycourseandwillemphasizethestudyoffunctions,systemsof equations,polynomials,radicals,inequalities,exponentials, logarithms,basicsofparabolicand
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
151350 HS
351350 FA
Grades:9,10,11
2semesters-1credit ����
151410
Trigonometry/ CollegeAlgebra
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
hyperbolicconicsections,sequences,seriesandrationalexpressions.Timeisdevotedtotheanalysis ofdata,inferenceandprobability Studentsexplorerealworldproblemsandapplycriticalthinking skillstosolvethoseproblems StudentsarerequiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+ series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict
Prerequisite:Gradeof“B”orhigherinGeometryandAlgebraI
ThiscollegepreparatorycourseaddressescomponentsinAlgebraIIfromanAdvancedPlacement perspective.Timeisdevotedtoanalysisofdata,inferenceandprobability.Criticalthinkingskillsare enhancedasstudentsexplore,discoverandmakeconnectionswithrealworldapplications Advanced Placementinquirytechniquesareusedthroughoutthiscourse Studentsalsousethegraphingcalculator, computers,andmanipulatives StudentsplanningontakingAdvancedPrecalculusandAdvanced PlacementCalculusshouldenrollinthiscourse Studentsarerequiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfrom theTI-84+series.Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict.
Prerequisite:CompletionofAlgebraIIandrecommendationofcurrentmathematicsteacher. ThiscourseisdesignedforcollegeboundstudentswhodonotplantotakeCalculusinhighschooland addressesavarietyofalgebraicandtrigonometricconceptsincludingrelationsandfunctions,graphing usingtransformations,algebraoffunctions,conicsections,polynomialandrationalfunctions,systemsof equations,matrices,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctions,complexnumbers,absolutevalues,radicals, exponents,rationalexponents,binomialtheorem,sequencesandseriesandapplications.Plane trigonometryisalsocoveredandemphasizesbasictrigidentities,angularmeasure,functionsofangles, unitcirclederivationsofformulas,trianglesolutions,equations,andapplicationproblems Studentsare requiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbe checkedoutfromtheDistrict
151510
Precalculus/ Trigonometry
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
151550
Precalculus/Trig
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:Gradeof“C+”orhigherinAlgebraIIorapassinggradeinTrigonometry/CollegeAlgebra. Thiscollegepreparatorycourserelates,appliesandexploresallconceptsoftrigonometry,including identities,equations,andvectorswhensolvingrealworldproblems Emphasisisplacedonthestudyof logarithms,sequences,series,probabilityandenhancingtheknowledgeoffunctionsbymakinggraphical connectionsandinterpretations.Thecalculusconceptoflimitsisintroduced.Thecourseisdesignedfor studentswhoareplanningtotakeAdvancedPlacementCalculusAB Studentsarerequiredtohavea graphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromthe District
Prerequisite:Gradeof“B”orhigherinAdvancedAlgebraIIorAlgebraII AdvancedPlacementPrecalculusisacollegelevelcourseforstudentswhohavecompletedAlgebraIIand willfollowtheAdvancedPlacementcourseguidelines Topicsofstudywillfocusonfourmainstrands: Polynomial&RationalFunctions,Exponential&LogarithmicFunctions,Trigonometrical&Polar Functions,andFunctionsInvolvingParameters,Vectors,&Matrices.Formativeandcumulative assessmentswillbegiventomodelthestructureandrigorstudentswillseeontheAPexamattheendof thecourse ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentsplanningtotakeAPCalculusABorBC Studentsare requiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbe checkedoutfromtheDistrict Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvanced placementexamforcollegecredit.
151710
BusinessCalculus
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
152260 Advanced PlacementCalculus
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinPrecalculusorTrigonometry/CollegeAlgebraandrecommendationof currentmathteacher.
Thiscollegelevelcourseaddressesbasicconceptsoflimits,derivatives,integralsandrelatedapplications withabusinessfocus.ItisdesignedtomeettheneedsofthestudentwhoplanstoseekaBusinessDegree andwillenrollinBusinessCalculusincollege Thisisanon-AdvancedPlacementcourse Studentsare requiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbe checkedoutfromtheDistrict
Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofPrecalculus/Trigonometry
ThiscourseaddressescollegelevelCalculusItopicsincludingfunctionsandtheirgraphs,limitsand continuity,differentialcalculus,andintegralcalculus Asummerreviewassignmentisrequiredfor studentsenrollinginthiscourse StudentsarerequiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+
AB
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
152360
Advanced PlacementCalculus
BC
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
151610
Statisticsand Probability
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
152060
Advanced PlacementStatistics
Grades:10 with concurrent enrollment in another mathematics class
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
152460
Differential Equations
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$102.Discountsapplyiftakingmore thanoneexam.
153010 College Career-ReadyMath
Grade:12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofAPCalculusABandrecommendationofcurrentmath teacher.
CalculusBCisafull-yearcollegecalculuslevelI&IIcourseaddressingthecalculusoffunctionsof asinglevariable.ItbuildsonalltopicscoveredinCalculusABplusadditionalintegration techniques,parametrics,polarandvectorfunctions,andsequencesandseries.Asummerreview assignmentisrequiredforstudentsenrollinginthiscourse Studentsarerequiredtohaveagraphing calculatorfromtheTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$102.Discountsapplyiftakingmore thanoneexam.
Prerequisites:CompletionofAlgebraII.
ThiscollegelevelcourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedAlgebraIIandeitherare concurrentlyenrolledinPrecalculusordonotwishtoenterthePrecalculustoCalculusroute Studentswillstudystatisticalquestioning,collectingdata,analyzingdata,interpretingresults,and probability. ThiscoursewillserveasanintroductoryStatisticscourse.Studentsarerequiredtohave agraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfrom theDistrict
Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraII
APStatisticsisayear-longintroductorycourseinstatisticsdesignedforstudentswhohave successfullycompletedAlgebraII.Studentsexploreandanalyzedatausinggraphicalandnumerical techniques Studentsalsouseprobabilityandstatisticalinferencestodevelopappropriatemodelsfor datacollected Thiscourseisbasedonwordproblems;andinvolvesmuchwriting Studentsare requiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbe checkedoutfromtheDistrict Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$102. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Prerequisite:CompletionofAdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
ThiscoursecontinuesthestudyofdifferentialequationsintroducedintheAPCalculusBC curriculum Thetopicscoveredinthefirstsemesterincludesolutiontechniquesforfirst,second,and higherorderdifferentialequationsaswellasnumericalmethodsandthemethodofLaplace transformations.Inthesecondsemesterseveralfurthertopicstypicalofasecondsemestercoursein differentialequationswillbecovered Thesetopicsincludesolvingsystemsoflineardifferential equations,seriessolutionsfordifferentialequations,andanintroductiontopartialdifferential equationsthatincludesFourierseriessolutions
Note:Thiscourseisaweightedcourse(likeadvancedplacement)andwillcounttowardsValedictorian andSalutatorianrecognitions.
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinAlgebra1,Geometry,andAlgebraII.
Thiselectivecourseprovidesareviewofcriticalconceptsfrommiddleschoolandhighschool mathematicstoensurereadinessforentry-level,credit-bearingmathematicscourseworkincollege. Studentslearnthecontextbehindthemathematicalproceduresanddevelopanunderstandingofwhenand howtoconnectmathematicalformulasandmethodstoreal-worldsituations
Note:Thiscoursedoesnotcountasamathcredit.
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:CompletionofAdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
Thefirstsemesterofthiscoursebuildsonpriorknowledgeofsystems,matrices,andvectorsandextendsthese topicstodefinevectorspacesandinnerproductspaces.Othertopicsincludethestudyoflineartransformations, eigenvalues,andeigenvectors.ThesecondsemesterofthecourseextendstheideasofcalculusintroducedinAP CalculusBCinto3-dimensionalspace.Topicsincludepartialdifferentiation,multipleintegration,andconcludes withtheintroductionofGreen’sTheorem,thedivergencetheorem,andStokes’sTheorem.
Note:ThiscourseisaweightedcourselikeAdvancedPlacementandwillcounttowardsValedictorian andSalutatorianrecognitions
● Thiscourseisofferedalternatingschoolyears.Willbeofferedagain2026-2027
Sciencecoursescenteraroundinquiryandproblem-solvingexperiencesthatencouragestudentstothinkcritically,inquirerationally andinterpretandanalyzecurrentscientificdevelopments,anddeepentheirunderstandingofkeyscienceconcepts.Studentsutilize scienceandengineeringpracticestoaskquestions,defineproblems,developandusemodels,planandconductinvestigations,and analyzeandinterpretdata Inaddition,studentsusemathematicalandcomputationalthinkingtoconstructexplanationsanddesign solutions Studentsuseevidencetoevaluateandcommunicateinformationastheyengageinscientificarguments Allscience coursesatJenksHighSchoolarelaboratorysciencesandmeettherequirementsforOklahoma’sPromiseProgram
Notes:
● 11thGradeScienceExam: AspartoftheOklahomaSchoolTestingProgram’srequirements,alljuniorstudentswillbe requiredtotakeascienceexammandatedbytheOklahomaStateDepartmentofEducation.
● Requirements:Allstudentsarerequiredtotakeatleastonephysicalsciencecoursefromoneofthefollowing:a chemistrycourse(Chemistry,AdvancedChemistry,AdvancedPlacementChemistry),aphysicscourse(Physics,Advanced PlacementPhysics1,AdvancedPlacementPhysics2orAdvancedPlacementPhysicsC)ORPhysicalScienceinorderto graduate EarthandSpaceSciencedoesnotfulfillthephysicalsciencesrequirement
● Courselistings:Coursesarelistedbygradelevelandprogression
JenksrecommendsthatALLstudentstakefouryearsofscience Studentswhowishtotakemorethanonescience courseperyearmaystartaddinginextrasciencein10thgradewiththecurrentscienceteacherpermission.
9thGrade 10thGrade 11thand12thGrades
AdvancedPlacementBiology
AdvancedPlacementChemistry
AdvancedPlacementEnvironmentalScience
Biology
AdvancedBiology
PhysicalScience
● EnrollmentinAlgebraIor Geometryisrecommended.
Chemistry,AdvancedChemistry,orPhysics
● EnrollmentinAlgebraIIorabove isrecommended
AdvancedPlacementPhysics1
AdvancedPlacementPhysics2
AdvancedPlacementPhysicsC
EnvironmentalScience
EarthandSpaceScience
IntrotoHumanAnatomy&Physiology(semester course)
AdvHumanAnatomy&Physiology
IntroductoryGenetics(semestercourse)
ForensicScienceandDataAnalysis
GeneticsandBiotechnology
Zoology
Studentsshouldconsiderthesesciencecourseprogressionstosupporttheircollege/careerpathwayinterests
Geneticsand Biotechnology
Engineering and Physics
Biology or AdvancedBiology
Biology or AdvancedBiology
Chemistry or AdvancedChemistry
PhysicalScience Physics
IntroductoryGenetics
GeneticsandBiotechnology
ForensicScienceandDataAnalysis
AdvancedPlacementBiology
EngineeringIED(TulsaTechnologyCourse)
EngineeringPED(TulsaTechnologyCourse)
AdvancedPlacementPhysics1 AdvancedPlacementPhysics2 AdvancedPlacementPhysicsC
AdvancedPlacementBiology
Zoology
Pre-Medicine and Veterinary Science
Wildlife and Conservation Biology
361010
Biology
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Biology or AdvancedBiology
AdvancedChemistry Physics
361050
Advanced Biology
Grade:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
161060
Advanced Placement Biology
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Biology or AdvancedBiology
PhysicalScience
Chemistry Physics
GeneticsandBiotechnology
AdvHumanAnatomyandPhysiology
AdvancedPlacementChemistry
AdvancedPlacementPhysics1 AdvancedPlacementPhysics2 AdvancedPlacementPhysicsC
Zoology
EnvironmentalScience
EarthandSpaceScience
AdvancedPlacementBiology
AdvancedPlacementChemistry
AdvancedPlacementEnvironmentalScience
GeneticsandBiotechnology
Studentsexplorethefunctionofthecell,themolecularbasisofheredity,theprocessofbiological diversity,theinterdependenceoforganisms,theorganizationandinclusionofmatterandenergyinliving systems,thebehavioroforganisms,andthestructureandfunctionofthehumanbody Inthismicroto macrostudystudentsuseaninquiry-basedapproachtoaskquestions,developandusemodels,planand carryoutinvestigations,andanalyzeandinterpretdatatoconstruct,evaluateandcommunicate explanationsofthenaturalworld.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:GeneticsandBiotechnology,Pre-Medicineand VeterinaryScience,WildlifeandConservationBiology
Thiscourseemphasizesadeeper,morerigorousexplorationofbiologyconceptswithadditionallabsand requiredassignments.Studentsengageincriticalthinking,usinganinquiry-basedapproachtoask questions,developandusemodels,planandcarryoutinvestigations,andanalyzeandinterpretdatato construct,evaluateandcommunicateexplanationsofthenaturalworld Thiscourseisanexcellent foundationforAdvancedPlacementBiologyandotheradvancedsciencecourses
Note:CompletionofAlgebraIorGeometrywithagradeof“B”orbetterisrecommended.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:GeneticsandBiotechnology,Pre-Medicineand VeterinaryScience,WildlifeandConservationBiology
Prerequisite:BiologyandChemistry
AdvancedPlacementBiologyisanintroductorycollege-levelbiologycourse.Studentscultivatetheirunderstanding ofbiologythroughinquiry-basedinvestigationsastheyexplorethefollowingtopics:evolution,cellularprocesses, energyandcommunication,genetics,informationtransfer,ecology,andinteractions.TheAdvancedPlacement Biologycourseisequivalenttoatwo-semestercollegeintroductorybiologycourseforbiologymajors.Thiscourse requiresthat25percentoftheinstructionaltimewillbespentinhands-onlaboratorywork,withanemphasison inquiry-basedinvestigationsthatprovidestudentswithopportunitiestoapplythesciencepractices.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:GeneticsandBiotechnology,Pre-Medicineand VeterinaryScience,Wildlife/ConservationBiology
163610
ForensicScience andData Analysis
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
161211
IntrotoHuman Anatomy& Physiology
Grades:10,11,12
1semester–½credit ����
161330
Geneticsand Biotechnology
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
161311
Introductory Genetics
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
161110
Zoology
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1 credit ������
163010 Environmental Science
Grades10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:AlgebraII
Thiscourseintroduceskeyconceptsinforensicscience,includingtheapplicationofscientificprocesses toexaminecrimesceneevidence Studentslearntocollectandanalyzetraceevidencesuchashair, fibers,andsoilsamples,aswellasfingerprinting,bloodspatterexamination,DNAanalysis,toxicology, handwritinganalysis,forensicanthropology,anddeterminingthecauseandtimeofdeath Emphasisis placedonlaboratoryactivitiestocollectdataforscientificandmathematicalanalysis.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:GeneticsandBiotechnology
Prerequisite:BiologyorAdvancedBiology
Inthisfoundationalcourse,studentsexplorethestructuresandfunctionsofthehumanbodytodevelopa greaterunderstandingofthehumanbody,illnesses,andoverallphysicalwell-being.Hands-on experiences,aswellaslaboratoryexperiences,areemphasized.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Pre-MedicineandVeterinaryScience
Thisupper-levelcourseisdesignedforstudentsinterestedinexploringcareersinthemedicalfieldor geneticsandbiotechnologyresearch Inthiscourse,studentsexploreMendeliangenetics,genestructure andfunction,inheritancepatterns,geneticabnormalities,embryologicaldevelopment,biotechnology application,populationgenetics,andtheHumanGenomeProject
Note:BiologyandaPhysicalScienceCoursearerecommended.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Pre-MedicineandVeterinaryScience,Geneticsand Biotechnology,Wildlife/ConservationBiology
Prerequisite:BiologyorAdvancedBiology
Inthiscollegepreparatorycoursestudentsexplorehowgenesareinheritedandpassedon.Topicsinclude humandevelopment,probability&Punnettsquares,DNAreplication,proteinsynthesis,chromosomes,how mutationsoccur,andwhattheireffectsare Inaddition,studentsstudyhumandiseasesanddisorders Students examinetheethicsofnewgenetictechnologiesandprocessesthroughdiscussion,labactivities,andcase studies
Note:GeneticsismosthelpfuliftakenbeforeAdvancedPlacementBiologyorGeneticsandBiotechnology. ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Pre-MedicineandVeterinaryScience,Geneticsand Biotechnology,WildlifeConservation,andBiotechnology.
Inthiscollegepreparatorycourse,studentsuseanevolutionaryandecologicalperspectivetocompareanimalform andfunctionininvertebrateandvertebrateanimals.Majortopicsintheclassincludeclassification,evolutionand naturalselection,identificationofinvertebratephyla,andvertebrateclasses.Inaddition,studentscompareanimal formandfunctiontoshowevolutionarychangesthatleadtoanimaladaptationsindifferentecosystems.Thisisalab coursewithrequireddissections.
Note:ZoologyismosthelpfuliftakenbeforeAdvancedPlacementBiologyorAdvHumanAnatomyand Physiology ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Pre-MedicineandVeterinaryScience,Wildlife/ ConservationBiology
Inthiscourse,studentsexplorethenaturalfunctioningofecosystemsandanalysisoftheproblemsthatarise fromdisturbancesofenvironmentalprocesses Topicsincludenutritionalrelationships,endangeredspecies management,terrestrialandaquaticecosystemanalysis,populationgrowth,andtheeffectsofpollutantsonthe environment.Studentsanalyzeallsidesofthefundamentalenvironmentalproblemsthataccompanyhuman populationgrowthandenvironmentalchange
Note:BiologyorAdvancedBiologyisrecommended.StudentswhohavepreviouslycompletedEnvironmental ScienceIorEnvironmentalScienceIIarenoteligibleforthiscourse. ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Wildlife/ConservationBiology
163060
Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:Completionofabiologycourse,aphysicalsciencecourse,andatleastoneyearofalgebradueto thequantitativeanalysisrequiredinthecourse.
TheAdvancedPlacementEnvironmentalSciencecourseisdesignedtoengagestudentswiththescientificprinciples, concepts,andmethodologiesrequiredtounderstandtheinterrelationshipswithinthenaturalworld.Thecourse requiresthatstudentsidentifyandanalyzenaturalandhuman-madeenvironmentalproblems,evaluatetherelative risksassociatedwiththeseproblems,andexaminealternativesolutionsforresolvingorpreventingthem. Environmentalscienceisinterdisciplinary,embracingtopicsfromgeology,biology,environmentalstudies, environmentalscience,chemistry,andgeography TheAdvancedPlacementEnvironmentalSciencecourseis designedtobetheequivalentofaone-semester,introductorycollegecourseinenvironmentalscience.Although therearenospecificAdvancedPlacementEnvironmentalSciencelabsorfieldinvestigationsrequiredforthecourse, itisrequiredthatstudentshavetheopportunitytospendaminimumof25%ofinstructionaltimeengagedin hands-on,inquiry-basedlaboratoryand/orfieldworkinvestigations.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Wildlife/ConservationBiology
161230
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
162010
PhysicalScience
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
162110 Chemistry
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
162150
Advanced Chemistry
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
162160
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
Inthiscourse,studentsinvestigatemajorbodysystemstodeepentheirunderstandingofthestructureand functionofthehumanbodyanditssystems Thiscourseincludesanin-depthdissectionofthecat,additional organdissections,andworkwithaZahourekManiken(a3-footskeleton)forsculptingvariousorgans/organ systems Inexploringtheinterdependenceofthemajorbodysystems,studentsreadrigorousmaterialsboth insideandoutsidetheclassroom
Note:ChemistryorAdvancedChemistryisrecommended.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Pre-MedicineandVeterinaryScience
PhysicalSciencefocusesonintroductorychemistryandintroductoryphysicsconcepts Inthiscourse,students exploretherelationshipbetweenmatterandenergybyinvestigatingforceandmotion,thestructureofatoms, thestructureandpropertiesofmatter,chemicalreactions,andtheinteractionsofenergyandmatter
Note:Studentswhohavepreviouslyearneda“C”orbetterinaphysicsorchemistrycoursemaynot enrollinthiscourse.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:EngineeringandPhysics
Inthisintroductorycourse,studentsexplorethestudyofmatteranditsreactionsthroughawidevarietyofchemistry topicsthatareapplicabletoeverydaylife.Studentsresearch,gather,interpret,andsharedatathroughavarietyof activelearningprojects.Topicspresentedforstudyinthiscourseincludechemicalandlaboratorysafety,kinetic moleculartheory,stoichiometry,solutions,atomicstructureandperiodicity,andchemicalbonding.
Note:ConcurrentenrollmentinAlgebraIIoraboveisrecommended.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:GeneticsandBiotechnology,Pre-Medicineand VeterinaryScience
ThiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentsforsuccessinAdvancedPlacementChemistryand/orcollege chemistry Thiscourseemphasizesadeeper,morerigorousexplorationofchemistryconceptswithan emphasisoncriticalthinking Studentsexplorechemicalconceptsinchemicalandlabsafety,developmentof atomictheory,inorganicnomenclature,stoichiometry,periodictrendsandperiodicity,typesofchemical bonding,macrovs microviewsusingparticlediagrams,electronicstructureoftheatom,chemistryofgasses, solutionschemistry/acidsandbases,thermochemistry,andnuclearchemistry
Note:ConcurrentenrollmentinAlgebraIIoraboveisrecommended.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:GeneticsandBiotechnology,Pre-Medicineand VeterinaryScience
Prerequisite:ChemistryorAdvancedChemistryandAlgebraII
AdvancedPlacementChemistryprovidesstudentswithacollege-levelfoundationtosupportfutureadvanced courseworkinchemistry Studentscultivatetheirunderstandingofchemistrythroughinquiry-basedinvestigations,as theyexplorecontentsuchas:atomicstructure,intermolecularforcesandbonding,chemicalreactions,kinetics, thermodynamics,andequilibrium.TheAdvancedPlacementChemistrycourseisdesignedtobetheequivalentofthe generalchemistrycourseusuallytakenduringthefirstcollegeyear Thiscourserequiresthat25percentof instructionaltimeengagesstudentsinlabinvestigations.Thisincludesaminimumof16hands-onlabs(atleastsix ofwhichareinquiry-based).Itisrecommendedthatstudentskeepalabnotebookthroughout.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.
162210
Physics
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
162260
Advanced Placement
Physics1
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:GeneticsandBiotechnology, Pre-MedicineandVeterinaryScience, Wildlife/ConservationBiology
Thisisacollegepreparatorycourseforstudentspursuingageneralsciencemajor Topicscoveredincludethestudy ofmatterandenergyandtheirinterrelationships,motion,forces,energy,momentum,waves,sound,light,color, electricity,magnetism,heat,andatomicandnuclearphysics.Aninclusivethemeforthiscourseistoutilizecommon senseandphysicsknowledgeinproblem-solvingcombinedwithgraphinganddataanalysis.
Note:RecommendedconcurrentenrollmentinAlgebraIIorabove. ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:EngineeringandPhysics,Wildlife/ConservationBiology
Prerequisites:CompletionofAlgebraIIorAdvancedAlgebraII
Thiscourseisanalgebra-based,introductorycollege-levelphysicscourse.Studentscultivatetheirunderstandingof physicsthroughinquiry-basedinvestigationsastheyexplorethesetopics:kinematics,dynamics,circularmotionand gravitation,energy,momentum,simpleharmonicmotion,torqueandrotationalmotion.Thisisafull-yearcoursethat istheequivalentofafirst-semesterintroductorycollegecourseinalgebra-basedphysics.AlthoughthePhysicsI courseincludesthebasicuseoftrigonometricfunctions,thisunderstandingcanbegainedeitherintheconcurrent mathcourseorintheAdvancedPlacementPhysics1courseitself.Thiscourserequiresthattwenty-fivepercentof instructionaltimewillbespentinhands-onlaboratorywork,withanemphasisoninquiry-basedinvestigationsthat providestudentswithopportunitiestodemonstratethefoundationalphysicsprinciplesandapplythescience practices.Inquiry-basedlaboratoryexperiencesprovideopportunitiesforstudentstoengageinthesevenscience practicesastheydesignplansforexperiments,makepredictions,collectandanalyzedata,applymathematical routines,developexplanations,andcommunicateabouttheirwork.Collegesmayrequirestudentstopresenttheir laboratorymaterialsfromAdvancedPlacementsciencecoursesbeforegrantingcollegecreditforlaboratorywork,so studentsshouldbeencouragedtoretaintheirlaboratorynotebooks,reports,andothermaterials.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:EngineeringandPhysics,Pre-Medicine/VeterinaryScience
162270
Advanced Placement Physics2
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisites:AdvancedPlacementPhysics1andenrollmentinorcompletionofPrecalculus/Trigonometryor AdvancedPlacementPrecalculus
Thiscourseisanalgebra-based,introductorycollege-levelphysicscourse.Studentscultivatetheir understandingofphysicsthroughinquiry-basedinvestigationsastheyexplorethesetopics:fluids, thermodynamics,electricalforce,field,andpotential,electriccircuits,magnetismandelectromagnetic induction,geometricandphysicaloptics,andquantum,atomic,andnuclearphysics Thisisafull-yearcourse thatistheequivalentofasecond-semesterintroductorycollegecourseinalgebra-basedphysics Thiscourse requiresthattwenty-fivepercentofinstructionaltimewillbespentinhands-onlaboratorywork,withan emphasisoninquiry-basedinvestigationsthatprovidestudentswithopportunitiestodemonstratefoundational physicsprinciplesandapplythesciencepractices Inquiry-basedlaboratoryexperiencesprovideopportunities forstudentstoengageinthesevensciencepracticesastheydesignplansforexperiments,makepredictions, collectandanalyzedata,applymathematicalroutines,developexplanations,andcommunicateabouttheir work.CollegesmayrequirestudentstopresenttheirlaboratorymaterialsfromAdvancedPlacementscience coursesbeforegrantingcollegecreditforlaboratorywork,sostudentsshouldbeencouragedtoretaintheir laboratorynotebooks,reports,andothermaterials
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:EngineeringandPhysics,Pre-Medicine/VeterinaryScience
Prerequisite:AdvancedPlacementPhysics1ANDcompletionoforenrollmentinanAdvancedPlacement Calculuscourse.
Thiscourseistheequivalentof2semestersofuniversity-level,calculus-basedphysicsclasses Onesemester focusesonmechanicsandtheothersemesterfocusesonelectricityandmagnetism Mechanicsaddresses kinematics;Newton’slawsofmotion,work,energy,andpower,systemsofparticlesandlinearmomentum, circularmotionandrotation,oscillation, andgravitation.Electricityandmagnetismexploreelectrostatics, conductors,capacitors,dielectrics,electriccircuits;magneticfields,andelectromagnetism Calculus (introductorydifferentialandintegral)isusedthroughoutthecourse Bothsemestersincludeahands-on laboratorycomponentcomparabletoasemester-longintroductorycollege-levelphysicslaboratory Students shouldspendaminimumof25%ofinstructionaltimeengagedinhands-onlaboratorywork Studentsask questions,makeobservationsandpredictions,designexperiments,analyzedata,andconstructargumentsina collaborativesetting,wheretheydirectandmonitortheirprogress Eachstudentshouldcompletealab
163210
EarthandSpace Science
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1
credit ��������
notebookorportfoliooflabreports
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:EngineeringandPhysics
StudentsexaminetheEarth’sinteriortothefurthestreachesoftheUniverse.Thiscourseincludesgeology, meteorology,andastronomyasstudentsexplorethehistoryofplanetEarthandtheformationofthesolar system,alongwiththeeffectsoflifeontheEarthovertime Topicsincludethecyclingofelements,interior andexteriorgeologicprocesses,platetectonics,meteorology,historyofthesolarsystem,thesun,stars,moons, andplanets Studentsvisittheplanetariumtolearnmanyofthemajorconstellationsthatsignaleachseason andhowtheyareusedfornavigation.
Note:Biologyisrecommended.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Wildlife/ConservationBiology
Socialstudiesmaybedefinedwithonewordandthatwordispeople.Peopleliveinaspecificplace–whichisgeography.People liveduringaspecifictime–whichishistory Peopleearnalivingandexchangegoodsandservices–whichisconsumerism Peopleliveamongvariousgroups–families,tribesandcommunities–whicharesociologyandpsychology Peopleorganize themselvesorareorganizedintopoliticalunitsofmanykinds–whichisgovernment Socialstudiescoursessupportstudents’ growingunderstandingofcitizenship,geography,theimpactofhistoricaleventsandeconomicdecisionmaking TheOklahoma SchoolTestingProgram(OSTP)requiresstudentstobeassessedinUnitedStatesHistoryduringtheirjunioryear.
Sequence
FreshmanYear
SophomoreYear
JuniorYear
SeniorYear
SocialStudies
Electives
1semester-½credit ��������
SuggestedCourse(s)
OnesemesterofOklahomaHistoryorAdvancedOklahomaHistory
OneyearofWorldHistoryorAdvancedPlacementWorldHistory
OneyearofUnitedStatesHistoryorAdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesHistory
OnesemesterofGovernmentorAdvancedPlacementGovernment
AdvancedPlacementGovernmentandComparativePolitics,Sociology,Psychology, AdvancedPlacementPsychology,HolocaustStudies,EastAsiaStudies,WorldWarII, AdvancedPlacementHumanGeography,AdvancedPlacementArtHistory,Advanced PlacementEuropeanHistory,HistoryThroughFilm,AncientCivilizations,StreetLaw
Thiscoursesurveysimportanthistorical,cultural,economic,andpoliticaleventsthathaveshaped ourstate.Studentswillpracticeskillsnecessaryforinquiry,research,analysis,and communicationthroughSocialStudiesstandards.Studentslearnaboutthestatefromitsdiscovery tomodernday,movementofNativeAmericansandothersintoOklahoma. Studentsalsoexplore therichhistoryofOklahoma’spathtostatehoodandtheimpactthatthefoundersmadeonour pastandpresent Throughoutthiscourse,studentsanalyzeprimarysourcesandproducewritten workthatusesthosesources
371051
AdvancedOklahoma History
Grade:9
1semester-½credit ����
171110
WorldHistory
Grade:10
2semesters-1credit ��������
171210
UnitedStatesHistory
-1865toPresent
Grade:11
2semesters-1credit ��������
171311
Government
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-1/2credit ��������
171160
AdvancedPlacement
WorldHistory
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
171360
AdvancedPlacement AmericanGovernment andPolitics;Advanced PlacementComparative Governmentand Politics
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
171260
AdvancedPlacement
UnitedStatesHistory Grades:11,12
Thiscourseisaccessibletostudentsatalllevels;however,studentsmustbeself-motivated, criticalthinkerswhoareorganizedandwillingtotacklerigorouswork Thissemester-longcourse ofOklahomaHistorybeginswithexploringprehistoricOklahomaandcontinuesthroughpresent day Asanadvancedcourse,studentsgainmoreextensivepracticewithprimarysourceanalysis, outsidereading,writtenworkusingprimarysources,andotherAdvancedPlacementcourseskills
Thiscourseisageneralsurveyofthehistoryofmankind Thefocusisonpolitical,social, economicandscientificchangesthathaveworkedtoshapetheworldoftoday Thecourse includesabalanceofwesternandnon-westernculturesandalltimeperiodsinhistoryfrom prehistory,ancient,MiddleAges,tomoderntimes.
ThiscoursebeginswiththestudyoftheeffectsoftheReconstructionEraamendmentsthen movesontotheeconomictransformationofAmerica,thegrowthofrailroads,andthe developmentofbigbusiness ItlooksattheUnitedStatesbecomingmoreinvolvedinglobal affairs,WorldWarI,theDepression,NewDeal,WorldWarII,theColdWar,KoreanConflict, VietnamConflict,theCivilRightsMovement,andtheriseofterrorismandeventstopresentday Note:TheOklahomaSchoolTestingProgram(OSTP)requiresstudentstobeassessedinUnitedStatesHistory duringtheirjunioryear
Thiscoursemeetsatwofoldgoal:togivestudentsthefoundationsnecessarytobesuccessfulinany requiredcollegegovernmentcourseandtopreparestudentstoberesponsible,informedcitizens.The coursecontentaddressestheConstitution,institutionsofgovernment,civilrights/libertiesandthe influenceofpoliticalparties/interestgroupsintheUnitedStates Italsotakesashortlookathowthe governmentoftheUnitedStatescompareswithothergovernmentsoftheworld Note:completionoforconcurrentenrollmentinUSHistoryisrecommended.
AdvancedPlacementWorldHistorydevelopsgreaterunderstandingoftheevolutionofglobal processesandcontacts,ininteractionwithdifferenttypesofhumansocieties.Thisunderstanding isadvancedthroughacombinationofselectivefactualknowledgeandappropriateanalytical skills Thecoursehighlightsthenatureofchangesininternationalframeworksandtheircauses andconsequences,aswellascomparisonsamongmajorsocieties
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
ThiscourseinvolvesboththestudyofgeneralconceptsusedtointerpretUnitedStatespolitics andtheanalysisofspecificcasestudies Itrequiresafamiliaritywiththevariousinstitutions, groups,beliefsandideasthatconstituteUnitedStatespolicyreality.Thiscoursealsoprovides studentswiththeconceptualtoolsnecessarytodevelopanunderstandingofsomeoftheworld’s diversepoliticalstructuresandpractices.Thecurriculumencompassesthestudyofbothspecific countriesandtheirgovernmentsandgeneralconceptsusedtointerpretthepoliticalrelationships andinstitutionsfoundinvirtuallyallnationalpolitics
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
Note:ThefirstsemesterofthisclasscountstowardtheSocialStudiesgraduationrequirement.
Itisrecommendedthatstudentshavenogradelowerthana“B”inallprevioushistoryand languageartsclasses
APUnitedStatesHistoryoffersstudentstheopportunitytoinvestigatesignificantevents, individuals,developments,andprocessesinninehistoricalperiodsspanningfrom1491tothe present ThiscourseisequivalenttoayearlongintroductorycollegecourseinUS historyand
2semesters-1credit
emphasizescriticalthinking,analyticalskills,andacademicrigor.Studentswilldevelopanduse thesameskillsandmethodsemployedbyhistorians,includingsourceanalysis,constructing historicalarguments,identifyingconnectionsacrosshistoricalthemes,andapplyingreasoning focusedoncomparison,causation,andchangeovertime StudentswhoenrollinAPUSHshould bepreparedtoreaddaily,writeinacademiclanguage,andactivelyparticipateindiscussionsand activities.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discounts applyiftakingmorethanoneexam
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Note:TheseclasseswillcountaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbecreditedtowardSocialStudiesgraduationrequirements
372011
AncientCivilizations
Grade:9
1semester-½credit ����
372071
Street Law
Grade:9
1semester-½credit ��������
172021
Introductionto Muscogee(Creek)
CultureandHeritage
Grade:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit ��
172051
EastAsianStudies
Grades:11,12
1semester–1/2credit ����
172111
WorldWarII
Grades:11,12
Prerequisite:Itisrecommendedthatstudentshavenogradelowerthana“B”inall previoushistoryandlanguageartsclasses.
Thiscoursefocusesonhowancientcivilizationsformed,howbeliefsystemsandnew technologiesimpactculturesdifferently,howtheconstantstrugglebetweentheindividualand societyisbalanced,andhowunderstandingthepastinformsmakingdecisionsaboutmodernand futureevents Studentsengageinauthenticinquirytoacquire,refine,andshareknowledge throughtheuseofprimaryandsecondarysources.Thiscoursecangreatlybenefitstudentswho wishtotakeAdvancedPlacementWorldHistoryassophomores.
Thiscoursewillfocusonstudentslearningabouthowthelawsthatgovernourtowns,state,and nationapplytocitizens StudentswilllearnhowtonavigatebeingaUScitizen Thiscourse allowsforthepracticalexplanationofstudents’roleincitizenship.
ThiscourseintroducesthecomplexityanddiversityoftheMuscogee(Creek)Nation.Students useprimaryandsecondarysourcestoexplorethehistoricalandcontemporaryeventsandissues oftheMuscogee(Creek)people,cultureandheritage
ThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofEastAsianhistorywithaparticularfocusonthecultural, historicalandeconomicimpactofChina,JapanandKorea.Studentscompleteprojectsandmake presentationstoexpandtheirknowledgeofthecontributionseachofthesesocietieshasmade. ParticularattentionispaidtothefoundationsofEasternculturethroughcomparisonsbetweenthe EastandtheWest Studentswillalsoreviewanumberoffilmstoreinforcethesecomparisonsand studentsleavethecoursewithabroaderunderstandingandknowledgeoftheworldatlarge
ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswithanavidinterestinthehistoricalperiodofWorld WarII.Studentsstudythecausesandeventsleadingtowar,militarystrategies,lifeonthe home-front,andtheeffectsofthewaronindividualsandvariouscountries.Studentsreadmultiple
1semester-½credit
172131
Sociology Grades:11,12
1semester -½ credit ��������
172171
HistoryThroughFilm Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit ����
172191
HolocaustStudies
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
172211
Psychology
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
172320
AdvancedPlacement
HumanGeography
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
sourcesthatfacilitateadeeperunderstandingandamorecompletepictureofthepeople,events, andculturethatsurroundthistimeperiod Studentsalsoreceivefirst-handaccountsfromthose
Sociologyexplainspeople’sreactionsandresponsestotheirenvironmentasexpressedthrough theirsocialrelationships Studentsinvestigatecrime,juveniledelinquency,minoritygroups, prejudice,aging,marriage,andcomparativeculturesthroughclassdiscussion,reports,projects, directedreadings,experimentsandpersonalreactionstoissuesfacingtheindividualasamember ofagroup.
Thisclassexploresdifferenthistoricalperiodsandthemes includingthepowerofthechurch, race,war,sports,andtheBritishmonarchy.Filmswillbeusedinconjunctionwithprimarysource documents(speeches,newspaperarticles,interviews,etc.)andsecondarysourcedocuments (books,songs,etc) Students,throughtheuseofwritings,discussions,andanalysisofprimary sourcedocuments,lookattheinfluenceandimpactoffilmanditsdepictionofhistoricalevents Thisclasspromotesanddevelopsoral,written,medialiteracy,andanalyticalskills,Theseskills willprovenecessaryforstudentstobeactive,responsiblecitizens
Thegoalofthiscourseistoinspireapresentgenerationofyouthtohelpbuildaworldinwhich genocideshallnothappenagain Thisisdonethroughanin-depthstudyofthedevelopmentsin EuropebetweenWorldWarIandWorldWarIIthatledtotheriseoftheThirdReichandHitler’s “FinalSolution”StudentsalsorelatetheHolocausttocontinuingevidenceof“Man’sInhumanity toMan”withrespecttocontemporarysituationsintheworldtoday Thisclassisintendedasan electiveforthosestudentswhohavealreadyhadUnitedStatesandWorldHistoryandwhohavea specialinterestinHolocaustStudies.Therewillbefieldtrips,whenappropriate,aswellasguest speakers.
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothemanyaspectsofpsychology Thecourseusesascientific approachandutilizesthemostcurrentresearchavailabletosupportthetheoriesdiscussed The courseaddressesthefivemodernperspectivesofpsychologyandhoweachperspectiveseeksto explainbehavior.Otherareasaddressedincludehealthanddevelopmentalandabnormalstudies. Studentswriteresearchpapersandgiveoralpresentations.Studentsareexpectedtoreadand prepareforallclassmeetings,keepacomprehensivenotebookandtakepartindiscussions This courseisrecommendedforcollege-boundstudents
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothesystematicstudyofpatternsandprocessesthathaveshaped humanunderstandingandtheuseandalterationofEarth’ssurface.Studentsemployspatial conceptsandlandscapeanalysistoanalyzehumansocialorganizationanditsenvironmental consequences Theyalsolearnaboutthemethodsandtoolsgeographersuseintheirscienceand practice ThisAdvancedPlacementcourseoffersanexaminationinhumangeographytoqualify studentswhowishtocompletestudiesinsecondaryschoolequivalenttoanintroductorycollege courseinhumangeography
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
172520
AdvancedPlacement
ArtHistory
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Inthiscourse,studentsexaminemajorformsofartisticexpressionfromancienttomodernand fromavarietyofcultures Studentswillacquirethetoolsenablingthemtobeconversantabout anypieceofarttheyencounter,masteringhowtoapproachaworkofart,thevocabularyand analyticalmethodswithwhichtodiscussit,andtheknowledgeofhowitfitsintothegeneral sweepofarthistoricalperiodsandstyles.Pleasenote:thenatureofthecourserequiresstudentsto viewnudeimages
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
This course counts as a Fine Arts Credit
172420
AdvancedPlacement
EuropeanHistory
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
172220
AdvancedPlacement Psychology
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
APEuropeanHistoryisacollege-levelcoursethatisstructuredaroundtheinvestigationofseven coursethemesfromtheRenaissancetothepresentday Duringtheyear,studentsexamineprimary sources(documentarymaterial,pictorialandgraphicmaterials,maps,politicalcartoons,statistical tables,andworksofart) Inaddition,studentsencounterinterpretationsofEuropeanhistoryfrom theperspectivesofavarietyofdifferentwritersandhistorians Thegoalsofthecourseareto develop(1)anunderstandingoftheprincipalthemesinmodernEuropeanhistory,(2)anabilityto analyzehistoricalevidence,and(3)anabilitytoanalyzeandtoexpresshistoricalunderstanding inwriting.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Note:ThiscourseusesacollegetextanddoesnotreplacetheWorldHistorygraduation requirement.
Itisrecommendedthatstudentshavenogradelowerthana“B”inallprevioushistoryand languageartsclasses.
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothesystematicandscientificstudyofthebehaviorandmental processesofhumanbeingsandotheranimals Studentsareexposedtothepsychologicalfacts, principles,andphenomenaassociatedwitheachofthemajor subfieldswhichpsychologistsuse intheirscienceandpractice.TheaimofanAdvancedPlacementcourseistoprovidethestudent withalearningexperienceequivalenttothatobtainedinmostcollegeintroductorycourses Studentsareexpectedtoreadmaterialsoutsideofclassandwritefreeresponse/essayquestions weekly
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Studentsarerequiredtoenrollinthefinancialliteracycourseaftertheirfreshmanyear.
Note:StudentsmaychoosetomeetthefinancialliteracygraduationrequirementsbyenrollingintheTulsaTeachersCreditUnion (TTCU)course,FoolProof.Successfulcompletionofthiscoursewillmeetthegraduationrequirementforfinancialliteracy,butit willnotresultincoursecreditonthestudenttranscript Studentswhochoosetomeetthefinancialliteracygraduationrequirements viaTTCU’sFoolProoforZogomustcompletetheonlinecoursenosoonerthanthesummerfollowingtheir9th-gradeyear
310011
FinancialLiteracy
Grade:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
Thiscoursedevelopsstudentawarenessofthefinancialprocessestheymustnavigatethroughout lifetobuildconfidenceinskillstheywillneedtomakeresponsiblefinancialdecisions.Topics includethe14objectivesforthePASSPORTtoFinancialLiteracycreditforhighschool graduation:incometaxes,financialservices,checkbook/saving/investing,retirementplanning, lending,creditcarddebt,identitytheft,homebuying,insurance,charitablegiving,andthe financialimpactofgamblingandbankruptcy
Anextensionofthelanguageartsdepartment,EnglishlanguagedevelopmentcoursesaredesignedforEnglishLearners(ELs)who areatanemerging,developing,orexpandinglevelofEnglishproficiency.Englishlanguageskillsincludingreading,writing, oral language, and vocabulary development areemphasized.
14001X
NewcomerLanguageArtsforEnglish Learners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
14002X
NewcomerLanguageArtsLabforEnglish Learners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
14011X
IntermediateLanguageArtsforEnglish Learners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
14012X
IntermediateLanguageArtsLabforEnglish Learners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELD teacherplacement.
StudentsmustbeenrolledintheNewcomerLanguageArtslab classaswell.Theyaretaughtinblockformattogether. ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareatan enteringoremerginglevelofEnglishproficiency(Levels1and 2)andprovidesbeginningEnglishlanguageinstruction The coursedevelopsthelanguagemodalitiesofnewcomerELs throughavarietyofinstructionalmethods.Oralcommunication, grammar,vocabulary,readingandwritingdevelopmentare emphasized.
Note:LanguageArtscorecreditwillbegivenaftersuccessful completionofthecourse.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELD teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinNewcomer LanguageArtsforELs Coursecontentsupportsandremediates theNewcomerLanguageArtsCurriculum
Note:Thisclasscountsaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbe creditedtowardtheEnglishgraduationrequirements.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacher placement.
StudentsmustbeenrolledintheIntermediateLanguageArtslab classaswell.Theyaretaughtinblockformattogether. ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareata developinglevel(Level3)ofEnglishproficiencyandprovides intermediateEnglishlanguageinstruction Studentsreadand respondtovariousformsofliterature Thecurriculumincludes thestudyofthefollowing:novels,poetry,drama,andshort stories.Grammarandcompositionarestudiedthroughwriting assignmentsthatrangefromresearchpaperstoessayresponses MLAdocumentationisalsoapartofthewritingprocess,and vocabularydevelopmentisincorporatedintoallareasofthe curriculum Oralcommunication,grammar,vocabulary,reading andwritingareemphasized.
Note:LanguageArtscorecreditwillbegivenaftersuccessful completionofthecourse.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingand teacherplacement
ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinIntermediate LanguageArtsforELs.Coursecontentsupportsandremediates theIntermediateLanguageArtsCurriculum
Note:Thisclasscountsaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbe creditedtowardtheEnglishgraduationrequirements.
34191X
34021X
English9forEnglishLanguageLearners
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ��������
34022X
English9Lab
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
14051X
AdvancedLanguageArtsforEnglish Learners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
35000X FA
15000X HS
NewcomerMathforEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
15101X
AlgebraIforEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacher placement.
StudentsmustbeenrolledintheEnglish9labclassaswell.They aretaughtinblockformattogether.
ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareatan expandinglevel(Level4)ofEnglishlanguageproficiency Studentsreadandrespondtovariousgenresofliterature,ideas presented,andmethodsauthorsuse Studentsalsowrite paragraphsandshortessaystogain masteryofgrammarand usage,spelling,vocabulary,punctuationandcapitalization. MLAformatforresearchisemphasized.
Note:English9corecreditisawardedforsuccessfulcompletionof thecourse.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingand teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinEnglish9for ELs CoursecontentsupportsandremediatestheEnglish9 curriculum
Note:Thisclasscountsaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbe creditedtowardtheEnglishgraduationrequirements.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingand teacherplacement.
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsatanemergingor developinglevelofEnglishproficiency(Levels2and3) The courseservesasabridgetoupperlevelEnglishforELsclasses allowingstrugglingstudentstoreceivehighqualitylanguage artsinstructionthroughthestudyofrelevantandpractical topics Readingandwritingareemphasizedasstudentsexplore topicsthatdiscussimportantlifeskills Oralcommunication, literature,andvocabularydevelopmentisincorporatedintoall areasofthecurriculum
Note:LanguageArtscorecreditwillbegivenafter successfulcompletionofthecourse.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingand teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisintendedtohelpthoseEnglishlearnerswhoare newtotheUnitedStatesquicklygaintheskillsandpractices necessarytobesuccessfulinatraditionalmathematicscourse. Thecoursestudyemphasizesbasicmathskills(integers, fractions,decimalsandpercentages)aswellaspre-algebra conceptssothatthestudentispreparedforAlgebra1the followingschoolyear
Note:Thisclasscountsaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbe creditedtowardtheEnglishgraduationrequirements.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELD teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinAlgebraIfor ELs CoursecontentsupportsandremediatestheAlgebraI Curriculum.
16001X
NewcomerScienceforEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ��������
16101X
BiologyforEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ��������
16101X
PhysicalScienceforEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ��������
14061X
StudySkillsforEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ��������
31001X
FinancialLiteracyforEnglishLearners
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
37101X
OklahomaHistoryforEnglishLearners Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
17131X
NewcomerGovernmentandWorld
GeographyforEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12;½credit ��������
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingand teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareatan enteringandemerginglevel(Levels1and2)ofEnglish languageproficiency Studentslearnbasicscientificterminology throughageneralsciencecurriculumthatincludesexposureto lifesciences,earthsciencesandphysicalsciences.Oral communication,scientificmethodology,readingandwritingare emphasized
Note:Coresciencecreditgivenaftersuccessfulcompletion ofthecourse.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELD teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinBiologyfor ELs CoursecontentsupportsandremediatestheBiology Curriculum
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELD teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinPhysical ScienceforELs Coursecontentsupportsandremediatesthe PhysicalScienceCurriculum.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELD teacherplacement.
Thiscourseisintendedforanystudentneedingstudyskillsfor ELs.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELD teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinFinancial LiteracyforELs.Coursecontentsupportsandremediatesthe FinancialLiteracyCurriculum
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELD teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinOklahoma HistoryforELs Coursecontentsupportsandremediatesthe OklahomaHistoryCurriculum
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingand teacherplacement.
ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareatan enteringoremerginglevelofEnglishlanguageproficiency (Levels1and2).Studentslearnbasicconceptsofcitizenship andgovernmentintheUnitedStates.Thecourseemphasizes basicvocabulary,concepts,responsibilities,andidealsof communitythroughreading,writing,listening,andspeaking Note:½corecreditforGovernmentgivenaftersuccessful completionofthiscourse.
Thecurriculumforallspecialeducationcoreclassesiscloselyalignedwiththeregulareducationcurriculumbutadaptedtomeet individualneeds.StudentsmayenrollintheseclassesonlyaftertestingandplacementthroughtheSpecialEducationDepartment andparentalconsentmustbeobtained.Parentswhoareinterestedinpursuingspecialeducationservicesshouldcontactthe Counseling/GuidanceOffice
Note:Generalsurveycourseswillbeadaptedtofitindividualneeds
HouseBill1041amended70OS §11-1036tocreateanewgraduationpathwayforthe1%ofstudentswiththemost significantcognitivedisabilitieswhoaretaughttoalternateacademicachievementstandards,andparticipateinthe OklahomaAlternateAssessmentProgram(OAAP)
AlternateDiplomaPath-SpecialEducation
ConceptsEnglish
2semesters-1credit ����
EssentialsEnglish
2semesters-1credit ����
English9
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ��������
English10
English11
English12
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Modifiedcurriculum,individualizedforeachstudent.Emphasisisondevelopmentoffunctional languageartsskills.Thiscoursefollowsthestatealternateassessmentstandardsandwillbeassessed throughStatedeterminedassessments
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
ThesecoursesteachtheLanguageArtsskillsofreading,writing,andvocabularydevelopment throughvocationalsimulationactivities.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentsreadandrespondtovariousgenresofliterature,whilefocusingon fundamentalreading,writtenexpression,vocabulary,andgrammarskills.Studentsworkongoals fromtheirIndividualizedEducationPlans
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Theselanguageartscoursesemphasizefundamentalreading,writtenexpression,spelling, vocabulary,andgrammarskills Readingcomprehensionisstressedthroughthestudyofliterature Allstudentsworkattheirownpaceonindividualizedassignments
ConceptsMath 2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Modifiedcurriculumindividualizedforeachstudent.Emphasisisondevelopmentoffunctionalmath skills ThiscoursefollowsthestatealternateassessmentstandardsandwillbeassessedthroughState
EssentialsMath
2semesters-1credit ����
MathI: Pre-Algebra
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ����
“A”
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
MathVII:Algebra II
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
FinancialLiteracy Concepts
1semester-½credit
determinedassessments.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thesecoursesfocusondevelopmentofemployabilityskillswithemphasison:numbersense,money management,personalfinances,basicalgebraicconcepts,basicgeometryconcepts,and measurement.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentsfocusonacquiring,developing,anddemonstratingcompetenceinrational numbers,properties,factoring,graphingandmeasuresofcentraltendency,exponents,expressions, equations,andbasicgeometry Studentsactivelyworktodevelopconceptsandsolveproblems individuallyandingroupsusingmanipulatives,computers,andcalculators.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisintendedforthosestudentswhoarenotpreparedforthefasterpaceofaone-year Algebracourse InAlgebraAstudentsacquire,develop,anddemonstratecompetenceinoperations withintegers,solvingequations,interpretingmeasuresofcentraltendency,simplifyingand rationalizingsquareroots,andexpressingandgraphinglinearequations.Conceptsinthiscourse willaddresscontenttypicallycoveredinthefirstsemesterofatraditionalfullyearAlgebraI course MathIV:AlgebraBoratraditionalAlgebraIcoursemustfollowthiscourse
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisintendedforthosestudentswhoarenotpreparedforthefaster paceoftheone-year Algebracourse.InAlgebraBstudentsacquire,develop,anddemonstratecompetenceinevaluating expressionsandinequalities,solvinglinearequationswithmultiplesteps,simplifyingpolynomials andsquareroots,solvingquadraticequations,andperformingbasictransformations Conceptsin thiscoursewilladdresscontenttypicallycoveredinthesecondsemesterofatraditionalfullyear AlgebraIcourse StudentswillberequiredtotaketheAlgebraIAchievingClassroomExcellence (ACE)testattheconclusionofthiscourse
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoacquire,develop,anddemonstratecompetencein identifying,drawing,andconstructingtwo-andthree-dimensionalshapes,calculatingarea, measuringangles,constructingscalemodels,graphingonacoordinateplane,applyingthe PythagoreanTheorem,andapplyingtranslationsofgeometricfigures StudentswilluseAlgebraI conceptsthroughoutthiscourse.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoacquirecompetenceinskillsneededtoseekemployment, calculateearnings,managebanking,investing,andcredit,developbudgets,planamenu,andmake decisionsaboutowningacar,rentingand/orbuyingahome,planningfortravel.Studentswillgain theseskillsbyusingrealworldapplications.withcomputers,manipulatives,andcalculatorsto developtheseconcepts.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentstoacquire,develop,anddemonstratecompetenceinthestudy offunctions,systemsofequations,polynomials,conics,radicals,inequalities,logarithms, sequences,seriesandrationalexpressions.Studentswillexplorerealworldproblemsandapply criticalthinkingskillstosolvethoseproblems.Studentswilluseagraphingcalculatorextensively andarerequiredtohaveaTIcalculatorfromthe83or84series
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentslearnhowtomakedecisionsabouttheresponsibleuseofmoney Students explorebudgeting,makinggoodspendingdecisions,usingcreditcarefully,payingtaxes,andbuying insurance.Inaddition,studentsdiscusscareersandjobskillsthatwillbeinfuturedemand.
FinancialLiteracy
Essentials
1semester-½credit ����
FinancialLiteracy
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentslearnhowtomakedecisionsabouttheresponsibleuseofmoneyfocusingon budgeting,makinggoodspendingdecisions,usingcreditcarefully,payingtaxes,andbuying insurance.Inaddition,studentsexplorecareersandjobskillsthatwillbeinfuturedemand.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Studentswilllearnthebasicskillsandknowledgeneededtoeffectivelymanagetheirpersonal finances Topicsincludethe14objectivesforthePassporttoFinancialLiteracycreditforhighschool graduation:incometaxes,financialservices,checkbooks/savings/investing,retirementplanning, lending,creditcarddebt,identitytheft,homebuying,insurance,charitablegiving,thefinancial impactofgamblingandbankruptcy StudentswillbeusingExceltosolveproblemsandwillhave accesstotheinternetforresearch Studentsmustdemonstratea70%successrateineachofthe14 standardstoachievestategraduationrequirements
ConceptsScience
2semesters-1credit ����
BiologyConcepts
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ����
EssentialsScience
2semesters-1credit ����
BiologyEssentials
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ����
Biology
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
EarthandSpace Science
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Amodifiedcurriculum,individualizedforeachstudent.Emphasisisonlifeskillsforeverydayliving.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentsinvestigatethecontent,concepts,andprinciplesofmajorthemesinbiological sciencesandhowtheyrelatetoeverydaylifeskills StudentsworkongoalsfromtheirIndividualized EducationPlans Thiscoursefollowsthestateacademicassessmentstandardsandstudentsare assessedviatheportfolioassessmentprocess
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Studentswillexploreavarietyofscientificconceptswithemphasisonsafety,lifeskillsandhealth. Thesemodifiedcoursesaredesignedtoallowstudentstoworkongoalsfromtheirindividualized EducationPlansandfulfillthesciencerequirementsforgraduation
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentsinvestigatethecontent,concepts,andprinciplesofmajorthemesinbiological sciencesandhowtheyrelatetoeverydaylifeskills Thiscoursefollowsthestateacademicstandards andwillbeassessedviathestateend-of-instructiontests.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Biologyisthestudyoflivingthings Studentswillstudythescientificmethod,thecharacteristicsof life,cellstructureandfunction,andthelifekingdoms.Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohave notyetcompletedthebiologycreditrequiredforgraduation.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Earthscienceisthestudyofearth,changesonearth,itshistoryanditsplaceintheuniverse.Inthis course,wewilllearnaboutthebranchesofearthscienceincludingaspectsofgeology,oceanography, andmeteorology Spacesciencewillintroducethefieldofastronomy,andwewillstudythesolar system,includingtheplanets,starsandothercelestialbodies Topicsinclude,butarenotlimitedto, starformation,starpatterns,spacemissionsandprobes,theplanetsofoursolarsystemand interstellarspace
Zoology
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
PhysicalScience
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
IntrotoHuman Anatomyand Physiology
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment Zoologyisthestudyofanimals Studentswillsurveytheanimalkingdomemphasizingstructure, behavior,andthedistributionofanimalsaroundtheworld.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
PhysicalScienceisfocusedprimarilyonchemistryandphysicsconcepts.Approximatelyhalfthe schoolyearwillbespentinvestigatingchemistryconceptsandtheotherhalfwillbespent investigatingphysicsconcepts
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtoteacheachstudentbasicbodysystems;skeletal,muscular, circulatory,respiratory,digestive,excretory,fivesenses,nervous,endocrine,andreproductive Studentswillfocusonlearningthemajorstructuresineachsystem Nodissecting
ConceptsSocial Studies
2semesters-1credit ����
OklahomaHistory Concepts
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ����
EssentialsSocial Studies
2semesters-1credit ����
OklahomaHistory Essentials
Grades:9
1semester-½credit ����
WorldHistory Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Amodifiedcurriculum,individualizedforeachstudent Emphasisisonprocessskillsinsocial studies
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentsstudyOklahomahistoryandgeography,withanemphasisonthestudent’s communityandgeneralgovernmentconcepts StudentsworkongoalsfromtheirIndividualized EducationPlans Thiscoursefollowsthestateacademicassessmentstandards
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisageneralsurveyofthehistoryofmankind Thefocusisonpolitical,social,economic andscientificchangesthathaveworkedtoshapetheworldinwhichwelivetoday Abalanceof westernandnon-westernculturesissoughtaswellasanattempttocoveralltimeperiodsinhistory fromprehistory,ancient,middleages,tomoderntimes.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
TopicscoveredinthiscourseincludeasemesterofOklahomaHistoryandgeography,andasemester oftheessentialconceptsofourfinancialliteracy Inthiscourse,studentslearnaboutOklahoma Historyandgeographyaswellasessentialconceptsoffinancialliteracy Studentsworkongoals fromtheirIndividualizedEducationPlans.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisageneralsurveyofthehistoryofmankind Thefocusisonpolitical,social, economic,andscientificchangesthathaveworkedtoshapetheworldinwhichwelivetoday
History
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Government
Grade:12
1semester-½credit ��������
Grades:9
1semester-½credit ��������
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisageneralsurveyofthehistoryofmankind Thefocusisonpolitical,social, economic,andscientificchangesthathaveworkedtoshapetheworldinwhichwelivetoday
Computer Essentials
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
AdaptivePhysical Education
Grades:9
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisdesignedtomeetatwofoldgoal:togivestudentsthefoundationsnecessarytobe successfulinanyrequiredcollegegovernmentcourseandtoprepareourstudentstoberesponsible, informedcitizens.ItcoverstheConstitution,institutionsofgovernment,civilrights/libertiesandthe influenceofpoliticalparties/interestgroupsintheUnitedStates.Wealsotakeashortlookathow ourgovernmentcomparestoothergovernmentsoftheworld
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentsexploreOklahomahistory,geography,andcitizenship Studentsworkon goalsfromtheirIndividualizedEducationPlans Thiscoursefollowsthestatemodifiedcurriculum standards.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
StudentswilllearntheskillsandknowledgetoreachtheirlevelofproficiencywiththeGoogle DocsSuiteoftools Throughhands-oncurriculum,studentswillcompleteclassandpersonal projectsusingGoogleDrive,Docs,Slides,Sheets,Forms,andDrawings Applyingtheseskillsto otherOfficetypeapplicationswillalsobecovered
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseenablesstudentstoexplorevariouscareers,whilelearninglifeskillsforemployability Studentswillbegivenguidanceinidentifyingfuturetransitionalgoalsineducation,employment, andlife Studentswillbeprovidedjob-samplingopportunitiesintheCareerExplorationLab These opportunitiesincludeassessments,explorationofcareers,anddevelopmentofwork-based behaviorsneededinacompetitiveworkenvironment.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscoursefocusesontheskillsthatbenefitstudentsthroughouttheirlivesincludingsocial awareness,socialcommunication,self-management,collaboration,socialrelationships,goalsetting, decision-makingandproblemsolvinginthecommunityandreal-worldsettings.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartmentwithadministrativeapproval
Thiscoursefocusesonskillsobtainedwhenastudentisassignedajobplacementwithinthedistrict
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thisclassisdesignedtoteachskillsandsportsnecessaryforahealthylifestyle Studentsenrolledin thiscoursereceiveindividualhelptheyneedtoattaintheseskills Studentsenrolledinthiscourseare encouragedtojointheJenksSpecialOlympicsteam.
2semesters-1credit ����
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ����
Site-BasedVocational Training
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ����
Grades:11,12
1or2semesters-½credit each ����
Grade:12
2semesters-3credits ����
Grades:10,11,12
1or2semesters-½credit each ����
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudyskillsstrategiesforthespecialeducationstudentswhoare enrolledingeneraleducationclasses.Thecoursehouralsoprovidestimeforstructuredstudyand assistancefromthespecialeducationteacher.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseprovidesjob-samplingopportunitiesonsite.Studentsaretaughtappropriateskillsto functionasindependentlyaspossibleintheworkplace.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartmentandDepartmentof RehabilitativeServices
Thiscourseenablesstudentstoexplorevariouscareers,whilelearninglifeskillsforemployability. Studentswillbegivenguidanceinidentifyingfuturetransitionalgoalsineducation,employment, andlife.Studentswillbeprovidedjob-samplingopportunitiesintheCareerExplorationLabandin theCommunity Theseexperiencesincludeassessments,explorationofcareers,anddevelopment ofwork-basedbehaviorsneededinacompetitiveworkenvironment
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughtheSpecialEducationDepartmentandDepartmentof RehabilitativeServices,mustbeasenior.Note:1st-3rdhoursor4th-6thhours
Thiscourseenablesstudentstoexplorevariouscareers,whilelearninglifeskillsforemployability Students willbegivenguidanceinidentifyingfuturetransitionalgoalsineducation,employment,andlife.Students willbeprovidedjob-samplingopportunitiesataCommunityagencyorintheJenksCommunitywhich includesassessments,explorationofcareersanddevelopmentofwork-basedbehaviorsneeded.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisforstudentsthathaveajoboffcampus.Theymustworkaminimumof10to12 hoursperweek,provideTransitionCoordinatoracopyoftheirpaystubandfilloutaworkcredit reporteverypayperiod Thestudentmustcompletemonthlytransitionassessmentsanda1-time workcontract
Studentswillselectallin-personcoursesunlessapprovedforfull-timevirtual,TulsaTech,professionalstudiesinternships,or whenplacedbytheschoolcounselortomeetgraduationrequirements.Studentsinterestedintakingvirtualcoursesforanyother
reasonmustfileanadministrativeappealwiththeircounselorBEFOREtheendoftheSpringSemester.Virtualcourseswillbe assignedbasedonclasssizesandcourseavailability.SchedulechangeswillfollowtheJHSapprovedprocessthroughastudent’s counselorandprincipal.
VirtualcoursesatJenksHighSchoolareahybridoftheregularclassroomenvironmentandanonlineenvironment Underteacher supervision,eitherin-personoronline,studentsuseeducationalsoftwaretocompleteassignmentsthatmaybesupplementedbyin-class instructionandoutsidecoursework.Virtualinstructorsmayusebothsynchronousandasynchronousteachingandlearningexperiencesto provideacademicsupportaswellasinteractionsbetweeninstructorsandclassmatestomaximizeconnectionswithJenksHighSchool staff,students,andcontent
Tobesuccessfulinvirtualcoursework,itisrequiredthatstudentshaveInternetaccessfromhomeorelsewhere Studentsshouldalso understandthattakingvirtualcoursesreinforcesimportantlifeskillssuchastimemanagementandconsistencyofeffort Ifstudentsare notmakingsufficientprogresstowardtimelyclasscompletion,theymaybetransitionedbacktoatraditionalclassroom.Virtual studentswillberesponsibleforallrulesandregulationssetoutinthestudenthandbookincludingthoseregardingplagiarismandacademic honesty.Studentsenrolledinavirtualclasswillhaveassessmentsproctoredbyastaffmemberduringtheschooldaywhichwill requirestudentpresenceintheVirtualCenterortheindividualinstructor’sclassroom.Duringvirtualclassperiods,freshmenvirtual studentsareallowedoncampusbyappointmentonly,andtransportationtoandfromschooloutsideoftheusualbusroutesisnotprovided
Actualcourseofferingswillbedeterminedbythenumberofstudentsrequestingaparticularcourse Notallcourseswillbeavailable duringallclassperiods Ifacoursedoesnotreceivesufficientenrollmenttojustifyafull-timeinstructor,itwillnotbeavailable
EnglishLanguage
Arts9
Grades:9
2semesters–1credit ��������
EnglishLanguage
Arts10
Grades:10
2semesters-1credit ��������
EnglishLanguage
Arts11
Grades:11
2semesters-1credit ��������
EnglishLanguage
Arts12
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Thiscourseengagesstudentsinliteraryanalysisandinferentialevaluationofgreattextsbothclassicandcontemporary Whilecriticallyreadingfiction,poetry,drama,andliterarynonfiction,studentsmastercomprehensionand literary-analysisstrategies.Interwoveninthelessonsacrosstwosemestersareactivitiesthatencouragestudentsto strengthentheirorallanguageskillsandproduceclear,coherentwriting Studentsreadarangeofclassictextsincluding Homer’s The Odyssey,Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, andRichardConnell’s“TheMostDangerousGame”They alsostudyshortbutcomplextexts,includinginfluentialspeechesbyDr MartinLutherKingJr,FranklinD Roosevelt, andRonaldReagan ContemporarytextsbyRichardPreston,JuliaAlvarez,andMayaAngelouroundoutthecourse
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Focusedonapplication,thiscoursereinforcesliteraryanalysisandtwenty-firstcenturyskillswithsuperbpiecesof literatureandliterarynonfiction,applicatione-resources,andeducationalinteractives.Eachthematicunitfocuseson specificliteraryanalysisskillsandallowsstudentstoapplythemtoarangeofgenresandtextstructures Astheseunits meldmodelingandapplication,theyalsoexpandontraininginmedialiteracy,twentyfirstcenturycareerskills,andthe essentialsofgrammarandvocabulary UndertheguidanceoftheeWritingsoftware,studentsalsocomposedescriptive, persuasive,expository,literaryanalysis,research,narrative,andcompare-contrastessays
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
StudentswilldelveintoAmericanliteraturefromearlyAmericanIndianvoicesthroughcontemporaryworks Students engageinliteraryanalysisandinferentialevaluationofgreattexts.Byreadingfiction,poetry,drama,andexpository nonfiction,studentsmastercomprehensionandliteraryanalysisstrategies Inthelessonsaretasksthatencouragestudents tostrengthentheirorallanguageskillsandproducecreative,coherentwriting Studentsreadarangeofshortbutcomplex texts,includingworksbyRalphWaldoEmerson,EmilyDickinson,HermanMelville,NathanielHawthorne,Paul LaurenceDunbar,MartinLutherKing,Jr,F ScottFitzgerald,SandraCisneros,AmyTan,andDaveEggers
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
ThiscourseoffersfascinatinginsightintoBritishliterarytraditionsspanningfromAnglo-Saxonwritingtothemodern period Withinteractiveintroductionsandhistoricalcontexts,thiscourseconnectsphilosophical,political,religious, ethical,andsocialinfluencesofeachtimeperiodtotheworksofmanynotableauthors,includingChaucer,William Shakespeare,QueenElizabethI,ElizabethBarrettBrowning,andVirginiaWoolf Addinganextradimensiontothe Britishliteraryexperience,thiscoursealsoexposesstudentstoworldliterature,includingworksfromIndia,Europe, China,andSpain
Virtual Mathematics Courses
Grades:9,10
2semesters–1credit ��������
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ��������
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thiscoursefocusesonfivecriticalareas:relationshipsbetweenquantitiesandreasoningwithequations,linearand exponentialrelationships,descriptivestatistics,expressionsandequations,andquadraticfunctionsandmodeling This coursedeepensstudents’understandingoflinearandexponentialfunctionsanddevelopingfluencyinwritingandsolving one-variableequationsandinequalities Studentsinterpret,analyze,compare,andcontrastfunctionsthatarerepresented numerically,tabularly,graphically,andalgebraically Quantitativereasoningisacommonthreadthroughoutthecourseas studentsusealgebratorepresentquantitiesandtherelationshipsamongthosequantitiesinavarietyofways.Standardsof mathematicalpracticeandprocessareembeddedthroughoutthecourse,asstudentsmakesenseofproblemsituations, solvenovelproblems,reasonabstractly,andthinkcritically
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thiscoursefocusesonreasoningandmakingmathematicalarguments Mathematicalreasoningisintroducedwitha studyoftrianglecongruence,includingexposuretoformalproofsandgeometricconstructions Thenstudentsextend whattheyhavelearnedtootheressentialtriangleconcepts,includingsimilarity,right-triangletrigonometry,andthelaws ofsinesandcosines.Movingontoothershapes,studentsjustifyandderivevariousformulasforcircumference, area, andvolume,aswellascross-sectionsofsolidsandrotationsoftwo-dimensionalobjects Studentsthenmakeimportant connectionsbetweengeometryandalgebra,includingspecialtriangles,slopesofparallelandperpendicularlines,and parabolasinthecoordinateplane,beforedelvingintoanin-depthinvestigationofthegeometryofcircles Thecourse closeswithastudyofsettheoryandprobability,asstudentsapplytheoreticalandexperimentalprobabilitytomake decisionsinformedbydataanalysis
Grades:9,10,11,12 2semesters–1credit ��������
Biology
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ��������
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thiscoursefocusesonfunctions,polynomials,periodicphenomena,andcollectingandanalyzingdata.Thecourse beginswithareviewoflinearandquadraticfunctionstosolidifyafoundationforlearningthesenewfunctions Students makeconnectionsbetweenverbal,numeric,algebraic,andgraphicalrepresentationsoffunctionsandapplythis knowledgeastheycreateequationsandinequalitiesthatcanbeusedtomodelandsolvemathematicalandreal-world problems.Asstudentsrefineandexpandtheiralgebraicskills,theydrawanalogiesamongtheoperationsandfield propertiesofrealnumbersandthoseofcomplexnumbersandalgebraicexpressions Mathematicalpracticesandhabitsof mindareembeddedthroughoutthecourse,asstudentssolvenovelproblems,reasonabstractly,andthinkcritically
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Thiscourseengagesstudentsinthestudyoflifeandlivingorganismsandexaminesbiologyandbiochemistryinthereal world Thecourseencompassestraditionalconceptsinbiologyandencouragesexplorationofnewdiscoveriesinthis fieldofscience Thecomponentsincludebio-chemistry,cellbiology,cellprocesses,heredityandreproduction,the evolutionoflife,taxonomy,humanbodysystems,andecology.Thiscourseincludesbothhands-onwetlabsandvirtual laboptions
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Recommended:BiologyorAdvancedBiology Environmentalscienceofferscompellinglessonsthatcovermanyaspectsofthefield:ecology,thebiosphere,land, forestsandsoil,water,energyandresources,andsocietiesandpolicy Throughuniqueactivitiesandmaterial,highschool studentsconnectscientifictheoryandconceptstocurrent,real-worlddilemmas,providingthemwithopportunitiesfor masteryineachofthesegmentsthroughoutthecourse.
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Thiscoursefocusesonbasicconceptsinchemistryandphysicsandencouragesexplorationofnewdiscoveriesinthe fieldofphysicalscience Thecourseincludesanoverviewofscientificprinciplesandproceduresandhasstudents examinethechemicalbuildingblocksofourphysicalworldandthecompositionofmatter.Additionally,studentsexplore thepropertiesthataffectmotion,forces,andenergyonEarth Buildingontheseconcepts,thecoursecoverstheproperties ofelectricityandmagnetismandtheeffectsofthesephenomena Asstudentsrefineandexpandtheirunderstandingof physicalscience,theywillapplytheirknowledgetocompleteinteractivevirtuallabsthatrequirethemtoaskquestions andcreatehypotheses.
Note:ThiscourseisnotrecommendedforstudentswhoareontheCollegePreparatoryPlan.Studentson theCollegePreparatoryPlanshouldtakeChemistry6213,AdvancedChemistry6223,orPhysics6263. Virtual Social Studies Courses
Government
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
Grades:9
1semester–½credit ��������
UnitedStates History
Grades:11
2semesters-1credit ��������
WorldHistory
Grades:10
2semesters-1credit ��������
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thissemester-longcourseprovidesstudentswithapracticalunderstandingoftheprinciplesandproceduresof government ThecoursebeginsbyestablishingtheoriginsandfoundingprinciplesofAmericangovernment Aftera rigorousreviewoftheConstitutionanditsamendments,studentsinvestigatethedevelopmentandextensionofcivil rightsandliberties LessonsalsointroduceinfluentialSupremeCourtdecisionstodemonstratetheimpactandimportance ofconstitutionalrights Thecoursebuildsonthisfoundationbyguidingstudentsthroughthefunctionofgovernment todayandtheroleofcitizensinthecivicprocessandculminatesinanexaminationofpublicpolicyandtherolesof citizensandorganizationsinpromotingpolicychanges Throughoutthecourse,studentsexamineprimaryandsecondary sources,includingpoliticalcartoons,essays,andjudicialopinions Studentsalsosharpentheirwritingskillsinshorter tasksandassignmentsandpracticeoutlininganddraftingskillsbywritingfullinformativeandargumentativeessays
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Thiscourseisasurveyoftheimportanthistorical,cultural,economic,andpoliticaleventsthathaveworked togetherinshapingourstate.Students learnaboutthestatefromitsdiscoverytomodernday
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
ThiscourseexaminesthemajoreventsandturningpointsofUnitedStateshistory Thecourseleadsstudentstowarda clearerunderstandingofthepatterns,processes,andpeoplethathaveshapedUnitedStateshistory Asstudentsprogress througheacheraofmodernUnitedStateshistory,theystudytheimpactofdynamicleadershipandeconomicand politicalchangeonthecountry’srisetoglobalprominence Studentsalsoexaminetheinfluenceofsocialandpolitical movementsonsocietalchangeandtheimportanceofmodernculturalandpoliticaldevelopments Recurringthemeslead studentstodrawconnectionsbetweenthepastandthepresent,betweencultures,andamongmultipleperspectives
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Thiscourseexaminesthemajoreventsandturningpointsofworldhistory Studentsinvestigatethefoundationalideas thatshapedthemodernworldintheMiddleEast,Africa,Europe,Asia,andtheAmericas,andthenexploretheeconomic, political,andsocialrevolutionsthathavetransformedhumanhistory Thisrigorousstudyofmodernhistoryexamines recurringthemes,suchassocialhistory,democraticgovernment,andtherelationshipbetweenhistoryandthearts, allowingstudentstodrawconnectionsbetweenthepastandthepresent,acrosscultures,andamongmultiple perspectives Studentsuseavarietyofprimaryandsecondarysources,includinglegaldocuments,essays,historical writings,andpoliticalcartoonstoevaluatethereliabilityofhistoricalevidenceandtodrawconclusionsabouthistorical events Studentsalsosharpentheirwritingskillsinshortertasksandassignments,andpracticeoutlininganddrafting skillsbywritingfullinformativeandargumentativeessays.
FinancialLiteracy
Grades:10,11,12
1semester–½credit ��������
Grades:9,10,11
2semesters–1credit ����
Spanish2
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ����
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Inthiscourse,studentslearnthebasicskillsandknowledgeneededtoeffectivelymanagetheirpersonalfinances Topics includethe14objectivesforthePassporttoFinancialLiteracycreditforhighschoolgraduation:incometaxes,financial services,checkbooks/saving/investing,retirementplanning,lending,creditcarddebt,identitytheft,homebuying, insurance,charitablegiving,thefinancialimpactofgamblingandbankruptcy Studentsmustdemonstratea70%success rateineachofthe14standardstoachievestategraduationrequirements
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. StudentsbegintheirintroductiontoSpanishwithfundamentalbuildingblocksinfourkeyareas:listening comprehension,speaking,reading,andwriting Eachunitconsistsofanongoingadventurestory,anewvocabulary themeandgrammarconcept,numerousinteractivegamesreinforcingvocabularyandgrammar,readingandlistening comprehensionactivities,speakingandwritingactivities,andmultimediaculturalpresentationscoveringmajor Spanish-speakingareasinEuropeandtheAmericas
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. StudentscontinuetheirintroductiontoSpanishwithfundamentalbuildingblocksinfourkeyareas:listening comprehension,speaking,reading,andwriting Eachunitconsistsofanongoingadventurestory,anewvocabulary themeandgrammarconcept,numerousinteractivegamesreinforcingvocabularyandgrammar,readingandlistening comprehensionactivities,speakingandwritingactivities,andmultimediaculturalpresentationscoveringmajor Spanish-speakingareasinEuropeandtheAmericas
Economics
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
Psychology
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
Sociology
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit ����
Computer ApplicationsI
Computer ApplicationsII
Grades:10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach ��������
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ����
Grades:910,11,12
1semester–½credit ��������
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit ��������
Grades:9,10,11,12
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thiscourseinvitesstudentstobroadentheirunderstandingofhoweconomicconceptsapplytotheireveryday lives includingmicroeconomicandmacroeconomictheoryandthecharacteristicsofmixed-marketeconomies,therole ofgovernmentinafree-enterprisesystemandtheglobaleconomy,andpersonalfinancestrategies Throughoutthe course,studentsapplycritical-thinkingskillswhilemakingpracticaleconomicchoices Studentsalsomasterliteracy skillsthroughrigorousreadingandwritingactivities Studentsanalyzedatadisplaysandwriteroutinelyandresponsively intasksandassignmentsthatarebasedonscenarios,texts,activities,andexamples.Inmoreextensive,process-based writinglessons,studentswritefull-lengthessaysininformativeandargumentativeformats
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thisintroduceshighschoolstudentstothestudyofpsychologyandhelpsthemexplorefundamentalconceptsin research,theory,andhumanbehavior Studentsanalyzehumangrowth,learning,personality,andbehaviorfromthe perspectiveofmajortheorieswithinpsychology,includingthebiological,psychosocial,andcognitiveperspectives From apsychologicalpointofview,studentsinvestigatethenatureofbeinghumanastheybuildacomprehensive understandingoftraditionalpsychologicalconceptsandcontemporaryperspectivesinthefield.
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Providinginsightintothehumandynamicsofourdiversesociety,thiscoursedelvesintothefundamentalconceptsof sociology.Thisinteractivecourse,designedforhighschoolstudents,coversculturaldiversityandconformity,basic structuresofsociety,individualsandsocialization,stagesofhumandevelopmentastheyrelatetosociology,deviance fromsocialnorms,socialstratification,racialandethnicinteractions,genderroles,familystructure,theeconomicand politicalaspectsofsociology,thesociologyofpublicinstitutions,andcollectivehumanbehavior,bothhistoricallyandin moderntimes.
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothefeaturesandfunctionalityofthemostwidelyusedproductivitysoftwarein theworld:Microsoft®Office®.Throughvideoinstruction,interactiveskilldemonstrations,andnumerous hands-onpracticeassignments,studentslearntodevelop,editandshareOffice2016documentsforbothpersonal andprofessionaluse.Bytheendofthiscourse,studentswillhavedevelopedbasicproficiencyinthemost commontoolsandfeaturesoftheMicrosoftOfficesuiteofapplications:Word®,Excel®,PowerPoint®,and Outlook®.
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Coveringartappreciationandthebeginningofarthistory,thiscourseencouragesstudentstogainanunderstandingand appreciationofartintheireverydaylives Presentedinanengagingformat,thiscourseprovidesanoverviewofmany introductorythemes:thedefinitionofart,theculturalpurposeofart,visualelementsofart,terminologyandprinciplesof design,andtwo-andthree-dimensionalmediaandtechniques Tracingthehistoryofart,studentsalsoexplorethe followingtimeperiodsandplaces:prehistoricart,artinancientcivilizations,andworldartbefore1400.
Note:Thiscoursecountstowardthefineartsgraduationrequirement.
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Offeringacomprehensiveanalysisofdifferenttypesofmotivation,studyhabits,andlearningstyles,thiscourse encouragesstudentstotakecontroloftheirlearningbyexploringvaryingstrategiesforsuccess Providingengaging lessonsthatwillhelpstudentsidentifywhatworksbestforthemindividually,thiscourseaddressesstudyskills(strategies fortakinghigh-qualitynotes,memorizationtechniques,test-takingstrategies,benefitsofvisualaids,andreading techniques.)
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Thiscourseprovidesacomprehensiveintroductiontoonlinelearning,includinghowtoworkindependently,staysafe, anddevelopeffectivestudyhabitsinvirtuallearningenvironments Featuringdirect-instructionvideos,interactivetasks, authenticprojects,andrigorousassessments,thecourseprovidesin-depthinstructionandpracticeinimportantstudy skillssuchastimemanagement,effectivenote-taking,testpreparation,andcollaboratingeffectivelyonline.Bytheendof thecourse,studentswillunderstandwhatittakestobesuccessfulonlinelearnersandresponsibledigitalcitizens
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thiscourseexploresfitnesstopics: safeexerciseandinjuryprevention,nutritionandweightmanagement,consumer
1semester–½credit ��������
Introductionto Communications andSpeech
Grades:9
1or2semesters-½crediteach ��������
productevaluation,andstressmanagement,andequipsstudentswiththeskillstheyneedtoachievelifetimefitness Throughoutthecourse,studentsassessindividualfitnesslevelsaccordingtothefivecomponentsofphysicalfitness: cardiovascularhealth,muscularstrength,muscularendurance,flexibility,andbodycomposition Personalfitness assessmentsencouragestudentstodesignfitnessprogramstomeettheirindividualfitnessgoals
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Beginningwithanintroductionthatbuildsstudentunderstandingoftheelements,principles,andcharacteristicsofhuman communication,thiscourseoffersfascinatinginsightintoverbalandnonverbalmessagesandculturalandgender differencesintheareasoflisteningandresponding Studentsenrolledintheone-semestercourseengageinlecturesand interactiveactivities,exploringthemesofself-awarenessandperceptionincommunication Thecourseconcludeswith unitsoninformativeandpersuasivespeeches,andstudentsaregiventheopportunitytocritiqueandanalyzespeeches Note:Thiscoursecountstowardthefineartsgraduationrequirement.
Theaviationprogram,inconjunctionwiththeAOPA(AircraftOwnersandPilotsAssociation)offerscourseworkdesignedto preparestudentsforpost-secondaryeducationprogramsandindustrycareers
335800 Aviation Technology
Grade:9
2semesters-1credit ����
ThisfoundationalcourseintroducesstudentstotheexcitingworldofAviationandunmanned aircraftsystems,layingthegroundworkfordeeperExplorationsintothesedynamicfields. studentswillexplorekeyConceptsintheengineeringprocess,problemsolving,andthe technologicalinnovationsthathaveshapedtheevolutionoftheaviationandAerospace Industries
Studentswillexaminethecreativebreakthroughsandproblemsolvingstrategiesthathave propelledAerospaceExplorationfromanunimaginabledreamtoarealitywithinasingle generation Inaddition,studentswillgainacomprehensivehistoricalperspective,tracingthe developmentofAviationfromtheearliestflyingmachinestothediversearrayofmodern aircraftthatplayavitalroleinconnectingandshapingtheworldtoday
188750 Aviation Technology2
Grade:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
ThisisacontinuationofthecurriculumstartedinAviationTechnologyI.Inthiscourse, studentswillbeintroducedtobasicaircraftandunmannedaircraftsystem(UAS)structures andtheirmajorcomponents,aswellasprinciplesofflight,andthefundamentalphysical lawsaffectingflight.studentswilllearnaboutthebasicaerodynamicsandforcesthatacton aircraftinflightandhowtousethisinformationandtheoperationofdifferenttypesof aircraft.Thiscoursewillalsointroducethemainsystemsfoundonlargeandsmallairplanes andUAS.
TheartprogramatJenksPublicSchoolsprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytoexploreanddevelopskillsinalargevarietyof mediaandtodevelopanappreciationfortheartofothertimesandculturesaswellastheirown.Studentslearntothinkcreatively, solvedesignproblems,andseeandappreciatetheirenvironment.
320101 FoundationsofVisual
Art
Grades:9
1semester-½credit ����
320111 FA 120111 HS
DrawingI
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
320211 FA 120211 HS
CeramicsI
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
120311
PaintingI
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
Thiscoursewillhelpbuildessentialskillsandknowledgepriortotakinganentrylevelcoursein Painting,Drawing,orCeramics Astudentwhotakesthiscoursewillbeabletodetermineaninterest forfuturecourseselections.Students shouldbewellpreparedforanentrylevelcourseaftertaking FoundationsofVisualArtbecausetheywillgettheopportunitytodabbleinmanyformsofartusinga varietyofmaterials
Fee:SupplyFeeof$20tobepaidbythe3rdweekofclass
Thiscourseemphasizesthebasicsofdesignandcomposition Studentsstudytheelementsofart andprinciplesofdesign,practicevarioustechniqueswithshading,cross-hatching,stippling,and discoverdifferentdrawingstyles.Studentslearntouseseveraldrawingmediumsincluding graphite,charcoal,andpenandink Thecourseisdesignedasafundamentalbuildingblockofall artisticendeavors Studentswriteabouttheartmakingprocessanddiscussworksofartduring critiquesastheygrowtheirunderstandingofartconceptsandskills
Fee:Supplyfeeof$20tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
Thiscourseemphasizestheelementsofartandprinciplesofdesignandtheirapplicationto3D artwork.Thecourseestablishesafirmfoundationinthehistoryofceramics,hand-building techniques,andcreativesurfacedecoratingandglazingtechniques(materialsandmethods)asthey developtheirartisticvocabulary.Studentswriteabouttheartmakingprocessanddiscussworksof artduringcritiquesastheygrowtheirunderstandingofartconceptsandskills
Fee:Supplyfeeof$20tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
Prerequisite:DrawingI
Thiscourseestablishesafirmfoundationinpaintingtechniquesusingdifferentmediumsincluding acrylicandwatercolor Studentsexploreartelements,principlesofdesignandcolortheory,learning howtoapplythoseconceptsintheirpaintings.Studentslearnaboutimportantmovementsinart historyandwriteabouttheartmakingprocessanddiscussworksofartduringcritiquesastheygrow theirunderstandingofartconceptsandskills.
Fee:Supplyfeeof$20tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
Prerequisite:DrawingI
320121 FA 120121 HS
DrawingII
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
320221 FA 120221 HS
CeramicsII
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
ThiscourseexpandsconceptsfromDrawingI Studentslearnandapplybasiccolortheory,studyart history,anddiscovertechniquesfornewmediawhichincludecolorpencil,oilpastel,andchalk pastel.Basicprintmakingtechniquesareintroduced.Studentsparticipateinclassandself-critiques, reflect andwriteabouttheartmakingprocessanddiscussworksofartduringcritiquesastheygrow theirunderstandingofartconceptsandskills
Fee:Supplyfeeof$20tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
Prerequisite:CeramicsI
Thiscourseadvanceshand-buildingtechniqueslearnedinCeramicsIandintroducesbeginning wheeltechniques Studentsstudytheelementsofartandprinciplesofdesign,applyingthemto3D artwork Studentsexploreavarietyofsurfaceapplicationsanddevelopagreaterappreciationfor theimpactofsurfacedecoration.Studentsexpandtheirknowledgeofformanddesignincreatinga varietyofsculpturalprojectsandcontinuethedevelopmentofvisualartfromahistorical
120321
PaintingII
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
perspective.Studentsparticipateinclassandself-critiques,reflectandwriteabouttheartmaking processanddiscussworksofartduringcritiquesastheygrowtheirunderstandingofartconcepts andskills
Fee:Supplyfeeof$20tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
Prerequisite: PaintingI
Thiscourseexpandsthebasicsofpaintingdesignandcompositioninotherartisticmediumsat moreadvancedlevels. Studentsstudymajorperiodsandkeyfiguresinthehistoryofartand continuegrowthwithcolortheoryconceptsandapplicationofelementsofartandprinciplesof design Usingtheirownartisticstyle,studentsarerequiredtocompleteandpresentafinal portfoliowhichincludesanartiststatement Studentsparticipateinclassandself-critiques,reflect andwriteabouttheartmakingprocessanddiscussworksofartduringcritiquesastheygrowtheir understandingofartconceptsandskills
Fee:Supplyfeeof$20tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
120420
AdvancedPlacement
2-DArtandDesign
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
120410
AdvancedPlacement
Drawing
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite-Pre-ApprovedApplicationorPortfolioSubmission
APStudioArtisahighlycompetitivecoursethatpreparesstudentstosubmita15-pieceindividuallydriven portfoliothatrepresentsproficiencyinconcept,composition,andexecutionofartisticexpressionthrough2D methods,applications,andconcepts forcritiquebytheCollegeBoard. Mediumsincludegraphicdesign, photography,collage,andprintmaking,fashionillustrationandothers.Thiscourseprovidestheadvanced studenttheopportunitytogrowinasettingwithambitiouspeersandtoproduceworkstowardasophisticated portfolioforthecollege/artschoolapplicationprocess.StudentswhosubmitportfoliosforreviewbyThe CollegeBoardmustpayafeeofapproximately$101forthisreviewandmayreceivecollegecredit.
Fee:Supplyfeeof$30tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
Prerequisite-Pre-ApprovedApplicationorPortfolioSubmission
APStudioArtisahighlycompetitivecoursethatpreparesstudentstosubmita15-piece individuallydrivenportfoliothatrepresentsproficiencyinconcept,composition,andexecutionof artisticexpressionthroughdrawingand"mark-making"techniquesforcritiquebytheCollege Board Mediumsincludegraphite,paint,charcoal,digitaldrawing,andpenandink Thiscourse providestheadvancedstudenttheopportunitytogrowinasettingwithambitiouspeersandto produceworkstowardasophisticatedportfolioforthecollege/artschoolapplicationprocess StudentswhosubmitportfoliosforreviewbyTheCollegeBoardmustpayafeeofapproximately $101forthisreviewandmayreceivecollegecredit.
Fee:Supplyfeeof$30tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
Prerequisite-Pre-ApprovedApplicationorPortfolioSubmission
120520
AdvancedPlacement
3-DArt&Design
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
APStudioArtisahighlycompetitivecoursethatpreparesstudentstosubmita15-piece individuallydrivenportfoliothatrepresentsproficiencyinconcept,composition,andexecutionof artisticexpressionthroughceramicsandsculpture.Thiscoursewillfocuson3Delementsand principlesofartanddesign.MediumsincludeFigurativeornonfigurativesculpture,architectural models,wire,ceramics,glasswork,installation, assemblage,3-Dfabric/fiberartsandmore.This courseprovidestheadvancedstudenttheopportunitytogrowinasettingwithambitiouspeersand toproduceworkstowardasophisticatedportfolioforthecollege/artschoolapplicationprocess
StudentswhosubmitportfoliosforreviewbyTheCollegeBoardmustpayafeeofapproximately $101forthisreviewandmayreceivecollegecredit
Fee:Supplyfeeof$30tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
Dancecourseprovidesengaginganddynamicprogrammingthatoffersacomprehensiveexplorationofvariousdancestyles, providingasolidfoundationforbothnewenthusiastsandthoselookingtorefreshtheirskills.
Fundamentalsof DanceI
Grades:9,10,11,12
1Semester-½credit ����
FundamentalsofDanceisacomprehensivecoursedesignedtoprovidestudentswithafoundationin variousdanceforms,terminology,history,andtechniques Throughpracticalexperienceandtheoretical knowledge,studentswillexploretheprinciplesofdance,developphysicalcoordination,andgainan understandingoftheculturalsignificanceofdanceacrossdifferentsocieties Youdonotneedprevious danceexperiencetotakethiscourse.
Thetheatreseriesofcoursesprovidestheatricaltraininggearedtowardactingandproducinglivetheater Throughparticipationin theextracurricularactivitiesprovidedbytheTheatreDepartment,studentsearnmembershipintheInternationalThespianSociety
121010
Introductionto
Acting/Theatre
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
121110
ActingStylesand
Directing
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
121210
AdvancedActing Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
121310
TrojanPlayers
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit ����
121510
BeginningStagecraft Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit
121550
AdvancedStagecraft Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Thiscourseprovidesnumerousopportunitiesforperformanceforaudiences Thisisabeginningacting coursefocusingonconcentration,relaxation,energy,objectives,characterization,playanalysis,stage movement,vocalproduction,improvisation,andactortools:body,voice,andimagination Students developgroupcommunication,problem-solving,andcriticalthinkingskillsbyrehearsingand performingtheatricalpieces Studentsareencouragedtoauditionfordepartmentaltheatreproductions Classrequirementsincludeperformancesofdifferentmemorizedpiecesandattendanceatspecificschool productions
Prerequisite:121010IntrotoActing/Theatreand/orreading
Duringthefirstsemester,thisintermediatecourseinactingstressesactingstylesthroughout theaterhistory Studentswillstudyandperformscenesfrommajorstylesinhistory Thefinal examisaperformancebeforeanaudience Duringthesecondsemester,thiscoursefocuseson elementsofplaydirection,addressingsuchtopicsastheroleofdirector,scriptanalysis,set design,blocking,characteranalysis,andrehearsalschedules.Duringthesemester,eachstudent directsascenetobeperformedfortheclass. Note:Classmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.
Prerequisite:ActingStylesandDirecting(2233)and/orreading
Thisclassisanadvancedactingcoursefocusingoncharacterdevelopment,scriptanalysis, scoring,andtechnique Secondsemesterfocusesonadvancedscenedirecting
Note:Thisclassmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.
Prerequisite:Auditionwiththeteacher
Thiscourseisanadvanced acting course concentrating on theatrical ethics and leadership, ensembleactingskills,developmentofactortools,andcollegeauditionpreparation Course activitiesfocusonexercisestodevelopperformanceandanalysisskills,rehearsalandperformance oftouringandone-actproductions,andmonologuechoicepreparationandperformance.Student participationinavarietyofdramaactivitiesisrequired.
Fee:Productionfeeof$35
Note:Thisclassmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.
Prerequisite:JenksMiddleSchoolIntroductiontoStagecraft#0449iftakenasa9thgrader
Thiscourseintroducestechniquesinthepracticaluseoftools,materials,andequipmentforcreating stagesettings Labisrequiredintheformofbeingapartofonemajorrunningcrewfortwo-three weeksofafter-schoolandeveningparticipationas wellasattendingworkcallswhennecessary Twenty-five(25)cumulativeworkhourspersemesterareREQUIRED
Note:Thisclassmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.
Prerequisite:BeginningStagecraftandAcceptedApplication
Thiscourseisanin-depthstudyofadvancedstagecrafttechniquesusedcurrentlyintheater Labis requiredintheformofworkcallsandrunningcrewsandafterschoolrehearsalsandperformances Twenty-five(25)cumulativeworkhourspersemesterareREQUIRED
Note:Thisclassmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.
121610
StageMake-upand Costuming
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
121711
Introductionto TheatricalDesign
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit ����
121721
StageDesign
Rendering/Modeling Techniques
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit ����
121620
AdvancedStage Make-upand Costuming
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Varioustechniquesofstagemake-uparepracticed:straight,middle,oldage,fantasy,scars, wounds,andlatex HistoryofcostumesisstudiedfromtheGreekstothepresent Crewworkisa necessarypartofthisclass,asstudents dothemakeupfordistrictplays Attendanceismandatory fortheentirerunoftheassignedproduction.Twenty(20)cumulativeworkhourspersemesterare REQUIRED.Evaluationcomesfromquizzes,exams,projects,andcrewassignments.
Note:Thisclassmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.
Prerequisite:BeginningStagecraftorBeginningStageMake-upandCostuming,AcceptedApplication
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstotheproblemsandprinciplesofscene,light,sound,makeupandcostume design.Withthiscourse,studentsgetafirst-handviewofhowthedesignprocesstakesplacefromearly conceptiontofinaldrawings.Studentsalsolearndesigntheoriesthatareuniquetoeachprincipleorareaof theatreproduction.Eachstudentproducespersonaldesignprojectsspecifictotheirareaoftheatre production.
Fee:Supplyfeeof$20
Note:Thisclassmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.
Prerequisite:AcceptedApplication
Withthiscoursestudentsdeveloptheabilitytoanalyzeandusevarious mediumsinrenderingand modelingdesignsforthestage.
Note:Thisclassmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.
Prerequisite:StageMake-upandCostumingandacceptedapplication
Inthiscourse,studentsconductpersonalresearchanddesignprojectsthroughdifferentperiodsin history.Crewworkismandatoryforallmajorproductions,asstudentswillheadthemakeupand costumecrewsfordistrictplays Attendanceismandatoryandalternativecrewassignmentswillbe requiredifastudentisunabletofulfillthisobligation
Note:Thisclassmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.20cumulativehoursarerequiredper semester.
Mediaproductioncoursesgivestudentsreal-worldopportunitiesfornewswriting,yearbookproduction,documentaryfilm production,scriptwritingandbroadcastmedia
122010
Introductionto FilmmakingandFilm Studies
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
122210
AdvancedFilmmaking andFilmStudies
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:Approvedapplication
Thesedays,moviesareeasytomake It’smuchhardertomakegoodmovies–onesthatconveya compellingstorythatpeoplewillwanttowatch Inthisclass,notonlywillyoulearnthefundamentals ofmakingagreatfilm,fromstoryconception tocameraoperationtofinalediting,butyou’llalsohave thechanceofwinningcashprizes($100,000andcountingsofarinthisprogram),earningcollege scholarships,andseeingyourworkonnationaltelevisionandinfilmfestivals.
Note:Thiscoursecountstowardthefineartsgraduationrequirement.
Intendedforstudentswhodemonstratedahighlevelofinterestandexpertisewhiletaking IntroductiontoFilmmaking Thiscoursestressesmanagementskills(time,personnel,and resources)andtheabilitytoplanandimplementprojectsfromconcepttofinalproduct
Note:Thiscoursecountstowardthefineartsgraduationrequirement.
122310
Screenwriting
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
322410
BroadcastMedia
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
322510
DigitalMedia ProductionI
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ����
Prerequisite:Approvedapplication
Whydosomanybadmoviesgetmade?Itstartswiththescript!Thepowerofthescreenwriteristo createcaptivatingon-screenstoriesthatwillmakeaudienceslaugh,cry,orthink(sometimesallthree). Inthisclass,youwilllearneffectivestorystructure,wordchoice,pacing,dialogue,and characterization Bybothstudyingsuccessfulmoviesandwritingoriginalscripts,studentswillbecome adeptstorytellersforthebig(orlittle)screen Ifyou’reinterestedincreatingvisualworldswithyour words,besuretoapplyearlyforthisin-demandclass!
Prerequisite:Approvalofapplication
StudentsacceptedintoBroadcastMediaworkwithcutting-edgevideoandaudio technology as they work in collaborative teams toprepareadailynewssegmentandotherspecialinterestbroadcast piecesfortheJenksHighSchoolBroadcastingteam Studentsdevelopcompetenceinstudioandfield production,camerause,lightingandsound,videoediting,marketing,andsocialmediamanagement. Note:Thiscoursecountstowardthefineartsgraduationrequirement.
Prerequisite:Approvalofapplication
Inthiscourse,studentswilllearnvideo,audio,andproductionskills Theywilllearntocreateengaging, effective,andoriginalstoriesthroughvideosandotherdigitalmediaformats.Studentswillpartnerwith schoolprograms,clubs,andactivitiestosharethestoriesofwhatisoccurringinJPSshowcasing excellenceinthe5As StudentsinthisprogramwouldalsohaveanopportunitytopartnerwiththeJPS CommunicationsDepartmenttoenhancethenarrativeasapartofourcommunityoutreach
TheprincipalgoaloftheMusicDepartmentistogivestudentsthemaximumopportunitytodeveloptheirindividualskillstothe highestlevelandincreasetheirunderstandingofthedisciplineswhichcontributetothearts. Instrumentalandchoralclasses developskillsthatultimatelywillbeusedinspecialperformances.
Note:Coursesarelistedbycontentandprogression
123010
Guard
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
123110
MarchingBand/ ConcertBand
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
123510
StringOrchestra
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:Placementbyaudition-AprilorMayforColorGuard;NovemberorDecember forWinterGuard
Theguardprogram,associatedwiththebanddepartment,iscomposedofseveraldifferentensemblesthat givestudentstheopportunitytolearnandperformavarietyofdance,flag,rifle,andsaberroutinesat local,state,andnationalvenues Theyearisdividedintotwoseasons:ColorGuardinthefall(MayNovember)inconjunctionwiththemarchingband;WinterGuardinthespring(December-April), performingindependentlyofthemarchingband. Rehearsalstakeplacebothduringandafterschoolona regularbasisthroughouttheyear
Prerequisite:Placementbyaudition
Bandisamusicorganizationthatgivesinterestedstudentsanopportunitytolearnavarietyof bandmusicandparticipateinanactiveorganization Theschoolyearisdividedintomarchingand concertseasons Duringmarchingseason(footballseason),thebandhasmarchingrehearsalseach Thursdayeveninginadditiontoregularclasstimes Concertseasonincludesrequiredparticipation incontestsandconcertsasabandunit.Additionalperformanceopportunitiesi.e.,solo& ensemblecontests,honorbands,springmusicfestivalsarealsopartofthecourse.
Fee:Costschangeannually.Parentsshouldcontactthebanddirectorfordetails.
Prerequisite:AllstudentsareplacedinthiscourseuntilauditionsforConcert,Philharmonic, Symphony,andChamberarecomplete.
TheJenksStringOrchestraisthefourthlevelensembleoftheJenksOrchestraprogram.This ensemblerequiresnoauditionandisopentostudentsinanygradelevel.Studentswill automaticallybeplacedinthisensembleiftheychoosenottoauditionforahigher-levelorchestra Theorchestrawillperformatconcerts,contests,andfestivalsthroughouttheyear,withminimal timerequiredoutsideofthenormalschoolday Studentsareexpectedtohaveabasicknowledgeof middleschool-levelskills,withtheunderstandingthattheseskillswillcontinuetobedeveloped throughtechniqueexercisesandnewmusic.StringOrchestrastudentsareencouragedtotake
ConcertOrchestra
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
privatelessons.ALLSTUDENTSAREENROLLEDINSTRINGORCHESTRAUNTILAFTER AUDITIONSARECOMPLETED
Fee:Therequireduniformisapproximately$60-$100.
Prerequisite:Placementbyauditiononly.
TheJenksConcertOrchestraisthethirdlevelensembleoftheJenksOrchestraprogram.Thisgroup isalsoopentoallgradelevelsbyauditiononly,andstudentsdonotneedtore-auditioneachyearto remainintheensemble Thisorchestrawillperformatconcerts,contests,andfestivalsthroughout theyear,withminimaltimerequiredoutsideofthenormalschoolday Studentsinthisensembleare expectedtohaveintermediatereadingskills,andrepertoireisselectedfromarrangementsof standardworksandgrade3-4stringorchestraliterature ConcertOrchestrastudentsarestrongly encouragedtotakeprivatelessons.
Fee:Therequireduniformisapproximately$60-$100.
Philharmonic Orchestra
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Symphony Orchestra
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:Placementbyauditiononly.
TheJenksPhilharmonicOrchestraisthesecond-highestlevelensemblewithintheJenksOrchestra program Opentoallgradelevelsbyauditiononly,studentsdonotneedtore-auditioneachyearto remainintheensemble Thisorchestraperformsatconcerts,contests,andfestivalsthroughoutthe year,withminimaltimerequiredoutsideofthenormalschoolday.Studentsareexpectedtohave strongreadingskills,andrepertoireisselectedfromarrangementsofstandardmasterworks,along withgrade4-5stringorchestraliterature PhilharmonicOrchestrastudentsarestronglyencouraged totakeprivatelessons
Fee:Therequireduniformisapproximately$60-$100.
Prerequisite:Placementbyauditiononly.
TheJenksSymphonyOrchestraisthehighestlevelensembleandislargelyaperformance-oriented group Inadditiontovariousconcerts,contests,andfestivals,thisorchestrawillperformat communityeventsthroughouttheyear Comprisedofamajorityofupperclassmen,thisensembleis opentoallgradelevelsbyauditiononly,andstudentsmustre-auditioneveryyear Studentsare expectedtohavehighreadingskills,andrepertoireisselectedfromthestandardmasterworksfor symphonyorchestra,alongwithgrade4to6fullorchestraliterature.Inadditiontothestring section,theensembleincludeswinds,brass,andpercussion.Wind,brass,andpercussionplayers areexpectedtobeenrolledintheJenksBandaswell.AllSymphonyOrchestrastudentsare stronglyandseriouslyencouragedtotakeprivatelessons Fee:Therequireduniformisapproximately$60-$100.
ChamberOrchestra
Ensemble
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
123611
GroupPianoI
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
123621
Prerequisite:Placementbyauditiononly.
TheJenksChamberOrchestraisanadvanced,small-ensemblegroupwithintheJenksOrchestra program.Opentoallgradelevelsbyauditiononly,thisensembleisintendedforstudentswho demonstratestrongindependentmusicianshipandacommitmenttohigh-levelmusic-making In additiontoconcertsandcontests,studentsinChamberOrchestrawillfocusonchambermusicthat highlightsrefinedtechnique,musicalinterpretation,andadvancedensemblecollaboration This ensembleemphasizespreparationforAll-Stateauditionsandprovidesadditionalsoloand small-ensembleperformanceopportunities.StudentsinChamberOrchestramustalsoparticipatein oneoftheotherJenksorchestras.ChamberOrchestrastudentsarestronglyencouragedtotake privatelessons.
Thiscourseisabeginningpianocoursethroughgrouppiano,withnoformalmusicaltraining required Objectivesincludebasicpianoskillsusingbothhandsincluding5fingerposition,scales, progressions,fingeringtechniquesandaccompanimentaswellasbasicmusictheoryincluding notes,rhythm,harmonyandform.Studentsalsolearnperformanceetiquetteasaperformerandas anaudiencememberandhavetheopportunitytoperformpianosoloandpianoensemblemusic.
Prerequisite:IntrotoGroupPianoI
Thiscourseisthesecondcourseingrouppianowithnoformalmusicaltrainingrequired.Students
Grades10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
124010
Choir
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
willcontinuelearning/masteringmusicalfundamentals(notes,rhythm,harmony,andform)to developincreasedfocusonmusicality,developefficientpracticestrategies,learnperformance etiquetteasaperformerandasanaudiencemember,andperformasasoloistandasapartnerin pianoensemblemusic
Membershipinchoirisopentoallstudentsingrades9-12.Choirsteachelementsofvocalmusic performanceandstudentshavetheopportunitytosingavarietyofrepertoirebothaloneandwith others Studentsparticipateincontestsandconcertsoutsidetheschoolday Gradesarebasedon meetingpracticerequirementsandparticipationinclassandrequiredperformances;therefore, studentsmustbeacademicallyeligibleforinvolvementinthoseevents Placementinclassescan rangefromBeginningTrebleChorus,IntermediateTrebleChorus,AdvancedTrebleChorus, BeginningTenor/BassChorus,AdvancedTenor/BassChorus,MixedChorusorsomecombination baseduponstudentrequestsanddirectorplacement Fee:Therequireduniformisapproximately$150.Studentsmusteitherpayorfund-raise contest,concert,andclassroomexpensesofapproximately$50eachsemester.
124500
ShowChoir
Grades:9,10,11,12
Credits in description ����
124610
ShowChoirBand
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
124710
AdvancedPlacement
MusicTheory
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
VarsityShowChoir (Trojanaires):
2semesters–1credit Classesmeeteveryday
JuniorVarsityShowChoir (TrojanSpirit/TrojanNation):
2semesters–1credit Classesmeeteveryday
Prerequisite:MustbecurrentlyenrolledinVocalMusicandparticipateinthis“0”hourclass. Auditiontodeterminemembershipintheshowchoirs.AllstudentsareenrolledinShow Choir(124500)untilauditionsarecomplete. AsanextensionofVocalMusic,showchoirsperformavarietyofjazz,pop,andshowtunes.
Studentsparticipateinout-of-schoolperformances Gradesarebasedonmeetingpractice requirementsandparticipationinclassandrequiredperformances;therefore,studentsmustbe academicallyeligibleforinvolvementinthoseevents
Fee:Afeeisassociatedforeachshowchoirandvariesdependingoncompetition,travel, costuming,andothervariables(JuniorShowChoir$500,VarsityShowChoir$2000) AdditionalfeesmaybeincurredifShowChoir(s)advancetoaNationalFinalCompetition.
Prerequisite:Audition/Application/Interview,perteacherapproval.
ShowChoirBandrequiresinstrumentaliststoplaythecompetitionshowaccompanimentforJenks HighSchoolTrojanaires Thisgroupofmusiciansconsistingof9th-12thgradersgivesstudentsof allinstrumentalbackgroundstheopportunitytoplayinapop/modernstylethattheywouldnot normallyexperienceinaformalconcertsetting.
Fee:Thereisacostof$300($150persemester)whichisusedtooffsettravelingfees(hotels, meals,busingcosts)andarrangementfees/music.
Prerequisite:Studentsshouldhavepriormusicaltrainingthroughlessonsorparticipationin vocaland/orinstrumentalensembles.
Thiscourse providesstudentsthetoolsandexperiencetheywouldreceiveduringtheirfirstyearof musictheoryinacollegiatesetting.Studentsdeveloptheirmusicalliteracywhichincludesnote reading,musicalnotation,harmonicanalysisandpartwriting.Studentsobtainandpracticeear trainingskillsandskillsrequiredforsightreadingmusicalliterature Studentspracticerecognizing thedevelopmentofmusicfromahistoricalandculturalperspectiveandextendtheirmusical awarenesswithinseveralgenresofmusic
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
324811
MusicAppreciation:
MusicHistory-
FromGregorian ChanttoHipHop
Grade:9
1semester-½credit ����
324821
MusicAppreciation:
MusicalGenres-
BirthoftheBluesto theDeathofDisco
Grade:9
1semester-½credit ����
Thisfirst-semestercourseisopentoanyfreshmanstudentwholovesmusic.Jointheclassand listentodifferentkindsofmusic,learnhowtowritesongs,andgetexperienceplayingdifferent kindsofinstruments Thefocusofthiscourseisonthehistoryofmusicandmusicalstylesof differenteras Studentslearnbasicmusictheory,theformsofdifferenttypesofmusic,important historicalcomposers,andthegeneraldevelopmentofWesternmusic Studentsareexpectedto spendtimeoutsideofclasslisteningtoassignedmusicandtoparticipateinanonlinemusictheory program.Studentsarealsoinvitedtocreateandsharetheirownmusic.
Note:Thereisnoprerequisitecourseforthisclass.
Thissecond-semesterclassisopentoanyfreshmanstudentwholovesmusic.Jointheclassandlistento differentkindsofmusic,learnhowtowritesongs,andgetexperienceplayingdifferentkindsofinstruments. ThefocusofthisclassisondifferenttypesandgenresofmusicplayedintheUSandaroundtheworld. Studentslearnbasicmusictheory;theforms,rhythmsandharmoniesofdifferenttypesandstylesofmusic; importantcontemporarycomposers;andtherolemusicplaysinculturallife.Studentsareexpectedtospend timelisteningtoassignedmusicoutsideofclass,andtoparticipateinanonlinemusictheorylearningprogram. Studentsarealsoinvitedtocreateandsharetheirownmusic.
Note:Thereisnoprerequisitecourseforthisclass.
Thebenefitsastudentgainsfromparticipatingincompetitiveforensicsanddebatearemany,includingstimulatinginterestin currentevents,developingcritical-thinkingskills,sharpeningcommunicationskills,increasingresearchabilities,andpreparing forinformaldebatesengagedineverydaylife Inaddition,studentswillincreaseself-esteemandself-awarenessthroughvaried speakingandactingeventsandbuildleadershipandgroup-membershipskillsfromcooperativelyworkingasateam Through competition,studentsbecomemembersofthespeechhonorsociety,theNationalForensicLeague,whosemembershipincludes statesmen,moviestars,businessleaders,andtelevisionpersonalities.
125111
SpeechI
(Publicspeaking, non-competitive)
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
125121
SpeechII
(Publicspeaking, non-competitive)
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
125210 Competitive
Dramatics
(Competitive;maybe takeneachyear)
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Thiscourseisdesignedforthestudentwhowishestobecomeateasespeakinginfrontofothers Studentsresearch,write,anddeliverspeechesinavarietyofsituations Thisisanacademiccourse andhasnocompetitionrequirements
Prerequisite:SpeechI
Thiscourseisanintroductiontopublicspeakingexpandingintoargumentationanddebate Studentswillexplorelogic,argumentationandrefutation,andengageinfrequentdebatesagainst otherclassmembers.
Designedforthestudentwhoisinterestedincompetingatinterscholastictournaments,thiscourse’s primaryemphasisisonmonologueacting,duetacting,andoralinterpretationsofbothliteratureand plays.Studentsspend timeoutsideofclasspreparingforcontests,inadditiontoenteringatleast twoweekendinterscholastictournamentspersemester.
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfund-raisecompetitionexpensesof$75persemester,plustravel expenses.
125310
ValueDebateI
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
125320
ValueDebateII
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
125330
ValueDebateIII
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
125340
ValueDebateIV
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit ����
125410
PolicyDebateI
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
125420
PolicyDebateII
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:10,11,12 2semesters-1credit ����
125430
PolicyDebateIII
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Requirement:Activeextracurriculartournamentparticipation.
Forstudentsinterestedintheengrossingworldofvaluedebate,thiscourseisthefirststep The coursepreparesstudentsforparticipationinthevalue/Lincoln-Douglasdebateatinterscholastic tournaments Studentslearnbasicargumentation,research,argumentconstructionandrefutationto preparethemforcompetition
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$100persemesterplustravelexpenses.
Prerequisite:ValueDebateI,permissionoftheinstructor,activetournamentparticipation. ThiscoursebuildsonconceptslearnedinValueDebateIandincludesalltherequirementsofValue DebateIie,weekendtournaments,studentassessmentfees,andfundraising Additionally,students enteroratory,extemporaneousspeakingandStudentCongress Studentsalsocompleteservice projectsforNFLwhichresultinindividualspeakingpoints
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$75persemesterplustravelexpenses.
Prerequisite:ValueDebateII,permissionoftheinstructor,activetournamentparticipation. ThiscoursebuildsonconceptslearnedinValue DebateIandIIandincludesallofthe requirementsofValueDebateIandIIie,weekendtournaments,studentassessmentfees,and fundraising Additionally,studentsworkdirectlywithnovicestudentsmentoringdebate,speaking, andlisteningcompetencies
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$75persemesterplustravelexpenses.
Prerequisite:ValueDebateIII,permissionoftheteacher,activetournamentparticipation. ThiscoursebuildsonconceptslearnedinValueDebateI,II,andIII Itincludesalltherequirements ofValueDebateIandIIsuchasweekendtournaments,studentassessmentfees,andfundraising Additionally,studentswillworkdirectlywithnovicestudentsmentoringdebate,speaking,and listeningcompetencies
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof $75 per semester plustravelexpenses.
Requirement:Activeextracurriculartournamentparticipation.
ForstudentsinterestedintheexcitingandchallengingworldofPolicyDebate,thiscourseiswhere itallstarts Thecoursepreparesstudentsforparticipationinpolicy/cross-examinationdebateat interscholastictournaments Logic,argumentation,caseandargumentconstruction,in-depth research,andrefutationareallskillstaughthereandusedincompetitions
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$100persemesterplustravelexpenses.
Prerequisite:PolicyDebateI,permissionoftheteacher,activetournamentparticipation. ThiscoursebuildsonconceptslearnedinPolicyDebateIandincludesalltherequirementsof PolicyDebateIi.e.,afterschoolrehearsals,weekendtournaments,studentassessmentfees,and fundraising.Additionally,studentsenteroratory,extemporaneousspeaking,andStudentCongress. Students alsocompleteserviceprojectsforNFLwhichresultinindividualspeakingpoints Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$75persemesterplustravelexpenses.
Prerequisite:PolicyDebateII,permissionoftheteacher,activetournamentparticipation. Thiscoursebuildsonconcepts learned inPolicyDebateIandIIandincludesalltherequirements ofPolicyDebateIandIIie, afterschoolrehearsals,weekendtournaments,studentassessment fees,fundraising,andsecondaryeventcompetition.Additionally,studentsworkdirectlywith novicestudentsmentoringdebate,speaking,andlisteningcompetencies.
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
125440
PolicyDebateIV
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit ����
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$75persemesterplustravelexpenses.
Prerequisite:PolicyDebateIII,permissionoftheteacher,activetournamentparticipation. ThiscoursebuildsonconceptslearnedinPolicyDebateI,II,andIII.Itincludesallthe requirementsofPolicyDebateIandIIsuchasafterschoolrehearsals,weekendtournaments, studentassessmentfees,fundraising,andsecondaryeventcompetition Additionally,studentswill workdirectlywithnovicestudentsmentoringdebate,speaking,andlisteningcompetencies Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$75persemesterplustravelexpenses.
Manyuniversitiesandcollegeshighlyrecommendatleasttwoyearsofthesameworldlanguageforadmission,especiallyfora liberalartsmajor(music,English,journalism).Themostselectiveliberalartscollegesandprivateinstitutionsrecommendworld languagesinhighschoolwithanemphasisonthreetofouryearsofasinglelanguage.Ifthestudenthasnottakenworldlanguagein highschool,he/shemayberequiredtodosoincollege Thestudentshouldchecktherequirementsattheschoolhe/sheplansto attend ToenrollinaWorldLanguage,studentsshouldhaveagradeof70%orbetterinregularEnglishclassesforeachsemester
Note:Coursesarelistedbylanguagecourseprogression
145010
ChineseI
Grades:9,10,11
2semesters-1credit ����
145020
ChineseII
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
145030
Chinese III
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
145040
ChineseIV
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
ChineseIintroducesstudentstoconversationalChinesewithanemphasisonbasicsurvivalphrases andwordsandsentencestructures Studentsstudyreadingandwritingthrough“Pin-Yin,”theChinese phoneticsystem Studentsbegintoexploreculture,history,art,music,andcontemporaryissuesin China.
Prerequisite:ChineseIwithagradeof“C”orabove
ChineseIIcontinueslearningfrom ChineseIwithagreateremphasisonlisteningandspeaking. StudentsareintroducedtosimplifiedChinesecharactersandcontinuetouse“Pin-Yin”Chinese phoneticsysteminreadingandwriting StudentscontinuetoexploreChinesecultureandhistory
Prerequisite:ChineseIIwithagradeof“C”orabove
Inthiscourse,studentsreviewbasicgrammarfromChineseIandIIandareintroducedto charactersandmoreadvancedgrammaticalstructuresaswellasChineseidioms.Studentsexplore Chineseculturethroughreading.
Prerequisite:ChineseIIIwithagradeof“C”orabove
ThiscourseoffersstudentsanadvancedexplorationofcontemporaryChineselanguageandculture. Studentsreinforceandrefinecomplexitiesinthethreebasicmodesofcommunication:presentational writing/speaking,interpersonalwriting/speaking,andinterpretivelistening/reading.
145050
ChineseV
Grades:10,11,12 2semesters-1credit ����
145110
AdvancedPlacement ChineseLanguageand Culture
Grades:10,11,12 2semesters-1credit ����
145510
FrenchI
Grades:9,10,11
2semesters-1credit ����
145520
FrenchII
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
145530
FrenchIII
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
145610
AdvancedPlacement
FrenchLanguage Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:ChineseIIIwithagradeof“C”orabove
Thiscourseadvancesstudents’communicationabilitiesandprogresstotheIntermediate High/AdvancedLowleveloftheACTFLguidelines Thedifficultyofthetextsandaudio,basedonthe sixthemesusedintheAdvancedPlacementcourse,preparesstudentstoenterAdvancedPlacement ChineseLanguageandCultureortoimprovetheirpreviousscoreontheAdvancedPlacementChinese LanguageandCultureexam
Prerequisite:ChineseIVorVwithapassinggradeinbothsemesters
Thiscoursecoverstheequivalentofasecond-yearcollege-levelcourse.Itencompassesaural/oral skills,readingcomprehension,grammar,andcomposition Thecoursepreparesstudentsforthe AdvancedPlacementexamconsistingofthreecomponents:1)interpersonalcommunicationskills,2) presentingandinterpretinglanguageinspokenandwrittenforms,and3)functionalfamiliaritywith Chineseculture.ThecoursewillincorporateChineseculturalinformationwithintheteachingof reading,writing,andspeakingthelanguage.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
Inthiscourse,studentsfocusonspeaking,listening,reading,andwriting,withanemphasison vocabularyandbasicgrammardevelopment.
Note:FrenchIisopentostudentswhohavenothadtwoconsecutivesemestersofhighschool Frenchoritsequivalent.
Prerequisite:Gradeof"C"oraboveinFrenchIandteacherapproval
Inthiscourse,studentscontinuespeaking,listening,reading,andwritingskills,while reinforcingvocabularyandgrammarknowledgeandskills
146010
LatinI Grades:9,10,11
Prerequisite:FrenchIIwithapassinggradebothsemesters
FrenchIIIpromotestherefinementofthethreebasicmodesofcommunication:presentational writing/speaking,interpersonalwriting/speakingandinterpretivelistening/reading Intermediate andadvancedgrammaticalstructuresarestudiedalongwiththematicvocabulary Thiscourse includesthestudyoftheFrenchlanguagewithinthecontextofhistory,literatureandcurrent eventsinFrancophoneculture
Prerequisite:FrenchIIIwithapassinggradeinbothsemesters AdvancedPlacementFrenchLanguagecoverstheequivalentofathird-yearcollegecoursein advancedFrenchcompositionandconversation Itencompassesspeakingandlisteningskills, readingcomprehension,grammar,andcomposition Thecoursepreparesstudentsforthe AdvancedPlacementFrenchLanguageExamwhichevaluatescompetencyinthethreebasic modesofcommunication:presentationalwriting/speaking,interpersonalwriting/speakingand interpretivelistening/reading.Advancedgrammaticalstructuresarestudiedalongwith thematicvocabulary.ThiscourseincludesthestudyoftheFrenchlanguagewithinthecontext ofsixthematicunits:GlobalChallenges,BeautyandAesthetics,ScienceandTechnology, FamiliesandCommunities,ContemporaryLifeandPersonalandPublicIdentities Resources includethetextbook,films,newspapers,magazines,andtheInternet Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
LatinIintroducesstudentstobasicgrammar,translation,vocabulary,wordderivation,and Romanculture StudentsexploremythologicalstudieswhichincludeOlympiangods,heroes, andpeoplefrequentlyportrayedinliteratureandartaswellashistoricalstudiesbeginningwith theTrojanWarandconcludingwiththeFlavianemperors
2semesters-1credit ����
146020
LatinII
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
146030
LatinIII
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
146110
AdvancedPlacement Latin Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
146210
AdvancedLatin Literature
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
146510 HS
346510 FA
SpanishI
Grades:9,10,11
2semesters-1credit ����
146520 HS 346520 FA
SpanishII
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orbetterinLatinI
Inthiscourse,studentscontinuethestudyofgrammar,vocabulary,wordderivation,andRoman lifethroughtranslationsaboutaRomanfamily,thelaborsofHercules,andthestoryofJason andtheArgonauts Studentsexploremythologicalstudieswhichincludeheroicadventuresand thetragediesofGreekmythologyaswellashistoricalstudiesaboutJuliusCaesarconcluding withtheendoftheempire.
Prerequisite:LatinIIwithapassinggradeinbothsemesters
ThiscoursecontinuesthestudyoftheLatinlanguagethroughreading,speaking,listening,and writing Readingswillincludemodifiedandoriginalpassagesofpoetryandprosefromvarious authors,suchasOvid,Catullus,Horace,Cicero,Caesar,andVergil.StudentsalsostudyRoman history,life,literature,andphilosophythroughthereadingsandresearchprojects.Studentswill belearningskillsnecessarytobesuccessfulontheAdvancedPlacementLatinexam.
StudentsinAPLatinstudyVergil’sAeneidandCaesar'sDeBelloGallico,thesecondhalfofthe curriculumfortheAdvancedPlacementLatinexam,StudentsreadHomer’sIliadintranslation astheprerequisitefortranslatingepicpoetry TheycontinuetheirstudyofLatingrammarand compositionandRomanlife,history,andmythology. Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Prerequisite:AdvancedPlacementLatinwithapassinggradeinbothsemesters AdvancedLatinLiteraturecontinuesthestudyoftheLatinlanguagethroughtheliteratureworks ofvariousRomanauthors,includingCatullus,Ovid,Cicero,Caesar,andPlinytheYounger. StudentsstudyRomanhistory,life,literature,andphilosophythroughtranslationofpassagesand researchprojects StudentsmayalsoassistwithAdvancedPlacement Thiscourseislargely independentstudywithcontentdrivenbystudentinterest
ThiscoursecombinesthestudyoftheSpanishlanguageand Hispanicculture Studentsexplore thefourbasiclanguageskillsoflistening,speaking,reading,andwritingaswellaslearning beginninggrammaticalstructuresandfunctionalvocabulary
146530
SpanishIII
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”oraboveineachsemesterofSpanishIandcurrentSpanish teachersignature
Thiscoursefocusesondeepeningoralspeakingandlisteningskills,readingcomprehension, grammarknowledge,andcompositionskillsaswellasstudiesofselectedworksofliterature. SpanishIIwillbeanacceleratedcourseofstudyofferingthestudentsanopportunitytoprepare fortheadvancedplacementcourseofferedinfutureyearsofstudyatthehighschool.The coursewillfocusonoralskills,readingcomprehension,grammar,andcompositionaswellas studiesofselectedworksofliterature
Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”oraboveineachsemesterofSpanishIIandcurrentSpanish teachersignature
Inthiscourse,studentsstudytheSpanishlanguagewithinthecontextofhistory,literature,and currenteventsintheHispanicculture.Studentsareintroducedtomoreadvancedgrammatical structuresandcontinuetorefinethethreebasicmodesofcommunication:presentational
146540
SpanishIV Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
146610
AdvancedPlacement
SpanishLanguage Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
writing/speaking,interpersonalwriting/speaking,andinterpretivelistening/reading.Students exploresituationalvocabularytoimprovewritingandspeakingskillsaswellasreadliterary selectionsbyvariousauthorsintheSpanish-speakingworld
Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”oraboveineachsemesterofSpanishIIIandcurrentSpanish teachersignature
ThiscourseisanadvancedexplorationoftheSpanishlanguageandcultureinavarietyofareas ofcontemporarylife Studentscontinuetoreinforceandrefinecommunicationthrough presentationalwriting/speaking,interpersonalwriting/speaking,andinterpretive listening/reading
Prerequisite:SpanishIV
Inthiscourse,studentsstudytheSpanishlanguagewithinthecontextofsixthematicunits: GlobalChallenges,BeautyandAesthetics,ScienceandTechnology,FamiliesandCommunities, Contemporary,andPersonalandPublicIdentities Studentsstudyadvancedgrammatical structuresalongwiththematicvocabulary Studentspracticespeakingandlisteningskillsand deepenreadingcomprehension,grammarknowledge,andcompositionskills Duringthiscourse, studentspreparefortheAdvancedPlacementSpanishLanguageexamwhichevaluates competencyinthethreebasicmodesofcommunication:presentationswriting/speaking, interpersonalwriting/speaking,andinterpretivelistening/reading
Thiscourseisequivalenttoathird-yearcollegecourseinadvancedSpanishcompositionand conversation.Resourceswillinclude,butnotbelimitedto,thetextbook,films,newspapers, magazines,andtheInternet.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
146620
AdvancedPlacement
SpanishLiterature
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
147010
AmericanSign LanguageI
Grades:10,11
2semesters-1credit ����
147020
AmericanSign
LanguageII
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:APSpanishLanguage
Inthiscourse,studentsexamineSpanishliteraturefocusedonselectedworksfromtheliterature ofSpainandSpanishAmerica,representingavarietyofgenres,historicalandliteraryperiods, andgeographicalareas Throughoutthecourse,studentsworkexclusivelyinSpanish,reading, analyzing,andwritingabouttheliterature TheAdvancedPlacementSpanishLiteraturecourse isintendedtobetheequivalentofathird-yearcollegeintroductiontoliteratureinSpanish Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
ThisisanintroductorycoursetoAmericanSignLanguage(ASL)andDeafCulture
Conversational skills will be acquired through target vocabulary, grammarandsyntax The fiveparametersofASLandnon-manualmarkers(expressions)arestudied Receptive(seeingand comprehending)andexpressive(signing)skillsareemphasized.
Prerequisite:ApassinggradeinAmericanSignLanguageI
ThiscourseisacontinuationofAmericanSignLanguageIandbuildsuponpreviouslylearned skills.Studentsincreasetheirvocabularyandproficiencyinexpressiveandreceptive conversationalskillsusingmorecomplexgrammaticalstructure.KnowledgeofDeafCulture continuestobeemphasized.
AmericanSign
LanguageIII
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit ����
149010
WorldLanguage
Capstone
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:ASLIandASLIIpassingscoresinbothsemestersandrecommendationof currentASLteacher.
ASLIIIinvolvesanextensivereviewandapplicationofvocabulary,grammar,andDeafCulture learnedinASLIandII Studentsinthiscoursewillcontinuetoimprovetheirsignskillsthrough conversationandinstructionofadditionalDeafhistory&vocabularyunits
Prerequisite:ApassinggradeinanyAPWorldLanguageCourse
Withthedramaticriseinthedemandforcitizens/employeeswithglobalawarenessandglobal experience,itisindeedaveryexcitingtimetobefurtheringlanguageskills Byenrollinginthis course,studentsdeveloplanguageskillsandincreaseculturalunderstanding CourseGoals includethefollowing:
1. Enablestudentstoimprovebyatleastonesub-levelinspeaking,listening,reading,and writingontheACTFLproficiencyguidelinesie, studentsshouldbeattheIntermediate HighLevelastheyenterthecourse
2 Providestudentswitharesearchframeworktocarryoutstudiesandsemesterprojects
3 Stimulatecriticalthinkingandadeeperappreciationforthechosenlanguageandculture
Note:Departments/categoriesarelistedinalphabeticalorder.
AdvancedPlacementCapstoneisaninnovativediplomaprogramthatgivesstudentsanopportunitytoapplycriticalthinking, collaborativeproblem-solving,andresearchskillsinacross-curricularcontext AdvancedPlacementCapstoneisbuiltonthe foundationofanew,two-yearhighschoolcoursesequence AdvancedPlacementSeminarandAdvancedPlacementResearch andisdesignedtocomplementandenhancein-depth,discipline-specificstudyprovidedthroughAdvancedPlacementcourses.It cultivatescurious,independent,andcollaborativescholarsandpreparesthemtomakelogical,evidence-baseddecisions.
Note:StudentswhosuccessfullycompletebothAdvancedPlacementSeminarandAdvancedPlacementResearchaswellasearn passingscoresonthecorrespondingexamsandpresentationsareawardedanAdvancedPlacementCapstoneCertificatefromthe CollegeBoard StudentswhosuccessfullycompletebothAdvancedPlacementSeminarandAdvancedPlacementResearch,earn passingscoresonthecorrespondingexamsandpresentationsandsuccessfullycompletefour(4)additionalAdvancedPlacement courses,earninga3orbetteronthecorrespondingexams,areawardedanAdvancedPlacementDiplomabytheCollegeBoard. Thissignifiestheiroutstandingacademicachievementandattainmentofcollege-levelacademicandresearchskills. 118010
Prerequisite:CompleteorcurrentlyenrolledinoneAdvancedPlacementcourse
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Thisfoundationalcourseprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestothinkcriticallyandcreatively,research, explore,posesolutions,developarguments,collaborate,andcommunicateusingvariousmedia.Students explorereal-worldissuesthroughacross-curricularlensandconsidermultiplepointsofviewtodevelop deepunderstandingofcomplexissuesastheymakeconnectionsbetweentheseissuesandtheirownlives. Studentsreadarticles,researchstudies,andfoundationalandphilosophicaltexts,listentoandviewspeeches, broadcasts,andpersonalaccounts,andexploreartisticandliteraryworkstogainarichappreciationand understandingofissues.Teachershavetheflexibilitytochooseappropriatethemesthatallowfordeep explorationbasedonstudentinterests,localand/orcivicissues,globalorinternationaltopics,andconcepts fromotherAdvancedPlacement courses. Somesampletopicsorthemesincludeeducation,innovation, sustainability,technology,revolution
Note:Inthiscourse,studentsareassessedthroughtwothrough-courseperformancetasksanda writtenexam.Thiscoursecountstowardthefineartsgraduationrequirement. Thiscourseisavailablebothduringtheregularlyscheduleddayandbefore/aftertheregularlyscheduledday
118020
AdvancedPlacement Research
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Ifyouwouldliketorequesttohavethiscoursebefore/aftertheregularlyscheduledday,pleaseindicatethat inthenotessectionofyourenrollmentcard.
Prerequisite:AdvancedPlacementSeminarorAdvancedPlacementLanguageand Composition
AdvancedPlacementResearchallowsstudentstodeeplyexploreanacademictopic,problem,orissueof individualinterest.Throughthisexploration,studentsdesign,plan,andconductayearlongmentored, research-basedinvestigationtoaddressaresearchquestion.IntheAdvancedPlacementResearchcourse, studentsfurthertheirskillsacquiredintheAdvancedPlacementSeminarcoursebyunderstandingresearch methods,employingethicalresearchpractices,andaccessing,analyzing,andsynthesizinginformationas theyaddressaresearchquestion.Thecourseculminatesinanacademicthesispaperofapproximately5,000 wordsandapresentation,performance,orexhibitionwithanoraldefense.
Althoughthetopicofeachresearchstudywillvary,thecourserequiresstudentstoplanandconductastudy orinvestigation.Thecourseprovidesopportunities(activities/assignments)forstudentstounderstand principlesofqualitativeandquantitativeresearchmethods,employappropriatedisciplinaryresearchmethods todevelop,manage,andconductanin-depthstudyorinvestigationinanareaofstudent’sowninterest, culminatinginanapproximately5,000-wordpaper,present(usingappropriatemedia),exhibit,orperform anddefendtheresearchdesign,approach,andfindings,anddocumentandreflectupontheresearchprocess andcommunicationwithamentorusingaresearchlog.
Thiscourseisavailablebothduringtheregularlyscheduleddayandbefore/aftertheregularlyscheduledday Ifyouwouldliketorequesttohavethiscoursebefore/aftertheregularlyscheduledday,pleaseindicatethat inthenotessectionofyourenrollmentcard
118030
AdvancedResearch
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionoftheAdvancedPlacementCapstone StudentsreflectupontheresearchandinquiryprocessfromtheirAdvancedPlacementResearchexperience anddevelopasubsequentinquiryforresearch.Thestudentcompletesanacademicpaper(minimumof5000 words)andpresentsanoraldefense.Inadditionthestudentisexpectedtoenterintoanationallyrecognized academiccompetitionorsecurepublicationoftheresearchpaperinanacademicjournal.Asignificantfocus ofthecoursewillbeontheplanning/hostingtheTEDxYoutheventduringtheSpringSemester
Note:Thiscoursemeetsatzerohouror7th houronly.
Thiscourseisavailablebothduringtheregularlyscheduleddayandbefore/aftertheregularlyscheduledday Ifyouwouldliketorequesttohavethiscoursebefore/aftertheregularlyscheduledday,pleaseindicatethat inthenotessectionofyourenrollmentcard.
TheFFAChapter,theyouthorganizationassociatedwithAgriculturalEducation,encourages studentstodevelopskillsin leadership,socialintelligence,civicconsciousness,andcooperation.TheJenksFFAChapterisoneofthemostactiveinthestate andhasbeenrecognizednationallyforleadershipdevelopmentandcommunityservice Studentsseekingadvancededucationatthe universitylevelwillbenefitfromtheprogramaswellasthoseenteringdirectlyintotheworldofwork
180040
Introductionto Agriscience Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
180220
Agricultural Communications Grades:10,11,12
ThiscourseisrequiredforbeginningAgri-Educationstudentsandexposesthemto200-plus excitingcareersintheagriculturalindustry UnitsofinstructionincludeFFA,orientationto agriculture,andagricultureandagribusinesscareers Studentsstudyunitsonanimalscience, plantscience,soilscience,aqua-cultureandagriculturalmechanics TheFFAChapter,theyouth organizationassociatedwiththeclass,encouragesstudentsto developskillsinleadership,social intelligence,civicconsciousness,andcooperation.Thiscourserequiresvariousin-classfieldtrips withnumeroushands-onactivities
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged (Duesare$40)
Prerequisites:IntroductiontoAgriscienceORteacherapproval
Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdevelopthecommunicationskillsofhighschoolstudents.The classaddressesmanyagriculturalcommunicationtechniquesincludingwriting,publicspeaking, photography,parliamentaryprocedure,andcareerorientation.Theclassfocusesoncommunicating tothepublictheimportanceofagricultureandhelpingtodevelopagriculturalliteracyinour community Studentsalsotakeresponsibilityforwriting,designing,andproducinganFFAchapter
2semesters-1credit
180090
AgriculturalMechanicsI
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
180100
AgriculturalMechanicsII
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
180140
VeterinaryScience
Grades:10,11,12
2 semesters- 1 credit
180150
WildlifeManagementand Science
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters–1credit
180290
Introductionto Horticulture
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
newsletter.Thecourseprovidesseveralhands-onactivitiesandinclassfieldtrips.
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Prerequisites: IntroductiontoAgriscienceORteacherapproval.Selectionisbasedonstudents’past agriculturalorweldingexperience.Acceptancemaybebasedonstudents’gradelevelduetospace availability.
Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachtheskillsofweldingandtheuseofacuttingtorchinasetting comparabletotheworldofwork.Skillssuchassafetyintheshopandwiththeweldersandcutting torchesisemphasizedalongwithhands-onworkwithmetalsandprojects.Manytypesofweldsare usedontheseprojectsandstudentsgainexperiencewithoxyacetelyne,MIGandTIGweldersand plasmaarccuttingtorches.Severalprojectsarerequiredtobecompletedthroughouttheyearand studentsexperienceinclassfieldtrips.
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Note:Alimitednumberofstudentsareallowedtoenroll.Workclothesandleathershoes arerequired forshopuse.
Prerequisites:AgriculturalMechanicsI
Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdeveloptheskillsofweldingandtheuseofacuttingtorchina settingcomparabletotheworldofwork Skillssuchassafetyintheshopandwiththewelders andcuttingtorchesisreviewedalongwithhands-onworkwithmetalsandprojects Students mastermanytypesofweldsontheseprojectsandstudentsexploreinmoredetailoxyacetylene, MIGandTIGweldersandplasmaarccuttingtorches.Alargeclassprojectisrequiredtobe completedthroughouttheyearandstudentsexperienceinclassfieldtrips
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Note:Alimitednumberofstudentsareallowedtoenroll.Workclothesandleathershoes arerequired forshopuse
Prerequisite: IntroductiontoAgriscienceORteacherapproval. Studentslearninformation,knowledge,andskillsassociatedwithcareersinveterinaryscience UnitsofinstructionincludeFFA,comparativeanatomyandphysiology,nutrition,diseasesand surgery.VeterinarySciencecurriculumprovideslaboratory,lecture,andcompetitiveactivities throughFFAtostudentsinterestedindomesticanimals,livestockproductionandnutrition, genetics,andlaboratorytechniques Thiscourserequiresvariousin-classfieldtripswith numeroushands-onactivities
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Prerequisite: IntroductiontoAgriscienceORteacherapproval. Thiscourseisforstudentsinterestedinwildlifeanditsconservationandecologyaswellas enjoyingwildlifethroughsporthuntingandfishing Coursecontentincludesmeaningand importanceofwildlifespecies,historyofwildlifeconservation,safetywithwildlife,species identification,endangeredspecies,wildlifebiologyandecology,habitatprotectionand establishment,protectionofwildlife(animals,plants,andotherspecies),legalregulations,and huntersafety
Fee:FFAchaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Prerequisite: IntroductiontoAgriscienceORteacherapproval.Selectionisbasedonstudents’ pastagriculturalexperience.Acceptancemaybebasedonstudents’gradelevelduetospace availability. Inthiscourse,studentsstudyadvancedconceptsandexplorecareersdealingwithplantscience, soilscienceandlandscapedesign Studentscoverinformationintheclassroomandutilizethe school’snewandinnovativegreenhouseforlabwork UnitsofinstructionincludeFFAadvanced horticulturecareers,universityandcollegehorticulturaldegrees,hydroponics/aquaculture (using state-of-the-arttanksforgrowingTilapia),biotechnology,advanceduseofstimulants,retardants, rootinghormones,andbiologicalcontrolofpests.Studentsalsostudyplantidentification, landscapedesignandarchitecture,interiorplant-scapingdesign,greenhouseconstruction,turf management,entomology,chemicalsafetyandrecordkeeping Thiscourserequiresvarious in-classfieldtripswithnumeroushands-onactivities Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Note:Alimitednumberofstudentsareallowedtoenroll.Workclothesandleathershoes arerequired forshopuse.
180300
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:IntroductiontoHorticultureORteacherapproval.Selectionisbasedonstudents’ pastagriculturalexperience.Acceptancemaybebasedonstudents’gradelevelduetospace availability.
HorticulturalScienceIIisdesignedasacontinuationandexpansionofHorticulturalScienceI Studentsstudyadvancedconceptsandexplorecareersdealingwithplantscience,soilscienceand landscapedesign Studentscoverinformationintheclassroomandutilizetheschool’snewand innovativegreenhouseforlabwork.UnitsofinstructionincludeFFA,advancedhorticultural careers,universityandcollegehorticulturaldegrees,hydroponics/aquaculture(using state-of-the-arttanksforgrowingTilapia),biotechnology,advanceduseofstimulants,retardants, rootinghormones,andbiologicalcontrolofpests Studentsalsostudyplantidentification, landscapedesignandarchitecture,interiorplant-scapingdesign,greenhouseconstruction,turf management,entomology,chemicalsafetyandrecordkeeping.Thiscourserequiresvarious in-classfieldtripswithnumeroushands-onactivities,withmultiplefloraldesignprojectsranging fromcorsagestowreaths
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Note:Alimitednumberofstudentsareallowedtoenroll.Workclothesandleathershoes arerequired forshopuse 180310
Prerequisite:GreenhouseManagementandFloralDesignORteacherapproval.Selectionis basedonstudents’pastagriculturalexperience.Acceptancemaybebasedonstudents’grade levelduetospaceavailability.
ThiscourseisheldinconjunctionwithGreenhouseManagementandFloralDesignandis designedasacapstoneexperience,allowingthemtotakeanextrastepwithinthehorticulture industry Thestudentsapplywhattheyhavelearnedtoclassprojectsandcampusand community-wideserviceopportunities;studentsalsovolunteertheirservicesatlocal horticulturebusinesses,allowingthemtogainexperiencewithinthe industry thatcanbe appliedaftergraduation.Inadditiontocoursework,studentshavetheoptiontotakeanonline HorticulturecourseofferedthroughOklahomaStateUniversity ThecourseutilizesVirtual SchoolforexamsandtheHorticultureClassroomGreenhousefortheweeklylabs Thestudent enrolledinthecorrespondencecoursewillberesponsibleforthetuition,whichwillbe determinedclosertothefallsemester.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse,thestudent willearn3collegesciencecredits
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Note:Alimitednumberofstudentsareallowedtoenroll.Workclothesandleathershoes arerequired forshopuse.
After-hoursclassesareprovidedtogivestudentsadditionalacademicopportunities.Theseclassesmeetdailyandthecurriculum, attendancerequirements,behaviorexpectations,andcreditearnedarethesameasclassesthatmeetduringtheregularschoolday A minimumnumberofstudentsmustpre-enrollforclassestobeoffered
BusinessEducationhastwoobjectives:
1. To provide students with a thorough understanding oftheorganization,functions,methodsandsocialsignificanceofthe Americansystemofbusinessenterprise.Emphasisisalsoplacedonmanagingpersonalaffairs.
2 To develop proficiency in skills forinitialemploymentorforpersonaluse AlthoughJenksstudentscanacquirebusiness information and develop business skills sufficient to qualify for entry-level positions in offices, the majority do not expect to enter directly into their vocation upon graduation from Jenks High School Special emphasis, therefore, is placed on understanding those fundamental principles which provide an excellent background not only for more specializedbusinesstrainingatthecollegelevelbutalsoforpracticalpersonaluse.
110111/110121
IntroductiontoBusiness
UsingTechnology
Grades:10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach ��������
110210
AccountingI
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
110220
AccountingII
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
110311
ComputerApplicationsI
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
110321
ComputerApplicationsII
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
IntroductiontoBusinessisapracticalcourse,usefultoanystudent,whether business-orientedorotherwise Thecoursecoversthesemajorareas:Americanenterprise anditsrelationshiptothebusinesssector,moneyandbanking,advertising,thestock market,insuranceprograms,incometax,wiseuseofcredit,consumerism,andbudgeting Manyoutsideresourcesareusedthroughoutthecourse(booklets,pamphlets,studyguides, newspapers,magazines).Guestspeakersarefrequentlyinvitedtosharewiththeclasses.
Thiscourseexploresbasicprinciplesofaccountingbystudyingsourcedocuments,journalsand ledgers Studentslearnaccuratepreparationofworksheets,incomestatements,statementsof changesin owner’s equity, balancesheets,adjustingandclosingentries Thecomplete accountingcycleiscovered Otherareasofconcentrationincludecheckbookandbanking procedures,payrollaccounting,accountingforbaddebts,andaccountingfordepreciationof fixedassets.Thecoursecoversdata-processingsystemsastheyapplytobasicaccounting procedures Thisclassistaughtinacomputerlab,therefore,studentswillbeintroducedto Peachtree80andQuicken Accountinglaysthegroundworkforbeginningaccountingclasses requiredonthecollegelevelforbusinessmajors
Prerequisite:CompletionofonefullyearofAccountingI
ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhohavecompletedAccountingI Thecourse includesa reviewoftheaccountingcycle,purchasesandcashpayments,salesandcash receipts,plantassetsanddepreciation,inventoriesandnotespayableandreceivables.
Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsgetofftoafaststartwithbusinessapplicationsthat requirelearningsoftwareapplicationstoproduceavarietyofreal-worldbusinessdocuments. Thecourseintroducesstudentstothebasicskills,principles,techniques,technology,and attitudesnecessaryforsuccessintoday’sfast-pacedbusinessworld Studentsreceive comprehensivetraininginseveralbusinessapplicationsusingMicrosoftOffice365aswell astheGoogleappsportfolioofproducts Step-by-stepexercisesteachstudentsnecessary WordandExcelskills.StudentslearnskillsandconceptscoveredbyMicrosoftOffice Specialist(MOS)certification.
Thiscourseisdesignedtohelpstudentsgetofftoafaststartwithbusinessapplicationsthat requirelearningsoftwareapplicationsinordertoproduceavarietyofreal-worldbusiness documents Thecourseintroducesstudentstothebasicskills,principles,techniques, technology,andattitudesnecessaryforsuccessintoday’sfast-pacedbusinessworld Students receivecomprehensivetraininginanumberofbusinessapplicationsusingMicrosoftOffice 365.Step-by-stepexercisesteachstudentsnecessaryAccessandPowerPointskills.Students learntheskillsandconceptscoveredbyMicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS)certification
110411
MoneyManagementand Investing
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ������
110521
AdvancedEconomics
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ����
110530
AdvancedPlacement Economics (Micro/Macro)
Grades:11,12
2semesters–1credit ����
110611
BusinessandPersonal LawI
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
110621
BusinessandPersonal LawII
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
110631
BusinessandPersonal LawIII
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit
Prerequisite:FinancialLiteracyorAdvancedEconomics
ThisisafollowupcoursetoFinancialLiteracyandexploresfinancialconceptsastheyapplyto smallinvestors,includingforming,operatingandsucceedinginportfoliodevelopment.This courseisanexplorationofinvestmentpurchases,portfoliodesign,capitalassetpricingtheoryand marketevaluation Thetimevalueoffundsalongwithinflationaryordeflationarytrendsare addressed Thispreparesstudentsformanagingtheirowninvestmentsandpursuingafinance/ businessdegreeattheundergraduatelevel Thiscourseintegrateslegal,accounting,andfinancial issuesofconcernforsmallinvestors.Portfoliotheoryisemphasizedthroughoutthiscourse.Akey activityforthiscourseisastockmarketexercise
ThiscourseisageneralexplorationoftheforcesthatshapeandpropeltheUnitedStates economy Thisoverviewofeconomicsplaceslessemphasisoncalculationoreconomicfactors Studentsdiscussandworkwithallmarketandproducttopicstounderstandpersonal,national, andinternationalmonetaryforces Thestudentsaddressalargevarietyoftopicsincludingthe profitprocess,competition,andefficiencyinbothbusinessesandmarkets
Note:ThiscourseservesasanexcellentpreparationforAdvancedPlacementEconomics (Micro/Macro).
Thiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsathoroughknowledgeandunderstandingof economicprinciplesthatapplytothefunctionsofindividualconsumersandproducerswithin alargereconomicsystem(microeconomics)aswellaseconomicsystemsasawhole (macroeconomics) Withintheconfinesofmicroeconomicconceptualprinciplesofsupply anddemand,productioncostsandcompetition,factormarkets,imperfectcompetition, and marketfailure,andtheroleofgovernmentareanalyzedanddiscussedthroughgraphic modelingandinterpretation.Themacroeconomicconceptsincludeeconomicindicatorsand businesscycles,nationalincomeandpricedetermination,thefinancialsector,long-run consequencesofstabilizationpolicies,andopeneconomics(tradeandfinance)arediscussed andanalyzedthroughgraphicmodelsandinterpretation Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacement examforcollegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentof approximately$98.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Businesslawisapreviewcourseforstudentsinterestedinlaw,aswellasapracticalcourse whichprovidesinformationthatcanbeusedbyallstudentsintheirdailylives Majorareas ofstudyincludethesourcesofUnitedStateslaw,theUnitedStateslegalsystem,trial procedures,evidence,contracts,andconsumerandemployeerights Legalterminologyis emphasizedthroughoutthecourse Studentsalsogaininvaluableinsightthroughguest speakersandfieldtrips
Prerequisite:BusinessLawIwithagradeof“C”orbetter
Thiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhohavecompletedonesemesterofbusiness lawandhavefurtherinterestinthestudyoflaw,eitherasaconsumerorinalawcareer Focusingupontrialprocedure,studentscontinuetodevelopvaluablecommunicationskills throughparticipationinatleastthreemocktrialscrimmagesandonemocktrial,events sponsoredbytheOklahomaBarAssociation.Legalterminologycontinuestobe emphasizedthroughoutthecourse Uponcompletionofthemocktrialseason,studentswill broadentheirfocusfromtheunitscompletedinBusinessLawI
Prerequisite:BusinessLawIandIIwithagradeof“C”orbetter
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveaninterestinfurtheringtheirlawstudiesby participationinasecondmocktrialexperience.Inadditiontomocktrial,studentswill researchandreportononelawrelatedsubjectandarrangeforoutsideresourcesforsharing informationwiththeirclass
BusinessandPersonal LawIV
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit ����
Prerequisite:BusinessLawIIIwithagradeof“C”orbetter Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveaninterestinfurtheringtheirlawstudiesby participationinathirdmocktrialexperience Inadditiontomocktrial,studentswillresearch andreportononelaw-relatedsubjectandarrangeforoutsideresourcesforsharing informationwiththeirclass
AVIDelectivesandconcurrentenrollmentinareacollegesaretwoadditionalwaysstudentscanprepareforadmissionandsuccess incollegeand/orbegintoearncollegecredits.
313010
AVIDI
(AdvancementVia Individual Determination)
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ����
113020
AVIDII (AdvancementVia Individual Determination)
Grades:10
2semesters-1credit ����
113030 AVIDIII (AdvancementVia Individual Determination)
AVIDinformationalflier
Prerequisite:AcceptancefromAVIDSiteCoordinatorthroughapplicationandinterviewprocess.
TheAVIDIelectiveclasspreparesstudentsforadmissionandsuccessinfour-yearcollegesand universities.Studentsreceiveinstructioninwriting,inquiry,collaboration,andreadingstrategies inadditiontonote-takingandorganizationalskillsthatarenecessaryforsuccessinrigorous courses Participationinthiscourseprovidesopportunitiestobuildleadershipskillsthrough groupactivities Studentswillberequiredtoenrollincourseswhichmeetthecollegepreparatory diplomatrackandDistinguishedGraduate;andtakeadvancedcoursesasappropriateinaddition totheAVIDelectiveclass
Prerequisite:CompletionofAVIDIorAcceptancefromAVIDSiteCoordinatorthroughapplication andinterviewprocess.
TheAVIDIIelectiveclasspreparesstudentsforadmissionandsuccessinfour-yearcollegesand universities.Studentsreceiveinstructioninwriting,inquiry,collaboration,andreadingstrategiesin additiontonote-takingandorganizationalskillsthatarenecessaryforsuccessinrigorouscourses AVIDIIstudentsenrollinatleastoneadvancedoradvancedplacementcourseinadditiontotheAVID IIelectiveandplanonworkingtowardsfulfillingrequirementsforbothDistinguishedGraduateand DistinguishedServiceGraduate.Tutorsguidestudentsthroughcollaborativeseminarsduringthe AVIDclasstosupportstudentsuccessinallcoursesandstudentsprepareforthoseseminarsbytaking notesinallclassesandpreparinghigher-levelthinkingquestionsforstudent-initiatedinquiry
Prerequisite:CompletionofAVIDIIorAcceptancefromAVIDSiteCoordinatorthroughapplication andinterviewprocess.
TheAVIDIIIelectiveclasspreparesstudentsforadmissionandsuccessinfour-yearcollegesand universities.Studentsreceiveinstructioninwriting,inquiry,collaboration,andreadingstrategiesinaddition tonote-takingandorganizationalskillsthatarenecessaryforsuccessinrigorouscourses.Thiscourse includesanemphasisonsuccessfultestingstrategiesforexamssuchasthePSATandACT AVIDIII studentsenrollinatleastoneadvancedoradvancedplacementcourseinadditiontotheAVIDelectiveand continueworkingtowardsfulfillingrequirementsforbothDistinguishedGraduateandDistinguished ServiceGraduate.TutorsguidestudentsthroughcollaborativeseminarsduringtheAVIDclasstosupport studentsuccessinallcoursesandstudentsprepareforthoseseminarsbytakingnotesinallclassesand preparinghigher-levelthinkingquestionsforstudent-initiatedinquiry
113040 AVIDIV
(AdvancementVia Individual Determination)
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit ����
316211
StudentSuccess Strategies
Grades:9
1semester-½credit ��������
Prerequisite:CompletionofAVIDIIIorAcceptancefromAVIDSiteCoordinatorthroughapplication andinterviewprocess.
TheAVIDIVelectiveclasspreparesstudentsforadmissiontoandsuccessinafour-yearcollegeor university StudentsreceiveinstructioninACTpreparation,collegereadinessandtheadmissionsprocess, scholarshipsearchesandskillsnecessaryforacademicsuccessafterhighschool.AVIDIVstudentsenrollin appropriateadvancedplacementoradvancedcoursesinadditiontotheAVIDIVelective.Tutorsguide studentsthroughcollaborativeseminarsduringtheAVIDclasstosupportstudentsuccessinallcoursesand studentsprepareforthoseseminarsbytakingnotesinallclassesandpreparinghigher-levelthinking questionsforstudent-initiatedinquiry.
Thiselectivepreparesstudentsforrigorouscourseworkinhighschoolandbeyond Emphasisis placedondevelopingskillsintimemanagement,organization,academicreadingandwriting,and oralcommunication.Studentssetshort-andlong-termgoalsandengageinfocusednote-taking, criticalthinkingtechniques,andstudystrategies.
Thesecoursesprovideopportunitiesforallstudentstobecomeawareoftheimportanceofcomputers,tolearnwhatcomputerscan andcannotdo,andtousecomputersastoolsforlearning
111110
Introductionto Programming
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
181530
FundamentalsofWeb Design
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
181500 MultimediaandImage Management Techniques
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:AlgebraIandGeometry
Thetwoprimaryprogramminglanguagesusedinthiscourse,PythonandMicrosoftVisual Studio,givestudentsanintroductiontofundamentalprogrammingideas Utilizingloops, subroutines,algorithms,controlstatements,andothercoreprogrammingconceptsstudentswill writeprograms,createforms,andlearnfundamentalcomputerscienceterminology
Required:CompletedTulsaTechnologyapplication.(Applyonlineatwww.tulsatech.edu/applyby completingtheApplyforAdmissionsectionoftheform.Forthisprogram,studentsdonotneedto completetheotherapplicationsections.)
Thiscourseexposesstudentstofundamentalknowledgeandskillsutilizedinthewebdesignfield.This courseexploresvariousapplicationsofHTML5andCascadingStyleSheets(CSS)tohelpstudentscreate visuallyappealingwebsites.OnceHTML5foundationskillsareachieved,studentsvalidateHTML5and CSScode,andutilizesoftwareandgraphicsprogramstoapplydesignprinciples.Studentsdeveloptheir ownwebpagesordesignawebsiteforanon-profitorganization.
Note:Studentsmayhaveanopportunitytoearnanindustry-alignedcertification.Thiscourseis taughtatJenksHighSchoolbyTulsaTechnologyCenterasapartoftheFoundationsofWebDesign program.
Required:CompletedTulsaTechnologyapplication.(Applyonlineatwww.tulsatech.edu/applyby completingtheApplyforAdmissionsectionoftheform.Forthisprogram,studentsdonotneedto completetheotherapplicationsections.)
Inthiscoursestudentsacquirefundamentalskillsinimagecreationandmanagementproceduresand techniquesastheycreate,revise,optimize,andexportgraphicsforvideo,print,andwebpublishing. StudentsbecomeproficientintheuseofAdobeCreativeCloudApplications(PhotoshopandIllustrator) designedtocreategraphicallyrichandintuitivewebsites,productionsandpublications,andgraphics.
Note:Studentsmayhaveanopportunitytoearnanindustry-alignedcertification.Thiscourseis
���� taughtatJenksHighSchoolbyTulsaTechnologyCenterasapartoftheFoundationsofWebDesign program.
111210
AdvancedPlacement ComputerScienceA
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
111310
AdvancedPlacement ComputerScience
Principles
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:Teacherapproval
ThiscourseintroducestheprogramminglanguageinJava Thecoursealsofollowsthe guidelinesforAdvancedPlacementComputerScienceasestablishedbytheCollegeBoard. StudentslearnaboutbasicJavastructure,classes,functions,etc
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
Prerequisite:Teacherapproval
Thiscourseoffersamultidisciplinaryapproachtoteachingtheunderlyingprinciplesofcomputationand introducesstudentstothecreativeaspectsofprogramming,abstractions,algorithms,largedatasets,the Internet,cybersecurityconcerns,andcomputingimpacts.Studentscanusetechnologytoaddress real-worldproblemsandbuildrelevantsolutions.Together,theseaspectsofthecoursemakeuparigorous andrichcurriculumthataimstobroadenparticipationincomputerscience.Thecoursealsointroduces studentstothecentralideasofcomputerscience,toinstillideasandpracticesofcomputationalthinking, andtohavestudentsengageinactivitiesthatshowhowcomputingchangestheworld.Thecourseis rigorousandrichincomputationalcontent,includescomputationalandcriticalthinkingskills,and engagesstudentsinthecreativeaspectsofthefield.Studentswilllearnthefollowingseven“bigideas” basedontheCollegeBoard’sComputerSciencePrincipleslearningobjectives:1.Creativity 2. Abstraction.3.DataandInformation.4.Algorithms.5.programming.6.TheInternet.7.GlobalImpact. Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$98.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
Note:GradesforthiscourseareweightedlikeanAPcoursewhencalculatingValedictoriansand Salutatorians.
111410
Advanced Programming Concepts
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit ����
311511
AppliedDesignin
Engineering-Fall
Grade:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit ����
311531
Scienceand
TechnologicalDesignFall
Grades:9,10,11,12
Prerequisite:Teacherapproval
ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedAPComputerScienceA.Inthis advancedlevelcourse,topicsincludeformalmethodsforsoftwaredesignanddevelopment, softwaredevelopmentlifecycle,emergingdesignanddevelopmentapproaches, component-basedsoftwaredevelopment,useofrelationaldatabasemanagementsystems (DBMS),overviewofqueryprocessingandtransactionmanagement,andtools,techniques,and managementcontrolsfordevelopmentandmaintenanceoflargesoftwaresystems
Note:ThiscourseisweightedlikeanAPcourseandwillcounttowardValedictorianand Salutatorianrecognitions.
ThiscourseallowsstudentstoexploreseveralareasofSTEM(science,technology, engineering,andmathematics)throughfacilitatedandself-directedlearningusingthe engineeringdesignprocess Studentswilluseavarietyofcomputerhardwareandsoftware applicationstocompleteHands-Onassignmentsandprojects throughimplementationofthe designprocess,studentswilltransferAdvancedacademicskillstoprojectdesigns note, projectscompletedinclassmaybeusedforTechnologyStudentAssociation(TSA) competitionsandevents
There is a course fee of $35
This course may be taken as a standalone course or with Applied design and EngineeringSpring
Note:SuccessfulcompletionofJenksMiddleSchoolSTEMExplorationisnotrequired.
Thiscourseisdesignedtoallowstudentstoengageinscientificresearchandtechnological design studentswillworkonavarietyofself-directedresearchanddesignprojectsfocusingon theapplicationofsciencetechnologyandMathematics studentswillgainskillsandknowledge directlyrelatedtoCareerfieldsandsciencetechnologyengineeringandmath.
NOTE: ProjectscompletedinclassmaybeusedforScienceOlympiadcompetitionsand events
1semester–½credit ����
311521
AppliedDesignin
Engineering-Spring Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit ����
311591
ScienceandTechnical
Design-Spring Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit ����
112010
CompetitiveeSports
Grades:9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach ����
This course may be taken as a standalone course or with Science and Technological designSpring
ThiscourseallowsstudentstoexploreseveralareasofSTEM(science,technology, engineeringandMathematics) throughfacilitated,self-directedlearningusingtheengineering designprocess studentswilluseavarietyofcomputerhardwareandsoftwareapplicationsto completeHands-Onassignmentsandprojectsthroughimplementationofthedesignprocess, studentswilltransferAdvancedacademicskillstoprojectdesigns.NOTE: projectscompleted inclassmaybeusedforTechnologyStudentAssociation(TSA)competitionsandevents. There is a course fee of $35 This course may be taken as a standalone course or with quote Applied design and engineering fall”
Thiscourseisdesignedtoallowstudentstoengageinscientificresearchandtechnological design.studentswillworkonavarietyofself-directedresearchanddesignprojectsfocusingon theapplicationofsciencetechnologyandMathematics.studentswillgainskillsandknowledge directlyrelatedtoCareerfieldsandsciencetechnologyengineeringandmath.
NOTE: ProjectscompletedinclassmaybeusedforScienceOlympiadcompetitionsand events
This course may be taken as a standalone course or with “Science and Technological DesignFall ”
Prerequisite:MaynotenrollintoCompetitiveeSportswithoutthecoachesapproval. CompetitiveeSportshas,asitsgoal,thetaskofestablishingandmaintaininganoutstanding programforthestudentsitserves TheprimaryobjectiveofCompetitiveeSportsistoprovide wholesomeopportunitiesforstudentstoestablisheffectivecommunication,personalandteam responsibility,establishteamrolesandcooperation,goalsetting,goalmanagement,andgoal fulfillment AstudentmayenrollinCompetitiveeSportsandreceive½creditforeachsemester ofparticipation.Studentsmustenrollbygame,e.e.,Valorant,LeagueofLegends,Smash BrothersUltimate,RocketLeague,etc.Studentsshouldenrollbythenumberofthegamein whichtheywillbeenrolledatthebeginningofthesemester Thiscoursedoesnotcountfora FineArtsorComputerSciencecredit.
113300
TechSupport
Internship
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
111151 ComputerEngineering Hardware
Grades:10,11,12
1Semester-½credit ��������
111161 ComputerEngineering Software
Prerequisite:CompletedTSIApplicationfoundon Classlink orthroughthecounseling office.
Thiscoursepreparesstudentstointeractwithindividualsprovidingfirst-linetechnicalsupport resolvinggeneraldeviceproblems.Studentsaretrainedtoassistschoolemployeesandstudents bytroubleshootinghardwareandsoftwareissues,supportingnewtechnologies,andrepairing devicesinahands-onclassatmosphere Studentsgainanunderstandingofhowahelpdesk functionsandtheroleofcustomerserviceintoday'sworldoftechnology Itishighly recommendedthatstudentshavetakenatleastoneothercomputerclass Thiscoursemaybe repeated.
Thiscoursegoesbeyondprogrammingtoincludeengineeringmethodologiesandhands-on projectexperiencefocusingoncomputerhardwaredesign Computerhardwaredesigninvolves logicdesign,digitalelectronics,computerarchitecture,andintegratedcircuitdesign The curriculumintegrateslogicconceptsandpracticeusingthelatestdevelopmentsinemerging technologiesandcomputersystemsapplicationstoprovidestudentswithbasicunderstanding.
Thiscoursegoesbeyondprogrammingtoincludeengineeringmethodologiesandhands-on projectexperiencefocusingonsoftware Coursetopicsincludecomputersoftwaredesignand implementation,introductiontoprogramminginPython,computation,networkcommunication, andBigdata.Applicationsofgeneral-purposeandapplication-specificprocessorsinvarious
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
disciplinesofengineeringandengineeringproblem-solving.
FamilyandConsumerSciencecoursesprovidestudentswithopportunitiestoexpandtheirleadershippotentialanddevelopskills necessaryinthehomeandworkplace Thecoursesalsodevelopknowledge,skills,attitudesandbehaviorsneededfor
● Strengtheningthewell-beingofindividualsandfamiliesacrossthelifespan
● Managingresourcestomeettheneedsofindividualsandfamilies
● Balancingpersonal,home,family,andworklives
● Appreciatinghumanworthandacceptingresponsibilityforone’sactionsinfamily andwork-life
● Becomingresponsiblecitizensandleadersinfamilies,communities,andworkplaces. Usingcriticalandcreativethinkingskillstoaddressdiversefamily,community,and workenvironments
● Enhancingintellectualdevelopmentandmaximizingpotential
FCCLA,Family,Career&CommunityLeadersofAmericaisadynamic&effectivenationalstudentorganizationwiththe familyasitscentralfocus TheJenksFCCLAchapterhelpsyouthbecomestrongleadersandaddressimportantpersonal,family, work,andsocietalissues.TheJenksFCCLAchapterisoneofthemostactiveinthestateandnation,withmanystudentsserving asdistrictandstateofficersaswellasbeingrecognizedforcompetitiveeventsandnationalprograms.
Note:Studentsareencouragedtojoinandtoparticipateintheyouthorganization,FamilyCareerandCommunityLeaders ofAmerica(FCCLA).Chaptermembershipduesare$30.
384150
FamilyandConsumer ScienceBasics
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ������
184740
FoodPreparationand NutritionI
Grades:11,12
2semesters–1credit ��������
184130
FashionDesign
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
Thiscoursegeneratesknowledgeandskillsinchilddevelopment,clothingandtextiles,consumer education,foodandnutrition,housingandhomefurnishings,careerexploration,andpersonaland familyrelationships.Thisclassisforstudentswhoenjoyhands-onactivitiesandexperiences.Projects includefoodpreparation,asimplesewingproject,careerportfoliodevelopment,job-shadowing,and childdevelopmentexperience
Fee:FCCLAChaptermembershipisencouraged.Duesare$30.
Thestudyofnutritionandtherelationshipoffoodtopersonallivingarethemainfocusareasofthis course.Activitiesincludethestudyofnutrientsneededforoptimumhealth,foodselection,theuseofsmall andlargekitchenequipment,mealplanning,andfoodpreparation.FoodLabsgenerallyincludesmoothies, quickbreads,pasta,pizza,salads,soups,meats,desserts,foreignandseasonalfoods.Secondsemester topicsincludemorecomplexconceptsinfoodsandnutritionincludingastudyofinternationalandcultural foods,menuplanningforspecialdiets,specificfoodpreparationssuchasbakingandcatering,andtheuse ofadvancedkitchenequipment.Labswillincludesauces,baking,advancedlabswithmeatandpoultryand yeastbreads.
Fee:FCCLAChaptermembershipisencouraged.Duesare$30.
Thiscourseprovidesstudentswiththemostcurrentinformationaboutthebasicconceptsandbusiness aspectsoffashionmarketingandmerchandising.Thecourseteachespracticalclothingconstructionskills fromhandsewingtousingtheembroidery/sewingmachines.Studentsstudywardrobeplanning,textiles, fabriccontent,andpatternmaking.Studentslearnaboutcareersinfashion,retail,marketing,merchandising, andfashionpromotion.Thisclasswillincludeextensivesewinglabsandmajordesignprojects.
Fee:FCCLAChaptermembershipisencouraged.Duesare$30.Studentswillberequiredtopurchase sewingsuppliesandfabricforprojects(costvariesbasedonstudentchoiceofproject) Scholarshipsare available.
184520
FamilyandConsumer ScienceLeadership andManagement
Grades:11,12
2semesters–1credit ����
184700
Adulting101
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
184710
ChildDevelopment
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
184610
HousingandInterior Design
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:Anapplicationisrequiredtoenrollinthiscourse.ItcanbeobtainedfromaFACS teacher.
Thiscourseisdesignedtobroadenastudent’sleadershipabilities.Studentsstudyleadershipand managementaptitudetobeusedinemployment,community,and/orvolunteersettings.Thiscourse providestheopportunitytodevelopskillssuchascooperation,effectivecommunication,howtomanage conflict,decisionmaking,andproblem-solving.Studentsgainskillsintheareasofpersonal, group/organizational,andcommunity/publicpolicyleadershipprofessionswithanopportunityforfield observations.StudentleadershipthroughFamily,CareerandCommunityLeadersofAmerica(FCCLA)is anintegralpartofthiscourse.StudentswillalsobecomefamiliarwiththeCollegeofHumanSciencesat OklahomaStateUniversityendingwithatourofthecollege.
Fee:FCCLAChaptermembershipisencouraged.Duesare$30.
Scaredofgrowingupandbeingonyourown?Thiscoursehelpsstudentsbepreparedforindependentlife aftergraduation.Studentslearnavarietyofobjectivesincludingsoftskills,resumebuilding,self-defense, andfirstaid.Youwilllearnhowtofosterqualityrelationships,howtobudget,andstepsofbuying/renting ahome.Studentsalsoengageinlabswheretheylearnsimplecookingtechniques,basicsewingskills,and simulationsforchildcare.Theobjectiveofthiscourseistopreparestudentsformultipleadultroles.
Fee:FCCLAChaptermembershipisencouraged.Duesare$30.
Thiscourseincludesinformationonprenataldevelopment,birthanddelivery,andmanagementofparenting responsibilities. Itfocusesonthephysical,emotional,socialandintellectualdevelopmentofthechildfrom birthtoagesixandincludestrainingandpreparationforcaringforaninfant. Shorteducationalvideoswill beviewedtosupplementinformationonbirthing,growthanddevelopmentalstages.Activitiesinclude observationsandinteractionsattheEarlyLearningCenter,creatingachildren'sbookusingcurrent technology,planningage-appropriatechildren'sactivitiesanda2-dayassignmentwithacomputerizedbaby Studentswillfocusattentiononhealthandsafety,CPR,earlychildhoodeducationlessonplanningand careeropportunitiesrelatedtochildren. Thisisanexcellentcourseforstudentswhoareinterestedingaining experienceandcertificationstoworkwithchildren.
Fee:FCCLAChaptermembershipisencouraged.Duesare$30.
Thiscourseenablesstudentstoexploretheircreativityinthefieldofinterior designandarchitecture Studentsstudyarchitecturalstyles,planinteriors,exploreroomarrangements,studyinfluencesonthe housingindustry,andidentifytheprinciplesandstepsforbuying/rentingahome Duringthisclass, studentsconstructmodelhomes,designcomputerprogramfloorplans,andendwiththecreationof threeroomsasiftheyaretheinteriordesigner
Fee:FCCLAChaptermembershipisencouraged.Duesare$30.
313111
Foundationsof
Leadership
Grades:9
1semester-½credit ��������
113120
StudentBody
Leadership
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
113130
Educationofthe
ExceptionalChild Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
113140
Educationofthe
ExceptionalChildII Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
113211
Leadership1
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
113221
Leadership2
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
Studentswilllearnaboutdifferentleadershipstyleswhilehavingfunorganizingprojectand engaginginteam-buildingactivities Thisclasswillmakeuseoffieldtripsandfrequentguest speakersfromthecommunity.Thisisanexcellentclassforanyonewantingtobuildtheirleadership skills,solveproblemsusinginnovationandcreativethinking,collaboratewithothersandwith communityleaders,andlearnhowtogetthingsdone Thisclasswillprepareleadersforvarious situations,fromcareers,business,sports,extracurricularactivities,andclubstopoliticalleadership inthestudentbodyorcommunityatlarge
Prerequisite:StudentCouncilOfficer,ClassOfficer,ClubOfficer,StudentCouncilMemberApprovedapplication
Apracticalandhands-oncourseinstudentleadershipwherestudentsstudyleadershipdevelopment throughclassroomdiscussionandexecutionofevents Thisclassisforstudentswhodesireto improveschoolcommunication,spirit(dancesandpeprallies),philanthropyandschoolculture This courseconsistsoffourcommittees:schooloutreach,communityoutreach,communityconnections andevents
Prerequisite:ApprovedApplication
Studentslearnteachingskills,values,careeroptionsandadvocacyskillsinthefieldofspecial andregulareducation Requirementsincludeoneperiodofpeertutoringperdayinaspecialor regulareducationclassroom,weeklyreadingsandwrittenassignmentsinvolvingteaching techniques,behaviormanagement,advocacyandrelatedissuesdealingwithspecialeducation.
Prerequisite:ApprovedApplication
Studentscontinuetolearnteachingskills,values,careeroptionsandadvocacyskillsinthefield ofspecialandregulareducation Requirementsincludeoneperiodofpeertutoringperdayina specialorregulareducationclassroomaswellaskeepingajournalofteachingexperiences
Thisintroductorycourseisdesignedforstudentswhowanttodeveloptheirskillsaseffective leaderswhilebecomingmoreself-aware.Itfeaturesin-classreading,discussions,dynamic guestspeakers,hands-onactivities,andopportunitiesforpersonalreflection You’llexplore whoyouare,yourvalues,andyourgoalsforthefuture Atthemidpointofthecourse,youwill participateinaRopesCourse,offeringahands-onchallengetoapplywhatyou’velearned aboutleadership,teamwork,andpersonalgrowth Studentsdescribethisclassasmeaningful, challenging,andanopportunitytoconnectdeeplywiththemselveswhilebuildingafoundation forfuturesuccess.
Fee:TextandRopesCoursefeeofapproximately$50.(Assistanceisavailableifneeded forthecost.)
Prerequisite:Leadership1
Thesecondsemesterofleadershipshiftsfocusfrompersonaldevelopmenttoyourinteractions withothers You’llexplorevariousleadershipstylesandstudyhistoricleaders,learningwhat madetheminfluential Thiscourseemphasizesdiscussions,activities,videos,andgroupwork whileencouraginginvolvementinschoolandcommunityservicetopositivelyimpactpeopleand organizations Expectplentyofsmallgroupcollaboration,creativeproblem-solving,and developinginnovativeideasthroughoutthesemester.
Fee:RopesCoursefeeofapproximately$50. (Assistanceisavailableifneededforthecost.)
113231
OfficeEducationI 113241
OfficeEducationII
Grades:11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach ������
113271
SeniorInstructional StudentLeader 113281
SeniorInstructional StudentLeader
Grades:12
1or2semesters-½crediteach ����
113290
ProfessionalStudies
Internship
Grades:12
1or2semesters-½crediteach ��������
Prerequisites:3.0GPAandacompletedOfficeEducationEnrollmentForm
Thiscourseisdesignednotonlytoteachthebasicskillsofanofficeassistant,butalsotogivethe studenttheopportunitytoberesponsibleforactualworkinanofficesituation Thestudent receivestheofficeskillassignmentsviaanindependentstudypacketprovidedatthebeginningof thesemester
Prerequisites:Completeapplicationandselectionprocess.
Thiscourseisdesignedtoallowseniorstotakeonleadershiproleswithinclassrooms.Seniors willpartnerwithaclassroomteachertoaidinvariousinstructionalactivitieswhichmayinclude individualtutoring,facilitatedsmall-groupwork,preparationofmaterials,designofenrichment activities,leadingdiscussionsoreventeachingmini-lessons Studentsmeetwiththeirpartner teacheronceaweek,outsideofschoolforplanningandcollaboratingactivities
Prerequisites:CompletedapplicationturnedintoCareerCoordinator’sOfficeand Recommended3.0GPAorapprovalfromCareerCounselor TheProfessionalStudiesinternshipisdesignedtoassiststudentsincareerfocusareasandgaining valuableworkskills Theinternshipaidsasuccessfultransition toplansafterhighschooland providesstudentstheopportunitytoexploreacareerofinterestduringtheschoolday,thusleadingto moreinformedpost-graduationdecisions Thiscourseoccasionallymeetsinaphysicalclassroom thoughmostoftenatthejobsite.Studentsmustmaintainclosecommunicationwiththecoordinator viaCanvasandemailandareexpectedtoprovidetransportationtointernshipsitesiftheyarelocated offcampus
ThegoalofMarketingEducationatJenksHighSchoolistopreparestudentsforuniversity-leveleducationordirect-entry-level employmentinthebusinessworld Extendedlearningopportunitiesincludefieldtrips,guestspeakersandjobshadowing Anintegral partofthisprogramisthestudentorganization,DECA DECAencouragesstudentstodevelopskillsinleadership,communityservice, andcareerexploration MembershipintheDECAchapterisessentialtothesuccessofthestudentsintheprogram;DECAduesare $35(whichincludeslocal,state,andnationalduesandamembershipt-shirt.
186020
Marketing Fundamentals
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
186200
Entrepreneurship
Awareness
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
Prerequisite:Acceptancemaybebasedonastudent'sgradelevelduetospaceavailability Marketingisacoursedesignedtodevelopskillsandknowledgeneededtosucceedinmarketing, management,andsmallbusinessownership.Topicsincludemarketingfunctions,selling,advertising, promotion,selling,humanrelations,andintroductiontoeconomics.Thisclassalsoincorporatessoft skillsneededforemploymentsuccess: makingpresentations,designinginnovations,composing writtencommunications,takingleadershiproles,,makingsales,providingcustomerservice,andusing problem-solvingskills
Note:DECAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.DECAduesare$35.
Prerequisite:IntroductiontoMarketingcourse
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstotheconceptofentrepreneurship. Studentsacquireknowledgeof thenatureandscopeofentrepreneurshipandexploretherelationshipbetweenentrepreneurship, businessandmarketingskills,creativeinstincts,self-esteem/disciplineandindependence Career opportunitiesandpre-employmentskillsrequiredforsuccessintheareasofbusiness,marketing andmanagementareintroducedduringthiscourse
186160
Entrepreneurship Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
18602S
Marketing Fundamentals-Sports Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:EntrepreneurshipAwarenessorMarketingFundamentals
Thiscourseengagesstudentsinthefundamentalconcepts,principlesandideasneededtounderstandthe basicsofentrepreneurshipinbusinessmanagement. Studentsfocusontheseskills: developinga businessplan,identifyingmarketingneeds,understandinginsuranceconceptspertainingtobusiness, designinghowtomarketabusiness,maintainrecordsandcompleteaccountingprocesses,managing finances,integratingtechnologyintothebusinessfunctions,applyinglegal,ethicalandsocial obligationsandanalyzingthegrowthoftoday’smarketplace
Prerequisite:Acceptancemaybebasedonastudent'sgradelevelduetospaceavailability. Thisuniqueandinnovativecourseisdesignedforstudentswithaninterestinthesportsandevent industry Areasofstudyincludeselling,college,amateurandprofessionalsports,marketing products/servicesthroughsports,publicimages,advancingthecause,marketingentertainment, recreationmarketing,marketingplansandlegalissues. Studentscreatetheirown“DreamTeams”and designtheirteam’sname,logo,stadiumdesign,concessions,teammerchandise,advertising,publicity, publicrelations,andeventmarketing Thisclassincorporatessoftskillsneededforemployment success: makingpresentations,designinginnovations,composingwrittencommunications,taking leadershiproles, andusingproblemsolvingskills.
Note:DECAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.DECAduesare$35.
18602F Marketing FundamentalsFashion
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
186060
Business Managementand Supervision
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:Acceptancemaybebasedonastudent'sgradelevelduetospaceavailability. Thiscourseisdesignedtodeveloptheskillsandknowledgeneededtosucceedinthefashionindustry. Studentswillstudy thefundamentalsoffashionandmarketingsuchasmarketingfunctions,fashion cycles,buying,preparingfortheapparelmarket,goingtotheapparelmarket,communications, merchandising,selling,display,advertising,economics,andhumanrelations Thisclassincorporates softskillsneededforemploymentsuccess: makingpresentations,designinginnovations,composing writtencommunications,takingleadershiproles,and usingproblem-solvingskills
Note:DECAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.DECAduesare$35.
Prerequisite:MarketingFundamentals,MarketingFundamentals–Fashion,Marketing Fundamentals–Sports.Teacherapproval;Acceptancemaybebasedonthestudent'sgradeleveldue tospaceavailability.
BusinessManagementisthefinalcourseinthemarketingprogram Thiscourseinvolvesplanning, organizing,directing,andcontrollingtheuseofanorganization’sresourcestoeffectivelyand economicallyattainitsobjectives Students learntheartandscienceofmanagement andsupervision includingproblem solving,decisionmakingandworkingwithandthroughotherpeopletoaccomplish commongoals.Thisisaproject-orientedclasswithunitsonmarketingresearch,entrepreneurshipand investmentmarketing Thisclasswillincorporatesoftskillsneededforemploymentsuccess,ie, makingpresentations,developinginnovations,composingwrittencommunications,takingleadership, performingoperations,managementandresearch
Note:DECAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.DECAduesare$35.
18606S
Business Managementand Supervision–Sports Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:MarketingFundamentals–Sports.Teacherapproval;Acceptancemaybebasedonthe student'sgradelevelduetospaceavailability.
BusinessManagementandSupervision–SportsManagementisthecapstonecourseoftheSports MarketingProgram.Thiscourseincludesmanagementissuesof:College,AmateurandProfessional Sports,DecisionMaking,ManagementStrategies,OrganizingandStaffing,ManagingGroups/Teams, Operations,andInformationTechnology Thisisaproject-orientedclass Thisclasswillincorporate softskillsneededforemploymentsuccess,ie,makingpresentations,developinginnovations, composingwrittencommunications,takingleadership,performingoperations,management,and research.
Note:DECAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.DECAduesare$35.
18606F
Business Managementand SupervisionFashion Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
18614F HS
38614F FA
Introductionto
Business/Marketing –Fashion Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
18614S HS
38614S FA
Introductionto
Business/Marketing –Sports Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
186280
DigitalMarketing andSocialMedia
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit ������
Prerequisite:MarketingFundamentals-Fashion.Teacherapproval;Acceptancemaybebasedonthe student'sgradelevelduetospaceavailability.
ThiscoursewillbeacapstonecoursefortheFashionMarketingProgramthatwillapplytheconcepts learnedinMarketingFundamentals–Fashiontoamanagementandsupervisionlevelinthefashion industry Thisisaproject-orientedclasswithunitsincludingmarketingresearch,entrepreneurship,and investmentmarketing Activitiesincludedevelopingaseasonalpromotionalplan,completingaresearch activity,creatingstorelayout/design,providingbusinessmanagement,andusingmerchandisingmath skills.Thisclasswillincorporatesoftskillsneededforemploymentsuccess,i.e.,makingpresentations, developinginnovations,composingwrittencommunications,takingleadership,performingoperations, management,andresearch
Note:DECAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.DECAduesare$35.
Thiscourseintroducesmarketingconceptsandfunctionsapplicabletothefashionmerchandising industry. Instructionincludesanorientationtothefashionindustry,includinghistoryoffashionand wardrobeplanning,careeropportunities,humanrelations,andeconomics Projectsincludeplanninga seasonalwardrobe,designing,andmarketingafashion-relatedproduct,developinganadvertising campaign,sketchingaseasonaloutfit,andresearchingafashiondesigner Thisclassincorporatessoft skillsneededforemploymentsuccess: makingpresentations,thinkingaboutinnovations,composing writtencommunications,takingleadershipandusingproblemsolvingskills.
Note:DECAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.DECAduesare$35.
Thiscourseintroducesmarketingconceptsandfunctionsapplicabletothesportsandentertainment industry Instructionincludesanorientationandhistoryofthesportsandentertainmentindustry, differentiatingbetweenamateurandprofessionalsports,studyingSWOTanalysis,andidentifying careerareasinsportsandentertainmentmarketing Projectsincludedesigningandmarketingasports drink,planningalocalevent,andresearchingsportsmarketing-relatedcareers.Thisclassincorporates softskillsneededforemploymentsuccess: makingpresentations,designinginnovations,composing writtencommunications,takingleadership,andusingproblem-solvingskills
Note:DECAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.DECAduesare$35.
Prerequisite:MarketingFundamentals(8013),MarketingFundamentals-Fashion(8033)or MarketingFundamentals-Sports(8023).Teacherapproval;Acceptancemaybebasedonthe student'sgradelevelduetospaceavailability.
Thiscoursefocusesonahigh-levelapproachtomarketingstrategiesutilizingmobiletechnology,social media,andsearchengineoptimization(SEO) Studentsstudysocialmediafundamentals,etiquette, strategies,andpolicies Studentsconstructdigitalmarketingposts,promotionalcampaigns,and researchbrandonlineapproaches Thisclassalsoincorporatessoftskillsneededforemployment success: makingpresentations,designinginnovations,composingwrittencommunications,taking leadership,makingsales,providingcustomerservice,andusingproblem-solvingskills.
Note:DECAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.DECAduesare$35.
186220 Marketingonthe Job–AfterSchool
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:Teacherapprovalofstudent’smarketingrelatedjob.Teacherapproval.
AsanoptionforstudentsenrolledinBusinessManagementandSupervision(8063),Business Management - FashionManagement (8093)or BusinessManagement-SportsManagement(8083), theon-the-jobtrainingclassisavailable Requirementsfortheclassincludemaintaininga30-week commitmentof8-10hoursperweekduringtheschoolyearatanapprovedtrainingstation Completion ofweeklyreportsisanintegralpartofyourgradeforthisclass Failuretocompletetherequiredweekly reportsand/orbeingterminatedfromemploymentwillresultinafailinggrade Thisclasswillallowyou theopportunitytodemonstratesoftskillsthathavebeenlearnedduringtheirenrollmentinmarketing classes Someofthoseincludecustomerservice,problemsolving,presentations,operationsandsales
ThegoalofHealthCareersistoincreaseaccesstohealthcareers,programsandservices.Studentswilllearnaboutthe developmentandimplementationof newhealthcareersproducts,programsandservices.Studentswilllearntoenhance futureperformanceandqualitywithinhealthcareerprogramsthroughsupportivein-serviceactivities,visits,andworkshops.
385501
ExploringHealth Careers
Grades:9
1semester–½credit ��������
185510
Foundationsof
HealthcareProfessions
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ��������
185580
ExerciseScience
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ��������
Thiscourseisdesignedtoallowfreshmentoexplorethebroadspectrumofhealthcareer opportunitiesandhealthcareerpathways Studentsdevelopaconceptofcriticalhealthissues fromtheperspectiveofahealthconsumeraswellasapotentialhealthprofessional.Thiscourse incorporatesanemphasisonsciencerelatedtothehealthfield.
HealthCareersisdesignedtointroducestudentstothebroadspectrumofhealthcareer opportunitiesandpathways Studentsdevelopaconceptofcriticalhealthissuesfromthe perspectiveofahealthconsumeraswellasapotentialhealthprofessional Studentsreceive specifichealthcaretraininginFirstAidandCPRaswellasmedicalterminology Thiscourse supportsexplorationofhealthcareersthroughimmersioninhealthcareerpathwaysinclusiveof guestspeakers,researchassignmentsandeducationaltoursforspecifichealthprograms. This courseincorporatesanemphasisonscience,math,readingandwritingrelatedtothehealthfield.
Studentswillexplorenutritionalandexerciseneedsforabalancedlifestyle,andpracticerecovery strategieswithpatientswithinjuriesorillness Emphasisisplacedonhealthmaintenance standardsandessentialtechnicalskillsinthefield
185560
SportsMedicine
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters–1credit ������
Thisclassisanintroductionintothefieldofsportsmedicine Itwillgivethestudentaninsight intotheabundantcareeropportunitiesinthesportsmedicinefield Studentswillgain knowledgeofbasichumananatomy,kinesiology,andcurrenttopicsinsportsmedicine.Focus willbeonlectureandhands-onactivitiessuchasCPR,woundcare,andother1staid techniques Studentswillalsogainknowledgeofcommoninjuriesandenvironmental conditionsastheyrelatetosportandeverydaylife Exemplarystudentswillbeinvitedtojoin theAthleticTrainingStudentAideprogram
Studentsarerequiredtowearappropriateclothingforphysicalactivityandparticipateeverydayintheirphysicaleducation courses
130011
130021
GirlsConditioning/WeightTraining Grades:9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
Girlswillbeprovidedtheopportunitytoimprovetheiroverallhealth throughaprogressiveandconsistentwork-outthatcombinesweight training,cardio,plyometrics,andyoga.Thegoalofthiscourseistogive girlstheconfidencetofeelcomfortableinagymsetting.Studentsare requiredtodressoutandparticipateeveryday
130131
130141
BoysTeamSports Grades:9
1or2semesters-½crediteach ������
330031
330041
BoysWeightTraining
Grades:9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach ������
330211
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
130231
Health
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit ��������
130261
LeisureSportsI
130271
LeisureSportsII
Grades:10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach ����
Studentswillhavetheopportunitytodevelopphysicallyandmentally throughanorganizedprogramofteamsports:basketball,volleyball, softball,soccer,andflagfootball Studentsgainskillsandconditioningfor individualsportsdesignedtoimprovecardiovascularenduranceand muscularfitnessthroughchallengingactivities.Studentsarerequiredto dressoutandparticipateeveryday.
Thisweighttrainingclassisofferedtothestudentwhohaslittleorno experienceintheareaofweighttraining Thecourseplacesamajor emphasisonthedevelopmentofanindividualizedworkoutprogramfor participationinweighttrainingatthebeginninglevel Theoverload principleisthebasisofalltrainingprograms.Barbells,dumbbells, exercises,andweightstackmachinesarethebasicequipmentforclass. Studentsarerequiredtodressoutandparticipateeveryday.
Studentsthatparticipateinoutdooreducation/adventurewillacquireskills necessaryforoutdooreducationactivitiessuchasarchery,rockclimbing, kayak,fishing,discgolf,slacklineand/orwatersafety,andcreating paracordbracelets.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytocompletethe huntereducationsafetycourseandunderstandtherules/laws,andskills involved Trainingforactivitiesinoutdooreducation/adventurewilltake placeoncampus,althoughsomefieldtripsarepossiblesuchasClimb Tulsa,OklahomaAquarium,andtheGatheringPlace Fee:$35coversthecostofClimbTulsa,theOklahomaAquarium,and paracord.
Thisisacomprehensivehealthcourseconsistingofvariousunitssuchas mentalhealth(thediscussionofdepression,mentaldisorders,personality types,teenagesuicides,divorce,datingandpeerpressure);substanceabuse (drugs,alcohol,tobacco,andtheeffectsonbothphysicalandmental health);disease(includinginfectious/noninfectiousdiseases,warning signs/treatments);nutrition(includingproperdietsandweightcontrol)and basicfirstaid(includingCPR).
Studentswilldeveloptheknowledgeandskillsofleisuresportswhile stayingphysicallyactive Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoparticipate inavarietyleisuresportssuchascornhole,spikeball,ladderball,bocceball, kanjam,ultimatefrisbee,nukeemvolleyball,dodgeball,pickleball,whiffle ball,slackline,gagaball,bowling,badminton,boomerang,kickball, 4-square,pingpong,andgiantjenga.Studentsarerequiredtodressoutand participateeveryday 330411 330421
RecreationalBasketball
Grades9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach ��
Studentswillhavetheopportunitytodevelopskills,gainknowledgeofthe rules,participateinclasstournaments,anddevelopskillsassociatedwith officiating Studentsfocusonimprovingtheirfitnesslevelsbyparticipating inavigorousdailyactivity Studentsarerequiredtodressoutandparticipate everyday
RecreationalSoccer
Grades:9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
136001
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit ����
CompetitiveAthletics(Activity)
Grades:9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
CompetitiveAthletics
Continued
RecreationalSocceroffersstudentsanopportunitytogrowintheareaof soccerincludingindividualskillandteamplay Thisclassisdesignedfor studentswhoenjoythegameofsoccerandarenotonacompetitiveteam Theclassmeetsatthehighschoolstadium Studentsarerequiredtodress outandparticipateeveryday
Prerequisite:ApprovedApplication Studentsinterestedinworkinginthefieldsofmedicineorsportswillhave theopportunitytoworkwiththeTrojanathleticteamsundertheSports MedicineProgramandHeadAthleticTrainer Studentswilllearn and provide first aid, recognizeandevaluateathleticinjuries,apply rehabilitationandapplywrappingandtapingtechniques Althoughnota prerequisite,SportsMedicine(9065)willhelpAthleticTrainingStudent Aidebuildanunderstandingofthemedicalaspectsaddressedinthiscourse.
Prerequisite:Coachapproval.Seepublishedlistincounselingoffice fortryoutdates/requirements. Theathleticdepartmenthasasitsgoalthetaskofestablishingandmaintaining anoutstandingprogramforthestudentsitserves.Theprimaryobjectiveof competitiveathleticsistoprovidewholesomeopportunitiesforstudentsto developfavorablehabitsandattitudesofindividualandgrouplivingfromtheir experiences Astudentmayenrollincompetitiveathleticsandreceive1/2 creditforeachsemesterofparticipation.Toearncreditastudentmustcomplete theentiresemesterbyeithertransferringtoanothersportortheoff-season program Studentsmustenrollbysport,ie,football,baseball,track,tennis, soccer,golf,basketball,wrestling,volleyball,crosscountry,gymnastics,and girlssoftball Studentsshouldenrollbythenumberofthesportinwhichthey willbeenrolledatthebeginningofthesemester.Astudentmaynotenrollintoa competitivesportwithoutthecoach’sapproval
Seenextpageforlistofcompetitiveathleticsactivities
1st Semester
GirlsSoftball
GirlsVolleyball
BoysBasketball
GirlsBasketball
Swimming
Wrestling
BoysSoccer
GirlsSoccer
Baseball
Football
BoysCross Country
GirlsCrossCountry
AthleticManager
Track–OffSeason
Golf–OffSeason
TennisConditioning
Cheerleading
Pom*
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2nd Semester
GirlsSlowPitchSoftball
GirlsVolleyballConditioning
BoysBasketball
GirlsBasketball
Swimming
Wrestling
BoysSoccer
GirlsSoccer
Baseball
FootballConditioning
AthleticManager
BoysGolf
GirlsGolf
BoysTennis
GirlsTennis
BoysTrack
GirlsTrack
CrossCountryConditioning
Cheerleading Pom*
Pomcountstowardthefineartsgraduationrequirement.
TulsaTech'sCollegePrepPre-EngineeringProgram,whencombinedwithcollegepreparatorymathematicsand sciencecoursesin high school,introducescollege-boundstudentstothescope,rigoranddisciplineofengineeringpriortoenteringcollege Students workinteamstosolvehands-onproblems,usecomputersoftwaretodesignpartsandassemblies,keepengineernotebooks,and giveoralpresentations Theyalsodesignandcompleteprojectsandactivitiesthatconnectmathandsciencewithengineering applications.Completionofthischallengingprogramwillallowstudentstobebetterpreparedforcollegeengineeringprograms.
● Studentsentering9thgradetakeIntroductiontoEngineeringandthenPrinciples ofEngineeringinthe10thgrade.Theymaythen continue at theTulsaTech STEMAcademyintheirjuniorandsenioryearswithspecialtycourses:AerospaceEngineering,Civil EngineeringandArchitecture,ComputerIntegratedManufacturing,DigitalElectronics,ComputerScienceA,ComputerScience Principles,CybersecurityorEngineeringDesignandDevelopment.
● StudentsmustapplyforadmissiontoTulsaTechandbeselectedfortheprogramtobeenrolled.
187090
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit ��������
187100 Principlesof Engineering
Grades:10
2semesters-1credit ����
Prerequisite:ApplicationandadmissiontoTulsaTech.9thgradersmusthavecompletedatleast Pre-AlgebrawithagradeofBorbetter.
Thiscourseemphasizesthedevelopmentofdesigns.Studentsusehands-onaswellas3-Dcomputermodeling softwareandprinterstoproducedesignsandprojects,usingindividualandteamactivities.Measurementand mathematicalmodelingarealsoemphasized. ThiscourseistaughtatJenksHighSchoolbyTulsaTechnology CenterasapartofthePre-EngineeringProgram.ApplicationsavailableintheMiddleSchoolCounseling Officeoron-lineatwww.tulsatech.edu/apply PriorityduedateforapplicationsisinearlyApril.Later applicationswillbeconsideredifthereisroom.
Prerequisite:CompletionofIntroductiontoEngineeringDesignwithCorbetterin9thgrade;for continuingstudents,teachersignatureisrequired.
Thissurveycourseexposesstudentstothemajorengineeringconceptsofmachines,electricity,energy, programming,thermodynamics,fluidsmechanics,andstatics.Studentsapplyknowledgeandskillsin mathematics,scienceandtechnologyaswelldevelopskillsinproblem-solvingandteamworkwithhands-on projects.Theydesign,collaborateandpresent.ThiscourseistaughtatJenksHighSchoolbyTulsaTechnology CenterasapartofthePre-Engineeringprogram.
CCEN
Concurrent Enrollment
Grades:11,12
Prerequisite:StudentsmustmeettheacceptanceandenrollmentrequirementssetbytheOklahoma StateRegentsandTulsaCommunitycollege.
ForstudentswhoseGPAandtestscorespredictcollegereadiness,studentsmayearnbothhighschooland collegecreditbytakingapprovedcoursesatTulsaCommunityCollegeaspartoftheirhighschoolschedule. Aftermeetingwiththeirhighschoolcounselor,studentmustapplytoTulsaCommunityCollege,beaccepted, andthenenrollintheapprovedcourses.
Parentsandstudentsshouldcarefullyconsider:
- Transferability:Counselorsrecommendstudentstakecollege,generaleducationcourseswhichare approvedfortransferbythestudent’spreferredcollege(s)and/ordegreeplan.
- Costs:Fees(approx$100perclass,booksandtuitioninexcessofthewaiver)aretheresponsibility ofthestudentandparents. Tuitionwaiver: Juniorsreceivewaiversfor6-credithours(approx 2-courses)persemesterSeniorsreceivewaiversfor9-credithourspersemester
- Whatformatwillbenefitthestudentmost: TCCcoursesmaybein-person,virtual(either synchronousorasynchronous). TCCalsoofferssmall,in-personcoursesattheirJonesRiverside AirportcampusspecificallyforJenksHighschoolstudents.
- Pacingofthecourse:someTCCcoursesare16-week,andsomeare8-week;both containthesame content,justthepacingisdifferent.
- Effectonthestudent’shighschoolschedule:Eachcollegecoursewilltaketheplaceofonecoursein thestudent’shighschoolschedule. Ifthestudentistakinganin-personcollegecourse,thecourse (includingtraveltime)maynotinterferewiththestudent’scoursesatthehighschool. FillingouttheEnrollmentCard: DualEnrollmentcoursesarenotwrittenonthehighschoolenrollment card. ApplicationandenrollmentforcollegecoursestypicallyhappensinAprilandOctobereachyear Note: StudentswhoplantotaketheAPLanguageexamasareplacementforComp1willhavetoincludetheirAP scoresbeforebeingallowedtoenrollinComp2;scoresaretypicallyreceivedinJune..
Small,in-person,16-weekDualEnrollmentcourses,primarilyforJenksHighSchoolstudents, taughtattheJonesRiversideAirport’sTCCsatellitecampus. Studentsmustmeetallthe requirementsofDualEnrollment,andwillchoosethesecoursesduringtheenrollmentprocess. StudentswithouttheirowntransportationwillbetransportedtoandfromtheAviationCenterby JenksPublicschools(withthebusleavingandarrivingattheJHSoval).Coursesbeginat8:30am andendat9:50amsotheywillappearonstudent’sschedulesastheir1stand2ndhourcourses. A3rd course,10am-11:20ammayalsobeofferedtoseniorsandwilltaketheplaceofthe3rdhourinstudents’high schoolschedules.
TypicalcourseofferingsfortheFallsemester:
ENGL1113FreshmanCompositionI (canreplaceEnglish12,1stsemester)
HIST1493USHistoryCivilWartoPresent (canreplaceUSHistoryatJHS)
POLS1113AmericanFederalGovernment (canreplaceGovernmentatJHS)
MUSC1113MusicAppreciation (canreplace1-artcreditatJHS)
COMM1113PublicSpeaking (canreplace1-artcreditatJHS)
TypicalcourseofferingsfortheSpringsemester:
ENGL1213FreshmanCompositionII (canreplaceEnglish12,2ndsemester)
HIST1493USHistoryCivilWartoPresent (canreplaceUSHistoryatJHS)
POLS1113AmericanFederalGovernment (canreplaceGovernmentatJHS)
PSYC1113IntroductiontoPsychology
MATH1513PrecalculusI (electivecreditatJHS)
CollegecoursesareheldattheTulsaCommunityCollege(TCC)RiversideAviationCentersatellite campus StudentsmustapplyonlineatwwwtulsacceduandmeetallenrollmentrequirementsforCCEN students TransportationtoandfromthelocationisprovidedbyJenksPublicSchoolsuponstudentrequestof thestudent’sguidancecounselor;withthebusleavingandarrivingattheJenksHighSchooloval.Students mustenrollinbothclassesandthesewillappearontheirscheduleastheir1stand2ndhourclasses List thesecoursesintheAlternatesColumnoftheenrollmentcardonthesamelineasthecoursesthatwillbe droppedoncetheTCCCCENapplicationprocessissuccessfullycompleted
Note:StudentsplanningtotaketheAdvancedPlacementLanguageexamasareplacementfor CompositionIareencouragedtowaittosignupforthesecoursesuntilAFTERtheyreceivetheir advancedplacementscores.
Fee:Coursefeesforstudentsareapproximately$100perclasspayabletoTulsaCommunityCollege.
8:00-10:50AM
Grades11,12
12:00-2:50PM
Grades11,12
TulsaTechnologyCenterprovidesparticipatinghighschoolswithanextendedcurriculum.Studentsenrolled inTulsaTechwillattendthreehourseachdayatoneofthesixareaTechCenter'sCampuseseithermorning orafternoon.Duringtheremainingportionoftheday,eachstudentisscheduledatJenksHighSchool,and mayrequireavirtualcoursetoaccommodateforschedulingconflicts.
Studentsgraduatefromtheirhomehighschools.CreditearnedatTulsaTechbecomespartoftheregular transcriptateachstudent’shomehighschool.Certificatesofachievementareissuedtostudentswho satisfactorilycompleteacareerprogramatTulsaTech.SomeoftheTechprogramspreparestudentsfor nationallyrecognizedworkforcecertificationswhileotherprogramsgivestudentshand-onexperienceswhich willpreparethemforthatmajorincollege.
Studentsreceive3creditsperyearfortheirprogramsatTulsaTech,thesewillappearonthestudent'sJenks HighSchooltranscript.Generally,theseareelectivecredits,butsomeprogramsdooffercorecredit:
● ManyoftheHealthprogramsincludeasciencecredit
● ITprogramsincludecomputercredit
● Pre-Engineeringmayincludebothascienceandmathcredit.
ThesecorecreditsareacceptedbyOklahoma’sPromiseprogram.SomeareacceptedbytheNCAA. ApplicationformsandTulsaTechPlanningGuidesareavailableintheHighSchoolGuidanceOffice.
BrokenArrowCampus
4000WestFlorenceStreet,BrokenArrow,74011
LemleyCampus,STEMAcademy,andHealthSciencesCenter 3420SouthMemorialDrive,Tulsa,74145
OwassoCampus
10800N.140thEastAvenue.Owasso,74055
PeoriaCampus 3850NorthPeoria,Tulsa,74106
RiversideCampus
801East91st Street,Tulsa,74137
SandSpringsCampus 924CharlesPageBoulevard,SandSprings,74063
918-828-3000
918-828-1000-Lemley;918-828-1200-HealthScience; 918-828-1364-STEM
918-828-1400
918-828-2000
918-828-4000
918-828-1300
Two-YearTechnologyPrograms *JuniorOnly* Animation
TulsaTechrepresentativesvisitJenksHighSchoolinthefallofeachschoolyeartodiscussprogramsandexplaintheapplicationprocess.Tobe consideredforadmission,studentsneedto:
1. Beclassifiedasanincomingjuniororseniorin2025-2026andcurrentlyenrolledinaTulsaCountyhighschool.
2. Completethefour-stepapplicationprocessonline atwww.tulsatech.edu/applyThisincludesanapplication,answeringthreecareer interestquestions,aprogramvisit,andsubmittingreadingandmathscores.
3. ATulsaTechCareerAdvisorisavailableweeklytoassistintheapplicationprocess.SheislocatedintheJenksHighSchoolGuidance OfficeinBuilding6.
4. PrioritydeadlineisFebruary28,2025,butlateapplicationsareaccepted.
5. Applicantswillbenotifiedinmid-Marchregardingapplicationstatus.
FormoreinformationcallStudentServices,(918)828-5000.