MISSION OF JENKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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
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
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
PHASEI: January/February
1. PlanningGuideandenrollmentcarddistributedtostudents.
2. Parents,guardiansandstudentsdiscussfour-yearplananddeterminecourserequestsforthe2024-25schoolyear.
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
Thisbookletisasynopsisofthecoursesofferedforthe2024-25schoolyear Itincludesrequiredandelectivecoursesand activitiesforgradesnine,ten,eleven,andtwelve Itisdesignedtohelpstudentsandparentsselectcoursesfor pre-enrollmentforthe2024-25schoolterm 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
SubjectArea
LanguageArts (4credits)
CollegePreparatoryRequirements*
● Four(4)unitsofEnglish(Grammar,Composition, Literature)oranyEnglishcourseapprovedfor collegeadmissionrequirements
CoreGraduationRequirements
● One(1)unitofGrammarandComposition
● Three(3)unitsselectedfromAmericanLiterature, WorldLiteratureorAdvancedEnglishcourses Mathematics (3credits)
Mustbeearnedin grades9th -12th
Science (3credits)
SocialStudies (3credits)
● Three(3)unitsselectedfromAlgebraI,Algebra II,Geometry,Trigonometry,Calculus,Advanced PlacementStatisticsoranymathematicscourse aboveAlgebraIandapprovedforcollege admissionrequirement.
● One(1)unitofBiology
● One(1)unitselectedfromPhysicalSciences: Chemistry,AdvancedChemistry,APChemistry, Physics,APPhysics1,APPhysics2,APPhysics C,PhysicalScience
● One(1)unitofadditionalscience
● One(1)unitofUnitedStatesHistory
● One(1)unitofWorldHistory
● One-halfunit(5)ofOklahomaHistory
● One-halfunit(5)ofUnitedStatesGovernment
● One(1)unitofAlgebraI
● Two(2)unitsselectedfromAlgebraI,AlgebraII, Geometry,Trigonometry,Calculus,Advanced PlacementStatisticsoranymathematicscourse withcontent/rigoraboveAlgebraI
● One(1)unitofBiology
● One(1)unitselectedfromPhysicalSciences: Chemistry,AdvancedChemistry,APChemistry, Physics,APPhysics1,APPhysics2,APPhysics C,PhysicalScience
● One(1)unitofadditionalsciencewhichmaybe the4th yearofAgriculturalEducation.
● One(1)unitofUnitedStatesHistory
● One(1)unitofWorldHistory
● One-halfunit(5)ofOklahomaHistory
● One-halfunit(5)ofUnitedStatesGovernment WorldLanguage orComputer Technology
FineArts (1credit)
Additional Credits
Other Requirements
● Two(2)unitsofthesameWorldLanguageor non-Englishlanguageortwo(2)unitsof ComputerTechnology,excludingkeyboardingor typingcourses
● One(1)unitfromtheFineArts- Art,Music,Pom, Drama,Speech/Debate,Filmmaking,MediaProduction.
● Seven(7)electiveunits
● CPR/AED: Completionoftrainingincardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)andtheuse/purposeofan automatedexternaldefibrillator(AED)
● PassporttoFinancialLiteracy: Demonstrationof competencyinthe14areasforfinancialliteracy educationi.e.,aCorbetterineachofthe14areas
● CitizenshipTest: Demonstrationofcompetencyonthe CitizenshipTesti.e.,60ofthe100questionsanswered correctly
● IndividualCareerActionPlan(ICAP): Completionof thisplanthroughoutall4years
● OklahomaSchoolTestingProgram: Completethese assessments:
○ ACTorSAT(OSTPCollegeandCareerReady Assessments)–EnglishLanguageArts, Mathematics,Science
○ ScienceAssessment(11th grade)
○ UnitedStatesHistoryAssessment
23credits
TotalCredits Required
Creditsareearnedonasemesterbasis Astudent receivescreditformakingapassinggradeinagiven course One-half(5)creditisearnedpercourseper semester.Advisorycreditsdonotcountforgraduation.
● One(1)unitofWorldLanguageorone(1)unitof ComputerTechnology,excludingkeyboardingor typingcourses
● One(1)unitfromtheFineArts- Art,Music,Pom, Drama,Speech/Debate,Filmmaking,MediaProduction.
● Eight(8)electiveunits
● CPR/AED: Completionoftrainingincardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR)andtheuse/purposeofan automatedexternaldefibrillator(AED)
● PassporttoFinancialLiteracy: Demonstrationof competencyinthe14areasforfinancialliteracy educationi.e.,aCorbetterineachofthe14areas
● CitizenshipTest: Demonstrationofcompetencyonthe CitizenshipTesti.e.,60ofthe100questionsanswered correctly
● IndividualCareerActionPlan(ICAP): Completionof thisplanthroughoutall4years
● OklahomaSchoolTestingProgram: Completethese assessments:
○ ACTorSAT(OSTPCollegeandCareerReady Assessments)–EnglishLanguageArts, Mathematics,Science
○ ScienceAssessment(11th grade)
○ UnitedStatesHistoryAssessment
23credits
Creditsareearnedonasemesterbasis Astudent receivescreditformakingapassinggradeinagiven course One-half(5)creditisearnedpercourseper semester.Advisorycreditsdonotcountforgraduation.
*NOTE: Studentsmustcompletethecollegepreparatorycurriculumunlessthestudent’sparentorlegalguardianapprovesenrollmentinthestate graduationrequirements. Forstudentsconsideringcollegiateathletics,pleaseseeNCAAEligibilityRequirementsonpage7oftheplanningguide.
NOTE: Sixclassespersemesterrequired.
LanguageArts
Mathematics Science
SocialStudies
OtherChoices
FineArts
WorldLanguages orComputer Technology
Elective
Elective
OtherRequirements
CPR/AEDTraining
U.S.NaturalizationTest
CompletionofIndividualCareerActionPlan(ICAP)
OklahomaSchoolTestingProgram–11th Grade:ACT/SAT,Science,USHistory
CompletionofFinancialLiteracycourse
SubjectAreas
LanguageArts
Mathematics Science
SocialStudies
OtherChoices
WorldLanguages orComputer Technology
FineArts
Elective
Elective
OtherRequirements
CPR/AEDTraining
U.S.NaturalizationTest
CompletionofIndividualCareerActionPlan(ICAP)
OklahomaSchoolTestingProgram–11th Grade:ACT/SAT,Science,USHistory
CompletionofFinancialLiteracycourse
StudentsplanningtocompeteincollegiateathleticsmustmeetminimumNCAAInitialEligibilitystandardsforGrade PointAverage(GPA),CoreCourseCompletionandACT/SATscores Parentsandstudentsshouldtracktowardsmeeting theNCAArequirements ListedbelowaretheJHScoursesthatareNCAAApproved Forcompleteinformationregarding GradePointAverage(GPA), andACT/SATscorerequirementsandtoregisterstudentswiththeNCAAEligibilityCenter, goto wwweligibilitycenterorg
NOTE:PerNCAArules,10ofthecreditslistedbelowlockinattheendofjunioryearandcannotbereplacedduringsenioryear.
DivisionI 16corecreditsrequired
4EnglishCredits
3MathCredits
Division2 16corecreditsrequired
3EnglishCredits
2MathCredits
3ScienceCredits 2ScienceCredits
1AdditionalCredit 3AdditionalCredits
2SocialScienceCredits 2SocialScienceCredits
JenksHighSchool(9th-12th Grades)CoursesApproved byNCAA
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,General HumanAnatomy,IntroductoryGenetics,GeneticsandBiotechnology,Zoology, EnvironmentalScience,APEnvironmentalScience,HumanAnatomyandPhysiology, Chemistry, AdvancedChemistry, APChemistry,Physics,APPhysics1&2,APPhysics C,Earth&SpaceScience,PhysicalScience,Ornithology1.
OklahomaHistory,Government,AdvancedGovernment,USHistory,APUSHistory, WorldHistory,APWorldHistory,WorldWarII,EastAsiaStudies,Sociology,Comparative Religions,HolocaustStudies,APAmericanGovernmentandPolitics,APComparative GovernmentandPolitics,Psychology,APPsychology,APHumanGeography,AP EuropeanHistory,APMicroandMacroEconomics,AdvancedEconomics,Introto Muscogee(Creek)CultureandHeritage
TheseadditionalcreditscanbefromanyofthecourseslistedaboveoranyWorldLanguage course.
4AdditionalCredits 4AdditionalCredits
OnlineCourses
SpecialEducationCourses
ApprovedSpecialEducationCoursesforstudentswho 1)documentthediagnosisofaneducation-impacting disabilitywiththeNCAAEligibilityCenterand2) whoseIEPor504planspecifyoneofthefollowing classes:
TrackingEligibility
Studentswithaspirationsofplayingcollegeathletics shouldregisterandbeginusingthistoolasearlyas freshmanyearofhighschoolinordertotracktheir academicprogresstowardthisgoal
Note:ComputertechnologycoursesarenotNCAA-approvedanddonotmeetNCAA requirements.
OnlinecoursesDONOTmeetNCAArequirementswiththeexceptionofonline coursestakenduringspringsemesterof2020,the2020/2021,2021/2022,and 2022/2023schoolyearsduetoCovid-19.
Note:Decisionregardingthe2023-2024schoolyearispendingandexpectedtobemadein April2023.
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(allofaportionof) 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.
2WorldLanguagecreditsofthesameforeignlanguageOR2approvedComputerSciencecreditsarerequired. AllWorldLanguagesareapprovedbyOKPromiseincludingCreditforLearningandcreditsearnedinmiddleschool. ApprovedComputerScienceCoursesincludeComputerApplicationsIandII,IntroductiontoProgramming,FundamentalsofWebDesign, MultimediaandImagemanagement,APComputerSciencePrinciples,APComputerScienceA,AdvancedProgrammingConcepts,Introductionto EngineeringDesignandPrinciplesofEngineering.
ThefollowingcoursescountasanadditionalcorecreditforOKPromise: AdvancedEconomics APEconomics
Allcoursesapprovedinthecategoriesabove.
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,andmeettheACEtestingrequirements,the CPR/AEDtrainingrequirement,thePassporttoFinancialLiteracyrequirements,theCitizenship/NaturalizationTestrequirement,andthe IndividualCareerAcademicPlan(ICAP)requirementtobeclassifiedasgraduates.
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: HumanAnatomyandPhysiology, PhysicsorChemistry(ifnotappliedtorequirementabove),DebateIIIorIV,athirdyearofaworldlanguage,any additionalAdvancedPlacement(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
SophomoreYear (duringAdvisory)
JuniorYear (duringAdvisory)
SeniorYear (duringAdvisory)
Demonstrateacademicexcellence,showhighmoralandethicalcharacter,enrollfromalistofrequiredclasses, maintaina3.25unweightedGPAduringhighschool
ParticipateintheProbationaryperiodcompletinganintroductiontotheprogramduringthefallsemesteranda bookstudyinthespringsemester Inthespringsemester,applyandinterviewforacceptanceintotheprogram duringjuniorandsenioryears.ConsidertheChengduexchangetravelexperienceasajunior
Participateintheyear-longcohortfocusedonbookstudieseachsemester,experienceswithguestspeakers, introductiontotheculminatingproject(senioryear),andpossibletravelthroughtheChengduexchangeprogramor otheropportunity.
Participateintheyear-longcohortfocusedonabookstudyinthefallsemester,experienceswithguestspeakers, completionandpresentationofaculminatingprojectinthespringsemester,andtravelabroadforinterested students.
Courseworkexpectations:
Prerequisitesforacceptanceincludethecompletionof:
APWorldHistory
APHumanGeography 2yearsofacceptedISPWorldLanguage(seelistbelow)
Mustbeenrolledinoneofthefollowingclasseseachyear:
APEconomics(Micro/Macro)
APWorldHistory APHumanGeography APComp.Government
APEnvironmentalScience APEuropeanHistory APLiterature APArtHistory
Recommendedtotakeanyofthefollowingclasses:
EastAsianStudies
HolocaustStudies PolicyDebate
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.
HighSchooljuniorsandseniorswhohavetakentheACTmaybeeligibletoenrollincollegecourseswhileattendinghighschool.Studentswho choosetoconcurrentlyenrollmustbeabletoearntherequiredcreditsforgraduationbytheendofthespringsemesteroftheirsenioryear Jenks HighSchoolwillawardacademic/corecreditforcollegecoursesthatcorrelatetoJenksHighSchoolcourses.Electivecreditwillbegivento coursesifthereisnocorrelationbetweentheconcurrentenrollmentcourseandaJenksHighSchoolcourse.Thesecreditswillcounttoward JenksHighSchoolgraduationcreditrequirements.
StudentswhoconcurrentlyenrollwilldroponecourseatJenksHighSchoolforevery3hoursofcollegecourseworkinwhichtheyenroll.Ifastudent dropstheirconcurrentenrollmentcourse,aJenksHighSchool coursemust beadded.ThecollegewillprovideJenksHighSchoolwithalistof studentswhoareenrolledinconcurrentcoursesaftertheDROPdates.ToreplaceEnglish12,studentsmusttaketwosemestersofconcurrently enrolledEnglishcourses.AdvancedPlacementtestcreditsDONOTreplaceeithersemesterofEnglish12.Studentsareresponsibleforregistration, fees,booksandtransportation.Concurrentenrollmentcoursesshouldbeschedulednottoconflictwiththestudent’sscheduleatJenksHighSchool.
TheTCCDualEnrollmentprogramprovides4courses(12hours)tuitionfreeforjuniorsand6courses(18hours)tuitionfreeforseniors.Students
shouldrememberthatconcurrentenrollmentcoursesbegintheirofficialcollegetranscriptwhichmustbepresentedtoanyfuturecollegetheyattend. Inordertoenrollinacollegecourse,highschoolstudentsmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:
● AnACTcompositescoreof19
● ANDanACTsubjectproficiencyscoreintheareainwhichtheywishtoenroll.
ThenationwideSchool-to-Workmovementmaintainsthatstudentsshouldhavetheopportunityforworkexperiencepriortograduationfromhigh school. Skillslearnedonthejob, includingcommunication,reliability,andtheabilitytodevelopgoodworkingrelationships,willservestudents wellthroughouttheirlives.JenksHighSchooloffersworkopportunitiesforhighschoolcreditonlythroughtheMarketingandSpecialEducation programs.
TulsaTechnologyCenterprovidesparticipatinghighschoolswithanextendedcurriculumforstudentsin11th and12th grades.Studentsenrolledin TulsaTechattendthreehourseachdayatoneofthesixareaTeachCentercampuses,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,collegeandcareerexplorationsthroughNaviance,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
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.
141210
English11
Grade:11
2semesters-1credit
141310
English12
Grade:12
2semesters-1credit
Thiscoursefocusesondevelopinglife-longlearnerswhoreadpurposefully,thinkcriticallyand creatively,andcommunicateeffectivelythroughwritten,oral,andvisualexpression English11 studentsreadandrespondtoavarietyofsourcesincludingAmericanliteratureanddevelopwriting proficienciesforavarietyofpurposesandaudiences through both informal and formal submissions Studentsalsodevelopspeaking,listeningandanalysisskillsdemonstratingcommandof theconventionsofstandardEnglish.
Thiscoursefocusesondevelopinglife-longlearnerswhoreadpurposefully,thinkcriticallyand creatively,andcommunicateeffectivelythroughwritten,oral,andvisualexpression English12 studentsmayreadandrespondtoavarietyofgrade-levelappropriatesourcesanddevelopwriting proficienciesforavarietyofpurposesandaudiencesthroughbothinformalandformalsubmissions Studentsalsodevelopspeaking,listeningandanalysisskillsdemonstratingcommandofthe conventionsofstandardEnglish.ThestudyofMLAformatincludesthecreationofadocumented researchprojectand/orpaper
141410
Advanced PlacementEnglish Languageand Composition
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
141510
Advanced PlacementEnglish Literatureand Composition
Grade:12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:AdvancedEnglish9andAdvancedEnglish10areencouragedbutnotrequired. AdvancedPlacementLanguageandCompositiontrainsstudentstobecomeskilledreadersand writers Studentsstudyfromavarietyofperiods,disciplines,andrhetoricalcontexts Thecourse emphasizesexpository,analytical,andargumentativewritingbothinsideandoutsidetheclassaswell asresearchskills StudentsenrollingareexpectedtohaveacommandofstandardEnglishgrammar Sincewritersgenerallyusetheacceptedlanguagestandardsoftheirtimeperiod,someworksmay containcontentand/orlanguageconsideredobjectionablebysomeindividuals.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
AdvancedPlacementLiteratureandCompositionsurveysselectedworld-classliteraryworks (primarilyofEnglishandAmericanorigin)andfocusesontheinquirytoolsbywhichstudentscan betteranalyzeandcomprehendwhattheyread.Emphasisisgiventoclose-readingoforiginaltexts andtocomposingessaysbothoutsideofclassandinclass Sincewritersgenerallyusetheaccepted languagestandardsoftheirtimeperiod,someworksmaycontaincontentandlanguageconsidered objectionablebysomeindividuals
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Note:TheseclasseswillcountaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbecreditedtowardEnglishgraduationrequirements
142120
Newswriting
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
142130
Yearbook
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
342011
CreativeWritingI:
Grade:9
1semester-½credit
342021
CreativeWriting II:Genres
Grade:9
1semester-½credit
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’scraftandapplytheirunderstandings intheirownwriting Studentsmayperformtheirworkandparticipateinlocalandnationalcreative writingcompetitions.
Prerequisite:"B"oraboveinEnglishorEnglishteacherapproval;CreativeWritingIisnota requiredprerequisitebutisrecommended.
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstotheprocessofcreativefictionandnonfictionwriting Through classreadings,studentsexplorevariouswritingmodesandexperimentwithvariousgenresof literatureincludingverse,shortstory,andmemoir.Studentsread,examine,anddiscusswriter’scraft, andapplytheirunderstandingintheirownwriting. Studentsmayperformtheirworkandparticipate inlocalandnationalcreativewritingcompetitions
Grades:10,11,12
1semester -½credit
Narrativeisallaroundus.Storiesmotivate,persuade,teachandconnectuseachday. Usingthe reading/writingworkshopmodel,studentsexplorethepowerofnarrativethroughvariousmodes, developingtheliteracyskillstothriveinthemodernage Assessmentisthroughmultiplepublished piecesofauthenticwritingandcreativeprojectslikepresentations,speeches,orvariousothercreative tasksthatallowstudentstodemonstrateknowledgeandunderstandingthroughperformance 142111
Grades:10,11,12
1 semester -½credit
ThetitleofthiscourseisinspiredbyapiecewrittenbyPresidentJohnF.Kennedyin1964and speakstothepowerpoetryhastochallengeourimaginationsandrealizeourindividualpower Using culturally-relevanthighly-engagingtextsandverbalandwritten studentsidentifytheroleofpoetry inunderstandingtheirworldthroughverbalandwrittenanalysis ofpoetry,poetrycompositionand participationindiscussion,writingworkshopsandcollaborationandaimsatexploring culturally-relevanthigh-engagingtexts.
Mathematicscoursesemphasizeproblemsolving,proceduralfluency,reasoning,andcommunicatingthinkingandsolution pathways.Althoughthreemathematicscoursesarerequiredingrades9-12th,theDistricthighlyrecommendsthatstudentsenrollin mathematicsallfouryearsofhighschool ThethreemathematicscreditsincludeAlgebraIandtwoothermathematicscourseswith contentand/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 detailsaboutthesecourseoptions)
AdvancedPlacementCalculusAB
Trigonometry/CollegeAlgebra
Precalculus/Trigonometry
StatisticsandProbability
AdvancedPrecalculus/Trig
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
Precalculus/Trigonometry
StatisticsandProbability
BusinessCalculus
CollegeCareer-ReadyMath-SeniorsONLY AdvancedPlacementStatistics
BusinessCalculus
AdvancedPlacementCalculusAB
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
StatisticsandProbability
AdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
AdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
DifferentialEquations
151010 HS 351010 FA
Grades:9,10
2semesters-1credit
151110
Grades:10,11
2semesters-1credit
151210 HS
351210 FA
Geometry
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
151810
MathofFinance
Grade:12
2semesters-1credit
151310 HS 351310 FA AlgebraII
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
StatisticsandProbability
Trigonometry/CollegeAlgebra
Precalculus/Trigonometry
AdvancedPrecalculus/Trig
AdvancedPlacementCalculusAB
AdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
LinearAlgebra/CalculusIII
DifferentialEquations
AdvancedPlacementStatistics
LinearAlgebra/CalculusIII
Thiscoursebuildsfoundationsforothermathematicscourses.Studentsgeneralizepatterns, relationsandfunctions,representandanalyzemathematicalsituationsandstructuresusing algebraicsymbols,usemathematicalmodelstorepresentandunderstandquantitativerelationships, andanalyzechangeinvariouscontexts Studentsareintroducedtothegraphingcalculatorbutwill useascientificcalculatorregularlyandareencouragedtohaveaTIcalculatorfromtheTI-30X Multiviewseries Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinAlgebra1andGeometryand/orplacementbymathematics department.
ThistransitionalcoursesolidifiesunderstandingofgeneralAlgebra1andGeometryconcepts Depthofunderstandingandfluencyisenhancedasstudentsstudypolynomials,functions(linear andexponential),relations,expressions,inequalities,equations,systemsofequations,triangles, circles,anddataanalysis Studentsareintroducedtoquadratics,matrices,andlogarithms Students whosuccessfullycompletethiscourseareenrolledinAlgebra2thefollowingschoolyear. StudentsuseascientificcalculatorandarerequiredtohaveaTIcalculatorfromtheTI-30X MultiviewseriesorTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromthe District
Prerequisite:ApassinggradeinAlgebraI
Inthiscourse,studentsuselogic,postulates,theoremsandAlgebraIconceptstoexploreproperties of2-dimensionaland3-dimensionalfiguresanddeepenawarenessofgeometryineverydayliving. Theyalsostudyconceptsofformalreasoningleadingtoastudyofproofs,congruence,similarity, triangles,polygons,circles,planes,coordinategeometry,basictrigonometricfunctions,and construction Thiscourseintroducesthebasicsofcircularshapesandequations Studentsusea graphingcalculatorandareencouragedtohaveaTIcalculatorfromtheTI-30XMultiviewseries orTI-84+series.Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict.
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinAlgebraIandplacementbymathematicsdepartment Inthiscourse,studentsexplorerealworldfinanceproblemsandapplycriticalthinkingskillsto solvethoseproblems Thecourseemphasizesthefollowingtopics:personalearningpower, financialmanagement,federalincometaxpreparation,financialtransactions,budgeting,insurance, andinvestments
Note:ThiscoursemeetstheOklahomastategraduationrequirementsforPassportto FinancialLiteracy.
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinAlgebra1andGeometry(recommend75%orhigher) Thiscourseisacollegepreparatorycourseandwillemphasizethestudyoffunctions,systemsof equations,polynomials,radicals,inequalities,exponentials, logarithms,basicsofparabolicand hyperbolicconicsections,sequences,seriesandrationalexpressions.Timeisdevotedtothe analysisofdata,inferenceandprobability.Studentsexplorerealworldproblemsandapplycritical thinkingskillstosolvethoseproblems Studentsarerequiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfrom theTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict
151350 HS
351350 FA
AdvancedAlgebraII
Grades:9,10,11
2semesters-1credit
151410
Trigonometry/ CollegeAlgebra
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:Gradeof“B”orhigherinGeometryandAlgebraI
ThiscollegepreparatorycourseaddressescomponentsinAlgebraIIfromanAdvancedPlacement perspective.Timeisdevotedtoanalysisofdata,inferenceandprobability.Criticalthinkingskillsare enhancedasstudentsexplore,discoverandmakeconnectionswithrealworldapplications Advanced Placementinquirytechniquesareusedthroughoutthiscourse Studentsalsousethegraphingcalculator, computers,andmanipulatives StudentsplanningontakingAdvancedPrecalculusandAdvanced PlacementCalculusshouldenrollinthiscourse Studentsarerequiredtohaveagraphingcalculator fromtheTI-84+series.Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict.
Prerequisite:CompletionofAlgebraIIandrecommendationofcurrentmathematicsteacher
ThiscourseisdesignedforcollegeboundstudentswhodonotplantotakeCalculusinhighschooland addressesavarietyofalgebraicandtrigonometricconceptsincludingrelationsandfunctions,graphing usingtransformations,algebraoffunctions,conicsections,polynomialandrationalfunctions,systems ofequations,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 351550
Advanced
Precalculus/Trig
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:Gradeof“C+”orhigherinAlgebraIIorapassinggradeinTrigonometry/CollegeAlgebra. Thiscollegepreparatorycourserelates,appliesandexploresallconceptsoftrigonometry,including identities,equations,andvectorswhensolvingrealworldproblems Emphasisisplacedonthestudyof logarithms,sequences,series,probabilityandenhancingtheknowledgeoffunctionsbymaking graphicalconnectionsandinterpretations Thecalculusconceptoflimitsisintroduced Thecourseis designedforstudentswhoareplanningtotakeAdvancedPlacementCalculusAB Studentsarerequired tohaveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series.Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedout fromtheDistrict
Prerequisite:Gradeof“B”orhigherinAdvancedAlgebraIIorAlgebraII AdvancedPlacementPrecalculusisacollegelevelcourseforstudentswhohavecompletedAlgebraII andwillfollowtheAdvancedPlacementcourseguidelines.Topicsofstudywillfocusonfourmain strands:Polynomial&RationalFunctions,Exponential&LogarithmicFunctions,Trigonometrical& PolarFunctions,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
AdvancedPlacement
CalculusAB
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
152360
AdvancedPlacement
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinPrecalculusorTrigonometry/CollegeAlgebraandrecommendationof currentmathteacher.
Thiscourseaddressesbasicconceptsoflimits,derivatives,integralsandrelatedapplicationswitha businessfocus ItisdesignedtomeettheneedsofthestudentwhoplanstoseekaBusinessDegreeand willenrollinBusinessCalculusincollege Thisisanon-AdvancedPlacementcourse Studentsare requiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series.Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbe checkedoutfromtheDistrict
Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofPrecalculus/Trigonometry
ThiscourseaddressescollegelevelCalculusItopicsincludingfunctionsandtheirgraphs,limitsand continuity,differentialcalculus,andintegralcalculus.Asummerreviewassignmentisrequiredfor studentsenrollinginthiscourse StudentsarerequiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+ series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$102.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofAPCalculusABandrecommendationofcurrentmath teacher.
CalculusBCisafull-yearcollegecalculuslevelI&IIcourseaddressingthecalculusoffunctions
CalculusBC
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
151610
Statisticsand
Probability
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
ofasinglevariable.ItbuildsonalltopicscoveredinCalculusABplusadditionalintegration techniques,parametrics,polarandvectorfunctions,andsequencesandseries Asummerreview assignmentisrequiredforstudentsenrollinginthiscourse Studentsarerequiredtohavea graphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfrom theDistrict
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$102.Discounts applyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Prerequisites:CompletionofAlgebraIIandrecommendationofcurrentMathematics teacher.
ThiscollegelevelcourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedAlgebraIIandeitherare concurrentlyenrolledinPrecalculusordonotwishtoenterthePrecalculustoCalculusroute. Studentswillstudystatisticalquestioning,collectingdata,analyzingdata,interpretingresults,and probability ThiscoursewillserveasanintroductoryStatisticscourse Studentsarerequiredto haveagraphingcalculatorfromtheTI-84+series Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbechecked outfromtheDistrict
152060
AdvancedPlacement
Statistics
Grades:10withconcurrent enrollmentinanother mathematicsclass
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
152460 Differential Equations
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofAlgebraII
APStatisticsisayear-longintroductorycourseinstatisticsdesignedforstudentswhohave successfullycompletedAlgebraII Studentsexploreandanalyzedatausinggraphicaland numericaltechniques Studentsalsouseprobabilityandstatisticalinferencestodevelop appropriatemodelsfordatacollected Studentsarerequiredtohaveagraphingcalculatorfromthe TI-84+series.Ifthereisaneed,calculatorscanbecheckedoutfromtheDistrict.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$102. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Prerequisite:CompletionofAdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
ThiscoursecontinuesthestudyofdifferentialequationsintroducedintheAPCalculusBC curriculum.Thetopicscoveredinthefirstsemesterincludesolutiontechniquesforfirst,second, andhigherorderdifferentialequationsaswellasnumericalmethodsandthemethodofLaplace transformations Inthesecondsemesterseveralfurthertopicstypicalofasecondsemestercourse indifferentialequationswillbecovered Thesetopicsincludesolvingsystemsoflineardifferential equations,seriessolutionsfordifferentialequations,andanintroductiontopartialdifferential equationsthatincludesFourierseriessolutions
Note:Thiscourseisaweightedcourse(likeadvancedplacement)andwillcounttowards ValedictorianandSalutatorianrecognitions.
153010
College
Career-ReadyMath
Grade:12
2semesters-1credit
152560
LinearAlgebraand Calculus3
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:PassinggradeinAlgebra1,Geometry,andAlgebraII.
Thiselectivecourseprovidesareviewofcriticalconceptsfrommiddleschoolandhighschool mathematicstoensurereadinessforentry-level,credit-bearingmathematicscourseworkincollege Studentslearnthecontextbehindthemathematicalproceduresanddevelopanunderstandingof whenandhowtoconnectmathematicalformulasandmethodstoreal-worldsituations
Note:Thiscoursedoesnotcountasamathcredit.
Prerequisite:CompletionofAdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
Thefirstsemesterofthiscoursebuildsonpriorknowledgeofsystems,matrices,andvectorsand extendsthesetopicstodefinevectorspacesandinnerproductspaces Othertopicsincludethe studyoflineartransformations,eigenvalues,andeigenvectors Thesecondsemesterofthecourse extendstheideasofcalculusintroducedinAPCalculusBCinto3-dimensionalspace Topics includepartialdifferentiation,multipleintegration,andconcludeswiththeintroductionofGreen’s Theorem,thedivergencetheorem,andStokes’sTheorem.
Note:ThiscourseisaweightedcourselikeAdvancedPlacementandwillcounttowards ValedictorianandSalutatorianrecognitions
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
GeneralHumanAnatomy(semestercourse)
IntroductoryGenetics(semestercourse)
ForensicScienceandDataAnalysis
GeneticsandBiotechnology
Zoology
Studentsshouldconsiderthesesciencecourseprogressionstosupporttheircollege/careerpathwayinterests
Pathway
Geneticsand Biotechnology
IntroductoryGenetics
GeneticsandBiotechnology
ForensicScienceandDataAnalysis
AdvancedPlacementBiology
Engineering and Physics
Biology or AdvancedBiology
PhysicalScience Physics
EngineeringIED(TulsaTechnologyCourse)
EngineeringPED(TulsaTechnologyCourse)
AdvancedPlacementPhysics1
AdvancedPlacementPhysics2
AdvancedPlacementPhysicsC
AdvancedPlacementBiology
Zoology
Pre-Medicine and Veterinary Science Biology or AdvancedBiology
Wildlife and Conservation Biology Biology or AdvancedBiology
361010
Biology
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
361050
Advanced Biology
Grade:9
2semesters-1credit
161060
Advanced
Placement
Biology
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
AdvancedChemistry Physics
PhysicalScience Chemistry Physics
163610
GeneticsandBiotechnology
HumanAnatomyandPhysiology
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 Studentscultivatetheir understandingofbiologythroughinquiry-basedinvestigationsastheyexplorethefollowingtopics: evolution,cellularprocesses,energyandcommunication,genetics,informationtransfer,ecology,and interactions.TheAdvancedPlacementBiologycourseisequivalenttoatwo-semestercollege introductorybiologycourseforbiologymajors Thiscourserequiresthat25percentoftheinstructional timewillbespentinhands-onlaboratorywork,withanemphasisoninquiry-basedinvestigationsthat providestudentswithopportunitiestoapplythesciencepractices
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:GeneticsandBiotechnology,Pre-Medicineand VeterinaryScience,Wildlife/ConservationBiology
Prerequisite:AlgebraII
Thiscourseintroduceskeyconceptsinforensicscience,includingtheapplicationofscientificprocesses
ForensicScience andData Analysis
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit toexaminecrimesceneevidence. Studentslearntocollectandanalyzetraceevidencesuchashair, fibers,andsoilsamples,aswellasfingerprinting,bloodspatterexamination,DNAanalysis,toxicology, handwritinganalysis,forensicanthropology,anddeterminingthecauseandtimeofdeath Emphasisis placedonlaboratoryactivitiestocollectdataforscientificandmathematicalanalysis ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:GeneticsandBiotechnology
161211
IntrotoHuman Anatomy&
Physiology
Grades:10,11,12
1semester–½credit
161330
Geneticsand Biotechnology
Grades:10,11,12
Prerequisite:BiologyorAdvancedBiology
Inthisfoundationalcourse,studentsexplorethestructuresandfunctionsofthehumanbodytodevelopa greaterunderstandingofthehumanbody,illnesses,andoverallphysicalwell-being.Hands-on experiences,aswellaslaboratoryexperiences,areemphasized.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Pre-MedicineandVeterinaryScience
2semesters-1credit Thisupper-levelcourseisdesignedforstudentsinterestedinexploringcareersinthemedicalfieldor geneticsandbiotechnologyresearch.Inthiscourse,studentsexploreMendeliangenetics,genestructure andfunction,inheritancepatterns,geneticabnormalities,embryologicaldevelopment,biotechnology application,populationgenetics,andtheHumanGenomeProject
161311
Introductory Genetics
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
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.
161110
Zoology
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1
credit
163010 Environmental Science
Grades10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Inthiscollegepreparatorycourse,studentsuseanevolutionaryandecologicalperspectivetocompareanimalform andfunctionininvertebrateandvertebrateanimals.Majortopicsintheclassincludeclassification,evolutionand naturalselection,identificationofinvertebratephyla,andvertebrateclasses.Inaddition,studentscompareanimal formandfunctiontoshowevolutionarychangesthatleadtoanimaladaptationsindifferentecosystems.Thisisalab coursewithrequireddissections.
Note:ZoologyismosthelpfuliftakenbeforeAdvancedPlacementBiology,AnatomyandPhysiology,or OrnithologyI
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,andatleastoneyearofalgebra duetothequantitativeanalysisrequiredinthecourse.
TheAdvancedPlacementEnvironmentalSciencecourseisdesignedtoengagestudentswiththescientific principles,concepts,andmethodologiesrequiredtounderstandtheinterrelationshipswithinthenaturalworld Thecourserequiresthatstudentsidentifyandanalyzenaturalandhuman-madeenvironmentalproblems, evaluatetherelativerisksassociatedwiththeseproblems,andexaminealternativesolutionsforresolvingor preventingthem Environmentalscienceisinterdisciplinary,embracingtopicsfromgeology,biology, environmentalstudies,environmentalscience,chemistry,andgeography.TheAdvancedPlacement EnvironmentalSciencecourseisdesignedtobetheequivalentofaone-semester,introductorycollegecourse inenvironmentalscience AlthoughtherearenospecificAdvancedPlacementEnvironmentalSciencelabsor fieldinvestigationsrequiredforthecourse,itisrequiredthatstudentshavetheopportunitytospenda minimumof25%ofinstructionaltimeengagedinhands-on,inquiry-basedlaboratoryand/orfieldwork investigations.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Wildlife/ConservationBiology
161230
AdvHuman Anatomyand Physiology
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
Inthiscourse,studentsinvestigatemajorbodysystemstodeepentheirunderstandingofthestructureand functionofthehumanbodyanditssystems Thiscourseincludesanin-depthdissectionofthecat,additional organdissections,andworkwithaZahourekManiken(a3-footskeleton)forsculptingvariousorgans/organ systems.Inexploringtheinterdependenceofthemajorbodysystems,studentsreadrigorousmaterialsboth insideandoutsidetheclassroom
Note:ChemistryorAdvancedChemistryisrecommended.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:Pre-MedicineandVeterinarySciencep
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
162160
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
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
162210
Physics
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
162260
Advanced Placement Physics1
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.
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$95.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$95.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethan oneexam.
ScienceCourseProgressionsCollege/CareerPathway:EngineeringandPhysics,Pre-Medicine/VeterinaryScience 162280
Advanced Placement PhysicsC
Grades:11,12 2semesters-1credit
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
163210
EarthandSpace
Science
Grades:10,11,12 2semesters-1 credit
questions,makeobservationsandpredictions,designexperiments,analyzedata,andconstructargumentsina collaborativesetting,wheretheydirectandmonitortheirprogress Eachstudentshouldcompletealab notebookorportfoliooflabreports.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollegecredit fromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95.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 SuggestedCourse(s)
FreshmanYear
SophomoreYear
JuniorYear
OnesemesterofOklahomaHistoryorAdvancedOklahomaHistory OnesemesterofPersonalFinancialLiteracy(notaSocialStudiescourse,butlistedherebecauseofscheduling)
OneyearofWorldHistoryorAdvancedPlacementWorldHistory
OneyearofUnitedStatesHistoryorAdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesHistory
SeniorYear OnesemesterofGovernmentorAdvancedPlacementGovernment
SocialStudies Electives
371011 OklahomaHistory
Grade:9
1semester-½credit
AdvancedPlacementGovernmentandComparativePolitics,Sociology,Psychology, AdvancedPlacementPsychology,HolocaustStudies,EastAsiaStudies,WorldWarII, AdvancedPlacementHumanGeography,AdvancedPlacementArtHistory,Advanced PlacementEuropeanHistory,HistoryThroughFilm
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
171210
UnitedStatesHistory
-1865toPresent
Grade:11
2semesters-1credit
171110
WorldHistory
Grade:10
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
2semesters-1credit
Thiscourseisaccessibletostudentsatalllevels;however,studentsmustbeself-motivated, criticalthinkerswhoareorganizedandwillingtotacklerigorouswork Thissemester-longcourse ofOklahomaHistorybeginswithexploringprehistoricOklahomaandcontinuesthroughpresent day Asanadvancedcourse,studentsgainmoreextensivepracticewithprimarysourceanalysis, outsidereading,writtenworkusingprimarysources,andotherAdvancedPlacementcourseskills
ThiscoursebeginswiththestudyoftheeffectsoftheReconstructionEraamendmentsthen movesontotheeconomictransformationofAmerica,thegrowthofrailroads,andthe developmentofbigbusiness ItlooksattheUnitedStatesbecomingmoreinvolvedinglobal affairs,WorldWarI,theDepression,NewDeal,WorldWarII,theColdWar,KoreanConflict, VietnamConflict,theCivilRightsMovement,andtheriseofterrorismandeventstopresentday. Note:TheOklahomaSchoolTestingProgram(OSTP)requiresstudentstobeassessedinUnitedStatesHistory duringtheirjunioryear.
Thiscourseisageneralsurveyofthehistoryofmankind.Thefocusisonpolitical,social, economicandscientificchangesthathaveworkedtoshapetheworldoftoday.Thecourse includesabalanceofwesternandnon-westernculturesandalltimeperiodsinhistoryfrom prehistory,ancient,MiddleAges,tomoderntimes
Thiscoursemeetsatwofoldgoal:togivestudentsthefoundationsnecessarytobesuccessfulinany requiredcollegegovernmentcourseandtopreparestudentstoberesponsible,informedcitizens The coursecontentaddressestheConstitution,institutionsofgovernment,civilrights/libertiesandthe influenceofpoliticalparties/interestgroupsintheUnitedStates Italsotakesashortlookathowthe governmentoftheUnitedStatescompareswithothergovernmentsoftheworld
AdvancedPlacementWorldHistorydevelopsgreaterunderstandingoftheevolutionofglobal processesandcontacts,ininteractionwithdifferenttypesofhumansocieties.Thisunderstanding isadvancedthroughacombinationofselectivefactualknowledgeandappropriateanalytical skills Thecoursehighlightsthenatureofchangesininternationalframeworksandtheircauses andconsequences,aswellascomparisonsamongmajorsocieties
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
ThiscourseinvolvesboththestudyofgeneralconceptsusedtointerpretUnitedStatespolitics andtheanalysisofspecificcasestudies Itrequiresafamiliaritywiththevariousinstitutions, groups,beliefsandideasthatconstituteUnitedStatespolicyreality.Thiscoursealsoprovides studentswiththeconceptualtoolsnecessarytodevelopanunderstandingofsomeoftheworld’s diversepoliticalstructuresandpractices.Thecurriculumencompassesthestudyofbothspecific countriesandtheirgovernmentsandgeneralconceptsusedtointerpretthepoliticalrelationships andinstitutionsfoundinvirtuallyallnationalpolitics
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
Note:ThefirstsemesterofthisclasscountstowardtheSocialStudiesgraduationrequirement.
Prerequisite:Itisrecommendedthatstudentshavenogradelowerthana“B”inall previoushistoryandlanguageartsclasses.
AdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesHistoryprovidesstudentswiththeskillsandfactual knowledgenecessarytodealcriticallywithproblemsandmaterialsinAmericanhistory The programpreparesstudentsforintermediateandadvancedcollegecoursesbyhavingthem completeworkequivalenttothosemadebyfullyearintroductorycollegecourses Studentslearn toassesshistoricalmaterials-theirrelevancetoagiveninterpretiveprobe,theirreliability,and theirimportance-andtoweightheevidenceandtheirinterpretationspresentedinhistorical scholarship.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor
collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Note:TheseclasseswillcountaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbecreditedtowardSocialStudiesgraduationrequirements
372011
AncientCivilizations
Grade:9
1semester-½credit
172021
Introductionto Muscogee(Creek)
CultureandHeritage
Grade:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit
372061
AfricanAmerican Studies
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit
172051
EastAsianStudies
Grades:11,12
1semester–1/2credit
172111
WorldWarII
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit
172131
Sociology
Grades:11,12
1semester -½ credit
172171
HistoryThroughFilm
Grades:11,12
Prerequisite:Itisrecommendedthatstudentshavenogradelowerthana“B”inall previoushistoryandlanguageartsclasses.
Thiscoursefocusesonhowancientcivilizationsformed,howbeliefsystemsandnew technologiesimpactculturesdifferently,howtheconstantstrugglebetweentheindividualand societyisbalanced,andhowunderstandingthepastinformsmakingdecisionsaboutmodernand futureevents Studentsengageinauthenticinquirytoacquire,refine,andshareknowledge throughtheuseofprimaryandsecondarysources.Thiscoursecangreatlybenefitstudentswho wishtotakeAdvancedPlacementWorldHistoryassophomores.
ThiscourseintroducesthecomplexityanddiversityoftheMuscogee(Creek)Nation Students useprimaryandsecondarysourcestoexplorethehistoricalandcontemporaryeventsandissues oftheMuscogee(Creek)people,cultureandheritage.
Tomorefullyunderstandthesocial,political,andeconomicdynamicsofUnitedStates society, studentsexploreracerelationsinthecontextofhistoricalandculturalphenomenathatpreceded today’sreality.Studentsexplorethechallenges,obstacles,stepsforequality,andbiasesAfrican AmericanshavefacedfromoriginatingsocietiesinAfrica,throughtheMiddlePassage,totheCivil RightsMovement,andbeyond Thecourseincorporatesavarietyofinstructionalstrategiesincluding assignedreading,discussions,presentations,andtheanalysisofprimaryandsecondarysources The classfocusesonissuesofsocialjustice,oppressionvsresistance,andlegalandconstitutionalissues thathaveshapedthehistoricalandculturalexperiencesofAfricanAmericansintheUnitedStates.
ThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofEastAsianhistorywithaparticularfocusonthecultural, historicalandeconomicimpactofChina,JapanandKorea Studentscompleteprojectsandmake presentationstoexpandtheirknowledgeofthecontributionseachofthesesocietieshasmade ParticularattentionispaidtothefoundationsofEasternculturethroughcomparisonsbetweenthe EastandtheWest Studentswillalsoreviewanumberoffilmstoreinforcethesecomparisonsand studentsleavethecoursewithabroaderunderstandingandknowledgeoftheworldatlarge.
ThiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswithanavidinterestinthehistoricalperiodofWorld WarII Studentsstudythecausesandeventsleadingtowar,militarystrategies,lifeonthe home-front,andtheeffectsofthewaronindividualsandvariouscountries Studentsreadmultiple sourcesthatfacilitateadeeperunderstandingandamorecompletepictureofthepeople,events, andculturethatsurroundthistimeperiod Studentsalsoreceivefirst-handaccountsfromthose
Sociologyexplainspeople’sreactionsandresponsestotheirenvironmentasexpressedthrough theirsocialrelationships Studentsinvestigatecrime,juveniledelinquency,minoritygroups, prejudice,aging,marriage,andcomparativeculturesthroughclassdiscussion,reports,projects, directedreadings,experimentsandpersonalreactionstoissuesfacingtheindividualasamember ofagroup
Thisclassexploresworldhistorysincethediscoveryofthe"NewWorld"throughtheuseof films Filmswillbeusedinconjunctionwithprimarysourcedocuments(speeches,newspaper articles,interviews,etc)andsecondarysourcedocuments(books,songs,etc) Students,through
1semester-½credit theuseofwritings,discussions,andanalysisofprimarysourcedocuments,lookattheinfluence andimpactoffilmanditsdepictionofhistoricalevents Thisclasspromotesanddevelopsoral, writtenandanalyticalskills,Theseskillswillprovenecessaryforstudentstobeactive, responsiblecitizens
172191
HolocaustStudies
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit
172211
Psychology
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit
172320
AdvancedPlacement
HumanGeography
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
172520
AdvancedPlacement
ArtHistory
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
172420
AdvancedPlacement
EuropeanHistory
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
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$95. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Inthiscourse,studentsexaminemajorformsofartisticexpressionfromancient tomodernand fromavarietyofcultures Studentswillacquirethetoolsenablingthemtobeconversantabout anypieceofarttheyencounter,masteringhowtoapproachaworkofart,thevocabularyand analyticalmethodswithwhichtodiscussit,andtheknowledgeofhowitfitsintothegeneral sweepofarthistoricalperiodsandstyles.Pleasenote:thenatureofthecourserequiresstudentsto viewnudeimages.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
This course counts as a Fine Arts Credit
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$95. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Note:ThiscourseusesacollegetextanddoesnotreplacetheWorldHistorygraduation
172220
AdvancedPlacement
Psychology
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
requirement.
Prerequisite:Itisrecommendedthatstudentshavenogradelowerthana“B”inall previoushistoryandlanguageartsclasses.
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothesystematicandscientificstudyofthebehaviorandmental processesofhumanbeingsandotheranimals.Studentsareexposedtothepsychologicalfacts, principles,andphenomenaassociatedwitheachofthemajor subfieldswhichpsychologistsuse intheirscienceandpractice TheaimofanAdvancedPlacementcourseistoprovidethestudent withalearningexperienceequivalenttothatobtainedinmostcollegeintroductorycourses Studentsareexpectedtoreadmaterialsoutsideofclassandwritefreeresponse/essayquestions weekly
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Studentsarerequiredtoenrollinthefinancialliteracycoursebeforeorduringtheirfreshmanyearunlessthestandardsaremetin someotherway.
Note:StudentsmaychoosetomeetthefinancialliteracygraduationrequirementsbyenrollingintheTulsaTeachersCreditUnion (TTCU)course,FoolProof.Successfulcompletionofthiscoursewillmeetthegraduationrequirementforfinancialliteracy,butit willnotresultincoursecreditonthestudenttranscript Studentswhochoosetomeetthefinancialliteracygraduationrequirements viaTTCU’sFoolProoforZogomustcompletetheonlinecoursenosoonerthanthesummerfollowingtheir8th-gradeyear 310011
Grade:9,10,11,12 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
NewcomerLanguageArts forEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
14011X
IntermediateLanguage ArtsforEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
14012X
IntermediateLanguage ArtsLabforEnglish Learners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
14002X
NewcomerLanguageArts
LabforEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
34021X
English9forEnglish LanguageLearners
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
34022X
English9Lab
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELDteacherplacement.
StudentsmustbeenrolledintheNewcomerLanguageArtslabclassaswell Theyare taughtinblockformattogether
ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareatanenteringoremerginglevelof Englishproficiency(Levels1and2)andprovidesbeginningEnglishlanguageinstruction. ThecoursedevelopsthelanguagemodalitiesofnewcomerELsthroughavarietyof instructionalmethods.Oralcommunication,grammar,vocabulary,readingandwriting developmentareemphasized
Note:LanguageArtscorecreditwillbegivenaftersuccessfulcompletionofthecourse.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacherplacement.
StudentsmustbeenrolledintheIntermediateLanguageArtslabclassaswell.Theyare taughtinblockformattogether.
ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareatadevelopinglevel(Level3)of EnglishproficiencyandprovidesintermediateEnglishlanguageinstruction.Studentsread andrespondtovariousformsofliterature.Thecurriculumincludesthestudyofthe following:novels,poetry,drama,andshortstories.Grammarandcompositionarestudied throughwritingassignmentsthatrangefromresearchpaperstoessayresponses MLA documentationisalsoapartofthewritingprocess,andvocabularydevelopmentis incorporatedintoallareasofthecurriculum Oralcommunication,grammar,vocabulary, readingandwritingareemphasized
Note:LanguageArtscorecreditwillbegivenaftersuccessfulcompletionofthecourse.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacherplacement
ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinIntermediateLanguageArtsforELs CoursecontentsupportsandremediatestheIntermediateLanguageArtsCurriculum Note:Thisclasscountsaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbecreditedtowardthe Englishgraduationrequirements.
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughdiagnostictestingandELDteacherplacement. ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinNewcomerLanguageArtsforELs CoursecontentsupportsandremediatestheNewcomerLanguageArtsCurriculum Note:Thisclasscountsaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbecreditedtowardthe Englishgraduationrequirements.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacherplacement. StudentsmustbeenrolledintheEnglish9labclassaswell.Theyaretaughtinblockformat together.
ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareatanexpandinglevel(Level4)of Englishlanguageproficiency Studentsreadandrespondtovariousgenresofliterature, ideaspresented,andmethodsauthorsuse Studentsalsowriteparagraphsandshortessays togain masteryofgrammarandusage,spelling,vocabulary,punctuationand capitalization.MLAformatforresearchisemphasized.
Note:English9corecreditisawardedforsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacherplacement. ThiscourseisintendedforanystudentenrolledinEnglish9forELs.Coursecontent supportsandremediatestheEnglish9curriculum.
Note:Thisclasscountsaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbecreditedtowardthe Englishgraduationrequirements.
14051X
AdvancedLanguageArts forEnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
15000X
NewcomerMathfor EnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
16001X
NewcomerSciencefor EnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit
17131X
NewcomerGovernmentand WorldGeographyfor EnglishLearners
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacherplacement. ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentsatanemergingordevelopinglevelofEnglish proficiency(Levels2and3) ThecourseservesasabridgetoupperlevelEnglishforELs classesallowingstrugglingstudentstoreceivehighqualitylanguageartsinstruction throughthestudyofrelevantandpracticaltopics Readingandwritingareemphasizedas studentsexploretopicsthatdiscussimportantlifeskills.Oralcommunication,literature, andvocabularydevelopmentisincorporatedintoallareasofthecurriculum.
Note:LanguageArtscorecreditwillbegivenaftersuccessfulcompletionofthe course.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacherplacement. ThiscourseisintendedtohelpthoseEnglishlearnerswhoarenewtotheUnitedStates quicklygaintheskillsandpracticesnecessarytobesuccessfulinatraditional mathematicscourse.Thecoursestudyemphasizesbasicmathskills(integers,fractions, decimalsandpercentages)aswellaspre-algebraconceptssothatthestudentisprepared forAlgebra1thefollowingschoolyear
Note:Thisclasscountsaselectivecreditonlyandwillnotbecreditedtowardthe Englishgraduationrequirements.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacherplacement. ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareatanenteringandemerginglevel (Levels1and2)ofEnglishlanguageproficiency Studentslearnbasicscientific terminologythroughageneralsciencecurriculumthatincludesexposuretolifesciences, earthsciencesandphysicalsciences Oralcommunication,scientificmethodology, readingandwritingareemphasized.
Note:Coresciencecreditgivenaftersuccessfulcompletionofthecourse.
Prerequisite:Placementthroughdiagnostictestingandteacherplacement. ThiscourseisdesignedforEnglishlearnerswhoareatanenteringoremerginglevelof Englishlanguageproficiency(Levels1and2) Studentslearnbasicconceptsof citizenshipandgovernmentintheUnitedStates.Thecourseemphasizesbasicvocabulary, concepts,responsibilities,andidealsofcommunitythroughreading,writing,listening, andspeaking.
Note:½corecreditforGovernmentgivenaftersuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse.
Thecurriculumforallspecialeducationcoreclassesiscloselyalignedwiththeregulareducationcurriculumbutadaptedtomeet individualneeds StudentsmayenrollintheseclassesonlyaftertestingandplacementthroughtheSpecialEducationDepartment andparentalconsentmustbeobtained Parentswhoareinterestedinpursuingspecialeducationservicesshouldcontactthe Counseling/GuidanceOffice
Note:Generalsurveycourseswillbeadaptedtofitindividualneeds
HouseBill1041amended70O.S.§11-103.6tocreateanewgraduationpathwayforthe1%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
EssentialsMath
2semesters-1credit
MathI: Pre-Algebra
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
“A”
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Modifiedcurriculumindividualizedforeachstudent.Emphasisisondevelopmentoffunctionalmath skills ThiscoursefollowsthestatealternateassessmentstandardsandwillbeassessedthroughState 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
MathIV:Algebra “B”
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
MathV:Geometry
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
FinancialLiteracy Concepts
1semester-½credit
FinancialLiteracy Essentials
1semester-½credit
FinancialLiteracy
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
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
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,identifytheft,homebuying,insurance,charitablegiving,thefinancial impactofgamblingandbankruptcy StudentswillbeusingExceltosolveproblemsandwillhave accesstotheinternetforresearch.Studentsmustdemonstratea70%successrateineachofthe14 standardstoachievestategraduationrequirements.
ConceptsScience
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Amodifiedcurriculum,individualizedforeachstudent Emphasisisonlifeskillsforeverydayliving
BiologyConcepts
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
EssentialsScience
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentsinvestigatethecontent,concepts,andprinciplesofmajorthemesinbiological sciencesandhowtheyrelatetoeverydaylifeskills StudentsworkongoalsfromtheirIndividualized EducationPlans Thiscoursefollowsthestateacademicassessmentstandardsandstudentsare assessedviatheportfolioassessmentprocess
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Studentswillexploreavarietyofscientificconceptswithemphasisonsafety,lifeskillsandhealth Thesemodifiedcoursesaredesignedtoallowstudentstoworkongoalsfromtheirindividualized EducationPlansandfulfillthesciencerequirementsforgraduation.
BiologyEssentials
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
Biology
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
EarthandSpace
Science
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
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
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
OklahomaHistory Essentials
Grades:9
1semester-½credit
WorldHistory
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
UnitedStates
History
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Government
Grade:12
1semester-½credit
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
TopicscoveredinthiscourseincludeasemesterofOklahomaHistoryandgeography,andasemester oftheessentialconceptsofourfinancialliteracy.Inthiscourse,studentslearnaboutOklahoma Historyandgeographyaswellasessentialconceptsoffinancialliteracy.Studentsworkongoals fromtheirIndividualizedEducationPlans
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisageneralsurveyofthehistoryofmankind Thefocusisonpolitical,social, economic,andscientificchangesthathaveworkedtoshapetheworldinwhichwelivetoday
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisageneralsurveyofthehistoryofmankind.Thefocusisonpolitical,social, economic,andscientificchangesthathaveworkedtoshapetheworldinwhichwelivetoday
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisdesignedtomeetatwofoldgoal:togivestudentsthefoundationsnecessarytobe successfulinanyrequiredcollegegovernmentcourseandtoprepareourstudentstoberesponsible, informedcitizens ItcoverstheConstitution,institutionsofgovernment,civilrights/libertiesandthe influenceofpoliticalparties/interestgroupsintheUnitedStates Wealsotakeashortlookathow ourgovernmentcomparestoothergovernmentsoftheworld.
OklahomaHistory
Grades:9
1semester-½credit
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Inthiscourse,studentsexploreOklahomahistory,geography,andcitizenship Studentsworkon goalsfromtheirIndividualizedEducationPlans Thiscoursefollowsthestatemodifiedcurriculum standards
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
SchoolWorkStudy
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
AdaptivePhysical Education
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
StudySkills
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
Site-BasedVocational Training
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
WorkAdjustment
Grades:11,12
1or2semesters-½credit each
Grade:12
2semesters-3credits
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
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.
Thiscourseenablesstudentstoexplorevariouscareers,whilelearninglifeskillsforemployability Studentswillbegivenguidanceinidentifyingfuturetransitionalgoalsineducation,employment, andlife.Studentswillbeprovidedjob-samplingopportunitiesataCommunityagencyorinthe JenksCommunitywhichincludesassessments,explorationofcareersanddevelopmentof work-basedbehaviorsneededinacompetitiveworkenvironment
Note:1st-3rdhoursor4th-6thhours
Grades:10,11,12
1or2semesters-½credit
each
Prerequisite:PlacementthroughSpecialEducationDepartment
Thiscourseisforstudentsthathaveajoboffcampus.Theymustworkaminimumof10to12 hoursperweek,provideTransitionCoordinatoracopyoftheirpaystubandfilloutaworkcredit reporteverypayperiod Thestudentmustcompletemonthlytransitionassessmentsanda1-time workcontract
Studentswillselectallin-personcoursesunlessapprovedforfull-timevirtual,TulsaTech,professionalstudiesinternships,orto meetgraduationrequirements.Studentsinterestedintakingvirtualcoursesforanyotherreasonmustfileanadministrative appealwiththeircounselorBEFOREtheendoftheSpringSemester.Virtualcourseswillbeassignedbasedonclasssizesand courseavailability.SchedulechangeswillfollowtheJHSapprovedprocessthroughastudent’scounselorandprincipal.
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
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.
EnglishLanguage
Arts10
Grades:10
2semesters-1credit
EnglishLanguage
Arts11
Grades:11
2semesters-1credit
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.
ThiscourseinvitesstudentstodelveintoAmericanliteraturefromearlyAmericanIndianvoicesthroughcontemporary works.Studentsengageinliteraryanalysisandinferentialevaluationofgreattextsasthecenterpiecesofthiscourse. Whilecriticallyreadingfiction,poetry,drama,andexpositorynonfiction,studentsmastercomprehensionandliterary analysisstrategies Interwoveninthelessonsacrosstwosemestersaretasksthatencouragestudentstostrengthentheir orallanguageskillsandproducecreative,coherentwriting Studentsreadarangeofshortbutcomplextexts,including worksbyRalphWaldoEmerson,EmilyDickinson,HermanMelville,NathanielHawthorne,PaulLaurenceDunbar, MartinLutherKing,Jr,F ScottFitzgerald,SandraCisneros,AmyTan,andDaveEggers
EnglishLanguage Arts12
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
ThiscourseoffersfascinatinginsightintoBritishliterarytraditionsspanningfromAnglo-Saxonwritingtothemodern period Withinteractiveintroductionsandhistoricalcontexts,thiscourseconnectsphilosophical,political,religious, ethical,andsocialinfluencesofeachtimeperiodtotheworksofmanynotableauthors,includingChaucer,William Shakespeare,QueenElizabethI,ElizabethBarrettBrowning,andVirginiaWoolf Addinganextradimensiontothe Britishliteraryexperience,thiscoursealsoexposesstudentstoworldliterature,includingworksfromIndia,Europe, China,andSpain.
AlgebraI
Grades:9,10
2semesters–1credit
Geometry
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
Environmental Science
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
PhysicalScience
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
Government
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
physicalscience,theywillapplytheirknowledgetocompleteinteractivevirtuallabsthatrequirethemtoaskquestions andcreatehypotheses
Note:ThiscourseisnotrecommendedforstudentswhoareontheCollegePreparatoryPlan.Studentson theCollegePreparatoryPlanshouldtakeChemistry6213,AdvancedChemistry6223,orPhysics6263.
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. Thissemester-longcourseprovidesstudentswithapracticalunderstandingoftheprinciplesandproceduresof government ThecoursebeginsbyestablishingtheoriginsandfoundingprinciplesofAmericangovernment Aftera rigorousreviewoftheConstitutionanditsamendments,studentsinvestigatethedevelopmentandextensionofcivil rightsandliberties LessonsalsointroduceinfluentialSupremeCourtdecisionstodemonstratetheimpactandimportance ofconstitutionalrights.Thecoursebuildsonthisfoundationbyguidingstudentsthroughthefunctionofgovernment todayandtheroleofcitizensinthecivicprocessandculminatesinanexaminationofpublicpolicyandtherolesof citizensandorganizationsinpromotingpolicychanges Throughoutthecourse,studentsexamineprimaryandsecondary sources,includingpoliticalcartoons,essays,andjudicialopinions Studentsalsosharpentheirwritingskillsinshorter tasksandassignmentsandpracticeoutlininganddraftingskillsbywritingfullinformativeandargumentativeessays.
Grades:9
1semester–½credit
UnitedStates
History
Grades:11
2semesters-1credit
WorldHistory
Grades:10
2semesters-1credit
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:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit
Spanish1
Grades:9,10,11
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
Spanish2
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit
Economics
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform. StudentscontinuetheirintroductiontoSpanishwithfundamentalbuildingblocksinfourkeyareas:listening comprehension,speaking,reading,andwriting Eachunitconsistsofanongoingadventurestory,anewvocabulary themeandgrammarconcept,numerousinteractivegamesreinforcingvocabularyandgrammar,readingandlistening comprehensionactivities,speakingandwritingactivities,andmultimediaculturalpresentationscoveringmajor Spanish-speakingareasinEuropeandtheAmericas
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.
Psychology Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit
Sociology
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit
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
Computer ApplicationsI
Computer ApplicationsII
Grades:10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
Introductionto Art
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit
Grades:9
1semester–½credit
Grades:9
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
1semester–½credit
LifetimeFitness Grades:9
1semester–½credit
Contemporary Health Grades:9
1semester–½credit
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thiscourseexploresfitnesstopics: safeexerciseandinjuryprevention,nutritionandweightmanagement,consumer productevaluation,andstressmanagement,andequipsstudentswiththeskillstheyneedtoachievelifetimefitness Throughoutthecourse,studentsassessindividualfitnesslevelsaccordingtothefivecomponentsofphysicalfitness: cardiovascularhealth,muscularstrength,muscularendurance,flexibility,andbodycomposition Personalfitness assessmentsencouragestudentstodesignfitnessprogramstomeettheirindividualfitnessgoals
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Thiscourseexaminesandanalyzesvarioushealthtopics: physicalfitness,healthyrelationships,diseaseprevention, alcoholuse,druguse,andrelationshipsandmentalhealthinthecontextoftheimportanceofcreatingahealthy lifestyle Throughoutthecourse,studentsexaminepracticesandplanstheycanimplementinordertocarryouta healthylifestyle,andtheconsequencestheycanfaceiftheydonotfollowsafepractices Inaddition,studentsconduct in-depthstudiesinordertocreatementallyandemotionallyhealthyrelationshipswithpeersandfamily,aswellas nutrition,sleeping,andphysicalfitnessplans Studentsalsoexamineandanalyzeharassmentandbullyinglaws This coursealsoaddressesissuesofsexandgenderidentity,same-sexrelationships,contraception,andothersensitivetopics Foramoreconservativeapproachtohealtheducation,theHealthyLivingcourseisalsoavailableintheHealthand PhysicalEducationBundle.
Introductionto Communications andSpeech Grades:9
1or2semesters-½crediteach
Prerequisite:CompletionoftheVirtualOrientationandrequestform.
Beginningwithanintroductionthatbuildsstudentunderstandingoftheelements,principles,andcharacteristicsofhuman communication,thiscourseoffersfascinatinginsightintoverbalandnonverbalmessagesandculturalandgender differencesintheareasoflisteningandresponding Studentsenrolledintheone-semestercourseengageinlecturesand interactiveactivities,exploringthemesofself-awarenessandperceptionincommunication Thecourseconcludeswith unitsoninformativeandpersuasivespeeches,andstudentsaregiventheopportunitytocritiqueandanalyzespeeches Note:Thiscoursecountstowardthefineartsgraduationrequirement.
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Theaviationprogram,inconjunctionwiththeAOPA(AircraftOwnersandPilotsAssociation)offerscourseworkdesignedto preparestudentsforpost-secondaryeducationprogramsandindustrycareers.
Aviation Technology 335800
Grade:9
2semesters-1year
Thiscourseisthefirstinaprogramfocusingonthebeginningofdroneandaviationbasics
TheartprogramatJenksPublicSchoolsprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytoexploreanddevelopskillsinalargevarietyof mediaandtodevelopanappreciationfortheartofothertimesandculturesaswellastheirown
320101
FoundationsofVisual
Art
Grades:9
1semester-½credit
Studentslearntothinkcreatively, solvedesignproblems,andseeandappreciatetheirenvironment
Thiscoursewillhelpbuildessentialskillsandknowledgepriortotakinganentrylevelcoursein Painting,Drawing,orCeramics Astudentwhotakesthiscoursewillbeabletodetermineaninterest forfuturecourseselections Students shouldbewellpreparedforanentrylevelcourseaftertaking FoundationsofVisualArtbecausetheywillgettheopportunitytodabbleinmanyformsofartusinga varietyofmaterials
Fee:SupplyFeeof$20tobepaidbythe3rdweekofclass
120111
DrawingI
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
120211
CeramicsI
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
120311
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
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:JenksMiddleSchoolAdvancedArtifenrollingasa9thgrader;DrawingIif enrollingasa10th,11th,or12thgrader
Thiscourseestablishesafirmfoundationinpaintingtechniquesusingdifferentmediumsincluding acrylicandwatercolor Studentsexploreartelements,principlesofdesignandcolortheory,learning howtoapplythoseconceptsintheirpaintings Studentslearnaboutimportantmovementsinart historyandwriteabouttheartmakingprocessanddiscussworksofartduringcritiquesastheygrow theirunderstandingofartconceptsandskills Fee:Supplyfeeof$20tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
120121
DrawingII
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
120221
CeramicsII
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
Prerequisite:DrawingI
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 perspective Studentsparticipateinclassandself-critiques,reflectandwriteabouttheartmaking processanddiscussworksofartduringcritiquesastheygrowtheirunderstandingofartconcepts andskills.
Fee:Supplyfeeof$20tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass
120321
PaintingII
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
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
Prerequisite:DrawingIIorPaintingII
APStudioArtisahighlycompetitivecoursethatpreparesstudentstosubmita15-pieceindividuallydriven portfoliothatrepresentsproficiencyinconcept,composition,andexecutionofartisticexpressionthrough2D methods,applications,andconcepts forcritiquebytheCollegeBoard. Mediumsincludegraphicdesign, photography,collage,andprintmaking,fashionillustrationandothers.Thiscourseprovidestheadvanced studenttheopportunitytogrowinasettingwithambitiouspeersandtoproduceworkstowardasophisticated portfolioforthecollege/artschoolapplicationprocess.StudentswhosubmitportfoliosforreviewbyThe CollegeBoardmustpayafeeofapproximately$101forthisreviewandmayreceivecollegecredit.
Fee:Supplyfeeof$30tobepaidbythethirdweekofclass 120410
AdvancedPlacement
Drawing
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
120520
AdvancedPlacement 3-DArt&Design
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:DrawingIIorPaintingII
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:CeramicsII
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
126111
Fundamentalsof
DanceI
Grades:9,10,11,12
1Semester-½credit
Thiscoursewillallowstudentstogainanunderstandingofcultural,historical,andartisticdiversity fromaglobalperspectiveaswestudyandlearndancestylesandgenresthroughouttimeandaroundthe world
Thetheatreseriesofcoursesprovidestheatricaltraininggearedtowardactingandproducinglivetheater Throughparticipationin theextracurricularactivitiesprovidedbytheTheatreDepartment,studentsearnmembershipintheInternationalThespianSociety
121010
Introductionto Acting/Theatre
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
121110
ActingStylesand Directing
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:Drama2223and/orreading
Duringthefirstsemester,thisintermediatecourseinactingstressesactingstylesthroughout theaterhistory.Studentswillstudyandperformscenesfrommajorstylesinhistory.Thefinal examisaperformancebeforeanaudience Duringthesecondsemester,thiscoursefocuseson elementsofplaydirection,addressingsuchtopicsastheroleofdirector,scriptanalysis,set design,blocking,characteranalysis,andrehearsalschedules Duringthesemester,eachstudent directsascenetobeperformedfortheclass
Note:Thisclassmaybetakenmorethanonceforcredit.
121210
AdvancedActing
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
121310
TrojanPlayers Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
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.
121510
BeginningStagecraft
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit
121550
AdvancedStagecraft
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
121610
StageMake-upand Costuming
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
121711
Introductionto TheatricalDesign
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit
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.
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
121721
StageDesign
Rendering/Modeling Techniques
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit
121620
AdvancedStage Make-upand Costuming
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
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
122310
Screenwriting
Grades:9,10,11,12
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.
Intendedforstudentswhodemonstratedahighlevelofinterestandexpertise whiletaking IntroductiontoFilmmaking Thiscoursestressesmanagementskills(time,personnel,and resources)andtheabilitytoplanandimplementprojectsfromconcepttofinalproduct Note:Thiscoursecountstowardthefineartsgraduationrequirement.
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!
322410
BroadcastMedia
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
322510
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters–1credit
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
Prerequisite:Placementbyaudition-AprilorMayforColorGuard;NovemberorDecember forWinterGuard
Theguardprogram,associatedwiththebanddepartment,iscomposedofseveraldifferent ensemblesthatgivestudentstheopportunitytolearnandperformavarietyofdance,flag,rifle,and saberroutinesatlocal,state,andnationalvenues Theyearisdividedintotwoseasons:ColorGuard inthefall(May-November)inconjunctionwiththemarchingband;WinterGuardinthespring (December-April),performingindependentlyofthemarchingband. Rehearsalstakeplaceboth duringandafterschoolonaregularbasisthroughouttheyear.
123110
MarchingBand/ ConcertBand
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
123510
StringOrchestra
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:Placementbyaudition
Bandisamusicorganizationthatgivesinterestedstudentsanopportunitytolearnavarietyof bandmusicandparticipateinanactiveorganization Theschoolyearisdividedintomarchingand concertseasons Duringmarchingseason(footballseason),thebandhasmarchingrehearsalseach Thursdayeveninginadditiontoregularclasstimes.Concertseasonincludesrequiredparticipation incontestsandconcertsasabandunit.Additionalperformanceopportunitiesi.e.,solo& ensemblecontests,honorbands,springmusicfestivalsarealsopartofthecourse Fee:Costschangeannually.Parentsshouldcontactthebanddirectorfordetails.
Prerequisite:AllstudentsareplacedinthiscourseuntilauditionsforConcertandChamber arecomplete.
TheJenksStringOrchestraisthethirdlevelensembleoftheJenksOrchestra.Thisensemble requiresnoauditionandisopentostudentsinanygradelevel Studentswillautomaticallybe placedinthisensembleiftheychoosenottoauditionforanupperlevelorchestra Thisorchestra willperformatconcerts,contests,andfestivalsthroughouttheyear,withminimaltimerequired outsideofthenormalschoolday Studentsareexpectedtohaveabasicknowledgeofallmiddle schoollevelskills,withtheunderstandingthattheseskillswillcontinuetobedevelopedboth throughtechniqueexercisesandnewmusic.ALLSTUDENTSAREENROLLEDINSTRING ORCHESTRAUNTILAFTERAUDITIONSARECOMPLETED.
Fee:Therequireduniformisapproximately$60-$100.
ConcertOrchestra Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
ChamberOrchestra
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:Placementbyauditiononly.
TheJenksConcertOrchestraisthesecondlevelensembleoftheJenksOrchestra Thisensembleis opentoallgradelevelsbyauditiononly,butstudentsdonothavetore-auditioneachyeartoremain intheensemble.Thisorchestrawillperformatconcerts,contests,andfestivalsthroughouttheyear, withminimaltimerequiredoutsideofthenormalschoolday Studentsareexpectedtohave moderatelyhighreadingskills,andrepertoireisselectedfromarrangementsofstandard masterworks,alongwithgrade3-5stringorchestrarepertoire ConcertOrchestrastudentsare stronglyencouragedtotakeprivatelessons
Fee:Therequireduniformisapproximately$60-$100.
Prerequisite:Placementbyauditiononly.
TheJenksChamberOrchestraisthehighestlevelensembleandislargelyaperformanceoriented ensemble Inadditiontovariousconcerts,contests,andfestivals,thisorchestrawillperformat communityeventsthroughouttheyear Composedofmostlyupperclassmen,thisensembleisopen toallgradelevelsbyauditiononly,andstudentsmustre-auditioneveryyear Studentsareexpected tohavehighreadingskillsandrepertoireisselectedfromthestandardmasterworksforstring
123611
GroupPianoI
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
123621
GroupPianoII
Grades10,11,12
1semester-½credit
124010
Choir
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
orchestra,alongwithgrade4to6stringorchestrarepertoire.StudentsintheChamberOrchestra willalsoparticipateinafullorchestrasetting,rehearsingoutsidetheschooldaywithmembersof theJHSBandprogramtoperformsymphonicrepertoire AllChamberOrchestrastudentsare stronglyandseriouslyencouragedtotakeprivatelessons
Thiscourseisabeginningpianocoursethroughgrouppiano,withnoformalmusicaltraining required.Objectivesincludebasicpianoskillsusingbothhandsincluding5fingerposition,scales, progressions,fingeringtechniquesandaccompanimentaswellasbasicmusictheoryincluding notes,rhythm,harmonyandform Studentsalsolearnperformanceetiquetteasaperformerandas anaudiencememberandhavetheopportunitytoperformpianosoloandpianoensemblemusic
Prerequisite:IntrotoGroupPianoI
Thiscourseisthesecondcourseingrouppianowithnoformalmusicaltrainingrequired Students 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
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.
124710
AdvancedPlacement
MusicTheory
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
324811
MusicAppreciation:
MusicHistoryFromGregorian
ChanttoHipHop
Grade:9
1semester-½credit
324821
MusicAppreciation:
MusicalGenres-
BirthoftheBluesto theDeathofDisco
Grade:9
1semester-½credit
Prerequisite:Studentsshouldhavepriormusicaltrainingthroughlessonsorparticipationin vocaland/orinstrumentalensembles.
Thiscourse providesstudentsthetoolsandexperiencetheywouldreceiveduringtheirfirstyearof musictheoryinacollegiatesetting Studentsdeveloptheirmusicalliteracywhichincludesnote reading,musicalnotation,harmonicanalysisandpartwriting Studentsobtainandpracticeear trainingskillsandskillsrequiredforsightreadingmusicalliterature.Studentspracticerecognizing thedevelopmentofmusicfromahistoricalandculturalperspectiveandextendtheirmusical awarenesswithinseveralgenresofmusic.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
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
Thiscourseisdesignedforthestudentwhowishestobecomeateasespeakinginfrontofothers. Studentsresearch,write,anddeliverspeechesinavarietyofsituations Thisisanacademiccourse andhasnocompetitionrequirements
Prerequisite:SpeechI
Thiscourseisanintroductiontopublicspeakingexpandingintoargumentationanddebate Studentswillexplorelogic,argumentationandrefutation,andengageinfrequentdebatesagainst otherclassmembers
125210
Competitive Dramatics
(Competitive;maybe takeneachyear)
Grades:10,11,12 2semesters-1credit
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
Policy DebateI
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
125420
PolicyDebateII
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Designedforthestudentwhoisinterestedincompetingatinterscholastictournaments,thiscourse’s primaryemphasisisonmonologueacting,duetacting,andoralinterpretationsofbothliteratureand plays Studentsspend timeoutsideofclasspreparingforcontests,inadditiontoenteringatleast twoweekendinterscholastictournamentspersemester
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfund-raisecompetitionexpensesof$75persemester,plustravel expenses.
Prerequisite:Permissionoftheinstructor,activeextracurriculartournamentparticipation. Forstudentsinterestedintheengrossingworldofvaluedebate,thiscourseisthefirststep.The coursepreparesstudentsforparticipationinthevalue/Lincoln-Douglasdebateatinterscholastic tournaments Studentslearnbasicargumentation,research,argumentconstructionandrefutationto preparethemforcompetition
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$100persemesterplustravelexpenses.
Prerequisite:ValueDebateI,permissionoftheinstructor,activetournamentparticipation. ThiscoursebuildsonconceptslearnedinValueDebateIandincludesalltherequirementsofValue DebateIi.e.,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.
Prerequisite:Permissionoftheinstructortodeterminebestplacementinthedebateprogram, activeextracurriculartournamentparticipation.
ForstudentsinterestedintheexcitingandchallengingworldofPolicyDebate,thiscourseiswhere itallstarts Thecoursepreparesstudentsforparticipationinpolicy/cross-examinationdebateat interscholastictournaments Logic,argumentation,caseandargumentconstruction,in-depth research,andrefutationareallskillstaughthereandusedincompetitions
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$100persemesterplustravelexpenses.
Prerequisite:PolicyDebateI,permissionoftheteacher,activetournamentparticipation.
ThiscoursebuildsonconceptslearnedinPolicyDebateIandincludesalltherequirementsof PolicyDebateIie,afterschoolrehearsals,weekendtournaments,studentassessmentfees,and fundraising Additionally,studentsenteroratory,extemporaneousspeaking,andStudentCongress Students alsocompleteserviceprojectsforNFLwhichresultinindividualspeakingpoints
Fee:Studentsmustpayorfundraiseexpensesof$75persemesterplustravelexpenses.
125430
PolicyDebateIII
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
125440
PolicyDebateIV
(CompetitiveForensics; maybetakeneachyear)
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:PolicyDebateII,permissionoftheteacher,activetournamentparticipation. Thiscoursebuildsonconcepts learned inPolicyDebateIandIIandincludesalltherequirements ofPolicyDebateIandIIie, afterschoolrehearsals,weekendtournaments,studentassessment fees,fundraising,andsecondaryeventcompetition Additionally,studentsworkdirectlywith novicestudentsmentoringdebate,speaking,andlisteningcompetencies 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
145050
ChineseV
Grades: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
Prerequisite:ChineseIIIwithagradeof“C”orabove
Thiscourseadvancesstudents’communicationabilitiesandprogresstotheIntermediate High/AdvancedLowleveloftheACTFLguidelines Thedifficultyofthetextsandaudio,basedonthe sixthemesusedintheAdvancedPlacementcourse,preparesstudentstoenterAdvancedPlacement ChineseLanguageandCultureortoimprovetheirpreviousscoreontheAdvancedPlacementChinese
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: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$95.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
Inthiscourse,studentsfocusonspeaking,listening,reading,andwriting,withanemphasison vocabularyandbasicgrammardevelopment.
Note:FrenchIisopentostudentswhohavenothadtwoconsecutivesemestersofhighschool Frenchoritsequivalent.
Prerequisite:Gradeof"C"oraboveinFrenchIandteacherapproval
Inthiscourse,studentscontinuespeaking,listening,reading,andwritingskills,while reinforcingvocabularyandgrammarknowledgeandskills
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$95. Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
146010
LatinI
Grades:9,10,11
2semesters-1credit
146020
LatinII
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
LatinIintroducesstudentstobasicgrammar,translation,vocabulary,wordderivation,and Romanculture StudentsexploremythologicalstudieswhichincludeOlympiangods,heroes, andpeoplefrequentlyportrayedinliteratureandartaswellashistoricalstudiesbeginningwith theTrojanWarandconcludingwiththeFlavianemperors
Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orbetterinLatinI Inthiscourse,studentscontinuethestudyofgrammar,vocabulary,wordderivation,andRoman lifethroughtranslationsaboutaRomanfamily,thelaborsofHercules,andthestoryofJason andtheArgonauts Studentsexploremythologicalstudieswhichincludeheroicadventuresand
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
146530
SpanishIII
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
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$95. 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
146540
SpanishIV
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 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.
146610
AdvancedPlacement
SpanishLanguage Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
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
147030
AmericanSign
LanguageIII
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
149010
WorldLanguage Capstone
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
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$95.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
Prerequisite:APSpanishLanguage
Inthiscourse,studentsexamineSpanishliteraturefocusedonselectedworksfromtheliterature ofSpainandSpanishAmerica,representingavarietyofgenres,historicalandliteraryperiods, andgeographicalareas Throughoutthecourse,studentsworkexclusivelyinSpanish,reading, analyzing,andwritingabouttheliterature TheAdvancedPlacementSpanishLiteraturecourse isintendedtobetheequivalentofathird-yearcollegeintroductiontoliteratureinSpanish.
Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamfor collegecreditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95. 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
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
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
AdvancedPlacement Seminar
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:CompleteorcurrentlyenrolledinoneAdvancedPlacementcourse
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 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
118030
AdvancedResearch
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
anddefendtheresearchdesign,approach,andfindings,anddocumentandreflectupontheresearchprocess andcommunicationwithamentorusingaresearchlog.
Thiscourseisavailablebothduringtheregularlyscheduleddayandbefore/aftertheregularlyscheduledday Ifyouwouldliketorequesttohavethiscoursebefore/aftertheregularlyscheduledday,pleaseindicatethat inthenotessectionofyourenrollmentcard
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
AgriculturalEducation Grades:9,10
2semesters-1credit
180220
Agricultural Communications Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
180090
AgriculturalMechanicsI
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
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:AgriculturalEducationIORteacherapproval(Ms.Tillinghast)
Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdevelopthecommunicationskillsofhighschoolstudents.The classaddressesmanyagriculturalcommunicationtechniquesincludingwriting,publicspeaking, photography,parliamentaryprocedure,andcareerorientation.Theclassfocusesoncommunicating tothepublictheimportanceofagricultureandhelpingtodevelopagriculturalliteracyinour community Studentsalsotakeresponsibilityforwriting,designing,andproducinganFFAchapter newsletter Thecourseprovidesseveralhands-onactivitiesandinclassfieldtrips.
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Prerequisites:AgriculturalEducationIORteachersignature(MsTillinghastorMr Davis) Selection isbasedonstudents’pastagriculturalorweldingexperience.Acceptancemaybebasedonstudents’ gradelevelduetospaceavailability.
Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachtheskillsofweldingandtheuseofacuttingtorchinasetting comparabletotheworldofwork.Skillssuchassafetyintheshopandwiththeweldersandcutting torchesisemphasizedalongwithhands-onworkwithmetalsandprojects.Manytypesofweldsare usedontheseprojectsandstudentsgainexperiencewithoxyacetelyne,MIGandTIGweldersand plasmaarccuttingtorches.Severalprojectsarerequiredtobecompletedthroughouttheyearand studentsexperienceinclassfieldtrips.
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Note:Alimitednumberofstudentsareallowedtoenroll.Workclothesandleathershoes arerequired forshopuse.
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
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisites:AgriculturalMechanicsI
Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdeveloptheskillsofweldingandtheuseofacuttingtorchina settingcomparabletotheworldofwork.Skillssuchassafetyintheshopandwiththewelders andcuttingtorchesisreviewedalongwithhands-onworkwithmetalsandprojects Students mastermanytypesofweldsontheseprojectsandstudentsexploreinmoredetailoxyacetylene, MIGandTIGweldersandplasmaarccuttingtorches Alargeclassprojectisrequiredtobe completedthroughouttheyearandstudentsexperienceinclassfieldtrips Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged (Duesare$40)
Note:Alimitednumberofstudentsareallowedtoenroll.Workclothesandleathershoes arerequired forshopuse.
Prerequisite:AgricultureEducationORteachersignature(Mr.orMs.TillinghastorMr.Tillinghast) Studentslearninformation,knowledge,andskillsassociatedwithcareersinveterinaryscience. UnitsofinstructionincludeFFA,comparativeanatomyandphysiology,nutrition,diseasesand surgery VeterinarySciencecurriculumprovideslaboratory,lecture,andcompetitiveactivities throughFFAtostudentsinterestedindomesticanimals,livestockproductionandnutrition, genetics,andlaboratorytechniques.Thiscourserequiresvariousin-classfieldtripswith numeroushands-onactivities
Fee:FFAChaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged (Duesare$40)
Thiscourseisforstudentsinterestedinwildlifeanditsconservationandecologyaswellas enjoyingwildlifethroughsporthuntingandfishing.Coursecontentincludesmeaningand importanceofwildlifespecies,historyofwildlifeconservation,safetywithwildlife,species identification,endangeredspecies,wildlifebiologyandecology,habitatprotectionand establishment,protectionofwildlife(animals,plants,andotherspecies),legalregulations,and huntersafety.
Fee:FFAchaptermembershipisstronglyencouraged.(Duesare$40.)
Prerequisite:AgriculturalEducationORteachersignature(Ms.Tillinghast).Selectionisbased onstudents’pastagriculturalexperience.Acceptancemaybebasedonstudents’gradeleveldue tospaceavailability.
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.)
Prerequisite:IntroductiontoHorticultureORteachersignature(MsTillinghast).Selectionis basedonstudents’pastagriculturalexperience.Acceptancemaybebasedonstudents’grade levelduetospaceavailability.
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.)
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:GreenhouseManagementandFloralDesignORteachersignature(Ms. Tillinghast).Selectionisbasedonstudents’pastagriculturalexperience.Acceptancemaybe basedonstudents’gradelevelduetospaceavailability.
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.)
After-hoursclassesareprovidedtogivestudentsadditionalacademicopportunities Theseclassesmeetdailyandthecurriculum, attendancerequirements,behaviorexpectations,andcreditearnedarethesameasclassesthatmeetduringtheregularschoolday.A minimumnumberofstudentsmustpre-enrollforclassestobeoffered
AdvancedPlacementSeminar7th Hour
AdvancedPlacementResearch7th Hour
AdvancedResearch7th Hour
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
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
110411
MoneyManagementand Investing
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
110521
AdvancedEconomics
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 Peachtree8.0andQuicken.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
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).
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
110641
BusinessandPersonal LawIV
Grades:11,12
1semester-½credit
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$95.Discountsapplyiftakingmorethanoneexam.
Businesslawisapreviewcourseforstudentsinterestedinlaw,aswellasapracticalcourse whichprovidesinformationthatcanbeusedbyallstudentsintheirdailylives Majorareas ofstudyincludethesourcesofUnitedStateslaw,theUnitedStateslegalsystem,trial procedures,evidence,contracts,andconsumerandemployeerights Legalterminologyis emphasizedthroughoutthecourse.Studentsalsogaininvaluableinsightthroughguest speakersandfieldtrips.
Thiscourseisdesignedforthosestudentswhohavecompletedonesemesterofbusiness lawandhavefurtherinterestinthestudyoflaw,eitherasaconsumerorinalawcareer Focusingupontrialprocedure,studentscontinuetodevelopvaluablecommunicationskills throughparticipationinatleastthreemocktrialscrimmagesandonemocktrial,events sponsoredbytheOklahomaBarAssociation.Legalterminologycontinuestobe emphasizedthroughoutthecourse.Uponcompletionofthemocktrialseason,studentswill broadentheirfocusfromtheunitscompletedinBusinessLawI
Prerequisite:BusinessLawIandIIwithagradeof“C”orbetter
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveaninterestinfurtheringtheirlawstudiesby participationinasecondmocktrialexperience.Inadditiontomocktrial,studentswill researchandreportononelawrelatedsubjectandarrangeforoutsideresourcesforsharing informationwiththeirclass.
Prerequisite:BusinessLawIIIwithagradeof“C”orbetter
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveaninterestinfurtheringtheirlawstudiesby participationinathirdmocktrialexperience.Inadditiontomocktrial,studentswillresearch andreportononelaw-relatedsubjectandarrangeforoutsideresourcesforsharing informationwiththeirclass
AVIDelectivesandconcurrentenrollmentinareacollegesaretwoadditionalwaysstudentscanprepareforadmissionandsuccess incollegeand/orbegintoearncollegecredits
AVIDI
(AdvancementVia Individual Determination)
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
113020
AVIDII
(AdvancementVia Individual Determination)
Grades:10
2semesters-1credit
113030 AVIDIII
(AdvancementVia Individual Determination)
Grades:11
2semesters-1credit
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,andreadingstrategiesin additiontonote-takingandorganizationalskillsthatarenecessaryforsuccessinrigorouscourses ThiscourseincludesanemphasisonsuccessfultestingstrategiesforexamssuchasthePSATand ACT AVIDIIIstudentsenrollinatleastoneadvancedoradvancedplacementcourseinadditionto theAVIDelectiveandcontinueworkingtowardsfulfillingrequirementsforbothDistinguished GraduateandDistinguishedServiceGraduate.Tutorsguidestudentsthroughcollaborativeseminars duringtheAVIDclasstosupportstudentsuccessinallcoursesandstudentsprepareforthoseseminars bytakingnotesinallclassesandpreparinghigher-levelthinkingquestionsforstudent-initiated inquiry
113040
AVIDIV (AdvancementVia Individual Determination)
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
316211
StudentSuccess Strategies
Grades:9
1semester-½credit
Prerequisite:CompletionofAVIDIIIorAcceptancefromAVIDSiteCoordinatorthroughapplication andinterviewprocess.
TheAVIDIVelectiveclasspreparesstudentsforadmissiontoandsuccessinafour-yearcollegeor university StudentsreceiveinstructioninACTpreparation,collegereadinessandtheadmissions process,scholarshipsearchesandskillsnecessaryforacademicsuccessafterhighschool.AVIDIV studentsenrollinappropriateadvancedplacementoradvancedcoursesinadditiontotheAVIDIV elective TutorsguidestudentsthroughcollaborativeseminarsduringtheAVIDclasstosupport studentsuccessinallcoursesandstudentsprepareforthoseseminarsbytakingnotesinallclassesand preparinghigher-levelthinkingquestionsforstudent-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
111210
AdvancedPlacement ComputerScienceA
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
111310
AdvancedPlacement ComputerScience
Principles
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:AlgebraIandGeometry
Thiscourseintroducesprogrammingconceptsusingtheprimaryprogramminglanguagesused willbeVisualBasicandJava Studentsdesignformsandwriteprogramsthatusecontrol statements,loops,andsubroutines
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.
Prerequisite:Teacherapproval
ThiscourseintroducestheprogramminglanguageinJava Thecoursealsofollowsthe guidelinesforAdvancedPlacementComputerScienceasestablishedbytheCollegeBoard StudentslearnaboutbasicJavastructure,classes,functions,etc Fee:Studentshavetheopportunitytotakethecorrespondingadvancedplacementexamforcollege creditfromparticipatingschoolsatacosttothestudentofapproximately$95.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$95.Discountsapplyif takingmorethanoneexam.
Note:GradesforthiscourseareweightedlikeanAPcoursewhencalculatingValedictoriansand Salutatorians.
111410
Advanced Programming Concepts
Grades:12
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:Teacherapproval
ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohavecompletedAPComputerScienceA Inthis advancedlevelcourse,topicsincludeformalmethodsforsoftwaredesignanddevelopment, softwaredevelopmentlifecycle,emergingdesignanddevelopmentapproaches, component-basedsoftwaredevelopment,useofrelationaldatabasemanagementsystems (DBMS),overviewofqueryprocessingandtransactionmanagement,andtools,techniques,and managementcontrolsfordevelopmentandmaintenanceoflargesoftwaresystems.
Note:ThiscourseisweightedlikeanAPcourseandwillcounttowardValedictorianand Salutatorianrecognitions.
311511
IntroductiontoSTEM
Grade:9
1semester–½credit
311531
STEMinArt, Communications,and Broadcasting
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit
311521
STEMinRobotics, Engineering,and AlternativeEnergy
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit
311591
AdvancedProjectsin STEM
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester–½credit
112010
CompetitiveeSports Grades:9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
ThiscourseallowsstudentstoexploreseveralareasofSTEM(science,technology, engineering,andmathematics)throughfacilitatedandself-directedlearning Studentsdesign projects,testhypotheses,engageinproblem-solving,andreflectontheirprogressandwork habitsastheylearn21stCenturytechnologyskills.Topicsincludemechanicsandstructures, computergraphics,scienceanddataacquisition,mediaproduction,alternativeandrenewable energy,robotics,basiccircuitry,andcoding
Note:SuccessfulcompletionofJenksMiddleSchoolSTEMExplorationisnotrequired.
Prerequisite:Successfulcompletionof311511-IntroductiontoSTEM
ThiscourseisacontinuationofIntroductiontoSTEMandallowsstudentstoexplorefurther topicsrelatedtoGraphics,PublishingandMedia,ComputerSimulation,andBroadcasting Media.Thiscoursefacilitatesstudentintereststhroughproject-based,self-directedlearning. TheBroadcastMediaequipmentwillbeusedtocreatestudent-ledprogramsandteachtechnical skillsrelatedtorunningabroadcastshow Greenscreen,teleprompter,digitalmediaediting software,anddualcamerasaresomeofthetechnologiesutilizedinthisclass Gradesarebased onprojectcyclesandstudentpresentationsattheendofeachcycle
Prerequisite:Successfulcompletionof311511-IntroductiontoSTEM
ThiscourseisacontinuationofIntroductiontoSTEMandallowsstudentstoexplorefurther topicsrelatedtoMechanics,ScienceandDataAcquisition,AlternativeandRenewableEnergy, RoboticsandControlTechnology,andCircuitry Thiscoursefacilitatesstudentinterests throughproject-based,self-directedlearning Equipmentandtechnologyusedinthiscourse includeEV3LegoMindstormssets,TXTRoboProFischertechnikroboticssets,MakeyMakey, SnapCircuits,Wind,SolarandHydrogenFueledCellVehicles,andVernierSensors.Gradesare basedonprojectcycles,andstudentpresentationswillbegivenattheendofeachcycle.Grades arebasedonprojectcyclesandstudentpresentationsattheendofeachcycle.
Prerequisite:ApprovalofapplicationtoAdvancedProjectsSTEMteacher ProjectsSTEMallowsstudentstocreateprojectsrelatingtoseveralareasofSTEM(science, technology,engineeringandmathematics)throughfacilitatedandself-directedlearning AdvancedProjectsSTEMrequiresstudentstodivedeeperintothecontentinvolvedwiththeir projectsandasksstudentstoextendtheirlearningthroughresearch-baseddiscoveries.students designprojects,testhypotheses,engageindataacquisitionandanalysisrelatedtolong-term projectsandsharetheresultswiththeclass TopicsincludeMechanicsandStructures, ComputerGraphics,ScienceandDataAcquisition,PublishingandMedia,Alternativeand RenewableEnergy,RoboticsandControlTechnology,Circuitry,andComputerSimulation
CompetitiveeSportshas,asitsgoal,thetaskofestablishingandmaintaininganoutstanding programforthestudentsitserves.TheprimaryobjectiveofCompetitiveeSportsistoprovide wholesomeopportunitiesforstudentstoestablisheffectivecommunication,personalandteam responsibility,establishteamrolesandcooperation,goalsetting,goalmanagement,andgoal fulfillment AstudentmayenrollinCompetitiveeSportsandreceive½creditforeachsemester ofparticipation Studentsmustenrollbygame,ee,Valorant,LeagueofLegends,Smash BrothersUltimate,RocketLeague,etc.Studentsshouldenrollbythenumberofthegamein whichtheywillbeenrolledatthebeginningofthesemester.Astudentmaynotenrollinto
CompetitiveeSportswithoutthecoachesapproval. ThiscoursedoesnotcountforaFineArtsorComputerSciencecred 113300
TechSupport Internship
Grades:9,10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
111151
ComputerEngineering Hardware
Grades:10,11,12
1Semester-½credit
111161
ComputerEngineering Software
Grades:10,11,12
1semester-½credit
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 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.
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
184740
Grades: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.
184130
FashionDesign
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
184520
FamilyandConsumer ScienceLeadership andManagement
Grades:11,12
2semesters–1credit
184700
Adulting101
Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
184710
ChildDevelopment
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Thiscourseprovidesstudentswiththemostcurrentinformationaboutthebasicconceptsandbusiness aspectsoffashionmarketingandmerchandising.Thecourseteachespracticalclothingconstructionskills fromhandsewingtousingtheembroidery/sewingmachines.Studentsstudywardrobeplanning,textiles, fabriccontent,andpatternmaking.Studentslearnaboutcareersinfashion,retail,marketing,merchandising, andfashionpromotion.Thisclasswillincludeextensivesewinglabsandmajordesignprojects.
Fee:FCCLAChaptermembershipisencouraged.Duesare$30.Studentswillberequiredtopurchase sewingsuppliesandfabricforprojects(costvariesbasedonstudentchoiceofproject).Scholarshipsare available
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?Thiscoursehelpsstudentsbepreparedfor independentlifeaftergraduation Studentslearnavarietyofobjectivesincludingsoftskills,resume building,self-defense,andfirstaid Youwilllearnhowtofosterqualityrelationships,howtobudget, andstepsofbuying/rentingahome Studentsalsoengageinlabswheretheylearnsimplecooking techniques,basicsewingskills,andsimulationsforchildcare Theobjectiveofthiscourseisto preparestudentsformultipleadultroles.
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.
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
Thiscourseenablesstudentstoexploretheircreativityinthefieldofinterior designandarchitecture Studentsstudyarchitecturalstyles,planinteriors,exploreroomarrangements,studyinfluencesonthe housingindustry,andidentifytheprinciplesandstepsforbuying/rentingahome. Duringthisclass, studentsconstructmodelhomes,designcomputerprogramfloorplans,andendwiththecreationof threeroomsasiftheyaretheinteriordesigner Fee:FCCLAChaptermembershipisencouraged.Duesare$30.
Thesecoursesofferleadershipdevelopmentthroughlearningaboutleadershiptraitscombinedwithpracticalleadershipexperience. Note:Studentscanonlyparticipateinoneofthefollowing: OfficeEducation,SeniorInstructionalStudentLeader,andStudentBodyLeadership
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
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
Anintroductorycourseinleadershipforstudentswhodesiretolearnaboutbeingeffectiveleaders Thecourseinvolvesin-classreading,classdiscussion,groupwork,groupactivities,andthinking aboutwhoyouareasapersonandwhereyouwanttogowithyourlife Studentsdescribetheclass asanexciting,challengingcoursethatwillreallyputyouintouchwithyourself Fee:TextandRopesCoursefeeofapproximately$50. (Assistanceisavailableifneededforthe cost.)
Prerequisite:Leadership1
Thesecondsemesterintheleadershipsequencecontinuesthestudyofvariousleadershiparticleswith thefocusofmovingfromyourpersonallifetohowyouinteractwithotherpeople Theclassemphasis willbeondiscussion,activities,videos,andgroupwork,andongettinginvolvedinschooland
1semester-½credit communityservicetohaveapositiveinfluenceonpeopleandorganizations Lotsofsmallgroupwork increativeproblemsolvinganddevelopingnewideasoccursduringthesemester 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’sOffice
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
186160
Entrepreneurship Grades:11,12
2semesters-1credit
18602S Marketing Fundamentals-Sports Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
andmanagementareintroducedduringthiscourse.
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
38614F
Introductionto Business/Marketing –Fashion Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
18614S
38614S
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
WorkOptions
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
Thiscourseisdesignedtoallowfreshmentoexplorethebroadspectrumofhealthcareer opportunitiesandhealthcareerpathways Studentsdevelopaconceptofcriticalhealthissues fromtheperspectiveofahealthconsumeraswellasapotentialhealthprofessional Thiscourse incorporatesanemphasisonsciencerelatedtothehealthfield.
HealthCareersisdesignedtointroducestudentstothebroadspectrumofhealthcareer opportunitiesandpathways.Studentsdevelopaconceptofcriticalhealthissuesfromthe perspectiveofahealthconsumeraswellasapotentialhealthprofessional Studentsreceive specifichealthcaretraininginFirstAidandCPRaswellasmedicalterminology Thiscourse supportsexplorationofhealthcareersthroughimmersioninhealthcareerpathwaysinclusiveof guestspeakers,researchassignmentsandeducationaltoursforspecifichealthprograms This courseincorporatesanemphasisonscience,math,readingandwritingrelatedtothehealthfield.
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.
GirlsConditioning/ WeightTraining
Grades:10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
Girlswillbeprovidedtheopportunitytoimprovetheiroverallhealththroughaprogressiveand consistentwork-outthatcombinesweighttraining,cardio,plyometrics,andyoga Thegoalof thiscourseistogivegirlstheconfidencetofeelcomfortableinagymsetting Studentsare requiredtodressoutandparticipateeveryday
BoysTeamSports Grades:9
1or2semesters-½crediteach
330031 330041
Studentswillhavetheopportunitytodevelopphysicallyandmentallythroughanorganized programofteamsports:basketball,volleyball,softball,soccer,andflagfootball.Studentsgain skillsandconditioningforindividualsportsdesignedtoimprovecardiovascularenduranceand muscularfitnessthroughchallengingactivities Studentsarerequiredtodressoutand participateeveryday
Thisweighttrainingclassisofferedtothestudentwhohaslittleornoexperienceintheareaof weighttraining Thecourseplacesamajoremphasisonthedevelopmentofanindividualized
BoysWeightTraining
Grades:9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
330211
Grades:9,10,11,12
1semester-½credit
130231
Health
Grades:9
1semester-½credit
LeisureSportsI
LeisureSportsII
Grades:10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
330411
330421
RecreationalBasketball
Grades9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
330431
330441
RecreationalSoccer
Grades:9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
136001 AthleticTraining
StudentAide (Activity)
Grades:10,11,12
2semesters-1credit
CompetitiveAthletics (Activity)
Grades:9,10,11,12
1or2semesters-½crediteach
workoutprogramforparticipationinweighttrainingatthebeginninglevel.Theoverload principleisthebasisofalltrainingprograms Barbells,dumbbells,exercises,andweightstack machinesarethebasicequipmentforclass Studentsarerequiredtodressoutandparticipate everyday
Studentsthatparticipateinoutdooreducation/adventurewillacquireskillsnecessaryforoutdoor educationactivitiessuchasarchery,rockclimbing,kayak,fishing,discgolf,slacklineand/or watersafety,andcreatingparacordbracelets.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytocompletethe huntereducationsafetycourseandunderstandtherules/laws,andskillsinvolved Trainingfor activitiesinoutdooreducation/adventurewilltakeplaceoncampus,althoughsomefieldtripsare possiblesuchasClimbTulsa,OklahomaAquarium,andtheGatheringPlace Fee:$35coversthecostofClimbTulsa,theOklahomaAquarium,andparacord.
Thisisacomprehensivehealthcourseconsistingofvariousunitssuchasmentalhealth(the discussionofdepression,mentaldisorders,personalitytypes,teenagesuicides,divorce,dating andpeerpressure);substanceabuse(drugs,alcohol,tobacco,andtheeffectsonbothphysicaland mentalhealth);disease(includinginfectious/noninfectiousdiseases,warningsigns/treatments); nutrition(includingproperdietsandweightcontrol)andbasicfirstaid(includingCPR)
Studentswilldeveloptheknowledgeandskillsofleisuresportswhilestayingphysicallyactive. Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinavarietyleisuresportssuchascornhole, spikeball,ladderball,bocceball,kanjam,ultimatefrisbee,nukeemvolleyball,dodgeball, pickleball,whiffleball,slackline,gagaball,bowling,badminton,boomerang,kickball,4-square, pingpong,andgiantjenga Studentsarerequiredtodressoutandparticipateeveryday
Studentswillhavetheopportunitytodevelopskills,gainknowledgeoftherules,participatein classtournaments,anddevelopskillsassociatedwithofficiating Studentsfocusonimproving theirfitnesslevelsbyparticipatinginavigorousdailyactivity Studentsarerequiredtodressout andparticipateeveryday
RecreationalSocceroffersstudentsanopportunitytogrowintheareaofsoccerincluding individualskillandteamplay.Thisclassisdesignedforstudentswhoenjoythegameofsoccer andarenotonacompetitiveteam Theclassmeetsatthehighschoolstadium Studentsare requiredtodressoutandparticipateeveryday
Prerequisite:ApprovedApplication
Studentsinterestedinworkinginthefieldsofmedicineorsportswillhavetheopportunityto workwiththeTrojanathleticteamsundertheSportsMedicineProgramandHeadAthletic Trainer.Studentswilllearn and provide first aid, recognizeandevaluateathleticinjuries, applyrehabilitationandapplywrappingandtapingtechniques.Althoughnotaprerequisite, SportsMedicine(9065)willhelpAthleticTrainingStudentAidebuildanunderstandingofthe medicalaspectsaddressedinthiscourse
Prerequisite:Coachapproval.Seepublishedlistincounselingofficefortryout dates/requirements.
Theathleticdepartmenthasasitsgoalthetaskofestablishingandmaintaininganoutstandingprogram forthestudentsitserves Theprimaryobjectiveofcompetitiveathleticsistoprovidewholesome opportunitiesforstudentstodevelopfavorablehabitsandattitudesofindividualandgrouplivingfrom theirexperiences. Astudentmayenrollincompetitiveathleticsandreceive1/2creditforeach semesterofparticipation Toearncreditastudentmustcompletetheentiresemesterbyeither transferringtoanothersportortheoff-seasonprogram Studentsmustenrollbysport,ie,football,
baseball,track,tennis,soccer,golf,basketball,wrestling,volleyball,crosscountry,gymnastics,and girlssoftball Studentsshouldenrollbythenumberofthesportinwhichtheywillbeenrolledatthe beginningofthesemester.Astudentmaynotenrollintoacompetitivesportwithoutthecoach’s approval
Seenextpageforlistofcompetitiveathleticsactivities
Continued
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
Introductionto EngineeringDesign
Grades:9
2semesters-1credit
Prerequisite:ApplicationandadmissiontoTulsaTech.9thgradersmusthavecompletedatleast Pre-AlgebrawithagradeofBorbetter.
Thiscourseemphasizesthedevelopmentofdesigns.Studentsusehands-onaswellas3-Dcomputer modelingsoftwareandprinterstoproducedesignsandprojects,usingindividualandteamactivities. Measurementandmathematicalmodelingarealsoemphasized ThiscourseistaughtatJenksHigh SchoolbyTulsaTechnologyCenterasapartofthePre-EngineeringProgram Applicationsavailablein
187100
Principlesof Engineering
Grades:10
2semesters-1credit
theMiddleSchoolCounselingOfficeoron-lineatwwwtulsatechedu/apply Priorityduedatefor applicationsisinearlyApril Laterapplicationswillbeconsideredifthereisroom
Prerequisite:CompletionofIntroductiontoEngineeringDesignwithCorbetterin9thgrade;for continuingstudents,teachersignatureisrequired.
Thissurveycourseexposesstudentstothemajorengineeringconceptsofmachines,electricity,energy, programming,thermodynamics,fluidsmechanics,andstatics Studentsapplyknowledgeandskillsin mathematics,scienceandtechnologyaswelldevelopskillsinproblem-solvingandteamworkwith hands-onprojects Theydesign,collaborateandpresent ThiscourseistaughtatJenksHighSchoolby TulsaTechnologyCenterasapartofthePre-Engineeringprogram
CCEN
Concurrent Enrollmentat
RiversideAviation CenterSatellite Campus
Grades:11,12
CollegecoursesareheldattheTulsaCommunityCollege(TCC)RiversideAviationCentersatellite campus StudentsmustapplyonlineatwwwtulsacceduandmeetallenrollmentrequirementsforCCEN students TransportationtoandfromthelocationisprovidedbyJenksPublicSchoolsuponstudentrequestof thestudent’sguidancecounselor;withthebusleavingandarrivingattheJenksHighSchooloval.Students mustenrollinbothclassesandthesewillappearontheirscheduleastheir1stand2ndhourclasses List thesecoursesintheAlternatesColumnoftheenrollmentcardonthesamelineasthecoursesthatwillbe droppedoncetheTCCCCENapplicationprocessissuccessfullycompleted
Note:StudentsplanningtotaketheAdvancedPlacementLanguageexamasareplacementfor CompositionIareencouragedtowaittosignupforthesecoursesuntilAFTERtheyreceivetheir advancedplacementscores.
Fee:Coursefeesforstudentsareapproximately$100perclasspayabletoTulsaCommunityCollege.
*StudentsmaytakethesecourseseveniftheyhavealreadytakenGovernmentandUSHistoryatJHS
TULSATECH-A.M.
8:00-10:50AM
Grades11,12
TulsaTechnologyCenterprovidesparticipatinghighschoolswithanextendedcurriculum.Studentsenrolled inTulsaTechwillattendthreehourseachdayatoneofthesixareaTechCenter'sCampuseseithermorning orafternoon.Duringtheremainingportionoftheday,eachstudentisscheduledatJenksHighSchool,and mayrequireavirtualcoursetoaccommodateforschedulingconflicts. Studentsgraduatefromtheirhomehighschools.CreditearnedatTulsaTechbecomespartoftheregular
12:00-2:50PM
Grades11,12
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
One-YearTechnologyPrograms
*SeniorOnly*
Accounting
AerospaceStructure
AppliedEngineering
AutoMaintenance
BusinessManagement Carpentry
CiscoNetwork
CollisionRefinishingorRepair ComputerRepair
Animation AutoService
AviationGenerals BiomedicalSciences*
Cosmetology
CulinaryArts
ConstructionTrades
CriminalJusticeForensics InvestigationsorPracticalLaw
Dental Assistant* DigitalGraphics Electricity ElectronicCentralSystems EmergencyMedTech EventPlanning
HealthScienceTech Masonry MedicalAssistant* MedicalHealthRecords MobileAppDevelopment MotorcycleTech
NursingOptions or Assistant* Pharmacy Tech* PowerSportsTech
Two-YearTechnologyPrograms
*JuniorOnly*
CyberSecurity DieselService Drafting
EarlyChildcare* HVAC
LegalAssistant Machining Mechatronic MultimediaDesign Photography*
PrivatePilotGroundSchool Printing RestaurantandLodging Management
SoundEngineering SportsMedicine* VisionCare*
Pre-Engineering
TVProduction
VisualGraphicDesign Welding WindowServerAdministrator
TulsaTechrepresentativesvisitJenksHighSchoolinthefallofeachschoolyeartodiscussprogramsandexplaintheapplicationprocess.Tobe consideredforadmission,studentsneedto:
1. Beclassifiedasanincomingjuniororseniorin2023-2024andcurrentlyenrolledinaTulsaCountyhighschool.
2. Completethefour-stepapplicationprocessonline atwww.tulsatech.edu/applyThisincludesanapplication,answeringthreecareer interestquestions,aprogramvisit,andsubmittingreadingandmathscores.
3. ATulsaTechCareerAdvisorisavailableweeklytoassistintheapplicationprocess.SheislocatedintheJenksHighSchoolGuidance OfficeinBuilding6.
4. PrioritydeadlineisMarch1,2023,butlateapplicationsareaccepted.
5. ApplicantswillbenotifiedbyMarch24,2023regardingapplicationstatus.
FormoreinformationcallStudentServices,(918)828-5000.