2022-2023
Houghton High Graduation Requirements
Summary Sheet of Courses Offered
HHS Clubs
English LanguageArts
Mathematics
Physical Education and Health
Science
Social Studies
Technology
Visual, Performing, andAppliedArts (VPAA)
World Languages
CTE Courses (Off-Site)
Expanded Learning Opportunities
SuggestedCourseSequencing
9th 10th 11th 12th
Traditional English9 English10 English11 English12
Accelerated English9 English10 APEng Lang APEng Lit
Faculty:
Ms.Jeannotte
Ms.Klein
Ms.Keyes
Ms.Stadt
Clubs Include: Creative Writing, Journalism Club, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl
English9
Grade(s): 9
Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
English9isdesignedtopreparestudentstobecollegeandcareerreadybyteachingwriting,reading, speaking,listening,andlanguageaccordingtotheCommonCoreStateStandards Thecourse focusesonavarietyofthematicunitsthatincorporatereadingmultiplegenresofliteratureand informationaltexts,introducingstudentstoworksthatspanculturesandcenturies Studentswill buildtheirknowledgeoflanguagebyreadingincreasinglycomplextexts Studentswillbeexpected tousethewritingprocesstowriteformultipleaudiencesandpurposes
English10
Grade(s): 10
Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
English10isdesignedtopreparestudentstobecollegeandcareerreadybyteachingwriting, reading,speaking,listening,andlanguageaccordingtotheCommonCoreStateStandards The courseisanin-depthstudyofAmericanLiterature,includingclassicandcontemporarynovels, poetry,drama,essays,andimportantU.S.documents. Studentswillbeexpectedtousethewriting processtowriteformultipleaudiencesandpurposes,withanemphasisonliteraryanalysis.
English11
Grade(s): 11
Meets Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
English11isdesignedtopreparestudentstobecollegeandcareerreadybyteachingwriting, reading,speaking,listening,andlanguageaccordingtotheCommonCoreStateStandards The coursefocusesonthereading,interpretation,andanalysisofBritishLiterature,includingdramas, novels,poetry,andinformationaltexts,withthegoalofgainingadeeperunderstandingofthe Englishlanguageandworldinwhichwelive. Studentswillbeexpectedtousethewritingprocess towriteformultipleaudiencesandpurposes.
Grade(s): 12
Meets Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
English12isdesignedtopreparestudentstobecollegeandcareerreadybyteachingwriting, reading,speaking,listening,andlanguageaccordingtotheCommonCoreStateStandards Active readingstrategiesandcriticalthinkingwillbeusedtointerpretandanalyzeclassicand contemporaryliteratureandinformationaltexts,whichareorganizedinavarietyofthematicunits Studentswillbeexpectedtousethewritingprocesstowriteformultipleaudiencesandpurposes Studentswilldemonstrateproficientuseoftechnologyandonlinetools
Communications(NotOffered2022-23)
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
One Semester Only (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
CommunicationsClassisastudyofverbalandnon-verbalcommunication Thecoursewillfocuson givingspeeches,makingpresentations,usingandrecognizingrhetoricalappeals,creatingclear discourse,andparticipatinginprofessionalconversations Thiscourseistypicallypairedwith Theatertofillyourscheduletheentireyear
AdvancedPlacement(AP)EnglishLanguageandComposition
Grade(s): 11, 12 (recommended for grade 11)
Meets Either English 11/English 12 Graduation Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Mustschedulethroughteacher
APEnglishLanguage followsastrictcurriculumdevelopedandapprovedbytheCollegeBoardto followthestandardsofanentrylevelcollegecourse Itengagesstudentsinthecarefulreadingand criticalanalysisofnonfictiontextswritteninavarietyofrhetoricalcontextsandforvarious purposes.Thecourseincludesintensivestudyofrepresentativeworks,concentratingontextsthat willencouragethestudents’criticalthinkingandcivicengagement. Thecourseteachesthestudents towriteinseveralforms(e.g.narrative,expository,argumentativeessays)aboutavarietyoftopics (e.g.publicpolicy,popularculture,currentevents,andpersonalexperiences).Studentstakingthis courseshouldpossessfundamentalskillsinresearch,analysis,andargument.Studentsareexpected totaketheAPEnglishLanguageandCompositionexamforpossiblecollegecredit. Costranges
accordingtolunchstatusfromapproximately$5-$96in2022duebyOctober1.Asummer assignmentisrequired
AdvancedPlacement(AP)EnglishLiteratureandComposition
Grade(s): 11, 12 (recommended for grade 12)
Meets Either English 11/English 12 Graduation Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Mustschedulethroughteacher
APEnglishLiterature followsastrictcurriculumdevelopedandapprovedbytheCollegeBoardto followthestandardsofanentrylevelcollegecourse Itengagesstudentsinthecarefulreadingand criticalanalysisofliterature Thecourseincludesintensivestudyofrepresentativenovels,short stories,andpoemsfromvariousgenresandperiods,concentratingonworksofrecognizedliterary merit Studentswilllearnhowtoreadliteraturecloselythroughtheuseofthefollowingmethods: experiencingliterature,interpretingliterature,andevaluatingliterature Writingisanintegralpartof thecourse Thecoursefocusesonwritingessaysaboutproseandpoetryinseveralforms(eg analytical,expository,andargumentativeessays) StudentsareexpectedtotaketheAPEnglish LiteratureandCompositionexamforpossiblecollegecredit Costrangesaccordingtolunchstatus fromapproximately$5-$96in2022duebyOctober1.Summerreadingisrequired.
Graduation Requirement: 8 Credits
SuggestedCourseSequencing
9th 10th 11th 12th
Traditional Algebra Geometry AlgebraII Personal Finance*/Pre-Calc
Accelerated Geometry AlgebraII Pre-Calculus APCalculusAB
*SeniorYearMathRequirementmustbetakenin12thgrade. Evenasanelective, PersonalFinanceisHIGHLYrecommendedforALL.
Faculty:
Mrs.Luoma
Mrs.Hocking
Mr.Leach
Ms.Zei
Mrs.Rubin
TheEightCommonCorePracticesofMathwillcoverare: 1) Makesenseofproblemsandpersevereinsolvingthem 2)
REQUIREDMATERIALS: Allmathstudentsneedascientificcalculator StudentsinAlgebraII, Precalculus,andAPCalculusneedagraphingcalculator(TI-84isrecommended). Most/someMath homeworkiscompletedonanonlineplatform.
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AlgebraI
Grade(s): 9
Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra/Math8orEquivalent
AlgebraisthefoundationalunderlaymentofanyMathandSciencecourseinhighschooland beyond Itisthemostcriticalcourseforensuringasolidunderstandingishad Topicscovered include: SolvingEquationsandInequalities,LinearFunctions,LinearModels,SystemsofLinear EquationsandInequalities,IntroductiontoNonlinearFunctions,ExponentsandExponential Functions,PolynomialsandFactoring,QuadraticFunctions,SolvingQuadraticEquations,Radical Functions,andStatistics.
Geometry
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: AlgebraI
Geometryisamathematicalcoursecenteringaroundreasoningandabstractthinking. Asolid understandingofAlgebrawillenhanceperformancethroughtheapplicationproblems Topics coveredinclude:FoundationsofGeometry,ParallelandPerpendicularLines,Transformations, TriangleCongruence,RelationshipsinTriangles,Quadrilaterals,Similarity,RightTrianglesand Trigonometry,CoordinateGeometry,Circles,Two-andThree-DimensionalModels,andProbability
AlgebraII
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement
Prerequisite: AlgebraIandGeometry
AcontinuationofAlgebraI Conceptscoveredinclude: 1)LinearFunctionsandSystems2) QuadraticFunctionsandEquations3)PolynomialFunctions4)RationalFunctions5)Rational ExponentsandRadicalFunctions6)ExponentialandLogarithmicFunctions 7)Trigonometric Functions8)TrigonometricEquationsandIdentities9)ConicSections10)Matrices11)Data AnalysisandStatistics12)Probability
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Meets Senior Year Math Graduation Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: AlgebraI,AlgebraIIwithaCorbetter
Pre-Calculusbuildsonstudentunderstandingoffunctionsandmathematicalmodelsofreal-world phenomena Coursematerialispresentedinfourways:graphically,algebraically,numericallyand verbally Thecoursecontainsunitsonfunctionsandmathmodels,periodicfunctionsandright triangles,applicationsoftrigonometryandcircularfunctions,trigonometricfunctionproperties, identities,andparametricfunctions,propertiesofcombinedsinusoids,systemsofmatrices,and discretemathematicsandprobability
Grade(s): 12
Meets Senior Year Math Graduation Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: none
Lessthanhalfofhighschoolseniorsqualifyasfinanciallyliterate,andmorethan7million borrowersareindefaultonstudentloansforcollege Studentsarefacingtremendous financialchallengeswithoutthebasicknowledgeneededtothriveintoday'seconomy Thiscoursewillchangeyourfinancialfutureandsetyouonapathtowinwithmoney,allowingyou tochangethewayyoulookatmoneyforever Youwillbeempowered,equipped,andentertained whilebuildingconfidenceinyourownfinancialdecision-making.
Thiscourseisopentohighschoolseniorsandisauniquelearningenvironmentinwhichstudents areprovidedwithmultiplesimulations,hands-onprojects,andrelevant,up-to-datecurriculum.The courseisalsoablendedlearningcourseinwhichtechnologyisusedeveryday.Someofthetopics coveredinclude:Saving,Budgeting,Debt,Investing,Insurance,Taxes,etc.It'smorethanjust anothercourseinhighschool...it'shopeforyourfuture. VideoIntro here.
Grade(s): 11, 12
Meets Senior Year Math Graduation Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus
APCalculusAB isafull-yearcollege-levelcoursewhichculminatesinstudentstakingtheAP CalculusABExamforpossiblecollegecredit. Costrangesaccordingtolunchstatusfrom approximately$5-$96in2022duebyOctober1.TopicscoveredareFunctions,Graphs,andLimits, Derivatives,Integrals,andPolynomialApproximationsandSeries.
Clubs Include: Team Captains
PhysicalEducation/Health
Grade(s): 8, 9
Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
PE/Healthisan8thgradecourseforHoughtonHighSchoolStudents TwoyearsofJROTCisalsoa substituteforupperclassmen/transferstudents Studentswhodonotpassin8thgradeortransfer after8thgradecantakethecoursein9th UpperclassmentypicallytakeHealthonlineandchoose anotherPEcoursebelow
WeightandCardioTraining
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course or Meets PE Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Studentswilldoweightandresistancetraining,alongwithworkoutsdesignedtoimprove cardiovascularfitness VideoIntro
IndividualandTeamSports
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course or Meets PE Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Thisclasswillfocusonsportsthatarefunandexcitingandcanbedoneforalifetimeof enjoyment Studentswillhavetheopportunitytofocusonindividualpursuitssuchascross countryskiing,bowlingandteamactivities VideoIntro here
Graduation Requirement: 6 Credits
SuggestedCourseSequencing 9th 10th 11th 12th
Traditional PhysicalScience Biology Chemistry/A&P/ *Env Science ScienceElective
Accelerated PhysicalScience Biologyand Chemistry APChemistry/A&P APBio/Physics
*Onlybydepartmentalrecommendation
Studentsin9th/10thgradeinterestedintakingtwoSciencecoursesatonceneeddepartmentalpermission. SeethecurrentScienceteacherfordetails.
Faculty:
Mrs.DePue
Mr.Geborkoff
Mrs.Geborkoff
Ms.Butler
Mr.Schwaller
SCIENCEFAQ’s
Clubs Include: Environmental Club
Grade(s): 9
Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
PhysicalScienceisanextensionofphysicsandchemistryprinciplesintroducedinelementaryand middleschool.Thiscourseisintendedtoprovideastrongfoundationforcoursesinbiology, chemistryandphysicsbyprovidingabetterunderstandingofourphysicalworld.Topicscovered includeDataAnalysis,Energy,ConstantVelocity,Density,ThermalEnergyandHeat,Phasesof Matter,GasLaws,andanintroductiontoChemistry. Thiscourseistaughtwithaheavyemphasison ModelingInstruction,wherestudentsconstructanddeploymodelsoftherealworldbasedonclass activitiesandlabexperiments.Thefocusisuponturningstudentsintoscientistswhocanusetheir modelstomakepredictionsaboutnewsituations.
Grade(s): 10
Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
GeneralBiologyisacoursedesignedtoguidethestudentfromamicroscopictoamacroscopicview oflife,withafocusonthecomplexprocessesthatmaintainthelivingorganismateverylevel.. Studentswillstudythecomplexinteractionsandpropertiesoftheabiotic,organiccompoundsthat sustainlife.Theywillbuildonthisfoundationastheyjourneythroughcellbiology,geneticsand inheritance,naturalselection,andecology. Studentswillparticipateinmanylaboratory investigationsandhands-onlearningexperiences. Studentswillalsobeexposedtocontentbeyond thestandardcurriculum,makingthiscourseanexcellentprimerforanAPBiologycourseanda freshmancollegebiologycourse.
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Meets 3rd Credit of Science Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: PhysicalScienceandAlgebraI
Thisstudyconsistsoftheory,problemsolvingandexperimentationinthefollowingareas: measurement,classificationofmatter,atomictheoryandstructure,periodictableandchemical
bonding,nomenclature,reactionsandequations,stoichiometry,gases,historicaldevelopmentofour atomicmodel,andperiodictrends
Anatomy&Physiology
Grade(s): 11, 12
Meets 3rd Credit of Science Graduation Requirement
Prerequisite: GeneralBiology/GeneralChemistryRecommended
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowanttodevelopabetterunderstandingofthe humanbody Increaseyourawarenessandappreciationofthemiraculousanddelicate systemsthatmaintainlife,andthecomplexwondersthatoccureachdaywithinyourvery ownbody.Alongwithservingasaproven,excellentprimerforacollegeanatomyandphysiology course,thiscoursewillgiveinsightintotheimportanceofmakinghealthychoicesthroughoutlife. Laboratoryproceduresincludecomprehensivedissectionsandmodelingactivitiestoreinforceeach unit.YouwillalsoparticipateinanactuallectureandlaboratoryexerciseatMichiganTechnological University. VideoIntro
AdvancedPlacement(AP)Chemistry
Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Chemistry; Mustschedulethroughteacher
APChemistry isdesignedtobetheequivalentofthegeneralchemistrycourseusuallytakenduring thefirstyearofcollege.Topicsinclude:atomicandmolecularstructureincludingtheeffectof moleculargeometryonthepropertiesofsolidsandliquids,intermolecularforces,gases, stoichiometry,solutions,kinetics,thermochemistryandthermodynamics,chemicalequilibriumwith anemphasisonaqueousequilibria,acidsandbases,electrochemistry,andanintroductiontoorganic chemistry
Thecourseperformslabsweeklyinanextendedclassperiodbyworkingthroughthelunchperiod. TheAPChemistryExamisgiveninthespringforpossiblecollegecredit Costrangesaccordingto lunchstatusfromapproximately$5-$96in2022duebyOctober1
AdvancedPlacement(AP)Biology
Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: BiologyandChemistry Mustschedulethroughteacher
APBiology isdesignedtobetheequivalentofacollegefreshmanbiologycourse.Thiscourse emphasizestheimportanceofself-disciplineandmotivationinthedevelopmentofstudyhabitsfor higherlevellearningandthinking.Usingthecurriculumofgeneralbiologyasafoundation,students willpursuethesubjectmaterialatamuchdeeperlevel.Laboratoryexercisesandevaluationsare designedtoreflectanunderstandingoftherelationshipsbetweenallareasofbiology,ratherthanjust arecalloffacts TheAPBiologyexaminationattheendoftheyearwillallowstudentsan opportunitytoearncollegecreditinthefieldofbiology Costrangesaccordingtolunchstatusfrom approximately$5-$96in2022duebyOctober1
Physics
Grade(s): 12 (11th with permission of teacher)
Meets Senior Math Graduation Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: AlgebraII; Mustschedulethroughteacher
Physicsisthestudyofmatterandenergy,andtheinteractionsbetweenthetwo.Thisclass emphasizesproblemsolvingskillswhileexploringtheoryandexperimentationinPhysics topics.ItistaughtwithablendofModelingInstructionandmoretraditionalcollegeprep methods. Itcovers90%offirstsemesterPhysicsatmostcollegesanduniversities,minus thecalculus.ThefourStandardsinthePhysicscurriculumare1)Inquiry,Reflection,andSocial Implications;2)MotionofObjects;3)ForcesandMotion;4)FormsofEnergyandEnergy Transformations.SpecifictopicsincludeKinematics,Forces,Vectors,ProjectileandCircular Motion,Momentum,Work,andEnergy.NotsureifyoushouldtakePhysics? Pleasecheckoutthe "Top10ReasonsyoushouldtakePhysics"here,andthe"7MythsaboutHighSchoolPhysics"here. VideoIntro.
Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective or Meets 3rd Credit of Science Graduation Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Biology
Thestudyofinterrelationshipsbetweenhumanactivitiesandtheenvironment.Throughout thiscoursecorebiology,physicalscience,chemistry,andearthscienceconceptswillbe reinforcedandincorporatedintoreal-worldlessonsandplace-basedactivitiesandcase studies.Studentswillinvestigatetheimpactofvariousanthropogenicactivitiesonthegeosphere& hydrosphere(semester1),andatmosphere&overallclimateimpacts(semesterII)aswellasexplore practicesofsustainablelivingandresourcemanagement.
SpecialProjects:StudentswillformapartnershipwithHES4thgradestudentsinayearlong'science buddy'programandalsoassistwithplantstartingintheHMSGreenhouse(semesterII). Video Intro.
Graduation Requirement: 6 Credits
SuggestedCourseSequencing
9th 10th 11th 12th
Traditional WorldHistory USHistory
Accelerated WorldHistory APUSHistory
Faculty:
Mrs.Karvakko
Ms.Welch
Mrs.Bradfish
Mr.Mayer
Gov/Economics Elective
Gov/Economics AP
Clubs Include: Student Council, Interact Club, Quiz Bowl and JSA Club
WorldHistoryandGeography
Grade(s): 9
Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
WorldHistoryandGeographywilltakeacomprehensivelookacrossdifferentscalesoftimeand place,startingfromallthewaythroughtomoderntimes Studentswillcomparewithinandamong regions&societiesthroughtime,studygeographicalandhistoricalcommonalitiesandpatterns, analyzetheimpactofdemographic,technological,environmental&economicchangesonpeople aroundtheworld,andputtogethercauseandeffectofthesechanges
Era4:Expanding&IntensifiedHemisphericInteractions
Era5:TheEmergenceofthe1st GlobalAge(15th-18th Centuries)
Era6:AnAgeofRevolutions(18th Century–1914)
Era7:GlobalCrisisandAchievement(1900-1945)
Era8:TheColdWaranditsAftermath(the20th Centurysince1945)ContemporaryGlobalIssues
ModernEraIssues
UnitedStatesHistory
Grade(s): 10
Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
StudentswillstudytheeventswhichhaveshapedtheUnitedStates Themajorfocuswillbefrom thelatter1800’s,postCivilWarandReconstruction,tothepresent Someofthetopicscoveredare: theProgressiveEra,theWorldWars,theGreatDepression,theColdWar,andtheCivilRights Movement StudentswillalsolearnabouttheCoreDemocraticValuesandtheUS presidents In addition,studentswillbetakingpartincommunityinvolvementprojectsthroughouttheschoolyear (3hoursrequiredforeach9weeks)
AmericanGovernment
Grade(s): 11
Graduation Requirement
One Semester Only (1 credit)
Prerequisite: HavingattemptedU.S.History
Studentswillgainabetterunderstandingoftheprocessesofgovernment,examinetheproblems facedbyAmericanstoday,andgainanunderstandingoftherightsandresponsibilitiesofcitizens undertheAmericansystemofgovernment.
Economics
Grade(s): 11
Graduation Requirement
One Semester Only (1 credit)
Prerequisite: HavingattemptedUS History
Duringthiscourse,studentswillbeintroducedtomicroeconomicsandconceptssuchassupply, demand,andmarketequilibrium.Studentswillbeintroducedtomacroeconomicsandconceptssuch asGDP,GNP,unemploymentrates,aswellasfiscalandsupplysidepolicies
Grade(s): 11, 12 (10 by English and SS Department Approval Only)
Elective Course (Sub for US History Only if Approved)
Full year (2 credits) during odd years
Prerequisite: USHistory;Grade10mustschedulethroughteacher
AdvancedPlacementUnitedStatesHistoryfollowsastrictcurriculumdevelopedandapprovedby theCollegeBoardtofollowthestandardsofanentrylevelcollegecourse. Itisachallengingcourse thatwillprovidestudentswithanin-depthstudyofUnitedStateshistoryfromthefirstEuropean explorationsoftheAmericastothepresent.Usingchronologicalandthematicapproachestothe material,thecourseexposesstudentstoextensiveprimaryandsecondarysourcesandtothe interpretationsofvarioushistorians.Studentswillusethemestoacquireanalyticalskillsandfactual knowledgeneededtodealcriticallywithawiderangeofhistoricalproblems Writingisalsoan essentialpartofthecourse Studentswilllearnhowtowrite DBQ’sandfreeresponseessaysin preparationfortheAPexam StudentsareexpectedtotaketheAPUSHistoryexamforpossible collegecredit Costrangesaccordingtolunchstatusfromapproximately$5-$96in2022dueby October1 Summerassignmentsarerequired
APHumanGeography
Grade(s): 11, 12 (possibly 9 or 10 on teacher approval)
Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits) during even years
Prerequisite: Department Approval
APHumanGeography looksattheworldfromaspatialperspectivesothatstudentscanfocuson howdifferentphenomenainteractandaffecteachotherindifferentregionsoftheworld For instance,thecolonizationofandlaterindependenceoftheAfricancountriesincomparisontoother regionsoftheworldhasdirectlyaffectedtheireconomicdevelopment. Inadditiontothis,students willlookathowglobaldevelopmentsaffectregionalandlocaldevelopmentandculture. An exampleofthiswouldbetheeffectofglobalizationontheautoindustryintheMidwestoronour localcopperminingregion. Theclasswillalsolookatwhatmakesuparegionandhowthatregion cametobe,aswellashowitcontinuestochange. Studentswillalsoneedtolookattheworld’s regionsintermsoftheirinteractionswitheachotherandhowthoserelationshipscontinuetochange. AveryrelevantexampleofthiswouldbetheUnitedStates’changingroleasaworldpowerand howourrelationshipswithotherregionsoftheworldhavechangedovertime. TheAPExamis
giveninMay. Costrangesaccordingtolunchstatusfromapproximately$5-$96in2022dueby October1
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits) or Either Semester (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
Sociologydealswiththescientificstudyofgroupbehavior Therefore,itcoversawide rangeoftopics Thefirstsemesterconsistsoflearningaboutculture,socialinteraction, deviance,andsocialstratification Thesecondsemesterconsistsoflearningaboutsocial classintheUS,globalstratification,gender,race,ethnicity,politics,family,religion,education, andsexuality Theclassemploysawidevarietyofteachingtechniquessuchasdiscussion,group work,presentations,debates,artwork,mocktrials,andlecture Studentswillstudythechanges whicharetakingplaceinoursocietyandhowtheseoftenleadtosocialproblems VideoIntro
Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective Course
One Semester Only (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
Thisonesemesterclassfocusesonthepoliticaltheorybehindsomeoftheworld’smost historicallysignificantpoliticalsystems,includingdemocracy,communism,socialism,and fascism. WewillexamineprimaryauthorssuchasJohnLocke,KarlMarx,andThomas Hobbes,aswellasthehistoricalimpactofeach.
UnitsCovered:
PartI:RulesoftheGame
Key Question: How can we best understand politics and political science?
PartII:PoliticalPhilosophyandIdeology
Key Question: How do political philosophy and ideology illuminate our understanding of politics?
PartIII:American,Comparative&WorldPolitics
Key Question: How far have we come in developing a fruitful science of politics?
PartIV:PoliticalJudgmentandPublicPolicy
Key Question: How can we sharpen our prudent judgment on key issues of public policy?
Thekeyquestionwewillaskourselvesthroughoutis: How will we, in the 21st Century, carry on the work of politics as a civilizing enterprise?
Theclassisdesignedtobeinteractive,withclassdiscussionandfrequentdebatesbeinganimportant pieceofthecurriculum VideoIntro here
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
One Semester Only (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
Thisonesemesterclassfocusesontheeventsthatareshapingtheworldaroundus. We willutilizeprint,video,andonlineresourcestodiscuss,interpret,andevaluatecurrent eventsastheyunfold Itisdesignedtobetimely,focusingonthemostrecentevents,as wellasinteractive-classdiscussion,politicalcartoonanalysis,student-madecurrenteventquiz games,andfrequentdebatesbeinganimportantpieceofthecurriculum VideoIntro
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
One Semester Only (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
Studentswilllearntocookdishesfromvariousregionsoftheworld,suchassoutheast Asia,Europe,andLatinAmerica Thecoursewillalsolookathowandwhyvarious cookingstylesandingredientsareusedaccordingtothephysical geographyandofthe area Studentswilllearncookingandbakingskillslikecuttingtechniques,aswellasmaking fundamentalpartsofcommondishes,suchasmakingavelouxorbechamelsauce VideoIntrohere
Elective Credits
Faculty: Mr.Leach
Mrs.Rubin
APComputerSciencePrinciples
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Meets Senior Year Math Graduation Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: GeometryorInstructorApproval
APComputerSciencePrinciples isanentry-levelcourseintoComputerScience, introducingstudentstothefoundationsofmoderncomputing Thecoursecoversabroad rangeofcomputertopicssuchasEncoding,Programming,VisualData,Algorithms,the Internet,BigData,DigitalPrivacyandSecurity,andthesocietalimpactsofcomputing Therewill beanoptiontotestforcollegecreditattheendofthecourse Costrangesaccordingtolunchstatus fromapproximately$5-$96in2022duebyOctober1. Formoredetails,contactMr.Leachat: bleach@hpts.us. VideoIntro.
DigitalPublishing
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Thiscourseallowsstudentstheopportunitytoexperiencedigitaldesignandpublication. Thecoursebeginswithstudentscreatinganappropriateonlinepresencethroughadigital portfolioandteachesthemhowtobrandthemselvesforapositivefutureonline.Students willhavetheopportunitytocreateanddevelopprojectsforreal-worldscenarios,andwillgain invaluablecommunicationskillsthroughworkingwithstudentsandadults.Projectsinclude:
marketing,graphicdesign,videoeditingandcreation,andphotoediting.Eachweek,studentsalso workondigitalpublicationsforHoughtonHighSchoolthroughsocialmediasites,newsletters,and slidecreation Thiscoursemixestechnology,creativity,anddesign VideoIntro
MicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS)Certification
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Walkawayfromhighschoolwithacertificationalreadycompleted! Arecentstudyby theInternationalDataCorporation(IDC)revealedthatthenumbertwomostrequiredskill forhigh-growth,high-wageoccupationsisMicrosoftOfficeSkills Inthisfull-year course,studentswillbeprovidedtheopportunitytoearnindustryrecognizedMicrosoftOffice Specialist(MOS)Certification.Studentswillbecomeveryproficientinpracticalprogramslike MicrosoftPowerPoint,Word,Excel,andAccess.Thiscoursewillbehelpfulthroughouthighschool, collegeandintoyourfuturecareer.Thiscourseisapplicationbased,givingyouexperienceand practiceintheprogramseveryday. There is also an opportunity to earn 4 college credits from Gogebic with this course! VideoIntro
Graduation Requirement: 2 Credits
Faculty:
Mr.Staricha
Mrs.Rubin
Mrs.Arundel
Ms.Riutta
Mrs.Keyes
Mrs.Fontaine
Mr.Filpus
Clubs Include: Chess, Swing Dance, Dungeons & Dragons, Drama, International Travel Club, Business Professionals of America Club, and Robotics
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
One Semester Only (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
Studentswilllearnbasichandtoolproceduresandbeintroducedtovariouspowermachine practices,identifyingtypesofwoods,finishingprocedures,generalbackgroundin woodworking,hardware,andkindsofnailsandscrews Studentswilldorequiredprojects togainanunderstandingofmachineoperationsandsafetyprocedures Ateacherapprovedproject designedbythestudentwillbecompleted VideoIntro
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
One Semester Only (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
Studentswilllearnbasichandtoolproceduresandbeintroducedtovariousmachine practices(i.e.,metallathe,grinder,drillpress).Studentswilldorequiredprojectstogain anunderstandingofmachineoperationsandsafetyprocedures.Studentswillbeintroduced tosevenareasinmetalworking:(1)arcwelding,(2)oxy-acetylenewelding,(3)sheetmetal,(4) forging,(5)heattreatmentofmetals,(6)wroughtiron,and(7)machining(metallathe). VideoIntro.
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement or Senior Year Math Requirement
Full Year (2 credits) or Either Semester (1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
Studentswilluseconventionaldraftingequipmenttolearnbasicdraftingprocedures. Conceptswillincludebutnotbelimitedtoorthographicprojection,sectionalviews, auxiliaryviews,letteringpractice,dimensions,notesandrelatedrules,screwthread representation,andpatterndevelopment.Studentswilllearnthebasiccommands,modesettings, drawingaids,shortcuts,andothervaluablecharacteristicsofAutoCAD VideoIntro
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement or Senior Year Math Requirement
Full Year (2 credits) or Either Semester (1 credit)
Prerequisite: AutoCADI
StudentswilllearnresidentialarchitecturewiththeuseofAUTOCAD.Theproblemswill familiarizethestudentswithbasictechniquesofconstructionfromfoundationplansthroughfloor plansandelevationviews.Studentswilldointeriorelevationsandsectionviews.Proper dimensioningwillbeusedonalldrawings Studentswillalsousethepropersymbolsforelectrical devicesandplumbingfixturesandmakedoorandwindowschedules
AdvancedMetals
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: GeneralMetals
StudentswilllearnbasicGMAW(GasMetalArcWelding),SMAW(ShieldMetalArcWelding), OFS(OxyFuelSafety),andtechniquesofweldingincludingvertical,horizontal,andoverhead welding.Thiscoursewillalsoincludeprintreadingforwelding.Inspectionandtestingofallwelds willberequired.Studentswillworkoncustomprojectsormetalsculpturesfromthedesignstageto completion. Thisclasspromotescriticalthinkingskills,commonsense,andimagination.Projects includesnowmobiletrailers,treestands,woodstoves,saunastoves,etc.Studentsmayalsodesign sculpturesmadefromsteel,aluminum,orothermetals.Thisclassalsoincorporates3DPlastic Printing.
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: GeneralWoods
Advancedwoodworkingisdesignedtoallowthestudenttoapplythebeginningprinciplesand techniquesfromGeneralWoods.Itwillfurtherexpandthestudent’sunderstandingofwoodworking byproducingapieceoffurniturethatisnotonlyfunctionalbutaestheticallypleasingaswell.The studentwillhavetheopportunitytouseallofthetoolsandmachinerythewoodshophastooffer
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
The3DPrintingclasswilllearnhow3Dprintersaredesigned,made,programmed, calibratedandusedintoday’ssociety Thestudentswilllearnallaspectsofusingthe3D printers Usingengineeringdesignprograms,avarietyof3Dmodelingprograms,andthe
3Dprinters,studentswillcreateprototypessolvingproblemsthatarepresentedtotheclass.Once theprototypeisdesigned,the3Dprinterswillbeusedtocreatetheprototype Ifthesolutiondoes notresolvetheproblem,studentswillreengineertheprototypeandreprintuntiltheprototypesolves theproblem Therewillalsobeanopportunityforallstudentstopurchase,build,program,calibrate andtakehomea3Dprinter Thereisnoprerequisiteforthisclass Theclasswillutilizeboth individualandgroupefforts,andmayincludeverbalpresentations,demosandotherformsof presentationasdecidedbytheinstructor VideoIntro
SmallEngines
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
IntroductiontoSmallEnginescoursewillcarefullydetailthemanysystems,tools,andparts involvedinsuccessfulenginerepairinadditiontocoveringperformancemeasurementand preventativemaintenance.Studentswillalsolearnaboutcareeropportunities. ThisSmallEngines coursewouldbeidealforanystudentinterestedinexploringhowengineswork,diagnosingand repairing. Studentswillhavetheopportunitytomaketheirownrepairsonequipmentsuchaslawn mowers,ATVs,snowmobiles,chainsaws,snowblowersandmore. Thesearevaluableskillstolearn inordertobeabletomaintaindifferenttypesofenginesinthefutureathomeorinapotentialcareer asasmallenginemechanic.
ArtI
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Studentswillworkwithavarietyofmaterialsincludingpastels,charcoal,pencil,clay, acrylicpaint,andwatercolors,tobuildbasicskills Studentswillalsolearnaboutartists fromavarietyoftimeperiodsandlearnaboutartfromaroundtheworld VideoIntro
ArtII
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Fulfills VPAA Graduation Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: ArtI
StudentswillusetechniqueslearnedinArtItocreatebothself-directedandteacherdirected projects Newartforms,materialsandtechniqueswillbeintroduced,suchasmixedmediaprojects, sculpture,jewelrymaking,smallmosaics,collagesandmurals
ArtIII/IV
Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: ArtII
Thisclassisfortheseriousartstudentwhowillbepreparingaportfolioforcollegeorwhoplanson incorporatingartintotheirlifeinthefuture Studentswillbeintroducedtonewmaterialandart forms,includingphotography,pottery,wheelthrowingfoundobjectsculpture,penandink,gold leafing,andlargerscalemosaics Greatartistsandtheirworkswillbestudied Studentsmaybe involvedincommunityartprojects
Yearbook
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
StudentswillworktogethertoproducetheAmygdaloid,theHoughtonHighSchool yearbook.Onewilltakedigitalpictures(possiblyateventsintheevenings),scanimages, andmanipulateandapplyimagestoyearbookpagesusingPhotoshop.Studentswillalso selladvertisementsandyearbooksandkeeprecordsofthis.Themeetingofdeadlinesisexpectedof thestudents. VideoIntro.
AdvancedBand
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Theadvancedbandplaysatanadvancedlevelinavarietyofsettings,styles,andformsandis primarilyaperformance-orientedclass. BandHandbook
AdvancedChorus
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Theadvancedchorusisaperformance-orientedclass.Thenumberofperformancesvarieswiththe interestandabilitiesofthechorus Opportunitiesareavailabletosinginlargeandsmallgroupsand assoloists,andincludeconcertsandcontests
Theater
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Meets VPAA Graduation Requirement
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
TheaterClassisanintensivestudyandperformanceofafull-lengthplay,whichincludes analysis,acting,setproduction,sound,lighting,make-up,andcostumes Therewillbe someeveningandweekendrehearsalsinDecemberandJanuary Attendanceatallthree performancesinJanuaryismandatory ThiscourseistypicallypairedwithCommunicationstofill yourscheduletheentireyear VideoIntro
NOTE: Most universities want to see 2-3 years of THE SAME world language.
Faculty:
Ms.Gondek
Ms.Clark
Clubs Include: Spanish Club & French Club
SpanishI
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Meets World Language Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: CaverageorbetterinpreviousEnglishcourse
ThisclassassumesyouhavelittleornoknowledgeofSpanishlanguageorculture.It teachesthefundamentalsofSpanishthroughanaturalapproachwithanemphasison listeningskills,withtheunderstandingthatspeakingskillswillemergeovertime.Latin andSpanishculturewillbeexploredaswell Studentsshouldleaveclasswithaknowledgebaseof themostfundamentalwordsandgoodcomprehensionskills VideoIntro
SpanishII
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Meets World Language Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: SpanishI
ThisclasscontinuesfromSpanishI Itdevelopsmorevocabularyandgrammarknowledgeand beginstofosterspeakingskillsmorefully Italsolooksatmoreforeigncultures Studentswillbegin touseSpanishasameansofconversationandbeabletoexpressthemselvesmorefully
SpanishIII
Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: SpanishII
ThisclasscontinuesfromSpanishII Itdevelopsfurtherknowledgeofgrammarandvocabularyand beginstofocusmoreoncommunicativeaspectsofthelanguageandusingthelanguageinhigher orderskills,asameansofanalysisandexpression Mostuniversitiesprefer3-4yearsofaworld language.
SpanishIV
Grade(s): 12
Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: SpanishIII
ThisclasscontinuesfromSpanishIII.Itdevelopsfurtherknowledgeofvocabularyandgrammarand continuestoactivelyfostercommunicativeskillsthroughanimmersionenvironment.Italso
promotesgrowthinutilizingthelanguageinhigherorderskillsasameansofanalysisand expression Mostuniversitiesprefer3-4yearsofaworldlanguage
FrenchI
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Meets World Language Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: C+averageorbetterinpreviousEnglishcourse
ThisisthefirstyearofhighschoolFrench Nopreviousknowledgeofthelanguageis required Thefocusofthiscourseisonmasteryofthebasicvocabulary,grammar,reading, writing,andoralskillsnecessarytocommunicateinFrenchattheintroductorylevel VideoIntro
FrenchII
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Meets World Language Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: FrenchI
ThisisthesecondyearofhighschoolFrenchandisacontinuationofthepreviousyear’s curriculum.Thefocusofthisclassisexpandingonbasiccommunicationskills,increasingthe student’sworkingvocabularyandrangeoftopics,andlearningmoreadvancedlanguageconcepts.
FrenchIII
Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: FrenchII
AnexpansiononmateriallearnedinFrenchII. Thefocusofthisclassisexpandingonbasic communicationskills,increasingthestudent’sworkingvocabularyandrangeoftopics,andlearning moreadvancedlanguageconcepts.
Faculty:
David Narhi - Automotive Technology
TBD - Business & Entrepreneurship
Levi Grannis - Graphic/Marketing
Shannon Houle - Early Childhood
Amanda Hermanson - Health Careers
Lorie Maki - Certified Nursing
Mike Randell - Construction Technology
TBD - Welding
TBD - Mechatronics CTEStudentHandbook
PLEASE NOTE: The following Career/Technical Education courses will be offered to seniors first and juniors second You MUST have a good attendance record in order to be considered for enrollment
Students provide their own transportation so make special note of the location of each course Each class is a two-hour/two-credit program, which will take up two hours of your 7 hour day when you schedule
Students wishing to enroll for two years in a row need permission of the instructor or of the Director if taking a different course
AutomotiveTechnology
Grade(s): 11, 12
Meets Senior Year Math Requirement or Elective Course
Full Year (4 credits)
Prerequisite: None
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ThegoaloftheAutomotiveTechnologyprogramattheCopperCountryCareerandTechnical EducationCenteristointroduceandpreparestudentstoexploreorentertheautomotivefield. Thisprogramprovidesa“headtohands-on”approachthatwillleadtosuccessinpost-secondary trainingandintoanexpandingautomotive-relatedfield.Studentsinvolvedinthisprogrammayrange fromtechniciantraineestopre-engineeringstudents.Someoftheinstructionalareastobecoveredare: IntroductiontoAutomotiveTechnology,Front-EndAlignment,EngineDiagnosis,ElectricalSystems, Suspension,andBrakes HeldattheTechCenter
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Business&Entrepreneurship
Grade(s): 11, 12
Either Semester (2 credit) or Both/Full Year (4 credits)
Prerequisite: None
NEW! Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstobusinessplanning,newadministrativeskills,and entrepreneurshipopportunities. Thefullcoursedescriptionisbeingdevelopedsocheckbackatalater dateformoredetails.
CertifiedNursingAssistant(CNA)
Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (4 credits)
Prerequisite: None
TheCertifiedNursingAssistantprogramisidealforstudentswhowouldliketoexplore nursingasapossiblecareerandforthosewhowouldliketoworkasaCNA.Thiscoursewill providetrainingforstudentstoobtaintheskillsnecessarytotakethestateofMichigan’s competencyevaluationexamtobecomeaCNA.Uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheexam, studentswillhavetheirnameplacedonthestateregistryandwillbeeligibletoworkasaCNAin hospitals,nursinghomesandwithhealthcareagencies Thiscourseisacombinationoftheory,lab practicum(wherestudentspracticeskills),andclinicalinstruction(studentsdodirectpatientcareunder theguidanceoftheirinstructor) Studentsenhancetheirverbalandwrittencommunicationskillsina healthcareenvironmentandlearntheprofessional,legalandethicalissuesrelatedtohealthcare Students exploreemploymentopportunitiesinthisfast-growingfieldthroughfieldtripsandguestspeakers Some
oftheinstructionalareastobecoveredare:IntroductiontoHealthCare,DeathandDying,VitalSigns, BodySystemsandDiseases,EnvironmentalSafety,PatientCareSkills,MedicalMath,Medical Terminology,Ambulation,InfectionControl,AcuteLongTermCare,EmergencySituations,CPRand FirstAidCertifications,RestorativeCare,andCommunications. HeldatCanalView(oldHoughton CountyMedicalBuilding). Note: Current vaccinations, including COVID, may be required for placements in this class.
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ConstructionTechnology
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Meets Senior Year Math Requirement or Elective Course
Either Semester (2 credit) or Both/Full Year (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GeneralWoodsI(10thonly)
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Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentsforjobentryintheconstructionfieldoradvanced workinatechnicalschool TheConstructionTechnologyprogramprovidesthestudentwith knowledgeandskillstobuildahousefromthefoundationtoitscompletion Studentsachieve awidevarietyofhands-onexperiences,allrelatedtothemulti-facetedconstructionindustryas listedinthecontentareabelow RulesofhealthandsafetyasprescribedbytheNationalSafetyCouncil willbeadheredtointhiscourse Areasofstudyinclude:CarpentrySkills–RoughandFinish, UnderstandingArchitecturalDrawings/Blueprints,SafeUseofHandandPowerTools,Material Selection,Layout,Preparation,andFabrication,ConcreteWorkandLayingUpofMasonryUnits, Roofing,ElectricalWiring,Plumbing,andDrywallHandlingandFinishing. HeldattheTechCenterand alsoincludeson-siteworkwhichvariesinlocation.
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Education Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (4 credits)
Prerequisite: None
TheTeacherEducationprogramprovidesclassroomteachingexplorationforstudents interestedinbecomingEarlyChildhoodorK-12teachers Thecurriculumcoverschild growthanddevelopment,healthandnutritionalneeds,positiveguidanceskills,supervision, safety,entry-levelaideskills,andhowtoplan,prepareandimplementdailyage-appropriate activitiesandlessonplans. StudentswillgainworkexperiencethroughplacementsinEarlyChildhoodor K-12classroomsbasedontheirinterestareas.Theyplayanimportantroleinshapingthekindof
individualachildwillbecome.Inadditiontoattendingtochildren'sbasicneedsfortrustand understanding,theypreparecurriculumthatstimulatesthechildren'sphysical,emotional,intellectual,and socialgrowth.Theyhelpchildrenexploreandlearnthroughthedevelopmentoftheirinterestswhich enhancesindependenceandbuildsselfesteem.
Earlychildhoodprofessionsarealinkbetweenthehomeandtheschoolcommunicatingwithparentsand meetingtheneedsofbothchildrenandfamilies.Theycreateasafe,healthylearningenvironmentin whichchildrencangrowanddevelop.Theymaybeclassroomteachers,specialneedsaides,teaching assistants,parentandcurriculumcoordinators,orcenterdirectors. HeldatGogebicCommunityCollege inthemall. Note: Current vaccinations, including COVID, may be required for placements in this class
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HealthCareers
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (4 credits)
Prerequisite: None/IndividualTransportationaMUST
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TheHealthCareersprogramprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytoexplorethemany availablecareeroptionsinthehealthcareprofession StudentslearnCPR(Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation),emergencyfirstaid,medicalterminology,basicanatomyandphysiology,and thecommunicationskillsnecessaryforsuccessinthehealthcarefield Aftercompletionofthe corecurriculum,including-butnotlimited-to-communicationskills,professionalism,infectioncontrol, legalandethicalissuesinhealthcare,confidentiality,andsafety,studentshaveanopportunityto experiencehands-ontrainingandjobshadowinginlocalfacilitieswithprofessionalsinthecareers,they wouldliketoexplore Studentsalsoresearchtherolesofvarioushealthcareprofessionalsthrough reading,accessingInternetsites,andviewingeducationalvideostolearnmoreaboutthecareerstheymay beinterestedinpursuing.Guestlecturersintheclassroomsharetheirknowledgeanddemonstrateskills, whilefieldtripsallowstudentstogetafirst-handlookatmanyofthecareeroptionsrelatedtohealthcare. Someoftheinstructionalareastobecoveredare:Communication,Safety,Rehabilitation,MedicalEthics, VitalSigns,EmergencyProcedures,BodyStructure,Asepsis,MedicalTerminology,CPRandFirstAid Certification,PersonalCare,andTransporting/Transferring/Ambulating/Positioning. HeldattheTech Center. Note: Current vaccinations, including COVID, may be required for placements in this class.
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Marketing/GraphicDesign
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Elective Course/Fulfills VPAA Graduation Requirement
Full Year (4 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Thiscoursewilltakestudentsthroughthedynamicworldofmarketingandmerchandising RealworldmarketingwillbeapartofeveryclassusingtheInternet,computersimulations, projectsandguestspeakers.Topicstobecoveredincludemarketinginformationmanagement, distribution,marketplanning,promotion/socialmedia,product/servicemanagement,pricing, selling,riskmanagement,financeandeconomicsappliedtobusinesssituations.Studentswillhavethe opportunitytobecomemembersofDECA,astudentorganizationdesignedtopreparestudentsforthe fieldsofmarketing,merchandising,entrepreneurship,andmanagement. HeldintheJutilaCenterin Hancock.
Mechatronics
Grade(s): 11, 12
Elective Course
Full Year (4 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Mechatronicsisthesynergisticintegrationofelectricalandmechanicalengineering, robotics,computationalhardwareandsoftwareinthedesignofproductsandprocesses. Mechatronicsisthefoundationfortheexpectedgrowthinautomationandmanufacturing.
Mechatronicsiswhat’sbehindadvancedcontrolsofroboticandintelligentequipment.Every-thing fromATMmachinestomulti-million-dollarmanufacturingsystemsrelyonmechatronicsengineers toensuretheirsmoothoperation.Assystemsandequipmentbecomemorecomplexandindustry demandsandrequirementsmoreprecise,mechatronicsengineersareincreasinglyindemand, worldwide
Throughguideddiscussionandhands-onassignments,studentswillexplorevarioussystemsina manufacturingenvironment Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscoursestudentsshouldhavethe knowledgeto:
· Implementqualitycontrolsystemsandpracticestoensurequalityproductsandservices
· Understandwhatamechatronicsystemis,andtheinter-relationshipsofcomponentsand moduleswithasystem
· Understandtheroleofelectricalcomponentsincomplexmechatronicsystemandsubsystems
· Explaintheroleofvariousmechanicalcomponentswithinagivensystemormodule
Describetheroleof(electro)pneumaticandhydraulicsystemsinacomplexmechatronic systemanditssubsystems.
Identifycomponentsofacomputernetwork.
Applysafetypracticesintheenvironmentwherescience,technology,engineering,and/or mathematicalprinciplesareappropriatetoensureasafeworkplace.
Explaintheroleofprogrammablelogiccontrollersincomplexmechatronicsystems,modules andsubsystems.
Demonstratetheabilitytouseacomputeraideddesignsoftwaretocreatesimpleshapes.
Designarobotprogramforaflexiblemanufacturingcell.
WeldingTechnology/Manufacturing
Grade(s): 10, 11, 12
Meets Senior Year Math Requirement or Elective Course
Either Semester (2 credit) or Both/Full Year (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GeneralMetals(10thonly)
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TheWeldingTechnologies/Manufacturingprogrampreparesstudentsforentry-leveljobskills intheWeldingfieldorparticipationinacommunityortechnicalcollegeprogram.Instruction isprovidedinsafety,cuttingandbendingsteel,shieldedmetalARCwelding,gasmetalARC welding(wirefeed),gastungstenARCWelding(TIG),oxyacetylenetorchcutting,project layoutandconstruction,dailymaintenanceofshopandequipmentandemployabilityskills. Studentsare requiredtocompleteweldingandcuttingoperationsaswellasarequiredproject. Studentsareexpected totakeAmericanWeldingSocietyCertificationtestsavailabletostudentsinARC,MIG,andFluxCore ARCWelding. Ifastudentpassesanyofthesecertificationtests,he/shewillreceiveanationally recognizedcertificatewhichisvaluableforsecuringemployment Timeinthiscourseissplitbetween lectureandhandsonactivities SecondyearstudentswillfocusonManufacturingskillsrequiredbylocal manufacturers Someoftheinstructionalareastobecoveredare:OccupationalOrientation,Safetyand HealthforWelders,ShieldedMetalArcWelding,OxyfuelGasCutting,PlasmaArcCutting,Shielded MetalArcWelding,MathforWelders,WeldingSymbols,GasMetalArcWelding,FluxCoreArc Welding,WeldingInspectionandTesting,andGasTungstenArcWelding HeldattheTechCenter
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DualEnrollment(DE)
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course(s)
Credits: High School credit must be designated at registration
Prerequisite: 3.0+GPA/CollegeReadyScores
AllformsduebyJune1stforSemester1and Dec1stforSemester2.
Qualifyingstudentshavetheoptionoftakingcollegecoursesaspartoftheirhighschoolschedule,witha portionofthecostbeingallocatedtothedistrict(seepublishedformula). Itisnottypicallyrecommended for9thgradestudentstoDE. Refertothesection“BEAWARE”below. Requirementsincludeallofthe following:
-Studentmustbeenrolledinatleastonehighschoolcourse
-MustachievequalifyingscoresonthePSAT/SAT
● PSAT8/9/10/11 510(M) 460(R)
● SAT 530(M) 480(R)
-Thenumberofcoursesallowableislimitedbygradelevel
● In9thgrade,studentsmaytakeonecoursepersemester
● Bytheendof10thgrade,studentsmayhavetakennomorethan4classes
● Bytheendof11thgrade,studentsmayhavetakennomorethan6classes
● Bygraduation,studentsmayhavetakenamaximumof10DEclasses(max3/semester)
-Seethelinkbelow(DECourseRequestForm)forspecificcourseselectioninformation
-Mustindicateifyouwanthighschoolcreditatregistration(cannotbechanged) Ifso,the gradeawardedwillbeplacedonyourtranscriptandcalculatedintoyourHSGPA BEAWARE….
-Totalcostmaynotbecovered. Overageistheresponsibilityofthefamily,whichmaybe significant.
-Booksaretypicallynotcovered. Iffundsremainaftertuitionispaid,reimbursementofpaid receiptsfortextsmaybeavailable.
-DEschedulingdoesn’talwaysalignwiththeHSschedule. HSteacherpermissionmustbe grantedpriortoenrollmentifcoursetimesoverlap.
-Ifastudentfails/dropsacourse,thefamilyisresponsibletoreimburseallcostsassociatedwith thatenrollment TheywillalsobecomeineligibletoDEthefollowingsemesterandareviewof statuswillneedtobemadeforfutureenrollments
-FailingacourseWILLimpactthestudent’sstatusforcollegeadmissionsandmayimpact FinancialAid Parentsareencouragedtostronglyconsidermaturityforenrollmentandalsoto closelymonitorprogresswhileenrolled(HSonlyreceivesfinalgrades)
AdditionalFormsarerequiredforregistration:
STEP1: DEInitialEligibility/PolicyAgreement
This is an overview of policy and agreement form, which only needs to be filled out ONCE. Future course enrollments will be based on your success in prior DE courses
STEP2: DECourseRegistrationForm
Once you ’ ve agreed to the policy, this form links you to necessary steps in applying and selecting a course (easiest courses to transfer/gen ed courses for four year degrees typically include these courses). This form should be turned into the High School Counselor once you have applied to the college and sent your transcript via Parchment. We will then notify the college of permission to enroll and stipulate the dollar amount to apply.
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
JROTC(JuniorReserveOfficerTrainingCorps)Elective Course or Meets PE/Health Requirement if taken for two years
Either Semester (1 credit) or Both/Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
JROTChelpsstudentsdevelopLeadership,CommunicationandIndividualLifeSkillswhile focusingonCitizenshipwithinourcommunity.Thiscoursecoverstopicsthatreinforcesomeof thehighschoolcorecurriculumsuchasWorldHistory,U.S.Government,andSpeech.Wecover PhysicalFitness,HealthandNutrition,FirstAid,andPersonalSkillImprovement(howtostudy,test taking,andinterviewtechniques)andseveralothertopicsdesignedtoimproveconfidenceandlifeskills. StudentscanearntheirHealthandPEcreditsforhighschooluponcompletionoftwoyearsofJROTC.
JROTCoffersextracurricularactivitiesthatinclude:Marksmanship(VarsitySport),ColorGuard,Drill Team,andtheRaiderPlatoon(PhysicalFitness).Cadetshavetheopportunitytoattendaone-week summercamp(JROTCCadetLeadershipChallenge,JCLC)wheretheywillchallengethemselvesagainst theConfidenceCourse,LandNavigation,LeadershipPositions,Rappelling,RopeBridgeandother uniqueevents JROTCCadetsalsoparticipateinvariouscommunityandschoolserviceprojectsthat reflectpositivelyontheschoolandtheCadetssuchastheVeteransDayprogramandcommunityparades AllequipmentisprovidedbytheJROTCprogramatnocosttothestudent ThereisNOMILITARY SERVICEOBLIGATIONwiththisprogram Ourprimaryfocusistohelpthestudent/Cadetgraduate highschool Wedonotpromotethemilitarylifestyle –butwedouseprovenmilitaryskillstoteach self-discipline,confidenceandprideinajobwelldone However,studentswhochoosetoenteranyofthe militaryservicesaftergraduationcanreceiveoneortwoautomaticpromotionsbasedonthenumberof yearscompletedintheJROTCProgramandthebranchofserviceVideoIntro Thisgroupalsohostsan optionalafter-schoolJROTCClub.
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
One Semester/Full Year (1-2 credits)
Prerequisite: Noneinitially. Successfulcompletionofonecourseisneededpriortoenrollinginmultiple courses. Ifastudentfailsacourse,he/sheisnoteligibletoreenrollforoneschoolyear(twosemesters). AllformsduebyJune1stforSemester1and Dec1stforSemester2.
Interestedinacertainfieldbutclassesarenotofferedonourcampus? Youmaybeabletolocateelective offeringsthroughouronlineproviderpartners. Successfulonlinelearnersmustbenaturallyindependent learners. Theymustbeselfdriven,seekinformationratherthanwaitforittobebroughttothem,submit workontimewithouttheneedofreminders,stayorganizedandalwaysknowwhentherearedeadlines andtestsscheduled,andmustbestrongcommunicators. Onlinelearningpresentsuniquedifficultieswith unexpecteddelays,communicationlags,internetoutages,andsoftwarecomplications. Studentsmustbe patientandexcellentproblemsolvers Parent’sofonlinelearnersareexpectedtocheckonlinegrades weeklyastheyarenothostedinPowerSchoolthereforenotupdatedinoursystem(haveyourstudent loginfromhomeandshowyoutheprogressreportorprintatschoolforyoutosee) Onlinepartners includeMVHS and APEX
Clickhereforaninitialapplication
PeertoPeer
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Either Semester (1 credit) or Full Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: None
Course requires an application form be completed prior to enrollment. May 1 deadline for Semester 1, November 1 Deadline for Semester 2.
PeertoPeerisanelectivecoursethatprovidesstudentsanopportunitytosupportandmodelacademic andsocialskillsfromonenon-disabledpeertoapeerwithadisability. Thereisafocusonleadership skills,understandingandadaptingtoindividualdifferencesintheschoolsetting,writtenandverbal communicationskills,modelingsocialexperiences,andadvocatingforothers Thecurriculumincludes andevaluationsarebasedon;journalingandorblogging,participationthroughinternetdisability modules,pre/postassessments,attendance,classroomparticipationwithpeer,andafinalproject Time outsideoftheclassroommayberequired Applicationrequired;accessthefivequestionapplication
HEREorthroughMrs Theisen
TestOutOpportunity
Grade(s):9,10,11,12
TestoutformisduebyMay1.
Thepurposeoftestingoutistoenablestudentswhohaveacquiredaproficiencyandskillincertain subjectareastodemonstratetheirproficiencyandprogressinthesubjectareawithoutbeingrequiredto enrollincourseswhicharecomposedofmaterialthestudenthasalreadymastered.Sign-upisrequiredby May1andtestingwilloccuronspecificdatesinAugust. Moredetailsandanapplicationcanbeaccessed here.
RequesttoTestOutViaGoogleForm (registerelectronically)
WorkBasedLearning(WBL)
Grade(s): 12
Elective Course
One Semester/Full Year (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: None
AllformsduebyJune1stforSemester1and Dec1stforSemester2.
WorkBasedLearningisanopportunityforstudentswhohaveadirectedcareerpathtogainonthejob experiencewhilestillinhighschool,allwhileearninghighschoolcredit Itisnotanopenpassto merelyworkduringyourschoolday. Theseplacementsmustbeinlinewithyourcareerportfolioand EDP(XELLO)tobeconsidered Theycanbepaid/unpaid, 1-2hoursofyourday,andmustbeconfirmed withahostingbusinesspriortocompletingtheapplicationwiththeschool Relevantlearningtargetswill
beestablishedtomeasureperformanceandtoissuefinalgrades. Clickhereforanapplicationand overview.