Fitness/Health

performance during the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of December. Ladies Lyrica also participates in the Iowa Music Association State Large Group Contest every year.

Extra Opportunities: Besides performing in the large groups, students are able to perform in solos and small ensembles throughout the course of the year. These solos/small ensembles can be performed during two of our concerts: Carols for Kindness and Pops & Pie. Additionally, students can participate in the Iowa Solo & Small Ensemble Contest. Students are judged according to state guidelines during this event. It is a great learning opportunity, and a large percentage of both the choir and band students participate in this contest. Other Opportunities: Iowa All-State Chorus, OPUS (freshmen only) Iowa Wesleyan Honor Choir, University of Northern Iowa Honor Choir, Augustana Honor Choir, Iowa State University Honor Choir, University of Iowa Honor Choir, Iowa Choral Director’s Association Regional Honor Choir.

Fitness & Health Health

Madrigal Choir (open to any grade student, either in Mixed Choir or Ladies’ Lyrica; meets outside the school day) The Mid-Prairie Madrigal Choir is the top select, auditioned choir at Mid-Prairie. Any student enrolled in either Mixed Choir or Ladies’ Lyrica is eligible. It typically has 16 students in it, and is open to any grade student. Auditions are held in the first month of school, and once selected, the students in this choir practice an hour before the school day starts at least twice a week. Students in this choir are expected to go above and beyond, in practicing their music and exhibiting leadership qualities. The major culmination of being in the Madrigal Choir is to be a member of the Royal Court during the Madrigal Dinner (see above under Mixed Choir description). This group also performs at various community events throughout the holiday season, as well as the State Solo & Small Ensemble contest later in the school year.

Physical Education Grade Level: 9-12 Credits: .5 Length: 1 semester Considerations: Students should have shorts, top, socks and shoes. Locks can be purchased in the office. The department honors only doctor's excuses and honest personal reasons for not dressing for PE. Students must provide their own towel. Course Description:

1. Fitness by means of activities which are selected to increase strength, vigor and vitality. 2. Desirable recreational attitudes and interests which will be of value in current and future recreational pursuits and the proper use of leisure time. 3. A spirit of competition, sportsmanship and social consciousness. 4. Desirable and lasting health habits. 5. Qualities of leadership and the skill of accurately following directions. 6. Every student will be exposed to proper first aid treatment and care of injuries. 7. Nutrition, preventative safety measures, inclement weather procedures will be outlines to the physical education student. 8. Students are required to pre and post test with the current physical fitness testing requirements.

PE Skinny

Grade Level: 9-12 Credits: .5 (.25/sem.) Length: 2 semesters Considerations: For Band, Lyrica, and Choir Students. “Same as Physical Education” Course Description: “Same as Physical Education”

Health & Fitness

Grade Level: 10-12 Credits: 1.0 Length: 2 semesters Considerations : This class should not be taken while in a sport. Course Description: This course is designed to inform each student of the importance of maintaining a healthy body and a positive outlook on life. An emphasis will be placed on personal fitness which will involve weights, cardio and plyometrics.

KCC: Exploration of Healthcare Careers (Patient Care Academy)

Grade Level: 11 -12 Credits: 3 concurrent credits Length: 2 semesters (Fall) Considerations: This is a Kirkwood Community College Concurrent & Course Course Description: Explores multiple aspects of health care and careers in the field. Includes a field trip to the Kirkwood Simulation Center. Covers the past, present and future of health care. Introduces key career cluster terms and career pathways within each career cluster. Provides career information, including education required for each area, educational costs to attain a degree versus potential career earnings, job descriptions, case studies and skills needed for specific career areas. Results in BLS CPR certification upon successful completion.

KCC:Medical Terminology (Patient Care Academy) Grade Level: 11 -12 Credits: 4 Concurrent Credits Length: 2 semesters (Fall) Considerations: This is a Kirkwood Community College Concurrent Course Course Description: A comprehensive study of medical terminology as the language of medicine. Analyzes words by dividing them into component parts. Relates the medical terms to the structure and functional pathology of diseases and current medical procedures. Emphasizes word usage, abbreviations, pronunciation and spelling.

KCC:Professionals in Health (Patient Care Academy) Grade Level: 11 -12 Credits: 2 Concurrent Credits Length: 2 semesters (Spring) Considerations: This is a Kirkwood Community College Concurrent Course Course Description: Learn the skills and characteristics expected for professional preparation and employability. Explore the health industry, see current trends and issues, and study the work environment as it relates to health and safety regulations.

Agricultural Science

Special Note: Four units (or 8 semesters) of Agricultural Classes may be substituted for 1 unit of Science credit (with prior approval of Agricultural Education Instructor, Principal and Guidance Counselor). Agricultural classes which can be used to fill these requirements are: AFNR, Animal Science, Plant Science, Landscaping, Natural Resources, and Precision Farming Systems. (Agricultural Business and Marketing does not work toward the science credit.) KCC: Nurse Aide (CNA Certification) (Patient Care Academy) Grade Level: 11 -12 Credits: 3.5 Concurrent Credits Length: 2 semesters (Spring) Considerations: This is a Kirkwood Community College Concurrent Course Course Description: Meets the training requirements for nurse aides in long-term care facilities. Emphasizes achieving basic knowledge and demonstrating skills to provide safe, effective care. Includes a 30 hour hands-on clinical experience.

**Students participating in FFA are to take at least 1 semester of Ag classes per year.

AFNR

Grade Level: 9-12 Credits: 1 Length: 2 semesters Considerations: This class is for students who have not taken an Agricultural Class before. Students who have taken an Agricultural Education course before must get prior approval before taking this class. Course Description: The Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) course is the first course in the Curriculum for Agricultural Sciences (CASE) sequence of classes. Students will experience exciting “hands-on” activities, projects, and problems. Student experiences will involve the study of communication, the science of agriculture, plants, animals, natural resources, and agricultural mechanics. While surveying the opportunities available