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CURRICULUM GUIDE

2010-2011

Duncan U. Fletcher
High School

The Pride of the Beaches

700 Seagate Avenue


Neptune Beach, Florida 32266
Dane Gilbert, Principal

Information contained herein is accurate as of February 4, 2010.


Fletcher High School
700 Seagate Avenue Neptune Beach, Florida 32266
Phone: 247-5905 Fax: 247-5920

Curriculum Course Descriptions Guide

2010-2011

Dane Gilbert, Principal


M. C. Jeffrey, Assistant Principal
Lance Barnett, Assistant Principal
Kim Gallagher, Assistant Principal
Nicole Garvin, Assistant Principal

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CURRICULUM GUIDE
Published by
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
Dane Gilbert, Principal

Robert Angelieri, Fine Arts


Mary Hayes, Business Technology
Connie Olsen, Exceptional Education
Alice Hill, World Languages
Diane Walker, Health
Joanne Lange, Language Arts
Christina Reed, Reading
Kathleen McWilliams, Guidance
Nonie Marasco, Mathematics
Karen Caron, Physical Education
Jane Palmer, Performing Arts
Timothy Allen, Science
Edward Lange, Social Studies

www.duvalschools.org/fhs

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MAJORS

ELECTIVE
COURSES
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Fletcher High School Majors & Courses

AP Major Humanities 1 AP Biology


AP Art History Humanities Surv. AP Calculus AB Integrated Academic
AP Drawing HUM2210* AP Chemistry Focus
AP Biology HUM2230* AP French Lang. AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus AB Journalism 1 AP French Lit. AP French Lang.
AP Calculus BC Journalism 2 AP Human Geo. AP French Lit.
AP Chemistry TV Production 1 AP Latin: Vergil AP Human Geo.
AP Enviro. Science TV Production 2 AP Spanish Lang. AP Latin: Vergil
AP European Hist. AP Spanish Lit. AP Spanish Lang.
AP French Lang. College Prep/ AP Statistics AP Spanish Lit.
AP French Lit. Science AP Studio Art Analytic Geometry
AP Human Geo. AP Biology Advanced Topics Anatomy
AP Latin Vergil Biology 2 Anatomy HUM2210*
AP Latin Literature AP Chemistry HUM2210* HUM2230*
AP Music Theory Chemistry 2 HUM2230* Biology II
AP Physics B AP Enviro. Science College Algebra Chemistry II
AP Psychology AP Physics College Algebra
AP Spanish Lang. Anatomy Hospitality Integrated Probability & Stats
AP Spanish Lit. Physics Honors -Intro Hospitality & Psychology*
AP Statistics Spanish 1 Tourism Trigonometry
AP Studio Art Spanish 2 -Computer Tech for World Cult.Geo.
French 1 Travel/Tourism
Athletic Trainer French 2 -Travel & Tourism Integrated Humanities
Anatomy German 1 Marketing Mgmt. AP European Hist.
Law Studies* German 2 -Market. Coop Ed AP Human Geo.
Psychology* Latin 1 - OJT AP Music Theory
Beg. Aerobics* Latin 2 -Hospitality & Tourism AP Psychology
Int. Aerobics* Internship HUM2210*
Adv. Aerobics* Criminal Justice & HUM2230*
Beg. Weights* Law Studies Band 1
Int. Weights* AP Psychology Band 2
Adv. Weights* AP Statistics Health Promotion for Band 3
Ind. Dual Sports 1* Exec. Internship I Fitness Band 4
Ind. Dual Sports 2* Florida History* Basketball* Chorus 1
Recreation* Law Studies* Beg. Aerobics* Chorus 2
Team Sports 1* Legal Systems* Int. Aerobics* Chorus 3
Team Sports 2* Psychology* Adv. Aerobics* Chorus 4
Sociology* Sociology* Beg. Volleyball* Creative Writing*
World Cult. Geo. Int. Volleyball* Intro to Drama*
College Prep/ Beg. Tennis* Drama 1
Humanities Dance Int. Tennis* Drawing 1*
Creative Writing* Dance Tech 1 Beg. Weights* French 1
Drama 1 Dance Tech 2 Int. Weights* French 2
French 1 Dance Tech 3 Adv. Weights* Journalism 1
French 2 Dance Tech 4 Indiv. Dual Spts I* Latin 1
FRE1120 Dance Chor Perf Indiv. Dual Spts II* Latin 2
FRE1121 Dance Perf Ensemble Soccer* Psychology*
FRE2200 Softball* Spanish 1
Spanish 1 Employability Skills Team Sports I* Spanish 2
Spanish 2 (ESE ONLY) Team Sports II* TV Production 1
SPN1120 Learning Strategies Track & Field* Language Arts
SPN1121 Comp. Fitness* Intensive Reading
SPN2200 General Education – Fit. Issues* Develop. Lang.
SPN2201 Advanced Academics Fit. Lifestyle* Applied Commun.
German 1 AP Art History Recreation* Journalism 1
German 2 AP Drawing Journalism 2

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Journalism 3 Latin 1 German 3
Journalism 4 Latin 2 German 4
Physical Education and Physics Visual & Performing Latin 1
Recreation Psychology* Arts Latin 2
AP Biology 2D Art* Latin 3
Anatomy Social Studies 3D Art* Latin 4
Beg. Weights* AP European Hist. AP Drawing AP Latin Literature
Int. Weights* AP Human Geo. Band 1 AP Latin Vergil
Adv. Weights* AP Psychology Band 2 Spanish 1
Beg. Aerobics* Civil War* Band 3 Spanish 2
Int. Aerobics * Contemp. Hist* Band 4 Spanish 3
Beg. Volleyball* Florida History* Ceramics 1* Spanish 4
Basketball* Vietnam War* Ceramics 2 Spanish 5
Soccer* Holocaust* Chorus 1 AP Spanish Lang.
Softball* Latin Am. Hist*. Chorus 2 AP Spanish Lit.
Team Sports 1* Law Studies* Chorus 3 SPNX101
Team Sports 2* Legal Systems* Chorus 4 SPNX121
Track & Field* Philosophy* Drama 1
Fit Lifestyle Des.* Psychology* Drama 2
Indiv. Dual Spts 1* Sociology* Drama 3
Indiv. Dual Spts 2* World Cult. Geo Drama 4 *Denotes 1/2
Outdoor Ed* World Religions* Drawing 1* Credit Course
Recreation* Draw Paint 1
STEM Draw Paint 2
Pre-Engineering AP Biology Guitar 1 Updated 01/21/10
AP Calculus AB Biology II Jazz Ensemble
AP Chemistry AP Calculus AB Musical Theater
AP Comp Science A AP Chemistry Portfolio
AP Comp Science AB AP Comp Science A Stage Craft 1
AP Physics C AP Comp Science AB Stage Craft 2
AP Statistics AP Enviro. Science
Advanced Topics AP Physics C World Languages
Biology II AP Statistics American Sign 1
Chemistry II Advanced Topics American Sign 2
Executive Internship I Analytic Geometry American Sign 3
Pre-Calculus Anatomy French 1
Trigonometry College Algebra French 2
Intensive Math French 3
Pre-Medicine Physical Science French 4
AP Biology Precalculus French 5
Biology 2 Probability & Stats AP French Lang.
AP Chemistry Trigonometry AP French Lit.
Chemistry 2 Key. & Business* FREX120
Anatomy Comp. & Business* FREX121
College Algebra Comp. College Car. German 1
Exec. Internship I German 2

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COURSE OFFERINGS
FOR 2010-2011

IF A COURSE HAS NO PREREQUISITE STATED, IT HAS NONE REQUIRED

Course availability is contingent upon enrollment.

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BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS I – 1 Practical Arts Credit – Year Course
This course emphasizes double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the
preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, and
changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements..

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS II – 1 Practical Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Accounting Applications I
This course is designed to continue the study of accounting principles. The content includes voucher systems, cash
receipts, petty cash, payroll records and internal control systems.

COMPUTER AND BUSINESS SKILLS – ½ Practical Arts Credit – Semester Course


This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills and foundations required for today’s business
environment. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with touch keyboarding and fundamental computer
applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation applications and integrated software. It is
recommended that students take Keyboarding and Business Skills before enrolling in this course.

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY- 1Practical Arts Credit- Year course


This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact
information technology has pm the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes
information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications
including e-mail and internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML, web commands and design; and emerging
technologies and web page design.
WORK PROGRAM
STUDENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED FOR ONE CREDIT HOUR OF RELATED INSTRUCTION WITH THE
COORDINATOR FOR WHICH ONE CREDIT WILL BE EARNED.

DIVERSIFIED EDUCATION

DIVERSIFIED CAREER TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES (DCT) - 1 Practical Arts Credit


Prerequisite: Jr. or Sr.; 16 years of age; approval of coordinator, career objective.
This program helps each student develop employability skills in actual working conditions in business, industry, and/or
service occupations. The course content is relevant to general business and economic concepts. Student may earn up to
4 on-the-job credits. Students must receive monetary compensation for work performed.

DIVERSIFIED CAREER TECHNOLOGY (DCT) – On-the-job 1, 2, or 3 Practical Arts Credits


Prerequisite: Must be currently enrolled in DCT
This program is designed to provide actual work experience in business, industry, and service occupations.
1 hour on the job per day = 1 Elective Credit (150 hours)
2 hours on the job per day = 2 Elective Credits (300 hours)
3 hours on the job per day = 3 Elective Credits (450 hours)

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EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

COOPERATIVE CONSULTATION
Students are placed in regular classrooms and pursue a regular diploma. The ESE teacher assumes the responsibility of
meeting with the regular classroom teacher to monitor the student’s progress and make necessary accommodations and
modifications when appropriate. Teacher’s use of a variety of inclusionary techniques that help support students
pursuing a regular diploma in a mainstream class.

LEARNING STRATEGIES- 1 Credit- Year Course


This course is designed to service ESE students pursuing a standard diploma and attend all regular classes. Learning
Strategies content shall include monitoring of progress, learning skills and FCAT practice for Reading and Math.

RESOURCE SETTING
ESE Teachers would provide total instruction and focused services in these models in which all the students being served
are students with exceptionalities. The setting for this service delivery model is other than the general education
classroom for a period(s) of the school day.

OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED – Multiple Credits – Year Course

ESE ACADEMIC COURSES

ENGLISH 9 – 12 – Multiple Credits – Year Course


This course is designed to provide instruction in the acquisition of English language skills and provide exposure to
various forms of literature. The content shall include, but not be limited to: grammar, basic composition, reference
materials, listing and speaking experiences, vocabulary development, and exposure to various forms of literature and
mass media.

READING 9 – 12 – Multiple Credits – Year Course


This course is designed to provide instruction in basic functional oral and written communication skills. The content
shall include, but not be limited to: basic skills in grammar, listening and speaking, writing, reading, form completion,
and spelling.

MATHEMATICS 9 - 12 - Multiple Credits – Year Course


This course is designed to provide instruction in basic math computation. Instruction shall include, but not be limited to:
basic skills in numeration, computation, money, time, measurement, calculators, geometric shapes, fractions, decimals,
and percentages.

SCIENCE 9 – 12 – Multiple Credits – Year Course


This course is designed to provide general exploratory experiences in the fundamental concepts of life. The content shall
include, but not be limited to: knowledge of the scientific method, the study of cells, genetics, plants, animals, ecology,
the food chain, body systems, and biological growth and changes.

HEALTH AND SAFETY 9 – 12 – Multiple Credits – Year Course


This course is designed to prepare a student to make decisions that will promote good health and safety. The content
shall include, but not be limited to: physical health, good nutrition, exercise and safety.

SOCIAL STUDIES 9 – 12 – Multiple Credits – Year Course


This course is designed to provide a survey of the explorations and development of the United States and a knowledge of
the growth of the nation in size, industry, and international importance. The content shall include, but not be limited to:
social, political, economic, and environmental changes in America.

CAREER PLACEMENT (OJT) – Multiple Credits – Year Course


This program is designed to enable students to gain employability skills in entry level training sites through actual work
experiences in or out of school. The content may include, but not be limited to: the development of positive work

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attitudes and habits, appropriate hygiene and grooming skills, related safety procedures, appropriate decision-making
skills, specific job-related skills, and self-reliance and initiative.

LEARNING STRATEGIES – Multiple Credits – Year Course


This course is designed to service ESE students pursuing a standard diploma and attend all regular classes. Learning
Strategies content shall include monitoring or progress, learning skills and FCAT practice.

LIFE MANAGEMENT AND TRANSITION – Multiple Credits – Semester Course –


The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to apply the knowledge and skills needed to design and
implement personal plans for achieving their desired post school outcomes. These plans will address all critical transition
service areas, including instruction, related services, living skills and functional vocational evaluation. The content will
include: personal and career planning, information about careers, diploma options and postsecondary education,
community evolvement and participation, personal care, interpersonal relationship, communication and use of leisure
time.

CAREER PREPARATION-Multiple Credits


The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities ot acquire the career knowledge and skills necessary to
identify career options, obtain community resources, and develop work-related behaviors. The course will provide a
foundation for further progress toward achieving the student’s desired post-school outcomes related to career.

ON THE JOB TRAINING- CAREER PLACEMENT

CAREER EXPERIENCE/ EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

HEALTH
HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION (HOPE) –
1 Credit – Year Course- 11th grade
The purpose of this course is to develop and enhance healthy behaviors that influence lifestyle choices and student health
and fitness.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM


INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM - 1 Credit – Year Course
10TH Grade
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the skills necessary for success in the hospitality and tourism
industry. Students will also have the opportunity to learn hospitality and tourism terminology and the mathematical,
economic, marketing, and sales fundamentals of the industry.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY FOR HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM - 1 Credit – Year Course


11TH Grade
This course is designed to provide an introduction to computers and to develop entry-level skills for computer-related
careers in the travel and tourism industry.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INTERNSHIP - 1 Credit – Year Course


SUMMER BETWEEN 11TH AND 12TH GRADE
The Hospitality and Tourism internship course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate human relations,
communications, and employability skills necessary for entry-level employment in the travel and tourism industry.
Additionally, it will enhance the instruction and competencies developed through classroom instruction.

TRAVEL TOURISM AND MARKETING MANAGEMENT - 1 Credit – Year Course


12TH Grade
The purpose of this course is to provide students necessary career specific instruction in travel and tourism. Students
will learn sales techniques, marketing principles, and entrepreneurship skills necessary to succeed in the travel and
tourism industry.

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LANGUAGE ARTS

INRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE I- ½ Elective Credit- Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire a critical appreciation of major ideas and literary forms of the
ancient Israelite literature which came to be held as the sacred scripture by Jewish and Christian religious communities.
The course will include the study of this literature in its ancient, historical, and cultural contexts, and its impact on
western culture.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE II- ½ Elective Credit- Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire a critical appreciation of major ideas and literary forms of the
New Testament literature. The course will include the study of this literature in the context of the social and cultural
history of early Christianity, ancient Judaism, and the Greco-Roman world; and its impact on Western culture.

CREATIVE WRITING I - ½ Elective Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use fundamental writing and language skills for creative
expression in a variety of literary forms. Emphasis will be on development of a personal writing style.

ENGLISH I: LEVEL IV SPRINGBOARD – 1 English Credit – Year Course


Level IV focuses on the concept of coming of age, as well as presenting a traditional genre study. Units begin with
introductions to the idea of coming of age, then follows this topic with units on short stories, poetry, drama, film,
nonfiction, and a novel that presents incidents that are significant milestones in young readers’ lives. Specific elements
of genre study and writing skills are emphasized. Students are expected to learn and apply reading, writing, oral, and
collaborative strategies to their own learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses.

ENGLISH 1 HONORS: LEVEL IV SPRINGBOARD – 1 English Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: English 8, A-B average in English
The English I Honors program is intended for those students who are highly motivated and exhibit exceptional talent in
the English Language arts. While the content included in the Honors Level curriculum follows the Level IV Spring
Board criteria, the Level, depth, and breath of performance is significantly increased. To better prepare students for
Advanced Placement Language and Literature classes, additional novels are read and annotated for literary merit.

ENGLISH II: LEVEL V SPRINGBOARD – 1 English Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: English 1
In Level V, units focus on world literature to broaden high school students’ literary landscape. Units begin with an
investigation of culture, working towards a definition and understanding of commonalities and differences among human
cultures as represented in literature, media, and nonfiction from around the world. Students red widely and deeply and
are asked to write about and research ways cultures communicate and conflicts that sometimes arise between cultures.

ENGLISH II HONORS: LEVEL V SPRINGBOARD – 1 English Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: English 1; A-B average in English
While the content in the English II Honors curriculum may appear similar in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and
listening the curriculum is elevated to include reading and interpretation of classical novels and critical and analytical
written literary responses. Students actively prepare for the PSAT and Advanced Placement classes.

ENGLISH III: LEVEL VI SPRINGBOARD – 1 English Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: English II
In Level VI, units center on the investigation of the American dream. Students read and think about important questions
presented in American literature – questions about freedom and justice and the pursuit of happiness. Students read
longer works of fiction and non-fiction, honing their skills of analysis and synthesis. Both creative and academic writing
grows out of the reading and thinking about ideas presented in the units. Students move toward creating assessment
portfolios that emphasize self-assessment in relation to standards and growth in skills.

ENGLISH IV: SPRINGBOARD LEVEL SENIOR ENGLISH – 1 English Credit – Year Course
Prerequisite: English III
Units introduce and explore literary theories and multiple perspectives. Throughout the year, students are introduced to
archetypal, feminist, historical, Marxist, reader response, and cultural criticism. Applying new perspectives to both

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familiar and unfamiliar texts enables students to consider carefully the concept of truth as it is presented in literature,
film, nonfiction texts, and drama.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION – 1 English Credit –


Year Course
Prerequisite: English II; A-B average in English
This advanced course provides students with an understanding of the semantic, structural and rhetorical resources of the
English language as they relate to the principles of effective writing. This course also provides a variety of writing
opportunities calling for the use of different styles and tones.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION – 1 English Credit


– Year Course
Prerequisite: English III; A-B average in English
This advanced course offers students the opportunity to work on a college level within the context of the secondary
school so that advanced placement credit may be received if an acceptable score is made on the College Entrance
Examination Board’s Advanced Placement Examination. Students will read the finest examples of English poetry, plays,
short stories, and novels.

ENGLISH COMPOSITION – Dual Enrollment – 1 Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on SAT, ACT, FCELPT, or FCAT
This course embodies the fundamentals of effective expression with emphasis on the various forms of expository
writing, logical and imaginative thinking, and reading for understanding. The course provides instruction in sentence
structure, diction, organization of short essays and correct usage of standard American English. Three college credits
may be earned.

INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: English Composition
This course emphasizes reading selections for understanding, appreciation and written analysis of selected works. The
course considers the major literary forms and their distinctive characteristics and conventions, principle literary themes
and different critical approaches. Three college credits may be earned.

HUMANITIES: THE FOUNDATIONS – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on SAT, ACT, FCELPT, or FCAT
This course consists of the study of life and creative expressions from their origins in early cultures of the Mediterranean
regions through medieval Europe as surveyed through the visual arts, music, literature, philosophy, and social history.
The course examines the interaction of cultural experiences that developed and were passed on to later peoples. This
course provides a basic foundation for study of all humanities courses and includes reading and writing competencies.
Three college credits may be earned. Students are expected to take the AP test in Art History.

HUMANITIES: MAINSTREAMS OF CULTURES, 15th to 20th CENTURY – Dual Enrollment -


½ Credit – Semester Course
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on SAT, ACT, FCAT, or FCELPT; Humanities: The Foundations
This course consists of the study of life and creative expressions in Europe from the Medieval/Renaissance period to the
20th century as surveyed through the interrelationships of the visual arts, music, literature, philosophy and social history.
This course includes reading and writing competencies. Three college credits may be earned. Students are expected to
take the AP test in Art History.

INTENSIVE READING --– 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


Grades 9, 10, 11, 12; required for students making Level 1 FCAT Reading.
The purpose of this course is to provide immediate intensive intervention for those students scoring Level 1 on the
previous year’s FCAT Reading Test. Students will receive small group instruction, depending on their areas of need, in
the five elements of reading, which include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

JOURNALISM I (Introduction to Journalism) – 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


This course will introduce students to the principles of journalism and provide a practical foundation for students who
wish to advance to production classes for the yearbook, and student newspaper. A wide range of resources is used to
give the students a realistic look at careers in journalism and the skills needed in that field. Topics covered will include
ethics and legal issues facing the media, development of news-gathering skills and interview techniques, instruction on
how to write the four basic styles of news stories (straight news, features, sports, editorial/columns), editing concepts,
layout and design techniques and an introduction to public relations/advertising. Student work will be considered for

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publication in The Northeaster, the student newspaper, and the class will produce a print publication at the end of each
semester showcasing their work.

JOURNALISM II – 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Journalism I
Students in this class are expected to have a firm grasp on media ethics, news-gathering skills and interview techniques,
the ability to write the four basic styles of news stories (straight news, feature, sports, editorial/columns), and editing
concepts. Students will learn the elements of media relations, including how to write press releases and reporting
techniques for news and sports event broadcasts. The students will also work with The Northeaster staff to share
resources and information.

JOURNALISM III, IV (Advanced Journalism) - 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Journalism I
This is a production class that publishes The Northeaster, Fletcher’s monthly student news magazine. Students in this
class are expected to have a firm grasp on media ethics, news-gathering skills and interview techniques, the ability to
write the four basic styles of news stories (straight news, features, sports, editorials/columns), and editing concepts.
Students will work together as an editorial staff to develop story ideas, plan each issue of The Northeaster, research and
develop articles for publication, coordinate photography and other layout and design elements, sell advertising and
design ads, and prepare the printed version of The Northeaster for online publication.

MASS MEDIA I, II, III, AND IV (YEARBOOK) – 1 Elective Credit – Year Course
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
The purpose of this course is to provide intermediate instruction which will enable the student to gain more
understanding of a variety of media. The content includes an exploration of mass media as vehicles of information,
entertainment, propaganda, and education. The major emphasis of the course is on the effective influences of the mass
media. Oral and written skills will be included. Experiences provided include performance for radio/TV and creation of
original products. (III, and IV are at high levels)

TELEVISION PRODUCTION - 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


This course provides opportunities for students to develop skills in: history of television – basic video camera operation
– postproduction skills in graphics, audio, and editing – scriptwriting and storyboarding – skills in direction and
production of video projects.

English for Speakers of Other Languages


ESOL I – 1 English Credit – Year Course
The English for Speakers of Other Languages program is designed to provide the non-native English student with a
program that allows the student to develop critical skills in the English language. Specific skills addressed are reading,
writing, speaking and listening.

ESOL II – 1 English Credit – Year Course


Students will improve their skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening by utilizing skills acquired in the previous
year. Grammatical concepts will also be addressed in this course.

ESOL III – 1 English Credit – Year Course


Students will improve their skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening by utilizing skills acquired during the
previous years. Grammatical concepts will continue to be addressed.

ESOL IV – 1 English Credit – Year Course


A review of skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening will be emphasized during this final stage of the ESOL
program.

DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE – 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


The purpose of this course is to enable students who are native speakers of languages other than English to develop
proficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language. Emphasis will be on acquisition of
integrated English communication skills in a wide range of activities and content areas..

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MATHEMATICS
*A graphing calculator is highly recommended for Algebra II and higher.

ALGEBRA I - 1 Math Credit – Year Course


This course involves the study of the structure and properties of the system of real numbers.

ALGEBRA II – 1 Math Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry
Graphing calculator highly recommended
This course extends the study of the structure and properties of the system of real numbers and introduces the structure
and properties of the system of complex numbers.

ALGEBRA II HONORS – 1 Math Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: A-B average in Algebra I and Geometry
Graphing calculator highly recommended
This course involves a more intensive study of the structure and properties of the system of real numbers and introduces
the structure of the system of complex numbers.

INTENSIVE MATHEMATICS – 1 Math Credit – Year Course


This course is offered for students who have scored a Level 1 on the FCAT. It is meant to strengthen mathematics
competencies and prepare students for higher level mathematics courses.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS – 1 Math Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus.
Graphing calculator highly recommended.
The selection of topics in this college level calculus course meets the requirements set forth in the syllabus of the College
Entrance Examination Board for the AP examination.

ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONS – 1 Math Credit


Double blocked with Advanced Placement Statistics
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop advanced mathematics knowledge and skills in algebra,
trigonometry, and statistics and probability, using functions as a unifying theme.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS – 1 Math Credit


Double blocked with Analysis of Functions
Graphing calculator highly recommended.
The selection of topics in this college level statistics course meets the requirements set forth in the syllabus of the
College Entrance Examination Board for the AP examination.

ADVANCED TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS - 1 Math Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II
The purpose of this course is to enhance and provide a college level foundation to students not aspiring to a math,
science, or technical major. This course is designed for students who have completed both Geometry and Algebra II and
will benefit from an extended and in-depth understanding of math topics.

COLLEGE ALGEBRA – 1 Credit per semester – Year Course – Dual Enrollment


Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Graphing calculator highly recommended.
The major topics included in this course are linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations and inequalities;
relations and functions; graphs; systems of equations and inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions; and
applications. Students may earn three dual enrollment college credits if acceptable scores are earned on the college
entrance examination.

COLLEGE LIBERAL ARTS – 1 Credit per semester – Year Course – Dual Enrollment
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Graphing calculator highly recommended.
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The major topics included in this course are linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations and inequalities;
relations and functions; graphs; systems of equations and inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions; and
applications. Students may earn three dual enrollment college credits if acceptable scores are earned on the college
entrance examination.

GEOMETRY – 1 Math Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course stresses a continuous use of algebraic skills with attention to the concept of proof dealing with points, lines,
planes and angles.

GEOMETRY HONORS – 1 Math Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: A or B average in Algebra I
This course stresses a continuous use of algebraic skills with attention to the concept of proof dealing with points, lines,
planes and angles.

LIBERAL ARTS MATHEMATICS - 1 Math Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Algebra I
Students who have earned a credit in Algebra II may not enroll in this course. This course is for the student who
needs increased knowledge and skills in the field of mathematics before continuing in the academic mathematics
sequence. The course includes a review and extension of topics in Algebra I and an introduction to Geometry .

PRE-CALCULUS – 1 Math Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: A or B in Algebra II
Graphing calculator highly recommended.
Students who have earned credit in Trigonometry may not enroll in this course. Pre-calculus is strongly
recommended as an introduction to calculus. Emphasis is on the study of polynomial, rational, and trigonometric
functions and their graphs. Contents include the study of trigonometry, conic sections, mathematical induction,
sequences and series, limits, and matrix algebra.

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS WITH APPLICATIONS – 1 Math Credit – Year Course


The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and apply knowledge of statistics and probability to design
experiments, collect and analyze data, and reach appropriate inferences and conclusions.

MATH FOR COLLEGE READINESS- 1 Math Credit- Year Course


The purpose of this course is to define the core knowledge and skills expected of students in college entry-level
mathematics courses and courses with quantitative components, providing information and support needed for success in
the transition from secondary to postsecondary education.

PERFORMING ARTS
Performing Band, Dance, and Chorus events are available after school and during the evenings. UNIFORMS,
REHEARSALS, AND OUTSIDE PERFORMANCES ARE REQUIRED. A grade-point-average of 2.0 from each
previous semester is also required to perform.

SYMPHONIC BAND – 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Band Director Approval
This course is open for beginning and intermediate instrumentalists music class. Instrument required, see band director
if you don’t have one. Fees do apply, uniform rental, and travel to be earned or paid by student. Also there are after-
school rehearsals at least two times a week with competitions or concerts on some Saturdays. All students enrolled in
this course are required to participate in the marching band component.

GUITAR I – 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Students in this class must provide their own acoustic guitar. Students must also purchase the Hands on Training- First
Year. This course will cover the fundamentals of all styles of guitar. Students may have some playing experience, but
must be willing to learn to read music.

WIND ENSEMBLE – 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course

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AUDITION ONLY: The Wind Ensemble will focus on developing instrumental musicianship at a very high level of
achievement. Students will be expected to audition for FBA All District Band, perform at Solo/Ensemble, and practice
at home. Taking private lessons is strongly encouraged to supplement this class. There will also be required rehearsals,
performances, and fees. All students enrolled in this class are required to participate in the marching band component.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE I-IV – 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Pre-requisites: Director Recommendation
Students enrolled in this class must also be enrolled in Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band if the instrument they play is
taught in band class. In Jazz Ensemble we will explore the unique American art form of jazz. We will play music in the
following styles: Swing, Shuffle, Rock, Funk, Ballard, Bossa Nova, and Reggae. Improvisation will also be taught.
Instrument is required. After-school rehearsals and performances are required.

AP MUSIC THEORY – 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Students in this class will learn four part vocal writing, score analysis, sight-singing, melodic dictation and harmonic
dictation. Prior experience reading music is strongly recommended. Students will be able to get College Credit for
Music Theory with a passing score on the AP test.

MUSICAL THEATER – 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Students must have completed one year of chorus, drama, band or dance.
Course is only available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
This is a beginning level course in singing for the musical theater performer. It is designed to familiarize students with
techniques and musical theater repertoire, and to help students become comfortable with solo and ensemble singing
onstage. This class requires varied levels of reading and writing skills and may involve memorizing over 20 pages of
materials.

KEYBOARD (PIANO) – ½ Performing Arts Credit – Semester Course


This course covers beginning piano techniques, music reading skills and basic music theory. Classical and contemporary
music will be covered. Keyboards will be provided for classroom use. No previous musical experience is required.

WOMEN’S CHOIR – (Ladies only) – 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Requirements: Some after-school rehearsals and concerts, and “fair share” to be earned or paid.
This course is designed to give female students help with vocal tone and basic music skills through singing.

MIXED CHOIR – 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Requirements: Some after-school rehearsals and concerts, uniform purchase, and “fair share” to be earned or paid.
This course is designed to give male and female students help with vocal tone and basic music skills through singing.

LADIES’ CHAMBER CHOIR - 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Requirements: After-school rehearsals and concerts, uniform purchase and “fair share” to be earned or paid.
Prerequisite: Director’s approval, 2.0 cum. GPA required.
This course is designed to provide challenging musical opportunities for advanced female singers.

VOCAL TECHNIQUES – ½ Performing Arts Credit – Semester Course


This course is for beginning singers who want a musical experience for a semester. Students will learn basic music
notation as well as fundamental performance techniques such as breath control, tone production, intonation and proper
posture. They will have the opportunity to participate in concerts and festivals on a limited basis.

MIXED VOCAL ENSEMBLE - 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Requirements: After-school rehearsals and concerts, uniform purchase “fair share” to be earned or paid
Prerequisite: Director’s approval, 2.0 cumulative GPA required.
This course is designed to provide challenging musical opportunities for advanced male and female singers.

INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA - ½ Performing Arts Credit – Semester Course


This course provides a general introduction to theater and performance.

DRAMA I, II, III, IV – 1 Performing Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: None for Drama I; Director’s approval for advanced courses
These courses provide in-depth experience in many areas of theater. Drama I provides a basic overview of theater
production, interpretation of theater literature, and the elements of performance. Students will develop their performance

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skills through improvisation, theater games, and scene work. Students in Drama II, III, and IV will continue to develop
their skills in a performance-oriented course.

TECHNICAL THEATER I AND II - 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Must have taken and passed Drama 1
The main concentration of Technical Theatre I and Technical Theatre II is to introduce students to a variety of aspects of
Technical Theatre. The class provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about set building, set designing and set dressing.
Students will also learn the language of the theatre, shop safety procedures and other useful theatre techniques. There
are mandatory after school hours and a $10.00 supply fee to help cover the cost of class projects. Drama instructor’s
approval is required.

DANCE TECHNIQUES I – II - 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


A basic dance technique class in both ballet and jazz disciplines; the class will include ballet barre and jazz warm-ups,
floor progressions, and center-floor combinations. Students will have the options of performing in the Dance
Department’s annual “Winter and Spring Dance Concerts.” No previous dance training is necessary. Dance instructor’s
signature is not required for entrance.

DANCE TECHNIQUES III– IV - 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


An intermediate dance technique class for students with previous dance training in both ballet and jazz; the class will
include ballet barre and jazz warm-ups, floor progressions, and center-floor combinations with an emphasis on advanced
skills; students will also explore other disciplines including modern dance techniques in the Graham tradition. Students
will have the options of performing in the Dance Department’s annual “Winter and Spring Dance Concerts.” Dance
instructor’s approval signature is required. (Must have had class with instructor before being put in Dance III)

DANCE REPERTOIRE - 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


An Advanced Dance technique class for students with previous dance training in both ballet and jazz; the class will
include ballet barre and jazz warm-ups, floor progressions, and center-floor combinations with an emphasis on advanced
skills; students will also explore other disciplines including modern dance techniques in the Graham tradition. Students
will have the options of performing in the Dance Department’s annual “Winter and Spring Dance Concerts.” Dance
placement audition on Wednesday, May 5th or Dance instructor’s approval signature is required.

DANCE PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE - 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


AUDITION ONLY: The “Dance Ensemble” focuses on advanced technical elements and group choreography leading
to performances representing Fletcher High School at pep rallies, assemblies, community efforts, nursing homes, arts
festivals, local/national competitions, and the senior “Mr. Ugly” pageant. Dancers are required to attend summer
rehearsals and an intensive week of dance training at Jacksonville University. Dancers are expected to represent Fletcher
High School at the State Dance Team Competition and the ESPN National Dance Team Competition. Parental waivers
for performance responsibilities are required before students may audition. The 2010-2011 Fletcher Dance Ensemble
audition meeting will be Monday, May 3rd (audition registration and information). The Fletcher Dance Ensemble
audition is Wednesday, May 5th (dance audition).

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AEROBICS, BEGINNING – ½ Credit – Semester Course
The purpose of this course is to develop an optimal level of cardiovascular fitness and to acquire knowledge of
cardiovascular fitness and its effects on one’s health.

AEROBICS, INTERMEDIATE – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to develop new techniques and to continue to develop an optimal level of cardiovascular
fitness that may be used throughout life. Another purpose is to further improve strength and endurance and to enhance
body image through aerobics.

AEROBICS, ADVANCED - ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to develop cardiovascular fitness, to acquire knowledge of cardiovascular fitness concepts,
and to understand the significance of cardiovascular fitness on one’s health.

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BASKETBALL – ½ Credit – Semester Course
The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge, skills, and fitness in basketball that may be used in recreational
pursuits throughout life.

SOFTBALL – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills in softball and maintain and/or improve health-related
fitness.

SOCCER – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills in soccer and/or to improve health-related fitness.

TEAM SPORTS I – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in the following
areas: basketball, volleyball, flagball and soccer.

TEAM SPORTS II – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in the following
areas: softball, track, gator ball, and bound ball.

BEGINNING TENNIS – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge, skills, and personal fitness in tennis that may be used in recreational
pursuits throughout life.

INTERMEDIATE TENNIS – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to extend the knowledge and development of tennis skills and maintain and/or improve
health-related fitness.

ADVANCED TENNIS – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to further develop skills of an experienced tennis player.

BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills that may be used in
recreational pursuits.

INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to extend the knowledge and skills in volleyball and maintain and/or improve health-related
fitness.

BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to acquire basic knowledge and skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness
pursuits throughout life, to further improve strength and endurance, and to further enhance body image.

INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT TRAINING – ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to extend students’ knowledge and development of skills in weight training that may be
used in physical pursuits throughout life, to further improve strength and endurance, and to further enhance body image.

ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING –!/2 Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to further improve muscular strength and endurance and to further enhance body image.

WRESTLING - ½t – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge, skills and personal fitness through wrestling.

INDIVIDUAL DUAL SPORTS I/II - ½ Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills in swimming and bowling.

SCIENCE
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY HONORS – 1 Science Credit – Year Course
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Prerequisite: Biology 1
The purpose of this course is to provide exploratory and advanced activities in the structures and functions of the
components of the human body.

BIOLOGY I – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


This is the introductory course in Biology with an in-depth study of living things.

BIOLOGY I HONORS – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


This is the introductory course in Biology with an in-depth study of living things. This is an advanced course requiring a
project or paper.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I “B” or better
This college level course follows the outline for the Advanced Placement Biology Course of the College Entrance
Examination Board. A research project or paper is required. Students must also take the Biology II lab portion.
Students desiring AP college credit are encouraged to take Biology II, too.

BIOLOGY II – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Co-requisite: AP Biology
This course must be taken at same time as Advanced Placement Biology. It includes labs that are part of the Advanced
Placement curriculum for Advanced Placement Biology.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE A – 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course provides a solid foundation for computer-related careers: Computer programming, mathematics,
engineering, business, and the natural sciences. The topics studied include data structures, sequences, conditional
statements, methods, arrays, and an object oriented approach to classes in the programming language JAVA. Follows
the outline for Advanced Placement Computer Science A, developed by the College Board. College credit can be earned
by passing the Advanced Placement exam given in May.

CHEMISTRY I - 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Algebra I with a “B” or better
Course material requires application of well developed analytical skills. This course is designed to provide a foundation
in Chemistry knowledge and skill.

CHEMISTRY I HONORS - 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Algebra I with a “B” or better
Course requires application of well developed analytical skills. This advanced course requiring a project or paper is
designed to provide a foundation in chemistry knowledge and skills.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Chemistry I completed or taking Algebra II
This college level course follows the outline for the Advanced Placement Chemistry course of the College Entrance
Examination Board. A research project or paper is required. Students must also take the Chemistry II lab portion
Students desiring AP college credit are encouraged to take Chemistry II, too.

CHEMISTRY II - 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Co-requisite: AP Chemistry
This course must be taken at same time as Advanced Placement Chemistry. It includes labs that are part of the
Advanced Placement curriculum for Advanced Placement Chemistry.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS I – Dual enrollment –


1 Science Credit – Semester Course
This course, designed to introduce students to modern chemical concepts, includes modern atomic structure and
periodicity, chemical bonding, states of matter, gas laws and solutions. The laboratory work will be quantitative in
nature, stressing accurate laboratory techniques. Four college credits can be earned.

EARTH SPACE SCIENCE – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Algebra I

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This course includes topics in severe weather, El Nino, climate change, astronomy, plate tectonics, volcanoes, and
earthquakes.

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE HONORS – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisites: Algebra I
This course includes topics in severe weather, El Nino, river systems, glaciers, climate change, historical geology,
astronomy, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, and bedrock geology. A science project is required.

PHYSICAL GEOLOGY - Dual Enrollment - 1 Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I
This course is designed as an introduction to the field of geology, including plate tectonics, minerals, rocks,
volcanism,historical geology, deformation, hydrology, depositional systems, geomorphology, earthquakes, and mineral
resources. Four college credits may be earned. Students are not required to enroll in Earth and Space Science Honors,
as this is a separate, semester-long course.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I
The purpose of this course is to study the interaction of man with the environment including ecosystems, biodiversity,
biogeography, ecology, population dynamics, geology, toxicology, resources, energy, pollution, and sustainability. This
college level course follows the outline for the Advanced Placement Environmental Science course of the College
Examination Board. A research project or paper is required.

MARINE SCIENCE I – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: B average in Biology recommended and must be a Senior.
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the marine environment. This course is designed for the average
and above-average student.

FUNDAMENTALS OF MARINE BIOLOGY - Dual Enrollment - 1 Credit – Semester Course


This course consists of a comprehensive survey of marine ecosystems with emphasis on the local flora and fauna. Four
college credits may be earned.

SURVEY OF OCEANOGRAPHY – Dual Enrollment - 1 Credit – Semester Course


This course consists of an introductory, comprehensive treatment of physical, chemical and geological aspects of our
oceans. Three college credits may be earned.

PHYSICS I – 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Algebra I “B” average of better
Topics including measurement and graphing, kinematics, dynamics, energy, specific forces, waves, electricity, heat,
optics-light and modern physics.

PHYSICS I HONORS - 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: completion of Algebra II. Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus as a co-requisite.
An introductory course that examines the basic of physics including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics,
modern and nuclear physics. A research project or paper is required.

PHYSICS C, ADVANCED PLACEMENT - 1 Science Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Physics I and Calculus as a pre- or co-requisite strongly recommended
This college level course follows the outline for the Advanced Placement Physics C course of the College Entrance
Examination Board. A research project or paper is required.

SOCIAL STUDIES
AMERICAN HISTORY – 1 Social Studies Credit – Year Course
This required course will focus on the events, times, men and women who developed this country.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY – 1 Social Studies Credit – Year Course
Prerequisite: Minimum of 3.50 on FCAT Reading or “A” average in current Social Studies course or “A” average in
current English class.
The course content first semester is colonial period to Reconstruction; second semester is Gilded Age to 1970s. Essays
on average of 3 to 4 per grading period. Document based essay of three pages or more; free response essay of
approximately 2 to 3 pages. National exam given in May (if passed student receives college credit.)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS – ½ Social Studies


Credit – Semester Course
Prerequisites: Minimum of a “B” average in both English and Social Studies; this course recommended for advanced 11 th
grade students. AP exam (college credit)is given in May.
This course includes a detailed study of the U.S. Constitution. Areas of study include basic principles of government,
powers of individual branches, major decisions of Supreme Court and individual civil liberties. Emphasis will be placed
on the concept of the “living” Constitution as it applies to everyday life. The growth of the political system will also be
examined with emphasis on major elections.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS - ½ Social


Studies Credit – Semester Course
Students gain knowledge of the world’s diverse political structures and practices through the study of government and
politics in Great Britain, France, the Commonwealth of Independent States, China and developing nations. Emphasis is
placed on general concepts used to interpret key political relationships found in almost all national politics.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY – 1 Social Studies Credit – Year Course


The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped
human understanding, use, and alteration of earth surfaces. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape and analysis
to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools
geographers use in their science and practice. Students use and think about maps and spatial data. They understand and
interpret the implications of associations among phenomena in places. They recognize and interpret at different scales
the relationships among patterns and processes. They define regions and evaluate the regionalization process. Also,
students will characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY – 1 Social Studies Credit – Year Course


Through the study of psychology, students acquire an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior,
behavioral interaction, and the progressive development of individuals.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


This required course is designed to cover the study of the basic function of government at the local, state, national, and
international levels.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HONORS – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisites: At least a “B” average in previous year’s Social Studies.
This course is designed to provide skills concerning their government and the opportunity to develop skills that will
enable them to become effective citizens. Case studies are used to provide participatory experiences in American
democracy.

CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the major concepts and trends evidenced in United States
History in the period from the sectional crisis through Reconstruction. The military conflict will be the main focus of the
course, but why it happened and the war’s results can only be explained in terms of the entire period of the sectional
crisis. The course is divided into four “units” of instruction. Unit I, “The Coming of the War,” examines the period
between the Missouri Compromise (1820) and the attack on Fort Sumter. Unit II, “The Civil War, 1861-62” takes a look
at the first year and a half of the military conflict, while Unit III, “The Civil War, 1863-65” assesses the final two and a
half years of the war. Finally, Unit IV, “Reconstruction,” is an examination of how the south was politically,
economically, and socially “reconstructed” in the decade and a half after the war.

ECONOMICS – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


This course provides students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the way in which society organizes its
limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants.

ECONOMICS HONORS – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


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Prerequisites: At least a “B” average in previous year’s Social Studies course.
The student is introduced to basic concepts and principles necessary to function as an informed participant in the
American economy. Emphasis is placed on the functions of the major economic systems operative in the world today.

CONTEMPORARY HISTORY – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


U.S. and World History since WWII. Emphasis on political, social, and economic developments of the last fifty years.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY – 1 Social Studies Credit – Year Course


This advanced course for the academically talented student provides knowledge of the significant themes in European
history from the later Middle Ages to the 1960’s.

FLORIDA HISTORY - ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


This course is designed to help the student understand the social, political, and economic history of Florida as it evolved
from early discovery and subsequent colonization to the present modern state.

HOLOCAUST – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


The purpose of this course is to examine the events of the Holocaust. A further purpose of this course is to enable
students to understand their connection to the development of civilization by examining the past to prepare for their
future as participating members of a global community.

LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY- ½ Social Studies credit- Semester Course


This course is designed for students to acquire and understanding of the development of the Latin American people by
examining the history and culture of the region with emphasis on the Caribbean Basin, Central America and South
America.

LAW STUDIES – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


This course is designed to make students aware of the basics of our legal system and to provide them with the knowledge
necessary to function as effective citizens in our democratic society. The areas studied are operation of law and our legal
system, criminal law, and individual rights.

LEGAL SYSTEMS – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Law Studies
This course is designed to further educate students of their constitutional rights. Students evaluate major Supreme Court
decisions; examine such issues as a prison life, disintegration of the family, justice as proper procedure, role of police,
unequal sentencing, and rehabilitation. The course offers an excellent opportunity for students to broaden their
knowledge of our legal system.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MACROECONOMICS – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


Students understand the choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and tax payers. The study of
economics provides students with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how a society
must organize its limited resources to satisfy its unlimited wants.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICROECONOMICS – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


In order for students to acquire the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how society must
organize its limited resources to satisfy its unlimited wants, students learn factors that influence the economic system.

PHILOSOPHY – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


Recommended for 11th and 12th graders
Through this course, students raise fundamental questions pertinent to all areas of human activity and inquiries, such as
the meaning of life, religious and scientific thought, and the role it plays as being speculative and critical. Students use
this course to better understand and appreciate their culture and world.

PSYCHOLOGY - ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


This course is primarily concerned with the study of the behavioral characteristics of the individual and groups of
individuals along with an examination of people’s actions, motives, thoughts, and emotions.

SOCIOLOGY – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


Through the study of sociology, students acquire an understanding of group interaction and its impact on individuals in
order that they may have a greater awareness of the beliefs, values and behavior patterns of others. In an increasingly
interdependent world, students need to recognize how group behavior affects both the individual and society.

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THE HISTORY OF THE VIETNAM WAR – ½ Social Studies Credit – Year Course
Requirements: Must have passed or be enrolled in U. S. History
This course provides students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the chronological development of the
Vietnam War by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military and cultural events that affected the war.
Topics include, but are not limited to an understanding of geographic/historic and time/space relationships, the use of
arbitrary periodization in the Vietnam War, and analysis of the United States military efforts and makeup in the war, and
evaluation of the role of the United States home front, interpretations of the effects of the media, film and literature
during and after the war, a judgment of crucial decisions made during the Vietnam War and an analysis of the effects of
the Vietnam War on our lives today.

WORLD HISTORY – 1 Social Studies Credit – Year Course


This required course is designed to provide both an understanding and appreciation of the present in terms of the past
from ancient civilization to modern times.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY – 1 Social Studies Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Minimum of 3.0 on FCAT Reading
Students will learn the facts and examine trends between and among civilizations from the Noelithic era to the present
from every major civilization, practice critical thinking habits of mind, interpret primary source historical documents,
and master the three styles of essay writing skills to prepare them for the AP World History exam. Advanced
independent research projects assigned on relevant topics quarterly. Challenging college-level text and vocabulary
concepts must be mastered independently with minimal content instruction from the teacher. The big picture and
supporting details of each civilization and time period must be memorized and demonstrated without reference to notes
in quizzes and essay assignments.

WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY – 1 Social Studies Credit – Year Course


Students develop multicultural understanding and use geographical concepts and skills to acquire information and
systematically apply decision-making processes to real-life situations. They will acquire an understanding of
interrelationships between people and their environment.

WORLD RELIGIONS – ½ Social Studies Credit – Semester Course


Through the study of world religions, students acquire an understanding of the way people in different cultures satisfy
their religion in culture, the importance that has been attached to religion in peoples’ lives and the relationship between
religion and other social institutions.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
DRIVER EDUCATION – ½ Elective Credit – Semester Course
Prerequisite: A valid Florida driver’s license (Restricted or Operator)
This course consists of four phases: Classroom Simulator (drivotrainer), Multiple Car Driving Range and On-The-Street
Driving. Students will be awarded a certificate after successfully completing all four phases of the course. Space allows
only 150 students per semester to take Driver Education. Upper classmen will have priority. This class also includes the
4-hour traffic safety and substance abuse program. Students will have the opportunity to take the required written exam
for restricted license. Students are able to qualify for a waiver exempting them from the driving exam. This exemption
is based on driving performance.

LEADERSHIP – 1 Elective Credit – Year Course


This course is designed to develop and enhance leadership skills by hands-on experience with school-related activities as
well as community oriented projects. Students are required to perform 5 hours of in-school service and 5 hours of
community service each 9 weeks.

EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIP – ½ Elective Credit – Semester Course (12TH GRADE)

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE- SLS 1103- ½ Elective
Credit- Dual Enrollment (3 Credit Hours)
This course is designed to assist students in developing skills that will help them succeed in college, career, and life. This
course will emphasize how basic academic success skills can be applied in a knowledge- based economy. Included in
this course are problem solving, communication skills, work ethics, introduction to information literacy, and other
related topics.

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VISUAL ARTS
AP PHOTOGRAPHY – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course
Prerequisite: Photography II
This course is intended to provide advanced understanding of quality and breadth in photography. The content follows
the prescribed course of study outlined by the College Board, Educational Testing Service. Students will prepare and
submit a portfolio to the ETS, as required for evaluation. Students must complete summer work prior to the first day of
school. ** $25.00 fee for materials used in take home projects.

AP DRAWING – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Drawing/Painting II
This course is intended to provide an advanced understanding of quality concentration and breadth of drawing. The
content follows the prescribed course of study outlined by the College Board, Educational Testing Service. Students will
be expected to prepare and submit a portfolio as required for evaluation. Students must complete summer work prior to
the first day of school. ** $25.00 fee for materials used in any take home project.

AP ART HISTORY – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Double-blocked with dual enrollment Humanities.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the appreciation of works of art, the intelligent examination of
works of art, and to the major forms of artistic expression in Western and Non-Western art. The first semester covers the
arts of Man from the prehistoric times to the early Renaissance. The second semester covers the arts of Man from the
early Renaissance to the present. Students who complete the course(s) receive a credit for art and an English elective
credit for Humanities. Students are expected to take the AP test in Art History, where they may earn 3-6 hours of
college credit for appropriate scores on the exam.

CERAMICS: HANDBUILDING I – Dual Enrollment – 1 Art Credit


Prerequisites: Ceramics and Pottery I
This course will provide students with basic instruction in the ceramic arts. Students will complete a series of studio
projects that will provide a ‘hands on’ approach to solving construction problems and aid students in achieving design
goals. By the end of this class students will demonstrate the skills required to construct, glaze, and fire pieces of their
own design. Students may earn three dual enrollment college credits if acceptable scores are earned on the college
entrance examination.

CERAMICS/POTTERY I – ½ Fine Arts Credit – Semester course – Beginners Level


This course covers a variety of hand-building techniques, placing emphasis upon design and craftsmanship. **$15.00
fee required for materials used in any take home project.

CERAMICS/POTTERY II – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course – Intermediate Level


Prerequisite: Ceramics/Pottery I
This course offers greater in-depth study of hand-building techniques, with emphasis upon skill mastery and artistic
excellence. **$25.00 fee required for materials used in any take home project.

CERAMICS/POTTERY III - 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course – Advanced Level


Prerequisite: Ceramics/Pottery II (should be a junior or senior)
This course is designed to give students an understanding of advanced technical processes and criteria for making
judgments about aesthetic merits of ceramics and pottery, with major emphasis on skill mastery and artistic excellence.
**$25.00 fee required for materials used in any take home project.

DRAWING I – ½ Fine Arts Credit – Semester Course


This course will cover a variety of basic techniques and media, through approaches to drawing based on proportional,
linear, spatial, textural, and valve relationships. Students will survey major periods of art and history through slide and
lecture. **$10.00 fee required for materials used in any take home project.

DRAWING/PAINTING I – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course

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This beginning level course introduces painting and drawing techniques in different media. Instruction emphasizes
development and strengthening of individual drawing and painting achievement. Color theory, compositional principles,
and a study of twentieth century art styles are presented. **$20.00 fee required for materials used in any take home
project.

DRAWING/PAINTING II – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Drawing/Painting I
This course is designed for students to go into greater in-depth study of color, composition, and drawing and painting
techniques. **$20.00 fee required for materials used in take home projects.

PORTFOLIO – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Drawing/Painting II
This course is designed for those students who plan to go into art school or wish to develop an in-depth study of the fine
arts. There will be an individualized, in-depth emphasis based on teacher/student designed objectives leading toward the
development of a professional portfolio of work. **$25.00 fee required for materials used in take home projects.

SCULPTURE I – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Ceramics/Pottery III
This is an introductory course in the techniques of sculpture, such as casting, carving, modeling, bonding, and building.
The compositional elements of mass, volume, subject matter, and material will be stressed, as well as a study of past and
present professional work in sculpture. Wheel throwing is included in the course of study. **$25.00 fee required for
materials used in take home projects.

SCULPTURE II – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course – Advanced Level


Prerequisite: Sculpture I
This is an intermediate course in the appreciation and production of three-dimensional works in materials. Students will
learn construction techniques and explore ideas for generating and completing innovative personal sculpture. Wheel
throwing is included in the course of study. **$25.00 fee required for material used in take home projects.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY I – ½ Fine Arts Credit – Semester Course


This course will introduce beginning students to light sensitive media. Cyanotype prints, photograms, pinhole cameras
and projection prints are explored first, followed by study of the 35mm camera, film, and darkroom printing processes.
Classwork includes the study of the elements of composition in art, hand-coloring photos, and accepted methods of
presentation. Photo-journalism, photo history, and prominent photographers are also studied in depth. **$25.00 fee
required for materials used in take home projects.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY II – ½ Fine Arts Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Creative Photography I
This course includes more extended practice with the 35mm camera and enhancement of darkroom skills. In this course
students explore alternative techniques and media, with emphasis on photography as art. **$25.00 fee required for
materials used in take home projects.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY III - 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Creative Photography II
This course will give students a further understanding of photography. **$25.00 fee required for materials used in take
home projects.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY IV – 1 Fine Arts Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Creative Photography III
This course develops advanced skills in photographic techniques and processes. **$25.00 fee required for materials
used in take home projects.

FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS

WORLD LANGUAGES
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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course
This course is provided to teach students basic conversational skills in American Sign Language, develop grammatical
structures, expressive and receptive language, and understanding of the Deaf culture.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II - 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: American Sign Language I
This course is provided to further develop students’ knowledge of American Sign Language, mastering grammatical
structures and focusing on expressive and receptive language to better conversational skills.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III - 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: American Sign Language II
The purpose of this course is to prepare students who have successfully completed ASL I and ASL II with in-depth
information and advanced skill development in ASL.

FRENCH I - 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


An introductory course which stresses the development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French.

FRENCH II - 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: French I
This course continues to place primary emphasis upon the development of listening and speaking skills with increasing
emphasis on reading and writing.

FRENCH III – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: French II
The student becomes increasingly more proficient in the basic skill with more emphasis placed on oral and written
composition.

FRENCH IV – Advanced Placement Language – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: French III
This course focuses on proficiency in the French language, both oral and written. This course is based on the Advanced
Placement Program through which the student may receive advanced standing in college as a result of his/her study.

BEGINNING FRENCH I – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: French I and II
This beginning course consists of the fundamental of French speech and grammar taught by integrating the basic
communication skills of hearing and understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Four college credits may be earned.

BEGINNING FRENCH II – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Beginning French I
This course is a continuation of Beginning French I. Four college credits may be earned.

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: French III
This course includes reading from modern and classic French authors, grammar review and conversation. Three college
credits may be earned.

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Intermediate French I
This course is a continuation of Intermediate French I. Three college credits may be earned.

LATIN I – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


An introductory course which stresses the development of skill in reading and writing Latin, translation and English
word derivations, and grammatical structures. Significant time is also devoted to the study of mythology, ancient
Romans, the history of ancient Rome.

LATIN II – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Latin I

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Additional basic structures are presented in correlation with reading materials, and more complex forms of vocabulary
derivation are studied. Mythological, historical and sociological events of a more complex nature are studied as well .

LATIN III - 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Latin II
The student becomes increasingly more proficient in the basic skills with more emphasis placed on translation. More
complex grammatical structures, vocabulary derivation, and original Latin authors are studied. This level involves more
intense study of mythological, historical and sociological events.

LATIN IV - 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Latin III
The purpose of this is to enable students to enhance their proficiency in the foundations of Latin vocabulary and
grammar and to expand their knowledge of classical culture.

AP LATIN VERGIL - 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Latin III
The purpose of this course is to progress in reading, understanding, and interpreting Latin in the original. The content is
specified by Advanced Placement Program with emphasis on Vergil’s Aeneid.

SPANISH I – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


An introductory course organized primarily for the progressive development of listening comprehension, speaking,
reading and writing Spanish.

SPANISH II – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Spanish I
This course continues to place primary emphasis upon the development of the listening and speaking skills.

SPANISH III - 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


Prerequisite: Spanish II
The student becomes increasingly more proficient in the basic skills with more emphasis placed on oral and written
composition.

SPANISH IV – ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE – 1 World Language Credit – Year Credit


Prerequisite: Spanish III
This course focuses on proficiency in the Spanish Language, both oral and written. This course is based on the
Advanced Placement Program through which the student may receive advanced standing in college as a result of his/her
study.

SPANISH V – ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE – 1 World Language Credit –Year Course


Prerequisite: Spanish AP Language
This course is based on the Advanced Placement program through which the student may receive advanced standing in
college as a result of his/her study. The course focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis.

BEGINNING SPANISH I – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Spanish I and II
This beginning course consists of the fundamental of Spanish speech and grammar taught by integrating the basic
communication skills of hearing and understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Four college credits may be earned.

BEGINNING SPANISH II – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Beginning Spanish I
This course is a continuation of Beginning Spanish I. Four college credits may be earned.

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course


Prerequisite: Spanish III
This course integrates a thorough review of the principles of grammar with compositions and conversations planned to
develop a basic active vocabulary and facility in communicating in written and spoken Spanish. Three college credits
may be earned.
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INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II – Dual Enrollment – ½ Credit – Semester Course
Prerequisite: Intermediate Spanish I
This course is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Three college credits may be earned.

GERMAN I – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


This course introduces the student to the language, history and culture of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The skills
for speaking, listening, reading and writing are enhanced through supplementary media in addition to the course
textbook.

GERMAN II – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


The student continues to increase proficiency in the major skill areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing) while
building a more sophisticated vocabulary and comprehensive grammar.

GERMAN III – 1 World Language Credit – Year Course


The purpose of this course is to enable student to enhance proficiency in German through a linguistic, communicative,
and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills. Experiences with German literature are broadened. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered
and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

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