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Ames High School
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Ames Senior High School AMES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT: Ensure that all learners develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and personal esteem necessary to grow in and shape a changing society. It is the policy of the Ames Community School District to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment in every aspect of the operation of the District. The District shall provide equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to color, sex, race, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs and activities or its employment and personnel policies. Dr. Tim Taylor, Superintendent, is the reporting officer for affirmative action, desegregation, and discrimination. Any questions should be directed to: Dr. Tim E. Taylor -­‐ Educational Services Center-­‐ 415 Stanton Ave.-­‐ Ames, IA 50014– (515) 268-­‐6610. It is also the policy of the district to be in full compliance with Vocational Education Program Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination, as well as all federal and state civil rights laws. Dr. Tim Taylor, Superintendent, is the compliance officer. 2
Ames Senior High School Principal • Spence Evans Associate Principals Michael Avise, Ed.D • Jeff Anderson Judge Johnston, Athletic Director February 2015 Dear student and parent/guardian, Each Ames High School student makes many decisions during his/her four-­‐year experience. These decisions have a significant impact on later life. The decisions made regarding the student's educational program are among the most important decisions s/he will make. It is essential that course selections be consistent with the student's future educational and career goals and with graduation requirements. It is increasingly apparent that further education and/or training beyond high school will be necessary in all careers. Thus, assessing one's abilities, aptitudes, interest, and past academic achievement need to be part of course selection so future choices can be real choices. As courses for the coming year are chosen, we urge student and parent/guardian to not view any course in isolation. Rather, they need to consider each request in concert with other requests, activities, and expectations at school and home. We, therefore, urge students to seek the wisdom and counsel of parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators. It is the school's responsibility to offer a comprehensive program to each student. It is a parent/guardian's task to see that one’s children take advantage of these opportunities. It is the student's job to work hard in each course in order to develop his/her potential. A close relationship among school personnel, parents, and students helps ensure appropriate and responsible choices. Students will sign up for all the classes they plan to take during the upcoming school year. If you have questions about course selection, contact your counselor. The AHS 2015-­‐2016 Registration Book with course descriptions will be available on the Internet. Go to www.ames.k12.ia.us, click on Schools, then Ames High School, then Registration Book. Sincerely, Spence R. Evans Principal Michael J. Avise, Ed.D. Associate Principal Jeff Anderson Associate Principal 1921 Ames High Drive, Ames, Iowa 50010-­‐5100 Phone: 515-­‐817-­‐0600 •Fax: 515-­‐817-­‐0627
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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Academic Information Graduation Information Transfer Students Early Graduation NCAA Requirements Pass/Fail Option Advanced Placement Honors Courses Post-­‐Secondary Enrollment Options Act Miscellaneous Information Alternative Learning program (ALP) Extended Learning Program (ELP) Acceleration Community Colleges/Vocational Schools, A Good Option Entering a College/University AHS College Application Management System Financial Aid Information Achievement Tests Eligibility for High School Athletics/Activities Curriculum Offerings -­‐-­‐ List of Courses Dual Credit Classes (DMACC & AHS credit) Course Descriptions by Department Art, The Visual Arts Business DECA English Family & Consumer Sciences Industrial Technology Mathematics Music Physical Education and Dance Science Social Studies Special Education World Languages Other Programs and Opportunities Alternative Learning Program (ALP) English as a Second Language (ESL) Extended Learning Program (ELP) Volunteerism, Credit & Non-­‐Credit Opportunities Story County Vocational Cooperative Courses (DMACC Career Academy) Minimum Requirements for Admission to Iowa’s Regents Universities 4
5 5 5 5 6 7 9 9 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 23 24 28 33 34 38 41 44 50 53 57 65 69 70 74 75 76 77 78 83 GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION GRADUATION INFORMATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 44 academic credits is required for graduation from Ames High School. A credit is earned by receiving a passing grade for a one-­‐semester course that meets a minimum of five times per week or the equivalent. 8 English Credits 1 Practical Arts Credit (from Business Education, Family & Consumer Science, or Industrial Technology) 6 Mathematics Credits 1 Fine Arts Credit (from Music or Art) 6 Science Credits 2 PE Credits (.25 credits per semester) (CPR required for graduation.) 6 Social Studies Credits .5 Health Credit Each freshman and sophomore is required to take a minimum of six classes per week plus PE each semester (32 periods of class per week.) For sophomores, the semester they take the health class, the minimum is 30 periods of class per week. Each junior and senior is required to take a minimum of five classes per week plus PE each semester (27 periods of class per week.) Transfer students must meet all credit requirements for graduation. In addition, students transferring in their senior year must earn a minimum of 10.5 AHS credits in order to receive an AHS diploma. Mid-­‐year graduates may deduct 5.25 credits from the above requirement. Early completion and graduation: Students wanting to complete graduation requirements early (at the end of their junior year or the end of the first semester of their senior year) must work with their counselor. Seniors who complete graduation requirements at mid-­‐year are encouraged to participate in the regular spring graduation ceremony. Only those students who have completed the credits required for graduation can participate in the ceremonies. 5
NCAA ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS The NCAA Eligibility Center must certify student athletes who wish to be eligible for athletics as a freshman at NCAA Division I and Division II institutions. Those students should apply to the NCAA Eligibility Center immediately after their junior year grades are posted on their transcript. 1. Core Courses: 16 core courses are required for NCAA Division I & Division II. See the chart below for the breakdown of the 16 core courses requirement. Starting with the class of 2016 (this year’s eleventh graders), 10 of the 16 required core courses must be completed before the beginning of the seventh semester (senior year). Seven of these 10 required courses must be in English, math or natural/physical science. A repeat of one of the “locked in” courses will not be used if taken after the seventh semester begins. 2. Test Scores: Division I has a sliding scale for test scores and grade-­‐point averages. Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the ACT: English, math, reading and science. All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center by the testing agency. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. 3. Grade-­‐Point Average: Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-­‐point average. Be sure to look at Ames High School’s list of NCAA-­‐approved core courses on the Eligibility Center website www.eligibilitycenter.org to make certain that the courses being taken have been approved as core courses. The NCAA’s h igh school portal lists Ames High core courses under the high school code 160140. The website has tables noting the sliding scale core grade-­‐point average requirements for Division I. Division II has no sliding scale. The minimum core grade point average is 2.0. The core grade point average required to be eligible for Division I competition on or after August 2, 2016, is 2.3. 4. NOTE: The Ames High courses entitled ADVANCED JOURNALISM, and SPIRIT (AHS YEARBOOK), are not approved by NCAA for student-­‐athletes. 5. Credit by Exam: Credits completed through credit-­‐by-­‐exam will not be used by NCAA. 6. For credit recovery and non-­‐traditional courses, go to http://www.ncaa.org/ to see new criteria. Core Units Required for NCAA Certification English Core Math Core* Science Core Social Science Core Additional from English, Math, or Science Additional Courses (from any category above, or in a foreign language, comparative religion/philosophy) TOTAL CORE UNITS REQUIRED Division I 4 years 3 years 2 years 2 years 1 year 4 years 16 Division II 3 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 3 years 4 years 16 • IMPORTANT NOTE: For students enrolling as a college freshman, Division I certification requires 2 years of math, including at least one year of algebra and one year of geometry (or a course for which geometry is a prerequisite.) For more information regarding the rules, please go to www.ncaa.org. Visit the Eligibility Center Web site at www.eligibilitycenter.org Please call the NCAA Eligibility Center if you have questions: Toll-­‐Free Number: 877/262-­‐1492 6
CONTRACT GRADE WITH A PASS/FAIL OPTION REQUEST FORM Students may contract for a letter grade. If the student doesn’t achieve the contracted letter grade, a P or F is recorded. Student Name: ____________________________Grade: ___________ Instructor: _________________ Course Name: ____________________________ Course #: ________________Sec. #: _____________ Contracted Letter Grade: ____ A-­‐ or better ____ B-­‐ or better ____ C-­‐ or better ____ Pass/Fail only ______________________ ________________________ _____________________________ Parent Signature Instructor/Roster Teacher Sig. Counselor Signature _____________________ ________________________ ___________________________ Date Date Date Contract Grade with a Pass/Fail Option 1. The decision to take one or more courses for a contract grade with a pass/fail option must be made within a period of thirty-­‐five (35) school days after the beginning of each new semester. 2. A freshman or sophomore may take a class for a contract grade with a pass/fail option if the class is in addition to five other full credit courses the student is taking that semester. (University classes earning 3 or more credits count as a full credit course.) 3. A junior or senior may take a class for a contract grade with a pass/fail option if the class is in addition to four other full credit courses the student is taking that semester. (University classes earning 3 or more credits count as a full credit course.) 4. For a list of courses eligible to be taken for a contract grade with a pass/fail option, see the other side of this form. 5. The student will be required to attend all classes and complete assignments made by the instructor. 6. In order to receive a “P” for the course, a passing grade must be earned on the semester final, even if the overall percentage for the course would be a passing grade without it. For example, a student contracts for a 'B' or better, and then earns a failing score on the semester exam. Since the student did not receive a passing grade on the semester exam, the student’s semester grade would be the letter grade earned -­‐-­‐ not a “P” -­‐-­‐ for the semester in that course. 7. If considering college athletics, please check the NCAA web site concerning taking a core class pass/fail. 8. Keep in mind that come colleges will count a “P” on your transcript as the lowest passing grade, which is a D-­‐. 7
COURSES ELIGIBLE TO BE TAKEN PASS/FAIL, BY DEPARTMENT: All AP classes are eligible to be taken Pass/Fail. Art, Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Industrial Technology, Music, Physical Education and Vocational Education: All courses in these departments. English In the English Department the following courses may be taken Pass/Fail: Yearbook, Advanced Journalism, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Language & Composition. Foreign Language 3rd and 4th year of a language. (Special education students may take the first or second year of a language pass/fail if it is part of their IEP.) Mathematics Statistics Pre-­‐Calculus AP Calculus (AB) Financial Algebra Science All courses, except Health and Pre-­‐AP Science Social Studies All courses except: World Studies, Honors World Studies, US History, US Government and Integrated Capstone Seminar. Pass/Fail and Special Education Students 1. Deadline exceptions may be made for special education students if the teacher, special education teacher, and parent are in agreement that Pass/Fail is the most appropriate way for grading the student. 2. A special education student may take a course Pass/Fail if the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) states that general education courses may be taken Pass/Fail. 8
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Ames High School teaches advanced placement courses in Art History, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Biology, English Literature & Composition, English Language & Composition, Physics 1, Psychology, U.S. Government, U.S. History, and European History. For course descriptions go to the following web page: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/descriptions/index.html No application is required for AP classes. HONORS COURSES
A student must successfully go through an approval process in order to be scheduled into an honors class. Honors courses are offered in English 9 Literature, English 10, and World Studies. The suggested criteria for admission to an honors class are: 1. Minimum overall GPA of 3.5 th
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3. Minimum 93 percentile in the honors’ subject area or in reading on the Iowa Assessments or another nationally normed assessment. A student who meets these three criteria or who meets two of the criteria and has demonstrated in other ways that s/he would be successful in the honors class, may request to be considered for the class by signing up for the class. This is done when students submit their course requests. An Honors Course Selection Committee will review the students signing up for each honors class. The committee will then decide which students should be placed in the honors class. 9
POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT Under the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (PSEO), juniors and seniors can take up to eleven credits of college courses during each semester of the regular school year while attending high school. PSEO also applies to freshmen and sophomores who are in ELP. Commonly, students take courses at Iowa State University or from the Ankeny or Boone Campus of Des Moines Area Community College. To qualify under the PSEO, the student must have taken the high school course/s offered in that area or the course must be in an area/department not taught at Ames High. Further, the student must meet the entry requirements of the postsecondary institution and apply via materials acquired from the associate principal. Under the act, the school district pays the cost of the course. Students are responsible for their own transportation and still must meet the requirements for graduation from Ames High School. A student who drops or fails a course taken under the PSEO assumes the financial responsibility that the institution charges for the course. Grades earned on courses carrying three or more credits are calculated into the Ames High School GPA. SEARCHING FOR CLASS OFFERINGS & TIMES (REGISTRATION FOR FALL COURSES USUALLY BEGINS IN MARCH) TAKING PSEO CLASSES AT ISU 1.
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Go to http://classes.iastate.edu Select the Term and indicate the Department to begin your search. IMPORTANT: Note Prerequisites ISU POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT PROCEDURE A. For First Time Enrollment in an ISU class: 1. Go to http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/info/post-­‐sec.html, fill out and print the 2 forms: Nondegree Student Application & PSEO. 2. Submit forms to ELP Staff for Review. 3. Request an AHS transcript from the AHS main office staff to be sent to ISU labeled “PSEO Admissions ISU.” 4. Take completed forms to: Mindy Heggen, 10 Enrollment Sevices Center, ISU, Ames, IA 50011-­‐2011, Phone: 515/294-­‐2444 FAX: 515/294-­‐2034 email mskyles@iastate.edu B. For Subsequent Enrollment in an ISU PSEOA Course: 1. Go to http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/info/post-­‐sec.html, fill out and print the form: PSEO. 2. Submit form to ELP Staff for review. 3. Take completed forms to: Mindy Heggen, 0460 Beardshear Hall, ISU, Ames, IA 50011-­‐2049, Phone: 515/294-­‐2444 FAX: 515/294-­‐6773 email mskyles@iastate.edu TAKING PSEO CLASSES AT DMACC 1.
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Go to https://go.dmacc.edu/highschoolstudents/pages/pseointro.aspx for information about registration, courses, and deadlines. Fill out the Notice of Student Registration and the Payment and Participation Agreement forms available from Dr. Avise’s office. Fill out forms completely including course selection and course numbers and submit to ELP Staff for review. Request an AHS transcript from the AHS main office staff to be sent to DMACC labeled “PSEO Admissions DMACC.” Take completed forms to DMACC Registration Office Bldg. 1, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023-­‐3993, Phone: 515/964-­‐6800 or 1/800-­‐362-­‐2127 X6800 FAX: Attn: Registration 515-­‐965-­‐7054 Be aware that DMACC has deadlines for applying which are several months before the class begins. 10
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Alternative Credits 1.
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High School Correspondence and Online Courses Students must obtain prior administrative approval before taking a correspondence course or a class via the Internet for Ames High credit. College Credit Courses A. The student must obtain prior administrative approval before taking any college credit course. B. An Ames High student who fails to obtain prior administrative approval before taking any college credit course will not have that course appear on the Ames High transcript. C. Ames High will be in full compliance with the Post Secondary Enrollment Options Act of the Iowa Department of Education. D. A course must carry the equivalent of three (3) semester hours or more of college credit to receive one (1) high school credit. Interim Grade Reports Teachers post grades every three weeks. Students and parents can see their grades by going to the Infinite Campus Portal at this link: https://sis.ames.k12.ia.us/campus/portal/ames.jsp Class Rank Ames High School does not report class rank. 4.0 is the highest achievable GPA. Therefore, students who have a GPA of 4.0 may report that they rank first or are tied for first in their class. Honor Roll Three honor rolls are prepared at the end of each semester. Students earn their place on one of the three honor rolls by having a current semester grade point average of at least 3.0, 3.5 or 4.0. Incomplete, Temporary Grade of Any semester grade of “incomplete” will be converted to a grade of “F” two weeks after the end of the semester unless there are authorized extenuating circumstances or the teacher notifies the office of a different grade. Repeating a Class AHS will record both grades on the transcript but compute only the most recent grade in the GPA whenever a class is repeated. (Credit will only be awarded once toward graduation requirements.) Withdrawal from a Class A student may drop a class up to 15 school days into the semester without penalty, if the student still has enough classes th
to be a full-­‐time student. If a student drops after the 15 school day of the semester or drops below full-­‐time status, s/he will receive an “F” for the course. The “F” will appear on the transcript and the student will be ineligible for 30 calendar days for athletic, music, or speech activities during the next semester. Senior Honors Reception, Criteria: 3.80 cumulative GPA at the end of first semester of a student’s graduation year (includes juniors who will be graduating at the end of their junior year.) Senior “Graduate with Distinction” Criteria: 3.80 cumulative GPA at the end of the student’s final school year. Grades from another country: Students going to school in another country will receive a transcript transfer grade of CR for credits earned in that country for courses that are accepted by Ames High School. 11
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM (ALP) At Ames High School, the Alternative Learning Program provides several program options designed to meet the educational needs of students. Through the use of a variety of learning alternatives designed to accommodate individual needs, an academic program equivalent to that provided by the regular curriculum is available. Which of the variety of learning alternatives is best suited to each ALP student is determined by the development of a “Personal Education Plan” (PEP). Criteria for students are that they exhibit poor attendance, low grades, and repeated disciplinary referrals. Students can be admitted into the program based upon their EIS score and has two of the above characteristics. Students will receive appropriate services as designated by the PEP, which may include progress monitoring, instructional support, mentoring, or counseling. Entry into the program requires a parent and counselor meeting. Interested students should contact their counselor for information on how this program could assist them. Available courses of the program are listed below.
EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM (ELP) The Extended Learning Program (ELP) is the talented and gifted program. Linda Telleen-­‐Martens is the contact person. Under this program, Ames High School offers seminars to ELP students and brings in special speakers and programs that enhance the learning opportunities of all students. See p. 73 for descriptions of classes offered. ACCELERATION Personal acceleration involves moving a student through the traditional educational organization more quickly. This may include such practices as differentiation in the classroom, grade level acceleration, acceleration in particular content area(s), concurrent enrollment in two grades, credit by examination, dual enrollment in high school and college, or early entrance into college. Decisions about the appropriateness of personal acceleration and the extent of acceleration for a given student will be made based on the Ames Community School District Acceleration Process. The Accelerated Process application must be turned into Mrs. Telleen-­‐Martens, ELP Coordinator, by stated deadlines. These deadlines apply to any student seeking: 1. Acceleration in a content area (including “doubling up,” e.g. requests to take Geometry and Algebra 2 at the same time), grade level acceleration, concurrent enrollment in two grades, and acceleration in different content areas. 2. Credit by examination. Deadlines for application: o February 27 for students going into grades 10, 11, and 12/March 6 for students going into grade 9. -­‐-­‐ To test out in August and all other acceleration requests for the next semester including: Acceleration in a content area (including “doubling up,” e.g. requests to take Geometry and Algebra 2 at the same time), grade level acceleration, concurrent enrollment in two grades, and acceleration in different content areas. th -­‐-­‐ o September 15 to test out in January. st -­‐-­‐
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES, VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS A GOOD OPTION Approximately 72% of Ames High School's graduates attend a four-­‐year college/university. While that number has stayed steady, the percentage of graduates opting to attend a community college or vocational school has increased. Nearly 20% of AHS graduates enroll in community colleges or vocational schools. The advantages of community colleges as a transition to four-­‐year institutions and/or for career development cannot be overstated. Ames High provides some very definite curriculum links to the future. Furthermore, opportunities exist at AHS to gain community college credit for taking particular high school courses in industrial technology, business education, statistics, and family and consumer sciences. ENTERING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Successful college work can ordinarily be done only by those who have learned to study efficiently and effectively in high school and who have demonstrated academic achievement while meeting the requirements for admission. Certain colleges will not admit students whose academic achievement is too low. Students who plan to enter a college or university should check carefully on entrance requirements before completing registration for high school work. A summary of the course requirements for admission to Iowa Regents' Universities is summarized on the last page of this registration book. AHS COLLEGE APPLICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Seniors and juniors will need to log into Family Connection, Ames High School’s College Application Management System. Family Connection is powered by Naviance. The Family Connection website is located at http://connection.naviance.com/Ames Through Family Connection students will be able to: • Create a game plan for themselves. • Apply to college. • Create resumés. • Perform college searches. • Compare and match colleges. • View scattergrams and an acceptance history of the previous year’s graduates by college. • Monitor the status of their college applications. • Request transcripts. • View scholarship information and apply. • View which college representatives are scheduled to visit Ames High. • Receive important messages and updates from Student Services. If you have any questions regarding Family Connection, please call Student Services, 817-­‐0620. FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION Most financial aid to students is based on family need. Assistance can be obtained through federal and state programs as well as from a variety of other sources. Eligibility for federal and state programs is determined through the use of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available online around December 1. According to current regulations, the form must be mailed after January 1 and preferably not later than March 1 of the year preceding college entrance. A student should apply for aid at the same time he/she applies for admission. By visiting with financial aid personnel at the college of choice, the student can become informed about other types of scholarships and loans as well as such federally-­‐
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ACHIEVEMENT TESTS The Iowa Assessments are given annually to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. In addition, students have the opportunity to take several achievement tests. Each of these tests has a registration deadline and fee associated with it. A brief summary of each follows: • PSAT/NMSQT -­‐ administered in mid-­‐October at Ames High. College bound juniors should plan to take this test. High achieving sophomores also are encouraged to take this exam. The test is a preliminary SAT and used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as its qualifying test to determine National Merit Semifinalists. Estimated cost -­‐ $15. • ACT and/or SAT -­‐ administered five to six times during the school year on national testing dates. These are the two tests that are commonly used in the application process to colleges and universities. Students may register for the ACT online at act.org or for the SAT at collegeboard.com. Fee waivers are available in Student Services for students who qualify. Standard prep booklets are also available in Student Services. Counselors urge prospective college bound students to take either of these tests at the end of the second semester of the junior year. Estimated costs: ACT -­‐ $38 or $54.50 plus writing test; SAT -­‐ $52.50 plus $26.00 for optional subject tests or $52.00 for a listening language subject test. AHS offers an ACT/SAT prep class after school hours -­‐ one in the fall and one in the spring. • ADVANCED PLACEMENT -­‐ administered each May at Ames High School according to a national testing schedule. High scores on the AP exams can result in the awarding of credit by a student's post secondary institution. However, students need to review their college choices’ policies for awarding credit on AP exams. Registration is held at Ames High prior to March 31 with payment for the exams due at registration. Estimated cost -­‐ $91 per test. ELIGIBILITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES Interscholastic Athletics and Co-­‐Curricular Programs Participation in interscholastic athletics and co-­‐curricular activities is a privilege. School athletics and activities provide the benefits of promoting additional interests and abilities in the students during their school years and for their lifetimes. Students who participate in interscholastic athletics and co-­‐curricular activities should be acknowledged as standout student ambassadors of the school district throughout the calendar year. Therefore, the school district maintains high expectations for all participants in athletics and co-­‐curricular activities. Eligibility requirements listed below pertain to interscholastic athletics (including drill team and cheerleading), music, and speech (including debate and drama.) A. The following ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY rules are established to be in compliance with the academic eligibility rules of the state associations governing athletics, speech, and music. Academic Eligibility Rules for Interscholastic Athletics (including drill team and cheerleading), music, and speech (including debate and drama.): 1. To be academically eligible for the above listed activities, the student must be *passing all courses at the end of the previous semester. 2. An INCOMPLETE at the end of the semester means the student has not yet completed the course requirements and results in ineligibility until the work is completed and the teacher submits a passing grade to the office. 3. *A student with a disability who has an individualized education program (IEP) shall not be denied eligibility on the basis of scholarship if the student is making adequate progress, as determined by school officials, towards the goals and objectives on the student’s IEP. B. Eligibility requirements for Interscholastic Athletics (including drill team and cheerleading.): 1. Be considered a full-­‐time student during their athletic season. 2. Have a signed parent permission slip on file at the school. 3. Have had a physical within 13 months and the physical must be on file at the school. th
4. Not have reached his/her 20 birthday. 5. Have returned and paid for equipment lost from previous seasons. 6. Not possess or use tobacco or tobacco products, alcohol, or controlled substances. 7. Not play on a regularly organized team other than the teams representing the Ames Community School District during the same season without previous written consent of the principal or designee. 8. A student under any in-­‐school and/or out-­‐of-­‐school suspension is ineligible for any school activity during the course of the suspension. Eligibility is reinstated following in-­‐school suspension at 3:15 the last day of the suspension. For out-­‐of-­‐school suspension, eligibility is reinstated the calendar day following the date the suspension is completed. *Any questions regarding the implementation of the above standards can be answered by calling Athletic Director Judge Johnston, 817-­‐0611.
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AMES HIGH CURRICULUM OFFERINGS -­‐ ALPHABETICAL LISTING 2015-­‐2016 Semester Code: 1 -­‐ First Semester Course 2 -­‐ Second Semester Course Y -­‐ Full Year Course B -­‐ One Semester Course Offered Each Semester E -­‐ Either semester (Offered the one semester it best fits) SEM COURSE CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED ART DEPARTMENT 2D Offerings E E E E E E E E E E E Y E E E E E 4010 4050 4070 4170 4190 4030 4032 4290 4310 4340 4360 Foundation 2-­‐Dimensional Art Drawing, Painting, Printmaking Adv. Drawing, Painting, Printmaking Graphic Design Adv. Graphic Design 3D Offerings Foundation 3-­‐Dimensional Art Advanced 3-­‐D Art Ceramics Adv. Ceramics Jewelry Adv. Jewelry Other Art Offerings 4375/4376 4470 4490 4390 4410 AP History of Art 4th Dimension Art Adv. 4th Dimension Art Photography Adv. Photography Independent Studio 1 1 1 1 1 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 10-­‐12 9-­‐12 10-­‐12 2-­‐D Art Drawing, Painting, Printmaking 2-­‐D Art Graphic Design 1 1 1 1 1 1 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 10-­‐12 9-­‐12 10-­‐12 Foundations 3D 3-­‐D Art Ceramics 3-­‐D Art Jewelry 2 1 1 1 1 1 10-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 10-­‐12 4th Dimension Art Photography Teacher Approval 15
Semester Code: 1 -­‐ First Semester Course 2 -­‐ Second Semester Course Y -­‐ Full Year Course B -­‐ One Semester Course Offered Each Semester E -­‐ Either semester (Offered the one semester it best fits) SEM COURSE CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Y 3311/3312 Accounting 2 10-­‐12 Y 3320/3321 Accounting 2 2 11-­‐12 Y 3325/3326 Accounting 3 2 11-­‐12 2 3340 Business Economics 1 9-­‐10 E 3370 Business & Personal Law 1 10-­‐12 E 3690 Computer Concepts 1 9-­‐12 E 3790 Desktop Publish & Web Design 1 9-­‐12 2 3440 Entrepreneurship 1 11-­‐12 E 6058 Entrepreneurship Experience 1 12 E 3330 Leadership Development 1 9-­‐10 E 3792 Multimedia 1 9-­‐12 E 3420 Personal Finance 1 11-­‐12 E 3422 Personal Finance – Online 1 11-­‐12 E 3480 Principles of Business 1 9-­‐10 1 6051 Principles of Management 1 11-­‐12 E 3351 Sports & Entertainment Mktg. 1 11-­‐12 2 6052 *Principles of Marketing 1 11-­‐12 Y 6071/6071B *Marketing Internship 4 12 *This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 1 2 2 2 S Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y E Y 1011 1012 1014 1015 1031/1032 1041/1042 1051/1052 1110/1112 1090/1092 1249/1250 1370/1372 1380/1382 1131/1132 1411/1412 1170/1171 1437 English 9 Workshop English 9 Literature Adv. English 9 Literature Hon. English 9 Literature English 10 Adv. English 10 Honors English 10 English 11 Adv. English 11 AP Literature & Composition (11) English 12 Adv. English 12 AP Language & Composition (12) SPIRIT (AHS Yearbook)** Advanced Journalism (Web)** Integrated Capstone Seminar*** 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 10-­‐12 10-­‐12 12 Faculty Approval Faculty Approval Faculty Approval Faculty Approval ** Ames High will count this class as an elective, not an English credit. **The NCAA does not accept these as core English classes. ***Seniors signing up for this class will be in a 3 period block (Pd. 2, 3, 4) all year and will earn credit in English 12 or Advanced English 12, Environmental Science, Government, and Sociology. 16
Semester Code: 1 -­‐ First Semester Course 2 -­‐ Second Semester Course Y -­‐ Full Year Course B -­‐ One Semester Course Offered Each Semester E -­‐ Either semester (Offered the one semester it best fits) SEM COURSE CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES B 5120 Advanced Foods 1 10-­‐12 Foods & Nutrition B 5130 Child Development/Parenting 1 9-­‐12 1 5175 *Textiles 1 11-­‐12 1 5172 *Fashion Analysis & Design 1 11-­‐12 B 5090 Foods & Nutrition 1 9-­‐12 E 5092 Peer Foods 1 11-­‐12 E 5160 Interior Design/Housing 1 10-­‐12 Y 6046 *Culinary/DMACC** 1 11-­‐12 Foods & Nutr. & Adv. Foods, recommended B Independent Study 1 11-­‐12 Instructor Approval *This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. **This class is taught at the DMACC Career Academy Hunziker Center. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT E 5210 Wood Materials 1 9-­‐12 Y 5291/5292 Woodworking 1 2 10-­‐12 Wood Materials Y 5311/5312 Woodworking 2 2 11-­‐12 Woodworking 1 Y 5590/5592 Contract Woodworking 2 12 Woodworking 2 & contract with instructor E 5190 Engineering CADD Drafting 1 1 9-­‐12 E 5351 *Engineering CADD Drafting 2 1 9-­‐12 Engineering CADD Draft. 1 Y 5371/5372 Architectural CADD Drafting 2 10-­‐12 Engineering CADD Draft. 1 E 2610 Computer Applications & 1 or 2 9-­‐12 Entrepreneurialism *This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. MULTI-­‐OCCUPATIONS COOPERATIVE (MOC) Y 6171/6172 *MOC Coop. Work 4 12 (Coordinator Approval) Y 6151/6152 *MOC Related Class 2 12 (By application & acceptance) *This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. For additional related offerings refer to vocational courses section. 17
Semester Code: 1 -­‐ First Semester Course 2 -­‐ Second Semester Course Y -­‐ Full Year Course B -­‐ One Semester Course Offered Each Semester E -­‐ Either semester (Offered the one semester it best fits) SEM COURSE CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Courses Usually Taken 1st Year of High School Y 1 2 2091/2092 Algebra 1 2093 Algebra 1A 2094 Algebra 1B 2 1 1 Courses Usually Taken 2nd Year of High School 1 Y 2 1 2 Y Y Y Y Y B 2095 2131/2132 2133 2134 2135 2171/2172 2191/2192 2176/2177 2271/2272 2230/2240 2250 Algebra 1C Geometry Geometry A 1 2 1 Algebra 1AB Algebra 1 ABC or Algebra 1 Algebra 1 ABC or Algebra 1 Geometry B Geometry C Algebra 2 Adv. Algebra 2 Financial Algebra** AP Calculus (AB) Pre-­‐Calculus *Statistics 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 Algebra Geometry A Algebra 1AB, Geometry AB Algebra 1, Geometry, Geom. ABC Algebra 1, Geometry, Geom. ABC Algebra 1, 1ABC & Geom., or Geom. ABC Trigonometry/Pre-­‐Calculus Trigonometry Algebra 2 Courses Usually Taken 3rd & 4th Year of High School * This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. **Although Ames High will count this class to fulfill the mathematics requirement, some colleges/universities do not accept this class as meeting their mathematics admission requirements. Please check with the colleges/universities you want to attend. 2080/2082 Pre-­‐Algebra is assigned to students if required by an IEP. SEM COURSE CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED MUSIC DEPARTMENT Y Y Y Y 1 Y Y Y Y Y Y 7131/7132 7151/7152 7161/7162 7231/7232 7191 7011/7012 7031/7032 7051/7052 7309/7310 7311/7312 7349/7350 Band 9 Band 10-­‐12 Percussion Techniques Band Lesson 9-­‐12 Twirlers Freshman Choir* Concert Choir* Concert Chorale* Orchestra 9* Orchestra 10-­‐12* Orchestra and Band 9* 2 2 2 .5 2 2 2 2 2 2 9 10-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9 10-­‐12 Non-­‐Audition 10-­‐12 Audition only 9 10-­‐12 9 *Vocal and Orchestra Lessons will be assigned by the instructor.
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Semester Code: 1 -­‐ First Semester Course 2 -­‐ Second Semester Course Y -­‐ Full Year Course B -­‐ One Semester Course Offered Each Semester E -­‐ Either semester (Offered the one semester it best fits) SEM CODE NUMBER COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED PHYSICAL EDUCATION & MODERN DANCE DEPARTMENT 1 6210 2 6220 1 6310 2 6312 1 6222 2 6224 1 6250 2 6260 1 6314 2 6315 1 6350 2 6360 1 6330 2 6340 1 6430 2 6440 1 6561 2 6562 B 6563 Athletic Teams 6601 6603 6604 6602 6605 6606 6607 6700 6704 6701 6705 6690 6702 6711 6712 6706 6703 6707 6708 6709 6714 6713 Weights 1 (Anaerobic) .25 Weights 1 (Anaerobic) .25 PE 9-­‐12 (Aerobic) .25 PE 9-­‐12 (Aerobic) .25 Weights 2 (Anaerobic) .25 Weights 2 (Anaerobic) .25 CPR PE 9-­‐12 (Aerobic) .25 CPR PE 9-­‐12 (Aerobic) .25 Weights 2 w/CPR (Anaerobic) .25 Weights 2 w/CPR (Anaerobic) .25 PE Every Day 9-­‐12 TBA PE Every Day 9-­‐12 TBA PE with Peers (PEP) .25 PE with Peers (PEP) .25 Modern Dance Techniques 1 & 2 .25 Modern Dance Techniques 1 & 2 .25 st
1 Semester sports exemption from PE nd
2 Semester sports exemption from PE All year exemption from PE 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 10-­‐12 By application & instructor acceptance 10-­‐12 By application & instructor acceptance 10-­‐12 10-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 12 Boys’ Cross Country Boys' Golf Cheer squad, fall Football Girls' Cross Country Girls' Swimming Girls' Volleyball Boys' Basketball Boys' Wrestling Boys' Swimming Cheer squad, winter Drill Team Girls' Basketball Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Soccer Boys’ Tennis Boys’ Track Girls’ Golf Girls’ Tennis Girls’ Track Softball Baseball 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12* Participation in basketball, boys' swimming, wrestling, winter cheer squad or drill team meets the year’s PE requirement for seniors . 19
Semester Code: 1 -­‐ First Semester Course 2 -­‐ Second Semester Course Y -­‐ Full Year Course B -­‐ One Semester Course Offered Each Semester E -­‐ Either semester (Offered the one semester it best fits) SEM COURSE CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 9th Grade Science Offerings
Y 2313/2314 Science of Earth Systems 2 9
Y 2315/2316 Foundations of Science 2 9
1 2317 Pre AP Science I (6/wk.) 1 9 Application to “4 in 2” Program
2 2357 Pre AP Science II (6/wk.) 1 9 Application to “4 in 2” Program Biology Offerings Y 2351/2352 Biology (6/wk.) 2 10-­‐12 coursework in Earth & Space Science Y 2371/2372 AP Biology (7/wk.) 2 10-­‐12 coursework in Earth & Space Science, unless through acceleration Health Offerings B 2530 Health .5 10 Y 2511/2512 Health Concepts of Biology 2 10-­‐12 Environmental Science Offerings Y 2390/2400 Environmental Science (6/wk.) 2 11-­‐12 Earth & Space Science & Biology Y 1437 Integrated Capstone Seminar*** 2 12 Physics Offerings Y 2435/2436 AP Physics 1 (7/wk.) 2 11-­‐12 Earth & Space Sci. unless through acceleration Y 2431/2432 Physics (6/wk.) 2 11-­‐12 working knowledge of Algebra; coursework in Earth & Space Science Chemistry Offerings Y 2471/2472 Chemistry (6/wk.) 2 11-­‐12 Y 2491/2492 AP Chemistry (7/wk.) 2 12 working knowledge of Algebra; coursework in Earth Space Science Earth & Space Science unless through acceleration ***Seniors signing up for this class will be in a 3 period block (Pd. 2, 3, 4) all year and will earn credit in English 12 or Advanced English 12, Environmental Science, Government, and Sociology. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT B Y Y E E B Y Y B 1 2 E Y Y Y 1571 1611/1612 1695/1696 1680 1640 1690 1760/1762 1531/1532 1570 1590 1600 1630 1437 1511/1512 1521/1522 AP U.S. Government AP European History AP U.S. History Economics Non-­‐Western World Sociology AP Psychology (Full year) U.S. History-­‐-­‐20th Century United States Government Western Civilization 1 Western Civilization 2 World Issues Integrated Capstone Seminar*** World Studies Honors World Studies 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 12 10-­‐12 10-­‐12 11-­‐12 11-­‐12 11-­‐12 11-­‐12 10 12 10-­‐12 10-­‐12 11-­‐12 12 9 9 Faculty Approval ***Seniors signing up for this class will be in a 3 period block (Pd. 2, 3, 4) all year and will earn credit in English 12 or Advanced English 12, Environmental Science, Government, and Sociology. 20
Semester Code: 1 -­‐ First Semester Course 2 -­‐ Second Semester Course Y -­‐ Full Year Course B -­‐ One Semester Course Offered Each Semester E -­‐ Either semester (Offered the one semester it best fits) SEM COURSE CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 3011/3012 3031/3032 3051/3052 3071/3072 3111/3112 3131/3132 3151/3152 3171/3172 3211/3212 3231/3232 3251/3252 3271/3272 French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4 German 1 German 2 German 3 German 4 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 French 1 (w/passing grade) French 2 (w/passing grade) French 3 (w/passing grade) German 1 (w/passing grade) German 2 (w/passing grade) German 3 (w/passing grade) Spanish 1 (w/passing grade) Spanish 2 (w/passing grade) Spanish 3 (w/passing grade) OTHER PROGRAMS/OPPORTUNITIES: ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM 1 Y 2 Y Y 1 2 Y Y Y 8416 ALP English 9 Workshop sem. 1 8419/8421 ALP English 10 8420 ALP English 9 Literature sem. 2 8422/8424 ALP English 11 8426/8426B ALP U.S. History 8435 ALP P.E. 8455 ALP P.E. w/CPR st
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9421 2 sem. 1 pd) 9422/9423 ALP Geometry 9424/9425 ALP Algebra 2 1 2 1 2 2 .25 .25 2 9 10 9 11 10 9-­‐12 10-­‐12 9 10 2 Enrollment in ALP 11-­‐12 Enrollment in ALP 21
Enrollment in ALP Enrollment in ALP Enrollment in ALP Enrollment in ALP Enrollment in ALP Enrollment in ALP Enrollment in ALP Enrollment in ALP Semester Code: 1 -­‐ First Semester Course 2 -­‐ Second Semester Course Y -­‐ Full Year Course B -­‐ One Semester Course Offered Each Semester E -­‐ Either semester (Offered the one semester it best fits) SEM COURSE CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Y 1460 ESL Literacy 2 Y 1462/1462B ESL Beginners 2 Y 1463 ESL Intermediate 2 Y 1464/1464B English Language Development 1 Y 1465/1465B ESL Reading 1 Y 8451/8452 Sheltered U.S. History 2 (offered 15 -­‐ 16 and every other year) Y 8454/8454B Sheltered World Studies 2 (offered 16 -­‐ 17 and every other year) 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 9-­‐12 EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM ALL ELP COURSES BY APPLICATION ONLY B 7584 ELP Internship (1 cr.) E 7585 ELP ISU Research Internship (1 cr.) B 7586 ISU Research Internship Y 7590/7591 Freshman ELP Seminar B 7593 ELP Mentorship (1 cr.) E 7594 ELP Journalism B 7596 ELP Independent Study E 7598 TR AP Microeconomics (1 cr.) online Y 7601 TR AP Statistics (1 cr.) online E 7605 TR AP Macroeconomics (1 cr.) online B 7608 ELP Creative Writing B 7609 ELP Senior Research in Literature B 7612 ELP Senior Research MISCELLANEOUS: B 7769 Volunteer Work (Credit/Noncredit) 22
10-­‐12 11-­‐12 11-­‐12 9 9-­‐12 10-­‐12 10-­‐12 11-­‐12 11-­‐12 11-­‐12 12 12 12 ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval 9-­‐12 By arrangement By Selection at Ames Middle School ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval ELP Application & Approval DUAL CREDIT COURSES The following dual credit courses are offered at Ames High School. High school students can earn both Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and Ames High Credits: Business: Principles of Marketing Marketing Internship with Principles of Marketing Family and Consumer Science: Textiles Fashion Analysis and Design Industrial Technology: Engineering CADD Drafting 2 Multi-­‐Occupations Cooperative (MOC related class) with Marketing Cooperative Internship Mathematics: Statistics In addition, all Story County Vocational Cooperative classes at Hunziker Center earn both DMACC and AHS credit. Semester Code: 1 -­‐ First Semester Course 2 -­‐ Second Semester Course Y -­‐ Full Year Course B -­‐ One Semester Course Offered Each Semester E -­‐ Either semester (Offered the one semester it best fits) SEM COURSE CODE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT YEAR PREREQUISITE RECOMMENDED STORY COUNTY VOCATIONAL COOPERATIVE CLASSES AT HUNZIKER CENTER Y 6069/6069B Auto Collision 1 2 ea. 11-­‐12 Y 6073/6073B Auto Collision 2 2 ea. 11-­‐12 Y 6070/6072 Automotive Technology 1 2 ea. 11-­‐12 Y 6076/6077 Automotive Technology 2 2 ea. 11-­‐12 Y 6030/6031 Building Trades 1 2 ea. 11-­‐12 Y 6040/6041 Building Trades 2 2 ea. 11-­‐12 E 6060 Certified Nurse Aide Training* 2 11-­‐12 B 6048/6049 Criminal Justice 1 2 ea. 11-­‐12 B 6050/6050B Criminal Justice 2 2 ea. 11-­‐12 Y 6046/6047 Culinary Arts 2 ea. 11-­‐12 AHS Food & Nutr. & Adv. Foods recommended 1 5172 Fashion Analysis & Design 1 11-­‐12 Y 6068/6068B Health Occupations & Nurse Aide* 2 ea. 11-­‐12 Y 6074/6075 Teacher Academy 2 ea. 11-­‐12 1 5175 Textiles 1 11-­‐12 Y 5180/5182 Web Page Design 2 ea. 11-­‐12 *Students must pass a criminal background check in order to complete CNA course. These classes earn both DMACC & AHS credit. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. 23
Visual art is essential to the development of the whole person and should be an integral part of every child’s education. As a basic means of human expression and communication it is a necessary component in understanding the visual complexity of the world. Experiences in art production, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history enable students to better understand themselves, their environment, their culture and the multicultural nature of humankind. Visual art is a tangible expression of human creativity. Through art education, students have an opportunity to see beyond formulas and imitations, and to experience the value of invention, humor, fantasy, and experimentation. Students learn to develop meaningful ideas and to show a spark of intellectual or creative curiosity toward work. Visual art makes a unique contribution to the growth of the learner. As a separate discipline, it conveys knowledge and meaning not learned through the study of other academic subjects. As an interdisciplinary partner, it brings fuller meaning to many disciplines. In addition, art education provides students with instruction and practice in the basic skills of critical thinking, decision-­‐making, problem solving, and communication. Students develop self-­‐worth and confidence as they expand their ability to solve problems, to communicate ideas and to express feelings. These life skills increase educational, professional, and career opportunities. Art enriches the human experience within and across cultures, connecting the past, present, and future. Art Courses
Foundation 2D Art is a prerequisite for: § Drawing. Painting, and Foundation 3D Expression is a prerequisite for: § Ceramics 1 Printmaking §
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Foundations 2-­‐Dimensional Expression is the prerequisite for the one-­‐semester courses of drawing, painting, printmaking, and graphic design. Foundations 3-­‐Dimensional Expression is the prerequisite for the one-­‐semester courses of ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and fibers. Any art course will meet the Fine Arts graduation requirement. Five art courses that do not require a prerequisite are: Foundations 2-­‐Dimensional Expression, Foundations 3-­‐Dimensional Expression, Photography, 4-­‐D Art, and AP History of Art. 2D Offerings Foundations 2-­‐Dimensional Expression Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. This one-­‐semester course offers basic experiences in drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design and art history. It is a prerequisite for all 2-­‐Dimensional courses. Drawing, Painting, Printmaking Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Foundations 2-­‐D There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. This is a one-­‐semester course open to students who have had Foundations 2-­‐Dimensional Expression. The course is an introduction to drawing, painting, and printmaking along with composition to develop figurative and nonfigurative expression. Traditional and contemporary approaches will be studied. Advanced Drawing, Painting, Printmaking Elective Either Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Foundations 2-­‐D, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. These advanced courses are to be taken in order of prerequisite. Due to class sizes, an advanced level course and a beginning level course are frequently offered during the same class period. Each course offers a greater in-­‐depth study of figurative and nonfigurative expression working in a variety of media. Drawing, painting, and printmaking as an art form will be emphasized. Graphic Design 1 Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Foundations 2-­‐D There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. Graphic Design 1 is a one-­‐semester course open to students who have had Foundations 2-­‐Dimensional Expression. This course offers basic experiences in the theory and practice of advertising and commercial art in our society. The study of typefaces, logo design and book illustrating are explored. Students will use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Advanced Graphic Design Elective Either Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Foundations in 2-­‐D; Graphic Design 1 There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. These advanced courses are one-­‐semester courses to be taken in order of prerequisite. Due to class sizes, an advanced level course and a beginning level course are frequently offered during the same class period. The courses offer the student the opportunity to pursue greater in-­‐depth study in Graphic Design experiences. Adobe Illustrator will be explored in more depth and Flash Animations may be introduced. Career opportunities and scholarships are discussed. 25
3D Offerings Foundations in 3-­‐Dimensional Art Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. This is a one-­‐semester course open to all students that fulfills the fine arts requirements for graduation and is a prerequisite for Jewelry, Ceramics and Advanced 3-­‐D Art. This course acquaints students with the elements and principles of design using three-­‐dimensional media: wire and wood, ceramics, fibers, and mixed media. Advanced 3-­‐Dimensional Art Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Foundations in 3-­‐D Art There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. These advanced courses are to be taken in order of prerequisite. Due to class sizes, advanced level courses and beginning level courses are frequently offered during the same class period. Course work includes individually determined projects and greater in depth work in applying advanced skills. Ceramics 1 Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Foundations 3-­‐D There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. A student may enter Ceramics 1 after successful completion of Foundation 3-­‐Dimensional Art. This course expands and develops concepts, techniques, and skills presented in the Foundations 3-­‐D Course. Students work in a studio environment where they are responsible for organization and management of all phases of ceramics work from wedging clay to lading the kiln. Hand build clay forms; wheel thrown pottery and glazing techniques will be created in this one semester course. Advanced Ceramics Elective Either Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Foundations 3-­‐D; Ceramics 1 There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. These courses are designed to enable a student to further advance his/her knowledge of ceramics. Levels 2 -­‐ 7 may be an organized, individual study program, with the instructor and student developing his/her own program of study, setting specific goals to be met by the end of the semester. Due to class sizes, advanced level courses and beginning level courses are frequently offered during the same class period. Jewelry 1 Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Foundations 3-­‐D There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. A student may enter Jewelry 1 after successfully completing 3-­‐Dimensional Expression. The class is directed toward designing and constructing jewelry utilizing a variety of techniques. In addition to further expansion of basic techniques, cold-­‐construction, soldering, and casting, and setting of stones will be introduced. Students will be charged for materials and metal used in class. Advanced Jewelry Elective Either Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Foundations 3-­‐D; Jewelry 1 There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. These courses are designed to enable a student to advance his/her knowledge of jewelry as adornment or jewelry techniques. This class is an organized, individualized study program. Due to class sizes, advanced level courses and beginning level courses are frequently offered during the same class period. Students may be charged for certain materials.
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Other Art Offerings AP History of Art Elective Full Year or One Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 No Prerequisite AP (Advanced Placement) History of Art is college level art history for which many colleges and universities grant placement and/or credit. It is designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Test in History of Art. Students are eligible to take the AP test in History of Art. This course provides an understanding and appreciation of architecture, sculpture, painting and other art forms within cultural and historical contexts. Students will be expected to look at works of art critically and analyze what they see through essay writing and class discussion. Students must be ready to make a serious commitment to the work. 4th Dimension Art Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 No Prerequisite There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. This one-­‐semester course offers students an opportunity to create works of art in the form of hypermedia that integrates images, text, music, colorful animation, live action video, and spoken voices into challenging simulations of real/unreal situations. Learning activities will vary as students learn to create new images using technology such as the computer, scanner, digital camera, laser disc, etc. Adobe Photoshop, Morph, and iMovie will be used. Aesthetic understanding will be emphasized. Advanced 4th Dimension Art Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: 4-­‐D Art There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. This advanced course is a continuing study of hypermedia. Due to class sizes, advanced level courses and beginning level courses are frequently offered during the same class period. The student will work with Adobe Photoshop and Flash increasing in complexity to produce innovative art forms. Bryce, Adobe After Effects, and other 3-­‐D programs will be introduced. Photography 1 Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 No prerequisite There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. Photography 1 is a one-­‐semester course open to all students. This course will cover analog photography. This course offers basic experiences with the 35 mm camera and related equipment and the basic skills needed to develop and print black and white film in a darkroom. Access to a 35 mm camera is suggested. Advanced Photography Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Photography 1 There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. These advanced courses are one-­‐semester courses to be taken in order of prerequisite. The courses offer the student the opportunity to pursue greater-­‐in-­‐depth study and experiences using the 35 mm camera and related equipment and further development of darkroom skills. The student may be introduced to special printing techniques such as photograms, multiple exposures, texture screens, toning, solarization and kodalith. Digital photography and Photo shop will be introduced. Opportunities to use a digital camera/Adobe Photoshop and a digital camcorder/iMovie may be included. Independent Studio Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 There will be a fee or materials to buy for this class. Independent Study is a one-­‐semester course that can be taken when a student cannot fit an advanced art course into their schedule. The student will be able to pursue greater in-­‐depth study of chosen medium. Teacher and student should agree upon course and level of study. This course can be taken repeatedly. This course may only be taken with teacher pre-­‐
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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS Course Accounting 1 Accounting 2 Accounting 3 Business Economics Business & Personal Law Computer Concepts Desktop Publishing/Web Page Design Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Experience Leadership Development Marketing Internship Multimedia Personal Finance Personal Finance-­‐ONLINE Principles of Business Principles of Management Principles of Marketing Sports & Entertainment Marketing 9 X X X X X X Grades 10 11 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 12 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Semester Offered Full year Full year Full year Either semester Either semester Either semester Either semester Either semester Either semester Either semester Full year Either semester Either semester Either semester Either semester 1st semester only 2nd semester only Either semester Dual Credit Courses (with DMACC & AHS) Course Marketing Internship Principles of Marketing 9 Grades 10 11 12 X X X Semester Offered Full year 2nd semester only Student Organization (DECA) Open to any students enrolled in business courses! See information on last page of business department course descriptions. Contact person: Mrs. Schmaltz 29
Business Department Course Descriptions The Business Department is excited to be offering a sequence of courses in grades 9-­‐12 geared toward entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system. Accounting 1 Grades 10 -­‐ 12 Full Year This course provides an opportunity for students to understand how financial information is gathered, analyzed, and interpreted in order to make sound and profitable business decisions. Accounting concepts are applied as students analyze and record information, develop financial statements, and complete the accounting cycle for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Realism is created through the use of an accounting simulation during the second semester. Any student planning on a business major in college is strongly advised to take this course. Accounting 2 Grades 10 -­‐ 12 Full Year This is a second year of accounting. Students taking this course will work independently, similar to an online course. Further study of accounting for corporations is the accounting for corporations is the focus. This class is recommended for students interested in accounting as a career or for students planning to major in business. Accounting 3 Grades 10 -­‐ 12 Full Year For students who want to pursue accounting as a career, this is an opportunity to further their knowledge of accounting. This is an independent study course, similar to an online course. Business Economics Grades 9 -­‐ 10 either semester Are you interested in developing a product, marketing it, and selling it to the public? Then this may be the class for you! This class will discover the basic economic principles that businesses use and put them into use with the development of a class business project. Students will discover what it takes to run a successful business while grasping basic economic principles along the way. Business & Personal Law Grades 10 -­‐ 12 either semester A one-­‐semester course designed to give students a background in personal and business law by studying the legal system, entering into contracts, insurance protection, renting a place to live, buying a home, buying and financing a car, and borrowing money and buying on credit. These units are presented to make students aware of the specific importance to ones personal and business life. Classroom lectures supplemented with topic related speakers from the specific units are provided to the students in order to give them the best grasp of the subject material. Computer Concepts Grades 9-­‐12 either semester Learn everything there is to know about Google in this class! From Google docs to spreadsheets to presentations to effective searching, you’ll learn all the important features of Google! Students will develop technology skills and resources that can be used for almost any other class at Ames High School. This class is strongly suggested for all students! Desktop Publishing & Web Design Grades 9-­‐12 either semester Have you ever wanted to design a magazine cover, a new cereal box, promotional materials for a band, and create websites? Then this is THE class for you! Using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and web-­‐based applications, you will learn the basics of creating professional documents and websites with some of the best programs available. Entrepreneurship Grades 11-­‐12 either semester Entrepreneurship is a one-­‐semester course designed to give all students the self-­‐confidence and presentation skills to effectively organize, develop, and manage a business. It is designed to provide the student with these skills through the study of how to create a business. Topics include student assessment of personal skills, the components of the free enterprise system and its place in our global economy, understanding risk management and the concept of risk/reward, marketing, selling, financing, and ethics. Students will develop a written business plan for a business of their choice. 30
Entrepreneurship Experience Grade 12 either semester Develop a professional working relationship and a networking opportunity with area entrepreneurs. This experience will provide the student with a minimum of 5 different business sites to visit and learn from those who are “living the entrepreneurial spirit.” Students will complete a reflective assessment after each experience and will meet with the instructor at various times during the semester. Participating businesses will include, but are not limited to: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Iowa Research Park/ Marketing Ames Parks & Recreation First National Bank Webfilings Pat Brown Agency/State Farm Insurance Manpower Wilson Toyota Scion Haila Architecture Structure Planning, Ltd. Ames Chamber of Commerce PCI Academy Greater Iowa Credit Union Leadership Development Grades 9 -­‐ 10 either semester Begin your journey of developing the characteristics of a strong leader in various areas of your life, both now and in the future. Learn what makes people successful and begin developing these traits. Course content includes the beginning development of a resume and activities to encourage the growth of great leadership traits. Movies, hands-­‐on activities and classroom discussions assist in supporting various leadership concepts. This course will provide you with the basic skills to become a strong leader among your peers and in your chosen profession later in life! Marketing Internship Grade 12 full year This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. Internship is a one-­‐year course for students enrolled in the Marketing Education class. Students work for pay at a personal interest-­‐related job for which they receive FOUR credits per year. Job placement, training, and evaluation are part of this course. In addition, part of the final internship grade includes the completion of monthly assignments that are related to work-­‐site situations along with student personal and professional growth. Students in the program must be employed an average of 15 – 20 hours per week during the school year. Flexible work hours allow students to be involved in other school activities. Student/instructor meeting times are arranged to evaluate work site experiences and areas of improvement at the job site. Students enrolled in this course must also be enrolled in Principles of Marketing. Multimedia Grades 9-­‐12 either semester If you like creating multimedia projects on the computer, this is a GREAT class for you! Software programs such as iMovie, Garageband, iDVD, Flash and several web2.0 applications will be used to create interactive multimedia projects. Learn about some of the newest web applications and show your creative side! Personal Finance Grades 11 -­‐ 12 either semester Financial management skills are vital for every person. This course will cover a series of topics on personal financial management. Units covered include values, needs vs. wants, and goal setting; life-­‐cycle planning and career development; paychecks, spending plans and depository institutions; savings and investing, consumer protection and credit; types of insurance; housing, transportation, and food. This course wraps up with a simulation of personal finance decision-­‐making. Personal Finance ONLINE Grades 11 -­‐ 12 either semester Personal Finance will be offered as an on-­‐line option for students in grades 11-­‐12. The course description is the same as described above; however, 90% of the course assignments and tests will be done online. This section WILL meet once a week for lecture and/or tests, and students will be expected to complete work online during the week. This course provides an excellent opportunity for students to experience an online learning environment. Principles of Business Grades 9 -­‐ 11 either semester Begin exploring the world of business through this course! This course will help prepare you for the economic roles of consumer, worker, and citizen. You will learn the basics of the business world and how it functions. Exploration of economics, accounting, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship will be covered. Units in this course will serve as background for other business courses you may take in high school or college, assist you with consumer decision-­‐making and help to develop skills that employers are looking for in potential employees. This is your chance to see what the business world is all about! 31
Principles of Management Grades 11-­‐12 1st semester only This course is an overview of management practices and principles. Major topics include management functions of planning, organization, directing, and controlling. The intra-­‐personal and human relations aspects of management are considered. Professional selling techniques will also be examined. This course is recommended for all students planning to major in business in college. Principles of Marketing Grades 11-­‐12 2nd semester only This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in marketing or a business major in college. Discovering many career interests are given emphasis in this class because marketing is a major career growth area. Units of study include career planning, professional resume development and interview techniques, advertising, visual merchandising, personal portfolio development and many other exciting topics. One area of personal and professional growth is the opportunity to conduct a one-­‐on-­‐one business interview with a local Human Resource Manager. This course is a great learning experience as well as a great career or college preparation course. Seniors who take this course and the Marketing Internship are eligible for DMACC credit. Sports & Entertainment Marketing Grades 11-­‐12 either semester This course is designed to explore the marketing principles and processes used in the sports and entertainment industries. The sports segment will include collegiate, professional, and amateur sports and the various marketing and advertising strategies used. This segment will also focus on public image, community causes and the marketing of products and endorsement of products. The entertainment segment will focus on the marketing of movies, theater, and music. Entertainment profits, awards and annual events, and promotion of entertainment will be explored. Careers in sports and entertainment marketing areas will be explored, and students will be given the opportunity to meet and interact with local leaders in the field of sports and entertainment marketing. If you enjoy sports and/or entertainment, this course is for you! Dual Credit Option with DMACC Ames High School has partnered with DMACC to provide dual credit for the two courses listed below. This is a GREAT opportunity to earn high school AND DMACC credit at the same time! Completion of both courses will result in 6 DMACC credits for students. The DMACC courses are: MKT 140 – Selling (3 DMACC cr.) (AHS 6052 Principles of Marketing) ADM 936 – Occupational Experience (2 DMACC cr.) (AHS 6071/6071B Marketing Internship) ADM 259 – Professional Development (1 DMACC cr.) (AHS 6071/6071B Marketing Internship) For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Schmaltz, Business Department Chair. Principles of Marketing Grades 11-­‐12 2nd semester only This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in marketing or a business major in college. Discovering many career interests are given emphasis in this class because marketing is a major career growth area. Units of study include career planning, professional resume development and interview techniques, advertising, visual merchandising, personal portfolio development and many other exciting topics. Each year, this class features one community service/public relations project that will further develop a student’s employability skills. This is a great career or college preparation. Seniors interested in dual enrollment in the Marketing Education class and the Internship program must complete application forms and be interviewed by Mrs. Schmaltz for acceptance. 32
Marketing Internship Grade 12 full year This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. Internship is a one-­‐year course for students enrolled in the Marketing Education class. Students work for pay at a personal interest-­‐related job for which they receive FOUR credits per year. Job placement, training, and evaluation are part of this course. In addition, part of the final internship grade includes the completion of monthly assignments that are related to work-­‐site situations along with student personal and professional growth. Students in the program must be employed an average of 15 – 20 hours per week during the school year. Flexible work hours allow students to be involved in other school activities. Student/instructor meeting times are arranged to evaluate work site experiences and areas of improvement at the job site. Students enrolled in this course must also be enrolled in Principles of Marketing. STUDENT ORGANIZATION -­‐-­‐ DECA Ames High DECA is open to students in all grades and the only requirement is that you are enrolled in one of the many fine business classes offered at Ames High School. The membership cost for DECA is $40.00, which includes national, state and local DECA dues. For over 55 years DECA, an Association of Marketing students, has been leading talented young people just like you toward real careers and lifetime skills. These days, DECA is more than keeping pace. Our Competitive Events Program amplifies what you learn in the classroom and even includes the Virtual Business Challenge -­‐ a business management simulation -­‐ and the 7 UP Challenge Web design event. Are you interested in sports and entertainment marketing, in the travel or hospitality business, in fashion, in a retail career, in advertising, in the restaurant trade? Activities and skills in these and any other marketing specialty are available to you in DECA. And along the way you'll make friendships that will last forever. After looking over this information and you need additional information, contact Mrs. Schmaltz in classroom 102 or office 104. You won't find a better investment for your time and energies than -­‐ you guessed it -­‐ DECA.
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ENGLISH English 9 Workshop Required First Semester Course Grade 9 English 9 workshop provides students with communication tools they will need to be successful throughout high school and beyond. It entails an intensive, practical study and practice of writing, speech, and media literacy. Each of these focuses on the fundamental processes of composing, revising, and presenting meaningful materials to an audience. Students will produce a digital portfolio that will follow them through their next four years of English. English 9 Literature Second Semester Course Choice Grade 9 This course teaches the basics of literary analysis while emphasizing critical reading and thinking skills. However, there will be a much stronger emphasis on composition in terms of process, grammar, and organization. The course is structured around four modes of writing: short stories, novels, nonfiction, and performance. Advanced English 9 Literature Second Semester Course Choice Grade 9 This course includes a variety of literary works ranging from short stories to novels to plays. Students will learn the conventions of literary analysis while building critical reading and thinking skills. Students will also extend the communication skills learned first semester. The course is structured around four modes of writing: short stories, novels, nonfiction, and performance. Honors English 9 Literature Second Semester Course Choice Grade 9 Entry by Faculty Approval The Honors version of English 9 Literature is a faster paced, more rigorous version of its sister course with literature choices that are more classical in nature. This course will align with a Pre-­‐AP curriculum rooted in advanced critical reading and thinking skills, analytical writing, and rhetorical strategies. Students will extend the communication skills learned first semester and is structured around five modes of writing: poetry, short stories, novels, nonfiction, and performance. English 10 Full Year Course Grade 10 English 10 explores the American experience through novels, short stories, poetry, non-­‐fiction, and a variety of film and media. Writings will be focused on clear, strong arguments with supporting evidence. Advanced English 10 Full Year Course Grade 10 Advanced English 10 chronicles the American experience through primary and contemporary texts and authors. Students will read novels, short stories, poetry, non-­‐fiction, and a variety of film and media. Writings will be analytically based and focus on clear, strong arguments and text-­‐based evidence. Honors English 10 Full Year Course Grade 10 Entry by Faculty Approval Honors English 10 allows students to explore in-­‐depth literature, language, writing and speaking. Honors students read complete works and learn the skills of literary analysis and interpretation through close chronological study of American literature including a variety of novels, short stories, poetry, non-­‐fiction, and media. 35
English 11 Full Year Course Grade 11 English 11 explores the human experience through novels, short stories, poetry, non-­‐fiction, and a variety of film and media. Writings will be focused on clear, strong arguments with supporting evidence. Students will learn and apply a variety of critical literary theories. Advanced English 11 Full Year Course Grade 11 Advanced English 11 explores the human experience through diverse modes from classical and contemporary texts and authors. Students will read novels, short stories, poetry, non-­‐fiction, and a variety of film and media. Writings will be analytically based and focus on clear, strong arguments and text-­‐based evidence. Students will learn and apply a variety of critical literary theories. AP English Literature and Composition Full Year Course Grade 11 AP English Literature and Composition Grade 11 engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Students in this course read actively, and the works require careful, deliberative reading. The approach to analyzing and interpreting the material involves students in learning how to make careful observations of textual detail, establish connections among their observations, and draw from those connections a series of inferences leading to an interpretive conclusion about a piece of writing’s meaning and value. Students read short stories, poetry, and choice novels. Writing is an integral part of the AP English Literature and Composition course and exam. Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. The goal of writing assignments is to increase students’ ability to explain clearly, cogently, even elegantly, what they understand about literary works and why they interpret them as they do. Students can expect daily reading and frequent writing assignments. Note: There is a required Summer Reading Component to this class. See handout for details. English 12 Full Year Course Grade 12 English 12 explores a variety of fiction, non-­‐fiction, and digital texts. Students will read and write works that will be essential to their lives after high school, including narratives, digital films, and web-­‐based compositions. The course focuses on both rhetorical and expressive writing. Advanced English 12 Full Year Course Grade 12 Advanced English 12 explores rhetorical modes of analysis and digital literacy. Students will read and write a variety of texts including narratives and poetry, digital films, and web-­‐based compositions. The course has a strong rhetorical focus while also teaching reflective, expressive writing. AP English Language and Composition Full-­‐Year Course Grade 12 AP Language and Composition offers a rigorous curriculum equivalent to a college freshman rhetoric course. Students will engage challenging prose from a variety of genres, periods, and rhetorical contexts with a primary emphasis on American fiction and non-­‐fiction, both classical and contemporary. While students will compose for a variety of purposes, much of the writing emerges from the reading as students learn to develop persuasive arguments based on carefully observing the complex relationship between author’s purpose, audience, and message. Students can expect daily reading and frequent writing assignments. 36
Advanced Journalism Entry by application Elective Either Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Advanced journalism is a course in motivated composition for students who are interested in journalism. Students must apply to be on staff. Student editors assign and edit the news, editorial and feature content of the school newspaper. Students practice advanced journalistic writing that informs, explains, narrates, persuades, and critiques our world. Students conduct short and extended research projects that integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information. The final products are news and feature stories, persuasive opinion columns, and critical analyses. The ultimate goal of Advanced Journalism is for students to become independent, critical, and active readers, writers, and digital communicators. This class no longer counts as an English credit. The students will earn an elective credit. SPIRIT (AHS Yearbook) Elective Either Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Entry by Faculty Approval SPIRIT is the class that produces the school yearbook. Staff members will all be expected to write stories and captions, photograph school events, and engage in the yearlong advertising campaign. Students will learn the fundamentals of page layout and Photoshop and will be expected to develop and apply these skills through page design and production. As this is a deadline-­‐driven product, students will sometimes need to meet after school and even into the summer to complete required assignments. Applicants should be creative and self-­‐motivated with strong skills in group dynamics. This class no longer counts as an English credit. The students will earn an elective credit. Integrated Capstone Seminar (ICS) Full-­‐Year Course Grade 12 The Integrated Capstone Seminar (ICS) invites senior students to examine the social, cultural, and scientific implications of how we live. A three-­‐period, interdisciplinary block incorporating English, Social Studies and Environmental Science offers teachers and students the flexibility to transcend the traditional classroom environment and engage the community through regular field studies and meetings with members of the local community. The program encourages students to become active participants in the production of their own knowledge. As the capstone of an intensive, year-­‐long investigation of social, cultural and environmental issues that face our global community, seniors will have the opportunity to explore their own role as civic leaders by completing a community impact project. An admirable graduate of the Integrated Capstone Seminar will demonstrate a high level of self-­‐knowledge and will work to inform and serve the community regarding issues that ignite their personal passion. An admirable graduate will begin their lifelong answer to the question of “How should we live?” Seniors signing up for the ICS course will be automatically enrolled in the three departments for the entire year. The course will take place during periods 2, 3 and 4 each day. The block courses would appear on your transcript in the following ways • English 12 or Advanced English 12 (2 credits) • Environmental Science (2 credits) • Government and Sociology (2 credits) 37
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Courses in Family & Consumer Sciences can supply the student knowledge and skills needed for personal and career planning. The one semester electives offered are: Foods & Nutrition Advanced Foods Peer Foods **Fashion Analysis & Design Child Development/Parenting Interior Design/Housing Independent Study **Textiles v Fashion Analysis & Design (This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts.) v Textiles Design (This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts.) v DMACC Culinary at Career Academy -­‐ Hunziker Center (This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts.) Foods & Nutrition Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course is for every student who loves to cook, would like to learn to cook, or realizes they will be doing their own cooking someday. Emphasis is placed on fundamental skills needed in food preparation, consumer decision-­‐making, good nutrition, and careers in foods and nutrition. Students plan and prepare recipes, both individually and in cooperative group labs. All products are tasted and evaluated by students. Students cook in this course! Class size limited to 24. Peer Foods Elective 2nd Semester Grades 11, 12 By Application & Approval This course is for every student who loves to cook and mentor a peer student in the foods lab while cooking/baking/tasting! Emphasis is placed on fundamental skills needed in daily meal/snack preparation, good nutrition and a possible career in food service or social services. Students cook/bake, eat and mentor a peer while observing food safety and sanitation procedures in the foods lab daily. Class size is limited to 6. Advanced Foods Elective Either Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: earned a minimum of a “C” in Foods & Nutrition This is an enrichment course in the areas of nutrition and food preparation for the student desiring above average competency and in-­‐depth learning in this area. This course provides for individual laboratory experiences in food preparation. Some of the areas to be covered in this course are: appetizers, regional and foreign foods, cake decorating, proper use of knives, garnishing, table etiquette/manners, meals for entertaining, and career opportunities in food service. The Foods and Nutrition course (see above) is a prerequisite for this course. Class size limited to 24. Culinary Arts Course at the Hunziker Center would follow this course (see below). **Culinary Arts Course at the Hunziker Center Grades 11, 12 This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. Requires a 2-­‐hour block of time for those wanting to pursue a career in Culinary Arts and Food Service. This course should only be taken after completing the Foods and Nutrition and Advanced Foods courses listed above. 39
**Fashion Analysis & Design Elective First Semester Grades 11, 12 This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. This course will introduce the process of apparel design and the importance of the design principles and elements in creating successful garments. Students will develop skills in the application of fashion by creating a personal portfolio of fashions, colors/fabrics, and wardrobe planning for men and women. Careers in the apparel industry will be investigated through hands-­‐on activities, computer programs, a guest speaker or a field trip. 3 DMACC credits will be given and can be used at DMACC upon high school graduation as APP 260 or transferred to any college. **Textiles Elective First Semester Grades 11, 12 This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. This course develops skill with and the knowledge of the characteristics of natural and man-­‐made fibers; the qualities, cost, and weaves in manufacturing and finishing processes of textiles, fibers, yarns, and fabrics; and knowledge of appropriate fabrics for various uses. Labs include burning fibers, dyes, and stains/laundry. DMACC credits will be given and can be used at DMACC upon high school graduation as APP 211 or transferred to any college. nd
Interior Design/Housing Elective 2 Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Students explore all aspects of interior design for the home from construction of the exterior to various styles on the interior. Projects include using the elements and principles of design to create floor plans, applying color schemes and background selections to rooms, selecting and arranging furniture, studying historical homes and developing a personal style. Students will use a 3D architect computer program to create a comfortable, attractive living atmosphere appropriate to their chosen lifestyle while exploring career opportunities in areas such as interior design, textiles, and architecture. Child Development/Parenting Elective Either Semester Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course focuses on child growth and development, the role of families and the meaning of parenthood. Topics covered include effective parenting skills, pregnancy and prenatal development, preparing for birth, baby’s arrival, growth and development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children, planning and implementing classroom activities, and careers working with children. Hands on activities and projects add to the fun when working with children as a caregiver. Students may experience a parenting simulation with the “Baby Think It Over.” Independent Study Elective Either Semester Grades 11, 12 Independent Study is a one-­‐semester course that can be taken to expand one’s study of: foods or textiles or child development or interior design. Students will contract with the instructor on an individual basis for project activities and a work schedule. This course may only be taken with instructor pre-­‐approval and a written contract. 40
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Industrial Technology “Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Challenges” Mission Statement: Preparing students for the challenges in a changing world by developing personal, social, and technical literacies and technical skills, through contemporary courses of meaningful, practical, and transferable value. Wood Materials Either Semester Grades 9 -­‐ 12 Wood Materials is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of woodworking. This class can benefit a wide variety of students ranging from the basic consumer of wood products and future homeowners to students with artistic abilities that enjoy creating objects with their hands and students wanting to explore the various careers in the field of woodworking. The students will explore the tools, materials and processes and design used in wood construction. Class is a mixture of lectures, demonstrations and practice of techniques culminated by the successful completion of three required projects. Emphasis is placed on practical work as well as creative and artistic work. This course is recommended for any student wishing to explore talents and interest in this field. This class is a prerequisite for Woodworking 1. Woodworking 1 All Year Grades 10 -­‐ 12 Prerequisite: earned a minimum of a C in Wood Materials Woods 1 builds on the concepts of woodworking introduced in wood materials. Students and the instructor will select individual projects based on their abilities and interest and the students desire to develop new problem solving skills. Each week students will be introduced to a new woodworking process they can either incorporate into their project or complete as a performance exam. The skills developed in this class will be of value to a wide variety of students regardless of their post secondary plans. Woodworking 2 All Year Grades 11 -­‐ 12 Prerequisite: Woodworking 1 This advanced level class is designed for the student wishing to develop their skills in woodworking to the next level. Emphasis will be on project selection, proper design principles, project process and production scheduling, material selection and a variety of advanced problem solving skills required to select and complete a challenging project. Woodworking, Contract Either Semester Grades 11 -­‐ 12 Students wishing to expand their study of woodworking will enjoy this course. Students will contract with instructor on an individual basis for project activities and work schedule. Computer Applications and Entrepreneurialism 1 or 2 Semesters Grades 9 -­‐ 12 The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the current educational applications of computers to start up and operate a small business. Emphasis will be placed on both the “how and why” aspects of using computers in today’s business world. Students will be involved in an interactive classroom experience learning to develop a product, business plan, market assessment, financing and project research and design development. Students will then produce a product for sale using computer numerical control machining operations. Students will then market the finished product. Topics include: overview of computers in business, software applications, desktop publishing, multi-­‐media, web page construction and information systems, Corel Draw and CNC operation. Students wishing to expand their business experience may sign up for second semester. Engineering CADD Drafting 1 Either semester Grades 9 -­‐ 12 This one semester course utilizes computer aided drafting and design (CADD) to perform all functions of two-­‐dimensional and three-­‐dimensional drawings that mechanical drafting traditionally performed as well as 3D modeling. Students will learn proportion, geometric shapes, scaling, visualization, and design through the use of CADD. Instruction will introduce design, mechanical and architectural CADD applications and several parametric modeling applications. This course is a prerequisite for Engineering CADD Drafting 2 and Architectural CADD Drafting. 42
Engineering CADD Drafting 2 Either semester Grades 10 -­‐ 12 Prerequisite: Engineering CADD Drafting 1 This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. This one-­‐semester course continues building CADD knowledge and involves visualization techniques, multi-­‐view drawings, dimensioning, auxiliary views, revolutions, sectional views and the opportunity to develop the student’s ideas. Learning activities will utilize 2-­‐dimensional and 3-­‐D modeling software as well as CAD-­‐CAM (computer aided drafting -­‐ computer aided machining) applications. This course is NOT a prerequisite for Architectural CADD Drafting. Architectural CADD Drafting Full year Grades 10 -­‐ 12 Prerequisite: Engineering CADD Drafting 1 This full year course begins with the students experiencing surveying and plot layout as a beginning to architectural design. Students will investigate our architectural heritage and explore various architectural styles and types. Design factors like energy savings, use of renewable resources and the impact on our environment will also be discussed. The students will learn the techniques to use 3D Architectural software and will then use that software to design a complete residence. Special emphasis will be placed on style, function and client specifications. MULTI-­‐OCCUPATIONS PROGRAM Entry by Application to Mr. Boylan Multi-­‐Occupations Class Elective All Year Grade 12 Acceptance by application and instructor approval This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. This is the classroom portion of the Multi-­‐Occupations Program. This course is designed for seniors who wish to learn information about a variety of occupations as well as develop the skills and attitudes to find and hold a good job. Students enrolled in the Multi-­‐Occupations Program must take this course. The class meets each day and is taught by the program coordinator. Students must pass both the Class and Coop. to receive credit for this program. Classes will cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to: career exploration, job acquisition and maintaining skills, personal finances, banking services and credit, taxes, insurance, various aspects of starting and maintaining a business, entrepreneurism, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and personal qualities desirable for success. Multi-­‐Occupations Cooperative Elective All Year Grade 12 This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. This is the actual on-­‐the-­‐job portion of Multi-­‐Occupations Coop. Students work at various training stations approximately 10 -­‐ 20 hours per week with students released from school half of each day for work. Students must be dual enrolled in the Multi-­‐Occupations Class. Students must pass both the Class and Coop. to receive credit for this program. The coop. work experience results in two credits per semester. 43
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MATHEMATICS A student’s career opportunities are often related to his/her level of preparation in mathematics. Every student should become aware of the specific mathematics requirements for his/her occupational interests or for the college he/she plans to attend. The Ames High School Mathematics Department offers its courses based upon the requirements as prescribed by the Iowa Core Curriculum. ◊ Algebra 1ABC, Geometry ABC, Financial Algebra ◊ Algebra 1ABC, Geometry ABC, Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 ◊ Algebra 1ABC, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 ◊ Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 ◊ Algebra 1, Geometry ABC, Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 ◊ Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 or Financial Algebra ◊ Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2 or Financial Algebra, Statistics ◊ Algebra 1, Geometry Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2, Statistics ◊ Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2, Pre-­‐Calculus ◊ Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra 2, Pre-­‐Calculus, AP Calculus (AB) The graduation requirement in mathematics is six semesters. Students need to remember that if they fail a course that is a prerequisite for another course, they must repeat the failed course. *It is expected that each student will have a graphing calculator for each course offered. The mathematics department recommends the following calculators from Texas-­‐Instruments: TI-­‐84+, TI-­‐84, TI-­‐83+, TI-­‐83. Although graphing calculators of different models or from different companies would be appropriate, lessons will be centered around those from Texas-­‐Instruments and students would need to make generous use of their manual with another model/brand. There are more than four years listed for the sequence, as for some students, the sequence may begin in middle school. 45
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Courses usually taken during 1st year of high school Ninth grade students may elect either Algebra 1 or Algebra 1ABC. It is strongly recommended that students who have had difficulty in the mathematics courses in which they have been enrolled in the past register for Algebra 1ABC. Algebra 1 Elective All Year Algebra 1 is an introduction to higher mathematics and provides the language for all mathematics above the level of arithmetic. The topics covered include the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of real numbers and variables; the solution of first and second-­‐degree equations; and the use of radicals. Graphing calculators will be used and students must provide their own calculator. See page 49 for calculator description. Algebra 1A Elective First Semester Algebra 1A is the first semester of a three semester equivalent of a traditional first-­‐year algebra course. Graphing calculators will be used and students must provide their own calculator. See page 49 for calculator description. Algebra 1B Elective Second Semester Algebra 1B is the second semester of a three semester equivalent of the traditional first-­‐year algebra course. Graphing calculators will be used and students must provide their own calculator. See page 49 for calculator description. Courses usually taken during 2nd year of high school Algebra 1C Elective First Semester Algebra 1C is the third semester of a three semester equivalent traditional first-­‐year algebra course. Graphing calculators will be used and students must provide their own calculator. See page 49 for calculator description. Geometry Elective All Year Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or 1ABC Topics studied in Geometry are points, lines, planes, polygons, circles, transformations, area, volume and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis is placed on applications as well as proofs. The student-­‐centered classroom often allows students to discover many of the geometric relationships studied in this course. Inductive and deductive reasoning work hand in hand as conclusions are made and tested. Geometry is valuable for its content, structure, and organization. The properties of the relationships between and the measures for various sets of points, such as lines, planes, polygons, polyhedrons, circles, and spheres are studied. Other topics are logic, graphs, probability and statistics. Each student will need a protractor and compass that adjusts with a thumbscrew. We suggest a safety compass/ruler combination. Geometry A Elective Second Semester Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or 1ABC Geometry A is the first semester of a three semester equivalent of a traditional geometry course. Each student will need a protractor and compass that adjusts with a thumbscrew. We suggest a safety compass/ruler combination. 47
Courses usually taken during 3rd and 4th years of high school Geometry B Elective First Semester Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (or 1ABC), Geometry A Geometry B is the second semester of a three-­‐semester equivalent of a traditional geometry course. Each student will need a protractor and compass that adjusts with a thumbscrew. We suggest a safety compass/ruler combination. Geometry C Elective Second Semester Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (or Algebra 1ABC), Geometry AB Geometry C is the third semester of a three semester equivalent of a traditional geometry course. Each student will need a protractor and compass that adjusts with a thumbscrew. We suggest a safety compass/ruler combination. Algebra 2 Elective All Year Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (or 1ABC), Geometry Algebra 2 reviews and extends concepts of Algebra 1, while introducing new topics such as quadratic functions, fractional powers, roots, logarithms, and matrices. Special emphasis is placed upon reasoning rather than upon mechanical procedures leading to the solution of problems. Graphing calculators will be used and students must provide their own calculator. See page 49 for calculator description. Advanced Algebra 2 Elective All Year Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (or Algebra 1ABC), Geometry (or Geometry ABC) Topics from the Common Core Curriculum will be covered but explored in greater depth and detail than in Algebra 2. These topics shall include, but are not limited to: sequences and series, quadratic functions, fractional exponents, roots, and logarithms. Emphasis will be placed upon reasoning and complete communication of this reasoning, rather than upon mechanical procedures that lead to solutions of problems. Graphing calculators will be used and students must provide their own calculator. See page 49 for calculator description. Financial Algebra Elective All Year Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or 1ABC & Geometry Financial Algebra is an extension of the skills from Algebra I as well as an introduction of new topics with a heavy emphasis on real-­‐world application and financial literacy. Topics covered include budgeting, insurance, taxes, linear programming, and the stock market. By combining algebraic and graphical approaches with practical business and personal finance applications, Financial Algebra provides math students with an engaging, meaningful learning experience. A calculator with scientific capabilities is required for Financial Algebra. A graphing calculator is recommended, but not necessary. Statistics Elective Either Semester Prerequisite: Algebra 2 This is a college class. The final grade will be on the DMACC and Ames High School transcripts. Statistics is designed to help students collect, organize, analyze, interpret, and present data. Students also learn to test and interpret hypotheses. The course emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and relevant, real-­‐world applications of statistics. Student projects and computer and calculator usage are integrated throughout the course. Graphing calculators will be used and students must provide their own calculator. See page 49 for calculator description. Statistics is offered as a dual credit class through Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). Elective Second Semester st
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Pre-­‐Calculus (formerly Trigonometry 1 semester, Pre-­‐Calculus 2 Semester) Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Pre-­‐Calculus is a college preparatory mathematics course. Students are expected to enter this course highly proficient in algebra and with a working knowledge of Euclidean geometric concepts. This is an advanced mathematics course, and the student must expect that significant work both in and outside of class will be required to achieve a successful outcome. The trigonometry of Geometry and Algebra 2 will be extended. Proofs of Identities, graphs of trigonometric functions, triangle solutions, and the use of circular functions as models of “real-­‐world” problems are included. Pre-­‐Calculus is regarded as the “bridge” leading to the study of calculus, and will combine geometry and algebra in the study of the properties of geometric figures. Graphing calculators will be used and the student must provide their own calculator. See page 49 calculator descriptions. 48
AP Calculus (AB) Elective All Year Prerequisite: Pre-­‐Calculus Advanced Placement Calculus (AB) is designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus AB. Students electing this course should have exhibited a strong mastery of Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Pre-­‐
Calculus. They should also have the discipline and desire to spend extra time and effort on this course. This course is college-­‐level calculus for which many colleges and universities grant placement and/or credit in mathematics. Graphing calculators will be used and students must provide their own calculator. See next section for calculator description. Graphing Calculators The graphing calculator will be used in all Ames High School mathematics courses. The mathematics department recommends that students purchase TI-­‐84+ calculators as that is the model the district owns. However, students may use any calculator that is approved by the College Board for use on its AP examinations, with the understanding that the student may need to consult their manual to determine correct menus/keystrokes. The department would also appreciate it if students who purchase their own Texas-­‐Instruments calculator would give us their proof of purchase seals so that we may combine them to purchase equipment such as TI overhead projector models and/or additional technology. Acceleration in Mathematics Students wishing to accelerate should take careful note of the procedures and deadlines as outlined on the page explaining acceleration that is listed in the table of contents of this booklet. All acceleration, which includes taking two mathematics courses simultaneously, must go through this process by the date(s) described. *Exception* A student who wishes to enroll in Statistics during the year after taking Algebra 2 or /Pre-­‐Calculus may do so at the same time as enrolled in another mathematics class without going through this process. 1. Commonly Asked Mathematics Questions . . . and the Answers SHOULD GEOMETRY OR SECOND YEAR ALGEBRA BE TAKEN FIRST? It is recommended that students at Ames High School use the following sequence: Algebra 1, Geometry, and then Algebra 2. If a student wishes to accelerate their mathematics program by taking Geometry and Algebra 2 concurrently, the district’s acceleration policy must be followed, and the proper procedure must be adhered to. Please see the table of contents listing for ACCELERATION. 2. IF I FAIL A COURSE THAT IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ANOTHER COURSE, WHAT SHOULD I DO? You will need to repeat the course you failed before continuing. Checking out texts for the summer: Texts will no longer be checked out, instead a website for an online version of the text will be given. Notification for this need must occur by the second week of June. This will occur only for students approved for Credit By Exam taking place in August. 49
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MUSIC The music department consists of performance areas in band, choir and orchestra. Performance opportunities exist in these various organizations: symphonic, concert, or freshman band, marching band, jazz band, pep band, string quartet, full orchestra, string orchestra, concert chorale, concert choir, freshman choir, and chamber singers. Solo and ensemble work is available during the year in band, choir, and orchestra. A regular performance schedule is maintained by each musical organization throughout the year. Music courses are scheduled during the day at Ames High and make it possible for all interested students to participate with a minimum of scheduling complications. The eight-­‐period day has enabled all programs to grow and gives time for large group rehearsals and lesson instruction to students who enroll in these programs. Lessons are required of students in vocal and/or instrumental programs. Vocal and Orchestra Lessons will be assigned by the instructor. One credit per semester may be earned in the five-­‐day large groups (band, choir, and orchestra) by those who complete the basic requirements. All audition groups require full attendance at all rehearsals. The prerequisite for membership in all bands and orchestra is the completion of three years of the Middle School program and demonstration of basic competency or permission of the instructor. BAND Elective All Year (Freshmen, 10-­‐12 Band, Percussion Techniques) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 The Freshman Band includes every 9th grade band member and rehearses five days each week. Each student also has a weekly band lesson The 10-­‐12 Band is divided into Symphonic Band and Concert band and these groups rehearse five days a week. Wind players are divided by ability in auditions in October. Percussion students audition for a position in the 10-­‐12 band in the previous spring. Each student also has a weekly band lesson. Percussion Techniques includes percussion students in grades 10 -­‐ 12 who are interested in further advancing their skill in percussion. Students will perform with the marching band during the fall and will have opportunities to perform percussion ensembles throughout the year. Each student also has a weekly band lesson. The Marching Band includes all band members. The band functions as a marching unit during September and October and in the spring for a period of one week. The preparation of entertainment for football games is both work and fun. Each year new maneuvers, new formation and new musical and marching ideas are used. Additional band opportunities for band members: Jazz Band is open to students interested in the study of jazz, rock and popular music as well as improvisation. Auditions for membership are held during the fall and rehearsals begin in October. Pep Band is composed of about 65 selected players who play at selected home basketball games. Membership is based on auditions and instrumentation needs. 51
ORCHESTRA Orchestra 10-­‐12 Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 The string orchestra includes over 80 students who rehearse every day. About 25 wind, brass, and percussion players from the Symphonic Band join to form a full orchestra after marching season. The string and full orchestras play literature that requires advanced technical skills. The orchestra performs a Fall Festival Concert, a Winter Concert, for the POPS Concert and Baccalaureate. The orchestra tours every three years. Beginning string players are welcome, and can join the full group as they progress. Additional Orchestra Opportunities: String Quartet opportunities are available for advanced players. There are many performances in the community for string quartets. Freshman Orchestra Elective All Year Grade 9 The Freshman Orchestra includes every 9th grade orchestra member and rehearse five days each week. This string orchestra will perform a concert in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. The 9th grade will join with the 10 -­‐ 12 Grade Orchestra for the May POPS Concert. Students in grade 9 who wish to take Orchestra and Band should request 7349/7350 on their course request sheet. VOCAL MUSIC Concert Choir Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 Concert Choir is open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Choral experience and/or auditions are not required. The chorus meets five days per week; members are registered for vocal lessons once per week. The chorus performs at four major concerts per year and at the IHSA Large Group Contest. Attendance is required at all performances. Literature performed encompasses a variety of historical periods, styles, cultures and languages; literature is selected to be challenging, yet suitable for developing voices and for teaching choral music skills. Chorus members are eligible for All-­‐State and state solo/ensemble contests. Concert Choir tours every third year. Members must pay a non-­‐refundable robe rental fee during registration. Concert Chorale Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 Concert Chorale is the AHS auditioned large ensemble open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Auditions are held during February for the following school year; students new to AHS should see the director for audition information. Chorale meets five days per week; members must be able to attend five days per week. Students are registered for vocal lessons once per week. The chorus performs at four major concerts per year; the IHSA Large Group Contest; and may also sing at AHS Commencement and additional concerts scheduled by the director. Attendance is required at all performances. Literature performed encompasses a variety of historical periods, styles, cultures and languages; literature selected is extremely challenging and requires advanced choral skills and dedication to the choral art. Chorale members are eligible for All-­‐State and state solo/ensemble contests. Concert Chorale tours every third year. Members must pay a non-­‐refundable robe rental fee during registration. Freshman Choir Elective All Year Grade 9 Freshman chorus is open to all ninth graders. Choral experience and/or auditions are not required. The chorus meets five days per week. Students are registered for vocal lessons once per week. The chorus performs at four major concerts per year and at the IHSA Large Group Choral Contest. Attendance is required at all performances. Literature performed encompasses a variety of historical periods, styles, cultures and languages; literature is selected to be challenging, yet suitable for developing voices and for teaching choral music skills. Chorus members are eligible for Opus, All-­‐State and state solo/ensemble contests. Freshman Chorus does not tour. Members must pay a non-­‐refundable robe rental fee during registration. Additional Choral Opportunities: Madrigal Singers is an auditioned 28-­‐voice choir selected in the fall. Students must be a member of a major choral ensemble to audition. The choir rehearses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings at 7:00 a.m. and Monday evenings 7:00-­‐9:00 p.m. The Madrigal Singers perform at the annual Madrigal Dinners, and must be available for evening and weekend performances. Musical has an auditioned cast and is open to all Ames High School students. Auditions are held in November. The performances are in early February. Students need to be available for before and after school rehearsals. 52
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DANCE Weights 1 (Anaerobic) Either Semester Grades 9-­‐12 This class meets 2 days per week and is focused learning the proper techniques for weight training, core strength and flexibility. Students new to Ames High lifting should sign up for Weight Lifting 1. This would be if you have not taken weight lifting in PE at Ames High in the past or not actively participated in the 8 week summer lifting program at Ames High. Weights 2 (Anaerobic) Either Semester Grades 9-­‐12 This class meets 2 days per week and is focused on weight training, core strength and flexibility. Students who have taken Ames High weight lifting in the past should sign up for Weight Lifting 2. Weights 2 w/CPR (Anaerobic) Either Semester Grades 9 -­‐ 12 This class is the same as Weights 2 with CPR training. This class meets the state CPR requirement for HS graduation. PE Every Day 9-­‐12 (Strength & Conditioning) Either Semester Grades 9 -­‐ 12 This class is great for any student looking to become stronger, faster, quicker, and more explosive off their feet. The class will consist of MWF weightlifting and T-­‐TH speed, plyometric, and agility workouts. It is recommended that if students are involved in physical training or athletics, they schedule this class in the opposite semester as their major sport. It is further recommended that winter sports athletes schedule this class for first semester. PE 9 – 12 (Aerobic) Either Semester Grades 9 -­‐ 12 Students will progressively improve their cardiovascular conditioning in a modified club model approach that provides a variety of traditional physical movement activities and allows individual choice within the menu of options. CPR PE 9 -­‐ 12 (Aerobic) Either Semester Grades 9 -­‐ 12 This class fulfills the state CPR requirement for graduation. ALL students in this class will participate in the CPR portion. Due to monitoring/safety considerations, the choice of not participating in CPR if you are already certified in CPR will no longer be offered. Students will progressively improve their cardiovascular conditioning in a modified club model approach that provides a variety of traditional physical movement activities and allows individual choice within the menu of options. Physical Education with Peers (PEP Class) Either Semester Grades 10 – 12 By Application & Faculty Approval This is an opportunity for some students to actively integrate with Special Needs students in adaptive physical movement activities. Approval through an application/interview process with the AHS Physical Education staff is required. Modern Dance Offerings Modern Dance Techniques 1 Elective Either Semester Grades 10 -­‐ 12 Working in small groups, students experience guided creativity as they learn to use choreographic skills for non-­‐verbal communication. Skills include the qualities of movement, spatial designs, and locomotion skills; balancing unity and variety, use of levels, tempo, dynamics, focus, facial expression, stage spacing, group relationships, and accompaniment. Modern Dance Techniques 2 Elective Either Semester Grades 10 -­‐ 12 Prerequisite: Techniques 1 Building on the lessons of Techniques I, students learn how to effectively increase their non-­‐verbal communication skills in the creation of dance compositions. 54
Iowa Code: Chapter 11.5 (10) Provision for physical education. All students physically able shall be required to participate in physical education activities and meet the requirements as set forth in Iowa Code Sections 256.11 (6) "g" and 156.11 (7). Medical or Religious Exemptions: When medical needs or religious beliefs conflict with a particular unit, the physical education staff will move the student to a different class and teacher for that unit only. This does not require a schedule change. The student returns to the original physical education class when the unit is completed. Athletic participation for physical education credit may be fulfilled by successfully participating during the entire season in the following Ames High School sports: Girls’ and Boys’ Cross Country Football Basketball Volleyball Golf Cheer Squad Soccer Wrestling Swim Softball Tennis Baseball Track Drill Team Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 participating in one of the above listed teams can be exempted from one semester of physical education. Seniors may substitute two semesters of physical education by participating in two AHS sports or by participating in an AHS winter sport. It is the student’s responsibility to IMMEDIATELY notify their counselor if they drop or are cut from a sport. Students will be double-­‐scheduled into physical education during the following semester. Second semester seniors will be assigned multiple physical education classes during the remainder of the semester. Additional make-­‐up classes may be required. 2 Day Vs 5 Day per Week PE Which PE is best for my situation? 2 Day per week PE (weightlifting) is great for in season lifting and maintaining strength. It allows athletes to get 2 lifts per week in during the season and not have to do it in the morning or after practice freeing up that time for academics and family. It is also great for students who want to lift but can’t fit the five day PE into their schedule or are interested in the lifting but not running part of the 5 day per week PE. 5 Day per week PE is great for any student looking to become stronger, faster, quicker, and more explosive off their feet. This is for athletes not in season and students not in athletics but who enjoy working out. The class will consist of MWF lifting and T-­‐TH speed, plyometric and agility workouts. The semesters don’t line up with sports seasons so knowing which PE to take might be confusing. The following chart might be helpful to help you decide. st
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Physical Education and Athletic Exemptions Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will request which semester they prefer to take their athletic exemption. The office will balance the number of students in Physical Education each semester. If too many students request an athletic exemption for the same semester, preference will be give to seniors first, then juniors, then sophomores, then freshmen. A. Enter 6561 as Course Request if you prefer to have your athletic exemption from Physical Education first semester. B. Enter 6562 as Course Request if you prefer to have your athletic exemption from Physical Education second semester. Seniors will select which semester they prefer to take their athletic exemption or whether they qualify to take an exemption all year. 1. Enter 6561 as Course Request if you prefer to have your athletic exemption from Physical Education first semester. 2. Enter 6562 as Course Request if you prefer to have your athletic exemption from Physical Education second semester. 3. Enter 6563 as Course Request if you qualify (fall AND spring sport or winter sport) and plan to take an athletic exemption from Physical Education for both semesters. Students must participate in a sport the entire season in order to receive an athletic exemption from Physical Education. Should a student not complete the entire season, the student will be required to double up on Physical Education the following semester/year. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure s/he meets the Physical Education requirements for graduation. If a student is going out for a cut sport for the first time, it might be best not to sign up for the athletic exemption until after the season begins and cuts have been made. Students who meet the requirements for an athletic exemption will be exempt from the beginning of the semester – they do not have to wait until the sport begins. st
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Students who will be in 10 , 11 , or 12 grade in the 2015-­‐2016 school year will continue with their current offerings. For the parent/guardian: Many of the promises and problems of life today and in the future are closely related to the highly scientific and technical nature of our society. Whatever career is chosen, indications are that the need for scientific literacy will continue to increase in the coming years, both as a requirement for employment and as a basis for decision making. High school may be the last opportunity to take courses in science if a career in another area is planned. The science courses at Ames High School are designed to allow students to compare and contrast science from other ways of knowing and other bodies of knowledge. Students will identify questions that guide scientific investigations, design and conduct investigations, and use technology and math to improve investigations and communication. Learners will also formulate and learn to revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence, recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models, and communicate and defend scientific arguments. SCIENCE FOR 9th GRADERS ONLY
Path 1: Courses suggested for students who plan to attend a community college, trade school, business college, or enter the job market after high school. This path is complete after a minimum of 3 years or 6 semesters of class.
Science of Earth Systems (full year course)
Grade: 9
Prerequisites: none
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This course can lead to: Science of Life Systems, Foundations of Biology This course will explore answers to the following questions:
• What is the universe, and what is Earth’s (our) place in it? • How and why is Earth constantly changing? • How do Earth’s surface processes and human activities affect each other? Emphasis will be placed on using evidence to develop meaning of core science concepts and the Nature of Science. Class time focus will be spent on modeling, demonstrations, laboratory and field experiences with time to reflect and discuss in the classroom to help develop meaning and understanding. Emphasis on connections to future life paths.
Path 2: Courses suggested for advanced students who plan to attend a community college or 4-­‐year college after high school. This path is complete after a minimum of 4 years or 8 semesters of class.
Foundations of Earth Science: The Universe and Earth (full year course)
Grade: 9
Prerequisites: none
5 Periods per Week
This course can lead to: Foundations of Biology, Science of Life Systems
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This course will explore answers to the following questions:
• What is the universe, and what is Earth’s (our) place in it? • How and why is Earth constantly changing? • How do Earth’s surface processes and human activities affect each other? Emphasis will be placed on using evidence to develop meaning of core science concepts and the Nature of Science. Class time will include an expectation of using concepts and laboratory work to develop complex critical thinking, writing, and analysis skills. Additional reflection will take place beyond class time for this course of advanced students who desire more content and deeper understanding. Emphasis on connection to other domains of science. Path 3:
“Four in Two” High School Science Requirements for Admission
“Four in Two” is equivalent to four years of high school science accelerated into two years. Another way to think of this is 8 semesters in 4 semesters. The purpose of this path is to prepare students who intend to take three AP courses at Ames High School. These courses provide the background knowledge for successful completion of the AP science program at AHS. The “Four in Two” courses are suggested for students with high achievement records and a strong desire to pursue science in college who are seeking advanced paced classes. Note that students who do not qualify for this program are still able and encouraged to sign up for AP science courses during their senior year.
Entrance Criteria
Students enrolling in the “Four in Two” courses will have to qualify by meeting a minimum of 3 criteria, from the list of 4 below. If a student meets only 2 of the criteria, they may write a compelling essay to explain why they should be considered for admittance. Probationary status may be granted. Due to the timeline of the AHS registration process, for incoming 9th grade students, the 7th grade Iowa Assessment scores will be used as initial data, then updated with the 8th grade Iowa Assessment scores when results are available.
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Minimum of 95th percentile standardized science comprehension score (Iowa Assessment) Minimum of 90th percentile standardized math comprehension score (Iowa Assessment) or minimum math grade of 80% in an accelerated math track Minimum 95th percentile standardized reading comprehension score (Iowa Assessment) Fewer than ten non-­‐school related absences the previous year There will be a limited number of students in this program, therefore, some students who meet the above criteria may not be admitted to the program.
Criteria to Continue in the “Four in Two” Program
No Pass/Fail option for this course. Contracted grades are not recommended. At the 6-­‐week grading period of each semester, students earning less than 70% will be moved to probationary status. Those students will have the option of switching to a non-­‐”Four in Two” course* at that time or to use the remainder of the semester to improve their performance and achievement. *To meet the AHS Earth & Space Science graduation requirement, students must successfully complete Semester 1 of Year 1 OR enroll into Foundations 1. A semester grade of less than 70% will result in removal from the “Four in Two” program; however students may still enroll in AP courses through the alternative prerequisites below. Content of the 4 in 2 Program: Year One: Semester 1: Pre-­‐AP Science 1 (Earth & Space Science)
Semester 2: Pre-­‐AP Science 2 (Biology)
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These courses meet entrance requirements for Iowa Regent Universities and clearinghouse requirements.
Pre-­‐AP Science 1: Earth and Space Science
• 1 semester course • Grade: Ninth • Prerequisites: criteria for entrance to Pre-­‐AP program • 6 Periods per Week • This course can lead to the remainder of the science pre-­‐AP program, Foundations Courses, and AP courses Pre-­‐AP Science 2: Biology
• 1 semester course • Grade: Ninth • Prerequisites: criteria for continuation in Pre-­‐AP program • 6 Periods per Week • This course can lead to the remainder of the science pre-­‐AP program, or to Foundations Courses, and AP courses Pre-­‐AP Science 3: Physics
• 1 semester course • Grade: Tenth • Prerequisites: criteria for continuation in Pre-­‐AP program • 6 Periods per Week • This course can lead to the remainder of the science pre-­‐AP program, Foundations Courses, and AP courses Pre-­‐AP Science 4: Chemistry
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SCIENCE FOR 10th, 11th, & 12th GRADERS Students are required to take 3 years of science to graduate from Ames High. After students have taken Earth Science they will take Biology. After Biology, your choices include Environmental Science, Physics, and Chemistry. Biology Offerings Biology Elective All Year Grade 10 6 periods/week. A course fee will be assessed. th
Required: Coursework in Earth and Space Science – unless student transfers to AHS after 9 grade Description of course topics: Biology is the study of all living things – ecology, genetics, evolution, plant science, reproduction, and development. Students will also continue to develop a deep understanding of the nature of science. Description of course activities/expectations: During the course students will be engaged in lab and fieldwork while developing their skills of scientific inquiry. These skills include designing experiments, making observations, collecting and analyzing data, and the communication of results. AP Biology Elective All Year Grades 9 (accelerated),10,11,12 7 periods/week. A course fee will be assessed. th
Required: Coursework in Earth and Space Science -­‐ unless student transfers to AHS after 9 grade Description of course topics: The following is a list of general topics covered in the course: Chemistry of Life, Cells, Cellular Energetics, Heredity, Molecular Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, Diversity of Organisms, Structure and Function of Plants and Animals, and Ecology. Description of course activities/expectations: In addition to exploring the fundamental life science concepts and principles of the Iowa Core Curriculum, the AP Biology course provides students the opportunity to learn a very large amount of content about life on this planet. AP Biology aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically *
with the rapidly changing science of biology. It is designed to be the equivalent of a two-­‐semester college biology course usually taken by biology majors during their freshman year. Students who enroll in this course at college have completed high school biology. A college-­‐level text is used for this course. A student electing AP Biology should be prepared for a difficult college course. Students will read and present a recently published scientific paper and complete an independent research project during the second semester. Students interested in earning college credit must take the AP Exam in May. To determine if they are eligible for credit, students should consult with the college they plan on attending regarding the requirements for credit. *http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/descriptions/index.html Environmental Science Environmental Science Offering Elective All Year Grades 11, 12 6 periods/week. A course fee will be assessed. th
Required: Coursework in Biology & Earth and Space Science -­‐ unless student transfers to AHS after 9 grade Description of course topics: This course explores current environmental issues such as sustainable agriculture and ecosystem management in order to learn about how organisms and matter function as systems. Subtopics include wildlife monitoring, population growth, biochemistry, river and pond ecology, water quality, and sustainable farming. Fieldwork in the prairie, woodland, local wetlands, and local farms is a large part of the course. Community Environmental Impact projects are also a large part of the course and give students the opportunity to collaborate with local professionals and community members to make positive environmental changes. Description of course activities/expectations: 62
This course is designed for students who have an interest in learning about how ecosystems function and then using that knowledge to change our world. Students will be learning outdoors and indoors for the entire course. The students will be expected to work in teams with local professionals and their teacher to create a community environmental impact project that they implement over the course of a semester. Integrated Capstone Seminar (ICS) Full-­‐Year Course Grade 12 See course description under English Department offerings. Physics Offerings AP Physics – 1 All Year Grades 10 (accelerated), 11, 12 7 periods/week. A course fee will be assessed. th
Required: Coursework in Earth and Space Science -­‐ unless student transfers to AHS after 9 grade Recommended: Algebra II and concurrent enrollment in Trig/Pre-­‐Calculus Description of course topics The AP Physics 1 curriculum is equivalent to a first-­‐year algebra-­‐based college course. In most colleges, this is a one-­‐year terminal course, and credit is rarely granted for physical science and engineering majors. However, it provides an excellent foundation in physics for students interested in careers in the physical sciences. Topics to be covered include Mechanics, Kinematics (including linear and projectile motion), Newton’s Laws, Circular Motion, Universal Gravity, Torque, Simple Harmonic Motion, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Waves and Optics, and a smattering of Modern Physics. Description of course activities/expectations: The AP Physics course is designed to be the equivalent of the general algebra-­‐based physics course usually taken during the first college year. AP Physics 1 is recommended as 2nd year high school course by the College Board, but it is typically taught as a first year course. By teaching this as a first year course, students should be prepared for a very fast paced and rigorous class. Students should be prepared to spend significant time outside of class to understand the material presented in class. A college level text will be used and the two double periods per week will be utilized for lab activities. A student who elects AP Physics should have the following characteristics: 1) high motivation, 2) ability to work independently, 3) ability to read and comprehend a college textbook, and 4) exhibit strong interest in science. If you are interested in getting college credit you must take the AP Exam in the spring and consult with the college you plan on attending regarding their requirements for credit. Physics Elective All Year Grades 11, 12 6 periods/week A course fee will be assessed th
Required: Coursework in Earth and Space Science -­‐ unless student transfers to AHS after 9 grade Recommended: Working knowledge of algebra Description of course topics: May include all or some of the following: Newton’s Laws of Motion, Gravity, Electricity, Magnetism, Waves, Cosmology, and Relativity. Description of course activities/expectations: To be successful in this course, students must be prepared to grapple with concepts to gain a deep understanding of the natural world. This course will require thinking deeply including creating multiple models about physics concepts. In the lab component of this course students will design experiments, collect data carefully—at times with computers, analyze data— often graphically, and present and defend theories to their classmates. Students will be required to discuss and participate in class, which includes listening carefully, asking thoughtful questions, giving constructive criticism and keeping an open mind. Chemistry Offerings Chemistry Elective All Year Grades 11, 12 6 periods/week th
Required: Coursework in Earth and Space Science -­‐ unless student transfers to AHS after 9 grade Recommended: Physics, AP Physics, or Environmental Science Description of course topics: This course will include study of the particulate nature of matter and how matter changes chemically and physically, reactions, properties of atoms, bonding, solutions, and driving forces for change. Description of course activities/expectations: Chemistry is designed for students with an interest in furthering their knowledge and understanding of the nature of science. Laboratory activities are a critical part of the course and are used to introduce and reinforce major chemical concepts as well as provide a basis for discussion. You will have ample opportunity to develop and apply laboratory skills 63
to chemical concepts as well as to explain chemical processes and phenomena. Time will be spent connecting three distinct points of view used to explain chemical concepts: the macroscopic view, the symbolic view, and the microscopic view. The ability to connect these three greatly improves conceptual understanding of chemistry content. You will complete several projects during the year including a demonstration show and a research project concerning a chemical topic of your choosing. AP Chemistry All Year Grades 11(accelerated), 12 7 periods/week. A course fee will be assessed. th
Required: Coursework in Earth and Space Science -­‐ unless student transfers to AHS after 9 grade Recommended: Physics or AP Physics, Algebra II/Geometry Description of course topics: Topics to be covered include structure of the atom, chemical formulas and equations, bonding theory, states of matter, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid/base chemistry, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Many of the concepts presented in AP Chemistry are based on fundamental concepts of physics. While physics is not a required prerequisite for AP Chemistry, students who do not have a background in physics should be prepared to spend considerably more time and effort in learning concepts involving energy, heat transfer, and kinetic molecular theory. Full details of the AP Chemistry expectations are available at www.collegeboard.com Description of course activities/expectations: The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. AP Chemistry is typically taught as a second year high school chemistry class. By teaching this as a first year course, students should be prepared for a very fast paced and rigorous class. Students should be prepared to spend significant time outside of class to understand the material presented in class. A college level text will be used and the two double periods per week will be utilized for lab activities. A student who elects AP Chemistry should have the following characteristics: 1) high motivation, 2) ability to work independently, 3) ability to read and comprehend a college textbook, and 4) exhibit strong interest in science. If you are interested in getting college credit you must take the AP Exam in the spring and consult with the college you plan on attending regarding their requirements for credit. 64
HEALTH COURSES Health Required, One Semester (38 hours) Grades 10, 11, 12 Health or wellness class explores these essential questions: What can I do to live a long healthy life? How can I communicate with others to enhance my relationships? and How will I handle the stresses and big disappointments in life in a healthy way? A holistic approach is taken in the units studied: wellness, exercise, nutrition, mental health, addictive behavior, relationships and disease prevention. The class also helps students gain the knowledge and skills essential for health literacy. A health-­‐literate person can obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services and use that to enhance personal, family, and community health. Health or Wellness is a required course offered during the sophomore year but may be taken during the junior or senior years to meet student needs. The class earns a Health credit, not a Science credit. Health Concepts in Biology Elective, One Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Health Concepts in Biology is a full year course recommended for students who want an in-­‐depth study of current health issues. One semester of this course meets the Ames High School requirement for health education. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends health and nutrition education for a minimum of 50 hours per grade level K-­‐
st 12; this course meets that recommendation. Health Concepts in Biology meets the Iowa Core Curriculum 21 Century Skills requirements and is science-­‐based, as required by Iowa law. Health Concepts of Biology earns Health credits, not Science credits. Health Concepts in Biology is a full year course recommended for students who want an in-­‐depth study of health issues. One semester meets the AHS requirement for health education. Health Concepts uses a college level text. The units of study include: health, wellness and the nervous system, fitness and muscles, nutrition, mental health, sexuality, addictive behavior, disease and immune system, consumer health, death and dying. This class provides an excellent chance for students to gain life management skills and learn about a wide variety of health-­‐related topics. The class earns a Health credit, not a Science credit. 65
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SOCIAL STUDIES The social studies department helps the student encounter the expressions of self and society in past, present, and future frames of reference in terms of the United States and the world community. Through its divisions of American, world, and behavioral studies, the department is committed to student development in responsible and enriched living. Students are encouraged to take courses in all divisions and must meet the minimum requirements. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A student must complete three units of social studies (six semesters or its equivalent during the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades). Of these, one unit (two semesters or its equivalent) of U.S. History and one-­‐half unit (one semester or its equivalent) of U.S. Government are required to meet the state social studies requirement. AP U. S. Government Elective Either Semester Grade 12 AP U.S. Government studies the history, organization, and functions of the United States Government. Beginning with the Declaration of Independence and continuing through to the present day, students will explore the relationship between individual Americans and our governing bodies. Students will take a close look at the political culture of our country, and gain insight into the challenges faced by presidents, congress people, and other political activists. Students will discuss the roles of political parties, interest groups, the media and the Supreme Court, and have the chance to discuss their own views on current political issues. Students will have the opportunity to gain college credit for the course by passing the Advanced Placement Exam. Students enrolled in this class will also be required to participate in service learning requirements. AP US History Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 Advanced Placement U.S. History is a one-­‐year, college-­‐level comprehensive survey of American history. The course traces developments from the earliest times until the present. The focus of the course will be on expanding the student’s historical understandings and further developing historical thinking. The student’s understandings will be drawn from the social, political, economic and cultural history of this country as well as from its relationships with other sovereign nations of the world. Historical understandings will be enhanced through activities and assignments in which students will utilize the following five types of historical thinking or reasoning: chronological thinking, historical comprehension, historical analysis and interpretation, historical research capabilities, and historical issues analysis and decision making. This course is designed for the serious student of history who is ready for a college-­‐level challenge. AP Psychology Elective All Year Grades 11, 12 AP Psychology is a highly interactive course that examines the scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Psychology will provide insight into the interpersonal relationships that are important to you presently as well as your future family, social, and professional life. The AP Psychology course prepares students to successfully achieve college credit through the A.P. Psychology Examination, which is administered each year in May. Major domains in the course include the following: Methods Biopsychology Developmental Cognitive Behavior Variations History Neuroscience Life-­‐Span Learning Mental Disorders Research Sensation/Perception Personality Memory Therapy Motivation/Emotion Consciousness Social Psychology Intelligence 67
AP European History Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 This full-­‐year course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Test in European History. Beginning with the Renaissance, the course traces major developments in Europe up to the present. Students are assigned a variety of experiences designed to prepare them for tests including essay tests, analysis of documents, and reading college-­‐level texts. Students must be ready to make a serious commitment to the work and have the opportunity to gain college credit by passing the Advanced Placement exam. Economics Elective First Semester Grades 11, 12 The American economy seems to be perpetually in crisis – energy shortages, corporate fraud, unemployment, government deficits and trade imbalances to name a few. This course examines prevailing economic theory and a number of alternative theories and perspectives. It is designed to increase awareness and understanding of economic concepts and issues in order to help students evaluate policy options and decipher political-­‐economic rhetoric. Independent Reading & Research Elective Either Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Entry by application and faculty permission needed This program, designed for the student who is interested in a self-­‐directive study of social sciences, is open by application to the Social Studies Department. Emphasis and content in this program are decided by the mutual consent of the faculty advisor and the students. The student, who petitions for entry, should be prepared to complete a substantial amount of reading and research during the duration of the program. The faculty advisor will normally be the teacher of the class to which the student was first assigned. The student is expected to apply proper research, writing, and reporting techniques and may elect to take the program more than once with the approval of the Social Studies Department. Students should discuss their qualifications for this program with their counselor and/or history teacher before applying. Non-­‐Western World Elective Second Semester Grades 11, 12 Non-­‐Western World is a semester elective course taking a perspective on the world that differs from the more familiar Western European/U.S. approach. Topics of study may vary but will be selected from South and East Asia, Africa, Latin America, and indigenous cultures around the globe. A strong emphasis is placed on non-­‐western religious and world-­‐views (Hinduism, Buddhism, American Indian, et. al.). Students should be willing to participate actively in thoughtful discussion and research. Sociology Elective Either Semester Grades 11, 12 Sociology is a study of society, social institutions, group interactions and the social process. The primary focus of the course is on the ways in which human groups are structured, the impact that these groups have on the individual, and the ways in which groups function. Typical areas that are covered include group interaction, cultural variation, personality development, racial and ethnic relations, social institutions, deviant behavior, social change and trends, sexuality, and religion. United States Government Required Either Semester Grade 12 United States Government is a required one-­‐semester course for all seniors. The course meets the standards established by the Iowa Department of Education and will include the study of national, state and local government. Students explore the origins of our democratic political system, examine the major characteristics of our political system, study the election process, develop an understanding of the three major branches of U. S. government, investigate state governments in our federal system (using Iowa as a model government for study) and study each of the four primary forms of local government (using local area governments as models for study). A student must do a service-­‐learning project consisting of 8 hours of volunteer service. Note: This course must be taken during the senior year. It may be necessary to divide students equally by semester to accommodate staffing. 68
United States History Required All Year Grade 10 United States History focuses on six essential themes in American history: 1) historiography (the study of
history), 2) migration and immigration, 3) the role of government, 4) civil rights, 5) protest and rebellion, and 6)
war and conflict. Each theme is centered around an essential question which culminates in a significant essay at
the end of every unit. Each of the themes is explored chronologically from the origins of America through
modern day. This approach is designed to allow students to make meaningful connections to the themes across
the different time periods of American history.
Western Civilization 1 Elective First Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Western Civilization 1 surveys the history of civilizations that shaped the culture of Western Europe. Beginning with the ancient world, it progresses through Medieval Europe, the Renaissance, the Reformations, and the age of kings. Students read from a variety of sources, participate in discussion, write papers and engage in simulations. The course prepares the student for similar college courses. Western Civilization 2 Elective Second Semester Grades 10, 11, 12 Western Civilization 2 surveys the development of Western Europe from the French Revolution through the nineteenth century climaxing with World War I and World War II. The course ends with an exploration of how the Cold War affected foreign relations and Western dominance. Students read from a variety of sources, participate in discussions, write papers and engage in simulations. This course prepares students for similar college courses. World Issues Elective Either Semester Grades 11, 12 World Issues is an upper level elective class drawing on all areas of the social studies. Awareness of topical historical, social, political, economic, and environmental problems in the United States and the world is stressed. Students analyze issues beginning with the use of current news media. A strong emphasis is placed on class discussion. Integrated Capstone Seminar (ICS) Full-­‐Year Course Grade 12 See course description under English Department offerings. World Studies 9 Required All Year or Hon. World Studies 9 Grade 9 World Studies 9 is a comprehensive course emphasizing a geographical, historical, economic, and cultural approach to the following units of study: China, Japan and Korea, Latin America, the Indian subcontinent, Modern Europe and Russia, the Middle East, and Africa. The contributions of other national cultures and the growing importance of the interdependency of nations are stressed. The program also emphasizes the contributions of science, the arts, philosophy, and religion to the course of human events. Course activities include debates, primary source readings, writing, projects, video analysis, and web research.
Honors World Studies 9 Required all year or World Studies 9 Grade 9 Entry by Faculty Approval Honors World Studies 9 is a fast-­‐paced, comprehensive look at the world on a regional basis. Units will include China, Japan, Korea, India, Europe & Russia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The focus will be on studying the history, people, culture, and current events of these regions. This higher-­‐level course is intended to challenge freshmen to think beyond their local world and to probe into content areas examining broader issues. Students will also do in-­‐depth studies and research concerning the interconnectedness of our world and its people today. Admission to the course is through faculty approval.
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WORLD LANGUAGES A student has his/her choice of three world languages to study -­‐ French, German and Spanish. World language students may be assessed a fee to cover a consumable workbook used in and out of class. French 1 Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11,12 First-­‐year French uses a conversational approach to introduce the French-­‐speaking world. Situations are practical (shopping, ordering food, meeting people, talking about one's family, giving preferences, finding one's way around a city). A variety of activities are used to emphasize French for communication, self-­‐expression and understanding of the francophone world. French 2 Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: French 1 w/passing grade. (Students desiring success in this level are strongly encouraged to have earned a letter grade of a C-­‐ or above in the prerequisite level.) Second-­‐year French builds on language skills and cultural understandings learned in the first year. The basic objective of the program is to help the student improve his/her ability to listen, speak, read, and write French. Self-­‐expression, vocabulary, and correct use of French are emphasized. Lessons are built around amusing narratives, conversations, dialogues, and questionnaires. Situations are practical and often humorous, with themes like travel, family life, mealtime, leisure activities, attitudes, and values. By the end of the second year, the student should be able to express him/herself on a simple level about a wide variety of topics. French 3 Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: French 2 w/passing grade. (Students desiring success in this level are strongly encouraged to have earned a letter grade of a C-­‐ or above in the prerequisite level.) Third-­‐year French continues to build language skills and cultural understandings learned in the first two years of study to help the student improve his/her ability to listen, speak, read, and write French. Self-­‐expression, vocabulary building and correct use of French are emphasized. A thorough grammar review of the first two years is included. Reading and writing play an increasingly larger role in the third year. Readings and cultural selections emphasize the various regions of France. Students investigate the daily life of French people and look at specific cultural aspects, such as food, money, transportation, and pets. Also included is a unit on the geography of France, and we will read a French novel. Class discussion is conducted almost entirely in French and by the end of the third year, the student should be able to read French with some ease and to converse and write short compositions on a wide variety of subjects. French 4 Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: French 3 w/passing grade. (Students desiring success in this level are strongly encouraged to have earned a letter grade of a C-­‐ or above in the prerequisite level.) In fourth-­‐year French, the student will continue to improve his/her ability to listen, speak, read, and write French. Our work is based on a study of the history of France, with art, architecture, music, and short literature selections from several periods designed to give opportunities to write and speak French, rather than to give a thorough view of French history. Additional units are included to allow students to participate in practical conversations on themes like travel, asking directions, every day situations, education, and leisure-­‐time activities. Students are expected to discuss the readings, current events, and topics of personal interest in French, as well as to do various kinds of writing in French. A student who completes four years of French should be able to converse with some ease, read accurately at a reasonable rate of speed, and write in a simple and effective fashion about a wide variety of topics. 72
German 1 Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 First-­‐year German develops the skills needed for effective communication. Some parts of the course, such as conversations about everyday experiences, are conducted entirely in German. Along with a skill-­‐building approach to develop listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, the cultural aim is to understand contemporary life of teenagers in the German-­‐speaking countries. Specific lessons are planned around Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, the German school system, family life, travel, sports, entertainment and national customs. Emphasis is placed on using German for communication and self-­‐expression. German 2 Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: German 1 w/passing grade. (Students desiring success in this level are strongly encouraged to have earned a letter grade of a C-­‐ or above in the prerequisite level.) At the second-­‐year level, continued emphasis is given to building the basic language skills. By the end of the second year, students should have a solid foundation in the German language as it is spoken and written today. Reading materials at graduated levels supplement the topics. Culture is particularly enhanced by interacting with German teens and focusing on food, music, and travel. Students express their own ideas orally and in writing throughout the year. German 3 Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: German 2 w/passing grade. (Students desiring success in this level are strongly encouraged to have earned a letter grade of a C-­‐ or above in the prerequisite level.) The third-­‐year German course focuses on self-­‐expression -­‐-­‐ mainly speaking and writing. The readings are primarily short texts, with some longer selections. Topics of discussion are youth, the school system, the changing political scene, music, everyday life in the German-­‐speaking countries, and global awareness. Activities are developed around the students' interests. The class is conducted almost entirely in German. German 4 Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: German 3 w/passing grade. (Students desiring success in this level are strongly encouraged to have earned a letter grade of a C-­‐ or above in the prerequisite level.) German IV students continue to expand their German vocabulary and knowledge of grammar. Oral discussions and compositions will relate to the major areas of emphasis, e.g., short stories and student interests. One major project is planning activities for guest students from our partner school in Germany. German-­‐speaking guests will provide opportunities for natural interaction in German. Spanish 1 Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 ¡Hola! Begin speaking Spanish the first day of class! Spanish I uses a functional approach to the language with a focus on themes such as family, school, food, interests and daily activities, time, and directions. You will learn to speak in the present and the future. In all these activities the emphasis will be on active participation for communication and self-­‐
expression. You'll be introduced to the contemporary Spanish-­‐speaking world by means of interesting readings and activities. Students will be required to give oral presentations in Spanish each semester Spanish 2 Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Spanish 1 w/passing grade. (Students desiring success in this level are strongly encouraged to have earned a letter grade of a C-­‐ or above in the prerequisite level.) ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to Spanish 2. Through active participation you will continue to build on the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of the first year. New vocabulary and grammar will enable you to expand on first-­‐year topics, as well as to add new ones, such as clothing, shopping, weather, travel, and daily routines. Practical, student-­‐centered activities include partner drill, dialogues, games, and group work. You will increase your cultural knowledge through authentic readings in the text and the workbook. ¡Hasta la vista! 73
Spanish 3 Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Spanish 2 w/passing grade. (Students desiring success in this level are strongly encouraged to have earned a letter grade of a C-­‐ or above in the prerequisite level.) ¡Saludos! The goals of third year Spanish are to improve the skills you acquired in the first two years of Spanish, to increase your grammar and vocabulary base, and to explore Hispanic culture in more depth. You will find yourself better able to express your own thoughts and ideas, and to understand written and spoken Spanish with greater ease and speed. You will become better acquainted with Spain and areas of Latin America through video tours, food and art. Literature will include short stories and a level-­‐appropriate novel. In addition, students will conduct several oral presentations. ¡Nos vemos! Spanish 4 Elective All Year Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Spanish 3 w/passing grade. (Students desiring success in this level are strongly encouraged to have earned a letter grade of a C-­‐ or above in the prerequisite level.) ¡Ya has llegado al cuarto año de español! Fourth year students will continue to expand their knowledge of Spanish grammar topics. Special emphasis is placed on reviewing verb tenses previously learned as well as studying the remaining new tenses and subjunctive mood (present and past). Vocabulary topics include school (college or university), future professions, money, etc. We will read a variety of short stories by famous Hispanic authors that will also include various new vocabulary words. Discussions about the readings will be in Spanish. Several oral presentations are also given by students throughout the year. Important Notes Concerning World Languages •
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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM At Ames High School, the Alternative Learning Program provides several program options designed to meet the educational needs of students. Through the use of a variety of learning alternatives designed to accommodate individual needs, an academic program equivalent to that provided by the regular curriculum is available. Which of the variety of learning alternatives is best suited to each ALP student is determined by the development of a “Personal Education Plan” (PEP). Criteria for students are that they exhibit poor attendance, low grades, and repeated disciplinary referrals. Students can be admitted into the program based upon their EIS score and has two of the above characteristics. Students will receive appropriate services as designated by the PEP, which may include progress monitoring, instructional support, mentoring, or counseling. Entry into the program requires a parent and counselor meeting. Interested students should contact their counselor for information on how this program could assist them. Elements of the program are listed below. st
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Credit Recovery Classes: Self-­‐paced Grade 10-­‐12 Credit Recovery allows students to learn online anytime, anywhere while still being challenged by a rigorous, standards driven curriculum. It is an online option for students who have failed a course(s) as a way to recover credits that go towards graduation. Credit recovery courses offered are: English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Earth and Space Science, Biology, Health, World Studies, U.S. History, Sociology, and U.S. Government.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Students qualify for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes based on the Home Language Survey, placement testing, and/or referral by a counselor, teacher, or parent (see the district ESL Handbook for more information). A student’s English language proficiency level may also affect which other classes the student can take. ESL Literacy Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 No Prerequisite This course is designed for students with little or no literacy in their native language. The goal of the course is to teach awareness of the sounds in the English language, sound and letter correspondence, sight words, and basic reading skills. Students who successfully complete this class will take ESL Beginners. ESL Beginners Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: ESL Literacy or score of Limited on English Placement Test. This course is designed for students with limited English language proficiency. The focus of this class is listening, speaking, and English vocabulary. Practical, student-­‐centered activities focus on various content-­‐based themes such as U.S. history and geography, life science, health and nutrition. Students are expected to actively participate in order to practice good communication and increase their English proficiency. Students who successfully complete this class will advance to ESL Intermediate. ESL Intermediate Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: ESL Beginners or score of Limited or higher on English proficiency test This course is for students who have a combination of limited or competent scores on the screener test or the English Language Development Assessment (ELDA). This class focuses more on listening and speaking skills. Students who successfully complete this class will advance to English Language Development. English Language Development (ELD) Required All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: ESL Intermediate or score of competent in 2 areas of the English proficiency test This course is for students who are approaching language proficiency. ELD will focus more on writing and reading literature in alignment with the regular English 9/10 curriculum. In addition to writing essays, students will also make presentations to the class. Academic vocabulary development focusing on the Academic Word List (AWL) is another important topic. ESL Reading Elective All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This class focuses exclusively on developing English reading and writing skills. Students will work with both fiction and non-­‐
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United States History: America in the 20 Century focuses on change and continuity in twentieth century American life. From a first quarter review of pre-­‐twentieth century America, with an emphasis upon the Constitutional period, the course moves into a chronological study of the U.S. since 1898. Dimensions of the course are political, economic, international, and social and are studied as they interrelate through historical developments. Diversity, conformity, and creativity in the United States are viewed from a multicultural, non-­‐sexist frame of reference. Students are encouraged to anticipate the future as citizens who have studied the past in terms of their present lives. Sheltered World Studies Required All Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (Offered every other year –2016-­‐2017, 2018-­‐2019) World Studies is a comprehensive course emphasizing a historical, economic, and cultural approach to the following units of study: China, Japan and Korea, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Modern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The contributions of other national cultures and the growing importance of the interdependency of nations are stressed. The program also emphasizes the contributions of science, the arts, philosophy, and religion to the course of human events. Course activities include debates, dramatizations, primary source readings, community resource interviews, and research. EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM The Extended Learning Program (ELP) “serves students who require instruction and educational services commensurate with their abilities and beyond those provided by the regular school program.” (Iowa Code 257.44). Students in the Ames High ELP program demonstrate achievement or potential ability in the following areas: general intellectual ability, creative thinking, leadership ability, visual and performing arts ability, and specific ability aptitude. Opportunities for independent study, working with a mentor, seminar activities, internships, being involved in interscholastic academic knowledge competitions, and summer foreign travel represent a sample of the experiences students have in ELP. An ELP Resource Room is available for student project work, research, and small group seminar meetings. Freshmen ELP Seminar Year Course Grade 9 (Open to ELP freshmen by selection at Ames Middle School) Seminar meets once a week, offering a variety of activities for qualified students who have been identified for program services. An over-­‐view of AHS ELP program is presented. ELP Independent Study 1-­‐2 credits Grades 9,10,11,12 (Acceptance by ELP Staff Member) The course offers a self-­‐directed learning experience. The student is given the opportunity to think and conceptualize at different levels. ELP Seminar is designed to extend and refine knowledge, stimulate curiosity, and assist in active learner-­‐
directed project work. The student is given the opportunity to develop skills and investigate areas in-­‐depth on an individual basis. A final project is required. Student will contract with instructor on an individual basis for project activities. ELP Senior Research 1-­‐3 credits Grade 12 (Acceptance by ELP Staff Member) The course is based on higher order research skills. Students pursue an identified area of interest and engage in a research project under the guidance of a mentor. The course provides a structured framework in which students may do directed research and report on their findings to an interested group. Admission is by application. Students must submit a recommendation and a research proposal. Each student will be assigned to a mentor/guide. 77
ELP Mentorship & ELP Internship 1 -­‐ 3 credits Grades 9, 10 ,11 , 12 (Acceptance by ELP Staff Member) Students may elect to work with a mentor on career development, learning skills and/or further investigation of the student’s interest area. The ELP internship matches students with professionals in the community. Students work in real world settings to learn interpersonal skills needed in the work place. ELP Creative Writing 1 credit Grade 12 (Acceptance by ELP Staff Member) Creative Writing introduces students to the fundamentals of writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Extensive reading in all three genres will inform the writing. Students learn creative processes through writing exercises, workshops and conferences. All students will share their creative work in small and large group settings. Iowa AP Online Academy (Acceptance by ELP Staff Member) AP Statistics, AP Literature & Composition, AP Language & Composition, Honors English 10, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Microeconomics will be offered as online courses. See the ELP staff for more information. ISU Research Internships 2 credits Grades 11,12 (Acceptance by ELP Staff Member) Iowa State University professors (mentors) are offering research internship experiences in the Physical, Engineering, and Biological Sciences. Students will be accepted into the program based on mentor availability and student ability. Students will be expected to submit a final report of their research experience to their mentors and to their ELP instructor. Transportation to and from the research lab on the ISU campus will be the student’s responsibility. Selection Process: ELP students at Ames High are capable of high performance. ELP classes at Ames High include students with demonstrated achievement and/or ability in at least one of the following areas: * General intellectual ability * Specific academic ability * Creative or critical thinking ability * Leadership * Creative and performing arts. CREDIT & NON -­‐ CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES IN VOLUNTEERISM STUDENT VOLUNTEERS -­‐ A WAY TO BECOME INVOLVED There are many ways a student can become involved in AHS. Aside from the wide variety of athletics, activities and clubs, students can also volunteer for other meaningful activities. The front office, the Ralph Farrar Media Center, and the Student Services Center are common areas where students can volunteer to answer phones, catalog materials, deliver messages, sort mail, etc. In some curriculum areas, such as foreign language, volunteers can be used as peer tutors. Other departments may have similar needs for volunteers. Volunteering can be arranged after each semester starts. Interested students should contact their counselor and examine what possibilities are available. Volunteer hours, however, do not count toward full-­‐time status. 78
STORY COUNTY VOCATIONAL COOPERATIVE CLASSES AT HUNZIKER CENTER 79
STORY COUNTY VOCATIONAL COOPERATIVE COURSES Note: Each provides college and high school credit DMACC CAREER ACADEMY Career Academy Alternative Assessment Students must demonstrate proficiency, using ITED test scores, in math, reading, and/or science or be deemed proficient through an alternative assessment process, to enroll in Career Academy and/or concurrent enrolled courses. The alternative assessment process will consist of three components: 1. Academic standing—All eligible students who are in good academic standing as defined by their home district and high school principal. 2. Graduation Progress— All eligible students who are on pace to successfully graduate as defined by their home district and high school principal. 3. A recommendation from their high school principal. Any student not meeting proficiency requirements through Iowa Assessments scores in math, reading, and/or science, but who meet both academic standards outlined in 1 and 2 above, and who is recommended by their building principal will be eligible to enroll in Career Academy and/or concurrent enrolled courses. The courses listed are those offered at DMACC’s Hunziker Center for the 2015-­‐2016 school year. These classes provide area high school students with excellent educational opportunities. The guidance counselors and principals handle registration in these courses. All listed times and courses are subject to change. Auto Collision This program introduces students to the highly technological industry of Auto Collision and Repair. Students will gain experience in the areas of basic shop operations and procedures, welding, painting and shop safety. Twenty-­‐seven DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Completion of this program as a high school student provides the opportunity to complete the college diploma program in two college semesters. Times Available: Year 1: M-­‐F 7:30-­‐9:30 am or 12:50-­‐2:50 pm Year 2: M-­‐F 10:00-­‐11:50 am DMACC # DMACC credit Classes include: Year 1 (15 credits): st
Basic Shop Safety CRR 150 1 credit (1 sem.) st
Sheet Metal Fundamentals CRR 325 5 credits (1 sem.) nd
Principles of Refinishing CRR 841 5 credits (2 sem.) nd
Estimating Theory CRR 742 2 credits (2 sem.) nd
Sheet Metal Welding CRR 101 2 credits (2 sem.) Year 2 (12 credits): Refinishing Applications CRR 877 7 credits (Year) Plastic Repair CRR 202 3 credits (Year) Adv Estimating AUT 760 2 credits (Year) 80
Automotive Technology The Automotive Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in the automotive service industry. This technological program allows students to gain experience with shop tools, automotive engines, brakes, suspension and alignment. Twenty-­‐two DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Times Available: Year 1: M-­‐F 7:30-­‐9:30 am or 12:50-­‐2:50 pm Year 2: M-­‐F 10:00-­‐11:50 am DMACC # DMACC credit Classes include: Year 1 (11 credits): st
Shop Fund. & Minor Service AUT 114 4 credits (1 sem.) nd
Automotive Engine Repair AUT 163 3 credits (2 sem.) nd
Auto Electricity & Elect AUT 615 4 credits (2 sem.) Year 2 (11 credits): st
Basic Suspension/Steering AUT 404 4 credits (1 sem.) nd
Auto Brake Systems & Serv AUT 524 4 credits (2 sem.) nd
Advanced Auto Electric AUT 652 3 credits (2 sem.) Building Trades/Finish Carpentry This program allows students to engage in experiential learning in the areas of Construction and/or Carpentry. Twenty-­‐one DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Completion of this program as a high school student provides the opportunity to complete the college diploma program in two college semesters. Transportation to job site is required. Times Available: M-­‐F 7:30-­‐9:30 am, 10:00-­‐11:50 am, or 12:50-­‐2:50 pm DMACC # DMACC credit Classes include: Year 1 (12 credits): st
Care/Use of Hand/Power Tools CON 336 1 credit (1 sem.) st
Construction Blueprint Reading CON 337 1 credit (1 sem.) nd
Materials/Construction Theory CON 333 5 credits (2 sem.) nd
Materials Takeoff CON 338 1 credit (2 sem.) nd
Concrete System & Framing CON 346 4 credits (2 sem.) Year 2 (9 credits): nd
Construction Drafting & Design CON 341 2 credits (2 sem.) st
Construction Techniques CON 334 7 credits (1 sem.) Criminal Justice Times Available: M-­‐F 7:30-­‐9:30 am or 12:50-­‐2:50 pm The Criminal Justice program introduces students to criminal law and crime scene investigation and prepares students for entry into the criminal justice field. Sixteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. DMACC # DMACC credit Classes include: st
Intro to Criminal Justice CRJ 100 3 credits (1 sem.) st
Criminal Investigation I CRJ 141 3 credits (1 sem.) nd
Crime Scene Investigation CRJ 195 4 credits (2 sem.) nd
Theories of Interviewing CRJ 109 3 credits (2 sem.) nd
Criminal & Constitutional Law CRJ 237 3 credits (2 sem.) 81
Culinary Arts Prerequisite: Highly Recommended: Ames High School Foods & AHS Advanced Foods Through hands-­‐on experience, students are introduced to the scientific principles used in food preparation, the hospitality industry, and fundamentals of dining and sanitation. Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Courses require extended lab time in the evening. Times Available: M-­‐F 7:30-­‐9:30 am or 12:50-­‐2:50 pm DMACC # DMACC credit Classes include: st
Food Preparation I HCM 143 3 credits (1 sem.) st
Food Preparation I Lab HCM 144 3 credits (1 sem.) nd
Food Preparation II HCM 152 2 credits (2 sem.) nd
Food Preparation II Lab HCM 153 2 credits (2 sem.) nd
Sanitation & Safe HCM 100 2 credits (2 sem.) nd
Nutrition HCM 231 2 credits (2 sem.) Fashion Analysis & Design Location: Ames High School (AHS Course #5172) st
Times Available: M-­‐F 7:50 – 8:34 (1 sem.) DMACC # DMACC credit APP 260 3 credits This course will introduce the process of apparel design and the importance of the design principles/elements in creating successful garments. Students will develop skills in the application of fashion by creating a personal portfolio of fashions, colors/fabrics and wardrobe planning for men and women. Careers in the apparel industry will be investigated through field trips, guest speakers, computer programs and hands-­‐on activities. 3 DMACC credits will be given to grades 11-­‐12. Credits can be used at DMACC upon graduation from high school as APP 260 or transferred to any college. Health Occupations This yearlong program will provide students the opportunity to explore careers in health care and work toward CNA training. Fourteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Courses require extended clinical sessions in evenings and/or weekends. This series of courses is also offered at Nevada High School M-­‐F, 7:30 – 9:30 am Times Available: M-­‐F 7:30-­‐9:30 am or 12:50-­‐2:50 pm DMACC # DMACC credit Classes include: Morning Section: 7:30 – 9:30 am st
*Nurse Aide 75 Hours HSC 172 3 credits (1 sem.) st
*Advanced Nurse Aide HSC 182 3 credits (1 sem.) nd
Intro to Health Careers HSC 109 3 credits (2 sem.) nd
Survey of Health Careers HSC 105 1 credit (2 sem.) nd
Emergency Care HSC 102 1 credit (2 sem.) nd
Medical Terminology HSC 120 3 credits (2 sem.) Afternoon Section: 12:50 -­‐ 2:50 pm nd
*Nurse Aide 75 Hours HSC 172 3 credits (2 sem.) nd
*Advanced Nurse Aide HSC 182 3 credits (2 sem.) st
Intro to Health Careers HSC 109 3 credits (1 sem.) st
Survey of Health Careers HSC 105 1 credit (1 sem.) st
Emergency Care HSC 102 1 credit (1 sem.) st
Medical Terminology HSC 120 3 credits (1 sem.) *Students must pass a criminal background check in order to complete CNA courses. 82
Teacher Academy The Teacher Academy provides students with an opportunity to explore education-­‐related professions and take part in real-­‐life teaching experiences. Students will spend a total of 120 hours shadowing elementary and secondary teachers during portions of their assigned class time. Courses fulfill Level 1 Field Experience requirement at many four-­‐year colleges. Times available: M-­‐F 7:30-­‐9:30 am Classes include: st
Intro to Education EDU 213 3 credits (1 sem.) st
Career Exploration SDV 130 1 credit (1 sem.) nd
Initial Field Exper. EDU 218 2 credits (2 sem.) nd
Electronic Portfolio Dev. SDV 164 2 credits (2 sem.) Textiles Location: Ames High School (AHS Course #5175) st
Times Available: M-­‐F 8:41 – 9:29 (1 sem.) DMACC # DMACC credit APP 211 3 credits This course develops skill with and knowledge of characteristics of natural and man-­‐made fibers; the qualities, cost, and weaves in manufacturing and finishing processes of textiles, fibers, yarns and fabrics; and knowledge of appropriate fabrics for various uses. Students can make a garment of their choice picking out fabrics then designing the garment and making it. Guest speakers, field trips and hands on activities are part of this course. 3 DMACC credits will be given to grades 11-­‐12. Credits can be used at DMACC upon graduation from high school as APP 211 or transferred to any college. Visual Communications (Graphic Design/Web) Students will learn the basics of creating a Web page along with computer graphics using multiple software packages. Fifteen DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings. Upon successful completion of this academy, students may be eligible to earn a college-­‐level specialist certificate in Interactive Media for Graphic Design. Courses for this program are subject to change. Times Available: M-­‐F 12:50-­‐2:50 pm DMACC # DMACC credit Classes include: st
Communications Design 1 GRD 403 3 credits (1 sem.) nd
Photoshop GRD 463 3 credits (2 sem.) st
Intro to Desktop Publishing GRD 301 3 credits (1 sem.) nd
Interactive Media 1 GRD 470 3 credits (2 sem.) nd
Typography GRD 405 3 credits (2 sem.) 83
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