* Please note not all courses are offered every year. Courses are driven by student demand and staffing.
FINE ARTS
ART FUNDAMENTALS
Course Number 1013000
For grade 9
Credit 1
Prerequisites: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is required for all students that choose Visual Arts as a major. The Art Fundamentals course is designed to give an overview of many art forms and to reinforce the essential vocabulary and necessary prerequisites for each of the various programs. Students who successfully complete the Art Fundamentals course should have the foundation and may be recommended to begin a major in one of the following six majors:
Drawing and Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Graphic Design, Yearbook, General Art Major.
DRAWING & PAINTING I
Course Number 01043200
For grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic perceptual, observational, and compositional skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts using knowledge of drawing and painting media, processes and techniques. Students will maintain a portfolio & sketchbook.
DRAWING & PAINTING II
Course Number 01043305
For grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Drawing & Painting I or permission of instructor
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to advance students in their study of drawing and painting techniques, production of drawing and paintings with refined composition and expressive quality and/or content. Students will develop further criteria for making judgments about the aesthetic merit and qualities of selected works and their ability to relate their work to the contributions of outstanding artists, past and present. Students will maintain a portfolio & sketchbook.
SCULPTURE I
Course Numbers 01113000
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
Meets graduation requirements for Fine Arts Credit
MAJOR/CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills necessary to communicate a range of ideas using knowledge of three-dimensional art and sculpture media, design, process and techniques. Materials include but are not limited to clay, plaster, paper mache, wire, metal, etc.
SCULPTURE II
Course Number 01113200
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
This is only available to students by invitation of the teacher based on the student's performance in Sculpture I.
Sculpture III
Course Number 0111330
For Grades 10-12
Credit 1.0
This is only available to students by invitation of the teacher based on the student's performance in Sculpture II.
PORTFOLIO/ADVANCED PLACEMENT 2/D, 3/D, DRAWING OR GENERAL
Course Numbers 01093100 (General) 01043000 (Drawing) 01093600 (3D) 01093500 (2D)
For Grades 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
Meets requirements graduation requirements for Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course is designed for the self-motivated and serious art student. Students will create works that demonstrate quality as well as a variety of art making materials and techniques. Students will develop a personal body of work based on an individually chosen theme. Works will be submitted as portfolio, sketchbook and slide portfolio. Exhibition of student works is required. Instructor approval required.
All advanced art students are encouraged to take this class with instructor approval.
GRAPHIC DESIGN (YEARBOOK)
Course Number 0106300
For Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Approval by Teacher
Meets graduation requirements for Fine Arts Credit
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop skills in graphic design. Students learn lettering, layout and design to create images and products that reflect knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design. Students will assist in the creation of the yearbook and assist with school related publications and events.
COMPUTER GRAPHICS I
Course Number 0103300
Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic knowledge of computer graphic systems and to produce computer-generated images by applying the elements of art and principles of design.
COMMERCIAL ART (FASHION DESIGN)
Course Number 0112300
Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: None - paired with 2nd semester Course Number 85063100
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic commercial art skills. Students will use basic typography, layout, and design techniques to create images and products that reflect knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design to attract and influence consumers.
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY I
Course Number 01083100
For grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in photographic imagery, processes and techniques including exposure, composition and available light. Students will also work as school photographers. Includes Black & White, Color and digital imagery, as well as photo manipulation. Students will maintain a portfolio & notebook and participate in class critiques.
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY II
Course Number 01083200
For grades 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Photo I or permission from instructor
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to give students a second level of understanding photographic imagery including B&W printing and darkroom manipulation. Darkroom work, studio lighting, flash and optics will be covered. Students will develop a portfolio of advanced photo work. Portfolio and notebook required.
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY III
Course Number 01083300
For grades 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Photo I and II and permission from instructor
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to give students a higher level of understanding photographic imagery including B&W printing and darkroom manipulation. Darkroom work, studio lighting, flash and optics will be covered. Students will develop a portfolio of advanced photo work. Portfolio and notebook required.
This is only available to students by invitation of the teacher based on the student's performance in Creative Photo II.
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
COMPUTERS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS
Course Number 82090200
For grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The basic skills and foundations required for today's business environments are introduced. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with touch keyboarding and computer applications using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access to be used as communication tools for enhancing personal and workplace proficiency in an information-based society. Accuracy, proofreading, and correct formatting are stressed. This is the first of three business courses needed to qualify for a Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award.
WEB DESIGN SERVICES
Course Number 8207110
For Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
This will be a dual enrolled program through Lively Technical Center
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The Web Design Services program offers self-paced, hands-on instruction in the latest technical skills to individuals who are training for careers in the field of Web design. The curriculum emphasizes the development of standards-compliant Web sites that adhere to principles of effective visual design, usability, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility. Using current industry-standard software products, students practice the skills necessary to obtain entry-level positions in the field. Over the course of the program, each student creates a number of projects that serve as a portfolio of work that may be presented to prospective employers.
Provides a basic overview of the Internet, Intranet, and WWW. The content includes operating systems, basic HTML commands, navigation of the Internet, Intranet, and Web, and web page design.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LATIN I
Course Number 07063000
For Grade 8-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites none
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to fundamental Latin vocabulary and grammar and to classical culture. The content should include, but not be limited to, English derivatives and vocabulary based on Latin; basic grammatical structures of Latin; simple short stories for comprehension, including their translation into English; classical heroes and legends, with special attention to classical myths; and selected aspects of life in a Roman family.
LATIN II
Course Number 07063100
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Latin I, grade of C, or consent of the instructor
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide an intensive study of the Latin language and the Roman history and culture. The content should include, but not be limited to, the grammar and vocabulary necessary for the reading and appreciation of Latin authors, particularly Caesar's writings. This reading is designed to increase the students' understanding of sentence structure, English word-origin, and Roman history and customs.
LATIN III
Course Number 07063205
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Latin II, grade of C, or consent of instructor
Meets requirements College Prep requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: The purpose of this course is to continue the study of the Latin language and the Roman history and culture. The content should include, but not be limited to, the review and expansion of the essentials of Latin grammar; readings in prose; the study of the Roman civilization through its literature with emphasis on politics, history and mythology; and intensive derivative study to-refine the students' English vocabulary
LATIN IV
Course Number 07063305
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Latin III
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide the advanced Latin student an opportunity to study Latin epic and lyric Poetry with the purposes of expanding vocabulary, reinforcing forms and structures, and developing social, literary and critical thinking skills. The content should include, but not be limited to, a general view of the literature of the Augustan age with emphasis on the study of Vergil and other authors, their lives and works.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN: LATIN LITERATURE
Course Number 07063609
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Latin III, a grade of C or above, or consent of the instructor
Meets requirements: College Prep requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop advanced reading and writing proficiency in the language. . The content should include, but not be limited to, that determined by the Advanced Placement Program guidelines, with emphasis on the poems of Catullus and other selected works.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN VERGIL
Course Number 07063709
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Latin III, a grade of C or above, consent of the instructor
Meets requirements College Prep requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop oral and written fluency in the language. The content should include, but not be limited to, that determined by the Advanced Placement Program guidelines, with emphasis on Vergil's Aeneid.
SPANISH I
Course Number 07083400
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites none
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the target language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. This course is designed for non-native speakers of Spanish. The content should include but not be limited to, beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing should also be included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.
SPANISH II
Course Number 07083500
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Spanish I, C average
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: The purpose of this course is to reinforce the fundamental skills acquired by the students. This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. The content should include, but not be limited to, an expansion of the listening and oral skills. Reading and writing should receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course should continue the cultural survey of Spanish-speaking people.
SPANISH III
Course Number 07083605
For Grade 9-12 Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Spanish II, C average and consent of instructor
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to master and expand the skills acquired by the students. The content should include, but not be limited to, expansions of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Analyzing reading selections should strengthen students' acquisition of grammatical concepts. Contemporary vocabulary should stress activities that are important to everyday life of Spanish-speaking people.
SPANISH IV
Course Number 07083705
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Spanish III, C average and consent of instructor
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content should include, but not be limited to, more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There should be additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes, including writing. Reading selections should be varied.
SPANISH V
Course Number 07083805
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Spanish IV, C average and consent of instructor
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. The content should include, but not be limited to, developing communication skills through the presentation of oral reports on literary and cultural topics, current events, business topics, and personal experiences. Reading selections should be included. Writing should be enhanced through compositions using correct language structures.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE
Course Number 0708400
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Spanish IV, C average and consent of instructor
Meets requirements College Prep requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The Purpose of this course is to develop oral and written fluency in Spanish.
CHINESE I
Course Number 0711300
For Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Meets requirements College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Chinese through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.
CHINESE II
Course Number 0711310
For Grades 10-12
Credit 1.0
Meets requirements: College Prep Requirements for Foreign Languages
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Chinese through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. There is a continued emphasis placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the year.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH I
Course Number 10013104
For Grade 9
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using reading strategies to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; acquiring an extensive vocabulary through reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; using process writing strategies, student inquiry, and self-monitoring techniques; using speaking, listening, and viewing strategies in formal presentations and informal discussions; understanding and responding to a variety of literary forms; and understanding and using language successfully to impact readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and viewers.
ENGLISH HONORS I
Course Number 1001320
For Grade 9
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and specific criteria
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in English language arts through integrated experiences in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using reading strategies to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; acquiring an extensive vocabulary through reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; using process writing strategies, student inquiry, and self-monitoring techniques; using speaking, listening, and viewing strategies in formal presentations and informal discussions; understanding and responding to a variety of literary forms; and understanding and using language successfully to impact readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and viewers.
ENGLISH I PRE-AP
Course Number 1001320
For Grade 9
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and specific criteria
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Aims for academic excellence in language arts through a program emphasizing literature, vocabulary, and composition. Literature study, including classic works, emphasizes characteristics and types of various genres. Composition centers on methods of exposition, the multi-paragraph paper, critical analysis of literature and basic documentation.
Curriculum is used as the framework for this course to develop a pathway from pre-AP course to AP courses with consistent focus on rigor and relevance.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
Course Number 10014309
For Grade 12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Students must score in the 75th percentile or higher on the NRT, score a 3 or above on FCAT, have a 3.2 GPA in the core academic courses and instructor recommendation.
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to involve students in the study and practice of writing and in the study of literature. Students should learn to use the modes of discourse and to recognize the assumptions underlying various rhetorical strategies. Students should also acquire an understanding of the resources of the language as well as the writer's craft. They should develop critical standards for the appreciation of any literary work and increase their sensitivity to literature as shared experience.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
Course Number 100142000
For Grade 11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Students must score in the 75th percentile or higher on the NRT, score a 3 or above on FCAT, have a 3.2 GPA in the core academic courses and instructor recommendation.
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the semantic, structural and rhetorical resources of the English language as they relate to the principles of effective writing. The course also provides a variety of writing opportunities calling for the use of different styles and tones.
ENGLISH II
Course Number 1001340
For Grade 10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using reading strategies to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; acquiring an extensive vocabulary through reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; using process writing strategies, student inquiry, and self-monitoring techniques; using speaking, listening, and viewing strategies in formal presentations and informal discussions; understanding and responding to a variety of literary forms; and understanding and using language successfully to impact readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and viewers.
ENGLISH III
Course Number 1001370
For Grade 11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using the reading process to construct meaning using informative, technical, and imaginative texts; using writing processes for various purposes with attention to style and format; using the research process and individual inquiry to locate, analyze, and evaluate information; using effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies in informal and formal situations; understanding the power of language as it impacts readers, writers, listeners, viewers, and speakers; understanding and analyzing literary texts; and responding critically and aesthetically to literature.
ENGLISH IV
Course Number 100140
For Grade 12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using the reading process to construct meaning using informative, technical, and imaginative texts; using writing processes for various purposes with attention to style and format; using the research process and individual inquiry to locate, analyze, and evaluate information; using effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies in informal and formal situations; understanding the power of language as it impacts readers, writers, listeners, viewers, and speakers; understanding and analyzing literary texts; and responding critically and aesthetically to literature. The course emphasis should be on the works of British authors; however, literature representative of other cultures may be used to support integrated studies and multicultural emphasis.
ENGLISH HONORS II
Course Number 1001350
For Grade 10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in English language arts through integrated experiences in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using reading strategies to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; acquiring an extensive vocabulary through reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; using process writing strategies, student inquiry, and self-monitoring techniques; using speaking, listening, and viewing strategies in formal presentations and informal discussions; understanding and responding to a variety of literary forms; and understanding and using language successfully to impact readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and viewers.
ENGLISH II PreAP
Course Number 1001350
For Grade 10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in English language arts through integrated experiences in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature.
ENGLISH HONORS III
Course Number 1001380
For Grade 11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in English language arts through integrated experiences in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: using the reading process to construct meaning using informative, technical, and imaginative texts; using writing processes for various purposes with attention to style and format; using the research process and individual inquiry to locate, analyze, and evaluate information; using effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies in informal and formal situations; understanding the power of language as it impacts readers, writers, listeners, viewers, and speakers; understanding and analyzing literary texts; and responding critically and aesthetically to literature.The course emphasis should be on the works of American authors; however, literature representative of other cultures may be used to support integrated studies and multicultural emphases.
INTENSIVE READING
Course Number 1000410
For Grade 9-12
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students to develop and strengthen reading skills and develop independent reading endurance.
ADVANCED READING
Course Number 1008320
Grades 11-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and strengthen advanced reading skills in preparation for postsecondary education. Preparation for ACT, SAT, CPT
TCC DUAL ENROLLMENT ON FSUS CAMPUS
ENC 1101 College CompositionFor Grade 12
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course center on reading and writing activities that support critical inquiry. Stressing writing as a process, the course emphasizes the rhetorical principles of academic writing.
ENC 1141 Writing About Literature
For Grade 12
Prerequisite is a C or better in ENC 1101
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course continues to stress techniques of expository writing. Students will read and analyze various literary genres for form and meaning.
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
JOURNALISM ICourse Number 1006300
Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in basic aspects of journalism and workshop experiences in journalistic production. The content should include, but not be limited to, instruction in recognizing and writing news for journalistic media and in developing editorials, sports articles, and feature stories. In addition to written work, students should receive instruction in the history and traditions of journalism as well as workshop experiences in photography, layouts, advertising, printing, and other practical aspects of journalistic enterprise. In connection with workshop experiences, one or more student journalistic products may be published.
CREATIVE WRITING
Course Number 10093200
Grades 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Explores the nature of creativity and the creative process in writing. Activities encourage self-expression through the writing of poetry, short stories, plays, novels, and/or essays.
SPEECH
Course Number 10073000
Grades 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in formal and informal oral communication.
MATH
ALGEBRA I
Course Number 12003104
For Grade 8-9
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Pre-Algebra
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course introduces students to the study of algebra. Algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real world problems are emphasized. Topics include number systems and operations, exponential expressions and radicals, equations and inequalities, relations, functions and their graphs, polynomials, and systems of equations. This course is designed for students with average achievement in mathematics.
SPECIAL NOTE: Credit can be granted for only one of the following courses: Algebra I, Algebra I Honors, or Algebra IA/Algebra IB.
ALGEBRA IA and ALGEBRA IB
Course Number 12003704 and 12003804
For Grade 9-10
Credit 1.0 each course
Prerequisite Pre-Algebra
Meets requirements Together with IB meet Algebra Graduation requirement
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The material of the first half of Algebra I is covered in Algebra IA The material of the second half of Algebra I is covered in Algebra IB These courses are designed for students who have traditionally struggled with mathematics.
SPECIAL NOTE: Credit can be granted for only one of the following courses: Algebra I, Algebra I Honors, or Algebra IA/Algebra IB.
ALGEBRA I HONORS
Course Number 12003205
For Grade 8-9
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Pre-Algebra
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The material of Algebra I is covered in a manner which emphasizes the rigor of mathematics and the solving of challenging problems. This course is appropriate for students with above average achievement in mathematics. Teacher recommendation is required for admission to this course.
SPECIAL NOTE: Credit can be granted for only one of the following courses: Algebra I, Algebra I Honors, or Algebra IA/Algebra IB.
ALGEBRA II
Course Number 12003304
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra I or Algebra I Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The study of algebra is continued and extended in this course. Topics include the complex numbers, relations, functions, and graphs including polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions, conic sections, and probability. It is designed for students with average achievement in mathematics.
SPECIAL NOTE: Credit can be granted for only one of the following courses: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors.
ALGEBRA II HONORS
Course Number 12003405
For Grade 10-11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra I or Algebra I Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The material of Algebra II is covered in a manner which emphasizes the rigor of mathematics and the solving of challenging problems. This course is appropriate for students with above average achievement in mathematics. Teacher recommendation is required for admission to this course.
SPECIAL NOTE: Credit can be granted for only one of the following courses: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors.
GEOMETRY
Course Number 12063104
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra I or Algebra I Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This course introduces students to the definitions, postulates, and theorems of geometry and their application to problem solving. Topics include plane and solid figures, parallelism, perpendicularity, congruence, similarity, geometric constructions, right triangle trigonometry, and deductive and inductive reasoning and their application to formal and informal proof. This course is designed for students with average mathematical achievement.
SPECIAL NOTE: Credit can be granted for only one of the following courses: Geometry or Geometry Honors.
GEOMETRY HONORS
Course Number 12063205
For Grade 9-10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra I or Algebra I Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The material of Geometry is covered with an emphasis on the deductive development of the theorems of geometry. This course is appropriate for students with above average achievement in mathematics. Teacher recommendation is required for admission to this course.
SPECIAL NOTE: Credit can be granted for only one of the following courses: Geometry or Geometry Honors.
ADVANCED TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS
Course Number 129830A
For Grade 12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enhance and continue the study of mathematics after Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, and to provide a college level foundation to students who do not aspire to a math, science, or technical major.
PRE-CALCULUS
Course Number 1202340
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the necessary background in algebra, analytical geometry, and trigonometry to study Calculus. This course is appropriate for the college bound student whose major might include mathematics, science, or technical fields requiring Calculus. Teacher recommendation is required for admission to this course.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB
Course Number 12023109
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Pre-Calculus
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to study the general theories and techniques of calculus. Topics include limits, differentiation, and integration. Emphasis will be placed on content specified by the Advanced Placement Program. Students who successfully complete the course and AP examination can receive credit, advanced placement, or both for a Calculus I course. Students are expected to take the advanced placement exam at the end of the course.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS
Course Number 1210320
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
Meets requirements Graduation requirements for mathematics
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the study of statistics including data exploration, study planning, pattern analysis, and statistical inference. Students who successfully complete the course and AP examination can receive credit, advanced placement, or both for a one-semester introductory college statistics course. Students are expected to take the advanced placement exam at the end of the course.
CONCEPTS IN ENGINEERING
Course Number 055700
Grades 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of the course is to stimulate and maintain the students' interest in the field of engineering. The course is developed in collaboration with The Infinity Project.
BUSINESS MATH
Course Number 1205540
For Grades 12
Credit 1.0
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop mathematical competencies in problem solving, communication, and reasoning as related to the business world.
INTENSIVE MATHEMATICS
Course Number 1200400
For Grades 9-12
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop mathematics skills and concepts through remedial instruction and practice
TCC DUAL ENROLLMENT ON FSUS CAMPUS
MAT 1033 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Prerequisite is satisfactory placement score (CPT math score of 72 or SAT Math 450 or ACT 18)
This course carries elective credit and does not count toward the 6 hours of mathematics for an AA degree.
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Major topics include linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, inequalities in two variables and their graphs, introduction to relations and functions, rational exponents, operations with radical expressions, complex, fractions and rational equations, and quadratic equations. Application problems of various types are included to reinforce skills and concepts. A scientific calculator is required for this course.
MAC 1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
Prerequisite MAT 1033 with a grade of "C" or better or 88 on CPT, 21 on ACT or SAT 550
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Topics include characteristics of functions in general, inverse functions, linear quadratic, rational absolute value, radical, logarithms, exponential and inequalities, and applications. A graphing calculator is required.
PERFORMING ARTS
INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES / INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE I (DRUM LINE)
Course Number 1302460
For Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic performance skills on selected instruments in an ensemble setting.
CHORUS (Mixed or Women's Chorus) I, II, III, IV
Course Number 1303300 - 1303340
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: None
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with experiences in basic vocal production techniques and part singing. The content should include, but not be limited to, enabling students to develop basic fundamental skills in vocal tone production, choral performance techniques, musical literacy and music appreciation.
BAND I, II, III, IV
Course Number 1302300 - 1302340
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Meets requirement Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to develop musicianship skills in band and instrumental ensembles. The content should include, but not be limited to, enabling students to develop fundamental skills in characteristic tone production, band performance techniques, musical literacy, and music appreciation.
GUITAR I
Course Number 13013200
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with introductory experiences on the guitar in performance skills and interpretation of simple notation.
The content should include, but not be limited to, thorough introduction to music fundamentals, guitar performance techniques and interpretation of musical notation including chord symbols.
GUITAR II
Course Number 13013300
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Guitar I
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with instruction in guitar using varied performance techniques. The content should include, but not be limited to, the development of music fundamentals, guitar performance techniques and interpretation of musical notation including chord symbols.
ORCHESTRA I, II, III, IV
Course Number 13023600 - 13023640
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites
Meets requirements Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to develop musicianship skills in music ensembles on orchestral instruments.
The content should include, but not be limited to, enabling students to develop basic fundamental skills in characteristic tone production, orchestral performing techniques, musical literacy, and music appreciation.
DRAMA I
Course Number 04003100
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements as elective for Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the study and practice of theatre arts. The content should include, but not be limited to, an overview of the history of the theater and literature of the theater. Students should be introduced to the fundamentals of theatre production that include scenery construction, costuming, lighting, and make-up. Students should be introduced to the fundamentals of acting.
DRAMA II
Course Number 04003200
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Drama I
Meets requirements as elective for Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide intermediate development of skills useful to the study and practice of theater arts. The content should include, but not be limited to, instruction in reading and interpretation of dramatic literature. Other instructional emphases should include techniques and mechanics of acting: set, costume, and lighting design, as well as other features of stagecraft; character analysis and portrayal; interpretive and analytical study of plays; and production of plays and other dramatic presentations.
DRAMA III
Course Number 04003300
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Drama II
Meets requirements as elective for Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunity for advanced drama students to continue study in acting and production techniques and to participate in dramatic productions and projects. The content should include, but not be limited to, instruction in specific acting techniques used in various kinds of dramatic presentations. Emphasis should also be given to the study of acting theories, as well as practice and theory in set design, make-up, and lighting.
FILM I
Course Number 0107410
For Grades 10-12
Credit 1.0
Meets graduation requirement for Performing Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONCEPTS: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for study and experience in the many aspects, roles, and careers associated with the film industry.
TV PRODUCTION
Course Number 1100300
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Meets requirement for Performing Fine Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: This course provides opportunities for students to develop skills in: history of television, basic video camera operation, postproduction skills in graphics, audio and editing, scriptwriting and storyboarding, skills in direction and production of video projects.
INTRODUCTION TO FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT
Course Number 0400660
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements English Elective
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to all of the many aspects, roles, and careers associated with the film and entertainment industries. The content should include an overview of the many facts of television, film and entertainment production, but not limited to, the following:
- Technical terminology as applied to television, film, and entertainment
- Role and influence of television, film and entertainment in history, culture, society and individual lifestyles
- Collaborative work ethic for television, film and entertainment
- Connection between television, film and entertainment and other subject areas
- Production techniques for television, film and entertainment (lighting, sound, scenic design, costuming, makeup, stage direction, commercial production, fashion photography, animation, graphic design, stage choreography, as well as stage and business management)
- Vocational and recreational pursuits in television, film and entertainment
- Analysis, evaluation, and critiquing of television, film and entertainment production and design
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HOPE
Health Opportunities through Physical Education (HOPE) is a new course that is required for graduation for all students entering high school for the first time in 2007. The course incorporates the key components of Personal Fitness and Life Management-the courses currently required for graduation.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Course Number 3026010
For Grade 9
Credit 1.0
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: The purpose of this course is to develop and enhance healthy behaviors that influence lifestyle choices and student health and fitness.
BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING
Course Number 1501340
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites Team Sports I
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire basic knowledge and skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, improve muscular strength and endurance, and enhance body image. The content should include, but not be limited to, knowledge of the importance of muscular strength and endurance, assessment of muscular strength and endurance, knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate levels of muscular strength, and endurance. Knowledge of skeletal muscles, knowledge and application of biomechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain strength and endurance, knowledge of sound nutritional practices related to weight training, knowledge of safety practices related to weight training, and knowledge of consumer issues related to weight training.
INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT TRAINING
Course Number 1501350
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites Beginning weights
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to extend the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, further improve strength and endurance, and further enhance body image. The content should include, but not be limited to, reinforcement of basic weight training knowledge, knowledge of safety practices, expansion of weight training programs by incorporating new exercises, increasing resistance, and modifying the number of sets and repetitions, knowledge of various weight training theories, knowledge of various equipment available in the field to develop muscular strength and endurance, and knowledge of designing, implementing, and evaluating a personal weight training program.
ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING
Course Number 1501360
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites Intermediate Weights
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to further extend the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, further improve muscular strength and endurance, and further enhance body image. The content should also include, but not be limited to, reinforcement of basic weight training knowledge, knowledge of safety practices, application of knowledge of design and implement a personal weight training program to meet specific needs and goals, and knowledge of the organization and administration of weight lifting activities. Implementation of personal weight training programs and realization of personal goals should be.
TEAM SPORTS I
Course Number 1503350
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge of strategies of team sport, play, develop skills in selected team sports, and maintain and/or improve their personal fitness should be stressed. The content should include, but not be limited to, knowledge and application of skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and safety practices necessary to participate in selected team sports. Team sports selected may include, but not be limited to, flag football, soccer, softball, speedball, and volleyball. Activities selected in Team Sports I shall not be repeated in Team Sports II. Strategies of team sports play, skill acquisition, and maintenance and/or improvement of personal fitness should be stressed.
INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS I (JV/Varsity)
Course Number 1502410
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge of strategies of individual and dual sports play, develop skills in selected individual and dual sports, and maintain and/or improve their personal fitness.
BASKETBALL
Course Number 1503310
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisite None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Provides opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in basketball that may be used for recreational pursuits today as well as later in life and to improve and maintain personal fitness.
PERSONAL FITNESS
Course Number 1501300
For Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites Team Sports I
Required for graduation for graduating classes of 2008+
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with opportunities to develop an individual optimal level of physical fitness, acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts, and acquire knowledge of the significance of lifestyle on one's health and fitness. The content should include, but not be limited to, knowledge of the importance of physical fitness, assessment of the health related components of physical fitness, knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels, knowledge and application of biomechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain the health related components of physical fitness, knowledge of safety practices associated with physical fitness, knowledge of psychological values of physical fitness including stress management, knowledge of sound nutritional practices related to physical fitness, and knowledge of consumer issues related to physical fitness.
SCIENCE
BIOLOGY I
Course Number 20003104
For Grade 9 (Majors only)
Credit 1.0
Co-enrolled Earth Science
Meets requirements Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with general exploratory experiences and activities in the fundamental concepts of life. This course expands and refines the biological concepts that were introduced in the elementary and the junior high/middle school and presents additional facts, concepts and generalizations. Opportunities to understand the interactions of science with technology and society should be provided. The content should include, but not be limited to, scientific method, scientific measurement, laboratory safety and use of apparatus, cell biology, cell reproduction, basic principles of genetics, biological changes through time, classification and taxonomy, microbiology, structure and function of plants, structure and function of animals, selected structure and function of the human body, and ecological relationships.
BIOLOGY I HONORS
Course Number 2000320
For Grade 9 (Majors only)
Credit 1.0
Co-enrolled Earth Science Honors
Meets requirements Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with advanced exploratory experiences and activities in the fundamental concepts of life. This course expands the biological concepts that were introduced earlier and refines these concepts and presents additional facts, concepts and generalizations.
The content should include, but not be limited to, scientific method, scientific measurement, laboratory safety and use of laboratory apparatus, biochemistry, cell biology, cell reproduction, genetics, biological changes through time, classification and taxonomy, microorganisms and disease, structure and function of plants, structure and function of animals, human anatomy and physiology, and ecological relationships. Opportunities to understand the interactions of science with technology and society would be provided.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY
Course Number 2000340
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Biology, Chemistry; Recommended co-requisite, Biology II, Honors 20003305 and teacher recommendation.
Meets requirements Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide a college level course in the biological science and to prepare the student to seek Credit and/or appropriate placement in college biology courses. The content should include, but not be limited to: molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and populational biology. Opportunities to understand the interactions of science with technology and society should be provided. Specific laboratory activities are course requirements. All students enrolled in AP Biology are REQUIRED to take the national AP Biology Examination.
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Course Number 2000350
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites Biology I or Honors with a "C"
Meets requirements Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with general and advanced activities in the structures and functions of the components of the human body. The content should include, but not be limited to, anatomical terminology, cells and tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, special sensory organs, endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory urinary system, reproductive system, homeostasis, disease process, immune response, and inheritance: molecular, cellular, organismal; mutations and genetic disorders. Opportunities to understand the interactions of science with technology and society should be provided.
EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE
Course Number 2001310
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to develop concepts basic to the earth, its materials, processes, history and environment in space.
The content shall include, but not be limited to, origin of the universe and solar system, life cycle of stars, Earth-Moon system, U.S. manned space program and exploration, formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and identification of minerals, divisions of the earth, formation of land forms and basic mountain types, fundamental plate tectonics, formation of rivers and water systems, erosion, mass movements, wind, glaciers, hydrologic cycle, oceanography and ocean currents, meteorology and cloud types, weather mapping, soil composition, geologic periods and fossils, and energy resources, renewable and non-renewable.
EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE HONORS
Course Number 2001320
For Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this advanced course is to provide opportunities for students to develop concepts basic to the earth, its materials, processes, history and environment in space.
The content shall include, but not be limited to, origin of the universe and solar system, life cycle of stars, Earth-Moon system, U.S. manned space program and exploration, formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and identification of minerals, divisions of the earth, formation of land forms and basic mountain types, fundamental plate tectonics, formation of rivers and water systems, erosion, mass movements, wind, glaciers, hydrologic cycle, oceanography and ocean currents, meteorology and cloud types, weather mapping, soil composition, geologic periods and fossils, and energy resources, renewable and non-renewable.
CHEMISTRY I
Course Number 2003340
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Algebra I and geometry or co-enrolled in geometry or Algebra II; Biology I or Biology honors, Earth Science or Earth Science Honors
Meets requirements Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the study of the composition, properties and changes associated with matter. The content should include, but not be limited to, classification and structure of matter, atomic theory, periodic table, bonding, chemical formulas, chemical reactions and balanced equations, behavior of gases, physical changes, acids, bases and salts and energy associated with physical and chemical changes. Opportunities to understand the interactions of science with technology and society should be provided.
CHEMISTRY I HONORS
Course Number 2003350
For Grade 10-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra I, co-enrolled in Algebra II; Biology I or Biology Honors, Earth Science or Earth Science Honors
Meets requirements Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with a rigorous study of the composition, properties and changes associated with matter. The content should include, but not be limited to, heat, changes of matter, atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, formulas and equations, mole concept, gas laws, energy and order, reaction rates and equilibrium, solutions: acids, bases, salts, nuclear chemistry, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Opportunities to understand the interactions of science with technology and society should be provided.
CHEMISTRY II
Course Number 2003360
For Grades 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: Chemistry I, Algebra I and Geometry or co-enrolled in Algebra II; Biology I or Biology Honors, Earth Science or Earth Science Honors - Teacher recommendation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of chemistry by expanding and applying chemical concepts. Some forensic work will be associated with this course.
FORENSIC SCIENCES I
Course Number 2002480
For Grades 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: Chemistry I and Biology
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities to develop knowledge of biology and physical science sand enable students to associate this knowledge with real-life applications.
INTEGRATED SCIENCE I
Course Number 2002400
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Will meet graduation requirement for Science
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities in investigate the theories and ideas associated with the biological, earth, and physical sciences in a way that is relevant and usable. Students construct science knowledge by formulating questions, making predictions, planning experiments, making observations, classifying, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating.
MARINE SCIENCE I
Course Number 2002500
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Biology I or Biology Honors with a "C" or higher, Earth Science Honors
Will meet graduation requirement for Science
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: the nature of science; the origins of the oceans; the chemical, physical, and geological aspects of the marine environment; ecology of various sea zones; marine communities; the diversity of marine organisms; characteristics of major marine phyla/divisions; and, the interrelationship between humans and the ocean. Relevant Sunshine State Standards are to be included. Field experiences and related laboratory investigations of selected topics in the content, which also include the use of scientific method, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety procedures, are an integral part of this course.
PHYSICS I
Course Number 2003380
For Grade 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Biology, Biology Honors, Earth Science, Earth Science Honors, Chemistry, Algebra I, Geometry, co-enrolled in Algebra II or Pre-Calculus.
Meets requirements Science for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature. The content shall include, but not be limited to, kinematics, dynamics, energy, work and power, heat and thermodynamics, wave characteristics, light, electricity, magnetism, nuclear physics.
SOCIAL STUDIES
WORLD CULTURES/GEOGRAPHY
Course Number 2103300
For Grade 9
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of World Geography is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the interrelationships between people and their environment. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the content that follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to an understanding of the relationship between physical geography, natural resources, and the economic, political, social, cultural, religious, and historic aspects of human activity as applied to a study of the following world regions: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia, Anglo-American, North Africa and the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southern and Eastern Asia, and Oceania.
Pre AP WORLD CULTURES/GEOGRAPHY
Course Number 2103300
For Grade 9
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONCEPTS: This course is a chronologically organized study of world history and geography. Students use the processes of conceptual and contemporary thinking to analyze historical and contemporary issues. Students engage in intensive analytical reading, writing, and discussion. This is the foundation course of a four-year curriculum in history and social science.
WORLD HISTORY
Course Number 2109310
For Grade 10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of World History is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the chronological development of civilization by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events that affected humanity. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the content that follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to an understanding of geographic-historic relationships, the use of arbitrary periodization in history, a review of prehistory, the rise of civilization and cultural universals, the development of religion and the impact of religious thought, the evolution of political systems and philosophies, the interaction of science and society, the development of nationalism as a global phenomenon, the origin and course of economic systems and philosophies, the influence of major historical figures and events, and contemporary world affairs.
WORLD HISTORY HONORS
Course Number 2109320
For Grade 10
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of World History Honors is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the past in terms of what has been interpreted about change or process as it relates to the development of humanity. This is done by analyzing the political, economic, social, religious, military, dynastic, scientific, and cultural events that have shaped and molded humanity. Implicit in this is an understanding of the historical method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretation, and the issues of external and internal validity. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the content that follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, the origin and development of contrasting civilizations, an analysis of cultural universals, the role of religion in historical change, the varieties of contrasting political theories and philosophies, the role of science and technology as a social catalyst, nationalism as a cohesive force in history, the diversity of economic thought and practices in the world, an analysis of the influence of the major figures and events, and interpretations concerning the historical development of our present world order.
Pre AP GLOBAL STUDIES
Course Number 2104320
For Grade 9
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONCEPTS: Global Studies provides students with interdisciplinary knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet responsibilities as citizens of their community, state and nation and prepares them to live in an increasingly interdependent and complex global society.
Note: The Global Studies/AP World History program is a two year program of study. Students will not be admitted into the second year without completing the first year except with approval from the Principal and course instructor.
AMERICAN HISTORY
Course Number 2100310
For Grade 11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand the development of the United States within the context of history with major focus on the post-Reconstruction period to the present. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: significant turning points and trends in the development of United States culture and institutions; impact of expansion on the United States character; origin of United States documents, ideals and characteristics; the changing role of the United States Constitution over the centuries; political, social and economic conflicts and resolutions; technological and urban transformation of the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries; changes in lifestyles of United States citizens; changes in United States foreign policy from regional to global; cyclical characteristics of United States economic development through the centuries; contemporary domestic and foreign issues that affect the United States with projected scenarios through the 21st century.
AMERICAN HISTORY HONORS
Course Number 2100320
For Grade 11
Credit 1.0
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of American History Honors is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the chronological development of the American people by examining the political, economic, social, religious, military, scientific, and cultural events that have affected the nation. Implicit in this is an understanding of the historical method, the inquiry process, historical reasoning and interpretation, and the issues of external and internal validity. This course enables students to understand the development of the United States within the context of history with major focus on the post-Reconstruction period. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the content that follows. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: significant turning points and trends in the development of United States culture and institutions; impact of expansion on the United States character; origin of United States documents, ideals and characteristics; the changing role of the United States Constitution over the centuries; political, social and economic conflicts and resolutions; technological and urban transformation of the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries; changes in lifestyles of United States citizens; changes in United States foreign policy from regional to global; cyclical characteristics of United States economic development through the centuries; contemporary domestic and foreign issues that affect the United States with projected scenarios through the 21st century.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Course Number 2106310
For Grade 12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain an understanding of American government and political behavior that is essential for effective citizenship and active involvement in a democratic American society. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: interrelationship between American government and the American economic system; documents that shaped our political traditions, including the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution; municipal and county government; the evolving role of political parties and interest groups in determining government policy; how rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic state have evolved and been interpreted; contemporary political issues; career opportunities available in government services; importance of civic participation in the democratic political process; role of women and diverse cultural groups in the development of our political system.
ECONOMICS
Course Number 2102310
For Grade 12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Economics is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the way in which society organizes its limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants. The student will be introduced to the major characteristics of the mixed market economic system in the United States and how the basic economic questions are answered. The major emphasis is to provide the students with an understanding of the forces of the marketplace by examining the effect of their role as producer, consumer, saver, investor, resource owner, voter, and taxpayer on the system. Appropriate concepts and skills will be developed in connection with the content that follows. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, combining economic understanding in reaching decisions in the marketplace. Necessary to that understanding are the roles and impact of economic wants, productive resources, scarcity and choices, opportunity costs and tradeoffs, economic incentives, specialization, comparative advantage, division of labor, interdependence, how markets work, savings and investment, the role of the citizen as producer, consumer, and decision-maker, the role and function of government policy, the role of money and financial institutions, and labor.
ECONOMICS HONORS
Course Number 2102320
For Grade 12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how society organizes its limited resources to satisfy its wants. Students will gain understanding of choices they must make as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers.
COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS
Course Number 2106360
For Grade 12
Credit 0.5
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to acquire an understanding of the major political systems of the world and compare and contrast their operation with the American democratic system. This course is a prerequisite to AP Government.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
Course Number 2106420
For Grade 12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Advanced Placement United States Government & Politics course is to give students a critical perspective on politics and government in the United States. This course involves the study of the general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the American political reality. Specific content to be covered will include, but not be limited to, Federalism and the separation of powers; the development of the Constitution; the process of politics, the nature of public opinion; the role of political parties and interest groups; the major formal and informal institutional arrangement of powers; and the development of civil liberties and civil rights.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY
Course Number 2100330
For Grades 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite None
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students understand the development of the United States within the context of history by examining connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members of a democratic society. Students use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse and humanities, to solve problems in academic, civic, social and employment settings.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY
Course Number 2109420
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Complete World History
Meets requirements for graduation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: This course highlights the nature of changes to international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as, comparisons among major societies.
ADVANCED PLACECMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY
Course Number 2109380
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of this course are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal theses in modern European History. (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in writing.
SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
PSYCHOLOGYCourse Number 2107300
For Grade 11-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisite None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Through the study of psychology, students acquire an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior, behavior interaction and the progressive development of individuals. This will better prepare them to understand their own behavior and the behavior of others.
SOCIOLOGY
Course Number 2108300
For Grade 11-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisite None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Through the study of sociology, students acquire an understanding of group interaction and its impact on individuals in order that they may have a greater awareness of the beliefs, values and behavior patterns of others. In an increasingly interdependent world, students need to recognize how group behavior affects both the individual and society.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY
Course Number 2107350
For Grades 11-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Through the study of psychology, students acquire an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior, behavioral interaction, and the progressive development of individual.
LAW STUDIES
Course Number 2106350
For Grades 10-12
Credit 0.5
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students learn that the American legal system is the foundation of American society. In order to function effectively, students examine those laws which have an impact on citizens' lives and are provided with an introduction to fundamental civil and criminal justice procedures.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Course Number 2106440
For Grades 10-12
Credit 0.5
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students learn to function effectively in a global, community, understanding the nature of the modern national state, national goals, and how nations communicate and negotiate to facilitate these goals.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION
Course Number 85003100
Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites NONE
Meets requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This is the core prerequisite for all students majoring in education-related fields. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to understand the nature of child development from prenatal care through age twelve including the function and significance of the parenting experience.
LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Course Number 8502000
Grade 10-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites NONE
Meets graduation requirements for graduation classes of 2008+
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to assist students with the development of essential life management skills to enhance the quality of personal and family life. The content includes, but is not limited to, positive emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of individual, family and community; consumer education; nutrition; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); hazards of smoking; substance education; breast and testicular self-examination and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases; and benefits of sexual abstinence and consequences of teenage pregnancy. Targeted goals are written in accordance with Florida school laws 232.246, general requirements for high school graduation/life management skills. The framework reflects the philosophy of Family and Consumer Sciences.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Course Number 85003100
Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites NONE
Meets requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to prepare students to understand the nature of child development from prenatal care through age twelve including the function and significance of the parenting experience. The content includes, but is not limited to, basic needs of children and youth, principals of human development, prenatal care, the birth process, and responsibilities of parents.
PARENTING SKILLS
Course Number 85003000
Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisites NONE
Meets requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the multiple roles essential to becoming a model parent and to understand the dual roles of males and females as parents and wage earners. This course will also enhance their abilities to assist children to become effective citizens in a multicultural and technological society. The content includes, but is not limited to, parenting roles and responsibilities; nurturing and protective environments for children; positive parenting strategies; effective communication in parent/child relationships; multicultural diversity and trends in technology.
EARLY CHILDHOOD I-IV
Course Number 8503210
Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
Prerequisite: None
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The Early Childhood Educational Program focuses on broad transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the elements of the Early Childhood Industry.
PRINCIPLES OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION - Fashion Production I
Course Number 85003800
Grade 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisite COMMERCIAL ART (FASHION DESIGN) Course Number 0112300
Meets requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to prepare students to identify the characteristics of fibers, fabrics and textiles; to interpret consumer protection laws related to clothing textiles; to construct garments; and to develop leadership and organizational skills.
FASHION DESIGN CORE
Course Number 8506405
Grades 10-12
Credit 1.0-4.0
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The Design Services cluster is designed to prepare students for initial employment or continued study in the Fashion Industry.
CULINARY OPERATIONS I-IV
Course Number 85152100
Grade 9-12
Credit 1.0
Meets requirements: Practical Arts
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Students will develop competence in career and job opportunities; basic food skills; personal productivity; safe, secure and sanitary work procedures; operational systems; recipes; commercial tools and equipment; principles of nutrition; front-of-the-house duties; back-of-the-house duties; food and beverage preparation.
COOPERATIVE DIVERSIFIED EDUCATION - OJT
Course Number 8300420
Grade 12 only
Credit 1.0
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of Cooperative Diversified Education is to provide the student with competencies developed through paid, supervised on-the-job training related to instruction in a job preparatory program.
BLUEPRINT FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS - EXTERNS
Course Number 8500375
Grade 12 only
Credit 1.0
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is designed to prepare students for the workplace in the twenty-first century. This course includes developing human resources, work ethics, decision making, balancing work and family, as well as other skills. Development of a portfolio will provide a personal file and organizational tool for the student to transfer knowledge to real life experience.
DRIVER AND TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION
DRIVERS' EDUCATION
Course Number 1900310
Grades 9-12
Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: Fall semester - must be 15 by September 1
Spring Semester - must be 15 by February 1
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT Student will receive classroom instruction covering the State of Florida Driver's Handbook; State of Florida mandated Drug and Alcohol course; defensive driving; and the legal and moral obligations of driving in today's society. There will be limited on the road driving experiences.
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Course Number 7963080
Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students with disabilities to acquire and use strategies and skills to enhance their independence as learners in educational and community settings.
ELECTIVES
VOLUNTARY PUBLIC SERVICE
Course Number 05003700
Grades 9-12 - Students in FBLA and Teacher Preparation
Credit 0.5
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to develop an appreciation of the concept of service to the
community and to develop skills necessary to evaluate the impact of service to others. The content should include,
but not be limited to, the following:
- identification of school community based needs- organized response to identified needs
- development and implementation of a personal plan for involvement in school or community service
- working with the FSU Credit Union on FSUS campus
- working in classrooms with teacher mentors
EXPLORATORY TEACHING I
Course Number 0500340
Grades 9-12
Credit 1.0
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge and skills of effective teaching and teacher responsibilities in a variety of areas.
EDUCATIONAL METHODOLOGY
Course Number 0500930
Grades 9-12
Credit 0.5
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: The purpose of this course is to provide students interested in pursuing a career in education a comprehensive overview of the skills and competencies necessary to become effective classroom teachers.
PSYCHOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS
Course Number 0500950
Grades 10-12
Credit 0.5
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENTS: The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the terminology and concepts related to the study of human behavior. A focus of the course is to understand behavior of the child, in particular the child as seen in the classroom context.
