GENERAL
INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
This program of studies booklet has been prepared to
assist in the selection of courses for next year. Care should be exercised
in determining a program that will include opportunities to develop academic
strength, further interests and improve concepts and
skills.
GUIDANCE
DEPARTMENT
The Guidance Department provides counseling services
to meet students’ needs. Students are faced with important decisions at a
time when they are growing and changing rapidly. High school years are
difficult and challenging for young people. The Guidance Department is a
place where students can talk confidentially about personal problems as well as
academic concerns. Students need to review goals on an ongoing basis,
discussing them with parents, guardians, teachers and counselors so that
they can make the best decisions.
Counseling seeks to be supportive in assisting
students in making proper course selections in a program that prepares them for
further goals.
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Counselors will meet with all students. In
addition, the counselor is available to parents and students at their
request. Two-way communication is clearly the key to making the process
operational.
Students are strongly urged to take the initiative to
visit their counselor to seek advice or information, discuss problems, or
discuss career planning. The counselor’s top priority is to focus on the
individual student’s total development, enhancing the student's development as a
more competent independent decision-maker.
CAREER GUIDANCE
Career counseling is offered to the general high
school population to assist students in making informed decisions about their
futures. Career guidance will help students understand the relationship
between personal, educational and occupational goals. Students are
strongly encouraged to discuss their career planning and exploration with the
career counselor. By utilizing a proactive planning approach, informed
students will increase self-understanding and will become informed about future
options and ways to achieve those
goals.
TIPS ON HOW TO USE THIS BOOK TO
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
1. Check graduation requirements. It is
the student’s responsibility to select the courses that are required to be taken
each year.
2. Consider carefully the post-secondary
goal. Having selected the goal, use the general guidelines found starting
on page 6 of this booklet, to determine course of
selections.
3. Read the explanation of levels of difficulty
on page 5 of this booklet. Be sure that the level of courses chosen meets
the post-secondary goal.
4. Read the course
descriptions.
5. Use the recommended sequence charts found at
the beginning of most department offerings.
6. Review teacher recommendations, choose
electives where applicable, have the course selection sheet signed by parents
and return it to the guidance office by the date specified.
7. Make an appointment with the counselor to discuss selections.
ACADEMIC
INFORMATION
GRADING
SYSTEM
F- Unsatisfactory Refused or failed to perform and achieve at a level consistent with his/her ability level.
I - Incomplete Has not completed term’s academic work due to circumstances beyond the student’s control.
P - Pass Has performed satisfactory work in a course that receives grades of pass/fail.
M - Medical Has been excused from Physical Education by a doctor.
W - Withdrawn Has dropped course before completion.
F* - Failure Failure of course with eligibility to make up in summer school
F - Failure Failure of course – unable to
make up in summer school
PROMOTION TO THE NEXT
GRADE
All students will be required to do the minimum
amount of work for each course offered. Effort may be a determining
factor in the grade of a few students, but a minimum standard of work is
essential. The passing grade for each subject will be a
60.
Students are promoted to a higher grade as
follows:
For Graduating Classes of 2008, 2009 and 2010: For Graduating Class of 2011:
Promotion to Grade 10 - 4 1/4 credits Promotion to Grade 10 - 5 1/4 credits
Promotion to Grade 11 - 10 1/2 credits Promotion to Grade 11 - 11 1/2 credits
Promotion to Grade 12 - 15 3/4 credits Promotion to Grade 12 - 17 3/4 credits
Graduation requirements - 22 total
credits Graduation requirements
- 24 total
credits
All students are required to take a minimum of five
courses per semester plus physical education.
Students will not be promoted to the next grade level unless the minimum number of credits has been earned. Homeroom assignments will be made corresponding to the number of earned credits.
A unit of credit shall be earned for successful
completion of a course that meets for a minimum of 120 classroom hours.
Fractional units of credit may be earned as follows:
SUMMER SCHOOL
A student who fails a course during the school year
may be eligible for summer school credit based upon the following
criteria:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to graduate from East Windsor High School, In order to graduate from East Windsor High School,
all students in the graduating classes of 2008, 2009 all students in the graduating class of 2011 must
and 2010 must successfully complete a minimum of successfully complete a minimum of twenty-four (24)
twenty-two (22) units of credit, as follows: units of credit, as follows:
For Graduating Classes of 2008, 2009 and
2010:
For Graduating Class of 2011:
English 4 English 4
Social Studies* 3 Social Studies* 3
Math 3 Math 4
Science 3 Science 3
Physical Education** 1 Physical Education** 1
Vocational or Arts Elective*** 1 Vocational or Arts Elective*** 1
Electives 7 Electives 7
Total
Credits
22 Total
Credits
24
*Selections must include US History and American Government or American Affairs
**1/4 credit each year
***Family and Consumer Science, Business, Technology, Art, Music
•Community
Service/Senior Project credits will complement and be completed in conjunction
with one another. Course development is in process and pending Board approval
for the Class of 2011. Details to be provided by addendum to this
book.
All students graduating from East Windsor Public
Schools must earn a minimum number of credits, as outlined above, and
demonstrate competency in language arts and mathematics through one of the
following criteria:
While it is our goal to have each student score within band 3, 4 or 5 on the CAPT assessments, students will have the opportunity to prove competency in mathematics and language arts through IEP goals, SAT scores, or alternative performance assessment tasks. Opportunities for performance assessment tasks will be provided six times during the course of a student’s senior year. Parents will be kept abreast of their student’s progress in meeting these additional graduation requirements.
Seniors who have not earned the number of credits necessary to graduate can not make up credit through Adult Education. However, students can earn credit through Asnuntuck Community College at their own expense. A three credit course at a community college is equal to one-half credit at East Windsor High School.
A student who intends to complete all requirements in
less than eight (8) semesters may apply for early graduation approval. All
the following requirements and criteria must be met in order for a student to be
considered for early graduation.
1. All application forms for early graduation
must be completed by the end of the four semesters for students who plan to
graduate after six semesters.
2. All application forms for early graduation
must be completed at the end of six semesters for students who plan to
graduate after seven semesters.
3. A written statement must be submitted to
the principal in detail stating why the student wishes to graduate
early.
4. A student must complete a form providing
details concerning future vocational and/or academic plans and discuss such
plans with his or her guidance counselor.
Such things as college placement, vocational plans,
job placement and maturity of the student will be taken into consideration in
making the decision concerning requests for early graduation. The actual
graduation date for a student will depend upon successful completion of all
graduation requirements. Application forms may be obtained from the
guidance department.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING
CALCULATION OF CLASS RANK
education and courses
graded Pass/Fail) are used in computing class rank.
2. All students enrolled in the class are
included in the determination of rank in class.
3. Exact rank is computed at the end of
the junior year.
5. A student who enters as a senior will
share the class rank with the East Windsor senior holding the same
rank.
organized into four groups and weighted according to level of difficulty. The following represents a brief
description of the
groups.
LEVEL I - HONORS - All honors and advanced standing
courses for the most able students where the achievement expectancy level is
the highest.
LEVEL 2 - ACADEMIC - All remaining courses designed
for those students who plan to continue their formal education after
graduation.
LEVEL 3 - GENERAL - Courses structured to meet the
needs of students whose future plans may or may not include post-secondary
education. They will provide preparation for immediate employment in
business or industry, or preparation for business or vocational
schools.
7. Each letter grade is assigned a point
value corresponding to the level of difficulty of the
course.
POINT VALUE
TABLE
LETTER GRADE |
LEVEL 1 |
LEVEL 2 |
LEVEL 3 |
LEVEL 4 |
| A+ | 7.33 | 6.33 | 5.33 | 4.33 |
| A | 7.00 | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| A- | 6.67 | 5.67 | 4.67 | 3.67 |
| B+ | 6.33 | 5.33 | 4.33 | 3.33 |
| B | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
| B- | 5.67 | 4.67 | 3.67 | 2.67 |
| C+ | 5.33 | 4.33 | 3.33 | 2.33 |
| C | 5.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| C- | 4.67 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 1.67 |
| D+ | 4.33 | 3.33 | 2.33 | 1.33 |
| D | 4.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| D- | 3.67 | 2.67 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| F | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
In addition to the weighted class rank calculation
stated above, a 4.0 scale is available upon request for college applications
and/or scholarships.
PROGRAM
PLANNING
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PLANNING A HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDY
Planning for grades 9 -
12
A Program of Studies Catalog will be given to each
student during a group information session scheduled by the Guidance
Department.
Students in the graduating classes of 2008, 2009 and
2010 must earn 22 credits to graduate and must select a minimum of 5 credits
each year, plus physical education (1/4 credit). In any given year, a
student must carry more than the minimum of 5 1/4 credits in order to meet the
graduation requirement.
Students in the graduating class of 2011 must earn 24
credits to graduate and must select the minimum amount of credits as
follows: 9th – 5.25; 10th, 11th and
12th – 6.25, which includes physical education.
Courses offered at the high school are described on
the following pages. In making choices throughout high school, students
will need to think about questions such as these:
5. In what extra-curricular activities am
I interested? What out of school commitments do I
have?
Parents and guardians are asked to familiarize
themselves with the course offerings in the catalog and to assist their
son/daughter in determining course selections. A parental signature is
required on the registration form. Every attempt will be made to honor the
student’s request; however, certain courses may be cancelled or enrollment may
be restricted for any of the following reasons:
f. Selected courses meeting at the same
time.
MAKING COURSE
SELECTIONS
Course selection time is a most important time of
year for the high school student, since the courses selected affect every
student for the next entire school year. For many subject areas,
especially when the student is continuing in a sequence, the teacher will
consult with the student and recommend which course to take next.
Recommendations will be reviewed by the counselor and discussed with the student
when necessary. When a student or parent disagrees with the teacher
recommendation, an override can be requested. This overrules the school
recommendation and the student must abide by the conditions of the
override. The final responsibility for course selection belongs to the
student and his/her parents. It is possible that during the early years in high
school a student may be uncertain about his/her plans after graduation.
This frequently happens. By the time a student reaches the last two years
however, it is important to have rather definite plans. This is necessary so
that the student can select the subjects most appropriate to his/her special
abilities and his/her school record to date. A student’s ability to do
good work and his/her past scholastic record will be important factors
influencing selection of subjects. Students also need to keep in mind the
requirements for graduation.
Future plans should dictate some course selections,
particularly for the junior and senior years. However, high school is a
time for well-rounded, thorough preparation and students should not
over-emphasize a certain area of interest. Plans often change, sometimes
during the high school years and even after a student has
graduated.
Courses are offered at recommended grade
levels. The recommended grade levels are guidelines for the purpose of
long-range planning. In a case of extenuating circumstances, students can
elect a course at a time not specified (grade level) with the approval of the
guidance counselor.
Any variance from the prescribed guidelines and
requirements described within this program of studies can only be made with the
approval of the administration.
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO MEET ALL STUDENT
COURSE REQUESTS, HOWEVER, INSUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT OR BUDGET CAN CAUSE COURSE
CANCELLATION.
A. College preparatory - Students enrolled in
the College Preparatory Program are prepared for entrance into four-year college
programs, two year college Liberal Arts transfer programs, or Registered Nurse
programs.
Since college admission is on a selective basis, the student must be certain that he/she qualifies in terms of quality and quantity - the more competitive the college, the more extensive the requirements. For the best opportunity, the
student should participate in the most challenging
curriculum in which he/she can be successful. Courses should be in the
areas of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Foreign Language and
Science.
Colleges also prefer that students have a substantial
standardized test history. For this reason, and to meet the specific
admission requirement of a given school, the students should take the PSAT/NMSQT
and the College Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) in
their junior year. Some students may also have to take Achievement Tests
of the College Entrance Examination Board. (SAT II) The Achievements Tests
should be taken the year the student finishes the course in which he/she plans
to test.
B. Technical - Students enrolled in the
Technical Program are preparing for entrance into post-secondary educational
institutions offering 1-2 year programs in Engineering or Science (Natural and
Health Science).
C. Career - Students enrolled in the
Career Program are prepared for entrance into post-secondary institutions
offering 1-2 year programs in a field other than science or math (e.g. business
and communications, social studies, graphics and performing
arts).
D. Business and Office Education -
Enrollment in the Business and Office Education Program provides students with
entry level skills to perform general office work
occupations.
E. Diversified Employment Education
Program - This program aims to provide basic skill development and
exploratory experience that can be applied to a variety of occupations requiring
a high school diploma as a minimum entrance requirement.
*Academic Level- Courses designed for those students who plan to continue their education after high school.
**Selection of specific courses is based upon student interests, abilities and career goals.
***Students enrolled in Program D or E may decide to
continue their education after high school; opportunities do exist.
However, it should be recognized that those programs are not designed for
this purpose.
All high school programs have been designed to allow
for maximum flexibility. Career goals, interests, and individual needs
change: therefore “cross-over” between programs is expected and encouraged
whenever it is in the interest of the
student.
The following is a list of courses at East Windsor
High School which are articulated or pending approval in the TECH-PREP program
with Asnuntuck Community College. Where two or more courses are grouped,
both courses must be taken and passed with a minimum grade of 80 (B-) in each
course to earn credit from ACC. Tech Prep courses are noted throughout
this booklet with an ATP next to the course name.
High School
Course ACC
Course College
Credit
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
American Lit. + English Lit. 1or 2, or Adv. Comp. Eng. 102 Literature and Composition 3
Accounting 1 & 2 Acct 100 (Basic Accounting) 3
Psychology Psy 111 (General Psychology) 3
Sociology (1year) Soc 101 (Principles of Sociology) 3
Sociology 107 (1/2 year) Soc
101 (Principles of Sociology) 3
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
American Lit. + English Lit. 1 or 2, or Adv. Comp. Eng. 102 Literature and Composition 3
Accounting 1 & 2 Acct 100 (Basic Accounting) 3
Psychology Psy 111 (General Psychology) 3
Sociology (1 year) Soc. 101 (Principles of Sociology) 3
Sociology 107 (1/2 year) Soc.
101 (Principles of Sociology) 3
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
American Lit. + English Lit. 1 or 2, or Adv. Comp. Eng. 102 Literature and Composition 3
Psychology Psy 111 (General Psychology) 3
Sociology (1 year) Soc. 101 (Principles of Sociology) 3
Sociology 107 (1/2 year) Soc. 101 (Principles of Sociology) 3
Chemistry Chem 111
(Concepts of Chemistry) 4
HUMAN SERVICES
American Lit. + English Lit. 1 or 2, or Adv. Comp. Eng. 102 Literature and Composition 3
Psychology Psy 111 (General Psychology) 3
Sociology (1 year) Soc. 101 (Principles of Sociology) 3
Sociology 107 (1/2 year) Soc. 101 (Principles of Sociology) 3
Chemistry Chem 111 (Concepts of Chemistry) 4
Child
Development
ECE 101 (Intro. to Early Childhood Ed.)
3
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SCHEDULE CHANGES
The courses selected during the scheduling process determine the courses for the following year. Requests for course changes will be granted in very few cases and require the approval of parents, current teachers, guidance counselor, and academic leader. Students may not drop or change a course unless an exceptional situation exists. An exceptional condition will be determined by the counselor after consideration of pertinent educational factors and a parent conference. When a student does withdraw from a course, the following grading procedures will be implemented:
PASS/FAIL GRADING
ELIGIBILITY RULES &
REGULATIONS
In conducting an extra-curricular program at East
Windsor High School, the administration and faculty feel that there are certain
rules and regulations necessary to insure the success and uniformity of its
operation.
A. In order to participate in extra-curricular activities, a student must be enrolled in at least five (5) units of work or its equivalent each marking period.
D. For eligibility purposes, the end of the marking period shall be established as the official date on which the school requires grades to be recorded following the closing of grades. No unit for which the student has already received credit shall be included in those required by this rule.
E. Failing grades cannot be made up for eligibility purposes in any manner until the end of the next marking period, except that credits earned during the summer by any regularly approved Board of Education procedure will be accepted for the purpose of determining the eligibility of students desiring to participate in an extra-curricular activity in September.
F. Scholastic grades of incomplete must be made up within ten (10) school days following the end of the marking period, as defined, and converted to passing grades in order to re-establish eligibility.
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| LEVEL 1 -
HONORS |
LEVEL 2 -
ACADEMIC |
LEVEL 3 -
GENERAL |
| *Fresh. English | *Fresh. English | Fresh. English |
| *Sophomore English | *Soph. English | Soph. English |
| *Amer. Lit. | *Amer Lit. | Jr. English |
| *UConn Academic Writing | *Adv. Comp. | Current Literature |
| *AP US History | *English Lit. 1 | Sr. English |
| *World Civ. | *English Lit. 2 | Drama Prod. |
| *Amer. Gov’t. | Drama Production | Adv. Govt. Studies |
| *Sociology 107 | *Journalism | Geography |
| Asian Studies | *Creat. Writing | US History |
| *French 4 | *World Civ. | Child Development |
| *French 5 | *US History | American Affairs |
| *Spanish 4 | *Anthropology | Biology |
| *Spanish 5 | *American Gov’t. | Life Systems |
| Comp. Science 3 | *Economics | General Science |
| Comp. Science 4 | *Sociology | Zoology |
| *Calculus | *Psychology | Forensics |
| *Algebra 2 | Am. Multiculturalism | Bus. Concepts |
| *Geometry | *Adv. Gov’t. Studies | Marketing |
| *Trig.-PreCalc. | Asian Studies | Practical Law |
| Honors Integrated Science | *French 1 | Practical Economics |
| Honors Chemistry | *French 2 | Woodworking Tech. |
| *Physics | *French 3 | Life Skills Auto |
| *AP Biology | *Spanish 1 | Power Tech. |
| *AP Chemistry | *Spanish 2 | Modular Tech. |
| *Spanish 3 | Consumer Math | |
| *Algebra 1 | CAPT Math Alt. Assess. | |
| *Algebra 2 | Geometry 1A | |
| Algebra 3 | Geometry 1B | |
| *Geometry | Algebra 1A | |
| *Trig. & Stats | Algebra 1B | |
| Comp. Science 1 | Photography | |
| Comp. Science 2 | Bake Shop | |
| *Biology | Culinary Arts | |
| *Chemistry | Fashion Design | |
| *General Science | Interior Design | |
| *Anatomy & Physiology | Indep. Living | |
| Zoology | Child Development | |
| Forensics | Art 1 | |
| *Physics | Art 2 | |
| Accounting 1 | Art 3 | |
| Accounting 2 | Crafts 1 | |
| Bus. Concepts | Crafts 2 | |
| Marketing | Ceramics 1 | |
| Practical Law | Ceramics 2 | |
| MS Office Suite 1 | Sculpture & Ceramics | |
| MS Office Suite 2 | Music Theory 1 | |
| Electronics | Music Theory 2 | |
| Modular Tech. | Adv. Music Theory 3 | |
| CAD | Adv. Music Theory 4 | |
| Art 4 | General Chorus | |
| Sculpt/Ceramics | ||
| Child Development | ||
| History of American Music | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Chamber Choir | ||
| Adv. Music Theory 3 | ||
| Adv. Music Theory 4 | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| *NCAA APPROVED CORE COURSES | Jazz Band | |
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ENGLISH
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF ENGLISH
COURSE OFFERINGS
| LEVEL | GRADE 9 | GRADE 10 | GRADE 11 | GRADE 12 |
| 1 | 111 FRESHMAN
ENGLISH |
121 SOPHOMORE ENGLISH | 131 AMER LITERATURE | 140 UCONN AC. WRITING |
| 2 | 112 FRESHMAN
ENGLISH |
122 SOPHOMORE ENGLISH
IN ADDITION , AN ELECTIVE MAY BE CHOSEN FROM THE FOLLOWING: 103 JOURNALISM 105 DRAMATIC PRODUCTION |
132 AMER. LITERATURE
IN ADDITION , AN ELECTIVE MAY BE CHOSEN FROM THE FOLLOWING: 103 JOURNALISM 105 DRAMATIC PROD. 104 CREATIVE WRITING |
A MINIMUM ONE CREDIT FROM THE
FOLLOWING:
152 ENG LITERATURE 1
162 ENG. LITERATURE 2 103 JOURNALISM 105 DRAMATIC PROD. 104 CREATIVE WRITING 142 ADV. COMPOSITION |
| 3 | 113 FRESHMAN
ENGLISH |
123 SOPHOMORE ENGLISH
IN ADDITION, AN ELECTIVE MAY BE CHOSEN: 106 DRAMATIC PRODUCTION |
A MINIMUM OF ONE CREDIT FROM THE
FOLLOWING:
133 JR ENGLISH 106 DRAMATIC PROD. |
A MINIMUM OF ONE CREDIT FROM THE
FOLLOWING:
143 SR. ENGLISH 106 DRAMATIC PROD. 164 CURRENT LIT. |
See page 11 for NCAA Approved Core Courses
111(L-1) Freshman English Freshmen
This course serves as the introductory freshman
honors course for ninth grade students and is designed to offer the student an
opportunity to increase skills in persuasive and expository writing, speaking,
spelling, sentence composition, literary interpretation, and library skills.
Genres surveyed will include each of the following: short stories, non-fiction,
poetry, mythology, research paper, novel and drama, including Romeo and
Juliet or Midsummer Night’s Dream. Students are also required
to complete a writing portfolio that will serve as a collection of their work
throughout their high school career.
112(L-2) Freshman English Freshmen
113(L-3) 1 credit
This course is designed to offer the student an
opportunity to increase skills in persuasive and expository writing, speaking,
spelling, sentence composition, literary interpretation, and library
skills. Genres surveyed will include each of the following: short
stories, non-fiction, poetry, mythology, research paper, novel, and drama,
including Romeo & Juliet. The students are also required to
complete a writing portfolio.
121(L-1) Sophomore English Sophomores
This course serves as the honors English course for
sophomores and emphasizes the use of literature from around the world.
Reading selections will be examined for both artistic appreciation and critical
analysis. The units studied are arranged into short stories, drama,
including Shakespeare, novels, poetry and non-fiction from around the world and
different time periods. The class reinforces progression in vocabulary and
spelling, sentence structure, and persuasive and expository writing. The
students will develop their writing and learn to write critically and think
creatively and analytically. The student will participate in stimulating
classroom discussions that will challenge his or her knowledge of certain
literary works. Students will develop testing strategies to assist in the
preparation for the CAPT. The students are also required to complete a
writing portfolio that will serve as a collection of their work throughout their
high school career.
122(L-2) Sophomore English Sophomores
123(L-3) 1 credit
This course emphasizes the use of literature from
around the world. Reading selections will be
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examined for both artistic appreciation and critical
analysis. The units studied are arranged into short stories, drama, including
Shakespeare, novels, poetry and non-fiction from around the world and different
time periods. The class reinforces progression in vocabulary and spelling,
sentence structure, and persuasive and expository writing. The students
will develop their writing and learn to write clearly and perceptively.
Students will also develop testing strategies to assist in the preparation for
the CAPT. The students are also required to complete a writing portfolio
that will serve as a collection of their work throughout their high school
career.
131(L-1) American Literature Juniors
This honors course will survey the history, culture
and major writers of each era of American Literature. Students will write
critically about what they have read and discussed in class. They will not
only generate their own thoughts and opinions about certain literary works, but
will also speak thoughtfully about their ideas through class participation,
group projects, papers, and presentations. The composition course work
will consist of practice in expository and creative writing. Students will
be encouraged to use higher order thinking skills while they develop a lifelong
love of literature. Emphasis will be placed on following the writing
process: pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. In
addition, students will read at least one book per quarter and complete the
required book report. Students will also develop testing strategies to
assist in the preparation for the SAT. The students are also required to
complete a writing portfolio that will serve as a collection of their work
throughout their high school career.
132(L-2) American Literature Juniors
The focus this year is on the history, culture and
major writers of each era of American Literature. Students are expected to
respond critically to written assignments and class discussions, and will be
encouraged to explore and develop crafting skills and strategies for
writing. Emphasis will be placed on following the writing process:
pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. In addition,
students will develop testing strategies to assist in the preparation for the
SAT. The students will also be required to complete a writing portfolio
that will serve as a collection of their work throughout their high school
career.
133(L-3) Junior English Juniors
This is a course that focuses on students developing
their practical language arts skills in the areas of listening, speaking and
writing. In addition, much of the course work is devoted to developmental
reading skills for the students’ personal and professional lives. In
correlation with the U.S. History course, a study of the writings of American
authors will reflect the connection between our nation’s history and our
literature.
103(L-2) Journalism Soph, Jrs, Srs
This course is a study of print journalism and
its production. The course will include elements of news, story
leads, style and structure, reporting, features, editorials, sports,
photojournalism, ethics, editing and advertising. Career information and writing
practice will also be stressed.
104(L-2) Creative Writing Jrs, Srs ½ credit
Do you enjoy expressing your thoughts and feelings in
writing? Would you like to learn some of the techniques authors use in
writing song lyrics, poems, short stories, plays and articles? This course
is designed to help you develop skills as a keen observer and to gain experience
in self-expression.
105(L-2) Dramatic Production Soph, Jrs,Srs
106(L-3) ½ credit
This is a workshop course. Students can elect one or more ways to learn about how a play is produced, including acting in a play or working on scenery, lighting, or sound. Most of the course is practical, but about two weeks are spent in the classroom learning about theater, its tools, and talk. No one is forced to take an acting role, but everyone is expected to actively participate. Those with special skills such as sewing or carpentry will be able use them while learning about theater. If a student brings no special skill to this course, he/she should be willing to develop one. Students who have profited most from
this class in the past are students who would like to
work on their own with only slight direction from the teacher. When the
cast is rehearsing, students with non-acting roles will be expected to function
on their own while the teacher is directing the actors.
143(L-3) Senior English Seniors
This course will survey the history, culture and
major writers of each era of English literature, including Anglo-Saxon,
Renaissance, Shakespearean Drama, the Enlightenment Period, the Romantic Period,
the Victorian Period and the Twentieth Century. The composition portion of
the course will stress the essay plus one research essay, using the same
research skills as a term paper. Students will increase critical literacy
through timed reading and writing exercises. They will also acquire and
develop the skills to help them express their ideas clearly and effectively in
reading, writing, thinking and speaking. In addition, students will also
be required to complete a writing portfolio that will serve as a collection of
their work throughout the year.
140(L-1) UCONN Academic Writing Seniors
1 credit
Academic Writing is a full year course for seniors
with an interest and talent in writing. The course aims for the connection
between reading and writing as a means of learning, as well as expressing
ideas. Readings will include interdisciplinary essays and world
literature, with an emphasis on English Literature. Assignments emphasize
interpretation, argumentation, and reflection. Students taking this course
may be eligible for four college credits in the UCONN ECE.
142(L-2) Advanced Composition Seniors
Advanced Composition is a half-year elective for seniors with an interest and talent in writing. The
course aims for direct, lively, polished writing including descriptive writing, essays, and reviews. Current magazine and newspaper articles are used as the basis for some assignments.
152(L-2) English Literature 1 Seniors
A survey of the literature of the British Isles from
Anglo-Saxon time through the seventeenth century will be covered in this
half-year course. Both excerpts and complete works will be studied, with
an emphasis on Chaucer, Spencer, Shakespeare, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Johnson,
Defoe, and Goldsmith.
162(L-2) English Literature 2 Seniors
The survey will cover literature from the Romantic
and Victorian Eras. Excerpts and complete works will be studied with an
emphasis on: M. Shelley, P. Shelley, Burns, Baillie, Blake, Wordsworth,
Coleridge, Byron, Keats, MaCaulay, Austen, Wollstonecraft, Tennyson, R.
Browning, and E.B. Browning.
108(L-2) Independent Study Credit by arrangement
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors may elect for one semester an independent study project in English. Their proposed project should include a combination of language skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening. The department will also review proposals and the ability of interested students to complete
a prolonged and serious project independently.
See page 34 for program
description.
164 (L-3) Current Literature Srs.
½ credit
This is a half year course for seniors that will explore contemporary poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Contemporary, as well as millenium authors will be emphasized. The course will deal with critical reading, writing and literary focus. The idea of poetry, the importance of story, the writer as social commentator, reading between the lines, and examining assumptions will be the central emphases of this course.
100 CCC Reading/Writing
Lab Credit
by
Arrangement
Students will use the CCC (Computer Curriculum
Corporation) software in the CCC Lab. This is
an individualized, self-adjusting program. Students
work with computer programs in reading, spelling,
grammar, writing process skills, vocabulary and
other areas which tailor themselves to the
performance of each student. This course cannot be used to meet the English requirements for graduation.
SOCIAL STUDIES
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF SOCIAL
STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS
| LEVEL | GRADE 9 | GRADE 10 | GRADE 11 | GRADE 12 |
| 1 | 211 WORLD CIV.
|
221 AMERICAN GOVT. | 231 ADV
PLACEMENT
US HISTORY
270 ASIAN STUDIES |
241 SOCIOLOGY 107
208 IND. STUDY 270 ASIAN STUDIES |
| 2 | 212 WORLD CIV | 202
ANTHROPOLOGY
222 AMERICAN GOVT. 204 ECONOMICS 272 AMERICAN MULTICULTURALISM
|
232 US HISTORY
262 PSYCHOLOGY 252 ADV GOVT. STUDIES 271 ASIAN STUDIES 272 AM MULTICULTURALISM 850 HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC |
242
SOCIOLOGY
252 ADV GOVT. STUDIES 208 IND. STUDY 262 PSYCHOLOGY 271 ASIAN STUDIES 272 AM MULTICULTURALISM 850 HISTORY OF AM MUSIC |
| 3 | 213 GEOGRAPHY | 223 AMERICAN AFFAIRS | 233 US
HISTORY
252 ADV GOVT. STUDIES |
252 ADV GOVT. STUDIES 208 IND. STUDY |
See page 11 for NCAA Approved Core
Courses
Electives are listed in a suggested sequence, but
may also be selected other years. Please see
catalog.
211(L-1) World
Civilization Freshmen
This freshmen honors course will consist of a survey
of the social, political, cultural and economic history of world civilization
from prehistoric origins to modern times. Emphasis will be placed
primarily on the development of skills of analysis and interpretation,
communication and writing. This focus is designed to enable students to
have a better understanding of their contemporary world and to develop skills
necessary for their future education. This will also include extensive
readings and interpretation and a combined English/World Civilization
paper.
212(L-2) World Civilization Freshmen
This freshmen course will consist of a survey of the
social, political, cultural and economic history of world civilization
from prehistoric origins to modern times. Emphasis will be placed
primarily on the development of skills of analysis and interpretation of
significant events of the past. This focus is designed to enable students
to have a better understanding of their contemporary world.
213(L-3) Geography Freshmen
This course is divided into two separate
segments:
A. Physical Geography
A survey course dealing with geographical formation
of the world. Emphasis will be placed on theories of the origin of the
earth, how geography affects man and how man interacts with the
environment.
B. Cultural Geography
A survey course dealing with the different peoples of
the world. Emphasis will be placed on the different origins, economics,
law and life styles, and the interrelationships of underdeveloped and developed
nations.
202(L-2) Anthropology Soph, Jrs, Srs ½ credit
Anthropology is the study of the origins of life, man
and human cultures. The first half of the course is devoted to physical
anthropology or the study of human evolution from the earliest forms to the
present species of man. Other primates such as monkeys and apes are also
studied as the closest living relatives to man. The second half is devoted
to cultural anthropology or the study of the many varieties of cultures found
throughout the world. Archeology is used as a method of uncovering
information of past and present societies.
204(L-2) Economics Soph, Jrs, Srs
Economics is a course dealing with modern economic
issues, such as inflation, unemployment, government spending and
consumerism. Special attention will be given to modern business practices
and the prices and taxes you pay.
223(L-3) American Affairs* Soph, Jrs, Srs
This course consists of a study of American
citizenship, the Constitution, elections, Congress, the Presidency, the American
system of law, the courts, foreign policy, and state and local government.
Current issues, independent projects, speakers and field trips will be part of
the course.
221(L-1) American Government* Soph, Jrs, Srs
1/2 credit
This honors course will review all aspects of the
Constitutional system of government of the United States in addition to
exploring contemporary social issues. Federal, state and local governments
will be examined in depth, as well as an analysis of our entire political
system. Emphasis will be placed on the following: The Constitution,
The Bill of Rights, the amendment process, Congress –
House of Representatives and Senate, the Executive branch and cabinet, The
Supreme Court, the Judiciary, political parties, citizenship and its
responsibilities. Current issues, political speakers and field trips will
be part of the course. Extensive reading and writing will be required by
the students, as well as analytical or research papers.
222(L-2) American Government* Soph, Jrs, Srs
This course will stress the practical workings of our
system of government. It will include a study of the constitution, due
process of law, political parties, voter behavior, Congress, the Presidency, the
Federal Court system, and state and local government. Current issues,
independent projects, political speakers and field trips will be part of the
course.
*American Affairs or American Government must be
taken to meet the State civics requirement
232(L-2) United States History Juniors
233(L-3)
1 credit
This course consists of a study of the social,
political and economic history of the U.S. with emphasis on the post-Civil War
era. Some of the areas included will be the expanding industrial economy,
imperialism, the emergence of America as a world power, the Depression era, post
World War II, Vietnam, Watergate and future course of the American system.
This course is required for graduation.
231(L-1) Adv. Placement US History Juniors
This course will consist of a study of the social,
political and economic history of the United States. It is designed to
provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to
deal critically with problems and materials in American history. The
skills that will be stressed are those that are necessary to arrive at a
conclusion on the basis of an informed judgment and to present ideas
clearly. Three college credits may be attained from this class based on
the results of a test given by the College Board. This is part of an
American Studies program which includes American Literature. Level 1
students must take both sections. This advanced level class meets for a
double period each day. One period focuses on American Literature; the
other on American History.
252(L-2) Adv. Government Studies Jrs, Srs
This independent study project is associated with the Close Up Foundation’s government study program. It includes a weeklong series of seminars, workshops, and forums about government and politics in Washington DC. Study materials are used to prepare for the program and
presentations are expected after its
completion. This
course requires approval of the social studies and
guidance departments. See your counselor and social studies teacher for
more information.
262(L-2) Psychology ATP Jrs, Srs
This course is an introduction to the study of the
behavior of the individual. Psychology as a behavioral science with
emphasis on its theoretical aspects will be covered in semester one. The
major facts and principles of individual behavior will be studied through
in-depth examination of principles of learning, understanding personality
developments and patterns of behavior, mental health and family. The
second semester emphasizes the applied aspects of psychology concentrating on
such topics as para-psychology, emotions, personality and mental
illness.
272(L-2) American Multiculturalism Sophs, Jrs, Srs
This course will focus on cultural groups that have
influenced modern life in America. Students will be exposed to history,
literature, cuisine and guest speakers as part of a curriculum that directs
students to recognize the unique contributions each group has brought to
America. These groups will be Native Americans, Latin Americans, African
Americans, Caribbean Americans and Arab Americans. By participating in
this class, students will hopefully broaden their horizons, appreciate the
cultural diversity of America, and become better citizens.
242(L-2) Sociology ATP Seniors
This course is designed to equip students with a working knowledge of the fundamental concepts, terminology, and theories used by sociologists. A description and an explanation of human society and social institutions
in general will be discussed. This course also
describes and interprets the fundamental characteristics of social groups and
explains behavior by revealing the social forces that influence groups,
directing them towards a particular type of conduct.
241(L-1) Sociology 107 - Honors ATP Seniors
This course is identical both in course number and in
text with that offered to freshmen at the University of Connecticut. It
deals on a sophisticated level with the analysis of sociological terminology,
concepts and theories and the application of these to major institutions and
selected features of contemporary life. Students enrolled in this
course have a responsibility for extensive and intensive reading on a daily
basis, but will emerge with a strong foundation and background for college-level
social sciences. This course requires approval of the guidance
department. Students taking this course may be eligible for credit in the
UCONN ECE. (See information on Supplemental Programs for
details)
270 (L-1) Asian Studies Jrs, Srs
271 (L-2) ½ credit
Asian Studies gives students an opportunity to experience the culture of the Asian Pacific world. Focused primarily on Mainland China, the history, present conditions and
future of these societies, including the importance
of relations with the United States will be examined. If they choose,
students can opt for honors credit by doing additional research. Use of
readings, film and actual contact with citizens of China will be utilized.
Other countries of interest will include Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Tibet and
Korea.
208(L-1) Independent Study Jrs, Srs
(L-2) Credit by Arr.
Juniors and Seniors may elect an independent study
project in social studies. Interested students should see any social
studies teacher in order to draw up a proposal. Proposals will be reviewed
by the social studies department for approval. The department will also
review the ability of interested students to complete a prolonged and serious
project independently. See page 34 for program
description.
850 (L-2) History of American Music Jrs, Srs
½ credit
See Music section of this booklet for a detailed
description.
WORLD
LANGUAGES
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF WORLD
LANGUAGE OFFERINGS
| LEVEL | GRADE 9 | GRADE 10 | GRADE 11 | GRADE 12 |
| 1 | 314 FRENCH 4
324 SPANISH 4 |
315 FRENCH 5
324 SPANISH 4 325 SPANISH 5 | ||
| 2 | 311 FRENCH
1
321 SPANISH 1
|
322 SPANISH 2
312 FRENCH 2 |
313 FRENCH 3
323 SPANISH 3 324 SPANISH 4 |
314 FRENCH 4
324 SPANISH 4 |
See page 11 for NCAA Approved Core Courses
The above is a suggested sequence of world language
courses. World Language studies can be started in any year in a student’s
high school career. All students are encouraged to take a world
language.
311(L-2) French 1 Fr, Soph, Jrs 1 credit
French 1 develops the four skills: listening,
speaking, reading, writing. Tapes, videos and workbooks correlated with
the textbook provide the student with a multi-faceted approach to learning
French. French culture is stressed throughout the readings, which
are presented either in English or French. (Computer technology will be
used when appropriate)
312(L-2) French 2 Sophs, Jrs, Srs
French 2 builds upon skills developed in French
1. Tapes, videos, and workbooks correlated with the textbook provide more
practice. Cultural interests focus on Africa, France, Canada, foods and
sports. Role-playing situations permit students to synthesize the
structures and vocabulary and apply them as they communicate with each other.
(Computer technology when appropriate) Prerequisite: successful completion
of French 1
313(L-2) French 3 Soph, Jrs, Srs
French 3 is designed to enable students to read,
write and speak on a more advanced level. In addition to the textbook, the
course will include short stories, plays, original dialogues and a short
history. (Computer technology when appropriate) Prerequisite:
successful completion of French 2
314(L-1) French 4 Jrs, Srs
French 4 continues the goals of the previous levels with more emphasis on reading and oral communication. A novel will be studied along with short stories and poems from French literature. Students’ writings become the focal point for improvement and self-expression. (Computer technology when appropriate)
Prerequisite: successful completion of French
3
315(L-1) French 5 Seniors
French 5 presents students with a variety of reading selections. French 5 will enable them to encounter
more difficult and challenging authors. Students
become more proficient in expressing their ideas in French, both orally and in
written essays. (Students taking this course may be eligible for advanced
placement credit if they chose to take the AP exam) Prerequisite:
successful completion of French 4.
321(L-2) Spanish 1 Fr, Soph, Jrs
The student is introduced to Spanish pronunciation,
grammar, writing skills, vocabulary, geography, and culture. Emphasis is
placed upon students’ ability to express themselves in oral and written form in
everyday situations. Brief reading selections will feature aspects of
Spanish and Hispanic life. Computer technology is used with appropriate
units along with videos and tapes.
322(L-2) Spanish 2 Soph, Jrs, Srs
Spanish 2 continues to emphasize the four basic
skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It encourages cultural
awareness of the people of Spanish-speaking countries. Computer
technology, videos, and tapes supplement and enhance units. Prerequisite:
successful completion of Spanish
1.
323(L-2) Spanish 3 Jrs, Srs
Students with an appropriate level of proficiency are
encouraged to take this course. Culture is more closely coordinated with
the curriculum. Students read for fun and enjoyment while exploring classical
literature. More oral proficiency activities are stressed. Computer
technology is emphasized in the culminating activity of producing a Spanish
newspaper. Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish
2
324(L-1) Spanish 4 Jrs, Srs
Emphasis is on oral skills in everyday situations. Role playing provides the student with the opportunity to model real life situations (e.g. hotel, airport, restaurant). Literature is explored by themes.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish
3.
325(L-1) Spanish 5 Seniors
Emphasis is on oral skills followed by reading and
writing skills. Literature is explored in more depth. A term paper
is required. Preparation for College Board Achievement Tests is stressed.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish 4.
308(L-2) Independent Study
See page 34 for program
description.
MATHEMATICS
See Mathematics Sequence Flow Chart for recommended sequence of course offerings
See page 11 for NCAA Approved Core Courses
The mathematics department offers a variety of
challenging courses to meet students’ needs. Students are not restricted
to one sequence of study and may enroll in a course based upon recommendations
and course prerequisites. Effective use of graphing calculators for
homework and class work is expected.
Algebra 1A/Algebra 1B
This is a two year sequence of courses designed to
present the content of the Algebra 1 course over two
years.
417(L-3) Algebra 1A All Students
The first course in the two-year sequence is devoted
to developing fundamental concepts in algebra and geometry. Students learn
the foundations of algebra by exploring integers, data patterns, and linear
functions. Prerequisite: teacher recommendation
418(L-3) Algebra 1B Soph, Jrs, Srs
The second course in the two-year sequence helps
students make the transition from linear to non-linear functions. Symbolic
operations are covered in both the concrete and abstract. Prerequisite: C+
or better in Algebra 1A
402(L-2) Algebra 1 All Students
The emphasis in this course is on elementary algebra
as an aid to solving everyday problems. It requires average or above
average proficiency in arithmetic. The course reviews the language of
algebra introduced in 8th grade mathematics, symbols, expressions,
subtraction, multiplication and division of real numbers, monomials and
polynomials; solving equations and inequalities; factoring; functions and
graphs, systems of open sentences in two variables, and rational and irrational
numbers.
Prerequisite: teacher
recommendation.
421(L-1) Algebra 2 Sophomores
Algebra 2 provides opportunities to refine and apply
algebraic skills to problems that show the usefulness of math. Besides a
review of all the mathematics students have studied, it introduces new topics:
combinations, formal statistics, normal and binomial distributions.
Prerequisite: L-1: B- or better in Algebra 1 and Geometry; L-2: C- or better in
Algebra 1 and Geometry
428(L-2) Algebra 3 Jrs, Srs
1 credit
This course is a more in-depth study of Algebra 2
topics. It will include SAT prep., linear, exponential and logarithmic
functions, as well as more trigonometry and statistics. Prerequisite:
Algebra 2
Geometry 1A/Geometry 1B
This is a two year sequence of courses designed to
present the content of Geometry over two years.
415 (L-3) Geometry 1A Sophs, Jrs, Srs
1 credit
The first course in the two-year sequence is devoted
to developing fundamental concepts in geometry. Students will explore
points, lines, distance, angles, logic, polygons, reflections, symmetry, and
congruence. Prerequisite: Algebra 1B or teacher
recommendation.
416 (L-3) Geometry 1B Jrs., Srs.
1 credit
The second course in the two-year sequence explores
perimeter, area, three-
dimensional figures, surface area, volume, triangle
congruence, similarity, circles, and an introduction to basic
trigonometry. Prerequisite: Geometry 1A and teacher
recommendation.
411(L-1) Geometry Freshmen
412(L-2) Soph, Jrs, Srs
Colleges recommend a course that introduces the
student to deductive reasoning in an axiomatic system. Geometry
accomplishes this by studying the following topics: definitions and proof;
points, lines, angles, planes and polygons in two dimensions; congruence and
similarity; circles; construction; the methods and proofs of coordinate
geometry; figures in three dimensions; applications of formulas for areas and
volumes. Prerequisite: Algebra 1. Eighth grade students must
have the recommendation of the Algebra 1 teacher and participate in a screening
process. Level 2 Prerequisite: C- or better grade in Algebra
1.
423(L-3) Consumer Math Jrs, Srs
Consumer Math develops mastery of basic math skills
through applications commonly used in the home and community: income,
purchasing, budgeting, banking and credit, transportation, housing, taxes and
insurance. The goal is to develop problem solving skills and strategies.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1A
448(L-3) CAPT Alternate Assessment
in Math Jrs, Srs
1 Credit
This course is a one-year fully integrated algebra, basic geometry, and practical math course intended for the student that did not achieve proficiency on the CAPT. It takes a real-life appr