The Blue Book
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An Academic Guide for
Coleman High School
PLEASE NOTE:
Courses and Graduation Requirements are subject
to change depending on the actions of the State
Legislature and the State Board of Education.
COURSE GUIDE 2017 - 2018 COLEMAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT COLEMAN, TEXAS
Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, entering 9th^ grade students will be placed
on the Foundation Graduation Plan. The graduation plan gives students the opportunity to
explore several career paths, or invest in intensive studies in math, science or fine arts. This
plan requires 26 credits for students who complete the foundation plan and choose an
endorsement.
I ncoming Freshmen of 2014-15 and those following:
Foundations Plan With Endorsements Distinguished ELA 4 ELA 4 ELA 4 Math 3 Math 4 Math (Including Algebra
4 Science 3 Science 4 Science 4 Social Studies 3 Social Studies 3 Social Studies 3 Foreign Language 2 Foreign Language 2 Foreign Language 3 PE 1 PE 1 PE 1 Fine Arts 1 Fine Arts 1 Fine Arts 1 Electives 4 Electives 6 Electives 5 Health .5 Health .5 Health. Professional Communications .5 Professional Communications .5 Professional Communications . Total Credits 22 Total Credits 26 Total Credits 26 To earn an endorsement, students must choose electives in one of the following areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Business & Industry, Public Services, Arts & Humanities, or Multidisciplinary Studies. Electives must be scheduled in a coherent sequence and end with two credits of advanced courses.
A student may earn performance acknowledgements on the student’s diploma and transcript for the following: Dual Credit: At least 12 hours of college academic courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4. Outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy: Complete all ELA requirements with at least an 80 average and complete a minimum of 3 credits in a LOTE with at least an 80 average. A score of 3 or above on a College Board AP exam. Achieving a score on the PSAT that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar Achieving a score on the PLAN that equates to the college readiness benchmark on 2 of the 4 subject tests on the exam. Earning a combined critical reading and mathematics score of at least 1250 on the SAT Earning a composite score on the ACT of 28 (excluding the writing sub-score). Performance on a nationally recognized business or industry certification. A student must complete the Distinguished Plan of Study in order to be automatically accepted to a college or university under the Top 10% rule. Students graduating with a diploma from the State of Texas will be required to pass the STAAR tests regardless of the graduation program they choose. All students will be required to take 5 end of course exams (STAAR) to graduate. Tests will be given in Algebra 1, English 1, English 2, Biology, and U.S. History
Course Name Grades Pre-requisite or Requirements Units Language Arts 1011 English I 9 1 1012 1013 English I/GT English I/ Honors 9 9 Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1021 English II 10 1 1022 1023 English II/ GT English II/ Honors 10 10 Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1031 English III 11 1 1032 1033 English III/ GT English III/ Honors 11 11 Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1041 English IV 12 1 1042 1043 English IV/GT English IV/Honors 12 12 Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1111 Communication Applications 9 10 11 12. 1220 Research/Technical Writing 10 11 12 1 1501 Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I 10 11 12 Teacher Approval 1 1502 Advanced Journalism: Yearbook II 11 12 Teacher Approval 1 1503 Advanced Journalism: Yearbook III 12 Teacher Approval 1 1221 College Readiness/Study Skills 11 12 Teacher Approval. Mathematics 2011 2012 2013 Algebra I Algebra I GT Algebra I Honors 9 9 9 Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1 2031 2032 2033 Geometry Geometry GT Geometry Honors 9 9 9 10 10 10 Algebra I Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1 2051 Mathematical Models with Applications 10 11 Algebra I 1 2021 2022 2023 Algebra II Algebra II GT Algebra II Honors 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 Geometry Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1 2041 2042 Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus GT 11 11 12 12 Algebra II & Geometry Specific Criteria 1 1 2061 Independent Study in Math (Calculus) 12 Pre-Calculus Instructor Approval 1 Science 3011 Integrated Physics and Chemistry 9 10 1 3021 3022 3023 Biology Biology GT Biology Honors 9 9 9 10 10 10 Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1
3031 3032 3033 Chemistry Chemistry GT Chemistry Honors 10 10 11 11 11 Algebra I & Biology Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1 3061 3062 Physics Honors Physics GT 11 11 12 12 Algebra II & Geometry Algebra II & Geometry 1 1 3041 Anatomy & Physiology 11 12 Pre-Calculus (completed or currently enrolled) 1 3051 Environmental Systems 11 12 1 3071 Health 9 10 11 12. Social Studies 4021 4022 4023 World Geography World Geography GT World Geography Honors 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1 4031 4032 4033 World History World History GT World History Honors 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1 4011 4012 4013 U.S. History U.S. History GT U.S. History Honors 11 11 11 Specific Criteria Specific Criteria 1 1 1 4041 U.S. Government 12. 4051 Economics 12. 4071 Personal Financial Literacy 9 10 11 12. Fine Arts 1411 1421 1431 Art I Art II Art III 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 Art I Art II 1 1 1 1451 1461 1471 1481 Theater Arts I Theater Arts II Theater Arts III Theater Arts IV 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 Theater Arts I Theater Arts II Theater Arts III 1 1 1 1 1491 Floral Design 10 11 12 1 5011 5012 Band I/Marching Band I/ Concert 9 9 . . 5021 5022 Band II/Marching Band II/Concert 10 10 Band I Band I . . 5031 Band III 11 Band II 1 5041 Band IV 12 Band III 1 Foreign Language 1311 Spanish I 9 10 11 1 1321 Spanish II 10 11 12 Spanish I 1 1331 Spanish III 11 12 Spanish II 1
Manufacturing 8601 Welding I 11 12 Principles of Ag, Algebra I 2 Human Services 8400 Principles of Human Services 9 10 1 8409 Dollars & Sense 10 11 12. 8413 Interpersonal Studies 10 11 12 Principles of Human Services . 8411 Child Development 10 11 12 Principles of Human Services . 8417 Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness 10 11 12 Principles of Human Services. 8418 Family & Community Services 10 11 12 Principles of Human Services 1 Education/Training 8403 Human Growth & Development 10 11 12 Principles of Human Services 1 Hospitality/Tourism 8406 Culinary Art I 11 12 Principles of Human Services 2 (2 semesters double blocked) Business Management 8301 Business Information Management I 9 10 11 12 Technology competencies 1 8304 Business Information Management II 10 11 12 BIM I 1 8303 Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 9 10 1 Information Technology 8503 Principles of Information Technology 9 10 1 8507 Computer Maintenance 9 10 11 12 Instructor Approval 1 8502 Computer Programming I 9 10 11 12 Instructor Approval 1 8506 Web Technologies 10 11 12 Technology competencies 1 8500 Digital Media 10 11 12 Technology competencies 1 Technology Applications 8701 Digital Design & Media Production 9 10 11 12 Technology competencies 1 8703 Digital Communications in the 21 st^ Century 9 10 11 12 Technology competencies 1 Commented [MK2R1]: Commented [MK1]:
8704 Digital Video & Audio Design 11 12 Tech competencies 1 8705 Web Communications 9 Tech competencies 1 8700 Computer Science I 9 10 Instructor Approval 1 8701 Computer Science II 10 11 Instructor Approval 1 8702 Computer Science III 11 12 Instructor Approval 1 Dual Credit – Cisco* *Student must meet TSI standards to enroll 8903 Government 2305 12. 8904 Economics 2301 12. 8913 8914 World Civ 2321 World Civ 2322 11 11 12 12 World Geography. . 8900 / 8901 English Composition 1301/ English Composition 1302 11 12. . 8902 College Algebra 1314 12 Algebra II. 8909 8910 Advanced Welding 1421 Advanced Welding 1430 11 12 Principles of Ag, Algebra 1 2 (2 semesters double blocked) 8907 Medical Terminology 11 12. 8908 Drug Identification 11 12. 8911 Psychology 11 12 1 8912 Sociology 11 12 1 8905 8906 US History 1301/ US History 1302 11 11 12 12 . . 8915 HVAC 11 12 8916 Criminal Justice 11 12 GIFTED AND TALENTED Students identified as Gifted and Talented must have a desire to complete advanced writing assignments, in depth studies of within various content areas, and the use of high level thinking skills incorporated into oral and written assignments. Continued enrollment is dependent upon consistent demonstration of ability and task commitment. Exit criteria for GT classes will be:
- A grade below 70 for the 6 weeks grading period will result in immediate removal from the GT class. Parents will be notified.
- A 6 - week grade between 70 - 79 will result in the student being placed on probation for one 6-week grading period. A parent conference will be required with the student, teacher, and counselor to discuss areas of concern.
- Students must maintain a grade of 80 or above for the 6-week grading period to remain in the GT program.
- Failure to meet or maintain the standards of the GT class will result in a parent/teacher conference and possible probation. Participating in class group projects, completion of all assignments on time, and cooperation with teachers and students on all assignments are the requirements for this course.
- Once a student has been placed on probation for grade or standards violation or any subsequent violation in any area of the program, will result in the immediate removal of the student from the GT program. Parents will be notified. ODYSSEY ONLINE COURSES Students will pay $300 per course for the use of Odyssey online education services.
English III (1031) Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: English II The student supplements the required study of American literature with advanced language study and composition work, as well as with improved reading comprehension and rate. GT/Honors English III (1032) GT Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: English II (1033) Honors Honors English is a college-level English class that often takes more time, requires more work, and gives greater opportunity for individual accomplishment than a regular high school English class. At the conclusion of the course, successful students will be able to write a lucid essay in a timed-writing situation on an unfamiliar piece of literature and interpret it perceptively. He or she will also have a repertoire of novels and dramas from world literature upon which to draw answers to essay questions in college courses. The course will also teach the student to polish and better organize his or her creative and expository writing and will provide materials in philosophy, art, and music from the eighteenth century to the present in preparation for the Humanities, Fine Arts, and English sections of the CLEP test. English IV (1041) Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: English III The student completes the four-year program of English with a study of major works from World literature with focus upon British literature. The composition study of earlier years culminates in a research project and a review of a full range of essay writing. Literature will be chosen from selections such as: Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Macbeth; Golding’s Lord of the Flies; Huxley’s Brave New World; Bronte’s Wuthering Heights; Shelley’s Frankenstein; Malamud’s The Natural; Shaw’s Major Barbara; Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment; Miller’s The Crucible; Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter; Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby; Wharton’s Ethan Frome; Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. GT/Honors English IV (1042) GT Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: English III (1043) Honors Honors English is a college-level English class that often takes more time, requires more work, and gives greater opportunity for individual accomplishment than a regular high school English class. At the conclusion of the course, successful students will be able to write a lucid essay in a timed-writing situation on an unfamiliar piece of literature and interpret it perceptively. The course will also teach the student to polish and better organize his or her creative and expository writing and will provide materials in philosophy, art, and music from the eighteenth century to the present in preparation for the Humanities, Fine Arts, and English sections of the CLEP test. Research/Technical Writing (1220) Grade: 10- 12 Credit:. The study of writing allows high school students to earn one-half to one credit while developing skills necessary for practical writing. This course emphasizes skill in the use of conventions and mechanics of written English, the appropriate and effective application of English grammar, the reading comprehension of informational text, and the effective use of vocabulary. Students are
expected to understand the recursive nature of reading and writing. Evaluation of students' own writing as well as the writing of others ensures that students completing this course are able to analyze and evaluate their writing. College Readiness/Study Skills (1221) Grade: 11- 12 Credit: .5 High school students that require or request additional honing of the study skills, especially as the students prepare for the demands of college, may enroll in the one semester course College Readiness and Study Skills. In this course, students acquire techniques for learning from texts, including studying word meanings, identifying and relating key ideas, drawing and supporting inferences, and reviewing study strategies. In all cases, interpretations and understandings will be presented through varying forms, including through use of available technology. Students accomplish many of the objectives through wide reading as well as use of content texts in preparation for post-secondary schooling. SPEECH/JOURNALISM Communication Applications (1111) Grade: 9- 12 Credit:. Prerequisite: None This course is a study of communication with emphasis on topics and skills for public speaking. Opportunities will be provided to present impromptu, manuscript, memorized, and nonverbal modes of delivery. This course can be used to satisfy the Speech requirement for graduation. (Yearbook) Advanced Journalism I (1501) Grade: 10- 12 Credit: 1 Advanced Journalism II (1502) Grade: 11- 12 Credit: 1 Advanced Journalism III (1503) Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Teacher approval Students enrolled in Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I, II, III will learn the elements and process of journalism which are necessary to produce the school yearbook. Students with an interest in journalism will study fact gathering, interviewing, feature writing, journalistic ethics, layout, graphics and design, advertising techniques, and salesmanship. Cooperation and working together for a common goal are stressed. A workshop will be attended in the summer. MATHEMATICS Algebra I (2011) Algebra I GT (2012)/ Honors (2013) Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: 8 th^ Grade Math This class will focus on all essential elements of Algebra I and will provide an opportunity for students to work on math skills that are weak. A special emphasis will be placed on preparing students for the STAAR EOC Algebra 1 test.
Independent Study in Math (2061) Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra II, Geometry, Pre Cal; Instructor Approval This course deals with the Calculus concepts associated with the limit of function, the derivative, integral and techniques of integration, infinite series, and applications to special functions. Students who enroll in calculus should have a thorough knowledge of algebra and geometry. Students will be expected to take the AP Calculus AB at the conclusion of this course and can qualify for college credit with a score of 3 or better on the exam. SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography (4021) Grade: 9- 12 Credit: 1 World Geography GT (4022) World Geography Honors (4023) In World Geography Studies, students examine people, places, and environments at local, regional, national, and international scales from the spatial and ecological perspectives of geography. Students describe the influence of geography on events of the past and present. A significant portion of the course centers around the physical processes that shape patterns in the physical environment: the characteristics of major land forms, climates, and ecosystems and their interrelationships: the political, economic, and social processes that shape cultural patterns of regions: types and patterns of settlement; the distribution and movement of world population; relationships among people, places, and environments; and the concept of region. Students analyze how location affects economic activities in different economic systems throughout the world. World History (4031) Grade: 9- 11 Credit: 1 World History GT (4032) World History Honors (4033) World History Studies is the only course offering students an overview of the entire history of humankind. The major emphasis is on the study of significant people, events, and issues from the earliest times to the present. Traditional historical points of reference in world history are identified as students analyze important events and issues in western civilization as well as in civilizations in other parts of the world. Students evaluate the causes and effects of political and economic imperialism and of major political revolutions since the 17th^ century. Students examine the impact of geographic factors on major historic events and identify the historic origins of contemporary economic systems. Students analyze the process by which democratic- republican governments evolved as well as the ideas from historic document that influenced that process. Students trace the historical development of important legal and political concepts.
US History (4011) Grade: 1 1 Credit: 1 US History GT (4012) US History Honors (4013) In this course, which is the second part of a two-year study of U.S History that begins in Grade 8, students study the history of the United States since Reconstruction to the present. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events and issues related to industrialization and urbanization, major wars, domestic and foreign policies of the Cold War and post- Cold War eras, and reform movements including civil rights. Students examine the impact of geographical factors on major events and analyze causes and effects of the Great Depression. Students examine the impact of constitutional issues on American society, evaluate the dynamic relationship of the three branches of the federal government, and analyze efforts to expand the democratic process. U.S. Government (4041) Grade: 12 Credit:. Prerequisite: None In Government, the focus is on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was founded and on the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local levels. Students learn major political ideas and forms of government in history. A significant focus of the course is on the U.S. Constitution, its underlying principles and ideas, and the form of government it created. Students analyze major concepts of republicanism, federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights and compare the U.S. system of government with other political systems. ECONOMICS Economics (4051) Grade: 12 Credit:. Prerequisite: None Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits is the culmination of the economic content and concepts studied for Kindergarten through required secondary courses. The focus is on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of good and services in the United States and a comparison with those in other countries around the world. Students examine the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses. Personal Financial Literacy (4071) Grade 9- 12 Credit: 1 Will develop citizens who have the knowledge and skills to make sound, informed financial decisions that will allow them to lead financially secure lifestyles and understand personal financial responsibility. Designed to be an interactive and research-based course.
Environmental Systems (3051) Grades 11- 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Biology In the Environmental Systems course students study a variety of topics that include: biotic and abiotic factors in habitats; ecosystems and biomes; interrelationships among resources and an environmental system; sources and flow of energy though an environmental system; relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and ecosystems; and changes in environments. Anatomy & Physiology ( 3041 ) Grades: 11- 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry Human Anatomy and Physiology is surveys course of study directed through the anatomical and physiological systems of humans. This laboratory course is designed for the student interested in health occupations and in how the human body works. Students will explore the structure and function of human systems and how each contributes to the complete homeostasis of the body. Students will participate in a variety of methods including dissection of the preserved specimens, study of anatomical models and slides, examination of cells, histology, and basic chemistry as it applies to the study of physiology. Physics (3061) Grade: 11- 12 Credit: 1 Physics GT (3062) Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra II (have taken or be currently enrolled) Physics is concerned with the relationship between matter and energy. Primarily physics is a study of energy, what it is, how it affects matter, and how it can be changed from one form to another. Major categories include heat, motion, waves, electricity, and nuclear physics. A good mathematical background is necessary. HEALTH Health (3071) Grade: 9- 12 Credit:. Health is a required course for completion of a high school diploma at Coleman High School. The course is a study of individual personal health and safety as well as skills that affect the well-being of people collectively. CPR training will be provided for all students as part of the health curriculum. OTHER LANGUAGES Spanish I (1311) Grade: 9- 11 Credit: 1 This course is the study of the Spanish language including speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students are introduced to Mexican culture. Much time is spent in contrasting the Spanish and English languages in order to give students a framework for Spanish learning. Students must know parts of speech and conjugation in English.
Spanish II (1321) Grade: 10- 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish I Spanish II is a continuation of the use of the skills learned in Spanish I. Spanish history and culture is also studied. Students write simple compositions, give speeches, and translate selected passages. Spanish III (1331) Grade: 11- 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish II The objective of Spanish III is to gain additional proficiency in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Exercises and activities will focus on previously learned skills in more complex situations, previously learned grammar will be reviewed, and advanced language skills will be learned. Reading materials will be interesting and stimulating and instruction will be adapted to the experience of the student. The goal of Spanish III is to make learning a second language rewarding and enjoyable. This course is required under the Distinguished Achievement Plan and is considered an honors course. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Science, Technology and Engineering Scientific Research and Design I (8100) Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Scientific Research and Design II (8101) Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Instructor Approval. It is preferred that students have precious construction experience and knowledge of high power rocketry. This section of Scientific Research and Design will explore the engineering design cycle through rocketry. Students will prepare a proposal for a rocket design. They will then prepare preliminary and critical design reviews just as any engineering team would be expected to do in an actual engineering environment. Students will learn advanced rocketry concepts and mathematics in a hands-on project-based environment. Principals of Applied Engineering & Technology (8104) Grade 9- 10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Concepts of Engineering and Technology provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Student will use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will have an understanding of the various fields and will be able to make informed decisions regarding a coherent sequence of subsequent courses. Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments.