Art Business Computers Foreign Language Language Arts Math Music Other
Phys. Ed/Health Science Social Studies Voc. Agriculture Work & Family Life
1298 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH: LITERATURE
1 credit Grade 11-12 Prerequisite: Staff Approval
The goal of this course is to prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement English Examination and to possibly receive some college credit. Students in this class will be expected to do a great deal of reading and writing. We will be reading both fiction and non-fiction as well as poetry. Oral and written responses to these pieces will be expected. Written responses will be in the form of journal entries as well as several formal compositions.
1282 DRAMA
˝ credit Grades 10-12
This course will include a study of the history of the theater, the structure of dramatic production, varieties of drama, and practical experience in basic acting skills, along with an intensive study of several plays and productions. As students practice performance in monologues, short sketches, one-act and full-length plays, and radio drama, they will gain poise and confidence in performance; however, this class should not be considered an acting class. It will focus on the productions of others, not the acting skills of the student.
0912 LANGUAGE ARTS I
1 credit Grade 9
English 9 introduces several literary genres and requires written and oral responses to various literary forms. Students will be directed toward connecting themes in literature to real life experiences. Many literary terms are introduced also. The focus for writing is to refine the writing process, specifically organization. Narrative, expository, persuasive and descriptive writing skills all are practiced. A portion of each class will be devoted to language skills such as sentence structure, proper usage, and correct punctuation. Some time will be spent on vocabulary development. Students will also work on listening and viewing and on improving oral communication skills. Several oral presentations are required. In addition to periodic assessment, students must complete a final exam and compile their own writing portfolio.
1012 LANGUAGE ARTS II
1 credit Grade 10
Prerequisite: English 9
This course will provide opportunities for both written and oral study of and responses to various literary genres and forms. Students will study literature, grammar, vocabulary, and composition throughout the semester. Readings for the course will include novels, short stories, poetry and non-fiction works. Composition will continue to focus on the writing process, especially in the areas of descriptive, narrative, expository and persuasive writings. An extensive vocabulary study will be emphasized along with grammar, usage, and mechanics skills. Students will be expected to purchase some materials for the course.
1112 LANGUAGE ARTS III
1 credit Grade 11
Prerequisite: Language Arts 9 & 10
This course is developed around essential questions and themes posed by writers of various periods of American history. Students will read various short stories, essays, poems, and at least one novel and respond to these in writing. Research and oral presentations will also be required. A portion of each class will be devoted to language skills and student writing. A writing portfolio will substitute for a final exam.
1212 LANGUAGE ARTS IV
1 credit Grade 12
Prerequisite: Language Arts 9, 10, & 11
This course is developed around essential questions and themes posed by British writers. Students will read various types of British literature including a Shakespearean play and one modern novel. Language skills and collaborative learning will be a major part of the course. A research paper is required, as well as a writing portfolio. Students must demonstrate basic writing skills in the writing, proofreading, revision.
1116 NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION
1 credit - all year Grade 11-12
Prerequisite:Instructor's approval, Language Arts I and II with an A or B average.
Students will develop a business plan for the operation and production of a student newspaper. Students will be responsible for identifying news stories, conducting interviews and/or research, writing, and editing stories. Students will learn basic processes of electronic desktop publishing. Students must be able to do quality work and meet deadlines.
Students interested in taking this course should see the instructor for a formal application prior to registration. All student must commit to the course for the entire school year. All students should have basic computer and file management skills.
0918 READING
˝ credit Grades 10
Students work with Accelerated Reader, an independent reading program. After completion of a diagnostic test for reading placement, students choose books within their reading range to earn specified numbers of points for the semester. Students are also required to keep a reading log and to complete an analysis of each reading selection.
1014 SPEECH
˝ credit Grades 9-12
This course will cover the fundamentals of public speaking. Instruction will include strategies for preparing and delivering different types of formal speeches. It should be noted that speech class requires the presentation of four or more formal speeches for credit in the course. This course is an intensive research course. Both the mechanics of speech and the individual styles are stressed, along with creative speaking and the critiquing speeches.
1281 MOVIES AS LITERATURE
˝ credit Grades 11-12
The class "Movies as Literature" will focus on using the genre of film to familiarize students with commonly used literary terms and techniques. We will also discuss and explore the technical terminology and business of making movies. Units such as "Movies and Society" and "Common Themes, Archetypes, and Motifs" will explore essential questions and themes posed by moviemakers. Students will read at least one book and compare and contrast it to the film based on it. We will also discuss ratings of movies and censorship. Ohio Content Standards for Language Arts will be followed in this class, but these standards will be somewhat adapted for use with the genre of film.
1117 YEARBOOK
1 credit - all year Grades 11-12
Prerequisite:Language Arts I and II with an A or B average and instructor’s approval.
Students will be responsible for developing, designing, fund-raising, writing and photography for the yearbook. Students must meet plant and in-class guidelines and must be punctual and accurate; must be able to deal with the community in a professional way. Students must be willing to work outside of class to meet individual requirements. Students must be familiar with basic computer file management. Students interested in taking this course should see the instructor for a formal application prior to registration. All student must commit to the course for the entire school year.
1017 TECHNICAL WRITING
˝ credit Grades 10-12
This course will cover a variety of types of writing. The creative writing student will be responsible for completing composition work with the intention of contributing to the class-sponsored literary magazine. All students will complete a writing portfolio of works completed during the semester. This course will address composition standards at the junior and senior level.
1016 CREATIVE WRITING
˝ credit Grades 11-12
Technical writing is an elective designed to assist students who plan to continue their education after high school. The course deals with various types of essay writing and research that many be experienced in college or technical school.
1284 SHAKESPEARE
˝ credit Grades 11-12
This course is an elective designed for juniors and seniors interested in literature and the works of William Shakespeare. The course will cover many Shakespearean genres including tragedies, comedies, histories, and poetry. Students will examine interpretations and themes throughout Shakespeare's works as well as Shakespeare's influence on modern day film, literature, and culture.
1201 LIBRARY SCIENCE
˝ credit Grades 9-12
Library science is the study of the use, administration, operation, and care of the library. The use of the online public access catalog, Dewey Decimal System, Reader's Guide, reference books, and technology for information retrieval are topics covered.
**** LANGUAGE ARTS INTERVENTION
˝ credit Grades 11-12
* Recomended for students who have not passed the Ohio Graduation test
This course will provide students with an intensive study of the areas covered by the Ohio Graduation Test. Each student will complete a series of practice assignments as part of the course curriculum. Attempts will be made to tailor each student's training to his or her level of achievement and degree of need, as diagnosed at the beginning of the semester by pre-testing.
1225 U.S. / WORLD CURRENT EVENTS
˝ credit Grades 9-12
The objectives of this class are to enable the student to analyze, understand, and interpret current events, to instill a knowledge of geographic locations of where these events are happening locally, nationally and world-wide.
1222 MULTI-CULTURAL HISTORY
˝ credit Grades 10-11
A Social Studies elective that explores the many cultures of our American pluralistic society. The course covers race, religion, and heritage in depth. Students will learn both the history and a brief modern sociological overview of America's many peoples.
1128 U.S. PRESIDENTS
˝ credit Grades 9-12
An elective U.S. History course that explores the U.S. Presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush. The course will explore the executive branch and the powers of the Presidency. The Presidents' background, family, religion, election and duties will be studied.
0930 SOCIAL STUDIES I
1 credit Grade 9
This course covers prehistory to 1800 with emphasis placed on the Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Greek, Roman and European contributions to civilization. The last part of the course will cover the foundation of the American Colonies and their growth toward independence and the Revolutionary War which created the United States of America.
1093 SOCIAL STUDIES II
1 credit Grade 10
This course covers 1880 to present day . The growth of the United States by purchases of land and results of wars will be covered. The course will also explore how the U.S. fits into the world picture as a major military and economic power and the cultural diversity found within the United States.
1130 SOCIAL STUDIES III
1 credit Grade 11
This course is an integrated history, government, economics, geography, and sociology class that focuses on the performance objectives of the 12th grade Citizenship Proficiency Test. This course will emphasize American government and economic systems. Students are required to complete a research paper and selected assignments by the instructor.
1230 SOCIAL STUDIES INTERVENTION
˝ credit Grades 11-12
* Recomended for students who have not passed the Ohio Graduation test
This class has the purpose of preparing those students who have yet to pass the Ohio Graduation Test in Social Studies. A framework has been developed in which the Ohio Content Standards will be the focus. The teacher will work with the students to determine their weaknesses. The primary goal is for comprehension of material related to the OVSD curriculum map. The Study Island computer program will also be a part of their learning process. It is a program that has a brief lesson plan and quizzes that determine if the student is proficient in that particular area. Also, the short cycle assessments will act as a toll to determine what particular areas that the students may need assistance.
1102 PSYCHOLOGY
˝ credit Grades 10-12
Psychology is the study of human behavior and mental processes and how the personality is formed and relates to the individual’s social development. The course examines psychological theories of learning, physical and emotional development, health and adjustment, psychology methods, and social interaction.
1103 SOCIOLOGY
˝ credit Grades 10-12
This elective is for students to gain an understanding of culture and society. All aspects of culture and society are examined with special emphasis on education, family, deviance, and social inqualities.
1288
1271
GEOGRAPHY ˝ credit
Grades 11-12 This course provides a geographic approach to
the world’s regions and nations, resource allocation, cutural and political
patterns, and economic development from a world, nation, and regional
approach. It includes also the
social and economic patterns in the historical development within
Appalachia. 1122 CIVIL WAR ˝ credit Grades 11-12 This is a study of the U. S. Civil War
from the causes to the final surrender. Major battles and the important
people of the period will be detailed using maps, pictures, videos, and research.
1120 VIETNAM ˝ credit Grades 11-12 The goal of this class is for the students to
gain a better understanding of the time period from 1960 to 1975. This was a
time of great upheaval in the United States. A generation was not only pitted
against their parents but also amongst themselves. This class utilizes
multimedia to demonstrate the issues of the times and the conflicted social
fabric. Materials from Vietnam Veterans Associations are used in the form of
reading, websites, and written works. Appropriately themed movies are analyzes
for their content and any bias that might exist. Students are challenged
through discussion and projects to revisit their perceptions of the Vietnam era.
This should allow students the ability to understand the different groups that
were part of this unique time period.
1288 LAW ˝ credit Grades 11-12 The course engages students to analyze, evaluate,
and apply legal concepts, utilizing a study of the United States Legal System and
examining civil cases, criminal cases, consumer law, family law, and the individual's
rights and liberties.
1291
ECONOMICS ˝ credit
Grades 10-12 This elective is for students who wish to be
able to analyze economic concepts and influences in today’s world. The course incorporates the theoretical
aspects and influences in the market economy, money and banking, labor and
management issues, government revenues and expenditures, investments and the
stock market. The course content
includes both micro and macro influences on national and world
economics. 0931 ALGEBRA
I 1 credit
Grades 9-10 Prerequisite: Average of 80% or higher in 8th
grade math. This course is the foundation for Geometry and
Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.
Emphasis is on solving equations, factoring, and graphing which will be
used in all subsequent math classes as well as the Oho Graduation Test
1031 GEOMETRY
1 credit
Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I This course is a study of the properties of the
basic figures with an emphasis on areas and volume, right triangles, similar and
congruent figures, logical reasoning and problem solving. Various types of proofs will be explored
as well as geometric constructions. 1135 ALGEBRA II
1 credit
Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course advances the study of Algebra and
should be taken by all students preparing to go to college. Topics covered include solving and
graphing systems of equations, inequalities and quadratic equations, operations
with polynomials, irrational and complex numbers, as well as some topics of
pre-calculus. 1231
TRIGONOMETRY/PRE-CALCULUS 1 credit
Grade 12 Prerequisites: 85% or higher average in Algebra
I, Algebra II, Geometry A study of polynomial functions, and solving
various types of equations as well as trigonometric functions. Emphasis will be
on roots of polynomials, logarithmic applications, conics, analytic geometry,
solving triangles, and solving trigonometric equations. 1235 COLLEGE
MATH 1 credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: Algebra I and Algebra
II This course provides a review of the algebra
previously studied but emphasizes guided discovery, making connections, and the
visual aspect of math; all with the aid of the graphing calculator. The class covers introductions to most
pre-calculus topics. 1237
CALCULUS 1 credit (all year - distance learing);
grade 12 Prerequisite:
Trig/Pre-Calculus This is a course of basic calculus. The topics of limits, derivatives, and
integrals will be studied with applications. Graphic calculators will be used
regularly. This course will be
offered via the distance learning lab. 0994 MATH
I 1 credit Grade 9 This is a course incorporating both algebra and
geometry skills as related to the Ohio Graduation Test. The goal of the class is to prepare
students for the ninth-grade portion of objectives as listed in the Academic
Content Standards. 1037 MATH
II 1 credit Grade 10 Prerequisite: Math I or
equivalent A course introducing and applying algebra to
solve real-life, job-related problems in lab-type activities. Several concepts
covered: integers, scientific notation, formulas, and
equations. 1134 MATH
III 1 credit Grade 11 Prerequisite: Math I and II or
equivalent A course reviewing and applying algebra
concepts to solve real-life, job-related problems in lab-type activities.
Several concepts covered: statistics, probability, inequalities, and quadratic
equations. 1285 MATH INTERVENTION ˝ credit Grade 11-12 * Recommended for students who have not yet passed the Ohio Graduation Test This course is focused on those students who
have not been able to pass the mathematics portion of the Ohio Graduation Test.
The goal is to emphasize the areas of difficulty according to each student
according to the Ohio Academic Content Standards and the mathematics section
of the Ohio Graduation Test. Topics covered include number, number sense and
operations, measurement, geometry and spatial sense, patterns, functions and
algebra, and data analysis and probability. 1104
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY 1 credit
Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology (Can be taken for Science
IV) An introductory course that is tailored to meet
the needs of students possibly entering medicine, sports medicine, physical
therapy, nursing, psychology, radiation therapy, x-ray technology, dental
hygiene, physical education, medical laboratory technology and sonography (ultra
sound). A systems approach in how organs and body systems work together to carry
on functions such as running, digesting food, responding to stress, and fighting
off disease. An academic and practical approach to studying the human
physiological functions. 0919
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 credit
Grade 9 * Required for all Freshman
This is a solid physics course that is activity
based. Students will learn solid
content through hands-on exploration of topics related to communication, home,
predictions, and sports.This course covers the laws of force, motion, gravity,
heat, light, simple machines, electricity, chemistry, and a brief study of the
Earth ages and its place in the universe. 0921 BIOLOGY 1 credit
Grade 10 * Required for all Sophomores
This course includes a study of living things
and life. The course will deal with
continuity of life, units dealing with cytology, human biology, ecology, and
genetics. The course will emphasize preparation for college work. 0924 EARTH SCIENCE 1 credit
Grade 11-12 This class involves the study of geology,
meteorology, and oceanography. The
topics include: geography, earth
quakes, volcanoes, rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, continental drift, water
cycle, weather, climate, and oceans. 1019 SCIENCE
INTERVENTION 1 credit
Grade 11-12 * Recomended for students who have not yet passed the Ohio Graduation Test
Science Intervention helps prepare juniors and
seniors who have not yet passed the Science part of the OGT. Topics covered are
based on student need. The Study Island program is also used. 1249 PHYSICS
1 credit
Grade 12 Prerequisite: Physical Science, Biology, Algebra, and Geometry Explore the basic rules of science regarding
force, motion, heat, light, sound, and electricity. The student will be also
learning how to do basic problems in these areas. This course will emphasize on
preparations for college-level work. 1245
ASTRONOMY ˝ credit
Grades 10-12 Astronomy involves the study of our universe
and all that is in it. The first
half of the class will be spent studying the universe in general, specifically
its origin, development, and current state. Topics include black holes, stars,
galaxies, star systems, etc. The
second half of the semester will be spent studying our solar system including
our sun, the nine planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, and space
exploration. 0921 BIOLOGY
1 credit
Grades 9-10 This course includes a study of living things
and life. The course will deal with the continuity of life, units dealing with
cytology, microbiology, infectious disease, human biology, vertebrates and an
emphasis in medical biology. The course will emphasize preparation for college
level work. 1247 BOTANY
1 credit
Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Biology A study of plants - specifically their
taxonomy, physiology, form & function. Multiple dissections, collections,
and a research paper will be required. 1143 CHEMISTRY
1 credit
Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Physical Science and Biology Explore the basic rules of science regarding
chemical and physical changes. An emphasis will be made to learn how to solve
the various basic problems dealing with chemical reactions and solutions. The
course will emphasize preparation for college level work. 0924 EARTH
SCIENCE 1 credit
Grade 9-12 This course will cover materials similar to
that covered in 1141- Science III, but will be geared for the
college-preparatory student, with more difficult assignments and course
content. 1241 ADVANCED
PLACEMENT BIOLOGY 1 credit (all year); Grades
11-12 Prerequisite: A/B average in
Biology Advanced placement Biology is a course that
will cover the following topics:
molecules and cells, heredity and evolution, organisms, and
populations. The class consists o
lectures and labs. 1244 TECHNICAL
SCIENCE ˝ credit Grades 9-12 An in-depth look into science and how it
relates to our society. The class will focus on scientific techniques, current
research and how we, as citizens can cope with our increasingly scientific
society. Emphasis will be placed upon student science fair projects.
1248
ZOOLOGY 1 credit
Grade 10-12 Prerequisite: Biology A study of animals, specifically their
taxonomy, physiology, form, function, and behavior. Multiple dissections and a
research paper are required. 1192 CPR/FIRST
AID ˝ credit Grade 10-12 (very limited capacity)
Prerequisite: Health Health Care Providers (HCP) will include Adult
One & Two CPR, Pediatric (infant & child) one-rescuer CPR, and adult
obstructed airway, mouth-to-mouth with one-way valve, optional cricoid pressure.
Written test grade of 84% or above. AHA skills performance: 1 and 2 rescuer CPR
Adult; 1 rescuer CPR infant and child. Obstructed airway adult, infant and
child, mouth-to-mash ventilation. After completing the above successfully a
Course Completion card will be issued certifying the student in CPR. A $10.00
fee will be charged for books and face shields. 1194 SPORTS
MEDICINE 1 credit
Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology (This course does not count as a
science credit) An introductory course that includes
prevention, evaluation and care of athletic injuries. It is designed to meet the
needs of students thinking of entering the field of Sports Medicine, Physical
Therapy and Chiropractic medicine. Practical hands-on applications will be
emphasized along with learning procedures for evaluating injuries. Taping,
wrapping, and rehab techniques will also be emphasized. 0993 HEALTH
˝ credit Grade 9 The purpose of this course is to provide
students with factual information concerning mental, physical, emotional and
social aspects of health. Grade nine students are required to schedule health.
Course topics include: mental/emotional maturity, personality development, body
systems/disorders, nutrition/physical fitness, decision making, tobacco,
alcohol, drugs, infections/chronic diseases, health-care system/careers, ecology
and safe living, first aid/emergency techniques/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation
procedures. 1193
HEALTH/FITNESS 1 credit
Grades 11-12 This course includes a general study of
wellness, practical nutrition, levels of fitness such as weight training,
aerobics and anaerobic work, flexibility, weight gain and weight loss. Practical
physiological applications to enable the student to develop a life-time wellness
program. Included will be touch football, soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
Health myths and quackery will be addressed. 0991 PHYSICAL
EDUCATION 1/4 credit
Grades 9-10 The student will be participating in sports
typical of the season and others that are not seasonal, such as softball,
ragball, kickball, soccer, volleyball, hockey, basketball, badminton,
pickleball, bowling, walking/jogging. 0981 ART
I 1 credit
Grades 9-12 Students will become familiar with the elements
of art and the principles of design. They will experience multiple media in the
creation of art projects. Students will also be exposed to the history of art
and art criticism as well. This course will provide a broad-based background in
art to the inexperienced art student. This class is a prerequisite to all other
art courses. Students will be required to purchase some of their own
materials. 1081 ART
II 1 credit
Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art
I Students will build on their knowledge of the
elements of art and the principles of design. A more extensive timeline of art
will be covered. Students will work in the style of many famous artists using
many media. The student will start to develop his own style. The student will
begin creation of a portfolio. The student will be required to purchase some of
their own art supplies and an art portfolio. 1181 ART
III 1 credit
Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art I,
II Students will explore the three theories of
aesthetics: functionalism, expressionism and imitationalism. They will
experience many different media and art forms. A concentration on the completion
of a portfolio will be the result for this class, Students will be required to
purchase some art materials. 1281
ART IV 1 credit Grade 12 Prerequisite:Successful completion of Art I,
II,& III, Students will explore the historical, cultural,
and social contexts of art. They will create artwork as a creative expression and
be able to communicate their personal style through their work. They will establish
connections, relationships, and applications in their artwork to college and career
possibilities. 1110 FAMILY
RELATIONS ˝ credit Grade 10 Prerequisite: Personal
Development & Resource Management Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: none This course covers: exploring roles and
significance of family; preparing for adult life and family life; nurturing
human development through the life span; building healthy family relationships;
dealing effectively with family stressors, conflicts, and crises; managing work
and family role and responsibilities; recognizing social forces that impact on
families. 1010 LIFE
PLANNING ˝ credit Grade 10 Prerequisite: Personal Development & Resource Management
Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: none This course covers: development a life
management plan; responsibility for self and others; building interpersonal
relationships; establishing a life-long career planning process; managing
resources to achieve goals and to meet food, clothing and housing needs;
coordinating personal and career responsibilities. 0910 NUTRITION
AND WELLNESS ˝ credit Grade 10 Prerequisite: Personal Development & Resource Management
Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: none This course covers: making choices to promote
wellness for self and others; relating psychological and social needs and food
choices; obtaining and storing food; planning, preparing and serving nutritious
meals; selecting and using equipment; promoting optimal nutrition and wellness
of society. 1009 RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT ˝ credit Grades 9-10 This course covers: managing resources to
achieve goals; making consumer choices; housing the family, feeding the family;
and environmental responsibility. 0909 PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT ˝ credit Grades 9-10 This course covers: taking responsibility for
self and others; building self-esteem; relationships with family and peers;
managing stress and conflict; career planning, responsible parenting, and
clothing the family. 1109 PARENTING
˝ credit Grade 10
Prerequisite: Personal Development & Resource Management
Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: None
This course covers: exploring parenting roles
and responsibilities; assessing readiness and preparing for parenthood; meeting
the developmental needs of children; using positive guidance and discipline;
nurturing positive parent/child relationships; identifying and accessing
parenting resources; responsibilities of families and society in nurturing
children. 0975 AGRICULTURE
SCIENCE I 1 credit Grades 9-10 All year This introduction to agriculture course will
cover the topics of the FFA, Animal Anatomy, Parliamentary Procedure, Tobacco
Grading and Marketing, Shop Safety, Basic Woodworking, Soils, and Basic Plant
Growth. 1075 AGRICULTURE
SCIENCE II 1 credit Grade 10-12 All year Prerequisite: Agriculture Education I
This course will cover the following topics:
Parliamentary Procedure, Animal Digestion and Reproduction, Tobacco Marketing,
Soils, Shop Safety, Welding and Cutting of Metal, Fertilization and Pest
Control. 0976
HORTICULTURE 1 credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: An interest in
gardening This course will allow students hands-on
experience in raising and caring for vegetable and flower plants. Students will
also care for flower beds around the school. This course will cover the
following topics: soil preparation, germination, seedling growth, plant
development, plant reproduction, greenhouse management, and pest
control. 1262 ACCOUNTING
I ˝ credit Grade 11-12 The course prepares students for keeping
financial records used in businesses. The topics included are: the accounting
equation, the balance sheet, the income statement, books of original entry, the
theory of debit and credit, the general ledger, adjusting and closing entries,
subsidiary ledgers, and controlling accounts. Students must purchase workbooks
and/or practice sets. 1289 BUSINESS
LAW ˝ credit Grades 11-12 Business Law will provide students learning
experiences that help them acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed
for understanding the legal world in which they live. They will be better
equipped to recognize legal problems and to utilize professional counsel.
0960
KEYBOARDING 1 credit
Grades 9 & 10 In this course students are taught to touch type
in order to acquire the skill needed for personal typewriting and/or for further
training in advanced keyboarding and/or computer courses. The course includes
keyboarding, formatting, language skills application, and error detection/correction.
0963
DOCUMENT PROCESSING 1 credit
Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding This course enhances student ability in
keyboarding, with a major emphasis on speed building and producing error-free
documents. Students will complete advanced documents, including tables/charts,
employment documents, etc.
0961 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ˝ credit Grades 9-10 The purpose of this course is to contribute to
improved economic citizenship through a study of business and economic environment
in which we all live. Students will learn to be knowledgeable and appreciative of
the American business system and its integral role in our total economic society,
to be competent and efficient in managing their own personal business and financial
affairs, and to be wise and skillful in selecting and using the goods and services
of business.
1263 PERSONAL
FINANCE ˝ credit Grades 11-12 except for those Sophomores going Post-Secondary * Required for all students graduating in 2009 and later This course uses a wide variety of topics in
the areas of business, economics, business law, business education, social
studies. This course should help the student master basic financial and economic
concepts needed for survival in a progressive and highly competitive society.
0962 OFFICE
PROCEDURES ˝ credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding Students will increase speed and accuracy
through the use of simulation projects. Increased proficiency will result while
completing the following tasks: completing common business forms, time
management, composing documents, telephone techniques, filing and record
keeping. Lab Fee: $15.00 1165 COMPUTER
I 1 credit
Grade 9-12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding
This course is intended to provide the student
with very basic proficiency in the use of a networked computer system both in
the physical and logical aspects. Students will learn how to properly use a
computer system to run various programs and will become proficient in the
essential skills needed to create, save, retrieve, edit, and print word
processing documents and spreadsheets. The use of software to design and
creation multimedia presentations will be introduced. Skill at finding and using
relevant information from the Internet will be developed. Students will also
develop a general awareness of the primary hardware components, basic types of
software, networked systems, the Internet, societal and economic implications,
and career options related to computers. Students will be introduced to both the
DOS and Windows interfaces. 1265 ADVANCED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES 1 credit
Grade 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer I in this class, students will develop advanced
skills in using standard office applications Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and
Powerpoint. Students will learn to use HTML to create web pages as students work
in collaboration to develop and maintain the PHS web site. Skills and techniques
for troubleshooting, upgrading, and maintaining computers will be developed.
Societal and ethical aspects of computer use will be further
developed. 1266 COMPUTER
PROGRAMMING 1 credit
Grade (10-12) Prerequisite: Computer I This course will instruct students in the use
of the BASIC language to create computer programs. Students will learn the
syntax of the language, steps in program development, data and control
structures, algorithms, and methods for testing and debugging code. Use of
Visual BASIC to create Windows applications will be developed. The course is
intended to enhance the students' understanding of how computers work, problem
solving skills and introduce them to the art of programming. Above average
math skills are highly recommended. 0911 SPANISH CULTURE
1 credit
Grade 9-12 This course is an overview of the Hispanic
culture through its history starting with the initial invasion of Spain before
it was a united country and spanning through the Spain and Latin America of today.
Emphasis is on writing skills, creativity, and ability to analyze literary texts and
art.
0951 SPANISH I
1 credit
Grade 9 An introductory course in the Spanish language
and culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are basis of course.
1051 SPANISH II
1 credit
Grade 10 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish
I This is a continuation of Spanish I with
emphasis on the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and
writing. 1151 SPANISH III
1 credit
Grades 11-12 Prerequisites: Spanish I & II
This is a continuation of Spanish II; strong
emphasis on spoken Spanish. 1251 SPANISH IV
1 credit
Grade 12 Prerequisites: Spanish I, II & III
This is a continuation of Spanish III; emphasis
on self-generated student dialogues and literature including – but not limited
to – short stories and dramas. 0901 BAND
˝ credit per semester
Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Ability to play a wind or
percussion instrument. Band is a two-semester sequential course for
students to improve their skills in wind or percussion instruments. Fall will be
marching band oriented with winter and spring reserved for concert band.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in solo contests, marching
band contests, concert band contests, and several community performances.
Students should plan to enroll in band for all year. 0903 CHOIR
˝ credit per semester
Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Audition Group preparation and singing of music from all
musical periods and styles for various clinics, competitions and performances.
1001 BAND
ELECTIVE ˝ credit per semester
Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Ability to play a wind or
percussion instrument (including piano, guitar, or bass) and skill at reading
music. This class will discover the art form of jazz
through performance. All band instruments are needed including non-traditional
instruments such as guitar, bass guitar, piano, and drum set. To be in this
ensemble, students need not be enrolled in the regular "Band" class.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (I &
II) 1.5 credits
Grade (11-12) 2.5 hours/day, all year
Requires commuting to OVVS Intensive computer program focusing on computer
networking, emphasis on Cisco Networking. Students, through hands on and
computer based learning, will learn the skills necessary to build a small to
medium size computer network and how to maintain it. Computer repair/maintenance
is also covered in this program. Students will have the opportunity to earn IT
industry certifications (CCNA, Network +, and A+). Call Ohio Valley Vocational
School for more info 544-2336 or visit
http://www.cisco.com/edu/academies JOGs (JOBS FOR OHIO'S
GRADUATES) 0983JOGs
9 1083JOGs
10 1197JOGs
11 1283JOGs
12 ˝ credit per semester
Grades 9, 10, and 12 By placement only - see Mr. Branham
Students undergo extensive training in
employability and personal skills. This course is designed to build a bridge
between the school and employer in the school-to-work transition. All students
are an active member of the Ohio Career Association. The OCA focuses
on: 0971 INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY I ˝ credit Grade 9-12 This class provides an opportunity to explore
several areas of today's technology through multi-media computer -based
instruction with high quality training equipment. Students will work
independently most of the time, performing various tasks in such areas as:
·
Controls & Sensors · Auto
Exploration ·
Applied Physics ·
Radio Broadcasting ·
Space and Rocketry ·
Aerodynamics ·
Animation 1071 INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY II ˝ credit Grade 10-12 Prerequisite: Industrial Technology
I This class will be independent, continuing
study in the same areas as Industrial Technology I 1094 CAREERS
˝ credit Grades 9-10 This class will provide students with an
overview of a wide range of career opportunities and their related entry skills.
1208 SENIOR SEMINAR
˝ credit
Grade 12 except for those students who will be graduating early Topics covered in this course include: skills needed
for post-secondary education; testing, GPA, rank, and solid curriculum; career passport;
college process; searching for a college and a major; career information; and scholarships
and financial aid. Guest speakers and interest inventories will aid the students in
exploring their options after high school. Students will be required to apply to college,
take the ACT, file a FAFSA, attend the local college fairs and complete a career passport.
