PONCA CITY HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE CATALOG

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sample 4 Year Plan.......………………….... 3Your 4 Year Plan…...................................... 4ACE Graduation Requirements…................ 5Graduation Recognitions……..…………..... 5Additional Core Courses………………….. 6Student Classification…………………….… 7College Day……………….………………… 7Courses Receiving Weighted Credit….…….. 7Course Grading Scale………….…………… 7Credit Recovery………………………..…... 7Denial of Credit………….……….………… 7Early Graduation………….……………....... 7Early Release………………………………. 7Mandatory Uninterrupted Study Time……... 7Proficiency Tests…………………………... 8Schedule Changes…………………………. 8Steps Toward College…………………..….. 8

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Agriculture……………………..………....…. 9Athletics……………………………….....….. 9Business Marketing & Information Technology… 9Business Marketing Education…….….……… 10English…………………………….………..… 11Family and Consumer Sciences………........... 12Mathematics …………………………………… 13Mathematics Path of Study Flowchart…….…… 14Mathematics ACE Requirements …………….… 15Miscellaneous/Electives…..……………………. 16Music …………..………………………............ 17Physical Education ……………..………………. 18Science ………………..……….……….……….. 19Social Studies …………………………………... 21Special Education ……………..…….…………… 22Visual Arts …………..………………………….. 22World Languages …….………….…………….... 23Pioneer Technology Center……………………… 24

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship….…....…..…. 26OK College Entrance Requirements…….….….. 27Concurrent Enrollment……………………….… 28Advanced Placement Program……………….… 28NCAA Requirements.......………………….…... 29College Readiness……………………………… 29Ponca City High School Graduation Check……. 30

LEGEND

= Additional Core Credit for High School Graduation

= Additional Core Credit Recognized by the NCAA

= Computer TechnologyCredit

= Core credit toward OklahomaCollege Admission

= Fine ArtsCredit

= WeightedGPA Credit

= Work Release AvailableWith This Course

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PLANNING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER

You have a unique opportunity to make some decisions that will influence your future. The planning of your high school program is an important transition in your life. The choices you make with regard to these courses will have a direct impact upon your future. This process does not need to be overwhelming, but it should be taken seriously. Keep in mind that the decisions you make with regard to your high school career will affect the rest of your life.

It is true that college students change their major an average of three times, and you will probably change your mind about your career several times. This is both normal and natural. You do need to be aware that each decision you make now will affect the options you will have later. It is better to develop a plan that keeps all of your options open rather than to create one that may limit you later. For that reason, it is important for you to plan as challenging a program as you can. If your career plans change, then it will be easier to meet the requirements of a new career plan. Although it may appear tempting to create an easier program so that you can enjoy the many activities that happen during your high school career, this may have drastic and negative consequences for you in the long run. You should try to find courses that meet your needs and that prepare you for all of your potential careers rather than just taking courses that will allow you to graduate. There is a wide range of programs designed to prepare students for post high school experiences: college, business or technical school, military service, fine arts, immediate employment and may others. These programs allow you to choose the one that is best suited for your needs.

Our semester schedule divides the regular school year into two equal 90-day periods of time. Students attend seven classes a day. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday classes are 50 minutes. Tuesday & Thursday classes are 45 minutes. MUST is a 35-minute study hall period on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:40-10:15

Graduation requirements and graduation plans are listed in this course catalog. You will also find a description of the courses offered along with any information on prerequisites or grade level placement. A worksheet for your four-year plan will assist you in making sure that you include the necessary courses for the graduation plan you select. Please take some quality time to make a serious effort in planning YOUR future.

For detailed information go to www.pcps.us click on High School, then choose the Counseling Page.

4 YEAR PLAN OF STUDY

9th Grade

ENGLISH 1

ALGEBRA 1

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

OKLAHOMA HISTORY ADDITIONAL CORE

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1 or 1st YEAR COMPUTER TECH

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

10th Grade

ENGLISH 2

GEOMETRY

BIOLOGY

WORLD HISTORY

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 or 2nd YEAR COMPUTER TECH

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

11th Grade

ENGLISH 3

ALGEBRA 2

SCIENCE SCIENCE

US HISTORY

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

12th Grade

ENGLISH 4

US GOVERNMENT ADDITIONAL CORE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

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FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR

ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 2

MATH MATH

SCIENCE SCIENCE

OKLAHOMAHISTORY

ADDITIONAL CORE (Geography is recommended)

WORLD HISTORY/PFL

FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR

ENGLISH 3 ENGLISH 4

MATH US GOVERNMENT ADDITIONAL CORE

SCIENCE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

US HISTORY ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

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YOUR FOUR YEAR PLAN1 Semester = 1 credit (or 0.5 Carnegie units)2 Semesters = 2 credits (or 1 Carnegie unit)

ACE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS9 th Grade ENGLISH--2 credits required in composition and literatureOKLAHOMA HISTORY--1 credit requiredGEOGRAPHY--recommended for college bound, academically focused students (and those on OK Promise scholarships)MATHEMATICS--2 credits requiredSCIENCE--2 credits of laboratory science requiredFOREIGN LANGUAGE--recommended for college bound, academically focused studentsCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, VOCATIONAL CLASSES or ADDITIONAL CORES--Strongly recommended for career and college preparation

10 th Grade ENGLISH--2 credits required in composition and literatureWORLD HISTORY--2 credits requiredPFL – 1 credit requiredMATHEMATICS--2 credits requiredBIOLOGY--2 credits requiredFOREIGN LANGUAGE--strongly recommended for college preparationCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, VOCATIONAL CLASSES or ADDITIONAL CORES--strongly recommended for career and college preparation

11 th Grade ENGLISH--2 credits required in composition and literatureUS HISTORY--2 credits requiredMATHEMATICS--2 credits requiredSCIENCE--2 credits of laboratory science requiredADDITIONAL CORES-2 credits required in grades 9-12COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, VOCATIONAL CLASSES or ADDITIONAL CORES--strongly recommended for career and college preparation

12 th Grade ENGLISH--2 credits required in composition and literatureU.S. GOVERNMENT--1 credit requiredMATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, FOREIGN LANGUAGE--strongly recommended for college preparationCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, VOCATIONAL CLASSES or ADDITIONAL CORES--strongly recommended for career and college preparation

STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEnglish – 8 creditsMath – 6 creditsScience – 6 creditsSocial Studies – 6 creditsComputer Tech OR Foreign Language – 4 credits (2 years)Fine Arts – 2 creditsAdditional Core – 2 creditsElectives – Personal Financial Literacy + 11 other electives for a total of 12 elective credits

Sample of Po-Hi Graduation Credit Check is on the website

GRADUATION RECOGNITIONSValedictorian and Salutatorian Students will be ranked according to their weighted GPA. The valedictorian will be the highest ranking student and the salutatorian will be the second-highest ranking student. Determination is based on grades from seven full semesters and the first thirteen weeks of the eighth semester. Candidates must complete eight regular semesters of high school to be eligible for this honor.The following recognitions require taking additional courses to receive these honors. Students who achieve these honors are responsible for purchasing their own cord(s) and/or medallions to wear at the graduation ceremony. Red, Blue, & Gold cords are $7 each. The Gold Medallion for Community Service is $6.

Community Service Recognition Students meeting the requirement for this recognition will wear a gold medallion at graduation. The requirement is to have completed a cumulative total of 50 hours of service to a community agency or non-profit organization during grades 9-12. These community service hours must be performed outside the school day and cannot be court ordered. Log sheets can be obtained in the guidance office and must be turned in by May 1.

Oklahoma Business and Education Coalition Scholars Recognition Students will wear a blue cord at graduation and have an OBEC Scholars Recognition seal on their diploma if they have met the requirements by the end of their senior year in high school. OBEC required courses: 8 credits of English; 6 credits in math that include Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2; 6 credits in science that include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; 7 credits in social studies that include Oklahoma History, World History, US History, Government, and Economics; 4 credits in the same foreign language; achieved at least a 2.5 over-all GPA and at least a 2.5 core subject GPA.

Oklahoma Certificate of Distinction RecognitionStudents meeting the requirements for this recognition will wear a red cord at graduation and be issued a certificate of distinction with seal. The requirements are to have met or exceeded the following criteria by the end of their senior year in high school: 8 credits each of English, mathematics, social studies, and science; 4 additional credits of technology or the arts; 4 credits in a foreign language; achieved a 3.25 overall GPA.Note: Applicable vocational technical classes offered by comprehensive high school vocational-technical programs shall qualify for technology, science, and mathematics credits.Students may use 2 of their 12 concentrated vocational-technical curriculum credits for 2 of the math credits and 2 of their 12 concentrated vocational-technical curriculum credits for 2 of the science credits required in this certificate. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the student and/or parents for completing the requirements for the Oklahoma Certificate of Distinction.

Oklahoma Academic Scholars RecognitionStudents meeting the requirements for this recognition will wear a gold cord at graduation, be issued a certificate with an Oklahoma Academic Scholars seal, and have an Oklahoma Academic Scholars seal placed on their diploma. The requirements are to have met or exceeded the requirements for a standard diploma by the end of their senior year in high school and have met or exceeded the following criteria by the end of the first semester of their senior year in high school: accumulated a minimum unweighted grade point average of 3.7 or be in the top 10 percent of their graduating class; achieved a composite score

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of 27 on the ACT or 1220 combined score on the SAT I. The ACT or SAT I must have been taken on a national test date.

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSESTWO ADDITIONAL COREREQUIREMENTS

These courses will be accepted to meet the two Additional Core ACE Graduation requirements:

Anatomy & PhysiologyAP BiologyAP Calculus

AP ChemistryAP Human Geography

AP PhysicsAP StatisticsAstronomyChemistry

Computer ApplicationsDesktop Publishing

Earth ScienceEconomics

FrenchGeographyGeology

Health Careers/BioMedical (through PTC)Modern HistoryMilitary HistoryHuman Anatomy

Image ManagementPhysics

Pre-AP CalculusPre-AP Trigonometry

Pre-CalculusSpanishZoology

Please Note: Computer Technology classes count as additional cores for graduation purposes and for theOklahoma Promise Scholarship; however, they cannot be used to fulfill NCAA eligibility requirements.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTSThese courses will be accepted to meet the Computer Technology requirement:

Business & Information Technology (PTC)Computer Applications

Desktop PublishingImage Management

Comparable core courses and computer technology courses may be approved by the high schoolprincipal in consultation with the Counseling Staff. This is primarily for transfer students.

FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS

These courses will be accepted to meet the ACE Graduation Fine Arts requirement:

Agriculture Communication (BOTH semesters must be completed)All Music Classes (Orchestra, Band, Vocal Music)

Music AppreciationFundamentals of Art2D Art 1 & 2D Art 23D Art 1 & 3D Art 2

Theatre Production 1 & 2

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CLASSIFICATION

Students are classified at the beginning of each school year according to the year they started high school. Classification by credit is used only to determine eligibility to special programs and events such as Prom. Number of credits does not determine grade classification.

Classification by Credit

Freshman Less than10 credits

Sophomore A minimum of10 credits

Junior A minimum of24 credits

Senior A minimum of34 credits

46 total credits, in specific areas, are required for graduation

COLLEGE DAY

A College Day is held annually, in the fall, at Ponca City High School. Students and their parents have an opportunity to explore education and career options at this fall activity. College and university representatives from throughout Oklahoma and surrounding states are available to disperse information and answer student and parent questions. Seniors who attend College Day and sign in with at least three representatives, are allowed up to 3 days from school to visit colleges. Seniors must present documentation from the college visited to the attendance office. College visit days will be counted as personal business as long as the proper documentation is provided after the trip.

COURSES RECEIVING WEIGHTED CREDIT All Advanced Placement (AP), Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) and Level 3 and above foreign language classes taken at Ponca City High School will receive a .03 honors course adjustment on their GPA for each semester completed. Students MUST take the AP exam to receive the weighted credit.

COURSE GRADING SCALE The weighted grade point scale is as follows:

Types of

Courses90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60

Honors Courses 4.03 3.03 2.03 1.03 0

Non-HonorsCourses

4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0

Pass/Fail Courses 0 0 0 0 0

CREDIT RECOVERY

Students who previously failed a core course and are in need of making up lost credit are candidates for this program. Upon completion of the course, the grade will be added to the student’s transcript. The earlier grade will not be removed, but only the higher grade will be used in calculating the student’s grade point average. Prior approval of the counselor, principal, and credit recovery instructor is necessary for a student to take part in the credit recovery program. The course(s) needed to be recovered, will be determined by the counselor and communicated to the credit recovery program instructor. Students work independently on a computer to complete their coursework, under the direction of an instructor.

DENIAL OF CREDIT Students must be in attendance at least 90 percent of the time a class is in session to receive credit. Students will receive a failing grade for classes where absences exceed the 10% limit for that period. There is an appeal process for excessive absences due to medical and/or extenuating circumstances. Students should obtain an appeal form in the Guidance Office two weeks prior to the semester ending. The Attendance Review Committee will review all appeals where a student’s attendance has fallen below the 90% threshold.

EARLY GRADUATION All requests for early graduation, including juniors who want to graduate a year early, must be made by October 1 of the school year. Ponca City High School graduation requirements are only a minimum and do not give the student the best preparation for continued education. Students are not allowed to “stack” English classes to graduate early. It is possible that students may not be able to take all their desired elective courses or even to graduate early if the schedule of classes does not allow it to work. Students and parents should be aware that a decision to accelerate their graduation sequence may affect whether a student receives some recognitions and awards or participates in some activities which are available to students at certain grade levels.

EARLY RELEASE All regularly enrolled students are to attend school seven periods a day. No student will be excused early except those in the following two programs approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for early dismissal. Students who are in supervised, business marketing education work programs and those concurrently enrolled in a college in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education qualify for early release. No other students may be released early

MANDATORY UNINTERRUPTED STUDY TIME (MUST)

MUST is a thirty-five-minute period where students will report to an assigned MUST teacher. MUST occurs after 2nd period (9:40-10:15) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It provides an opportunity for students to work on assignments from other classes, attend tutoring sessions, earn lost credits in the E2020 credit recovery program, or make up missed tests/assignments.

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PROFICIENCY TESTSHigh school students may test out of courses if they have had no prior instruction in the courses for which credit is sought. A minimum score of 90% on the test is required to receive credit. Students may also test out of a course that they have previously taken but failed to earn credit. A minimum score of 70% on the test is required to receive credit. Certain guidelines must be met prior to testing, and students must see their counselor to request testing. The opportunity to take a proficiency test is available August through May of the current school year in several subject areas except foreign language. Students may test in French 1, 2, or 3 and Spanish 1, 2, or 3 during the August enrollment period or the first week of May only.

SCHEDULE CHANGESStudents and their parents/guardians are given the opportunity to personally select their courses during the enrollment process in the spring. Principal approval is required for schedule changes. The following criteria would warrant a schedule change without principal approval:

Scheduling error/enrolled in the wrong course Adding a course required for graduation Acceptance into or removal from a PTC or

Athletic program Adding or dropping concurrent enrollment class(es)

STEPS TOWARD COLLEGEFreshmen Year

o Meet your counselor and principalo Review and update your OKCareerGuide.org accounto Explore careers and colleges via OKcareerguide.org,

okcollegestart.org, and/or other online career siteso Use all the information gathered to develop or update

your Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)o Review sample plans of study in OKCareeGuide.orgo Get involved in extracurricular activities sponsored by

your school and/or community. Colleges and sources of employment take note to your involvement, participation, teamwork, and leadership.

o Begin to develop a student resume which list all of your activities, awards, and honors and store it in OKCareerGuide.org

o Update your Ed Plan in OKCareerGuide.orgo If eligible, apply for an OK Promise scholarship

(8th-10th grade)o Review high school graduation requirement and

college entrance requirements with your counselor and make sure you are on track to graduate

Sophomore Yearo Continue to focus on the importance of high school and

make good academic decisions.o Review and update your OKCareerGuide.org accounto Explore careers and colleges via OKcareerguide.org,

okcollegestart.org, and/or other online career siteso Use all the information gathered to develop or update

your Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)o Update your list of activities and honors in

OKCareerGuide.orgo Update you Ed Plan in OKCareerGuide.orgo Take the PSAT test in October. See your counselor for

further information.o Take the Pre-ACTo Become involved in community service and other

volunteer activities.

o Apply for an OK Promise scholarship if you have not previously applied and you are eligible. You have until June 30th after your Sophomore year to apply.

Junior Yearo Review and update your OKCareerGuide.org accounto Enroll in technology center programs o Take the ACT and/or SAT and/or ASVABo Take the PSAT Test in October. This is the qualifying

test for National Merit Semifinalistso Research and select favorite postsecondary schools on

OKCareerGuide.org o Begin to visit college or technical institute campuses of

interest to you. Speak to college representatives who visit your high school

o Learn about alternatives that are available after graduation. Continue to explore career interests.

o Research all financial aid, scholarships, loans and grants that are available from the college or technical institute of your interest including those found on OKCareerGuide.org

o Collect information about college application procedures, entrance requirements, tuition and fees, room and board costs, student activities, course offerings, faculty composition, accreditation, and financial aid at the college of your interest

o Participate in College Dayo Review your requirements for high school graduation

to make sure you are on track to graduateo Take the SAT I or ACT in the spring or early summer.o Review high school graduation requirements and

college entrance requirements with counselor and make sure you are on track to graduate

o Check your class rank by obtaining an official transcript from the main office.

o Stay involved in your extracurricular activitieso Visit college campuses and/or technology center

campuses and begin to fill out applications

Senior Yearo Take SAT I or ACT again if necessary and SAT II’s if

required by your college.o Review and update your OKCareerGuide.org accounto Update your Ed Plan and your list of activities and

honors in OKCareerGuide.orgo Review your requirements for high school graduation

to make sure you are on track to graduateo Enroll in concurrent classes and/or technology center

programso Narrow down choices for colleges/universities or

technical institutes. Keep in mind cost, admission requirements, and academic offerings

o Attend College Day. Ask representatives questions about scholarships and financial aid.

o Observe deadlines for admissions, housing, and financial aid.

o Continue to visit college campuses of interest. Include a visit to the Financial Aid Office for information

o Meet college representatives who come to your high school.

o Ask your teachers or counselor for recommendation letters early in the year. Give them plenty of time to prepare

o Apply to colleges of your choice by November 1st

o Apply for scholarships available at the college of your choice. Meet application deadlines.

o Fill out the FAFSA as soon after January 1st as you can.

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o Obtain a Local Scholarship Bulletin in January from the guidance office. Choose the scholarships you wish

to apply for and turn the checklist back in as soon as you can.

o Meet all application deadlines on local scholarships

AGRICULTURE

The F.F.A. organization is mandatory for agriculture students. Many leadership activities are provided through livestock shows, speech and judging contests, and state and national conventions. The membership fee is $12 per year. Students can earn science credit toward high school graduation by taking Animal Science, Equine Production or Plant & Soil Science. However, these courses do not give them science credit toward college preparation.

Ag CommunicationsPrerequisite: Agriscience 1Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2In this one-period, two-semester course students will learn different styles of leadership, receive help with setting personal goals, and develop communication skills. Students will learn to work in a team and communicate ideas that are best for all involved.

Ag LeadershipPrerequisite: Teacher RecommendationGrade: 11-12 Credit: 2This is a one unit course that is designed to further develop leadership and personal skills. Content will include leadership theory and attributes, developing leadership skills, conflict resolution, planning and carrying out meetings, using parliamentary procedure, preparing and making speeches, organizing communication campaigns, managing tasks and teams, loyalty, personal appearance and health, and ethics. FFA and supervised experience will be included, as appropriate. Agriscience 1Prerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 2This one-period, two-semester course is a prerequisite for all other agriculture courses offered at the high school. The science of agriculture is taught through livestock and plant production. Communication skills are used in writing speeches and giving group presentations.

Agriscience 2Prerequisite: Agriscience 1Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2This one-period, two-semester course is a continuation of Agriscience 1 with in-depth studies of plants and animals. Students will become familiar with livestock evaluation and the care and maintenance of animals. Land judging and plant production are a part of the laboratory experience.

ATHLETICS

All athletic offerings require coach’s permission prior to enrollment. Students who have not previously participated in a sport must obtain a coach’s permission. If you are unsure who to approach for a signature, call the Athletic Office at 767-8075.

SPORT GRADEBaseball 9-12

Cheerleading 9-12Cross Country 9-12

Football 9-12Girls/ Boys Basketball 9-12

Girls/Boys Golf 9-12Girls/Boys Soccer 9-12

Girls/Boys Swimming 9-12Girls/Boys Tennis 9-12Girls/Boys Track 9-12Po Hi Steppers 9-12

Softball 9-12Volleyball 9-12Wrestling 9-12

BUSINESS MARKETING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONBusiness Professionals of America (BPA) membership is available to students enrolled in Business Marketing & Information Technology Education (BMITE) courses. BPA is a student organization that provides students with the opportunity for leadership development, technology related competitions, scholarships, and recognition at the state and national level. The dues of $30 include national, state, and local dues. All BMITE courses require community service each semester from the approved BMITE list given to the student at the beginning of the semester. Members of BPA can apply for membership to the National Technical Honor Society which is recognized at PCHS’s graduation.

Advanced ProgrammingPrerequisite: A “C” or better in Fundamentals of Technology; Teacher Approval Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2A rigorous, entry-level course designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills for students to meaningfully participate in our increasingly digital society, economy, and culture. The course covers a broad range of foundational topics such as programming, algorithms, the internet, big data, digital privacy and security, and the societal impacts of computing.

Broadcast ProductionPrerequisite: A “C” or better in Image Management; Teacher Approval Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2Customer service, marketing, project management techniques and professionalism will be emphasized as students complete

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video-based projects for broadcast production. Students complete numerous projects that will be included in their portfolios as they acquire skills in advanced video editing and production. This course is optional, but suggested, for the Video Editor and Video Production Assistant career majors.

Computer ApplicationsGrade: 8-12 Credit: 2This two semester course will cover the operation of a computer, computer security, Windows 7 operating system, MS OFFICE Suite, Google Drive, Internet basics, Global position systems (GPS), web 2.0 tools, and more. Students will learn the fundamental principles and ideas needed to produce various documents, presentations, and more suing various computer resources and software.

Desktop PublishingPrerequisite: Fundamentals of Computer Technology (a “C” or better is strongly recommended)Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course will introduce students to the publication and development process of digital desktop publishing. Desktop publishing techniques for working with text and graphics will be the primary focus. Students will apply what they learn through the production of a variety of business and technical publications through the use of Adobe InDesign software and various product printing equipment. Various multimedia materials will be incorporated.

Image Management Prerequisite: Computer Applications(a “C” or better is strongly recommended) Grade: 9- 12 Credit: 2This two-semester course will introduce students to the concepts and techniques of image editing. Students will acquire skills related to communicating through visual design. Primary focus will be placed on image creation and management techniques as they create, revise, optimize, and export graphics as well as edit digital pictures, scanned images or imported and saved images for video, print, and web publishing. Secondary emphasis will be placed on using original graphics and text for desktop publishing techniques.

Digital Media Production Prerequisite: A “C” or better in Image Management; Teacher Approval Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course will introduce students to the concepts and techniques of film making, digital filming, and editing. As the course progresses, students will be given the opportunity to begin applying knowledge of lighting, capturing, producing, and editing to larger projects for groups and organizations outside the classroom. Students will take leadership roles by engaging in various writing, producing, and editing tasks for various video projects.

BUSINESS MARKETING EDUCATIONDECA membership is available. DECA is a student organization that provides the student an opportunity for leadership development, competition, scholarships, and recognition. DECA dues are $30 that includes state, national, local dues, and a t-shirt. Only students enrolled in one of the courses listed below can join DECA. All classes require six (6) hours of leadership or community service each semester.

Cooperative Worksite LearningPrerequisite: Must be enrolled in another business courseGrade: 11-12 Credit: 1 or 2In this one-semester or two-semester course, students receive elective credit for working after school hours. Students report to the worksite learning teacher at the beginning of each semester and receive all required paperwork to complete and within the drop and add period. The student is released from school during this period. Students must be employed a minimum of 17 weeks for at least 150 hours each semester as well as maintain paper work and make check-in days to pass this class

Employment Essentials Prerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This one semester course is the study of the basic elements required to obtain and manage a job and personal finances. Students will study problem solving, the job application process and personal financial management.DECA membership is available by taking this class.  DECA is a student organization that provides the student an opportunity for leadership development, competition, scholarships and recognition.  Only students enrolled in a Marketing Education can join DECA.

Marketing Research & Independent StudyPrerequisite: Teacher ApprovalGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This is a specialized one-semester course with instruction in market research and planning. An extensive research paper on a topic of the student’s choice along with a presentation of the findings is required to pass this class. This course is taught on an independent study basis.

Marketing Fundamentals Prerequisite: none Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course is the study of the basic marketing concepts and foundations with an emphasis on the application of technology to perform marketing duties. Course content includes topic related to human relations, math, communication, economics, selling, promotion, risk management, distribution and marketing trends. Juniors and seniors enrolled in this course who work outside the school can enroll in cooperative worksite learning and be released from school one period early while earning an additional school credit. DECA membership is available by taking this class.  DECA is a student organization that provides the student an opportunity for leadership development, competition, `scholarships and recognition.  Only students enrolled in a Marketing Education can join DECA.

Sales & Sales Promotion10

Prerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course involves the study of four types of promotion: advertising, public relations, sales promotion and personal selling. Students will learn the ins and outs of producing a commercial, developing a promotional plan for a business, and selling their ideas to prospective business clients.

ENGLISH

English 1Prerequisite: noneGrade: 9 Credit: 2This two-semester course is devoted to vocabulary, composition, literature, and study skills.  In addition to developing their vocabulary, students will focus on analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills within their research, reading, and writing assignments to help improve their basic grammar and composition skills.  Students will also analyze elements of short stories, novels, poetry, and plays, using a literacy approach focused on improving their reading level, comprehension skills, and critical thinking skills.  Additionally, students will also gain valuable study and test taking skills to help prepare them, not only for their coursework, but for standardized exams.

Pre-AP English 1Prerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirementsGrade: 9 Credit: 2This two-semester class is the first course in the Advanced Placement English program. The main focus of the course is to give students a strong, working knowledge of skills necessary for success in the AP English Program; therefore, students are expected to learn and apply various literary terms, analyze a variety of challenging texts, and develop close reading skills. Students are also expected to learn and practice sophisticated composition skills, focusing especially on strong thesis statement and topic sentence development and the incorporation of concrete details and commentary into the essays.

English 2Prerequisite: English 1Grade: 10 Credit: 2This two-semester course reinforces grammar usage in both speaking and writing. Composition skills required for paragraph and essay writing will be the core of the class, as well as the process and techniques required by academic research. The course will also focus on developing close reading skills, applying and analyzing various literary terms and elements, and understanding the different literary genres.

Pre-AP English 2Prerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirementsGrade: 10 Credit: 2This two-semester class is a genre-based course, which reinforces the reasoning and analytical skills needed for success in the AP English Program as well as in college courses. Students will continue to develop the skills begun in Pre-AP English I: developing close reading skills, analyzing challenging texts, and writing for a variety of purposes.

English 3Prerequisite: English 2Grade: 11 Credit: 2This two-semester course covers advanced grammar skills and basic composition skills, including the process and techniques of

research. Students will focus on exposition and persuasion. This course also provides a survey of the major American writers and their works through the 20th century, emphasizing the changing ideas and styles through the cultural periods.

Pre-AP English 3Prerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirementsGrade: 11 Credit: 2This two-semester course will prepare students to take the AP English Language and Composition exam and will primarily focus on rhetoric.  Students will analyze language as a persuasive tool and will consider the relationship among writer, context, audience, and argument.  The course will incorporate some fiction texts, but non-fiction texts will predominate.  Composition and class discussion will emphasize rhetorical analysis and some literary analysis.

Basic English 4Prerequisite: English 3Grade: 12 Credit: 2This is a practical two-semester course that prepares students to have the speaking, listening, and writing skills necessary to be good parents, good citizens, and good workers. This course is designed for seniors who need additional support comprehending and analyzing literature. An emphasis is placed on using strategies to improve reading skills. Novels include popular works by major authors of the 20th century. A semester project is required. This course is recommended for students who are going to enter the workforce rather than to attend college after graduation. Students who enroll in this class are subject to approval by instructor/department head, based on any one/all of the following: grades from past English courses, Test scores for English/English related areas, former English teacher recommendation, and signed opt-out form for college-based curriculum. 

English 4Prerequisite: English 3Grade: 12 Credit: 2This two-semester course requires that students demonstrate proficiency in grammar skills and apply those skills to writing various types of themes and an in-depth research paper. This course also contains a survey of British writers and their works emphasizing basic literary analytical and interpretive skills, vocabulary, and literary terms.

Advanced Placement EnglishPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirementsGrade: 12 Credit: 2This two-semester course is designed to prepare students for the AP English Literature and Composition exam. Different approaches to literary criticism and classical pieces of literature will be studied. In addition, the class will include a survey of British literature. The class focuses on in-depth literary analysis of all the major genres.

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Theatre Production IPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course is designed to familiarize students with all aspects of performance theater, including: acting, script work, directing, producing, stage managing, lighting, set design, and costume design. Attention is focused on skills that will help students gain production positions or acting roles in community or college theater productions.

Theatre Production IIPrerequisite: Theatre Production IGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course is a continuation of Drama II, designed to take students further into the aspects of performance theater, including: acting, script work, directing, producing, stage managing, lighting, set design, and costume design. Attention is focused on skills that will help students gain entrance into college theater departments as theater majors, or to gain production positions or acting roles in community, college, or professional theater. Class members will be given the opportunity to be involved in the all-school play. This course can be repeated multiple times.

YearbookPrerequisite: A “C” grade or better in most recent English classGrade: 11-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course enables students accepted as staff members to receive significant editorial, photographic, and business experiences, developing the skills necessary to produce the Po-Hi yearbook, The Cat Tale. An application is required

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) membership is available to students in the Family and Consumer Science courses. It is a student organization that provides the student opportunities for making friends, developing leadership skills, participating in competitions, providing a service to our community, scholarships, and recognition. FCCLA dues include local, state, & national dues.

Family & Consumer Science BasicsPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9-10 Credit: 2This two semester course is designed to provide students with basic information skills needed to function effectively within the family and within a changing, complex society. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to: health and safety procedures related to child care; family and individual health; nutrition and food selection; meal planning, preparation, and service; and career skills. Upon completion of this course, the student should have developed basic life skills that promote a positive influence on the quality of life. Student leadership through Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.

Human Growth and DevelopmentPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 2In this course, students examine human development across the lifespan. From newborn to older adulthood, people continue to develop and change physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. Family trends, cultural diversity, health, and safety are included. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leader of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.

Interior Design BasicsPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 2This course enables students to explore their creativity in the field of interior design. Identification of the elements and principles of design are emphasized. Other topics included are housing needs, influences on the housing industry, furniture arrangement basics, floor plan evaluation, area planning and careers. Student leadership through Family Career and Community Leaders of American (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.

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MATHEMATICSThe scientific calculator is used in all mathematics courses. Teacher recommendations are used as guidelines for enrollment to ensure all requirements of a prerequisite course have been successfully met by the student. To see the recommended paths of study, refer to the flow chart after the course descriptions.

Algebra 1 Prerequisite: 8th grade Pre-Algebra Grade: 9 Credit: 2This two-semester course consists of a comprehensive coverage of the language of algebra, rational numbers, solving, graphing, and writing linear equations, solving and graphing linear inequalities, solving systems of linear equations, quadratics, polynomials, factoring, properties of exponents, simplifying, multiplying and dividing algebraic rational expressions, functions and graphs, and simplifying radicals. Applications are included to underscore the relevancy of algebra in the real world and in related disciplines often using investigative approaches taught with non-traditional methods. Algebra I is foundational to all other high school math courses. Students should expect high levels of algebra application in subsequent math courses.

Algebra Prep Prerequisite: NoneGrade: 9 Credit: 2This course is an introduction to basic algebra concepts and a review of arithmetic algorithms. The course is designed to help students overcome weakness in preparation in mathematics, emphasizing the concepts necessary to be successful in Algebra I and II. The course helps student to develop good mathematical study skills and learning strategies as an integral part of this course. The course begins with a brief review of the number system and operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimal, positive and negative numbers. Eventually covering rational and linear exponents, ratios, proportions and percentage; solving simple and complex equations with one variable

Geometry Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Grade: 10-11 Credit: 2This two-semester course recommended for all college-preparatory students and required for admission to public two and four year universities. Geometry will consist of a thorough approach to the following areas: lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, geometric inequalities, perpendicular lines and planes in space, parallel lines in a plane, polygonal regions and their areas, similarity, plane coordinate geometry, circles, Euclidean constructions, areas of circles and sectors, solids and their volumes, and basic right triangle trigonometry.

Pre-AP GeometryPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Algebra I (A grade of A or B strongly recommended)Grade: 9-10 Credit: 2This two-semester course will cover the same topics as Geometry. It will have a more in-depth study of the topics listed and will emphasize proofs. This course is highly recommended for those who plan to study mathematics courses through calculus either in high school or college (mathematics, science, business, or engineering majors).

Algebra 2Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course is recommended for all college-preparatory students to fulfill mathematics requirements for college admission. The content areas are structure of the real number system, systems of linear sentences, matrices and determinants, functions and relations, quadratic equations and graphs, exponents and logarithms, polynomial equations and rational expressions, radical and complex numbers, conics, and sequences and series.

Pre-AP Algebra 2Prerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Pre-AP Geometry (A grade of A or B strongly recommended)Grade: 10-11 Credit: 2This two-semester course will cover the same topics as Algebra II. It will have a more in-depth study of the topics listed and is highly recommended for those who plan to study mathematics courses through calculus either in high school or college (mathematics, science, business, or engineering majors).

Algebra of FinancePrerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2This is a two-semester course will use the themes of personal earning power, financial management, federal income tax, financial transactions and budgeting. It will also use functional relationships related to personal income to understand and compute earnings based on different methods of wage computation and deductions and algebraic formulas, numeric techniques and graphs to solve problems related to financial planning and management. This course can be used for math credit toward high school graduation, but not for college preparation.

Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2This is a two-semester course for seniors who wish to strengthen their math skills in preparation for college, or for juniors who do not wish to take AP Calculus. The content areas are functions and graphs, linear and quadratic functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, systems of equations. The coursework is typical of that found in college algebra and basic trigonometry.

Pre-AP CalculusPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Pre-AP Trigonometry (A grade of A or B strongly recommended)Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester course required for juniors who will take AP Calculus. The content areas are a review of linear and quadratic functions, polynomial functions, inequalities, general functions, exponents and logarithms, analytic geometry, sequences and series. Limits and continuity and the elementary concepts of the derivative and the integral will be introduced. This is a companion to and follows Pre-AP Trigonometry.

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Pre-AP TrigonometryPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Pre-AP Algebra II (A grade of A or B strongly recommended)Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester course required for juniors who will take Pre-AP Calculus and AP Calculus. Students will be introduced to the following topics: trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, formulas, inverses, polar coordinates, parametric equations, vectors, and trigonometric applications.

AP Calculus ABPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2This is a two-semester course. The content areas are functions, limits, differentiation and its applications, integration and its applications. This course will prepare the student to take the AP Calculus AB exam.

AP StatisticsPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirementsAlgebra II (A grade of A or B strongly recommended) Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2This is a two-semester course divided into four major themes: exploratory analysis, planning a study, probability and statistical inference. This course will prepare students for the AP Statistics exam.

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MISCELLANAEOUS/ELECTIVES

Academic AchievementPrerequisite: NoneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1

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A one semester course designed for students to work independently or receive academic help.

ACT PreparationPrerequisite: English 2A&B, Algebra 2Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1The focus of this one-semester class is to improve student performance on the ACT and is intended for college bound students who are preparing to take the ACT test. The class will help students develop and practice the logical reasoning skills, vocabulary and reading skills necessary for success on the ACT. Students will become familiar with the format of the ACT test and learn specific test taking strategies geared to improve their scores on the ACT. Students will be required to pre-test and post-test using retired ACT tests as part of the credit given for this course. This course does not fulfill an English or math requirement.

Activity Student AssistantPrerequisite: Prior Sponsor Approval Grade: 12 Credit: 1 This one-semester course is designed to teach students planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The student will be responsible to listen effectively, complete assigned tasks, follow directions, develop and apply interpersonal skills, demonstrate responsible behavior and a positive attitude, and foster community relationships. A grade of P or U will be awarded at the end of the semester, and an elective credit will be given for a grade of P.

Introduction To Exceptional StudentsPrerequisite: Instructor permissionGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1 or 2This is a one-semester or two-semester class that may be taken more than once. Students will serve as peer tutors in Special Education classrooms. Peer tutors will work with students individually and in small groups in academic, vocational and social settings.

Internship I & IIPrerequisite: Application/ApprovalGrade: 11-12 Credit: 2Internship will provide students opportunities to participate in real work environments, work experience with professionals, communication with employers, initial reference for future career opportunities, and provide insight as to what is needed academically and financially to obtain career goals. Students will be responsible for providing their own transportation. Transportation will not be provided, by the school, for this program. Internship opportunities are available during Junior and Seniors years.

LeadershipPrerequisite: Teacher approvalGrade: 10-12 Credit: 1 or 2This class is a one or two semester elective course that will train students in various aspects of tasks associated with student leadership. Experiences will include representative student government and human relations. More specifically, students will work together to plan, develop, and manage various school projects such as Homecoming, Powder Puff, elections, assemblies, community service and special school projects. Work will be completed both in class and after school.

Media Student AssistantPrerequisite: Prior Librarian Approval Grade: 12 Credit: 1This one-semester is designed to teach students planning, organizational, filing and communication skills. The specific duties and responsibilities of the student are: shelving books and

videos daily, reading shelves daily to ensure that books, periodicals, and AV materials are in proper places, pulling books for classroom teachers, keeping track of the AV schedule for delivering materials and equipment where needed, assisting with the processing of library materials, assisting with laminating and cutting materials for classroom teachers, checking periodicals in and out for patrons, helping create a pleasant learning environment, and helping to market the media center.

PhilosophyPrerequisite: noneGrade: 11-12 Credit: 1This course will introduce students to the most prominent people, movements, and methods of Western philosophy from ancient times to the present. We will examine the fundamental problems that philosophers have dealt with, as well as the various approaches and arguments they have used. Students will become familiar with the terminology used in philosophical discourse, learn about the historical development of the discipline, and develop their own skills for philosophical argumentation.

PsychologyPrerequisite: noneGrade: 11-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course examines human behavior. The students will study normal and abnormal behavior. The course explores why people behave as they do. Please note this course does not count as an additional core and cannot be applied to graduation honors.

SociologyPrerequisite: noneGrade: 11-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester course about people--how they act, react, and interact, both in their everyday lives and under extraordinary circumstances. It is also about the social contexts of groups, neighborhoods, cities, and societies. Please note this course does not count as an additional core and cannot be applied to graduation honors.

Office Student AssistantPrerequisite: Prior Office Staff Approval Grade: 12 Credit: 1This one-semester course is designed to teach students planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The student will be responsible to listen effectively, complete assigned tasks, follow directions, develop and apply interpersonal skills, demonstrate responsible behavior and a positive attitude, and foster community relationships. A grade of P or U will be awarded at the end of the semester, and an elective credit will be given for a grade of P.

MUSIC

It is possible for a music student to take more than one music course per semester. Interested students need to see the band or orchestra director.High School Band and Orchestra Fees:

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White & Black Marching Shoes- $30 Marching Fee- $50Uniform Cleaning Fee-$5 (concert - boys only)Honor Ensemble Fees- $5 to $15 (for those who participate)Solo & Ensemble Contest Entry Fees- $5 to $10 per solo/ensemble (for those who participate)Concert Dress- $56 (girls only), tuxedo shirt- $21 (boys only)Supplemental Performance Materials- The student will be expected to provide items such as rosin, strings, rockstop, cleaning supplies, general method book, reeds, etc.Possible Method Book - One per group at $8.95 – $10.95Hotel & Honor Group participation fee - for those earning a spot through audition into an honor organization.

BAND is open to all students in grades 9-12 having previous experience with woodwind, brass and/or percussion instruments. Recommendations of the middle school band directors are considered for enrollment. The high school band is a year-long experience devoted to the development of musicianship skills and understandings through a variety of public concert and contest performances. The annual calendar will depend upon the scheduling of these performances. All band members who enroll participate in the following ensembles:

Symphonic BandPrerequisite: Instructor’s approval Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2This is a two-semester course. The Marching Wildcats perform regularly at athletic and community events, festivals, and competitions. The marching band meets daily at 7:30 a.m. and on one evening per week during the fall semester (football season). Mandatory all-day rehearsals will begin one week prior to the first day of classes. Concert Band meets during the spring semester and stresses fundamental training while giving students the opportunity to perform in concerts and in solos and ensembles.  The Symphonic Band and Concert Band combine to perform as a Pep Band at winter sporting events. The Symphonic Band is designed for the advanced musician who is dedicated to the challenge involved in performing the most difficult literature in the wind band repertoire. Private lessons are strongly encouraged, and outside practice is a must.

Color GuardPrerequisite: Instructor’s approval by audition only Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1The Color Guard, is a fall, one-semester course, and is open to all female band, orchestra, and chorale students. Other non-music students may audition with approval of band director. Membership is based on auditions which will take place each spring. This is considered an important part of the high school marching band. To qualify for membership in the Color Guard, students must be in grades 9-12 and attend all Color Guard clinics and tryout classes (held after school in April/May). All Color Guard members rehearse with the Wildcat Marching Band which meets before school each day at 7:00 a.m. Mandatory all day rehearsals will begin two to three weeks prior to the first day of classes. There is a $75 fee to participate in this organization.

Jazz BandPrerequisite: Instructor’s approval Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2This yearlong course is a high-level ability course offered in addition to the concert bands. All genres of jazz music will be studied in depth. Students must also be enrolled in band, orchestra, or percussion ensemble. Exceptions may be made for

non-band/orchestra instruments such as piano or guitar. Additional placement in competitive group is by audition. Improvisation will be emphasized.

Percussion EnsemblePrerequisite: Instructor’s approvalGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This spring semester course will give percussion students opportunities to explore literature that they would not normally experience in other instrumental classes. The goal for this course is to allow students to learn advanced techniques and performance styles that will expand their knowledge. This knowledge is universal and will be transferable to other instrumental music classes.

ORCHESTRA is open to all students in grades 9-12 having previous orchestra class experience. Recommendation of the Middle School orchestra director is considered for enrollment. Rehearsals will involve the preparation of a variety of music to perform in concert and at festivals/competitions. Auditions for regional honor orchestras, private lessons, and solo & ensemble participation are all strongly encouraged for the further development of performance skills. All orchestra members will have the opportunity to participate in the following ensembles.

Chamber StringsPrerequisite: Instructor’s approval Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2Open to all string students. Chamber strings is a two-semester course seeking to develop fundamental music knowledge, technical skills, and musicianship through the playing of quality string orchestra literature. As the focus of this ensemble is the development of comprehensive musicianship skills, individual practice outside of class is encouraged and recommended. All 9th

grade students enroll in Chamber Strings.

Symphony StringsPrerequisite: Instructor’s approval Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2Open to all string students in grades 10-12. Symphony strings is the premier performing group in the orchestra department. Symphony strings is a two-semester course designed for the advanced musician who is dedicated to the challenged involved in performing the most difficult literature in the orchestra repertoire. The symphony strings comprise the string section of the symphony orchestra, which will normally rehearse two days each week before or after school (November through May).

Mixed ChorusPrerequisite: Instructor’s approvalGrade: 9-12 Credit: 2

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This two-semester course presents intermediate vocal and choral techniques through rehearsal and performance of all styles of choral music. Students in grades 9-12 will not only be tested on proficiency of music learned in class but also on sight-reading. Students are required to attend all extra rehearsals and performances. Uniform requirements include the following: girls will need a white long-sleeved blouse, black skirt, off-black stockings and black dress shoes; boys will need a white long-sleeved shirt, black slacks with a black belt, black socks and black dress shoes. Attendance, participation and conduct will be a consideration in continuing in the vocal music program.

ChoralePrerequisite: Instructor’s approval by audition only Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course provides the opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to learn advanced vocal and choral techniques through rehearsal and performance of all styles of choral music. Students will not only be tested on proficiency of music learned in class but also on sight-reading. Students are required to attend all extra rehearsals and performances. Students will be expected to meet all uniform requirements; including the purchase of a white long-sleeved button down oxford shirt, black slacks or skirts, matching shoes, and other coordinating items. Red blazers, clip-on neck ties and garment bags will be checked out to each member. Students will also be assessed a $10.00 cleaning fee.

Music AppreciationPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course is a general introductory class designed to enhance listening enjoyment and ability. Emphasis on the elements of music, the characteristic styles of major historical periods, and the lives and works of key composers within the Western music tradition, as well as an introduction to the many different instruments used in music. No previous musical knowledge is required, although it is helpful.

AP Music Theory Prerequisite: noneGrade: 11-12 Credit: 2The AP Music Theory class is designed to teach music literacy.  Literacy is achieved through aural perception, visual recognition, and performance.   Aural perception or ear training is achieved by listening to music and through dictation.  Visual recognition is understood through analysis of pieces of music and sight-reading.  Finally, performance is enhanced by singing and playing music.  We will be studying vocal and instrumental music of the Common Practice Period and an introduction to Twentieth-Century music. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Participation is required in Physical Education classes. Students who are enrolled in athletics must have permission from their athletic coach to enroll in Individual & Lifetime Sports and/or Physical Fitness.

Athletic Weight Lifting/ConditioningPrerequisite: Coach recommendationGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1 or 2This class is designed to provide opportunity to student athletes for development of strength and conditioning for various sports and fitness related activities. This class is not limited to student athletes only. Coaches will make recommendations of students to be enrolled.

Individual & Lifetime SportsPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course will provide students the opportunity to participate in various activities such as softball, volleyball, basketball, Frisbee, badminton, and tennis. This course can be repeated, but only taken one time per school year.

Physical FitnessPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course will explore methods of weight training and cardiovascular training as a way to increase performance. Students will learn techniques to gain strength, increase flexibility, and improve muscular and cardiovascular endurance, as well as improve body composition. This course can be repeated, but only taken one time per school year.

SCIENCE

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Prerequisite: Biology, a “C” or better recommendedGrade: 11-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester upper-level science course. Physiology will be emphasized from the cellular to the organ system level of the human organism in an effort to explore how systems such as the skeletal, circulatory, reproductive, and others, function. Weekly outside reading and writing assignments will be required as well as dissections in lab to compare typical mammalian organs to those of the human body. The course should be considered intense and challenging.

AP BiologyPrerequisite: Pre-AP Biology & Pre-AP Chemistry or Chemistry. Zoology & Physiology are strongly recommended. Must meet AP Program requirements Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course is an accelerated study of the four big ideas in biology: Evolution, Cellular Processes: Energy and Communication, Genetics and Information Transfer, and Interactions. Students will gain an appreciation for science as a process and develop a conceptual framework for modern biology. Acquiring inquiry laboratory skills through eight college level labs will be an integral part of the course. As the course will follow a “flipped” classroom approach to provide ample laboratory time, outside readings and homework will be required. The student who enrolls in this course should be hard-working and highly motivated.

AP ChemistryPrerequisite: Pre-AP Chemistry or Chemistry 1 & 2, Algebra 1. Must meet AP Program requirements Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2This two semester course will focus on the six big ideas in Chemistry: Chemical elements and reactions; Properties and forces; Changes in matter; Rates of chemical reactions; Thermodynamics and energy; and Bonding. Students who enroll in this course should be motivated and willing to put forth effort. Acquiring laboratory skills through observation, recording of data, calculations, and interpretation of results will be integral. This advanced course will also provide a student with roughly twelve college level laboratory activities utilizing traditional and inquiry based skills. This course will employ a “flipped” classroom concept at times, which will require a student to accomplish readings and complete some assignments at home, allowing for time to integrate the lab activities.

AstronomyPrerequisite: noneGrade: 10-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester course that will cover the topics of space including the universe, the galaxies in the universe, stars and our solar system. This information will be delivered through lecture, projects, and models.

BiologyPrerequisite: noneGrade: 10-12 Credit: 2This is a two-semester course designed to gain a better understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry, the limitations

of science and the scientific method, the diversity of life and the interrelations of all organisms. Laboratories including microscopic work and dissections are required as well as written analysis of these labs. Outside projects may be required. Topics include but are not limited to: cells, genetics, animal and plant biology, evolution, ecology, biomes, and biodiversity.

ChemistryPrerequisite: Algebra 1Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2This is a two semester introductory course designed to provide the student a solid foundation in many of the basic concepts and fundamentals which will prepare the student for other science courses and a preparation for college chemistry courses. This course covers principles associated with the scientific method, states of matter, metric conversions, atomic structure, periodic table traits, element characteristics, chemical bonding and formulas, basic stoichiometry, solution concentrations and molarity, gas laws, pH, acids & bases. Selected laboratory activities will also be a component of this course

Earth SciencePrerequisite: noneGrade: 10-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester college-preparatory course covering topics in Earth’s dimensions, meteorology, oceanography, renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Major areas to be covered will include the water cycle and its effect on weather and climate, weather predictions, cloud types, weather fronts, movements of air masses, ocean currents, topography, weathering, and erosion. We will learn how non-renewable energy was deposited and extracted in addition to simulating or designing renewable energy collection models

GeologyPrerequisite: noneGrade: 10-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester college-preparatory course which focuses on the structure and forces that have shaped the earth. Major topics will include an overview of minerals and rocks, the rock cycle, plate tectonics, continental drift, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, the fossil record, and Earth’s geologic history. Petroleum and hydraulic fracturing are also discussed and student created power point presentations are incorporated.

Human Anatomy Prerequisite: noneGrade: 10-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester course that is a stand-alone course, as well as serving as an introductory course for Anatomy & Physiology. Topics covered include the Integumentary system, skeletal system, muscle system, cardiac system and the endocrine system. The course will also involve time in the laboratory.

Physical SciencePrerequisite: noneGrade: 9 Credit: 2This two-semester course, for our freshman students, is designed to give students an introduction into the fields of chemistry and

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physics. One semester will involve explorations in chemistry including measurements, the classification of matter, properties of atoms and the periodic table, and the interaction of elements and their properties, and chemical bonds and reactions. Another semester encompasses physics and the natural laws of the universe are investigated; energy interactions, heat, light, sound, motion, force, and work. Students will learn lab skills and participate in hands-on activities that relate to these topics.

Accelerated Physical SciencePrerequisite: A teacher recommendation (freshmen); or concurrent in Biology (sophomores and above)Grade: 9 Credit: 2This two semester course will cover the same topics as Physical Science but at a greater depth of discussion and an emphasis on lab skills and activities.

Physics 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and BiologyGrade: 10-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course explores the laws, principles, and theories of the interactions in our world. It is a challenging class that will provide the students with a combination of resource learning through investigations of the textbook and laboratory activities used to explain physical principles. The areas of kinetic motion, forces, mechanics, Newtonian Laws, projectile motion, two-dimensional motion, and momentum will be discussed. A class project is also required in this course.

Physics 2Prerequisite: Physics 1Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course continues the exploration of laws, principles, and theories of the interactions in our world. Resource learning using the textbook and laboratory activities will be used to assist in the understanding of the ideas covered. The areas of simple machines, astrophysics, thermodynamics, fluids and pressure, wave motion, sound energy, and electricity will be discussed. A class project is also required in this course.

Pre-AP BiologyPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Grade: 9-11 Credit: 2In this two-semester course students will be exposed to the topics of biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, evolution, plants, animals, and ecology. In addition, students will be expected to successfully complete computer and laboratory activities and a written analysis of the covered topics. Students enrolled in Pre-AP Biology should be hard-working and motivated.

Pre-AP ChemistryPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2This is a two semester fast-paced chemistry course for the highly motivated student, providing the student a foundation for the AP

Chemistry curriculum and preparation for collegiate chemistry courses. This course covers principles associated with the scientific method, states of matter, metric conversions, atomic structure, periodic table traits, element characteristics, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, stoichiometry, solution concentrations, molarity, gas laws, pH, acids & bases, and reaction kinetics, and thermochemistry. Selected laboratory activities will also be a component of this course.

Zoology Prerequisite: Biology, a “C” or better recommendedGrade: 11-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester college preparatory course. Weekly research, reading, and writing will be required. Students will study the major phyla of the animal kingdom both invertebrate and vertebrate (emphasis on vertebrates). Several laboratory exercises mostly of the dissection nature are required. Because this course will require much of the reading and writing be accomplished outside the classroom, the course should be considered challenging. An individual presentation project is required in the course

SOCIAL STUDIES

AP Human GeographyPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Grade: 9 Credit: 1

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This college-level one-semester course is designed to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.

AP World HistoryPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Grade: 11 Credit: 3This college-level two-semester course begins with “Foundations”, and introduction to the course that focuses on setting the historical and geographical context prior to 1000. Focused primarily on the past 1,000 years of global experience, the course is divided into an outline of major developments students are expected to know and be able to use in making comparisons across cultures. For each period studied after the Foundations unit, periodization is the first major task and serves to create links and explain differences with the period just covered and with the period to come. For all periods, major interpretive issues, alternative historical frameworks, and historical debates are included. The Personal Financial Literacy requirement is also incorporated in this course. Students will learn the ideas, concepts, knowledge, and skills that will enable them to implement personal financial decision-making skills; to become wise, successful, and knowledgeable consumers, savers, investors, users of credit, money managers, and to be participating members of a global workforce and society.   This course will also inform students how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential.  Please note: Students will not receive weighted credit for the Financial Literacy component.

AP U.S. HistoryPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Grade: 10 Credit: 2This two-semester course is a survey course with emphasis on economic and political history but also includes some social and cultural history. The strongest focus is on the periods from the Revolution through the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, although all periods of United States history will be considered. In addition to the textbook, students will be expected to read documents, essays, and some books. Students will write both thematic and document-based essays in preparation for the AP United States History exam.

AP U.S. GovernmentPrerequisite: Must meet AP Program requirements Grade: 12 Credit: 1This one-semester, college-level course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret United States policies and the analysis of specific examples. It also requires students to gain a familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute United States politics. AP Government will provide students with an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States and prepare them to take the AP United States Government and Politics exam.

Economics Prerequisite: noneGrade: 10-12 Credit: 1

This introductory one-semester course in rational decision making, resource use, and financial planning is an excellent precursor for students planning to take macroeconomic and microeconomic courses in college. Basic economic concepts, principles, and terminology are presented and applied to real personal and social problems and issues. Topics include economic systems, capital markets, investments, business organizations, and taxation.

GeographyPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 1This is a one-semester course in which students will study the eleven cultural regions of the world. The course is designed as an in-depth study of the political, economic, and social systems at work in each region and their effects on the customs, social mores, and religious beliefs of the people. Students will also study the physical environment of each region to expand their knowledge of the location of the world’s nations and the availability of natural and mineral resources.

Military HistoryPrerequisite: noneGrade: 11-12 Credit: 1This one-semester social studies elective will cover the period from the Great Depression through World War II by analyzing films about their times and The Greatest Generation, by Tom Brokaw.

Modern HistoryPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9-10 Credit: 1This one-semester course is designed for students to follow national and international issues, as they occur, through various types of media sources. Specific topics covered will be determined by the events that unfold, in the world, during that semester.

Oklahoma HistoryPrerequisite: noneGrade: 9 Credit: 1This one-semester course will introduce students to those forces that shaped the growth and development of our state from the Colonization Era to the present. Students will examine the geographical, social, economic, and historical foundations of the state of Oklahoma.

World History/Personal Financial LiteracyPrerequisite: noneGrade: 10 Credit: 3

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This two-semester course begins with the renaissance and reformation, then continues with an in depth study of the Age of Revolution, Age of Industry, and the rise of nationalism, democracy, and reform. It continues with an in depth study of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism, followed by the world in conflict, including terrorism, and ending with a study of the contemporary world of the late 20th century. The Personal Financial Literacy requirement is also incorporated in this course. Students will learn the ideas, concepts, knowledge, and skills that will enable them to implement personal financial decision-making skills; to become wise, successful, and knowledgeable consumers, savers, investors, users of credit, money managers, and to be participating members of a global workforce and society.   This course will also inform students how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential. 

U.S. HistoryPrerequisite: noneGrade: 11 Credit: 2This two-semester course covers the history of the United States from 1820, the Missouri Compromise, World War I, World War II, to the present.

U.S. GovernmentPrerequisite: noneGrade: 12 Credit: 1This one-semester course is the study of the American political and administrative system through a detailed examination of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The course will also include units dealing with political parties, civil rights, and comparative government systems.

Vietnam WarPrerequisite: noneGrade: 11-12 Credit: 1This course will address America’s Vietnam War, including Vietnamese history and culture, French Colonialism, American foreign policy in the Cold War, Chinese-Vietnamese relations, American and Vietnamese strategy, the antiwar movement, and the fall of Saigon. The course will combine readings, lecture, documentary films, and discussions.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special EducationEnrollment in the special education classes is by special permission only. See counselor for more information.

Career Exploration ProgramFor students in the Special Education classes, teacher permission is required for enrollment in this course.

VISUAL ARTSPlease note: Students will be required to purchase supplies at a cost ranging from $15.00 to $25.00, depending on class.

Fundamentals of Art - Cost: $15Prerequisite: none Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course is designed to give students, especially those who are unsure of their skills, an introduction into the arts and a foundation to build on for the other art courses. Topics will cover the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and include basic drawing techniques, elements, art history, color theory, ceramics and/or other three dimensional works.

2-D Art 1 - Cost: $25Prerequisite: Completed & Passed Fundamentals of Art Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1In this one-semester course students will explore art that is two-dimensional, mostly drawing, painting, and printmaking. Projects will include using media such as pencil, pastels, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic and tempera paint, and ink. Students will continue to develop skills learned in Fundamentals of Art in regards to art criticism, technical skills, and creativity.

2-D Art 2 - Cost: $25Prerequisite: 2-D Art 1Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1This one-semester course is designed for students with a strong interest in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Students will be expected to further develop their abilities with media such as pencil, pastels, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic and tempera paint, and ink. Group discussions and critiques will be held regularly, and students will have unique opportunities to try new media such as oil painting.  

3-D Art 1 - Cost: $25Prerequisite: Completed & Passed Fundamentals of Art Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1In this one-semester course students will explore art that is made up using the elements of height, width, and depth. Media used to create 3-dimensional art include clay, wire, found objects, cardboard, paper mache’. Techniques taught include: using clay and sculpture, deconstruction and assemblage.

3-D Art 2 - Cost: $25Prerequisite: 3-D Art 1Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1In this one-semester course, students will continue to explore art that consists of using the elements of height, width, and depth. Media used to create 3-dimensional art include clay, wire, found objects, cardboard, paper mache’, deconstruction and assemblage.

Independent Study ArtPrerequisite: Teacher’s ApprovalGrade: 11-12 Credit: 1 or 2This is an advanced one or two-semester course based on goals set forth by the student and the teacher. It is for students who have had successfully completed classes in two or three dimensional art who would like to further their learning experiences with these particular teachers. Students must be self-starters who are capable of working diligently on their own with guidance from the instructor of that media

WORLD LANGUAGES

A minimum of two years in the same foreign language is strongly recommended for college bound students. A grade

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of “C” or better in a pre-requisite course is strongly recommended before advancing to the next level. Each level of language will emphasize the four basic skills of language learning: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each advancing level will provide for a sequential acquisition of these language skills.

Foreign Language proficiency exams are administered the first Monday in May and during enrollment in August.  

French 1Prerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course includes the study of basic vocabulary, grammar, culture, and civilization. Students will begin to understand, speak, read, and write the language.

French 2Prerequisite: French 1Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course includes a complete review of French 1 and an introduction to new basic material, including more intensive use of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. The French 1 prerequisite must be completed in the 8-11 grades. The French 1 course at this high school is sufficient. Students who do not meet the prerequisite requirements of French 1 must pass a proficiency test.

French 3Prerequisite: French 2Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course is an overview of French culture and a continuation and review of vocabulary, grammar, and composition. It includes a survey of French literature and more sophisticated usage of basic skills such as speaking and understanding.

Spanish 1Prerequisite: noneGrade: 9-12 Credit: 2

This two-semester course includes the study of basic vocabulary, grammar, culture and civilization. Students will begin to understand, speak, read and write the language.

Spanish 2Prerequisite: Spanish 1Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course includes a review of Spanish 1 and an introduction to new basic material, including more intensive use of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing abilities. The Spanish 1 prerequisite must be completed in the 8-11 grades. The Spanish 1 course at this high school is sufficient. An A/B and/or introduction to Spanish course does not satisfy the prerequisite requirement. Students who do not meet the prerequisite requirement must pass the Spanish 1 proficiency test.

Spanish 3Prerequisite: Spanish 2Grade: 10-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course includes a review of Spanish 2 and a continuation of vocabulary, grammar and composition. It includes longer readings and more sophisticated usage of basic skills involved in speaking and comprehension. This is a weighted GPA class. Students who do not meet the prerequisite requirement of Spanish 2 must pass a proficiency test.

Spanish 4Prerequisite: Spanish 3Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2This two-semester course is a review of Spanish 3 and a further refinement of comprehension, oral and communicative skills. It includes an introduction to Spanish literature with adaptations of writings from Spain and Latin America. This is a weighted GPA class. Students who do not meet the prerequisite requirement of Spanish 3 must pass a proficiency test.

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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Admission priority for daytime students is given to high school juniors and seniors who show vocational interest, aptitude, and academic ability. High school students are enrolled through a cooperative effort with Ponca City High School and Pioneer Tech. An entrance assessment of the student’s interests and aptitudes is required prior to official enrollment.

CLASS SCHEDULE: Pioneer Tech students spend three periods at the technical center and the other four periods at Ponca City High School.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS: Students enrolled at Pioneer Tech may earn up to six elective credits per year which may be applied toward high school graduation and college admission. Students enrolled in the BioMed Program will have the opportunity to earn up to six science credits per year. Students will have the opportunity to choose specific career majors within each program offered, and their high school transcript will reflect their program of study.

TRANSPORTATION: Bus transportation is provided to and from PTC for high school students. However, Ponca City students may provide their own transportation. ENROLLMENT: Any Ponca City High School student interested in Pioneer Tech must complete an application during Ponca City High School enrollment and meet with a Pioneer Tech representative. COLLEGE CREDIT: PTC has articulation agreements with Northern Oklahoma College, OSU Institute of Technology, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and Cowley College. Students may receive college credit from these institutions for course work completed during the high school years at Pioneer Tech. Each career major has different hours of college credit available. Check with your high school counselor or contact the counselor at Pioneer Tech for more information.

Automotive Service Technology Prerequisite: Interview/Letter of AcceptanceGrade: 11-12 Credit: 12 (over two years)This two-year program is designed to teach the skills required to find a job in this fast growing field. Through hands-on training and individualized instruction, students learn how to repair automobiles and diagnose problems correctly. Students receive training that prepares them to take the Student Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification test.

Biomedical Sciences Academy Prerequisite: Academic testing requirementsGrade: 11-12 Credit: 12 (over 2 years) (Plus concurrent college dual credit enrollment if requirements are met)This two-year program is designed to engage the serious student n rigorous and relevant hands-on problems related to the human body, cell biology, genetics, diseases, and other Biomedical Science topics. First year students will be enrolled in Principles of BioMedical Sciences, Human Body Systems, Anatomy and Physiology. All of these courses will count as core science credit. The second year of the program, students will be enrolled in Medical Intervention and BioMedical Innovations. During this second year, College concurrent enrollment options are available. (College Credit available for students who meet the NOC ACT requirements)

Business Information Technology Education - Administrative

Prerequisite: Interview/Letter of Acceptance Grade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsThis one or two-year program allows students to master essential business and computer skills that are needed in today’s world. Within this program, students have the opportunity to choose from: Administrative Services, Full Charge Bookkeeper, Office Management, Office Information Specialist, and Multimedia Specialist. Students enrolling in Administrative Services will gain experience in computers, office machines, communications, and software applications. The Full Charge Bookkeeper option provides training in both computer packages and bookkeeping concepts. In Office Information Specialist, students gain the technical and managerial skills needed for success in competitive business careers.  Multimedia Specialist teaches you to integrate multiple software application. Students acquire graphic web and digital communication skills. Students also learn a variety of software packages used in desktop publishing and web design.

Business Information Technology Education - Information Tech Prerequisite: Interview/Letter of Acceptance Grade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsThis one or two-year program allows students to master essential computer skills that are needed in the information technology career field. Within this program, students have the opportunity to choose from Enterprise Network Professional, PC Support Specialist and Enterprise Network Associate with a Cyber Security Emphasis. Students choosing PC Support Specialist will receive hands-on training with computer components, printers, operating systems, cabling, customer service, and networking. The Network Service student will receive training with the following equipment: cabling, computer components, hubs, printers, servers, routers, and workstations. Cyber Security is now available as an option in this demanding career field!

Construction TechnologyPrerequisite: Interview/Letter of AcceptanceGrade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsThis two-year program provides training in residential and commercial carpentry. Construction students concentrate on learning specialized skill techniques necessary in modern construction. Through practical experience in the various construction procedures, students become skillful in the use of hand power tools as they study the various construction materials. Throughout the training, students concentrate on site layout, blueprint reading, builder’s level and transit, framing of walls, roofs, ceiling, trim, mill work, and other skills and techniques commonly used in the trade. CosmetologyPrerequisite: Interview/Letter of AcceptanceGrade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsThis two-year program trains students to become licensed cosmetologists. Students receive classroom instruction and hands-on training in nail, skin, scalp, and hair care and composition. High school students must complete 1,000 hours of career-tech training in theory and practice of cosmetology. An additional 500 hours of required training is waived for high school students if related high school courses are successfully completed.

Criminal JusticePrerequisite: Academic Testing RequirementsGrade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two years

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The Criminal Justice Academy is a two-year program that will provide basic law enforcement strategies and techniques to allow students the opportunity to pursue a career in law enforcement. During the class, students will have the opportunity to experience real world simulations of emergencies and be exposed to the world of emergency 911 dispatching. This career major will serve as an introduction to all occupations in the criminal justice field. Students completing the program will have the opportunity to earn Unarmed Security Guard certification as well as participate in scheduled work-site learning opportunities, and learn defensive tactics.

Culinary Arts Prerequisite: Interview/Letter of AcceptanceGrade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsThis two-year program offers a variety of employment options, including cook, cook’s helper, caterer, and baker. Students are prepared through classroom experience and hands-on training opportunities such as daily meal preparation, in-house catering and special event catering. Students can develop their culinary skills and presentation through catering of upscale receptions, breakfasts and dinners. Firefighter/EMTPrerequisite: PreACT > 15/ACT > 7/Work Keys > 4GPA > 2.0/Drug Test/High School Letter of Recommendations/Training Agreement/Student Agreement & Expectations Form.Athletic Form for Physical (by August) Grade: 12 Credit: 6 elective creditsThe Firefighter/EMT program will combine firefighting techniques, emergency medical skills and training opportunities focusing on obtaining the knowledge, skills and aptitude required of firefighting professionals. In addition to firefighting, this career major will provide training as Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician. The career major is designed for firefighters, industry and first response providers. Students completing the program are prepared for testing, certification and registration through the Oklahoma State Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician along with an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider First Aid/CPR certifications, as well as IFSAC certifications for Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Material Operations, Firefighter I and Firefighter II.

Fleet and Facilities MaintenancePrerequisite: Interview/Letter of AcceptanceGrade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsReceive hands on training in an occupation used to maintain workplace facilities. These facilities can include the building, the landscaping, other outdoor features, and automobiles or other equipment. Employment opportunities include landscape maintenance, grounds keeping, forklift operator, building maintenance, custodial services, auto detail services, fleet maintenance, as well as many others.

Health Careers CertificationsPrerequisite: Interview/Letter of Acceptance Grade: 11-12 Credit: 10 elective credits (two science credits over two years)This two-year program is designed for individuals interested in exploring the many careers available in the health care field. Students are given the opportunity to observe health professionals at work in many different careers and to learn about the educational requirements and employment potential for those careers. In addition, students may choose a health career or career cluster, develop skills in this area, and participate in clinical worksite experiences. Students also complete two semesters of anatomy and physiology for academic science credits.

Industrial TechnologyPrerequisite: Interview/Letter of AcceptanceGrade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsThis two-year program prepares students for a career in the engineering, industrial and instrumentation fields. In this course, the student will learn the basics of metallurgy, print reading, machining, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, PLC’s, and mechanical equipment. Engineering/Process Technology is a two-year career major designed for high school students seeking more in-depth, hands-on knowledge of engineering and technology-based careers. It focuses on 3D design programs and fundamental engineering principles. Problem solving and team work are emphasized throughout this program.

Precision Machining TechnologyPrerequisite: Interview/Letter of Acceptance Grade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsThis two-year program is indispensable in the modern industrial environment. All manufacturing industries utilize the skills of trained machinists including such diverse fields as electronics, aerospace, automotive and even household appliances. Students learn how to make metal parts for anything from airplanes and rockets to household goods and manufacturing by using manual lathes and Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machines. Teacher Preparation Prerequisite: Interview/Letter of Acceptance Grade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsThis two-year program is designed to prepare individuals who want to work in a unique and challenging industry or to continue college preparation toward the teaching profession. Students gain experience by working in Pioneer Technology Center’s Children’s Lab & Pre-School and public school environments. The lab rotations include assisting with the children in the various age groups from infancy to school age, leading and guiding both large and small group activities, assisting with food preparation, and service and cleanup of the lab and pre-school area. Internship opportunities are provided for qualifying students in educational settings.

Welding Technology Prerequisite: Interview/Letter of Acceptance Grade: 11-12 Credit: 12 over two yearsThrough this two-year program of performance-based training, students learn how welding systems work. Students also learn the safe and correct use of equipment, tools, and materials that can help them become certified welders in the various areas of training.

Can’t come as a junior?

Students who begin a PTC program as a senior may apply for a 13th Year Tuition Waiver to complete that training program. In order to qualify for the waiver, a student must have a GPA of 2.0 or better and be accepted for enrollment as a regular student. The tuition waiver is limited to two (2) consecutive semesters and is only available until the student has completed the original program of enrollment.

Graduating? Now What?

You have until 21 years of age to apply for a First Time Student Tuition Waiver at Pioneer Tech. This waiver is limited to

programs that were available to you during high school. Check with your high school counselor or contact Pioneer Technology

Center for more information 580-762-8336OKLAHOMA PROMISE

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The state of Oklahoma wants to reward students who could do well in college but whose families do not have the money to send them. The Oklahoma Legislature has set up a fund that will pay for a student’s college tuition if his or her family’s total yearly income is not more than $50,000.

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE OK Promise is intended to reward students from

families with limited incomes who demonstrate a commitment to academic success in high school. The program proposes to pay the general enrollment fees for students to go college during their undergraduate years.

APPLICATION PROCESSStudents who are enrolled in the eighth, ninth or tenth grade may make application for acceptance into the program. To be accepted into the program, the following requirements must be met:

The student must be an Oklahoma resident. The student must be enrolled in an Oklahoma high

school that is accredited by the State Board of Education.

The student’s parent(s), custodial parent(s), or guardian(s) income from taxable and nontaxable sources must not exceed $50,000 per year.

Applications may be completed beginning with the first through the last day of scheduled classes in the student’s ninth or tenth grade year. Tenth grade students who fail to enroll in this program during their ninth grade year may enroll as a tenth grader but will receive benefits only under the restricted award circumstances defined by the OK Promise law and policy.

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF THE STUDENT IN HIGH SCHOOL?Students must complete the following 34 credit (17 unit) core curriculum with at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale:

8 English (grammar, composition, literature)6 Lab science (biology, chemistry, physics, or

any lab science certified by the school district; (general science with or without a lab may not be used to meet this requirement)

6 Mathematics (from Algebra 1, Algebra 2, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis, and calculus)

4 History (including 1 unit of American history and 1 unit of another culture)

2 Citizenship skills from the subjects of economics, geography, government or non-Western culture

4 Foreign language (same foreign language) OR 4 Computer Technology

2 Additional units of subjects listed above or computer science

2 Fine arts (music, drama, art, or speech) 34 required credits (17 units)

Students must attain a 2.5 GPA or better in those 17 units and a 2.5 GPA for the overall high school career.

Students must agree to: Attend school regularly Do homework regularly Refrain from substance abuse Refrain from criminal or delinquent acts Have school work and records reviewed by mentors Provide information as requested by the State

Department of Education Participate in OK Promise activities that will prepare

you for college Apply for other financial aid during your senior year of

high school. Proof of compliance shall be determined by the local district based upon the student having met guidelines set by school district policies governing attendance, homework, substance abuse, and delinquent acts.

Agreements shall be witnessed by the student’s parent(s), custodial parent(s), or guardian(s) who further agree to assist the student in achieving compliance with the OK Promise requirements.

TO RECEIVE OK PROMISE BENEFITS IN COLLEGE1. Awards may be used at institutions in the Oklahoma

State System for Higher Education or private institutions of higher education which are accredited according to Oklahoma law. Awards used for attendance at a private institution will be limited to the amount the student would have received at a comparable public institution. Awards may also be used for certain courses at state area vocational-technical schools which qualify for college credit at a cooperating two-year college. (The student will pay for items such as books, supplies, room and board or any other special fees).

2. The student must have satisfied normal admission standards for first time entering students for the appropriate type of higher education institution. No OK Promise student may be admitted under special admission standards.

3. The student must actually be enrolled at the institution to have general enrollment fees paid on their behalf.

4. The student must begin taking advantage of the award within three (3) years of graduating from high school.

5. Once the initial award is received, the student may receive awards for no more than five (5) years.

6. The award will not be made for repeated courses or those taken in excess of the requirements for completion of a bachelor’s degree.

7. To continue receiving the benefit in college, the student must maintain good academic standing.

WHERE TO APPLYAn Oklahoma’s Promise application may be obtained from this website: www.okhighered.org/okpromise. The completed application and supporting documentation must be mailed to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education prior to June 30 following the student’s tenth grade year. You can call their information hotline at 1-800-858-1840 for additional information.

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Options for admission of first-time entering high school students:

Option 1College ACT SAT

University ofOklahoma 24 1160

Oklahoma StateUniversity 24 1160

RegionalUniversities 20 1020

Two-YearColleges

NoMinimum

NoMinimum

Option 2College GPA CLASS RANK

University ofOklahoma 3.0 Top 50%

Oklahoma StateUniversity 3.0 Top 33%

RegionalUniversities 2.7 Top 50%

Two-YearColleges

NoMinimum

NoMinimum

Option 3College GPA* ACT SAT

University of

Oklahoma3.0 22 1100

Oklahoma State

University3.0 21 1060

RegionalUniversities 2.7 No

MinimumNo

MinimumTwo-YearColleges

NoMinimum

NoMinimum

NoMinimum

* GPA in the State Regents 15-unit high school core curriculum. Colleges and universities will add additional weighting (1.0) to the GPA’s of students who take the College Board Advanced Placement courses.

~ Students who do not meet option 1 or option 2 admission requirements are considered for admission through a holistic admission review and selection process. The holistic admission process considers several factors that predict academic success (high school GPA, high school course rigor, academic engagement, writing ability, leadership and ACT/SAT scores).

COLLEGE ADMISSION CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

The State Regents’ “Institutional Admission and Retention policy” requires a 15-unit high school core curriculum for college admission. Research shows that students who take rigorous high school courses score higher on college entrance exams, are better prepared to take college-level courses, persist in college, and have a greater chance of earning a college degree than those who take a different curriculum.

The following high school core courses are required for admission to all Oklahoma public colleges and universities:

High School Curricular Requirements for College Admission

NOTE: In addition to the above requirements, four additional units are recommended for college preparation: 2 units fine arts (music, art, drama, and speech); 1 unit mathematics. *Foreign language or computer science/computer technology will also count as additional units. Any AP courses (except studio art courses or International English) may be used as additional units.

This information was obtained from

https://www.okcollegestart.org/College_Planning/Prepare_for_College/grades_to_make.aspx

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SUBJECTSEnglish 4 unitsMathematics 3 unitsLaboratory Science 3 unitsHistory and Citizenship Skills 3 unitsAdditional Units (from subjects above) 2 units

TOTAL 15 units

Students wanting to participate in concurrent enrollment MUST FILL OUT THEIR ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE AS IF THEY WILL BE AT PONCA CITY HIGH SCHOOL AS A FULL TIME STUDENT SENIOR YEAR. Concurrent Enrollment will be added and high school courses will be adjusted AFTER proof of enrollment, by means of a college schedule, is delivered to the guidance office. Students wishing to concurrently enroll must obtain a CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FORM from their counselor. This form must be signed by the counselor, principal, parent and student. Students must also obtain an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT WITH ACT SCORES, from the main office. Once students have these two items, they must go to the NOC campus in Tonkawa to enroll.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSPonca City High School seniors wanting to be concurrently enrolled in both high school and college (Northern Oklahoma College) courses must be on track to graduate on time (May of the senior year). All curricular requirements for college admission must be met by the planned time of graduation.

Students must score a 19 on the sub score area of the ACT relevant to the course material they wish to take for college credit (ex: student must have a 19 in math to enroll in college algebra).

There will be no requirements as to when a student may take a course. The only restriction is that the concurrent enrollment hours on the student’s schedule must allow adequate travel time between campuses (30 minute minimum). The following combination of courses will be acceptable (travel time allowed is a constant one period).

Po-Hi Courses

NOCCourses Travel

TotalHours

5 1 1 74 2 1 73 3 1 7

To be concurrently enrolled, the student must complete the NOC application for concurrent enrollment (these are available in the Po-Hi Counseling Office). He/she should then take the completed application, an official high school transcript with ACT scores to NOC. Students must pay for the cost of their concurrent classes at the time of enrollment at NOC. Proof of a student’s enrollment must be provided to the Po-Hi Guidance Office (proof will be a computerized copy of the student’s enrollment schedule—not a hand written schedule). Without this proof, a student will be enrolled in seven periods at Po-Hi. To continue concurrent enrollment for the subsequent semester, proof must be presented to show the student has properly enrolled for the second semester at NOC.

DUAL CREDITPonca City High School seniors will have the option of counting a college credit as high school credit on their Po-Hi transcript. Academic credit shall be given for any concurrently enrolled higher education courses that are correlated with the academic credit awarded by the institution of higher education. Academic credit will show on the transcript as elective credit if there is no correlation between the concurrent enrollment higher education course and a course provided by the school district. College Algebra cannot serve as a substitute for Algebra 2. College Algebra will be counted as additional core or elective credit on the high school transcript.

It will be the responsibility of the student to provide the Ponca City High School with a college transcript in order for the credits to be added to the high school transcript. The letter grades assigned by the college are the letter grades that will be put on the high school transcript, and those grades will be calculated into the student’s overall GPA.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Advanced Placement (AP) is a program of college-level courses and exams that gives bright, highly motivated students the opportunity to take freshmen-level college classes while still in high school. The AP Program is administered by the College Board and consists of 38 college-level courses and examinations in 7 subject categories. Examinations are given in May each year on a day specified by the College Board. All examinations include both multiple-choice questions and a free response section (essays, problem solutions in math and chemistry, recording of speaking in languages, etc.). Most examinations are three hours long; all are scored on a scale of one to five. A student who earns a three or higher on an AP exam may receive credit for the equivalent course at more than 4,000 colleges and universities.One benefit of taking AP classes is to gain a realistic introduction to college courses. Successful scores on AP exams also allow students to earn college credit while in high school and to save money on college tuition cost. However, AP courses are not for everyone. These classes are both stimulating and demanding, and each student needs to consider how the challenge of an AP course will balance with his or her other activities and studies. See the AP Program Handbook for more detailed information, including program requirements for enrolling. This handbook can be obtained from the Counselors’ Office.

TEST REQUIREMENTIn addition to teaching the objectives outlined by the College Board for each course, the AP teacher will be preparing and practicing students to take the AP exam. Students who enroll in an AP class are required to take the exam in May in order to receive the weighted grade. The College Board assesses a fee for this test just as they do for other college entrance exams.

COST OF AP EXAMIn June, the examinations are graded by more than 4,000 college and secondary school teachers serving under the direction of a chief faculty consultant in each field, all of whom are college professors. The chief faculty consultants develop initial scoring standards in consultation with their immediate assistants; rigorous training of readers and table leaders, along with frequent reviews and rescoring of randomly selected examination books, ensures quality and reliability. These procedures also make the AP exams expensive. Students may begin paying for AP exams August 1, 2019. AP exams must be paid for by October 4, 2019. After Nov. 15th a late fee of $40 will be assessed on each exam. Spring AP courses (AP Gov’t/AP Human Geography) have a different payment deadline. The deadline for these Spring AP courses will be March 1st. The cost of an exam in 2019 was $94. However, weighed against the cost of six credit hours in college, the average number of credits earned by passing an exam, the cost could be one of the best bargains around. FEE REDUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO THOSE STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY & ARE GIVEN TO STUDENTS TAKING MORE THAN ONE EXAM. FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

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NCAA FRESHMANELIGIBILITY STANDARDS

The NCAA Clearinghouse is a national database registry for high school athletes who plan to participate in athletic competition at Division I, II, or III college level. All student athletes and their parent/guardians are strongly encouraged to become familiar with NCAA rules to ensure academic eligibility upon graduation from high school.

16 core courses are required for Division I and Division II. This rule applies to any student first entering any Division I College or university on or after August 1, 2013.

Currently, Division I has a sliding scale of test score and grade point average. In Division II, there is no sliding scale. The minimum core grade-point average is 2.000. The minimum SAT score is 820 V&M, and the minimum ACT sum score is 68.

All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Clearinghouse by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the clearinghouse code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the clearinghouse.

Only core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average for NCAA.

Specific high school classes must be taken in order to qualify for NCAA guidelines/college play; classes needed for high school graduation may NOT necessarily meet the NCAA requirements. A complete list of approved Po-Hi High School classes is available on the NCAA website. Please review this list thoroughly before making class selections at Po-Hi.

For detailed information and directions, please download a copy of NCAA’s Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete at this website: www.eligibilitycenter.org. If you have any questions about NCAA eligibility, please call the NCAA Clearinghouse toll-free at (877) 262-1492. You may also call the NCAA at (317) 917-6222.

GPA & CLASS RANKMany scholarship applications ask for your GPA and Class Rank. This can be found at the bottom of your transcript. When an application asks for your GPA, but does not indicate whether they want the weighted or unweighted one, give them the higher weighted one. If they want the unweighted one specifically, they usually indicate this on the application form by saying “based on a 4.0 scale”. Class Rank is determined by the weighted GPA only. You will see other class rankings at the end of each semester on your transcript, but the weighted GPA is the one used in ranking the Senior Class.

COLLEGE READINESS

Seniors, if you are planning to attend college, here are some things you need to do:

Get registered and take the ACT Test

Apply for admission to all colleges you are considering

Contact individual colleges to get the most current information available so you can meet appropriate deadlines for scholarships

Apply for these scholarships early, available money will decrease as time goes by

Obtain a PIN number that will be needed to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You cannot apply for the FAFSA until After January 1. Your parents will need to fill out their income tax forms before you can apply for FAFSA, so they should plan on doing that as early as possible in January. Go to www.pin.ed.gov and apply for a PIN number NOW. When it is time to apply for the FAFSA, you will want to do it online. If you do not have internet access, you will want to go to a family member's house who does, or use the computers at the public library. If you apply online, you get the results in just a few days. If you fill out the paper application for FAFSA, it takes months to get results. You will want to apply for FAFSA whether you think you will be eligible to receive any money or not. Most colleges want to see FAFSA results before they will make any decisions on what they might be able to offer you.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPSThere will be approximately 20-30 local scholarships available to seniors. These scholarships are provided by community organizations and families who are providing memorial scholarships in recognition of a past family member. A local scholarship bulletin will be made available to seniors the second or third week in January. Students will read through the bulletin and choose the scholarships they would like to apply for. The first page of the bulletin is a checklist that will need to be completed and returned to the Counseling Office. Students will then be provided with all of the application forms for the scholarships they chose. Students will have until the first Friday in March to complete them and return them to the Counseling Office. Note: Some scholarships have earlier deadlines and need to be mailed in by the student.

TRANSCRIPTSWhen you need an official transcript sent, it is best to have the main office send it. If you need an official transcript for personal use, you may request one in the Main Office or fill out the official transcript request online at www.pcps.us. Go to High School and click on the Counseling Office tab. If you have questions about submitting transcripts, please see your counselor for details.

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