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MORENCI AREA SCHOOLS

MIDDLE/HIGH

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Board Adopted 03/02/2020

Board Adopted 10/05/2020

Morenci Area Schools

BOARD OFFICE/HIGH SCHOOL MORENCI MIDDLE SCHOOL

788 Coomer St 304 Page St

Morenci, MI 49256 Morenci, MI 49256

(517)458-7502 (517)458-7502

(517)458-7503

ADMINISTRATION

Michael McAranSuperintendent

Erica MetcalfDirector of Finance

Kim IrishMS/HS Principal

Jediah Hall Dean of Students/ Athletic Director

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Scott MerillatPresident

Todd ArnoVice President

Laura SpencerTreasurer

Brad LonisSecretary

Rebecca BergerTrustee

Phil McCaskeyTrustee

Brandon StoverTrustee

GUIDANCE OFFICE

Daiton Lemmon School Counselor

High School is a time for you to begin preparation for your future. The Guidance Office is committed to helping you reach your educational and career goals.

Personal and Social Counseling

The High School years are a time of tremendous growth and change in individuals. This time of change from adolescence to adulthood has tough moments. The Guidance Office provides a place where you can come for help with personal problems or concerns.

Schedule Change Procedure

Schedules are set prior to the start of the semester, and changes can only be made during the first week of each semester. After this time there will be no schedule changes.

Personal Curriculum

Purpose of the Personal Curriculum The PC is a process to modify specific credit requirements and/or content expectations based on the individual learning needs of a student. It is designed for students who need to individualize learning requirements to meet the MMC requirements.

A PC allows several flexible learning options, including:

· Modifying the mathematics content for students who are challenged with meeting the proficiency requirement in the State Content Standards for math.

· Allowing modifications of the MMC necessary to demonstrate proficiency for students with an IEP.

· Allowing modifications of the MMC necessary to demonstrate proficiency for students transferring to a district from out of state or from a nonpublic school.

· When is a Personal Curriculum Modification Appropriate? A PC may be appropriate for a student who has demonstrated one or more of the following:

· The academic need to modify the State Content Standards for Mathematics. For a student with an IEP

· A documented need to make modifications because the student’s disability affects access to and/or demonstration of proficiency in the curriculum.

· Lack of progress on the MMC despite documented interventions, supports, and accommodations. For a transfer student:

· Transferring from out of state or from a nonpublic school after successful completion of the equivalent of two years of high school credit.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

The Morenci Athletic Department recommends that all athletes take at least six classes each semester for high school eligibility purposes. NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards are located in Appendix A.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

High school students who have maxed out the course opportunities at Morenci High School may take college courses during the fall and spring semesters. Courses may be taken at an approved college/university, such as Adrian College, Jackson College, and/or Siena Heights University. Partial fees and tuition will be paid by Morenci Area Schools. See Appendix B for Dual Enrollment Qualifications.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

An independent study for any subject area must be approved by the instructor and the school administration. Credit may be obtained for an independent study depending on the decision at the time of approval.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society is an organization under the sponsorship of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. It is a society that promotes appropriate recognition for students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

Membership in the National Honor Society is both an honor and a responsibility. It is granted only to those students selected by a faculty council which consists of five teachers. Membership is open to qualified juniors and seniors. The criteria for membership is: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The academic requirement is based upon the student’s cumulative grade point average. The minimum GPA allowable is 3.5. Members must maintain the standards upon which they were selected.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Morenci Area Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission to any class or activity.

Any questions concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or inquiries related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis on handicap, should be directed to:

Superintendent

Morenci Area Schools

788 Coomer St.

Morenci, MI 49256

(517) 458-7502

SUMMER SCHOOL POLICY

Morenci Middle/High School recognizes that in the course of a normal school year, some students may not be able to achieve a passing grade in core curriculum. In order for such students to graduate on time, credit recovery may be necessary. In these cases, students may choose to attend a summer school program in a school that offers in-class experiences or take online classes through an approved program. These courses, if successfully passed, will have the grade, the credit and the GPA added to their transcript.

TOTAL INCLUSION

Morenci Middle/High School’s Total Inclusion Program schedules students with an IEP into all general education classes in which they earn the required credits towards graduating with a high school diploma. Students will receive extra help and assistance, in those classes affected by their disability, through the help and guidance of the special needs staff. Students with an IEP have the opportunity to earn an elective credit by being scheduled in an Academic Learning Lab class. This class time is designated to allow students to bring their work from other classes and get help from the inclusion staff on assignments. Improving organizational skills, along with study skills and time management will also be incorporated into the Academic Lab class.

FOUR-YEAR CAREER PLAN WORKSHEET

Name ________________________________ Date ___________________________

Career Pathway _______________________________________________________

Career Goal __________________________________________________________

9th

Grade

Credit

10th

Grade

Credit

11th Grade

Credit

12th Grade

Credit

English 9

English 10

English 11

English 12

World History

Modern American History

Gov’t/ Econ

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

Pre Calc

Biology

Chemistry

PLTW

These core requirements must be taken before graduation:

Computer Technology (.5 credit)

General Physical Education (.5 credit)

Health (.5 credit)

Same World Language (2 years)

Visual Performing Arts (1 credit)

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 5-8)

ART DEPARTMENT

Drawing and Painting1 semester.5 credit grades 5-8

Prerequisite: None

Leonardo de Vinci, the great artist, thinker, inventor, and problem-solver began his work through observation and recorded it through drawing. Visual art, a language of communication, is a way to understand the world through line, shape, color, space, texture and values, and then to create it anew through imagination. As the capstone middle school visual art experience, Art 8 builds students’ skills, independence, and confidence through conception, creation, and exhibition of their work. Lessons intentionally guide students through rich and diverse hands-on art making experiences in a variety of media and art disciplines so they may become expressive young adult artists. Art history and criticism is smoothly intertwined with visual concepts to guide our next designers and makers in the visual world. DL, VL

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

English 52 semesters1 credit grade 5

Prerequisite: None

Fifth Grade English Language Arts is a class where students will read, write, learn more vocabulary words, and research. The reader’s workshop and writer’s workshop model will be utilized. Students will write personal narratives, argument paragraphs, and essays. Concentration will be focused on developing content and writing well with good spelling and conventions. Students will be reading every day with novels and books of their choice to build comprehension and fluency. Read-aloud will be incorporated to model good reading and will be used to teach reading comprehension strategies. Weekly vocabulary words will be taught to increase the student’s vocabulary. Research projects will be completed utilizing technology.

The class is also designed to help students transition into 6th grade ELA. Google Classroom is a tool that will be utilized for writing and presentations DL, VL

English 6 2 semesters1 credit grade 6

Prerequisite: None

Sixth Grade English class has two main goals. The class will reinforce and expand the skills to effectively use our English language. This will include a study of grammar, parts of speech, and increased vocabulary.

Novels will be read and themes will be incorporated into the STREAM concept. The chosen novels are Choosing Up Sides, A Long Walk To Water, The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, and A Song For A Whale.

Another important aspect of the class will be a focus of the four genres of writing. Students will demonstrate understanding of the four genres through various assignments and projects using the Writing Process as a tool for success. Focus Correction Areas will be the skills expected of the students. These skills are generated from the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). FCAs will be taught on each writing assignment and will be expected to be mastered by the students by the end of the year.

Technology will also be incorporated into the English class. This will include educational apps that pertain to a variety of ELA skills. Students will also use Chromebooks to create and present meaningful class presentations covering a range of skills that involve Language Arts. Google Classroom will be used extensively.

Resources include Teachers Pay Teachers, Tween Tribune, Newsela, Ereading, and MobyMax. DL, VL

English 7 2 semesters1 credit grade 7

Prerequisite: None

Students will use project-based learning to cover state and national standards for grade 7. Students will complete writing assignments and projects where they must apply knowledge from other disciplines in order to problem solve. We mainly focus on critical thinking, narratives, and explanatory writing. They will also have two reading units during the school year in order to focus on comprehension, the components of a story, and theme analysis. Google Classroom will be used both to convey material and submit assignments for approximately 70-75% of the material. DL, VL


Prerequisite: None

Students will use project-based learning to cover state and national standards for grade 8. Students will complete writing assignments and projects where they must apply knowledge from other disciplines in order to problem solve. We mainly focus on critical thinking, deductive reasoning, explanatory writing, and persuasive writing. Students will also have reading units focused on identifying key details, identifying the components of an argument, and interpreting poetry. Google Classroom will be used both to convey material and submit assignments for approximately 70-75% of the material. DL, VL

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

Math 52 semesters1 credit grade 5

Prerequisite: None

Students in Math 5 will review and extend their previous knowledge of multiplying and dividing multi-digit numbers. They will also learn about decimal place value and rounding. Instruction will also include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals and fractions. Students will review and reinforce area concepts, as well as be introduced to volume. The study of 2-dimensional shapes focuses mainly on the attributes and operations associated with triangles and quadrilaterals. Reading and creating line plots will be introduced. Students will also study the first quadrant of the coordinate grid. DL, VL


Prerequisite: None

Students in Math 6 will review and extend their previous knowledge of fractions. They will solve problems with integers and rational numbers. We will review area and volume, as well as introduce surface area (using nets) and composite area and volume. Sixth graders will practice the order of operations and exponents. Pre-algebra concepts will be introduced for equations and inequalities. Instructions of ratios will include unit rates and percentages. New graphing concepts covered will include histograms and box plots, in addition to a review of line plots. DL, VL


Prerequisite: None

Instruction includes the computation of rational numbers to include integers, fractions, decimals and percents. Students will learn what makes things proportional and how to solve for unknowns in these relationships. Instruction also targets data analysis and probability; algebraic foundations such as equations and inequalities; and functional / linear relationships. Daily lessons and assessments primarily come from the Maneuvering the Middle curriculum but will also include programs like Google Classroom, Kuta Software and Flipped Math. DL, VL


Prerequisite: None

Instruction includes the study of real numbers and their properties, exponent rules, scientific-standard notation, algebraic relations and functions, linear equation systems with an emphasis on solving through graphing and substitution. Also students will study the geometry concepts of Pythagorean Theorem; volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres, as well as various angle relationships. PSAT preparation, a key component of this class, includes timed warm-ups, bubbled and gridded answers, process of elimination, etc. Daily lessons and assessments primarily come from the Maneuvering the Middle curriculum but will also include programs like Google Classroom, Kuta Software and Flipped Math. Students also partake in the Financial Reality program, presented by the MI State Treasury. DL, VL

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Music & Drumming1 semester.5 credit grades 5-8

Prerequisite: None

Students in this course will participate in music history, music theory, music composition, and music performance exercises using their own drum sticks that will be provided for this course. Due to the diverse group of students taking these classes, it is expected that instruction will vary based on the individual's musical background. Students will be graded on your participation in lectures, class discussions, online worksheets/tests and online projects that will help promote their education in music, no matter their musical background.

Music 51 semester.5 credit grade 5

Prerequisite: None

Music five is a general music class for 5th grade students. Students learn about the basics of music history, music theory, composition, information about band, orchestra and choir, and the instruments offered in a beginning band program. Students learn this information by participating in class discussions, watching videos of instrument construction and performance, and performing on recorder and other wind & percussion instruments.

Students are graded on their progress using written quizzes / tests and performances on the instruments that we study, at the skill level appropriate for the amount of time spent learning those instruments. DL, VL

Band 62 semesters1 credit grade 6

Prerequisite: None

Band 6 is a beginning band class for 6th grade band members. This class introduces the students to all of the basic techniques that they will need to be able to perform on a musical instrument. Students learn basic skills in the categories of history, theory, composition, and performance. Students perform 3 concerts per year at school only. The concerts include the winter concert, the pre festival concert, and the spring concert.

Students are evaluated based on their improvement using written tests and performance Students who join 6th grade band are required to perform in the class for the entire year. All performances are graded assessments of the class. DL, VL

Band 7/82 semesters1 credit grade 7-8

Prerequisite: None

Band 7/8 is a junior high band class of an intermediate level consisting of 7th and 8th grade students. The students perform three concerts at home throughout the year. The first concert being a winter concert, the second is a pre-festival concert and the third is a spring concert. In addition to this, the 7th 8th grade band performs a workshop in preparation for festivals, and performs at both district and state festivals when they qualify. In addition to this, all 8th grade band students perform in the Memorial Day parade and at graduation.

Students are evaluated in this class using written tests and exams, in addition to performance tests on their instrument based on their skill level. Students who enroll in this class are expected to remain in the class for the entire year. All performances are graded assessments of the class. DL, VL

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Health 51 semester.5 credit grade 5

Prerequisite: None

Health lessons are taught from the Michigan Health Model. Lesson topics include nutrition, tobacco, drug prevention, personal safety, and social emotional learning. Students are assessed on class discussions, projects, and pre/post tests. DL, VL

Physical Education 61 semester.5 credit grade 6

Prerequisite: None

Students learn about the different components of physical fitness which include muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Students engage in a variety of activities to improve their physical fitness and sportsmanship. Through instruction, students also learn rules about sports (e.g., basketball, volleyball, etc.). Students are assessed on their physical fitness throughout the semester. DL, VL


Prerequisite: None



Prerequisite: None


Wellness1 semester.5 credit grade 5-8

Prerequisite: None

Wellness is a holistic approach to health and lifetime physical activities. This approach to total wellness encompasses the physical, mental, social, and personal needs of the individual. DL, VL

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Science 52 semesters1 credit grade 5

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to focus on living things and ecosystems, Earth’s systems, matter and the moon and stars. Students will participate in various activities such as lab work, technology and in class projects to further gain knowledge of the content. DL, VL


Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to focus on ecosystems, Planet Earth, and waves. Students will participate in various activities such as lab work, technology and in class projects to further gain knowledge of the content. DL, VL


Prerequisite: None

Students in Science 7 will grow in their knowledge and hands-on experience with cells, chemistry, robotics and human’s impact on the world. We learn in a Project Based classroom that focuses on how all of learning and life is connected. We work to build those real life connections between the subject areas through our projects both inside and outside the classroom in our STREAM program.

Curriculum: TCI Science, Project Lead The Way (PLTW), and Kesler Science DL, VL


Prerequisite: None

Students in Science 8 will grow in their knowledge and hands on experience with flight and space, motion/force/energy, and anatomy/genetics. We learn in a Project Based classroom that focuses on how all of learning and life is connected. We work to build those real life connections between the subject areas through our projects both inside and outside the classroom in our STREAM program.

Curriculum: TCI Science, Project Lead The Way (PLTW), and Kesler Science DL, VL

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

History2 semesters1 credit grade 5

Prerequisite: None

This class covers American History from the arrival of the indigenous people through the revolution era and beyond. DL, VL

Geography2 semesters1 credit grade 6

Prerequisite: None

This class combines science and geography. It touches on many topical subjects in today’s world. DL, VL

Ancient History2 semesters1 credit grade 7

Prerequisite: None

The curriculum introduces the students to the beginnings of human life. The class covers the great civilizations of the ancient world, and the impact they have had on the modern world. DL, VL

American History2 semesters1 credit grade 8

Prerequisite: None

While the focus of the 8th grade curriculum involves content from the study of the Constitution through the Civil War and Reconstruction, the class begins with a review of colonization and the American Revolution. This helps students to better comprehend the necessity of forming a new government through the completion of the Constitution. Students engage in a year long project that utilizes a hands on approach to learning history. They are cast into roles on the first day of school and create their own “project history” while learning about real history. DL, VL

ELECTIVES

Core Skills 7 1 semester.5 credit grade 7

Prerequisite: None

All “7th grade core subjects” are integrated into the curriculum through lessons that are not only enriching ,but also enforcing skills being taught in other classes that the students are concurrently enrolled in. The students are involved in team building activities, cooperative learning, whole group and individual lessons, amongst other teaching/learning styles. DL, VL

Core Skills 81 semester.5 credit grade 8

Prerequisite: None

All “8th grade core subjects” are integrated into the curriculum through lessons that are not only enriching ,but also enforcing skills being taught in other classes that the students are concurrently enrolled in. The students are involved in team building activities, cooperative learning, whole group and individual lessons, amongst other teaching/learning styles. DL, VL

Study Skills2 semesters1 credit grades 5-8

Prerequisite: None

Study Skills classes are offered to students with IEPs. Students complete assignments and tests from their classes and work on IEP goals and objectives. DL, VL

HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)

ART DEPARTMENT

Elements of Art & Design1 Semester.5 Credit grades 9-12

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide a foundation for advanced courses and satisfies the required art credit. Emphasis is placed on understanding the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as a basis for composition. Students will explore a variety of artists, art processes and materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking, two & three-dimensional design, and digital art. Student artwork will reflect aesthetics & cultural and historical contexts. Willingness to get involved in the creative process is a more important requirement than the student’s talent or previous experience. DL, VL

Graphic Design I1 Semester.5 Credit grades 11-12

Prerequisite: None

Graphic Design is a course that explores graphic communication through the understanding of the elements and principles of design; as well as, the design process, from idea development through the final execution of a document. DL, VL

Graphic Design II1 Semester.5 Credit grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Graphic Design I

A continuing examination of elements of design, spatial relationships, typography and imagery as they apply to practical visual solutions for print and Web applications. Students are introduced to operating procedures in the art department, design studio, and printing plant. DL, VL

Drawing1 Semester.5 credit grades 9-12

Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the development of observational skills and drawing techniques, employing a wide range of drawing media and subject matter. Students in this course will develop both technical abilities and creative responses to material and subject matter. No prior experience with drawing is required or expected.

Studio Art1 Semester.5 Credit grades 9-12

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of drawing and painting and provides examples, demonstrations and assignments that offer opportunities to execute that understanding through the use of artistic techniques and self-expression. DL, VL

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

English 92 semesters1 creditgrade 9

Prerequisite: None

Using contemporary and classic literature, as well as nonfiction selections, students will be instructed in literary techniques and its influence in writing and speaking. Instruction will include writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills necessary to succeed in academic settings and in the workplace. DL, VL

English 10 / Honors English 10*2 semesters1 credit grade 10

Prerequisite: None

Both sections of English 10 focus on American Literature, in the context of historical and contemporary issues common to our American experience. Students will also read non-fiction essays, speeches, articles and historical documents, as well as some short stories and poetry. At times students will read for information only, but often they will be expected to look for an author’s stylistic choices. This will include some study of figurative language and basic rhetorical analysis. Students will improve their grammar and usage skills both through writing and through use of the Khan Academy in preparation for the PSAT. Students will practice their writing skills through a combination of small daily assignments, as well as longer pieces, which will require revision and polish. Students will improve their ability to understand words in context, thus improving their vocabulary and ability to read increasingly challenging texts. Students will learn to synthesize information from a number of sources to support their own points and arguments. Use of MLA citation will be expected on some assignments. Students will practice speaking and listening skills through a combination of small and large group discussions, as well as oral presentations. (*Anchor texts, assignments, and assessments differ in difficulty between the two sections.) DL, VL


Prerequisite: None

English 11 is a survey course that includes the study of short stories, novels, drama, poetry, and nonfiction. In addition to the study of literature, writing is emphasized. Through literature, class discussion, projects, journals, and various writing assignments, students will improve their reading, writing, and critical and creative thinking skills. Grammar will be reviewed as needed and vocabulary skills will be improved. DL, VL

AP English Lang & Comp2 semesters1 credit grade 11

Prerequisite:

Based on College Board criteria, the focus of AP English Language and Composition is to provide intense skill-building in the following areas:

· Critical reading (mostly non-fiction, but also 1984 by George Orwell)

· Rhetorical analysis (i.e. studying the art of effective writing, inc. rhetorical triangle)

· Understanding how diction affects meaning and how meaning is affected by context

· Style and usage (e.g. clarity, correctness, organization, etc.)

· Understanding how claims are supported with evidence

· Academic writing (e.g. argument, analysis, synthesis)

· Use and citation of outside sources (MLA)

· Formal and informal verbal communication

The objective of the course is to prepare students for the following:

· Real-world English language arts (ELA) tasks (i.e. consuming and communicating information)

· College-level reading, writing and responding

· ELA portions of the SAT

· AP English Language and Composition Exam

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Prerequisite: None

Senior Level English is based on the Michigan Merit Curriculum. Students will engage in broad reading and writing experiences to encompass literary texts, nonfiction literary texts, and other informational texts. The main goal of the course is to refine, apply, and extend the solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and strategies developed in English 9 through 11, so as to prepare students for their future. DL, VL


Prerequisite:

Honors English 12 is an advanced course, offering possibilities for advanced literary study in preparation for college English. The course will focus heavily on analysis of novels and plays, but some short stories and poems will be included, as well as film adaptations.

By the end of this course, students should be able to approach a work beyond an emotional reaction to an analytical, critical response. Student responses, whether written or oral, should show depth and focus on concepts and stylistic choices to reveal insights, rather than simply summarize or react to the work. A working knowledge of literary terms and rhetorical devices will be important to our discussion. Many of these will be review, but it will be important that students have a command of those most commonly used in our discussion.

Students will write frequently in response to our readings. Discussion, both small group and whole group, will be a regular part of our classroom experience. It is expected that students will come to class prepared and willing to discuss any assigned readings. DL, VL

WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Spanish l2 semesters1 credit grade 9

Prerequisite: None

The beginning Spanish student will learn to speak, write, read and understand basic Spanish on a variety of specific topics. Additionally, students will also learn some basic history and cultural background of Spanish-speaking countries. DL, VL

Spanish ll2 semesters1 credit grade 10

Prerequisite: Spanish I

This class will build on skills learned in Spanish l and expand them into more complex situations. Students will begin to utilize the language in skits, plays and other group projects. DL, VL

Spanish III 2 semesters1 credit grade 11

Prerequisite: Spanish I, II

Spanish III and IV is a combined class. In Spanish III students will be required to learn new tenses (4). They will continue to build on what they have learned in the previous two years. Students are responsible for continuing to learn more cultural and historical aspects of the language. They will be asked to use their skills to help tutor other students in Spanish I and II if needed. Students give presentations, perform skits and conversations, and discuss world issues in Spanish. DL, VL

Spanish IV2 semesters1 credit grade 12

Spanish III and IV is a combined class. In Spanish IV students will be required to learn a new tense and to be subject to more intense conversations. They will continue to build on what they have learned in the previous three years. Students are responsible for continuing to learn more cultural and historical aspects of the language. They will be asked to use their skills to help tutor other students in Spanish I and II if needed. Students give presentations, perform skits and conversations, and discuss world issues in Spanish. Spanish IV students are also required to read a Novela together by the end of the year. DL, VL

This is a 5-point class.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

Algebra 1 2 semesters1 credit grade 9

Prerequisite: None

Instruction includes topics such as algebraic symbols, properties of real numbers, positive and negative numbers, linear equations, factoring, graphing, exponents, quadratic equations, and fractions. There is an emphasis on problem solving which applies algebra skills to practical use. DL, VL

Geometry / Honors Geometry2 semesters1 credit grade 10

Prerequisite: Algebra I

The discovery of Geometry should be taken following successful completion of topics in algebra. A study is made of the inter-relations of points, lines, and planes. It includes a formal introduction to inductive and deductive reasoning in proofs and logic. It covers topics of parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence, and similarity, circles, trigonometric functions, transformations and symmetry. DL, VL

Algebra ll / Honors Algebra ll2 semesters1 credit grade 11

Prerequisite: Alg I, Geometry

The second year of algebra should be taken immediately following the first year of geometry in your sophomore or junior year. It includes a rigorous review of elementary algebra, its basic terminology, notation, concepts, skills, and application by means of the structure of the real number system. It covers such topics as: relation and function of linear and quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, binomial series, matrices, and determinants. Technology will be integrated in this course. DL, VL

Pre-Calculus 2 semesters1 credit grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Alg I, II, Geometry

This course should be taken during the junior or senior year. It includes the solution of the right and general triangles and study of theorems and formulas bearing upon the relation among the sides and angles of the triangle. Study covers complex numbers, hyperbolic functions, logarithmic functions, inverse functions, and circular and polar coordinates.

DL, VL

SAT PREP1 semester.5 credit grades 11-12

Prerequisite: None

SAT Prep is an elective math course that is designed to prepare students for the SAT in the spring. This course will review material from previous math courses like Algebra 1 and Geometry. Also it will utilize practice from College Board and Khan Academy to prepare for SAT type questions. DL, VL

Probability and Statistics1 semester.5 credit grade 12

Probability and Statistics is a math course that will discuss different ways to calculate probabilities of events. Also it will cover how to use and interpret data and perform statistical analysis. This course will use these strategies and incorporate them into real world situations. DL, VL

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Virtual Coaching1 semester.5 credit grades 9-12

Students meet daily with Mr. Murray online, in a virtual coaching setting, during first hour. Students will be given individualized and small group instruction to help improve their performance skills. In addition to this, they will also be given practice time online so that the teacher can observe their practice habits to help them improve as performers. To be successful, the students will need their instrument, a place to play in their house, and access to the computer for the purpose of taking their lesson. Students will be graded on their progress and participation through observance of their performances, submitted performance recordings, and discussion of the topics they work on. DL, VL

Music & Drumming1 semester.5 credit grades 9-12

Students in this course will participate in music history, music theory, music composition, and music performance exercises using their own drum sticks that will be provided for this course. Due to the diverse group of students taking these classes, it is expected that instruction will vary based on the individual's musical background. Students will be graded on your participation in lectures, class discussions, online worksheets/tests and online projects that will help promote their education in music, no matter their musical background.

Symphonic Band 2 semesters1 credit grades 9-12

Prerequisite:

The band performs a wide variety of music from traditional wind band music and marches, as well as popular and musical show tunes. Some serious contemporary music can be expected as part of the band’s repertoire since so much is written for the band idiom.

Each student is evaluated with regard to his/her overall musicianship, respect, attendance, and effort throughout the year. Since attendance is required for all scheduled performances, students have the responsibility to arrange their schedule to accommodate the band calendar that is published each school year.

The Symphonic Band performs in four major concerts, and participates in various band festivals throughout the year. They will also play at Friday basketball home games as requested. Students must enroll for the full year to be eligible for membership. DL, VL

Music Appreciation2 semesters1 credit grades 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Music appreciation is a basic music class open to all students at the high school level who are interested in learning more about music. Music appreciation focuses on music history, music theory, and composition in most genres of music dating back as far as 500 AD. In this class students are evaluated on research-based projects and skill appropriate performances in compositions. In addition to this, music appreciation has a performance element that stems from bucket drumming. No experience is required, only the desire to learn and have fun. DL, VL

Beginning Guitar2 semesters1 credit grades 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Beginning guitar is a very basic guitar class. It is designed to entice even the most novice of players and offers skill development for those with some skills that are already in place. Students learn the history of the guitar, how it's made, and how to perform with it. Students start off with basic techniques of strumming small chords and singing beginner songs. As they travel through the class they learn how to pick, and sing as well. At the conclusion of the course, all students should be able to perform short campfire songs on the guitar while singing. more experienced players may be expected to perform more advanced songs at the courses end. Final exam for this course is a campfire song session held at the local campground where we gather to perform the songs we have learned for ourselves in any community members who would like to come by and hang out. Students are graded on their knowledge of guitar history, their knowledge of the guitar's composition, the music theory that they learned throughout the class and their progress in performance on an individual basis. DL, VL

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Freshman Physical Education1 semester.5 credit grade 9

Prerequisite: None

The goal of this class is to teach students how to take care of their healthy bodies and be life-long exercisers. This class includes participation in a variety of both individual and team activities including team sports (e.g., flag football), net sports (e.g., volleyball), individual fitness (e.g., cardiovascular work), strength training (e.g., weight lifting), and flexibility (e.g., yoga). Coordination, endurance, physical fitness, agility, speed, teamwork, and knowledge of rules are required for engaging in these activities. DL, VL

Freshman Health1 semester.5 credit grade 9

Prerequisite: None

Health lessons are taught from the Michigan Health Model. Lesson topics include nutrition, tobacco, alcohol and other drug prevention, healthy relationships, personal safety, social emotional learning, STD’s/HIV, and CPR. Students are assessed on critical thinking, class discussions, projects, and pre/post tests. DL, VL

High School Fitness1 semester.5 credit grades 10-12

Prerequisite: None

The goal of this class is to teach and promote lifetime training and conditioning programs that can be used to maintain optimum physical fitness. This course will also emphasize physical skills and strategies through participation in team sport and help students develop the techniques and attitudes which will enable them to perform physical skills at a more consistent level for lifelong activities. DL, VL

Athletic Conditioning 1 semester.5 credit grades 10-12

Prerequisite: None

Athletic Conditioning will attempt to enhance athletic performance through a personalized program of weight lifting, stretching, and plyometric. DL, VL

Team Sports1 semester.5 credit grades 10-12

Emphasis in this class is on learning a variety of sports where students have to work together to reach a common goal. Students learn skills such as teamwork and positive communication as they compete in sports such as basketball, football, volleyball, etc. DL, VL

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Biology2 semesters1 credit grade 9

Prerequisite: None

Biology is the study of life. The major topics covered in this course include: scientific process and thinking, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, ecology, evolution, and classification of living things. Technical vocabulary is used in this class and mastery is essential for the understanding of scientific concepts. Quizzes over vocabulary understanding are essential to the class. Students will be expected to perform lab activities, computer related activities, projects, as well as day to day notes and assignments. Homework is an expected component of the class. Projects include individual and group based. Portions of the class may be held outdoors, depending on the unit of study. Students will explore and present careers related to Biology. Google classroom is an integral part of this course. Class announcements, assignments, materials, and other information will be regularly posted in Google classroom. This is the recommended freshman science course.

Course Textbook: Biology by Miller & Levine DL, VL

Chemistry2 semesters1 credit grade 10

Prerequisite: Biology

This is an introductory course to the fundamental concepts of general chemistry. Areas of study include: Scientific processes, measurements and analysis, atomic structure, organization of the periodic table of elements, chemical nomenclature, balancing equations, types of reactions, and stoichiometry. Students will be expected to perform lab activities, computer related activities, and projects, in addition to day to day notes and assignments. Homework is an expected component of the class. Chemistry involves math, observation, reasoning, and laboratory work. Students will correlate the lab activities with the concepts taught in class. The majority of lab activities are “green” and do not require the use of harmful chemicals. The course requires an application of math and problem solving. Homework and projects are an expected component of the class. Projects include both individual and group-based activities. Students will explore and present famous chemists and chemistry careers to the class. Google classroom is an integral part of this course. Class announcements, assignments, materials, and other information will be regularly posted in Google classroom. This is the recommended sophomore science course.

Course Text: Modern Chemistry by Sarquis & Sarquis DL, VL

PLTW Principles Biomedical Science 2 semesters 1 credit grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry

In this year-long course, students explore concepts of biology and medicine as the take on the roles of various medical professionals to solve real-world problems. Students are challenged by different scenarios including investigating a crime scene to solve a mystery, diagnosing and proposing treatment to patients in a family medical practice to tracking down and containing a medical outbreak at a local hospital, stabilizing a patient during an emergency, and collaborating with others to design solutions to local and global medical problems. Organization is key in this course. Students will be required to keep detailed binders in order to process the content. Students will explore various careers throughout the course. Google classroom is an integral part of this course. Class announcements, assignments, materials, and other information will be regularly posted in Google classroom. The class grade is based on a 5.0 scale.

Course Text: Found online once students are registered for the class. DL, VL

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

World History2 semesters1 credit grade 9

Prerequisite: None

World History A/B is a two-semester course intended to develop an interconnected framework of world history that underscores large-scale patterns, long-term changes, and interactions in human history, spanning from the fall of classical civilizations in the 300s CE up through the 21st Century. This includes coverage of world religions, trade networks, the Middle Ages, the Age of Discovery, the rise and fall of empires and nation-states, the era of global political revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, the World Wars, the Cold War and decolonization, etc. In surveying around 1,700 years of world history, this course is also intended to advance students’ understanding and mastery of world geography. It aims to examine continuities and changes that have brought the world to where it is today, by focusing on global themes and trends and asking those questions pertinent to all human societies. As global citizens, it is essential to understand the historical forces that have helped to shape humans’ worldviews and to construct a global perspective. DL, VL

Modern American History2 semesters1 credit grade 10

Prerequisite: None

Modern American History is a two-semester course. Using History Alive! Pursuing American Ideals, students will be actively engaged in learning American History while examining the founding ideals-liberty, democracy, equality, rights and opportunity-which are found in the Declaration of Independence. This course is designed to study the areas of American History from the Reconstruction to the present. By the end of the program, students will be able to better connect what has happened to today. This is the recommended sophomore social studies class. DL, VL

Economics1 semester.5 credit grades 11-12

Prerequisite: None

Economics is a one-semester course (usually paired with Government) intended to develop an understanding and mastery of the core concepts, knowledge, and skills associated with Economics. The course is organized into four units: Microeconomics (featuring topics such as the study of choice and economic decision-making, scarcity and other core principles of economics, entrepreneurship, market structures, prices, and supply and demand), Macroeconomics (the role of the government in the market economy, circular flow, economic indicators, fiscal policy, monetary policy), International Economics (economic systems, comparative advantage, globalization and the rise of global economic interdependence), and Personal Finance. As the Michigan Department of Education once stated in its Michigan High School Content Expectation for Economics:

“Understanding economics…is becoming essential for citizens in our national and increasingly interconnected world economy. Increasingly, productive members of society must be able to identify, analyze, and evaluate the causes and consequences of individual economic decisions and public policy including issues raised by constraints imposed by scarcity, how economies and markets work, and the benefits and costs of economic interaction and interdependence. Such literacy includes analysis, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making that helps people function as consumers, producers, savers, investors, and responsible citizens.

Students who meet the expectations will understand how economies function and how to apply the concepts and principles of economics to their lives as individuals and as citizens...” DL, VL

Government1 semester.5 credit grades 11-12

Prerequisites: None

Government is a one-semester course (usually paired with Economics) intended to develop an understanding and mastery of the core concepts, knowledge, and skills associated with Government/Civics. This includes such topics as the conceptual origins of government, the founding and development of the democratic republic of the United States, the structure and functions of the government of the U.S. (including a thorough study of its three-branch and federal systems), rights and liberties provided and protected in the U.S., the U.S. and world affairs, and citizenship and civic participation. As the Michigan Department of Education once stated in its Michigan High School Content Expectation for Civics:

“Citizenship...is the ‘engine of constitutional democracy and a free society’ and knowing our rights and responsibilities as citizens ‘fuels that engine.’ Democratic societies do not function without the participation of informed and responsible citizens. Civic education, therefore, is one of public education’s central missions. The education of the next generation of citizens is essential to the well-being of American constitutional democracy…” DL, VL

ELECTIVES

Study Skills2 semesters1 credit grades 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Study Skills are offered to students with IEPs. Students complete assignments and tests from their classes and work on IEP goals and objectives. DL, VL

Yearbook2 semesters1 credit grades 9-12

Prerequisite: B average in English and teacher recommendation. Underclassmen welcome only with teacher approval.

Members of this class are responsible for funding and producing the annual yearbook. Students are expected to be independent workers with strong artistic, writing and/or business aptitudes. Writing, photography, graphic design, marketing, sales, and public relations are all skills needed for this course. Some after-school time will be required for event coverage. This is a full year course, and students are expected to remain in the course for the entire year, unless permission to drop is granted by the instructor. Seniors must finish assigned pages to the instructor’s satisfaction after graduation, if necessary. DL, VL

Dual Enrollment1 semester.5 credit grades 10-12

Prerequisites:

This option is available to students who have met state standard scores on the ACT, PSAT or SAT tests and have taken any college recommended prerequisites. College courses must fit in alignment with State requirements and fit within the student’s schedule. If interested, contact the counseling office. DL, VL

Senior Transitions2 semesters1 credit grade 12

Prerequisites: None

Senior Transitions is a two-semester course intended to cover and practice the knowledge and skills that senior students will most benefit from as they make the crucial transition between high school and the next step of their lives. This course will feature a wide variety of topics: 50% will be oriented toward Personal Finance, while the other 50% will be oriented toward “Non-Personal Finance” topics, such as life skills and goals. As we cover these topics, we will also work on advancing students’ skills in reading for comprehension, writing, public speaking, and effective engagement. This course is also designed to help sharpen students’ self-awareness and ability to reflect. Some notable requirements for Senior Transitions are a community service requirement and a research paper which will serve as the culminating activity for the year. DL, VL

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION / REMOTE LEARNING

COURSE CATALOGUE

Edmentum-Course Catalog

https://www.edmentum.com/course-catalog

ART110Cultural Design I1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ART521Art History and Appreciation1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ART752Contemporary Art1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ART753Art Mixed Media1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ART7553-D Design1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ART761Art-Drawing 1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ART800Digital Photo I1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ELC100Parenting1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ELC102Foundations of Green Energy A 1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ELC103Foundations of Green Energy B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ELC105Intro Soc. Media1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ELC106Veterinary Science1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ELC252Food Handler Certifications1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ELC401Certified Nurse Aide A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ELC402Certified Nurse Aide B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ELEC106Veterinary Science1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG098English Elective 11-121041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG099Mass Communications1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG100Prof Communications1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG101English 9 A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG103American Lit1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG104Critical Writing1041 - Morenci Alt Education


ENG108English 12 B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG110College Readiness1041 - Morenci Alt Education




ENG141Proj English1041 - Morenci Alt Education



ENG161Speech1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG201Mythology1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG203Creative Writing1041 - Morenci Alt Education

ENG300Mythology1041 - Morenci Alt Education



ENG432Reading1041 - Morenci Alt Education



FIG3Famous Figures1041 - Morenci Alt Education

FOR801Spanish I A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

FOR806Spanish I B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

FOR820Spanish II A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

FOR826Spanish II B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

FOR841Spanish IV A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

FOR842Spanish IV1041 - Morenci Alt Education

FOR843Spanish IV1041 - Morenci Alt Education

GED101GED Lang. Arts1041 - Morenci Alt Education

GED121GED Math1041 - Morenci Alt Education

GED131GED Science1041 - Morenci Alt Education

GED141GED Social Studies1041 - Morenci Alt Education

LIT178GOTHIC Literature1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC112Junior Seminar1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC113Junior Seminar1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC119IS Graphic Design1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC120Computer Skills A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC121OL Computer Skills1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC122Computer Skills B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC125OL Sociology A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC128OL Sociology B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC132Medical Terminology B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC138OL Health1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC142OL Health B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC162OL Speech A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC166OL Speech B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC167OL Pre-Calc A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC171OL Pre-Calc B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC174OL Chem A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC179OL Algebra II A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC185OL Economics1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC192Consumer Skills1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC193OL Consumer Skills1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC199Cosmetology1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC201Intro to Fashion Design1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC205English 10 A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC230Life Skills1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC300Careers1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC330World Geography A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC335World Geography B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC473Personal Living1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC477Study Skills1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC490Academic Skills1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MSC851Comp App1041 - Morenci Alt Education



MTH110Financial Math1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH112OL Financial Math B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH200Integrated Math 1 A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH201Basic Math 1041 - Morenci Alt Education



MTH204Integrated Math 1 B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH205Math 8 A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH211Pre Algebra A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH212Pre Algebra B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH214Consumer Math1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH215Pre-Geometry1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH229Algebra 1 B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH230Algebra 1 A1041 - Morenci Alt Education


MTH241Accounting A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH242Accounting B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH248Geometry A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH249Geometry B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH271Algebra 2 A1041 - Morenci Alt Education


MTH291Calculus1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH71MATH 7 B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MTH72Math 7 A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MUS440Vocal Music1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MUS451Music History1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MUS476Contemporary Music1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MUS481Band A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MUS482Band B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

MUS491Music Appr.1041 - Morenci Alt Education

NCR201Acad Seminar1041 - Morenci Alt Education

PHE705Fitness1041 - Morenci Alt Education

PHE718Health1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI114OL Earth Science1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI300Planetary Science1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI309Applied Science1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI311Chemistry A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI313Earth Science1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI314Physical Science A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI315Physical Science B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI316Physical Science Exploratory1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI317Principals of Engineering1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI321Biology A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI322Biology B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI327Chemistry B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI333Astronomy1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI346Physics A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI355Forensics1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI71Science 7 B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SCI72Science 7 A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC101World History Exploratory1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC307OL Psychology1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC327OL US History I1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC330Criminology1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC340Philosophy1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC422Sociology1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC431World History A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC432World History B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC441US History A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC442US History B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC443MS US History A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC451Economics1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC465History of the Holocaust1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC471Government1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC481Psychology A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC482Psychology B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC71World History 7 B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC72World History 7 A1041 - Morenci Alt Education

SOC73US History 8 B1041 - Morenci Alt Education

Dual Enrollment Readiness Qualifying Assessments and Scores 2020-2021

Assessment

Test Section

Content Area

Minimum Qualifying Score

EXPLORE

Mathematics

Mathematics

17

Reading

Reading

15

Science

Science

20

English

English

13

PLAN

Mathematics

Mathematics

19

Reading

Reading

17

Science

Science

21

English

English

15

ACT

Mathematics

Mathematics

22

Reading

Reading

22

Science

Science

23

English

English

18

MME*

ELA

ELA

2100

Mathematics

Mathematics

2100

Science

Science

2100

Social Studies

Social Studies

2100

PSAT 8/9

Critical Reading

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

460

Mathematics

Mathematics

510

PSAT 10

Critical Reading


460

Mathematics

Mathematics

510

PSAT/NMSQT 11

Critical Reading


460

Mathematics

Mathematics

510

SAT

Critical Reading


480

Mathematics

Mathematics

530

AP**

Various subject areas

May qualify for credit and allow for higher level classes

Check with IHE

CLEP**



Check with IHE

IB**



Check with IHE

ACCUPLACER**



Check with IHE

* MME scores are based on the Spring 2018 administration of the M-STEP exams

**There are no state approved scores related to these assessments. Subject area and qualifying scores are specific to an Institution of Higher Education (IHE). It is best to contact the IHE to see what scores they accept as a qualifying score for the desired dual enrollment course.

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