Lake Orion High School
A Nationally Recognized School of Excellence
2016-2017
CURRICULUM
HANDBOOK
495 E. Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI
48360
(248)
693-5420
www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us/lohs
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
District Information..............................................................................................................1
Letter from the Principal ......................................................................................................2
Personnel..............................................................................................................................3
Graduation Requirements ....................................................................................................4
Service Learning ..................................................................................................................5
NCAA Eligibility .................................................................................................................7
Career Pathways........................................................................................................... 10-13
Four-Year Plan Worksheet.................................................................................................14
Scheduling General Information
Scheduling Requirements ...........................................................................................15
Independent Study ......................................................................................................15
Pass/Fail Grading ........................................................................................................16
Application Process ....................................................................................................16
Audition Process .........................................................................................................16
Honors/Advanced Placement Program .......................................................................16
Schedule Adjustments ................................................................................................16
Electives ....................................................................................................................... 17-22
Course Descriptions
Adjunct Courses..........................................................................................................23
Career & College Ready Program Opportunities .......................................................24
Automotive Technology ........................................................................................25
Business Administration, Management & Operations ..........................................26
Computer Programming/Programmer....................................................................28
Engineering ............................................................................................................30
Family & Consumer Science .................................................................................32
Finance ...................................................................................................................33
Future Educators Program………………………………………………………..35
Marketing ...............................................................................................................36
School to Career Opportunities..............................................................................38
Career & Technical Student Organizations ...........................................................38
English/Language Arts................................................................................................39
English ...................................................................................................................40
Communication Arts ..............................................................................................42
Composition ...........................................................................................................44
Literature................................................................................................................45
Experiential Education................................................................................................47
Fine and Performing Arts ...........................................................................................48
Art ..........................................................................................................................48
Drama.....................................................................................................................51
Music......................................................................................................................52
Mathematics ...............................................................................................................55
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
(Continued)
Physical Education......................................................................................................59
Science ........................................................................................................................61
Social Studies..............................................................................................................66
Special Education .......................................................................................................70
World Languages ........................................................................................................73
Diversified Curriculum ......................................................................................................76
Advanced Placement...................................................................................................76
Blended Learning........................................................................................................76
English Immersion Program .......................................................................................76
Flipped Courses……………………………………………………………………...77
International Academy................................................................................................77
Oakland Schools Technical Campus ..........................................................................78
Extended Curriculum .........................................................................................................81
Dual Enrollment..........................................................................................................81
Online Learning ..........................................................................................................81
Testing Out .................................................................................................................82
Appendix
Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity/Title VI/IX………i
Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability………….i
Career and Technical Education………………………………………………………ii
Anti-Harassment……………………………………………………………………....ii
Drug Free Workplace………………………………………………………………...iii
NCAA Division I Eligibility…………………………………………………………iii
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DISTRICT
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DISTRICT MISSION
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Providing an exemplary education for all learners
DISTRICT
VISION
Educating our students for the challenges of tomorrow
DESIRABLE BROAD STUDENT OU
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A goal of education is to provide all learners with a solid foundation of skills, knowledge, and
understandings that are necessary for their continual growth and success as students within the school
setting, and as adults in society. As a result of sound education based on well-defined educational
outcomes, a Lake Orion student will be:
1. a person capable of learning over a lifetime
2. a person capable of applying knowledge in diverse situations
3. a person who makes decisions for successful living
4. a caring, sensitive and flexible human being
5. a creative and innovative person
6. a person able to communicate effectively in written and spoken language
7. a competent and productive participant in society
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION
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The mission of Lake Orion High School, in cooperation with the family and community,
is to provide an educational environment which enables students to achieve
their potential and contribute to society.
LOHS VISION
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Lake Orion High School provides a safe, nurturing environment
where caring adults ensure every student learns and applies
essential skills and knowledge for continuing growth and excellence.
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Dear Students:
This curriculum handbook contains information necessary for you to plan and select courses that
will best complement your talents and aspirations. Study this information carefully before making
course selections. Counselors and other school staff are eager to assist you in developing an
educational program that builds upon experiences, expands interests and promotes continuous progress
toward your long range goals and career pathway.
Graduation requirements, course descriptions, prerequisite information and programs for each
department are included in this handbook. It is important to understand that your schedule is generated
based on your original requests and staff availability. We remain committed to making every effort to
tailor a program that best meets your educational goals while challenging your potential. Please
choose your courses carefully!
Student’s course requests are final as of June 15
th
for the following school year. Schedules will
only be changed for those students who have failed a course or who are missing a course required for
graduation. Schedule changes at the beginning or throughout the year will not be permitted.
Best wishes in planning your program. And remember, if you need help, feel free to contact the
counselors or other school staff.
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LAKE ORION HIGH
SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL AD
MINIST
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Stephen Hawley ..............................................................................................Principal
Darin Abbasse............................................ Associate Principal – Freshman Academy
Sarah Budreau.................................................................. Associate Principal (A - K)
Chris Bell ........................................................................... Associate Principal (L - Z)
William Reiss………………………………………………………...Athletic Director
COUNSELORS
Christy Bell...................................................................................................... A-Cam
Melissa Bruno ................................................................................................. Can-Fin
Carol Doll ........................................................................................................Fio-Hop
Michele Novak ................................. Substance Abuse Prevention Advisor, Hoq-Mat
Robin Spisz....................................................................................................... Mau-Pr
Alicia Conner ...................................................................................................... Pt-Str
Marci Nowaczok…………………………………………………………………Stu-Z
DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS
Art ........................................................................................................ Melissa Wilson
Business & Communications Technology.......................................... Jennifer Ohlrich
Experiential Education ............................................................................... John Miles
Fine and Performing Arts .................................................................... Melissa Wilson
Guidance ................................................................................Christy Bell / Carol Doll
Industrial Technology…………………………………………………..James Stuef
English Language Arts ........................................................Jim Haugh / Paige Hunter
Life Management Education ................................................................... Julie Barnes
Mathematics................................................................. Brent Cubitt / Rhonda Oldford
Media .............................................................................................. Melissa Middleton
Physical Education ............................................................................. David Whitaker
Science....................................................................................................... Steve Tighe
Social Studies ...........................................................................................Tom Romito
Special Education ............................................................................ Heather Rutledge
World Languages...................................................................................Jennifer Howe
BOARD OF EDUCATION 2015 -16
Deborah Porter............................................................................................... President
Scott Taylor...............................................................................................Vice President
Jim Weidman .................................................................................................Treasurer
Connie Meech................................................................................................ Secretary
Steven Drakos ................................................................................................... Trustee
Bill Holt ............................................................................................................ Trustee
Birgit McQuiston……………………………………………………………… Trustee
LAKE ORION CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
Marion Ginopolis.................................................................................. Superintendent
Heidi Mercer..................................... Asst. Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Rick Arnett ................................................ Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources
John Fitzgerald .................................. Asst. Superintendent for Business and Finance
Kerri Anderson.. ........................................................................ Director of Curriculum
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Grade - Physical Education 0.5 Credit
Grade - Health .5 Credit
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
For the Classes of 2017 - 2020
A MINIMUM of 30 CREDITS IS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. (19.5 required + 10.5 elective =
30.0 credits.) Elective credits allow for each student to customize their program of study.
Check off if completed
Language Arts ...................................................4.5 Credits 9
th
10
th
11
th
12
th
Required sequence outlined on page 39 4.0 Credits
Speaking & Listening Elective 0.5 Credit
Social Studies .....................................................3.0 Credits
9
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G
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1.0 C
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10
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G
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I/II
1.0 C
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11
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Grade - Am Govern. & Economics
1.0 Credit
Mathematics .......................................................4.0 Credits
See course sequences on page 55 for details.
All students must have one math-related course
in their senior year.
Science .................................................................3.0 Credits
Biology
1.0 Credit
Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics 1.0 Credit
Additional Science 1.0 Credit
Optional sequences outlined on page 61
Business & Communications Technology ........1.5 Credits
9
th
Grade - Career Foundations 1.0 Credit
12
th
Grade - Personal Finance & 0.5 Credit
Consumer Economics
Physical Education.............................................. 1.0 Credit
9
th
9
th
Visual, Performing, Applied Arts...................... 1.0 Credit
* .5 credit is fulfilled by the required
Speaking & Listening elective
World Languages ...............................................2.0 Credits
Sequences outlined on page 73
Electives ............................................................10.5 Credits
Service Learning ...................................................40 Hours
See program description on page 5.
Online Learning Experience (fulfilled within required courses)
Mandatory MME Testing
Students are required to test in all areas of the MME in order to graduate.
Exit Presentation
Students are required to pass a senior exit presentation to graduate.
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Service Learning
Service Learning is a graduation requirement for all Lake Orion High School students. This program is the integration of
education, service and citizenship into the curriculum. Service learning teaches students how to interact in real life settings
using the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom. Providing service to others facilitates the transition from the
dependency of childhood to the status of independent, caring adult. Our goal is to help our students to become people who
find solutions to problems rather than people who wait for others to respond. Additional information is available in the
Career Resource Center.
In Order to Walk at Graduation: All Service Hours, along with Verification – Reflection sheet for each
site, must be submitted to the Career Resource Center Coordinator no later than the first Friday
following Spring Break of your senior year!
In Order to Receive a Diploma: All Service hours along with Verification – Reflection sheet for each
site must be turned in to the Career Resource Center Coordinator no later than the last school day of
June of your senior year!
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Students MUST choose one of the following two options:
Option 1. Basic Requirement
Complete 40 service hours at approved locations or activities.
Evaluation of each volunteer site visited (found on Verification-Reflection form).
H o u r s MUST be submitted no more than 60 days following the completion of the activity. Hours
completed over the summer MUST be submitted no later than September 30
th
.
Service Learning Verification-Reflection Sheet Guidelines:
The purpose of the Verification-Reflective sheet is twofold.
It must be signed by a member of the organization that you volunteered, to verify your
participation.
It is to give you the opportunity to reflect on what you learned from your Service Learning experience.
All questions must be answered and signed by both the organization member and the student.
Do’s and Don’ts of Service Learning
Do not work for a business to earn Service Learning hours.
Do not ‘volunteer’ for family members for hours. You should help family members at all times!
Students may assist senior citizens, disabled individuals, or special needs persons, other than relatives.
Student’s volunteer hours MUST benefit the community, not a business!
Students may volunteer at their church groups or non profit clubs and organizations.
Do make sure all sites are Non-Profit Organizations or Not for Profit events.
Non-Profit does not mean ‘not getting paid’. Non-Profit relates to the organization or event, i.e. Cancer Walk,
United Way, Red Cross, etc. Working at a business and not getting paid is not acceptable Service Learning.
Donation hours are limited to a maximum of 10 hours total (can drive donations, clothing drive donations,
blood drive, etc.).
Do not submit hours you may have done for another organization’s requirement (Court Mandated Hours, NHS, Boy
Scouts Eagle Badge, Church Confirmation, etc.) These hours will not count.
Don’t stop volunteering just because you have met the requirement. Your total number of hours will be part of your
permanent record.
Students who volunteer during the summer following their 8
th
grade may apply the hours toward the high school
graduation requirement.
Incomplete Service Learning Verification sheets will not be accepted. You must submit completed hours within 60
days following completion. Summer hours must be turned in by September 30
th
.
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Ways to Earn Service Learning Hours:
•
Regularly Scheduled Times: Student commits to volunteer a specified number of service hours over a
predetermined period of time. For example, every Tuesday from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
•
Special Events: Student makes commitment to volunteer with an organization holding a one or two-day event to
benefit the community, such as a fair for kids, a walk for charity or a blood drive.
•
Student-Developed Service Projects: A student-generated idea to help a specific organization or group of
people. Each project must have the approval of the Career Center Coordinator prior to implementation.
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Classroom-Based Service Projects: A service project linked to the curriculum of a class and completed during
class time. Ideas are available from the District Service Learning Coordinator or through individual teacher class
projects.
Prorating of Service Hours:
Students transferring to Lake Orion High School will have a prorated Service Learning requirement. Students must
complete 10 hours for each year or partial year that they attend Lake Orion High School.
Earning Credit - Optional
Once a student has completed the required 40 hours of service, they may choose to continue to increase their hours to a
total of 90 hours to receive a ½ elective credit, or a total of 180 hours to receive one elective credit, by fulfilling the
following requirements:
Earn .5 Elective Credit
•
90 service hours (All 90 hours must be completed within one year from the date of the first service hour).
•
Completed Verification-Reflection Sheet submitted for all 90 hours.
•
Request to receive credit must be discussed with and approved by Career Resource Center Coordinator prior to
starting the additional hours.
•
Submit a one page written speech about the Service Learning experience. You may be requested to meet with the
members of the LOHS Service Learning Board if additional information is needed.
Earn additional .5 Elective Credit
Once .5 elective credits have been earned, students may apply to earn one additional .5 credit.
•
Students will follow the same procedures as listed above.
Students may earn a maximum of 1 elective credit throughout their years at Lake Orion High School.
Option 2. Research Paper
In lieu of completing 40 service hours, a student may elect to complete a research paper. If a student elects to do the
research paper, specific guidelines must be met and the research paper proposal must be submitted prior to the beginning of
their senior year.
Requirements:
Topic: Student must choose a topic relating to Volunteerism and submit to the LOHS Service Learning Board
for approval, prior to the beginning of their senior year.
Length: All research papers must contain 10 pages of content (no more than 11 full pages).
Due Dates: Due dates for checkpoints will be established upon meeting the Service Learning Coordinator. A missed
due date will result in no credit for the research paper. The student will then be responsible for
the
service hours requirement.
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NCAA Eligibility
If you wish to participate in Division I or Division II college sports, you MUST register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
and also register at www. Parchment.com to request a high school transcript to be sent to
NCAA Eligibility Center. This process should be started during your junior year. See your counselor for more details.
Division I Initial-Eligibility Requirements
CoreCourses:(16)
•
Initial full-time collegiate enrollment on or after August 1, 2016:
o Sixteen (16) core courses are required (see chart below for subject-area requirements).
Ten (10) core courses completed before the seventh semester; seven (7) of the 10 must be in English, math or
natural/physical science.
•
These courses/grades are “locked in” at start of the seventh semester (cannot be repeated for grade-point
average [GPA] improvement to meet initial-eligibility requirements for competition).
o Students who do not meet core-course progression requirements may still be eligible to receive athletics aid and
practice in the intial year of enrollment by meeting academic redshirt requirements (see below).
Test Scores: (ACT/SAT)
•
Students must present a corresponding test score and core-course GPA on the sliding scale on the NCAA website at
www.eligibilitycenter.org.
o SAT: critical reading and math sections.
Best subscore from each section is used to determine the SAT combin ed score for initial eligibility.
o ACT: English, math, reading and science sections.
Best subscore from each section is used to determine the ACT sum score for initial eligibility.
•
All ACT and SAT attempts before initial full-time collegiate enrollment may be used for initial eligibility.
•
Enter 9999 during ACT or SAT registration to ensure the testing agency reports your score directly to the
NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores on transcripts will not be used.
Core Grade-Point Average:
•
Only core courses that appear on the high school’s List of NCAA Courses on page 9 or on the NCAA Eligibility
Center’s website
(www.eligibilitycenter.org)
will be used to calculate your core-course GPA. Use this list as a
guide.
•
Initial full-time collegiate enrollment on or after August 1, 2016:
o Students must present a corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA
(minimum 2.300) on Sliding Scale B , which can be found on the NCAA website (www.eligibilitycenter.org).
o Core-course GPA is calculated using the best 16 core courses that meet both progression (10 before seventh
semester; seven in English, math or science; “locked in”) and subject-area requirements.
DIVISION
I
Core-Course Requirement (16)
4 years of English
3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science
(1 year of lab if offered)
1 year of additional English, math or
natural/physical science
2 years of social science
4 years of additional courses (any
area above, foreign language or
comparative religion/philosophy)
DIVISION I –
2016
Qualifier
Requirements
*Athletics aid, practice, and competition
•
16 core courses
o Ten (10 core courses completed
before the start of seventh semester.
Seven (7) of the 10 must be in
English, math or natural/physical
science.
“Locked in” for core-course
GPA calculation
•
Corresponding test score (ACT sum
score or SAT combined score) and
core-course GPA (minimum 2.300) on
Sliding Scale B. See website.
Graduate from high school
DIVISION I –
2016
Academic Redshirt
Requirements
*Athletics aid and practice (no competition)
•
16 core courses
o No grades/credits “locked in”
(repeated courses after the
seventh semester begins may be
used for initial eligibility).
•
Corresponding test score (ACT sum score
or SAT combined score) and core-course
GPA (minimum 2.000) on Sliding
Scale B. See website.
•
Graduate from high school
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Division II Initial-Eligibility Requirements
Core Courses
•
Division II currently requires 16 core courses. See the chart below.
•
Beginning August 1, 2018, to become a full or partial qualifier for Division II, all college-bound student-athletes
must complete the 16 core-course requirement.
Test Scores
•
Division II currently requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. Beginning August 1, 2018,
Division II will use a sliding scale to match test scores and core-course grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale
for those requirements can be found on the NCAA website at www.eligibilitycenter.org.
•
The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of
the SAT is not used.
•
The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and
science.
•
When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and
ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that
appear on transcripts will not be used.
Grade-Point Average
•
Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NCAA Courses on page 9 or on the NCAA Eligibility Center’s website
(www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school’s approved List of NCAA Courses will be used
in the calculation of the core GPA. Use the list as a guide.
•
The current Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000. Division II core GPA required to be eligible
for competition on or after August 1, 2018, is 2.200 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on the Sliding
Scale on the NCAA website .
•
The minimum Division II core GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice as a partial qualifier on or after
August 1, 2018, is 2.000 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on the Sliding Scale on the NCAA website).
•
Remember, the NCAA core GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.
DIVISION
II
16 Core
Courses
3 years of English
2 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or
higher)
2 years of natural/physical science
(1 year of lab if offered by high school)
3 years of additional English, mathematics
or natural/physical science
2 years of social science
4 years of additional courses (from any
area above, foreign language or
comparative religion/philosophy)
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How to Register with NCAA Clearinghouse
Go online to www.eligibilitycenter.org and register.
LAKE ORION HIGH SCHOOL COURSES APPROVED BY NCAA
ENGLISH
AMERICAN THEMES / LRC
AP ENGLISH 11
AP ENGLISH 12
BRITISH LITERATURE
CLASSICAL AMERICAN LITERATURE/LRC
CLASSICAL LITERATURE
COMPOSITION LRC
CONTEMPORARY POETRY
CONTEMPORARY WORLD LIT/ LRC
CREATIVE WRITING
DEBATE
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS 9/HONORS / LRC
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS 10/HONORS / LRC
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS 11
EXPOSITORY READING & WRITING
EXPOSITORY READING & WRITING -BLENDED
FORENSICS
HUMANITIES
JOURNALISTIC WRITING
MYTHOLOGY/FOLKLORE/LEGEND
SHAKESPEARE
SPEECH
SPEECH / LRC
MATHEMATICS
HONORS ADVANCED ALGEBRA
ALGEGRA/HONORS ALGEBRA 1
ALGEBRA 2
ALGEBRA 3
AP CALCULUS AB
AP STATISTICS
CALCULUS
GEOMETRY
GEOMETRY/HONORS
LRC CONCEPTS IN ALGEBRA
LRC CONCEPTS IN GEOMETRY
PRE-CALCULUS
PRE-CALCULUS / HONORS
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS
TRIGONOMETRY/ HONORS
NATURAL/PHYSICAL SCIENCE
AP BIOLOGY
AP CHEMISTRY (LAB)
AP PHYSICS 1
AP PHYSICS 2
AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS
AP PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY AND
MAGNETISM
AP PHYSICS (LAB)
ASTRONOMY & METEOROLOGY
BIOLOGY / LRC
BIOLOGY (LAB) CHEMISTRY
(LAB) ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY
ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS
GEOLOGY
HONORS CHEMISTRY (LAB)
HONORS HUMAN ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY
HONORS PHYSICS (LAB)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE / LRC
PHYSICS (LAB)
SCIENCE INQUIRY
ZOOLOGY (LAB)
SOCIAL SCIENCE
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/ ADV
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/ LRC
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
AP GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
AP MACROECONOMICS
AP MICROECONOMICS
AP PSYCHOLOGY
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY
AP WORLD HISTORY
CONTEMP SOC PROBLEMS
CURRENT GLOBAL ISSUES
ECONOMICS
ECONOMICS / LRC
HISTORY OF ETHNIC & GENDER STUDIES
HISTORY OF WORLD RELIGIONS
INTRO PSYCHOLOGY
INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY 2
SOCIOLOGY
US HISTORY 1 (CONTEMP)
US HISTORY 1 / LRC
US HISTORY 2 (CONTEMP)
US HISTORY 2 / LRC
US HISTORY 3 (CONTEMP)
WORLD STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY
WORLD STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY / LRC
ADDITIONAL CORE
ADVANCED FRENCH LANGUAGE
AND CULTURE
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE
FRENCH 1
FRENCH 2
GERMAN 1
GERMAN 2
GERMAN CONVERSATION &
COMPOSITION
GERMAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH GRAMMAR
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
SPANISH 1
SPANISH 2
SPANISH 3
SPANISH 4
SPANISH 5
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CAREER FOCUSED EDUCATION
Planning for Your Future
Students at Lake Orion High School complete 10.5 credits of electives. It is the district’s goal for students
to use those electives as an opportunity to develop the skills that will empower them for their future.
One of the most effective ways to help our students navigate among thousands of different occupations is Career
Pathways. These are six broad groupings of careers that share similar characteristics and whose employment
requirements call for many common interests, strengths, and competencies. The groupings encompass the entire
spectrum of career options, providing opportunities for all students and all ability levels.
Arts and Communication – Occupations in this career pathway are related to the humanities and
performing, visual, literary, and media arts. This pathway includes careers such as architecture,
graphic, interior, and fashion design, writing, film, fine arts, journalism, language, media,
advertising, and public relations.
Business Management, Marketing, and Technology – Occupations in this career pathway are
related to the business environment. This pathway includes entrepreneurship, sales, marketing,
computer/information systems, finance, accounting, personnel, economics and management.
Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology – Occupations in this career pathway
are related to the technology necessary to design, develop, install and maintain physical systems.
This career pathway includes engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and related
technologies.
Health Sciences – Occupations in this career pathway are related to the promotion of health and
treatment of disease. This pathway includes research, prevention, treatment and related health
technologies.
Human Services – Occupations in this career pathway are related to economic, political, and
social systems. This pathway includes education, government, law and law enforcement, leisure
and recreation, military, religion, childcare, social services and personal (beauty) services.
Natural Resources and Agriscience – Occupations in this career pathway are related to the
natural sciences, agriculture and the environment. This pathway includes agricultural sciences,
earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture and wildlife.
How to make Career Pathways work for you:
1. On the next few pages, you will find charts indicating LOHS electives associated with each career
pathway.
2. You will find a 4-Year Plan Worksheet on page 14 that includes all required courses and blank spaces
which allow you to write in your own electives.
3. As you plan your schedule, try to include some electives from your pathway; use this as a time to explore.
If you are torn between more than one pathways, take an elective from each. This will help you to better
define your career interests, and you can focus on your main pathway in later years.
4. If you are not sure which electives would be most appropriate, ask questions. Your teachers, counselors,
and parents are there to help you.
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Arts & Communication
Essential Career Core Electives
Visual Arts AP
Studio Art
Ceramics
Computer Art
Design Concepts
Drawing
Graphic Design
& Computer Art
Internship or Co-op
Jewelry & Metal Art
Painting-Oils
Painting/Portraits
Painting/Watercolor
Photography
Publication Design
Raku Pottery
Sculpture
Strategy Game Design
Performing Arts
Campus Band
Campus Choir
Chamber Choir
Chorale
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Exploring Popular
Music
Internship or Co-op
Intro to Technical Theatre
Marching Band
Symphonic Band
Theatre 1
Theatre 2
Wind Ensemble
Communication Arts
AP English
Argumentative & Persuasive
Speaking
Broadcast – Commun.
Broadcast Leadership
Classical Literature
Contemporary Poetry
Creative Writing
Debate
Fashion Merchandising
Film
Forensics
Humanities
Increasing Vocabulary
Intro. Journal. Writing
Intern or Co-op
Journalism Yearbook
Marketing 1
Marketing 2
Marketing Workshop
Mass Media
Mythology
Reading Techniques
Science Fiction
Shakespeare
Social Media & Digital
Sports & Entertainment
Television Production
Workshop
Video Projects
World Language
OAKLAND SCHOOLS TECHNICAL CAMPUS
Visual Imaging Technology
Open to 11th & 12th grade
* * Refer to page 80
Business Management, Marketing & Technology
Essential Career Core Electives
21st Century Business Leadership
Accounting
AP Calculus
AP Computer Science
AP US Government & Politics
AP Microeconomics
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
AP United States History
Argumentative & Persuasive Speaking
Business Law
Business Mgt/Entrepreneurship
Computer Programming Language
Calculus
Computer Applications
Graphic Design &Computer Art
Computer Programming
Current Global Issues
Database Fundamentals
Debate
Design Concepts
Fashion Merchandising
Film
Forensics
Global Business Management
Increasing Vocabulary
Internship or Co-op
Intro to Psychology
Intro to Sociology
Journalism Yearbook
Marketing 1
Marketing 2
Marketing Workshop
Mass Media
Pre Calculus
Pre Calculus Honors
Photography
Publication Design
Social Media & Digital Marketing
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Strategy Game Design
Web Page Design
World Language
OAKLAND SCHOOLS TECHNICAL CAMPUS
iTEAM: Computer Programming, Computer
Networking, Entrepreneurship, Advance Marketing
*Refer to page 79
12
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial
Essential Career Core Electives
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Microeconomics
AP Physics 1 & 2
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Statistics
Architectural Design
Automotive Technology
Calculus
Chemistry
Computer Applications
Current Global Issues
Engineering & Design
Engineering Technology
Honors Chemistry
Honors Physics
Honors Trigonometry
Internship or Co-op
Making Choices: Mathematical Modeling
Introductory Statistics
Manufacturing & Engineering
Numbers, Games & Heroes
Organic Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics
Pre Calculus
Pre Calculus Honors
Scientific Inquiry
Strategy Game Design
OAKLAND SCHOOLS TECHNICAL CAMPUS
Automotive Technology
Engineering and Emerging Technologies
-Machining, Mechatronic, and Welding
Open to 11th & 12th grade
*Refer to pages 78-80
Health Sciences
Essential Career Core Electives
Abnormal Psychology
Aerobic Fitness
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1 & 2
AP
Psychology
AP
Statistics
Aquatic Activities
Calculus
Chemistry
Child Development Computer
Applications Conditioning
&Strength Training
Contemporary Social Problems
Cross Training
Environmental Science
Foods and Nutrition
Fundamentals of Weight Training
History of Ethnic & Gender
Studies
Honors Chemistry
Honors Human Anatomy &
Physiology
Honors Physics
Increasing Vocabulary
Internship
Intro to Psychology
Intro to Sociology
Introductory Statistics
Lifeguard Training
Lifelong Sports
Making Choices:
Mathematical Modeling
Organic Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics
Power Lifting Class
Pre Calculus
Pre Calculus Honors
Reading Techniques
Scientific Inquiry
Teaching Field Experience
Zoology
OAKLAND SCHOOLS TECHNICAL CAMPUS
Health Sciences *
Open to 11th & 12th grade
* Refer to page 79
13
Human Services
Essential Career Core Electives
AP European History
AP United States Government &
Politics
AP Microeconomics
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
AP United States History
AP World History
Argumentative & Persuasive Speaking
Assets
Business Law
Challenges
Child Development
Computer Applications
Conflict Management
Contemporary Social Problems
Creative Writing
Current Global Issues
Debate
Exploring Special Education in
Today’s Schools
Foods and Nutrition
Forensics
Fresh Start Cadet
History of Ethnic & Gender
Studies
History of World Religions
Human
Relations Intro
to Psychology Intro to
Sociology
Introductory Statistics
Marketing 1
Marketing 2
Marketing Workshop
Money and Investments
Parenting
Social Media & Digital Marketing
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Teacher Cadet
Teaching Field Experience
Team Sports
Trans
Twentieth Century American
Pop
Culture
World Language
OAKLAND SCHOOLS TECHNICAL CAMPUS
Cosmetology*
Culinary Arts/Hospitality*
Health Sciences*
Open to 11th & 12th grade
* Refer to pages 78-79
Natural Resources & Agriscience
Essential Career Core Electives
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1 & 2
AP Statistics
Astronomy
Chemistry
Computer Applications
Current Global Issues
Engineering Tech
Environmental Science
Geology
Honors Chemistry
Introduction to Sociology
Introductory Statistics
Making Choices: Mathematical Modeling
Organic Chemistry
Physical Science
Pre Calculus
Pre Calculus Honors
Scientific Inquiry
Zoology
OAKLAND SCHOOLS TECHNICAL CAMPUS
Agriscience and Environmental Technologies
Open to 11th & 12th grade
* Refer to page 78
4 YEAR PLAN WORKSHEET
PLEASE USE THIS TO PLAN DESIRED COURSEWORK AS IT FITS WITH COURSE REQUIREMENTS
9th GRADE
English/Language Arts 9
OR Honors
Biology
OR Physical Science
Requi
r
ed Math Ph
y
sical Education
English/Language Arts 9
OR Honors
Biology
OR Physical Science
Requi
r
ed Math Health
Wo
r
ld Histo
r
y Ca
r
ee
r
Foundations
Speaking & Listening
Elective
Wo
r
ld Histo
r
y Ca
r
ee
r
Foundations
10th GRADE
English/Language Arts 10
OR Honors
Requi
r
ed Science Requi
r
ed Wo
r
ld Lang
English/Language Arts 10
OR Honors
Requi
r
ed Science Requi
r
ed Wo
r
ld Lang
U.S. Histo
r
y 1
OR AP U.S. History (1.5 CR)
Requi
r
ed Math Visual, Pe
r
f
o
r
ming,
Applied Arts Elective
U.S. History 2
OR AP U.S. History (1.5 CR)
Required Math
11th GRADE
English/Language Arts 11
OR AP English 11 Language &
Composition (1.5 CR)
Requi
r
ed Science Requi
r
ed Wo
r
ld Lang
English/Language Arts 11
OR AP English 11 Language &
Composition (1.5 CR)
Required Science Required World Lang
Economics
OR AP Microeconomics
Required Math
American Government
OR Advanced
OR AP US Gov't & Politics (1.0 CR)
Required Math
12th GRADE
B
r
itish Lite
r
atu
r
e OR
Expository Reading & Writing OR
AP English 12 Lit & Comp (1.5 CR)
Pe
r
sonal Finance &
Consumer Economics
B
r
itish Lite
r
atu
r
e OR
Expository Reading & Writing OR
AP English 12 Lit & Comp (1.5 CR)
Senio
r
Math-Related
Course
THESE ARE SPACES FOR COURSES. EACH SPACE REPRESENTS .5 CREDIT TAKEN. THIS GRID DOES NOT INDICATE THE ORDER OF COURSES ON YOUR SCHEDU
ORDER OF COURSES ON YOUR SCHEDULE.
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15
SC
HEDUL
ING
–
Gen
eral
Info
rma
t
i
on
SCHEDULING - Requirements
•
All students must have a full schedule (4.0 credits per semester/8.0 credits for the school year).
•
Students attending Oakland Schools Technical Center will be attending each program for half the day and
will be allotted four (4) credits per academic year.
•
Some courses may be repeated. Credit earned would be elective credit. These courses include Drama
Theatre, Debate, Marketing Workshop, Journalism Yearbook, Leadership, Television Production
Workshop, Vocal and Instrumental Music and Advanced Placement Art Portfolio.
•
Successful completion of each required course is mandatory for graduation.
•
Transfer students in grades 9-12 having successfully completed a Radio-Speech, Television-Speech,
Television Production, Debate or Forensics course at their preceding high school will have achieved the
Lake Orion High School Speaking and Listening requirement.
•
Transfer students will receive credit for the total number of credits granted by their sending school
(excluding religious education and most religious history courses).
•
Home schooled students will receive credit for the total number of credits granted only if they were from a
recognized, accredited program.
The formula for determining transfer students’ graduation credit requirements will be:
Total number of credits possible + Total number of credits possible = Total number credits
(from sending school) (from Lake Orion) possible for
graduation
Total number credits possible, minus 2 elective credits = Total credits required for graduation
SCHEDULING – Special Considerations
Independent Study - Independent Study is an opportunity for a student to pursue more intensive study in
a specific discipline above and beyond the general curriculum in any particular subject area.
•
An independent study candidate must begin his/her plans two terms before the independent study term
takes place.
•
Independent study should be considered after all areas of existing curriculum have been explored.
•
Students must complete independent study guidelines. Forms must be requested from and discussed with
the student’s counselor.
•
Student and teacher must write up a complete independent study proposal.
•
All paperwork must be submitted and approved following all independent study guidelines and
deadlines, as stated on the form.
•
Independent Study students must complete the Independent Study Reporting Form on or before the
final exam in order to receive credit for the course.
*Note: Independent study students will receive a letter grade.
The following departments are approved for Independent Study:
•
Business and Communication Technology
•
Fine Arts (including Art, Drama, Vocal and Instrumental Music)
•
Industrial Technology
•
Language Arts
•
Life Management Education
•
Mathematics
•
Physical Education
•
Science
•
Social Studies
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Pass/Fail Grading—Students must request pass/fail grading from their guidance counselor, prior to the start
of the course.
•
A maximum of one (1) pass/fail credit may be earned during the four year’s of high school.
•
Special circumstances, i.e. long-term illness, may warrant pass/fail grading.
*NCAA Note—Many colleges and universities define a “pass” as a D- grade in reconfiguring an applicant’s
GPA. The NCAA recognizes pass/fail grades for satisfying core-curricular requirements, however the NCAA
Clearinghouse will assign the course the lowest passing grade at the high school for pass/fail classes.
SCHEDULING – Additional Information
Application Process - Student requests an application from the main office or course instructor, completes the
application and returns by the deadline. Acceptance into the course is decided by the instructor.
Audition Process - For many performing arts courses, i.e. Vocal and Instrumental Music, an audition is
required. Contact the instructor for information regarding the audition schedule.
Availability - Courses are not automatically offered every year. Courses placed in the master schedule are
based upon sufficient student demand and teacher availability, as determined by administration.
Honors/Advanced Placement Program - Admission into this option may be based on the following criteria:
available openings, test scores, work samples, grades, application and/or completion of prerequisite
courses. Grades in Honors and Advanced Placement courses are weighted as indicated below:
General Courses
Grade Grade Pts
AP Courses
Grade Grade Pts
A
5
A-
4.7
B+
4.3
B
4
B-
3.7
C+
3.3
C
3
C-
2.7
D+
2.3
D
2
D-
1.7
E
0
Honor Courses
Grade Grade Pts
A
4.5
A-
4.2
B+
3.8
B
3.5
B-
3.2
C+
2.8
C
2.5
C-
2.2
D+
1.8
D
1.5
D-
1.2
E
0
Schedule Adjustments - Student’s course requests are final as of June 15
th
for the following school year.
Schedule change requests at the beginning or throughout the year will not be permitted. Schedules will
only be changed for those students who have failed a course or who are missing a course required for
graduation. No matter the reason, all schedule changes must be completed by the fifth day of the term.
A 4
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1
D- 0.7
E 0
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A
CT
M
S
CourseTitle
#
o
f
Credits
Gra
d
e
Offered
Pre‐Requisite
Page
#
ADJUNCTCOURSES
SATPrep 0.5
11
None 23
CAREERANDCOLLEGE READYPROGRAMOPPORTUNITIES
AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGY
A C1 M
AutomotiveTechnology1 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 25
A C1 M
AutomotiveTechnology2 0.5 10,11,12 AutoTechnology1 25
A C1 M
AutomotiveTechnology3
1
10,11,12 AutoTechnology2 25
A C1 M
AutomotiveTechnology4
1
10,11,12 AutoTechnology3 25
A
M
AutomotiveTechnology5
1
11,12 AutoTechnology4 25
BUSINESSADMINSTRATION,MANAGEMENT&OPERATIONS
C2
BusinessManagementandEntrepreneurship 0.5 10,11,12 None 26
C2
BusinessLaw 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 26
C2
21stCenturyBusinessLeadership 0.5 10,11,12 None 26
C2
GlobalBusinessManagement 0.5 10,11,12 None 26
IndependentStudy 0.5 11,12 Application 27
COMPUTERPROGRAMMING/PROGAMMER
APComputerScience 1.5 11,12 ComputerProgramming1 29
C3
ComputerApplications 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 28
C3
ComputerProgramming1 0.5 9,10,11,12 ComputerApplication s 28
C3
ComputerProgramming2 0.5 10,11,12 ComputerProgramming1 28
C3
ComputerProgrammingLanguages 0.5 10,11,12 ComputerProgramming1 28
DatabaseFundamentals 0.5 10,11,12 None 29
IndependentStudy 0.5
12
Application 29
A
PublicationDesign 0.5 10,11,12 ComputerApplicationsisrecommended 29
A
WebPageDesign 0.5 11,12 ComputerApplicationsisrecommended 29
ENGINEERING
M
Animation
1
10,11,12 Engineering&Design2 31
A
M
ArchitecturalDesign
1
10, 11, 12
EngineeringProgramCompleter
31
A C4 M
Engineering&Design1 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 None 30
A C4 M
Engineering&Design2 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12
Engineering&Design1
30
M
EngineeringDesign&Development 0.5 10,11,12
EngineeringProgramCompleter
31
C4 M
EngineeringTechnology 0.5 10,11,12
Engineering&Design2
30
IndependentStudy 0.5 11,12 Application 31
C4
M
Manufacturing&Engineering 0.5 10,11,12 Engineering&Design2 30
ELECTIVES
A‐ Courseswith(A)infrontofthenamemaybetakentofulfilltheVisual,Performing,orAppliedArtsrequirements.
CT‐Tofulfillthe"CTEProgramorCurriculum"allcourseswithina"CT"programmustbecompleted.
M‐Courseswith(M)infrontofthenamewouldfulfillthe"Senior
Math‐RelatedCourse"graduationrequirement.
S‐Courseswith(S)infrontofthenamewouldfulfillthe"SpeakingandListening"graduationrequirement.
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A
CT
M
S
CourseTitle
#
o
f
Credits
Gra
d
e
Offered
Pre‐Requisite
Page
#
FAMILY&CONSUMERSCIENCE
FoodsandNutrition 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 32
HumanRelations 0.5 11,12 None 32
IndependentLiving 0.5
12
None 32
IndependentStudy 0.5 11,12 Application 32
LifeManagement 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 32
Parenting 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 32
FINANCE
C5 M
Accounting1
1
10,11,12 None 33
C5 M
Accounting2
1
11,12 Accounting1 33
IndependentStudy 0.5 11,12 Application 33
FUTUREEDUCATORSPROGRAM
C6
ChildDevelopment
0.5 10,11,12 None 34
ExploringSpecialEducationinToday’sSchools
1 Teacherorcounselorsignature;
com
p
letionofTeacherCadetis
p
referred
34
FreshStart
0.5 9 Teacher,counselor,oradministration
recommendation;counselorplacement
34
FreshStartCadet
1
11,12 Teachersignature;completionofTeacher
Cadetispreferred
35
IndependentStudy
0.5 11,12 Application 35
NextSteps
0.5 9,10 Teacher,counselororAdministration
recommendation;Counselorplacement
35
C6
TeacherCadet
1
11,12 ChildDevelopmentrecommended 34
C6
TeachingFieldExperience
0.5 11,12 ChildDevelopment&TeacherCadet 34
MARKETING
FashionMerchandising 0.5 11,12 Marketing2orInstructorApproval 36
IndependentStudy 0.5 11,12 Application 37
A C7 M
Marketing1
1
10,11,12 None 36
A C7 M
Marketing20.5 10,11,12 Marketing1 36
C7
M
MarketingWorkshop(SchoolStore) 0.5 11,12 Marketing2orInstructorApproval 36
C7
SocialMedia&DigitalMarketing 0.5 11,12 Marketing2orInstructorApproval 36
C7
Sports&EntertainmentMarketing 0.5 11,12 Marketing2orInstructorApproval 37
ENGLISH/LANGUAGEARTS
CommunicationArts
A
S Argumentative&PersuasiveSpeaking 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 42
A
S BroadcastCommunications1 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 42
A
S BroadcastCommunications2 0.5 9,10,11,12 BroadcastCommunications1 42
A
S BroadcastCommunications3 0.5 10,11,12 BroadcastCommunications2 42
A
S BroadcastCommunications4 0.5 10,11,12 BroadcastCommunications3 42
A
S BroadcastLeadership .5‐1.0 11,12 TPW&Application 42
A
CreativeMovementandStorytelling 0.5 9,10,11,12
43
A
S Debate 0.5 10,11,12 None 43
A
S Film 0.5 11,12 None 43
A
S Forensics 0.5 9,10,11,12 Speechorinstructorapproval 43
IndependentStudy 0.5 11,12 Application 43
A
S JournalismYearbook
2
9,10,11,12 Application 43
A
S MassMedia 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 43
A
S Speech 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 44
19
A
CT M
S
Course Title
#of
Credits
Grade
Offered Pre‐Re
q
uisite
Page
#
A
S TelevisionProductionWorkshop
2
11, 12 Applicationand Broadcasting Comm.1 44
A
S VideoProjects1
1
10,11,12 BroadcastingCommunications1 44
A
S VideoProjects2
1
11,12 VideoProjects1 44
Composition
A
S CreativeWriting 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 44
A
S IntroductiontoJournalisticWritin
g
0.5 9
,
10
,
11
,
12 None 44
Literature
A
S ClassicalLiterature 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 None 45
A
S ContemporaryPoetry 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 None 45
A
S Humanities 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 None 45
IncreasingVocabulary 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 None 45
A
S Mythology,Folklore,&Legend 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 45
A
S Readin
g
Techni
q
ues 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 None 45
A
S ScienceFiction 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 45
A
S Shakespeare 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 English 9 orHonorsEnglish 9 45
EXPERIENTIALEDUCATION
Assets 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 None 47
Challenges 0.5 11, 12 None 47
ConflictManagement 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 Assets 47
T
rans 0.5
9
None 47
F
IN
E
&
PER
FO
R
M
IN
G
A
R
T
S
Art
A
APStudioArt 1.5 11, 12 Instructora
pp
roval 48
A
Ceramics1 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 48
A
Ceramics2 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics 1 48
A
Ceramics3 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics 2 48
A
Ceramics4 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 Ceramics 3 48
A
Ceramics5 0.5 10, 11, 12 Ceramics 4 48
A
DesignConcepts 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 None 48
A
Drawing1 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 None 49
A
Drawing2 0.5 9,10, 11, 12 Drawing 1 49
A
Drawing3 0.5 10, 11, 12 Drawing 2 49
A
Drawing4 0.5 10, 11, 12 Drawing 3 49
A
GraphicDesign&ComputerArt1 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 Drawing1orDesignConcept 49
A
GraphicDesign&ComputerArt2 0.5 9,10, 11, 12 GraphicDesign&ComputerArt1 49
A
GraphicDesign&ComputerArt3 0.5 10, 11, 12 GraphicDesign&ComputerArt2 49
A
IndependentStudies‐Art 0.5 11, 12 Application 49
A
Jewelry&MetalArt 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 50
A
Jewelry&MetalArt2 0.5 9,10,11,12 Jewelry&MetalArt 50
A
Jewelry&MetalArt3 0.5 9,10,11,12 Jewelry&MetalArt2 50
A
Paintin
g
‐Oils 0.5 9, 10, 11, 12 Drawin
g
1 50
A
Painting‐Portraits 0.5 10,11,12 Drawing1 50
A
Painting‐Watercolors 0.5 9,10,11,12 Drawing1 50
A
Photography1 0.5 10,11,12 DesignConceptsorDrawing1 50
A
Photography2 0.5 10,11,12 Photography1 50
A
RakuPottery 0.5 9,10,11,12 Ceramics2 51
A
RakuPottery2 0.5 9,10,11,12 Raku1 51
A
Sculpture 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 51
20
A
CT
M
S
CourseTitle
#
o
f
Credits
Gra
d
e
Offered
Pre‐Requisite
Page
#
Drama
A
IntrotoTechnicalTheatre
1
9,10,11,12 None 51
A
S Theatre1 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 51
A
s
Theatre2
1
9,10,11,12 Theatre1 51
A
IndependentStudy‐FineArts 0.5 11,12 Application 51
Music
A
ExploringPopularMusic
0.5
9,10,11,12 None 52
A
IndependentStudy‐Music
0.5
11,12 Application 52
A
MusicConcepts
0.5
10,11,12 TeacherApproval 52
A
CampusBand
1
9,10,11,12 8thGradeBand 52
A
ConcertBand
2
9,10,11,12 Auditionfor9thgraders 52
A
MarchingBand
0.5
9.10,11,12 Audition 53
A
SymphonicBand1.5 9,10,11,12 Audition 53
A
WindEnsemble1.5 10,11,12 Audition 53
A
CampusChoir1 9,10,11,12 None 53
A
ChamberChoir2 10,11,12 Audition 53
A
Chorale2 10,11,12 Audition 54
A
ConcertChoir2 10,11,12 Audition 54
MATHEMATICS
M
Algebra1
1
9,10,11,12
Math8orteacherrecommendation
55
M
Algebra2
1
9,10,11,12 Algebra1 55
M
Algebra3
1
9,10,11,12 Algebra2andGeometry 56
M
APCalculusAB 1.5
11
,
12
Pre‐CalculusHonorsorteacher
recommendation
56
M
APCalculusBC2 11,12 HonorsTrigonometry,HonorsPre‐Calculus 56
M
APStatistics 1.5 10,11,12 Pre‐HonorsTrigonometryorGeometry 56
M
Calculus
1
11,12 Pre‐Calculus 56
M
Geometry
1
9,10,11,12 Algebra1 56
M
HonorsAdvancedAlgebra
1
9,10,11,12 HonorsGeometry 57
M
HonorsGeometry
1
9,10,11,12 8thgradeAlgebra1 57
M
HonorsPre‐Calculus
1
10,11,12 HonorsTrigonometry 57
M
HonorsTrigonometry
1
9,10,11,12 HonorsAdv.Algebra&HonorsGeometry 57
M
IndependentStudy 0.5 10,11,12 Application 57
M
IntroductoryStatistics 0.5 9,10,11,12 Algebra1 57
M
MakingChoices:MathematicalMod eling
1
11,12 Algebra2 57
M
MathLab 0.5
9, 10
Enrolled inAlgebra1andreferral by
counselororteacher
57
M
Numbers,Games&Heroes 0.5
12
Algebra2 58
M
Pre‐Calculus
1
10,11,12 Algebra3 58
M
StrategyGameDesign
1
11,12 None 58
PHYSICALEDUCATION
AerobicFitness1(Notoffered2016‐17) 0.5 9,10,11,12 RequiredPhysicalEducationclass 59
AerobicFitness2(Notoffered2016‐17) 0.5 10,11,12 AerobicFitness1 59
AquaticActivities0.5 9,10,11,12 RequiredPhysicalEducationclass 59
BasicSwimming0.5 9,10,11,12 RequiredPhysicalEducationclass 59
Cross
T
raining 0.
5
9, 10, 11, 12 Required PhysicalEducationclass 59
FundamentalsofWeight
T
raining 0.
5
9, 10, 11, 12 Required PhysicalEducationclass 59
IndependentStudy‐PhysicalEducation 0.5 10,11,12 Application 60
21
A CT M S
CourseTitle
#of
Credits
Grade
Offered
Pre‐Requisite
Page
#
LifeguardTraining 0.5 10,11,12
Red Cross certificationorteacher
approval
60
LifelongSports1 0.5 9,10,11,12 RequiredPhysicalEducationclass 60
LifelongSports2 0.5 9,10,11,12 LifelongSports1 60
PowerLiftingClass1 0.5 10,11,12 RequiredPhysicalEducationclass 60
PowerLiftingClass2 0.5 10,11,12 RequiredPhysicalEducationclass 60
SportsConditioning1 0.5 9,10,11,12
RequiredPhysicalEducationclass
60
SportsConditioning2 0.5 9,10,11,12 SportsConditioning1 60
Strength&Conditioning‐Womenonly 0.5 9,10,11,12 RequiredPhysicalEducationclass 60
TeamSports1 0.5 9,10,11,12 RequiredPhysicalEducationclass 60
TeamSports2 0.5 9,10,11,12 TeamSports1 60
SCIENCE
Astronomy& Meteorology 0.5 10,11,12 None 62
APBiology 1.5 10,11,12 ChemistryorHonorsChemistry 62
APChemistry 1.5 10,11,12 ChemistryorHonorsChemistry 62
M
APPhysics1 1.5 10,11,12
GeometryorHonors Geometry
62
M
APPhysics2 1.5 11,12 APPhysics1 63
M
APPhysicsC‐Electricity&Magnetism
1
11,12
(AP Physics2andCalculus)
ORAPCalculus(co‐requisite)
63
M
APPhysicsC‐Mechanics
1
11,12
(Honors PhysicsorAPPhysics 1 and
Calculus)ORAPCalculus(co‐requisite)
63
Chemistry
1
9,10,11,12 None 63
EnvironmentalScience 0.5 9,10,11,12 Biology 63
Geology 0.5 10,11,12 None 63
HonorsChemistry
1
9,10,11,12 Algebra1orHonorsGeometry 63
HonorsHumanAnatomy&Physiology
1
10,11,12 Biology 64
HonorsPhysics
1
10,11,12 GeometryorHonorsGeometry 64
IndependentStudy 0.5 11,12 Application 64
OrganicChemistry 0.5 10,11,12 ChemistryorHonorsChemistry 64
PhysicalScience
1
9,10,11,12 None 64
Physics
1
10,11,12
Successfulcompletionof Algebra 1
isrecommended.
64
ScientificInquiry 0.5 9,10,11,12
Intro to StatisticsorAPStatistics
recommended
65
Zoology
1
10,11,12 Biology 65
SOCIALSTUDIES
20thCenturyAmericanPopCulture 0.5 10,11,12 None 66
AbnormalPsychology 0.5 11,12 None 66
APEuropeanHistory 1.5 10,11,12 InstructorApproval 66
M
APMacroeconomics 0.5 11,12 EconomicsorAPMicroeconomics 67
M
APMicroeconomics 0.5 11,12 InstructorApproval 67
APPsychology 0.5 11,12 IntroductiontoPsychology,Part1 67
APUnitedStatesGovernment&Politics
1
11,12 InstructorApproval 67
APUnitedStatesHistory 1.5 10,11,12 InstructorApproval 67
APWorldHistory 1.5 10,11,12 InstructorApproval 67
ContemporarySocialProblems 0.5 10,11,12 None 68
CurrentGlobalIssues 0.5
12
None 68
HistoryofEthnicandGenderStudies 0.5 10,11,12 None 68
HistoryofWorldReligions 0.5 10,11,12 None 68
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A CT M S
CourseTitle# GradeOffered Pre‐Requisite Page#
IndependentStudy 0.5 11,12 Application 69
IntroductiontoPsychology,Part1 0.5 9,10,11,12 None 69
IntroductiontoPsychology,Part2 0.5 9,10,11,12 IntroductiontoPsychology,Part1 69
IntroductiontoSociology 0.5 10,11,12 None 69
A
LeadershipDevelopmentWorkshop 0.5 9,10,11,12 Application 69
M
MoneyandInvestments 0.5 11,12 Economics 69
WORLDLANGUAGES
French1
1
9,10,11,12 None 73
French2
1
9,10,11,12 French1 73
IntermediateFrenchLang.&Culture(Notoffered
2016‐2017
)
1
9,10,11,12 French2 73
IntermediateFrenchGrammar&Literature
1
9,10,11,12
French2 74
AdvancedFrenchLanguageandCulture
1
9,10,11,12
IntermediateFrenchLang&Culture
ANDIntermediateFrenchGrammar&Lit
74
AdvancedFrenchGrammarandLiterature
(Notoffered2016‐2017)
1
9, 10, 11, 12
IntermediateFrenchLang
&
Culture
ANDInter.FrenchGrammar
&
Lit(Notoffer)
74
German1
1
9,10,11,12 None 74
German2
1
9,10,11,12 German1 74
GermanConversationandComposition
1
9
,
10
,
11
,
12 German 2 74
GermanLang.&Culture(Notoffered2016‐2017)
1
9,10,11,12 German2 74
Spanish1
1
9,10,11,12 None 75
Spanish2
1
9,10,11,12 Spanish1 75
Spanish3
1
9,10,11,12 Spanish2 75
Spanish4
1
9,10,11,12 Spanish3 75
Spanish5
1
9,10,11,12 Spanish4 75
HispanicSocialIssues 0.5 11,12 Spanish5 75
APSpanishLanguage&Culture 1.5 11,12 Spanish5 75
OAKLANDSCHOOLSTECHNICAL
NortheastCampus
A CT M
AutomotiveTechnology
4
11,12 Application 78
A CT M
CollisionRepairandRefinishing
4
11,12 Application 78
A CT M
ConstructionTechnology
4
11,12 Application 78
A CT M
Cosmetology
4
11,12 Application 79
A CT M
CulinaryArts/Hospitality
4
11,12 Application 79
A
CT
M
EngineeringandEmergingTechnologies:
Machinin
g,
orMechatronics
,
orWeldin
g
4
11,12 Application 79
A CT M
HealthSciences
4
11,12 Application 79
A
CT
M
Info.Tech.,Entrepreneurship&Adv.Marketing:
ComputerProgramming,ComputerNetworking,
WebDevelo
p
ment,Entre
p
ren.&Adv.Marketin
g
4
11,12 Application
80
NorthwestCampus
A CT M
AgriscienceandEnvironmentalTechnologies
4
11,12 Application 78
A CT M
VisualImagingTechnology
4
11,12 Application 80
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ADJUNCT COURSES
SAT PREP
0.5 credit, grade 11
SAT Prep Class is designed to help students improve scores on standardized tests. Each student takes the SAT to collect
baseline data in Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing subsections. They then learn test taking strategies, take several
practice tests in each subsection, and build a portfolio showcasing their improvement.
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Career and College
Ready
Program
Opportunities
COLLEGE, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
At Lake Orion High School, students are able to select classes that not only satisfy their graduation
requirements, but classes that prepare them to be career and college ready by providing core academic
skills, employability skills, and technical job-specific skills within their Career Pathway.
Lake Orion is able to offer sequential programs in areas of Automotive Technology, Business
Administration, Management & Operations, Computer Science, Engineering, Family & Consumer
Science, Finance, Future Educators, and Marketing.
Students in these programs are able to focus their study in a more relevant, concentrated area of
interest and can take advantage of the opportunities these programs provide, including School to
Career experiences, professional clubs and organizations, articulated college credit, professional
certifications, and a defined path to employment. We encourage all students to explore these options
and take advantage of the opportunities that best meet their interests.
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
“Career and College-Ready Program of Study”
Lake Orion High School offers a NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) recognized
program of Automotive Technology. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification tests are available for
students to take upon program completion.
AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY 1
AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY 2
AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY 3
AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY 4
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - To fulfill this CTE program, all courses listed in the above flow chart must be
completed.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of automotive systems and a brief exposure to the
challenging world of automotive service. Students will learn the function of the automobile and will acquire the necessary
skills to perform light maintenance on various types of automobiles and light trucks.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 1. This course is designed to teach students an understanding of the function and
repair of automotive engines in conjunction with manual transmissions and transaxles.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 3
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 2. This course is designed to teach students an understanding of the function and
repair of the automotive brake system in conjunction with heating and air conditioning.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 4
1.0
credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 3. This course is designed to teach students an understanding of the function and
repair of automotive suspensions, steering, automatic transmissions and transaxles.
Upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology
program,
you may be eligible for articulated/direct credit through Ferris State
University.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - ADDITIONAL COURSES
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 5
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 4. This course is designed to teach students an understanding of the function and
repair of automotive electrical and electronic systems in conjunction with engine performance and diagnostics.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP/CO-OP (See page 38 for course description.)
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
“Career and College-Ready Program of Study”
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
21
st
CENTURY BUSINESS
LEADERSHIP
BUSINESS LAW
GLOBAL BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
Upon successful completion of the Business Administration, Management & Operations program, you may
be
eligible for articulated/direct credit through Baker College, Central Michigan University, Davenport
University,
Ferris State University and/or Oakland Community
College.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS - To fulfill this CTE program, all courses
listed in the above flow chart must be completed.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Business Management and Entrepreneurship provides an introduction to business management concepts and principles in a
realistic, investigative, and enriching manner. Business operations will be approached from the entrepreneurial and
management perspective. All the functions of business management will be covered, including the use of technology and
communication as tools of business. Students will employ entrepreneurial discovery strategies to develop a concept for a
new business venture by developing a business plan to meet company needs.
BUSINESS LAW
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course will give students a basic understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities as they begin to assume roles as
citizens, workers, and consumers in their communities and society. Students will be able to analyze the relationship
between ethics and the law, describe sources of the law, and describe the structure of the court system, classifications of
procedural law and the different classifications of substantive law. An introduction to the elements of contract law is also
covered. Some sections of this course may be taught through Blended Learning. See page 76 for details.
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st
CENTURY BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
This course allows students to gain an understanding of the world of business, apply business principles, practices, and
skills as well as prepare them for their role of consumer, worker, and citizen. Students will study business topics including
business operations, communication, decision-making, management, entrepreneurship, financial operations, and marketing
of products and services, all through a variety of projects and assignments. Some sections of this course may be taught
through Blended Learning. See page 76 for details.
GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and
to
make
a successful transition to the workforce and post-secondary education. Students will apply technical skills to address
global business applications as they develop a foundation in the economic, financial, technological, international, social,
ethical and legal aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees and entrepreneurs. This course introduces
the concepts of the global market, economy and international trade, and examines operations in a global market, providing
an opportunity to study cultural differences and effects of differences on managerial practices and international law and the
impact of international trade on the domestic and global economy.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS - ADDITIONAL COURSES
CAREER FOUNDATIONS
1.0 credit, grade 9 (REQUIRED)
The focus of this course is to help students envision – and plan for – their future.
Term A - Focus: Who Am I? What Do I Want?
Using technology to enhance and further develop their core 21
st
Century business and employability skills, students will
identify a means of attaining the career and lifestyle they desire by performing self-reflection and career exploration
activities. Students will learn and utilize Cloud file management, digital time management tools, advanced email program
skills, and Microsoft Office programs during this course. Skills related to seeking, applying for, and interviewing for
employment will enhance the technology and career focused experience.
Term B - Focus: How Do I Get It?
Utilizing knowledge gained through the self-reflection, career exploration, and technology lessons completed in Term A,
students will research and develop a Ten Year Plan for themselves. They will write a relevant and meaningful plan for their
remaining years in high school and the first seven years beyond high school. The personalized ten year plan will allow
students to understand the connection between high school, education or training after high school, and their own desired
financial and lifestyle goals.
PERSONAL FINANCE AND CONSUMER ECONOMICS
0.5 credit, grade 12 (REQUIRED)
Through the exploration of personal finance, students will learn the fundamentals of business operations, accounting
systems, solvency and risk. Students will understand the tools, strategies and systems used to maintain, monitor, control
and plan the use of financial resources, both in business and personal ventures. To prepare for success beyond high school,
students will refine their interview, communication and presentation skills. Completion of the Career Focused Education
portfolio along with preparation of the exit interview will be conducted.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desires a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before the term begins, each student must submit a work-study
plan for the term signed by his/her parents/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, teacher and their
counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final project may be
evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP/CO-OP (See page 38 for course description.)
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
“Career and College-Ready Program of Study”
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 1
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
LANGUAGES
Upon successful completion of the Computer Science program, you may be eligible for articulated/direct
credit
through Baker College, Central Michigan University, Davenport
University,
Ferris State University and/or Oakland Community
College.
COMPUTER SCIENCE - To fulfill this CTE program, all courses listed in the above flow chart must be completed.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Computers are prevalent in education and business today, and it’s imperative students learn to use these resources
accurately. Students will complete this course to gain a fundamental understanding of computer operations with a
concentration in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and OneDrive). Some sections of this
course may be taught through Blended Learning. (See page 76 for details)
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 1
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications. This is a beginning course in Computer Programming with a concentration in good
program structure. Programs will be constructed using Microsoft Visual BASIC.NET. Topics include: using forms and
arithmetic, analyzing data, interactive programs, logic, problem solving and security.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1. This course is a continuation in the study of computer programming using
Microsoft Visual BASIC.NET. Topics include: external files, menus, working with data, classes and objects, and
mathematical and business functions with project planning.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES ( Concentration in C++)
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1. This course continues the study of computer programming, expanding
knowledge relevant to the 21
st
century. Focus will be on the C++ language and will introduce other computer programming
languages.
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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING – ADDITIONAL COURSES
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE
1.5 credits, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1. This course is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Computer
Science AP program. Students who enroll should have a solid foundation in computer technology and be highly motivated
and responsible. Topics will include: components of the Java language, classes, objects, methods, arrays, recursion,
abstract data types, data structures, applets, and swing. Students have the option of taking the AP test in the spring.
DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Business models, data modeling, and database design will be studied while constructing databases. Students will also learn
how to maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data using SQL.
PUBLICATION DESIGN
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications is recommended. Publication Design teaches the practice of gathering,
structuring, and presenting information by combining graphics and text in print and digital formats. Students with an
interest in Publication Design should also consider Computer Art and Web Page Design to further their pathway goals.
WEB PAGE DESIGN
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications is recommended. Utilizing the elements of Web Page Design, students will learn
the processes and systems implemented to monitor, plan and control the day-to-day activities required for continued
business functioning. Through the creation of web sites, students will understand business’s responsibility to know, abide
by, and enforce laws, regulations, and ethical behavior that affect business operations and transactions.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desires a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before the term begins, each student must submit a work-study
plan for the term signed by his/her parents/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, teacher and their
counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final project
may
be
evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted.
COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP/CO-OP (See page 38 for course description.)
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ENGINEERING
“Career and College-Ready Program of Study”
ENGINEERING & DESIGN
1
ENGINEERING & DESIGN
2
MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Upon successful completion of the Engineering program, you may be eligible for articulated/direct credit
through
Baker College, Central Michigan University, Davenport University, and/or Ferris State
University.
ENGINEERING - To fulfill this CTE program, all courses listed in the above flow chart must be completed.
ENGINEERING & DESIGN 1
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course is offered to students who have had little or no experience with CAD or drafting. Students will explore
Computer Aided Drafting techniques through the application of 2D & 3D design concepts focused in mechanical design
and residential architecture. Students will be exposed to the following software: Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit
Architecture and 3D Max. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to produce and read simple
engineering and architectural drawings.
ENGINEERING & DESIGN 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design 1. This course is offered to students who want to further their knowledge and skill of
computer aided drafting and design. In this course, students will learn more challenging 2-D drafting and design concepts
using CAD software (Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor and 3D Max) Students will also be introduced to 3-D design concepts
using a 3-D solid modeling software. This course will focus on both mechanical and residential architecture
design concepts.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design 2. This course is offered to students who would like to combine all of the skills
acquired in previous Engineering program courses with new software techniques to produce and test working machines that
are intended to demonstrate specific applications related to math, science, and physics. New software techniques include:
photorealistic rendering, stress analysis, and dynamic simulations. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in
the Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association (OCCRA), where they will design, document, and build a robot that
will compete against robots from other schools in Oakland County. Students may also become members of the Michigan
Industrial & Technology Education Society (MITES) and enter their work into the yearly student project competition.
Other student projects will revolve around the Micro Electric Cars and Vex Robotics.
MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design 2. This course is offered to students who would like to combine the skills acquired
in Engineering & Design 1 and 2 with new engineering and design problem solving skills to build machines that are
intended to demonstrate specific applications related to math, science, and physics. Students will participate in a variety of
projects in which they will design, document, build, and test their machines. Student projects would include using hand
tools, power tools, a 3D Printer and CNC mill. Students may also become members of the Michigan Industrial &
Technology Education Society (MITES) and enter their work into the yearly student project competition.
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ENGINEERING - ADDITIONAL COURSES
ENGINEERING PROGRAM COMPLETER DEFINITION
In order to enroll in either the Architectural Design class or Engineering Design & Development class, a student must have
first completed all four courses in the Engineering Program sequence as listed on the previous page.
ANIMATION
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design 2. This course provides a fundamental understanding of utilizing 3D Max for
Design. Hands-on exercises throughout the course demonstrate the modeling process using techniques that can be applied
to the mainstream drafting industries: 3D Animation, Character Design and Creation, Character Animation, Animation
Production, Model Creation for Games, Production.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Engineering Program Completer. Students will use AutoCAD and Revit architectural modeling software
to study residential construction. Subjects for this course include site location, cost estimation, design (interior
and exterior)
considerations, and building codes. This course will equip students with the skills that will allow them to produce a
complete drawing package which includes a site plan, floor plan, foundation plan, elevations, building details, and
photorealistic renderings. Students may also become members of the Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society
(MITES) and enter their work into the yearly student project competition.
ENGINEERING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Engineering Program Completer. This course is an engineering research course in which students work in
teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the
engineering
design
process. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics,
science,
and technology. Utilizing
activity-project-problem-based
(APPB) learning, students will perform research to choose,
validate, and justify a technical problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams of students will design, build, and test
their solution. Finally, student teams will present and defend their original solution to an outside panel. While progressing
through the engineering design process, students will work closely with experts and will continually hone their
organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, creativity and problem solving abilities, and their understanding of
the design process.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desires a more intensive study in
a particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before the term begins, each student must submit a work-study
plan for the term signed by his/her parents/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, teacher and their
counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final project may
be evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted.
ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP/CO-OP (See page 38 for course description.)
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
“Career and College-Ready Program of Study”
Note: Courses in Family & Consumer Science do not fulfill a CTE Program or Curriculum.
FOODS AND NUTRITION
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed for students interested in the study of foods who have had little or no previous foods experience. In
this course, students will learn the basics of food preparation, the basic principles of cooking including correct measuring
techniques, cooking terms, food sanitation and safety, and how to follow a recipe. Students will cook a variety of foods,
including stir-fry, pasta, pancakes, pizza, yeast breads, casseroles, etc. Other topics of study include an in-depth look at
nutrition basics, health and wellness, meal planning, and a research project/demonstration on global foods.
HUMAN RELATIONS
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Human Relations will explore the topics of self-potential, communication, diversity, tolerance, family dynamics, dating,
love, marriage, divorce and much more. The result of this class will be learning skills necessary to build successful and
effective relationships with friends, co-workers, significant others, and family members.
INDEPENDENT LIVING
0.5 credit, grade 12
Are you planning on living on your own? This course is designed to help students accomplish this in the best possible way.
Emphasis will be placed on learning your legal rights at age 18, cost budgeting involved in living on your own, wise
housing choices, tips on buying and maintaining your wardrobe, meal planning for one, two or more people and how and
when to shop for large ticket items. Other topics covered will be decision making, consumer rights, money management,
choosing a roommate and tips on inexpensive decorating.
PARENTING
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course will help prepare students for the many issues they will face when they become parents. Topics of study will
include learning about children and families, effective parenting skills, teen pregnancy and parenthood, prenatal
development, preparing for birth, the baby’s arrival, and care of the newborn child through the preschool years. Students
are given the opportunity to apply their learning by engaging in a simulation project with the Baby-Think-It-Over dolls.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desires a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before the term begins, each student must submit a work-study
plan for the term signed by his/her parents/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, teacher and their
counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final project
may
be
evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE - ADDITIONAL COURSES
LIFE MANAGEMENT
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This class is specially designed to enhance essential functional life skills. We will focus on topics such as self-advocacy,
communication, goal setting, social skills, nutrition, personal/home-living, meal preparation, cooking, vocational skills and
more.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP/CO-OP (See page 38 for course description.)
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FINANCE
“Career and College-Ready Program of Study”
ACCOUNTING 1 ACCOUNTING 2
Upon successful completion of the Finance program, you may be eligible for articulated/direct credit
through
Baker College, Central Michigan University, Davenport University, and/or Ferris State
University.
FINANCE - To fulfill this CTE program, all courses listed in the above flow chart must be completed.
ACCOUNTING 1
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Accounting prepares students for a variety of careers in the accounting field. The monthly dollars and cents of a business
will be tracked throughout the accounting system, ending with the financial statement analysis and closing down the ledger.
Financial information will be processed both manually and with the use of accounting and spreadsheet software. Upon
completion of this class, students will possess the skills to meet entry-level job classifications in the accounting field. Some
sections of this course may be taught through Blended Learning. (See page 76 for details)
ACCOUNTING 2
1.0 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Accounting 1. Students in advanced accounting will learn to analyze financial records and prepare fiscal
period reports. Partnerships, corporations, cost accounting and payroll procedures will also be covered. Students will
increase their knowledge and skills using accounting software to solve and compliment accounting tasks. Current business
trends are discussed and the stock market will be explored. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for
an accounting/business curriculum at the college level.
FINANCE – ADDITIONAL COURSES
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desires a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before the term begins, each student must submit a work-study
plan for the term signed by his/her parents/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, teacher and their
counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final project
may
be
evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted.
FINANCE INTERNSHIP/CO-OP (See page 38 for course description.)
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FUTURE EDUCATORS PROGRAM
“Career and College-Ready Program of Study”
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
TEACHER CADET
TEACHING FIELD
EXPERIENCE
Upon successful completion of the Education General program, you may be eligible for articulated/direct credit
through Baker College, Central Michigan University, and/or Oakland University.
FUTURE EDUCATORS PROGRAM - To fulfill this CTE program, all courses listed in the above flow
chart must be completed.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Child Development is a course that prepares students to understand the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth
and development of children through the adolescent stage. Topics of student awareness, self-reflection, and learning styles
and needs will also be covered.
TEACHER CADET
1.0 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Child Development recommended. Teacher Cadet is a course designed for students interested in pursuing a
career in the educational field and/or getting an inside glimpse at the world of teaching. Students will examine and research
the topics of educational history, schooling options, and the certification process. Students will also study and practice
teaching methodologies and strategies, lesson planning and classroom management. Students will participate in classroom
observations and assist in special education classrooms.
TEACHING FIELD EXPERIENCE
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Teacher Cadet and Child Development. This course is designed for students who wish to continue to
explore the education field. Students will gain hands-on experience working in a classroom at the early childhood,
elementary, or middle school level. Students will participate in many activities, including observing, tutoring, leading small
groups, preparing a classroom, creating special projects, and eventually developing and teaching a lesson of their own.
Students will also be responsible for turning in weekly attendance sheets, writing reflective journals, attending weekly class
meetings and completing a field experience portfolio.
FUTURE EDUCATORS PROGRAM - ADDITIONAL COURSES
EXPLORING SPECIAL EDUCATION IN TODAY’S SCHOOLS
1.0 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Teacher or counselor signature; completion of Teacher Cadet is preferred. This course is designed for
students who are interested in pursuing a career working with special needs students. Units will include the history of
special education, special education laws, Individualized Education Plans, special education processes, strategies for
working with special needs students and their families, and various careers related to special education. In addition,
students in this course will apply their knowledge in a special education classroom field placement where they will work
with special needs students.
FRESH START
0.5 credit, grade 9
Prerequisite: Teacher, Counselor, or Administrator recommendation; Counselor placement.
This course is designed to assist identified freshmen with the transition to high school. Freshmen enrolled in this course
will receive daily assistance with academic support and organizational skills. Fresh Start will also focus on building
ongoing positive peer interaction with the upperclassmen enrolled in the Fresh Start Cadet course.
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FRESH START CADET
1.0 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Teacher signature; completion of Teacher Cadet is preferred. Fresh Start Cadets will learn and explore
strategies designed for working with students in need of additional support with the transition into high school and will gain
an understanding of the types of academic and personal support systems schools have. The Fresh Start Cadets will
apply
this
knowledge while working daily with and serving as a mentor to the students enrolled in the accompanying Fresh Start
course. In addition, Cadets will provide in class tutoring in a variety of academic subjects, therefore a strong academic
background is necessary. The Fresh Start Cadet course is specifically designed for students interested in pursuing an
education related career and is a component of the Future Educators program.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desires a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before the term begins, each student must submit a work-study
plan for the term signed by his/her parents/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, teacher and their
counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final project
may be
evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted
NEXT STEPS
0.5 credit, grades 9-10
Prerequisite: Completion of Fresh Start preferred. Counselor placement. Students in Next Steps will learn and apply
effective study skills to their current course load; in addition, they will receive academic and positive peer support. Next
Steps students will explore academic and career related options available to them while they are in high school such as
programs at LOHS, OSTC and Learning Options.
FUTURE EDUCATOR INTERNSHIP/CO-OP (See page 38 for course description.)
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MARKETING
“Career and College-Ready Program of Study”
MARKETING 1 MARKETING 2 Additional .5 credit
Marketing Course
Upon successful completion of the Marketing program, you may be eligible for articulated/direct credit
through
Baker College, Central Michigan University, Davenport University, Ferris State
University,
and/or Oakland Community
College.
MARKETING – To fulfill this CTE program, all courses listed in the above flow chart must be completed.
MARKETING 1
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Marketing 1 provides students the opportunity to explore various marketing topics including: promotion, branding, selling,
market planning, target marketing, and advertising. Students will complete several hands-on projects within these topics
allowing them to creatively plan and implement their ideas.
MARKETING 2
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Marketing 1. Students will further their knowledge of marketing through an in-depth look at
entrepreneurship and business management. Students will participate in hands-on projects in the areas of employee
management, business ownership, pricing, promotion, and advertising. Participation in this course will prepare students for
advancement into Social Media and Digital Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, and
the Marketing Workshop (School Store).
MARKETING – ADDITIONAL COURSES
FASHION MERCHANDISING
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Marketing 2 or Teacher Recommendation. Throughout this course, students will explore all facets of the
fashion industry. Topics of study will include fashion promotion and advertising, visual merchandising, the history of
fashion, fashion movement, theories of fashion adoption, garment styles, sewing skills, and the psychological factors that
motivate the behavior of the fashion buyer. Students will also have the opportunity to plan and implement a fashion show.
In addition to classroom study, real-world experiences will be used to reinforce the concepts of the course through
activities such as field trips to retail stores and visits from professionals successful in the field. Those pursuing Fashion
Merchandising majors in college will gain a solid foundation that will be beneficial to them in their college studies.
MARKETING WORKSHOP (School Store)
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Marketing 2 or Teacher Recommendation. Students will apply what they have learned in Marketing 1
and 2 to an actual retail operation our school store. Hands on activities such as advertising and promotions will be a main
focus. Students will gain on-the- job training operating a touch screen cash register, inventory selection and determining
promotions.
SOCIAL MEDIAL AND DIGITAL MARKETING
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Marketing 2 or Teacher Recommendation. Companies are competing for our attention in an increased
multi-media, digital world. In this course, students will gain an understanding of how companies are getting their attention
and the attention of other target markets. Students will develop a positive online presence for themselves by learning how to
develop a professional online voice and conduct online professional networking. Examples of companies we will explore
would be social networks
such as
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn; subjects to change based on an ever-changing online world.
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SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Marketing 2 or Teacher Recommendation. This course is designed to teach students marketing and
management concepts
associated with
the sports and entertainment industries. Strategies used by successful sports and
entertainment marketing and management firms and businesses will be evaluated. Sports and Entertainment Marketing will
prepare students
for
advanced studies in marketing/management and create an inside look at how and why the sports and
entertainment industry operates. Other areas of sports and entertainment marketing and management that will be
investigated will be
the promotion
of professional sports, sports marketing history, hospitality and the movie/concert
industry.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desires a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before the term begins, each student must submit a work-study
plan for the term signed by his/her parents/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, teacher and their
counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final project
may
be
evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted.
MARKETING INTERNSHIP/CO-OP (See page 38 for course description.)
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SCHOOL–TO–CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The school-to-career program is an opportunity for students to experience a career interest area by gaining valuable work
experience during high school. Work experience opportunities are available for every career and every student.
CO-OP (Cooperative Education)
0.5 or more credit, grades 11-12
Pre or Co-requisite: Courses relative to specific Career and College Ready Programs of Study, which include:
Automotive Technology: Business Administration, Management & Operations, Computer Science,
Engineering, Family & Consumer Science, Finance, Future Educators, and Marketing.
Cooperative Education must be a paid work experience providing students with an opportunity to work in a career interest
area while gaining valuable work experience and career development skills. CO-OP incorporates related classroom
instruction with field experience under the direction of a certified school-to-work coordinator. Students are required to
work a minimum of 10 hours per week (per half credit) and must be at least 16 years of age. Students must work in
accordance with all state and federal laws.
INTERNSHIP (Paid or Unpaid)
0.5 or more credit, grades 11-12
Pre or Co-requisite: Placement must align with a student’s Career Pathway as determined by Career Cruising.
The Internship program is a work experience opportunity that allows students to earn elective credit, while working in a job
related to your career interest. This program provides an opportunity for students to gain work experience relative to
a
career
goal, in addition to learning the academic and occupational skills required for the job. The internship may be paid or
unpaid. Students are required to work a minimum of 7 hours per week (per half credit) and must be at least 16 years of age.
Students must work in accordance with all state and federal laws.
JOB SHADOWING
No credit, grades 9-12
Job Shadowing is a great way to explore a career before actually beginning the academic preparation and is an opportunity
to spend a day observing a career of your choice. The experience will provide students with valuable information about a
particular career early in the career development process. Very often things are different than they are perceived. This
opportunity can ensure that career preparation is moving in the right direction, saving valuable time and effort. Students can
participate in Job Shadowing at multiple locations.
CAREER & TECHNICAL STUDENT O
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NS
BPA – Business Professionals of America - Open to Business Administration, Management &
Operations, Computer Programming and Finance students. www.bpa.org
DECA – An association of marketing students – Open to Marketing students. www.deca.org
FEA – Future Educators Association - Open to Education Pathway students. www.futureeducators.org
FIRST Robotics – Open to Engineering students.
MITES – Michigan Industrial & Technical Education Society – Open to Engineering students.
www.mites.cc
OCCRA – Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association – Open to Engineering students
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ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
Four and one-half (4.5) credits are required for Language Arts in grades 9-12.
English Language Arts 9 or Honors English 9 must be successfully passed before level 10 English classes
are selected. Similarly, English Language Arts 10 or Honors English 10 must be successfully passed
before the 11
th
and 12
th
grade required English courses are scheduled. This will assure students’ having
learned and worked on those skills expected for the MME tests. The 9th and 10th grade offerings are aligned
with core curriculum and MME requirements.
REQUIRED SEQUENCES
GRADES:
9 10 11 12
English
Language
Arts 9
1.0
credit
English
Language
Arts
10
1.0
credit
English
Language
Arts
11
1.0
credit
British
Literature
1.0
credit
OR
Expository
Reading
&
Writing
1.0
credit
Honors English
9
1.0
credit
Honors English
10
1.0
credit
AP English
11
Language Arts
&
Composition
1.5
credit
AP English
12
Literature
&
Composition
1.5
credit
.5 credit of a Speaking & Listening Elective is required at some point throughout 9-12
th
grade
Admission into each honors/advanced placement course is based on the following criteria: “A” average in
previous required English class and teacher recommendation. Admission is also based on available openings.
Students will remain in the program as long as they maintain a “B” average. AP English 12 takes the place of
British Literature or Expository Reading & Writing. Students enrolled in the Honors Program should not take
these courses as electives. Students applying to Honors English 9 will complete an application process.
THE HONORS ENGLISH PROGRAM
Students must:
•
complete summer reading and writing assignments to be submitted on the pre-determined due date
assigned by the Honors/AP English teacher. Students who fail to complete the summer reading
assignments MUST remain in their Honors/AP English course.
•
possess the ability to read accurately and thoughtfully.
•
discuss intelligently, listen well, and speak constructively.
•
possess the willingness to accept criticism from both teacher and peers.
•
exhibit a good language background with good grammar skills.
•
be comfortable with two or three kinds of assignments going on simultaneously.
•
meet all deadlines.
•
maintain a “B” average or better throughout the Honors program.
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Admission Into Honors English 9 Will Be Based On The Following:
•
At least a “B” average in all academic subjects and an “A” average in English classes.
•
Admission essay.
•
Recommendations by an English teacher and a core curriculum teacher.
•
Desire for exceptional challenge as evidenced by completion of application and writing assignments.
•
Parental approval.
•
Signed Honors/AP contract.
•
Available openings.
REQUIRED ENGLISH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 9
1.0 credit, grade 9
This two-term course addresses reading in a variety of genres, including personal narrative, drama, fiction and non-fiction.
Students will also explore writing through creative non-fiction, literary analysis, and informational and argumentative
essays. Emphasis will be on the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. This includes
a review
of literary elements, writer’s craft, grammar and vocabulary. Mentor texts include: King of the Mild Frontier, Boy,
Tuesdays with Morrie, Sickened, Romeo and Juliet, Unwind, Fahrenheit 451, and The Lord of the Flies.
HONORS ENGLISH 9
1.0 credit, grade 9
Entry into this class is made through an application process completed in the 8
th
grade. This two-term course, designed for
the exceptional English student, covers composition, literature, grammar, and vocabulary at an advanced level. Writing
assignments stimulate critical thinking and foster self-expression. Students will be required to examine what works
and
what
does not work in their writing. Literature study concentrates on comprehension, interpretation and appreciation as
students move rapidly through a wide variety of distinguished literary pieces. Grammar study will review the eight parts of
speech as well as move into an examination of the structure of sentences. A connection between grammar and writing will
be made. Expectations for student performance are high, and the course of study is rigorous. Multiple assignments occur
simultaneously. A serious time commitment is needed to successfully complete all course work. The following works are
typically covered in the course: Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo, Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations,
Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea, Sandra Cisnero’s The House on Mango Street, Harper Lee’s To Kill a
Mockingbird, John Knowles’ A Separate Peace, Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, Shakespearean Sonnets, Shakespeare’s
Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, Thornton
Wilder’s Our Town, Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie, Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilych, John Steinbeck’s Of
Mice and Men, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, George Orwell’s Animal Farm, H.G. Wells’ The Time
Machine, Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw. When the summer reading
materials are handed out in June, the Honors (or Advanced Placement) English teacher will assign a due date for
the return of the completed assignments. Students MUST submit all summer reading assignments by the pre-
determined due date.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 10
1.0 credit, grade 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9. This course traces the development of American thought from the
nineteenth century to the present. Students will read and analyze a variety of literary works by American authors, including
the novel, short story, poetry, and drama. The composition portion of the class will present a sequential treatment of the
writing process from prewriting through revising. Instruction in the practical use of language, including vocabulary study,
grammar, and mechanics will also be provided. Some of the literary works to be taught include The Catcher in the Rye,
The Great Gatsby, and Of Mice and Men.
HONORS ENGLISH 10
1.0 credit, grade 10
Prerequisite: Honors English 9 or teacher recommendation/”A” average in previous required English class.
Students pursue a rigorous curriculum in which they read a variety of American literature, discuss it analytically, and
formulate ideas in their writing. Readings include nonfiction, short stories, drama, novels and poetry. The course is
designed for students with a special interest in English. Students should be able to read rapidly and accurately and write
with fluency and minimal language difficulties. Literary works covered include Mark Twain’s The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn, John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, J.D. Salinger’sThe Catcher in the Rye, Barbara Kingsolver’s The
Bean Trees, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Tennessee Wiliams’ The
Glass Menagerie, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, Kate Chopin’s The Awakening, Julia Alvarez’s In the Time of the
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Butterflies, Jack London’s The Call of the Wild, Anzia Yezierska’s Bread Givers, Cormac McCarthy’s All the Pretty
Horses, Ernest J. Gaines’ A Lesson Before Dying, and Douglass’ The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas. When
the summer reading materials are handed out in June, the Honors (or Advanced Placement) English teacher will
assign a due date for the return of the completed assignments. Students MUST submit all summer reading
assignments by the pre-determined due date.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 11
1.0 credit, grade 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 9 and English 10. The aim of this college preparatory class is both to
teach students how to write effective essays and to explore 20
th
and 21
st
century world literature. The emphasis will be on
writing a variety of essays (descriptive, narrative, instructional, analytical, critical, persuasive and literary) as well as on
critical reading and analysis of literary works. The focus is on the purpose of writing, organization, sentence structure and
word choice and becoming familiar with philosophical movements and important writers. Some grammar, punctuation and
mechanics will be reviewed as needed to further the students’ command of the English language. Novels taught include an
independent memoir and fictional novel, The Kite Runner, and either The Joy Luck Club, Forgotten Fire, The Book Thief,
Persepolis, The Chosen, or The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Some sections of this course may be taught through
Blended Learning. (See page 76 for details.)
AP ENGLISH 11 – LANGUAGE ARTS & COMPOSITION
1.5 credits, grade 11
This three-term class prepares students to take the AP English Language and Composition test in May Students will
analyze and interpret samples of good writing, identifying and explaining an author’s use of rhetorical strategies and
techniques; apply effective strategies and techniques in their own writing; created and sustain arguments based on readings,
research, and/or personal experience; demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English as well as stylistic
maturity in their own writing; write a variety of genres and contexts, both formal and informal, employing appropriate
conventions; produce expository and argumentative compositions that introduce a complex central idea and develop it with
appropriate, specific evidence, cogent explanations, and clear transitions; and move effectively through the stages of the
writing process, with careful attention to inquiry and research, drafting, revising, editing, and review. Literary works taught
include Miles Corwin’s And Still We Rise, Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, Rachel Carson’s Silent
Spring, Russell Baker’s Growing Up, Gabriel Garcia Marquez Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Toni Morrison’s The Bluest
Eye, Toni Morrison’s Beloved, Thomas L. Friedman The World is Flat, Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, and Laura
Hillenbrand’s Seabiscuit. When the summer reading materials are handed out in June, the Honors (or Advanced
Placement) English teacher will assign a due date for the return of the completed assignments. Students MUST
submit all summer reading assignments by the pre-determined due date.
BRITISH LITERATURE
1.0 credit, grade 12
This course follows the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the present day. Students
will read several British novels and the works of the Romantic and Victorian poets. An argumentative research paper,
essays, group and individual presentations and tests will serve as assessment tools. Literary works include Brave New
World, Frankenstein, and Macbeth.
EXPOSITORY READING AND WRITING
1.0 credit, grade 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELA 9, ELA 10, and ELA 11. Expository Reading and Writing will address the
skills and strategies needed for reading and writing non-fiction texts. Attention to the writing process, structure, grammar,
punctuation, and mechanics will also be addressed. Students will have the opportunity to read Malcolm Gladwell’s The
Tipping Point, and at least one of the following: Blink, Drive, or A Whole New Mind. Students will compose an
informational research project, an argumentative research paper, and several smaller pieces on non-fiction writing. Some
sections of this course may be taught through Blended Learning. (See page 76 for details.)
AP ENGLISH 12 – LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
1.5 credits, grade 12
In this literature and composition course, students will read intensively representative works from several genres and
periods in world literature. Since the course will concentrate on the study of challenging works of recognized literary merit,
students will be expected to engage in both the critical reading as well as in carefully written and verbal analyses of the
subject matter presented. Writing assignments include practice in exposition, argument, critical analysis, personal narrative
and fictional or poetic forms. Students should develop a sense of how style, subject and audience are related. The desired
goals are the honest, concise and effective use of language; the organization of ideas in a clear, coherent and persuasive
manner; and the careful scrutiny of literature which can be coordinated with the students' collateral and independent
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readings. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP Exam in literature and composition offered by the
College Board in May, which may result in academic credit and/or exemption from beginning level college courses.
Literary works taught include Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, Mary Shelley’s
Frankenstein, Shakespeare’s MacBeth/Hamlet, Homer’s The Iliad, Virgil’s The Aeneid, Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex,
Aeschylus’ Agamemnon, Beowulf, Sir Gawain, Song of Roland, Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy, Miguel de
Cervantes Saavedra’s Don Quixote, Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary, Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, Joseph
Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, Thomas Moore’s Utopia, John Milton’s Paradise Lost, One Thousand and One Nights, and
George Orwell’s 1984. When the summer reading materials are handed out in June, the Honors (or Advanced
Placement) English teacher will assign a due date for the return of the completed assignments. Students MUST
submit all summer reading assignments by the pre-determined due date.
COMMUNICATION ARTS
ARGUMENTATIVE & PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Students will engage in discussions and presentations involving a variety of student selected topics. Critical thinking skills
will be developed as students learn to analyze information and present it in the form of an organized, logical argument.
Formal and informal speeches will be presented which will develop, improve, and demonstrate clear speaking skills.
BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS 1
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 ( Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Broadcasting is the most powerful and influential means of communication known to man. Through simulated
programming in our radio and television studios, you will learn the technical and performance techniques of broadcasting.
You will begin to explore and analyze the history, evolution, and current status of broadcasting and its impact on our
society. You will examine current broadcast programs and enhance your media literacy. This course serves as a
prerequisite for the rest of the broadcasting and video classes. Additionally, this class fulfills the district and state
graduation in Visual, Performing, & Applied Arts.
BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 ( Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: Broadcast Communications 1 (which can be taken during the same school year). You will build upon
the technical and performance concepts of television and radio communications. Experience what it takes to be a news
anchor. Do you think you would be a great sportscaster or talk show host? This is an opportunity for you to try these roles
and more. Additionally, you will continue to add to your knowledge of media literacy, and you will explore the impact of
historical broadcasts. In addition, you will examine the next horizon of broadcasting including satellite radio and
podcasting. This is a performance course and requires time spent writing and rehearsing.
BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS 3
0.5 credit, grades 10-12 ( Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: Broadcast Communications 2. Now that you have learned the basic principles of radio and television
communication, the level of difficulty rises. You’ll add elements such as music, sound effects, and video editing.
Furthermore, you will enhance your media literacy by examining the newscasts of local television stations. This class
features longer productions and performances which will challenge your writing and performance abilities. You will also
further explore the realm of podcasting and online video.
BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS 4
0.5 credit, grades 10-12 ( Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: Broadcast Communications 3. This course enhances your understanding of the media through creation of
original programming (television and/or podcasting) for a real audience; the Lake Orion community. Further analyze the
radio, television and internet communication mediums by producing and directing original work. Will you learn to control
the media, or will the media control you? This is a performance course and requires time spent writing and rehearsing.
BROADCAST LEADERSHIP
0.5 credit, grades 11-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Co-requisite: Television Production Workshop & Application. Broadcast Leadership provides an additional
opportunity for Television Production Workshop (TPW) students to learn about the management and organization of
program production. Broadcast Leadership students serve as the producers of the high school’s daily newscast, LO-AM,
and other productions. Broadcast Leadership students improve personal communication, leadership, time management,
writing and media literacy skills. This course fulfills the LOHS Visual Performing and Applied Arts graduation
requirement.
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CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND STORYTELLING
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
In this class, students will explore various kinds of creative expression and movement to convey their own stories as well as
others. While building strength, flexibility, balance and other kinesthetic skills, students will explore their feelings and
personal stories through such movement and creative expression. A problem solving, non-competitive learning approach
will be used to enhance the students’ awareness of their motor, cognitive, and expressive abilities. They will develop
creative skills as they are encouraged to explore the different qualities of movement. As they explore, they will become
more aware of their different body parts and how they can move them, discover new ways of moving, and express feelings to
tell a story.
DEBATE
0.5 credit, grades 10-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
This course teaches the logistics and strategies of the debate process. Students will examine the techniques used to logically
work through an issue. They will also learn to use critical and analytical thinking, logical reasoning, skillful argumentation,
library and computer research, and clear speaking skills.
FILM
0.5 credit, grades 11-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Film has become a significant component of our culture, part of our individual and collective lives. Students will study the
history of film in order for them to grasp an understanding of how films have trained us to observe the world, and the issues
they illuminate. Film terminology, cinematic methods, stories, images, and the industry itself will be studied. Screen stars,
writers, film directors, camera operators, sound technicians, gaffer’s gofers, and the tools of the trade will be introduced.
After completion of this course, the student will be a more critical observer of films.
FORENSICS (Speech & Drama)
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: Speech or instructor approval. This is a more advanced Communication Arts class focusing on student
performances. Presentations require scripts to be memorized. A variety of performances will be used for literary analysis
and oral interpretation. Some of the performance categories include sales, poetry, oratory, duo, extemporaneous, and
dramatic interpretation.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application Process. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desires a more intensive
study in a particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before registration, each student must submit a work
study plan for the term signed by his/her parent/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, the teacher,
and their counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final
project may be evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted. Students selecting this course must be able to
work independently and responsibly.
JOURNALISM YEARBOOK
2.0 credits, grades 9-12 ( Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: Application process. Recommended: Photography 1 for all photographers. This class publishes the
annual yearbook through student reporting, editing, photography and desktop publishing. Students are all expected to
attend production/deadline days/nights announced throughout the year. Returning staff members are expected to move-up
in position (i.e., from reporter to editor) and attend a summer camp before their second year. Qualifications considered:
good attendance, ability to work independently, and above-average writing skills. Yearbook fulfills the Visual Performing
and Applied Arts graduation requirement.
MASS MEDIA
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
As we make the transition into the Information Society it becomes vital to understand how information affects you and you
affect it. Mass Media is for students who wish to gain a better understanding of mass media-newspapers, magazines,
television, cinema, radio, advertising and the Internet. Students will learn to analyze news stories, features, editorials and
reviews. They will learn to discover and appreciate unique and interesting viewpoints and ideas. Students will examine
design techniques, photography, press law and history, and propaganda. Analytical, compositional and reflective skills will
be stressed. This class is not designed as an introductory class for the newspaper or yearbook classes.
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SPEECH
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Speech is a class designed to develop self-confidence and improve communication skills. The communication experiences
are attained through formal and informal speaking experiences. The course is designed to help students understand the
relationship between language meaning and decision-making. The class will expose all the students to the various
communication areas.
TELEVISION PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
2.0 credits, grades 11-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: Application process and successful completion of Broadcasting 1. Television Production Workshop
(TPW) is the capstone class of the Lake Orion High School broadcast/video program. The TPW group has been recognized
annually with awards at the state level, and students in the class are expected to exceed expectations while studying the
techniques and disciplines of live TV production. TPW members improve personal communication, leadership, time
management, writing, and media literacy skills. TPW students actively and consciously write, view, speak and listen.
Television production is a team effort, and TPW members have various opportunities to practice skills needed for
successful group dynamics. The TPW class produces programs for the school and community, including but not limited to
“LO-AM” “Dragon Digest”, “Cheap Seats”, play-by-play of sports, and the Senior DVD. TPW students are not required to
perform in front of the camera, and they are not required to have career goals in the broadcasting field. TPW meets the
LOHS Visual Performing and Applied Arts graduation requirement. TPW students also have the opportunity to apply for
ONTV-certification. All LOHS sophomores and juniors are welcome to apply to the course.
VIDEO PROJECTS 1
1.0 credit, grades 10-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: Broadcast Communications 1. Video Projects (VP1) students study the disciplines and techniques of
producing video and film projects. From brainstorming plot ideas to the final product, all aspects of video production are
featured. This includes storyboarding, camerawork, microphones & sound, editing and lighting. A variety of short film
styles and music videos are among the assigned projects. Students in this course are responsible for proper care and use of
equipment assigned to them for the duration of the course. This course fulfills the LOHS Visual Performing and Applied
Arts graduation requirement. VP1 students can also apply for ONTV-certification.
VIDEO PROJECTS 2
1.0 credit, grades 11-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: A grade of at least 75% or higher in Video Projects 1 OR can be taken concurrently with TPW.
Video Projects 2 (VP2) provides dedicated students with a chance to work hard on meaningful projects. You will intensely
study other video productions and gain further appreciation for the importance of this communication medium. This course
is only meant for students who can work independently and want to further develop their video communication skills. A
Video Projects 2 candidate must propose an outline of projects which he/she intends to accomplish as part of the class.
This course fulfills the LOHS Visual Performing and Applied Arts graduation requirement. VP2 students can also apply for
ONTV-certification.
COMPOSITION
CREATIVE WRITING
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
If you write for pleasure, this course will help you improve your style and develop your talent. You will write various types
of stories, descriptions, poems, and narratives. In addition, you will review the works of famous authors and will critique
classmates' work.
INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISTIC WRITING
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 ( Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
This course offers students the best of both English and journalism curricula: writing assignments which teach the clear,
concise style of the journalist in editorials, features, columns, reviews, and rhetorical modes, as well as reading activities
which demand higher-level thinking skills and analysis of both contemporary and classic literature from newspapers,
magazines, journals, and books. Through much study, analysis, and practice, students will receive a thorough preparation
for the yearbook and TPW participation as well as college essays, post-secondary work, and future careers.
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LITERATURE
CLASSICAL LITERATURE
0.5 credit, grade 9-12 ( Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Classical Literature will explore works from different periods of world history. Emphasis will be placed on Classical Greek
and Roman literature, Literature of the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance, and Early American Literature. This course is
highly recommended for those students wishing to pursue a career in any English or other liberal arts field in college.
CONTEMPORARY POETRY
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Contemporary poetry takes a unique approach to 20th century works. Rather than hailing back to poetry classics and famous
poets, students will be required to analyze poems, define their themes, imitate imagery and determine the
message of
modern-day, leading poets. With an eye on the somewhat established literary canon of “accepted poetry”, this class will
center on multicultural works of the 1970’s to the present. In addition to studying established poets and their works, this
course will also require students to utilize contemporary brainstorming and writing techniques; those used by poets
of today.
Students will recognize and utilize imagination and creativity. This study of poetry will become a springboard for writing
personal poems and creative forms of self-expression.
HUMANITIES
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
This is a semester course for the college-bound student who enjoys a challenge. Great creators and thinkers express
themselves through the written word, painting, sculpting, architecture, philosophy, film, music, dance, photography, and
theatre. An attempt is made to recognize the interrelatedness of the arts and to appreciate and enjoy the beauty and
importance of each to our lives. In a logical chronology, masterpieces of the various ages are studied. Upon completion of
this class, it is hoped that the student will recognize many concepts, personalities, and works of great men and women
familiar to a well-educated person.
INCREASING VOCABULARY
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course offers insights, procedures and materials for a comprehensive study of language and vocabulary development.
The exercises are designed to familiarize the students with the types of vocabulary questions they are likely to encounter on
pre-college examinations. Students will learn how words are created, how they multiply and how they change in meaning.
Students will expand their vocabularies by examining a word in context, analyzing its structure (prefix, root,
suffix), tracking
its meaning in a dictionary and discovering its origin through its etymology. A brief history of the
English language
focusing
on important people and events that helped to shape our vocabulary will acquaint the student with contributions made by
mythology, literature and other languages. Collateral readings on the importance of language may include: THE MIRACLE
WORKER, PYGMALION and STRICTLY SPEAKING. Most importantly, this course will teach students how to make
learning new words a continuous lifelong activity.
MYTHOLOGY, FOLKLORE AND LEGEND
0.5 credit, grades 10-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Ride the mythical horse Pegasus as Zeus guides him through the sky. Join the Hobbit on his adventure through mid-earth.
Explore the African legend of the hare and the hippo; and the thunder throwing Norse god, Thor; Leprechauns and such.
This class delves into man’s quest for the answers to his being. It also deals with the lessons taught through legend and
folklore. Create your own myths while becoming aware of common threads that run through all myths. Various books and
sources will be used to broaden your view of man and his universe from Mexico to Japan; from Egypt to India; from
Prometheus to Superman. Be ready to read, write, create and appreciate!
READING TECHNIQUES
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
This class provides an opportunity to improve your reading speed and comprehension. Techniques for reading more
efficiently are included in this program to improve your study skills, vocabulary knowledge and listening ability.
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SCIENCE FICTION
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
This course will explore science fiction, a genre that employs both realistic and fantastic elements in an attempt to answer
the question “What if?” Topics and themes will include: utopian and dystopian societies, the destruction or assimilation of
cultures, questions of identity, the evolution or de-evolution of humanity, the role of technology, and literacy in the 21
st
century.
SHAKESPEARE
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 (Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: English 9 or Honors English 9
Through a study of several of Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets, and supplementary texts, the student will develop a deeper
understanding of Shakespeare’s language and the culture and history of which he was a part. This course requires students’
active, on-going participation in discussions, read-aloud, and acting exercises. Students will explore his themes of heroism,
love, loyalty, and tragedy through writing, Socratic seminars, research projects, and presentations.
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EX
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ASSETS
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Review and sign a “Course Information Sheet”. Conflict and problem solving are an inescapable part of
our daily lives and an inevitable result of our highly competitive, complex, and stressful society. Learning how to
effectively work with conflict and solve problems is an essential life skill needed by every person or group regardless of
one’s age, social role, profession, cultural background, or beliefs. In “ASSETS”, students will practice managing intra and
interpersonal conflicts throughout Lake Orion High School and learn that success and quality life depends on healthy
people, families, organizations and their ability to manage conflict.
CHALLENGES
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
The CHALLENGES program provides an experiential, adventure based approach to learning. Daily activities highlight
the following: team cooperation, problem solving, self-confidence, communication, motivation, responsibility, self-reliance,
critical thought, reflection, group discussion and journal writing. Most activities occur outside the traditional classroom
using high and low rope elements. Student’s individual achievements are the basis for assessment.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of “ASSETS”. Conflict Management continues the practices of “ASSETS” by
expanding on conflict management, communication, and listening skills. Students will gain the opportunity to advance their
skills by assisting peers within school to manage or resolve conflicts. Conflict Management is also a forum for creating and
implementing solutions, plans, or activities to reduce negative situations like harassment and fighting in our school.
Through effective practice, graduates of the Conflict Management program will be able to utilize their skills and
experiences to help them continue managing intra and interpersonal conflicts.
>!< (TRANS)
0.5 credit, grade 9
>!< has been specially designed for 9
th
graders in order to prepare them for the challenges that lie ahead at Lake Orion
High School. The focus of >!< is on easing the student’s transition to high school by increasing their inter/intra personal
skills, promoting and developing effective group skills, and facilitating individual growth. By utilizing Lake Orion High
School’s challenge course, students will partake in a variety of group initiative activities, goal setting, low ropes course
elements, and reflection in order to facilitate learning on many levels. As a result, many connections with the student’s
world both inside and outside of school may be developed and enhanced.
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FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
ART
AP STUDIO ART
1.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: The students are encouraged to complete all of the courses in one of the three paths. The three paths
are Drawing, 2D design, or 3D design. For a drawing portfolio, the students are encouraged to complete Drawing
1-4. For a 2D design portfolio, the students are encouraged to complete Drawing 1-3, Photography, and Graphic
Design and Computer Art. For a 3D design, the students are encouraged to complete Ceramics 1-4, Sculpture and
Jewelry/Metal
Arts. All
art classes are strongly recommended for students completing any of the portfolios. (If a
student completes one of the portfolios their junior year, they may do a different one their senior year.) The AP
Studio Art class is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is
not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year.
Students are responsible for purchasing materials for this course. Materials provided to students remain the property of
LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools). Advance Placement Credit is available through Baker College with
successful completion (B or better) of AP Studio Art.
CERAMICS 1
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course covers the basic methods of ceramics including pinch, scoop, slab and coil. It will also review the history of
ceramics and glazing. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the
property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
CERAMICS 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1. This course includes the basic techniques using the potters' wheel. Advanced hand built
methods will also be emphasized. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students
remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
CERAMICS 3
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Ceramics 2. Ceramics 3 will involve a high concentration of potter’s wheel work for the student. Ceramics
3 will also give the student the opportunity to create art forms with clay. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this
course. Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
CERAMICS 4
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Ceramics 3. Ceramics 4 will provide the serious minded ceramic student with the opportunity to
expand clay
building techniques. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the
property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
CERAMICS 5
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Ceramics 4. Ceramics 5 will provide the serious ceramic student with the opportunity of expanding their
knowledge and skill of the potter’s wheel. This course is for potter’s wheel work only. Students are asked to donate a
material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
DESIGN CONCEPTS
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Students taking this course will focus on the design elements and principles using a variety of media. Projects will be 2D
and 3D. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of
LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
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DRAWING 1
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course will introduce medias such as charcoal, pastel, pencil, and colored pencil. Students will learn how to draw from
life, perspective, and create compositions that incorporate design elements and principles. Students are asked to donate a
material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
DRAWING 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Drawing 1. This course will focus on drawing from life, illustration work, and portrait work. Student voice
and style will begin to emerge. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to
students
remain
the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
DRAWING 3
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Drawing 2. This course will focus on drawing from life, figure work, and further explore student voice and
style. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS
(Lake Orion Community Schools).
DRAWING 4
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Drawing 3. This is a figure drawing course. The students will focus on proportion of the figure. Students
will explore student voice and style as it relates to the figure. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course.
Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools). Articulation is available
through Baker College with successful completion (B or better) of Graphic Design and Computer Art 1, 2, & 3.
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND COMPUTER ART 1
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Drawing 1 or Design Concepts. This course will focus on developing skills in computer art and graphic
design in order to expand the students two dimensional repertoire. Students will learn and use the Adobe software that is
standard in the computer art industry. Historical research and the identification of current computer art trends will also be
expected. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of
LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND COMPUTER ART 2
0.5 credit, grades 9 – 12
Prerequisites: Graphic Design and Computer Art 1. This course will focus on advancing the skills learned in Graphic
Design and Computer Art. In depth research and identifying current graphic and photography trends will also be expected.
The student will create graphics, illustrations, animation, and digital images on a more independent and creative level.
Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake
Orion Community Schools). Articulation Credit is available through Baker College with successful completion (B or
better) of Computer Art 2.
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND COMPUTER ART 3
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Graphic Design and Computer Art 2. This course will focus on advancing the skills learned in Graphic
Design and Computer Arts 1 & 2. In depth research and identifying current graphic and photography trends will also be
expected and applied to student work. There will be a heavy emphasis on community involvement, local display and art
competitions. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the
property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
INDEPENDENT STUDIES - FINE ARTS - ART
0.5 credit, grade 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desire a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before registration, each student must submit in triplicate, a
work-study plan signed by his/her parent/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, the teacher and their
counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student's progress. The final project may
be evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted. Student's selecting this course must be able to work
independently and responsibly. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students
remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
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JEWELRY AND METAL ART
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
The study of various techniques, skills, and materials involved in creating handcrafted jewelry or metal forms. Skills
are
built
upon arranging assignments according to degree of difficulty and skills learned. Emphasis is placed on originality
and craftsmanship. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the
property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
JEWELRY AND METAL ART 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Jewelry and Metal Art 1. Jewelry & Metal Art 2 will give the student an opportunity to expand upon the
concepts learned in the foundation metals class. New techniques will be introduced such as riveting, advanced casting,
enamel and patina techniques. Individual creativity and uniqueness will be encouraged. Students are asked to donate a
material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
JEWELRY AND METAL ART 3
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Jewelry and Metal Art 2. Jewelry & Metal Art 3 will allow the student an opportunity to expand upon the
concepts learned in Jewelry & Metal Art 1 and 2. It will also focus heavily on uniqueness, creativity, and finding an
individual voice in the student’s artwork. Skill mastery will be expected as well as learning new advanced techniques and
concepts. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of
LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
PAINTING - OILS
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Drawing 1. This course teaches students how to paint with oil paint. Students will paint from life, explore
portrait work, and develop student voice working with oil paint. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course.
Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
PAINTING - PORTRAITS
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Drawing 1. Students taking this course should have a strong interest in figure work. Students will be taught
figure proportion and gesture drawing. The students will work in watercolor and oil paint. Students are asked to donate a
material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
PAINTING - WATERCOLORS
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Drawing 1. This course will teach students the watercolor techniques of wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry on
dry. The students will learn how to blend and show value with watercolor. Students will paint from life and be taught how
to reference. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of
LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
PHOTOGRAPHY 1
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Design Concepts or Drawing 1. Students will create and present images using the camera and
the
darkroom.
Students learn the concepts of proper exposure, composition, printing and presentation. Students develop skills
in various photographic techniques to create expressive artwork. Students research and explore the history of
photography
to
better understand the nature of photography, its impact on society and its aesthetic value. Students critique their own and
others’ photography. Students will also work with digital cameras and manipulation of images using programs such as
Adobe Photoshop. Students demonstrate an understanding of how to work with photographic chemicals in the darkroom.
Students may want to have a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera of at least 10.0mp to use during the class, it is
recommended but not required. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students
remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools)
PHOTOGRAPHY 2
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Photography 1. In this course, students create and present images using the camera and the darkroom.
Students will enhance their knowledge of the concepts of proper exposure, composition, printing and presentation that were
taught in Photography 1. Students will continue to develop skills in various photographic techniques to create expressive
artwork. Students will continue to research and explore the history of photography to better understand the nature of
photography, its impact on society and its aesthetic value. Students critique their own and others’ photography. Students
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demonstrate an understanding of how to work with photographic chemicals and how to work in the darkroom.
Students will also work with digital cameras and manipulation of images on the computer using programs such as Adobe
Photoshop. Students may want to have a SLR (single lens reflex) digital camera of at least 10.mp to use during the class
(it is recommended but not required). Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to students
remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools). Students who choose to use school issued cameras must
sign a release waiver prior to using the school issued camera.
RAKU POTTERY
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Ceramics 2. Raku Pottery is a form of ceramics which allows the student to be incorporated into the total
process. Students will create pottery which they will fire outdoors. This course will only be offered fall and spring terms
(1st & 4th) so students may be outdoors. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course. Tools provided to
students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
RAKU POTTERY 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Raku 1. Raku Pottery 2 will enable the serious art student to explore advanced methods in the Raku pottery
process. Students will incorporate advanced glaze and firing techniques in this course. Students are asked to donate a
material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
SCULPTURE
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course will include a study in modeling, building, and carving methods and techniques. Students are asked to donate a
material fee for this course. Tools provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
DRAMA
INTRO TO TECHNICAL THEATRE
1.0 credit, grades 9–12
Intro to Technical Theatre will provide a hands-on approach to learning basic skills necessary for students involved in
backstage production work. Students will develop a deeper understanding of theatre tech through script analysis, scenic
design, set construction and tool usage, basic lighting and sound design, and stage management.
THEATRE 1
0.5 credit, grades 9-12 ( Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
The purpose of this course is to gain an understanding and appreciation of some of the basic elements of theatre. By
learning to utilize both verbal and nonverbal communication, the student will create believable characters, both in scripted
and improvisational settings. In addition, the student will be familiar with various physical and technical aspects of the
theatre. Students will apply this knowledge in analyzing a limited number of plays outside of the classroom. The student
will gain an effective stage presence and an appreciation for the various aspects of drama.
THEATRE 2
1.0 credit, grades 9-12 ( Satisfies elective Speaking & Listening requirement)
Prerequisite: Theatre 1 or department approval. Theatre 2 is a more advanced course for those who are interested in a
more intense study of drama. Concepts of Theatre 1 are discussed in more detail and are applied to larger, more elaborate
activities. Students will learn about the history of theatre as well as analyzing scripts from more contemporary playwrights.
Students will also create scripts and apply directorial instruction to create their own one-act plays. The student will
understand and appreciate the importance of the theatre in our lives.
INDEPENDENT STUDEY – FINE ARTS
0.5 credit, grades 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11 – 12 who desire a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before registration, each student must submit a work-study plan
for the quarters signed by his/her parent/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, the teacher and their
counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final project may be
evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted. Students selecting this course must be able to work.
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MUSIC
EXPLORING POPULAR MUSIC
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Exploring Popular Music is a survey of American popular music from its roots in colonial times to the present
day. Through
listening to multiple musical samples, selected readings, and class discussion, students will develop knowledge of musical
elements and analysis skills. Emphasis will also be placed on social and historical events which led to
the evolution
of
different popular musical styles. The course will begin with colonial times and the founding of the United States, move
through the 19
th
Century westward expansion, and emphasize the explosion of popular music styles in the 20
th
and 21
st
centuries including the influence of world popular music and electronic music. Genres included for study (but not limited
to) would be: Folk Songs, Ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, Roots of Jazz, Big Band, Broadway, Gospel, Blues, Rock and Roll,
Rock, New Age, Techno, Mash-ups, Grunge, Metal, Funk, Soul, Rap and world music such as Reggae.
INDEPENDENT STUDY - Fine Arts -Music
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the students in grades 11-12 who desires a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before registration, each student must submit a
work-study plan
signed by his/her parent/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, the teacher and their counselor.
Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The final project may be evaluated
by the entire department before a grade is granted. Students selecting this course must be able to work independently and
responsibly.
MUSIC CONCEPTS
First term only, 0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Prior music knowledge and ability to read music to perform on a musical
instrument (voice included) are required. Members work together in small and large groups on chamber music and other
music projects. Students improve individual music skills and study music theory, history and literature. Students are
required to participate in at least one performance as determined by instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing
materials for this course. Materials provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).\
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Performance requirements: Membership in all music performance groups requires the student attend all performances of
the group in which he/she is enrolled. Failure to appear may result in failure in that class and loss of credit. Exceptions
include: doctor's excuse, death in immediate family or any unusual circumstances as decided by director and/or principal.
CAMPUS BAND
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of eighth grade band. Open by audition. This course will be comprised of
primarily ninth grade members. The ensemble will perform at concerts, festivals and parades when appropriate. Attending
Solo and Ensemble will be strongly encouraged as part of the curriculum. The members of this ensemble will be groomed
for participation in advanced Senior High School performing groups. Students are responsible for purchasing materials for
this course. Materials provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion Community Schools).
CONCERT BAND
2.0 credits, grades 9-12 (9th graders by Audition) (Terms 1, 2, 3, &4)
Prerequisite: Open to Grade 9 by audition. The High School Concert Band is designed for the serious, developing
musician. The concert band will be responsible for all scheduled performances. Members will be encouraged to perform at
Solo and Ensemble Festival. Attendance at all performances is required. It is desirable that band members remain in all
terms of this class. If a conflict should occur, the student, after consultation with his/her counselor and director may opt
out. (If admitted as a 9
th
grade student, the student must enroll in terms 1-4 (2.0 credits) without exception, although
students who are in marching band first term would be exempt from first term in Concert Band). Students are responsible
for purchasing materials for this course. Materials provided to students remain the property of LOCS (Lake Orion
Community Schools).
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MARCHING BAND
First term only, 0.5 credit, grades 10-12 (grade 9 by audition)
Prerequisite: Open by audition. This group will perform at all home football games and parades plus Saturday
competitions throughout the term. A schedule of performances will be made available in May prior to the next school year.
All performances are required. This class must be taken in conjunction with Concert Band, Symphonic Band or Wind
Ensemble unless prior approval is given by the band director. Students must attend summer band camp to be a member of
Marching Band. Students are responsible for purchasing materials and paying additional costs for this course. Materials
provided to the students remain the property of Lake Orion Community Schools.
SYMPHONIC BAND
1.5 credits, grades 9-12 (Terms 2, 3, 4 only)
Prerequisite: Open by audition. The High School Symphonic Band will be comprised of intermediate to advanced
musicians. This ensemble rehearses and performs advanced band literature. All performances are required. Members will
be highly encouraged to perform in a solo or small ensemble type of event as deemed appropriate by the director. It is
desirable that band members remain in all terms of this class. If a conflict should occur, the student, after consultation with
his/her counselor and director may opt out. Students are responsible for purchasing materials for this course. Materials
provided to students remain the property of Lake Orion Community Schools.
WIND ENSEMBLE
1.5 credits, grades 10-12 (Terms 2, 3, 4 only)
Prerequisite: Open by audition. The High School Wind Ensemble will be comprised of the most advanced instrumental
musicians. This ensemble will rehearse and perform advanced high school and collegiate band literature. All performances
are required. Members will be expected to perform in a Solo & Ensemble event as deemed appropriated by the director.
It
is
desirable that band members remain in all terms of this class. If a conflict should occur, the student, after
consultation
with
his/her counselor and director may opt out. Students are responsible for purchasing materials for this course.
Materials provided to students remain the property of Lake Orion Community Schools.
VOCAL MUSIC
Performance requirements: Membership in all music performance groups requires the student attend all performances of
the group in which he/she is enrolled. Failure to appear may result in failure in that class and loss of credit. Exceptions
include: doctor's excuse, death in immediate family or any unusual circumstances as decided by director and/or principal.
CAMPUS CHOIR
1.0 credits, grades 9 –12
Campus Choir is a two-term course for incoming 9
th
grade students and 10
th
, 11
th
and 12
th
grade students who are not yet
ready for a more advanced choir experience. Students will be taught to sing in three-part harmony. Correct vocal
production is emphasized. Music reading is learned. Basic music theory and music history are introduced. Students will
be involved in at least one required evening performance each term. Additional choir opportunities such as MSVMA
Honor Choir, show choirs, and Solo & Ensemble Festival will be offered to those enrolled in class. Previous choir
experience is not necessary. The class may be repeated. Students are responsible for purchasing materials for this course.
Materials provided to students remain the property of LOCS.
CHAMBER CHOIR
2.0 credits, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Campus Choir, Concert Choir, or Chorale and Audition. Chamber choir is a highly auditioned choir of
the most advanced singers who will study collegiate level choral literature. Students typically have extensive vocal
and even
instrumental training and have the desire to be challenged by this level. Advanced sight singing, ear-training, history and
music theory as it applies to the choral literature will be included. Students will be expected to attend all performances
including, but not limited to, evening concerts and MSVMA festivals as part of their grade. A concert uniform will be
provided by the school. Students are responsible for purchasing materials for this course. Materials provided to the
students remain the property of LOCS.
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CHORALE
2.0 credits, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Open by audition. The chorale will be comprised of advanced students. A full range of choral literature
will be sung. Advanced sight-singing will be rehearsed. It is desirable that Chorale members remain in this class for the
full year. If a conflict should occur, the student, after consultation with his/her counselor and director may opt out. All
performances are required. Students are responsible for purchasing materials for this course. Materials provided to
students remain the property of LOCS.
CONCERT CHOIR
2.0 credits, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Open by audition. Concert Choir is the intermediate level choir. A full range of choral literature will be
sung. Intermediate level sight-singing will be rehearsed. It is desirable that Concert Choir members remain in this class all
year. If a conflict should occur, the student after consultation with his/her counselor and director may opt out. All
performances are required. Students are responsible for purchasing materials for this course. Materials provided
to students
remain the property of LOCS.
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M
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M
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TICS
COURSE SELECTIONS
SEQUENCES
•
Students are required to complete four (4) credits of Mathematics.
•
During their senior year, students are required to pass one senior math-related course.
Courses that fulfill this requirement are denoted with a “M” in front of their name on
pages 17-22.
Honors Program
Prior to the junior MME, students in the Honors
Program
are encouraged to complete at least the
first half of Honors Pre-Calculus and either AP Statistics or Introductory Statistics.
Honors Geometry
(1.0 Credit)
Required
Honors Adv
Algebra (1.0
(credit)
Required
Honors
Trigonometry
➙
(1.0 credit)
Honors
Pre-
Calculus
(1.0 credit)
College Programs with Traditional Approach
Prior to the junior MME, students using the Traditional approach are encouraged to complete the sequence
of courses through Algebra 3, and either AP Statistics or Introductory Statistics.
Algebra 1
(1.0 Credit)
Required
Geometry
(1.0 Credit)
Required
Algebra 2
(1.0 Credit)
Required
Algebra 2
Year Long
(1.0 credit)
Required
Algebra 3
(1.0 Credit)
Required
Senior Math
Related Course
(1.0 credit)
Required
Pre-Calculus
(1.0 Credit)
Elective
Calculus (1.0
Credit)
Elective
ALGEBRA 1
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Math 8 or teacher recommendation. Algebra 1 is a course designed for the college bound student and
builds upon topics covered in the middle grades. This course thoroughly investigates the structures, techniques, and
applications used in basic algebraic reasoning. Algebra 1 will further the study of linear functions and their graphs. In
addition, students will cover non-linear functions such as quadratic and exponential functions. Additional topics will
include inequalities, polynomials, and systems of equations.
ALGEBRA 2
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1. Algebra 2 is a course designed to build upon the concepts taught in Algebra 1. This course will
continue the study of function families encountered in Algebra 1. Students will extend their knowledge to include sequences
and series, exponentials, logarithms, and polynomials. Some sections of this course may be taught through Blended
Learning. (See page 76 for details.)
AP Calculus AB
(1.5 credits)
AP Calculus BC
(2.0 credits)
Geometry
Year Long
(1.0 Credit)
Required
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ALGEBRA 2 – YEAR-LONG
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Geometry-Year Long and teacher/counselor recommendation. Algebra 2 is a course designed to build
upon the concepts taught in Algebra 1. This course will continue the study of function families encountered in Algebra 1.
Students will extend their knowledge
to include
sequences and series, exponentials, logarithms, and polynomials.
ALGEBRA 2 – Flipped
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
This course covers the same content and activities as the traditional Algebra 2 class. Students will receive direct instruction
(note taking) via online delivery from videos created by the teacher. The majority of bookwork and practice will be
completed during class time. Flipped instruction is a good fit for motivated students who are willing to take notes at home
when assigned and would like having support when completing individual practice.
ALGEBRA 3
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and Geometry. Algebra 3 is the final course in the Algebra series. This course develops the
study of data, probability, and statistics. Additional topics include volume, surface area, rational functions, and trigonometry.
AP CALCULUS AB
1.5 credit, grades 11- 12
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus or teacher recommendation. This course is designed for students who plan to
continue the advanced math series. Calculus is a comprehensive study of analytical geometry, limits and limit theory, and
differentiation and integration of functions of one real variable. Considerable emphasis will be placed upon problem
solving.
AP Calculus BC
2.0 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Honors Trigonometry, Honors Pre-Calculus
Additional content includes content advanced integration techniques including integration by parts, trigonometric
integrals, partial fractions, trigonometric substitution, and improper integrals. L’Hopital’s rule included. Student will
study infinite series for the purpose of using Taylor polynomials to approximate difficult functions as well as to use
Power and MacLaurin series. Final topics include conics with parametric and polar equations.
AP STATISTICS
1.5 credits, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Honors Advanced Algebra or Algebra 2. The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce
students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are
exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and
statistical inference.
CALCULUS
1.0 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus. This course is designed for students who plan to continue the college math series. Calculus
is a comprehensive study of analytical geometry, limits, and differentiation and integration of functions of one real variable.
Considerable emphasis will be placed upon problem solving.
GEOMETRY
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1. This course is a study of plane, solid and coordinate geometry and an introduction to
trigonometry. Topics will include angles, lines, area, perimeter, and properties of polygons (focusing on triangles and
quadrilaterals). Also included are transformations, a study of circles and their characteristics, and a study of solid figures
including surface area and volume. Mathematical reasoning, logic, constructions, and real world connections will be
emphasized.
GEOMETRY – YEAR-LONG
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1–Year Long and teacher/counselor recommendation. This course is a study of plane, solid
and coordinate geometry and an introduction to trigonometry. Topics will include angles, lines, area, perimeter, and
properties of polygons (focusing on triangles and quadrilaterals). Also included are transformations, a study of circles and
their characteristics, and a study of solid figures including surface area and volume. Mathematical reasoning, logic,
constructions, & real world connections will be emphasized.
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HONORS ADVANCED ALGEBRA
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Honors Geometry. The first part of the course is a continuation of Algebra 1 with advanced treatment of linear
equations, quadratic equations, exponentials, factoring, irrational numbers and graphing. New topics will include logarithms,
probability and statistics, and rational functions.
HONORS GEOMETRY
1.0 credit, grades 9-12.
Prerequisite: 8
th
grade Algebra 1. This course is the study of plane, analytic and solid geometry. We will describe,
model, classify and draw shapes while investigating and predicting results of combining, subdividing and changing shapes.
We will study deductive arguments and real world applications and modeling.
HONORS PRE-CALCULUS
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Honors Trigonometry. We will study polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic
functions. The course will also include polar coordinates, complex numbers, conic sections and sequences and series.
Additional topics will be covered if time permits.
HONORS TRIGONOMETRY
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Honors Advanced Algebra. This course is the study of right triangle trigonometry, circular trigonometric
functions, graphing, oblique triangles and equation solutions
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Application process. This course is designed for the student in grades 10-12 who desires a more intensive
study in a particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before registration and the term begin, each student
must submit a work-study plan for the term signed by her/his parent/guardian. Upon approval, one copy will be held by the
student, one by the teacher and the third given to the counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to
monitor the student’s progress. The final project may be evaluated by the entire department before a grade is
given. Students
selecting this course must be able to work independently and responsibly.
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1. This course in statistical data analysis and probability is intended to be taken before the third
term of the junior year. Topics of study will include producing and interpreting statistical displays, data collection and
analysis, measures of center and variation, probability, and normal distributions. Some sections of this course may be
taught through Blended Learning. (See page 76 for details.)
MAKING CHOICES: MATHEMATICAL MODELING
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2. This blended learning course demonstrates the use of mathematics in solving authentic problems
using a branch of industrial engineering known as operations research, a scientific approach to making decisions and
analyzing problems. Topics studied in this technology-based course include making decisions using multiple criteria, creating
electronic spreadsheets to solve allocation problems, and exploring various methods of solving mathematical programming
problems. All sections of this course will only be taught through blended learning (see page 76 for details).
MATH LAB
0.5 credit, grades 9-10
Prerequisite: Referral by counselor or teacher. Recognizing that Mathematics is a difficult topic for some students, the
Math Lab is an academic support center designed for students with a history of difficulty or failure in math. The lab will
provide support in mathematics. Students will learn study skills, time management, organization, note taking, and
communication skills. The main focus will be on student achievement improving basic skills while increasing mastery of state
course expectations
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NUMBERS, GAMES AND HEROES
0.5 credit, grade 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2. In this course students will learn historical math figures and their mathematical theories. It will
relate the people and their ideas to games and activities used in history as well as in modern times. Themes carried
throughout each unit in the course are how the topics first came to be, what problems they helped to solve, who helped in
the creation of these ideas and how we still use these topics today. Topics include magic squares, art, board games,
statistics, brainteasers, shapes, mathematical tools, historical figures and cryptography.
PRE-CALCULUS
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 3. The first term contains a study of linear and quadratic modeling, the real number system,
and symmetry of relations, graphing functions through the use of transformations, radian angle measurement, and
advanced trigonometric topics. The course also contains the study of rational functions, sequences, series, exponential
functions and logarithmic functions. Some sections of this course may be taught through Blended Learning. (See
page 76 for details.)
STRATEGY GAME DESIGN
1.0 credit, grades 11-12
A game is any activity undertaken or regarded as a contest involving luck, skill, or a combination of both and played
according to a set of rules for the enjoyment of the players or spectators. They are planned experiences for players. Some
games provide significant intellectual challenge and the opportunity to plan and carry out a myriad of strategies. Other
games provide players with emotional experiences like tension, fun or even fear.
Games provide us the opportunity to engage in mental challenges, social interaction, recreation, and competition. Many
new games are introduced each year, but few are successful enough to merit production in subsequent years. Students in
this class will learn the fundamentals of game design and create a game that meaningfully applies these principals using an
iterative design process. Students are asked to donate a material fee for this course.
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PH
YSIC
AL
EDUCA
TI
O
N
HEALTH EDUCATION
0.5 credit, grade 9 (REQUIRED)
REQUIRED COURSES
This is a class designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills covering a wide range of health related topics.
Areas to be studied: mental/emotional health, personal health, family life and health, nutrition, disease prevention and
control, safety and first aid, substance use and abuse (alcohol, drugs, tobacco) and human sexuality education. Issues
dealing with consumer, community and environmental health will be included where appropriate in the unit being studied.
(Birth control and physical development sections of sexuality education are optional at the parent’s discretion).
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5 credit, grades 9-10 (REQUIRED)
This required class is designed to improve the student’s understanding of Physical Education as well as their physical,
mental, social and recreational skills. Areas to be studied include fitness concepts, personal fitness levels, safety, exercise
physiology, kinesiology, muscle anatomy, nutrition, and injury prevention. Students will have opportunities to investigate
career and technological aspects of Physical Education. Students will participate in a variety of activities that all promote
healthy lifestyles and wellness. These activities include introductory aquatics, team sports, lifetime sports, and physical
fitness testing.
AEROBIC FITNESS 1
(Not offered in 2016-2017)
AEROBIC FITNESS 2
(Not offered in 2016-2017)
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
ELECTIVE COURSES
Prerequisite: Required Physical Education class. Emphasis will be on health related fitness. Students will identify and
apply the fundamental principles of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength/endurance and flexibility training. Daily
workouts may include the following kinds of activities; stretching exercises, calisthenics, walking, jogging, running, rope
jumping, circuit training, weight training, rubber bands, step training and aerobic exercising and dancing.
AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Physical Education. This class is open for both male and females. This class is designed to meet the needs
of beginning and intermediate as well as competitive swimmers. Swimming activities and workouts will be designed to meet
the needs of all levels of ability. This class will consist of swimming instruction and workouts while including
aquatic sports
and activities.
BASIC SWIMMING
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Required Physical Education class. This course will include stroke and skill development, water related
exercises and activities, and water safety skills. It includes swimming technique equivalent to the American Red Cross
Level 5. Community Water Safety is presented as well as an exposure to water sports including water polo, water
volleyball, and occasionally snorkeling. Course work includes bookwork and written assignments from Community Water
Safety, aquatic based fitness activities and appropriate skill. Students must pass an assessment test.
CROSS TRAINING
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Physical Education. This is an elective course designed for students interested in improving, maintaining
while advancing in their speed, strength, power, agility and cardiovascular fitness. Cross training uses a variety of training
methods to accomplish these standards. This course will allow the skills necessary to create a lifelong fitness level.
FUNDAMENTALS OF WEIGHT TRAINING
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Required Physical Education class. This course is designed to give the students the opportunity to learn
weight training concepts and techniques used for the beginner weight lifter. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of
comprehensive weight training as well as a variety of strength training methods.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Application process. This course is designed for the student in grades 10-12 who desires a more intensive
study in a particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before registration and the term begin, each student
must submit a work-study plan for the term signed by her/his parent/guardian. Upon approval, one copy will be held by the
student, one by the teacher and the third given to the counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to
monitor the student’s progress. The final project may be evaluated by the entire department before a grade is
given.
Students selecting this course must be able to work independently and responsibly.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Red Cross advance swimming certification or instructor’s approval. This course will develop the
student’s swimming skills as well as muscular and cardiovascular endurance. It will provide the knowledge and skills
designed to save his/her own life or the life of another in the event of an emergency. This training is intended to be a
complete lifeguard training course in which certification from the Red Cross can be earned (Advanced Swimming,
Lifeguard training, and community CPR. Students must pass an assessment test.
LIFELONG SPORTS 1
LIFELONG SPORTS 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Required Physical Education class. This course offers instruction in a variety of lifetime sports activities
such as health related fitness activities and testing, volleyball, badminton, golf, tennis and other recreational activities. The
student will learn fundamental rules, skills and strategies necessary for participation. This course is geared for the student
who wishes to engage in lifetime activities for enjoyment and exercise.
POWER LIFTING CLASS 1
POWER LIFTING CLASS 2
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Required Physical Education class. This course is designed for the student who wants to improve their
strength and power by using three events as their primary lifts; the squat, dead lift and bench press. Students will also use a
variety of techniques as well as other training methods to enhance their performance.
SPORTS CONDITIONING 1
SPORTS CONDITIONING 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Required Physical Education Class. This course provides an opportunity for a student interested in
conditioning or athletics to develop a strengthening and conditioning program. It will assist the student to make significant
improvement in strength, flexibility, quickness, cardiovascular efficiency, muscular endurance, and fitness skills. Each
student jointly with his/her physical education teacher and/or coach will develop an individualized
conditioning plan and program. A maximum of 1 credit may be earned in sports conditioning courses toward meeting
graduation requirements.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING – WOMEN ONLY
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Required Physical Education class. This is an elective course for women only that goes into conditioning
and strength at a higher level. The student will participate in a variety of activities, including endurance running, interval
training, strength training, circuit training, physical fitness training and flexibility training. They will assess their own level
of fitness, improve overall strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Emphasis will be on the “why” behind
conditioning and lifetime fitness. Topics will include muscle identification, principles of conditioning, strength terms,
prevention and treatment of injuries, and nutrition.
TEAM SPORTS 1
TEAM SPORTS 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Required Physical Education class. This is an elective course geared for the active student. Knowledge of
rules, skills and strategy will be emphasized through participation in various team sports. Some activities to be covered will
be: floor hockey (winter), basketball, soccer (fall), softball, volleyball and weight training. The importance of physical
activities will be emphasized as they contribute to health and a good quality of life.
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SCI
E
N
CE
Three (3) credits are required in Science for grades 9-12 as follows:
1.0 credit Biology
1.0 credit in Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics,
Anatomy, or Agricultural Science
1.0 credit additional Science or
Option 1: 1 credit Computer Science
Option 2: Formal CTE Program or Curriculum
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
College-Preparatory Sequence
Biology
1.0
credit
Chemistry
or
Honors
Chemistry
1.0
credit
Physics
1.0
credit
or
Honors
Physics
1.0
credit
or
AP Physics
1
1.5
credits
Physics
1.0
credit
or
Honors
Physics
1.0
credit
or
AP Physics
1
1.5
credits
Chemistry
or
Honors
Chemistry
1.0
credit
OR
General Sequence
Additional
Science
1.0
credit
Physical
Science
1.0
credit
Biology
1.0 credit
Computer
Science
Electives
1.0 credit
*
CTE Program
or
Curriculum
**
1.0
credit
* Courses that fulfill Computer Science electives are on page 28.
** In order to fulfill 1.0 credit of science through a CTE Program or Curriculum, a student must either successfully
complete an OSTC program or one of the programs on pages 25-37.
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SCIENCE
ASTRONOMY AND METEOROLOGY
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
This course provides coverage of major concepts in earth science. Areas to be covered are astronomy (solar system,
galaxy, and universe), the atmosphere, weather, and climatology. Laboratory experiments will provide hands on experience
reinforcing these concepts. Some sections of this course may be taught through Blended Learning. (See page 76 for
details).
AP BIOLOGY
1.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Biology, Honors Chemistry/Chemistry, or concurrently taking Honors
Chemistry/Chemistry course. Advanced Placement Biology is a college level biology course. The textbook and
laboratory activities are equivalent to those used in college. This course aims to provide students with the conceptual
framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of
biology. Finally, the course aims to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam, which is an important (although
not required) component of the class.
AP CHEMISTRY
1.5 credits, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of and demonstrated competencies in Chemistry or Honors Chemistry. This
course is specifically designed as the second course in a two-course program for college chemistry preparation. The course
will prepare students for chemistry at the university level, giving students the opportunity to earn college credit by taking the
AP test in Chemistry in the spring. Students who enroll in AP Chemistry should have a solid foundation in inorganic
chemistry from Chemistry, and will be expected to be highly motivated and responsible. Topics will include oxidation and
reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and rate laws, coordination compounds, colligative properties, reaction rates
and mechanisms, nuclear chemistry, and organic nomenclature and synthesis.
AP Physics Sequences
Algebra
Sequence
The Algebra Based AP Physics is
recommended
for students in the Health Sciences and
Natural
Resource/Agriscience Career
Pathways.
Calculus
Sequence
The Calculus Based AP Physics is
recommended
for students in the
Engineering/Manufacturing and
Industrial Technology Career
Pathways.
AP Physics 1
Honors Physics
1
or
AP Physics
1
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C:
Mechanics
AP Physics
C:
Electricity
&
Magnetism
AP PHYSICS 1
1.5 credits, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Geometry or Honors Geometry. Sophomores electing to take AP Physics 1 are recommended to be in
the Honors math sequence. This course is designed to prepare students planning to take physics in college and may choose
to take the AP Physics 1 Exam. Students will be exposed to solving a wide variety of problems using the principles and
laws governing the behavior of the inanimate world around us. The topics covered are Newtonian mechanics (including
rotational dynamics and angular momentum), work, energy, and power, mechanical waves and sound, and electric circuits.
Laboratory experiments and a variety of other activities are used to assist learning. A strong math background is required.
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AP PHYSICS 2
1.5 credits, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: AP Physics 1. This course is designed to prepare students planning to take physics in college and may
choose to take the AP Physics 2 Exam. Students will be exposed to solving a wide variety of problems using the principles
and laws governing the behavior of the inanimate world around us. The topics covered are fluid mechanics,
thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. Laboratory experiments and a variety of
other activities are used to assist learning. A strong math background is required.
AP PHYSICS C – ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM
1.0 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: (AP Physics 2 and Calculus) OR AP Calculus (co-requisite). This course is a calculus based physics
course meant to prepare students planning on studying physical science or engineering in college. The course will cover
the topics of electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. Students are
strongly encouraged to have completed Calculus successfully or also be enrolled in AP Calculus.
AP PHYSICS C – MECHANICS
1.0 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: (Honors Physics or AP Physics 1 and Calculus) OR AP Calculus (co-requisite). This course is a
calculus based physics course meant to prepare students planning on studying physical science or engineering in college.
The course will cover the topics of kinematics, Newton’s laws, work, energy, power, momentum, circular motion,
gravitation, and simple harmonic motion. Students are strongly encouraged to have completed Calculus successfully or
also be enrolled in AP Calculus.
BIOLOGY (REQUIRED)
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Biology is an introductory life science course. Biology is intended to not only prepare students for the Biology portion of
the MME but to also meet Michigan’s high school graduation requirements. With that in mind, the High School Content
Expectations and Standards will be taught in the following areas: biochemistry, cells, homeostasis, genetics, classification,
the Theory of Evolution, and ecology. Laboratory work and critical thinking skills are an integral part of the course work.
CHEMISTRY
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
This course will provide students with a solid foundation of chemistry principles using the lab setting to reinforce the topics
presented in the classroom. Chemistry exposes students to a variety of topics according to the required Michigan High
School Content Expectations including naming and writing chemical formulas, reaction types, chemistry calculations,
thermochemistry, gas laws, solutions, acids/bases, reduction/oxidation reactions, and organic chemistry. Students
completing general Chemistry should consider enrolling in Organic Chemistry to continue their studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Biology. Environmental Science is an ecology-based class designed to focus on the relationships between
humans and the environment. Through a combination of case studies, labs, projects, and outdoor explorations, students will
investigate the effects humans have on our natural ecosystems and what can be done to counteract and improve the results
on a local and global level.
GEOLOGY
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
This hands-on-elective earth science course will develop the vocabulary and conceptual knowledge necessary for presenting
and explaining major environmental issues that face the world today. Topics of study include: minerals, rocks, limited
resources, earth’s interior, plate tectonics and erosional forces that reshape the earth’s surface. This class frequents the
outdoors for hands on study in all weather conditions with advance notice. Students may be required to change and bring
adventure appropriate gear.
HONORS CHEMISTRY
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Honors Geometry. Honors Chemistry is specifically designed as the first course in a two-
course program for college chemistry preparation. Students who have a deep interest in science and expect to
use chemistry
knowledge in college and in their career, should enroll in Honors Chemistry, followed by AP Chemistry and/or Organic
Chemistry the next year. The course closely parallels freshman college chemistry and is academically demanding, with a
high degree of self-discipline and responsibility expected of students. Topics will include details of inorganic
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chemistry, including gas laws, quantum theory, chemical bonding and molecular orbital theory, solutions, thermodynamics
and kinetics, acid/base reactions, equilibrium systems, inorganic nomenclature and prediction of reaction products.
HONORS HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology. Human anatomy and physiology is a detailed study of the major body systems. The study of each
system will include anatomy, physiology and possible disorders components. Although there will be some dissection, lab
work will stress physiology of the systems. This class will be especially helpful to those considering medical or
health
related
careers. The final section of the class will include instruction and certification in Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant First
Aid/CPR/AED.
HONORS PHYSICS
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology, Geometry or Honors Geometry. This course is designed to expose the students to a variety of
physics topics. Students will study the following: Motion of Objects, Forces and Motion, Energy (Forms and
Transformations), Electricity, and Waves. This course will differ from Physics in that use of algebra and basic trig
functions will serve as tools to reinforce important concepts. A strong mathematics background is required. Honors Physics
is intended to not only prepare students for the Physics portion of the MME but to also meet Michigan’s high school
graduation requirements for Physics credit. Students with a strong interest in Science and/or planning on a
Science/Engineering career pathway are encouraged to take an AP Physics course sequence.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Approval of the Science Department Committee. Students will design a scientific investigation on a
specific topic. The first objective will be research on the assigned problem. Their second objective will be to carry out
findings in the research room through actual laboratory work. Each student will write a paper upon completion of the
investigation. Students must prepare a study or work plan for the teacher who will be responsible. After approval by the
teacher, one copy of each will be retained by the teacher and student, and the other copy will be sent to the counselor’s
office. This must be done before registration. The final project will be evaluated and graded by a committee from the
Science Department.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry. This class focuses on carbon based chemistry and is designed to give
students an introduction to college level organic chemistry and the applications to their lives. Subject matter includes basic
nomenclature, structures and functions of organic molecules. In addition, labs will be conducted to study the real life
applications and reinforce connections to content. The class is meant to supplement previous chemistry classes and AP
Chemistry topics for students interested in the field of science.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed to expose the students to a variety of topics in the area of Chemistry and Physics and stimulate
within them some interest and enthusiasm for science and its importance. Also, the student will learn through experience
how ideas are developed and tested using scientific procedures and processes. In addition, Physical Science is intended to
prepare students for the Chemistry and Physics portion of the MME. With that in mind, all the essential Chemistry and
Physics high school Expectations and Standards will be taught in the following areas: Forms of Energy, Energy Transfer
and Conservation, Properties of Matter and Changes of Matter, Motions of Objects, Forces and Motion, and Forms of
Energy and Transformations.
PHYSICS
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 is recommended. This course is designed to expose students to a
variety of physics topics. Students will study the following: motion of objects, forces and motion, energy (forms and
transformations), electricity, and waves. While the focus of the course will be physics concepts, basic algebra skills will be
used to help reinforce the concepts. Physics is intended to not only prepare the students for the Physics portion of the
MME but to also meet Michigan’s High School graduation requirements for physics credit. Students with a strong interest
for science and/or planning on a Science/Engineering career pathway are encouraged to take Honors Physics. Some
sections of this course may be taught through Blended Learning. (See page 76 for details.)
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SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Statistics or AP Statistics recommended. This class will focus on developing the skills to
think like a scientist. Students will investigate scientific questions by collecting evidence, analyzing the evidence,
formulating explanations based on the evidence, communicating these findings, and comparing their results with the
consensus in the scientific community. Critical thinking and mathematical skills will be used to investigate case studies that
focus on, but are not limited to, biological and ecological concepts. The case studies may use evidence from current real-
world research or evidence that is student-collected in the lab. This class will be especially helpful to those considering a
career in the sciences.
ZOOLOGY
1.0 credit, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology. Zoology is designed for those students desiring greater experiences in the biological sciences. This
two-term course covers animal anatomy and physiology along with classification of the animal kingdom. General areas of
study include levels of organization, the anatomical and physiological characteristics of all major animal phyla, ecological
adaptations, and laboratory techniques. Students will conduct labs including dissections and learning some of the
characteristics used to identify local animal species. This course will also serve to familiarize students with educational
and occupational opportunities in the field of zoology. Zoology is designed to prepare students for college science courses.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
SEQUENCE OF REQUIRED COURSES
9
th
Grade 10
th
grade 11
th
grade
World History
Contemporary U.S. History
1
(.5
credit)
AND
Contemporary
U.S.
History 2
(.5
credit)
American Government (.5
credit)
or
Adv American Government (.5
credit)
or
AP U.S. Government & Politics (1.0
credit)
(1.0 credit)
OR AND
Introduction to Economics
Advanced
Placement
U.S.
History
(1.5
credits)
(.5
credit)
or
AP
Microeconomics
(.5
credit)
20TH CENTURY AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
This course is an exploration of the 20
th
century through the lens of American popular culture. We will explore American
history through a focus upon the major areas in mass entertainment: sports & games, fashion, food & drink, motion
pictures, radio, music, television and the “the way we live”. Through readings, videos, and discussion, we will consider
how each of these entities has both shaped and been shaped by critical developments of modern American history.
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
An emphasis will be placed upon the study of the abnormal personality. The goals of the course will include: to develop in
students a better understanding of the abnormal and complex types of behavior evidenced among members of various
societies and to guide the student in learning methods to relate theories, concepts, and research findings to one's own
potential in living more effectively with oneself and others. To attain these educational ends, students will be focusing their
attention on contemporary social trends and phenomena and their relationship to an individual's mental health and on a
critical examination of the structure of the human psyche in familiarizing themselves with different psychoanalytic theories
including those of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, to better realize how the personality functions both consciously and
unconsciously.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
0.5 credit, grade 11 (REQUIRED)
This is a survey course dealing with national, state and local government, focusing on the executive, legislative and judicial
branch of each. Student units will include the U.S. Constitution and periodic consideration of current
political/social events.
ADVANCED AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
0.5 credit, grade 11
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. This is a survey course in American government concentrating on student writing
skills, emphasizing analytical thinking skills and the application of the students’ government knowledge to real life
situations, including the study of case studies. Areas studied will include U.S. government institutions, groups, beliefs, and
ideas that constitute U. S. political reality. Accelerated reading lists and writing demands will be utilized.
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
1.5 credits, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. AP European History is a challenging three term course. The purpose of this course
is to increase students’ understanding and appreciation of European history while helping students succeed on the AP
European history exam. The AP European history course will help students develop and understand the main themes in
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modern European history including political and diplomatic, intellectual and cultural, and social and economic history from
the Renaissance through the 21
st
century.
AP MACROECONOMICS
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Economics or AP Microeconomics. AP Macroeconomics is a course designed to provide students with a
thorough understanding of the principles of economics in examining aggregate economic behavior. Students taking the
course can expect to learn how the measures of economic performance, such as GDP, inflation and unemployment, are
constructed and how to apply them to evaluate the macroeconomic conditions of an economy. Students will also learn the
basic analytical tools of macroeconomics, primarily the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model and its application
in the analysis and determination of national income as well as evaluating the effectiveness of fiscal policy and monetary
policy in promoting economic growth and stability. Recognizing the global nature of economics, students will also have
ample opportunities to examine the impact of international trade and international finance on national economies. Various
economic schools of thought are introduced as solutions to economic problems are considered.
AP MICROECONOMICS
0.5 credit, grades 11-12 (This course will fulfill the .5 credit economics requirement.)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. The purpose of an AP course in microeconomics is to give students a thorough
understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and
producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets and
includes the study of factor markets and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.
AP PSYCHOLOGY
0.5 CREDIT, GRADES 11-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology, Part 1 or Instructor approval. The AP Psychology course is designed to
introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other
animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major
subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.
AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
1.0 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. AP United States Government and Politics will give students an analytical
perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course will include both a study of general concepts used
to interpret U.S. politics and an analysis of specific examples. Students will develop familiarity with the various
institutions,
groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. politics, as well as explore theoretical perspectives and explanations for
various behaviors. The course will involve expository, analytical, and argumentative writing; students will be expected to
engage in outside readings selected from a reading list in addition to day to day class assignments. AP United States
Government & Politics will provide a rigorous study of the American political system and should be selected by students
eager to engage in such a study. (This class fulfills the 11
th
grade graduation requirement and may also be taken as an
elective in 12
th
grade.)
AP UNITED STATES HISTORY
1.5 credits, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. This course will give students an analytical perspective on the history of the United
States. It will include both a study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. History and an analysis of specific examples.
Students will develop familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. History, as well
as explore theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors. The course will involve expository, analytical,
and argumentative writing; students will be expected to engage in outside readings selected from a reading list in addition
to day to day class assignments. AP U.S. History will provide a rigorous study of the American political system and should
be selected by students eager to engage in such a study. In addition, the course will provide detailed preparation for the
Advanced Placement exam which students may take in order to receive college credits. (This class fulfills the 10
th
grade
graduation requirement and may also be taken as an elective in the 11
th
or 12
th
grade).
AP WORLD HISTORY
1.5 credits, grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. AP World History is a challenging three term course that is structured around the
investigation of selected themes and key concepts covering distinct chronological periods. AP World History is equivalent
to an introductory college survey course. The course has a three-fold purpose. First, it is designed to prepare students for
successful placement into higher-level college and university history courses. Second, it is designed to develop skills of
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analysis and thinking in order to prepare students for success in the 21
st
century. Finally, it will help students build a
respect and interest in world history and cultures. Students will demonstrate mastery of the course goals by taking part in
the College Board AP World History exam in May. This course may, in the future, be used to fulfill the social studies
world history requirement.
CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
This course is designed as a discussion class. It offers an introduction to some of the most pressing social problems of
today. Students will examine such typically discussed problems as family related crises, social deviance, juvenile
delinquency, drug and alcohol abuse and societal discrimination as they affect the student in relating to others and the
culture within which they live.
CONTEMPORARY UNITED STATES HISTORY 1
0.5 credit, grade 10 (REQUIRED)
This course is designed to help students understand the development of the United States from 1870 to 1945. It begins with
the growth of an industrial, urban, and global America and the Spanish American War. The course continues into the
progressive era of Teddy Roosevelt. The events leading up to World War I are studied, the United State's role in the
war and
the subsequent search for peace. Further studies include the 1920's, the Great Depression of the 1930's, World War II,
Roosevelt’s handling of the Second World War, and Truman’s decision to drop the Atomic bomb.
CONTEMPORARY UNITED STATES HISTORY 2
0.5 credit, grade 10 (REQUIRED)
Contemporary United States History 2 focuses on the post-World War II era 1945 to present. Major topics include the
Cold War, the Korean Conflict, the Red Scare, the era of Camelot, Cuban Missile Crisis, the Kennedy assassination,
Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society, the Civil Rights Movement, the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert
Kennedy, America’s role in Vietnam, the Nixon administration, Watergate, Gerald Ford and the end of the Vietnam War,
the feminist movement of the 1970’s, Jimmy Carter and the energy crisis, the Reagan era, the fall of the Soviet Union, the
end of the Cold War, Bill Clinton and America’s role as the dominant super power, and the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks.
CURRENT GLOBAL ISSUES
0.5 credit, grade 12
This course is an elective designed for seniors who have completed all Social Studies requirements. The course
will provide
an opportunity for students to explore current, relevant, global issues that have social, political, economic, military and
technological implications for our world and community. Students and instructors will jointly develop specific units of
study with an emphasis on individual/group research and presentation. Sample units might include U.S. policy in the
Balkans, international terrorism, espionage, drug trade, economic interdependence among nations, etc. The course will
allow students to pursue their own self-interests and to better understand global and cross-national issues.
HISTORY OF ETHNIC AND GENDER STUDIES
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
This course offers students an opportunity to explore the ways that society looks at men and women. It will focus on the
representation of the sexes in movies, on television, in text, and through music. Other topics include a “historical” walk
through time. An attempt will be made to identify myths and empower individuals to overcome stereotypes. The students
will engage in various historical perspectives via primary source documents, texts, writings, and social medias. The course
will incorporate intensive writing and a culminating project.
HISTORY OF WORLD RELIGIONS
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Students examine major world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Sikhism. Students
examine the concept of faith and the role faith plays in all religions. Students recognize common stereotypes associated with
different world religions. Within each religion, students examine the sacred texts, houses of worship and moral code.
Students explore different rituals associated with each religion, including marriage, death and rights of passage rituals.
Students differentiate between how each religion is practiced in its place of origin and how it is practiced in the United
States. Students will listen to speakers from each religion and ask questions to clarify their understanding of the religion. In
writing, students reflect on what they learned from the field trips, guest speakers, and assignments. Students work in small
groups on presentations about different religions.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Application. This course is designed for the student in grades 11-12 who desire a more intensive study in a
particular discipline than the general curriculum provides. Before the term begins, each student must submit in triplicate, a
work-study plan for the term signed by his/her parents/guardian. Upon approval, copies will be held by the student, the
teacher and their counselor. Weekly student-teacher conferences will be arranged to monitor the student’s progress. The
final project may be evaluated by the entire department before a grade is granted.
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
0.5 credit, grade 11 (REQUIRED)
This basic introduction to the study of economics will involve a survey of the following areas of economics: consumerism,
business organizations, economic philosophy, role of government in the economy, money and banking and international
trade.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY, Part 1
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course is an introduction to the study and field of psychology. Students will be presented a variety of different ideas,
theories and research studies from both past and present. The course aims to develop a curiosity for further study and to
assist the student in viewing human behavior patterns in a scientific manner. Topics covered in part 1 include: 1) what is
psychology, 2) the biology of the mind, 3) nature/nurture and human diversity, and 4) developmental psychology.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY, Part 2
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology, Part 1. This course is an introduction to the study and field of psychology.
Students will be presented a variety of different ideas, theories and research studies from both past and present. The course
aims to develop a curiosity for further study and to assist the student in viewing human behavior patterns in a scientific
manner. Topics covered in part 2 include: 1) consciousness and the mind, 2) sensation and perception, 3) learning and
memory, and 4) thinking, language, and intelligence.
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
0.5 credit, grades 10-12
Sociology is the study of human relationships. The intent of this course is to introduce the basics of sociology through the
study of concepts, principles, and sociological theories. The students will think like sociologists, enabling them to view
their own lives within a global, social and historical context. The students will be exposed to a wide variety of case studies
from cross-cultural and historical sources.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
0.5 - 1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Application process. Student Council is designed as a center for the communication of ideas of students,
faculty, administration and the community. Membership in council requires a student to have a desire to help improve
his/her school environment through special activities sponsored by the council. Projects include the study of problems
within the school, service projects when council is called upon to help in activities such as curriculum programs, sporting
events, etc. Council is responsible for the yearly homecoming activities each fall. Due to the nature of council activities,
membership is limited to students who can commit themselves to occasional after school and evening hours.
MONEY AND INVESTMENTS
One term, 0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Economics. This course will introduce the student to the world of investments and to everyday economic
issues. Areas covered will be personal record keeping, taxes, risk management, real estate, securities, and retirement
planning.
WORLD HISTORY
1.0 credit, grade 9 (REQUIRED)
World History focuses on the interaction between diverse human societies primarily over the past 1,500 years.
The objective
is for students to develop a greater comparative understanding of the ways in which human groups have come into contact
and interacted with one another, including systems of communication, migration, commercial exchange, conquest, and
cultural diffusion. The course will focus heavily on Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe and North
America. This class provides a global perspective on the past. Understanding a global perspective has become an essential
tool of citizenship. We will examine the development of political, social, economic, and cultural traditions that have
shaped the world since the fall of the Roman Empire.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Students working toward a diploma must complete the Michigan Merit Curriculum. For course
requirements, please see page 4 of the curriculum handbook for the Lake Orion High School graduation
requirements.
The following LRC courses are remediation English Language Arts and Mathematics courses that can be taken with
or in lieu of similar named general education courses to meet the Lake Orion High School graduation requirements.
All placements are determined by an annual Individual Educational Planning Team Meeting (IEPT). Students
enrolled in LRC content area courses will work towards a diploma with a Personal Curriculum outlined by the
IEPT. A student may enroll in an LRC course more than once if deemed appropriate by the IEPT to support or
replace their general education core content curriculum.
LANGUAGE ARTS:
LRC English
0.5 - 1.0, grades 9-12
This course includes curriculum in reading, composition, grammar and vocabulary. Remediation is the primary focus in the
areas of reading comprehension, basic reading, written expression and reading fluency. In addition, students will study short
stories, poems, and novels aligned with the state expectations. Students will explore both narrative and expository text in a
variety of genres. Instruction will also include the practical use of language including vocabulary study, grammar, and
mechanics.
LRC ELA LAB
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed for special education students who struggle in English Language Arts (ELA). Students will practice
word recognition skills, build vocabulary knowledge, improve reading fluency and learn reading comprehension strategies.
Writing strategies will also be incorporated to improve paragraph writing. This course is in addition to the student’s regular
ELA course and will be an elective credit.
MATHEMATICS:
LRC MATH STRATEGIES
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
This course is the study of different strategies used to write and solve math problems. Patterns, relationships and functions
of numbers will be explored along with number sense. Students will practice math skills and learn techniques to remember
math processes. Students will also learn to use a calculator properly to solve multi-step problems and identify situations in
which one could be used.
LRC PRE-ALGEBRA 1
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: LRC Math Strategies, or equivalent content in middle school, or IEPT decision
This course is designed for students who require remediation of basic mathematic skills in lieu or prior to taking LRC Pre-
Algebra 2 or moving into the general education setting. Students will be provided with in-depth, sequential skill building of
foundational math concepts. Multisensory strategies will promote problem-solving proficiency, vocabulary development,
and mathematical knowledge. The content focuses on whole number concepts, fractions, decimals, mixed numbers, and
units of measurement, geometry, analyzing data and displaying data related to the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
LRC PRE-ALGEBRA 2
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: LRC Pre-Algebra 1, or equivalent content in middle school, or IEPT decision.
This course is designed for students who require remediation of basic mathematic skills in lieu or prior to taking LRC
Concepts of Algebra or moving into the general education setting. Multisensory strategies will promote problem-solving
proficiency, vocabulary development, and mathematical knowledge. The content focuses on rational numbers including:
fractions, decimal numbers, percentages, exponents, negative numbers, estimation, data statistics, two-dimensional
geometry, and probability related to the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
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LRC CONCEPT OF ALGEBRA
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: LRC Pre-Algebra 2, or equivalent content in middle school or IEPT decision.
This course is designed for students who require continued remediation of mathematics skills in lieu or prior to taking
general education courses. Students will be provided with in-depth, sequential skill building of foundational algebra
concepts. Multi-sensory strategies will promote problem solving proficiency, vocabulary development, and mathematical
knowledge. The content focuses on algebraic reasoning, including: properties, linear and non-linear equations, inequalities,
functions, square roots, irrational numbers, estimation, ratio and proportions. Students will engage in multi-step problems
and develop critical thinking skills needed for higher mathematics.
LRC CONCEPTS IN GEOMETRY
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed for students who require continued remediation of mathematics skills in lieu or prior to taking
general education courses. It is designed to introduce students to topics in Geometry. Students will study plane geometry
which will include points, lines, angles, perimeter and properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons and theorems.
Students will also study solid geometry which will include surface area and volume.
LRC MATH LAB
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed for special education students with a history of difficulty in math. The LRC Math Lab will provide
individualized remediation and practice in basic operations with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Students already
proficient in these areas but struggling with algebraic concepts will study the main ideas of number sense, algebra,
probability and statistics. Various strategies to write and solve math problems and manipulate equations will be presented
and practiced. This course is to be in addition to a student’s general education math course and will be an elective credit.
ELECTIVE COURSES:
LRC INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit each term, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Administration Approval
This course is designed for Special Education students in grades 9-12 who are in need of credit recovery and who can
complete core academic content independently. This option can be utilized when a Special Education student needs to earn
credit to meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum outside the traditional classroom environment or needs to work on an
individualized curriculum identified by the IEPT. With administration approval, the student will take the course
independently through the district's current credit recovery program when available. The teacher in charge will monitor the
appropriate course content standards, performance indicators, and assessment tools for that particular course. Students will
earn credit for completed course(s) only.
LRC LIFE SKILLS
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed for students with social communications goals determined by their Individual Education Plan Team
(IEPT). Students will explore a wide variety of topics to support their ability to effectively manage the demands and
challenges of everyday life. Topics include, but are not limited to: organization, time management, work completion,
perspective taking, verbal and non-verbal communication, conversation techniques, peer relationships, transition and
vocational skills utilizing a variety of practices. Community based experiences may also be incorporated in the course to
aid in the practice of achieving the skills learned and apply such skills in real world setting. Students will take this course
for more than one term annually unless deemed inappropriate by the IEPT. This course is considered an elective credit.
LRC STUDY SKILLS
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed for students who need direct instruction or support in remedial areas to meet IEP goals while
enrolled in the general education required curriculum. Placement is determined by the student's current Individual Education
Plan Team (IEPT) and is considered an elective course for credit. In addition, students will learn appropriate strategies to
work toward independence in the general education setting.
LRC T.E.A.M. - Together Everyone Achieves More
0.5 credit, grades 9-12
This class is a proactive approach to behavior management. This course will meet the affective needs of the student and
reinforce social skills. Students participate in a variety of team building activities, including participation on the challenge
rope course. Students will demonstrate the ability to manage their behavior in any social setting and increase
intra/interpersonal skills. Students may take this course for more than one term and it is considered an elective credit.
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LRC WORK BASED LEARNING
0.5 to 1.0 credits, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: IEPT decision, Transition Coordinator Approval
Students who currently have a part-time job can earn credit for development of employability skills and job exploration.
Students may or may not receive pay during this work experience. This work experience does not necessarily have to relate
to a student’s career interest or training. The placement may also focus on appropriate skills needed to be independent in the
work place. A training agreement and employer liability insurance are required. Students must fill out an application form
and have the Transition Coordinator’s approval prior to enrollment.
The following LRC courses are designed to meet the needs of individuals who require an individualized curriculum
and receive direct instruction for basic skill areas following the state Essential Elements for English Language Arts
and Mathematics. These courses are for individuals who cannot meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum leading to a
diploma. Students who participate in such courses will earn a Certificate of Attendance in lieu of a diploma. All
placements are determined by an Individual Educational Planning Team (IEPT). A student may enroll in an LRC
course more than once if deemed appropriate by the IEPT.
LRC DAILY SKILLS
0.5-1.0 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed to help students develop independent daily living skills. Topics include social and communication
skills, time management, self-care, food, and nutrition. Students will take this course for more than one term annually and
may be repeated to meet the needs of the student.
LRC VOCATIONAL ENGLISH
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed for students who require individualized instruction in basic reading and writing skills. The course
curriculum and student’s individual goal and objective(s) will align with the State of Michigan Essential Elements for
Reading Literature, Informational Text Reading, Vocabulary and Knowledge of Speaking, Listening and Writing. Students
will take this course for more than one term annually and may be repeated to meet the needs of the student.
LRC VOCATIONAL MATH
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
This course is designed for students who require individualized instruction in basic mathematics and reasoning skill areas.
The course curriculum and student’s individual goal and objective(s) will follow the State of Michigan Essential Elements
for Number and Operations, Measurement and Data, Geometry, Fractions, and Ratios & Proportional Relationships.
Students will take this course for more than one term annually and may be repeated to meet the needs of the student.
LRC PRE-VOCATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
0.5 credit, grades 9- 12
This class introduces universal work skills, habits and attitudes that are necessary for independent employment. Students
practice various jobs in the classroom with support and work their way independently completing tasks. The course is
hands on and encompasses the Michigan Department of Education Career and Employability Skills including teamwork,
negotiation skills, personal management and problem solving. Students will take this course for more than one term
annually and may be repeated to meet the needs of the student.
Post-Secondary Programming
PHASES
Post High School Certificate Program (ages 18-26 years old)
The Phases program is designed for individuals with disabilities, aged 18-26 years old, who require further instruction in
both daily living and job skills. Students in this program spend half of their day focusing on daily living skills, such as
domestic skills, budgeting, and interpersonal communications including appropriate social electronic communication. The
other half of their day is spent developing job skills through Work Based Learning. This program is designed to assist
students in participating in their community by developing their social, daily living and job skills for transition to assisted
or independent adult living.
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WORLD LANGUAGES
In World Language courses, students learn to listen, read, write and speak in the target language and explore products and
practices of the target cultures. The Michigan Merit curriculum requires students to complete 2.0 credits in a World
Language of their choice or demonstrate equivalent proficiency. Many colleges also require 2.0 credit for college entry,
and some are requiring World Language for graduation. Completing 2.0 credits of language study at Lake Orion may
fulfill your college requirement. Some Lake Orion graduates have earned college credit or have placed out of first or
second year college classes because of their high school language classes. It is in your best interest to research a few
colleges, so that you make appropriate choices.
Based on state revisions passed in 2014, students may fulfill the world language graduation requirement through
one of the following options:
Option 1
World Language
Level 1 – 1.0 credit
Same World
Language
Level 2 – 1.0
credit
Option 2
World Language
Level 1 – 1.0 credit
1.0 credit by completing
a
CTE Program or Curriculum
*
Option 3
World Language
Level 1 – 1.0 credit
1.0 credit of any
approved
Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts
**
* In order to fulfill 1.0 credit of world language through a CTE Program or Curriculum, a student must either
successfully complete an OSTC program or one of the programs on pages 25-37.
** Courses that fulfill the Visual, Performing or Applied Arts requirement are denoted with an “A” in front of their
name on pages 17-22.
FRENCH 1
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Students will speak, read, write and understand basic French using greetings and courtesy, applying numbers to tell time,
and quantify items. They will become comfortable describing their interests and surroundings, themselves, family and
friends. They will discover and analyze French culture and values in the context of their own. Students will acquire a
geographic knowledge of the Francophone world. Dynamic, multi-faceted activities will promote real world application of
the language.
FRENCH 2
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: French 1. Students will speak, read, write and understand basic French using the past, present, and near
future tenses. They will be exposed to weather, food, clothing, chores and household items. They will discover
and
analyze
French and African culture in the context of their own. A mélange of activities will promote global awareness and
real world application of the language.
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (Not Offered in 2016 – 2017)
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: French 2. Students will speak, read, write and understand intermediate French, using real world applications
of the language. They will be exposed to holidays, family, food, stores, school and technology. Students will acquire a
knowledge of Francophone culture from around the globe. They will use this information to analyze and compare to their
own. Students will experience a more in depth understanding of the French language via multi-faceted activities
and projects.
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INTERMEDIATE FRENCH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: French 2. Students will speak, read, write and understand intermediate French using a wide variety of verb
tenses. Students will explore childhood, animals, travel, health and daily routines. They will discover and analyze French
literature and text. Students will continue to explore Francophone culture from around the world. They will participate in
dynamic activities using real world application in order to fine tune their understanding of the French language.
ADVANCED FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Intermediate French Language and Culture and Intermediate French Grammar and Literature.
Advanced French Language and Culture explores French speaking Europe and Africa. Students get a taste of fashion,
food, friends, and family. Students will develop their ability to use more complex verbs, vocabulary, and grammatical
structures. Students will also increase their ability to speak French using more complex dialogue.
ADVANCED FRENCH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE (Not offered in 2016-2017)
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Intermediate French Language and Culture and Intermediate French Grammar and
Literature. Advanced French Grammar and Literature takes students on a journey into Africa, North America, and
the Caribbean. Students take a safari, explore undersea life and read rich text using authentic vocabulary and more
complex verb conjugations. Students will also increase their ability to speak French using interesting phrases and
dialogues.
GERMAN 1
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
German 1 students will speak, read, write, and understand basic German. Students will become comfortable describing
themselves, family and friends, free time activities, school, weather, food and clothing. Students will discover and
analyze German culture and values in the context of their own. Students will acquire a geographic knowledge of the
German- speaking world. Dynamic, multi-faceted activities will promote real world application of the language.
GERMAN 2
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: German 1. German 2 students will speak, read, write, and understand basic German. Students will
become comfortable describing birthdays, holidays, gift-giving, movies, music, books, sports and travel. Students will
discover and analyze German culture and values in the context of their own. Students will acquire a deeper knowledge of
the German- speaking world. Dynamic, multi-faceted activities will continue to promote real world application of the
language.
GERMAN CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: German 2.
In German Conversation and Composition, students will increase their basic understanding of the German Language and
grammar and strengthen their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will become comfortable
discussing and writing about current events, contemporary figures, geography, educational systems, and the influence of
the media. Students will be able to successfully navigate survival and everyday situations. Students will continue to
explore and experience culture of German-speaking countries. Students will explore a variety of current and authentic
resources using the internet and other forms of media. Students will use the internet, email, blogs and other online
resources to demonstrate, improve and enhance their language skills.
GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (Not Offered in 2016 – 2017)
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: German 2. In German Language and Culture for the Professions, students will improve their
communicative skills in German while focusing on the knowledge and use of German in the professional world. Students
will become comfortable discussing and writing about careers, future plans, historical events, economics, and religious and
personal holidays. Students will be able to make purchases and appointments and solve problems. Students will prepare a
German resume and participate in mock interviews and business and travel scenarios. Students will be able to successfully
navigate survival, every day and some unfamiliar situations. Students will explore a variety of current and authentic
resources using the internet and other forms of media. Students will use the internet, email, blogs and other online
resources to demonstrate, improve, and enhance their language skills.
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SPANISH 1
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Students will speak, read, write, and understand basic Spanish using greetings and courtesy, applying numbers to tell time,
a quantity and dates. They will become comfortable describing their interests and surroundings, themselves and others.
They will discover and analyze Hispanic culture and values in the context of their own. Students will acquire a
geographic knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. Dynamic, multi-faceted activities will promote real world
application of the language. Successful completion of this course will result in earning 1.0 high school credit.
SPANISH 2
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Students will speak, read, write and understand basic Spanish using locations, events, family members and celebrations,
restaurant etiquette, household items and chores, clothing, shopping and colors. They will become comfortable
describing their interests and surroundings, themselves and others. They will discover and analyze Hispanic culture and
values in the context of their own. Students will acquire a deeper knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. Dynamic,
multi-faceted activities will promote real world application of the language.
SPANISH 3
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 2. In Spanish 3, students will learn about school rules, extracurricular activities, daily routines,
shopping/clothing, running errands, places in a city, driving and transportation. The pace is faster than Spanish 2.
Students are expected to speak in Spanish as much as possible during class and instruction will transition fully into
Spanish.
Students should be proficient in all of the vocabulary and grammar from Spanish 1 and 2 before moving on to Spanish 3.
SPANISH 4
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 3. Spanish 4 students are encouraged to communicate in guided and informal discussions.
Reading and writing are stressed at this level. A high level of oral participation in the target language is expected.
Students will acquire a deeper knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. Dynamic, multi-faceted activities will promote
real world application of the language. Instruction will be delivered in Spanish. Students will be expected to transition to
using the target language to communicate fully with the teacher and their peers.
SPANISH 5
1.0 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 4. Spanish 5 is an advanced class designed to improve students’ fluency in the target
language. Instruction will be delivered in Spanish, and students are expected to use the language to communicate
in class with the teacher as well as their peers. Conversation, grammar study, and readings will be used to help students
acquire Spanish. Cultural studies will help students access knowledge and skills necessary to function in a global
marketplace.
HISPANIC SOCIAL ISSUES
0.5 credit, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 5
This course will explore social issues that concern the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America. Instruction will be
delivered in Spanish with students expected to communicate in Spanish as well. This course will allow students to use the
language studied with less emphasis on grammatical topics and more on the application to discuss cross-curricular themes.
This course will connect to themes that will be covered on the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam.
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE
1.5 credits, grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 5
The AP Spanish Language & Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by
others)
by
applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage,
language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course strives
not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of language and
culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish. The AP Spanish Language & Culture course engages
students
in
an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students’ awareness and
appreciation of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social
interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions).
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DIVERSIFIED CURRICULUM
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Lake Orion High School offers a variety of programs that enhance our curricular offerings. You may want to consider some
of the following:
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
The Advanced Placement (AP Program) sponsored by the College Board, was created in 1955 as a cooperative educational
endeavor between secondary schools and colleges/universities. It exposes high school students to college level material
through involvement in an AP or Honors course, and it gives them the opportunity to demonstrate that they have mastered it
by taking an AP examination. The AP program enriches the secondary school experience of students who are willing and
able to apply themselves to college level studies and provides the means for colleges to grant credit, placement, or both, to
students who have successfully done so.
Participation in an AP course is based upon: the student’s preparation for the course, their willingness and ability to meet its
academic challenges, and the level of support they have from family and friends.
The following are a list of the AP Courses offered at LOHS:
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science
AP English 11 Lang Arts & Comp
AP English 12 Lit & Comp
AP European History
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Physics 1 & 2
AP Physics C: E&M
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art
AP United States History
AP World History
Courses that may also prepare students for taking an AP Exam are:
Advanced French Language & Culture
Advanced French Grammar & Literature
BLENDED LEARNING
Blended learning is a method which combines traditional face-to-face activities with online education.
A blended learning classroom uses technology to transform and improve the learning process. Blended learning classes can
reach and engage students in a more customizable way. Students learn, at least in part, through online delivery of content and
instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path or pace (this will vary from class to class and
instructor to instructor). This may include the opportunity for students to work off-site during the blended class period
provided requirements for off-site participation are met.
For the 2016-2017 school year, there may be sections of the following courses taught through Blended Learning.
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st
Century Business Leadership
Accounting 1
Algebra 2
Algebra 3
Astronomy & Meteorology
Business Law
Computer Applications
English Language Arts 11
Expository Reading & Writing
Introductory Statistics
Making Choices: Mathematical-
Modeling
Physics
Pre-Calculus
Zoology
ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM
Support staff is available to work with students with limited English proficiency, English Language Learners (ELLs).
Initial placement in the ESL program is determined by the Home Language Survey portion of the Lake Orion Community
Schools enrollment form and the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs. The English language proficiency assessment is administered
to Kindergarten through 12
th
grade students.
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ESL CONTENT and LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Grades 9 -12
This tutorial service is designed to help ELLs (English Language Learners) to be more successful in their academic
classes. Students work on individual assigned work with tutorial assistance. Emphasis is placed on improving English
Language proficiency while gaining the necessary skills to complete assignments and effectively access subject area
Information. Students become familiar with note taking, test preparation, personal organization, and time management.
ESL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
.5 credit, grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Placement by ESL Coordinator or High School Guidance Counselor
For English Language Learners (ELLs) who are new to the United States or are of Proficiency Level 1 or 2 by WIDA
English Language Development Standards. This course will assist the ELL student in acquiring the basic skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing in English. Immediate needs of communication and cultural adaption are met in a
setting that nurtures and refines beginning language acquisition. Students may repeat the course as needed.
FLIPPED COURSES
Flipped instruction is a method in which the traditional content is covered, but the order of instruction is “flipped.” Students
will receive their direct instruction as homework, through an online delivery. Individual practice is then assigned as
classwork. This allows students to have continuous support/assistance with the content.
For the 2016-17 school year, there may be sections of Algebra 2 taught as a Flipped course.
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
1020 East Square Lake Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-1957
(248) 645-4820
FAX (248) 645-4826
CONSIDERING THE INTERNATIONAL ACACDEMY
The International Academy is a public, tuition-free high school of choice for students of 12 Oakland
County school districts collaborating in consortium with university and business partners. Commencing
with ninth grade, it provides a unique blend of rigorous academic standards and practical, career-related
learning throughout the 205-day school year.
Featuring the world-recognized International Baccalaureate as center-piece of its curriculum, it
concentrates on preparing students for success in global marketplace.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To promote human potential through productive and cooperative individuals of good character working
to achieve democratic structures, an open inter-national economy and cross-cultural understanding.
“High levels of support when matched with high expectations will produce
unparalleled achievement.”
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OAKLAND SCHOOLS TECHNICAL CAMPUS
Lake Orion High School juniors and seniors have the opportunity to enroll at Oakland Schools Technical Campus
(OSTC). OSTC is a valuable extension of high school and brings students customized self-directed learning that
guides you toward future career success. At OSTC, students can find career direction, fulfill high school
graduation requirements, earn college credits, join student organizations and make new friends who share their
interests. Whether you plan to attend OSTC to get a jump on college credit offerings or earn industry-based
certifications to immediately pursue a career, OSTC’s industry and educationally certified staff will guide you in
reaching your career goals. Students will attend either the morning or the afternoon session along with students
from Pontiac, Avondale, Rochester and Oxford school districts. Students will earn four (4) credits at Lake Orion
High School and four (4) credits at OSTC per year. Bus transportation is available for all students attending
OSTC.
Northeast (Pontiac) Campus Northwest (Clarkston) Campus
1371 N. Perry Street 8211 Big Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48340 Clarkston, MI 48346
248.451.2700 248.922.5800
Agriscience and Environmental Technologies
(Clarkston Campus)
Four credits per year, one or two year program
Work Alongside professionals in hydroponics, veterinary science, sustainable agriculture, environmental
engineering and conservation
Conduct dynamic hands-on activities and experiments in animal, plant and environmental sciences
Use advanced technology to develop ethical and viable solutions to real-world environmental problems
Automotive Technology
(Pontiac Campus)
Four credits per year, one or two year program
Diagnose, repair and maintain automobiles from basic through advance automotive systems
Operate professional diagnostic and repair equipment
Work alongside master technicians in a rapidly changing industry
Collision Repair and Refinishing
(Pontiac Campus)
Four credits per year, one or two year program
Repair, restore, and refinish vehicles to showroom
Use the same advanced painting, welding and repair equipment as automotive professionals
Create custom modifications using artistic design techniques
Construction Technology
(Pontiac Campus)
Four credits per year, one or two year program
Build and maintain residential and commercial construction projects
Operate power tolls and heavy equipment for demolition and construction
Read blueprints for rough and finished carpentry, masonry, electrical and plumbing
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Cosmetology
(Pontiac Campus)
Four credits per year, two year + program (1500 Hours/ Mandatory Summer School before Junior and
Senior Year – Tuition Charged)
Work alongside professionals in a full – service, interactive salon and spa
Use advanced salon techniques to provide a full range of hair, nail and skincare services
Create artistic designs using the latest technology, trends and brand name products
Culinary Arts/Hospitality
(Pontiac Campus)
Four credits per year, two year program
Cook alongside professionals chefs to create amazing gourmet cuisine in a fast – paced
environment
Be a key part of the team that operates a restaurant, prepares regional/international cuisines
and delivers unique dining experiences
Craft and present delicious, gourmet creations while preparing for competitions and events
Engineering and Emerging Technologies - Machining
(Pontiac Campus)
Four credits per year, one or two year program
Use advanced equipment and Innovative techniques to create tons of cool stuff
Invent, design and build high – tech precision parts and tools used worldwide
Program and operate industrial CNC machines to create products from engineering blueprints
and specifications
Engineering and Emerging Technologies – Mechatronics
(Pontiac Campus)
Four credits per year, one or two year program
Invent, revolutionize, build and creatively solve the needs and demands of a technologically
advancing world
Design and build powerful robotic, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic and mechanical
systems
Creatively solve complex engineering and design challenges using advanced CAD/CAM and
CNC technologies
Engineering and Emerging Technologies – Welding
(Pontiac Campus)
Four Credits per year, one or two year program
Control fire, electricity and heat to design, dismantle and fabricate a wide range of products
Use advanced equipment and techniques to join, cut , bend and manipulate metal
Develop the skill, confidence, work ethic and stamina necessary for a high-paying career anywhere
in the world
Health Sciences
(Pontiac Campus)
Four credits per year, one or two year program
Make a difference by providing quality care alongside experts in many healthcare professions
Apply health care skills in a variety of clinical environments
Develop a professional work ethic and the ability to provide compassionate patient care
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iTEAM: Information Technology, Entrepreneurship & Advanced Marketing Courses
(Pontiac Campus)
Four credits per year, one or two year program
Computer Programming
Write code to power the modern world from game design to mobile applications to
Intelligent Transport Systems
Express your creativity and unlock the solutions to complex problems through the
universal language of computers
Program in advanced languages such as C++, Objective –C, Python, C# and Java
Computer Networking
Build, upgrade, and repair computers
Design, install and troubleshoot computer network systems
Investigate and eliminate security threats to networks, hardware, software and e-mail
Entrepreneurship & Advanced Marketing
Discover your inner-executive, become a marketing guru and learn how to “wow”
your customers
Create eye-catching advertisements, develop social media and run special events to
make an impact
Be the boss, work for yourself, run your own business
Web Development
Write code that powers the Web
Express creativity in developing dynamic Web-based applications
Program in advanced Web languages including HTML 5, CSS3, C#, ASP.Net
and JavaSript3
Visual Imaging
(Clarkston Campus)
Four credits per year, one or two year program
Create in a world where imagination becomes reality
Design and create dynamic brand identifications, products, animations and digital media
Create a personal portfolio showcasing your idea and talents
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EXTENDED CURRICULUM
DUAL ENROLLMENT
High school students in the state of Michigan have the opportunity to dual enroll in college courses in Michigan
post-secondary institutions when certain criteria are met. Dual enrollment provides an increased variety of
options to students. Our district will financially support dual enrollment for any 9-12
th
grade student who has
earned a qualifying score on Explore, Compass, the PLAN, PSAT, SAT, ACT or the MME and wants to take an
academic course that is not offered at LOHS, the intermediate school district, or the area vocational-technical
education program.
Based on a formula determined by the state, the district determines the amount of financial assistance. This fixed
amount may only be used towards tuition. Due to limits in state funding and rising tuition costs, this fixed amount
may not fully cover the total cost of tuition. Students are responsible for any tuition fees over the fixed amount,
all activity fees, parking fees, books, supplies and transportation.
After the student has successfully completed the postsecondary course and submitted a copy of their grade to
their counselor, the credits will be applied towards high school graduation requirements at the following rate:
1-2 college credits = .5 high school credit
3-4 college credits = 1.0 high school credit
5 college credits = 1.5 high school credit
Dual Enrollment - Eligibility
All 9 to 12
th
grade students are eligible for dual enrollment when…
1. Courses are related to their career pathway and a degree the student wishes to obtain and that are not
offered by the school district, intermediate school district or area vocational-technical education program.
2. They have taken and received qualifying scores *on the Explore, Compass, the PLAN, PSAT, SAT, ACT
or the MME test.
*See your counselor to determine your eligibility status.
Students are not eligible for dual enrollment when …
1. There is a comparable course offered at the high school, intermediate school district or area vocational-
technical education program.
2. They do not have a qualifying score as stated above.
3. If the course is a hobby, craft, recreational, physical education, theology, divinity or religious education
in nature.
4. If they are graduating early, seniors cannot dual enroll in winter session.
ONLINE LEARNING
In 2013, the State School Aid Act established that Michigan public school students in 5
th
through 12
th
grades
(with the consent of parent or legal guardian) may enroll in up to two online courses during an academic session.
The act also requires schools to cover the cost of the online courses. A statewide catalog of online courses is
available to the public at www.mivs.org . The catalog contains the syllabi for online courses offered by any
Michigan district and the Michigan Virtual School. Please see the student’s guidance counselor for enrollment
procedures and guidelines.
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TESTING OUT -- GUIDELINES AND CONDITIONS
1. The scheduled Test Out dates are the second Wednesdays in December and May.
2. Due to the extensive curriculum material for each class period, it is extremely challenging for students to
successfully test out of additional courses. For each testing out date, it is recommended that students attempt
to test out of no more than one full credit.
3. Once a student has received the testing out materials, they must attempt to test out of the course during the
scheduled testing “window.” Students may not request to take the exam during a later semester; if the
student elects to not take the exam during the scheduled testing “window,” the student will be required to
take the course.
4. The department chairperson will provide to the student a copy of the course syllabus, performance
expectations, textbook, and primary resources that are not covered in the textbook, but are covered on the
exam. Materials distributed to students must be returned in order to take the test out assessment. Any
materials not returned will be subject to fines.
5. The assessment used for testing out will evaluate the same performance expectations as stated in the course
syllabus. The assessment may include one or more of the following: written test, oral test, portfolio, projects,
papers, performance, etc.
6. The grading for test out assessments is handled as follows:
•
Scores 79% and below are not proficient, and high school graduation credit will not be
granted. If it is a required course, the student must then take that specific course to graduate.
The attempt to test out will not be reflected on their transcript.
•
Scores 80% or higher demonstrate content proficiency; the student will be given high school
graduation credit. A grade of “P” (Passing) will be indicated on the student’s transcript and
will not be included for any purpose in a computation of grade point average.
7. If a student is attempting to test out of a 1.0 credit course, they must take the first term exam AND the second
term exam. To test out of the entire course, a 80% or better must be achieved on BOTH final exams; the two
grades are not averaged together. If a student receives a score of 80% or higher on only one exam, they will
receive a .5 credit for only that portion of the course.
8. Students may only attempt to test out of the same course one time.
9. Once a student has successfully completed the testing out process with a 80% or higher, he/she cannot enroll
in, or test out of, a lower level course(s) within that department.
10. Be aware, NCAA Clearinghouse will not recognize testing out credits when determining eligibility for
Division 1 or Division 2 College athletes.
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APPENDIX
NONDISCRIMINATION AND
ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY/Title VI/IX
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex,
disability, age, or genetic information in its programs, activities or employment.
Further, it is the policy of this District to provide an equal opportunity for all students, regardless of
gender, religion, race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, place of residence
within the boundaries of the District, or social or economic status, and/or any other legally protected
characteristic, to learn through the curriculum offered in this District. Reference: Bd. Policy 2260.
M.C.L.A. 380.1146, 380.1704, 37.1101 et seq., 37.2402, 37.1402, 37.2101-37.2804
Fourteenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution
20 U.S.C. Section 1681, Title IX of Education Amendments Act
20 U.S.C. Section 1701 et seq., Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974
29 U.S.C. Section 794, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
29 C.F.R. Part 1635
42 U.S.C. Section 2000d et seq., Civil Rights Act of 1964
42 U.S.C. Section 2000ff et seq., The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.
34 C.F.R. Part 110 (7/27/93)
Vocational Education Program Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services,
Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, March 1979
42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
SECTION 504/ADA
PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BASED ON DISABILITY
Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504"), the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended ("ADA") and the implementing regulations (collectively "Section
504/ADA"), no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of his/her disability,
be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. The Board of Education does not discriminate
in admission or access to, or participation in, or treatment in its programs or activities. As such, the
Board's policies and practices will not discriminate against students with disabilities and will make
accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities its facilities, programs, and activities. No
discrimination will be knowingly permitted against any individual with a disability on the sole basis of
that disability in any of the programs, activities, policies, and/or practices in the District. Reference: Bd.
Policy 2260.01
29 U.S.C. 794, Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
34 C.F.R. Part 104
42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended
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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The Board of Education agrees to coordinate and cooperate with intermediate, State, and Federal
educational agencies in an effort to establish Career and Technical Education (CTE) in school districts.
Through participation in the State Aid categorical of Added Cost (61a) and Federal legislation including
the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act, and in cooperation with public secondary
and postsecondary educational agencies, the Board will seek to provide funding to support career-related
education opportunities for both youth and adults in the service area. Reference: Bd. Policy 2421
Public Law 103-239, School-to-Work Initiatives Act of 1994
Public Law 109-270 Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement
Act of 2006
M.C.L.A. 388.1913
ANTI-HARASSMENT
It is the policy of the Board of Education to maintain an education and work environment which is free
from all forms of unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. This commitment applies to all
School District operations, programs, and activities. All students, administrators, teachers, staff, and all
other school personnel share responsibility for avoiding, discouraging, and reporting any form of
unlawful harassment. This policy applies to unlawful conduct occurring on school property, or at another
location if such conduct occurs during an activity sponsored by the Board.
The Board will vigorously enforce its prohibition against harassment based on sex, race, color, national
origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other unlawful basis, and encourages those within
the School District community as well as third parties, who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to rectify the
problems. The Board will investigate all allegations of harassment and in those cases where unlawful
harassment is substantiated; the Board will take immediate steps to end the harassment. Individuals who
are found to have engaged in unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
For purposes of this policy, "School District community" means students, administrators, teachers, staff,
and all other school personnel, including Board members, agents, volunteers, contractors, or other persons
subject to the control and supervision of the Board. Reference: Bd. Policy 5517
Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.
29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.
42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.
42 U.S.C. 1983
42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq., The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
29 C.F.R. Part 1635
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.
The Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act, M.C.L.A. 37.1101 et seq.
The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, M.C.L.A. 37.2101, et seq.
Policies on Bullying, Michigan State Board of Education, 7-19-01
Model Anti-Bullying Policy, Michigan State Board of Education, 09-2006
National School Boards Association Inquiry and Analysis – May 2008
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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
The Board of Education believes that quality education is not possible in an environment affected by
drugs. It will seek, therefore, to establish and maintain an educational setting which is not tainted by the
use or evidence of use of any controlled substance.
The Board shall not permit the manufacture, possession, use, sale, concealment, delivery, distribution, or
dispensing of any controlled substance, alcohol, and any drug paraphernalia, by any of the District's
students or staff at any time while on District property or while involved in any District-related activity or
event. Any student or staff member who violates this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action in
accordance with District policies, guidelines and the terms of collective bargaining agreements.
Reference: Bd. Policy 3122.01 and 5530.
P.L. 101-126
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 41 U.S.C. 701, et seq.
20 U.S.C. 3224A
M.C.L.A. 380.1170, 333.26301 et seq., 333.7410, 333.7410A
A.C. Rule R388.271 et seq.
Senate Bill 350, 1990
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986, 20 U.S.C. 3171 et seq.
20 U.S.C. 3224A
NCAA DIVISION I ELIGIBILITY
In Division I Institutions, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) has strict rules governing
the eligibility of freshmen college athletes. Students who aspire to participate in athletics at the college
and university level need to select high school courses appropriately and with great care. Only certain
courses will allow a student to participate in intercollegiate sports. Alert your counselor of your
ambitions and he/she will provide the necessary guidance during the course selection process.
