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Teacher: Mr. Sigler Boardwalk Empire’s focus will be on the key individuals, events, and ideas that have left their imprint on American History during the time frame of WWI to the Great Depression. This course will take an in-depth look at how America’s landscape was changed socially, politically, and economically during the “Roaring Twenty’s.” Consumerism, Prohibition, Race, Immigration, Red Fear, and Organized Crime, are a few of the many topics that will be researched and analyzed in this course. Ultimately, students will leave this course with a better understanding as to how a period of nearly 100 years ago has shaped America and is still continuing to affect the world around them on a daily basis. (2217) CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES 0.25 credit Teacher: Ms. Leitzell This course will introduce current issues that influence our life in this global, multicultural society. Students will research our current economic, political, social, and cultural problems, and explore how ongoing conflicts affect groups as well as individuals. Pressing problems facing our rapidly changing society including health care reform, the economic recession, and education reform will be examined in detail. Students will explore living standards, inequality, opportunity, economic security, poverty, and happiness in America and compare this to past generations and other affluent nations. Through discussion forums and debates, students will gain a greater understanding of state, national, and world issues and gain an awareness of their views on current issues. -28-
The best way to learn a language is to be immersed within its sounds. The sequence of attaining proficiency in the language skills begins with listening, progresses to speaking, and culminates with reading and writing. The modern foreign language teachers speak the target language whenever feasible in the beginning classes and instruct the advanced classes in the target language. Tapes of native speakers and software to be utilized in the foreign language computer lab increase the attainment of the language skills. All students at all levels are required to participate in the exercises intended to create proficiency of a specific skill. In addition, students in beginning courses are expected to ask questions and create phrases regarding routines and basic situations within the class. Advanced students are expected to participate in all aspects of class procedures utilizing the target language. (315) FRENCH 1 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 80% average in English. The level 1 French course consists of an introduction to the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The basic elements of grammar are covered as well as an introduction to the culture of the Francophone world through readings, videos, and internet work. (314) FRENCH 2 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Students must maintain an 80% average throughout French 1 or have teacher approval without exception. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 80%. Exam will incorporate areas of listening, reading and writing. The level 2 French course is a continuation of French 1. Students will be expected to read, and write in French as well as listen to native speakers through CDs and videos. (314A) ADVANCED FRENCH 2 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Students must maintain an 88% average throughout French 1 or have teacher approval without exception. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 88%. Exam will incorporate areas of listening, reading and writing. The Advanced French 2 course follows the same curriculum as French 2 with additional opportunities for a more in-depth exploration of French including the cultures of the Francophone world. (313) FRENCH 3 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Must maintain an 83% average throughout French 2 or have teacher approval. The level 3 French course is a continuation of level 2 with more emphasis placed on speaking, reading, and writing. The grammar includes a review of French levels 1 and 2 with new elements added including a continuation of the study of culture. Students will write and perform in long skits as a major portion of their grade. -29-
1.0 credit Prerequisites: Must maintain an 83% average throughout French 3 or have teacher approval. The level 4 French course is a continuation of French 3 with more advanced grammatical rules and tenses emphasized. The course covers the skills of reading, writing fluency, as well as conversational ability. The history, culture, and literature of the Francophone world are explored in greater detail. In addition, students are expected to do independent learning through the internet. (310) FRENCH 5 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Must maintain an 83% average throughout French 4 or have teacher approval. French 5 helps to prepare the student for the advanced placement examination in the French language. Greater emphasis is placed on using and understanding advanced grammar and vocabulary. Students will use the Internet for research. Speaking in French is a requirement. (335) SPANISH 1 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 80% average in English. This course includes a presentation of the beginning elements of the language with comprehension in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Unit specific vocabulary is presented and enhanced by software used in the computer labs as well as in the classroom. The culture of Spanish speaking countries is included. (334) SPANISH 2 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Must maintain an 80% average throughout Spanish 1 or have teacher approval. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 80%. The exam will incorporate the areas of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The level 2 Spanish course is a continuation of the Spanish language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing is continued and students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in each area. (334A) ADVANCED SPANISH 2 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Must maintain a 88% average throughout Spanish 1 or have teacher approval. Prior to entering the high school, incoming (and transfer) students must take and successfully pass a placement exam with a minimum 88%. The exam will incorporate the areas of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The Advanced Spanish 2 course follows the same curriculum as Spanish 2 with additional opportunities for greater exploration into the make-up and practice of the Spanish language including the culture and the history of Spanish speaking countries. Students will be introduced to Spanish literature and engage in discussions in the target language. Throughout this literary component, students will explore grammar in context and expand their knowledge of the same. -30- (333) SPANISH 3 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Must maintain an 83% average throughout Spanish 2 or have teacher approval. The level 3 Spanish course is a continuation of level 2 with more emphasis placed on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The grammar includes a review of Spanish levels 1 & 2 with new elements added including a continuation of the study of culture. Students will listen and comprehend native speakers through CD’s and videos. Students will read Spanish literature and engage in discussions in the target language. Throughout this literary component, students will explore additional grammar in context and expand their knowledge of the same. (332) SPANISH 4 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Must maintain an 83% average throughout Spanish 3 or have teacher approval. The level 4 Spanish course addresses more advanced grammatical rules and tenses not already studied. Complex grammar and vocabulary building are stressed through literature, to attain oral and written proficiency. This course prepares students for fluency in speech and writing, and is a preparatory course for Spanish AP in the 12th grade. Listening activities will include several samples of native speech with an emphasis on identifying regional accents. (06112) AP SPANISH LANGUAGE 1.0 credit (1.07 weight) Prerequisites: 12th grade status. Students must have successfully completed Spanish 4 (88% minimum) or signed teacher recommendation without exception. Note: An application process is required for this course. Students are required to complete a summer assignment. The Advanced Placement Spanish Language course is a specialized class designed for those students seeking college credit via the Advanced Placement exam in the Spanish language. The advanced student has previously demonstrated competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and has a fundamental knowledge of the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. Students will continue to explore the literature and culture of the Hispanic world through film, drama, poetry, and group projects, with explicit and implicit emphasis on grammar, conversation, writing, and selected reading passages. By year’s end, students will aim to be accurate and fluent as they compose expository essays and express ideas orally. Students will be well prepared to take the Advanced Placement Examination in May, and will use the Internet consistently in order to improve their aural and oral skills in preparation for this exam. -31-
Constantly changing technology is influencing careers in all fields. To prepare our students for these new and exciting opportunities, the Bellefonte Area School District offers a mathematics program with a variety of courses combining traditional theory with practical application. Because of the sequential development of the mathematics curriculum, students must attain a minimum grade of “C” in a previous course before advancing to a more difficult level. Students with lower grades are encouraged to repeat courses in order to master concepts required for sequential classes. Note: Math Courses are scheduled as a result of teacher recommendations. (402) INTEGRATED ALGEBRA 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of Transitional Math 2 (or a C in Intro to Algebra in 8th grade.) Algebraic topics introduced in Transitional Math are studied more intensely. New topics and applications in number sense, algebra, geometry, statistics, and logic are studied. Upon completion of this course, students better understand the application of mathematics in the world around them. (403) INTEGRATED GEOMETRY 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of an Algebra and 11th or 12th grade status. Higher levels and more difficult concepts in geometry are studied. Algebra, statistics, and logic are also woven into this course. The emphasis is on applications rather than on theory. (NEW) MATH 4 1.0 credit Prerequisites: 12th grade status and teacher recommendation. This course uses algebraic reasoning to solve problems dealing with percents, data analysis, basic geometry, two and three dimensional figures, probability, and multi-step equations. (02994MPD) MATH PROFICIENCY DEVELOPMENT This course focuses on PSSA Preparation/Extension as taught by our own educators. This course would occur during student’s school day and be in addition to their grade level Math course requirement. Students would be placed in this course based upon assessment data of basic or below basic scores. It will be mandatory and could count as an elective credit. (405) ALGEBRA 1A 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of Integrated Algebra or a B in 8th grade Intro to Algebra. This course provides the first half of the study of Algebra 1. Variables and abstract systems are used to examine the set of real numbers, its major subsets and properties. Formulas, graphs, expressions, and linear equations are included among the areas studied. -32- (406) ALGEBRA 1B 1.0 credit Prerequisites: 73% in Algebra 1A. This course provides the second half of the study of Algebra 1. Formulas; graphs; expressions; linear equations and inequalities; system of equations; quadratics; polynomials, and factoring are included among the areas studied. (424) ALGEBRA 1 1.0 credit Prerequisites: C in 8th grade Algebra 1 or A in 8th grade Intro to Algebra. This course provides the first full year of study in algebra. Variables and abstract systems are used to examine the set of real numbers, its major subsets and properties. Formulas; graphs; expressions; linear equations and inequalities; system of equations; quadratics; polynomials; and factoring are included among the areas studied. Students who passed Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B may not take Algebra 1 for credit. (494) HONORS ALGEBRA 9 1.0 credit (1.04 weight) Prerequisites: This course is designed for students who excelled in Advanced Algebra 1. High level of achievement as demonstrated through math course grades and achievement test scores in grades 6, 7, and 8. Recommendation of the middle school mathematics faculty and guidance department is necessary; students must apply for admission into this course. This course provides mathematically talented students the opportunity to study an enriched and advanced Algebra course. Traditional Algebra topics along with applications in probability, statistics, and number theory are covered. Students are constantly challenged and utilize graphing calculator and computer software as technological problem solving tools. A statistical research paper is required as a final project for this course; successful completion of this course qualifies a student for admission into the Honors Geometry 10 course. (422) ALGEBRA 2 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 73% in Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B or an A in 8th grade Algebra 1 and 73% on Algebra 1 final exam. This course is an extension of Algebra 1. Factoring; solving higher order equations and systems of linear equations; graphs; exponents and radicals; quadratic formulas; complex numbers; and exponential equations are among the topics studied. Students with a D in Algebra 2 will need to retake Algebra 2 with Geometry the following year. (421) ADVANCED MATH CONCEPTS 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 73% in Algebra 2. Students who take AMC as a 2nd math class must have taken Honors Algebra 9 or have 93% in Algebra 2. This course begins with a review of the first two years of algebra. This is followed by the study of such topics as functions, determinants & matrices, graphing, the quadratic formula, radical equations, synthetic division & complex numbers, sequences & series, probability & statistics, logarithms, and conic sections. This course should be considered by students who plan to attend college. Accelerated students who want to complete their knowledge of mathematics should schedule this course in addition to trigonometry. -33-
(495) HONORS GEOMETRY 10 1.0 credit (1.04 weight) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Algebra in grade 9 plus teacher recommendation. Eighth grade students without Honors Algebra 9 must get a C on the final exam for Honors Algebra 9. This course is a continuation of the Honors Mathematics curriculum which begins with Honors Algebra 9. This course explores traditional concepts from Geometry through investigations, constructions, and the inductive reasoning process. Students utilize the Geometer’s Sketchpad Dynamic Geometry software to form and confirm conjectures. A three-part final project, including an original GSP sketch, is a requirement of this course. (423) GEOMETRY 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 73% in Algebra 2, or as a co-requisite with Algebra 2 with strong performance in Algebra 1. This course is designed to increase the student's knowledge of geometric forms and concepts. Geometry is studied for both the knowledge gained in the subject matter and the opportunity to practice and improve the student's analytical, logical reasoning. Inductive and deductive reasoning are stressed for the purposes of learning to draw conclusions and then to demonstrate their truth. (412) HONORS TRIGONOMETRY 1.0 credit (1.04 weight) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Geometry in grade 10 plus teacher recommendation. This course continues the Honors Mathematics curriculum which began with Honors Algebra 9. Mathematically talented students study traditional concepts of Trigonometry, but are challenged to learn more complex theories and applications. (411) TRIGONOMETRY 1.0 credit Prerequisites: 73% in Algebra 2 and Geometry. This course deals with the study of right and oblique triangles and their solutions; and the solving of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric equations and their graphs. (409) CALCULUS 1.0 credit Prerequisite: 73% in Trigonometry. This is a college preparatory course that explores the theories and applications of differential and integral Calculus. Since the course is designed to only prepare students for college-level Calculus, it is less rigorous than Advanced Placement Calculus. (410) ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB 1.0 credit (1.07 weight) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Honors Trigonometry or an A in Trigonometry. Advanced Math Concepts is strongly recommended. Students must apply for admission into this course. Students enrolling in this course experience a college-level Calculus course in preparation for the national AP Calculus examination. The AP syllabus covering both differential and integral Calculus drives the instruction in this course. Participants must be self-motivated and prepared to adhere to the expectations and requirements necessary for successful completion of the course. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam. -34- (NEW) AP STATISTICS 1.0 credit (1.07 weight) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Trigonometry and recommendation of the instructor. Students must apply for admission into this course. Students enrolling in this course will be introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes:
Participants must be self-motivated and prepared to adhere to the expectations and requirements necessary for successful completion of the course. Students in AP courses are expected to take the national AP exam. -35-
Bellefonte science courses give students a variety of ways to satisfy their scientific curiosity and achieve a quality education, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are the basic core science courses. Students should take all three to have a broad, well-rounded science background. Other course offerings provide diversity for students interested in other areas of science while AP Biology and AP Chemistry provides depth and strength to motivate students who are considering further studies in college.
(544) HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE 1.17 credit Prerequisite: Ninth Grade status. This course examines both Chemistry and Physics for approximately one semester each. It provides the necessary background and laboratory skills required for science courses offered in grades 10 through 12. Students gain experience using the scientific method to improve problem solving techniques for all courses. The units of study integrate math and language skills, as well as opportunities to learn about science related careers. Individual projects and cooperative group activities provide the learner with a diverse learning experience. (0544CP) HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE – COLLEGE PREP 1.17 credit Directory: cms -> lib2 lib2 -> Chem I honors Unit 2 Notes: Numbers in Chemistry Measurement lib2 -> Class of 2018 9th Grade Mrs. Zuckerberg & Mrs. Slawitsky lib2 -> 2014 Climate Resilience Aff lib2 -> Whap – Era 1 & 2 Packet lib2 -> The Hurricane Project lib2 -> Young Adult Fiction/Nonfiction Bibliography Fall 2010 lib2 -> The Hurricane Project lib2 -> 1. 2 Histograms The following table presents the average points scored per game (ppg) for the 30 nba teams in the 2012–2013 regular season. Make a dotplot to display the distribution of points per game lib2 -> The Hurricane Project lib2 -> Introduction to Computer Programming Syllabus Download 0.51 Mb. Share with your friends:
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