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North Laurel High School


1300 E. Hal Rogers Parkway

London KY 40741

Phone: (606) 862-4699

Fax: (606) 862-4701

Principal

Mr. J. Michael Black

Assistant Principals

Mr. Michael E. Harris

Mrs. Kenna Williams

Counselors

Ms. Donna Vandy

Mrs. Rachel Gaynor

Mrs. Amy Gaines

MISSION STATEMENT


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We at North Laurel High School recognize that ALL students can learn and we

accept responsibility to assist them in achieving their highest level of academic

excellence

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CREDITS AND COURSE INFORMATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS……………………..

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CREDIT REQUIREMENT SCALE…. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

CAREER MAJOR CLUSTERS.. ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

CAREER MAJOR DESCRIPTIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……7 COURSES & COURSE CREDITS…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………14

NORTH LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ALLIED HEALTH …………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………...18 AGRICULTURE….. .................................................................................................................................................................................................18

ART……………………………………………….. ...................................................................................................................................................20

BUISNESS DEPARTMENT…………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………..20 DRAMA…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………….22

DRIVER’S EDUCATION .........................................................................................................................................................................................22

ENGLISH ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................23 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE ..................................................................................................................................................................24

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................................26

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION….. .......................................................................................................................................................26 MATHEMATICS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................27

MILITARY SCIENCE (JROTC)….. .........................................................................................................................................................................29

MUSIC……………………………. ..........................................................................................................................................................................30 SCIENCE….. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................31

SOCIAL STUDIES ...................................................................................................................................................................................................32

TECHNOLOGY ………..….. ...................................................................................................................................................................................33

CURRICULAR INFORMATION

PERFORMANCE BASED CREDITS………………………………….... ............................................................................................................ 34 PUPIL PROGRESS REPORTING…….. ..................................................................................................................................................................35

HOW TO CALCULATE G.P.A. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….35

GRADING PERIODS…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………36 DUAL CREDIT. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

CREDIT RECOVERY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……37

INDEPENDENT STUDY........................................................................................................................................................................................ 39 FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY .................................................................................................................................................................. 40

FINAL EXAM POLICY….. .................................................................................. ……………………………………………………..…….….40

INFINITE CAMPUS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...40 ACT/ PLAN TESTING ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS..…….……………………………………………………………………………………….……..…..…41

ADVANCED PLACEMENT.. ................................................................................................................................................................................ 42 HONOR DIPLOMA CHECKLIST …………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….…..43

NO PASS NO DRIVE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…44

KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (KEES)….. ......................................................................................................44 END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS ………………………………. ................................................................................................................... 45

EXPLORE/PLAN/ ACT/EOC 2014-15 TEST WINDOWS ……………………………………………………………………………………..45

EXTRA-CURRICULAR INFORMATION EXTRA-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY ……………………………………………………………………………………..………………….46

KHSAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………….47 ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES …………………………………………………………..…………..48

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION POLICY …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………48

KHSASA ATHLETIC PHYSICAL FORM ……………………………………………………………………………………..……………..49 SCHOOL CLUBS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….53

GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………56

ATTENDANCE POLICY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………56

HOME HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION …………………………………………………………………………………………..………………56 ILLNESS AT SCHOOL …………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….57

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PROCEDURES FOR DISMISSAL …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………57

MEDICATION POLICY ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………..57 NURSE CONSENT FORM ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..58

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION SENIOR AWARDS POLICY ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….60

UNDERCLASSMEN AWARDS POLICY ………………………………………………………………………………….………………….63

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The following items shall apply to the scheduling of high school students:

A. All students will be in attendance six (6) hours (as outlined in policy entitled "Length of School Day for High School Students").

B. The minimum load for a full time student shall be six (6) classes per semester.

Subject Credits Required Courses

Language Arts 4 English I, II, III, IV

Mathematics

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Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry & 1 Math elective

Note: Must take and pass a math class each year

Science 3 Int. Science, Biology, & 1 Science Elective

Social Studies 3 U.S. History, Civics, and World History

Health & PE I ½ each Note: Students who successfully complete NJROTC I or

Marching Band will receive ½ credit in PE.

Arts & Humanities

1 Note: Students may take the History and Appreciation of

Visual and Performing Arts course or one of the following:

Drama I/Drama II; Visual Arts I, II, III, IV, or AP Studio

Art; Chorus, Band, or Piano Keyboard.

NOTE: Electives required vary with graduation year.

CREDIT REQUIREMENT SCALE POLICY (Updated for 2014-2015)

Credits Needed Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 CLASS OF 2018

To Graduate 25 24 23 22

To Be Senior 19 18 17 16

To Be Junior 13 13 11 10

To Be Sophomore 6 6 6 5

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This scale has been used in transition from a seven-period to a five-period day to a six-period day. Students

transferring to NLHS from an alternate schedule with different graduation/credit requirements will have credits pro-rated accordingly, either up or

PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Pre-college Curriculum

Requirements

SUBJECT CREDITS COURSES

Language

Arts 4 Same as Minimum High School Graduation Requirements

Social

Studies 3 Same as Minimum High School Graduation Requirements

Mathematics 4 Same as Minimum High School Graduation Requirements

Science 3 Same as Minimum High School Graduation Requirements

Health 1/2 Same as Minimum High School Graduation Requirements

Physical

Education 1/2 Same as Minimum High School Graduation Requirements

Visual and

Performing

Arts

1 Same as Minimum High School Graduation Requirements

World

Language 2

2 units of a single world language or demonstration of a world

language proficiency

Electives NOTE: Electives required vary with graduation year.

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CAREER MAJOR CLUSTERS & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDY

Each student will be required to declare a career major and to update your four-year ILP to

meet specific recommendations for your selected major. You will be provided access to

registration guides with sample programs of study to assist you in selecting courses that will

meet both your graduation requirements and ILP requirements.

The Career Major Clusters are:

1. Agriculture

Agriculture Mechanics

Animal Science

Horticulture

Environmental Science

2. Health Services / Allied Health

3. Business Education / Marketing / Information Technology

Accounting Financial Services Marketing Information Processing

4. Engineering & Design / Construction

5. NJROTC

6. Family & Consumer Science / Education / Human Services

Consumer & Family Management Culinary & Food Services Early Childhood Education Fundamentals of Teaching

7. Arts & Humanities

8. Communications

9. Manufacturing

10. Public Service

11. Science & Mathematics

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12. Social Sciences

13. Transportation

Agriculture Career Majors

A career pathway in Agriculture may lead to a pre-professional certification. Choose a pathway below. When the 3 recommended courses and one of the appropriate elective courses are completed (totaling 3 credits of coursework) you will be eligible for the assessment and possible certification in your selected career major.

AGRICULTURE MECHANICS

ANIMAL SCIENCE HORTICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Recommended Courses:




Prin. Of Agriculture ( 1 credit/ semester) Small Power Equipment (1.2 credit / semester Ag. Construction Skills (1 credit / 2 semesters)

Prin. Of Agriculture ( 1 credit/ semester) Veterinary Science (1/2 credit / semester) Animal Science (1 credit / 2 semesters)

Prin. Of Agriculture ( 1 credit/ semester) Greenhouse (1 credit / 2 semesters) Plant & Land Science (1/2 credit / semester)

Prin. Of Agriculture ( 1 credit/ semester) Forestry ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) Wildlife Management ( ½ credit/ semester)

Elective Courses: Elective Courses: Elective Courses: Elective Courses:

Agriscience (1 credit /

semester) Ag. Power & Machinery ( ½ credit semester)


semester) Equine Science ( ½ credit/ semester)


semester) Floral Design ( ½ credit / semester)


semester) Plant & Land Science (1/2 credit / semester)

Certification: Certification: Certification: Certification:

KOSSA KOSSA KOSSA KOSSA

Allied Health Career Major


Principals of Health Science (1 credit/ semester)

Medical Science ( ½ credit / semester)

Medical Terminology ( ½ credit / semester)

Elective Courses:

Emergency Procedures (1/2 credit / semester)

Health (1/2 credit / semester)

Certification:

Career Ready

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Business Career Majors

Students may select one of our career programs below and complete classes within that program in order to graduate with a career-related background. Choose a pathway below. When the 3 recommended courses and one of the appropriate elective courses are completed (totaling 3 credits of coursework) you will be eligible for the assessment and possible certification in your selected career major.

ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL SERVICES

MARKETING INFORMATION PROCESSING





Business Principals ( 1 credit / semester) Accounting I ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) Accounting II ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

Business Principals ( 1 credit / semester) Accounting I ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) Finance & Banking ( ½ Credit / semester) Financial Services I ( ½ credit / semester)

Business Principals ( 1 credit / semester) Principals of Marketing ( 1 credit/ semester) Advanced Marketing ( 1 credit /semester)

Computer Applications ( 1 credit/ semester) Advanced Computer Applications ( ½ credit / semester) Publishing / Computer Graphics ( ½ credit / semester)


Business Law ( ½ credit / semester)

Financial Services II ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

Advanced Computer Applications ( ½ credit / semester) Multimedia Publishing / Computer Graphics ( ½ credit / semester) Marketing Co-op ( 1 credit / 2 semesters )per period

Web Design ( ½ credit / semester) Accounting I ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) Marketing Co-op ( 1 credit / 2 semesters )per period Financial Services I ( ½ credit / semester)


KOSSA KOSSA KOSSA Administrative Support

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Engineering and Design Career Major


Technological Design – Construction or Transportation Systems ( ½ credit / semester)

Engineering Design ( ½ credit / semester)

CAD Drafting ( ½ credit / semester )

Elective Courses:

Foundations of Technology ( 1 credit / semester)

Photography ( ½ credit / semester )

Fundamentals of Engineering Design I (1/2 credit / semester)

Engineering Design II (1/2 credit / semester)

Technological Issues & Impacts ( ½ credit / semester)

Advanced Design Applications (1/2 credit / semester)

Principals of Engineering and Technology ( ½ credit / semester)

Special Topics in Engineering

Leadership Dynamics

Engineering & Technology

Computer & Technology Applications ( 1 credit / semester)

Certification:

Career Ready

NJROTC

Career Major

When a student who has two credits in JROTC classes, is enrolled in a third class, successfully passes the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and receives the JROTC three- or four-year Certificate of Training is considered career ready


Naval Science I ( 1 credit / semester)

Naval Science II ( 1 credit / 1 semester)

Naval Science III ( ½ credit / semester)

Naval Science IV ( ½ credit / semester)

Elective Courses:

Survival and Wellness ( ½ credit / semester)

Leadership and Management ( ½ credit / semester)

Command and Staff ( ½ credit / semester)

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Naval Customs (1/2 credit/ semester)

Honors and Ceremony ( ½ credit / semester)

Advanced Drill Inspection ( ½ credit / semester)

Advanced Color Guard ( ½ credit / semester)

Strategic Planning ( ½ credit / semester)

Certification:

Career Ready

Family and Consumer Science Career Majors

A career pathway in Family and Consumer Science may lead to a pre-professional certification. Choose a pathway below. When the 3 recommended courses and one of the appropriate elective courses are completed (totaling 3 credits of coursework) you will be eligible for the assessment and possible certification in your selected career major.

CONSUMER AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT

CULINARY AND FOOD SERVICES

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

FUNDAMENTALS OF TEACHING





Intro. To FACS ( 1 credit / semester) Business Principals ( 1

credit / semester) Foods and Nutrition ( ½ credit / semester) Relationships (½ credit / semester)

Intro. To FACS ( 1 credit / semester) Foods and Nutrition ( ½

credit / semester) Culinary Skills I ( ½ Credit / semester)

Intro. To FACS ( 1 credit / semester) Child and Human

Development ( ½ credit / semester) Parenting ( ½ credit / semester)

Intro. To FACS ( 1 credit / semester) Child and Human

Development ( ½ credit / semester) Principals of Teaching ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) Advanced Child Development ( ½ credit / semester)


Child and Human Development ( ½ credit / semester) Parenting ( ½ credit / semester) Child Services ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

Money Skills ( ½ credit / semester)

Culinary Skills II ( ½ credit / semester) Accounting I ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) Money Skills ( ½ credit / semester) Business Principals ( 1

credit / semester)

Child Services ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) Principals of Teaching ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) Relationships (½ credit / semester) Advanced Child

Development ( ½ credit / semester)

Relationships (½ credit / semester) Money Skills ( ½ credit / semester)


KOSSA KOSSA KOSSA OR Kentucky Early Care & Education Orientation Certificate

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Arts & Humanities Career Major

Communications Career Major


Pre-College Curriculum

Elective Courses:

Visual Arts I (½ credit / semester) Visual Arts II (½ credit / semester) Visual Arts III(½ credit / semester) Visual Arts IV (½ credit / semester)

Piano (½ credit / semester) Music Theory (½ credit / semester)

Drama I (½ credit / semester) Drama II ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

Chorus (½ credit / semester) Chamber Choir ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

Arts & Humanities (½ credit / semester) Psychology (½ credit / semester)

21st Century Communications (1/2 credit/ semester) Journalism ( ½ credit / semester)

Certification:



Elective Courses:

Visual Arts I (½ credit / semester) Visual Arts II (½ credit / semester) Visual Arts III(½ credit / semester) Visual Arts IV (½ credit / semester) Psychology (½ credit / semester) Journalism (½ credit / semester) Yearbook ( 1 credit / semester)

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Manufacturing Career Major

Public Service

Career Major

Science & Math

Career Major

Photography(½ credit / semester)

21st Century Communications (½ credit / semester) Relationships (1/2 credit/ semester)

Ag. Communications (1/2 credit / semester)

Certification:



Elective Courses:

Principles of Technology (1 credit / semester) Welding (@ S.C.C.)

Engineering Design(½ credit / semester) Computer –Aided Design (1/2 credit / semester)

Certification:



Elective Courses:

Intro. to FACS ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) Psychology (½ credit / semester)

Child Services ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

Certification:



Elective Courses:

AP Biology ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) AP Chemistry ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

AP Environmental Science ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

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Social Science

Career Major

Transportation

Career Major

AP Physics ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

AP Calculus or AB or BC ( 1 credit / 2 semesters) AP Statistics ( 1 credit / 2 semesters)

Anatomy (1 credit / 2 semesters) Medical Science ( ½ credit / semester)

Medical Terminology ( ½ credit / semester)

Certification:



Elective Courses:

Psychology (½ credit / semester) Child & Human Development ( ½ credit/ semester)

Relationships ( ½ credit / semester)

Certification:



Elective Courses:

Principles of Technology ( 1 credit /1 semester) Transportation Systems ( ½ credit / semester) Small Power Equipment ( ½ credit / semester) Ag. Power & Machinery ( ½ credit / semester)

Auto Body ( @SCC) Auto Tech ( @ SCC)

Certification:

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FINE ART COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

ART I ½ Credit / Semester

ART II ½ Credit / Semester

ART III ½ Credit / Semester

Art IV ½ Credit/ Semester

Arts & Humanities ½ Credit / Semester

Piano ½ Credit / Semester

Drama I ½ Credit / Semester

Music Theory ½ Credit / Semester

Chorus ½ Credit / Semester

Chamber Choir 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Drama II 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Band 1 Credit/ 2 Semesters

9th Grade Band 1 Credit/ 2 Semesters

BUSINESS COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

*Business Principles 1 Credit / Semester

*Intro. Computer Applications 1 Credit/ Semester

*Principles of Marketing 1 Credit/ Semester

*Special Topics – Marketing 1 Credit/ Semester

*Leadership Dynamics – Marketing 1 Credit/ Semester

Accounting I 1 Credit/ 2 Semesters

Accounting II 1 Credit/ 2 Semesters

Marketing Co-op 1 Credit/ 2 Semester (per period)

MS Office ½ Credit / Semester

Web Design ½ Credit / Semester

2014-2015 North Laurel High School

COURSES AND COURSE CREDITS

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Advanced Computer Applications ½ Credit / Semester

Multimedia Publishing/Computer Graphics ½ Credit / Semester

Business Law ½ Credit/ Semester

Finance & Banking ½ Credit / Semester

Financial Services I ½ Credit / Semester

Financial Services II (yr. 2) 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

DRIVER’S EDUCATION COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

Driver’s Ed. ½ Credit / Semester

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

Spanish I 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Spanish II 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Spanish III 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

Health ½ Credit / Semester

PE ½ Credit / Semester

Emergency Procedures ½ Credit / Semester

Advanced PE ½ Credit / Semester

Fitness & Weight Management ½ Credit / Semester

JROTC COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

*Naval Science 1 1 Credit / 1 Semester

*Naval Science 2 1 Credit / 1 Semester

Adv. Drill Inspection ½ Credit / Semester

Leadership & Management ½ Credit / Semester

Adv. Color Guard ½ Credit / Semester

Naval Science 3 ½ Credit / Semester

Honors & Ceremony ½ Credit / Semester

Strategic Planning ½ Credit / Semester

Survival / Wellness ½ Credit / Semester

Naval Science 4 ½ Credit / Semester

Command & Staff ½ Credit/ Semester

Naval Customs ½ Credit/ Semester

MATHEMATICS COURSES

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COURSE CREDIT

Algebra I 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Algebra II 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Algebra IA 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Algebra IB 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Geometry 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Pre AP Geometry 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Pre AP Pre Calculus 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Calculus AB 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Calculus BC 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Transitional Algebra (12th only) 1 Credit/ 2 Semesters

Accelerated Alg. w/ Trig. (12th only) 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Algebra w/ Trigonometry (12th only) 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

AP Statistics 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Probability & Statistics 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Algebra I Repeat 1 Credit / Semester

Pre-Calculus (12th only) 1 Credit/ Semester

Trigonometry (12th only) 1 Credit/ Semester

LAMP Math ½ Credit / Semester

Pre AP Algebra II 1 Credit / Semester

SCIENCE COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

Pre AP Integrated Science I 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Integrated Science I 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Earth Science 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Biology 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Pre AP Biology 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

AP Biology 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Chemistry I 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Anatomy 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

AP Chemistry 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

AP Environmental 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

AP Physics (SLHS) 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

Pre AP Civics 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Civics 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

US History 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

World History 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

AP European History 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

AP US History 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Kentucky Studies ½ Credit / Semester

Psychology ½ Credit / Semester

ENGLISH COURSES

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COURSE CREDIT

English I 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

English II 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

English III 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

English IV 1 Credit / Semester

English IV Transition 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

English I Repeat 1 Credit / Semester

Pre AP English I 1 Credit/ 2 Semesters

Pre AP English II 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

AP English III 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

AP English IV 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

21st Century Communications ½ Credit / Semester

Journalism ½ Credit / Semester

LAMP Reading ½ Credit / Semester

Appalachian Literature ½ Credit / Semester

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

*Intro. to FACS 1 Credit / Semester

Child Services 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Principles of Teaching 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Child Human Development ½ Credit / Semester

Adv. Child Human Development ½ Credit / Semester

Relationships ½ Credit / Semester

Parenting ½ Credit / Semester

Foods & Nutrition ½ Credit / Semester

Culinary Skills I ½ Credit / Semester

Culinary Skills II ½ Credit / Semester

Money Skills ½ Credit / Semester

AGRICULTURE COURSES

COURSE CREDIT

*Principles of Agriculture 1 Credit / Semester

*Agriscience 1 Credit / Semester

Animal Science 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Greenhouse 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Forestry 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Ag. Construction Skills 1 Credit / 2 Semesters

Plant & Land Science ½ Credit / Semester

Wildlife Management ½ Credit / Semester

Floral Design ½ Credit / Semester

Equine Science ½ Credit / Semester

Small Power & Equipment ½ Credit / Semester

Vet Science ½ Credit / Semester

Ag. Power & Machines ½ Credit / Semester

TECHNOLOGY COURSES

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COURSE CREDIT

*Foundations of Technology 1 Credit / Semester

Photography ½ Credit / Semester

Engineering Design ½ Credit / Semester

Construction Systems ½ Credit / Semester

Transportation Systems ½ Credit / Semester

CAD Drafting ½ Credit / Semester

ALLIED HEALTH COURSES

*Principles of Health Science 1 Credit/ Semester

Medical Terminology ½ Credit/ Semester

Medical Science ½ Credit/ Semester

*Performance Based Courses

North Laurel High School Course Descriptions

ALLIED HEALTH

Principals of Health Science Credit: 1

Course Length : Semester

Grades: 9-12

Principles of Health Science is an orientation and foundation for occupations and functions in any health care profession. The course includes broad health care core standards that specify the knowledge and skills

needed by the vast majority of health care workers. The course focuses on exploring health career options,

history of health care, ethical and legal responsibilities, leadership development, safety concepts, health care systems and processes, and basic health care industry skills. This introductory course may be a pre-requisite

for additional courses in the Health Science program.

Medical Terminology Credit : ½

Course Length : Semester

Grades : 10-12 Prerequisite: Principals of

Health Science

A course designed to develop a working knowledge of language in all health science major areas. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots and abbreviations. Students will learn

correct pronunciation, spelling and application rules. By relating terms to body systems, students identify

proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care.

Medical Science

Credit: ½

Course Length: Semester Grades : 10-12

Prerequisite: Principals of

Health Science

This one-credit course uses health occupations as a vehicle to present the life science content outlined in the

Program of Studies. The course is interdisciplinary in nature and integrates academic expectations and

activities with the disciplines of life science, mathematics, health, social studies, language arts, arts and humanities, and vocational studies. During their study of medical science, students will gain an

understanding of the normal structure and function of the human body through scientific inquiry. Life

science conceptual understandings, applications, and connections make this science relevant to students. Anatomy, physiology, physics, and chemistry concepts are reinforced with real-life analogies and health-

related examples are used to illustrate potentially difficult scientific concepts.

AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Math Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 12 Prerequisite: None

This course provides an introduction to agriculture math. Course material will include: Number properties and operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis and probability, algebraic thinking, personal development, employee and employer responsibilities, records, files, purchasing materials, stocking, selling and business account procedures. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. This class does count as a fourth math credit.

Ag Construction Skills Credit: 1 Course Length:2

Prepares students to construct and maintain agricultural structures and equipment. Develops basic skills such as: tool identification, interpreting plans, calculating a bill of materials, electrification, carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, plumbing, and masonry. Content may be

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Semesters Grades: 10 - 12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag

enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. This course may be extended to two credits offered on a two-hour basis provided that instruction is enhanced with laboratory experience, project construction, and in-depth skill development.

Ag Power and Machinery Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag

This course provides instruction and hands-on experience in basic principles of agricultural machinery assembly, operation, maintenance, service, repair and safety. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. This course may be extended to two credits and offered on a two-hour basis providing the instruction is enhanced with laboratory experience and in-depth skill development.

Animal Science Credit: 1 Course Length: 2

Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag

Animal Science develops basic knowledge and skills pertaining to livestock identification, selection, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, health management, and marketing of farm animals commonly produced in Kentucky. The latest production technologies, as well as, biotechnological applications will be included. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.

Equine Science Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

Equine science develops knowledge and skill pertaining to breed identification and selection, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and reproductive management, training principles, grooming, health disease, parasite control and sanitation practices. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program.

Floral Design Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

Floral design provides instruction to develop floral design techniques using silk, dried and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and management techniques of a florist business as well as identification, production and cultural maintenance practices of plants used in floral design and interior landscaping. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate technology. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.

Greenhouse Credit: 1 Course Length:2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

Greenhouse Technology provides instruction in greenhouse structures and greenhouse environment regulations. Plant growth and development and propagation are included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental principles of vegetable production and commercial production of vegetable crops as well as marketing of horticulture products may be included. Content may be enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.

Principles of Ag Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

This course provides instruction in the foundations of the various segments of the agricultural industry. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized. Animal science, plant and land science, and agricultural mechanics skills will be the focus of the curriculum. The selection and planning of a supervised agricultural experience program and related record keeping will be presented. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection.

Small Power Equipment Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to develop skills in maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment, small combustion-type engine and electric motors. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.

Vet. Science Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag

This course introduces students to the field of veterinary science. Major topics include veterinary terminology, safety, sanitation, anatomy/physiology, clinical exams, hospital procedures, parasitology, posology, laboratory techniques, nutrition, disease, office management, and animal management. Careers are also explored. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program.

Ag Structures and Design Credit: 1/2

This course prepares students to evaluate, design and construct agricultural structures. Students learn to design, evaluate and interpret construction plans and calculate a bill of materials. The skills learned in the Agricultural Construction Skills course may be incorporated

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Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag

to construct an agricultural structure. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program.

Plant and Land Science Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course combines landscaping and turf management curriculum. The material includes identification of landscape plants and their characteristics, site evaluation, site design, calculation of materials needed, costs for bidding, and installing landscape plans. Landscape plant maintenance will also be presented. Selection, culture and management of turf species used for lawns, golf courses, athletic fields and erosion control may also be included. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate technology. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.

Agricultural Math Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 12 Prerequisite: None

This course provides an introduction to agriculture math. Course material will include: Number properties and operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis and probability, algebraic thinking, personal development, employee and employer responsibilities, records, files, purchasing materials, stocking, selling and business account procedures. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. This class does count as a fourth math credit.

Agriscience Credit : 1 Course Length : Semester Grades : 9-12

Instruction related to Veterinary Science but not described in above courses.

Wildlife Management Credit : ½ Course Length: Semester Grades : 9-12

A course describing theories, principles and science of producing, managing, preserving and

improving wildlife resources, including habitat management, harvesting marketing, etc.

ART

Visual Arts 1 Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

The first half of the course is spent in improving drawing skills and learning the language of art, which will be used in portfolio writings. The second half is spent examining artists; art and styles of art; and an introduction to charcoal, paint (tempera, watercolor), pastel, clay, and printmaking. Homework consists of drawing objects and places around your home. This course is for students who enjoy art and would like to improve their skills. Since so much of the work is done in class, attendance is very important.

Visual Arts II, III, IV Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Art 1

This course is extensions of Visual Art I. Projects are more complex and extend for lengthier times. Attendance is extremely important.

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

Accounting I Credit: 1 Course Length:2 Semesters Grades: 9 - 12

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the basic accounting principles and procedures that are applied to accounting records kept for businesses that operate in the private enterprise economy of the United States. Students will learn the importance of profit in helping to ensure continued business operations, the basic

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Prerequisite: None

accounting cycle, cash control and banking, payroll accounting, the three major types of business organizations and how the accounting procedures differ for the three based on the double-entry system. Students will learn to prepare worksheets, journals, ledgers, and financial statements for a sole proprietorship and a corporation.

Accounting II Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10 – 12 Prerequisite: Accounting 1

This course is designed for both college-bound and vocational students. Much of the same material that students will study in a beginning college accounting course is included in this course but the material is written at a level suitable for high schools students. Students will have exposure to accounting systems of departmentalized, branch, and manufacturing businesses and not-for-profit organizations. They will learn to analyze and interpret financial statements, and gain experience working with investments, receivables, payables, fixed assets, and stockholder’s equity.

Business Law Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course develops an understanding of legal rights and responsibilities in personal law and business law with applications applied to everyday role as consumers, citizens, and workers. The student will have an understanding of the American legal system, courts/court procedures, criminal justice system, torts, and the civil justice system, sales contracts and warranties; consumer protection, marriage and divorce laws, renting laws and writing wills.

Business Principles Credit: 1 Course Length: 1 semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

This course establishes basic foundations for further study in business and marketing courses and provides information for making financial and economic decisions. Students learn about the fundamentals of the American free enterprise system and world economics; application of sound money management for personal and family finances; credit management; consumer rights and responsibilities; forms of business ownership; risk and insurance; and the importance of international trade.

Computer Applications Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to develop and/or enhance previously learned basic keyboarding skills for all students. The student develops “touch” keyboarding skills, proper techniques, speed, and accuracy in keying information for business, professional, and personal use. In addition, the student develops a command of basic computer use and software application. This class is a prerequisite for most advanced computer classes.

Advanced Computer Applications Credit: 1/2 Course Length: 1

semester Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: Computer Applications

This course is designed to provide students with an advanced level experience with practical applications through “hands on” instruction. Course content will included understanding of various hardware, software, operating systems, care/operations, administrative applications, and employability skills. The software includes advanced business applications, using word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, database management, desktop publishing, and electronic communication.

Multimedia Publishing / Computer Graphics Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester

Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Applications

This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience using computer software to create Graphic Presentations. Graphic, paint, drawing, graphing, and presentation features are among a few of the features used to produce quality advertisements, flyers, newspaper articles, presentations and many other documents and projects.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Credit: 1( credit per period) Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Must qualify

Opportunity to work a minimum of 15 hours per week of supervised employment in addition to related classroom instruction. Student must meet definite requirements and accept certain responsibilities. This program is designed to enhance and broaden the skills already learned in marketing and business classes. Student must not be participating in the credit recovery program and must have 95 % attendance for the previous school year

Financial Services I Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Accounting

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the financial institution field. It involves operation of a student financial center in cooperation with a sponsoring bank, which provides application of banking and financial procedures and concepts. It is designed to develop an understanding of banking, financial markets, investing institutions, and the finance

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and credit industry in our economic system. Job opportunities in the finance and banking fields will also be discussed. Students will participate in a work-based learning experience environment at our in-school bank “North Financial Center”. Students will also receive one credit in Finance and Banking for the first semester of this course.

Financial Services II Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Financial

Services I

Financial Services II is continuation of Financial Services I. Students continue to learn and practice financial activities associated with the operation of a bank and other finance-related institutions in addition to assuming management and supervisory responsibilities, including training “New Employees.” Students will participate in a work-based learning experience environment at our in-school bank “North Financial Center”.

Principles of Marketing Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: None

This course provides a basic foundation for further study in marketing. Students study economic functions at work in the marketplace, marketing functions including purchasing, pricing, and distribution functions. This course is based on the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, economics, financial analysis, and promotion. Both marketing and employment skills learned will improve and increase the chance of successful transition into the world of work.

Math for Business & Industry Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None

This course is enables the student to explore mathematical content for personal, business, and industrial use. Math concepts and skill are applied through study and problem-solving activities in real-world situations in the following areas: banking, measurement, borrowing and investing, consumer purchases, and financial management. Appropriate business forms are used in each unit. This interdisciplinary course meets the graduation requirement for one math credit.

Web Design Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Applications

This course is designed to give students experience in proper Internet use through step-by-step instruction in hypertext markup language (HTML). Students will be introduced to HTML and cascading style sheets (CSS). Students will create and edit web pages using inline styles, create web pages with links, images, tables, image mapping, forms, and multimedia content.

Advanced Marketing : Special Topics Marketing -Semester 1 Leadership Dynamics – Semester 2 Credit: 1 credit per semester Course Length: All Year Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing

This course is designed to enhance marketing skills developed in the marketing prerequisite course and to learn advanced marketing skills in such areas as advertising, customer service, supervision, and employee/employer relations for a wide range of marketing careers. Students in this course will earn two additional credits through the Marketing Cooperative Education Program. Students must be enrolled in this class to participate in the Marketing Cooperative Education Program.

Microsoft Office Credits : ½ Course Length : Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisites : Computer Applications

This course is designed to provide students with hands-on computer experience using Microsoft Office 2007

including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Students will have the opportunity to increase their computer skills through advanced functions and integration of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and

PowerPoint. Prerequisite: Computer Applications

DRAMA

Drama I

Credit ½

Course Length : Semester Grades” 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to the Theatre provides an overview of the art, conventions, and history of theatre.

Although experiential exercises may be included, the courses focus on learning about

drama/theatre rather than performance. Students study dramatic elements, elements of production

and elements of performance. Students also study major developments in dramatic literature

and/or major playwrights, the history and formation of theatre as a cultural tradition, and critical

appreciation of drama/theatre. Drama II

Credit 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters

Grades : 10-12

Prerequisite : Drama I

Drama - Acting/Performance courses are intended to promote students' experience and skill

development in one or more aspects of theatrical performance. Initial courses are introductory

while advanced courses focus on improving performance skills, expanding exposure to different

theatrical techniques, and increasing capacity to participate in public performances.

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DRIVER EDUCATION

Drivers Ed Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Student must have driver’s permit

Traffic safety is a co ed course consisting of 30+ classroom hours and two to four hours behind the wheel instruction. It is a general course based on the admitted purpose of acquainting the student with certain information about driving that would be useful to the student in his driving experiences. It brings together, for beginning and experienced drivers alike, the latest ideals in task analysis, decision-making, and traffic safety for drivers. The primary purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills he/she will need to become a safe, efficient user of the highway transportation system as driver, passenger, and pedestrian. The student must also meet the requirements of KRS 159.051 (No Pass/No Drive Statute)

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

English I Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None

With emphasis in maturation of critical thinking skills, English I students begin to analyze multi-cultural and multi-generational text. Through the analysis of varied text, students develop traits of collegiate and career ready individuals. Students specifically read assorted samples of fiction, which include but are not limited to novels, short stories, plays, and poetry. They will also evaluate nonfiction through an introductory study of editorials and speeches, with focusing instruction on rhetoric and language. Not only will students critically read multiple and varied texts, but they will also compose written works for diverse purposes allowing them to communicate analytically, persuasively, and creatively. Through their own reading and writing, as well as through explicit instruction students will also show their command of the conventions of language. Whenever feasible, technology will also be utilized to provide real world applications of attained language and reading skills.

Pre AP English I Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Prerequisite: Middle school English teacher recommendation and exemplary performance on MAP/other diagnostic tests

The Pre-AP English I course utilizes “Laying the Foundation” activities with a significant emphasis on syntax and analysis of literature. The Pre-AP English I student will complete outside readings, write literary analyses, and think critically about texts at all levels. This course will progress at a faster pace than English I as it will prepare students to take Pre-AP English II.

English II Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 10 Prerequisite: English I

English II is a survey of fiction and non-fiction, with an emphasis on analytical writing. Students read novels, short stories, plays, and poetry by authors from varied backgrounds, giving students both a literary and cultural foundation. Non-fiction pieces include informational texts and persuasive writing such as editorials and speeches, with an emphasis on rhetoric and purpose. Writing instruction focuses on literary analysis, persuasive writing, personal writing, and creative writing. Technology is utilized for student projects that focus on real world applications of language and reading skills, giving students the opportunity to connect literature of the past to themes of the present. Students prepare for the PLAN test in the first semester, and continue to prepare for the ACT as the year progresses. The End of Course Assessment and On-Demand writing test are used to measure academic progress in reading and composition for English II.

Pre-AP English II Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 10 Prerequisite: English I and exemplary performance on

A skills-based course that emphasizes close reading and analytical writing. Students will analyze both fiction and non-fiction pieces with a variety of novels, short stories, plays, and poetry by authors from varied backgrounds. This course solidifies the foundation by building on skills students have already acquired and requires them to perform increasingly more sophisticated tasks in their reading, writing, and thinking. Writing instruction will focus on literary analysis, persuasive writing, personal writing and creative writing for various audiences. Students’ style and voice will mature and become more distinctive. Students will prepare for the PLAN test in the first semester. The End of Course Assessment and On-

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MAP/other diagnostic tests

Demand writing tests will be used to measure academic progress. Emphasis will focus on preparation for AP English and college readiness.

English III Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 11 Prerequisite: English II

English III continues to develop competencies in language and communication skills. Content includes instruction in oral presentation and written composition. Instruction focuses heavily on study skills, college readiness, ACT and On-Demand writing preparation. With a research paper as a major requirement of the class, reference skills and research techniques are also emphasized. Throughout the course, students examine the historical, cultural, and aesthetic significance of American Literature. As in English I and II, mechanics and usage are taught within the context of the students' composition. Continuing to practice the steps in the writing process, students write for a variety of purposes.

AP English III Credit: 1 Course Length: Year Prerequisite: English II and exemplary performance on PLAN test

The AP English III course follows the same curriculum as English III but will progress at a faster pace and includes activities that will prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement English Language examination offered by the College Board at the completion of the class. The focus is on non-fiction, and students are required to conduct in-depth analysis of materials read. The writing for this class includes many analytical essays and an argumentative research-based paper. This will be a weighted credit.

English IV Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade : 12 Prerequisite: English III

English IV offers continued refinement of abilities in language arts skills. Content includes appropriate experiences in oral and written composition and the historical, cultural, and aesthetic significance of English and/or world literature. Grammar and mechanics will be covered in context of literature and writing. Special attention to literary writing and personal writing will be given.

AP English IV Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 12 Prerequisite: English III and exemplary performance on ACT

The Advanced Placement Literature and Writing course (AP English IV) is designed to immerse students into an English academic discourse community. Students will critically read classical works of literature, evaluate author technique, and write collegiate essays using analysis and synthesis, conduct writing workshops, improve test-taking skills, and develop a literary and rhetorical vocabulary. This class helps students broaden their worldviews by connecting to great authors of the past through meaningful reading, writing, and discussion. All assessment is designed by the College Board, and students have the opportunity to obtain college credit by passing the AP English Literature exam, earning a three or above; however, some colleges will not accept a 3 score

21st Century Communications Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None

The 21st Century Communications class is a combination of speech, creative writing, and arts and humanities. Students will conduct interviews, informative, persuasive, and demonstrative speeches. They will write and work shop poems, short stories, scripts, non-fiction, and flash fiction. Modern literature (pop-fiction and young adult fiction) will be read to enhance communication skills and older text is woven in to supplement the arts and humanities. Technology is utilized to enhance speeches and text. This will count as the humanities credit toward graduation.

Journalism Credit: ½ Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12

Special Topics: newspaper study; newspaper production; news information gathering;

proofreading; journalistic writing

Appalachian Literature Credit: ½ Course Length : Semester

Special Topics: focused on Appalachian Literature.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

Intro to Family & Consumer Science (FACS)

This comprehensive course provides an opportunity for acquiring basic life skills and guides

students to explore and select specific areas for concentrated study. Emphasis is on family,

employability skills, adolescent development, introduction to textiles, interiors and design,

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Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

financial management, challenges of parenting, establishing healthy relationships, and creating a

foundation for healthy lifestyles and nutrition. Leadership development will be provided through

the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Child Services I Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Child Development

This course provides training for entry-level positions in day care centers, nurseries,

kindergartens, and private homes. Students study careers in child development, child

development and guidance, children’s health and well-being in group care, value of play, teaching

strategies and management, and curriculum development. The subject content is reinforced with

work experience in a variety of childcare establishments. Leadership development will be

provided through the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Child Development Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course addresses the concepts related to understanding the areas and stages of human growth

and development, recognizing effects of heredity and environment on human growth and

development, meeting the needs of exceptional children, promoting optimum growth and

development in the prenatal, infancy, toddler, preschool and school-age stages. Careers in

child/human development are explored. Leadership development will be provided through the

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. Advanced Child Development Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 11 - 12 Prerequisite: Child

Development Or Principles of Teaching AND principal approval required.

This course addresses the practical problems related to understanding the types and stages of

human growth and development, recognizing effects of heredity and environment on the life

stages, meeting the needs of exceptional children, promoting optimum growth and development

in the middle childhood, adolescent, and adulthood stages. Careers in child/human development

and adult care services are explored. Students may have the opportunity to act as a student aid in

special needs classroom. Regular student attendance is required if placed as an aid in a

classroom. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and Community

Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization. Enrollment in Child Development or Principles

of Teaching AND principal approval is required before enrolling in this course.

Foods & Nutrition Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to assist students in making critical decisions about food, which

contributes to health and well-being. Laboratory instruction can be included as an application

process. Practical problems addressed relate to attitudes toward food, nutrition facts, special

health concerns and diets, management of food resources, preparation skills and careers in

nutrition and food service. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career

and Community Leaders of America.

Culinary Skills I Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Foods & Nutrition

This advanced course allows students to increase competencies in a variety of food preparation

techniques. Emphasis will be placed on food presentation, garnishing, menu planning and the

skills necessary to prepare for a career in the culinary arts. Leadership development will be


Culinary Skills II Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Culinary Skills I

In this course students resume progress in pursuing competencies in food production and services.

Orientation to the food service industry and development of food preparation skills are

reinforced. Food service management functions are introduced. More in-depth information is

provided and higher levels of skills are taught. Time is provided for work based learning

opportunities. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and

Community Leaders of America.

Relationships Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course assists students to develop self-understanding, understand others better, improve

interpersonal skills both within and outside the family, be more considerate of other person’s

needs and property, and maintain mental and emotional wellness. Family Life education

comprises a portion of this course, including dating and married relationships. Preparations for

and the achievement of a successful marriage are emphasized. Leadership development will be


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Parenting Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to aid students in developing parenting and care giving skills that can be

applied in a variety of situations. Major topics include becoming an informed parent, caring for

the newborn, being an effective parent/caregiver, caring for the sick and elderly and exploring

career opportunities in care giving. Leadership development will be provided through the Family,

Career and Community Leaders of America.

Principles of Teaching Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Child Development

This course provides opportunities for students with an interest in teaching to develop skills,

strategies, and techniques used for instruction at various grade levels. Instruction addresses the

principles and procedures for promoting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual

development of children, adolescents and developmentally appropriate practices in educational

settings. Students will gain work experience in classrooms with certified teachers as part of their

course work. Other components include the development of a four-year post-secondary plan,

salaries and benefits of a teacher, job security, and future projections of the job

market. Leadership experiences will be provided through student organizations (e.g., co-

curricular, extra-curricular).

Money Skills Credit: ½ Course Length : Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to prepare students to understand and use sound financial management

skills and practices contributing to financial stability, improving the quality of life for individuals

and families. Decision-making, problem solving, goal setting and using technology are integrated

throughout the content. Leadership development will be provided through the Family, Career and

Community Leaders of America.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish I Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

Spanish I is the beginning course of Spanish and provides the student with the basic concepts of the language. The student will have the opportunity to learn through basic Spanish conversational practice, Spanish music, films, food, guest speakers as well as cultural activities about the Spanish way of life.

Spanish II Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Spanish I

Spanish II continues development in the four language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis continues on the culture, customs, and traditions of the people whose language is studied.

Spanish III Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Spanish II

Spanish III reviews and refines the basic grammar and vocabulary presented in Spanish I and Spanish II. The four basic language skills are emphasized through selected readings and activities that enhance the Spanish culture

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

This course will emphasize instruction in community/consumer health, safety and accident prevention, substance use and abuse, growth and development, personal health, mental health, family life, environmental health, and nutrition education.

Physical Ed Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Prerequisite: None

This course will raise the overall physical fitness level of each participating student to a level where the student recognizes the benefits of maintaining a high level of physical fitness. It also will teach basic skills and help students develop awareness and an interest in at least two (2) lifetime sports activities or activities with carryover value in later life.

Advanced PE Advanced PE consists of a continuation of activities included in Physical Education I with

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Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

emphasis on advanced skill development, rule knowledge and strategy acquisition, and lifetime skill development. A student can earn three credits in Advanced Physical Education.

Emergency Procedures Credit : ½ Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12

This course focuses on potential emergency situations. It is designed to promote an

understanding of standard precautions necessary for personal and professional health

maintenance and infection control. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will

have the opportunity for certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Fitness & Weight Management Credit ½ Course Length : Semester Prerequisite: Football

This course is designed to teach students how to gain weight, lose weight, trim, tone and become

physically fit, as well as how to plan and eat a healthy diet

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

Accelerated Algebra w/Trig (T3) Credit: 1 Course Length:2 Semesters Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation & Test Score

Designed to work with 12th grade students only that have not met college benchmarks in math, this course covers concepts from Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry. ACT Subscore of 19-21

Algebra with Trig (T2) Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 12 only Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Concepts from Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry are covered. ACT Subscore of 17-18

TA Algebra (T1) Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 12 Only Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Concepts from Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry are covered. ACT Subscore of 15-16

Algebra I Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 9 Prerequisite: Middle School

This course covers Algebra topics including rational functions, data & their graphs, quadratic equations & functions, systems of linear equations, probability, and measures of central tendency.

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Pre AlG Algebra I A Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 9 Only Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

This course will cover topics including Pre Algebra concepts, linear functions; linear equations, probability & measures of central tendency. This class will continue into the 1oth grade year as they take Algebra 1B which is required to receive credit to graduate.

Algebra I B Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 10 Only Prerequisite: Algebra I A; Teacher Recommendation

This course is a continuation of Algebra 1A. It will cover linear systems, quadratic functions, data and their graphs. In order to receive the Algebra 1 credit required by the state for graduation, you must pass Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B.

Algebra II Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Geometry & Teacher Recommendation

In addition to expanding the mathematical concepts of Algebra I, emphasis will be placed on preparation for study of higher mathematics/abstract thinking skills, the function concept, and the algebraic solution of problems in various content areas. Extensive problem solving, mathematical communication, reasoning, and mathematical connections will be emphasized. This course is a state requirement for graduation; therefore, you must pass the course in order to graduate. Every student will take a state assessment (EOC) at the end of the year.

AP Calculus AB Credit: 1 Course Length: 2

Semesters Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Pre AP Pre-Cal & Teacher Recommendation

AP Calculus includes topics in differential and integral Calculus, matrices, graph theory, and statistics.

AP Calculus BC Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 12 Prerequisite: same as AB

AP Calculus includes topics in differential and integral Calculus, matrices, graph theory, and statistics.

AP Statistics Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Algebra II

Designed to prepare students to pass the Advanced Placement Exam, AP Stats will explore data numerically and graphically to compare and describe patterns and departures from patterns; learn how to properly sample a population and design experiments; use probability and simulation to predict or verify results from sampling and experimentation; and use statistical inference to determine if the results of a survey or experiment are significant enough to warrant further investigation or change. This class requires a mixture of mathematical and communication skills. Students will be asked to use algebra skills in the process of making a determination, but they will be required to clearly communicate and defend their results in writing.

Geometry Credit: 1 Grades: 10-12 Course Length: 2 Semesters Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course is intended for the majority of college bound students. Focus will be on discovery and realistic applications of geometric relationships and principles. Topics include constructions, inductive and deductive reasoning, points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, planar figures, similarity and congruence, circles, locus, coordinate geometry, and transformations. Manipulatives will be used.

Pre-AP Geometry Credit: 1 Course Length: 2

Semesters Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: Algebra I &

This course is intended for the majority of college bound students. In addition to expanding the mathematical concepts, emphasis will be placed on preparation for study of higher mathematics/abstract thinking skills, the function concept, and the algebraic solution of problems in various content areas. Focus will be on discovery and realistic applications of geometric relationships and principles. Topics include constructions, inductive and deductive reasoning, points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, planar figures, similarity and congruence,

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circles, locus, coordinate geometry, and transformations. Manipulatives will be used.

Pre AP Pre-Calculus Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades:11 Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Only & Algebra II

This course prepares students to take a Calculus course. Some topics covered are functions, their inverses, graphs and their applications including polynomial, rational, absolute value and natural number, analytic geometry, sequences, mathematical induction and systems of equations. Use of scientific and graphing calculators will be integrated throughout the course. There will also be a semester course for 12th graders that can count as their senior math credit.

Trigonometry Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 11 - 12 Prerequisite: Algebra II & Geometry

This course provides enrichment and improvement of previously acquired math skills. A wide variety of topics will be offered in this course such as analytic geometry, space geometry, and relations and functions including trigonometry.

Pre- AP Algebra II Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 semesters Grades: 10 Prerequisite: Pre AP Geometry

This course is designed for the college bound student. Content is same as Algebra II only at a faster pace. It serves as a prerequisite for Pre AP Pre Calculus and is a very intense class. Students will be challenged to go beyond process to looking at concepts analytically.

Data & Measurements Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 semesters Grades: 11 Only Prerequisite: Alg 1 & Geometry

This course will cover topics of Algebra & Geometry such as linear equations linear, quadratic functions, geometry topics, angles, planes, lines, triangles & quadrilaterals, probability & data. This course is by teacher recommendation only.

Technical Math Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Algebra I

A branch of mathematics that concerns itself with the mathematical techniques typically used in the application of mathematical knowledge to other domains. Technical math bridges the gap between abstract mathematical concepts and real-world applications. It employs an interactive, workplace-centered approach to teaching the foundations of algebra and geometry. Hands-on math labs and cooperative group activities are featured.

Probability and Statistics Credit 1 Course Length : 2 Semesters Grades: 10-12

This course is designed to address such concepts as theoretical and experimental probability,

binomial distributions, normal distributions, displaying and describing distributions of data,

collecting data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, and methods of inferential

statistics.

MILITARY SCIENCE

Naval Science I Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed for the beginning student in NJROTC. The course of instruction includes the history and background of the NJROTC Program, mission and goals, activities and benefits of the program and career planning. It includes extensive leadership training, lessons on citizenship, the role of our government as well as the student's role in government. Other lessons include study of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, national defense, and the history of the flag. Cadets will learn about the mission of Navy ships and aircraft, ship terminology, and how to identify Navy ships and aircraft. Students will receive training in physical fitness and military drill. Activities include color guard training, drill teams, academic team, physical fitness competition, air rifle training, and orienteering and participate in parades and fund-raisers, and have the opportunity to go on one field trip.

Naval Science II Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester

This course is divided into Maritime History and Nautical Sciences. The Maritime History section gives the Naval Science cadet a sense of how sea power is used to meet our nation's needs, how we defend our sea-lanes and deny the enemy the use of the sea in time of war.

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Grades: 10-12 Prerequisites: Naval Science 1 (or permission of the Naval Science Instructor)

Instruction includes sea power studies from early western civilizations to present day. The Nautical Science section includes training and instruction on maritime geography, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and physical science as it applies to Navy ships and aircraft. Students will receive training in physical fitness and military drill. Activities include color guard training, drill teams, academic team, physical fitness competition, air rifle competition, and orienteering and participate in parades, fund-raisers, and have the opportunity to go on one field trip.

Naval Science III Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Naval Science

2 (or permission of the Naval Science Instructor)

This course is designed to provide outstanding Naval Science cadets with extensive leadership and management skills. Cadets will be provided with instruction in leadership and management techniques, evaluation of performance, military law, discipline, fundamentals of international law, sea power and its dynamic role in national security policy, national security and modern conflict. Additionally, the cadet will receive training in naval operations, communications, intelligence and counterintelligence, naval logistics, supply and service. Students will receive training in physical fitness and military drill. Activities include color guard training, drill teams, academic team, physical fitness training and competition, air rifle competition, orienteering and participate in parades, fund-raisers, and have the opportunity to go on one field trip.

Naval Science IV Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Naval Science

3 (or permission of the Naval Science Instructor)

This course is designed to provide outstanding senior Naval Science cadets with an expanded course of instruction received in other Naval Science courses. Emphasis is placed on command and staff planning, leadership skills, management of the NJROTC program and precision drill. Cadets in Naval Science 4 receive extensive training to increase their potential as leaders by expanding leadership and management training and opportunities, peer management training, and communication skills training. Cadets in this course will be required to plan various cadet activities and be placed in various leadership positions within the North Laurel High School Corps of Cadets. Students will receive training in physical fitness and military drill. Activities include color guard training, drill teams, academic team, physical fitness competition, air rifle competition, and orienteering and participate in parades, fund-raisers, and have the opportunity to go on one field trip.

Survival & Wellness Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Naval Science I

This is a follow up course from Naval Science one. Students are introduced to the JROTC curriculum, and basic U.S. citizenship rights and responsibilities are established and reinforced. Students learn leadership, history, communication techniques, disciplined study habits, management skills, first aid, drug abuse prevention, map reading, physical fitness, and workplace readiness skills. Military customs and courtesies, proper uniform wear, and personal appearance guidelines are followed within the leadership lab, drill, and military ceremonies

Leadership Management Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Naval Science II

As a follow up course to Naval Science 2, students gain a sound appreciation for the heritage and traditions of America, with recognition that the historically significant role of sea power will continue to be important in America’s future. A thorough grounding in leadership techniques is covered and leadership and management in both the military and civilian setting are covered. Military customs and courtesies, proper uniform wear and personal appearance are refined. Training for leadership roles is stressed.

Strategic Planning Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Naval Science III

As a follow up course from Naval Science 3, students continue to develop their leadership skills through working as command and staff leaders. Additional communication skills are developed, including methods of instruction, preparation, and proper conduct of cadet-led classes. Human relations, group dynamics, orienteering, contemporary U. S. issues, and advanced military history studies are also included.

Command & Staff Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 12 Prerequisites: Approval from the Naval Science Instructor

Cadets continue to develop leadership techniques with emphasis on assuming command and staff functions. Character, leadership development and theory, leadership application, foundations of success, wellness, and first aid are also included. Leadership, ethics and communications are stressed.

MUSIC

Band Band is a co-curricular course open to any student (grades 9-12) with previous instrumental

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Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

music experience. Students will participate in pep band, marching band and concert band

performances. A wide variety of music for winds and percussion will be studied and performed

throughout the year. As a course requirement, students are expected attend after school

rehearsals and performances. In addition, students will have individual opportunities to

participate in optional events like Solo and Ensemble Contest, KMEA and various honors

bands. Chamber Choir Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Audition &

Teacher Approval

Chamber Choir is an SATB ensemble for students in grades 10-12. Students must pass a vocal

audition in order to enroll in chamber choir. Students in chamber choir perform various concerts

throughout each semester, including veterans programs, holiday programs, and community

programs. Students in chamber choir also have the opportunity to audition for several honors

ensembles, such as SKMA All-Festival choir and KMEA All-State choir.

Theory of Music Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Audition & Teacher Approval

Theory of music is a music honors class for students in grades 10-12. Students will learn the

basic building blocks of music formation, as well as more advanced aspects of music, such as

composition. Students in Theory of Music are also taught sight reading/sight singing skills,

which are essential for students wanting to pursue a music career after high school. This class

is the second semester of Chamber Choir.

Chorus Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

Chorus provides students with the opportunity to sing in a choral ensemble. Students will study proper singing techniques, diction, music reading skills, musical terms, and stage presence. They will be expected to perform at concerts during the school year.

History of Visual & Performing Arts Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

In this course, students study the history and appreciation of Art, Music, Dance, and Drama. Students will examine different works of art and either have class discussion and do writings relating to their interpretations.

Piano Keyboarding Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course instructs students in the proper technique and skills used in playing keyboard/piano. The students will study basic music theory, composition, performance techniques, and standard piano literature. Requirements for the History and Appreciation of Visual and Performing Arts will also be met in this course.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Anatomy & Physiology Credit Earned: 1 Length: 2 semesters Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

This course is designed to give the student a basic introduction to the structure and function of the human body. The study will range from molecules, cells, body systems, and processes. Dissection of a cat and other prepared specimen are required. This course is especially for biology and health career majors.

AP Biology Credit: 1 Course Length: 2

Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Biology

The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by Biology majors during their first year. After showing themselves to be qualified on the AP Exam, some students as college freshman are permitted to undertake upper-level courses in biology to register for which biology is a prerequisite. Other students may have fulfilled a basic requirement for a laboratory- science and will be able to undertake other courses to pursue their majors.

AP Chemistry Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Chemistry

AP Chemistry is a science course that studies the composition and behavior of matter and enables students to earn college credit for general college chemistry if the student obtains a score of three or better on the AP Exam. (Different colleges require different scores requirements.) Students planning a career in a medical field or science related field requiring several college chemistry courses are strongly encouraged to take this course. Students will be actively engaged in experimentation dealing with how matter behaves and experiments will be very similar to those performed in a college chemistry course

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AP Environmental Science Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology

The goal of the Advanced Placement Environmental Science course (AP Environmental Science, or APES) is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems, both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Environmental Science is interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study (e.g. biology, chemistry, earth science, geography), yet there are several major unifying themes that cut across the many topics included in the study of environmental science. AP Environmental Science has a significant laboratory and field investigation component. The goal of this component is to complement the classroom portion of the course by allowing students to learn about the environment through firsthand observations. Experiences both in the laboratory and in the field provide students with important opportunities to test concepts and principles that are introduced in the classroom, to explore specific problems with a depth not easily achieved otherwise, and to gain an awareness of the importance of confounding variables that exist in the “real world

AP Physics Credit: 1 Course Length: 2

Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Alg I; Physics recommended

AP Physics offers pupils advanced level and enrichment experiences in the physical interactions of matter with an expansion and refinement of the physical concepts introduced in Physics I. Concepts in this course are reinforced through the application of relevant principles to both familiar and unfamiliar situations. Not offered every year.

Biology Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10 Prerequisite: INTEGRATED SCIENCE 1

This course engages students through inquiry allowing them to explore the difference species of life on earth and how they change overtime. It also covers changes that have occurred on earth as evidence by the geologic records. Students learn how species interact and are interdependent on living and nonliving parts of the environment. They gain knowledge of the cell theory, mechanisms of inheritance, behavior of organisms, their classification, and organization.

Chemistry Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: INTEGRATED SCIENCE or Biology

This course focuses on problem solving techniques; bonding; equilibrium; equations. Students

develop a conceptual understanding of chemistry content, included in the Program of Studies,

through the use of scientific inquiry.

Earth Science Credit: 1 Course Length: 2

Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Biology

Earth Science is a broad field that can be broken down into four major areas: astronomy, meteorology, geology, and oceanography. Topics studied during this course will include the solar system; stars and the planets; weather and climate; the water cycle; plate tectonics; earthquakes and volcanoes; the rock record and geologic time; and ocean currents, hurricanes, and tsunamis.

Integrated Science 1 Credit: 1 Course Length: 2

Semesters Grades: 9 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of Chemistry, Physics, Life and Earth Science. Physics is more than a part of the physical sciences. It is the most basic of all sciences. It is about the nature of basic things such as motion, forces, energy, matter, heat, sound, light, and the insides of atoms. Chemistry is about how matter is put together, how atoms combine to form molecules, and how the molecules combine to make up the many kinds of matter around us. The Earth Science component covers the development of the earth, solar systems and the universe.

Pre AP Biology Credit: 1

This course covers the same topics as Biology but does so in greater depth in concepts and understanding. Freshman will earn an additional credit in Special Topics in Biology the first

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Course Length: 2

Semesters Grades: 9-10 Prerequisite: Teacher

Recommendation

semester of this course.

Pre-AP Integrated Science Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 9 Prerequisite: Teacher

Recommendation

This is a course designed to give you a basic understanding of topics in Physics, Earth & Space

Science, Life Science and Chemistry. Students will study energy, matter, and the changes they

go through as it relates to the earth around us. This course is designed to represent science as a

way of knowing and logically progressing through a problem. By completing this course you

will be able to think critically about these concepts and relate them to the world in which we

live. You will be expected to perform at a higher level since this a Pre-AP class.

Science Enrichment Activity Credit: 1 Course Length: 2

semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

Student Enrichment Activities (SEA) is more aptly named Future Science Educators. Students

participating in SEA research and develop science classroom lesson plans following the Next

Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Program of Studies, Academic Expectations, Core

Content, and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) criteria. In addition, students develop objectives and

essential questions following Whitaker’s model. Finally, students utilize technology to present

the lesson and provide interactive science lessons for the students at the local elementary

schools. SEA is challenging for both the students and the students they teach. Not offered every

year.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

AP European History Credit: 1 Course Length: 2


This course offers a comprehensive look at European History from 1450 to the present. It follows the curriculum established by the College Board and prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Examination in European History. Students will also earn 1 credit first semester for Global Issues. They must pass 2nd semester as part of their graduation requirement.

World History Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10 Prerequisite: None

The study of the earth and its people. We study the interrelations of humans and their environment as well as cultural variations. The historical aspect of this class emphasizes World History since 1500. The world is also examined through current events and their causes.

U.S. History Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None

U. S. History is a study of our nation's past, from Reconstruction to modern times. The course is a requirement for graduation open primarily to juniors.

AP U.S. History Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11 Prerequisite: Civics

This course offers a comprehensive look at American History from the earliest inhabitants to the present. It follows the curriculum established by the College Board and prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination in American History.

Civics Credit: 1 Course Length: 2


This course combines a study of basic government and economics. It is intended to help the student understand what it means to be a citizen and how the citizen interacts with government and economics. This study will enable students to make reasoned political and economic decisions and to take effective political and economic action when necessary in their lives. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between the individual citizen and government and our free market economy. Students will study how governmental process works and how participation in these processes affect citizen's lives, how the Constitution affects the citizen's life, the concepts of economics under different forms of economic systems, the key influences on an economic system, and the growing global interdependence of economics.

Pre-AP Civics Credit: 1

This course combines a study of basic government and economics. It is intended to help the student understand what it means to be an active citizen and how the citizen interacts with

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Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None

government and economics. This course will enable students to take a reasoned political and economic action when necessary in their lives and prepare them for AP European History and AP US History. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between and individual citizen, government and our free market economy.

Kentucky Studies Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

Kentucky Studies is an elective course studying Kentucky history, geography, and cultural forces that have influenced the Commonwealth

Psychology Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

Psychology is the systematic study of human behavior. Mental processes, developmental stages, personality development, personality disorders, and interpersonal relationships are among the included topics Students will be introduced to established means of behavior modification and organization. Additionally, students will become acquainted with the psychological foundations of attitudes, feelings, and values

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Construction Systems Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None

These introductory courses provide opportunities for students to study and apply technological systems, concepts, and processes. Team and individual activities engage students in creating ideas, developing innovations, and implementing design solutions in Construction, Transportation, Power, and Energy Systems. Instruction should be enriched through participation in the Kentucky Technology Student Association (TSA) challenges. This course is an elective course and should be taken when completing a career major in construction, manufacturing, technology education, and transportation

Transportation Systems Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None

These introductory courses provide opportunities for students to study and apply technological systems, concepts, and processes. Team and individual activities engage students in creating ideas, developing innovations, and implementing design solutions in Construction, Transportation, Power, and Energy Systems. Instruction should be enriched through participation in the Kentucky Technology Student Association (TSA) challenges. This course is an elective course and should be taken when completing a career major in construction, manufacturing, technology education, and transportation.

Engineering Design Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None

Engineering scope, content, and professional practices are presented through practical application is this capstone course. Students research, develop, test, and analyze engineering designs using criteria such as design effectiveness, public safety, human factors, and ethics. This class will introduce Computer Aided Drafting using Solid Works modeling Software. Instruction should be enriched through participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association challenges. This course is an elective course and should be taken when completing a career major in construction, manufacturing, technology education, and transportation.

Foundations of Technology Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: None

This course provides the “foundation” for students to understand and apply technological concepts and processes that are the cornerstone for the high school technology program. This course will focus on the three dimensions of technological literacy: 1) Knowledge, 2) Ways of thinking and acting about technology and the influence it has on Society, and 3) the importance of technological capabilities. It is designed to engage students in exploring and deepening their understanding of “big ideas” regarding technology. This course is an elective course and should be taken when completing a career major in construction, manufacturing, technology education, and transportation.

Computer Drafting/Civ. & Architecture Credit: 1 /2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10 - 12 Prerequisite: None

This introductory course provides opportunities for students to study and apply blueprint reading in everyday applications in Construction, Engineering Design, and Computer Aided Drafting using Solid Works Modeling Software. Instruction should be enriched through participation in the Kentucky Technology Student Association (TSA) challenges. This course is an elective course and should be taken when completing a career major in construction, manufacturing, technology education, and transportation.

ST Tech- Photography Special Technology Topics allows the teacher to develop a course for in-depth exploration of

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Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None

technological topics. This is a laboratory-based course designed to study a technological system or topic, and/or a recent technological advancement. The technological topics covered under this class name will be Photography and Graphic Communications. A culminating project will be part of this class such as using Photo Bucket to alter digital images, Prezi Zooming Presentation Software, and Microsoft publisher to create a Digital Calendar that will include binding and laminating upon completion. Instruction should be enriched through participation in the Kentucky Technology Student Association (TSA). This course is an elective course and should be taken when completing a career major in construction, manufacturing, technology education, and transportation.

PERFORMANCE BASED CREDIT POLICY

North Laurel High School will award course credits for satisfactory demonstration of learning in

performance based courses according to the following criteria:

Semester Courses: ½ credit will be awarded at the end of each 9-weeks and the final grade

will be calculated as 90% for term grade and 10% for common final exam.

ESS

ESS funds are allocated to every school district for the purpose of operating a program for

students having short- or long- term academic difficulties. ESS programs offer extra

instructional time outside regular school hours and may take a variety of formats including after

school or before school programs, evening sessions, Saturday learning opportunities, summer

programs and/or intercessions. For more information on extended school services,

contact the NLHS guidance office.

PUPIL PROGRESS REPORTING

Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, the grading scale used by all Laurel County teachers

(grades 4-12) to report student progress shall be:

90 – 100: A

80 – 89: B

70 – 79: C

60 – 69: D

0 – 59:

*Numbers refer to the percentage of accuracy at which the student completes assigned tasks.

Honor roll distinction will be awarded to those students earning all A's and B's.

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The Principal's List requires that the student earns all A's on his/her report card.

*For purposes of computing grade point average, the following 4.0 scale will be used for all

courses: A=4.0; B-3.0; C=2.0; D=1.0; and F= 0.0

*The following weighted scale will be used for all Advanced Placement (A.P.) courses: A=5.0;

B=4.0; C=3.0; D=2.0; F=0.0. Class rank during the Junior and Senior year will be based on

the weighted scale.

HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR G.P.A.

1. Identify the classes to include in your calculation. 2. Assign points to each grade for each class.

A= 4.0 B= 3.0 C= 2.0 D= 1.0 F = 0

3. Add the grade points you identified in step 2. 4. Divide the total number of grade points by the total number of courses. 5. The result is your G.P.A.

GRADING PERIODS:

Beginning 1st Nine Weeks – August 7th

Mid-Term 1st Nine Weeks – September 8th

End of 1st Nine Weeks – October 10th

Beginning 2nd Nine Weeks – October 13th

Mid-Term 2nd Nine Weeks – November 14th

End of 2nd Nine Weeks – December 19th

Beginning 3rd Nine Weeks – January 5th

Mid-Term 3rd Nine Weeks – February 4th

End of 3rd Nine Weeks – March 6th

Beginning 4th Nine Weeks – March 9th

Mid-Term 4th Nine Weeks – April 14th

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End of 4th Nine Weeks – May 15th

Students will be provided a copy of their grade report each Mid-Tern and at the end of each

Nine Weeks grading period. Only the final grade report will be mailed home.

DUAL CREDIT POLICY

It is the mission of North Laurel High School to assist students to attain the highest level of

academic excellence. Juniors and seniors can enroll in what is considered “hard tech” classes

such as: Auto Body, Auto Tech, Carpentry, HVAC, and Welding. Senior students may enroll in

“soft tech” (such as Allied Health, Business, Criminal Justice, Hospitality, or Early Childhood

Development) college courses taught at the Laurel County campus of Somerset Community

College. Students may earn credit both at the college and North Laurel High School, if they

meet the following criteria:

Student has fulfilled all required credits for graduation

Student must have written permission from parent/guardian to participate

Student can provide own transportation to and from the college campus, purchase

books, and pay associated course fees (soft tech only)

Student can enroll in a maximum of nine hours of college course work (total classes

taken must equal six)

Additionally, the following restrictions will apply:

Course must reflect the Kentucky Academic Expectations for that subject (reflected in

course syllabus)

The district Letter of Assurances for the Program of Studies (submitted annually to KDE)

must reflect the dual credit policy

By adhering to these provisions, students may earn both college hours and high school credit

while still enrolled at NLHS. This is an advantage for seniors who have earned all required

credits, who may otherwise have to enroll in high school classes not reflected in their Individual

Graduation Plan. The school can continue to receive funding for these students, to prevent any

reduction of programs or resources.

Attendance percentage is expected to be at least 95% for the previous school year and the

current year the student is attending the community college to remain in the program.

Students must attend North Laurel High School on each Friday and any other day school is

scheduled in session at NLHS and not at SCC. These students will have confidentiality training

and will be assigned to work as a NLHS teacher’s aide on these days. Participation in the dual

credit program and adjustments to high school schedules must be approved by the high school

principal or his designee.

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EKU Now!

North Laurel High School junior or senior students who are admitted to the EKU Now! Program

must follow the programs guidelines established by Eastern Kentucky University. Information is

available in the Guidance Office or at dualcredit.eku.edu. Students participating in the program

will take the class after school hours and therefore grades will not appear on the high school

transcript but only on their college transcript.

EKU Now! Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks needed for EKU courses, parking

permits, associated course fees, and transportation to the EKU course site (Corbin or

Manchester). Enrollment in an EKU course through the program establishes an academic

history at EKU and any financial obligation while on campus (e.g. unpaid parking tickets, unpaid

fines, etc. will result in a hold on any further activity, such as enrollment in classes or receipt of

transcripts, until such obligations are met.

CREDIT RECOVERY POLICY

Goal and Requirement of the Program: The Laurel County Public Schools will assist,

encourage, plan, support, and implement procedures in collaboration with the student and

family to ensure that all at-risk students have the opportunity to achieve optimum educational

outcomes. Students who are at-risk of dropping out of school because of being unsuccessful in

classes, but who have completed at least 60 hours for a half-credit or 120 hours for a full credit

of instruction in a course, will qualify for “credit recovery” status. Although the time

requirement is fulfilled, they must now master the content. There is no set number of hours

they must spend in credit recovery for mastery. Most credit recovery courses will be completed

on the computer; however, there will be two one-half credit electives and an Earth Science full

credit available which will be course content modules developed by North Laurel High School

teachers. Credit Recovery will be offered after school hours using the COMPASS educational

web-based computer software.

Student Transcript and Grades: Students will demonstrate mastery by scoring 70% or

above on all of the modules selected for a specific course plus any writing, open responses, or

novels not completed during the regular class. A student will also have to make an 60% on the

semester final for the class they are trying to recover. A student will receive a grade of 70 (C+)

and credit for the course on their transcript. It will be figured into the student’s GPA and it will

impact the student’s high school athletic eligibility. A previous course grade of “F” will remain

on the student’s transcript. Students may earn the number of credits needed to reach grade

level in order to graduate in four years.

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Course Offered: English I English III

English II English IV

Algebra I Geometry

Data & Measurement Algebra II

IPEC Earth Science (teacher made)

Biology Civics

U. S. History World History

Consumer Education (1/2 credit - teacher made)

Health (1/2 credit - teacher made)

Course Completion Requirement: Students and parents will sign a contract agreeing to the

terms of the credit recovery program. Students who begin a course during the school year will

have until the end of summer school of that school year to complete the course. Students who

begin a course during summer school will have until the end of the first semester of the

following school year to complete the course.

Attendance: Since the COMPASS program is web-based, some of the work could be

completed at home if a student has appropriate internet access. However, all quizzes,

chapter tests, and end-of-course tests must be completed in the credit recovery lab

after school hours. Appointments are for two hours time slots. There will be a classroom

teacher in the lab each afternoon. Days will be subject specific so that students can receive

help from teachers if they are struggling with specific concepts. The lab will be open from 3:30

– 5:30 Monday through Thursday each week and some selected Fridays.

Deadline for completion: All work in credit recovery, including odyssey writers, portfolio

pieces, research papers and novel tests must be completed one calendar week prior to the end

of school in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.

INDEPENDENT STUDY POLICY

1) A student must be entering his/her senior year.

2) A student may not take more than one independent study during their high

school career.

3) An independent study course will be counted as a weighted course.

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4) A student will not be allowed to exempt out of an independent study final by using his/her

blue/green cards.

5) A student cannot take consecutive simultaneously (for example, cannot take French II and

AP French at the same time - be registered for French II and wanting to take an

independent study in AP French).

6) The student should have taken at least two Advanced Placement (AP) classes previously.

7) The student must be under the supervision of a teacher in that subject area.

8) The student must fill out an application by July 15th.

9) The panel will meet within two weeks to hear the student's proposal. The panel will

consist of: one Principal, one Counselor, one Site-Based parent, and two teachers (one in

the subject area and one Site-Based teacher). Four of the five committee members must

agree in order for the independent study to be granted.

FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY

With the change in the accountability and assessment system for the state of

Kentucky which includes end-of-course exams, North Laurel High School does not

offer final exam exemptions.

FINAL EXAM POLICY

Final Exams are an important part of high school, and it is important for parents and students to

prepare adequately. A final exam policy will ensure that all classes in a particular subject are

teaching the critical core content, and that students are truly learning what they need to know.

All students are required to take final examinations at the end of each

semester. Students taking state-mandated end of course exams in English II, Algebra II, Biology,

and U. S. History may be exempt from the final exam if they meet College Readiness Benchmark.

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The examination grade shall be used to calculate the student’s final grade for the semester.

Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, the final examination grade will be 10% of the student’s

final grade for the semester. A syllabus will be given to each student with the content to be covered

in each class, the grading system, and the responsibility of the student included.

Student Software Information System

The entire district operates using a student software information system. The DPP department

oversees the application and usage of that system which is called Infinite Campus. Parents can

sign up for an Infinite Campus account and have easy access to their child’s grades,

assignments, attendance, and easy email links to their child’s teacher. You must go to your

child's school and appear in person to sign-up to receive your login and password.

Then, parents can log into the Parent Portal and have Parent/ Teacher conferences as often as

they want.

ACT/PLAN TESTING All sophomores will be required to take the PLAN test. This is a version of the ACT test that has been modified to test only the material that a sophomore in high school has been exposed to. This allows students to see how prepared they are to take the ACT and which areas they need to work on in more detail in order to do well on the ACT. All junior students will take the ACT during the spring semester. These scores are valid for college entrance requirements with the exception of some special needs students who receive non-ACT approved accommodations and, therefore, the scores are not valid for college entrance.

National ACT Test Dates 2014-15

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 August 9–22, 2014

October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 September 20–October 3, 2014

December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8–21, 2014

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Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

February 7, 2015* January 9, 2015 January 10–16, 2015

April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 14–27, 2015

June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9–22, 2015

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS The vision of the Kentucky Board of Education is to ensure that all students reach proficiency and

graduate from high school ready for college and careers. The board’s vision is informed by a changing

economy that requires P-12 schools to prepare students for a more complex and competitive workplace.

How to be

Career Ready

Pass three (3) classes in a career pathway.

Pass a skills test (KOSSA) or earn an industry certificate.

Pass the Workkeys Exam or meet the benchmarks on ACT, COMPASS or KYOTE.

How to be College Ready

Meet the ACT benchmarks in all three (3) areas: English, Math, Reading or an equivalent score

on the college entrance exams COMPASS or KYOTE.

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Academic Areas Tested

ACT Benchmark Compass Benchmark

KYOTE Benchmark

English 18 74

Math 19/22 36 22/26

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT

This program provides academically talented students with excellent preparation for college work and the opportunity to earn college credit while enrolled in high school. Advanced Placement courses are weighted with regard to GPA to reflect the quality of the work undertaken. AP courses are offered in the following departments: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

NLHS Pre – AP Courses Pre AP Geometry

Pre AP Pre-Calculus

Pre AP Integrated Science Pre AP Biology

Pre AP Civics

Pre AP English I Pre AP English II

Pre AP Algebra II

NLHS Advanced Placement Courses AP Biology

AP Chemistry AP Environmental

AP Physics

AP European History AP US History

AP English III

AP English IV AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics

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No Pass/No Drive The No Pass/No Drive law was implemented on August 1, 2007. In the new legislation enacted

by the Kentucky General Assembly, this law will apply to ALL students 16 and 17 years old who

apply for a permit or license on or after August 1, 2007. It is important to understand that when

a sixteen or seventeen year old goes to the circuit court clerk’s office to obtain an instructional

permit or license, a School Compliance Verification Form must be presented verifying that the

student is in compliance with KRS 159.051. If the student is not compliant, the form

should not be issued.

The "No Pass/No Drive" statute results in the denial of the school compliance verification form or

the revocation of a student's driver’s license for (1) academic deficiency (2.) dropping out

of school (3.) missing 9 or more unexcused absences in one semester. Academic

deficiency is defined as a student who does not have passing grades in at least four (4) courses

in the preceding semester. (2) A sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) year old student is

deemed to have dropped out of school when he/she has voluntarily withdrawn or (3)

has nine or more unexcused absences in the preceding semester. Any absences due to

suspension shall be unexcused absences.

KEES- KY Educational Excellence Scholarship

KEES is a scholarship program which rewards students who earn C+ or better grades with

scholarship money to attend one of Kentucky’s Colleges or Technical Colleges. The higher

grades the student gets the more money that he/she earns. A bonus award can be earned for:

ACT (15 or better) and/or SAT highest earned composite score. In addition to those bonus

awards a supplemental award may be given to students who qualify for the Federal School Lunch

Program at least one year during high school and a qualifying score on AP exams. Over the 4-

year period of high school students could earn more than $2500 to apply toward their post-

secondary education per year for up to four years of school. Students and parents can log onto

www.kheaa.com to see a complete listing of post-secondary schools that can accept the KEES

scholarship and to see individual scholarship accounts (you will create a ZIP access account and

you must know the student’s social security number). There are some situations where the

money can be used at schools outside of Kentucky providing that no school in Kentucky offers

that program of studies either as a 2 or 4- year degree. There are post-secondary GPA

requirements necessary for the renewal of the scholarship each year.

Students must be enrolled in at least 5 academic courses to be eligible to earn the

Kees award. Academic courses do not include: Work Experience, Academic Leader,

Peer Tutor, Career Options Library or Mentoring. For more information on KEES go to

www.kheaa.com and sign in with Zip access.

http://www.kheaa.com/

http://www.kheaa.com/

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END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS (EOC)

End-of-Course assessments, or EOCs, are tests given to public high school students when they complete a

course for English II, Algebra II, Biology, and U.S. History, to assess their knowledge of important course

concepts. They are similar to a final exam, except that they are created and scored by an outside testing

company, ensuring that the tests are both rigorous and aligned with state and national college readiness

standards. The EOC exam will be calculated as 10% of the student’s final grade.

STATE-REQUIRED END-OF-COURSE EXAMS

RECOMMENDED LINK TO CLASSROOM LETTER GRADES

(Based on Multiple-Choice Sections)

Subject A B C D F CPE-linked

College

Readiness

Benchmark

English II 175-160 159-154 153-152 151-141 140-125 154

Algebra II 175-151 150-148 147-143 142-138 137-125 148

Biology 175-157 156-154 153-146 145-140 139-125 154

U.S.

History

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EXPLORE/PLAN/ACT, EOC 2014-15 Test Window Dates

The Explore/Plan, ACT, and End-of-Course ACT QualityCore state testing windows for 2014-15

are as follows:

Explore/Plan state testing windows:

• Monday, September 15—Friday, September 26, 2014 •

ACT state testing windows:

• Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - Initial Test Date; • Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - Make-up Test Date; and

• Tuesday, March 3—17, 2015 - Accommodations Test Window (ACT-Approved and State-Allowed)

EOC-ACT QualityCore state testing windows are:

• March 30—June 12, 2015

• June 15—July 17, 2015

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR INFORMATION

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY

1. Any student who fails to achieve a 2.0 average for any nine weeks grading period will be suspended from ALL extra-curricular activities for a period of ten school days beginning the day after such grades become available to the sponsor/coach of the extra-curricular activity. During this time the student will be banned from ANY and ALL activities, including practice sessions and trips. If he/she has achieved a cumulative 2.0 average at the end of ten days, the student will be allowed to resume full participation in his/her extra-curricular activities. If the student has not achieved a cumulative 2.0 average by the end of the tenth school day, however, that student will be banned from all participation in extra-curricular activities for the remainder of the nine weeks grading period.

2. If the student regains a cumulative 2.0 average at the end of the ten days and fails to achieve a 2.0 average by the end of the nine weeks, that student will be suspended from participation in all extra-curricular activities for the following full nine weeks grading period, without any other probationary period.

3. Any student who fails to achieve a 2.0 average during the fourth nine weeks of school will be allowed to participate in all extra-curricular activities held during the summer vacation. The student will be suspended, however, from extra-curricular activities for the first ten days of school at the beginning of the next school year. His/her scholastic average will then be evaluated by the same process as above described.

4. Teachers of all students placed on the ten day probation, shall, at the end of the probationary, meet with the Academic Eligibility Committee (three teachers, one counselor, Athletic Director, and Principal). The committee and the teachers of the probated student will determine the extra-curricular eligibility status of the student in question at the time of the committee meeting.

5. No student shall be granted more than one (1) ten day probationary period in high school (9-12 grades).

6. The school principal shall be responsible for the implementation of this policy. POINTS TO REMEMBER: The student must make a written request to the principal to appear before

the Academic Eligibility Committee. The coach/sponsor must gather the grades and check

eligibility.

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KHSAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

By-Law 5. MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT (For Athletic Eligibility) Sec. 1. Proper Grade Level for Schools/Districts Requiring 22 Carnegie Units for Graduation On the first day of each school year, a student must be at his/her proper grade level. To be considered to be at the proper grade level, a student must have been enrolled during the previous grading period and must be on schedule to graduate on the first day of school. For the verification of this provision, all course work, including summer and correspondence work, must be complete, including receipt of the final grade(s) by the first day of the school year for the student body. (a) For a student in the ninth grade to be considered to be on schedule to graduate, that student must have been promoted from grade eight (8) to grade nine (9), and be in compliance with all other bylaws. (b) For a student in the second year following initial enrollment in grade nine (9) (normally grade 10) to be on schedule to graduate, that student must have received four full units of credit applicable to graduation prior to the first day of the second year following initial enrollment in grade nine (9), and be in compliance with all other bylaws. (c) For a student in the third year following initial enrollment in grade nine (9) (normally grade 11) to be on schedule to graduate, that student must have received ten full units of credit applicable to graduation prior to the first day of the third year following initial enrollment in grade nine (9), and be in compliance with all other bylaws. (d) For a student in the fourth year following initial enrollment in grade nine (9) to be on schedule to graduate, that student must have received 16 units of credit applicable to graduation prior to the first day of the fourth year following initial enrollment, and be in compliance with all other bylaws. (e) The eligibility of a student failing to meet the provisions of subsections (a) through (d) above may be reinstated a maximum of one time. This reinstatement is possible by the student passing five full units of credit applicable to graduation during the year he/she is ineligible. He/she, upon reinstatement, shall remain eligible as long as he/she passes four full units of credit applicable to graduation during each subsequent year. Sec. 3 Continual Progress during the School Year On Friday of each grading period, a student in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) must be enrolled as a full time student according to regulations promulgated by the Kentucky Department of Education in order to be eligible for athletics. On Friday of each grading period, a student shall also be passing in at least four hours of instruction as defined by Kentucky Department of Education regulations (of the six hours of instruction required) or the equivalent of four hours of instruction acceptable to graduation in order to be eligible to participate in athletics during the next seven day period (Saturday to Friday). No special test or recitations are to be given for the purpose of making the student eligible. Cheerleaders, student managers, and any other student having an official connection with the athletic program shall comply with this rule.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-

CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All students participating in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities must be present for the

entire school day in order to participate in an event or practice. This includes all sports, band,

cheerleading, dance and club activities. The only exceptions to this policy are a doctor’s excuse

that states that the student is well enough to participate, family emergency, death in the family,

or participation in a school-sponsored or approved event.

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION POLICY

Effective October 15, 2008, any student athlete who chooses to quit a sport after the first

official practice may not participate in any capacity in another sport until the sport he/she quit is

over. In a sport in which tryouts are required to make a team, the first official practice would

be the first practice after the student athlete has earned a spot on the team. As outlined in the

KHSAA guidelines, the first official practice dates are listed below.

Sport Official Practice Date

Football July 15 (No tryouts)

Soccer (Boys & Girls) July 15 (First official practice after tryouts)

Cross Country (Boys &Girls) July 15 (No tryouts)

Golf (Boys & Girls) July 15 (No tryouts)

Volleyball July 15 (First official practice after tryouts)

Basketball (Boys &Girls) October 15 (First official practice after tryouts)

Track (Boys & Girls) December 1 (First official practice after tryouts)

Baseball February 15 (First official practice after tryouts)

Softball February 15 (First official practice after tryouts)

Tennis February 15 (First official practice after tryouts)

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SCHOOL CLUBS

School clubs can be an essential and important part of your high school education. It could be

advantageous to join a club and attend meetings regularly. All students will be required to

join one club.

THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE OBSERVED:

1. A student may belong to no more than two clubs and should have a membership card for each club. Exception will be made for National Honor Organizations.

2. Membership cards must be presented to the teacher in order to be excused from class to attend a club meeting.

3. Clubs will be divided into two groups. Group A and Group B club meetings will be held once a month. A club meeting schedule will be distributed to each teacher. Sponsors should inform the front office if their club is not meeting.

4. All fund raising activities must have prior approval from school and district administration. Clubs will be limited to one (1) fundraising activity, for a 2-week period, per year.

5. All clubs must submit a budget to the bookkeeper by mid-October. 6. Funds from defunct clubs will be transferred to the general fund.

CLUB SCHEDULE (Periods reflect the upper classmen schedule times.)

CLUB SCHEDULE

Date Group Period

September 3, 2014 A 1st

September 17, 2014 B 2nd

October 15, 2014 A 6th

October 29, 2014 B 1st

November 5, 2014 A 2nd

November 19, 2014 B 6th

January 7, 2015 A 1st

January 21, 2015 B 2nd

February 4, 2015 A 6th

February 18, 2015 B 1st

March 4, 2015 A 2nd

March 18, 2015 B 6th

April 1, 2015 A 1st

April 22, 2015 B 2nd

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Registration and Enrollment

Students moving into the Laurel County School System will need to have the following items

when they come to register:

certified birth certificate social security card immunization record physical / eye exam proof of residence

Students will register for North Laurel High School in the Guidance Office. Enrollment forms can be obtained when enrolling for school. Students must attend the school within the district that they are living.

ATTENDANCE POLICY – See Student Code of Acceptable Conduct

School attendance is critical to student learning. Kentucky laws regulate unexcused absences which

may lead to court charges of either truancy or neglect, depending upon the age of the child.

However, even when absences are excused, the students miss valuable instruction. Therefore, the

Board of Education has established policies that regulate the number of absences that can be

excused until the DPPs conduct an investigation. Attendance policies are available in the Student

Code of Conduct.

HOME AND HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION

One of the most misunderstood programs is Home and Hospital Instruction (HHI) which is often

referred to as Homebound. HHI is often mistaken as a long term program, however,

it is designed to be a short term educational program for students who have had surgery,

been in an accident, or other health impairment that will not allow them to attend school

for awhile. HHI teachers visit the student’s home twice every 5 days. The DPPs help

administer this program. The HHI office can be reached at 862-4608

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ILLNESS AT SCHOOL

If you become ill during the school day, you should go to the Nurse’s office. Do not attempt to stay

in the restroom unless you have permission from a principal or other designated staff.

PROCEDURE FOR EARLY DISMISSALS

The school is responsible for you from the time you board the bus in the morning until you

depart from the school bus in the afternoon. Likewise, the school is responsible for you upon

arrival at school regardless of what means you use to get there (walking, riding with a friend,

driving, etc.). Upon arrival at school, by bus or other means, you may not leave the school

property unless you have permission from one of the principals. The following regulations are

required if you need to leave school before the end of the day:

A. Your parent/guardian must come to school and sign for early dismissal. Students

are to remain in class until parents arrive.

B. You must leave the grounds immediately upon being signed out.

C. NO DISMISSAL BY PHONE

REMINDER: Limit of eight (8) days excused by parent note.

TELEPHONE CALLS

Students WILL NOT be given a pass during class for permission to use the phone. The phones in

the school office WILL NOT be used by the students except in cases of emergency. All other

student phone calls will be made from the Youth Service Center.

MEDICATION POLICY

All medications brought to school must be registered in the Nurse’s office immediately upon

arrival to school. Proper forms and signatures must be completed. ( Consent for Nurse below)

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Nurse Treatment Consent Form

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SENIOR ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

SENIOR AWARDS POLICY

Each academic department at North Laurel High School has established criteria to be used in

identifying outstanding seniors for special recognition. The criteria used by each department

and the criteria for additional honors are as follows:

Attendance:

A student must maintain an overall attendance percentage of 95% or higher for the academic

school year.

Discipline:

A student shall have no discipline referrals for the academic school year.

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

BUSINESS AWARD:

The business award is given to seniors who have completed a minimum of 4 business classes

with a 4.00 GPA. These students must conduct themselves professionally in a business-like

manner and attain maximum level skills in each of the classes.

BANK AWARD:

This award is given to the most outstanding North Laurel Financial Center student.

BUSINESS CO-OP AWARD:

This award is given to the most outstanding business co-op student(s). To be considered for

this honor, the student must attain a major or minor in the business department and

successfully complete 540 working hours in an office position with the business co-op program.

MARKETING CO-OP AWARD:

This award is given to the most outstanding students who have completed at least two

marketing education courses and a minimum of 540 working hours in marketing co-op.

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT:

ENGLISH AWARD:

1. 4.00 (Weighted) GPA in English courses

2. Proficient or Distinguished on portfolio piece in English IV

FINE ARTS & FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT:

ART:

1. 4.00 (Weighted) GPA in FA and FL courses 2. Must display creativity, self motivation, strong work ethic, successful use of different

media, and be progressively improving. 3. Willingness to work on extra art projects for school, faculty, and staff. 4. Cooperative with teacher and peers.

BAND:

The John Philip Sousa Award is given to the most outstanding student who meets the following

criteria:

1. Enrolled in band for all four years of high school. 2. 4.00 (Weighted) GPA band courses 3. Must have participated in marching band, concert band, solos, and/or ensembles, and

pep band each year. 4. Must have auditioned at least two years for either Regional Band or Festival Band.

CHORUS:

1. 4.00 (Weighted) GPA in choir courses 2. Enrolled in Chorus for at least 2 years. 3. Must have auditioned for All-Festival or All-State Choir a minimum of one year. 4. Awards are given to the most outstanding students who meet the above criteria.

SPANISH:

1. Must have 4.00 (weighted) GPA in Spanish courses. 2. Must have taken three credits of Spanish, including AP Spanish. 3. Awards are given to the most outstanding students who meet the above criteria.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT:

To receive an award in mathematics, a student should have completed 5 college preparatory

mathematics courses and maintained a 4.00 weighted GPA in those five math courses.

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NAVAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT:

To receive an award in Naval Science (NJROTC), a student must have taken at least Naval

Science I & II and maintained a 4.00 GPA in Naval Science. The student must have also held a

position as a company officer and/or been a member of an NJROTC extracurricular activity

during one of the classes.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT:

1. Must have taken at least three PE courses with a 4.00 GPA in those courses. 2. Must display leadership and good sportsmanship. 3. The award will be given to the most outstanding students meeting the above criteria.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT:

1. Must have completed at least 4 credits in science. 2. Must have maintained at least a 4.00 weighted GPA in those four courses.

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT:

1. Must have completed at least 4 credits in social studies 2. Must have maintained at least a 4.00 weighted GPA in those four courses.

VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT:

AGRICULTURE:

1. Minimum of two agriculture courses. 2. 4.00 weighted GPA for agriculture classes. 3. No out of school suspensions. 4. Club participation (FFA). 5. Awards are given to the most outstanding students who meet the above criteria.

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION:

1. Minimum of one Technology Education class 2. 4.00 weighted GPA for technology education classes. 3. Members of the Technology Student Association (TSA) Club. 4. The student must be active in class and/or club activities and show leadership ability.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE:

1. Minimum of one FCS class 2. 4.00 weighted GPA for FCS classes. 3. Members of the FCCLA Club. 4. The student must be active in class and/or club activities and show leadership ability.

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UNDERCLASSMEN AWARDS POLICY

At North Laurel High School, we feel that students should be honored for academic, attendance,

and behavioral achievement. In order to receive an underclassmen award, students must meet

the following criteria:

Grades: A student must have an “A” average for each grading period (1st, 2nd, and 3rd nine

weeks) and an “A” average at the posting date for mid-term grades of the 4th nine weeks. A

student must also have an “A” on the semester exam.

Attendance: A student must maintain an overall attendance percentage of 95% or higher for

the academic school year.

Discipline: A student shall have no discipline referrals for the academic school year.

Documents

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