Gallia Academy High School
2012-2013 Student Course Selection Handbook
Tim Massie, Principal
Josh Donley, Asst. Principal
Nancy Vaughn, Guidance Counselor
Letty Willis, Guidance Counselor
2855 Centenary Road
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
Main Office: (740) 446-3212
Main Fax: (740) 446-3436
Guidance Office: (740) 446-3250
Introduction
Course selection is one of the most important activities that a student undertakes each school year. Students should keep in mind their interests, aptitudes and long term personal and career goals during this process. Simply put, what goals have you set for yourself and how can your education help you reach them? First, you must select an overall academic program. Second, you must select courses that meet your academic requirements and choose electives to further enhance that program. Gallia Academy offers a wide variety. To choose wisely means that you are on your way to reaching the goals that you have set for yourself. To choose poorly is a wasted opportunity. One that will lost forever.
GAHS offers a wide selection of courses from which to choose. Students must take at least six (6) academic subjects with an 8 period day along with all required non-academic subjects and any electives that they wish to take. Every student must, over his or her high school career, complete the requirements for graduation.
Students planning to attend college or technical school should make every effort to successfully complete as many college preparatory core courses in math, science, English and social studies as possible. Colleges also like to see students who have been involved in fine arts classes and school activities. Colleges are interested not only in the Grade Point Average (GPA) of potential students but also in the type of courses completed as well as ACT and SAT Test results - results that are dramatically affected by the course work taken. The college atmosphere is very competitive and every effort should be made to prepare for this environment.
Student grade level is determined by the number of credits that the student has earned. The number of credits required is:
ninth - 0 credits; tenth - 5 credits; eleventh - 10 credits; and twelfth - 14 credits.
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Students who wish to receive intensive vocational training during high school should consider attending Buckeye Hills their junior and senior year. Candidates should have passed the following by the end of their sophomore year:
2 credits in English
2 credits in Social Studies
2 credits in Science
2 credits in Math
1/2 credit in Physical Education (2 semesters-1/4 credit each)
1/2 credit in Health
These credits may be obtained through any of the programs offered at GAHS.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSES THROUGH 2013
Students are required to pass twenty-one (21) credits including:
4 credits in English
3 credits in Math
3 credits in Science
4 credits in Social Studies
1/2 credit in Health
1/2 credit in Physical Education (2 semesters-1/4 credit each)
6 credits of electives (with at least one unit, or two half units, from the areas of Business/Technology, Fine Arts, and/or Foreign Language)
Students must pass the Reading, Math, Writing, Science and Social Studies sections of the Ohio Graduation Test .
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSES OF 2014 AND BEYOND--Freshmen in the school year 2010-2011
Students are required to pass twenty-one (21) credits including:
4 credits in English
4 credits in Math (Algebra IA or IP, Geometry A or P, Algebra IIA or IIP and a math elective)
3 credits in Science (Physical Science, Biology & Advanced Science)
4 credits in Social Studies
1/2 credit in Health
1/2 credit in Physical Education (2 semesters-1/4 credit each)
5 credits of electives (with at least one unit, or two half units, from the areas of Business/Technology, Fine Arts, and/or Foreign Language)
Required Electives
Economics and Financial Literacy
Requirement met in ________________class/grade level.
Requirement can be met by completing one of the following classes:
Business and Personal Finance
Economics and Financial Literacy
Financial Management
Fine Arts (Must be 2 semesters)
Requirement met in ________________class/grade level.
Requirement can be met by completing 2 semesters of the following classes:
` Art I, II, III, IV
Concert Band (2 years)
Concert Choir (2 years)
Show Choir (2 years)
Marching/Concert Band
Jazz Band (2 years)
Marching Band (Flags Only--4 years)
Technical Theatre
Students must pass the Reading, Math, Writing, Science and Social Studies sections of the Ohio Graduation Test .
Ohio Academic Awards
The Ohio Department of Education offers academic awards to recognize outstanding academic achievement among Ohio graduates. Students are encouraged to strive for these awards. It takes a four year commitment to reach these goals. The awards are as follows:
“HONORS DIPLOMA” - will be awarded to students who meet at least seven of eight of the following minimum criteria:
1) 4 units of college prep English
2) 4 units of Math (Algebra IA, Geometry A, Algebra IIA and another higher level course)
3) 4 units of Science (Including one unit of Chemistry and one unit of Physics)
4) 4 units of Social Studies
5) 3 units of the same Foreign Language or 2 units each of 2 different Foreign Languages
6) 1 unit of Fine Arts
7) maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA by the end of the first semester of the senior year
8) ACT score of 27, or an equivalent SAT score (1210 with no regard to the writing portion).
“AWARD OF MERIT” - will be awarded to students who meet all of the following criteria:
1) 4 units of college prep English
2) 3 units of Math (Algebra IA, Geometry A, Algebra IIA)
3) 3 units of Science (Integrated Science I, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
4) 3 units of Social Studies
5) 3 units of the same Foreign Language or 2 units each of 2 different Foreign Languages
plus 2 units from one or more areas previously listed or from Business, Computer Sciences, or Arts
6) 94% attendance
7) top 25% of the class, or a 3.25GPA on a 4.00 grading scale for grades 9-12 or overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.00 scale for grades 11 and the first semester of the senior year
8) participate in extracurricular activities and demonstrate outstanding citizenship and character
Selecting Your Courses
The educational programs offered at GAHS are outlined on pages 6 and 7. Elective course offerings are found on pages 8 and 9. Individual course summaries begin on page 10. Each course is described in terms of topics covered, difficulty and any prerequisites required. In determining what courses to select, the student should:
1. carefully read the course descriptions;
2. consult teachers about questions concerning specific courses;
3. consult guidance counselors regarding curriculum planning, required courses and programs.
After determining what courses to register for next year, fill out the Registration Form, have it signed by a parent and turn it in to your English teacher or the guidance office.
Some courses listed on this selection master may not be offered due to low enrollment. Should more students register for a class than space permits, upperclassmen receive priority scheduling.
If a student repeats a class, the student will be awarded the higher of the two grades. When a course is repeated, it must be the same course number and only one credit will be awarded for the class. Class repeats depend on class availability.
COLLEGE PREPARATORY
9th Grade
English IA #190 (1 credit)
Algebra IA #309 (1 credit)
Integrated Science I #409 (1 credit)
Spanish I #730 or French I #720 (1 credit)
World Studies from 1750 to the Present #210 (1 credit)
Health #1090 (1/2 credit)
Physical Education #1010 (1/4 credit)
*Elective (see Elective page as well as note at bottom of this page)
10th Grade
English IIA #101 (1 credit)
Geometry A #310 (1 credit)
Spanish II #731 or French II #721 (1 credit)
United States Studies from 1877 to the Present #211 (1 credit)
Biology #410 (1 credit)
Physical Education #1010 (1/4 credit)
*Elective (see Elective page as well as note at bottom of this page)
11th Grade
English IIIA #110 (1 credit)
Algebra IIA #311 (1 Credit)
Chemistry I #411 or Physics #420 (1 Credit)
American Government #212 (1 Credit)
Foreign Language Elective Recommended
*Elective (see Elective page as well as note at bottom of this page)
12th Grade
English IVA #120 (1 credit)
Social Studies (1 Credit)
Suggested Science Elective (1 Credit)
Suggested Math Elective (1 Credit)
*Electives (see Elective page as well as note at bottom of this page)
*Required Electives
Economics and Financial Literacy
Requirement met in ________________class/grade level.
Requirement can be met by completing one of the following classes:
Business and Personal Finance
Economics and Financial Literacy
Financial Management
Fine Arts (Must be 2 semesters)
Requirement met in ________________class/grade level.
Requirement can be met by completing 2 semesters of the following classes:
` Art I, II, III, IV
Concert Band (2 years)
Concert Choir (2 years)
Show Choir (2 years)
Marching/Concert Band
Jazz Band (2 years)
Marching Band (Flags Only--4 years)
Technical Theatre
CAREER PREPARATORY
9th Grade
English IP #191 (1 credit)
Algebra IP #318 (1 credit)
Integrated Science I #409 (1 credit)
World Studies from 1750 to the Present #210 (1 credit)
Health #1090 (1/2 credit)
Physical Education #1010 (1/4 credit)
*Elective (see Elective page as well as note at bottom of this page)
10th Grade
English IIP #102 (1 credit)
Geometry P #314 (1 credit)
United States Studies from 1877 to the Present #211 (1 credit)
Biology #410 (1 credit)
Physical Education #1010 (1/4 credit)
*Elective (see Elective page as well as note at bottom of this page)
11th Grade
English IIIP #112 (1 credit)
American Government #212 (1 Credit)
Algebra IIP #315 (1 credit)
Integrated Science II #415 (1 credit)
Elective
*Elective (see Elective page as well as note at bottom of this page)
12th Grade
English IVP #123 (1 credit)
Social Studies (1 Credit)
Elective
Elective
Elective
*Elective (see Elective page as well as note at bottom of this page)
*Required Electives
Economics and Financial Literacy
Requirement met in ________________class/grade level.
Requirement can be met by completing one of the following classes:
Business and Personal Finance
Economics and Financial Literacy
Financial Management
Fine Arts (Must be 2 semesters)
Requirement met in ________________class/grade level.
Requirement can be met by completing 2 semesters of the following classes:
` Art I, II, III, IV
Concert Band (2 years)
Concert Choir (2 years)
Show Choir (2 years)
Marching/Concert Band
Jazz Band (2 years)
Marching Band (Flags Only--4 years)
Technical Theatre
ELECTIVES
Some electives appear as requirements for certain educational programs.
Subject Course 9th 10th 11th 12th Credit
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Art Art I #801 X X X X 1.0
Art II #802 X X X 1.0
Art III #804 X X 1.0
Art IV #804 X 1.0
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Agriculture Ag,Food & Nat Res # 1101 X X X X 1.25
Str Ag Engeering # 1102 X X X 1.25
Plant % Hort Science # 1103 X X X 1.25
Bus Mgt for Ag & Env SyS# 1104A X 1.00
Capstone #1104B X 2.00
Animal Sci & Tech #1105 X X X 1.25
Animal Nutr, Health & Repro #1106 X X X 1.25
Communi & Leadership #1107 X X X 1.25
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Business/Tech. Bus & Personal Finance # 1420 X X X X 1.0
Accounting # 1480 X X X 1.0
Computer Prod.Tools # 1410 X X X X 1.0
Desktop App/Pub # 1440 X X X 1.0
Web Design & Comp Programming # 1490 X X 1.0
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Communications Speech/Broadcasting # 145 X X 1.0
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Foreign French I # 720 X X X X 1.0
Language French II # 721 X X X 1.0
French III # 722 X X 1.0
French IV # 723 X 1.0
Spanish I # 730 X X X X 1.0
Spanish II # 731 X X X 1.0
Spanish III # 732 X X 1.0
Spanish IV # 733 X 1.0
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Family ManTra / He & Saf Food # 509/ 518 X X X X 1.0
And Consumer Career Search # 520 X X X X 0.5
Science Child Develop # 504 X X X X 0.5
Financial Manage # 510 & # 511 X X X X 1.0
Healthy Liv / Food Prep # 522 X X 0.5
Subject Course 9th 10th 11th 12th Credit
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Industrial Wood Processes # 611 X X X X 1.0
Technology Construction # 612 X X X 1.0
Draft & Design # 613 X X 1.0
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Math Algebra IA # 309 X X X X 1.0
Algebra IP # 318 X X X X 1.0
Algebra IIA # 311 X X 1.0
Algebra IIP #315 X X 1.0
Geometry A # 310 X X X 1.0
Geometry P # 314 X X X 1.0
Functions/Statistics/Trig # 320 X X 1.0
Pre-Calculus # 312 X X 1.0
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Music Concert Band # 930 X X X X 0.5
March/Concert Band # 920 X X X X 1.0
Concert Choir # 910 X X X X 0.5
Technical Theatre # 915 X X X X 1.0
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Science Int.Sci. I # 409 X X X 1.0
Int.Sci. II # 415 X X 1.0
Biology # 410 X X X 1.0
Chemistry I # 411 X X 1.0
Chemistry II # 412 X 1.0
Physics # 420 X X 1.0
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Social Studies Social Psychology # 240 X X 1.0
Economics and Financial Lit # 221 X X X X 1.0
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AGRICULTURE SCIENCE/FARM MANAGEMENT
1101 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources - (1 year - 1 1/4 credit -grades 9-12)- This course will teach students how to work in groups and develop their abilities through hands-on activities. Students will use the opportunities the FFA provide for growth and build upon their interpersonal skills. Students will use the animal science unit to promote proper animal husbandry and production to make sound decisions as a producer and consumer. Students will explain and demonstrate the basics in plant production and harvesting in helping make sound decisions as a consumer and producer.
1102 Structural Agricultural Engineering - (1 year - 1 1/4 credit -grades 10-12)- Students will apply principles of engineering and design along with an understanding of the properties and uses of construction materials to buildings and structures used in agriculture and natural resources. The course will focus on the study and utilization of wood and lumber, metals(welding), concrete and masonry, pipes and plumbing, and electrical systems. Students will design, plan, build and calculate cost-benefits analysis for construction projects while abiding by building codes and safety regulations.