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Owen County High School
OCHS Graduation Requirements:
English: Eng I, Eng II, Eng III or AP Language, Eng IV or AP Literature (4 credits)
Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II required. (4 credits)
Science: Integrated Science, Biology or AP Biology, Chemistry or (4 credits)
Intro Chemistry and Physics and a Science Elective
Social Studies: Us History I, World Civilization, US History II (3 credits)
Health/Physical Education: .5 credit Health and .5 for PE (1 total credit)
Fine Arts: Students can choose from what is offered. These classes are determined by the course description
code list from KDE. Ex) General Art, Creative or Visual Art, Acting and Performance,
Band, Ensemble Band, Music History, Chorus, Drama, Music Theory, Art History or Humanities. (1 credit)
ELECTIVES: (5 credits)
*Required number of earned credit to graduate: 22
*According to Kentucky Department of Education students must be enrolled in a Math and English course every year of high School.
Class placement: Sophmore-5 credits Junior-10 credits Senior- 16 credits
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Valedictorian/Salutatorian Requirements:
Students in the senior class who have the highest and second highest scholastic averages, based on numeric values of grades, and have attended Owen County High School for 2 consecutive years shall be designated as Valedictorian and Salutatorian by the Guidance Counselor. This is based on procedures developed by the school based decision making counsel.
1) Students must have completed and earned 4 credits of AP classes, one from each core content area: LA, Math, Science and Social Studies.
2) The student’s overall GPA will be determined by the NCAA Division 1 standards: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points and D=1 point.
GPA’s will be weighted for AP classes, increasing their overall GPA. This will start with AP classes taken in 2012-2013.
3) All students will be recognized for their high academic achievement of 3.6 or higher:
3.6-3.799 students will be awarded “Academic Distinction” at graduation
3.8 or higher students will receive “High Academic Distinction” at graduation.
Kentucky’s 14 Career Clusters
Career Clusters provide a way for schools to organize instruction and student
experiences around 14 broad categories that encompass virtually all occupations from
entry through professional levels.
The 14 Clusters, sample occupations/majors and elective classes at Owen
County High School that corresponds to each cluster are as follows:
AGRICULTURE: prepares and supports individuals for careers, build awareness, and
develop leadership for the food, fiber, and natural resource systems.
Occupations: Environmental Engineer, Agriculture Teacher, Animal Scientist,
Biochemist Agricultural Sales, Food Scientists
Electives to take: Anatomy, Chemistry or Intro to Chemistry and Physics,
Nutrition Food Science, Microbiology, Wildlife Science, Intro to Agriscience, Physics,
Floral Design, Landscaping & Turf Management, Greenhouse Technology, Animal
Science , Ag. Construction Skills, AP Environmental Science, Ag. Communications
ARTS & HUMANITIES: prepares individuals for creating, performing, and conducting
literacy, artistic, entertaining, and sporting activities, or to explore man and his culture
through the study of philosophy, religion, literature, or language.
Occupations: Actor-Actress, Video Professor, Journalist, Audio Engineer,
Telecommunications, Technologist, Printer/Graphics
Electives to take: Band, Choir, Guitar, Music History, Drama I
Visual Art I, Visual Art II, AP Studio Art
BUSINESS & MARKETING: Prepares individuals to perform managerial, research,
and technical support functions of business and prepares individuals to plan and execute
the buying, selling, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods, and services.
Occupations: Human Resource Administrator, Administrative Support Specialist,
Financial Analyst, Sales Associate, Entrepreneur, Marketing Director
Electives to take: Intro to Business & Marketing, Computer Technology Applications,
Accounting I & II, Web Page Design, Financial Services I & II, Multimedia Publishing I and II, Yearbook I & II, Microsoft Office Certification, Retail Marketing, Technology Design, Work Based Learning Program, Advanced Math, Business Math, Advanced Computer Technology Applications
COMMUNICATIONS: prepares individual to apply technical knowledge and skills to
effectively communicate ideas and information.
Occupations: Graphic Designer/Commercial Artist, Technician, Telecommunications
Director, Electronic Engineer, Architect, Radio & Television, Digital Media Specialist
Electives to take: Intro to Business & Marketing, Computer Technical Applications, Webpage Design, Multimedia Publishing I and II, Microsoft Office Certification, Advertising, Retail Marketing, Foreign Language, FACS Life Skills,Fashion & Interior Design I & II, Foundations of Technology, Technology Design,Advanced Design Applications, Advanced Technology Applications, Engineering Design, Special Technology Topics, Oral Communications,Journalism, Psychology/Sociology, Art I, AP Studio Art, Advanced Computer Technology Applications, Ag. Communications
CONSTRUCTION: prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the
constructing, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties.
Occupations: Contractor, Architect, Electrician, Heavy Equipment, Operator, Carpenter,
Plumber
Electives to take: Foundations of Technology, Advanced Design
Applications, Engineering Design, Special Technology Topics, Technology Design,
Landscaping & Turf Management, Intro to Business Management, Relationships, Work Based Learning, Advanced Math, Business Math, Ag. Construction skills, Advanced Computer Technology Applications, AP Environmental Science
EDUCATION: prepares individuals for the practice of learning and teaching, and related
research, administrative and support services.
Occupations: Teacher, School Counselor, College Professor, Corporate Trainer, School, Librarian
Electives to take: Child/Human Development & Parenting, Relationships, Foundations of Technology, Oral Communications, Journalism, Psychology, Computer Technology Applications, Advanced Computer Technology Applications AP Government & Politics, Global Issues, Peer tutor/Special Needs, Life Skills, Ag. Communications
HEALTH SCIENCE: prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills for
Maintenance of health, prevention of illness, and care of the ill.
Occupations: Pediatrician, Physical Therapist, Radiological Technologist, Occupational
Therapist, Medical Assistant, Hospital Administrator
Electives to take: Psychology, Relationships, Computer & Technology, Advanced Computer Technology Applications, Child/Human Development & Parenting, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Environment Science, Physical Education II, Life Skills, Peer Tutoring/Special Needs
HUMAN SERVICES: prepares individuals for employment in occupations that relate to
families and human needs.
Occupations: Social Worker, Psychologist, Child Care Worker, Substance Abuse
Specialist, Interior Designer, Dietician
Electives to take: Retail Marketing, Principles of Teaching, Business Management, Intro to Business & Marketing, Life Skills, Relationships, Child/Human Development & Parenting, Oral Communications, PE II, AP Human Geography, Psychology, Peer Tutoring/Special Needs
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge
and skills in the rapidly growing occupational fields of computer networking,
Programming, digital media, support services and e-commerce/web design.
Occupations: Software Information, Network Administrator, Web Designer/Developer,
Database Manager, Technical Writer, Multimedia Producer
Electives to take: Computer Programming, Computer & Technical Applications, Advanced Computer Technology Applications, Webpage Design, Multimedia Publishing I and II, Microsoft Office Certification, Work Based Learning, Yearbook I & II, Tech Design, Engineering Design, Foundations of Technology, Special Tech. Topics, Advanced Design Applications, Business Math
MANUFACTURING: Prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in
the production, maintenance, assembly, or repair of products.
Occupations: Machinist, Manufacturing Engineer, Automated Process Technician,
Welding Technician, Quality Technician
Electives to take: Technology Design, Advanced Design Applications, Advanced
Technology Applications, Special Technology Topics, Computer Technical Applications, Advanced Computer Applications, Business Math, Advanced Math
PUBLIC SERVICES: Prepare individuals to analyze, manage, and deliver public
service programs including protective services such as police, fire and safety, postal
services, and public utilities.
Occupations: Attorney, Firefighter, Police Officer, Forensic Technician, Paramedic,
Paralegal
Electives to take: Intro to Business, Computer Technology, Advanced Computer Technology Applications, Business Management, Foreign Language, FACS Life Skills, Relationships, Child/Human Development & Parenting, Food & Nutrition, Foundations of Technology, Oral Communications, Crime Scene Science, Anatomy &Physiology, AP US Government & Politics, Psychology, Drama,
SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS: prepare individuals to apply scientific principles and
Mathematical knowledge and technical skills to research and development.
Occupations: Chemical Engineer, Mathematician, Pharmacologist, Electrical Engineer,
Biologist, Meteorologist
Electives to take: Greenhouse Technology, Wildlife Management, Computer &
Technology Applications, Advanced Computer Technology Applications, Foreign Language, Relationships, Technology Design, Advanced Design Applications, Engineering, Design, Special Technology Topics, Oral Communications, AP
Chemistry, AP Biology, Medical Terminology & Disease, Physics, AP Calculus,
Advanced Topics in Mathematics, AP Statistics, Advanced Math, Business Math, AP Environmental Science
SOCIAL SCIENCES: prepares individuals to study people and the culture in which they
live, and to conduct research into human behavior including abnormal behavior politics
Language, lifestyle, and work.
Occupations: Legislator, Social Worker, Policy/Budget Analyst, Recreation/Parks
Director, State/Federal Agency Director, Urban Planner
Electives to take: Computer & Technology, Advanced Computer Technology Applications, Applications, Financial Services I & II, Multimedia Publishing I and II, Accounting I &II, Microsoft Office Certification, Advertising Services/Travel, Retail Marketing, Foreign Language, Floral Design, Landscape & Turf Management, Greenhouse Technology, Wildlife Management, FACS Life Skills, Relationships, Child/Human Development & Parenting, Food & Nutrition, Foundations of
Technology, Advanced Design Applications, Engineering Design, Oral Communications, AP Calculus, Advanced Math/Pre-Calculus, Psychology, AP US Government & Politics, Global Issues, AP Human Geography, Peer tutoring, Ag. Communications
TRANSPORTATION: Prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to
Maintain and repair aircraft, land vehicles, marine vessels, construction equipment and
Portable power equipment, and to provide other services for transporting people or
Materials.
Occupations: Pilot, Automotive, Logistics Manager, Flight Attendant, Warehouse
Manager, Truck Driver
Electives to take: Intro to Business, Oral Communications, Work Based Learning,
Computer Technology Applications, Advanced Computer Technology Applications, Advanced Math, Business Math
CAREER MAJOR COURSE SEQUENCES
Career and Technical Career Major Certificates require the student to take four specific courses. (This process is similar to choosing a major in college.) Upon successful completion of the courses, the student earns a Career Major Certificate. Some career majors are eligible for the Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards Assessment or KOSSA which may be taken during the 3rd or 4th course of the career major sequence. Either completing a career major and/or passing the KOSSA make a student career ready. Each course sequence must include three courses that are bolded and one area elective. Career majors that are tested are noted (KOSSA).
BUSINESS
Business Multimedia Information Processing
___ Computer & Tech. Applications(11-12) ___ Computer & Technology Applications (9-12)
___ Multimedia I (10-12) ___ Adv. Computer & Technology Applications (10-12)
___ Multimedia II (10-12) ___ Multimedia I (10-12)
___ Adv. Computer Applications(10-12) ___ Multimedia II (10-12)
Business Technology Financial Services (KOSSA)
Any four business courses ___ Computer & Technology Applications (9-12)
___ Accounting ( -12)
___ Financial Services I ( -12)
___ Financial Services II ( -12)
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Consumer and Family Management (KOSSA) Culinary & Food Services (KOSSA)
___ Life Skills(9-12) ___ Food and Nutrition (10-12)
___ Relationships (10-12) ___ Culinary I(11-12)
___ Food and Nutrition (10-12) ___ Culinary II(11-12)
___ Money Skills (10-12) ___ Nutritional Food Science (11-12) OR
___ Life Skills (9-10)
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Engineering (KOSSA)
___Technology Concepts (9-10)
___Conceptual Engineering Technology (10-12)
___Technology Design and Applications (10-12)
___Construction Technology Systems (11-12)
___Special Technology Topics (10-12)
AGRICULTURE
Horticulure (KOSSA) Ag. Education (KOSSA)
___Principles of Ag (9-10) ___Principles of Ag (9-10)
___ Agriscience (10-12) ___ Ag. Communications(10-12)
___Greenhouse Tech. (10-12) ___Principles of Teach. Ag.
___Ag. Math OR ___Ag. Math
___Ag. Construction Skills
Animal Science Systems (KOSSA) Ag. Power, Structural Systems(KOSSA)
___Principles of Ag (9-10) ___Principles of Ag (9-10)
___ Agriscience (9-10) ___ Agriscience (10-12)
___Animal Science(11-12) ___Ag. Construction Skills
___Adv. Animal Science ___Ag. Math
___Ag. Math OR
___Ag. Construction Skills
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE
COURSE NAME: PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
COURSE #030715 GRADE: 9-10 CREDIT: 1
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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.
COURSE NAME: GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY
COURSE #010641 Fee: $10.00 GRADE: 10-12 CREDIT: 1
PREREQUISITE: PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE OR AGRISCIENCE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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 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.
COURSE NAME: AGRISCIENCE
COURSE #020101 GRADE: 10-12 CREDIT: 1
PREREQUISITE: NONE
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Agriscience introduces the scientific agricultural approach to animal science and selection, and plant and land science. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized in each class. Laboratory experiences relating to basic and current technology will be part of the program. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program and keep appropriate records. THIS COURSE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CREDIT FOR GRADUATION.
COURSE NAME: ANIMAL SCIENCE
COURSE #020211 Fee: $10.00 GRADE: 11-12 CREDIT: 1
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1 AG CLASS OR INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL (Mr. Bustle)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Animal Science develops basic knowledge and skills pertaining to livestock identification, selection, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, health management, and marketing of one or more species of farm animals. The latest biotechnological applications will be included. The 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 MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCIENCE ELECTIVE CREDIT FOR GRADUATION
COURSE NAME: AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS
COURSE: #030721 GRADE: 10-12 CREDIT: 1
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1 AG CLASS OR INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL (Mr. Bustle)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A course that describes theories, principles and the practice of sound communication skills, including writing, public speaking, non-verbal communication. Includes TV, radio, print, and internet media. Content: This course develops an understanding of fundamental skills necessary to be successful in the agricultural communications industry. Provides guided practice and applied experience utilizing various styles of communication including oral, written, and electronic communications. Techniques of communications will include: traditional print media, brochure development, photography, videography, computer program applications, and Internet usage including e-mail. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Agriculture
COURSE NAME: AGRICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
COURSE: # 010241 Grade Level: 10-12 CREDIT: 1
Description: A course that describes theories, principles, and the application of construction of Agricultural related. Includes principles of carpentry, electricity, plumbing, material selection, use and care of tools, safety, etc.
BUSINESS
COURSE NAME: MULTI-MEDIA PUBLISHING
COURSE #060751 GRADE: 10-12 CREDIT: 1
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS OR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This hand-on course applies publishing and presentation concepts through the development of sophisticated business documents and projects. These documents include, but are not limited to, tri-fold brochures, manuscripts, reports, bi-fold programs, catalogs, newsletters, flyers, business forms, graphs, web pages, on-screen presentations, and video productions. Equipments such as scanners, digital cameras, video cameras, and color laser printers, may be utilized in creating the documents. Formatting, editing, page layout, and design concepts are taught. Distribution ready publication standards are applied to all projects. Students will develop communication skills, problem-solving techniques, cooperative learning, and interpersonal skills.