Doddridge County High School
Mission Statement
The mission of Doddridge County High School is to achieve the highest expectations for all and to create a collaborative community of independent life-long learners and leaders of the 21st century.
Doddridge County High School Administration
Dr. Gregory M. Kuhns, Principal
Mrs. Karla Ezell, Assistant Principal
*Information in the Course Catalog is as accurate as possible at the time of printing. Changes to WVBOE policy or WV Code may require revisions of this document at any time.
General Information
Scheduling Information
All students shall be scheduled for the full instructional day for all four years. No classes may be audited.
Extracurricular Activities
Students who wish to participate in extracurricular activities must have a “C” average (2.0) for the term preceding the term in which they wish to participate.
Advanced Placement Classes
The Advanced Placement Program (AP) offers students the opportunity to take challenging, college-level courses while still in high school. Students may earn college credit by successfully completing end of course exams. (College credit for AP exam scores is determined by the individual college or university. Check College catalogs for specific AP credit policies.)
Advanced Classes
The advanced curriculum is designed for outstanding students identified as having potential beyond that of the average college student. Students who are eligible to participate in the advanced programs should have achieved at least two of the following three criteria:
A. Demonstrated exceptional ability and interest in the content area through past experiences;
B. Obtained the prerequisite knowledge and skills to perform in these programs; or
C. Recommended by the student’s former or present teacher.
Dual Credit
Doddridge County High School students enrolled in approved dual credit courses will receive high school credit and will receive college credit for satisfactory completion of college work. This credit may be used to meet graduation requirements (based on WV State Board Policy 2520).
Online Courses
DCHS provides the option to a limited number of students the ability to take an online course when a regular course (elective) is not available to them. Students and parents will be required to sign a contract agreement when they are enrolled in an online course that describes the expectations of DCHS for online courses. These courses are offered “free-of-charge” and paid for by Doddridge County Schools in an attempt to offer additional courses not offered at DCHS.
Honor Roll
The honor roll shall be comprised of full time students at DCHS who have attained a 3.2 average or above and who have no failures or incompletes. Also, those with a 4.0 average will be designated apart from the regular honor roll list. The honor roll is to be calculated using only those grades earned at the end of the reporting period.
Promotion
In high school, promotion is made by credit earned. Failure of a required subject indicates that it will be necessary to repeat that course. Grade placement is determined by credits successfully completed prior to the start of the school year. The following standards are set for grade placement, and students will adhere to the following minimum standards as follows:
Grade 10- 6 CreditsGrade 11– 13 CreditsGrade 12- 20 Credits
Credit Recovery
Credit Recovery is a program designed to allow students to make up a lost credit. Currently it is designed for each core course offered at Doddridge County High School. Students are assigned to credit recovery by the office staff and assigned on a case by case basis. It is done through a server program called Odyssey. The Odyssey program uses a self-paced technique of teaching the student as they watch online videos and also take lesson quizzes to reinforce skills. It is offered as a 90 minute block once a semester during the school day. It is also offered as an after school program twice a week for 2 Hours starting around the middle of November each year. There is also a spring after school session offered each school year.
Graduation Requirements for all studentsThese graduation requirements are effective for all students enrolled in Doddridge County High School. Courses needed for graduation require mastery of approved 21st century content standards and objectives. Students who do not demonstrate mastery of the content standards and objectives shall be provided extra help and extra time through learning and support.
Core Requirements (18 credits)
English/Language / 4 Credits
English 9
English 10 or an AP English Course
English 11 or an AP English Course
English 12 or an AP English Course
Mathematics / 4 Credits
From approved math course sequence.
Science / 3 Credits
Earth and Space Science
Biology or AP Biology
One additional lab science course.
Social Studies / 4 Credits
World Studies or an AP Social Studies course
U. S. Studies or an AP Social Studies course
Contemporary Studies or an AP Social Studies course
Civics for the Next Generation or College Government and Politics
Physical Education / 1 Credit
Health / 1 Credit
The Arts / 1 Credit
Electives / The remaining graduation requirements are electives.
Technology Course / 1 credit
Students must enroll in any technology course.
Professional Pathway (4 Credits) / Skilled Pathway (4 Credits)
A fourth science course and two years of a foreign language are recommended for students who plan to go to a four-year college or university. / 4 additional credits required for completion of the students’ selected concentration.
DCHS Completer Programs for 2015-2016
Family and Developmental Relationships
Food Preparation
Fundamentals of Human Services
Life
Parenting
Business Completer Programs
Information Management
BCA
Web Page Publishing
Desktop Publishing
Digital Multimedia
Administrative Support
BCA
College BCA
Introduction to Business (Business & Marketing Essentials)
Accounting I
Agricultural
Plant Systems
Introduction to Agriculture (AG 1)
Horticulture
SAE Credit
Any one of the following must also be taken:
Science of AG (Ag II)
Floriculture
Agribusiness Systems
Introduction to Ag (Ag I)
Science of Ag (AG II)
SAE Credit
Any one of the following must also be taken:
Fundamentals of Ag Mech (Ag Science)
Advanced Principals (Ag III)
Animal Production (Ag IV)
Horticulture
Broadcasting Technology
Fundamentals of Broadcasting
Radio Broadcasting Presentation
Video Editing
Television Production Applications
Industrial Arts
STEM
Communication Systems
Construction Systems
Manufacturing Systems
Transportation Systems
Course Offerings
Agricultural Education…………………………………………………………………………………….27
Broadcasting Technology………………………………………………………………………………..30
Business &Computer Education………………………………………………………………………32
Driver Education……………………………………………………………………………………………..37
English and Language Arts……………………………………………………………………………….7
Family & Consumer Sciences…………………………………………………………………………..38
Fine Arts………………………………………………………………………………………………………….35
Physical and Health Education………………………………………………………………………...44
Mathematics……………………………………………………………………………………………………13
Music……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….38
Natural Sciences……………………………………………………………………………………………….22
Social Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………………...18
Special Education……………………………………………………………………………………………..31
Technology Education……………………………………………………………………………………….47
United Technical Center……………………………………………………………………………………49
English/Language
English 9
Honors English 9
English 10
Honors English 10
Creative Writing
English 11
AP English Language 11
AP English Literature 12
English 12-Transition
English 12
Literature
Newspaper
School Yearbook
Spanish I, II, III, IV
English 9
Grade Level: 9Credit: 1
Course Description:This class emphasizes basic composition and grammar skills. Students will learn to write complete sentences and to order these sentences into coherent paragraphs of several organizational patterns including, but not limited to, description and narration. Other major areas of focus will be following directions, vocabulary, note-taking, library skills, and test-taking skills. These skills will be applied wherever possible to actual vocational situations. Students are also introduced to the basic elements of literature.
Honors English 9
Grade Level: 9Credit: 1
Course Description: This course places a strong emphasis on reading, thinking, and writing skills. Analysis of literary works of several genres will be a part of the course, as will creative responses to the literature. Special emphasis will be given to vocabulary, grammar, and organizational skills. Reports on outside reading will be required. Prerequisites and other notes: Students must receive a score of mastery or higher on the most recent standardized test.
English 10
Grade Level: 10Credit: 1
Course Description: This class will allow students to practice and expand composition skills acquired in English 9. Students will learn to do formal annotation and bibliography connected with library research. Students will also write job-oriented papers and career examinations. Emphasis will also be placed on paraphrasing, writing synopses, spelling, and sentence variety. All tenth grade students are required to complete a library-based research project. Written and oral reports on outside readings will be encouraged.
Honors English 10
Grade Level: 10Credit: 1
Course Description: This course will move the student toward self-discipline and independent study in the language arts. English 10 Honors is a writing-based class in which students will compose personal essays, reader’s responses, literature-based essays, researched essays, and newspaper articles. Emphasis will also be placed on vocabulary and a review of structural grammar. Prerequisites and other notes: Students must receive a score of mastery or higher on the most recent standardized test or must have a letter of recommendation from the 9th grade English teacher.
Creative Writing
Grade Level: 9-12Credit: 1
Course Description: Designed to include imaginative writing of fiction, poetry, and drama. Subjects of the students’ choices will be the basis of this course. Conferences with the teacher and exchange of constructive criticism with fellow students will also be a part of the course.
English 11
Grade Level: 11Credit: 1
Course Description: This class will emphasize improvement in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and the conventions of language. Students will analyze a variety of literary and informational texts, participate in collaborative discussions, and improve their reasoning and writing through a variety of formal and informal activities. Students will conduct research projects to answer questions and solve problems.
AP English 11
Grade Level: 11Credit: 1
Course Description: The course develops the reading, writing, and thinking skills that students need for college success and responsible citizenship. Students critically read a diverse selection of challenging texts, with particular emphasis on nonfiction rhetoric. Students will improve their command of language through a variety of formal and informal writing activities. This course seeks to cultivate critical inquiry, deliberation, and argument. AP students must be willing to devote time outside the classroom to reading and writing assignments. Prerequisites and Other Notes: Completed 9th and 10th grade English. Students must receive a score of mastery or higher on the most recent standardized test or must have a letter of recommendation from the 10th grade English teacher. Provide an example of nonfiction work in proper essay format. Students must be willing to complete a summer reading assignment.
*Transfer students are required to complete the reading list; however, accommodations will be made by the teacher in order for the student to complete the assignment.
English 12—Transition
Grade Level: 12Credit: 1
Course Description: This class will emphasize improvement in composition skills, such as organization, development, and sentence variety. Composition practice will include writing a research paper. Students will also be given the opportunity to practice oral presentation skills both in group projects and as individuals. Analytical response to British literature selections will also be practiced.
AP English Lit. 12
Grade Level: 12Credit: 1
Course Description: As indicated by the AP English Course Description, this course engages and enhances students’ close reading and critical analysis skills of literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students will consider a work’s structure, style, and theme as well as such other elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. This course will examine both American and British literature from 16th century to contemporary times and the genres of novel, short story, poetry, drama, and essay. This class will emphasize improvement in composition skills, such as organization, development, and sentence variety. Composition practice will includewriting a research paper.Prerequisites and Other Notes: Completed 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English. Students must receive a score of mastery or higher on the most recent standardized test, or score at least an 80 on the Compass Test, or must have a letter of recommendation from the 11th grade English teacher. Provide an example of an analytical work in proper essay format. Students must be willing to complete a summer reading assignment.
*Transfer students are required to complete the reading list; however, accommodations will be made by the teacher in order for the student to complete the assignment.
English 12
Grade Level: 12Credit: 1
Course Description: This course will emphasize composition of analytical and critical essays that are required of most college freshmen. The course will examine the fundamentals of argument, logic, and evidence. Writing in response to literature and within a time frame will be emphasized as well as vocabulary, grammar, note-taking, and the necessity of correctness of form. : This class will emphasize improvement in composition skills, such as organization, development, and sentence variety. Each student will do a library research paper as a part of this credit.
College Speech
Grade Level: 11-12Credit: 1 for DCHS/ 3 credit hours GSC
Course Description: College Speech will provide the student with practical experience as a speaker, help develop skills in speaking and critical listening, and encourage students to become more effective communicators in various formal and informal speaking situations (such as small and large group discussions, delivery of speeches in front of audiences, etc.). Course topics may include research, organization, verbal delivery, visual and presentation skills, analysis, critique, and development of self-confidence.Prerequisites and other notes: Completion of English 9, and 10. This course is offered as a dual credit course through Glenville State College for 3 credit hours. Students must have a 3.0 GPA in order to enroll with Glenville State College.
Literature
Grade Level: 9 – 12Credit: 1
Course Description: This course engages and enhances students’ close reading and critical analysis skills of literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students will consider a work’s structure, style, and theme as well as such other elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. This course will examine both American and British literature from 16th century to contemporary times and the genres of novel, short story, poetry, drama, and essay.
Newspaper
Grade Level: 10 – 12Credit: 1
Course Description: Newspaper I is an introductory class to writing and producing a school newspaper. In addition to the history of journalism in American society, the class examines freedom of speech, restrictions and responsibilities when working in the press. Areas of study will include how to write news, editorial, feature, sports, and entertainment stories. Students will learn to use design software to create pages and spreads in a newspaper. As studies progress, students will begin writing for the school newspaper.
School Yearbook
Grade Level: 11 -12Credit: 1
Course Description:Designed for those who have an interest in yearbook production. Class topics include headlines, copy, layout, photography, and advertising. The goal is to produce a yearbook that meets the needs of the school while providing laboratory experience for the studentsPrerequisites and Other Notes: Completion of 9th and 10th grade English. This is stressed because of the writing and editing required to produce a published, polished publication. Application required.
Spanish I
Grade Level: 9 – 12Credit: 1
Course Description: The initial course in a four-year sequence, this class is designed to enable the student to attain a basic proficiency in the four fundamental skills of foreign language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, presented within the context of the contemporary Spanish speaking world and its culture.
Spanish II
Grade Level: 9 – 12 Credit: 1
Course Description: A continuation of Spanish 1 with emphasis remaining on the four skills of language acquisition. Students will further develop their knowledge and understanding of the Spanish speaking world and its culture.
Prerequisites and Other Notes: “C” or better average in Spanish 1 is recommended.
Spanish III
Grade Level: 10 – 12 Credit: 1
Course Description: Students continue to acquire and apply language skills through conversation, literature, and composition. Emphasis is placed on independent use of the language and advanced reading and writing skills. Cultural awareness and language proficiency will be strengthened.
Prerequisites and Other Notes: “C” or better average in Spanish 2 is recommended
Spanish IV
Grade Level: 10 -12Credit: 1
Course Description: A continuation of the acquisition and application of language skills through conversation, literature, and composition. Emphasis is placed on advanced communication, reading, and writing skills. Cultural awareness and language proficiency will continue to be strengthened.
Prerequisites and Other Notes: “C” or better average in Spanish 3 is recommended.
Mathematics
Algebra I
Math II
Conceptual Math
Math III LA
Math III TR
Math III STEM
Trigonometry
Algebra III
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
College Algebra 126 (The State WVEB Algebra Course)
College Trigonometry 128 (The State WVEB Trigonometry Course)
Algebra I
Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1
Course Description: Through communication, representation, reasoning and proof, problem solving, and making connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will demonstrate understanding of patterns, relations and functions, represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols, use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships, and analyze change in various contexts.
Math II
Grade Level: 9 - 10Credit: 1
Course Description: The focus of Mathematics II is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics I as organized into six critical areas, or units. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. Circles, with their algebraic representations, round out the course.