EDUCATE-EMPOWER-IMPACT

CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

CURRICULUM BOOK

2014-2015

The mission of Crestview High School is to educate students so that they develop into independent, responsible, productive adults.

COURSE SUMMARY

DEPARTMENT/COURSEGRADECREDIT FEEPAGE

ART

Art 1 9-121$15.006

Art 2 10-121 15.006

Art 3 11-121 15.006

Art 4, Art 5 121 15.00each7

COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY

Computer Productivity Tools 10½ None8

Discovering Technology 10-121None8

STEM9-121None9

STEM 210-121None9

ENGLISH

Accelerated English 1 91None10

Career/College English 1 91None10

Accelerated English 2 101None11

Career/College English 2 101None10

American Literature 11-121None11

British Literature 11-121None11

AP Language Composition* 11-121None12

AP English Literature and

Composition* 121None12

World Literature 11-121None13

Speech 9-12½None13

Creative Writing 9-12½None13

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish 1 9-121None14

Spanish 210-121None14

Spanish 311-121None14

Spanish 4 121None14

French 1 9-121None15

French 210-121None15

French 311-121None15

French 4 121None15

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health10-12½None16

Physical Education 9½None16

Foods and Fitness10-121 15.0016

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Creative Foods10-121 15.0017

Adventures in Family Life 9-121 15.0017

Foods and Fitness10-121 15.0016

*Denotes weighted class

DEPARTMENT/COURSEGRADECREDITFEEPAGE

MATHEMATICS

AcceleratedAlgebra 1 91None18

Career/College Algebra 1 91None18

AcceleratedGeometry 101None18

Career/College Geometry101None18

Accelerated Algebra 2 111None19

Career/College Algebra 2111None19

PreCalculus111None19

Exploration of Mathematics121None19

Advanced Calculus121None20

MUSIC

Band 9-121 30.0021

Chorale 9-121None21

Music Appreciation/Study Skills91None21, 28

SCIENCE

Biology 1 10115.0022

Biology 211-12115.0022

Integrated Physical Science 9115.0022-23

Applying Science to the

Real World11-121None22

Introduction to Geology10-111None24

Chemistry10-12115.0023, 24

Chemistry 211-12115.0024

Physics11-12115.0023

Physical Geology11-121None24

SOCIAL STUDIES

Government 101None25

Psychology11-121None25

World Issues 121None26

AP World History11-121None26

American History 9 1None26

Geography10-121None26

GENERAL EDUCATION

Visual Design10-121 15.0027

Theatre Exploration 9-121None27

Personal Finance12½None27

Career and College Connections12½None27

Study Skills/Music Appreciation 91None21, 28

Crestview Work Study11-123None28

Middle College Program10-121 High SchoolNone28

COLUMBIANA COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER

11-1210TBA29

DRIVER EDUCATION

Driver Education By Birthday0TBA29

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS29

COURSE OF STUDY 9-1230

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

In order to participate in interscholastic sports, a student must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits, and must pass the equivalent of 5 credits during the previous grading period and have a 1.25 G.P.A. This complies with the eligibility requirements of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

ATTENDANCE

Regular school attendance is encouraged. Attendance is taken daily in each class, and is a requirement for course credit. Cases of excessive absence, tardiness, and truancy are referred to the Columbiana County Attendance Office.

AUDITING COURSES

There are no provisions for auditing of courses. Students must register to receive a grade.

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

Class assignment is determined by the number of credits passed:

5 credits must be passed to be a Sophomore;

11 credits must be passed to be a Junior;

16 credits must be passed to be a Senior.

A student may make up failed courses through summer school, correspondence work, tutoring on line, or retaking the class in order to graduate with his/her original class.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

In order to receive credit for a class, the student must meet the following criteria:

  1. Complete all of the established requirements of the course. Incomplete work will be dealt with

accordingly to the established policy.

  1. Must pass two of the four nine weeks, one of these must be during the second semester.

EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS/CREDIT FLEXABILITY

Students may take courses under the Educational Options Program. These options are: tutoring, correspondence,On line, and summer school. All inquiries must be directed to the Guidance Office.

FEES

Students will be required to pay a class fee for identified courses, as established by the Board of Education. These fees are for such items as repair and replacement of equipment and purchase of some course materials. These fees must be paid by the end of the first full week of the new school year. The building principal may grant extended time following written application. Course credit will not be issued if fees are not paid.

FULL-TIME STUDENT

In order to be a full-time student, a student, not enrolled in a vocational program, must take a minimum of 5 credits each school year.

HONOR ROLLS

Honor Roll students will be recognized for each nine week grading period. The honor roll will include the names of

students who have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher with no failing grades or incompletes for each nine weeks.

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT ROLL:

The Special Achievement Roll will include all students with a

4.0 GPA average each nine weeks.

PARTIAL CREDIT

In subjects requiring a year for completion, partial credit will be given for completion of one semester if:

  1. A student transfers to another school district
  2. Prior arrangements are completed with the school principal.

POINT AVERAGE

Point averages and class rank are computed at the end of every semester for each student. The yearly grade for all subjects taken by a student during high school is used to determine the final point average and class rank.

POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT, SENIORS TO SOPHOMORES, MIDDLE COLLEGE OPTIONS PROGRAM

All students are eligible to participate in the Post Secondary Enrollment, Seniors to Sophomores and Middle College Options Program. Under these programs, students may enroll in college courses for college and high school credit. Counseling is provided to all interested students and their parents each spring.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports will be sent during the fifth week of each grading period to the parents of students in jeopardy of receiving a failing grade. All students will receive progress reports at school.

REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be distributed on the Friday following the close of the grading periods. All fees and fines must be paid and emergency medical form on file before a report card is issued.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Students will have the opportunity to adjust schedules during the third week of August. Only emergency class changes will be permitted during the first two weeks of school.

SENIOR HONOR STUDENTS

In order to qualify as a Senior Honor Student, a cumulative point average of 3.25 must be maintained in the first seven semesters of high school. Honor students will be recognized at Commencement. From this group, the “Top Ten” (the ten students with the highest average) are given recognition. A student attending Crestview High School, CCCTC, or post secondary program for less than two full years, or graduating in less than four years will be honored for academic achievement, but will not replace a student in the “Top Ten” list.

VALEDICTORIAN

The graduating Senior with the highest seven–semester grade point average of 4.0 or higher.

SALUTATORIAN

The graduating Senior with the second highest seven-semester grade point average below 4.0.

WITHDRAWAL

Students withdrawing from a class after the first 6 weeks of school will receive a withdrawn failure and no credit. This will be recorded on the student’s record. Students who withdraw from a class will not be permitted to “audit” the class.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Graduation Requirements for Class of 2014 and beyond:

--English: 4 credits

--Social Studies: 3 credits

  1. American History (1)
  2. American Government (1)
  3. Elective (1)

--Science: 3 credits

  1. Physical Science (1)
  2. Biology (1)
  3. Elective (1)

--Mathematics: 4 credits

  1. Algebra 1 (1)
  2. Algebra 2 (1)
  3. Elective (1)
  4. Elective (1)

--Physical Education: (1/2)

--Health (1/2)

--7 credit Electives

Electives units must include one or any combination of foreign language, fine arts, business, career-technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology, agricultural education or English language arts, mathematics, science or social studies courses not otherwise required.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Students are chosen to become members once a year in March. To be eligible a student must:

  1. Be a junior or senior
  2. Have a GPA of 3.2 as a junior or senior.

Eligible students make application to be considered for membership. A faculty council meets to review each candidate’s application and rate on character, service, and leadership. No one will be chosen on grade point average alone. Students interested in becoming a member are encouraged to be involved in many activities and services, in and out of school, during their freshmen and sophomore years.

DIPLOMA WITH HONORS

The Diploma with Honors awarded by the State Board of Education, and indicates that a student has completed a thorough academic college preparatory program as recognized by the State of Ohio. The requirements for the certificate are:

--English: 4 credits

--Mathematics: 4 credits (2 must be Algebra and Geometry)

--Science: 4 credits (2 from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)

--Social Studies: 4 credits

--Foreign Languages: 3 credits (3 credits in one language)

--Fine Art: 1 credit

--Grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

--27 ACT Score

--1210 SAT Score

AWARD OF MERIT

The Award of Merit will be awarded to those who meet the following criteria:

College Prep Requirements:

--English: 4 credits

--Mathematics: 4 credits

--Science: 3 credits

--Social Studies: 3 credits

--Foreign Language: 3 credits

--Complete 2 units from one or more of the following, or 2 additional credits from one or more of the areas listed above:

  1. Business
  2. Computer Science
  3. Visual or Performing Arts

Career-Technical Curriculum Requirements:

--Complete a career technical occupational preparation program

--Complete the following curriculum requirement:

  1. English: 4 credits
  2. Mathematics: 3 credits
  3. Science: 3 credits
  4. Social Studies: 3 credits

--Complete 2 credits from one or more of the following or 2 additional credits from 1 or more of the areas listed above:

  1. Business
  2. Computer Science
  3. Foreign Language
  4. Visual or Performing Arts

--Performance Criteria

  1. Maintain above average attendance grades 9-12 above 94.17 percent.
  2. Earn an equivalent of an overall grade point average of 3.25 on a four point scale for grades 9-12; earn the equivalent of an overall grade point average of 3.5 on a four point scale for grades 11 and 12; or rank in the top 25 percent of the class, whichever is more inclusive.
  3. Participate in co-curricular, extracurricular or community activities.
  4. Demonstrate outstanding citizenship/character traits.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Ohio state universities have begun to place restrictions on “open admissions” policies. To be fully qualified for college admission, a student should successfully complete the following:

--English: 4 Units (including composition)

--Mathematics: 3 Units (including Algebra and Geometry)

--Science: 3 Units (Two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

--Foreign language: 3 Units

--Social Studies: 3 Units

Several universities also require a fine arts course (Art, Band, or Chorus)

Career Center Requirements

Eight (8) units of credit must be earned prior to students attending the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center. Students planning to enter the Career Center should complete the following requirements during the freshmen and sophomore years:

--English: 2 credits

--Science: 2 credits

--Math: 2 credits

--Social Studies: 2 credits

--Health: ½ credit

--Physical Education: ½ credit

GRADING SYSTEM

Grading Scale

The following scale is used to determine letter grades:

A 93-100

B85-92

C70-84

D65-69

F0-64

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YEARLY AVERAGE

Yearly average is determined by averaging the four nine weeks grades and the completion of all class requirements.

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ART

Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, Art 4, Art 5

Art courses are electives. As student interest in art has increased, the course offering has expanded. The courses are sequential, building on skills, technique, and fundamentals.

ART 1

Art 1 is an introduction to the basic concepts and techniques employed in the creation of works of art. The course is designed to familiarize the student with as many aspects of art production as possible. Through a development sequence, the student will be exposed to a variety of art and will be allowed to experiment with various methods and materials.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate types of design
  2. Apply selected techniques of drawing.
  3. Utilize basic painting techniques.
  4. Utilize various tools and techniques to produce prints.
  5. Demonstrate various folding, pasting, and cutting techniques.
  6. Demonstrate various fiber and weaving techniques.
  7. Utilize various materials to create three-dimensional forms.
  8. Study art history and art appreciation.
  9. Relate art to other art forms.
  10. Integrate art with other subject areas.
  11. Utilizing the digital camera and various other tools and techniques to produce photographs.

EVALUATION:

Student performance evaluation will be based on art production, reports, quizzes, homework, study guides, creative expression, attitude and effort.

HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Homework will consist of a weekly sketch or preliminary drawing assignments, as well as the collection of various materials that will be used in class projects

CREDIT: 1

FEE: $15.00

ART 2

Art 2 is a concentration of the concepts and techniques used to produce works of art.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

The student will show a concentration in:

  1. Demonstrating various elements of design.
  2. Applying selected techniques of drawing.
  3. Utilizing basic painting techniques.
  4. Demonstrating various folding, pasting, and cutting

techniques.

  1. Utilizing various materials to create three-dimensional forms.
  1. Studying art history and appreciation.
  2. Relating art to other art forms.
  3. Integrating art with other subject areas.
  4. Utilizing various tools and techniques to produce prints.
  5. Demonstrating various fiber and weaving techniques.
  6. Utilizing the digital camera and various other tools and techniques to produce photographs.

EVALUATION:

Student performance evaluation will be based on art production, reports. quizzes, homework, study guides, creative expression, attitude and effort.

HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Homework will consist of a weekly sketch assignment or preliminary drawing assignments.

PREREQUISITE: Art 1

CREDIT: 1

FEE: $15.00

ART 3

Art 3 is a concentration and mastery of the concepts and techniques used to produce works of art. The student will be allowed more freedom in the choice of materials used in the creation of assigned art projects than in Art II.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

The student will show a concentration and mastery in:

1. Demonstrating various elements and principles of

design.

  1. Applying selected techniques of drawing.
  2. Utilizing specific painting techniques
  3. Utilizing various tools and techniques to produce prints.
  4. Demonstrating various folding, pasting, and cutting techniques.
  5. Demonstrating various fiber and weaving techniques.
  6. Utilizing various materials to create three-dimensional forms.
  7. Studying art history and art appreciation.
  8. Relating of art to other art forms
  9. Integrating art with other subject areas.
  10. Utilizing the digital camera, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, and various other tools and techniques to produce photographs.

EVALUATION:

Student performance evaluation will be used based on art production, reports, quizzes, homework, study guides, creative expression, attitude and effort.

HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Homework will consist of a weekly sketch assignment or preliminary sketching for assigned projects.

PREREQUISITE: Art 1, Art 2

FEE: $15.00

CREDIT: 1

ART 4

Art 4 is a mastery and reinforcement of the concepts and techniques used to produce works of art. The student will choose some areas of concentration and will be responsible for submitting project ideas in those areas, for independent study. Project ideas must be approved by the instructor. The student will also be given project assignments that meet the requirements of the performance objectives.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

The student will show a mastery and reinforcement in:

1. Demonstrating specific elements and principles of

design.

  1. Applying specific techniques of drawing.
  2. Utilizing specific painting techniques.
  3. Utilizing various tools and techniques to produce prints.
  4. Demonstrating various folding, pasting, and cutting techniques.
  5. Demonstrating various fiber and weaving techniques.
  6. Utilizing specific materials to create three-dimensional forms.
  7. Studying art history and art appreciation.
  8. Relating art to other art forms.
  9. Integrating art with other subject areas.
  10. Utilizing the digital camera, Adobe Photo Shop and Adobe Illustrator, and various other tools and techniques to produce photographs.

EVALUATION:

Student performance evaluation will be based on art production, portfolio preparation, reports, quizzes, creative expression, art criticism, attitude, and effort.

HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS:

Homework will consist of sketch assignments and reports and projects.

PREREQUISITE: Art 1, Art 2, Art 3

FEE: $15.00

CREDIT: 1

ART 5

Art 5 is a mastery , reinforcement, and review of the concepts and techniques used to produce works of art. The student will pursue specific areas of concentration in visual art, graphic art, and illustration. The student will also choose some areas of concentration and will be responsible for submitting project ideas for independent study. Project ideas must be approved by the instructor. Each student will have a showing of their work during the second semester and will create a portfolio of their best work that may be submitted to Art college and Art schools as part of admission requirements.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS:

  1. Historical, cultural, and social contexts: Understanding the role of the arts in people’s lives.
  2. Personal expression and production: Communicating through the arts.
  3. Arts criticism: Responding to the arts.
  4. Nature and meaning of the arts: Valuing the arts.

EXPERIENCES AND TECHNIQUES:

  1. Drawing
  2. Painting;
  3. Printmaking
  4. Mixed Media
  5. Graphic Arts
  6. Photography
  7. Crafts
  8. Three Dimensional Forms

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

Student performance evaluation will be based on art production, reports, quizzes, homework, study guides, creative expression, critical analysis, attitude, and effort.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:

Homework will consist of a weekly model study or an art history report and a project in the style of the chosen artist.

PREREQUISITE: Art 1, Art 2, Art 3

FEE: $15.00

CREDIT: 1

COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY

Computer Productivity ToolsSTEM

Discovering TechnologySTEM 2

The growth of the computer science field is reflected in Crestview's curriculum. All classes are taught on the personal computer, stressing both computer applications and subject knowledge.

COMPUTER PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

Computer Productivity Tools is a semester long, half credit class that will give the successful student beginning skills in word-processing, database, spreadsheet, video presentation applications, internet research, social media safety and netiquette.