Madison

High School

Schedule Planner and

course description Catalog 2013-2014

Business/ Computers / Informational Tech------6

English------7-13

Family Consumer Science------14-15

Fine Arts

Art------16-17

Music------18-19

Foreign Languages (Spanish)------20

Graduation Requirements------1-4

Health/ Physical Education------21-22

Industrial Tech (Drafting/Woods)------23

Mathematics------26-30

Post-Secondary Options------45

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)------24-25

Science------31-34

Social Studies------35-37

Miscellaneous Classes------

Early Dismissal, Student Aide------5

TV Production,------13

AuburnCareerCenter------38-44

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Ohio’s Post-Secondary Enrollment options act allows 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to enroll full or part or part-time at approved public colleges, universities or technical schools.

Purpose:

  • Promote rigorous educational pursuits
  • To provide a wide variety of options for students

Eligibility:

  • Any full- time 9,10,11, or 12th grade public school student may enroll either as a full-time or as a part-time in non-sectarian courses at an eligible Post-Secondary intuition.

Credits and costs are covered under two options:

Option A

  • You will receive only post secondary credit
  • You are responsible for all costs incurred
  • Transportation is not available

Option B

  • After you leave high school you may obtain post secondary credit for the courses you took while at the post-secondary intuition
  • The tuition, fees, and required textbooks are provided to you at no cost
  • MHS determines the amount of credit you will receive

Application Process

  • MHS will hold a general information meeting in February 2014
  • It is your responsibility to inform HS of your intent to participate in the program by March 30, 2014
  • You must still meet the course requirements for graduation as listed In the beginning of this booklet (State BOE and Madison BOE)
  • Meet with your counselor to discuss the post-secondary courses you intend to take and how they will fit into your school requirements.
  • If you are under the age of 18 your parent/guardian’s signature is required on the necessary forms. Complete and turn in forms by March 30,2014
  • Meet with the admissions staff of the post-secondary institution that you wish to attend. The post-secondary institution determines whether or not you are accepted in their school. They may also have additional requirements like a minimum GPA (3.0), prerequisite courses, scores on PSAT or ACT, or other regular education procedures to determine competency.

Should I Attend?

  • Deciding whether to apply for enrollment in post-secondary courses is an important decision. Start by PLANNING EARLY. TALK to your COUNSELOR.

How many credits do I have to take?

  • You must have a total of (5) credits scheduled to participate in P.S.E.O. This would hold true for a full-time student and a part-time student. The maximum number of credits earned under option B is (8) credits.

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Online Class opportunity through Auburn

All AuburnCareerCenter students have the OPPORTUNITY to take online classes

Connectivity requirements for online courses:

  • Pentium 4 2.4GHz or AMD Athalon XP 2.0GHz processor
  • DSL or Cable Internet connection
  • 512 MB RAM memory
  • Video card capabilities or 800x600@24 bit color
  • Sound card and speakers

Courses include

  • Online English (1 credit)
  • American Literature (1 credit)
  • British Literature (1 credit)
  • Algebra II (1 credit)
  • Advanced Mathematics (1 credit)
  • Pre-Calculus (1 credit)

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MHS Schedule Planner

This booklet contains essential information necessary for you to make decisions concerning your course selections for next year. Please read and study this guide carefully and plan out your tentative program.

MadisonHigh School offers four programs of study:

  • Advanced placement/Honors
  • College Preparatory CP
  • Career Technical (ACC)
  • College Tech Prep including

LakelandCommunity College (LCC)

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Information Technology (IT)

Key points concerning decisions about your schedule:

  • Every attempt will be made to limit a student to a singleton SH per semester.
  • All students must register for 4 blocks of classes each semester (total of 8 for the year) and; List a minimum of 2 extra selections. NOTE: If you do not receive a course requested and have not listed other choices, you will be placed in a class to fill your schedule (with a maximum of 1 singleton SH). A student will not be permitted to drop that class.
  • All students will complete their course requests for the 13-14 school year online through Infinite Campus
  • A student must register for a MINIMUM of 5 credits a year.
  • A student may have a maximum of 1 BLOCK of student aide per year. You cannot pre-register for community service, it must be added in your schedule between May and August through your counselor with written permission from a staff member.
  • Only juniors and seniors may register for Early Dismissal. Early Dismissal requires a parent signature for approval and passage of all five parts of the OGT.
  • All P.S.E.O. Students must register for a MINIMUM of 5 credits and a MAXIMUM of 8 credits allowed under Option B. (this can be a combination of college and high school classes).

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Promotion And Graduation

Assignment to Grade Level:

The following minimum requirements shall be used for classification of high school students:

9th grade (class of 2017) - Recommendation of 8th grade principal/ 1st year in H.S.

10th Grade (class of 2016) – 2nd year in High School

11th Grade (class of 2015) – 3rd year in High School

12th Grade (class of 2014) – Minimum of 18.0 credits

Graduation Requirements for a regular diploma:

  • Meet all requirements of the State BOE and Madison BOE
  • Passage of the Reading, Math, Writing, Citizenship, and Science sections of the OGT
  • Critics for passage of end of course exams (class of 2017)-TBD
  • Credits in English must include: (1) credit in each level of English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12
  • Credits in Social Studies must include: (1) credit in Government, (1) credit in American History, and (1/2) credit in Personal Financial Literacy
  • Credits in Science must include: (1) credit in biological sciences; and (1) credits in physical sciences, and (1) in Advanced Sciences.
  • Credits in Math must include at least (1) credit in Advanced Algebra or equilvalent
  • Credits in Health/ Physical Fitness must include: a minimum of (1/2) credit Health and (1/2) credit in Physical Fitness.
  • Credits in Electives must include a minimum of one credit in Fine Arts
  • Criteria for earning an Honors Diploma (regular and vocational) can be found in the student handbook
  • Students are permitted to retake a course (previously failed)one time. The credit must then be earned through credit recovery summer school.
  • The district’s policy for Credit Flexibility is on file at the Board of Education.
  • Criteria for athletic eligibility with grades (OHSAA) can be found in the student handbook (pgs. 27/28)… To be eligible: 1st) a student must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 ½ credits each quarter that they are participating in that sport; and, 2nd) a student must pass a minimum of 2 ½ credits in the previous quarter (exception for incoming 9th graders, they must have passed 5 subjects in 4th quarter of their 8th grade year); and 3rd) the requirements for GPA (BOE) is in the handbook.

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Hospitality & Human Services Career Cluster

COURSE: COS100/200Cosmetology

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDITS: 3.0 each

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC+ 11/12 English @ ACC

Cosmetology students must have a positive attitude and a passion to help people improve their appearance. You need to love the challenges of learning many new concepts and skills. The field of cosmetology entails much creativity and a true desire to put others first. The course also builds upon chemistry, biology, anatomy and psychology. During the two-year commitment, you will learn many skills and be prepared to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam.

COURSE: CUL 100/200Culinary Arts

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12 TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDITS: 3.0 each

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC+ 11/12 English @ ACC

The Auburn Culinary Arts Program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the culinary field. The two-year program will teach basic fundamental Culinary Skills, Restaurant Operation, and ProStart Training, with possible certification. Successful completion of this course will provide a very promising future in the culinary field. Students will participate in FCCLA competitions.

Transportation Systems Career Cluster

COURSE: ACR100/200Automotive Collision Repair

GRADE LEVEL:11,12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDITS:3.0each year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC+11/12 English @ ACC

In Auto Collision Repair, students learn to repair and refinish damaged vehicle bodies including metal, glass, and plastic components. Instruction in this program is a combination of art, science, and technological skills.

COURSE: AUT100/200Automotive Technology

GRADE LEVEL:11,12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDITS:3.0each year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC+11/12 English @ ACC

In the Automotive Technology Program, students will learn everything from basic maintenance to major repairs, such as engine diagnosis & repair. Students will also learn to troubleshoot automotive computer-controlled systems i.e. fuel injection & anti-lock brakes. Instruction in the Automotive Technology is a combination of math, reading, science, and technological skills. Students can earn certifications in OSHA, National Automotive Technicians Education and S/P2- Safety & Pollution Preventing.

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Information Technology Career Cluster

COURSE: CNT 100/200Computer Networking

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDIT: 2.0 each year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC

Earn your certification and become a part of an elite group of Cisco's certified network professionals. Certification in Cisco will provide access to thousands of permanent, contract, and consulting jobs in information technology. Students use state-of-the-art computers and networking equipment. Hands-on lab time and dedicated equipment provides a blended environment. Knowledge will be gained in applying end-to-end enterprise network solutions. From SOHO to the WAN and campus backbone, students will learn how to provide enterprise-wide enabling applications and enhance their performance

COURSE: IMT1 00/200Interactive Media Technology

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDIT: 2.0 each year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC

If you embrace technology, are creative, and enjoy being around other creative people, check out our Interactive Media Technology Program at Auburn! IMT involve creating, designing, and producing interactive multimedia products and services. Employment in this field requires skill in the development of digitally-generated or computer-enhanced media used in business, training, entertainment, communications, and marketing.

COURSE: IPD 100/200 Internet Programming and Development

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening section CREDITS: 2.0 each year

SUPPLY FEE: Contact ACC

The Internet Programming and Development curriculum is designed to prepare students for technology careers by blending academic and technical subjects dealing with information technology. Students are provided with the skills to pursue academic and professional post-secondary opportunities. Languages learned include HTML5, CSS3, PHP, SQL and Adobe Action Script

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School Credit Checklist

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Suggested College Preparatory Sequence

Freshman Year:Sophomore Year:

English 9CP/HonorsEnglish 10CP/Honors

Algebra or Plane Geom CPDiscovery Geometry/Adv AlgebraCP

Or Disc. Geom or Int Math 2Adv. Algebra / Int Math 3

Physical Science CP/HonorsBiology CP/Honors

Unified Social Studies CPForeign Language

Foreign LanguagePhysical Fitness Elective

9th Health/Physical FitnessUS History CP/Honors

Technological Literacy

Electives

Junior Year:Senior Year:

English 11CP/HonorsEnglish 12CP/AP

Adv AlgebraCP/PreCalculus HonCalculus AP/Adv Algebra or Functions&Trig

Functions&Trig/Int Math 4Physics/Chemistry AP/Env Sci AP

Chemistry CP/Physics CP/HonorsAnatomy

Adv Biol./Earth Science/Env SciForeign Language

Foreign LanguageWest Civ 1 or 2/ Human Behavior

Government CP/AP, US History APElectives: Personal Financial Literacy

Suggested Career Ed Sequence (ACC)

Freshmen Year:Sophomore Year

English 9 CPEnglish 10 CP

Int Math 2Int Math 2 /Algebra

Or Disc. GeometryDiscovery Geometry

Physical Science 1 CPBiology CP

Int. 9th Health/Physical FitnessHealth

Unified Social Studies CPUS History

IT SurveyElectives

Elective

*Admission at the AuburnCareerCenter (ACC) for their Junior/Senior Year.

Junior YearSenior Year

English 11 CPEnglish 12 CP

Government CPAdv Algebra/ Functions Trig; Int. Math 4

Adv Algebra/Int Math 3/Disc. GeomWestern Civ 1 or 11

ScienceScience

ElectivesElectives

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COURSE: AET 100/200Alternative Energy Technology

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDIT: 3.0 a Year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC+11/12 English @ ACC

If you enjoy working with your hands and will be looking for employment in the electrical field, then this program won't be a shock to you! This program focuses on developing the hands-on skills needed for entry-level employment, while learning the related theory concepts to support these skills. Knowledge and skills covered include: residential wiring, model and solar lights, wind generators and integrated circuits.

COURSE: APM 100/200Architecture & Project Management

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDIT: 3.0 a Year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC+11/12 English @ Auburn Career Center

The construction industry is one of the largest labor forces in the nation. Students will gain experience planning, designing, and managing construction projects. Computer software including Computer Aided Design will be used for planning and designing future home construction projects. Can earn NCCER Core certification

COURSE: WLD1 00/200Welding

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDIT: 3.0 a Year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC

New technologies are rapidly changing the requirements and demands in the industrial environment. Today, companies are demanding skills for their employees that will enable them to compete with foreign competitors abroad and at home in the domestic market.

Can earn certifications in American Welding Society and OSHA. United Associations of Plumbers and Pipefitters , Boiler Makers and Iron Workers Local 17 recruits apprentices for positions beginning at $17 and up depending on earned certifications.

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Health Services Career Cluster

COURSE: AHT100/200Allied Health Technology

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDITS: 2.0 each year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education in the health technologies field. The program provides students with an exploration of healthcare careers such as medical terminology, emergency care, and nutrition. Students will also learn about infection control, legal issues medical math and job seeking skills.

Health Sciences Career Cluster

COURSE: EMS100/200 Emergency Medical Services

GRADE LEVEL:11,12TERM: Two Year

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDITS: 3.0 each year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC

This two-year program is designed to provide high school students with a comprehensive curriculum in public safety and emergency services. The senior year includes the State of Ohio 130-hour Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Course (EMT-B). Students participate in clinical experiences, 9-1-1 dispatch centers, fire department rescue squads, and Life Flight/Med-Evac providers.

COURSE: PCT100/200Patient Care Technician

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE: Refer to opening sectionCREDITS: 3.0 each year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC

Students will be prepared with the academic and technical skills to succeed in the health field. Students will apply practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to real life situations. In the junior year, students will take a core curriculum that will prepare them with basic skills. In the senior year, students will earn certificates in Phlebotomy, EKG, Community First Aid, and Blood-Borne Pathogens.

COURSE: SMD100Sports Medicine Program

GRADE LEVEL:11, 12TERM: Two Years

PREREQUISITE:Refer to opening sectionCREDITS: 2.0 each year

SUPPLY FEE:Contact ACC+1 credit Math and Science

As juniors, students learn first aid, taping equipment and nutrition analysis.As a senior, students will participate in a 25-30 hours of program internships and learn CPR, First Aid and AED training. Students will combine academic coursework with hands-on real life experiences assisting individuals with prevention, recognition, treatment, rehabilitation and administration of athletic and other common injuries Can earn CPR/AED certifications

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Miscellaneous Classes

COURSE: 012Early Dismissal (ED)

GARADE LEVEL:11,12TERM: 4th Block Only

PREREQUISITE:*Parent signature (approval)

SUPPLY FEE:NoneCREDIT: None

ED is a privilege and may be granted to Juniors and Seniors under the following conditions:

1)The student is strongly encouraged to have a job working a minimum of 10-12 hours a week (it does not require that the student works daily); 2) The student must be in good academic standing and is on target to graduate; 3) The student must be registered for a minimum of 5 credits for the year; 4) The parent’s signature is required on the application and private transportation must be available each day; 5) If the student does not have transportation on a given day or chooses to stay because of a school activity ( e.g. assemblies, etc.), the student must report to the office. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action; 6) A student is required to leave the premises within 10 minutes;

COURSE: TEC 028Student Aide

GRADE LEVEL:9,10,11,12TERM: Block or singleton

PREREQUISITE:*Permission of Instructor or Staff personnel

SUPPLY FEE:NoneCREDITS: None

This service includes any of the following services:

  • Office aide/Library aide
  • Attendance aideGuidance aide
  • Gym aide
  • Custodial
  • Teacher aide

All aide positions require signature of staff member.

A student is limited to a maximumof 1 block or 2 singletons per school year.

Note: This must be arranged and can be placed in their schedule after receiving their schedules (from May through the first week of the semester).

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Business/Technology

COURSE: TEC060Technological Literacy

GRADE LEVEL:9, 10, 11, 12TERM: Singleton

PREREQUISITE:NoneCREDIT: 0.5

SUPPLY FEE:$10

This class is recommended for all 9th graders and is intended to provide a foundation with technology that will enhance student’s coursework throughout their high school career. Topics covered include: Computer Hardware, computer history, application software – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook; usage of email, plagiarism, history of computers, HTML. and careers using technology.