Scott Course Guide 2014-2015 (Printer Friendly) (On-Line Version)

Scott Course Guide 2014-2015 (Printer Friendly) (On-line Version)

Kenton County Academies of Innovation Course Guide 2014-2015

Thank you for exploring the programs and class options available to Scott High School students for the 2014-2015 school year. Please choose one of the following links to start planning for your future. We have many options available to our students including but not limited to:

Classes at Scott High School
Scott Courses(available to all Scott Students)
Renaissance Academy(Freshman and Sophomores-Application required)
Sustainable Energy Technology Engineering(a Kenton County Academy based at Scott High School for sophomores, juniors, and seniors-Application required)
Classes off Campus(transportation to the Kenton County Academies is provided)
The Kenton County Academies of Innovation and Technology

(Application required)

Biomedical Sciences
Engineering
High Performance Production
Informatics
Media Arts
Sustainable Energy

Local Colleges (consult with senior counselor)
Northern Kentucky University
Gateway Community and Technical College
Thomas Moore College
College course are accepted for dual credit at Scott High School

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor at Scott High School.

859-356-3146

Dee Williams – Junior/Senior Counselor -
Deborah Ison –Freshman/Sophomore Counselor –

Course Catalog

2014-2015

5400 Old Taylor Mill Road

Taylor Mill, KY 41015

Main Office (859) 356-3146

Fax (859) 356-5516

Dr. Brennon Sapp, Principal

Mr. Shane Rogers, Assistant Principal

/ Ms. Dana Davis, Counselor
Ms Carolyn Stewart, Assistant Principal / Ms. Deborah Ison, Counselor
Mr. Ken Mueller, Athletic Director / Ms. Dee Williams, Counselor

The information in this book is designed to assist students and parents in understanding the breadth of programs available at Scott High School and in making decisions about courses in which students should enroll. We have revised our Master Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year to maximize time on task according to curricular needs. After much research, we are confident that our changes will result in positive learning communities for all students.

Whether or not a particular course will be taught in any given year depends upon several factors, including staff allocations and demand for that course. Grade levels listed after each course are recommendations from the Curriculum Committee, exceptions may be allowed depending on individual circumstances. All courses are subject to student enrollment and faculty availability.

Contents

Advanced/Dual Credit Courses Offered______3

Graduation Requirements and Diplomas4

Progression from Grade to Grade (Class Standings)4

Accelerated Learning Opportunities5

Governor’s Scholars and Governor’s School for the Arts6

English 7-11

English Snapshot______7

Health/PE 12-13

Humanities/Arts 14-22

Culinary Arts14

Culinary Arts Pathway14

Culinary Arts (Under Construction)15

Performance Arts: Dramatics16

Performance Arts: Music 17-18

Production Arts: Yearbook______18

Visual Arts18-20

Math 21-24

Math Snapshot______21

Science 25-27

Senior Studies/Service Education 28

Social Studies 29-31

Social Studies Dual credit and Advanced Studies______ 32-33

Business/Technology 34-35

Technology Career Pathways ______34

World Languages 36-38

Prep and Prep+ 39

Frequently Asked Questions (about course selection)40

Advanced Placement/Dual Credit Courses Offered

Students may register for ANY approved course at an accredited Post-Secondary Institution and Scott High School will offer dual credit. Students must seek approval of the classes at the Post-Secondary Institution from the Counselor or Principal.

University courses are weighted in the GPA. Only AP courses are weighted for KEES purposes.

AP Advanced Placement / Dual Credit
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP English Literature
AP English Language
AP French Language
AP German Language
AP US History
AP Spanish Language
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
(proposed 2015-16) / NKU English 101
College Writing
NKU HIS 102
American History to 1877 A & B
NKU HIS 103
American History Since 1877 B & C
NKU GEO 100
Global Viewpoints on Geography and the Human Landscape
NKU REL 200
World Religions and Cultures
Others as Approved by Scott school official from Gateway, TMC, Cincinnati State

Honors Courses

Honors courses are weighted 1 additional value point in the calculation of the GPA

French 3 Honors
French Literature Honors
German 3 Honors
Spanish 3 Honors
French 4 Honors
German 4 Honors
Spanish 4 Honors
English 3 Honors (RA) / Anatomy/Physiology Honors
Physics A:Mechanics Honors
Physics B: Electromagnetism Honors
Physics C: Wave Energy Honors
US History to 1877 Honors
US History since 1877 Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors

Grading Scale

Letter Grade / Percentage / Unweighted Value Points / Weighted Value Points
Standard/Accelerated Classes / Honors/AP and
Dual Credit Classes
A+ / 99-100 / 4.0 / 5.0
A / 95-98 / 4.0 / 5.0
A- / 93-94 / 3.7 / 4.7
B+ / 91-92 / 3.3 / 4.3
B / 87-90 / 3.0 / 4.0
B- / 85-86 / 2.7 / 3.7
C+ / 83-84 / 2.3 / 3.3
C / 78-82 / 2.0 / 3.0
C- / 76-77 / 1.7 / 2.7
D+ / 75 / 1.3 / 2.3
D / 71-74 / 1.0 / 2.0
D- / 70 / 0.7 / 1.7
F / 0-69 / 0 / 0

GPA Calculation: Value points X credit earned

# Credits attempted

The GPA and Class Rank are calculated at the end of each trimester.

Scott High School Graduation Requirements

28 Total credits are required

THIS CHART REPRESENTS THE USUAL ORDER IN WHICH CORE CLASSES ARE TAKEN

The courses listed in the table are Required Courses for Graduation
Language Arts
Must be taken each year in HS / Social Studies / Mathematics
Must be taken each year in HS / Science / Health/PE / Humanities/
Arts / Business/
Technology
4 Credits Required / 3 Credits Required / 3 Credits Required / 3 Credits Required / 1 Credit Required / 1 Credit Required / 1 Credit Required
 English 1
 English 2
 English 3
 English 4 /  Intro SS A
Intro SS B
World Civ
1500
World Civ
1812
US History
1865
US History
1929 / Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2 /  Integ Sci A &
Integ Sci B
 Biology
 Science
Electives
to
Equal 1
Credit /  Health
 PE Class from choices that will equal at least .5 credit / 
Earn
any combination of Humanities/Arts class options that will equal at least
1 credit / 
Earn
any combination of Business/Tech class options that will equal at least
1 credit
or
student may demonstrate performance-based competency in technology
Students must have 12ELECTIVEcredits(not listed above) to complete a total of 28 credits for Graduation
You can write in each .5 credit ELECTIVE you earn in the spaces below to =12 full ELECTIVE credits
NOTE:
The COLLEGE READY curriculum requires that a student earn 2 credits in the same World Language and
1 credit in Chemistry as part of the classes listed in the table above.

DIPLOMAS

Scott High School Offers 3 Diplomas

Scott High School Diploma
Requirements are listed in the table above
Kentucky Scholars Diploma

Students must earn a 2.5 GPA
Meet the requirements for the COLLEGE READY curriculum

A gold seal will be placed on the Scott Diploma noting the
Kentucky Scholars Diploma
Kentucky Scholars Honors Diploma

Students must earn a 3.0 GPA
Meet the requirements for the

COLLEGE READY CURRICULUM

Achieve the following scores on the ACT:

English: 18 / Math: 22 / Reading: 21
A gold seal will be placed on the Scott Diploma noting the
Kentucky Scholars Honors Diploma

Progression through Class Standings

To be a Sophomore = 5.5 Credits / To be a Junior = 13 Credits / To be a Senior = 20.5 Credits

We suggest you keep this page for future reference

Program / Location & Sponsor / Information / Information / Page for Description
Renaissance Academy / Scott High School / 9th 10th Grade by application only / English: 9
For maximum benefit, this is intended to be a
2-year program. / Social Studies 33
Informatics Academy / Scott High School Site
Kenton County / 10th, 11th grade by application / See Separate Catalog
School Based Scholars / Scott High School
NKU / GPA of 3.0 and an ACT score of 20 or PLAN score of 18; application required / $40 NKU application fee PLUS
NKU tuition:$225 / Page for Description
The classes noted to the right are NKU approved classes for college credit as well as for high school credit (dual credit).
They are all taught at Scott High School
The availability and title of the courses noted are at the discretion of NKU
and may change. / NKU ENG 101 College Writing / 11
NKU HIS 102
American History to 1877 A & B / 30
NKU HIS 103
American History Since 1877 B & C / 30
NKU GEO 100
Global Viewpoints on Geography and the Human Landscape / 30
NKU REL 200
World Religions and Cultures
Media Arts Academy / Dixie HS Site
Kenton County / 10th, 11th grade by application / None / See Separate Catalog
Engineering Academy / Simon Kenton HS
Site
Kenton County / 10th, 11th grade by application / None / See Separate Catalog
Biomedical Science Academy / Edgewood Site
Kenton County / 10th, 11th grade by application / None / See Separate Catalog
Sustainable Energy
Academy / Edgewood Site
Kenton County / 10th, 11th grade by application / None / See Separate Catalog
High Performance Production Academy / Edgewood Site
Kenton County / 10th, 11th grade by application / None / See Separate Catalog
Gemini Program / Thomas More College
At Thomas More / By application / Currently no application fee
Tuition: $200 / A desccription of these programs can be found at the respective college/university websites.
Gateway Regional Academy / Gateway College
At Gateway / By application – meet benchmarks on ACT or COMPASS test / Currently no application fee
Tuition: $200

The Administration at Scott High School encourages students and parents to explore opportunities for Accelerated Learning through other post-secondary institutions. We recognize the academic value of accelerated learning opportunities for our highly motivated students and seek to

reward their initiative and ambitions.

Governor’s Scholars Program & Governor’s School for the Arts

(No cost to apply)

Governor’s Scholars Program: GSP

Participation in this program may lead to tuition scholarships (and possibly additional scholarships) at Kentucky colleges. It is a five-week summer program between the junior and senior year held on college campuses.

In order to apply for GSP, a student must have:

3.0 grade point average (3.75 or higher encouraged).
It is expected that the student will be enrolled in accelerated, honors, AP, and/or dual credit classes in more than one area
Test score of: ACT – 22 (26 encouraged) or
PSAT – selection index of 62 (85 encouraged) or
SAT – 1530 (1760 encouraged)

Student must include on application:

A variety of Extracurricular Activities with responsibilities
A variety of Service Activities (Voluntary or Paid) with hours and frequency
A listing of Honors & Awards (School, Local, District, Regional, State, National, International
Leadership Project Proposal in 250 – 350 words
Writing Entry of 500 words maximum

Student applicants must obtain three teacher recommendations.

For more information please contact the student’s counselor or go to

Governor’s School for the Arts: GSA

Participation in this program may lead to tuition scholarships (and possibly additional scholarships) at Kentucky colleges. It is a three-week summer program for sophomores and juniors. Programs available: architecture, creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, musical theatre, new media, visual art, and vocal music.

Students must be nominated by a teacher and a counselor (or principal).
Selected students must then audition.

For more information contact the student’s counselor or go to

Other Selective Recognition Programs

Commonwealth Honors Academy-summer after junior year:

Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science-sophomores:

National Merit Scholar – must take PSAT in the junior year & score 98th percentile or higher:

ENGLISH & LITERATURE

NOTE: ALL CLASSES AT SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL ARE 1 TERM IN LENGTH. IF AB (&C) ARE LISTED TOGETHER, BOTH/ALL ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE MARKED ON THE COURSE SELECTION SHEET.

English must be taken each year in high school
English 1
Snapshot / English 2
Snapshot / English 3
Snapshot / English 4
Snapshot
The standard course is English 1A & 1B & 1C

Students with MAP Reading Scores of 232+ take
English 1 A & 1B Accelerated

Students with MAP Reading scores of 249+ may choose to take
English 2
AB Accelerated / The standard course is
English 2A & 2B & 2C

Students with MAP Reading Scores of 233+ take
English 2 A & B Accelerated

Students with MAP Reading Scores of 251+ may choose to take
AP Language or
AP Literature / The standard course is English 3A & 3B3C

Students with MAP Reading 235+ take
AP Language
or
AP Literature
or
NKU English 101 / The standard course is English 4 A & 4B

Advanced students may take AP Language
or
AP Literature
or
or NKU English 101

English Courses are listed in SEQUENCE order with electives following required course options.

English 1 A & 1B & 1C
335010-335020-335030
Students with a MAP Reading score of less than 232 will take this class. / Satisfies: 1.5 Required ENGLISH credit / NCAA: Core Class (ENGLISH)
Students will focus intensively on developing and refining reading comprehension skills necessary to succeed in high school. Students will learn and gain competency using various strategies for engaging both literary and real-world texts, for strengthening vocabulary acquisition skills, and for communicating with academic and non-academic audiences for specific purposes. This course will transition students into the freshman English curriculum with an emphasis on mastering fundamental rhetorical skills. This course must be taken in conjunction with English 1A & 1B. Freshman course builds on students’ elementary and middle-school language arts abilities. Coursework focuses on higher-order critical thinking skills; close-analysis reading strategies to enable students to independently analyze texts, challenging reading selections; and complex writing tasks to build ability to write effectively in academic and real-life situations. Freshman year emphases include coming-of-age literature, analysis of writing styles, poetry and dramatic interpretation.
English 1A & 1B Accelerated
334010-334020
Students with a MAPReading score of 232+ will be placed in this class / Satisfies: 1 Required ENGLISH credit for Graduation / NCAA: Core Class
Info: 9TH GRADE FIRST YEAR students with a MAP Reading Score of 249 or higher may take English 2 Accelerated
English 1 Accelerated is strongly recommended for students who plan to take Honors/AP English in their junior and senior years. Students are expected to work independently and at an accelerated pace. Accelerated students will complete English 1 curriculum, which focuses on higher-order critical thinking skills, close-analysis reading strategies to enable students to independently analyze texts, challenging reading selections, and complex writing tasks to build ability to write effectively in academic and real-life situations. Freshman year emphases include coming-of-age literature, analysis of writing styles, poetry and dramatic interpretation. Accelerated coursework includes upper-level practice in critical reading and analytical writing.
Renaissance Academy
English Year 1
334011-334021-334118 / Satisfies: 1.5 Required ENGLISH credits for Graduation / To Take: Students must submit an application (found on Scott’s Website) and be recommended by 2 teachers
The first year of Renaissance Academy English will take students through an accelerated thematic program. English Credits satisfied will be Accelerated English 1A—Accelerated English 1B—and Accelerated English 2A. Much of the work is Project-Based, requires the use of technology, and higher order thinking and problem solving skills. This standards-based course is a fusion of English I, which focuses higher-order critical thinking skills, close-analysis reading strategies to enable students to independently analyze texts, challenging reading selections and complex writing tasks to build ability to write effectively in academic and real-world situations, and the content of Introduction to Social Studies, specifically globalization and government. Students completing this program will be preparing for AP or college level English in the Junior/Senior years of high school. This class is taken in conjunction with Renaissance Academy Social Studies Year 1 and is co-taught by two instructors.
English 2A & 2B & 2C
335111-335121-335131
Students with a MAP Reading score of less than 233 will take this class. / Satisfies: 1.5 Required ENGLISH credit for graduation / To Take: English 1 credits
NCAA: Core Class (ENGLISH)
Info: TheEnd of Course Assessment (exam) at the end of this class is worth20% offinal grade
Students will focus intensively on developing and refining reading comprehension skills necessary to succeed in high school. Students will learn and gain competency with various strategies for engaging both literary and real-world texts, for strengthening vocabulary acquisition skills, and for communicating with academic and non-academic audiences for specific purposes. This course will transition students into the sophomore English curriculum with an emphasis on mastering fundamental rhetorical skills. This course must be taken in conjunction with English 2A & 2B.Sophomore course continues building language arts skills necessary to succeed in high school. Coursework focuses on higher-order critical thinking skills; close-analysis reading strategies to enable students to independently analyze texts, challenging reading selections; and complex writing tasks to build ability to write effectively in academic and real-life situations. Emphasis will be placed on increasing skills and confidence in these areas. Sophomore curriculum emphases include synthesis writing, literary analysis and persuasive arguments during an extended examination of culture and its impact on self and community.
English 2A & 2B Accelerated
334111-334121
Students with MAP Reading 233+ will be placed in this class / Satisfies: 1 Required ENGLISH credit for Graduation / NCAA: Core Class
Info:FIRST YEAR 9TH may take this class with a MAP Reading score of 249 or higher
TheEnd of Course Assessment (exam) at the end of this class is worth 20% offinal grade
English 2 Accelerated is strongly recommended for students who plan to take AP English in their junior and senior years. Students are expected to work independently and at an accelerated pace. Accelerated students will complete English 2 curriculum, which focuses on higher-order critical thinking skills, close-analysis reading strategies to enable students to independently analyze texts, challenging reading selections, and complex writing tasks to build ability to write effectively in academic and real-life situations. Sophomore curriculum emphases include synthesis writing, literary analysis and persuasive arguments during an extended examination of culture and its impact on self and community. Accelerated coursework includes upper-level practice in critical reading and analytical writing.
Renaissance Academy
English Year 2
334129-333215-333226 / Satisfies: 1.5 Required ENGLISH credits for Graduation / To Take: Students must submit an application (found on Scott’s Website) and be recommended by 2 teachers
The second year of Renaissance Academy English will take students through an accelerated thematic program. English Credits satisfied will be Accelerated English 2B—Honors English 3A—and Honors English 3B. Much of the work is Project-Based, requires the use of technology, and higher order thinking and problem solving skills. This course fuses the skills developed in English II and English III, higher-order critical thinking skills, close-analysis reading strategies to enable students to independently analyze texts, challenging reading selections, and complex writing tasks to build ability to write effectively in academic and real-life situations, with the historical content of World Civilization and American History. Students completing this program will be preparing for AP or college level English in the Junior/Senior years of high school. This class is taken in conjunction with Renaissance Academy Social Studies Year 2 and is co-taught by two instructors.
English 3A & 3B 3C
335211-335221-335231
Students with a MAP Reading score of less than 235 will take this class. / Satisfies: 1 Required ENGLISH credit for Graduation / To Take: Grade 11
NCAA: Core Class
Junior course continues building language arts skills with an emphasis on developing reading and writing skills necessary for success in college and/or career. Coursework focuses on higher-order critical thinking skills, close-analysis reading strategies to enable students to independently analyze texts, challenging reading selections, and complex writing tasks to build ability to write effectively in academic and real-life situations. Junior curriculum emphases include synthesizing ideas regarding the American Dream; interpretation and creation of persuasive editorials, satire, and drama; and in-depth analysis of a literary work.
English 4A & 4B
335311-335321 / Satisfies: 1 Required ENGLISH credit for Graduation / To Take: Grade 12 only
NCAA: Core Class
Senior course culminates students’ high school language arts experience with an in-depth study of critical perspectives. Coursework focuses on higher-order critical thinking skills, close-analysis reading strategies to enable students to independently analyze texts, challenging reading selections, and complex writing tasks to build ability to write effectively in academic and real-life situations.
A.P. English Language & Composition A, B, C
312316-312326-312336
Grade 11 Students with MAP Reading 235+ will be placed in this class or AP Lit / Satisfies: 1 Required ENGLISH and.5 ELECTIVE credit for Graduation / To Take: Grade 11-12
Grade 10: with MAP Reading Score of 251
GPA Weight: Weighted for Ranking and for KEES / NCAA: Core Class
Fee:Optional AP Exam $89
This college-level course “engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes” (AP College Board Course Description). Students continue to build the skills developed in Accelerated/Honors English classes, including work in critical reading and analysis, and academic writing. AP test (required) in May determines college credit. Students must assume considerableresponsibility for the challenge of independent reading and writing. Summer reading is required for Term A.
A.P. English Literature & Composition A, B, C
322316-322326-322336
Grade 11 Students with MAP Reading 235+ will be placed in this class or
AP Lang / Satisfies: 1 Required ENGLISH and.5 ELECTIVE credit for Graduation / To Take: Grade 11-12
Grade 10: with MAP Reading Score of 251
GPA Weight: Weighted for Ranking and for KEES / NCAA: Core Class
Fee: Optional AP Exam $89
This course will continue to build the skills developed in Accelerated/Honors English courses. Literary studies will emphasize British and World literature and enhance the development of skills in critical reading and analysis of both prose and poetry. Students must assume considerable responsibility for the challenge of independent reading and writing. AP test (required) in May determines college credit. Emphasis will, therefore, be placed on analytical writing and a strong understanding of literary terminology as applied to literature. Summer reading is required for Term A.

NOTE