ACADEMIC COURSES

ENGLISH

English 1 - Various literary types, writing styles and grammar usage's are included with emphasis placed on short stories, dramas, poetry and novels. The writing of well developed coherent paragraphs with the correct use of subject/verb agreement and elimination of fragments are also emphasized. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

English 2 - Survey of world literature genre
including the short story, poetry, drama and novel. Students are exposed to various short story authors, both American and World. Basic grammar skills are practiced and reinforces through beginning composition skills such as the 16-sentence essay, descriptive, narrative persuasive and expository writing. Book reports are required. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - English I
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

English 3 - Survey course covering the major authors, periods, forms and works in American literature. Opportunities are given to improve language concepts and skills through grammatical analyses of sentence structure. Writing skills developed by extensive composition including a research unit. Book reports are required. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - English II
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

English 4 - Chronological survey of British literature with a study of literacy masters' works in poetry, fiction and drama. Written assignments based on themes and concepts found in the works studied as well as research topic of student choice. Special consideration is given to grammatical analysis, especially as it affects English usage. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - English III
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

H-English 1, 2, 3, 4 Grades 9-12 - This is an accelerated and intense study of all facets of composition, journalism, public speaking, the mechanics of grammar, and American English, and World literature. The course utilizes the higher level thinking skills to produce long term projects of study relevant to all categories of education. Knowledge from other subjects is correlated with language arts' elements to produce positive learning experience. Research paper is required. The reading and analysis of classics is required. Weekly compositions written in all modes of writing is required.
Rank Scale - Advanced
Prerequisite - Teacher Recommendation
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished
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MATHEMATICS

Algebra 1 - Foundation for all future math courses; covers solving equations, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing equations and systems of equations. The course also consists of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and factoring polynomials. The quadratic formula is derived and used to solve quadratic equations. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Algebra 1 Lab – Reinforcement of basic concepts of algebra in the following areas will be covered operations of real numbers, solving equations and inequalities; operations with monomials and polynomials, graphing with one and two variables; basic factoring; radicals; probability; problem solving.
Rank Scale - NA
Prerequisite - This class is recommended for the student that needs additional foundation in Algebra 1.
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Algebra 2 - Branch of mathematics dealing with solution of linear and quadratic equations, inequalities and systems, operation on rational expressions, probability, matrices, logarithms, sequencer and series, coordinate geometry and polynomial functions. REQUIRED-Rec. & Dist.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Algebra I and Geometry
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Geometry - Includes inductive and deductive reasoning, geometric proof, properties of lines and angles, using congruent triangles, parallels and parallelograms, circles, locus, ratio and proportion, similar polygons, area and volume, and a study of logic. Stresses the orderly arrangement of mathematical argument and the necessity of precise language. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Algebra I
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

H-PreCalculus -This course covers polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions are stressed. Graphing techniques are developed to graph functions and second-degree relations. Vectors, complex numbers, sequences and series are other important topics covered
Rank Scale - Advanced
Prerequisite - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished

Mathematical Models - Students will continue to build on the Algebra I foundation. Students will use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life problems involving money, data, music and science.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Algebra I, Geometry
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended
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SCIENCE

Biology - A lab-oriented course of study that deals with all areas of life science. Course is taught by the systematic approach. This approach is designed to take the student from the simple concept of the cell to the more complex organism. The laboratory phase gives the student the opportunity to have hands-on experience in the study of biology. Biology I covers phyla of the five kingdom classification system. REQURIED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Physical Science
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

H-Biology - A lab-oriented course of study that deals with all areas of life science. Course is taught by the systematic approach. This approach is designed to take the student from the simple concept of the cell to the more complex organism. The laboratory phase gives the student the opportunity to have hands-on experience in the study of biology. Biology I covers phyla of the five kingdom classification system.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Physical Science
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished

Chemistry - A lab-oriented survey course which covers a study of basic laws, theories, and concepts of chemistry. Specific topics include the use of the metric system, atomic structure, phases of matter and chemical equations. Chemical principles are related to daily life and current technologies. REQUIRED*
Rank Scale - Advanced
Prerequisite - Physical Science, Biology I, and Algebra I
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished

H-Chemistry - A lab-oriented survey course which covers a study of basic laws, theories, and concepts of chemistry. Specific topics include the use of the metric system, atomic structure, phases of matter and chemical equations. Chemical principles are related to daily life and current technologies.
Rank Scale - Advanced
Prerequisite - Physical Science, Biology I, and Algebra I
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished

Integrated Physics & Chemistry - A lab-oriented course that covers a broad range of topics in physics and chemistry, including metric system conversions, chemical reactions, one-dimensional motion and energy. Emphasis on manipulative laboratory exercises as well as practical application. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Physics - Non-calculus, lab-oriented course that stresses the importance of measurements and the use of SI units. Repeated use of algebra and graphing teaches students to conceptually establish relationships between data. Problem-solving techniques are strongly emphasized to insure that a student understands the basis for each major physics topic. Quantitative aspects of lab procedures are emphasized to reinforce physics principles. The relevance of physics and its impact on daily life are also stressed. REQUIRED*
Rank Scale - Advanced
Prerequisite - Physical Science, Biology I, and Algebra I
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished

H-Physics - Non-calculus, lab-oriented course that stresses the importance of measurements and the use of SI units. Repeated use of algebra and graphing teaches students to conceptually establish relationships between data. Problem-solving techniques are strongly emphasized to insure that a student understands the basis for each major physics topic. Quantitative aspects of lab procedures are emphasized to reinforce physics principles. The relevance of physics and its impact on daily life are also stressed.
Rank Scale - Advanced
Prerequisite - Physical Science, Biology I, and Algebra I
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished

Principles of Technology – This is an applied “hands-on” Physics course. The student learns the applications of physics technology in the industrial setting. This class can be used as a substitute for Chemistry or Physics.
Rank Scale - Advanced
Prerequisite - Physical Science, Biology I, and Algebra I
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished
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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Economics - Seeks to provide skills needed to analyze and measure economic activity. Topics covered range from causes of inflation and recession to impact of trade restrictions and calculating the rate of return on stocks and bonds. Scarcity, the market system, American business, supply and demand, the banking system, the national economy, and world economics are covered in depth, using theory and real-world examples. REQUIRED
This is a one semester class.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - World Geography, World History, US History
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

H-European History - This in an in-depth look at the eras of European History.
Rank Scale - Advanced
Prerequisite - Teacher Recommendation, W. Geography, W. History, US History
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished

World Geography - World Geography provides students the opportunity to study the interactions of people, their cultures and their physical environments. Major regions of the world are studied from a past, present and future perspectives. Students will undertake regional analysis of China, India, Japan, Latin America, Europe, the Soviet Union, North Africa, the Middle East and Africa. Current events and issues are strongly emphasized. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

World History - Covers political, social and economic events from prehistory to present. Comparisons are made between past civilizations and contemporary events. Contributions in the arts and sciences are covered and geographical influence on history is stressed. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - World Geography
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

United States History - Covers political, social, and economic history of the United States from the period of the Civil War to the present. The geographical influences on history is emphasized; major cultural contributions in the arts and sciences are incorporated, stress is put on military campaigns from the Civil War to the present. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - World Geography & World History
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

United States Government - Seeks to acquaint the students with government at the national, state, and local levels. Emphasis is placed upon the form and function of government. This course encompasses the study of political theories, historical events for the foundation of our democratic system and the three branches of government, with emphasis being given to the powers granted to each branch by the Constitution. Also studied are civil rights and liberties derived from the Constitution, state and local governments, political parties, elections, special interest groups and the effects of public opinion. REQUIRED
This is a one semester class.
Rank Scale- Regular
Prerequisite - World Geography, World History, US History
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish 1 - A two semester course that will introduce students to skills and concepts which result in the understanding of most routine questions, statements and commands as well as everyday conversations on non-technical subjects. Students will have the opportunity to learn to speak, read and write simple familiar topics in Spanish. REQUIRED FOR RECOMMENDED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Incoming 10th grader
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished

Spanish 2 - A two semester course in which students will review grammar structures and vocabulary introduced in Spanish I and continue with more complex grammar structures such as preterit, imperfect, subjunctive, compound tenses and commands. Students will have the opportunity to refine communication skills as to speak, read and write Spanish on diverse topics as will as every day conversational skills such as ordering food. REQUIRED FOR RECOMMENDED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Spanish I
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished

H-Spanish 3 - A two semester course in which students will review all grammar structures and vocabulary introduced in Spanish I and Spanish II. The student will also have extensive study into the Spanish culture, literature and history. There will be projects and demonstrations in Spanish.
Rank Scale - Advanced
Prerequisite - Spanish 1 & 2
Graduation Plan - Distinguished
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HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Foundations of Personal Fitness – This is the classroom portion of the Physical education requirement. The student learns the importance of setting personal fitness goals for life and how to maintain personal fitness.
This is a one semester class.
Rank Scale – Regular
Prerequisite – None
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Health - This one semester course offers students a well-rounded program of health education . Students will become aware of good physical and mental health and realize the importance of each. This is a one semester class. REQUIRED
This is a one semester class.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Physical Education - This course includes basic conditioning, individual appraisal of each student's fitness level, and the teaching of skills necessary to participate in various team and individual sports. Emphasis is placed on learning "lifetime" sports and activities that can carry over into adult life. REQUIRED*
Rank Scale - Regular (2 semesters only)
Prerequisite - none
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Athletics - Boys and Girls team sports. Team sports available for boys: Football, Baseball. Team sports available for girls: Volleyball, Softball. Team sports available for both boys & girls: Basketball, Track, Power Lifting. May be substituted for the 3 semester PE requirement.
Rank Scale - Regular (semesters 1-3); Basic (semesters 4-8)
Prerequisite - Coach recommendation
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished
*Physical Education can be substituted with 2 semesters of athletics or 2 fall semesters of Band
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COMMUNICATIONS

Communication Applications - In this course students will select appropriate topics for public speaking and use research skills to gather information and support data. Students will be given opportunities to compose effective introductions, transitions and conclusions for speeches. Students should develop competence in impromptu, extemporaneous and memorized speeches. Students will acquire and utilize specific criteria for the evaluation of public speeches. Students will be exposed to listening and job interview skills. REQUIRED
This is a one semester class.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - none
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished
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FINE ARTS

Fine Arts - This credit can be acquired from 1 year of Art, Choir, Theatre Arts or 2 Spring semesters of Band. REQUIRED FOR RECOMMENDED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - none or audition
Graduation Plan – Recommended, Distinguished
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TECHNOLOGY

Business Computer Information Systems - Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and/or post secondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. This is a Tech prep course in agreement with Lamar Univ. Institute of Technology. This course is articulated. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Keyboarding or a district proficiency test
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished
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ELECTIVES

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE

All classes are one semester unless otherwise noted.
Agricultural Mechanics - A one year pre-employment lab course that prepares students to select, operate, maintain, service, and use power units, machinery, equipment, structures and utilities. Includes planning and selection of materials, mechanical practices associated with irrigation, water management, irrigation systems, land measuring and leveling. This is a Tech prep course in agreement with Lamar Univ. Institute of Technology. Upon completion of this course the student has earned credit toward the welding program at LUIT. This is a full year class. This course is articulated.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics; Teacher recommendation
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended
Due to limited space seniors will have first priority to register. Any vacancies will then be filled with junior students.

Agricultural Metal Fabrication Technology - A technical course to develop skills in metal equipment assembly and joining processes.
This course is articulated
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Home Maintenance and Improvement - A cluster course designed to prepare students to improve and maintain the urban or rural home and adjacent building. Students are prepared to analyze repair needs and use approved safety techniques.
Rank Scale - regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Agricultural Power Technology - A technical course designed to develop skills in selection, operation, and maintenance of small air-cooled engines, multi-cylinder engines, hydraulic motors, electric motors and agricultural machinery and tractors. This course is articulated.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Agriculture Structures Technology - A technical course preparing students to maintain, evaluate, design, and build agricultural structures using approved constructions techniques. This course is articulated.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Animal and Plant Production - A course that includes principles of animal and plant production and the management of soils as related to agriculture.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Animal Science - a course designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the nutrition, reproduction, health and management of Domestic Animals
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite – None
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Applied Agricultural Science and Technology - A comprehensive basic applied course designed to enhance the agricultural comprehension of beginning students. The course includes soil, plants, animals, agriculture construction, food science, supervised occupational experience programs and leadership.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Intro. to the World of Agriculture Science
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Applied Entomology - Familiarizes students with the impact of insects in the state, nation and world. Students study and develop technical skills in integrated pest management, environmental considerations, characteristics of insects and applied entomology terminology, beneficial insects and insect pests, chemical control, management concepts, pesticide application, alternatives to chemical control, pesticide use certification and records related to applied entomology.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - none
Graduation Plan – Minimum, recommended

COOP - See Director of Program This is a work study program that requires a minimum of 30 hours of work per week. This is a full year class.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite – must be a senior; teacher recommendation; have passed all parts of TAKS; obtained all credits and requirements to date; 90% or better attendance over the previous 3 years; no discipline referrals; must be employed by August 1 of senior year; letter of employment verification from immediate supervisor.
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Exploring Aquaculture - A cluster course designed to study all marine life with emphasis on the raising of fresh-water and salt-water fish.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended
Equine Science - A course designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the selection, nutrition, reproduction, health and management of horses.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - none
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Floral Design and Interior Landscape Development - A technical course that prepares students to design and arrange flowers, foliage and related plant materials for interior locations.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Forestry and Wood Technology - A course designed to familiarize the student with the forestry and wood technology industry. Technical skills will be developed in the areas of dendrology, biometrics, management, utilization and research. Additional skills will be developed for safe work practices, record keeping, career exploration, and leadership.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - none
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Fruit, Nut and Vegetable Production - A course that prepares students to develop andmaintain enterprise concerned with the production of fruit, nuts and vegetables.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Intro. to the World of Agri Science & Applied Agri. Science
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Horticultural Plant Production - A Technical course that prepares students to produce greenhouse/nursery plants and to maintain plant growth and propagation structures.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - none
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics - A cluster course designed to familiarize the student with basic theory and specialized skills. Skills will be developed in the areas of tool identification and safe use, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, masonry, fence building, painting, metal working and welding processes. This course is articulated.
Rank Scale - regular
Prerequisite - Intro. to the World of Agriculture Science
Applied Agriculture Science and Technology
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Introduction to World Agricultural Science and Technology - A comprehensive basic course designed to introduce beginning students to global agriculture. This course includes agriculture career development, leadership, communication and personal finance.
Rank Scale - regular
Prerequisite - none
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Landscape Design, Construction, and Maintenance - A Course that prepares students to design, construct, and maintain planted areas and devices for the beautification of home grounds and other areas of human habitation and recreation.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Intro. to the World of Agri. Science
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Soil and Plant Science - A course designed to examine soil and plant relationships that affect the production of food and fiber.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended
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ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

Introduction to Health Science Technology - this is a medical exploration course, exploring all areas of Health Science Technology. Basic triage skills will be introduced as well as basic medical terminology. This course is articulated.
Rank Scale – Regular
Prerequisite – BCIS
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Medical Terminology – this course teaches medical terms used in the medical field. The student will be come proficient in the use of the terminologies and their meanings. This course is articulated.
Rank Scale – Regular
Prerequisite – BCIS
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished
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ART

Art 1 - Students will participate in an art program that introduces the design elements and principles. Elements and principles are used while working the basic techniques in the following areas: drawing, painting, print making, sculpture, graphic art and crafts. This program lays the foundation for students to communicate through visual art and appreciate the expression of mature artists. Students will have the opportunity to express their ideas and feelings through their work.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Art 2, 3 - Portfolio building, the student will begin building a portfolio of artistic works to be used when applying for scholarships, college admissions and contests. The portfolio will be comprised of works of all media types.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Art 1
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Art 4 - Students will continue to be challenged to use the design principles and elements in the visual arts areas to express ideas, feelings, themes for school and information as projects require. Students will be expected to demonstrate leadership and responsibility in the program.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Art 3
Gradution Plan – Minimum, Recommended
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BUSINESS EDUCATION

Accounting I - This course provides students with opportunities to use accounting procedures and techniques. The student will acquire the needed vocabulary and knowledge to process, compute, analyze and interpret financial data. This course is articulated.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Business Computer Information Systems - Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and/or post secondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. This is a Tech prep course in agreement with Lamar Univ. Institute of Technology. This course is articulated. REQUIRED
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Keyboarding or a district proficiency test
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Business Image Management & Multimedia – This course is articulated. This one year course is used to complete the District Yearbook. Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communications, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment.
Rank Scale- Regular
Prerequisite – BCIS, Teacher Approval Only
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Business Support Systems – This course is articulated. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and/or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communications, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. One Semester course
Rank Scale- Regular
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Keyboarding - This course is a one semester course designed to teach the students to operate the keyboard by touch and with good control and speed, and to arrange, place and space documents. The student will learn to proofread and correct errors. This is a one semester class.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan-Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Telecommunication and Networking - Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and/or post secondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. This course is articulated.
Rank Scale- Regular
Prerequisite - Beg. BCIS & Teacher Recommendation
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished
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Apparel - Lab course that helps students learn concepts and skills needed to make wise apparel decisions. Topics included are selection of clothing appropriate for the occasion and to enhance appearance, wardrobe development, fiber and fabric characteristics, consumer issues, clothing care and management and basic construction skills. Information about the apparel industry and career options in this field are also included.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Personal/Family Development
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Child Development - A continuation of Parenting and Child Development with participation in a Day Care environment
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Preparing for Parenting
Graduation Plan – Minimum, recommended

Family/Individual Health - This family/individual health course emphasis are on the characteristics and influences of personal wellness, individual and family patterns contributing to the wellness of family members. The content addresses health resources, health care, contemporary and world health issues, options and required preparation for careers within the field. Concepts and skills for managing the dual roles (homemaker and wage earner) and the complications/solutions that are involved within those responsibilities are addressed
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Personal/Family Development
Graduation Plan– Minimum, Recommended

Food Science and Nutrition - This is a lab course that includes strong emphasis on nutrition as it relates to health, sports, weight control, special dietary needs and eating disorders. Safety, sanitation and nutrient retention in food preparation are addressed. If covers cultural influences on food patterns, management techniques and careers in food and nutrition occupations. Concepts and skills related to managing the dual roles of homemaker and wage earner are emphasized.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Personal/Family Development
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Food Science, Nutrition Technology - A continuation of Food Science and Nutrition with emphasis on specialty food preparation and presentation.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Food Science and Nutrition
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Individual and Family Life - Course addresses concepts and skill needed to make wise personal decisions, have rewarding relationships and function effectively as a member of society. It examines the individual in the family and explores basic functions and roles of the family unit. The content provides students with an opportunity to study principles that affect family living, the responsibility of adulthood, and career options and adjustments. Additional emphasis is placed on special concerns such as management of the dual roles as homemaker and wage earner, meeting and coping with crisis, and the role of elder family members.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Comprehensive Home Economics
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Home Economics Career Cluster - This course will present concepts and skills related to career options, home economics business operations, education, communication, human services, sciences, technology and arts.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Personal/Family Development
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Housing, Design and Furnishing - Lab course that covers the concepts and skills needed to successfully decorate a home. Content addresses period styles, surface treatment, lighting, use of design, space planning, consideration of occupant needs and management principles are emphasized. Other components include the impact of technology, the acquisition of professional services, careers available within the occupational area and managing the dual roles of homemaker and wage earner.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Personal/Family Development
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Personal & Family Development - Recommended for freshmen. Content of this lab course is all inclusive of the composition of the home economics discipline. Students may expect to acquire knowledge and skills related to family living, child development, clothing and textiles, housing management, consumer economics and responsibilities, food and nutrition, personal and family health, and the relationship between the home and work place. This is a full year class.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - None
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Parenting Education for the School age Parent – this course lays a foundation for understanding child growth and development. This course also equips the school age parent to develop positive relationships with their children and effective parenting and caregiver skills.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Personal/Family Development
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Preparing for Parenting- Lab course that focuses on parenthood education. The interrelationships of parenting behavior, behavior of children and child development is shown. Students may expect to acquire background knowledge regarding the responsibilities involved in parenting and the knowledge needed for effective parenting. The development of the child is included, and career choices and their impact on the family are address. The course is directed toward solving problems of the family as a family. The content emphasizes special parenting needs and/or situations such as single parenting, step-parenting, children in crisis, and abusive parenting behaviors. The course involves content on managing the dual role of homemaker and wage earner, including the impact on the management of family life and productivity of the worker.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Personal/Family Development
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Ready Set Teach - this course offers an understanding of the importance and process of early literacy development is used as a basis for the involvement of the secondary students in teaching. Mentoring and/or community service activities.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Personal/Family Development
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended
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JOURNALISM

Journalism I - Designed juniors who have developed basic journalism and advanced English writing skills. Gives students an opportunity to study and practice basic news gathering, writing and production skills. Gives practice in news, feature and special story writing. Principles of layout design, advertising, photography and magazine writing applied to production of the Deweyville High School yearbook, The Treasure Chest.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Keyboarding, Beg.BCIS, a grade of 80 or better in English 1 and English 2, teacher recommendation
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended

Advanced Journalism – See Business Imaging & Multimedia Management
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MUSIC

Band 1, 2, 3, 4 - The band performs at all varsity football games, pep rallies, UIL marching contests and any local parades. Only the fall semester counts as a PE equivalent toward graduation requirements. To substitute for the PE requirement, a student must participate in 3 consecutive Fall semester marching seasons. During the spring semester, the band will perform at various concerts, solo and ensemble contest and UIL concert and sight-reading contest. To substitute for the FINE ARTS requirement , a student must participate in 2 consecutive Spring semester concert seasons.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Teacher Approval and Audition
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished

Jazz Band – An instrumental group that performs jazz arrangements that are contemporary, historical and/or original. This instrumental group also performs at basketball games and other functions in the area.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Teacher Approval and Audition
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished
Choir- a vocal music group. The DHS choir performs music from all eras as well as original works. They compete in UIL music competitions. The DHS choir performs for various local and district functions.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Teacher Approval and Audition
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished
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THEATRE

Introduction to Theatre Arts – this course introduces the student to the world of Theatrical Arts. The course explores all areas of the theatre, technical, performance, history, costume & makeup design, stage & set construction.
Rank Scale - Regular
Prerequisite - Teacher Approval and Audition
Graduation Plan - Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished
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LOCAL

Office Aide - student will assist office personnel with various duties such as: picking up attendance slips, delivering messages and parcels, addressing envelopes, stuffing envelopes and other duties.
Rank Scale – NOT USED IN GPA/RANKING CALCULATION
Prerequisite - Office personnel recommendation
Graduation Plan – Minimum, Recommended
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