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USD 402  Course Handbook
2009-2010
COURSE HANDBOOK
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHOOSING CLASSES
WHICH MEET THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.
STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO VISIT WITH THEIR COUNSELOR FOR ASSISTANCE.
All AHS students need to earn 25 units of credit to graduate. All required courses must be passed.
1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS - 4 units.
ENGLISH 1 1 unit Freshman requirement
ENGLISH 2 1 unit Sophomore requirement
ENGLISH 3 1 unit Junior requirement
ENGLISH 4 1 unit Senior requirement
2. SOCIAL STUDIES - 3 units
WORLD GEOGRAPHY ½ unit Freshman requirement
WORLD HISTORY 1 unit Sophomore requirement
AMERICAN HISTORY 1 unit Junior requirement
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT ½ unit Senior requirement
3. SCIENCE - 3 units
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 unit Freshman requirement
ELECTIVE SCIENCE 2 units
4. MATHEMATICS - 3 units
ALGEBRA 1 or ALGEBRA CONCEPTS 1 and 2 (Each Algebra Concepts course = 1 unit)
ELECTIVE MATH (to total 3 units)
5. PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 1 unit
P.E. ½ unit Freshman requirement
HEALTH ½ unit Freshman requirement
6. FINE ARTS – 1 unit
MUSIC, ART, DRAMA, or FORENSICS 1 unit
7. ELECTIVE UNITS Complete requirements with elective units to total 25.
DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION
Students who complete the following curriculum and meet the requirements for graduation while maintaining a 3.0 overall GPA will be awarded the Diploma of Distinction, which also matches the Kansas Scholars Curriculum. Completing the Kansas Scholars Curriculum may also qualify a senior to apply for certain state scholarships.
English, 4 units At least one unit of English must be taken each year in high school.
Mathematics, 4 units Algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2 (completion of any of these mathematics
courses prior to entering high school satisfies this requirement for that course), and one unit beyond algebra 2 selected from trigonometry, algebra 3, pre-calculus, or statistics. Students must complete 3 units of math as high school credit to meet the graduation requirement.
Natural Sciences, 3 units Biology, chemistry, and physics are required.
Social Studies, 3 units One unit of American history, one-half unit of American government, one-half unit of world geography, and one unit of world history.
Foreign Language, 2 units Two units of one foreign language.
STUDENT CLASSIFICATION
Classification will be done once a year at the time the student enters the current school year. Students are classified according to the number of credits earned (ex. 5 credits to be a Sophomore, 11 credits for a Junior, 17 credits for a Senior). However, graduation is dependent upon accumulating the required number of credits.
GRADUATION CEREMONIES
Students must have successfully completed the requirements for graduation (as established by the Board of Education) and be enrolled and attending classes at Augusta High School in order to participate in commencement exercises.
VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
The Valedictorian and Salutatorian awards are presented to graduating seniors who have completed the requirements for the Diploma of Distinction with the highest and second highest cumulative grade point average respectively. The grade point average will be computed at the conclusion of the eighth semester and will be based on a 4.0 scale. Semester grades will be used to compute grade point averages. In the event of a tie for valedictorian, there will not be a student, or students, named as salutatorian.
COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students applying to any of the six Kansas Regents universities must meet certain admission criteria. You should regularly review your education plan with your counselor and your parents to make sure you are on the right track.
To qualify for admission you must meet one of the following requirements:
The applicant has completed the qualified admissions curriculum prescribed by the board of regents with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or has been recognized by the board of regents as having attained a functionally equivalent level of education.
or
The applicant has a composite American College Testing program (ACT) score of 21 or higher.
or
The applicant ranks in the top 1/3 of their high school class upon completion of 7 or 8 semesters.
PRECOLLEGE CURRICULUM
English, 4 units. 1 unit must be taken each year.
Mathematics, 3 units. Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
Science, 3 units. Physical science, Biology, Advanced Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. At least one unit must be in chemistry or physics.
Social Studies, 3 units. 1/2 unit of World Geography, 1 unit of World History, 1 unit
of American History and 1/2 unit of American Government.
Computer Technology, 1 unit One unit of computer technology is required.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Enrollment is held during the spring semester for the following school term. Payment of school fees will be done during mail-in registration in the summer. Serious consideration should be given to the selection of the proper courses during spring enrollment. Changes in class selection at the beginning of school will be very limited; therefore, for all practical purposes, spring enrollment is FINAL. All courses offered for a full year carry a full unit of credit; courses offered for one semester carry one-half unit of credit. Courses must be successfully completed in order for credit to be awarded.
1 semester = 1/2 unit (18 weeks in length)
2 semesters = 1 unit (36 weeks in length)
Course fees for the 2008-2009 term are subject to change as per Board approval.
Any changes will be determined prior to registration next fall.
NCAA REQUIREMENTS
If you are planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or II intercollegiate athletics, your initial-eligibility status must normally be determined by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
Þ The requirements for eligibility to participate at Division I differ from those required at Division II.
Þ Students should register after completion of their junior year in high school and only after an informed judgment has been made as to the prospect’s potential at the Division I or II level.
To be certified by the Clearinghouse, you must:
1. Graduate from high school.
2. Earn a grade-point average of at least 2.0.
3. Earn a sum of scores of at least 68 on the ACT.
Core Units Required for NCAA Certification
English Core 4 years
Math Core 2 years (Algebra 1 and higher)
Science Core 2 years (At least 1 year of a lab science)
Social Studies Core 2 years
Additional classes (see your counselor) 4 years
(Beginning Fall 2008, math core requires 3 years and 2 additional years from other academic areas.)
622100 - ART EXPLORATION ½ unit
Course fee - $10.00
The student will have the opportunity to explore the art process through creative, hands-on art projects. This class will not require higher-level skills.
622110 - INTRODUCTION TO ART ½ unit
Course fee - $10.00
The major emphasis of this course will be to introduce students to the fundamentals of art and principles of design, and to encourage drawing skills that will be necessary to successfully complete upper level art classes. An additional goal of this course will be to familiarize students with the role of art in society. The major emphasis of assignments will be to learn how to draw more realistically.
622140 - DRAWING LIFE ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Intro to Art) Course fee - $10.00
The course will emphasize two-dimensional drawing mediums, techniques, composition principles and the drawing of animate objects (such as the human figure, animals and plants).
622145 - DESKTOP PUBLISHING – GRAPHIC APPLICATIONS ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Intro to Art) Course fee - $10.00
The course includes learning various software components: PageMaker, Photoshop, and other graphic software. It is designed to teach students how to use the various software to obtain and manipulate images via the Internet, digital camera, and original drawings; then to lay out and design brochures, package design, and promotional items.
622150 - DRAWING INANIMATE OBJECTS ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Intro to Art) Course fee - $10.00
The course will emphasize two-dimensional drawing mediums, techniques, and composition principles as they relate to inanimate objects (such as still life, buildings, and cars).
622260 - PAINTING ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Intro to Art) Course fee - $10.00
This course will emphasize developing a working knowledge of color theory and painting techniques. Painting assignments will deal with abstract and realistic subject matter. Class assignments will include painting assignments, written tests, and outside research.
622450- ART of BROADCAST VIDEO ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Intro to Art) Course Fee $10.00
This course will cover the knowledge and technical skills necessary for preproduction, production, and postproduction of broadcast video media. Student will learn how to operate a movie camera and how to effectively frame a shot. Students will also learn how to edit photographs and video with the appropriate software and equipment. Producing the senior video will be one of the class projects as well as individual projects.
622451 –DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Intro to Art, Journalism, Newpaper, or Yearbook) Course Fee $ 15.00
This class will teach students how to operate a digital camera and how to edit, print, and archive photos using the appropriate software. Students will learn how to set up a camera for different environmental conditions. Students will be able to demonstrate proper camera handling, care, and safety issues. Students will also learn how to frame a shot like the pros and how to be creative or functional with the photos that they take.
622155 - CARTOONING (SEQUENTIAL ART) ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Intro to Art) Course fee - $10.00
Sequential art teaches basic drawing skills and the ability to develop a story and tell it through sequential images. It exposes students to opportunities in children’s book illustration, syndicated comics, storyboarding for television and film, self-publishing, video game design, and writing.
622120 - ART APPRECIATION ½ unit
Course Fee $ 10.00
This class is an entry-level class that explores art concepts and art history. Explore art through lectures, films, written work, and field trips to the Wichita Art Museum.
BUSINESS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
620903 - ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (O.J.T.) 1 unit
620904 - ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (O.J.T.)
621160 - CONSUMER ECONOMICS ½ unit
This course covers basic consumer economic topics. Some of the topics covered are taxes, banking services, consumer fraud, insurance, housing, comparison shopping, supply/demand, and investments. Films, guest speakers, and field trips may be incorporated to supplement the classroom activities.
621210 – WORD PROCESSING BASICS ½ unit
Course Fee - $5.00
Word processing software is used to develop proper typing technique, speed, accuracy, and proofreading skills. Formatting basic documents is included. A portion of the grade is based on ability to type without watching one’s hands. Students may quiz out of this course by passing a test and proving they can type at least 30 wpm. Test dates are in January for middle school and high school students
621240 - COMPUTER DOCUMENT PROCESSING ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Word Processing Basics) Course Fee-$5.00
A word processing class where students use Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, & Excel software to learn to format personal and business documents (reports, letters, memos, outlines, tables, charts, spreadsheets, newsletters, brochures, flyers, etc.) Development of speed and accuracy, problem solving skills, and proficient proofreading will also be emphasized.
621260 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Computer Document Processing)
The course emphasizes the business uses of spreadsheets and databases. Students will learn how to create formulas, charts, and database queries using Excel spreadsheet software. Students will become familiar with the Access database. They will learn how to create a database as well as reports, tables, and editing features of the database.
621261-COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II ½ unit
621265 – COMPUTER APPLICATIONS III ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Computer Document Processing or Instructor’s approval.)
Students will learn to compose, format, and dictate workplace correspondence using voice activation software. Business correspondence includes letters, memorandums, e-mail, reports, minutes, and resumes. In addition, students will make business presentations while learning about other related business activities. The voice activation software will increase their words per minute while enforcing proper sentence structure and punctuation. Internet activities will enhance class projects.
621411 – ACCOUNTING I (1stSem.) 1 unit
621412 – ACCOUNTING I (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: 11 or 12)
This course introduces basic accounting concepts, principles, and procedures practiced in business today. It involves the complete accounting cycle including transactions, journals, accounts, adjusting and closing entries and the preparation of financial statements.
621420 - COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING II
(Prerequisite: Accounting I) ½ unit
This course allows students to apply knowledge gained in Accounting I to complete microcomputer applications with Peachtree accounting software. It involves advanced study, reinforcement, and application of accounting concepts.
621601 – IN-HOUSE TRAINING (1st Sem.) 1 unit
621602 – IN-HOUSE TRAINING (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: Application is required. Students must be self-motivated, have a 2.5 GPA and must have completed two [2] or more business and computer technology classes. In addition, students must have administrator/teacher approval before enrolling.)
This class allows students to become actively involved in “live” production work that may consist of tasks from business, industry, and various other sources.
621603 – IN-HOUSE TRAINING SERVICING
(Prerequisite: A+ Certification)
Students that have A+ certification will be involved in computer servicing.
621701- ENTREPRENEURSHIP (1st Sem.) 1 unit
621702- ENTREPRENEURSHIP (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: 10,11,12; Applicaton required)
A licensed program of The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Inc. (NFTE) and Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas (YEK) where students learn about the free enterprise system through hands-on participation with business experiences. Through guest speakers, field trips, and working with area businesses, each student will develop a marketing and business plan.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
All students at Augusta High School are required to pass four years of English that will include:
· English 1 or English 1 Honors
· English 2 or English 2 Honors
· English 3 or English 3 Honors or English 3-Applied Communication
· English 4 or English 4 Advanced or English 4-Applied Communication
Seniors may also choose to take other college English courses at BCC. However, those courses are in addition to the required courses that must be taken at Augusta High School. College courses may not be taken as a substitute for a required AHS course. English 4 Advanced may be taken for dual credit and will require a payment of BCC fees.
FRESHMAN
624111- ENGLISH 1 (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624112- ENGLISH 1 (2nd Sem.)
The focus of this course is to study the fundamentals of language arts including an overview of the different literary genres: fiction, non-fiction, drama, and short story; basic paragraph and theme construction; vocabulary exercises; and grammar. Reinforcement of study skills will also be provided.
624121- ENGLISH 1 HONORS (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624122- ENGLISH 1 HONORS (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: A or B in 8th grade English, writing sample, NWEA RIT score of 223 or better, and/or teacher recommendation.
This class will develop writing and reading skills in preparation for the Honors curriculum in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades. The course of study includes fiction, non-fiction, drama, and short story; basic paragraph and theme/essay construction; vocabulary exercises; and grammar. Reinforcement of study skills will also be provided. While the general course curriculum aligns with that of English 1, the material will be covered at a faster pace and in greater depth. More homework and outside preparation should be expected.
624211- ENGLISH 2 (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624212- ENGLISH 2 (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: English 1)
This course offers the student an overview of both classic and contemporary literature such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students will be instructed in writing in response to literature as well as in the writing of free-standing compositions. Vocabulary and outside reading will be required. Students will also be instructed in the various modes of public speaking; students will be required to write and perform a variety of speeches.
624221- ENGLISH 2 HONORS (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624222- ENGLISH 2 HONORS (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: A or B in English, NWEA RIT Reading score of 225 or better, and/or teacher recommendation. )
This class is an intensified program that focuses on the areas of literary analysis, composition, and critical thinking. Instruction in this class focuses on developing student proficiency in critical thinking, problem solving, creative thinking, and application of skills. The greatest differentiations between English 2 and English 2 Honors curriculum are their pacing and complexity, which combine to challenge students capable of higher-level thinking. Students will develop the speaking skills needed in both small and large group settings; write essays of greater length and level of sophistication; demonstrate the proper use of the MLA format for all assignments; do research of a more in-depth nature with a broader range of sources and an original thesis; and read and analyze a higher level of literature in terms of language, literary elements, and thematic content.
JUNIOR
624301- ENGLISH 3 - APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624302- ENGLISH 3 - APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation)
This course will emphasize vocational English skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, reading, technical writing, listening, speaking, following directions, research, vocabulary development, interviewing, and other work-related skills. This class is developed for students planning to enter the work force, a two-year college, or a vocational/technical school. Students planning to go to a 4-year college should enroll in other English 3 classes, since this class may not fulfill certain college and scholarship requirements.
624311- ENGLISH 3 (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624312- ENGLISH 3 (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: English 2)
This course includes the study of American literature, grammar, writing, vocabulary, and spelling. There will be a major emphasis on the construction of writing in both vocational and literary styles. Development of related vocabulary and the development of a research paper will be included.
624335- ENGLISH 3 - HONORS (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624336- ENGLISH 3 - HONORS (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: A or B in English 2, NWEA RIT score of 227 or better, and/or teacher recommendation.)
This language and composition class is a challenging course for the very able student. The student will read, analyze, and critique some of America’s finest literature. The student will practice interpreting literature by reference to the details and patterns in the text as well as how it relates to the history of the time period. The students will do extensive writing, including a research paper and a persuasive speech.
SENIOR
624411- ENGLISH 4 - APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624412- ENGLISH 4 - APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation)
This course will emphasize vocational English skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, reading, technical writing, listening, speaking, following directions, research, vocabulary development, interviewing, and other work-related skills. This class is developed for students planning to enter the work force, a two-year college, or a vocational/technical school. Students planning to go to a 4-year college should enroll in other English 4 classes, since this class may not meet certain college and scholarship requirements.
624421- ENGLISH 4 (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624422- ENGLISH 4 (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: English 3)
Students will study classic and contemporary English Literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Genres studied will be poetry, nonfiction, fiction, and drama. Vocabulary and outside reading will also be components of the course. Students will be expected to write several types of essays such as definition, process, cause and effect, compare/contrast, literary analysis, college application, and research.
624435 – ENGLISH 4 ADVANCED (1st Sem.) 1 unit
624436 – ENGLISH 4 ADVANCED (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: English 3 Honors and Proficient or above on KS Reading Assessment, and/or teacher recommendation.)
To be eligible for college credit, the student must enroll with AHS and BCC. All fees and paper work must be completed with BCC. Students will be required to buy a textbook from BCC. This course will fulfill the senior English requirement. The class is a challenging course for the very able student. The course combines reading and writing in a variety of different styles and rhetorical modes. Students will practice critical thinking skills, rhetorical skills, and different writing strategies through varied and complex writing assignments including a research project and presentation. Students will also read and analyze selected British literature. Students will receive college credit for Composition I and Intro to Literature, an English elective
624437 – INTRO TO JOURNALISM ½ unit
Students will learn how to recognize, gather, and write stories, including feature stories, editorials, and straight news. They will study news style, headline writing, proofreading, copy editing, photography, and page layout. Students will also use desktop publishing software to aid in the development of professional-looking publications.
624451 – NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION 1 unit
624452 – NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION
Prerequisite: Application required. Enrollment by permission of instructor.
Inform, entertain, and provoke thought on a monthly basis! Students apply language arts and communications skills toward the financing and publication of the school newspaper. Where else does a student’s opinion really count? Where else can any student freely express his opinion? The same place any other citizen of our United States can: in his local newspaper! Inform, entertain, and stimulate your readers throughout the school year, and take with you the skills and knowledge for a career in the exciting, ever-changing world of journalism. Leave the class with a portfolio worthy of a college scholarship!
624455 – YEARBOOK PUBLICATION 1 unit
624456 – YEARBOOK PUBLICATION
Prerequisite: Application required. Enrollment by permission of instructor and successful completion of Intro to Journalism.
Students apply language arts and communications skills toward the financing and publication of the school yearbook. Your hard work and dedication are rewarded in this class with a lasting finished product that you and your friends will treasure. Help everyone remember what it means to be an Oriole: assemble the memories of your experience and chronicle the history of your school, and take with you the skills and knowledge for a career in the exciting, ever-changing world of journalism. Leave the class with a portfolio worthy of a college scholarship!
624445 – DRAMA 1 ½ unit
Performance is required. Lab fee - $5.00
Drama I is the beginning class in the theatrical arts. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of acting through creating scenes and performing monologues, duets, and multi-actor scenes. The students will cover theatre history from the dawn of man to the present day. Teaching tools include pantomimes, impromptu acting, performance of plays, character, make-up, hair and costume design. ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS CLASS MUST BE INVOLVED WITH THE SCHOOL PLAY BY EITHER ACTING OR WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES. PRACTICE IS FROM 3:30 – 5:30, MONDAY – THURSDAY.
624449 – DRAMA 2 ½ unit
Prerequisite: Drama 1
Performance is required.
Drama 2 is the continuation of Drama 1 and is for students wanting to improve their acting skills. Emphasis in this class is placed on advanced acting skills. Teaching tools include performing monologues, duets, multi-character scenes, pantomimes, impromptu acting, one-acts, costume and set design, and directorial work. ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS CLASS MUST BE INVOLVED WITH THE SCHOOL PLAY BY EITHER ACTING OR WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES. PRACTICE IS FROM 3:30 – 5:30, MONDAY – THURSDAY.
624447 – DEBATE (Competitive)* ½ unit
Students will research the current national debate topic and prepare affirmative and negative strategies to debate. Students will be required to compete a minimum of THREE tournaments and work the Augusta Invitational Debate Tournament, all of which occur on FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS. (Friday/Saturday for advanced debaters and Saturday only for novice {beginning}debaters). Students will furnish their own supplies, which include flow pads, filing boxes, and file folders. Dress clothes are also required for tournaments.
624448 – FORENSICS* ½ unit
Forensics will help students improve their public speaking and performance skills at a competitive level. The possible events students can compete in are: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, extemporaneous speaking, duet acting, dramatic interpretation, humorous interpretation, and poetry and prose reading. Students will be required to compete in at least THREE tournaments and work at the Augusta Invitational Forensics Tournament, all of which occur on SATURDAYS. Dress clothes are required for tournaments.
*STUDENTS IN DEBATE AND FORENSICS MUST MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO COMPETE.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
620907-FOUNDATIONS for LIVING ½ unit
Fee: $20.00
Foundations for Living is a semester course intended to introduce students to the FACS program. Areas of introduction include: self-improvement and development, consumerism, housing, clothing, foods and child development. An action project is required.
620908-TEXTILES & APPAREL ½ unit
(Foundations for Living) Fee: $5.00
Textiles & Apparel is a comprehensive course discussing personal grooming, clothing, textiles, and careers in the clothing field; basic sewing skills; clothing recycling; the influence of clothing in a career; and personal skills and social graces. An action project is required.
620921—NUTRITION & WELLNESS ½ unit (Prerequisite: 10,11,12; Foundations for Living) Lab Fee: $20.00
Nutrition & Wellness is an advanced course that builds on successes of the introductory Foundations for Living. This advanced class discusses the relationship of nutrition and cooking principles associated with health and wellness. There will be an emphasis on time and resource management of the kitchen, critical thinking, decision-making and problem solving. Additional topics will include cultural influences, food technology, nutritional awareness during the life cycle/special diets, and safety of food industry. An action project involving planning, shopping, and preparing a family meal is required for all students.
620926—INTERIOR DESIGN ½ unit
(Foundations for Living) Fee: $5.00
Interior Design is a comprehensive course discussing and evaluating variant housing needs, housing selection options, and the principles of design as they relate to decorating a home. An action project is required.
620933- PARENTING ½ unit
(Prerequisite:11,12; Foundations for Living) Lab Fee: $5.00
Parenting is a semester course designed to examine the impact of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and families. Contemporary parenting concerns including child abuse, substitute child care, and single parenthood are included. An action project is required.
620935 – CAREER & LIFE PLANNING ½ unit
(Prerequisite:10,11,12; Foundations for Living) Lab Fee$5.00
Career & Life Planning is an advanced class for upper level students. This course is designed to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle promoting personal fitness, family health, and wellness. Positive decision-making skills and problem-solving steps will be the foundation for many topics discussed. A focus on short and long-term goals demands mature thinking skills. An action project is required and an exercise program is implemented into the curriculum.
620937—CONSUMER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Lab Fee: $5.00 ½ unit
(Prerequisite: 12; Foundations for Living)
Consumer resource management is a course designed to prepare the individual to be a responsible consumer, make plans on money management issues, analyze the impact of technology on resources and decision-making, and to learn how we as consumers affect the environment. An action project is required.
620941 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ½ unit
(Prerequisite: 10,11,12; Foundations) Lab Fee: $20.00
Financial Management is a course designed to prepare an individual for living on his or her own. Areas of study include careers, employment, budgeting, living successfully, and preparing “survival foods.” An action project is required.
620942—BALANCING CAREER and FAMILY ½ unit
(Prerequisite11,12; Foundations for Living) Lab Fee: $5.00 Balancing Career and Family is a course designed to prepare the individual to establish and maintain a satisfying family and career life, including decision making regarding resource management. This includes family management of time, money, resources, and organization of activities in the home as a means of successfully combining the role of family member and wage earner. An action project is required.
HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION
623110- HEALTH ½ unit
This course is required for all freshmen. It is intended to further the understanding of the human body. Major topics studied include decision-making, nutrition, body systems, infectious and non-infectious diseases, substance abuse, and first aid (including CPR).
623160- PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Boys) ½ Unit
623170- PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Girls) ½ Unit
Course fee- $5.00 plus additional fees will be assessed for some activities.
This course is required for all freshmen. Class activities will include tennis, volleyball, running, fitness training, softball, flag football, soccer, basketball, bowling, and the President’s Physical Fitness Test.
623211- AEROBIC FITNESS
623212- AEROBIC FITNESS ½ Unit(Prerequisite: 10,11,12 and passed Freshman PE & Health) Course fee- $5.00
This exercise program will make you feel better, look better, and have fun. This class will demand that you exert your body over an extended period of time. Exercises that will train your cardiovascular system to become more efficient will be considered. Exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, and jump rope, with main emphasis on total aerobic fitness, will be required.
623311- STRENGTH and CONDITIONING
623312- STRENGTH and CONDITIONING ½ Unit
(Prerequisite: 10,11,12 and passed Freshman PE & Health Course fee- $5.00
This fitness course is dedicated to improving the strength, quickness, agility, and flexibility of each student. Daily workouts are uniform and organized, utilizing the “Bigger, Faster, Stronger” training program. Each workout emphasizes the Olympic-style Powerlifts. Each student will be taught correct lifting and spotting techniques in order to become proficient in the various exercises used. This course is very beneficial to the healthy lifestyles of all students; athletes of any sport are also encouraged to enroll.
623411- LIFELONG FITNESS and ACTIVITIES
623412–LIFELONG FITNESS and ACTIVITIES ½ Unit
(Prerequisite: 10,11,12 and passed Freshman PE & Health) Course fee- $5.00 plus additional fees will be assessed for some activities.
Fundamentals of sports and selected lifetime activities are taught. Students will participate in activities to develop skills necessary for appreciation and enjoyment of these lifetime activities. Rules, history, and principles of games will be studied. An introduction to community recreation will be integrated into studies.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES
DRAFTING & ARCHITECTURE
620945 - DRAFTING 1 ½ unit
Course Fee - $15.00
This course will include instruction in basic drafting fundamentals, orthographic projection, lettering, and pictorial drawings. Computer-aided drafting will be introduced. Grade based on quantity and quality of drawings, and tests.
620950 - DRAFTING 2 ½ unit
Prerequisite: Drafting 1 Course Fee - $10.00
This course will include topics such as sections, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, dimensioning, developments, and working drawings. 3-D software will be introduced. All grades will be based on quality of work and manipulation of software and hardware.
620955 - DRAFTING 3 ½ unit
Prerequisite: Drafting 2 Course Fee - $10.00
Topics for this course would include cams and gears, welding, aeronautical, map drafting, electrical and electronics schematics, and assembly drawings. The student will further utilize 3-D software. All drawings will be developed using CAD software. Grades will be based on quality and quantity of work and proficiency of CAD commands.
620961 - BASIC ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING ½ unit Prerequisite:Drafting 1 Course Fee - $ 10.00 This course will be of particular interest to the student who is considering becoming an architect or contractor. Course is based on developing a fundamental understanding of construction details such as foundations, floors, walls, roofs, doors, and windows. Other topics include electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. Grades will be based on written assignments and tests and some detail drawings.
620966 - ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING ½ unit
Prerequisite: Basic Architecture Course Fee - $10.00
The student will design a home of 1500 to 2000 square feet in living area. A complete set of working drawings – floor, foundation, wall section, elevations, electrical – and other necessary details will be included. Grades will be based on quantity and quality as well as creativity of design.
620976 – ARCHITECTURE USING CAD ½ unit Prerequisite: Advanced Architecture
Course Fee - $10.00
The student is to take the set of house plans produced in advanced architecture and reproduce them using AutoCAD. The set is to include: floor plan, foundation plan, elevations, wall section, and site plan. Grade will be based on manipulating CAD commands and accuracy of drawings.
620978 – EXPERIENCES IN 3-D ½ unit
Prerequisite: Drafting 3 Course Fee - $10.00
This course is designed for students to learn and use 3-D and animation software. Projects previously developed in Drafting II and Drafting III will be brought to life using 3-D modeling and animation techniques. Grades will be based on the complexity and quantity of the student’s work.
PRECISION PRODUCTION TRADES
CABINETMAKING
Each student must provide and wear approved eye protection in the wood shop at all times.
CABINETMAKING 1, 2, 3, 4
The project cost will be the responsibility of the student. One-half of the project cost is due before the project is started and the balance is due upon completion of the project. Projects under $15.00 are to be paid before starting the project. Each student must wear approved eye protection in the wood shop at all times.
620981 – CABINETMAKING 1 ½ unit
620987 – CABINETMAKING 1 FOR GIRLS Course Fee - $15.00
This course introduces the student to the many ways in which modern society utilizes wood. Safety and the proper use of woodworking machines and tools are the students’ introduction to making decorative and useful items from wood. Class work and required projects will be assigned to all students. Grades will be based on written assignments, shop work, tests, and daily effort.
620982 – CABINETMAKING 2 ½ unit
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 1, Drafting 1 Course Fee - $15.00
Product design, procedure planning, material selection, cabinetry and commercial manufacturing methods are introduced in this course. The student utilizes the skills learned in Cabinetmaking I to construct instructor assigned and instructor approved projects. Grades will be based on the quality, quantity, and the degree of difficulty of the work completed, as well as student effort. The student will submit a written plan at the beginning of the semester documenting the desired projects and projected timetable of completion.
620983 – CABINETMAKING 3 ½ unit
Prerequisite: Cabinetmaking 2, Drafting 1 Course Fee - $15.00
Product design, machine operations, manufacturing methods, and safety are emphasized and reinforced as the student utilizes the skills learned in Cabinetmaking 2. The students will construct individual and/or group projects with an emphasis on cabinetry. Grades will be based on the quality, quantity, and degree of difficulty of the work completed, as well as student effort.
620984 – CABINETMAKING 4 1 unit
620985 – CABINETMAKING 4
Prerequisite: Wood Technology 3, Drafting 1 Course Fee - $15.00
This class will construct a group project. The students in this class will design and construct custom cabinetry for installation at a remote job site. The students will solicit the job, determine the customer’s needs, develop and present the proposal to the customer, draft the proposed product, construct it, and arrange delivery to the customer. Automated manufacturing is an integrated part of this course as the projects are developed on computers using computer aided drafting, product and renovation software, parts list, and computer controlled manufacturing equipment. The student will program the software and machine to illustrate and manufacture the desired project utilizing skills developed in various classes. Quality, adherence to a schedule, consumerism, customer relations, team work, and safe working habits will be emphasized. Grades will be based on the quality and quantity of work completed with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, daily effort, and those qualities required of a productive employee.
Each student must wear approved eye protection in the wood shop at all times.
620980 – CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS ½ unit
620979—CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS FOR GIRLS Course Fee - $10.00
This course introduces the student to the simple repair tasks around the home, which do not require a trained repair person. The systems (electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling, structural, and walls) that comprise a house or commercial building are studied. The safe and proper use of hand and power tools are emphasized as we learn to repair holes in a sheetrock wall, paint, wire switches, and decide when to call the repairman. Hands-on work is emphasized while class work and required projects will be assigned to all students. Grades will be based on shop work, written assignments, and daily effort.
620986 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TRADES ½ unit Prerequisite: Woods Technology 1, Drafting 1 Course Fee - $15.00 This course introduces the student to the simple repair tasks around the home, which do not require a trained repair person. The systems (electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling, structural, and walls) that comprise a house or commercial building are studied. The safe and proper use of hand and power tools are emphasized as we learn to repair holes in a sheetrock wall, paint, wire switches, and decide when to call the repairman. Hands-on work is emphasized while class work and required projects will be assigned to all students. Grades will be based on shop work, written assignments, and daily effort.
MATHEMATICS
625211 – ALGEBRA CONCEPTS 1 1 unit
625212 – ALGEBRA CONCEPTS 1
(formerly Applied Math I) (Algebra Concepts 1 & 2 may be substituted for Algebra 1.)
This is the first year of a three-year sequence. The course begins with a review of fundamental mathematical skills and concepts. The course emphasizes problem solving, graphing, and writing linear equations and inequalities.
625221 – ALGEBRA CONCEPTS 2 1 unit
625222 – ALGEBRA CONCEPTS 2
(formerly Applied Math II) (Prerequisite: Algebra Concepts 1 or 1st semester Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 with instructor’s approval)
This is the second year of a three-year sequence. The course begins with a review of concepts from Algebra Concepts 1. The course then emphasizes concepts on systems of equations, exponents and exponential functions, quadratic equations and functions, polynomials and factoring, and ends with rational expressions and radicals.
625231 – INFORMAL GEOMETRY 1 unit
625232 – INFORMAL GEOMETRY
(formerly Applied Math III) (Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra Concepts 1 & 2. The course may not be taken concurrently with or after receiving credit in Geometry.)
This is the third year of a three-year sequence. The course provides students with an informal approach to the study of geometric shapes and their applications. The student begins with given facts and/or observations and induces step-wise certain and useful conclusions. The course does not meet college curriculum requirements.
625241 – CONSUMER MATH 1 unit
625242 – CONSUMER MATH
(Prerequisite: Must be a junior or senior who has completed either geometry or informal geometry.)
This course reviews and practices basic math skills through direct applicaton to important everyday situations such as paying taxes, buying food, banking and investing, and managing a household. Various other applications will also be explored. Guest speakers will be included to supplement and enhance the curriculum.
625261 - ALGEBRA 1 1 unit
625262 - ALGEBRA 1
This course begins with a review of fundamental mathematical skills and concepts. The algebra content emphasizes skill development and practical application with emphasis on equation solving. All incoming freshmen must enroll in either Algebra 1 or Geometry.
625411 - GEOMETRY 1 unit
625412 - GEOMETRY
(Prerequisite: Algebra 1)
This course will include reviews of special areas of Algebra 1, which are used directly in the course, but it will be mainly directed at learning and understanding the basic geometric figures common to all math courses and the everyday world. These figures include lines, rays, segments, circles, and polygons. The most important component of the course, however, is developing reasoning patterns. Geometry and Algebra 2 may be taken concurrently with instructor approval.
625461 – ALGEBRA 2 1 unit
625462 – ALGEBRA 2
(Prerequisite: Geometry)
Algebra 2 includes a review of the fundamental operations, first and second-degree equations in one unknown, and equations with two unknowns. New topics presented are: systems of equations, power and roots, exponents, radicals, real numbers, complex numbers, logarithms, and binomial theorem. Geometry and Algebra 2 may be taken concurrently with instructor approval.
625571 - TRIGONOMETRY ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra 2)
This course is the study of the relationships between the sides of triangles with respect to the angles contained within the triangles, graphs of the trigonometric functions identities, inverse trig functions, and solving trigonometry equations.
625572-PRE-CALCULUS ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Trigonometry)
Pre-calculus is a course for the college-bound student and other students who would use it in their planned careers. It is a continuation of the work started in Algebra 2. Some new topics are conic sections, theory of equations, logarithms, functions, matrices, and determinants, complex numbers, vectors, and probability. Since the use of a graphing calculator is integrated into the Pre-calculus curriculum, students are encouraged to purchase one.
625580 - CALCULUS ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus, or instructor approval) This course will include a review of trigonometry, solving higher degree equations, conic sections, graph of functions, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, advanced topics in curve sketching, limits of functions, derivatives and rates of change, application of derivatives, and integration if time permits.
625590 - STATISTICS ½ unit
(Prerequisite: Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus, or instructor approval)
This course will include a review of Pre-Calculus concepts, but the main focus will be on limits of functions, derivatives and rates of change, applications of derivatives, and integration if time permits.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
622511 – BAND (1st Sem.) 1 unit
622512 – BAND (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: Eighth grade band & passing grade previous semester)
Course fee $20.00 – For uniform cleaning and instrument maintenance. Students must purchase marching shoes (one time purchase) and a pep band shirt (once every two years).
This is an advanced course in instrumental music. During marching season (beginning of the school year to November), the entire band will participate as one unit in the marching band. The marching band will perform at home football games, several parades, and may attend university band day and marching festivals. In addition to instrumental musicians, first semester enrollment is open to any student that has been chosen (via previous spring audition) to be a part of the color guard and/or majorette squad. After marching season, the rest of the year is devoted to concert band. The concert band performs at several concerts and contests. Students may also choose to participate in basketball pep band and be a part of KSHSAA solo and ensemble contests.
622521 – JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1st Sem.) 1 unit
622521 – JAZZ ENSEMBLE (2nd Sem.)
(Prerequisite: Instructor approval)
Students may need to audition due to the limited instrumentation required for this group. The jazz ensemble is an extension of the regular band program that allows students to experience a unique and more expressive style of music. The music demands a higher level of competence from each individual part and therefore suggests that placement for this class is reserved for the more advanced students. The ensemble’s obligations include performances at concerts, contests and community events.
VOCAL MUSIC
ALL CHOIRS: Course Fee: $7.50
Prerequisite: Placement audition, passing grade previous semester, and/or instructor approval.
622541- CONCERT CHOIR (1st Sem.) 1 Unit
622542- CONCERT CHOIR (2nd Sem.)
Concert Choir is open by audition to students with sophomore standing or above.
622551- WOMEN’S CHOIR (1st Sem.) 1 Unit
622552- WOMEN’S CHOIR (2nd Sem.)
Women’s Choir is open by audition to any female with sophomore standing or above.
622561- MIXED CHOIR (1st Sem.) 1 Unit
622562- MIXED CHOIR (2nd Sem.)
Mixed Choir is open to all students at AHS, regardless of class standing.
622565 - SHOW CHOIR (1st Sem.) 1 Unit
622566 - SHOW CHOIR (2nd Sem.)
This group performs a large variety of literature including popular music with choreography. It is open by audition to all students with sophomore standing or above.
All choirs are performing groups within the AHS choral program. Students who are unable to learn to discriminate pitch may be excluded from the class. The choirs perform music of all types, from recent pop/rock to works of the classical masters. All choirs perform in school concerts, occasional off-campus performances, and at regional and state music contests. Opportunities to take part in solo and/or small ensemble performances exist. Some extracurricular time will be required. Members must provide the prescribed accessories to wear with school-provided uniforms.
622570 - MUSIC APPRECIATION ½ unit This course will focus on the foundations of the art of music. Composers, musical styles, performers and fundamental principles about musical elements will be studied so that the student might gain a greater appreciation and a more open understanding about this art. This is NOT a performing class and prior participation in a performing ensemble is not required.
622571 - MUSIC THEORY ½ unit
This course is geared for the student who wishes to have a greater understanding about the fundamentals of music. Studies about basic harmony, voice leading, ear training, composition and orchestration will be included in this course for the serious music student. This is NOT a performing class, although students need to have a basic understanding of music performance.
626111 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 unit
626112 – PHYSICAL SCIENCE Course fee $5.00
This is a required course for all 9th graders. This general science course will emphasize techniques that will help prepare the student for future science study. It will introduce the student to a wide variety of science disciplines through hands-on approach to learning.
626125-GENERAL SCIENCE 1 unit
626126-GENERAL SCIENCE
(Prerequisite: Physical science) Course fee $10.00
This course will survey general physical, life, and earth science topics, including general chemistry concepts, for the purpose of preparing the student for future science study. Students will be expected to participate in laboratory and other cooperative learning tasks, and will experience various approaches in teaching methods, such as hands-on activities, lectures, discussions, and videos.
626131 - LIFE SCIENCE 1 unit
626132 - LIFE SCIENCE
(Prerequisite: Physical science. May not be taken concurrently or after receiving credit in Biology) Course fee $5.00 This course will provide an overview of living systems. Included will be topics related to plants, animals, ecology, and other general biology concepts intended to promote learning through process skills development. Cooperative learning will be the primary mode for laboratory investigations. Integration of other disciplines, such as literature, language skills, mathematics, and social studies will be employed.
626211 - BIOLOGY 1 unit
626212 - BIOLOGY
(Prerequisite: Physical science) Course Fee $5.00
This course involves the study of general biology concepts with a survey of the plant, animal, and protist kingdoms. Students will participate in laboratory investigations that may include dissection of selected members of the animal kingdom. Teaching will also include lectures, discussions, and audio-visual presentations. Students are encouraged to keep notebooks and to develop note-taking skills during the course.
626361- ADVANCED BIOLOGY 1 unit
626362- ADVANCED BIOLOGY
(Prerequisite: 11 or 12 and Biology) Course fee $15.00
This class focuses on and covers the main systems of the human body in detail. It will involve dissections of a comparative nature, as well as labs that will help students become familiar with the workings of the body and its relative place in the Animal Kingdom. An emphasis will be placed on understanding relationships between the structure and function of various tissues, organs, and systems. The class will also introduce students to various health-related careers and fields of study open to them.
626261 - CHEMISTRY 1 unit
626262 - CHEMISTRY
(Prerequisite: Algebra 1) Course fee $15.00
This course, entirely student-centered and laboratory-oriented, is intended to provide a basic understanding of the general principles of chemistry. College-bound students should find the course quite useful for future study; the course is not intended solely as a college-preparatory. Classroom work will de-emphasize memorization and concentrate on the discovery approach to chemistry.
626263 – ADVANCED CHEMISTRY 1 unit
626264 – ADVANCED CHEMISTRY
(Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or concurrently enrolled) (Recommendation: Chemistry with a “C” or better) Fee: $15.00
Advanced Chemistry is a continuation of the Chemistry course. The course will emphasize gas laws, solution chemistry, ionization, solubility, acids and bases, pH chemistry, reaction kinetics, oxidation-reduction reactons, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry together provide an excellent foundation for any student who plans to enter a chemistry or science intensive college major (ex: medicine, engineering, pharmacy, etc.).
626311 - PHYSICS 1 unit
626312 - PHYSICS
(Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2) Take TRIGONOMETRY as a prerequisite or concurrently.
Course fee - $10.00
This class is intended to investigate the practical aspects of physics in a laboratory-oriented manner. (Students will use laboratory investigation of the basic principles of motion, heat, sound, light, electricity, and radio-activity). Course work will concentrate on the applications of physics to our physical world. Emphasis will be on the student discovering the basic physical principles rather than memorization.
SOCIAL STUDIES
627101 – WORLD GEOGRAPHY ½ unit
This course is required for all FRESHMEN.
This course will include the study of the earth, its changing surface, its land forms, and its climates. The use of maps will facilitate the understanding of the interaction between man and his environment, including global cultures, governments, economics, and population trends.
627205 - WORLD HISTORY 1 unit
627206 – WORLD HISTORY
This course is required for all SOPHOMORES.
First semester, the course will survey people, places, civilizations, and events from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance. Second semester will cover European development from the Renaissance to World War I. The development of modern civilization will be emphasized.
627211 - AMERICAN HISTORY 1 unit
627212 – AMERICAN HISTORY
This course is required for all JUNIORS.
The course begins with the study of the American Revolution and our problems with Great Britain and her colonies. The impact of the Revolution on our heritage will be discussed. From this era, the class will focus on acquisition of land, the Civil War, and the American Indian. The class will conclude with in-depth study of the eras that include: the Spanish American War, immigration, World War I and the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, World War II, the era of the 50's and 60's, Vietnam and current changes in our world today that will impact the future.
627221 – AMERICAN HISTORY ADVANCED
627222 – AMERICAN HISTORY ADVANCED
(Prerequisite: 11, 12) 1 unit
This is a college class offered through Butler Community College. The student will receive dual credit from Augusta High School, fulfilling the required American History credit needed to graduate. A higher level of work will be expected, compared to the regular American History class. The student must pay BCC fees.
627300 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT ½ unit This course is required for all SENIORS.
This is a survey course of governmental institutions in the United States. Included in the study will be Federal, State, and local governmental units, their structure and function from Capitol Hill to city hall, as they affect the citizens of the United States.
627310 - CURRENT EVENTS ½ unit
This course will explore contemporary subjects at the local, state, national and international levels. We will use newspapers, magazines, and internet articles. Topics range from government and politics to fashion and design. It can be taken more than once for credit.
627320 - PSYCHOLOGY ½ unit (Prerequisite 10,11,12)
This class is a scientific study of man as a psychological being. Emphasis will be placed on self-understanding, personal adjustment and social adjustment.
627360 – WORLD WAR II ½ unit (Prerequisite 11,12)
This course will cover the causes, events, and affects of World War II. Specifically, the class will cover the European and Pacific Theaters, as well as the Holocaust. Students will be required to complete class assignments, projects, research papers, and unit tests.
WORK EXPERIENCE
620901 – CAREER OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING (C.O.T.) 1 unit
620902 – CAREER OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING (C.O.T.)
Prerequisite: 12th grade
Enrollment is dependent on current employment and passing grades in all classes the semester before enrollment. The C.O.T. program is an occupational work training program carried on through cooperation of the school and business or industrial establishments in the community. The program provides an opportunity for the student to enter a job field of interest while still enrolled in the regular class curriculum.
The C.O.T. student attends regular school classes, and then goes to work at an approved training station where he/she works on the job site. Meetings will be held throughout the semester for some classroom projects and activities (these will be announced during the first week of class). The student/worker must work an average of 8 hours per week. The grading will be on pass/fail basis.
STUDENT AIDE
SENIOR HIGH STUDENT AIDE (Requirement: 11 or 12, with a 3.0 Cumulative GPA)
A student may not take more than two semesters of Student Aide during their four (4) years in high school. Selection for this assignment is based upon student's prior academic performance, attendance, behavior in and out of the classroom, and the student's level of skill or ability to perform the necessary tasks associated with the assignment. Students will be assigned to a Student Aide position based on teacher approval.
Student Aide positions may include any of the following:
620001 – Office Aide – 1st Sem.
620002 – Office Aide – 2nd Sem.
620003 – Counselor Aide – 1st Sem.
620004 – Counselor Aide – 2nd Sem.
620005 – Library Aide – 1st Sem.
620006 – Library Aide – 2nd Sem.
629997 – Teacher Aide – 1st Sem. (Students will be assigned classes based on
629998 – Teacher Aide – 2nd Sem. teacher needs and not by specific semesters.)
COLLEGE CLASSES
1. College classes are available to seniors and juniors who score proficient or higher on the Kansas assessments.
2. Enrollment in a college class is NOT complete until the student has completed all college enrollment processes and payments to the college.
3. High School credit toward graduation will be granted only for those classes that have been approved by the administration, have been successfully completed, and have been taken during the regular school day and term.
4. A student's combined high school and college schedule must be the equivalent of a full school day.
5. One/half unit of high school and college credit will be granted for a 3-hour approved college class taken during regular school time.
6. A student must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average to be considered for further college course work while enrolled at Augusta High School.
7. Credit may not be granted for travel time to and from the college or university.
8. Any combined college and Augusta High School class schedule must satisfy the eligibility requirements of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and Augusta High School in order to allow participation in state activities and athletics.
9. Athletes are reminded to check the eligibility requirements of the NCAA, particularly in regard to required core courses, minimum ACT and /or SAT score, and required GPA.
10. Tuition and fees are the sole responsibility of the student.
FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Required: 25 units
English 1 or English 1 Honors 1 unit
Physical Science 1 unit ______ P.E. ½ unit
Health ½ unit
World Geography ½ unit Algebra 1 or higher 1 unit
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_____ English 2 or _____ English 2 Honors 1 unit
_____ Science 1 unit _____ World History 1 unit
_____ Math __________________________ 1 unit
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_____ English 3 or _____ English 3 Communications or ____English 3 Honors 1 unit
_____ Science 1 unit
_____ American History or American History Advanced 1 unit
_____ Math 1 unit
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_____ English 4 or English 4 Communications or English 4 Advanced 1 unit
_____ American Government ½ unit
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