OA BCIG HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE OFFERINGS

2009-2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Advanced Placement Classes

Agricultural Education

Art (Visual Studies)

Business

Entrance Req. For State Regent Universities

Family and Consumer Sciences

Foreign Language

Grading Scales

Graduation Requirements

Health Occupations

Health/Physical Education

Industrial Technology

Language Arts

Mathematics

Music

Off Campus Course Offerings

PSEO Courses

Science

Social Science

Technology

Weighted Graded System

	Iowa State University	University of Iowa	University of Northern Iowa	Optimum Recommendations for success
English	4 Years emphasizing writing, speaking, reading, as well as understanding and appreciation of literature	4 years with an emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of literature, composition, and speech.	4 years including one year of composition, also may include one year of speech, communication, or journalism.	4 years with an emphasis on the communication skills of writing, reading and listening, and the analysis and interpretation of literature. In addition, courses in journalism and media literacy will be valuable. Extracurricular activities in debate, speech contest, newspaper, and yearbook will further develop essential competencies.
Math	3 years including one year each of algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra.	3 years including two years of algebra and one year of geometry for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.	3 years including the equivalent of algebra, geometry and advanced algebra.	4 years, one in each year of high school. While advanced courses like calculus and statistics are good, it’s more important that you gain a complete understanding of advanced algebra and trigonometry.
Natural Science	3 years including one year each from any of the two: biology, chemistry, or physics.	3 years including one year each from any two: biology, chemistry, or physics for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. 3 years with at least one year each in chemistry and physics for admission to the College of Engineering	3 years including courses in general science, biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics. Laboratory experience in highly recommended.	4 years, one in each year of high school. To be really well prepared, take at least one year each of biology, chemistry, and physics. These can be taken in any order and may be taught productively in either a separate or an integrated fashion, depending on your school’s offerings.
Social Studies	2 years for admission to Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Human Sciences. 3 years for admission to the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences.	3 years with US History and world history recommended for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. 2 years with US history and world history recommended for the admission to the College of Engineering.	3 years including courses in anthropology, economics, geography, government, history, psychology, or sociology.	3 years is essential, but four is better. Take at least one year each of US and world history. Additional courses in anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology provide an important understanding of our political, social, and economic institutions.
Foreign Language	2 years of a single foreign language for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering	2 years of a single foreign language are required for admission. For many degrees, the fourth year of proficiency is required for graduation.	Foreign language courses are not required for admission. However, two years of foreign language in high school with a C- or above in the last course will meet the university graduation requirement.	4 years of a single foreign language. By taking foreign language during all four years of high school, you’ll go beyond the basic skills and begin to use the language and reinforce your fluency.
Other Courses	Specific elective courses are not required for admission.	Specific elective courses are not required for admission.	2 years of additional courses from the required subject areas, foreign language, or the fine arts.	Explore! Courses in the fine arts, performing arts, computers, or technology will help round out your high school experience. Your future field of concentration or career may lie in one of those areas. Follow your interests, talents, and the strengths of your school. Remember to choose courses with high academic standards.

Graduation Requirements

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING COURSE REQUIREMENTS PERTAIN TO STUDENTS FROM THE BCIG DISTRICT- CLASSES OF ’10 ’11 ’12.

Course requirements are as follows:

8 credits or 4 years of English or Language Arts

6 credits or 3 years of Social Science

6 credits or 3 years of Science

6 credits or 3 years of Mathematics

2 credits of 4 years of PE (1/4 credit per semester)

1 credit or 1 semester of Health

1 credit or 1 semester of Health Occupations, Family Consumer Science, or Health ll

1 credit or 1 semester of Keyboarding

28 Total Required Credits

Plus 18 Electives

Minimum of 46 credits are needed to graduate.

One credit is given for each course that meets 1 period per day for 5 days a week for an entire semester of 18 weeks. Music classes will be given 1 credit per semester with a total of 8 music credits applicable towards graduation credits.

A full year of 8^th grade algebra does not waive the 2-year requirement in math; however, it will count for High School credit.

CLASS LOAD: A student must be enrolled in seven (7) courses PLUS a period of PE each semester. Band and/or Choir count as one of the seven course requirements.

PE WAIVER: A student may waive PE in order to enroll in academic courses not otherwise available. The student MUST first meet with the school Counselor for permission.

THE FOLLOWING COURSE REQUIREMENTS PERTAIN TO THE STUDENTS FROM THE OA DISTRICT CLASSES OF 2010, 2011, 2012.

LANGUAGE ARTS: English 9 (2 credits)

English 10 (2 credits)

Speech I (1 credit)

1 elective Lit Credit

Electives (2 credits)

MATHEMATICS: Algebra I or Int. Math

Electives (2 credits)

Geometry or Applied Math (2 credits)

SCIENCE: General Science 9 (2 credits)

4 elective science credits

SOCIAL STUDIES: World History Overview (1 credit)

American History (2 credits)

American Government (1 credit)

Economics (1 credit)

Elective (1 credit)

CAREER FOUNDATIONS: Personal Finance (2 credits)

HUMAN GROWTH DEVELOPMENT: Health (2 credits or Parenting or Family Living (1 credit))

THE FOLLOWING COURSE REQUIREMENTS PERTAIN TO ALL STUDENTS STARTING WITH THE CLASS OF 2013 AND BEYOND..

Forty-six credits are needed to graduate of which two credits for four years of physical education will be recognized. Music classes will be given 1 credit per semester. A total of 8 music credits can be applied towards graduation. One credit is given for each course that meets 1 period per day for 5 days a week, for an entire semester of 18 weeks. A student must be enrolled in 8 courses; this could include band, choir, and PE.

Course requirements are as follows:

8 credits or 4 years of English or Language Arts

6 credits or 3 years of Social Studies (beginning with class of 2010)

6 credits or 3 years of Mathematics (beginning with class of 2010)

2 credits or 4 years of Physical Education

1 credit or 1 semester of Health

1 credit or 1 semester of Keyboarding, Word/PowerPoint, or Excel/Access

2 credits or 1 year of Personal Finance

A minimum of 15 electives is needed.

CLASS LOAD: A student must be enrolled in seven courses PLUS a period of PE each semester. Band and Choir count as one of the seven course requirements.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES

The following classes are eligible for the weighted grading scale:

-Advanced Placement Biology -Calculus

-Advanced Placement Chemistry -Advanced Placement Us History

-Advanced Placement Government -Advanced Placement English

To receive a “weighted” grade, students must meet the following requirements:

-must enroll in the advanced placement courses and/or calculus for an entire academic school year. (Should the student withdraw before the end of the academic year, the grade(s) will be determined on a 4.0 grading scale)

-must earn a C (2.0) or better on their semester grades in their advanced placement courses and/or calculus.

-must take the advanced placement examination for the course(s) if enrolled in any AP courses.

Students enrolled in advance placement classes will receive their weighted grade at the end of each semester. However, the student must continue in the advanced placement class(es) AND take the advanced placement examination or the weighted grade(s) earned after the first semester will be withdrawn and determined on a 4.0 scale.

GRADING SCALES

NOTE: THIS APPLIES TO THE STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-12 FROM THE ODEBOLT ARTHUR DISTRICT AND ALL 9^TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM BOTH DISTRICTS

4.O SCALE GRADE WEIGHTED 5.0 SCALE

4.00 A 5.00

3.67 A- 4.67

3.33 B+ 4.33

3.00 B 4.00

2.67 B- 3.67

2.33 C+ 3.33

2.00 C 3.00

1.67 C-

1.33 D+

1.00 D

.670 D-

.000 F

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SCALE APPLIES TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-12 FROM THE BCIG DISTRICT.

4.0 SCALE GRADE WEIGHTED 5.0 SCALE

4.00 A 5.00

3.75 A- 4.75

3.50 B+ 4.50

3.00 B 4.00

2.75 B- 3.75

2.50 C+ 3.50

2.00 C 3.00

1.75 C-

1.50 D

1.0 D

.75 D-

.00 F

VISUAL STUDIES

ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS

Art Fundamentals 1 semester

Ceramics 1 semester

Custom Matting & Framing 1 semester

Desktop Publishing 1 year

Drawing 1 semester

Painting 1 semester

Photography 1 semester

Sculpture 1 semester

Course Descriptions

ART FUNDAMENTALS #247 1 Semester Grades 9-12

This course is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental procedures and methods or working with 2-D and 3-D projects. Students will learn the vocabulary of drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture, and complete projects in each of these disciplines. This course is a pre-requisite to taking any other studio art class, including photography.

CERAMICS #260 1 Semester Gr. 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals

Ceramics starts with a brief review of all hand-building techniques. Students will select projects from pinch, slab, and coil portfolios. New techniques in ceramic design will be introduced, such as scaffito, incising, wax resist, mishima, and engobes. Advanced wheel forming techniques will be introduced. Bottle forms, throwing multiples, sets, and accessories, and double wall cylinders are just a few. At his level, students will gain knowledgeable consumers and producers of ceramic art. Successful completion of this course (with a grade of C or higher) will be a prerequisite to Ceramics II and Sculpture II.

CUSTOM MATTING & FRAMING #265 1 Semester Gr. 11, 12

This is a complete course offering in which the student will earn how to do conservation matting and framing, and be given detailed business information on retail and frame shop operations. By the end of this one semester course, the student will be able to work within the lucrative framing industry or begin their own retail framing shop.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING #137 1 Year Gr. 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: B Average in English; Formal Application; Endorsement From Two Teachers.

Students are introduced to and develop skills necessary to complete a published document, which is the BCIG yearbook. These skills include budget concern, advertising layout, photography, writing and editing, and time management. Students taking this course must understand that is a year long commitment, and may require some time after school is let out for the year.

DRAWING #254 1 Semester Gr. 10,11,12

Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals

The students will do an extensive study of professional artists who have worked in the area of drawing, and will study slides of their work. The student will be expected to complete projects by using the previous methods used in drawing, along with completing mixed media projects. Still-life, group poses, human head, landscape, animals, etc., are a few projects the students will have the opportunity of exploring, other strategies that stress visual thinking, metaphoric thinking, and visual logic will be used. Students will be required to work with sketchbooks over the semester. New sketchbook themes will be stressed every three weeks. Critical analysis of artwork will be stressed.

PAINTING #252 1 Semester Gr. 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals

Painting will offer a few select students an opportunity to experience areas of the painting spectrum in which they wish to do specialized work. On location painting will be offered to those individuals who enjoy landscapes, while others can experience more commercial techniques such as airbrush painting. Other areas are felt marker painting, watercolor, acrylic painting, and oil painting.

PHOTOGRAPHY #257 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals

STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN 35 MM CAMERA

Basic Photography will place an emphasis on the use of the 35 mm camera, film development, basic printmaking, the contact print, basic enlarging, visual and aesthetic aspects of photography, light, lenses, camera care, and the history of photography. This course will give students experience that could lead to careers in photojournalism, freelance photography, and fashion photography. This course will also give the students opportunities to be better consumers and producers of art and photography.

SCULPTURE #256 1 Semester Gr. 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals

Sculpture II introduces the art student to the three major categories of sculpture. These are additive, subtractive, and kinetic. In this course students will learn basic terminology, materials, forms and functions of 3-D objects, major artists working sculpturally in a variety of mediums, and processes to create 3-D.

BUSINESS

COURSE OFFERINGS

Accounting I * 1 year

Accounting II* 1 year

Business Law 1 semester

Business Principles & Mgmt. 1 semester

Economics 1 semester

Electronic Publishing 1 semester

Excel/Access* 1 semester

(regular or college credit – 11 & 12^th)

Keybarding I* 1 semester

(1 semester Req.)

Marketing 1 semester

Personal Finance 1 year

(required)

School to Career 1 semester

(Core)

Web Page Design 1 semester

Word/PowerPoint 1 semester

(regular or concurrent credit – 11 & 12)

*Indicate articulation agreement with WITTCC

ACCOUNTING #64 1 Year Gr. 10-12

This course in designed to develop techniques in handling business records and double entry accounting. It defines the “how” and the “why” of accounting and its relation to business and everyday living. It teaches proper recording of transactions of a small business in the elementary journals, and posting to the ledger. Preparation of a trial balance, working paper, financial statements, and opening and closing of books are included in the course. Projects and practice sets are used to carry transactions through the complete accounting cycle to tie together all principles learned to date. This course helps the students develop a better understanding of business activity and to be able to keep personal records. It provides an opportunity to explore the possibility of pursuing this area as a career.

ACCOUNTING II #65 1 Year Gr. 11-12

Prerequisites: Accounting I

This course follows Accounting I and investigates various accounting practices. Stress is put on specific types of business organization-sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporations. Types of accounting covered include managerial cost.

BUSINESS LAW #68 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

This course is designed to give the student some basic insight into our legal system. Areas covered include: criminal law, civil law, law for the minor, and contract law. This course will make extensive use of case studies and discussion. The students will also have the opportunity to participate in a mock trial class, as well as visit a real court case to see our legal system in action.

BUSINESS PRINCIPLES & MGMT #45 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

This course deals with the activities in which everyone engages either as a consumer, a worker, or a manager. Topics are introduced to provide students with fact, procedures, and concepts that will aid students in becoming better employers and employees. The class contains sections on business and its environment, forms of business ownership and the law, information and communication systems, and forms of management including: responsibilities, financial, production, marketing, and human resources.

ECONOMICS #82 1 Semester Gr.12

In economics the student will learn economic concepts that will be broken down into two basic areas. Microeconomics is the branch of economics that examines the choices of individuals concerning one product, one firm, or one industry. Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that examines the behavior of the whole economy all at once. It is one semester in length and satisfies the districts economics requirements.

ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING #236 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Prerequisites: Keyboarding

Class limit: 18 students per section

Students will learn the theory behind desktop publishing and the principles can be used with a variety of software programs. Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Publisher will be used to complete detailed projects. Designed for those students interested in a career in graphic design or publishing who possess a strong desire to experiment and work independently on the computer. This is primarily a lab-oriented class with each student working on various software applications. Group work and lecture-discussion will be required.

EXCEL/ACCESS #63 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Concurrent Credit through WITCC (4 college credits)

Students must purchase their own textbooks (approximately $150)

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2009

Class limit: 18 students per section

Required: Beginning with the Class of 2013, students must choose between Keyboarding, Excel/Access or Word/Powerpoint to fulfill the business computer requirement for graduation. Can be taken for regular or dual credit.

Excel: Students will enter text, numbers, and formulas to create worksheets and charts. They will use functions (AutoSum, Avg., Max, Min, NOW), apply absolute cell referencing, and create IF functions.

Access: Students will design, create, query, and maintain databases. They will create reports and forms.

KEYBOARDING #60 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Class limit: 18 students per section

Required: BGIG students Classes 2010-2012

Required: Beginning with the Class of 2013, students must choose between Keyboarding, Excel/Access or Word/Powerpoint to fulfill the business computer requirement for graduation. Can be taken for regular or dual credit.

This course is a follow-up the exploratory class from middle school. Students will review keyboarding and document formatting skill using Microsoft Word. The first part of the semester will focus on “skill building” with basic techniques and development of speed with accuracy. The remaining portion of the semester will focus on formatting of various business documents such as letters, memos, tables, reports, agendas, outlines, new releases, etc.

MARKETING #59 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Students will study in depth the seven marketing functions and the marketing concept in order to prepare them as better-informed consumers or for a career in business. Class time will be split between lectures, book assignments, tests, and projects. Typical projects include redesigning a sports drink and bar of soap, taping a TV and radio commercial, designing a tourism brochure, giving a sales presentation, and other various projects. This class is geared heavily towards students interested in a career in business or sales.

PERSONAL FINANCE #46 1 Year Gr. 9-12

Required: Beginning with the Class of 2013

This is a “practical” and “useful” class for every student. Personal Finance informs students of their various financial responsibilities, provides opportunities for self-awareness, discover new ways to maximize their earning potential, develop strategies for managing their resources, understanding taxes, explore skills for the wise use of credit, resource management, gain insight into the different ways of investing money, consumer rights and responsibilities, and risk management. Career decisions, planning your career, and job skills are also topics discussed in this class.

SCHOOL-TO-CAREER #212 1 Semester Gr. 10-12

This “core” course gives the student insight and a chance to “explore” their career interests. Emphasis is placed on self-assessment (getting to know yourself), career exploration, the development of realistic work habits, a career plan, and the job search process. The job search process includes the written part (cover letter, resume, application form), and the oral part (interviewing), and entry-level skills. A job shadow is required during the semester to provide the student an opportunity to explore and participate in an actual workplace setting. Emphasis is also placed on “life skills” such as checking and savings accounts, credit, and insurance

WEB PAGE DESIGN #47 1 Year Gr. 10-12

Class Limit: 8-10 students

Prerequisites: Must have passed on semester of Keyboarding.

This class will be responsible for the content and design of the school’s web page. Students will learn how to design, maintain, and update a page on the Internet. Class size is limited and there will be an application process.

WORD/POWERPOINT #66 1 Semester Gr. 10-12

Concurrent Credit through WITCC (4 College Credits)

Students must purchase their own textbooks (approximately $150)

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2009

Class limit: 18 students per section

Required: Beginning with the Class of 2013, students must choose between Keyboarding, Excel/Access or Word/Powerpoint to fulfill the business computer requirement for graduation. Can be taken for regular or dual credit.

Word: Students will earn basic and intermediate levels of word processing by using Microsoft Word for Windows. The class will include entering and editing text, working with columns/tables/diagrams/charts, formatting paragraphs and text, modifying headers and footers, using spell checker and thesaurus, and applying document formatting options

Powerpoint: Students will create slide presentations that include graphics, animation, transitions, and automatic timings. They will also prepare audience handouts, note pages, and outlines.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

One of the following will fulfill one semester of the FCS requirement

Child Care 1 semester p. 11

Child Development 1 semester p. 11

Clothing, Construction & Textiles 1 semester p. 11

Comprehensive Family & Consumer Science 1 semester p. 12

Family Living 1 semester p. 12

Food Cuisine 1 semester p. 12

Housing & Interior Design 1 semester p. 12

Independent Living 1 semester p. 12

Independent Studies 1 semester p. 12

Nutrition and Foods 1 semester p. 12

*BCIG has an articulation agreement in place with WITCC. This articulation agreement could possibly give the student college credit for taking above Family & Consumer Science classes marked with an asterisk (*) at BCIG

CHILD CARE #106 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Recommended for grades 9 and 10

Understanding and working with children is the main focus of this class. Many of the activities are hands-on experiences with 0-5 year olds. Visits to preschool, alternate kindergarten, and preschool handicapped classes, where the students can work with younger children, make the information applicable to real life activities. This class is designed for students who wish to work in daycare settings or gain knowledge of parenting.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT #105 1 Semester Gr. 10-12

This course is designed to bring child development and parenting concepts alive for students. It combines basic information with practical application to insure that knowledge gained can be put to use. During this course, study will deal with parenting, reproductive systems, planning for a child including the financial costs, birth defects, teenage pregnancies, and characteristics and needs of the child from 0-12 years old. Relevant topics such as child care options, toy safety, nutrition, health and safety, problem situations for the child, information sources, and careers will also be studied. This course is a must if you plan on entering elementary education. Medical professionals, psychology and sociology students, persons working in the field of child care, and prospective parents will benefit from this class, too.

CLOTHING, CONSTRUCTION & TEXTILES #111 1 Semester Gr. 10-12

Study of fashion – then and now, properties and fibers, wise buymanship of clothing and related articles with an emphasis on advanced clothing construction suited to the individual. Each person required to have a minimum of one garment made for self. Due to sewing machine/Serger facilities, class size is limited to 8.

COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE #330

1 Semester Gr. 9-11

Recommended for grades 9 & 10

This is a hands-on class teaching the care of children, grooming, Clothing Design for You, room decorating and care, basic food and nutrition, and consumer buying. This is a good introduction to FCS classes because it will allow students to gain basic knowledge for the careers in family, food production, clothing retail and merchandising, and home decoration.

FAMILY LIVING #107 1 Semester Gr. 12

A look at marriage today, alternatives to marriage, dating, early marriage, problems caused by marriage, study of human reproduction, prenatal growth, changing roles of men and women, family life, child abuse, future of the family, and the golden years. A mock wedding is performed.

FOOD CUISINE #114 1 Semester Gr. 10-12

Prerequisite: Nutrition and Foods

The basic content of this course will focus on consumer aspects of planning, purchasing and preparing food for one’s self, family and community. Meal planning and preparation, including a unit of study on foreign food cookery, will add excitement and global perspective. There will be a cost of $5-$10 per student for final meal.

HOUSING & INTERIOR DESIGN #112 1 Semester Gr. 10-12

Although the major emphasis in this class will be designing the interior of an apartment, study will include use of art elements and principles, housing maintenance and selection of furnishings and materials. The student will learn how and why the functions of a home should serve as the basis for housing selections. Presentation boards will be done.

INDEPENDENT LIVING #110 1 Semester Gr. 10-12

Independent Living is designed for the students who have not had any previous home economics classes. This course emphasizes skills for living on one’s own after high school. The areas of study will include: basic food preparations and nutrition, clothing selection and care, consumerism and resource management. Decision-making will be stressed throughout the unit.

INDEPENDET STUDIES FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES #109

1 Semester Gr. 11, 12

Prerequisite: Basic course in FCS field

If a student wants an in-depth study in a home economics field/area, this course is for you. Each student will create a course of individualized study with the aid of the instructor. There are opportunities for attending the fashion market in Minneapolis, designing computer-aided fashions, creating interiors, and working with children at the preschool and elementary school level.

NUTRITION AND FOODS #108 1 Semester Gr. 10-12

This course is a must for everyone! It will include a basic study of the food pyramid, nutrients and their functions, guidelines for healthful eating, use and care of basic equipment, organization and management of the kitchen, preparation of the major food groups, aesthetics in meal planning and conventional food service. There will be a cost of $5-$10 per student for the final meal.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish I 1 year

Spanish II 1 year

Spanish III 1 year

Spanish IV 1 year

SPANISH I #24 1 Year Gr. 9-12

Spanish I is an introduction to the basic vocabulary and grammatical constructions likely to be used in everyday situations. Emphasis is an oral expression in the context of families, school, friendships, sports, leisure time, travel, and holidays. The culture of the many Hispanic area of the world is incorporated into the material and will be supplemented with additional references.

SPANISH II #24 1 Year Gr. 10-12

Prerequisite: Spanish I

Spanish II continues building the vocabulary begun in Spanish I. Additional grammatical constructions are added giving the student more variety for response both in speaking and in writing. Again, culture information is incorporated into the material presented.

SPANISH III #24 1 Year Gr. 11-12

Prerequisite: Spanish II

Spanish III will review and expand the vocabulary and grammar previously learned by the students. Culture information will also be included in the materials for the lessons.

SPANISH IV #24 1 Year Gr. 12

Prerequisite: Spanish III

In Spanish IV, students will review the vocabulary and grammar that they have learned in previous years and will also learn new vocabulary and grammatical points. Likewise, cultural information will be incorporated into the material presented.

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

(One of the following may fulfill one semester of the FCS requirement)

Health Occupations I (dual credit)

Health Career Exploration

Health Occupations II (dual credit)

Medical Terminology

Emergency First Responder State

Certification EMS

Health Occupations III (dual credit)

Anatomy & Physiology I

Anatomy & Physiology II

Emergency Medical Technician

Basic State Certification EMS

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS I # 54 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Offered for Concurrent Credit

HEALTH CAREER EXPLORATIONS: This course presents characteristics and skills that are needed in the preparation and employability of persons in the health care setting. It provides an overview of the health care industry, current health care trends/issues, and option for career choices.

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS II #55 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Offered for Concurrent Credit

Health Occupations II consists of two classes. Medical terminology is at BCIG High School. First Aid/CPR/First Responder is an additional course in the sequence offered through WIT as a night course.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: This course presents terminology as the language of medicine. It studies spelling, pronunciation and usage, emphasis on word analysis and construction of definitions.

FIRST AID/CPR/FIRST RESPONDER: This is an additional course in the health occupations sequence. This class is offered through Western Iowa Tech as a night course.

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS III #56 1 Year Gr. 11-12

Offered for Concurrent Credit

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I: This is a combined lecture and lab course. The relationship between structure and function and homeostasis; skeletal, muscular and nervous system, cytology, and histology is covered.. Recommended: Background in Biology and/or Chemistry.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I: This is a combined lecture and lab course. It is a continuation of Anatomy & Physiology I; cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproduction systems.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC STATE CERTIFIACTION EMS

HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Two semesters of health are required. Sophomores are required to take Health I. A second semester may be chosen from Family Living, Independent Living, Parenting, Child Development, Foods and Nutrition, Health II, Health Occ I or Health Occ II.

Health I 1 Semester

Health II 1 Semester

Intro. Athletic Train/Spts. Med. 1 Sem. Or 1 Year

Physical Education 1 Year

Weightlifting/Aerobics 1 Semester

HEALTH I #113 1 Semester Gr. 10

Through this health program, students will be provided many opportunities to learn and practice ways to make healthy choices concerning their physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Topics of study will include: wellness, fitness, self-esteem, goal setting, decision making, mental health, social and family health with emphasis on sexuality, STD’s and contraception, medicine and drug usage, diseases and disorders, nutrition, personal relationships. . . including conflict resolution. Emergency care including first aid procedures and CPR will also be included in this course of study.

HEALTH II #57 1 Semester Gr. 10-12

This semester of health will focus on the body, its care, and safety and emergency care. . . including first aid procedures and CPR. Consumer practices will be studied so that students will be able to make wise decisions concerning insurance, the purchase of drugs and medical care.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION #50 1 Semester/1 year Gr. 9-12

Physical Education is required of all students unless excused by a physician. Students will be awarded ¼ credit per semester and must earn 2 credits or 4 years of P.E. P.E offers a unique contribution in the development of knowledge, understanding, and positive attitudes concerning human movements as well as physical fitness. Its primary purpose is to assist each student to become a harmoniously integrated individual physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

INTRO ATHLETIC TRAINING/SPORTS MEDICINE

#52 1 Semester/1 Year Gr. 9-12

This course is designed to study the characteristics and care of basic injuries incurred by those participating in physical activity. Instruction includes units in the areas of recognizing types of athletic injuries, mechanisms of injury, injury prevention and emergency plans, trends in rehabilitation, basic taping techniques, and sports nutrition, including supplement use and nutritional quackery.

WEIGHTLIFTING/AEROBICS #51 1 Semester or 1 year Gr. 9-12

Weightlifting/Aerobics is a semester class. It counts the same as a physical education credit. The student will participate in weighting and aerobics. This class is for both the beginning lifter as well as the more experienced lifter. Students will learn the proper techniques of stretching, spotting and lifting. Students will have his/her lifting program to assist in the improvement of their strength, flexibility, speed and endurance. The main purpose is improved cardiovascular fitness. The aerobics will consist of exercise with fitness videos, as well as plyometric agility workout.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

` Students will be required to purchase and wear safety glasses.

Drafting I* 1 Year

Drafting II* 1 Semester

Electricity 1 Year

Home Repair 1 Semester

Into to Automotive Technology 1 Year

Welding/Metals* 1 Semester

Woods I 1 Year

*BCIG has an articulation agreement in place with WITCC. This articulation agreement could possibly give the student college credit for taking above industrial technology classes.

DRAFTING I #122 1 Year Gr. 9-12

Drafting I is a competency based course. The skills have been identified by business and community as skills needed to attain a job in the drafting field. First semester will deal with mechanical drawing. Second semester will be architectural drawing. Student will design and draw a home. Drafting I students must pass 1^st semester before taking Drafting 1 2^nd semester.

DRAFTING II #121 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Prerequisite: Drafting I

Drafting II is a competency based course, the skills have been identified by business and community as skills needed to attain a job in the drafting field. This class is designed for upper classmen who have taken Drafting I and want to further their drafting skills by the use of Computer Drafting.

ELECTRICITY #118 1 Year Gr. 10-12

Electricity is a competency-based course. The students will study electrical theory, motors, Ohm’s Law, resistors, sources of electricity, types of circuits, house wiring, home and building load computation and shop safety. The students must pass first semester to continue on to second semester. Taking Algebra I prior to taking this class would be extremely helpful recommended.

HOME REPAIR #123 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Home repair is a competency-based course. The students will study the basis in electricity, plumbing, dry walling, furniture repair and lawn mower maintenance. The class will prepare students for problems when they become renters or homeowners.

INTRO TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY #127 1 Year Gr. 11&12

Intro to Auto Technology is a 4-hour college credit course through Western Iowa Tech. Class time is comprised of 32 hours of classroom instruction and 96 hours of lab work for a total of 128 hours per semester. Course objectives are to provide the student with an understanding of the auto industry, career opportunities, job classifications, requirements for ASE certification, and working in an automotive environment. The course is held at Galva-Holstein. Class size is limited to seven.

WELDING/METALS #119 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Welding is a competency-based course. The skills have been identified by business and community as skills needed to attain a job in the welding field. Arc welding, oxy-ace welding, wire welding, cutting, shop safety and projects are covered in this course.

WOODS I #116 1 Year Gr. 9-12

Woods I is a competency based course. The skills have been identified by business and community as skills needed for individuals to possess a job in a woods environment. This course will include the use of hand tools, power tools, shop safety, and making projects. Students will be accountable for materials used in projects and purchasing safety glasses all at cost to the student. The student must pass first semester to continue the second semester.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Required: 8 credits/ 4 years of English including:

2 Semesters of Comp/Lit I

2 Semesters of Comp/Lit II

1 Semester of Speech

1 Semester of Writing

1 Semester of Reading

1 Semester of an additional course in L.A.

Adv.Comp/English Literature 1 Year read/writ p. 19

*AP English 1 Year read/writ p. 19

Business English 1 Year writing p. 19

*Comp/Am. Lit 1 Year read/writ p. 20

Comp/Lit I 1 Year 9^th p. 20

Comp/Lit II 1 Year 10^th p. 20

Composition I 1 Semester writing p. 20

Composition II 1 Semester writing p. 20

Contemporary Lit 1 Semester reading p. 20

Creative writing 1 Semester writing p. 20

Short Fiction 1 Semester reading p. 21

Speech I 1 Semester speaking p. 21

Speech II 1 Semester speaking p. 21

Written Communications 1 Semester writing p. 21

* A student who completes only one semester of this would have fulfilled the elective requirement; however, completing the entire course would be most beneficial to the student.

Course Descriptions

ADV.COMP/ENGLISH LITERATURE #8 1 Year Gr. 11-12

This course will explore major themes in literature primarily from English authors as well as some selections from around the world. There will be a variety pf writing assignments that will include, but are not limited to, literary analysis, critical essays, research papers, and a multi-genre project. This class will fulfill a reading and writing requirement if taken for the full year and is recommended for college bound juniors and seniors. Both semesters must be taken in the same school year.

AP ENGLISH #11 1 Year Gr. 11-12

The objective of this class is to allow the high school students the opportunity to take a college-structured literature and composition class in order to provide a solid collegiate background in literature and composition, and the background necessary to take the national Advanced Placement test in Language and Composition to possibly acquire college credit. This class will fulfill a reading and writing requirement if taken for a full year and is recommended for college bound juniors and seniors. Both semesters must be taken in the same school year.

BUSINESS ENGLISH #67 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

This semester long course will deal with English basics and effective communication in the work of the environment. It will include a wide variety of practical assignments to increase basic knowledge of various forms and styles of communication on the job and the need to express oneself clearly to a variety of audiences. This course will fulfill the writing requirement.

COMPOSTION/AM. LITERATURE #3 1 Year Gr. 11-12

This course is an integrated literature and writing course designed to give students exposure to a variety of composition forms using the writing process, including research. The literature component is the study of major themes in American Literature plus independent reading. Composition/American Literature will fulfill a reading and writing requirement if taken for a full year and is recommended for college bound juniors and seniors. Both semesters must be taken in the same school year.

COMPOSITION LITERATURE I #1 1 Year Gr. 9

This is a two-semester overview of the many elements of English. It will include reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and usage. Students will read a variety of genres including short stories, novels, non-fiction, essays, poetry, and a play. Written work will include a research paper, essays, and responses to literature from a variety of genres. This course is required for freshman!

COMPOSTION LITERATURE II 1 Year Gr. 10

Prerequisite: Comp/Lit I

Students will focus on critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. The course will explore poetry and drama as well as the research process and novel studies. This course is required for sophomores.

COMPOSITION I #16 1 Semester Gr. 12

Prerequisite: ACT English score 18-36 or junior ITED Revised Writing score 65-99

This course focuses on the process of writing expressive and informative prose, in incorporating oral, visual, and electronic modes. It introduces research skills and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: ENG-101 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent. Students may receive 3 hours of college credit for this course if they receive a “C” or above. Concurrent credit course.

COMPOSITION II #17 1 Semester Gr. 12

Prerequisite: Composition I with grade “C” or better; Offered for Concurrent credit (students may receive 3 hours of college credit if they receive a “C” or above)

This course is a continuation of Comp. I with advanced work in research techniques. The major focus is on persuasive and argumentative writing in incorporating oral, visual, and electronic modes with an emphasis on critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: ENG-105 English 1 with a “C” grade or better or equivalent. Students may receive 3 hours of college credit for this course if they receive a “C” or above.

CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE #12 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

The students will read a variety of novels independently. Papers will be written focusing on interpretation as well as literary elements. This course will fulfill the reading requirement.

CREATIVE WRITING #13 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

This course is designed for the upper level English students who like to express themselves in writing through journals, essays, poetry and prose. Students should have a solid understanding of standard writing practices. This course will fulfill a requirement and is recommended for college bound juniors and seniors.

SHORT FICTION #14 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

This course will require that students become familiar with the parts of a short story and literary terms. Various stories and authors will be studied. Students will write essays and keep journals in response to literature. This course will fulfill the reading requirement.

SPEECH I #4 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Speech I is a performance based class. This course will cover listening skills, research and visual materials, speech organization, speech making, and delivery skills. This course covers a variety of communication situations and is required for graduation. Sophomores may be allowed to enroll in this class if space permits and with permission from the instructor.

SPEECH II #6 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Prerequisite: Speech II

Speech II is a semester course that further examines the communication process. Persuasive techniques are emphasized along with more thorough development of points within the speech. A major unit of study will be that of drama and the various aspects of theatre arts. When possible, this class will include hands-on experiences of public performances. This course will fulfill an elective requirement.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS #15 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Objective: This class will provide students with a basic working knowledge of the writing process through writing in four different genres. In written assignments, students will learn to apply the 6 + 1 Traits of good writing. Students will participate in the activities of the writing process. This course will fulfill the writing requirement.

MATHEMATICS

Required: 3 years or 6 credits

All freshmen must take a math class.

A scientific calculator with fractions will be necessary for all mathematics students.

Algebra I 1 Year p. 22

Algebra II 1 Year p. 22

Algebra Concepts and App 1 Year p. 22

AP Calculus I 1 Year p. 22

Applied Math 1 Year p. 23

Geometry 1 Year p. 23

Integrated Math I 1 Year p. 23

Pre-Algebra 1 Year p. 23

Statistics 1 Semester p. 23

Trigonometry/Functions 1 Year p. 23

Course Descriptions

ALGEBRA I #32 1 Year Gr. 9-12

Prerequisite: C- or higher in most recent math course

This course is for college-intending students. It is rich with real-world applications of algebra, probability, statistics, and geometry. This is an accelerated algebra course for students who plan to continue with college-prep courses. Scientific calculator required.

ALGEBRA II #33 1 Year Gr. 10-12

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry (“C” or better)

This course is a second year course in algebra that also includes much geometry. The course emphasizes problem solving and reading, with each lesson centered on a real life situation, which uses mathematics. Technology is used extensively, including scientific calculators, graphing calculators, and computers. Topics covered include line, quadratic equations, conic sections, systems of equations, trigonometry, statistics, logarithms, and matrices. This course contains the mathematics that colleges want and expect students to know. Scientific calculators are required for this course.

ALGEBRA CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS #39 1 Year Gr. 10-12

Prerequisites: one year of high school math.

This will be an Algebra course designed for real world applications. This course will stress the practical value of algebra. This course contains all the standard topics of first year Algebra. This algebra course is designed for real world applications and will stress the practical value of Algebra.

AP CALCULUS I #35 1 Year Gr. 12

Prerequisites: one year of high school math.

This course is an advanced placement course designed to prepare the students for college level calculus. It involves the study of functions, limits, continuity, derivates and their applications, and integral and their applications.

APPLIED MATH #42 1 Year GR. 10-12

Prerequisite: one year of high school math

This course is the second year of the integrated mathematics sequence described below.

Students learn the math skills necessary to be successful in life. Some of the topics covered are: income calculations, money investing, home expenses, taxes, and insurance.

GEAOMETRY #40 1 Year Gr. 9-12

Prerequisite: Algebra I (“C” or better)

This is a 10year course in deductive thought, proof and the study of properties of geometry. It is intended for the college bound student. Scientific calculator is required.

INTEGRATED MATH I #31 1 Year Gr. 9-12

This course is designed for students who are planning on attending college, but do not feel ready for the college-preparatory courses offered at OA-BCIG, and for students who are planning on attending a technical school or going to work or the military after graduation. This is the first of a two-year sequence solving, group and independent work, writing and communication, and technology. The course involves topics from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics, and logic. This course is designed to make sure students have met the minimum math goals as set forth in the math curriculum. The course involves topics from algebra, geometry, probability and statistics.

PRE-ALGEBRA #37 1 Year Gr. 9-12

This is a one-year course carefully sequenced to provide a smooth path from arithmetic to Algebra. A grade of C- or better is necessary before enrolling in Algebra I.

STATISTICS #43 1 Year Gr.9-12

Prerequisite: Algebra and ACT Math score of 20 or above or ITED Math total score 85-99

This is the first course in basic probability and statistics, which includes the study of frequency distributions, measurers of central tendency, and dispersion, elements of statistical inference, regression and correlation. This course satisfies a general education in the math/science area.

TRIGONOMETRY/FUNCTIONS #34 1 Year Gr. 11-12

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry (“C-” or better)

This course is the college-preparatory course that follows Algebra II. It involves the study of functions. Trigonometry topics are also plentiful, with every lesson involving application to real world problems. Technology is used daily. A scientific calculator and a graphing calculator are required for the course.

MUSIC

ELECTIVE COURSES

Band and choir are 1 credit per semester with a total of 8 music credits applicable towards graduation credits

Band 1 Year p. 24

Choir 1 Year p. 24

Jazz Improvisation 1 Semester p. 24

Music Appreciation 1 Semester p. 24

Course Descriptions

BAND #76 1 Year Grades 9-12

Band is a subject that is open to all students 9-12. Students will be actively involved in marching band, pep band, and concert band. Jazz band, ensembles, solos, and band festivals are other areas that students may choose to be involved in. Students will be required to attend any concerts, marching performances, pep band performances, and contests. One-half credit will be given per semester. Private lessons are a requirement for being in high school band and each student will have one 15-minute lesson per 6-day cycle. Lessons are provided for continued improvement of technical facility and musicianship. Lessons will be during study halls whenever possible.

CHOIR #75 1 Year (enter at semester) Grades 9-12

Choir is a subject that is open to all students grade 9-12. From the concert choir, students are selected to participate in small ensembles, All-State and various honor choirs and festivals. Students are also able to participate in the musical offered in even numbered years. Students are required to attend all concerts and large group contest. Lessons are required for continued improvement in basic vocal technique and tone production. Lessons are given during stud hall or before and after school. One half credit will be given per semester.

JAZZ IMPROVISATION #78 1 Semester Grades 9-12

Jazz improvisation is a class open to all present members of band or those who had been members the preceding year. Students will learn jazz history, styles, and theory to help improve their improvisational solo skills, and is recommended for any member of jazz band. Additional training and participation beyond one semester requires instructor and administrator approval.

MUSIC APPRECIATION #77 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Music appreciation is designed to make students aware of the musical vocabulary, famous musicians and their compositions; style and techniques associated with music from the Baroque, classical, Romantic, and contemporary periods of time. Some class time will be applied towards listening to compositions.

SCIENCE

6 credits or 3 years is required.

Scientific Principals and Application is a REQUIRED course

Advanced Physics 1 Year p. 25

Advanced Placement Biology 1 Year p. 25

Advanced Placement Chemistry 1 Year p. 25

Biology 1 Year p. 25

Chemistry 1 Year p. 26

Conceptual Physics 1 Year p. 26

Earth Science 1 Year p. 26

Environmental 1 Year p. 26

Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 Year p. 26

Scientific Prin. And Applications 1 Year p. 27

Tech Plus II Sem. Or Yr. p. 27

Tech Plus Sem. Or Yr. p. 27

Tech. Principles./ Applied Sci. Sem. Or Yr. p. 26

Course Descriptions

ADVANCED BIOLOGY #94 1 Year Gr. 12

Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry – minimum grade of B

Juniors may take with special permission from instructor: Class Limit – 14

AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent to an introductory college biology course taken by biology majors during their first year of college. AP Biology differs significantly from introductory biology with respect to the textbook, range and depth of topics, kinds of laboratory work, and time and effort done by must be able to apply critical thinking skills to environmental and biosocial concerns. The class will be structured for taking the AP exam in May.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY #155 1 Year Gr. 12

Prerequisites: Chemistry and Algebra II; Class limit – 14

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the science field and/or for completing a science college course their senior year of high school and possibly receiving college credit for chemistry. The students will also develop an understanding of the theories behind the atom, its bonding and properties. The class will be structured for taking the AP exam in May.

ADVANCED PHYSICS #92 1 Year Gr. 11-12

Prerequisite: Physics: Class limit – 20

This class will be structured to solve college level physics problems and work on problem-solving techniques.

BIOLOGY # 97 1 Year Gr. 10-12

Prerequisites: Scientific Principals and Applications; Class limit – 20

This course is strongly recommended for students desiring collegiate background knowledge of biological sciences. It includes studies in cellular and molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, evolution of each of the five kingdoms. Labs are a large portion of the class including dissection.

CHEMISTRY #98 1 Year gr. 11-12

Prerequisites: Scientific Principals and Applications; Class limit – 20

This course includes a scientific approach to atoms and molecules, energy relations, quantitative/qualitative analysis, equations of chemistry, groups and periods of elements, and related fields. Labs and demonstrations make up a large portion of this class.

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS #89 1 Year Gr. 10-12

Prerequisites: Scientific Principals and Applications; Class limit – 20

This includes the study of basic physics concepts of velocity, vectors, acceleration, laws of motion, forces, waves, sound and light.

EARTH SCIENCE #101 1 Year Gr. 10-12

Prerequisites: Scientific Principals and Applications; Class limit – 20

This course will be an elective science credit that will meet for two semesters. Areas of study will include: astronomy (a study of our solar system and the universe), geology (a study of the Earth’s dynamic systems), hydrology (a study of the Earth’s fresh water), meteorology (a study of the Earth’s climates and weather), oceanography (a study of Earth’s oceans. This course maybe added at semester. A presentation and/or paper will be required each semester.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE #100 1 Year Gr. 10-12

This course involves the role of energy in our environment including food chains, food webs and energy pyramids. Topics include biomes, ecological relationships, prairie/wetland environment, pollution, endangered species, ground water pollution, acid rain, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, solid waste disposal, populations, and water treatment. This class is not intended for a 4-year college entry requirement.

HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY #102 1 Year Gr. 11-12

Prerequisites: Preferably Biology and Chemistry; Class limit – 20

This course is an advanced study of the human body and its functions. Topics covered include cells, tissues, and various systems including skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, integument, lymphatic, and excretory. It is designed for those students going on to college to pursue a career in the life sciences, coaching, nursing, medicine, exercise physiology or any other related field. It is also applicable to those who want to learn more about the human body. You can become certified in CPR at the end of the course.

SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS

#95 1 Year Gr. 9

Class Limit- 20

This is a required course for freshman that emphasizes problem solving, inquiry, and reasoning skills. Areas studied include properties of matter, energy and its uses, force and motion, electricity, light, sound, Earth’s dynamic system and other scientific properties that affect the world.

TECH PLUS #103 Semester or Year Gr. 11-12

Prerequisites: 4 semesters of lab science classes; Class limit – 16

Tech plus is project based course emphasizing applications of physics to materials science, modeling, construction, engineering, etc. Projects will follow a pattern of brainstorming, researching, designing, producing, testing and evaluating. Students taking this class must demonstrate excellent self-motivation and an effective ability to work independently. Useful skills include woodworking and an overall desire to find out how things work, to take things apart, and put them back together. Students will be responsible for the cost of most of their lab materials. Students will be required to complete a job shadow each semester.

TECH PLUS II #104 Semester or Year Gr. 12

Prerequisites: Tech Plus; Class limit – 16

Tech Plus II is an upper level science course designed to enhance the preparation of students through a project-based curriculum that involves the principles of physics and an introduction to the components of engineering. The purpose of education is to develop to the mind and become problem solvers. Hence, projects will follow a pattern of brainstorming, researching, designing, producing, testing, and evaluation.

TECHNOLOGY PRINCIPLES/APPLIED PHYSICS #91 1 Year Gr. 10-12

Prerequisites: Algebra I

This course is a high school course of applied Physics for students pursuing technical careers. Hands-on work will cover these topics: Force, Work, Rate, Power, and Resistance.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

6 credits or 3 years are required

1 year of American History, 1 semester of Government, 2 semesters of a World courses, and 1 semester of Economics are required.

COURSE OFFERINGS:

American Government 1 Semester p. 28

American History 1 Year p. 28

Ancient World 1 Semester p. 28

AP U.S. History 1 Year p. 28

Asia Today 1 Semester p. 29

College Psychology 1 Semester p. 29

College Sociology 1 Semester p. 29

Contemporary Issues 1 Semester p. 29

Native American Studies 1 Semester p. 29

Recent U.S. History 1 Sem. Or 1 Yr. p. 29

Sociology 1 Semester p. 30

West Today 1 Semester p. 30

World Geography 1 Year p. 30

World History 1 Year p. 30

Course Descriptions

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT #80 1 Semester Gr. 12

American Government is required of all high school students. This course will be a study of the basic principles and philosophy of the American system of government. This will include the study of the Constitution, and in-depth view of our political system and the structure of our national government.

AMERICAN HISTORY #81 1 Year Gr. 11

This class will cover the re-building of America after its Civil War to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on: (1) the frontier and native American Government relations, (2) Industrialization and urbanization along with growth of big business, (3) Urban and rural problems, (4) America involved in conflicts – World War I and II, Korea, Viet Nam, (5) Watergate and into present day situations.

ANCIENT WORLD #141 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Presents an overview of human history from its origins, before the development of civilization, to A.D. 1500. The emphasis is placed on global perspective. Course also includes in-depth study of the classical civilizations of America, the Middle East, India, China, and Greece and Rome, as well as the heritage those cultures created for the modern world.

AP U.S. HISTORY # 142 1 Year Gr. 12

This is a comprehensive American History class designed to prepare students to take the advanced placement examination in May. This two-semester class starts with the formation of the American colonies and explores the dynamic events of the growth of our nation. The course concludes with the events that lead the nation into the 21^st century.

ASIA TODAY #140 1 Semester Gr. 9-10

Consists of the historical study of Asia and Africa since World II, with special emphasis on Red Chine, the Middle East, Africa, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Special consideration is given to the study of current problems in these areas, including apartheid, democratic movements, terrorism, nationalism, and the cold war.

COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGY #148 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

This course includes the tools for the study of psychology, basic psychological process, personality and social behavior, contemporary knowledge of motives, intelligence, learning and emphasis on the language of modern psychology. Offered for Concurrent credit.

COLLEGE SOCIOLOGY #149 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

This course is concise study of human behavior from the perspective of Sociologists. It will examine the ways in which social interaction, social processes, and social institutions comprise out sociological imagination. The course will also explore the way that personality, status, role, class, gender, age, race, and ethnicity affect human interaction. Offered for Concurrent credit.

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES #79 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Contemporary Issues is a one-semester social studies elective course open to 9^th-12^th grade students. This course will have two basic goals. One goal is for students to become more aware of events happening regionally, nationally and internationally. The second goal will be to show students the variety of media sources for this information. The contemporary Issues class will use the following mediums: electronic sources, journals, newspapers and television. These sources of information will be evaluated for general format, quality of stories, and quality of newscasters, visual aspects, and the overall quality of the medium.

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES #146 1 Semester Gr. 9-10

Native American Studies is a one-semester course designed to familiarize students with the cultures and history of the indigenous peoples of the area now occupied by the United States of America. Topics to be covered include Pre-Columbian cultures, the nature and results of the first white contacts, and the policy of the United States toward its Native Peoples and its effect on them. A chief goal will be a greater understanding of native cultures and their value and contribution to modern American life.

· Instructor permission required for grades 9-10

RECENT U.S. HISTORY 1 Sem./ 1 Yr. Gr. 11-12

This class will cover the time period from mid-1900’s to the early 21^st century. The course will look at the historical and cultural aspects of the period. We will look at not only the historical facts of the time but will examine the leaders of the time period in politics, science, technology, medicine, the world of entertainment world of music, film and sports. We will look closely at the growth of our country through the Cold War, not only as an industrial nation but also as a leader of the world and what affect this had on our societies at home.

SOCIOLGY #86 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Sociology deals with the various interactions of people. Emphasis is placed on understanding culture. The trends and problems of each of these institutions will be drawn together as students increase their knowledge of the American culture.

WEST TODAY #147 1 Semester Gr. 9-10

Consists of the historical study of Europe and Latin America since World War II, including a special emphasis on the current liberalization of politics behind the Iron Curtain.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY #83 1 Sem./ 1 Yr. Gr. 9-12

World Geography is a course designed to study the governments, religions, cultures, and topography of the Western Hemisphere in the 1^st semester and those of the eastern Hemisphere in the 2^nd semester. An emphasis will be placed on interpretations of maps, globes, models, charts, etc., for geographical purposes. Geography is a unique class offering because it blends so many areas of study. It is a valuable, interesting subject. The phrase, “It’s a small world,” is more and more true as the interrelation-ships of the world’s people grow. Any newspaper or news broadcast details the events of the world, and it is our responsibility as citizens of the United States and of the world to be well informed. Students will be involved in a major project each semester.

WORLD HISTORY #84 1 Semester/1 Year Gr. 9-12

The World History course will include in the 1^st semester portion a look at early civilizations. Included will be Greek, Roman, Japanese, African, and Native American cultures. The 2^nd semester part of the course will start where 1^st semester ends. Emphasis in the 2^nd semester will include nation building, World War I, and II and the emerging 3^rd world nations.

TECHNOLOGY

COURSE OFFERINGS:

Presentation Media I 1 Semester p. 31

Presentation Media II 1 Semester p. 31

Course Descriptions

PRESENTATION MEDIA I #48 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

OBJECTIVES:

* Learn computer programs (Power Point, Morphing, and Color It)

* Create projects using Avio/Casablanca and I-Mac – I-Movie – Final-cut Express HD focusing on video editing

* Use other resources for text, sound, pictures, additional information or graphics to enhance the project

* Be able to operate equipment (video camera, quicktime, digital camera, scanner) to be used in class projects

Students will be graded on both individual projects and group projects

PRESENTATION MEDIA II #49 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Presentation Media II will build on the foundation of Presentation I.

OBJECTIVES:

* Create projects using Avio/Casablanca and I-Mac – I- Movie – Final Cut Express HD focusing on video editing

* Help to complete the all sports video for the athletic banquet as well as other information and graphics

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

COURSE OFFERINGS:

Ag Business & Commodity Marketing 1 Semester p. 32

Ag Mechanics 1 Semester p. 32

Ag Products & Processing 1 Semester p. 32

Agricultural Construction 1 Semester p. 32

Agricultural Production 1 Semester p. 32

Horticulture I 1 Semester p. 33

Horticulture II 1 Semester p. 33

Intro to Agricultural Business 1 Semester p. 33

Introduction to Agriculture 1 Semester p. 33

Natural Resources 1 Semester p. 33

Principles of Horticulture 1 Semester p. 33

Course Description

AG BUSINESS & COMMODITY MARKETING

#201 1 Sem. Gr. 9-12

This semester of Ag. Education teaches students the economic and business principles applied to decision making by looking at economic overview of agriculture and agribusiness, functions of management, financial management, marketing, merchandising, and personal management. Marketing will include: formulating goals and plans, using futures markets and forward contracts, price analysis, and price forecasting techniques.

AG MECHANICS #214 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

This semester of Ag. Education highly stresses shop and overall safety. Study includes electrical wiring, basic plumbing, and small engine repaid and maintenance. Students will also learn basic mechanical engineering using planning and blueprints.

AG PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING #206 1 Semester Gr.9-12

This semester is designed to introduce students to the processing techniques of agricultural products. Students will look at food and non-food products including meat, dairy, wood, metal, and grain products. Study includes biotechnology, job opportunities, work safety, product uses, expanding product markets, development of new processing methods and advertising.

AGRICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION 1 Semester Gr.9-12

This semester of Ag. Education highly stresses shop safety and farm safety. Study includes layout and organization of farmsteads and agricultural business, planning farm homes, livestock production buildings, structures for crop storage, machinery housing, shops, greenhouses, and agricultural buildings.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION #203 1 Semester Gr.9-12

This semester is devoted to agricultural production and products. These include livestock and crop production. Livestock production includes the study of feed rations, anatomy, animal evaluation, and health of beef, swine, dairy, horse, aquaculture, and poultry production. Crop and forage production areas studied include: corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, hay, clovers, and straws.

HORTICULTURE I 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

Students will study the biological principles of growing agricultural and horticultural crops. These principles include: anatomy, reproduction, light, temperature, water, nutrition, growth and development. Laboratory exercises emphasize the importance of environment factors and include observation of plant growth.

INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL BUSNIESS

#207 1 Sem. Gr. 11-12

1^st Semester

With instructor permission; Concurrent credit class; 3 semester credits ICCC

This course is an introduction to agribusiness management. It will emphasize the application of basic, practical business management skills in marketing, demand analysis, forecasting, production, finance, and including new techniques and practices used in production agriculture.

NATURAL RESOURCES #202 1 Semester Gr. 9-12

This semester of Ag. Education is designed to study agriculture’s number one resource- soil. Students are expected to: lay out terracing, judge soil sites, identify weed plants, apply chemicals, beware of safety hazards in the chemical fields, read field maps, follow conservation plans, and evaluate soil requirements.

PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE #208 1 Semester Gr. 11-12

Concurrent Credit Class

1^st Semester; with instructor permission; 3 semester credits ICCC

The students will learn the applications of scientific principles to commercial horticultural practices, and how these practices can be improved. Topics covered include plant classification and structure, photosynthesis, soil management, plant growth substances, and plant pests.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special Education is a canopy-covering program, which may assist students to fulfill their potential. It includes such areas as:

1. Social work services

2. Speech and language therapy

3. Physical therapy or assistance

4. Assistance for visually or hearing impaired

5. Resource classroom (RC) programs

6. Self-contained with integration (SCI) programs

7. Transitions and post-high school preparation

8. Social skills training
Students are referred for the above programs, and a team consisting of the student, parents, general education teacher, special education teacher, the principal, and AEA staff develops Individual Education Plan (IEP).

OA-BCIG High School combines two of these programs. They are a combination of resource and self-contained programs located together in two classroom settings and taught by a team. The curriculum, amount of assistance and individual goals are set by the IEP. In some cases, a special education teacher and a general education teacher collaborate to teach a general education class. In some, a special education paraprofessional assists a teacher in a general education class. In a few cases, a substitute course is taught in the resource room with collaboration from general education teachers. Many times, students bring class work to the Resource Room to learn study strategies, organization, self-motivation and coping skills.

Depending upon individual needs, students may become involved in the special education component of the district’s school-to-career program. This includes a prerequisite course called Career, job shadowing, and internships through course called Experienced Based Career Education (EBCE).

OFF CAMPUS COURSE OFFERINGS

In line with the philosophy of the OA-BCIG School District, to meet the needs of our student body, we will seek to provide courses not available on our campus and my be offered at other HS campuses and/or college campuses. These course offerings may include: Auto Body, Ag. Science Classes, etc. For more information, students are encouraged to visit with their advisor and/or the high school counselor.

PSEO COURSES

Students in grades 9 through 12 may receive academic credits toward graduation for enrolling in and completing courses taught in post-secondary educational institutions. All junior and senior students are eligible, as well as TAG students in grades 9-12. Interest students should register through the guidance counselor and courses shall be approved on a case-by-case basis. Course costs up to $250 will be paid by the school district. However, upon registering for a course, students must pay a $250 deposit to insure completion of the course with a passing grade. Checks will not be cashed and will be returned at the end of the semester as courses are successfully completed. Students must register for fall courses by May 1 and for spring courses by October 1 of each year. Up to 3 courses may be taken each semester. Courses must be completed within the BCIG academic year. Those completed outside the academic year will not be reimbursed.