Course Descriptions
Table of Contents
Graduation Requirements
Honors Diplomas: College
Prep and Vocational
Advanced Placement Courses
Post Secondary Enrollment
Option
Credits Required for Class
Advancement
Suggested
Course Selections
Agriculture Education
Art
Business
English
Family and Consumer
Sciences
Foreign Language
Health/Physical Education
Industrial Technology
Math
Music
Science
Social Studies
Work Study
Tri Star Career Technology
Education
Graduation Requirements
GRADUATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
A.
All students must register for a minimum
of 7 periods
B. Minimum graduation
requirements
a.
4 units – English Language Arts, including ½ unit of Speech
b.
3 units – Math (one of these units will be granted to those students who have
successfully completed eighth grade Algebra I)
c.
3 units – Science (1 unit biological, 1 unit physical science, and 1 elective)
d.
3 units – Social Studies (2 American & World Studies, 1 American
Government)
e.
½ unit – Health
f.
½ unit – Physical Education
g.
7 units – Electives (must include one unit or two half-units of
Business/Technology, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language)
21 total
credits required for graduation
Successful
passage of all sections of the Ohio Graduation Test
Honors Diploma Requirements
HONORS DIPLOMA/COLLEGE PREPARATORY
The student who has met all
graduation requirements in high school shall meet at least EIGHT of the
following nine criteria to earn the Honors Diploma. Recommended for all college
prep students.
a. Four units of English (not including Speech)
b. Three units of mathematics including at least Algebra I,
Algebra II, and Geometry
c. Three units of science that include instructional emphasis on
the physical, life, and earth and space sciences
d. Three units of social studies
e. Either three units of one foreign language or two units each of
two foreign languages
f. One unit of fine arts
g.
Either one unit of
business/technology and two additional units in (a) through (f) above or earn
three additional units in (a) through (f) above.
h.
Maintain an overall high school grade
point average of 9.0 on Memorial’s 12 point scale at the completion of seven
semesters (3.5 on a 4 point scale).
i.
Obtain a composite score of 27 on
the American College Testing (ACT) tests or an equivalent composite score on
the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT).
HONORS DIPLOMA/TECHNICAL
The student who has met
all graduation requirements and two years of an intensive technical education
curriculum shall meet at least NINE of the following ten criteria to earn an
Honors Diploma. Recommended for all non-college prep students.
a. Four units of English which may include
one unit of applied communication
b.
Three units of mathematics, which
should include algebra and geometry or a sequence of courses that contain
equivalent content.
c. Three units of science, that develop
concepts for physical, life, and earth and space sciences.
d. Three units of social studies
e. Two units of a foreign language; or two
units of business/technology, or one unit of each
f. Three units in the student’s career technical
education curriculum
g. Two additional units in (a) through (f)
above or fine arts
h.
Maintain an overall high school GPA
of at least 9.0 on Memorial’s 12 point scale at the completion of seven
semesters (3.5 on a 4 point scale).
i.
Complete a career passport that
reflects achievement of the occupational proficiency benchmark established for
the Ohio Vocation Competency Assessment or the equivalent
j.
Obtain a composite score of 27 on
the ACT tests or an equivalent composite score on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests
(SAT).
If a student plans to
attend any of
Minimum secondary requirements include:
4 credits of English with emphasis on
composition
3 credits of mathematics (Algebra I,
Algebra II, and Geometry)
3 credits of social studies
3 credits of science (one physical, one
biological, one full credit elective college prep science)
2 credits of same foreign language
(three credits recommended)
1 credit of fine arts (visual or
performing)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Advanced Placement courses are offered in Calculus, Biology II,
Chemistry II, English III Grammar & Composition (AP English III),AP English Literature and Composition, European History, and American Government.
These courses follow the prescribed curriculum of the Advanced Placement
Program and exams are offered at the end of the school year and are 50% paid
for by the Board of Education. (Cost to the student is approximately $40.00 per
test.) College credits may be awarded based upon the score earned on the AP
examination.
POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTION
Students in grades 9-12, who meet specific college requirements, have
the option of attending college during part or all of the school day. Students
and parents should attend an informational meeting on February 4 at 7:00 p.m.
in study hall 18 and complete all paperwork at
Any student considering this option will complete a regular M.H.S.
schedule, which will be adjusted appropriately in the fall upon presentation of
the college schedule.
CLASS ADVANCEMENT
Total credits needed for class advancement at
5.50 credits to be a sophomore
11.00 credits to be a junior
16.50 credits to be a senior
21.00 credits required for graduation
Alternative Provision for Receiving a Diploma
without passing all five OGT Tests. The provision in state law originally enacted
as part of Senate Bill 1 in 2001 is still effective. Since this provision
includes a student’s high school attendance rate, it is important to share this
information with your freshmen students. According to Ohio Revised Code Section
3313.615(A), students may graduate and receive a diploma without passing all
five tests of the OGT if they meet the following requirements:
• Pass four of the five tests and have missed
passing the fifth test by no more than 10 points;
• Have had a 97 percent attendance rate through all
four years of high school and must not have had an expulsion in high school;
• Have a grade point average of 2.5 out of 4.0 in
the subject area missed and have completed the curriculum requirement in the
subject area missed;
• Have participated in any intervention programs
offered by the school and must have had a 97 percent attendance rate in any
program offered outside the normal school day;
• Obtain letters of recommendation from each teacher
in the subject area not yet passed as well as the high school principal
SUGGESTED
FOUR YEAR HIGH
SCHOOL PROGRAM
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Grade 9 English I Algebra I/Geometry Physical Science Foreign Language Health/PE American & World Studies I Elective Grade 10 English II Geometry/Algebra II Biology Foreign Language Speech American & World Studies II Elective Grade 11 CP English III or AP English Grammar and Composition Chemistry/Physiology Algebra II/Precalculus Foreign Language Electives Grade 12 AP English Literature and Composition, Eng IV Precalculus/Calculus/AP Calculus American Government Choose at least one of following: Physiology/AP Chemistry II Physics/AP Biology II |
Sample Career Tech Program Grade 9 English I Integrated Math or Algebra I* Applied Physical Science Health/PE American & World Studies I Electives: Choose those pertaining to Career interest Grade 10 English II Integrated Math/Algebra I*/Geometry** Biology*/Applied Biology Speech American & World Studies II Elective: Choose pertaining to career interest Grade 11 CP English III or CT English III Chemistry*or choice of science Algebra*/Geometry**/Precalculus Tri Star Grade 12 English IV or CT American Government Tri Star Electives * Required for Tech Prep programs ** Required for some Tech Prep program |
Course Selections
2008-2009
AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Education I
Course
AG110 1.26 Credit
Purpose: To help
students develop those traits and skills which will help them to be employable
in the field of agriculture and able to conserve soil and other natural
resources, market farm products, and produce farm crops and livestock
commodities efficiently.
Content: The
content of this course includes livestock management, selection, breed identification
and feeding, records and their use, elementary study of soils, wood and tool
identification, carpentry, parliamentary procedure, agricultural occupations,
basic welding, and FFA.
Length: 1 year
(.50 life science credit, .76 agriculture credit)
Prerequisite: Acceptance
into the agricultural education program is subject to instructor
discretion
Special Notes:FFA participation is a requirement for the program.
Open to grades 9-12
Fee: $15.00
for FFA dues
Agricultural Education II
Course AG210
1.26 Credit
Purpose: To help
students develop those traits and skills which will help them to be employable
in the field of agriculture and able to conserve soil and other natural
resource, market farm products, and produce farm crops and livestock
commodities efficiently.
Content: The
content of this course includes weed identification, herbicides, livestock
nutrition, diseases, pests, small gas engines, oxyacetylene welding, wheat
production, soybean production, corn production, and FFA.
Length: 1 year
(.50 life science credit, .76 agriculture credit)
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the agricultural education program
is subject to instructor discretion.
Special Notes: FFA participation is a requirement for the program.
Open to
grades 10-12, AG110 prerequisite
Fee: $15.00
for FFA dues
Agriculture
Management A
Course AG310 1.25 credits
Purpose: To help
students develop those traits and skills which will help them to be employable
in the field of agriculture and able to conserve soil and other natural
resources, market farm products, and produce farm crops and livestock
commodities efficiently.
Content: The content
of this course includes concrete and masonry, combines and combining, grain
handling and drying systems, tillage operations, electricity, livestock
genetics and reproduction, chemical laws, insurance, multi-cylinder engines,
farm credit, and FFA.
Length: 1 year
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the agricultural education program
is subject to instructor discretion. AG210 prerequisite
Special Notes: FFA participation is a requirement for the program.
Open to
grades 11-12,
Fee: $30.00
($15.00 of which is for FFA dues)
Agriculture Management B
Course AG410 (Not offered 2008-2009 school year) 1.25 Credits
Purpose: To help
students develop those traits and skills which will help them to be employable
in the field of agriculture and able to conserve soil and other natural
resources, market farm products, and produce farm crops and livestock
commodities efficiently.
Content: The
content of this course includes soils, fertilizers, budgeting, inventories,
construction of farm buildings, principles of marketing, types of businesses,
farm taxes, legal liabilities of farmers, managing the farm, and FFA.
Length: 1 year
Prerequisites: Acceptance into agricultural education program is
subject to instructor discretion. AG210 prerequisite
Special Notes:FFA
participation is a requirement for the program. Open to seniors
Fee: $30.00
($15.00 of which is for FFA dues)
Agricultural Cooperative Education Program
Course AG420 1.00 Credit
Purpose: The Co-op
Program offers all qualified students majoring in Agricultural Economics,
Agribusiness, Agronomy, Soil Sciences, Animal Industry, Crop Protection,
Horticulture, Mechanical Technology in Agriculture, and General Program in
Agricultural Sciences, an opportunity to enhance their academic preparation,
acquire valuable work experience, and explore career options.
Content: Through
this program, students alternate terms of full-time study with terms of
full-time paid employment. The work experiences are supervised jointly by a
mentor in the cooperating institution (private business or government agency)
and a faculty member. A fundamental purpose of cooperative education is to give
students the opportunity to learn under real world conditions.
Prerequisites: Be in 12th grade, have a completed at
least 2 years of agricultural education, have employment in an agricultural
business, signature of instructor
Length: 1 year
ART
General Art
Course ART105 .50 Credit
Purpose: To
introduce the student to the various areas of art.
Content: Pencil
drawing, beginning painting, simple perspective drawings, colored pencil, oil
pastels, art appreciation, design, color theory, and charcoal and ink drawing.
Length: ½ year
Special Notes: Open to grades 9-12
Fee: $13.00,
subject to minor adjustment
Art Design Techniques
Course: ART115 .50 Credit
Purpose: To teach
the basic art design fundamentals.
Content: This
course will explore design through “hands on” studio projects. The student will
be introduced to 2 and 3 dimensional handcrafted art techniques. Art projects
may include student designed items such as a large paper mache creation, batik
wall hanging, linoleum printed items, ceramics, simulated stained glass, latch
hook fabric, simple jewelry making.
Length: ½ year
Special Note: Open to grades 9-12
Fee: $15.00,
subject to minor adjustment
Ceramics I
Course ART205 .50 Credit
Purpose: To gain a
basic knowledge, understanding and skill in designing functional and
nonfunctional pottery.
Content: To learn
ceramic hand-building methods, glazing, and firing.
Length: ½ year
Special Note: Open to grades 10-12
Fee: $13.00,
subject to minor adjustment
Ceramics II
Course ART215 .50 Credit
Purpose: To
further develop skills and techniques of potter’s wheel thrown pottery.
Content: To learn
to throw on potter’s wheel and to use advanced level of glazing techniques.
Student will be working on the wheel during the entire semester except when
glazing the pottery.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite Ceramics
I
Special Note: Open to grades 10-12
Fee: $13.00,
subject to minor adjustment
Drawing I, II and III
Course ART225, ART235, ART305 .50 Credit
Purpose: To
further the skills in drawing for the interested student.
Content: Experiment
with the techniques of shading, drawing in perspective, various subjects and
media (pencil, charcoal, pastel, water color wash)
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: General Art (ART105), B- average or
teacher approval
Special Note: Open grades to 10-12
Fee: $13.00,
subject to minor adjustment
Painting I
Course ART315 .50 Credit
Purpose: To help
student develop the basic techniques and skills in painting.
Content: Students
will be studying color theory and compositions. The students will explore in
various subjects such as landscape, still life, portraits, animals and abstract
designs in acrylic painting.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: Drawing I
(ART225)
Special Notes: Painting kit and canvas boards are received. Open to
grades 10-12.
Fee: $13.00,
subject to minor adjustment.
Painting II
Course ART325 .50 Credit
Purpose: To
improve and experience the advanced techniques in painting.
Content: Each
student will paint several large paintings on canvas during this semester.
Students will be encouraged to explore creative ideas for subject matter and
self expression through their paintings.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: Drawing I (ART105) or
Painting I (ART315), B- average
or instructor approval
Special Notes: Painting kit and canvas boards are received. Open to
grades 11-12
Fee: $13.00,
subject to minor adjustment
Sculpture
Course ART255 .50 Credit
Purpose: Develop
skills in working with various 3-D sculpting materials.
Content: Learn to
sculpt with plaster of paris, wire, glass, clay and metal sheets, etc.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: Art Design & Technique (ART 115) or General Art (ART105)
Special Notes:Open to
grades 10-12
Fee: $10.00,
subject to minor adjustment
Honors Art
Course # ART335 .50 Credit
Purpose: To
develop portfolio for art admission to colleges and further develop skills that
will be required at the college level.
Content: Students
will work in depth on various art media such as in charcoal, mixed media,
printmaking, pastel, oil pastel, pen and ink, plaster, clay, foam board,
plaster of paris, and basic computer design.
Students will study art
appreciation and theory which is required for college study.
Length: ½ year
Pre-requisites: Junior/Senior
level course; approval of instructor upon submitted application.
Fee: $20.00
The Memorial High School
Business Department has implemented a computer literacy program labeled “The
Company” for teaching the computer classes. This program will help students
become more independent in their learning, thinking, planning, and problem
solving. The emphasis for these courses is on students’ choice, accountability,
and competency. All students must have a
signed Internet Agreement Form turned in with the high school office to be in
these classes.
Computer Literacy I
Course BUS105 .50 Credit
Content: Students
will start as beginners with the various software and work their way into the
intermediate skill levels. “First time Employees” (students) will be required
to complete a word processing and spread sheet application level, as well as a
computer technology level and 3 other levels of their choice. Some of the software to be used includes the
following:
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2003
Word
– word processing
Excel
– spreadsheet
Access
– database Presentations
PowerPoint
– presentations
Publisher
– desktop publishing
LEARNING THE INTERNET
Pagemaker
6.5
Front
Page
HTML Fireworks
Special
Notes: The intent is to add additional software each year and upgrade as
necessary.
Length: ½ year
Fee: $7.00,
subject to adjustment
Computer Literacy II
Course BUS115 .50 Credit
Content: This
course concentrates on the more INTERMEDIATE levels of the software used in
Computer Literacy I. The students can continue with the software used in
Computer Literacy I, or they can delve more deeply into any of the other
applications offered. Students are encouraged to use their skills in other
coursework and projects.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: Computer
Literacy I (BUS105)
Fee: $7.00,
subject to adjustment
Computer Literacy III
Course BUS205 .50 Credit
Content: This
course concentrates on the more ADVANCED levels of the software introduced in
Computer Literacy II. The students will continue to refine their skills in any
previously studied software and any new software. INTEGRATION of the various
software will be emphasized. Students will be encouraged to use their skills in
other coursework and projects.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: Computer
Literacy II (BUS115)
Fee: $7.00,
subject to adjustment
Computer Literacy IV
Course BUS215 .50 Credit
Content: This
course concentrates on integrating software into simulated projects. The
students will also have the opportunity to investigate any new software since
the software changes so rapidly.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: Computer
Literacy III (BUS205)
Fee: $7.00,
subject to adjustment
Computer
Literacy/Independent Study
Course BUS305 .50 Credit
Purpose: This
course is designed to provide the advanced computer student with in-depth
computer training in the area of his/her choice. This is an individualized
self-paced course in which the student selects the software that he/she learns.
Content: Students
will work with advanced software concepts such as online software training, web
page design, and other relevant software that could lead to certification in
Microsoft certification and other industry recognized certifications.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: Computer
Literacy I, II, III, and IV with at least a B average
Special Note: This course is by instructor approval only.
Course BUS245 .50 Credit
Purpose: Students
will take a hands-on approach to learning the intricacies of web page design.
Content: The
course will include instruction in HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, digital
photography, image capture, graphic editing, and E-journalism. In addition to creating pages for the St.
Marys High School Website, students will have various long-term projects
gathering and reporting on various aspects of the St. Marys community.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: Computer
Lit II or special permission of the instructor
Course BUS255 .50 Credit
Purpose: Continuation
of Web Design I. Students will take a
hands-on approach to learning the intricacies of web page design.
Content: Advanced
Web Design topics will be covered, including HTML, server-side scripting (PHP),
Macromedia Flash, and advanced photo effects.
Students will continue to create pages for the St. Marys High School
Website.
Length: ½ year
Prerequisite: Web
Design I
Web Design III
Course BUS315