North Laurel High School Curriculum Guide

North Laurel High School Course Descriptions

AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Math Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 12 Prerequisite: None	This course provides an introduction to agriculture math. Course material will include: Number properties and operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis and probability, algebraic thinking, personal development, employee and employer responsibilities, records, files, purchasing materials, stocking, selling and business account procedures. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. This class does count as a fourth math credit.
Ag Construction Skills Credit: 1 Course Length:2 Semesters Grades: 10 - 12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag	Prepares students to construct and maintain agricultural structures and equipment. Develops basic skills such as: tool identification, interpreting plans, calculating a bill of materials, electrification, carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, plumbing, and masonry. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. This course may be extended to two credits offered on a two-hour basis provided that instruction is enhanced with laboratory experience, project construction, and in-depth skill development.
Ag Power and Machinery Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag	This course provides instruction and hands-on experience in basic principles of agricultural machinery assembly, operation, maintenance, service, repair and safety. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. This course may be extended to two credits and offered on a two-hour basis providing the instruction is enhanced with laboratory experience and in-depth skill development.
Animal Science Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag	Animal Science develops basic knowledge and skills pertaining to livestock identification, selection, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, health management, and marketing of farm animals commonly produced in Kentucky. The latest production technologies, as well as, biotechnological applications will be included. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Equine Science Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None	Equine science develops knowledge and skill pertaining to breed identification and selection, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and reproductive management, training principles, grooming, health disease, parasite control and sanitation practices. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program.
Floral Design Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None	Floral design provides instruction to develop floral design techniques using silk, dried and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and management techniques of a florist business as well as identification, production and cultural maintenance practices of plants used in floral design and interior landscaping. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate technology. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Greenhouse Credit: 1 Course Length:2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None	Greenhouse Technology provides instruction in greenhouse structures and greenhouse environment regulations. Plant growth and development and propagation are included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental principles of vegetable production and commercial production of vegetable crops as well as marketing of horticulture products may be included. Content may be enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Principles of Ag Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None	This course provides instruction in the foundations of the various segments of the agricultural industry. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized. Animal science, plant and land science, and agricultural mechanics skills will be the focus of the curriculum. The selection and planning of a supervised agricultural experience program and related record keeping will be presented. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection.
Small Power Equipment Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None	This course is designed to develop skills in maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment, small combustion-type engine and electric motors. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Vet. Science Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag	This course introduces students to the field of veterinary science. Major topics include veterinary terminology, safety, sanitation, anatomy/physiology, clinical exams, hospital procedures, parasitology, posology, laboratory techniques, nutrition, disease, office management, and animal management. Careers are also explored. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program.
Ag Structures and Design Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Prin of Ag	This course prepares students to evaluate, design and construct agricultural structures. Students learn to design, evaluate and interpret construction plans and calculate a bill of materials. The skills learned in the Agricultural Construction Skills course may be incorporated to construct an agricultural structure. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program.
Plant and Land Science Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None	This course combines landscaping and turf management curriculum. The material includes identification of landscape plants and their characteristics, site evaluation, site design, calculation of materials needed, costs for bidding, and installing landscape plans. Landscape plant maintenance will also be presented. Selection, culture and management of turf species used for lawns, golf courses, athletic fields and erosion control may also be included. Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate technology. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Agricultural Math Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 12 Prerequisite: None	This course provides an introduction to agriculture math. Course material will include: Number properties and operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis and probability, algebraic thinking, personal development, employee and employer responsibilities, records, files, purchasing materials, stocking, selling and business account procedures. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program. This class does count as a fourth math credit.
Agriscience Credit : 1 Course Length : Semester Grades : 9-12	Instruction related to Veterinary Science but not described in above courses.
Wildlife Management Credit : ½ Course Length: Semester Grades : 9-12	A course describing theories, principles and science of producing, managing, preserving and improving wildlife resources, including habitat management, harvesting marketing, etc.

ART

Visual Arts 1 Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None

The first half of the course is spent in improving drawing skills and learning the language of art, which will be used in portfolio writings. The second half is spent examining artists; art and styles of art; and an introduction to charcoal, paint (tempera, watercolor), pastel, clay, and printmaking. Homework consists of drawing objects and places around your home. This course is for students who enjoy art and would like to improve their skills. Since so much of the work is done in class, attendance is very important.

Visual Arts II, III, IV Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Art 1

This course is extensions of Visual Art I. Projects are more complex and extend for lengthier times. Attendance is extremely important.

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

Accounting I Credit: 1 Course Length:2 Semesters Grades: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: None	This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the basic accounting principles and procedures that are applied to accounting records kept for businesses that operate in the private enterprise economy of the United States. Students will learn the importance of profit in helping to ensure continued business operations, the basic accounting cycle, cash control and banking, payroll accounting, the three major types of business organizations and how the accounting procedures differ for the three based on the double-entry system. Students will learn to prepare worksheets, journals, ledgers, and financial statements for a sole proprietorship and a corporation.
Accounting II Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10 – 12 Prerequisite: Accounting 1	This course is designed for both college-bound and vocational students. Much of the same material that students will study in a beginning college accounting course is included in this course but the material is written at a level suitable for high schools students. Students will have exposure to accounting systems of departmentalized, branch, and manufacturing businesses and not-for-profit organizations. They will learn to analyze and interpret financial statements, and gain experience working with investments, receivables, payables, fixed assets, and stockholder’s equity.
Business Law Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: None	This course develops an understanding of legal rights and responsibilities in personal law and business law with applications applied to everyday role as consumers, citizens, and workers. The student will have an understanding of the American legal system, courts/court procedures, criminal justice system, torts, and the civil justice system, sales contracts and warranties; consumer protection, marriage and divorce laws, renting laws and writing wills.
Business Principles Credit: 1 Course Length: 1 semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None	This course establishes basic foundations for further study in business and marketing courses and provides information for making financial and economic decisions. Students learn about the fundamentals of the American free enterprise system and world economics; application of sound money management for personal and family finances; credit management; consumer rights and responsibilities; forms of business ownership; risk and insurance; and the importance of international trade.
Computer Applications Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None	This course is designed to develop and/or enhance previously learned basic keyboarding skills for all students. The student develops “touch” keyboarding skills, proper techniques, speed, and accuracy in keying information for business, professional, and personal use. In addition, the student develops a command of basic computer use and software application. This class is a prerequisite for most advanced computer classes.
Advanced Computer Applications Credit: 1/2 Course Length: 1 semester Grades: 9 – 12 Prerequisite: Computer Applications	This course is designed to provide students with an advanced level experience with practical applications through “hands on” instruction. Course content will included understanding of various hardware, software, operating systems, care/operations, administrative applications, and employability skills. The software includes advanced business applications, using word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, database management, desktop publishing, and electronic communication.
Multimedia Publishing / Computer Graphics Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Applications	This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience using computer software to create Graphic Presentations. Graphic, paint, drawing, graphing, and presentation features are among a few of the features used to produce quality advertisements, flyers, newspaper articles, presentations and many other documents and projects.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM Credit: 1( credit per period) Course Length: 2 Semesters Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Must qualify	Opportunity to work a minimum of 15 hours per week of supervised employment in addition to related classroom instruction. Student must meet definite requirements and accept certain responsibilities. This program is designed to enhance and broaden the skills already learned in marketing and business classes. Student must not be participating in the credit recovery program and must have 95 % attendance for the previous school year
Financial Services I Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Accounting	This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the financial institution field. It involves operation of a student financial center in cooperation with a sponsoring bank, which provides application of banking and financial procedures and concepts. It is designed to develop an understanding of banking, financial markets, investing institutions, and the finance and credit industry in our economic system. Job opportunities in the finance and banking fields will also be discussed. Students will participate in a work-based learning experience environment at our in-school bank “North Financial Center”. Students will also receive one credit in Finance and Banking for the first semester of this course.
Financial Services II Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Financial Services I	Financial Services II is continuation of Financial Services I. Students continue to learn and practice financial activities associated with the operation of a bank and other finance-related institutions in addition to assuming management and supervisory responsibilities, including training “New Employees.” Students will participate in a work-based learning experience environment at our in-school bank “North Financial Center”.
Principles of Marketing Credit: 1 Course Length: Semester Grades: 9 - 12 Prerequisite: None	This course provides a basic foundation for further study in marketing. Students study economic functions at work in the marketplace, marketing functions including purchasing, pricing, and distribution functions. This course is based on the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, economics, financial analysis, and promotion. Both marketing and employment skills learned will improve and increase the chance of successful transition into the world of work.
Math for Business & Industry Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None	This course is enables the student to explore mathematical content for personal, business, and industrial use. Math concepts and skill are applied through study and problem-solving activities in real-world situations in the following areas: banking, measurement, borrowing and investing, consumer purchases, and financial management. Appropriate business forms are used in each unit. This interdisciplinary course meets the graduation requirement for one math credit.
Web Design Credit: 1/2 Course Length: Semester Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Applications	This course is designed to give students experience in proper Internet use through step-by-step instruction in hypertext markup language (HTML). Students will be introduced to HTML and cascading style sheets (CSS). Students will create and edit web pages using inline styles, create web pages with links, images, tables, image mapping, forms, and multimedia content.
Advanced Marketing : Special Topics Marketing -Semester 1 Leadership Dynamics – Semester 2 Credit: 1 credit per semester Course Length: All Year Grades: 12 Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing	This course is designed to enhance marketing skills developed in the marketing prerequisite course and to learn advanced marketing skills in such areas as advertising, customer service, supervision, and employee/employer relations for a wide range of marketing careers. Students in this course will earn two additional credits through the Marketing Cooperative Education Program. Students must be enrolled in this class to participate in the Marketing Cooperative Education Program.
Microsoft Office Credits : ½ Course Length : Semester Grades: 9-12 Prerequisites : Computer Applications	This course is designed to provide students with hands-on computer experience using Microsoft Office 2007 including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Students will have the opportunity to increase their computer skills through advanced functions and integration of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Prerequisite: Computer Applications

DRAMA

Drama I Credit ½ Course Length : Semester Grades” 9-12 Prerequisite: None	Introduction to the Theatre provides an overview of the art, conventions, and history of theatre. Although experiential exercises may be included, the courses focus on learning about drama/theatre rather than performance. Students study dramatic elements, elements of production and elements of performance. Students also study major developments in dramatic literature and/or major playwrights, the history and formation of theatre as a cultural tradition, and critical appreciation of drama/theatre.
Drama II Credit 1 Course Length: 2 Semesters Grades : 10-12 Prerequisite : Drama I	Drama - Acting/Performance courses are intended to promote students' experience and skill development in one or more aspects of theatrical performance. Initial courses are introductory while advanced courses focus on improving performance skills, expanding exposure to different theatrical techniques, and increasing capacity to participate in public performances.
Film Studies Credits: ½ Course Length : Semester	This one semester elective will focus on Core Content standards for Drama/Theater and Visual Arts.  Students will study the structure and craft of classic and modern films from several genres including comedy, horror, drama, documentary, biography, and musical. Requirements include written analysis and technology project.