COURSE OFFERINGS
ART
3250Introduction to Art, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This prerequisite art course is designed to introduce and review the basic media, content, and techniques of art,elements and principles of art, and two and three dimensional artworks. Evaluations are aligned to the Ohio Visual Art Standards and can include rubrics, checklists, critiques, self and peer reviews, reading and writing in the content area, and vocabulary testing. One semester; ½ credit.
3251Fundamentals of Design, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course introduces students to graphic, product, and commercial design. Lettering, color theory, layout, and history of graphic design are emphasized. Selected artists, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and studio processes will be used. Evaluations are aligned to the Ohio Visual Art Standards and can include rubrics, checklists, critiques, self and peer reviews, reading and writing in the content area, and vocabulary testing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art. One semester; ½ credit.
3252Introduction to Drawing,Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course provides fundamental studies of drawing techniques including drawing from life and observations, figure and gesture, technical, and mixed media exploration in drawings. Selected artists, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and studio processes will be used. Evaluations are aligned to the Oho Visual Art Standards and can include rubrics, checklists, critiques, self and peer reviews, reading and writing in the content area, and vocabulary testing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art. One semester; ½ credit.
3253Introduction to Painting, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course covers techniques in acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. This course also includes the study of art history, criticism and aesthetics of painting. Students are encouraged to further experiment with advanced techniques, with acrylics, and mixed media. Material to be covered includes history, criticism and aesthetics of painting. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art. One semester; ½ credit.
3263Painting 2, Grades 10, 11, 12
This advanced course allows students to develop greater command of technical skills with watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. Advanced projects and vocabulary are emphasized with more thematic depth and complexity, and a wider range of creative responses in their work. The major emphasis will be to explore different ideas, styles and themes as a means to foster more personal and independent creative expression in personal work. Each student will develop a set of personal and artistic goals, working to achieve these goals to develop an understanding of career pathways open to artists. Studio time will be dedicated to the development of the student's own visual interests and creating a series of personal works.Prerequisite: Introduction to Art and Introduction to Painting. One semester; ½credit.
3254Ceramics, Grades 10, 11, 12
Ceramic methods used are hand form, slip molds, ceramic sculpture and basic wheel throwing. Selected artists, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and studio processes are studied. Evaluations are aligned to the Ohio Visual Art Standards and can include rubrics, checklists, critiques, self and peer reviews, reading and writing in the content area, and vocabulary testing. Prerequisite:Introduction to Art. One semester; ½ credit.
3264Ceramics 2, Grades 10, 11, 12
This advanced course allows students to develop greater command of technical skills with hand-building and wheel pottery. Advanced projects and vocabulary are emphasized with more thematic depth and complexity, and a wider range of creative responses in their work. The major emphasis will be to explore different ideas, styles and themes as a means to foster more personal and independent creative expression in personal work. Each student will develop a set of personal and artistic goals, working to achieve these goals to develop an understanding of career pathways open to artists. Studio time will be dedicated to the development of the student's own visual interests and creating a series of personal works.Prerequisite: Introduction to Art and Ceramics 1. One semester;½ credit.
3255Sculpture, Grades10, 11, 12
This course provides three-dimensional expression in a range of media and techniques. Selected artists, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and studio processes will be used. Evaluations are aligned to the Ohio Visual Art Standards and can include rubrics, checklists, critiques, self and peer reviews, reading and writing in the content area, and vocabulary testing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art. One semester; ½ credit.
3256Virtual Studio: Exploring Art with the Computer, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This one-semester course explores selected artists, art history, criticism, aesthetics, and studio creativitythrough the design of computer artworks. Students will use PhotoShopCS2 to build original artworks by selectively using tools and images of their own and from the Internet. Some basic graphic design will be included. An approved AUP form is required. Evaluations are aligned to the Ohio Visual Art Standards and can include rubrics, checklists, critiques, self and peer reviews, reading and writing in the content area, and vocabulary testing. One semester; ½ credit.
3258Portfolio, Grades 11, 12
Students will develop an admissions portfolio for college application requirements. A concentration in one media and techniques will be included in the portfolio work. Course involves visitations to area colleges and universities, lectures by recruiters, completion of college applications and participation in regional, state and national exhibitions. Permission of instructor required. Full year; 1 credit.
3259Portfolio II: Senior Independent Study, Grade 12
Independent study is available to those students who are in the process of developing their admissions portfolio for college application and scholarship. Students must have successfully completed the requirements for Portfolio I during their junior year. Students opting for Portfolio II must be prepared to submit to the instructor a proposal for advanced individual study concentrating on studio production. Self-evaluation and instructor evaluation will be ongoing in preparation for submission of the portfolio for college admissions officers. Permission of instructor required. Full year; 1 credit.
32603D Design, Grades 10, 11, 12
This course concentrates on 3D design concepts and principles. Transfer of 2D layouts to prototypes in the area of industrial and graphic design are introduced. Selected artists, art history, criticism, aesthetics and studio processes are studied. Evaluations are aligned to the Ohio Visual Art Standards and can include rubrics, checklists, critiques, self and peer reviews, reading and writing in the content area, and vocabulary testing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art, and Fundamentals of Design; One semester; 1/2 credit.
3268Cultural Arts and Crafts, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This is an interdisciplinary course focusing on the relationship between art and past cultural traditions and activity, such as ceremony, practice, experience and interactions throughout time. Students will interpret the historical and cultural contexts of the arts and have opportunities to problem solve and discuss issues across disciplinary boundaries. Students will create unique artworks applying artistic skills and knowledge of cultural themes and approaches.Prerequisite: Introduction to Art.One semester; ½ credit
BUSINESS
1153Business CommunicationsGrades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course covers subject matter and experiences in public speaking and provides the organizational skills necessary to produce oral presentations and written documents. A wide spectrum of studies and activities from the scientific (voice science) through the humanistic (rhetoric) will be taught. Behavioral science (group dynamics) as well as the artistic (oral interpretation of literature) will also be taught. Multiple oral presentations both formal and informal are required. One semester; ½ credit.
3610Financial Literacy, Grades 11, 12
This class is required for all 11th grade students.
This course will increase students’ awareness of financial matters as well as the ability to manage money. Students will learn money management techniques in the areas of budgeting, savings, checking, credit, investing, and insurance. The class focuses on real world problem solving and projects that will allow students to successfully navigate their financial life during and after high school. One semester; ½ credit.
3615Advanced Standing Financial LiteracyGrades 11, 12
Students will receive 3 credit hours from Ohio Dominican University
This class will fulfill the 11th grade Whitehall Graduation requirement.
This course will increase a student’s awareness of financial matters as well his or her ability to handle money wisely for the future. Emphasis on money management techniques (bank accounts), financial record keeping, budgeting, tax planning, consumer credit, making buying decisions, purchasing insurance, investments choices, and retirement and estate planning. This course will help prepare students for financial decisions they will face during and after high school. One semester; 3 Credit Hours (ODU) & ½ credit (WYHS).
Requirements for Advanced Standing Financial Literacy:
- 2.3 GPA and an 18 on the ACT or SAT equivalent.
- 2.75 GPA if you have not taken the ACT or SAT.
- $40 per credit hour ($120 for class), This is waived for any student who completes the application for free and reduced lunch status and is found to meet eligibility requirements.
3651Business Law, Grades 11, 12
This course introduces the legal system-What is Law? Lawmaking (legislatures, agencies, the federal court system, the Ohio Judicial System); citizen advocacy-lobbying and voting; methods of settling disputes-negotiation, mediation, and arbitration; The court system at the federal and state levels; lawyers, crime in America-nature of crimes, gangs, substance abuse, victims of crimes; introduction to criminal law; crimes against the person; crimes against property; defense to crimes; the criminal justice process; and introduction to contracts. Current law-related public issues such as antitrust, computer crime, gangs, guns and others are discussed. The course includes experiences within the community including a field trip to The Ohio Supreme Court, and discussions with lawyers and police officers. One semester; ½ credit.
3652Employability, Grades 11, 12
Formerly Employment Skills. This class is required for all 11th grade students.
This course assists students in understanding their own personal characteristics and how they relate to occupational clusters and specific occupations. In addition, students will learn search and application methods for professional level jobs. The course teaches students decision making strategies, interviewing techniques, communication skills, work adjustment strategies, and life balance strategies. One semester; ½ credit.
3653Computer Fundamentals, Grades 10, 11, 12
Articulated agreement with Columbus State Community College. CSCI 1001 Compass score requirement.
This course is designed to introduce novice computer users to the fundamentals of computer terminology, hardware, software, windows operating system, directories, folder, files, copy paste functions, naming conventions and setting passwords. Additional topics covered include the World Wide Web, the Internet, search engines and Blackboard. Full year; 1 credit.
3654Finance Career Field Course, Grades 11, 12
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental management functions of planning, leading, organizing and controlling. Students will focus on learning the fundamentals aspects of business, including aspects of entrepreneurship, marketing, management theory, motivation and leadership, human resources, sales and finance. Pre-requisite courses include Fundamentals of Business and Administrative Services #3657. Full year; 1 credit.
3656Accounting, Grades 11, 12
In this course, students will learn how businesses track money and how to record and analyze business information. Students learn how to record transactions in a general journal to post ledger accounts, and how to prepare financial statements to report businesses success. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have a basic knowledge necessary to take college level accounting courses. Recommended for Business Administration majors (interested in accounting, finance, economics, marketing) One semester; ½ credit.
3657Fundamentals of Business and Administrative Services, Grades 9, 10
(Formerly Business Management 1)
This course introduces students to the specializations offered in Business and Administrative Services. Students will obtain fundamental knowledge and skills in general management, human resource management, operations management, business informatics, and office management. They will acquire knowledge of business operations, business relationships, resource management, process management, and financial principles. Students will use technological tools and applications to develop business insights.One Semester; ½ credit - possible Career-Technology Credit
3658Business Foundations, Grades 10, 11, 12
(Formerly Business Management 2)
This is the first course for the Business and Administrative Services, Finance, and Marketing career fields. It introduces students to specializations within the three career fields. Students will obtain knowledge and skills in fundamental business activities, and they will acquire knowledge of business processes, economics, and business relationships. Employability skills, leadership and communications, and personal financial literacy will be addressed.One semester; ½ credit - possible Career-Technology Credit
3665Entrepreneurship, Grades 10, 11, 12
This course focuses on giving students the necessary knowledge to prepare for a new business start-up. There is a heavy emphasis on concept development, determination of feasibility of product/service, resource attainment, and launch strategies. Throughout the course students will be creating a business plan and simulating the steps necessary to launch the product or service. One semester, ½ credit.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
1190Integrated English Language Arts 1, Grade 9
Integrated Language Arts instruction addresses the content and skills of Ohio Academic Content Standards for English Language Arts. Instruction is based on the benchmarks for grades 8-10 and grade level indicators for grade nine. Students read a variety of novels, assignments from approved textbook, utilize the writing process, write for different purposes and audiences, research self-selected or assigned topics, use an appropriate form to communicate findings and continue to use effective communication techniques. To prepare for the class, students are required to complete reading(s) in the summer months prior to entering this course. Full year; 1 credit.
1195Integrated English Language Arts 1 Honors, Grade 9
This honors course addresses the content and skills of Ohio Academic Content Standards for English Language Arts. Instruction should be based on the benchmarks for grades 8-10 and grade level indicators for grade ten. Students will be required to read summer reading. Students will also read a variety of novels, assignments from approved textbook, utilize the writing process, writing for different purposes and audiences, research self-selected or assigned topics, use an appropriate form to communicate findings and continue to use effective communication techniques. To prepare for class, students are required to complete reading(s) in the summer
months prior to entering this course. Enrollment into this course is determined through an application process. Full year; 1 credit.
1100Integrated English Language Arts 2, Grades 9, 10
Integrated Language Arts instruction addresses the content and skills of Ohio Academic Content Standards for English Language Arts. Instruction is based on the benchmarks for grades 8-10 and grade level indicators for grade ten. Students read a variety of novels, assignments from approved textbook, utilize the writing process, write for different purposes and audiences, research self-selected or assigned topics, use an appropriate form to communicate findings and continue to use effective communication techniques. To prepare for the class, students may be required to complete reading(s) in the summer months prior to entering this course. Full year; 1 credit.
1105Integrated English Language Arts 2 Honors, Grades 9, 10
This honors course addresses the content and skills of Ohio Academic Content Standards for English Language Arts. Instruction is based on the benchmarks for grades 8-10 and grade level indicators for grade eleven. Students are required to summer reading. Students read a variety of novels, assignments from approved textbook, utilize the writing process, write for different purposes and audiences, research self-selected or assigned topics, use an appropriate form to communicate findings and continue to use effective communication techniques. To prepare for class, students are required to complete reading(s) in the summer months prior to entering this course. Enrollment into this course is determined through an application process. Full year course;1 credit.
1110Integrated English Language Arts 3, Grade11
Integrated Language Arts addresses the content and skills of Ohio Academic Content Standards for English Language Arts. Instruction is based on the benchmarks for grades 11-12 and grade level indicators for grade eleven. Students read a variety of novels, assignments from approved textbook, utilize the writing process, write for different purposes and audiences, research self-selected or assigned topics, use an appropriate form to communicate findings and continue to use effective communication techniques. To prepare for the class, students may be required to complete reading(s) in the summer months prior to entering this course. Full year; 1 credit.
1115Integrated English Language Arts 3 Honors, Grades 10, 11
This honors course addresses the content and skills of Ohio Academic Content Standards for English Language Arts. Instruction is based on the benchmarks for grades 11-12 and grade level indicators for grade eleven. Students are required to read summer reading. Students will also read a variety of novels, assignments from approved textbook, utilize the writing process, write for different purposes and audiences, research self-selected or assigned topics, use an appropriate form to communicate findings and continue to use effective communication techniques. Enrollment into this course is determined through an application process. To prepare for class, students are required to complete reading(s) in the summer months prior to entering this course. Full year;1 credit.
1120Integrated English Language Arts 4, Grade 12
Integrated Language Arts instruction addresses the content and skills of Ohio Academic Content Standards for English Language Arts. Instruction is based on the benchmarks for grades 11-12 and grade level indicators for grade twelve. Students read a variety of novels, assignments from approved textbook, utilize the writing process, write for different purposes and audiences, research self-selected or assigned topics, use an appropriate form to communicate findings and continue to use effective communication techniques. To prepare for the class, students may be required to complete reading(s) in the summer months prior to entering this course. Full year;1 credit.