PENDLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

2015 - 2016 COURSE CATALOG

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Course Selection & Guidance Information:

Graduation Requirements ...... 4

Diploma Information & Graduation Recognitions...... 5

Grade Classification (Promotion)...... 6

Kentucky Pre-College Curriculum ...... 6

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)...... 7

Honors/Pre-AP & Advanced Placement (AP) ...... 8

ASPIREU Early College Programs ...... 8

Campbell County Area Technology Center Programs...... 10

Athletic Eligibility ...... 12

NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Centers...... 12

Drop/Add Policy ...... 14

Elective Course Rotation Cycle ...... 14

Course Listing & Descriptions:

Agriculture Education ...... 17

Visual & Performing Arts...... 18

Business & Marketing Education...... 20

English ...... 23

Family & Consumer Science ...... 24

Foreign Language ...... 26

Health & Physical Education ...... 27

Mathematics ...... 28

NJROTC (Naval Science)...... 34

Science ...... 34

Social Studies ...... 36

Technology Education ...... 37

Student Support & Enrichment Programs...... 39

Gifted & Talented ...... 39

Resource Education ...... 39

School Service Learning ...... 40

PCHS Career & Technical Education Career Pathways...... 41

FORWARD

FROM YOUR COUNSELING OFFICE

The decisions that you make during high school greatly affect the rest of your life. The choices you make, from course selections to participation in extra-curricular activities, shape the person that you are to become. It is with this in mind that we urge you to carefully examine the options provided within this course catalog/guide and to seek the advisement of parents, teachers, adult mentors and counselors in this process.

This catalog contains a comprehensive listing of the approved courses for Pendleton County High School. Please note that all required courses are available each year to assure that students’ graduation needs are met.

To provide the opportunity for students to access multiple courses in their high school experience, someprogram electives are offered on a cycle. Please be advised that elective course availability to students in any given year may be limited by demand(number of students requesting), available staffing, and conflicts with other course selections. For example, if there is low demand for a course, it may be eliminated from the master schedule or the number of sections may be reduced so courses with greater demand can be offered.

To complement this course catalog and assist in scheduling, each year a course selection sheet listing the available elective offerings for the upcoming year is published and provided to every student during the academic advisement and registration process. This list includes courses available by department along with credit values and pre-requisite information.

Also included in this catalog is information relative to graduation requirements and the pre-college curriculum as well as other relevant academic planning information.

As you chart your course for the future, we urge you to challenge yourself to explore new areas and develop your talents. The faculty and staff of Pendleton County High School want the best for our students and we urge both students and parents to take advantage of the various programs and opportunities that we are able to make available to you. If you have questions, please feel free to call our offices at (859) 654-3355 extension 3.

Sincerely,

Carrie Wade & Olivia Ballou, School Counselors

Debbie Glaza,Registrar

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students who meet or exceed all credits in the prescribed domains and meet or exceed SBDM requirements as stated below will be awarded a Traditional Diploma from Pendleton County High School.

CREDITSDOMAINS

4ENGLISH - English I, II, III, IV

3MATH - Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II specified requirements

Students will be required to be enrolled in a math all 4 years. Fourth (senior) year math is elective choice as long as the required math classes have been successfully completed.

3SCIENCE - Integrated Science, Biology & 3rd year science elective

3SOCIAL STUDIES - Survey of Social Studies, World Civilization, and U.S. History

1HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATIONor

NJROTC I (NAVAL JUNIOR RESERVES OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS)

10ELECTIVES

  • All students are required to maintain an Individual Learning Plan and participate in annual review and updates. Minimum of four (4) credits and/or standards-based learning experiences in academic or career interest based on the student’s Individual Learning Plan(ILP).
  • Class of 2015 forward: Students will successfully complete one (1) of the following introductory Career and Technical Education courses: Business Principles, Computer Applications, Life Skills, Foundations of Technology or Principles of Agriculture. Class of 2018 forward:course options include CATS Leadership Dynamics as an introductory Career and Technical Education course. Related projects will be incorporated in these courses to address required technology standards and competencies.

---ARTS & HUMANITIES - Arts & Humanities content is integrated through curriculum strands in the required English, Social Studies and Physical Education/NJROTC I courses for graduation. Upon successful completion of these graduation credits, students will satisfy a performance-based credit to fulfill this requirement. The Arts & Humanities performance-based credit will not bear a credit weight nor separate grade. Therefore, it will not be calculated in cumulative GPA.

Advanced Placement (AP), Pre-AP and approved Dual Credit coursework may be substituted for standard coursework. Completion of College English 102 fulfills English IV requirements. For transfer students, courses with similar content may be substituted for credits specified above at the administration’s discretion.

TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENT for TRADITIONAL DIPLOMA: 24

OTHER DIPLOMA PROVISIONS:

Early Graduation Scholarship

Beginning with the 2014 – 2015 school year, students who complete an early high school graduation program and meet all applicable legal requirements shall be awarded an Early Graduation Scholarship Certificate. Students planning to complete an early graduation program shall notify the Principal of their intent prior to the beginning of grade nine (9) or as soon thereafter as the intent is known.

Alternative High School Diploma

Alternative High School Diploma shall be awarded to students with disabilities in compliance with applicable legal requirements. The educational program is one that will be specifically designed for that student by the Admissions and Release Committee.

Pendleton County Basic High School Diploma

Pendleton County Basic Diploma is a diploma option when extenuating circumstances exist that prevent the student from completing all of the standards for a Pendleton County High School Traditional Diploma. In an effort to meet the needs of the total student population, students meeting the following criteria may be awarded a Basic Diploma from Pendleton County High School:

  1. Obtain Principal’s recommendation;
  2. Meet state minimum graduation requirements as set forth in 704 KAR 003:305;
  3. Review all Credit Recovery/Alternative School/Remediation options;
  4. Enrolled in Pendleton County High School for two (2) semesters or a transfer student earning final credits for a high school diploma;
  5. Students under 18 must have written permission from their parent/guardian for participation in the program; and

In Pendleton County, it is expected that all students will be enrolled for eight(8) semesters of high school. This expectation will also apply for Basic Diploma students. Enrollment may include one (1) or a combination of the following: regular classroom instruction, alternative classroom instruction, on-line credit recovery or cooperative work experience placements. Exceptions to the eight (8) semester rule will only be considered if the class with which he/she entered public school has graduated.

Students receiving the Pendleton County High School Basic Diploma will not be allowed to participate in the graduation exercises at their assigned high school. Basic Diplomas will be granted at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting following the completion of all course work.

PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION

No student shall be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies until all graduation requirements have been fulfilled, as determined by the Principal.

GRADUATION RECOGNITIONS

The Valedictorian(s), Salutatorian(s), and the Top Ten will be selected from seniors based on the following criteria:

  • Highest cumulative GPA
  • Composite of a 24 or better on the ACT
  • Completion of the Kentucky Pre-college Curriculum
  • Coursework that includes a minimum of four (4) Advanced Placement and/or early college dual-credit classes

The four Advanced Placement (AP) and/or early college classes must include a combination of at least one course from three of the following core academic areas of English, math, science and social studies plus an additional class from an area of the student’s choice.

“With Honors” is a distinction for all seniors who have achieved a cumulative high school GPA of a 3.5 or better. These students will be presented with gold honor cords to be worn at Commencement. This distinction will be announced as these students are presented their diplomas.

GRADE CLASSIFICATION

Promotion to the next grade level indicates that a child is on track to graduate. Grade classifications and assessment assignments are made at the beginning of the school year only and will not be changed.

Sophomore (Grade 10):3 credits (1 must be required credit)

Junior (Grade 11):10 credits (3 must be required credits)

Senior (Grade 12):17 credits (9 must be required credits)

KENTUCKY PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM

The Pre-College Curriculum is the basic requirement for admission to a bachelor’s degree program (4 years or more at the college or university) at a Kentucky public university. Taking a challenging course load will help you prepare for the rigor of college and those important college admission tests.

English/Language Arts – 4 credits required

English I

English II

English III

English IV

Mathematics – 3 credits required

Algebra I

Algebra II

Geometry

Science – 3 credits required and at least one of these must be a lab course. Coursework to include:

Life Science

Physical Science

Earth/Space Science*

*Earth/Space Science critical content strand embedded in Integrated Science.

Social Studies – 3 credits required from these content classification areas:

U.S. History

World Civilization

World Geography**

Economics**

Government

**World Geography & Economics critical content strand embedded in Survey of Social Studies.

Health – ½ credit

Physical Education – ½ credit

History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts – 1 credit required

Critical content integrated in English, Social Studies & Physical Education/NJROTC I curriculum and recognized in performance-based credit.

Non-native (Foreign) Language – 2 credits of the same language (or demonstrated competency)

Electives – 5 credits required (3 rigorous)

Rigorous electives should have academic content at least as challenging as that in courses required in the minimum high school graduation requirements. These electives should be in social studies, science, math, English, language arts, arts and humanities, nonnative language, and, above the introductory level, in agriculture, industrial technology, business, marketing, family and consumer sciences, health sciences, and technology education and career pathways. Electives in physical education and health are limited to half unit each.Advanced Placement courses are acceptable substitutions for specified required credits.

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Kentucky high school students have the opportunity to make their education pay with the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). KEES is an exciting program administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). Students who try to get the most from high school by studying hard and making good grades (C+ and above) can earn scholarships for college or technical schools in Kentucky. The better students do in high school, the more they will earn toward college scholarships. Students who continue to make good grades in college can retain their KEES scholarship. Awards shall be based upon an eligible student's annual grade point average of a 2.50 and above:

GPA / Amount / GPA / Amount
2.50 / $125.00 / 3.30 / $325.00
2.60 / $150.00 / 3.40 / $350.00
2.70 / $175.00 / 3.50 / $375.00
2.75 / $187.50 / 3.60 / $400.00
2.80 / $200.00 / 3.70 / $425.00
2.90 / $225.00 / 3.75 / $437.50
3.00 / $250.00 / 3.80 / $450.00
3.10 / $275.00 / 3.90 / $475.00
3.20 / $300.00 / 4.00 / $500.00
3.25 / $312.50

KEES Advanced Placement (AP) Bonus

Students who complete a course bearing the AP designation receive a bonus pointon the 4.0 scale in the calculation of cumulative GPA for KEES award. In addition, students who qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch program and score a “3” or better on an AP exam will receive a bonus award of $200 or more for each score.

KEES Supplemental Award based on ACT Score

The authority shall commit to provide to each eligible student upon achievement of an ACT score of at least 15 on the American College Test (ACT) a supplemental award based on the eligible student's highest ACT score attained by the date of graduation from high school. The supplemental award amounts are:

ACT Score / Amount / ACT Score / Amount
15 / $36 / 22 / $286
16 / $71 / 23 / $321
17 / $107 / 24 / $357
18 / $143 / 25 / $393
19 / $179 / 26 / $428
20 / $214 / 27 / $464
21 / $250 / 28 and above / $500

HONORS/PRE-AP AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

Honors/Pre-AP and Advanced Placement classes are intended for students who have exceptional abilities and/or interests in particular areas of study that require differentiated services. The classes are designed to provide additional challenge for the student who accepts responsibility for active involvement in their own learning. Students should be willing to demonstrate the necessary task commitment to maintain satisfactory progress (“C” average or better each grading term). Failure to keep pace and maintain satisfactory progress may result in removal from the course.

These courses require an overall average of a “B” or better in prerequisite courses. Students interested in AP courses will apply when they register for classes each spring semester. Applications are reviewed and placement of students in Honors/Pre-AP and AP courses is based on student/parent choice with counselor/teacher recommendations.

Pendleton County High School currently offers the following Advanced Placement (AP) courses: English Language and Composition, Calculus, Biology, European History and Studio Art.

EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS (ASPIREU)

Pendleton County High School does permit students who are in good academic standing and meet early college admission requirements the opportunity to participate in accelerated college opportunities.

Pendleton County High School currently partners with Northern Kentucky University and Gateway Community and Technical College to make college coursework available on our campus and in the community. These on-site courses and those offered in the community vary from year to year and are based on availability as arranged through the agreement of program administrators at the partnering college or university.

Students and their families have full responsibility for all costs such as tuition, fees, books that are associated with these programs as well as transportation to and from classes.

If the student’s schedule allows, ASPIREU students may elect to reduce their high school course load to accommodate an Academic Lab period for each pairing of dual-credit courses. Restrictions do apply to this option due to high school master schedule restraints. Feasibility for a reduction to high school course load will be determined through schedule review by the School Counselor and at the discretion of the high school administration.

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL-BASED SCHOLARS:

Students entering the junior and senior years may apply for the School-Based Scholars (SBS)Program through Northern Kentucky University. This program allows the opportunity to take up to (8) eight college classes under dual enrollment/dual credit agreements (students are enrolled in both our school and the university and receive high school and college credit for courses taken) at PCHS during the regular school day plus courses on NKU’s campus for college credit in the evening or summer session.

Eligibility for SBS is based on the following criteria:

  • Complete at least the sophomore year of high school
  • Complete a special NKU application (available in the Counseling Office) and provide all necessary credentials
  • A composite ACT score of 20/PLAN score of 18
  • A cumulative GPA of a 3.0
  • Written permission of school counselor
  • Written permission of parent/guardian
  • Must complete each SBS course with a final grade of “C+” or better
  • Accepted students must attend a mandatory SBS New Student Orientation. These sessions will be scheduled at PCHS.

GATEWAY REGIONAL ACADEMY

Gateway Regional Academy (GRA) allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit at a reduced rate by taking classes during the regular school day or evening classes in Pendleton County or at a nearby Gateway Community and Technical College Campus.

PCHS students may opt for Dual-Enrollment (Student is taking classes at PCHS and Gateway simultaneously, but no credit is acknowledged by PCHS on the student’s transcript) for those courses occurring off-campus and/or outside of regular school hours. Or, students may be Dual-Enrolled with Dual-Credit (Credit is issued on the transcript and incorporated in the student’s credit standing and calculation of GPA). Dual-Enrollment with Dual-Credit courses are reflected in the student’s daily schedule.

Eligibility for admission to the GRA is based on the following criteria:

  • Students must be 16 years of age and on track to their high school diploma.
  • Cumulative GPA of a 2.75 is highly recommended.
  • Minimum ACT requirement of:
  • English – 18
  • Math – 22
  • Reading – 20

Students who do not have ACT scores may use PLAN scores (for select courses) or take the COMPASS for admission and placement purposes. Scores must be in an established range on the PLAN/COMPASS to be admitted. PLAN scores are not admissible once the ACT has been taken.

  • GRA application packet completed with required attachments and approval of high school denoted by counselor’s signature.
  • Accepted students must attend a mandatory GRA New Student Orientation. These sessions will be scheduled at PCHS.

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AREA TECHNOLOGY CENTER PROGRAMS

Pendleton County High School is served by the Campbell County Area Technology Center (ATC) where students may enroll in a variety of career and technical trade preparation programs. These programs are available during the junior and senior years. Students must apply for these programs during the registration period for the next school year.

Participation in the ATC Programs places restrictions on the scheduling options for students involved. First year programs are available in the morning and are scheduled for three periods; second year programs are available in the afternoon. Therefore, to be eligible students must have passed the necessary required course and be “on track” to graduate. Enrollment is based on approved application and space available in program option selected.