2018-2019 WJHS Course Catalog

WEST JEFFERSON
HIGHSCHOOL
2018-2019

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Table of Contents

Staff…………………………….. pg. 3
Four year plan………………….. pg. 4
Student check list……………….. pg. 5
Generals………………………...

- Mathematics………………….. pg. 6- 7
- English……………………….. pg. 8
- Science……………………….. pg. 9 – 10
- Social studies……………….. pg. 11

Electives……………………..
- Special Education………….. pg. 13
- EMT……………………….. pg. 14
- Health Education……………… pg. 15

Humanities……………………...
- Practical arts……………………… pg. 17 – 19
- Fine arts…………………. Pg. 20 – 22

Information

West Jefferson High School
1260 East 1500 North
Terreton, ID 83450

Phone: (208) 663-4391
Fax: (208) 6634390

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School Staff

Mr. Mcdonald Mrs. Grimes Mrs. Bird Mr. Gemar

Mrs. Burtenshaw Mr. Weekes Mrs. Mays Officer Keller

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High school 4-year plan

• Fill your schedule with classes
• LDS seminary classes require two class times and are considered release time
• Teacher aide, office aid, and peer tutor classes are graded as a one-credit pass/fail and no

GPA points.

Grade 9 Grade 10

1. English 1A 1. English 2A
2. English 1B 2. English 2B
3. Physical science A 3.Biology A
4. Physical Science B 4.Biology B
5. Math 1A 5.Math 2A
6. Math 1B 6.Math 2B
7. Speech 7.Early U.S. History A
8. Language, Literature, and Literacy 8.Early U.S History B
9. Input Technology 9. Health
10. 10.
11. 11.
12. 12.
13. 13.
14. 14.
15. 15.
16. 16.
17. 17.

Grade 11 Grade 12

1. English 3A 1. English 4A
2. English 3B 2. English 4B
3. Science 3. U.S Government A
4. Science 4. U.S Government B
5. Math 3A 5. Senior Math A
6. Math 3 B 6. Senior Math B
7. Modern U.S. History 7.
8. Modern U.S. History 8.
9. Economics 9.
10. 10.
11. 11.
12. 12.
13. 13.
14. 14.
15. 15.
16. 16.
17. 17.

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West Jefferson High School

(Class of 2019 requirements)

Name ________________________________ Date__________________________

Graduation Requirement Record Sheet

English (8) 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____ 7. ____ 8. ____

Math (6) 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____

Science (6) 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____

History (6) 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____

US Gov. 1. ____ 2. ____ 1. ____ 2. ____ Practical Arts 1. ____ 2. ____
(2) 1. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____
1. ____ 2. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____
Economics 1. ____
(1) 1. ____
1. ____
Computers 1. ____
(2)
Fine Arts
P.E.
(1) 1. ____ 2. ____

Health
(1)

Speech
(1)

Lang & Lit
(1)

Humanities
(4)

Electives
(12)

7. ____ 8. ____ 9. ____ 10. ___ 11. ___ 12. ___

Total ACT _________ Civics Test On Track to Graduate
(51 credits) SAT _________ __________ __________

Senior Project
__________

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West Jefferson High School

(Class of 2020+ requirements)

Name ________________________________ Date__________________________

Graduation Requirement Record Sheet

English (8) 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____ 7. ____ 8. ____

Math (6) 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____

Science (6) 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____

History (6) 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____

US Gov. 1. ____ 2. ____ 1. ____ 2. ____ Practical Arts 1. ____ 2. ____
(2) 1. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 7. ____
1. ____ 2. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____
Economics 1. ____
(1) 1. ____
1. ____
Computers 1. ____
(2)
Fine Arts
P.E.
(1) 1. ____ 2. ____

Health
(1)

Speech
(1)

Lang & Lit
(1)

Humanities
(4)

Electives
(12)

8. ____ 9. ____ 10. ___ 11. ___ 12. ___ 13. ___ 14. ___

Total ACT _________ Civics Test On Track to Graduate
(51 credits) SAT _________ __________ __________

Senior Project
__________

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Mathematics

Mrs. Bell Mrs. Trost

Credits needed: 6 systems, exponents, quadratics, Grade 9 - 12
polynomials, and factoring.
Integrated Math A, B: Algebra IIA:
(Prerequisite) - Teacher Algebra 1B: (Prerequisite) -Geometry B
Recommendation (Prerequisite) - Algebra 1A
Grade 10 - 12
Grade 9-12 Grade 9 - 12
Course topics include field
Integrated Math should be taken Geometry A: properties and theorems; set
by students who need a (Prerequisite) - Algebra 1B theory; operations with rational
foundation for Algebra I. A and irrational expressions;
competency based approach to Grade 9-12 factoring of rational expressions;
the learning of general math, in-depth study of linear
pre-algebra, and pre-related Course emphasizing an abstract equations and inequalities;
applications and problem formal approach to the study of quadratic equations; solving
solving techniques are used. geometry, including topics of his systems of linear and quadratic
The following topics are properties of plane and solid equations; graphing of constant,
covered: estimation; figures; deductive methods of linear, and quadratic equations;
measurement; working with data reasoning and use of logic; properties of higher degree
(including the use of graphs, geometry as an axiomatic equations; and operations
charts, and tables); lines and system including the study of rational and irrational
angles; scientific notation; postulates, theorems, and formal exponents. Review topics:
precision; and variables. proofs; rules of congruence, operation involving real
Mathematical modeling is similarity, parallelism, and numbers, evaluating rational
stressed as a methodology for perpendicularity; and rules of algebraic expressions, solving
approaching the solution to angle measurements in triangle, and graphing first degree
problems. including trigonometry, equations and inequalities,
coordinate geometry and operations with and factoring of
Algebra 1A: transformation geometry. polynomials, and solving simple
Review topics basic quadratics. Enhancements
Grade 9 – 12 measurement, perimeter, area, topics: the complex number
and volume and inductive system; polynomials,
This course fits into an overall method of reasoning. logarithmic functions, and
program of mathematics studies Enhancement topics: topology, exponential functions, relations,
with a rigorous academic core locus, and non-Euclidean and their graphs; conic sections;
by extending what students have geometries. elementary probability and
learned in the introductory level statistics; matrices, and
mathematics courses as well as Geometry B: determinants.
introducing more advanced (Prerequisite) - Geometry
topics. These advanced topics A Algebra IIB:
include understanding our
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graphing, and writing linear
equations and inequalities, linear

(Prerequisite) -Algebra IIA Calculus B: course includes fundamental
Grade 10 – 12 (Prerequisite) - Calculus A concepts of algebra; equa-
Pre-Calculus A: tions and inequalities;
(Prerequisite) -Algebra IIB Grade 12 functions and graphs;
Grade 10-12 polynomial, rational,
Calculus C: exponential, and logarithmic
Course combines the study of (Prerequisite) - Calculus B functions; systems of
trigonometry and elementary equations and inequalities;
functions, analytic geometry, Grade 12 conics; the Binomial
math analysis topics as Theorem.
preparation of calculus. Topics Accelerated Math
include the complex numbers; Placement: Dual Credit Pre-
polynomials, logarithmic, (Prerequisite) - Algebra II Calculus B:
exponential, rational, right or Teacher approval (Prerequisite) –
trigonometric, and circular Pre-Calculus A
functions, and their relations, Grade 11 – 12
inverse and graphs; Grade 11 - 12
trigonometric identities, and This class is offered through
equations; solutions of right and Idaho State University. Starting 2 COLLEGE CREDITS
oblique triangles; the polar with MATH 0015, students AWARDED
coordinate system; conic sequentially complete modules Students register through
sections; Boolean algebra and and then take a mastery exam College of Western Idaho. This
symbolic logic; mathematical for each course. Scoring 90% or course covers right triangle and
induction; matrix algebra; above on each exam earns circular function approaches to
sequence and series; and limits placement equivalent to having trigonometry, graphs of trig
and continuity. Review topics; passed the corresponding functions, trig identities,
structure of the real number course. This class is intended conditional equations, right and
system, solutions of linear and for students with enough non-right triangle applications of
quadratic equations and systems mathematics background to trigonometry, inverse trig
of these equations. work independently. NO functions, trigonometry of
Enhancements topics: COLLEGE CREDIT WILL BE complex numbers, including
elementary probability and AWARDED. Students work at DeMoivre’s Theorem, polar
statistics, derivatives, and their own pace in a mentored coordinates and equations,
integrals. format using ALEKS, to master parametric equations.
topics taught in Pre-Algebra,
Pre-Calculus B: Elementary Algebra, Dual Credit Calculus
(Prerequisite) - Intermediate Algebra, College A, B, C:
Pre-Calculus A Algebra, and Trigonometry. (Prerequisite) –
This course is NOT for anyone Pre-Calculus B
Grade 10 - 12 who tests into Calculus or
above. Grade 12
Calculus A:
(Prerequisite) – Dual Credit Pre- 4 COLLEGE CREDITS
Pre-Calculus B Calculus A: AWARDED
(Prerequisite) - Algebra 2B Students register through Idaho
Grade 12 with a B or better or State University. This is the first
teacher approval course in the calculus sequence.
Course intended for students Topics include real-valued
who have attained pre-calculus Grade 11 – 12 functions of one real variable:
objectives, including some limits, continuity, derivatives,
combinations of Trigonometry, 3 COLLEGE CREDITS integrals, and applications.
Elementary functions, Analytic AWARDED
Geometry, and Math Analysis, Students register through Page 8 of 23
or precalculus. They include the College of Western Idaho. This
study of derivatives, anti-
differential and differential
equations.

English

Mrs. Scott Mrs. Parker Mr. Taylor

Credits Needed: 8 Junior Honors English story, drama, essay’s and other
forms of writing. The study of
English 1 Grade 11 authors will help expand the
appreciation of form and craft.
Grade 9 The course provides an
emphasis on comprehension, Speech
This class includes an in depth discernment, and critical
study of grammar and literature thinking skills in the reading of Grade 9 – 12
with emphasis on Shakespeare literature. More advanced
and Greek mythology. There are literary techniques are Course enables students to
weekly spelling lessons and introduced to explore two or practice the development of
outside readings of at least two more genres. communication skills for a
novels. variety of communication skills.
English/ Literature/ & Course topics may include
English 2 Composition research, organization, writing,
(Prerequisite) English 1 6 English credits through verbal delivery, style choice,
NNU visuals, presentation skills, and
Grade 10 (Prerequisite) English 3 the development of self-
confidence.
This class does a study of Grade 12
grammar, writing, ISAT Language and
preparation, and genres that Course enables students to study Literature
include short stories, nonfiction, the language, character, action,
drama, poetry, and novel and theme in recognized Grade 9
studies. literature writings. Enrich their
understand of connotation, Course offers the opportunity to
English 3 metaphor, irony, syntax, and focus on reading skills.
(Prerequisite) English 2 tone. Assistance is granted to students
who have poor reading skills in
Grade 11 Creative writing order to raise the desired level.

This class begins with a review Grade 9 – 12
of grammar and parts of speech.
Research techniques are studied Course offers students to
to develop a research paper. improve techniques and
American literature is studied to individual styles in poetry, short
include pre-Civil War, Civil
War, post-Civil War as well as
contemporary books.

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Science

Mr. Sawicki Mr. Rogers

Credits required: 6 following systems: skeletal,
muscular, circulatory and
Physical Science A: learning strategies including respiratory systems. Emphasis is
(Introduction to self-questioning and visual on interrelationships among
Physics) learning approaches. Student in anatomical features and
Advanced Biology will be physiology involved in
Grade 9 expected to complete a rigorous maintaining homeostasis. The
curriculum that includes the class provides hands on learning
This course provides a application of higher level experience for exploration of
conceptually-based exposure to thinking skills and writing human system components and
the fundamental principles and proficiency related to the basic physiology.
processes of the physical world. following topics: molecular
Topics include basic concepts of biology, cellular biology, protein Human Anatomy and
motion, forces, work, heat, and synthesis and genetics. Physiology B
waves. (Prerequisite) Biology A/B
Environmental Science
Physical Science B: Grade 10 – 12
(Introduction to Grade 10 – 12
Chemistry) Anatomy and Physiology A is
(Prerequisite) - Physical The goal of Environmental the first of a two course
Science A Science is to provide students sequence. It is a study of the
with the scientific principles, structure and function of the
Grade 9 concepts, and methodologies human body including cells,
required to understand the tissues and organs of the
During this course, students will interrelationships of the natural following systems: nervous,
study the fundamental principles world, to identify and analyze reproductive, digestive and
of chemistry emphasizing environmental problems both integumentary systems.
modern atomic theory, the natural and human-made, to Emphasis is on
structure and behavior of atoms, evaluate the relative risks interrelationships among
the properties and states of associated with these problems, anatomical features and
matter, energy relations, and to examine alternative physiology involved in
periodicity and chemical solutions for resolving and/or maintaining homeostasis. The
reactions. preventing them. class provides hands on learning
experience for exploration of
Advanced Biology Human Anatomy and human system components and
(Prerequisite) Biology A/B Physiology A basic physiology.
(Prerequisite) Biology A/B
Grade 10 – 12 Physical Science C
Grade 10 – 12 (Prerequisite) Physical
The objective of this course is to Science A/B
develop an understanding of Anatomy and Physiology A is
biological concepts using the the first of a two course Grade 10 - 12
scientific process. Explorations sequence. It is a study of the
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will be conducted through lab human body including cells,
experiments and various tissues and organs of the

This course provides a (Prerequisites) Physical work. By the end of this
conceptually-based exposure to Science A, B course, you will have an
the fundamental principles and Grade 10 understanding of the
processes of the physical world. composition of matter, how
Emphasis will be based on Biology is the science that matter is categorized, how
Project Based Learning in these studies living things. This matter interacts, the Atomic
major content areas: The laboratory-based course focuses Theory throughout history,
Process of Science, Magnetism, on the process of scientific the signs and causes of
Electricity and Quantum investigation through the study chemical reactions, and the
Chemistry. of living things and the world in properties and structure of
which we live. matter. Furthermore, this
STEM: Science, Objectives: As a student you course will allow you to
Technology, will be exposed to new scientific improve upon your problem-
Engineering, and Math language and concepts, solving skills and to begin to
technology, and research connect your schoolwork
STEM is everywhere, and it included in the study of with the real world.
shapes our daily lives. Students Biological Sciences. You will
will explore the basics of actively participate in laboratory Athletic
STEM. They will apply investigation using the scientific Training/Sports
themselves to many different method to help you develop or Medicine
project based skills and strengthen scientific attitudes
understandings. Students will and interests. You will be Grade 9 – 12
investigate the different ways encouraged and guided towards
that careers in STEM fields are taking more independent This class will give you an
affecting their daily lives. responsibility in your own understanding about the
Students will focus on all four learning, which will prepare you athletic training field. You
subjects, Science to understand for future science classes. will learn about what an
from chemicals, to the body athletic trainer is and how
itself. Technology to Chemistry A&B Athletic training encompasses
understanding how to code, (Prerequisites) Physical the prevention, examination,
make up a web page, and Science A & B diagnosis, treatment and
making movie clips. rehabilitation of emergent,
Engineering to understand the Grade 11 – 12 acute or chronic injuries and
laws of physics and arrow medical conditions. You will
dynamics. Lastly, they will This course will focus on the learn how to tape, and have a
understand the basic concepts of major theories and concepts greater knowledge around the
mathematical skills and applying in Chemistry. The science of athletic and sports medicine
into their everyday lives. matter and how it interacts, field.
will be explored through
Biology A & B lecture, demonstrations,
readings, and laboratory

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Social Studies

Mr. Gore Mr. Taylor Mr. Stembridge
Credits needed: 6

World History A/B rights, and responsibilities of the students to Agribusiness
citizenship and understand the management, in the free
Grade 9 content and history of the enterprise system. It includes a
founding documents of the study of economic principles,
Courses providing a United States including the budgeting, record keeping,
comprehensive view of the Declaration of Independence finance, decision making, risk
history of human society from and the United States management, business law and
early civilization to the Constitution and how marketing.
contemporary period. governments function at the
Examining political, economic, local, state, tribal, and National Consumer Economics
social, religious, military, level.
scientific, and cultural Grade 11
developments. This course may Dual Credit U.S.
include geographical studies. Government This course is specially designed
to help students become aware
Modern US History Grade 12 of themselves, the world in
A/B which they live, and provides an
Course provides an understanding of the concepts
Grade 11 understanding of the ideals, and principals involved in
rights, and responsibilities of managing one’s personal
Course examines the history of citizenship. and understand the finances. Topics may include
the United States from the content and history of the Consumerism, Careers, Credit,
Reconstruction Era through the founding documents of the Insurance, Budget Planning,
present time. Political, military, United States including the Small Business Planning, and
scientific, and social United States Constitutions and Spending Patterns. An overview
developments are typically how governments function at the of the American economy may
include as part of the historic local, state, tribal, and national be provided. This course
overview. levels. Dual credit is offered material is often include in the
through Idaho State University family living in life skills
US Government A/B courses.
Ag Business/Economics
Grade 12
\
Course provides an Grade 11-12
understanding of that ideas, A course designed to introduce

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Special Education

Mrs. Dixon

Special Resources A, B, graduation as those students Peer Tutor
enrolled in the regular education
C program, unless the proper steps Grade 9 – 12
are completed and placed in the Students earn a Pass/Fail
Grade 9 – 12 students’ IEP. mark in this class. This
course is designed for
Special Education courses are Resource Language students interested in
available to students who have Arts A, B, C exploring career
been placed in special education opportunities working with
under the Individuals with Grade 9 – 12 mentally disabled people.
Disabilities Education Act. Students will increase their
Parents, students and other team Resource Math A,B,C understanding of disabled
members determine the need for people and related social
these classes based on the Grade 9 – 12 issues
student’s individual education
plan. Students enrolled in this
program must meet the same
course requirements for

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Mrs. Stadtman

Must turn 18 within be taught to help students think long board spinal
the same year as the about a medical career and immobilization. Basic
course is taken. discover various paths in the procedures of lifting and moving
medical field. During this class patients, special operations, and
Medical Terminology each student will design their an introduction to life saving
2 College credits with CSI own career tree, research a procedures for the pre-
medical occupation, report on a hospitalized patient. This course
Grade 12 medical occupation, and have is in depth lecture study of seven
the opportunity to shadow a modules of the US DOT
Medical terminology provides medical career. National Standard EMT
an entry level background for Curriculum. Includes
understanding the terms used in Basic Emergency certification on CPR. Each
medicine today. This is an Medical Technician student will attain experience in
introductory course designed to 10 college credits with CSI local clinical settings such as
provide basic understanding of ambulance services and quick
the language used in all health Grade 12 care agencies. Upon the
care careers. Upon completion completion of this course each
of this course, the student will An introduction to Emergency student must: take both units to
identify: root words, combing Medical Services includes the become certified and receive
forms, pronounce, spell, define roles and responsibilities of an credit, pass the Fisdap testing
medical terms and know the EMT. Topics include ethics, with a 70%, pass the Bureau of
regions of the body. medical/legal issues, patient EMS Psychomotor Skills, earn
assessment, basic airway the health care provider CPR
Health Care adjuncts and management, certification, and the National
Occupations medical care trauma care, Registry testing
bandaging, splinting, short and
Grade 12

This class is taught with the
Medical Terminology section.
One day a week this course will

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Physical Education

Mr. Hadley

Athletic Conditioning Physical Education Health

Grade 10-12 Grade 9-10 Grade 10-12

Course that provides instruction Course that provides instructions Course topics may vary widely,
and development of skills with and development of skills in but typically include:
free-weights and weight human movement, physical Community Health, consumer
stations. This class focuses on activities, and physical fitness. health, disease prevention and
proper techniques and This course must include all of control, environmental health,
establishing patterns for the physical education content nutrition, injury prevention and
Lifetime Fitness. standards with appropriate safety, mental and emotional
benchmarks. health, physical and social
development, HIV/AIDS, and
substance use and abuse.

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Humanities

Practical arts

Mrs. Roberston Mr. Bird Mr. Hansen Mr. Stembridge

Credits needed : 4 techniques, nutrition and athletic competition, by age
wellness, career choices and group.) While others concentrate
Teen Living A (Sewing) leadership skills. This course on specific types of food
focuses on the student's role and preparation (particular cuisine,
Grade 9-12 responsibilities of participating baked goods, large social
in the family, school, settings, catering), although
The emphasis of this course is to community, and preparing for career opportunities in the food
build on skills in the areas with the future. industry may be presented, the
personal development, clothing, emphasis of these courses in not
sewing, hospitality, personal Foods & Nutrition career related.
living space, child care, and
leadership skills. This course Grade 10-12 Child Development
focuses on the student's role and
responsibilities of participating Course provides students with Grade 10-12
in the family, school, an understanding of the role
community, and preparing for food plays in society, In this class we will be covering
the future. instructions on how to plan and the topics of parent readiness,
prepare meals, experience in the reproduction, pregnancy,
Teen Living B proper use of equipment and childbirth, infancy, child
(Cooking) utensils, and the background of health/safety, and preschool
the nutritional needs and lesson planning. The Real Care
Grade 9-12 requirements for healthy living, Infant Simulator is one of the
some classes place a heavier main projects requited for this
The emphasis of this course is to emphasis on nutritional class. Students are responsible to
build on skills in the areas with components of a balanced diet complete all class assignments,
personal development, (weight control, eating disorder, however if any special
relationships, human and family principle of digestion, for arrangements need to be made I
development, food preparation
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am willing to discuss options Events, professionalism, and skills in Arc and Oxy-Acetylene
with parents. competitive events. The class welding and learning the Mig
will provide an opportunity for and Tig welding processes for
Interior Design FCCLA members to build welding stainless steel and
leadership skills that they can Aluminum.
Grade 9-12 use to compete at regional, state,
and even national levels. Ag Fabrication
A course that integrates (Prerequisite) Advanced
knowledge, skills and practices Introduction to Ag Welding
required for careers in the Agriculture
housing, interiors, and Grade 11 – 12
furnishing. Students will Grade 9-12
evaluate housing decisions, A course to develop skills in
develop and practice design A basic introductory course metal equipment assembling and
techniques, and demonstrate designed to introduce beginning joining processes.
skills through personal students to Agricultural
portfolios, and visual Education. This course includes Botany/ Range Science
presentations. Instructions agricultural career development, Grade 10-12
include design elements and leadership from Parliamentary
principles, and materials and Procedure, Knowledge of the A course designed to acquaint
Equipment sections. A work FFA, communications, and students with principles of
experience in housing, interiors personal finance from using the conservation, natural resources,
and furnishing industry is an FFA record Keeping system. ecology, and range science.
integral part of this course. Students will earn their 1st FFA Range plant Id, Carrying
FCCLA activities should be degree from the course. capacity, and range
integrated into this course. improvement.
Introduction to
Fashion Design Livestock Industry Intro to Ag Mechanics

Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12

A course that is designed to A basic introduction to the Course provides the skills and
expose students to the areas of Livestock Industry. Students knowledge specifically
fashion design, merchandising, will learn how to evaluate and applicable to the tools and
and related careers. Students select animals from the equipment used in the
will study fashion history, following species. Dairy, Beef, agricultural shop. Skills to be
fashion designers, fashion Sheep, Swine and Horses. performed includes shop safety,
merchandising, the elements and measuring, metal ID, tool
principles of design, and Botany/Plants and Soil reconditioning, plumbing,
personal body analysis in Science welding, electricity, and tool and
relation to wardrobe planning. hardware ID.
Students will create an Grade 9-12
individual fashion and design A course designed to Botany/Horticulture
portfolio, to showcase their examine soil and plant
learning. relationships and how it Grade 11-12
affects the production of
FCCLA/Leadership food and fiber. Topics A course that prepares students
include soils, plant growth, to produce greenhouse/nursery
Grade 9-12 plant ID, and plant pests. plants and to maintain plant
growth and propagation
This course is specifically Advanced Ag Welding structures.
designed for FCCLA members (Prerequisite) Ag Welding
that have paid their fees ($16). Zoology/Animal
Students will focus on setting Grade 11 – 12 Science
goals using the FCCLA
Planning Process, leadership A course designed to develop Grade 10-12
skills, Power of One,
Parliamentary Procedure, Star A course designed to develop

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knowledge and skills pertaining Ag Welding A course designed to develop
to nutrition, reproduction, (prerequisite) Intro to Ag skills in Arc and Oxy-acetylene
diseases, breeding, genetics, mechanics welding and the processes that
anatomy, and physiology in deal with the joining of metal.
livestock. Grade 10 – 12
appropriate graphic/ arts
Computer Grade 9-12 communication principle and
Programming tools.
This class is specifically for
Grade 10-12 those interested in joining the Computer Repair
student organization Business Technology
Course introduce students to the Professionals of America. This
features, functions, and designs class prepares students for Grade 9-12
of computer hardware, and competitive events related in
provide instructions in the Business Professionals of This course is designed to give
maintenance and repair of America. Course survey and an the student learning experience
computer components and array of topics related to the with computer hardware,
peripheral devices. The class field of businesses. These operating systems, network
introduces students to personal courses introduces business types and general
computer operation, design, and concepts such as Banking and troubleshooting. If you have
repair. Troubleshooting finance; the role of government ever had computer problems that
techniques are emphasized and is business, consumerism, credit you could not fix, this class is
each student is assigned a investment, and management; for YOU.
partner to work on those and may provide a brief
procedures. The second part of overview of the American Introduction to
the course deals with economic system and Cabinetmaking
networking hardware and opportunities in secretarial,
software. Local area networks accounting, and related fields. Grade 9-12
are built in class and students
learn to help keep the school Web design This course is designed to give
system running. the student experience in basic
Grade 9 – 12 drafting, material calculation,
Input Technology problem solving, project design,
(Prequisite) to all computer Course covering desktop construction, and evaluation.
classes publishing software. This is a The first five weeks of the
basic course in web construction course will involve drafting
Grade 9 and development of web based procedures and instructor
information. Students will be assigned projects. The
Course provide an introduction able to design a website. HTML, remainder of the course will
to the keyboard (letters, Front Pate, Adobe and similar involve work chosen by the
numbers, and symbols), basic software applications. student. Each student will be
machine operation and proper expected to design and construct
keyboarding technique. As Desktop Publishing a project that will take 25-30
students progress through the hours to build.
course and advanced courses, Grade 9 – 12
they improve their speed and Advanced
accuracy. This class introduces Course includes integration of Cabinetmaking
students to formal keyboarding text and graphic following (Prerequisites)
procedures including techniques, acceptable layout and design Introduction to
formatting, speed, and accuracy. principles. Students generated Cabinetmaking
Basic word processing skills graphics to create documents for
will be introduced using principles and tools. Grade 9 – 12
Microsoft Word.
Graphic Arts This course is designed to give
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Instructional program to prepare
students to design and execute
layouts and illustration using

the student an overview in the reassembly. The final five and features of current industry
basics of computer aided weeks will be used to repair or computer aided drafting/design
drafting, face-plate lathe use, perform maintenance on (CADD) systems. Emphasis is
quality finishing techniques and personal and or family projects. paced on the application of
cabinet component construction. computer software in seven
This class builds on the material Basic Electronic basic architectural, structural,
learned in Industrial technology Engineering electronic or mechanical
to construct a major project. drafting problems.
Each student will be responsible (Prerequisites) Algebra
to design and construct a major Grade 9 – 12 Engineering Engine
project that will require 35-40 Performance
hours of construction. This course is designed to give (Prerequisites) Basic Auto
the student instruction in general
Auto Tech A / Basic lab safety, proper equipment Grade 10 – 12
Auto use, theory and principle
operations of electrical This course is designed to give
Grade 9-12 components and general circuit the students instruction in
diagnosis. The course work will general shop safety, proper tool
This course is designed to give include operation and diagnosis use and safe shop practices. The
the student instruction in general of batteries, resistors, capacitors, course work will include
shop safety, proper tool use and transformers, transistors, operation and diagnosis of
safe shop practices. The course integrated circuits and basic ignition systems, fuel supply and
work will include operation and circuit design. distribution systems, emission
minor diagnosis of automobile controls and computerized
systems and general Video Production engine controls relevant to
maintenance practices. Each modern automobiles.
person will be expected to work Grade 9-12
in groups of two or three for Engine Rebuilding
most of the lab work. This course is designed to give (Prerequisites)—Basic
the student instruction in script Auto and Small Engines
Small Gas Engines writing, story boarding, proper
use of camera angles, proper use Grade 10 – 12
(Prerequisite) Basic Auto of lighting, camera operation
Grade 10 – 12 and care, software programs that This course is designed to give
allow for post-production the student instruction in general
This course is designed to give projects. If you want to become shop safety, proper tool use and
the student instruction in general better at using video in all safe shop practices. The course
shop safety, proper tool use and aspects, this class is for you. work will include operation and
safe shop practices. The course diagnosis of mechanical engine
work will include operation Computer Aided systems, cylinder head repair,
principles, maintenance Drafting and complete overhaul of
internals, diagnosis and modern automobile engines.
complete engine overhaul of Grade 9-12 Only work that is part of the
small commercial and consumer course instruction may be
engines. The first part of the An entry little course designed worked on in the lab.
course will consist of instruction to provide students with the
and lab engine disassembly and understanding of the operation

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Fine Arts

Mrs. Bascom Mrs. Schwieder

Marching Band School Musical Grades 9-12

Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12 This art course introduces the
many forms of art and helps
Course develop techniques from High school theatre courses form an aesthetic framework
playing brass, woodwind, provide students with the through which art can be judged
percussion Instruments, and knowledge and skills necessary and critiqued. Students will
covers a variety of non-specified to continue studies at the college advance their basic art skills,
band literature Styles (concert, level, pursue theatre as a specifically in drawing, design,
marching, orchestral, and vocation, and/or become and painting; and will learn and
modern styles). Students will educated audience members. review the fundamental
continue to progress on their High school theatre curricula elements of art. Students will
instruments as they play focus on: enhancing perception, also gain an understanding of
together in a group setting. They the principles of art through
will have the opportunity to interpretation, and projects focused on the
perform at concerts, as well as elements/principles of design
play in the pep band. A trip will performance; Understanding and art history time periods.
be taken in the spring to allow heritage and tradition; Students will also gain an
for an extra performance understanding influences of understanding of how to critique
opportunity. theatre, film, television, and and write about artwork, while
technology; and reflecting and gaining confidence with artistic
Jazz Band evaluating personal work and styles through the use of
the work of others. different types of mediums.
Grade 9-12 Students will strengthen all
Show Choir work in the areas of
This course is designed to give craftsmanship, technique,
the student an enriching and Grade 9-12 composition and concepts. In
diverse instrumental music addition to the classroom
education. This class provides a This course emphasizes voice assignments, this class will
number of performance production for the performance provide an option for continuing
opportunities for the student in a voice, performance skills, and education post-graduation, and
variety of settings. The daily music background. Particular opportunities for careers in the
objective of the course is to attention will be paid to voice art field.
foster and promote musical development while also learning
growth through the playing of an music literature and history Art B
instrument by the student. As a through the use of varied (Prerequisite) Art A
member of the band program, musical styles and acquiring
group effort and cooperation is positive attitude toward music. Grade 9 – 12
necessary to a successful Music theory, sight-reading, and
program. Band is a skilled effort ear training skills will be taught This is an upper level course
in which each student is through this course. offered for serious art students
expected to show technical and who would like to undertake
musical growth throughout this Art A greater artistic challenges
course.
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through the practice of sustained attention will be paid to the techniques of taking artistic
art-making involving more characteristics of the raw photographs. Students learn
complex compositional, materials, the transformation about the operation of a camera,
technical, and conceptual under heat, and the various composition, lighting
problems. Students will further methods by which objects are techniques, depth of field,
develop artistic skills by created and finished. As students filters, camera angles, and film
increasing the quality and advance and become more development. The course may
quantity of their studio portfolio. adept, the instruction regarding cover black and white, color
This is a continuation of art with the creative process become photography, or both. As
a focus on improving more refined, and students are students advanced, the
composition, technique, encouraged to develop their own instructions regarding the
expression, inventiveness, artistic styles. This class will creative process becomes more
originality, personal style, and concentrate on the function,
conceptual skills. The form, and cultural contributions refined, and students are
“Advanced Art” student is of pottery making through basic encouraged to develop
required to fulfill more hand construction, methods of their own artistic style. In
ambitious lesson guidelines and pinching, coiling and slab. Class order to develop each
face more stringent grading assignments will be created student’s style and artistic
criteria than experienced at the using hand-building eye, major photographs, art
level of High School Art. construction techniques along movements, and styles
Students will strengthen all with decorating and glazing may also be studied.
work in the areas of methods.
craftsmanship, technique, Photography B
composition and concepts. Ceramics B (Prerequisite) Photography
Advanced students will not (Prerequisite) Ceramics A A
identically repeat any lesson
from previous years in art but Grade 9 – 12 Grade 9 – 12
are expected to build upon
previous knowledge by applying This course is a continuation Photography exposes students to
it to all studio work in the from Ceramic A. It provides the materials, processes, and
curriculum. In addition to the students with the knowledge and artistic techniques of taking
classroom assignments, this opportunity to explore an art artistic photographs. This course
class will provide option for form and to create individual is a continuation from
continuing education post- works of art. This class will Photography A. Students will
graduation, and opportunities for cover the language, materials, begin to explore the use of
careers in the art field. and processes of clay and the digital photography in society
design elements and principles and will experiment with
Ceramics A supporting a work of art. different photography
Students will focus on creating techniques in Adobe Photoshop.
Grade 9-12 three-dimensional works of art Students will complete various
made from clay and ceramic photographic assignments that
This course provides students material. Particular attention delve into the artistic expression
with the knowledge and will be paid to the characteristics that photography provides. As
opportunity to explore an art of designing an original work of students advance, the instruction
form and to create individual art and using influences from the regarding the creative process
works of art. This class will outside world. This class will becomes more refined, and
cover the language, materials, concentrate on the function, students are encouraged to
and processes of a particular art form, and cultural contributions develop their own artistic style.
form and the design elements of pottery making through In order to develop each
and principles supporting a work combining the basic hand- student’s style and artistic eye,
of art. Students will focus on building techniques and using major photographers, art
creating three-dimensional the pottery wheel. movements and styles will be
works of art made from clay and studied.
ceramic material. Particular Photography A
Photography 2B
Grade 9-12
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Course exposes students to the
materials process, and artistic

(Prerequisite) Photography Students will work with Oil principal tool: the broad-edge
A and B Color, Watercolor, Acrylic and pen. The course will stress
Grade 9 – 12 Ink, while learning about the traditional techniques as well as
major historical periods that develop. You don’t have to have
This course is a continuation aided in the popularity of each good handwriting to learn this
from Photography B. Students medium. Students will not only practice, just the desire to learn
will enhance their skills in the develop techniques in painting, and the ability to practice. After
use of digital photography in but will also develop their skills you master this art form, you
society and Adobe Photoshop. in the Elements of Art (line, will be able to address
Students will complete value, shape & form, texture, invitations, make cards,
photographic assignments space and color; while utilizing bookmarks, certificates, and
focusing on deeper concepts and the Principles of Art (balance, even beautiful prints.
artistic expression. Photography emphasis, rhythm, harmony,
will be centered on themes variety, unity and pattern. Publications
showcasing pass lessons in Students will strengthen all (Yearbook)
work in the areas of BY APPLICATION
photography. As students craftsmanship, technique, ONLY
advance, the instruction composition and concepts. In
regarding the creative addition to the classroom Grade 9 – 12
process becomes more assignments, this class will
refined, and students are provide an option for continuing This course is responsible for
encouraged to develop education post-graduation, and creating, designing, marketing,
their own artistic style. In opportunities for careers in the producing and selling the school
order to develop each art field. yearbook. Techniques in
student’s style and artistic modular layout design,
eye, major photographers, Calligraphy interviewing, and photography
art movements and styles (Prerequisite) Art A are stressed. Journalism is also a
will be studied. vital part in yearbook focusing
Grade 9 – 12 on headline writing and articles.
Painting A All students will be expected to
(Prerequisite) Art A Calligraphy is the art of complete assignments on the
beautiful handwriting. This computer, meeting regular
Grade 9 – 12 beginner's course in the deadlines and attending various
beautiful Italic and Gothic hand school events to obtain pictures.
This art course explores painting writing will emphasize the Peer cooperation is also
media by introducing each correct making of all lower case emphasized in producing the
medium and major innovation in letters (called miniscules in the yearbook.
media throughout history. calligraphic world) and
numerals as determined by its

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West Jefferson High School Catalog

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