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OLYMPIC HEIGHTS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 2021 – 2022 CURRICULUM GUIDE 20101 LYONS ROAD BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33434 561-852-6900 Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide OFFICE TELEPHONES ADMINISTRATION Main Office……………………………………852-6900 Principal Kelly Burke Guidance Office………………………………852-6915 Student Services…………………………… 852-6910 Assistant Principals Sara Borah Frank D’Annnuzio Felicia Durden Sarah Riley Hal Videtto Stacey Belton Community School……………………….… 852-6905 Academy Office………………………………852-6610 OAPA Office………………………………… 852-6938 INTRODUCTION This Curriculum Guide contains the course offerings, graduation requirements and other information you should have to make appropriate choices for a meaningful high school experience GUIDANCE Dr Ivett Urbina/Coordinator Natalie Lima Amanda Gillan Patricia Alessi - Rozzi Samantha Vanderpool Course selections should be made only after careful consideration of your personal interests, abilities, and future goals Keep in mind that your present course selections will affect your career choices in the future; therefore, you should consider your total high school curriculum as you choose You are encouraged to consult with the staff of your school on any aspect of curriculum choice on which you desire information or assistance COORDINATORS It cannot be guaranteed that each course listed will be taught as this depends on the need and enrollment Anita Foster Academy Coordinator Students will be given the proper registration information and have access to the course description guide Parents should be involved in the student’s selection of classes, being sure that the requirements are met The students will then make their selections and be EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY THEM Margie Cowan ESE Coordinator Laura Zerbo 504 Coordinator Amy Denny ESOL Coordinator Students should note the time frame for each class Once a student has an established schedule, schedule changes will not be allowed (i.e.: once enrolled in a year class, the student must stay in for the entire year; once enrolled in a semester class, the student must stay the semester) Kelly Lawrence OAPA Coordinator -1- Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Dear Parents & Students: Four – year, 24 credit Traditional Program http://www.fldoe.org/academics/graduation-requirements This curriculum guide is prepared and published to provide essential information which each student needs to plan a challenging academic program The courses offered reflect the needs of our students and our commitment to academic excellence Early Graduation for 24 Credit Options Students Students who complete the requirements for graduation before the semester of graduation for their cohort class may elect to: Particular attention should be paid to course and level when choosing classes It is essential that parents and students carefully examine course offerings in order to best select those which will prepare the student for a lifetime ● Graduate at the end of the semester in which the requirements have been completed OR ● Continue enrollment as full-time students in the School District of Palm Beach County The grades earned by these students will become a part of the students’ permanent record and calculated in the students’ GPA/HPA Once student requests have been approved for the coming year, schedule changes will be made only for the following reasons: Missing a graduation requirement Student lacks a prerequisite Teacher recommended level change (i.e.: honors, regular) These changes will be made during a two week period at the beginning of the semester only As a result parents are encouraged to assist students in selecting their curriculum Please feel free to utilize the professional school staff to discuss your choices and your goals Such students must submit a request to graduate or continue enrollment to the principal prior to the beginning of the school year in which the student will complete the requirements for graduation The students may continue as students in the school district until the end of the regular school year in which their cohort class graduates The principal may deny continued enrollment for a student who has met graduation requirements Early graduation students may participate in the end-of-year graduation ceremonies Let’s make the 2021-2022 school year the best ever Special Diploma Requirements Master all standards on Florida Student Performance Standards Specific courses to satisfy the required credits will be determined for each student based on the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Students must demonstrate mastery of 70% of all performance standards for each course as indicated on the Student’s IEP In addition to credit requirements, candidates for a special education diploma must comply with the appropriate exceptionality assessment test requirements for students in Exceptional Education Programs Sincerely, Kelly Burke Principal -2- Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide American College Testing (ACT) The ACT is a four-part test used primarily for college screening The four parts include: English, mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning Fee and registration information may be obtained through the Guidance Department Completion with satisfactory scores is required for college entry TESTING PROGRAMS The following are standardized tests that our Student Services Department administers for high school graduation Florida Standards Assessment English Language Arts (FSA ELA) The FSA ELA is the statewide test that assesses the performance of Florida’s students and schools on the Florida Standards which are Florida’s curriculum guidelines There is a Reading and Writing portion to this test It is given to 9​th and 10th grade students Students must pass the 10​th grade test to graduate Results are reported on transcripts ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS Tech Prep - Preparation for Technologies The workplace is changing rapidly, requiring higher skills for most careers Preparation for Technologies, TECH PREP, is an initiative designed to guide the student toward a variety of career opportunities through further post-secondary (college/technical center) training TECH PREP provides the student with higher-level academic courses along with occupational training Examples of TECH PREP fields are industrial/engineering technology (Graphic Communications, Drafting Design, Electronics Computer Applications), business technology (Accounting, Office Systems Technology, Business Administration), health technology (Radiology, sonographer, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, etc.) or human/public service technology (Criminal Justice) End Of Course (EOC) Assessment The Florida EOC Assessments are part of Florida’s Next Generation Strategic Plan for the purpose of increasing student achievement and improving college and career readiness EOC assessments are computer-based, criterion-referenced assessments that measure the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for specific courses, as outlined in their course descriptions EOC’s are administered in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology and US History TECH PREP Students: Are prepared to enter Community College Associate of Science programs without having to take remedial courses in college Can be prepared to continue studying in four-year baccalaureate degree programs Can qualify, through successfully completing occupational programs, for higher paying jobs after graduation This can provide the money to help pay college expenses PSAT/NMSQT Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test The PSAT is a test that is required to be taken by students in their Sophomore year Juniors may choose to take the test to qualify for merit scholarships PSAT scores determine eligibility for consideration in the National Merit Scholarship Program Fee and registration information may be obtained through the Guidance Department Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) The SAT is a multiple-choice college-screening test made up of two separate timed verbal and mathematical sections The verbal section includes analogies, sentence completions, and questions based on reading passages Mathematics includes algebra, reasoning, and geometry Completion with satisfactory scores is required for college entry Course sequences have been established to meet the academic and technical program needs for TECH PREP students See your counselor for details and course selection Adult Education A maximum of one credit can be earned each calendar year To enroll in the evening class, the student must obtain permission from the guidance counselor to take the subject -3- Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide departments In addition, Hispanic ​students may choose as an elective a Spanish language and literature class for native speakers (see ​“Spanish for Native Speakers” listed under Foreign Languages) Dual Enrollment Students may enroll anytime (rising 10​th grade students) in the Dual Enrollment Program, which provides an opportunity for students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously Credit earned in college courses may be utilized for elective credits towards the high school diploma and for college credit at either Palm Beach Community College or Florida Atlantic University A grade of “C” or better must be earned in order for the credit to be transferred to Florida State colleges Students with a 3.0 GPA/HPA and completed written permission may enroll Interested students should see their respective counselors Students enrolled in this program must maintain a 3.0 GPA in their other high school academic work and must earn a “C” or better in their college level work in order to remain in the Dual Enrollment program The goal of the ​E.S.O.L program is to mainstream the students within two years into the mainstream classroom, while ensuring that the transition leads to academic success While in the mainstream classroom students still receive accommodations such as dictionaries and extended time in testing, until their exit from ESOL program once they have demonstrated Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing proficiency in English Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Students are scheduled into ESE courses as dictated by their IEP’s In most cases the academic courses offered follow the regular course descriptions Elective course descriptions are listed under a separate section Students whose course work will generate a special diploma follow a unique Functional Life Skills Curriculum, noted with an SE English for Speakers of Other Languages (E.S.O.L.) Students enrolled in this program should consult with the E.S.O.L​ Department Coordinator or Guidance Counselor regarding course selection The ​E.S.O.L program is designed to serve non-English or limited English speaking students All students with limited English are initially tested and placed in the Sheltered English content classes: Developmental Language Arts or Intensive Reading, English, Earth /Space Science, Biology, Algebra or Geometry These classes provide English instruction while studying the content area subjects Support is supplied through Community Language Facilitators, modifications to the curriculum, accommodations such as extended time for testing and the use of translation dictionaries In addition​, E.S.O.L teachers are trained to use strategies to facilitate their comprehension Advanced Placement Program The Advanced Placement Program administered by the College Board provides qualified students the opportunity to take college level courses on the high school campus These courses, taught by high school teachers, include stringent college level curriculum experiences and culminate in a three-hour standardized examination Fees are paid by Palm Beach County Schools provided the student is enrolled in the course Students who demonstrate the required level of proficiency on the examination are eligible for college credit in that particular subject area Eligible students are identified based on PSAT/SAT scores, GPA, teacher recommendation and readiness to participate in post-secondary academic work The intent is for those students to move quickly into the mainstreamed E.S.O.L Support Program ESOL students are monitored throughout the year to ensure appropriate placement in their content classes The E.S.O.L program also provides opportunities for students to take a variety of electives: Art, Business Technology, Computer Education, Driver Education, Foreign Language, Family and Consumer Sciences, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Technology Education Please refer to the course listings by specific -4- Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide preparatory programs in the world Students have the option of taking AICE courses and their subsequent exams in order to earn college credits, and enrollment in these rigorous courses will benefit Olympic Heights students in the college application process Advanced Placement Courses Offered English AP Language & Composition AP Literature & Composition Mathematics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Computer Science AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles AICE English Language Science AP Biology AP Chemistry AICE English Literature AICE Courses Offered English AICE English Language/ Literature AP Environmental Science AP Physics I AP Physics II Social Studies Mathematics AICE Math Science AICE Marine Science Social Studies AP Human Geography AP European History Foreign Language AP Microeconomics AP US Government AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature Art and Music AP Art Drawing Portfolio AICE Psychology AICE Psychology AICE Sociology PRE- AICE Spanish PRE- AICE Spanish PRE- AICE Spanish AP US History AP World History Foreign Language AICE English General Paper AICE Spanish PRE- AICE French PRE- AICE French PRE- AICE French AICE French AP Art History Electives AP Studio Art 2D Design Portfolio AICE The Advanced International Certificate of Education program (A.I.C.E.) is an innovative and accelerated method of academic study offered solely through the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), a division of the University of Cambridge, England, an institution consistently ranked as one of the top five academic universities in the world AICE provides a flexible, broad-based curriculum that is offered worldwide at schools and colleges in over 160 countries For more than 170 years, the prestigious University of Cambridge has been setting worldwide curriculum standards through their examinations The AICE program of study offers students one of the most demanding and rigorous college -5- AICE Art and Design AICE Business AICE Computer Science AICE Global Perspectives AICE Information Technology AICE Media Studies AICE Music AICE Thinking Skills AICE Travel & Tourism Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Florida Academic Scholars Award 3.5 Minimum unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale in the 15 credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as college preparatory courses The GPA is calculated after the seventh semester, and at the end of the year; AND has attained a 1330 on the SAT or a 29 on the ACT AND 100 hours of Community Service The Florida Medallion Scholars Award has attained a minimum score of 1210 on the SAT or a minimum score of 25 on the ACT 3.0 Minimum, unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale in the 15 credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as college preparatory courses AND 75 hours of Community Service NINTH English I Earth Space Algebra PE Practical or Fine Arts Elective/Foreign Language TENTH English II Biology Geometry World History Foreign Language Electives ELEVENTH English III Chemistry Algebra II American History Electives TWELFTH English IV Economics (½) Am Government (½) Math Science Electives COMPUTER USE POLICY The Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Awards Has completed the secondary school portion of a sequential program of studies that requires at least ​three secondary school vocational credits (excluding on-the-job-training) taken over at least two academic years, and is continuing in a planned, related post-secondary education program; AND has passed the College Placement Test of its equivalent (SAT/ACT) AND has earned a unweighted GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the subjects required for graduation, ​excluding electives​ (does not require college prep); AND has earned a 3.5 GPA in required vocational courses; AND has earned a vocational-ready diploma; AND has met the scores on either: CPT: Reading 83, Sentence Skills 83, Algebra 72 OR SAT: Verbal 440, Math 440 OR ACT: Reading 19, English 17, Math 19 Computers are provided for student use in classes and in the media center All use of the school computers should be for the purpose of completing assigned work Any student who chooses to utilize any computer at Olympic Heights must so in an ethical manner Using the computers, networks, printers, or multi-media devices must be ethical and said use must be consistent with the policies and practices of the Palm Beach County School Board Copyright laws apply to the use of all on-school computers In general, students' use of computers is limited specifically and exclusively to that which the teacher has assigned MEDIA CENTER Olympic Heights High School Media Center’s goal is to help students meet their educational requirements The library collection is centered on the school curriculum The media center is open from 7:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m Monday through Thursday and from 7:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m on Friday All students are welcome before and after school, but a pass is required during normal school hours -6- Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide APPROVED ELECTIVE COURSES POLICY: Freshman applicants to the State University System must have four additional high school credits as electives Students and counselors are advised to ​consider carefully the importance of elective coursework Completion of the required 19 credits for SUS admission guarantees acceptance ​only in the case of Talented 20 students Therefore, the stronger an applicant’s preparation (including electives), the better are chances of admission in general and to the university of choice specifically STATE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS The State of Florida University System requirements for entrance include: ● At least the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for all credit courses taken in grades 9-12 ● A score of 1010 or more on the combined verbal and quantitative parts of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or a composite score of 21 or more on the enhanced American College Test (ACT) Each university has requirements in addition to those stated; ​satisfying minimum requirements does not insure acceptance English Three of which must have included substantial writing requirements Mathematics At the level of Algebra I and above Science Two of which have included substantial laboratory (Biology, Chemistry) Social Studies Includes: World History US History, American Government & Economics, Foreign Language Both credits must be sequential and in the same language Electives SCHOLARSHIP AND HONORS INFORMATION A variety of scholarships are available locally and through the office of Financial Assistance at the Florida State Department of Education See your guidance counselor for specific details An Academic Honor Diploma is awarded to students who satisfy specific criteria Students should consult with their guidance counselor, check Edline and come to the Career Center for specific details ACADEMIC POLICIES Attendance Any student who has not been in attendance for instruction for a minimum of 135 hours may not be awarded a credit, unless the student has demonstrated mastery of the student performance standards in the course of study as provided by the rules of the district school board Repeating of Courses A student may repeat any course in which they received an original grade of “D” or “F” Credit may be earned only once For students entering high school during the 2007 school year and thereafter, a course is forgiven if a student receives a grade of ​C or higher ​on the repeat effort of that same core course An elective is forgiven by any elective taken the following semester after the initial elective course being forgiven has been taken -7- Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide Deal fairly and consistently with matters concerning academic honesty Student Placement Students are placed in the required academic courses according to teacher recommendations, grades from pre-requisite courses and standings on standardized tests Students may not choose or change the level unless there is improper academic placement Appropriate Testing Behaviors and Independent Work Behaviors In order to submit tests, quizzes, or independent class work for academic credit, students must demonstrate the following appropriate behaviors during testing and independent work time Students must: ● work silently, ● refrain from transmitting information via any electronic device, ● refrain from communicating altogether, except with the teacher, ● concentrate solely on their own work without looking at other students’ papers, ● take responsibility for keeping their work covered, ● refrain from using any unauthorized aids Schedule Requests All requests for schedule changes must be completed before the 10​th day of the semester and only for one of the following reasons: ● Academically misplaced ● Failure to have taken or passed a prerequisite course ● Passed course previously All requests for schedule changes ​require parental approval Transfer of Credit All evidence of work or credits earned at another school, college, or university offered for acceptance shall be based on an official transcript Work or credits from non-accredited schools must be validated as provided by Board Policies All transferring students must pass the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) or FSA Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty means any form of academic plagiarizing, cheating, lying, or stealing including but not limited to submitting, attempting to submit, or assisting another student in submitting any academic work that is not the sole enterprise of the individual student The following are examples of academically dishonest behaviors Plagiarism​- Submission of the words, ideas or opinions of another as if they are your own This includes but is not limited to: ● directly quoting (copying word-for-word) another person’s or source’s words without quotation marks and/or attribution ● putting into one’s own words the ideas of another (this includes Internet and other media sources), without giving him/her credit for those ideas ● presenting someone else’s original idea as one’s own ● copying another student’s work or presenting an assignment completed by someone else as one’s own This includes purchasing or obtaining a paper or any other written or creative work and submitting it as one’s own ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Olympic Heights Community High School (OHCHS) seeks to create an environment in which academic honesty and integrity are key to students’ success Academic honesty is vital to the educational goals of OHCHS All members of the OHCHS community -students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators -are responsible for creating and maintaining this honest atmosphere Academic honesty is defined as the performance of all academic work without cheating, plagiarizing, lying, stealing, or receiving improper assistance The goals of this academic honesty policy are to: Foster personal integrity and a culture of academic honesty at OHCHS Maintain the academic reputation of OHCHS Cheating/Unauthorized Assistance​ – Giving or receiving help with academic work without the approval of one’s -8- Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide teacher This includes sharing answers on homework assignments without the expressed permission of the ● ● ● instructor, copying test answers, and/or sharing or distributing one’s graded work Lying / Tampering​ – Giving or producing any false academic information This includes: ● falsifying lab or experimental results or fabricating (making up) any data or information ● altering (changing) any official school document including but not limited to grades or attendance records consequences and early intervention consequences as listed in the School Board of Palm Beach County Student and Family Handbook​, School-based Team referral, school service work, detention, Saturday detention, loss of extra-curricular privileges, in-school intervention program, and/or in-school suspension.* T​heft ​– Stealing or taking by any authorized manner information related to any academic work This includes but is not limited to: stealing tests / quizzes / answer keys taking possession of another student’s work without their knowledge or permission Students exhibiting any of the above academically dishonest behaviors will be considered in violation of this *falsifying and/or altering official school records, lab/experimental results, or data *stealing tests, quizzes, instructional materials, or answer keys *taking possession of another student’s work without their knowledge or permission *plagiarizing a major essay, project, or research paper *​Repeated incidents of academically dishonest behavior may also result in additional penalties including but not limited to out of school suspension Consequences Tier One Consequences: Offenses Tier One offenses MUST automatically receive the following consequences ​in addition to​ one or more of the punishments listed Automatic: ALL of these must occur -Zero on related assignment -Communication of offense to parent/guardian Additional: at least ONE of these must be added to the automatic from above Offenses are broken into two tiers Each tier is paired with consequences, providing teachers, counselors, and administrators a variety of options regarding the referral/discipline process Tier One Offenses: *copying answers or entire assignments from another student (this includes but is not limited to homework, class work, essays, and projects) *copying quiz or test answers from another student *communicating homework, class work, quiz, or test answers or ideas to another student (“communication” includes but is not limited to talking, hand signals, text messaging, and/or note passing) *submitting written work that is produced collaboratively unless collaboration has been explicitly directed and noted by the teacher Tier Two Consequences: Tier Two offenses MUST receive the following consequences ​in addition to​ one of the punishments listed Out of school suspension, mandatory (10 days) -District imposed consequences as listed in the Palm Beach County Student and Family Handbook COURSE REQUESTS AND SCHEDULING In the spring, students will submit their course requests All requests must have the necessary teacher recommendations and parental approval Tier Two Offenses: *multiple (two or more) academic dishonesty infractions -9- Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide and financial goals prepares students for the wise use of economic resources throughout life The students are provided with the concepts needed to understand international trade As part of the Academy of Finance, students are made aware of career opportunities in the various areas of business/finance through guest speakers and field trips TITLE​: MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP III LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 11 - 12 E Description: Cadets will augment the LE-1 classes as training and leadership cadre LE-3 cadets will begin to use​ their leadership training as they assume positions of increased responsibility within the MCJROTC program TITLE: MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP IV LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 12 E Description: The MCJROTC LE-4 class is principally practical application interspersed with leadership forums that include resolving group conflicts, equal opportunity/sexual harassment/fraternization, preparation of lesson plans, research papers, current events dealing with national security issues, and general military subjects The MCJROTC LE-4 class is principally the operational and administrative cadre of the MCJROTC program TITLE: MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP I LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 9-12 E DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop a broad range of basic skills and knowledge, with opportunities for total development in leadership This course further enables students to develop positive attitudes, good citizenship, and patriotism through character-building activities The Marine Corps JROTC provides military instruction in a learning environment useful to students in a future military or civilian career TITLE: MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP II LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 10-12 E DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop a broad range of intermediate level skills and knowledge, with opportunities for total development in leadership This course enables students to develop positive attitudes, good citizenship, and patriotism through character-building activities The Marine Corps JROTC provides military instruction in a learning environment useful to students in a future military or civilian career TITLE: BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURIAL PRINCIPLES LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors 10 - 12 E DESCRIPTION:​ This course is designed to provide an introduction to business organization, management, and​ ​entrepreneurial principles Topics include communication skills, various forms of business ownership and organizational structures, supervisory/management skills, leadership skills, - 36 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide human resources management activities, business ethics, and cultural diversity Emphasis is placed on job readiness and career development The use of computers is an integral part of this program limited to, beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation An introduction to reading and writing is included as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture TITLE: LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors 11-12 E DESCRIPTION: ​This course is designed to provide an introduction to the legal aspects of business Topics include business law concepts, forms of business ownership, insurance awareness, governmental regulations, management functions, human resources management issues, and career development The use of computers is an integral part of this program TITLE: SPANISH II LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular - 12 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT INTENDED FOR THE NATIVE SPEAKER PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish I or demonstrated proficiency, and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: This course reinforces the fundamental skills previously acquired by the students This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as cultural awareness The content includes, but is not limited to, an expansion of the listening and oral skills previously acquired Reading and writing will receive emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective This course continues the cultural survey of Spanish-speaking people TITLE: ACCOUNTING APPLICATION I (SEE UNDER FINANCE) TITLE: SPANISH III HONORS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors 9-12 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT INTENDED FOR THE NATIVE SPEAKER PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish II or demonstrated proficiency, and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: ​This course expands upon the skills previously acquired by the students The content includes, but is not limited to, an expansion of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on authentic materials Student acquisition of grammatical concepts is strengthened by analyzing authentic materials WORLD LANGUAGES TITLE: SPANISH I LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular – 11 E SPECIAL NOTE: This course is not Intended for the native speaker Research and experience dictate the recommendation of a minimum “C" average in academics as an indicator for success in this course PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: ​This course introduces students to the target language and its culture and develops communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding The content includes, but is not TITLE: SPANISH IV HONORS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors 10-12 E PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish III or demonstrated proficiency, and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural - 37 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide approach to language learning There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills Experiences with Spanish literature are broadened Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course integrate their language skills across three communicative modes, Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational The content includes, but is not limited to, that determined by the advanced placement program guidelines of the College Board   TITLE: PRE-AICE SPANISH LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement 9-12 E SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to take the Standardized AICE examination upon completion of the course DESCRIPTION: ​Pre-AICE Spanish Language covers the first half of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Language (Spanish) syllabus written and administered by the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations Program The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar TITLE: ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement 11-12 E, C SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to take the Standardized Advanced Placement examination upon completion of the course PREREQUISITE: Demonstrated proficiency and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: This college level course helps students develop proficiency and integrate their language skills across three communicative modes, Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational The content includes, but is not limited to, that determined by the advanced placement program guidelines of the College Board TITLE: ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LITERATURE LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement 11-12 E SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to take the Standardized Advanced Placement examination upon completion of the course PREREQUISITE: Demonstrated proficiency and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION:​ The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States Hispanic literature Students develop proficiencies across the full range of communication modes (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive), thereby honing their critical reading and analytical writing skills Literature is examined within the context of its time and place, as students reflect on the many voices and cultures present in the required readings The course also includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons, including exploration of various media (e.g., art, film, articles, literary criticism) his college level course helps students develop proficiency and TITLE: PRE-AICE SPANISH LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement 10-12 E SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to take the Standardized AICE examination upon completion of the course DESCRIPTION: ​Pre-AICE Spanish Language is the second course in the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations Program The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar TITLE: AICE SPANISH LANGUAGE LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE AICE 10-12 E, C SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to take the Standardized AICE examination upon completion of the course - 38 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to develop students’ ability to understand and communicate confidently and clearly in speech and written language Students will be encouraged to read widely, to use relevant vocabulary, employ correct grammar, spelling and punctuation The students will develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, make inferences, and organize arguments and ideas logically DESCRIPTION: ​This course introduces students to the target language and its culture and develops communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding The content includes, but is not limited to, beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation An introduction to reading and writing is included as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture TITLE: FRENCH II LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 9-12 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT INTENDED FOR THE NATIVE SPEAKER PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of French I or demonstrated proficiency, and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: This course reinforces the fundamental skills previously acquired by the students This course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as cultural awareness The content includes, but is not limited to, an expansion of the listening and oral skills previously acquired Reading and writing will receive emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective This course continues the cultural survey of French-speaking people TITLE: SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS I LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 10 – 12 E PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their home language by reinforcing and acquiring skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including the fundamentals of Spanish grammar The course will enable students to gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired TITLE: SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS II LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular – 12 E PREREQUISITE: Spanish for HERITAGE Speakers I DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their home language by reinforcing and acquiring skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including the fundamentals of Spanish grammar The course content will reflect the cultural values of Spanish language and societies TITLE: PRE-AICE FRENCH LANGUAGE LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement 9-12 E SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to take the Standardized AICE examination upon completion of the course DESCRIPTION: ​Pre-AICE French Language is the second course in the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations Program The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar TITLE: FRENCH I LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 9-11 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOT INTENDED FOR THE NATIVE SPEAKER RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE DICTATE THE RECOMMENDATION OF A MINIMUM “C" AVERAGE IN ACADEMICS AS AN INDICATOR OF SUCCESS FOR THIS COURSE PREREQUISITE: None TITLE: PRE-AICE FRENCH LANGUAGE LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement 10-12 E - 39 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to take the Standardized AICE examination upon completion of the course DESCRIPTION: ​Pre-AICE French Language is the second course in the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations Program The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar TITLE: CHINESE II LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE - 12 E PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Chinese I or recommended by teacher DESCRIPTION: This course is to enhance students’ proficiency in Chinese through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning There is continued emphasis on development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course TITLE: PRE-AICE FRENCH LANGUAGE LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement 10-12 E SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to take the Standardized AICE examination upon completion of the course DESCRIPTION: ​Pre-AICE French Language is the second course in the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations Program The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar TITLE: CHINESE III HONORS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors 10-12 E PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Chinese II DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in Chinese through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills Experiences with Chinese literature are broadened Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course TITLE: CHINESE IV HONORS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors -12 E PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Chinese III DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency I Chinese through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills Experiences with Chinese literature are broadened Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course TITLE: AICE FRENCH LANGUAGE LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE AICE 10-12 E, C SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to take the Standardized AICE examination upon completion of the course DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to develop students’ ability to understand and communicate confidently and clearly in speech and written language Students will be encouraged to read widely, to use relevant vocabulary, employ correct grammar, spelling and punctuation The students will develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, make inferences, and organize arguments and ideas logically TITLE: ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE AP 11 - 12 E, C - 40 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide PREREQUISITE: ​Demonstrated proficiency and/or art teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: The content includes, but is not limited to, perception and response to qualities of art found in drawings of artists, past and present; study of works of art made by both students and professionals; the production of drawings with specific intent and expressive quality, the history of drawings for identification of ways in which reality is represented on a flat surface in different times and cultures; and development and justification of judgments about the aesthetic merit and qualities of drawings SPECIAL NOTE: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE STANDARDIZED ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE PREREQUISITE: Demonstrated proficiency and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to further develop students’ aural/oral skills, reading comprehension and written Chinese linguistic accuracy across the three communicative modes (interpersonal, interpretive and presentational) and the five goal areas (communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities) as outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning for the 21​st​ Century TITLE: DIGITAL ART IMAGING LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 10-12 E DESCRIPTION: ​Students explore the fundamental concepts, terminology, techniques, and applications of digital imaging to create original work Students produce digital still images through the single or combined use of computers, digital cameras, scanners, photo editing software, drawing and painting software, graphic tablets, printers, new media, and emerging technologies Through the critique process, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers to measure artistic growth This course incorporates hands-on activities, the use of technology, and consumption of art materials ART TITLE: ART/2D COMPREHENSIVE I LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular – 12 E, PF PREREQUISITE: ​None - entry level DESCRIPTION: The content includes opportunities to develop a basic understanding of the artistic expression of ideas through two-dimensional media The content includes, but is not limited to, the development of awareness of environment; exploration of ideas involving the individual's intellectual, emotional, social, and perceptual growth; production of varied and novel ideas; the rearrangement of ideas and the uses and functions of objects; and the development of aesthetic merit TITLE: DRAWING I LEVEL GRADE Regular 10-12 CREDIT TITLE: ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART 2-D PORTFOLIO LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement ​10-12 E, C PREREQUISITE: ​Demonstrated proficiency and art teacher recommendation SPECIAL NOTE: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE STANDARDIZED ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE DESCRIPTION: The content includes advanced level understanding of quality, concentration, and breadth of art TYPE E, PF - 41 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide TITLE: ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART DRAWING PORTFOLIO LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement ​10-12 E, C PREREQUISITE: ​Demonstrated proficiency and art teacher recommendation SPECIAL NOTE: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE STANDARDIZED ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE DESCRIPTION: The content includes advanced level understanding of quality, concentration, and breadth of art The content to be covered follows the prescribed course of study outlined in the Advanced Placement Course Description - Art, The College Board, Educational Testing service (order the current publication), Box 2815, Princeton, NJ 08541 TITLE: CHORUS I-IV: LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 9-12 E, PF SPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS A PERFORMANCE ORIENTED COURSE AND WILL REQUIRE EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES BY THE TEACHER PREREQUISITE: DESIRE TO SING IN AN ENSEMBLE SETTING DESCRIPTION; Students perform in a single-gender setting The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic to advance individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation, and development of critical and aesthetic response to music TITLE: CHORUS III-IV LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 9-10 E, PF SPECIAL NOTE: ​THIS IS A PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED COURSE AND WILL REQUIRE EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY AS ANNOUNCED BY THE TEACHER PREREQUISITE: Vocal Audition ​ DESCRIPTION: ​This course provides students with experiences in basic vocal production techniques and part-singing The content includes, but is not limited to, enabling students to develop basic fundamentals skills in vocal tone production, choral performance techniques, musical literacy and music appreciation TITLE: ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE AP 10-12 R,C SPECIAL NOTE: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE STANDARDIZED ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE DESCRIPTION: ​Advanced placement Art History engages students in developing an understanding and knowledge of diverse historical and cultural contexts of art forms such as painting, architecture, sculpture, and other media While critical analysis is a fundamental tool used in this course, art history emphasizes the understanding of how and why works of art function in context The course examines art from ancient through Medieval, from the Renaissance to the Present, and art from beyond European art traditions TITLE: CHORUS V-VI LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors 11 - 12 E, PF SPECIAL NOTE: ​THIS IS A PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED COURSE AND WILL REQUIRE EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY AS ANNOUNCED BY THE TEACHER PREREQUISITE: ​Chorus IV OR Vocal Audition DESCRIPTION: This course develops independence in musicianship, performance techniques and aesthetic awareness through the rehearsal and performance of varied choral literature Special emphasis is placed on performance The content PERFORMING ARTS SPECIAL NOTE: PERFORMING ARTS COURSES ARE PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED COURSES AND MAY REQUIRE EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES AS ANNOUNCED BY THE TEACHER REHEARSAL OUTSIDE OF CLASS IS EXPECTED PRIVATE LESSONS ENCOURAGED - 42 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide includes, but is not limited to, interpretation of difficult choral music (MD-D), development of independent musicianship, tone production and performance techniques; the analysis of form, style and history included in the performance of varied choral literature; formulation of critical listening skills and aesthetic values skills through the study of varied band literature and musical genres TITLE: BAND V – VI HONORS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors 11 – 12 E, PF SPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS A PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED COURSE AND REQUIRES EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES AS ANNOUNCED BY THE TEACHER PRACTICE OUTSIDE OF CLASS IS MANDATORY PRIVATE LESSONS ARE EXPECTED PREREQUISITE: ​AUDITION ONLY AUDITION MATERIAL AVAILABLE IN THE BANDROOM OR ONLINE AT OLYMPICHEIGHTSBAND.INFO DESCRIPTION​: This course is for brass, woodwind and percussion instruments The course includes marching band, concert band, solo and ensemble and chamber music Participation in ensemble and chamber music is mandatory Participation in auditions for All District Band and All State Band is mandatory in order to receive and honors credit The content includes but is not limited to interpreting difficult music and developing independent musicianship TITLE: AICE MUSIC LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Adv Placement 9-12 E, PF PREREQUISITE: ​Teacher recommendation SPECIAL NOTE; STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE STANDARDIZED AICE EXAMINATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE DESCRIPTION: The ultimate goal of an AICE Music course is to develop a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score The achievement of this goal may be best promoted by integrated approaches to the student’s developments of: aural skills, listening exercises, performance exercises, written skills, written exercises, compositional skills, creative exercises, analytical skills, and analytical exercises TITLE: JAZZ ENSEMBLE I, II, III and IV LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular I-III Honors IV 9-12 E, PF SPECIAL NOTE: ​THIS IS A PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED COURSE AND REQUIRES EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES AS ANNOUNCED BY THE TEACHER PRACTICE OUTSIDE OF CLASS IS MANDATORY PREREQUISITE: ​AUDITION ONLY AUDITION MATERIAL AVAILABLE IN THE BANDROOM OR ONLINE AT OLYMPICHEIGHTSBAND.INFO TITLE: BAND I - IV LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular - 12 E, PF SPECIAL NOTE: Audition Only- ​THIS IS A PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED COURSE AND REQUIRES EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES AS ANNOUNCED BY THE TEACHER PRACTICE OUTSIDE OF CLASS IS MANDATORY PRIVATE LESSONS ENCOURAGED FOR MORE INFO VISIT OLYMPICHEIGHTSBAND.INFO PREREQUISITE: ​Demonstrated proficiency and/or teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION​: This course extends experiences on band instruments: brass, woodwind and percussion The content includes marching band, concert band, solo and ensemble and chamber music This course provides students with instruction in the development of musicianship and technical DESCRIPTION: ​This course develops the ability to perform various jazz literature through the study of blues, swing, Latin, rock and be bop styles An emphasis is placed on improvisation along with the history of jazz in America - 43 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide TITLE: BEGINNING BAND I-III (INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES) LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular - 12 E, PF SPECIAL NOTE: Audition Only- ​THIS IS A PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED COURSE AND REQUIRES EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES AS ANNOUNCED BY THE TEACHER PRACTICE OUTSIDE OF CLASS IS MANDATORY PRIVATE LESSONS ENCOURAGED FOR MORE INFO VISIT OLYMPICHEIGHTSBAND.INFO PREREQUISITE: ​Demonstrated proficiency and/or teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION; ​Students in this entry-level class focus on the development of musical and technical skills on a specific instrument through etudes, scales, and selected music literature Through problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection, students develop the physical and cognitive skills to be more disciplined performers Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source Regular 9-12 PF.E DESCRIPTION​: This course provides an opportunity for students to study the historical elements of theatre The content includes but is not limited to the following: the styles, literary, performance, and production aspects of theatre Students will be introduced to improvisation as well as the fundamentals of acting, writing, and directing one’s own play TITLE: ACTING II, III LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 9-12 PF.E PREREQUISITE:​ Teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION:​ This course provides an opportunity for students to study performance based methods and teaching styles of influential scholars and the literature of theatre The content includes, but is not limited to, the following: performance styles and methods, monologue and scene work, audition preparatory work, and the chance to compete in the District X Competition, Florida State Thespian Festival, Dessert Theatre, and to technically work on the semester productions TITLE: GUITAR I LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular - 12 E, PF PREREQUISITE: ​None DESCRIPTION: ​The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills in guitar performance, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles The content includes, but is not limited to, technical performance proficiency, notation and tablature, chord structure, performance styles, improvisation, composition, arranging, performance analysis, instrument care and maintenance, role and influence of guitar music and musicians, and connections between music and other subject areas TITLE: THEATRE I, II LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 9-12 PF.E PREREQUISITE:​ Audition and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION:​ This course provides in-depth, hands-on experience in the study and practice of theatrical productions Students will acquire a stronger knowledge of various acting methods including but not limited to vocal and physical warm ups, character development, influential dramatists and scholars, appropriate theatre and literary terminology, monologue, scene work, direction, costume design, set design, playwriting, assistant stage management, the chance to compete in the District X Competition, Florida State Thespian Festival, Dessert Theatre, and to perform in and/or technically work on semester productions TITLE: ACTING I LEVEL GRADE TYPE Special Note:​ ​ This course requires students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day CREDIT - 44 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide Honors 12 PF.E PREREQUISITE:​ Audition and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION:​ This course provides an opportunity for students to study musical performance and direction, the historical elements and literature of musical theatre Students will work with professional contracted choreographers and the content includes but is not limited to musical performance, direction, vocal production and direction, choreography, college and competition preparatory work, stage management, the chance to compete in the District X Competition, Florida State Thespian Festival, Dessert Theatre, and to perform in and/or technically work on semester productions Special Note:​ ​ This course requires students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day TITLE: THEATRE III H, IV H LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors 11-12 PF.E PREREQUISITE:​ Audition and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION:​ This course provides in-depth, hands-on experience in the study and practice of theatrical productions Students will acquire a stronger knowledge of various acting methods including but not limited to vocal and physical warm ups, character development, influential dramatists and scholars, appropriate theatre and literary terminology, monologue, scene work, direction, costume design, set design, playwriting, stage management, college preparatory work, the chance to compete in the District X Competition, Florida State Thespian Festival, Dessert Theatre, and to perform in and/or technically work on semester productions Special Note:​ This course requires students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day TITLE: MUSICAL THEATRE I, II, III LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular - 12 PF.E PREREQUISITE:​ Audition and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION:​ This course provides an opportunity for students to study musical performance, the historical elements and literature of musical theatre Students will work with professional contracted choreographers and the content includes but is not limited to musical performance, vocal production, choreography, competition preparatory work, assistant stage management, the chance to compete in the District X Competition, Florida State Thespian Festival, Dessert Theatre, and to perform in and/or technically work on semester productions Special Note:​ This course requires students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day PHYSICAL EDUCATION TITLE: PERSONAL FITNESS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular -12 R DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with the opportunities to acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts, and acquire knowledge and the significance of lifestyle on one's health and fitness Content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of safety practices, the importance of physical fitness, assessment of health-related fitness, health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels, knowledge and application of biomechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain health-related fitness, knowledge of psychological values of physical fitness including stress management, sound nutritional practices related to physical fitness, and consumer issues related to physical fitness TITLE: THEATRICAL DIRECTION II H LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE TITLE: FITNESS LIFESTYLE DESIGN LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular - 12 E - 45 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide DESCRIPTION: ​ ​The goal of this Fitness Lifestyle Design Course is to encourage and develop your lifelong, positive attitude toward being physically fit through participation in a variety of fitness activities This course will be presented through student text, lab activities, audiovisual and technology supported resources, and other materials improvement of health-related fitness should be stressed TITLE: BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 10 - 12 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with opportunities to acquire basic knowledge and skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, improve muscular strength and endurance, and enhance body image Content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of safety practices, assessment of health-related fitness, the importance of muscular strength and endurance, assessment of muscular strength and endurance, health problems associated with inadequate levels of muscular strength and endurance, and knowledge of skeletal muscles The application of biomechanical and physiological principles to improve and maintain strength and endurance, sound nutritional practices related to weight training, and consumer issues TITLE: TEAM SPORTS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 10 - 12 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with opportunities to extend the knowledge and development of team sports that may be used in recreational pursuits today, as well as in later life, and maintain and/or improve their health related fitness Content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of safety practices, assessment of health related fitness, further development of team sports, and the application of techniques, strategies, and rules necessary to participate in team sports Knowledge of the organization and administration of various team activities, skill acquisition, and assessment of skills, consumer issues, and the maintenance and/or improvement of health-related fitness should be stressed TITLE: INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT TRAINING LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 10-12 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Beginning Weight Training, or demonstrated proficiency and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with opportunities to extend the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, further improve muscular strength and endurance, and further enhance body image Content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of safety practices, assessment of health related fitness, reinforcement of basic weight training concepts, expansion of weight training programs by incorporating new exercises, increasing resistance, and modifying the number of sets and repetitions, knowledge of various weight training theories, TITLE: TEAM SPORTS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 10 - 12 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with opportunities to extend the advanced knowledge and development of team sports that may be used in recreational pursuits today, as well as in later life, and maintain and/or improve their health related fitness Content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of safety practices, assessment of health related fitness, further development of team sports, and the application of techniques, strategies, and rules necessary to participate in team sports Knowledge of the organization and administration of various team activities, skill acquisition, and assessment of skills, consumer issues, and the maintenance and/or - 46 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide equipment available in the field to develop muscular strength and endurance, and designing, implementing, and evaluating a personal weight training program techniques, strategies, and rules necessary to participate in basketball, and the organization and administration of basketball activities Strategies of team play, skill acquisition, and assessment of basic skills, consumer issues, and the maintenance and/or improvement of health-related fitness should be stressed TITLE: ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Honors 10 - 12 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Intermediate Weight Training, or demonstrated proficiency and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with opportunities to further extend the knowledge and development of skills in weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today, as well as in later life, further improve muscular strength and endurance, and further enhance body image Content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of safety practices, assessment of health-related fitness, reinforcement of weight training concepts, designing, implementing, and evaluating a personal weight training program to meet specific needs and goals, consumer issues and knowledge of the organization and administration of weight lifting activities Implementation of personal weight training programs and realization of personal goals should be stressed TITLE: OUTDOOR EDUCATION LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 10 - 12 E DESCRIPTION: ​As students’ progress through this course, they will participate in a variety of outdoor physical activities and journal about those activities While participating in outdoor physical activities, students will develop an understanding of the benefits of physical activity and how it relates to a healthy lifestyle Through the completion of coursework and outdoor experience, students will learn respect for wildlife and their habitat while focusing on safety TITLE: AICE THINKING SKILLS LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE AICE 9-12 E DESCRIPTION: ​The Thinking Skills course develops the problem-solving and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in higher education and professional employment Students are expected to gain the ability to think independently in the real world, create strategies that can be used to solve unfamiliar problems, and present logical/coherent arguments for complex real world issues TITLE: BASKETBALL LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE Regular 10 - 12 E SPECIAL NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN INTERSCHOLASTIC EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PREREQUISITE: Successful Completion of the required credit for Physical Education or demonstrated proficiency and teacher recommendation DESCRIPTION: ​This course provides students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills in basketball that may be used in recreational pursuits today as well as in later life, and maintain and/or improve their health-related fitness Content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of safety practices, assessment of health related fitness, in-depth knowledge and application of skills, TITLE: AICE TRAVEL AND TOURISM LEVEL GRADE CREDIT TYPE AICE 9-12 E DESCRIPTION: ​Students will learn to ​appreciate the scale and importance of the travel and tourism industry in the world and recognize the positive and negative impacts the industry may have on people, - 47 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide environments, and economies Students will learn the major features of the travel and tourism industry, principles of customer service, and components that go into planning and managing a travel and tourism event A significant component of the class will be working with an assigned group to plan an event that the group will ultimately be responsible for executing TITLE: AVID Level Grade Credit Type Regular 11 E DESCRIPTION:​ Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is offered as an academic elective course that prepares students for college readiness and success AVID is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long course Each week students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities and academic success skills In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading to support their academic growth TITLE: AVID Level Grade Credit Type Regular E DESCRIPTION:​ Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is offered as an academic elective course that prepares students for college readiness and success AVID is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long course Each week students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities and academic success skills In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading to support their academic growth TITLE: AVID Level Grade Credit Type Regular 12 E DESCRIPTION:​ Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is offered as an academic elective course that prepares students for college readiness and success AVID is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long course Each week students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities and academic success skills In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading to support their academic growth TITLE: AVID Level Grade Credit Type Regular 10 E DESCRIPTION:​ Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is offered as an academic elective course that prepares students for college readiness and success AVID is scheduled during the regular school day as a year-long course Each week students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum provided by AVID Center, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities and academic success skills In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading to support their academic growth EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION A variety of courses and services are offered according to individual student’s education plans (IEP’s) and needs COLLEGE COURSES TITLE: DUAL ENROLLMENT LEVEL GRADE CREDIT 11 - 12 - - 48 - TYPE E, R Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide SPECIAL NOTE: THE STUDENT TRANSCRIPT WILL SHOW THE COLLEGE COURSE NUMBER FOR THE SPECIFIC COURSE TAKEN PREREQUISITE: Prior approval of the guidance counselor and principal Palm Beach Junior College or Florida Atlantic University for both college and high school credit Students interested in registering for such courses should contact their guidance counselor for assistance DESCRIPTION: Juniors and seniors with excellent academic records may take college level courses at FOUR YEAR PLAN FRESHMAN YEAR US History English _ Elective/Academy Math _ Elective Physical Science Elective Personal Fitness/1/2 PE All students must have a minimum of 20 hours of Community Service to Graduate and online class Performing Art or Academy Class Elective SOPHOMORE YEAR Elective English _ JUNIOR YEAR Math _ English _ Science _ Math _ World History Science Elective/Academy - 49 - Olympic Heights Community High School - 2021– 2022 Curriculum Guide Elective _ Science Elective _ Math Elective/Academy _ Elective SENIOR YEAR Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and pass all FSA/EOC components to graduate English Economics _ Complete 24 required credits Amer Govt. - 50 -