2018 - 2019 Cover concept and design by Coach Morton’s Advanaced Computer Applica tions class 2017 Edmond Public Schools High School Course Description Handbook Our Mission: “Empowering all students to succeed in a changing society” Fully accredited by Oklahoma State Department of Education and North Central Association of Schools and Colleges The Edmond Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Randy Decker, Executive Director of Human Resources 1001 W. Danforth Edmond, Oklahoma 73003 405-340-2800 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Diplomas .............................................................................................................................................2 Units Required ...................................................................................................................................2 A Unit Defined ....................................................................................................................................2 Repeated Courses .............................................................................................................................2 Grade Classification Requirements .................................................................................................2 Class Changes ...................................................................................................................................2 Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................................2 Talent Search Programs ....................................................................................................................2 Individualized Education Programs For Students With Disabilities .............................................3 Course Load .......................................................................................................................................3 Proficiency Based Promotion ...........................................................................................................3 Correspondence Study/Online Courses ..........................................................................................3 Valedictorians/Salutatorians .............................................................................................................3 Official Grade Point Average.............................................................................................................3 Class Rank ..........................................................................................................................................3 NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards Quick Reference ...............................................................4 Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP)/Oklahoma Promise ................................4 Advanced Placement/Pre-Advanced Placement .............................................................................5 Concurrent Enrollment ......................................................................................................................5 College Equivalency Courses for Concurrent Enrollment .............................................................7 Career Planning Tools .......................................................................................................................8 Career Clusters Guide ...................................................................................................................... 8 Creating a Plan of Study ..................................................................................................................8 Plan of Study & Career Clusters ...................................................................................................... 9 Requirements for High School Graduation ...................................................................................10 AEROSPACE SCIENCE .........................................................................................................................12 AGRICULTURE EDUCATION /CAREERTECH ......................................................................................13 ART ..........................................................................................................................................................15 BUSINESS ..............................................................................................................................................17 BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / CAREER TECH ..........................................................18 COMPUTER SCIENCE ............................................................................................................................20 COMPUTER SCIENCE - PROJECT LEAD THE WAY.............................................................................20 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS AND PRODUCTIVITY ...................................................21 DEBATE ...................................................................................................................................................22 DRAMA/SPEECH ....................................................................................................................................23 ENGLISH ..................................................................................................................................................24 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (FACS) / CAREERTECH...........................................................27 HEALTH / HEALTH CAREERS / CAREERTECH ...................................................................................29 HUMANITIES ...........................................................................................................................................29 INDUSTRIAL ARTS .................................................................................................................................30 JOURNALISM & BROADCASTING.........................................................................................................31 MARKETING EDUCATION / DECA / CAREERTECH .............................................................................32 MATHEMATICS .......................................................................................................................................33 MUSIC ......................................................................................................................................................36 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ................................................................................................................36 VOCAL MUSIC ...............................................................................................................................37 PHOTOGRAPHY .....................................................................................................................................38 PHYSICAL EDUCATION .........................................................................................................................38 READING/ LEARNING SKILLS ..............................................................................................................40 SCIENCE..................................................................................................................................................41 SOCIAL STUDIES ...................................................................................................................................44 STUDENT COUNCIL/LEADERSHIP .......................................................................................................47 WORLD LANGUAGES ............................................................................................................................48 ACADEMIES AND PROGRAMS .............................................................................................................51 SUPPLEMENTAL ONLINE PROGRAM ..................................................................................................52 FRANCIS TUTTLE TECHNOLOGY CENTER ........................................................................................54 GENERAL INFORMATION This booklet contains general information concerning school require- CLASS CHANGES ments, courses available for study and other items for consideration for high school planning. The information contained is current and Changes may be made after school is in progress at the discretion of the up-to-date at the time of printing/posting. However, this is not to be principal or his/her designated representative to correct placement or considered the final authority on information contained here. Please improve teacher-pupil loads. No pupil may drop a subject at any time check with your school counselor for any updates, as well as state without the approval of his/her parent and the principal or a designated agency websites: representative. www.okhighered.org www.ok.gov/sde www.eligibilitycenter.org GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Not all courses in this catalog will be offered at all schools each year. 1. To graduate from high school, a student must have earned a total of DIPLOMAS twenty-four (24) units including arts competencies. Students will be enrolled in the College Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum unless a A student has earned a diploma when he/she has completed all the re- parent signs a waiver to “opt” his/her student out of the curriculum. quirements for graduation from high school as prescribed by the State Department of Education, the North Central Association of Colleges and If a parent signs a waiver, the student will then be enrolled in the Secondary Schools, and the Edmond Board of Education. All graduating Minimum Graduation Curriculum. Ultimately the completion of the seniors are expected to attend commencement exercises. “College Preparatory Curriculum” will depend on the student’s suc- cessful completion of the required coursework. 2. All courses taken for high school credit will be included on the student UNITS REQUIRED transcript. Only those courses taken in grades 9-12 will be included when calculating the high school grade point average and for deter- The requirement for graduation is twenty-four (24) units of transcripted mining valedictorians and salutatorians. credit from a public high school with a standard diploma. 3. Dual GPA for all courses taken during grades 9-12 will be calcu- lated and printed on the student’s transcript. Both the unweighted Students with twenty-three (23) units of credit may participate in senior GPA (4.0 grading scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) and the weighted activities and the graduation ceremony, but will not receive a diploma un- GPA (5.0 scale) for advanced placement courses (A=5.0 B=4.0 C=3.0 til all requirements for graduation are satisfied. Students who need more D=1.0 F=0.0) will be recorded on the transcript. than one (1) unit for graduation will not be permitted to participate in 4. Senior students who have moved from out of state or from anoth- commencement exercises. er school in Oklahoma and have become legal residents of a local school district may complete the number of graduation units required from their previous school. A UNIT DEFINED 5. In order to receive a diploma, a student must complete at least two (2) units of the last three (3) units completed for graduation in attendance Classes meeting a minimum of fifty (50) minutes, five (5) times per week at one of Edmond Public Schools’ high schools (including concurrent for thirty-six (36) weeks carry one (1) unit of credit. “Sets of competen- enrollment or district-sponsored alternative program). cies” means those skills and competencies that are specified in the Okla- 6. The district Board of Education has the authority to establish local homa Academic Standards (OAS), as adopted by the State Board of Edu- requirements for graduation above those of the State Board of Edu- cation, and other skills and competencies adopted by the Edmond Board cation. of Education. 7. The principal has the authority to resolve individual and/or hardship cases. 8. Specific course requirements depend on whether the student enrolls REPEATED COURSES in the College Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum (the default cur- riculum) or the Minimum Graduation Curriculum (requires a signed Should a student elect to repeat a class, both grades will be recorded and parental waiver to opt the student out of the “College Preparatory figured in the official grade point average. The repeated course will count Curriculum”). The course requirements may also differ for graduat- toward the twenty-four (24) required units only if the student received a ing classes (student cohort groups) due to changes in Board of Educa- failing grade in the original attempt. tion Policy or Oklahoma State Law. Please check the chart located in this publication for specific requirements for your class. Graduation requirements are also included in EPS Board Policies at GRADE CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS www.edmondschools.net. The following criteria will be used in determining the classification of students by grade at the beginning of the fall semester. TALENT SEARCH PROGRAMS a. Seventeen (17) units to be classified as a senior b. Eleven (11) units to be classified as a junior In certain cases, credit may be obtained through talent search programs c. Five (5) units to be classified as a sophomore such as the Duke Summer Program. Approval for such coursework shall be obtained from the EPS Educational Services Department prior to coursework commencing. Documentation of the course taken must be pre- sented to the curriculum office to verify that the course work’s curriculum standards and academic rigor is comparable to an Edmond Public School high school course. Documentation must include the course syllabus, the student evaluation provided by the teacher and successful results of an exit examination if given. 2 INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS valedictorian or salutatorian, the student must be enrolled in the Edmond School District at the beginning of the fall semester of his/her senior year. FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES A valedictorian who has completed a minimum of five (5) advanced place- ment courses shall be designated as “Valedictorian with Distinction.” Local individualized education program teams may, for individual stu- dents, use a modified set of competencies, minimal competencies for high school graduation, and requirements permitting credit for career educa- OFFICIAL GRADE POINT AVERAGE tion and supervised work experience. This allows for a realistic educa- tional program which helps youth with disabilities to make the transition from school to the world of work with a maximum chance for success as The official grade point average will include all grades earned in grades self-supporting citizens. 9-12 posted on a student transcript. A student’s GPA will be computed us- ing a four-point grading scale (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). Courses taken in other districts and transferred in with S or U, or those taken prior to the COURSE LOAD ninth grade, will not be computed in the GPA. 1. Students who return for a fifth year because of deficient credits are re- quired to enroll in only those courses required for graduation. They CLASS RANK may, however, enroll in additional courses if they desire. 2. The concurrent enrollment program allows students to enroll in col- lege courses. Concurrent enrollment courses will be recorded on the The official class rank is based on the weighted GPA. The unweighted students’ high school transcripts as either academic or elective credit. GPA is used only for determining valedictorians and salutorians. A stu- Students shall receive academic credit if the concurrent course con- dent’s class ranking will be calculated based on the weighted GPA in the tent and objectives align to OAS taught through the course provided following groupings: 1%, 2%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and each successive by the school district. If the concurrent course does not align to OAS, quintile. Students will be included in class rankings through their fourth students shall receive elective credit. Grades earned and transcripted year in high school. Students who remain in high school after four years as a result of concurrent enrollment will be included in determining will be classified in a Transitional Grade (TR) and will not be included in a student’s official grade point average. The unweighted 4.0 grading subsequent class rankings. scale will apply for concurrent credit. Specific information regarding the concurrent program is available in the guidance office of each high school. (See additional concurrent information on pg. 5 of this NCAA FRESHMAN-ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS publication.) QUICK REFERENCE For detailed information, see the NCAA Eligibility Center website and PROFICIENCY BASED PROMOTION your high school counselor. Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org 1. Proficiency Based Promotion is a system which awards credit for stu- Core Courses dents in the required curriculum areas, i.e., social studies, language NCAA Division I and Division II each require 16 core courses. The arts, world languages, mathematics, science, and health. All students type of courses is different so use care in reviewing this information. See in grades K-12 are eligible for Proficiency Based Promotion if they the chart below for the breakdown of this 16 core-course requirement. perform at the 90% level on designated assessments. Secondary stu- dents who advance one (1) or more levels in the core curriculum Test Scores areas must do so in a sequential manner. • Division I has a sliding scale for test score and grade point average. 2. In compliance with Oklahoma law, if students demonstrate proficiency • Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT for 9-12 curriculum areas, appropriate notation and a letter grade of sum score of 68. A will be entered on the high school transcript. Credit earned will • The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sec- count toward meeting the requirements for graduation. Units earned tions on the ACT: English, mathematics, reading and science. through proficiency assessment will be transferable with students • The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical among school districts within the state of Oklahoma. Failure to dem- reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not onstrate proficiency will not be noted on the transcript. used. • When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure all SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the CORRESPONDENCE STUDY/ONLINE COURSES NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. Not more than four (4) units of correspondence study/online courses may be counted to meet graduation requirements. Courses must align with the Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS), meet Edmond Public Schools cur- riculum, and be administratively approved. Permission must be obtained DIVISION I 16 CORE-COURSE RULE from the principal and the student’s counselor for all student enrollments 4 years English in an approved course. 3 years mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high VALEDICTORIANS / SALUTATORIANS school) 1 year additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science The valedictorian(s) will be the student(s) having all A’s; the salutatorian(s) 2 years social science will include the student(s) with all A’s except for 1 B. Only grades earned during the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades and the fall semester of the senior 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language year, including any repeated courses, will be considered. To qualify as a or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy) www.edmondschools.net 3 DIVISION II 16 CORE-COURSE RULE Courses labeled “Essential” or “Concept” offered through the Special Education Department DO NOT fulfill the requirements for an Oklahoma 3 years English Promise scholarship. 2 years mathematics (Algebra I or higher) Apply online at www.okpromise.org or get an application from your 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high counselor. For more information, call the Oklahoma State Regents for school) Higher Education’s student information hotline at 800-858-1840 (225- 3 years additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science 9152 in Metro area), e-mail [email protected] or write Oklahoma’s Promise, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, PO Box 108850, 2 years social science Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850. www.okhighered.org/okpromise 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy) Course Requirements for Oklahoma State Colleges & Universities www.okhighered.org Check for complete information at ncaapublications.com. English 4 units Grammar, composition and literature Math 3 units Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, math anal- OKLAHOMA HIGHER LEARNING ACCESS ysis, trigonometry, calculus and advanced placement statistics PROGRAM (OHLAP)/OKLAHOMA PROMISE Laboratory 3 units Biology, chemistry, physics or any lab sci- This scholarship program helps pay for a large portion of a college edu- science ence certified by school district; general sci- cation for students planning ahead. Students will need to take a rigorous ence courses do not qualify high school curriculum, make at least a 2.5 GPA in both core curriculum History and 3 units Must include 1 unit of American history and overall, observe attendance rules, stay out of trouble, and meet fam- citizenship and 2 units from the subjects of history, ily income requirements. Oklahoma’s Promise students graduating high skills economics, geography, government, civics school must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAF- and/or non-Western culture SA). The information from the FAFSA will be used to determine whether Other 2 units From any of the subjects listed above or students meet the financial requirements to qualify to receive the scholar- from computer science or foreign language ship payments. It is also important to remember that Oklahoma’s Promise will only pay for a portion of total college and training costs at Oklahoma TOTAL 15 units educational institutions, and students will need additional money to help pay for required fees, books, supplies, and room and board. The FAFSA is Suggestion for Success: Colleges and universities also recommend, but the best place to start. Students must apply while age 13, 14, or 15 and do not require, that you take an additional unit in math, an additional unit be an Oklahoma resident. in lab science and two units in speech or fine arts (music, art, or drama). Note: Requirements may change, and they may be different for indepen- Students MUST take the following high school coursework to meet Okla- dent (private) colleges and universities. Check with your school counselor homa’s Promise program requirements. It is very important to go over for full details. coursework to make sure all of the academic requirements of the pro- For more information on Oklahoma public college and university ad- gram are being met. The Oklahoma’s Promise Curriculum Checklist can mission standards, e-mail student info @ [email protected] or call the help students record their grades and make sure they have taken the right Student Information Hotline at 1.800.858.1840 (225.9239 in Oklahoma courses. City). Oklahoma’s Promise Core Curriculum Oklahoma Public College and University Admission Standards 4 units English (grammar, composition, literature; courses should Option 3 include an integrated writing component) Option 2 Option 1 Minimum GPA Minimum GPA & 3 units Lab science (biology, chemistry, physics or any lab science Minimum ACT/SAT in the Class Rank certified by the school district; general science with or with- 15 unit core out a lab may not be used to meet this requirement) 3.0 GPA in the Oklahoma 3.0 GPA 15-unit core 3 units Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, 24 ACT / State AND AND math analysis, pre-calculus (must have completed geometry 1090 SAT University*** Top 33% 21 ACT / 980 and Algebra II), calculus, Advanced Placement (AP) statitics SAT 3 units History and citizenship skills (including one unit of Ameri- 24 ACT / 1090 can history and two additional units from the subjects of University of SAT 3.0 GPA Oklahoma AND NO Option 3 history, economics, geography, government, non-Western AND 3.0 GPA (resident) Top 25% culture) OR top 50% 2 units Foreign or non-English language (two years of the same 24 ACT/ 1090 University 3.0 GPA language) OR computer technology (two units in program- SAT 3.0 GPA of Science AND ming, hardware and business computer applications, such as & Arts of AND 3.0 GPA AND 22 ACT / 1020 OR top 50% of Top 25% word processing, databases, spreadsheets and graphics, will Oklahoma SAT class qualify; keyboarding or typing classes do NOT qualify) (1 foreign language and 1 computer course will NOT All other 2.7 GPA 20 ACT / 2.7 GPA in the meet this requirement.) regional 940 SAT AND 15-unit core universities Top 50% 1 unit Additional unit of subjects listed above 1 unit Fine arts (music, art, drama) OR speech Community Colleges: No minimum required. You do not need to make cer- tain scores, but you should take required high school classes AND graduate 17 TOTAL UNITS from an accredited high school OR have a GED AND take the ACT exam. 4 CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT *** Oklahoma State University: Option 4 ACT/SAT or High School GPA plus Cognitive Factors and Non-Cognitive Factors Students have the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high • Students who score between current OSU admission standards and the school with concurrent enrollment at a local university or college. minimum State Regents’ standards (22 ACT/1020 SAT or un-weighted high school core curriculum GPA of at least 3.0) 1.Twelfth grade students enrolled in an accredited high school may, if • 5 Cognitive Factors (60 percent) they meet the requirements set forth on the chart below, be admitted • 6 Non-Cognitive Factors (40 percent) provisionally to a college or university in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as special students. After qualifying for admis- ADVANCED PLACEMENT/ sion, students must also qualify with a 19 or higher ACT subject area score in the corresponding subject area of the college course for which PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT they wish to enroll. (The ACT and SAT scores are established by the Oklahoma State Re- Pre-AP courses are offered beginning with 6th grade and continuing into gents for Higher Education and are revised annually, as needed.) high school to prepare students for the rigor of the AP courses. The Ad- vanced Placement Program, sponsored by the College Board, is offered at all high school campuses to students in 10th through 12th grades. Typi- Qualifying for Concurrent cally, students enroll in Pre-AP at the early grade levels, moving to AP University of 25 ACT or 1130 SAT or 3.5 GPA courses in grades 10, 11, and 12. Curriculum is integrated from grade to Oklahoma grade culminating in an opportunity to earn college credit after success- fully completing an exam at the end of the Advanced Placement course. Oklahoma State 25 ACT or 1130 SAT or 3.5 GPA AP Exams are an essential part of the AP experience, enabling students to University demonstrate their mastery of college-level course work. Many colleges award college credit, advanced placement, or both on the basis of suc- Regional 23 ACT or 1050 SAT or 3.5 GPA cessful AP exam scores. Taking AP exams is highly recommended and universities encouraged. University of Science 24 ACT or 1090 SAT or 3.5 GPA Because the AP program is designed to prepare students for college level & Arts of OK work, the classes proceed at a faster pace. Knowledge and skills needed are more complex and at a higher level of difficulty than those commonly Community 21 ACT or 980 SAT or 3.0 GPA required in regular classes. Homework is frequent and demanding; most colleges assigned reading and writing is completed outside of class, which may in- clude weekends and holidays. Summer reading is required in some class- es. Parents and students are encouraged to review all course requirements 2. Students must have a signed statement from the high school princi- listed in the course description book before enrolling in a Pre-AP or AP pal stating that they are eligible to satisfy requirements for graduation course. Successful completion of each AP course requires approximately from high school (including curricular requirements for college admis- six hours of individual study time per week. sion) no later than the spring of the senior year. Students must also provide a letter of recommendation from their high school counselor Successful Pre-AP and AP students are typically task oriented, proficient and a written permission from their parents/legal guardian. readers who are able to set priorities with regard to time and responsibili- ties, and are independent workers who are self-motivated and organized. 3. Eleventh grade students enrolled in an accredited high school may, if Students who are successful in Pre-AP courses will be prepared for the they meet the requirements on the charts below, be admitted provision- rigorous curriculum of AP courses where they are expected to reason, ana- ally to a college or university in the Oklahoma State System of Higher lyze, and understand for themselves. Parental support also plays a key role Education as special students. in the success of these students. Any student who is willing to commit the time and effort necessary to meet the rigorous requirements of this course 4. A high school student may enroll in a combined number of high school is encouraged to enroll. and college courses per semester at a minimum of 15 hours and a max- imum not to exceed a full time college work load of 19 semester credit Edmond Public Schools is committed to achieving excellence in educa- hours. For purposes of calculating workload, one half high school unit tion by ensuring that all students receive a strong foundation in core cur- shall be equivalent to three semester credit hours of college work. (ex: riculum areas by providing all students with equitable access to the dis- A 3 hour college course will be given 1 high school credit for a science trict’s adopted curriculum. The Pre-AP/AP Program is offered to further course above Biology and a math course above Algebra 1.) Any con- enhance students’ educational opportunity and to provide students a va- current courses less than a 3 hour college course will be transcripted as riety of challenging course options that will prepare them for college and a .5 credit. other post-secondary endeavors. Enrollment in Advanced Placement and Pre-Advanced Placement is “inclusive,” meaning that it is open 5. If a student chooses to enroll concurrently for high school credit in a to all students who have successfully completed prerequisite courses, required course, they will complete that credit concurrently. For ex- are committed to performing at the level required for success in the ample, a student enrolled in a college course for a one-semester high rigorous program, and who are willing to accept the time and learn- school elective course will not be permitted to begin the course then ing requirements of a college-level and college prep class. Additional return to the high school mid-semester to complete the semester of information regarding the Pre-AP/AP program may be obtained by con- credit. Similarly, if a student concurrently enrolls in U.S. Govern- tacting a counselor or the principal at each school. ment, a two-semester district requirement, he will not be permitted to complete one semester in college coursework, then return to his high-school to complete the second semester of credit. (Exceptions are extremely limited and require building principal approval.) www.edmondschools.net 5 6. All other students not qualified by grade level may be considered for full enrollment or concurrent enrollment under the State Regents Opportunity Admission Category. Each high school senior who meets the eligibility requirements shall be entitled to receive a tuition waiver equivalent to the amount of resident tuition for a maximum of six (6) credit hours per semester. (Tuition waivers shall be granted in the amount of funds available for the program and the number of eligible applicants. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shall establish an application process and criteria for prioritizing applicants as determined by the State Regents. Contact the local college or university for information on the application process.) 7. Concurrent enrollment in specific coursework, as regulated by state and district graduation requirements, as well as the Oklahoma Academic Stan- dards, must follow the guidelines on the College Equivalency Courses for Concurrent Enrollment chart (see following page) as required by district graduations requirements, if such requirements have not been met. Any courses not listed on this chart MUST be submitted for review and approval prior to concurrent approval being granted. The eligible student must submit a course syllabus to content specialists for review and ap- proval at least two weeks prior to enrollment. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING WITHDRAWING FROM CONCURRENT: Students are responsible to report any changes in their concurrent enrollment status to their school counselor im- mediately to allow for a schedule change. Failure to report withdrawal from college courses will result in severe academic and disciplinary consequences. High school students attend Francis Tuttle tuition free. All graduated seniors who would like to continue their pro- gram, enroll in a new program, or enroll for the first time have an opportunity to apply for the Next Step scholarship that waives tuition for one field of study when started before the age of 21. 6 COLLEGE EQUIVALENCY COURSES FOR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Students have the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school with concurrent enrollment at a local university or college but great care must be used to earn the correct credit for the correct course. Use the following chart to help understand the type of course and the duration required to meet the equivalency requirements at both institutions. Please direct further questions to the high school counselor. High School Required Concurrent Enrollment Required Concurrent Enrollment Required Course: (First Semester) (Second Semester) U.S. History U.S. History (1865 - present) One additional U.S. History course *Upon completion of the course, the student will be administered the Oklahoma EOI exam for U.S. His- tory at the high school site. U.S. Government U.S. Government One additional Political Science course above the level of U.S. Government English IV Compostition I Composition II AP Language Compostition I Composition II AP Literature Composition I Composition II (or higher level literature course, pending comple- tion of Composition I) (or higher level literature course, pending comple- tion of Composition II) Mathematics Any course equivalent to the third year of Math- One additional course equivalent to complete a ematics as required by district graduations require- third year of Mathematics as required by district ments, if such requirements have not been met. graduations requirements, if such requirements have not been met. Science Any course equivalent to the third year of science Any course equivalent to the third year of science as required by district graduations requirements, if as required by district graduations requirements, if such requirements have not been met. such requirements have not been met. World Languages Any course in a world language. One additional course in any world language. www.edmondschools.net 7 CAREER PLANNING TOOLS USING CAREER CLUSTERS Students and parents are encouraged to carefully consider career plan- Career Clusters are nationally recognized categories of jobs and training ning when selecting a course of study. Each school has a qualified staff of plans used to help guide individuals as they prepare for their future. They guidance counselors working cooperatively to assist students in planning also provide students with a context for studying traditional academics a course of study that will enable the students to prepare for their future and learning the skills specific to a career. When students understand careers. the preparation paths needed and determine their personal and career goals, they are more successful and have greater opportunities available Career development goals are... to them. In this book, Career Cluster icon(s) have been associated to the 1) to help students find meaning in school courses and activi- course descriptions given to help the student determine the appropriate- ties by relating them to personal and career goals and to ness of the course to their goals. This is not meant to be all inclusive the real world and... or a definite determination of taking the course, but a general guide to 2) to teach skills and knowledge that students can use consider how the course may align with future plans. The icons included throughout their lifetimes to manage education and career in this book are as follows: decisions. It is proven that students who are actively engaged in their own education- = Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources al and career planning processes are more successful in colleges and other training institutions and find a more direct path to their ultimate career, saving valuable time, money and uncertainty along the way. It is further = Architecture and Construction proven that those students with a written plan are more likely to achieve their success when they follow it and adapt it as they progress. = Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Each year the counselors will focus on several elements of career develop- ment through class activities, group sessions and personal consultations. Because career development is ongoing and very personal, students will = Business Management and Administration find it valuable to spend more time engaged in some of these activities or to independently review and update personal information, goals, and progress. To help them do this, Edmond Public School patrons have ac- = Education and Training cess to one of the most helpful and comprehensive websites available to assist with educational and career planning. Access to this site is provided = Finance free for use by students, their parents, and schools’ staff. The Oklahoma Career Guide System is an Internet based customized = Government and Public Administration career information delivery system for ALL Oklahomans. It combines a wealth of career, education and labor market information into one com- prehensive, easy-to-use career exploration and job search tool. Because = Health Science the middle school sites have access to this site, students may already be fa- miliar with OKCareerGuide and perhaps have already set up the personal information in a portfolio. Students may use the same portfolio to con- = Hospitality tinue planning throughout their school careers and beyond. Students and parents who are unfamiliar with OKCareerGuide may go online to pre- view the site at www.OKCareerGuide.org. A user name and password = Human Services necessary for use may be obtained from the media specialist or counselor at the student’s school site. As career exploration and preparation is an ongoing discovery and planning process, students may repeat, expand and = Information Technology modify any of the information as needed. = Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security CREATING A PLAN OF STUDY = Manufacturing A Plan of Study is an individualized and organized plan of the courses to be taken during high school. It should be reflective of goals the student plans to pursue after graduating high school. Students select the courses = Marketing based on graduation requirements, personal skills, abilities and interests. By considering rigorous courses to help strengthen abilities and advance learning, students are able to graduate from high school on time and well = STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics equipped for their future. The following tables are provided for parent and student use to help with the planning and enrollment process. = Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 8