Course Offerings

Course Code: 302400 CW                      

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Prerequisites: N/A

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, the English I course provides a foundational study of literary genres, vocabulary development and informative/explanatory texts to include a focus on argumentative, informational and explanatory writing.

Course Code: 302400 HW          

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Prerequisites: Honors placement is based on SC Ready, MAP, Lexile, and English data collected from grades 6-8.     

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, the English 1 Honors course provides a study of literary genres, vocabulary development and informative/explanatory texts through reading and interpreting challenging selections. This course also includes a focus on argumentative, informational and explanatory writing and  the creation of in-depth compositions and projects.

Course Code:302500 CW

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Prerequisites: English 1     

Description:  Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, English 2 examines reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, and  structured analysis of poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. In addition, writing emphasizes expository and argumentative writing, but also includes narrative.  In accordance with state mandates, students are required to take the English II End of Course Exam. The exam will count as 20% of the student’s final grade in the course.

Course Code: 302500 HW                      

Grade Level: Honors placement is based on performance in prior English classes and teacher recommendation.  

Prerequisites: English 1

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, English 2 Honors is the study and structured analysis of literary, and nonfiction works including plays through reading and interpreting more challenging selections.  English II includes a focus on the South Carolina Writing Standards of argumentative, informational and explanatory writing and  the creation of in-depth compositions and projects. In accordance with state mandates, students are required to take the English II End of Course Exam. The exam will count as 20% of the student’s final grade in the course

Course Code: 302600 CW                      

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Prerequisites: English 2    

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, English 3 introduces global perspectives focusing on literary and informational texts. American literature including United State documents will be included. This course provides a focus on argumentative, informational and explanatory writing. Academic vocabulary, as well as other opportunities to explore the conventions of language are provided.

Course Code: 302600 HW          

Grade Level: Honors placement is based on performance in prior English classes and teacher recommendation.  

Prerequisites: English 2

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, Students taking English 3 Honors will accomplish all the tasks of those students in English 3 through reading and interpreting more challenging selections and creating more in-depth compositions and projects. The content of this course will include British literature.

Course Code: 302700 CW                      

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Prerequisites: English 3

Description:  Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, English 4 completes the global perspective initiated in English 3. This course is to prepare students for college level English to include a focus on research skills, rhetorical analysis, literary analysis and analytical writing.  This course is to prepare students for college level English to include a focus on research skills, rhetorical analysis, literary analysis and analytical writing. 

Course Code: 302700 HW 

Grade Level: Honors placement is based on performance in prior English classes and teacher recommendation.

Prerequisites: English 3

Description:  Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, this course is to prepare students for college level English to include a focus on research skills, rhetorical analysis,  literary analysis and analytical writing.  The global perspective of the course will include classic works.  This course is to prepare students for college level English to include a focus on research skills, rhetorical analysis,  literary analysis and analytical writing. 

Course Code: 307100 AW          

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Prerequisites: English 2 (English 2 CP or Honors). Students should be able to read and comprehend college-level texts and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

Description: The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on the development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing, the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts, and the decisions writers make as they compose and revise. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Additionally, they read and analyze rhetorical elements and their effects in nonfiction texts—including images as forms of text—from a range of disciplines and historical periods. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam.

Course Code: 307000AW     

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Prerequisites: English 3 (CP or AP Language/Composition). Students should be able to read and comprehend college-level texts and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

Description: The AP English Literature and Composition course focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods. Students engage in close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works.

Course Code: 301B00 IW         

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Prerequisites:  See counselor for IB criteria        

Description:   

1 UNIT IB CREDIT FOR HL-1 (JUNIOR-ONLY COURSE)

The first-year course is a study of language with a wider aim of "critical literacy" in students. Many types of texts, both literary and non-literary, are studied as well as formal and cultural elements that are used to create meaning in a text.

Course Code: 301C00 1W  

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Prerequisites: IB HL-1      

Description:

1 UNIT IB CREDIT FOR HL-2 (SENIOR-ONLY COURSE)

Note: Students enrolled in both courses will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Also, students in these courses will be eligible to take the AP Language test after the first year and the AP Literature test after the second year. Scoring well in the course and assessments offers the possibility of college credit.        

In the second year, the study of literature in translation from other cultures contributes to a global perspective and an understanding of the different ways in which cultures influence and shape the experiences of life common to all humanity.

Course Code: 373C00HH   

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Prerequisites: Must be on IB Diploma Track         

Description: 0.5 UNIT HONORS WEIGHT 

This course is for IB Diploma Candidate juniors and focuses on the process skills needed to write the IB Extended Essay, an I B Diploma Candidate requirement. Students will learn research skills and how to use the online academic database Questia School.

Course Code: 373D00HH   

Grade Level: IB Diploma Candidate seniors    

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Description: 0.5 UNIT HONORS WEIGHT

This course is for IB Diploma Candidate seniors and focuses on the documentation of Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) activities, an IB Diploma requirement. Students will create CAS portfolio entries to demonstrate that they’ve mastered the eight CAS Learning Outcomes.

Course Code: 303000 HW 

Grade Level: This course is intended for students who have taken Advanced English Language Arts or students in grades 10-12 interested in further developing their writing for academic audiences.   

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Description: The course focuses on preparation for college level academic writing. The emphasis of the content is on the use of logic as the basis for composing clear, cohesive, coherent, and grammatically correct prose and text.  Through the writing process students will learn to locate and use research materials, properly cite references using the MLA method, compose drafts, proofread drafts, use feedback, critique writing, revise and edit writing and prepare a final paper submission. Six types of writing are explored and practiced through this course: argumentative, compare, descriptive, persuasive, narrative and summary. This course is not a requirement for graduation, but is recommended for those students preparing for admission tests and application to a four -year college or university.

Course Code: 304000 CW        

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Prerequisites: Students must have demonstrated competence in English by having grades of C or better at the college prep level.           

Description: This course provides an in-depth instruction of the State Standards for speaking and listening that will prepare students for college and career speaking situations. The content includes, but is not limited to, instruction in logical thinking, organization of facts, and speaking and listening skills. Students practice research skills related to debate topics and participate in frequent debate situations. Students must have demonstrated competence in English by having grades of C or better at the college prep level.  This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

Course Code: 373000AW   

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Prerequisites:  English 1 Honors

English 3 (CP or AP Language/Composition)  

Description: This course is designed for 10th grade students who intend to take AP courses in high school. AP Seminar will focus on engaging students in cross-curricula conversations. This course will be taken in conjunction with English II Honors where the context focus will be American Literature. Using an inquiry framework, students will synthesize and analyze information from a variety of sources including research studies, articles, foundation literacy and philosophical texts and speeches.  The aim of the course is to equip students with the ability to analyze and evaluate information with precision in order to create evidence based arguments.

Course Code: 473200AW       

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Prerequisites: AP Seminar

English 3 (CP or AP Language/Composition) 

Description: This course is designed for 11th grade students who are enrolled in AP courses. And who have successfully completed the AP Seminar. The aim of AP Research is to allow students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem or issue of individual research. Students will complete a year-long research-based investigation to address a research question. Students will continue to develop skills initiated in AP Seminar by developing an understanding of research methodology.  Students will develop ethical research practices by accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information to address their research question. Students will create a research portfolio which will induce an academic paper of 4000 to 5000 words. Students will be asked to exhibit and orally defend their work.

Course Code: 303200CW        

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Prerequisites: English 1 and a “C” average in their English class         

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, This course is designed to encourage student writing in a variety of genres, including, but not limited to, poetry, short fiction, drama, and college and career preparatory writings—such as application essays, blogs, or creative nonfiction pieces.  This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

Course Code: 305000 CW         

Grade Level: 10-12 

Prerequisites: Students should have demonstrated proficiency in English by attaining a grade of “C” or better at the college prep level or have approval of the journalism teacher.          

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, Journalism 1 is a survey course. Students in Journalism 1 will write news, sports, and feature articles for inclusion in a student newspaper if interest warrants. This course does not count as an English unit. This course is for students in grades 10-12.

Course Code: 305100 CW        

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Journalism 1          

Description:  Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, Journalism 2 is an intermediate level of newspaper writing. Students in Journalism 2 will write for the student newspaper. Students learn to write columns and editorials in addition to news, sports, and feature articles. The basics of newspaper design and layout are part of the curriculum. This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

Course Code: 376800CW        

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: English 1, concurrently taking English 2 (CP or Honors Application)         

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, Students will study and practice writing complex stories such as features, profiles, follow-up stories, and sidebars. Topics will include editing, news judgment and headlines. Students are required to write for the school newspaper and produce monthly issues. This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

Course Code: 305700CW        

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Prerequisites: Enrollment in an honors-level course         

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, This course utilizes a disciplinary literacy approach that teaches students strategies for reading and understanding complex texts in various subject areas. Students learn to develop and defend ideas and write about them in several disciplines, such as English, history and science, on a high school level. The unit structure conforms to the LDC framework while preparing students for the rigors of high school studies.

Course Code: 305800 CW        

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Prerequisites: Enrollment in an honors-level course.         

Description: This course utilizes a disciplinary literacy approach that teaches students strategies for reading and understanding complex texts in various subject areas. Students learn to develop and defend ideas from textbooks and write about them in several disciplines such as English, history and biology on a college level. The unit structure conforms to the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) framework while addressing college and career-readiness standards in a challenging curriculum.

Course Code:  401200CH       

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0.5 UNIT                   

This course is for students preparing for the ACT.    

This course is designed to help students develop knowledge and preparation skills for the English, Reading and Writing ACT tests. Participants will review the content covered by the ACT English test that includes mechanics and usage-punctuation, grammar, sentence structure and the strategies, organization and style used in essay writing. The Writing test will focus on essay writing that requires developing points of view or taking a position on an issue. The Reading Test measures reading comprehension and the ability to use reasoning skills to determine main idea, locate and interpret significant details, understand sequence of events, make comparisons, understand cause and effect relationships, determine word meaning, draw generalizations and analyze author’s voice and method. Students will review the four types of reading selections on the test: social studies, natural sciences, literary narrative or prose fiction and humanities, thus developing skills that readers must use when studying materials across a range of subject areas.  This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

Course Code:  4011

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Description:0.5 UNIT

COLLEGE PREP WEIGHT ONLY

1st semester: Junior and senior status, 2nd semester: Junior or sophomore status       

This course will prepare juniors and seniors for the verbal portion of the SAT and other standardized tests.  This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

Course Code:  376900 CW       

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Prerequisites: English I (CP or Honors, application/faculty recommendations. Can be taken concurrently with English I)       

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, This course is responsible for the production of the school’s yearbook. Instruction is provided in the following areas: layout design, copywriting, photography and marketing. Students who successfully complete the application and interview process are considered for an invitation to enroll in the class. This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

 Course Code: 309906 CW        

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Prerequisites: Yearbook         

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, These courses are for students who have previously taken Yearbook. Students continue participating in the production of the school’s yearbook. They also create the Senior Slide-Show. Instruction is provided in the following areas: layout design, copywriting, photography and marketing.  This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

 Course Code: 309907 CW           

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Prerequisites: Yearbook 2         

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, These courses are for students who have previously taken Yearbook. Students continue participating in the production of the school’s yearbook. They also create the Senior Slide-Show. Instruction is provided in the following areas: layout design, copywriting, photography and marketing.  This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

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Prerequisites: Yearbook 3 and approval from yearbook advisor         

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, Students continue participating in the production of the school’s yearbook. They also create the Senior Slide-Show. Instruction is provided in the following areas: layout design, copywriting, photography and marketing. Yearbook 4 students are often editors-in-chief. This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

Course Code: 309901 CH        

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Description: .05 UNIT 1 UNIT

ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY                          

Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, This multicultural class will focus on the study of ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse myths, with additional emphasis on examination of tales from African, Celtic, Asian, and Native American cultures. Students will read about, discuss, research, and write about the expression of myths in poetry, music, film, and art.  This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

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Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, This course will allow students to continue exploration with both poetry and prose at an advanced level through manipulation of language and technique. Students will build on their writing skills to develop narratives of real or imagined experiences using stylistic techniques, well-chosen details and structured event sequences, as well as crafting complex poems.  The course will incorporate presentations, projects, and extensive use of peer collaboration and outside guest writers’ feedback. A portfolio of self-selected pieces will serve as a summative evaluation of the students’ work.  This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

Course Code: 309900CW         

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Prerequisites: This course is taken prior to English 1.          

Description: Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, English 1 Seminar is designed for students who have not met state standards necessary for successful language arts performance. Emphasis is placed on essential standards within the context of reading and writing. This course is elective credit only and does not satisfy the English 1 requirement.

Course Code: 37990 CW        

Grade Level: Freshmen and sophomores (including students taking English 1 in the 8th grade) to prepare for AP courses.

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Description:

1 UNIT

BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL

ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY

Aligned with the South Carolina State Standards, The course would serve as a gateway to AP courses, either preparing students for AP Capstone as sophomores or for other AP courses as juniors or seniors.  Pairing AP Seminar with English 2H has already proved that support is necessary for the higher-level writing skills necessary for success in AP courses.  This course does not count as an English unit toward graduation.

The course enables learners to read, interpret and evaluate texts through the study of literature in English. Learners develop an understanding of literal meaning, relevant contexts and of the deeper themes or attitudes that may be expressed. Through their studies, they learn to recognise and appreciate the ways in which writers use English to achieve a range of effects, and will be able to present an informed, personal response to the material they have studied. The syllabus also encourages the exploration of wider and universal issues, promoting learners' better understanding of themselves and of the world around them.

Course Code: 411400CW          

Grade Level: 10     

Prerequisites: Geometry         

Description: This course is designed to deepen and extend students’ understanding of mathematics and prepare them for future learning. The units of this course focus on topics that include linear and exponential relationships, quadratic functions, polynomials, and factoring. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout this course and, together with the content standards, enable students to experience mathematics as a coherent, useful subject that makes use of their ability to apply mathematics to real world problem situations and develop critical thinking skills.

Course Code: 411400HW        

Grade Level:10

Prerequisites: See Counselor; Suggested: Geometry/Advanced Mathematics Grade 8          

Description: This course is intended to challenge the highly motivated and capable student desiring an extensive study of mathematics. The course includes all topics taught in Algebra 1 as well as additional enrichment topics to deepen and extend students’ understanding of mathematics and prepare them for future learning. The units of this course focus on topics that include linear and exponential relationships, analyzing, solving and using quadratic functions, polynomials, and factoring. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout this course and, together with the content standards, enable students to experience mathematics as a coherent, useful subject that makes use of their ability to apply mathematics to real world problem situations and develop critical thinking skills.

Course Code:  411700CW       

Grade Level: 9

Prerequisites: Foundations in Algebra       

Description: This course builds upon and extends the mathematics that students learned in the Foundations in Algebra course. It is built using the high school Algebra I and Algebra II standards (traditional pathway), found in Appendix A. The critical areas emphasized in this course deepen the understanding of linear, exponential, and quadratic relationships by contrasting them with each other. Students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions using technology and problem-solving strategies.

Course Code: 412200CW     

Grade Level: 9

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Description: Geometry is the mathematical study of shapes, their properties and their relationships. Topics include two- and three-dimensional geometric figures, coordinate geometry, transformations, measurement, similarity and congruence. The use of geometry software that supports a dynamic, interactive approach is essential to the instruction and assessment of geometry, especially in the exploration of multiple geometric relationships and the resulting analysis and proof. Students also develop an appreciation for the connections between geometry and other disciplines, such as art and architecture.

Course Code: 412200HW        

Grade Level: 9  

Prerequisites: Advanced Coursework      

Description: In Geometry (Honors), students explore geometric structure using constructions, logical reasoning, interactive software, and conjectures. Other topics of study include two- and three-dimensional geometric figures, coordinate geometry, transformations, measurement, similarity and congruence. The use of geometry software that supports a dynamic, interactive approach is essential to the instruction and assessment of geometry, especially in the exploration of multiple geometric relationships and the resulting analysis and proof.  This course is designed for students preparing for academic or technical college experiences and for others desiring a formal background in mathematics.

Course Code:  411500CW        

Grade Level: 10, 11 

Prerequisites:  Algebra I            

Description: Algebra II expands and strengthens the foundation skills established in Algebra I. Concepts included in this course include Equations and Inequalities, Algebraic, Exponential, Logarithmic, and Trigonometric Functions, Linear Algebra, Sequence and Series, and Statistical Analysis. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout this course and, together with the content standards, enable students to experience mathematics as a coherent, useful subject that makes use of their ability to apply mathematics to real world problem situations and develop critical thinking skills.

Course Code: 411900CW 

Grade Level: 10, 11

Prerequisites: Algebra I    

Description: Applications and Modeling Similar various higher level mathematics concepts with a heavier emphasis on applications in career fields and post-secondary training; Topics of study include operational projections and needs, geometric applications and problem-solving, vectors and mathematics in physics, investment and loan projections, etc.

Course Code: 411800CW 

Grade Level: 10, 11

Prerequisites: Algebra I    

Description: Various higher level mathematics concepts with a heavy emphasis on reasoning and logical thinking; Topics include statistical analysis and hypothesis testing, statistical variability, matrices, truth tables and logic, investments and loans, etc.

Course Code: 411500HW 

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11

Prerequisites: Algebra I H

Description: Algebra II Honors is a rigorous approach to all Algebra II topics but with an accelerated pace and additional depth. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout this course and, together with the content standards, enable students to experience mathematics as a coherent, useful subject that makes use of their ability to apply mathematics to real world problem situations and develop critical thinking skills.  A sincere commitment to independent learning is required.

Course Code: 413100CW 

Grade Level: 11, 12  

Prerequisites: Algebra II   

Description: This course is designed to prepare students for Calculus. The principal objectives are to provide students with understanding of Algebra and Trigonometry (with an emphasis on functions), and to show how Algebra and Trigonometry can be used to model real-life problems and phenomena. Balance is attained among the algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal methods of representing problems. Students must learn the value of each of these methods of representation and learn to choose the one most appropriate for solving the problem under consideration. Graphing calculators will be used extensively.

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Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites: Algebra II H           

Description: This course is designed for students who will be taking IB Mathematics SL or for those planning to take AP Calculus (AB or BC) or calculus post-secondary. This course focuses on the development of students’ ability to understand and apply the study of functions and advanced mathematics including Trigonometry to solve problems. Graphing calculators are an integral part of all instruction.

Course Code: 413500CW

Grade Level: 12

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Description: Precalculus  

Calculus involves the continued study of functions, rate and accumulation. Content includes function, limits, derivatives, integration and application of these topics.

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Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisites: Precalculus H        

Description: This course continues the study of the functions started in Pre-Calculus Honors which involves the functions, rate and accumulation. Content includes function, limits, derivatives, integration and application of these topics.

Course Code: 414200CW

Grade Level: 11, 12 

Prerequisites:  Algebra II

Description: This course is designed for students with varied backgrounds and abilities. The aim of the course is to expose students to the broad aspects of mathematics and provide the skills needed to cope with the mathematical demands of our technological society while extending their study of functions, data analysis, logic, financial and business techniques, geometry and trigonometry.

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Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites: Algebra II or Algebra II H

Description: Statistical Modeling Similar to current “Probability and Statistics” course; Outlines higher level statistical concepts such as statistical questioning, data collection, experiments and surveys, simulations, z-scores, margin of error, etc.

Course Code: 314600CW

Grade Level: 12       

Prerequisites: None           

Description: This course emphasizes an understanding of math concepts, as opposed to memorizing facts. Math Ready students learn the context behind procedures and come to understand the “whys” of using certain formulas or methods to solve a problem. By engaging students in real-world applications, this course develops critical thinking skills that students will use in college and careers.

Course Code: 417000AW

Grade Level: 11, 12  

Prerequisites: Precalculus H        

Description: Calculus involves the continued study of functions, rates and accumulation.  Focusing on topics set by the College Board, content includes functions, limits, derivatives, integration and applications of these topics.

Course Code: 417200AW            

Grade Level: 12       

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Description: AP Calculus AB or Passing Score on AP Calculus AB Exam   This course focuses on the calculus functions of a single variable. It includes all topics covered in Calculus AB plus additional topics such as polynomial approximations and Series. The graphing calculator will be extensively used.

Course Code: 417100AW 

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites: Algebra II H           

Description: Four concepts are studied on a complex level: exploring data, planning a statistical study, anticipating patterns using probability and simulations, and drawing statistical inferences. The course is equivalent to an introductory non-calculus college course in statistics. The College Board determines the course description; therefore, the content of this course must adhere to those requirements. This course is appropriate for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, engineering, psychology, sociology, health science or business. Students taking this course are required to take the AP Statistics Exam upon completing this course.

Course Code: 314500CW

Grade Level: 9

Prerequisites: None           

Description: This course emphasizes understanding of math concepts rather than just memorizing procedures. In Ready for High School Math, students learn the whys of using certain formulas or methods to solve a problem. By engaging students in real-world applications, Ready for High School Math develops critical-thinking skills that students will use throughout their high school studies. The course consists of eight units, culminating in a capstone project that emphasizes the synthesis of concepts.

Course Code: 412500CH  

Grade Level: 11, 12  

Prerequisites: None           

Description: This course is designed to help students develop knowledge and preparation skills for the math and science ACT tests. Participants will review the content covered by the ACT Mathematics test to include pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry and trigonometry. The class will also include content covered in the ACT Science test that focuses on scientific reasoning skills, and content in biology, chemistry, physics, and the Earth/space sciences (geology, astronomy and meteorology). Students will also develop skills in test-taking, analyze a variety of data and schematic forms, examine critically and summarize information to make predictions and draw conclusions.

Course Code: 415000CH 

Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisites: None           

Description: This course is not required for graduation, but is recommended for any junior or senior who intends to apply to a four-year college. This course focuses on the concepts, skills and test-taking strategies that will optimize performance on the SAT/PSAT. Students will have the opportunity to learn to identify those areas of the examination where they can gain the most points. Practice exams offer realistic testing circumstances that will sharpen students’ skills and help them get familiar with the types of test items on the SAT/PSAT. Students will be oriented to the use of software that can analyze their practice exam and identify skill challenges.

Course Code: 322100CW

Grade Level: 9-10

Prerequisites: None                       

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this course covers the major concept areas of biological science including: the cell, molecular basis of heredity, biological change, diversity in living systems, and environmental relationships. The student will gain insight into the fundamental unity in the diversity of life forms and the concept that all organisms, including themselves, carry out the same life functions. This is a laboratory science course requiring a minimum of 30% hands-on investigation. Note:  Students enrolled in this course must take a comprehensive End of Course exam which counts 20% of their final grade and must pass this class to graduate high school. Students who fail to pass this course and/or do not take the EOCEP must retake the course to graduate high school. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 322100HW

Grade Level: 9

Prerequisites: None (advanced in Middle School suggested or teacher recommendation)   

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this course covers the major concept areas of biological science including: the cell, molecular basis of heredity, biological change, diversity in living systems, and environmental relationships. The student will gain insight into the fundamental unity in the diversity of life forms and the concept that all organisms, including themselves, carry out the same life functions. This is a laboratory science course requiring a minimum of 30% hands-on investigation. Field trips, guest speakers, and independent research are integral parts of the curriculum. Students are required to complete a science fair project or a science enrichment competition as a part of the honors program. Note: Students enrolled in this course must take a comprehensive End of Course exam which counts 20% of their final grade and must pass this class to graduate high school. Students who fail to pass this course and/or do not take the EOCEP must retake the course to graduate high school. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 3222CW    

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1    

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this is a course that acquaints students with their environment. Emphasis is placed on the second half of the Biology state standards. Upon completion, students should be able demonstrate comprehension of life at the organismal and ecological levels. This is a laboratory science course requiring a minimum of 30% hands-on investigation. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 323100CW

Grade Level: 10-12  

Prerequisites: Biology 1    

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this is a comprehensive, college-preparatory laboratory science course designed to explore six core areas including: atomic structure and nuclear chemistry; bonding and chemical formulas; chemical reactions and stoichiometry; energy and equilibrium; and states of matter and solutions. Students will engage in problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and applied learning. This is a laboratory science course requiring a minimum of 30% hands-on investigation. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1 (Honors suggested or teacher recommendation)                     

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this is a comprehensive, college-preparatory laboratory science course designed to explore six core areas including: atomic structure and nuclear chemistry; bonding and chemical formulas; chemical reactions and stoichiometry; energy and equilibrium; and states of matter and solutions. Students will engage in problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and applied learning. This is a laboratory science course requiring a minimum of 30% hands-on investigation. Students are required to complete a science fair project, a science enrichment competition, or a 20-hour science internship as a part of the honors program. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 323200CW

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Chemistry 1 (Honors suggested or teacher recommendation)    

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, Chemistry 2 is designed as an enrichment opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing chemistry-related fields in college. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Description: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of chemistry, and a strong emphasis on practical skills.

Course Code: 326500CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, Earth Science is designed to explore the earth and its place in the universe, emphasizing developing laboratory and process skills. Topics are drawn from the fields of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. From these areas of study, students gain both an appreciation for the basic processes of science and an acquaintance with the current problems and ideas in the earth sciences. By the end of this course, students will gain a better understanding of the planet on which they live.This is a laboratory science course requiring a minimum of 30% hands-on investigation.  This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 326500HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None (advanced in Middle School suggested or teacher recommendation)   

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, Earth Science is designed to explore the earth and its place in the universe, emphasizing developing laboratory and process skills. Topics are drawn from the fields of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. From these areas of study, students gain both an appreciation for the basic processes of science and an acquaintance with the current problems and ideas in the earth sciences. By the end of this course, students will gain a better understanding of the planet on which they live. Field trips, guest speakers, and independent research are integral parts of the curriculum. This is a laboratory science course requiring a minimum of 30% hands-on investigation. Students are required to complete a science fair project, a science enrichment competition, or a 20-hour science internship as a part of the honors program. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Algebra 1 (Geometry is suggested and Algebra 2 concurrent is suggested)   

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this course is designed for the college bound students, since some colleges require Physics 1 in the student's final transcript. Emphasis is placed on developing a conceptual understanding of physics concepts. Equations are used as a guide to thinking, rather than recipes for algebraic problem solving. This course is designed as an active, hands-on approach to physics, focusing on the applications of physics to daily life. This course may be taken prior or concurrently to chemistry, but chemistry is strongly encouraged for all students who want to attend college in the United States. It meets requirements for college admissions. Topics covered include mechanics, properties of matter, heat, electricity and magnetism, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. This is a laboratory science course requiring a minimum of 30% hands-on investigation. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Geometry and Algebra honors level suggested, and Algebra 2 Honors concurrent or done is suggested)          

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this course is designed for the college bound students, since some colleges require Physics 1 in the student's final transcript. Emphasis is placed on developing a conceptual understanding of physics concepts. Equations are used as a guide to thinking, rather than recipes for algebraic problem solving. This course is designed as an active, hands-on approach to physics, focusing on the applications of physics to daily life. This course may be taken prior or concurrently to chemistry, but chemistry is strongly encouraged for all students who want to attend college in the United States. It meets requirements for college admissions. Topics covered include mechanics, properties of matter, heat, electricity and magnetism, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. This is a laboratory science course requiring a minimum of 30% hands-on investigation. Students are required to complete a science fair project, a science enrichment competition, or a 20-hour science internship as a part of the honors program. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1 or Earth Science (to be considered as a Lab Science - see SCCHE website for more information)                

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this course is designed to promote an understanding of human impact on the environment. The course includes physical and chemical properties, living systems, and interrelationships. Students will investigate key areas including the application of scientific process to environmental analysis: ecology, energy flow, ecological structures, earth systems, atmospheric, land and water science. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course can count as lab science.

Course Code: 326100HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1 or Earth Science (to be considered as a Lab Science - see SCCHE website for more information)    

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this course is designed to promote an understanding of human impact on the environment. The course includes physical and chemical properties, living systems, and interrelationships. Students will investigate key areas including the application of scientific process to environmental analysis: ecology, energy flow, ecological structures, earth systems, atmospheric, land and water science. Students are required to complete a science fair project, a science enrichment competition, or a 20-hour science internship as a part of the honors program. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course can count as lab science.

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Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1 (Chemistry 1 suggested)      

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this is a laboratory and field study course in which students are introduced to the diversity of marine organisms and environments. Students study geological and physical oceanography, review basic hydrology and chemistry, as well as previewing representative phyla. Extensive lab and field projects are emphasized within small groups. Individual reports required on environmental topics. This course meets requirements for graduation and college admissions. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 322500HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1 Honors (or teacher recommendation, Chemistry 1 suggested)                      

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this is a laboratory and field study course in which students are introduced to the diversity of marine organisms and environments. Students study geological and physical oceanography, review basic hydrology and chemistry, as well as previewing representative phyla. Extensive lab and field projects are emphasized within small groups. Individual reports required on environmental topics. This course meets requirements for graduation and college admissions. Students are required to complete a science fair project, a science enrichment competition, or a 20-hour science internship as a part of the honors program. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course can count as lab science.

Course Code: 326300CW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1 and Chemistry 1         

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this course is designed to meet the needs of students interested in studying anatomy and physiology in more detail with emphasis on healthcare professions. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 326300HW

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Biology 1 Honors and Chemistry 1 Honors (or teacher recommendation)         

Description: Aligned with the 2021 South Carolina State Standards, this course is designed to meet the needs of students interested in studying anatomy and physiology in more detail with emphasis on healthcare professions. Students who enroll should have taken the prerequisite science courses. Honors core prerequisites are highly recommended due to the reading level of the materials presented. The basic topics are taught in more depth with outside readings and case studies in medicine, genetics and related fields. Students are required to complete a science fair project, a science enrichment competition, or a 20-hour science internship as a part of the honors program. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 324500CW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 (Honors or teacher recommendation)                       

Description: This course, designed for students who have an interest in forensic science, exposes students to careers that are available in the legal field in addition to police officers and attorneys. The course emphasis is on the nature and analysis of physical evidence with a minimum of scientific terminology and equations. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 9

Prerequisites: None (it is not considered a Lab Science)    

Description: This course is a survey of the principal concepts of chemistry and physics. Laboratory investigations and hands-on activities are an integral part of this course. Chemistry units include: acids and bases, atomic structure, states of matter, bonding and reactions, and nuclear chemistry. Physics units include: motion, forces, conservation of energy, and electricity. This course does not count as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Biology 1 (Honors suggested or teacher recommendation) and Chemistry 1 (Honors suggested or teacher recommendation)      

Description: This course is a second year of intensive biology designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Biology Examination. The course meets the objective of a general biology course at the college level. The College Board determines the course description (including dissection); therefore, the content of this course must adhere to those requirements. This course is linked to a required one-unit honors course. AP Biology Preparation Lab Honors is a required course link to Advanced Placement Biology and is only open to those students enrolled in that course. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 328901HW

Grade Level: 11-12  

Prerequisites: Biology 1 (Honors suggested or teacher recommendation) and Chemistry 1 (Honors suggested or teacher recommendation)

Description: AP Biology concurrent      

AP Biology Preparation Lab Honors is a required course link to Advanced Placement Biology and is only open to those students enrolled in that course. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, and Algebra 2 (all Honors or teacher recommendation)           

Description: This course is a second year of intensive chemistry designed to prepare the student to take the Advanced Placement Chemistry Examination. The course meets the objective of a general chemistry course at the college level. The College Board determines the course description; therefore, the content of this course must adhere to those requirements. This course is linked to a required one-unit honors course. AP Chemistry Preparation Lab Honors is a required course link to Advanced Placement Chemistry and is only open to those students enrolled in that course. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 328902HW

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, and Algebra 2 (all Honors or teacher recommendation)           

Description: AP Chemistry concurrent 

AP Chemistry Preparation Lab Honors is a required course link to Advanced Placement Chemistry and is only open to those students enrolled in that course. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Physics 1 (Honors or teacher recommendation), and Pre-Calculus (completed or concurrent)          

Description: AP Physics 1 is the equivalent of a first-semester college course in algebra based physics. It is designed to enable AP students to develop deep understanding of the content and to focus on applying their knowledge through inquiry labs. The full course also allows time for inclusion of physics content specified by state standards. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound. It also introduces electric circuits. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Physics 1 (Honors or teacher recommendation), and AP Physics 1 (completed or concurrent)

Description: This course is the equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics, atomic and nuclear physics. The course includes hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 327500AW

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Physics 1 (Honors or teacher recommendation), and AP Calculus (completed or concurrent)          

Description: This course focuses on mechanics with calculus being used in problem solving and in derivations. Laboratory experience is an integral part of the course. This course is appropriate for students who are planning to major in science or engineering at the college level. The College Board determines the course description; therefore, the content of this course must adhere to those requirements. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Physics 1 (Honors or teacher recommendation), and AP Calculus (completed or concurrent)                      

Description: This course focuses on classical electricity and magnetism with calculus being used in problem solving and in derivations. Laboratory experience is an integral part of the course. This course is appropriate for students who are planning to major in science or engineering at the college level. The College Board determines the course description; therefore, the content of this course must adhere to those requirements. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 327700AW

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Biology 1 and Environmental Science or Earth Science (Honors or teacher recommendation)  

Description: This course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester introductory college course in environmental science. The goal of the course is to provide students with scientific principle, concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. The College Board determines the course description; therefore, the content of this course must adhere to those requirements. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1 and Environmental Science or Earth Science (Honors or teacher recommendation)

Description: AP Environmental Science concurrent  AP Environmental Science Preparation Lab Honors is a required course link to Advanced Placement Environmental Science and is only open to those students enrolled in that course. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab

Course Code: 322B00IW 

Grade Level: 11

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Algebra 2 (Honors or teacher recommendation)                      

Description: This course meets for two years, every other day and is designed to complete a Group IV requirement for IB students in an experimental Science, and to prepare these students for the three IB papers or examinations. At one end of the scale is the cell, its molecular construction and complex metabolic reactions. At the other end of the scale, biologists investigate the interactions that make whole ecosystems function. Many discoveries remain to be made and great progress is expected in the 21st century.Through studying a science subject students should become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. While the scientific method may take on a wide variety of forms, the emphasis on a practical approach. In addition, through the overarching theme of the “Nature of Science” this knowledge and skills will be put into the context of the way science and scientists work in the 21st Century and the ethical debates and limitations of creative scientific endeavor.

The sciences are taught practically. Students have opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyze results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings. The investigations may be laboratory based or they may make use of simulations and databases. Students develop the skills to work independently on their own design, but also collegiately, including collaboration with schools in different regions, to mirror the way in which scientific research is conducted in the wider community.

 Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization. The external assessment of biology consists of three written papers.  In paper 1 there are 30 (at SL) or 40 (at HL) multiple-choice questions. Paper 2 contains short-answer and extended-response questions on the core (and Additional Higher Level (AHL) material at HL). Paper 3 has two sections; Section A contains one data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work on the core (and AHL material at HL). Section B contains short-answer and extended-response questions from each of the four options. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab

Course Code: 322C00IW 

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Algebra 2 (Honors or teacher recommendation)          

Description: This course meets for two years, every other day and is designed to complete a Group IV requirement for IB students in an experimental Science, and to prepare these students for the three IB papers or examinations. At one end of the scale is the cell, its molecular construction and complex metabolic reactions. At the other end of the scale, biologists investigate the interactions that make whole ecosystems function. Many discoveries remain to be made and great progress is expected in the 21st century. Through studying a science subject students should become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. While the scientific method may take on a wide variety of forms, the emphasis on a practical approach. In addition, through the overarching theme of the “Nature of Science” this knowledge and skills will be put into the context of the way science and scientists work in the 21st Century and the ethical debates and limitations of creative scientific endeavor. The sciences are taught practically. Students have opportunities to design investigations, collect data, develop manipulative skills, analyze results, collaborate with peers and evaluate and communicate their findings. The investigations may be laboratory based or they may make use of simulations and databases. Students develop the skills to work independently on their own design, but also collegiately, including collaboration with schools in different regions, to mirror the way in which scientific research is conducted in the wider community.

 Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization. The external assessment of biology consists of three written papers.  In paper 1 there are 30 (at SL) or 40 (at HL) multiple-choice questions. Paper 2 contains short-answer and extended-response questions on the core (and Additional Higher Level (AHL) material at HL). Paper 3 has two sections; Section A contains one data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work on the core (and AHL material at HL). Section B contains short-answer and extended-response questions from each of the four options. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab

Course Code: 322D00HW           

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Algebra 2 (Honors or teacher recommendation)                      

Description: This course meets for one year, every other day and focuses on the role of biological science in the student’s life and is designed to help students develop inquiry skills based on biological methodology.  Students will gain an international awareness of biological science through an in-depth study of the multicultural scientists who have shaped the field of biology through research in international disease, global environmental issues and the impact of biological sciences on many cultures.  Students will be assessed using tests, quizzes, essays, student presentations, lab experiments/reports and research. Students will also take the internal and external IB assessments. This course does not have the depth of IB Biology HL. Students considering a higher degree of Biology content should consider taking IB Biology HL. SL Biology students must also work on the Group IV project. Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization. The external assessment of biology consists of three written papers.  In paper 1 there are 30 (at SL) or 40 (at HL) multiple-choice questions. Paper 2 contains short-answer and extended-response questions on the core (and Additional Higher Level (AHL) material at HL). Paper 3 has two sections; Section A contains one data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work on the core (and AHL material at HL). Section B contains short-answer and extended-response questions from each of the four options. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab

Course Code: 322A00HW           

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Algebra 2 (Honors or teacher recommendation)          

Description: This course meets for one year, every other day and focuses on the role of biological science in the student’s life and is designed to help students develop inquiry skills based on biological methodology.  Students will gain an international awareness of biological science through an in-depth study of the multicultural scientists who have shaped the field of biology through research in international disease, global environmental issues and the impact of biological sciences on many cultures.  Students will be assessed using tests, quizzes, essays, student presentations, lab experiments/reports and research. Students will also take the internal and external IB assessments. This course does not have the depth of IB Biology HL. Students considering a higher degree of Biology content should consider taking IB Biology HL. SL Biology students must also work on the Group IV project. Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization. The external assessment of biology consists of three written papers.  In paper 1 there are 30 (at SL) or 40 (at HL) multiple-choice questions. Paper 2 contains short-answer and extended-response questions on the core (and Additional Higher Level (AHL) material at HL). Paper 3 has two sections; Section A contains one data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work on the core (and AHL material at HL). Section B contains short-answer and extended-response questions from each of the four options. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab

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Grade Level: 11

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Algebra 2 (Honors or teacher recommendation)                      

Description: The purpose of the courses is to provide an introduction to chemistry using a logical presentation of the content combined with a focus on the following concepts: Stoichiometry, Atomic Theory, Periodicity, Bonding, States of Matter, Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Oxidation and Reduction, and Organic Chemistry. Students explore additional options in content beyond the core curriculum. Laboratory activities are crucial to the learning process to provide students with an opportunity to design experiments, investigate matter and energy, and to develop the skills needed to present information to the global scientific community.

Students have numerous opportunities to analyze data and to critique all aspects of the laboratory process. The format includes a variety of instructional methods including class discussion, individual and group experiments, computer aided labs and learning, and lecture. Assessments include unit tests, quizzes, lab reports, the Internal Assessment of practical scheme of work, the Group 4 Project, and various other projects and activities in preparation for the External Assessment. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab

Course Code:         

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Algebra 2 (Honors or teacher recommendation)                      

Description: The purpose of the courses is to provide an introduction to chemistry using a logical presentation of the content combined with a focus on the following concepts: Stoichiometry, Atomic Theory, Periodicity, Bonding, States of Matter, Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Oxidation and Reduction, and Organic Chemistry. Students explore additional options in content beyond the core curriculum. Laboratory activities are crucial to the learning process to provide students with an opportunity to design experiments, investigate matter and energy, and to develop the skills needed to present information to the global scientific community.

Students have numerous opportunities to analyze data and to critique all aspects of the laboratory process. The format includes a variety of instructional methods including class discussion, individual and group experiments, computer aided labs and learning, and lecture. Assessments include unit tests, quizzes, lab reports, the Internal Assessment of practical scheme of work, the Group 4 Project, and various other projects and activities in preparation for the External Assessment. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab

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Grade Level: 11

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Algebra 2 (Honors or teacher recommendation)

Description: The IB Diploma Programme physics higher level course exposes students to this most fundamental experimental science, which seeks to explain the universe itself— from the very smallest particles to the vast distances between galaxies. Students develop traditional practical skills and techniques and increase facility in the use of mathematics, the language of physics. They also develop interpersonal skills as well as information and communication technology skills, which are essential in modern scientific endeavors—and are important life-enhancing, transferable skills in their own right. Students, moreover, study the impact of physics on society, the moral and ethical dilemmas, and the social, economic and environmental implications of the work of physicists. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab

Course Code:         

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Algebra 2 (Honors or teacher recommendation)                      

Description: The IB Diploma Programme physics higher level course exposes students to this most fundamental experimental science, which seeks to explain the universe itself— from the very smallest particles to the vast distances between galaxies. Students develop traditional practical skills and techniques and increase facility in the use of mathematics, the language of physics. They also develop interpersonal skills as well as information and communication technology skills, which are essential in modern scientific endeavors—and are important life-enhancing, transferable skills in their own right. Students, moreover, study the impact of physics on society, the moral and ethical dilemmas, and the social, economic and environmental implications of the work of physicists. Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab

Course Code: 326A00IW 

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Algebra 2 (Honors or teacher recommendation)                      

Description: Through studying environmental systems and societies (ES&S) students will be provided with a coherent perspective of the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies; one that enables them to adopt an informed personal response to the wide range of pressing environmental issues that they will inevitably come to face.

The teaching approach is such that students are allowed to evaluate the scientific, ethical and socio-political aspects of issues.

ES&S is one of two interdisciplinary courses offered in the Diploma Programme, Literature and Performance is the other interdisciplinary course. Because it is an interdisciplinary course, students can study this course and have it count as either an individuals and societies or a science course, or both. This gives students the opportunity to study (an) additional subject(s) from any group.

Students will be able to study this course successfully with no specific previous knowledge of science or geography. However, as the course aims to foster an international perspective, awareness of local and global environmental concerns and an understanding of the scientific methods, a course that shares these aims would be good preparation.

During the course, students will study eight different topics. An important aspect of the ES&S course is hands-on work in the laboratory and/or out in the field.

Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 424800CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1    

Description: Cambridge IGCSE Biology helps learners to understand the biological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of biology, and a strong emphasis on practical skills.

Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to Cambridge International AS & A Level, further education or a career related to science.

This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 424800HW

Grade Level: 10-12  

Prerequisites: Biology 1 (Honors or teacher recommendation)

Description: Cambridge IGCSE Biology helps learners to understand the biological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of biology, and a strong emphasis on practical skills.

Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to Cambridge International AS & A Level, further education or a career related to science.

Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 (Honors or teacher recommendation) or IGCSE Biology           

Description: Cambridge International AS and A Level Biology builds on the skills acquired at Cambridge IGCSE (or equivalent) level. The syllabus includes the main theoretical concepts which are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of biology, and a strong emphasis on advanced practical skills. Practical skills are assessed in a timetabled practical examination.

The emphasis throughout is on the understanding of concepts and the application of biology ideas in novel contexts as well as on the acquisition of knowledge. The course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path. Cambridge International AS and A Level Biology is ideal for learners who want to study biology or a wide variety of related subjects at university or to follow a career in science.

Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 923100GW

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 (Honors or teacher recommendation)           

Description: Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry builds on the skills acquired at Cambridge IGCSE (or equivalent) level. The syllabus includes the main theoretical concepts which are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of chemistry, and a strong emphasis on advanced practical skills. Practical skills are assessed in a timetabled practical examination.

The emphasis throughout is on the understanding of concepts and the application of chemistry ideas in novel contexts as well as on the acquisition of knowledge. The course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path. Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry is ideal for learners who want to study chemistry or a wide variety of related subjects at university or to follow a career in science.

Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

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Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology 1 and Earth Science (Honors or teacher recommendation)                   

Description: This AS Level course develops scientific knowledge and understanding of global environmental issues and theories, and of the policies and strategies for managing the environment. The course covers the sustainable use and management of resources, and strategies that aim to protect environments. Learners will interpret and analyze data and do investigative work. Case studies allow teachers to choose their own examples to investigate, which may be local, regional or global.

Although Cambridge International AS Level Environmental Management extends and complements the relevant Cambridge O Level and Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses, learners do not need to have studied the subject before starting the course.

Participating in the science fair is expected. This course counts as lab science.

Course Code: 330600CW

Grade Level: 9         

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this course introduces students to the study of the Modern World, beginning with the time period of 1300 to present. Students will begin by learning about the emergence of the Modern World from 1300–1500, global affairs and interactions (1450– 1815), the rise of the new governments and competition in the global community (1815–1918), the emergence of new world powers (1885–1950), and the world from World War II to present day (1933–present). Students will learn all Modern World History through the lens of inquiry in order to study the world that trade created, which led to the influence of interactions of various changes to culture, governments, ideas, innovation, people, religion, and revolution with an intent to create a citizen who has a global perspective

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Grade Level: 9

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this Honors level course introduces students to the study of the Modern World, beginning with the time period of 1300 to present. Students will begin by learning about the emergence of the Modern World from 1300–1500, global affairs and interactions (1450– 1815), the rise of the new governments and competition in the global community (1815–1918), the emergence of new world powers (1885–1950), and the world from World War II to present day (1933–present). Students will learn all Modern World History through the lens of inquiry in order to study the world that trade created, which led to the influence of interactions of various changes to culture, governments, ideas, innovation, people, religion, and revolution with an intent to create a citizen who has a global perspective. This course is designed to have students analyze source materials and develop writing skills.

Rigorous research based assignments and papers are required to help prepare students for future Honors and Advanced Placement social studies courses.

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Grade Level: 10       

Prerequisites: Modern World History   

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this course provides students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the historical and philosophical principles that led to the development of the American constitutional democracy and how those fundamental ideas have continued to sustain America’s democratic society. Students will learn how various powers are granted and distributed among the different branches and levels of government, and how checks and balances prevent one branch from overpowering the others. Additionally, students will investigate how American political values are formed and how the government functions through individual participation and policy making. In order to continue to thrive, a strong democracy relies on active participation by informed individuals dedicated to upholding the rule of law and individual rights. Overall, the study of the United States Government provides a basis for students to develop the skills necessary to live and thrive in America’s constitutional democracy and participate in society as active and informed citizens.

Course Code: 333000HH 

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisites: Modern World History   

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this course provides students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the historical and philosophical principles that led to the development of the American constitutional democracy and how those fundamental ideas have continued to sustain America’s democratic society. Students will learn how various powers are granted and distributed among the different branches and levels of government, and how checks and balances prevent one branch from overpowering the others. Additionally, students will investigate how American political values are formed and how the government functions through individual participation and policy making. In order to continue to thrive, a strong democracy relies on active participation by informed individuals dedicated to upholding the rule of law and individual rights. Overall, the study of the United States Government provides a basis for students to develop the skills necessary to live and thrive in America’s constitutional democracy and participate in society as active and informed citizens. This course is designed to have students analyze source materials and develop writing skills.

Rigorous research based assignments and papers are required to help prepare students for future Honors and Advanced Placement social studies courses.

Course Code: 337300AW

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisites: Modern World History   

Description: AP U.S. Government is an introductory college equivalent course in U.S. Government which focuses on the key concepts and institutions of the political system and culture of the United States. Students will read, analyze, and discuss the U.S. Constitution and other documents as well as complete a research or applied civics project. This course will enable students to understand political concepts in real-life situations, explain the impact and implications of certain U.S. Supreme Court decisions, and analyze data to find patterns and trends and draw conclusions.

Course work includes extensive reading and essay writing.

Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board exam in May.

Course Code: 330800CH 

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this course introduces students to economics and personal finance beginning with how humans address the fundamental problem of scarcity by making choices based on the existence of limited resources. Using the skills of the economist, students will learn how rational decisions are made using marginal analysis, and that all choices are met with consequences. Students will investigate how personal financial decisions related to careers, spending, and short- and long-term goal setting impact one’s standard of living and long-term financial well-being. Traditionally, the field of economics is divided into two categories: microeconomics and macroeconomics. In the domain of microeconomics, students will survey the impact of demand, supply, various market structures, and government policies have on market prices for goods, services, and wages for workers. Inquiry into macroeconomics involves observing trends in the economy at large and the policies that are undertaken to promote the economic well-being of a society. Holistically, the study of economics and personal finance provides a basis for students to develop the skills necessary to live and thrive financially in the 21st century, and participate in society as active and informed decision-makers.

Course Code: 330800HH

Grade Level: 10

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this course introduces students to economics and personal finance beginning with how humans address the fundamental problem of scarcity by making choices based on the existence of limited resources. Using the skills of the economist, students will learn how rational decisions are made using marginal analysis, and that all choices are met with consequences. Students will investigate how personal financial decisions related to careers, spending, and short- and long-term goal setting impact one’s standard of living and long-term financial well-being. Traditionally, the field of economics is divided into two categories: microeconomics and macroeconomics. In the domain of microeconomics, students will survey the impact of demand, supply, various market structures, and government policies have on market prices for goods, services, and wages for workers. Inquiry into macroeconomics involves observing trends in the economy at large and the policies that are undertaken to promote the economic well-being of a society. Holistically, the study of economics and personal finance provides a basis for students to develop the skills necessary to live and thrive financially in the 21st century, and participate in society as active and informed decision-makers. This course is designed to have students analyze source materials and develop writing skills.

Rigorous research based assignments and papers are required to help prepare students for future Honors and Advanced Placement social studies courses.

Course Code: 332000CW

Grade Level: 11        

Prerequisites: Modern World History and U.S. Government

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this course provides students with the opportunity to employ the skills of a historian to explore the foundation of the American Republic and the expansion and disunion of the United States. Students will investigate the impact of American industrialism and capitalism, including being drawn into world wars, on American politics and geopolitics. Through the lens of the Cold War, students will study the contemporary era including the age of technological development, increased civic participation, and political party realignment.

In accordance with state mandates, students are required to take the U.S. History and Constitution End of Course Exam. The exam will count as 20% of the student’s final grade in the course.

Course Code: 332000HW

Grade Level: 11

Prerequisites: Modern World History and U.S. Government          

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this course provides students with the opportunity to employ the skills of a historian to explore the foundation of the American Republic and the expansion and disunion of the United States. Students will investigate the impact of American industrialism and capitalism, including being drawn into world wars, on American politics and geopolitics. Through the lens of the Cold War, students will study the contemporary era including the age of technological development, increased civic participation, and political party realignment.

In accordance with state mandates, students are required to take the U.S. History and Constitution End of Course Exam. The exam will count as 20% of the student’s final grade in the course.

Course Code: 337200AW

Grade Level: 11        

Prerequisites: Modern World History and U.S. Government          

Description: AP U.S. History is a college level course in which students study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped the United States from c. 1491 to the present. Students will analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical arguments. This course enables students to evaluate primary and secondary sources, analyze claims, evidence, and reasoning in sources,  and put historical developments in context and while making connections between them.

Course work includes extensive reading and essay writing.

Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board exam in May.

In accordance with state mandates, students are required to take the U.S. History and Constitution End of Course Exam. The exam will count as 20% of the student’s final grade in the course.

Course Code: 336D00IW

Grade Level: 11        

Prerequisites: See Counselor for IB Criteria    

Description: In its structure and breadth IB History of The Americas HL is an in-depth study of the major social, political, economic, military and cultural developments that have shaped American Civilization. The coursework will provide for and enhance the reading, writing and analytical skills necessary for students to achieve success with a qualifying score on the IB History exams in May of their senior year. Each student will master the arts of analytical writing, document analysis and interpretation, historiography as well as examine historical issues in Socratic seminar. Each student will be required to read and critique several historical works outside of the standard course material.

Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Students may take the AP US History exam. 

In accordance with state mandates, students are required to take the U.S. History and Constitution End of Course Exam. The exam will count as 20% of the student’s final grade in the course.

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Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisites: None                       

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this course introduces students to Earth’s human geography beginning with the use of maps and other geographic representations, geospatial technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate geographic information. Students will examine patterns and processes of how human characteristics and activities vary across Earth’s surface and how humans understand, use, and alter the surface of Earth. Conceptual in nature rather than place specific, this course is organized systematically around the topics of population and migration geography, economic geography, cultural geography, political geography, and urban geography. Students will also learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human patterns and processes and their environmental consequences.

Course Code: 330700HW

Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2019 South Carolina Social Studies College- and Career-Ready Standards, this Honors level course introduces students to the study of Earth's human geography beginning with the use of maps and other geographic representations, geospatial technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate geographic information. Students will examine patterns and processes of how human characteristics and activities vary across Earth’s surface and how humans understand, use, and alter the surface of Earth. Conceptual in nature rather than place specific, this course is organized systematically around the topics of population and migration geography, economic geography, cultural geography, political geography, and urban geography. Students will also learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human patterns and processes and their environmental consequences. This course is designed to have students analyze source materials and develop writing skills.

Rigorous research based assignments and papers are required to help prepare students for future Honors and Advanced Placement social studies courses.

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Grade Level: 9-12

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Description: AP Human Geography (World) is an introductory college level course which explores how humans have understood, used, and changed the surface of Earth. Students will use the tools and thinking processes of geographers to examine patterns of human population, migration, and land use. Students will connect geographic concepts and processes to real-life scenarios, understand information shown in maps, tables, charts, graphs, infographics, images, and landscapes, see patterns and trends in data and in visual sources such as maps and drawing conclusions from them, and understand spatial relationships using geographic scales.

Course work includes extensive reading and essay writing.

Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board exam in May.

Course Code: 336C00IW 

Grade Level: 12       

Prerequisites: See Counselor for IB Criteria    

Description: In its structure and breadth, IB History of The Americas HL is an in-depth study of the major social, political, economic, military and cultural developments that have shaped American Civilization. The coursework will provide for and enhance the reading, writing and analytical skills necessary for students to achieve success with a qualifying score on the IB History exams in May of their senior year. Each student will master the arts of analytical writing, document analysis and interpretation, historiography as well as examine historical issues in Socratic seminars. Each student will be required to read and critique several historical works outside of the standard course material.

Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Students may take the AP US History exam.

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Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Modern World History   

Description: AP European History is an introductory college equivalent course in which students will study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped Europe from c. 1450 to the present. Students will analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical arguments. In the AP European History course, students will evaluate primary and secondary sources, analyze the claims, evidence, and reasoning you find in sources, and put historical developments in context and while making connections between them.

Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board exam in May.

Course Code: 334000CH 

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: None

Description: The Psychology course defines the science of psychology and describes its history and covers basic psychological concepts, principles, and theorists. This course covers the basic psychological concepts and principles. It emphasizes behavior relationships and the process of adjustment. It includes human values as well as physical factors that influence our everyday decisions in school and the community. Emphasis is also placed on the understanding of human relationships and individual processes of learning, development, and adjustment.

Course Code: 334A00IW 

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: See Counselor for IB Criteria    

Description: The equivalent of a one-semester introductory college course in psychology, the major content areas of this course include: methods, approaches, and history; biological bases of behavior; sensation and perception; states of consciousness; learning; cognition; motivation and emotion; developmental psychology; personality; testing and individual differences; abnormal psychology; treatment of psychological disorders; and social psychology.

Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 334B00IW

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: See Counselor for IB Criteria    

Description: The equivalent of a one-semester introductory college course in psychology, the major content areas of this course include: methods, approaches, and history; biological bases of behavior; sensation and perception; states of consciousness; learning; cognition; motivation and emotion; developmental psychology; personality; testing and individual differences; abnormal psychology; treatment of psychological disorders; and social psychology.

Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 437100AW

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: None                       

Description: The AP Psychology course enables students to explore the ideas, theories, and methods of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students will examine the concepts of psychology through reading and discussion and analyze data from psychological research studies. Students will also connect psychological concepts and theories to real-life scenarios, understand  and interpret data, and analyze research studies in psychology.

Course work includes extensive reading and essay writing.

Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board exam in May.

Course Code: 935900GW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Cambridge International AS Level Psychology is designed to give students an understanding of psychological concepts, theories and research methodology. This course engages students with the four core areas of psychology: biological, cognitive, social and learning. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to consider the relationships between psychological findings and everyday life.

This course is only available at Battery Creek High School and May River High School.

Course Code: 334500CH 

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description: The Sociology course is an introductory exploration of the field of sociology. Throughout this course, an emphasis is placed on the dynamics of social behavior and the causation of social problems. Students will also be introduced to sociological research.

Current Events/Foreign Policy    333700CW   9-12     None  This course provides basic background and foundational information to help students understand the world that we live in today. Students will examine various social, political, economic, religious, and cultural events in different countries and regions in order to better comprehend multiple perspectives on the world today. The course will focus on studying current events (their origins and causes) and identifying solutions and predicting outcomes to those events.

Course Code: 333600CW            

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description: The Law Education course serves as an introduction to personal and practical law. It is designed to help students understand how the law works in their lives, how the law strives to promote fairness, and how it applies to individual rights.

Course Code: 339901CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Students will explore the criminal justice system in the United States by examining real world situations. Students will review our country’s criminal justice system in action. The course will focus on criminal law, functions and operations of the police, criminal court system, and punishments. Students examine course content through a textbook, mock trials, documentary videos, and real life depictions through television series.

Course Code: 339905CW

Grade Level: 10-12  

Prerequisites: Modern World History   

Description: This course introduces civil and criminal justice procedures in the American legal system. Students will participate in mock trials, court hearings, case studies, video analysis, basic crime scene analysis, role-playing, discussion and debate. Students will also participate in Youth Court activities and training.

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The primary focus will be the development of speech and debate skills. Students will learn parliamentary procedures and current event issues through various simulations dealing with the legislative and judicial branches.

The course will culminate with a state simulation at the YMCA Youth in Government conference and a cumulative in-class group project. It is strongly recommended that students who want to attend the Youth in Government conference participate in the course before attending.

Students are responsible for any fees associated with the Youth in Government conference. Fundraising opportunities will be available to students throughout the course. Scholarships may be available.

Course Code: 339902CW            

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: C or Higher in Prior Social Studies Courses              

Description: This course will introduce students to the basics of debating. Critical listening skills, strategies for presenting winning cases, argumentation skills, and other key debating techniques will be learned. Students will engage in formal and informal debate. Student Congress and Lincoln-Douglas debate formats will be the main emphasis

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The objective of this course is to deepen students’ appreciation and understanding of multiple world religions.

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Assessments will measure knowledge and understanding of both history and the films that portray it, as well as whether the depiction of history is accurate. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to various genres of film and filmmaking. Students will examine American history as well as how Hollywood has chosen to depict historical events.

This course is only available at May River High School.

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This course develops learners’ ability to consider significant global issues from different perspectives. Students will be encouraged to work collaboratively and individually and to apply their knowledge in different contexts. This course serves to develop transferable skills to complement learning in other curricular areas.

This course is only available at Battery Creek High School.

Course Code: 330900HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None                       

Description: Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives encourages learners to think about and explore solutions to significant global issues. This course develops learners’ ability to consider significant global issues from different perspectives. Students will be encouraged to work collaboratively and individually and to apply their knowledge in different contexts. This course serves to develop transferable skills to complement learning in other curricular areas.

Rigorous research based assignments and papers are required to help prepare students for future Honors and Advanced Placement social studies courses.

This course is only available at Battery Creek High School.

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Learners broaden their outlook through the critical analysis of – and reflection on – issues of global significance. They will develop unique, transferable skills including research, critical thinking and communication by following an approach to analyzing and evaluating arguments and perspectives called the 'Critical Path'. Collaborative skills are enhanced through participation in a team project. The skills gained through study of this course help students to meet the demands of 21st-century learning, preparing the transition to higher education and the world of work.

As part of the course, learners write a research report on a research question of their choice.

This course is only available at Battery Creek High School and May River High School.

Course Code: 350100CW

Grade Level: 9 - 12  

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this introductory course explores the principles and elements of art through design. Students learn foundational knowledge of 2-D and 3-D art forms, basic art concepts, terminology and techniques, tools and materials, cultural literacy and art history.

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Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this studio art course addresses a variety of drawing, printmaking and painting techniques in a variety of art styles and media. Students explore advanced color theory, cultural literacy and art history. Students are expected to compile a portfolio of work, maintain a sketchbook and participate in class critiques.

Course Code: 350300HW

Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisites: Art 1, Art 2, or teacher recommendation.      

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this advanced studio art course is designed to advance drawing, painting and three-dimensional art skills and techniques while expanding students’ knowledge of art history styles and movements and cultural literacy. Student work demonstrates practical exploration and artistic production and the development of a research workbook demonstrates independent critical research and analysis, both visual and written, in multiple cultures.

Course Code: 350400HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, or teacher recommendation; Grades 11, 12      

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this continuing advanced studio art course is designed to advance drawing, painting and three-dimensional ark skills and techniques while expanding students’ knowledge of art history styles and movements and cultural literacy. Student work demonstrates practical exploration and artistic production and the development of a research workbook demonstrating independent critical research and analysis, both visual and written, in multiple cultures.

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Description: Students will learn to use a 35mm SLR camera and an enlarger, compose photographs, process film, print enlargements and present finished photographs. Topics include photographic history, critical evaluation, cultural literacy and career opportunities. 

Course Code: 456700CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Photography 1      

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this advanced level studio arts course provides additional printing techniques, various alternative processes, and challenging photography shoot assignments. Topics include photography history, critical evaluation, cultural literacy and career opportunities. Students are expected to master ADOBE PhotoShop.

Course Code: 456800HW

Grade Level: 10-12  

Prerequisites: Photography 1, Photography 2

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this continuing advanced level studio art course provides additional printing techniques, various alternative processes, and challenging photography shooting assignments. Topics include photography history, critical evaluation, cultural literacy and career opportunities. Students are expected to master ADOBE PhotoShop.

Course Code: 456900HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Photography 1, Photography 2, Photography 3      

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this continuing advanced level studio art course provides additional printing techniques, various alternative processes, and challenging photography shooting assignments. Topics include photography history, critical evaluation, cultural literacy and career opportunities. Students are expected to master ADOBE PhotoShop.

Course Code: 357400AW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: AP Studio Art;      

Description: Grades 11-12            Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, the AP program offers three studio art courses and portfolios designed for students that are highly interested in the practical experience of art. Students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year by creating a portfolio  of work to demonstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have developed, refined, and applied over the course of the year to produce visual compositions. The works should demonstrate artistic growth and development. AP Studio Art students with diverse media, styles, subjects, and content.

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Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, students will work on a portfolio for evaluation at the end of the school year corresponding to the most common college foundation courses. Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have developed, refined, and applied over the course of the year to produce visual compositions.

Course Code: 357100AW            

Grade Level: 11-12   

Prerequisites: 11-12            

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course is designed to explore the nature of art, its uses, its meanings, art-making, and responses to art. Through investigation of diverse traditions of cultures from prehistory to the present, the course fosters in-depth understanding of history of art from a global perspective. Skills include visual, contextual, comparative analysis to engage in a variety of art forms, constructing, understanding of individual works at interconnections of art making, processes, and products through-out history.

Course Code: 357200AW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: 2-D Design or 3-D Design; Requirements: AP Studio Art Exam, Studio Honors linked course, summer reading/assignment;  

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Grades 11, 12 Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course requires students to produce a portfolio for evaluation. The portfolio is to be prepared and submitted in accordance with specifications required by the College Board. Each portfolio contains three sections: Quality (for which four to six actual works of art are submitted); Concentration (an in-depth, individual project of up to 20 slides); and Breadth (14 to 20 slides that demonstrate a wide range of experience). The course meets the objective of a general art course at the college level. The College Board determines the syllabus for the course; therefore, the content of the course may not be adjusted. This course is linked to Studio Arts Honors.

Course Code: 9469

Grade Level: 11-12

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Description: Learners gain an understanding of visual perception and aesthetic experience, and the ways in which art and design creates a language of its own.

Most of the work for this syllabus is practical or studio based, so that learners can develop their abilities of observation and analysis of the visual world, sensitivity, skill, personal expression and imagination. They also learn how to relate their skills to an enhanced knowledge of their own cultures, past and present, as well as an appreciation of practical design problems.

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Description: The design standards are organized in steps that parallel the design process.

Course Code: 350600CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: 3-D Design 1                      

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, the design standards are organized in steps that parallel the design process. Students move through the standards working independently and collaboratively with others in order to reach an aesthetically-effective and functional outcome.

Course Code: 350700CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: 3-D Design 1; 3-D Design 2        

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, students are immersed cognitively when involved in the design process. The use of skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving are truly embodied in their work. Teaching through design reaches diverse learners who are able to approach design thinking from their own personal perspectives and abilities.

Course Code: 350800HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: 3-D Design 1; 3-D Design 2; 3-D Design 3      

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, students are immersed cognitively when involved in the design process. The use of skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving are truly embodied in their work. Teaching through design reaches diverse learners who are able to approach design thinking from their own personal perspectives and abilities.

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Description: Emphasis is on the development of basic skills.

Course Code: 352200CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Drawing 1  

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course provides students with two and three-dimensional design experiences and opportunities to apply these principles in individual artistic expressions. Drawing from observation and developing technical competency are emphasized. Periodic class critiques and the maintenance of a sketchbook and portfolio are required. Topics covered include but are not limited to portraiture, graphics, advertising, and display techniques.

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Prerequisites: Drawing 2; Drawing 3

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course provides students with two and three-dimensional design experiences and opportunities to apply these principles in individual artistic expressions. Drawing from observation and developing technical competency are emphasized. Periodic class critiques and the maintenance of a sketchbook and portfolio are required. Topics covered include but are not limited to portraiture, graphics, advertising, and display techniques. 

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Prerequisites: Drawing 2 Drawing 3

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this advanced art course emphasizes individualized exploration of specific art problems. The course content is contractual and meets the interest and needs of individual students. This course prepares students for Advanced Placement studio courses. Media and techniques explored may include but are not limited to painting, printmaking, design, mixed media, ceramics, and sculpture. Students in this course will be required to work with more intensity, at a deeper level, and produce a wider range of more difficult and complex material.

Course Code: 456100CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: N one         

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course is a study of ceramic art. Emphasis is on techniques in wheel throwing and hand-building. Techniques explored may include but not limited to hand-building techniques of pinch, coil, slab, and press-molding with emphasis on imagery and design. Some time will be devoted to the potter’s wheel as a forming tool. Forms are approached from simple to complex and small to large. Students learn to mix clay and glaze, load, and fire kilns. 

Course Code: 456200CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Ceramics 1

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course has an emphasis on fine-tuning techniques in wheel throwing and hand-building. Some time will be devoted to the potter’s wheel as a forming tool. Forms are approached from simple to complex and small to large. Students will continue learning how to mix clay and glaze, load, and fire kilns.

Course Code: 456300CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course will focus on more advanced techniques. Instruction in class will cover the 3-dimensional study of various materials. Clay is the main medium for this course. This class will cover composition, elements of design, artists, and how to use ceramics tools/materials.

Course Code: 352500CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, drawing and sketches will be required as students learn to use painting tools, materials, and techniques to transfer their drawings and ideas into paintings. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficient painting skills and complete project assignments in media that is not limited to watercolor, tempera, oil, acrylic, or ink. The history and appreciation of painting will also be explored.

Course Code: 352600CW

Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisites: Painting 1               

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, drawing and sketches will be required as students learn to use painting tools, materials, and techniques to transfer their drawings and ideas into paintings. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficient painting skills and complete project assignments in media that is not limited to watercolor, tempera, oil, acrylic, or ink. The history and appreciation of painting will also be explored.

Course Code: 352700HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Painting 1; Painting 2      

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, drawing and sketches will be required as students learn to use painting tools, materials, and techniques to transfer their drawings and ideas into paintings. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficient painting skills and complete project assignments in media that is not limited to watercolor, tempera, oil, acrylic, or ink. The history and appreciation of painting will also be explored.

Course Code: 352800HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Painting 1    Painting 2 Painting 3

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, drawing and sketches will be required as students learn to use painting tools, materials, and techniques to transfer their drawings and ideas into paintings. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficient painting skills and complete project assignments in media that is not limited to watercolor, tempera, oil, acrylic, or ink. The history and appreciation of painting will also be explored.

Course Code: 351100CW 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this introductory course provides an overview of art and artists through the ages, from prehistoric to modern times. Emphasis is on an understanding and appreciation of various art forms, the accomplishments of artists from the past and present and the socio-cultural influences that shape art in society.

Course Code: 351200CW

Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisites: Art Appreciation 1 or Teacher Recommendation    

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course is a study of the major trends, styles and periods in the history of art. Emphasis is on an understanding and appreciation of various art forms, the accomplishments of artists from the past and present, and then socio-cultural influences that shape art in society.

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Prerequisites: Art Appreciation 2; or Teacher Recommendation              

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course is a study of the major trends, styles and periods in the history of art. Emphasis is on an understanding and appreciation of various art forms, the accomplishments of artists from the past and present, and then socio-cultural influences that shape art in society.

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Prerequisites: Art Appreciation 2 Art Appreciation 3; or Teacher Recommendation

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this course is a study of the major trends, styles and periods in the history of art. Emphasis is on an understanding and appreciation of various art forms, the accomplishments of artists from the past and present, and then socio-cultural influences that shape art in society.

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Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, Media Arts is intended for high school level students to gain an understanding of digital print and online media. Students will design and create original works using a variety of dynamic art/video/audio software in order to develop digital visual communication skills. These skills will be directly applicable to students who desire to pursue higher level graphics or design art studies at the community college or university level. Students will learn the principal skills and concepts of digital photography, graphic design, web-design, and digital integration with visual imagery. This course will focus on the use of the computer for the creation of digital print media and online media and will serve as a general introduction to the field of computer art and design, one of the most employable fields in the modern economy. 

Course Code: 3516

Grade Level: 10-12  

Prerequisites: Media Art 1

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, Media Arts is intended for high school level students to gain an understanding of digital print and online media. Students will design and create original works using a variety of dynamic art/video/audio software in order to develop digital visual communication skills. These skills will be directly applicable to students who desire to pursue higher level graphics or design art studies at the community college or university level. Students will learn the principal skills and concepts of digital photography, graphic design, web-design, and digital integration with visual imagery. This course will focus on the use of the computer for the creation of digital print media and online media.

Course Code: 3517

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Media Art 1; Media Art 2

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, Media Arts is intended for high school level students to gain an understanding of digital print and online media. Students will design and create original works using a variety of dynamic art/video/audio software in order to develop digital visual communication skills. These skills will be directly applicable to students who desire to pursue higher level graphics or design art studies at the community college or university level. Students will learn the principal skills and concepts of digital photography, graphic design, web-design, and digital integration with visual imagery. This course will focus on the use of the computer for the creation of digital print media and online media.

Course Code: 3518

Grade Level: 10-12 

Prerequisites: Media Art 1; Media Art 2; Media Art 3

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, Media Arts is intended for high school level students to gain an understanding of digital print and online media. Students will design and create original works using a variety of dynamic art/video/audio software in order to develop digital visual communication skills. These skills will be directly applicable to students who desire to pursue higher level graphics or design art studies at the community college or university level. Students will learn the principal skills and concepts of digital photography, graphic design, web-design, and digital integration with visual imagery. This course will focus on the use of the computer for the creation of digital print media and online media.

Course Code: 351C

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Drawing 1; Drawing 2; Drawing 3 OR Media Art 1; Media Art 2; Media Art 3 OR Photography 1; Photography 2; Photography 3 OR 3D Design 1; 3D Design 2; 3D Design 3    

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, students experiment with diverse media and explore techniques for making art. Students develop concepts through processes that are informed by skills, techniques and media. Students produce a body of artwork through a process of reflection and evaluation, showing a synthesis of skill, media and concept.

Course Code: 351D

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Drawing 1; Drawing 2; Drawing 3 OR Media Art 1; Media Art 2; Media Art 3 OR Photography 1; Photography 2; Photography 3 OR 3D Design 1; 3D Design 2; 3D Design 3

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, students examine and compare works of artists from different cultural contexts. Students will consider the contexts influencing their own artwork and the work of others. Also, students will look at different for making art and investigate and compare how and why different techniques have evolved and the processes involved. Finally, students will explore ways of communicating through visual and written means. Students will make artistic choices about how to most effectively communicate knowledge and understanding.

Course Code: 351E

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Drawing 1; Drawing 2; Drawing 3 OR Media Art 1; Media Art 2; Media Art 3 OR Photography 1; Photography 2; Photography 3 OR 3D Design 1; 3D Design 2; 3D Design 3    

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, the IB Diploma Programme visual art course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to study visual arts in higher education as well as for those who are seeking lifelong enrichment through visual arts. This course is a semester-long course and all works and gallery designs will be completed in this time-frame.

Course Code: 353000CW

Grade Level: 8-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is open to students with no prior instrumental training. The focus will be on fundamentals of wind and percussion instrumental performance with the goal of preparing for participation in advanced instrumental classes. Students will complete mouthpiece testing to determine the instrument that will allow for the most success. Students interested in percussion must demonstrate rhythmic skills. Students are expected to practice at home and use current technology to submit recording playing assessments. Specified performance attire is expected to be worn. Extra rehearsal time may be scheduled for after school hours. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 353700CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band Rehearsal 1 or Band 1; or teacher recommendation with audition

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance-oriented program building on prior knowledge. Students will continue building their abilities by performing more advanced music literature. Students submit playing assessments via current recording technology. Students are expected to participate in District and State band division activities. Specified performance attire is expected. Extra rehearsals after school may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 353800CW

Grade Level: 10-12  

Prerequisites: Band Rehearsal 1 and 2 or Band 1 and Band 2; or teacher recommendation with audition                    

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance-oriented program building on prior knowledge where students will perform advanced literature. Students are expected to participate in various performing small ensembles and participate in District and State band division events. Students submit playing assessments using current technology. After school practices may be required. Specified performance attire is expected. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 353100CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Recommendation of middle school band director; or audition               

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance based program that concentrates on basic techniques, music literacy, and music vocabulary. Students are expected to participate in various ensembles and participate in District and State band division events. Students are expected to use current technology to submit recorded playing assessments. Specified performance attire is expected. After school practices may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 353200CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; or teacher recommendation with audition 

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance based program continuing to concentrate on basic musicianship and performance techniques. Students are expected to participate in District and State band division events. Specified performance attire is expected. After school practices may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 353300HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Band 2; or teacher recommendation with audition          

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance based program continuing to build student musicianship and focuses on more advanced literature. Students are expected to participate in District and State band division events and participate in various small ensemble opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire is expected. After school practices may be required. Performances are expected. 

Course Code: 353400HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Band 2; Band 3; or teacher recommendation with audition       

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance based program continuing to build student musicianship and focuses on more advanced literature. Students are expected to participate in District and State band division events and participate in various small ensemble opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire is expected. After school practices may be required. Performances are expected. 

Course Code: 353500HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Band 2; Band 3; Band 4H; or teacher recommendation with audition 

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance based program continuing to build student musicianship and focuses on more advanced literature. Students are expected to participate in District and State band division events and participate in various small ensemble opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire is expected. After school practices may be required. Performances are expected. 

Course Code: 353600HW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Band 2; Band 3H; Band 4H; Band 5H; or teacher recommendation with audition        

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance based program continuing to build student musicianship and focuses on more advanced literature. Students are expected to participate in District and State band division events and participate in various small ensemble opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire is expected. After school practices may be required. Performances are expected. 

Course Code: 357800HW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Band 2; Band 3H; Band 4H; Band 5H; Band 6H; or teacher recommendation with audition  

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency,this course is a performance based program continuing to build student musicianship and focuses on more advanced literature. Students are expected to participate in District and State band division events and participate in various small ensemble opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire is expected. After school practices may be required. Performances are expected.  

Course Code: 357900HW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Band 2; Band 3H; Band 4H; Band 5H; Band 6H; Band 7H; or teacher recommendation with audition  

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance based program continuing to build student musicianship and focuses on more advanced literature. Students are expected to participate in District and State band division events and participate in various small ensemble opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire is expected. After school practices may be required. Performances are expected.  

Course Code: 453100CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; or teacher recommendation with Audition

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a set instrumentation of alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and one or two vocalists. Piano and bass players must be able to read music and chord symbols. Students will study jazz styles and improvisation. After school practices may be required. Specified performance attire may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 453200CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Jazz Band 1; or teacher recommendation with audition  

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a set instrumentation of alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and one or two vocalists. Piano and bass players must be able to read music and chord symbols. Students will study jazz styles and improvisation. After school practices may be required. Specified performance attire may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 453300CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Jazz Band 1; Jazz Band 2; or teacher recommendation with audition   

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a set instrumentation of alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and one or two vocalists. Piano and bass players must be able to read music and chord symbols. Students will study jazz styles and improvisation. After school practices may be required. Specified performance attire may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 453400CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Jazz Band 1; Jazz Band 2; Jazz Band 3; or teacher recommendation with audition        

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a set instrumentation of alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and one or two vocalists. Piano and bass players must be able to read music and chord symbols. Students will study jazz styles and improvisation. After school practices may be required. Specified performance attire may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 355100CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this is a performance based program concentrating on instrumental technique, musicianship, knowledge of music theory and history, and ensemble skills. Students have the opportunity to participate in District and State orchestra division events. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 355200CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Orchestra 1; or teacher recommendation with audition    

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this is a performance based program concentrating on instrumental technique, musicianship, knowledge of music theory and history, and ensemble skills. Students have the opportunity to participate in District and State orchestra division events. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 355300HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Orchestra 1; Orchestra 2; or teacher recommendation with audition    

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this is a performance based program concentrating on instrumental technique, musicianship, knowledge of music theory and history, and ensemble skills. Students are required to participate in District and State orchestra division events. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 355400HW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Orchestra 1; Orchestra 2; Orchestra 3H; or teacher recommendation with audition        

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Art Proficiency, this is a performance based program concentrating on instrumental technique, musicianship, knowledge of music theory and history, and ensemble skills. Students are required to participate in District and State orchestra division events. Students are strongly encouraged to have their own instruments. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 356700CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is designed for the beginner musician with no prior music or guitar experience. Each student must provide their own acoustic guitar and have access to an audio player to practice daily lessons. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 458000CW           

Grade Level: 10-12  

Prerequisites: Guitar 1; or teacher recommendation with audition           

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is designed for students to continue students of instrumental guitar technique and music. Each student must provide their own acoustic guitar and have access to an audio player to practice daily lessons. Performances are expected.  

Course Code: 458100CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Guitar 1; Guitar 2; or teacher recommendation with audition                  

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is designed for students to continue students of instrumental guitar technique and music. Each student must provide their own acoustic guitar and have access to an audio player to practice daily lessons. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 45800CW  

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Guitar 1; Guitar 2; Guitar 3; or teacher recommendation with audition 

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is designed for students to continue students of instrumental guitar technique and music.Each student must provide their own acoustic guitar and have access to an audio player to practice daily lessons. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 454100CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this individualized-instruction course is designed for both beginners with no previous experience and advanced students who want to improve piano keyboard skills. Students are not required to have access to a keyboard outside of class. Students may repeat this class to gain increased skill

Course Code: 454100CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Piano 1; or teacher recommendation with audition

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this individualized-instruction course is designed for students with limited previous experience and advanced students who want to improve piano keyboard skills. Students are not required to have access to a keyboard outside of class

Course Code: 454300CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Piano 1; Piano 2; or teacher recommendation with audition        

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this individualized-instruction course is designed for students with limited previous experience and advanced students who want to improve piano keyboard skills. Students are not required to have access to a keyboard outside of class.

Course Code: 454400Cw

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Piano 1; Piano 2; Piano 3; or teacher recommendation with audition     

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this individualized-instruction course is designed for advanced students who want to improve piano keyboard skills. Students are not required to have access to a keyboard outside of class. 

Course Code: 356100CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None                       

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for General Music Proficiency, this course provides opportunities for students to engage with and study music from many different historical periods as well as from various cultures. Trends in American music and the influence of society, media, genre, and composers are of special interest. This course is designed to teach a stronger comprehension of the elements of music which include melody, rhythm, harmony, tempo, timbre, instrumentation, voicing, etc. No prior music instruction is necessary.

Course Code: 356200CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Music Appreciation 1      

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for General Music Proficiency, this course provides opportunities for students to engage with and study music from many different historical periods as well as from various cultures. Trends in American music and the influence of society, media, genre, and composers are of special interest. This course is designed to teach a stronger comprehension of the elements of music which include melody, rhythm, harmony, tempo, timbre, instrumentation, voicing, etc. No prior music instruction is necessary

Course Code: 356400CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Music Appreciation 1; Music Appreciation 2 

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for General Music Proficiency, this course provides opportunities for students to hear and study music from many different historical periods as well as from various cultures. Trends in American music and influence of society, media, genre, and composers are of special interest.

Code: 356400CW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Music Appreciation 1; Music Appreciation 2; Music Appreciation 3

Course Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for General Music Proficiency, this course provides opportunities for students to hear and study music from many different historical periods as well as from various cultures. Trends in American music and influence of society, media, genre, and composers are of special interest.

Course Code: 356B00IW 

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: See School Counselor for IB Criteria  

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for General Music Proficiency, the IB music program is a comprehensive program designed to enhance the development of students as complete musicians capable of performing music, composing music and hearing music at the highest level. Students will study western music history, world music, theory and analysis, composition, and performance practices. Students must have a solid understanding of music theory to be successful in the IB music class. Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 356C00IW 

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: See School Counselor for IB Criteria. 

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for General Music Proficiency, the IB music program is a comprehensive program designed to enhance the development of students as complete musicians capable of performing music, composing music and hearing music at the highest level. Students will study western music history, world music, theory and analysis, composition, and performance practices. Students must have a solid understanding of music theory to be successful in the IB music class. Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 356A00IW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: See School Counselor for IB Criteria  

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for General Music Proficiency, the IB music program is a comprehensive program designed to enhance the development of students as complete musicians capable of performing music, composing music and hearing music at the highest level. Students will study western music history, world music, theory and analysis, composition, and performance practices. Students must have a solid understanding of music theory to be successful in the IB music class. Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 354100CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Choral Music Proficiency, this introductory course emphasizes techniques of singing through tone/vocal production, sight-singing, solfege, ensemble singing, rehearsal techniques, and theory. After school rehearsals may be required. Specified performance attire may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 354200CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Chorus 1; or teacher recommendation with audition         

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Choral Music Proficiency, this course emphasizes vocal techniques that are developed through the study of correct breathing, diction, and intonation. Music studied will encompass all major music eras, including popular, jazz, spiritual, and classical repertoire. There will be emphasis on sight-singing and ear training. Students perform daily vocal exercises to increase range, tone quality, and breathing capacity. Students will perform various types of music in seasonal concerts and other performance opportunities. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 354300HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Chorus 1; Chorus 2; or teacher recommendation with audition  

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Choral Music Proficiency, this course is designed for performance of advanced music selections utilizing the study of music theory, music history, ear training, and keyboard skills. Students will experience a higher level of training in breathing techniques, posture, diction, intonation, balance, and overall musical aspects of the voice. Students are expected to prepare for and perform in seasonal concerts, state choral festivals, school assemblies, and other performances as dictated by the instructor. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required.

Course Code: 354400HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Choir 1; Choir 2; Choir 3H; or teacher recommendation with audition              

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Choral Music Proficiency, this course is designed for performance of advanced music selections utilizing the study of music theory, music history, ear training, and keyboard skills. Students will experience a higher level of training in breathing techniques, posture, diction, intonation, balance, and overall musical aspects of the voice. Students are expected to prepare for and perform in seasonal concerts, state choral festivals, school assemblies, and other performances as dictated by the instructor. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required.

Course Code: 354500HW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Choir 1, Choir 2, Choir 3H, Choir 4H; or teacher recommendation with audition           

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Choral Music Proficiency, this course is designed for performance of advanced music selections utilizing the study of music theory, music history, ear training, and keyboard skills. Students will experience a higher level of training in breathing techniques, posture, diction, intonation, balance, and overall musical aspects of the voice. Students are expected to prepare for and perform in seasonal concerts, state choral festivals, school assemblies, and other performances as dictated by the instructor. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required.

Course Code: 354600HW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Choir 1; Choir 2; Choir 3H; Choir 4H; Choir 5H; or teacher recommendation with audition        

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Choral Music Proficiency, this course is designed for performance of advanced music selections utilizing the study of music theory, music history, ear training, and keyboard skills. Students will experience a higher level of training in breathing techniques, posture, diction, intonation, balance, and overall musical aspects of the voice. Students are expected to prepare for and perform in seasonal concerts, state choral festivals, school assemblies, and other performances as dictated by the instructor. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required.

Course Code: 452100CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Theatre Proficiency, this course introduces the fundamentals of theatre including theatre history and styles, fundamental acting techniques, mime, pantomime, voice projection, improvisation, and ensemble work. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 452200CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Theatre 1; or teacher recommendation with audition        

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Theatre Proficiency, this course focuses on technical theatre and performance. Students learn set design, costuming, stage make-up, set building, lights, and sound. Students study character development, script writing, and will produce a short play. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected. 

Course Code: 452300HW

Grade Level: 10-12  

Prerequisites: Theatre 1; Theatre 2; or teacher recommendation with audition

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Theatre Proficiency, this advanced course focuses on improving performance skills and developing the actor. Students review acting techniques and develop skills in storytelling and scene/monologue writing. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected. 

Course Code: 452500CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Theatre 1   

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Theatre Proficiency, this course covers the basic technical aspects of the theatre: scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, posters, publicity, and stage management. This course also helps the student develop an appreciation of the technical theatre through the study of theatre history and the reading of plays and viewing of films for analysis of their technical applications. The course offers students practical experience in stagecraft and scenic design through their work on in-class and extracurricular productions. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected. 

Course Code: 452A00IW 

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: See School Counselor for IB Criteria  

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Theatre Proficiency, the IB DP theatre course is multifaceted and gives students the opportunity to actively engage in theatre as creators, designers, directors, and performers. It emphasizes working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble. The teacher’s role is to create opportunities that allow students to explore, learn, discover, and collaborate to become autonomous, informed, and skilled theatre-makers. Students learn to apply research and theory to inform and to contextualize their work. Through researching, creating, preparing, presenting, and critically reflecting on theatre, they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community, and the world. Students experience the course from contrasting artistic and cultural perspectives. They learn about theatre from around the world, the importance of making theatre with integrity, and the impact that theatre can have on the world. The course will enable students to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, palace, and culture by promoting international-mindedness and an appreciation of the diversity of theatre. IB Theatre Arts SL is a one-semester course with IB assessments of the Director’s Notebook, the Research Presentation, and the Collaborative Project.

Course Code: 452B00IW 

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: See School Counselor for IB Criteria  

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Theatre Proficiency, the IB DP theatre course is multifaceted and gives students the opportunity to actively engage in theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. It emphasizes working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble. The teacher’s role is to create opportunities that allow students to explore, learn, discover and collaborate to become autonomous, informed and skilled theatre-makers. Students learn to apply research and theory to inform and to contextualize their work. Through researching, creating, preparing, presenting and critically reflecting on theatre, they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community and the world. Students experience the course from contrasting artistic and cultural perspectives. They learn about theatre from around the world, the importance of making theatre with integrity, and the impact that theatre can have on the world. It enables them to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, place and culture, promoting international-mindedness and an appreciation of the diversity of theatre. IB Theatre Arts HL is a two-semester course, semester 1 in junior year and semester 2 in senior year. It goes into more depth on all topics studied and includes all of the SL assessments along with an additional assessment: the Solo Theatre Piece.

Course Code: 452C00IW 

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: See School Counselor for IB Criteria  

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Theatre Proficiency, the IB DP theatre course is multifaceted and gives students the opportunity to actively engage in theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. It emphasizes working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble. The teacher’s role is to create opportunities that allow students to explore, learn, discover and collaborate to become autonomous, informed and skilled theatre-makers. Students learn to apply research and theory to inform and to contextualize their work. Through researching, creating, preparing, presenting and critically reflecting on theatre, they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community and the world. Students experience the course from contrasting artistic and cultural perspectives. They learn about theatre from around the world, the importance of making theatre with integrity, and the impact that theatre can have on the world. It enables them to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, place and culture, promoting international-mindedness and an appreciation of the diversity of theatre. IB Theatre Arts HL is a two-semester course, semester 1 in junior year and semester 2 in senior year. It goes into more depth on all topics studied and includes all of the SL assessments along with an additional assessment: the Solo Theatre Piece.

Course Code: 450100CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Dance Proficiency, this introductory course explores various styles of dance; ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, and improvisational. Students learn dance history and terminology. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 450200CW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Dance 1; or teacher recommendation with audition          

Description:       Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Dance Proficiency, this intermediate level class continues the study of ballet and modern with an emphasis on choreography, technical training, and expression. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected

Course Code: 450300HW

Grade Level: 10-11

Prerequisites: Dance 1; Dance 2; or teacher recommendation with audition     

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Dance Proficiency, this advanced level performance class includes comprehensive study of choreography, technique, dance history, and improvisation. Students are expected to organize and develop performance opportunities in the community and at school. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected. 

Course Code: 450400HW

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Dance 1; Dance 2; Dance 3H; or teacher recommendation with audition                     

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Dance Proficiency, this advanced level course requires the creation of a dance portfolio and concentration on skills, knowledge, and technique in various dance forms. Students participate in every aspect of the dance program: student performances, workshops, tutoring other dance students, festivals, and masterclasses. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 450600CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None           

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Dance Proficiency, this course will examine the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Students will participate in conditioning, movement exercises, and dance phrases assigned to increase knowledge and improve execution of basic ballet steps. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 450500CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None                       

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Dance Proficiency, this course explores the technique and theory of Modern Dance. Emphasis is placed on modern dance techniques and the application of movement principles essential to the training of the dancer. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 459900CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Grade 9 : Recommendation of middle school band director and audition

Grade 10 - 12: Band 1; Band 2; teacher recommendation with audition   

Description: Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance-oriented program concentrating on basic percussion techniques and performing percussion literature. Students are expected to participate in concert bands, and various other ensembles. Students will have the opportunity to participate in District and State band division events. Students must provide their own drum sticks and mallets. Students are expected to practice at home, use current technology to submit recorded playing assessments. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected. 

Course Code: 459904HW

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Band 2; Band 3H; or teacher recommendation with audition    

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music Proficiency, this course is a performance-oriented program concentrating on accelerated techniques and performing advanced percussion literature. Students are expected to participate in various ensembles and concert bands. Students are expected to participate in District and State band division events. Students must provide their own drumsticks and mallets. Students are expected to use current technology to submit recorded playing assessments. Specified performance attire may be required. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 359901CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: See School Counselor for Criteria                   

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for General Music Proficiency, applied music offers high school special education students the opportunity to receive small group instruction designed to give an overview of music theory and develop performance skills. The instructor will assign literature based on each student’s skill level. Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. A variety of methods and repertoire is utilized to refine students’ abilities in listening, analyzing, and interpreting music.

Course Code: 459971CW 

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Band 1; Theatre 1; Choir 1; Dance 1; Orchestra 1; Or teacher recommendation with audition        

Description:  Aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Theatre Proficiency, this course focuses on the history of musicals and the stock characters found in them. During the course, students become familiar with the larger, more famous musicals. This performance-oriented class incorporates movement and vocal work; therefore, it is suggested that students who register for the course be able to sing and move well. At the end of the course, students audition for and perform in a musical production to be presented to the school and/or the public. After school rehearsals may be required. Performances are expected.

Course Code: 361100CW 

Grade Level: 8-12

Prerequisites: N/A

Description: French 1 is an elective one-year course offered to any junior or senior, or any freshman or sophomore who has maintained at least a C average in his/her previous English class. The primary objectives are to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing French on a basic level within a limited vocabulary context and to instill in students an awareness of cultural similarities and differences with respect to the United States and France. Techniques of language study/learning are emphasized so that skills learned may be applied to subsequent study of other world languages. Although aural-oral methods of instruction are emphasized, some traditional methods are utilized.

Course Code: 361200CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: French 1

Description: French 2 is an intermediate course recommended for seniors and other students who are completing their two -year minimum world language requirement for admission to college or for those students who are planning to continue their study of French in the IB strand. This course is designed to develop the four language skills to an intermediate level of proficiency. Techniques of language study/learning are emphasized so that skills learned may be applied to subsequent study of other foreign languages. The primary objective is the continuing development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills begun in French 1. Although listening and speaking skills are always stressed, increasing emphasis is placed on reading and writing skills as students explore more complex use of the language. Composition skills are developed to a limited degree. Growing emphasis is placed on French-speaking cultures outside of France.

Course Code: 361300CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: French  2

Description: French III is a course recommended for students who have completed their two-year minimum world language requirement for admission to college or for those students who wish to continue their study of a world language. This course is designed to continue the development of language skills required for a low intermediate level of proficiency. Techniques of language study/learning are emphasized so that skills learned may be applied to ongoing study of the language. The primary objective i s the continuing development and extension of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills begun in Spanish II. Increased emphasis will be placed on speaking, reading and writing skills and ongoing study of the culture of Spanish speaking countries.

Course Code: 361300HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: French 2

Description: French 3 H is an elective course offered to students who have successfully completed French 2. The primary objective of the course is to advance the student's language skills in all four modes to a degree of proficiency that will enable him/her to function in a French-speaking environment. Reading, writing, and vocabulary skills are increasingly emphasized. Vocabulary is greatly expanded. New grammatical concepts are introduced, such as the past literary tense and the subjunctive mood. Students also increase proficiency in areas introduced in French 2. Culture is explored through exposure to French art, literature, and history. Increasing emphasis is placed on personal expression in writing and on reading comprehension skills

Course Code: 361400CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: French 3

Description: French IV is a course recommended for those students who wish to continue their study of the French language. This course is designed to continue the development of language skills required for effective speaking, listening and reading in the language. The course will continue to focus on speaking and will introduce writing at a higher level and include specific readings in the language.  The primary objective is the continuing development and extension of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills learned in French I-III. Ongoing study of the cultures of French speaking countries will take place and class will be conducted solely in French.

Course Code: 361400HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: French 3

Description: Honors French 4 is a course of study intended for the student who has completed French III. Taking and successfully completing this rigorous course has many practical and personal advantages. Many students have been able to exempt one or more courses of college French and have been better prepared for the university-level classes that they do take. On a personal level, the benefits are endless as a student becomes engaged in other cultures and learns new forms of personal expression. Ideally, the student should become a more aware and active member of the world community.

Course Code: 361G00IW 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: See School Counselor for IB criteria

Description: This course satisfies the Language B component of IB. It expands on the comprehension and production of language skills by focusing on the study of French and Francophone issues of global interest in a variety of formats. Emphasis is on grammatical and critical analysis and the formulation and defense of opinion.

Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 361H00IW 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: French 3H

Description: This course satisfies the Language B component of IB.  Emphasis is on mastering proficiency in comprehension, analysis and synthesis of authentic materials from all core curriculum areas, literature of the French-speaking world, and global issues in a wide variety of formats. Students research, discuss and evaluate information using classroom debate, media technology and community. Students will write critical essays of 500 words or more.  Class is conducted in French. Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization. This course continues to develop all four language skills with increased emphasis upon reading, writing and grammar. There will be daily written and conversational exercises

Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization

Course Code: 361I00IW   

Grade Level: 9-12   

Prerequisites: French 3H

Description: This course satisfies the Language B component of IB.  Emphasis is on mastering proficiency in comprehension, analysis and synthesis of authentic materials from all core curriculum areas, literature of the French-speaking world, and global issues in a wide variety of formats. Students research, discuss and evaluate information using classroom debate, media technology and community. Students will write critical essays of 500 words or more.  Class is conducted in French. Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization. This course continues to develop all four language skills with increased emphasis upon reading, writing and grammar. There will be daily written and conversational exercises

Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 361G00IW 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: See School Counselor for IB criteria

Description: This course satisfies the Language B component of IB. It expands on the comprehension and production of language skills by focusing on the study of French and Francophone issues of global interest in a variety of formats. Emphasis is on grammatical and critical analysis and the formulation and defense of opinion.

Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 367100AW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: French IV H

Description: This course is designed to prepare students for the AP French Language Exam. It expands on comprehension and production of French language skills, with focus on complex grammatical and structural language in formats of increasing variety and global scope. Students summarize, analyze and synthesize information using a wide spectrum of sources (classroom interaction, media, technology, etc.). The student will develop skills in expression with reasonable fluency and accuracy in written and spoken French. This course is taught entirely in French. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam in May.

Course Code: 365100CW

Grade Level: 8-12   

Prerequisites: N/A

Description: Spanish 1 is an elective one-year course offered to any junior or senior, or any freshman or sophomore who has maintained at least a C average in his/her previous English class. The primary objective of the course is the development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish on a basic level within a limited vocabulary context. The course will also instill in students an awareness of cultural similarities and differences with respect to the United States vis-à-vis Latin America and Spain. Techniques of language study are emphasized so that skills learned may be applied to subsequent study of other foreign languages. Although aural-oral methods of instruction are emphasized, some traditional methods are utilized.

Course Code: 365100HW

Grade Level: 8-12

Prerequisites: N/A

Description: Spanish 1 Honors is an honors level elective one-year course offered to any student grade 8-12 who has maintained at least a C average in his/her previous English class. The primary objective of the course is the development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish on a basic level within a limited vocabulary context. The course will also instill in students an awareness of cultural similarities and differences with respect to the United States vis-à-vis Latin America and Spain. Techniques of language study are emphasized so that skills learned may be applied to subsequent study of other foreign languages. Although aural-oral methods of instruction are emphasized, some traditional methods are utilized.

Course Code: 365200CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Spanish 1

Description: Spanish 2 is an intermediate course recommended for seniors and other students who are completing their two -year minimum world language requirement for admission to college or for students planning to continue study in the AP/IB strand. The primary objective is the continuing development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills begun in Spanish 1. Increased emphasis is placed on reading and writing skills as students explore more complex use of the language. Composition skills are developed to a limited degree. Growing emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences between Hispanic and North American cultural attitudes.

Course Code: 365200HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Spanish H

Description: Spanish 2H is an advanced course offered to students who have successfully completed Spanish 2 PIB. The primary objective is to develop the students' language skills to a degree of proficiency that will enable them to function in a Spanish-speaking environment and to enter advanced programs in Spanish. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are intensively emphasized. Vocabulary is greatly expanded. The tenses of the language that were not covered in Spanish 2 are thoroughly utilized. Culture is explored through exposure to Hispanic projects. Students read and discuss poetry, short stories, and newspaper articles and selected readings in the target language. Writing skills are developed through frequent compositions.

Course Code: 361300CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Spanish 2

Description: Spanish III is a course recommended for students who have completed their two-year minimum world language requirement for admission to college or for those students who wish to continue their study of a world language. This course is designed to continue the development of language skills required for a low intermediate level of proficiency. Techniques of language study/learning are emphasized so that skills learned may be applied to ongoing study of the language. The primary objective i s the continuing development and extension of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills begun in Spanish II. Increased emphasis will be placed on speaking, reading and writing skills and ongoing study of the culture of Spanish speaking countries.

Course Code: 361300HW

Grade Level: 9-12   

Prerequisites: Spanish 2 or  2 H

Description: Spanish 3H is an advanced course offered to students who have successfully completed Spanish 2 PIB. The primary objective is to develop the students' language skills to a degree of proficiency that will enable them to function in a Spanish-speaking environment and to enter advanced programs in Spanish. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are intensively emphasized. Vocabulary is greatly expanded. The tenses of the language that were not covered in Spanish 2 are thoroughly utilized. Culture is explored through exposure to Hispanic projects. Students read and discuss poetry, short stories, and newspaper articles and selected readings in the target language. Writing skills are developed through frequent compositions.

Course Code: 365400CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Spanish 3 or 3H

Description: Spanish IV is a course recommended for those students who wish to continue their study of the Spanish language. This course is designed to continue the development of language skills required for effective speaking, listening and reading in the language. The course will continue to focus on speaking and will introduce writing at a higher level and include specific readings in the language.  The primary objective is the continuing development and extension of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills learned in Spanish I-III. Ongoing study of the cultures of Spanish speaking countries will take place and class will be conducted solely in Spanish

Course Code: 361400HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Spanish 3 or 3H

Description: This course is the fourth year of the systematic study of the Spanish language. Having completed the study of the grammar and basic vocabulary of the language in the first four years, students will use the language to read about and to discuss significant literary, philosophical, political, and environmental issues in Spanish. Class will be conducted entirely in Spanish using the full range of lexical and syntactic structures expected of students in third-year college courses in composition and conversation for world-language majors. As such, students will use an anthology of writings in Spanish featuring essays on a variety of topics, short stories, and poetry. Grammar will be reviewed as needed.

Course Code: 365H00IW 

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Spanish 3H

Description: Spanish Higher Level (HL) is a class for junior and seniors only. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish. The course focuses on the three “pillars” of linguistic proficiency, as described in the IB Course Guide: language, cultural interaction and message. The key points of the course are on language acquisition and the development of language skills. Only authentic materials are used, therefore reflecting the culture of the Spanish world.  In addition to participating in class discussions about a text, song or movie; writing argumentative and creative essays; and presenting viewpoints on a variety of themes; students will read a novel as part of the literature component of the HL course, followed by a variety of tasks aimed at the creative written assignment. (Depth and breadth of content themes, and rigor of assessment criteria and assessments, as well as literature coverage, differ between SL and HL classes.) Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 3651001W 

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Spanish 3H

Description: Spanish Higher Level (HL) is a class for junior and seniors only. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish. The course focuses on the three “pillars” of linguistic proficiency, as described in the IB Course Guide: language, cultural interaction and message. The key points of the course are on language acquisition and the development of language skills. Only authentic materials are used, therefore reflecting the culture of the Spanish world.  In addition to participating in class discussions about a text, song or movie; writing argumentative and creative essays; and presenting viewpoints on a variety of themes; students will read a novel as part of the literature component of the HL course, followed by a variety of tasks aimed at the creative written assignment. (Depth and breadth of content themes, and rigor of assessment criteria and assessments, as well as literature coverage, differ between SL and HL classes.) Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 365G00IW

Grade Level: 11-12  

Prerequisites: Spanish 3H

Description: Spanish Standard Level (SL) is a class for juniors and seniors only.  The Spanish Language B course focuses on language acquisition and proficiency in communication in a variety of authentic situations. Communication and interaction-in writing, reading, listening or speaking- are the keynotes of the course. Only authentic material is used; thus, the culture of the Spanish world is reflected by using news broadcasts, online newspapers, magazines, music, video clips and movies as content themes vary from global issues to cultural diversity, communication, media and more.  The class is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students participate in class discussions; they create 300/400 word essays; and express their viewpoints on themes that are explored during debates, role plays and individual presentations.

Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the

International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 367500AW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Spanish IV H

Description: This course is designed to prepare students for the AP Spanish Language Exam. It provides an overview of the literature of the Hispanic world, as well as the history and art of Spain. There is a general grammar review with greater stress on oral skills and writing skills. Students will write weekly essays of 250 words or more. Class is conducted entirely in Spanish. Note: Students enrolled in this course will take a comprehensive College Board Advanced Placement exam in May.

Course Code: 461100CW 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: N/A

Description: This course introduces students to effective strategies for basic Chinese language learning and aspects of Chinese-speaking culture. The course focuses on speaking, listening and writing in Chinese and stresses forms of address, greetings, and brief and guided conversation. Focus will be placed on development of reading comprehension skills, such as recognizing letters, sounds, familiar words and oral directions. Students will write sentences and descriptions using characters and expand their recognition of words through stroke order and stroke count of the written Chinese language. Students will examine the practices, products and perspectives of the Chinese-speaking culture and recognize basic practices and routines existent in daily life.

Course Code: 461200CW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Chinese 1

Description: Chinese II is an intermediate course recommended for students who are completing their two year minimum world language requirement for admission to college or for those students who are planning to continue their study of Chinese. This course is designed to develop the language skills required for a high novice level of proficiency. Techniques of language study/learning are emphasized so that skills learned may be applied to subsequent study of the language. The primary objective is the continuing development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills begun in Chinese 1. Increased emphasis will be placed on reading and writing skills and students explore the complex use of the language. A focus is also placed on Chinese culture.

Course Code: 461300HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Chinese 2

Description: Chinese 3 is an elective course offered to students who have successfully completed Chinese 2. The objective of the course is to advance the student’s language skills in all four modes to a degree of proficiency that will enable him/her to function in a Chinese-speaking environment, and to enter advanced programs of Chinese. Reading, writing and vocabulary skills are increasingly emphasized. Vocabulary is greatly expanded and complex grammatical concepts are introduced. An intermediate level of proficiency is expected in conversation. Culture is further explored through Chinese art, literature and history. Ongoing learning will take place in writing and reading.

Course Code: 461400HW

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Chinese 3

Description: Chinese 4H is an advanced course offered to students who have successfully completed Chinese 3. This course is the fourth year of the systematic study of the Chinese language. Having completed the basic study of the grammar and vocabulary of the language, students will be expected to read, discuss, converse and complete writing in the Chinese language. Class is conducted entirely in Chinese. Students will be prepared to further their language study in AP/IB Chinese or in college courses. Stress on oral skills, reading and discussion of a variety of literary, political and philosophical topics will be conducted.

Course Code: 461H00IW 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Chinese 3H

Description: Emphasis is on mastering proficiency in comprehension, analysis and synthesis of authentic materials from all core curriculum areas, literature of the Chinese-speaking world, and global issues in a wide variety of formats.

Course Code: 461G33IW  

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Chinese H  

Description: This course satisfies the Language B component of IB. It expands on the comprehension and production of language skills by focusing on the study of Chinese and Chinese issues of global interest in a variety of formats. Literature and Art of the Chinese world are reviewed. Emphasis is on oral skills and writing skills that emphasize Chinese character writing. Critical analysis of readings and grammatical skills will be a focus.  Students will write essays. Class is conducted in Chinese.

Note: Students enrolled in this course will be expected to complete all internal and external assessments that are required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Course Code: 344100CW

Description: Students will explore all aspects of health education. They will learn about the importance of physical activity, good nutrition, mental and emotional health, healthy relationships, and reproductive health, birth control, and pregnancy prevention. Students will be introduced to a large Code of team sports, lifetime sports skills, and personal fitness. (Required for graduation or ROTC I)

Prerequisites: None  

Course Code: 344200CW

The focus of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to participate in lifetime sports long after high school. Students will understand the importance of daily physical activity and how to achieve this on their own or with a small group. Activities such as Badminton, Tennis, Pickle Ball, and Glacier ball will be taught (Ideal for those individuals who prefer lifetime sports over team sports).

Prerequisites:  Physical Education 1

Physical Education 3

Course Code: 344300CW

The focus of this course is to provide the skills, knowledge, and strategies to successfully compete in a wide variety of team sports. The sport education model will be implemented for students to learn the importance of organization, coaching, officiating, managing, and playing (Recommended for those who love the team sport concept).

Prerequisites:  Physical Education 2

Course Code: 344400CW

The focus of this course is personal fitness. Students will learn to calculate their BMI, heart rate, target heart rate zone, and VO2 max. Students will perform activities such as yoga, Pilates, running, elliptical training, plyometric training, and core body conditioning (Recommended for those students who love to do cardiovascular activity).

Prerequisites:  Physical Education 3

Course Code: 344500CW

This course focuses on the health and well-being of those students with mental and physical disabilities. Students will learn about the importance of physical activity, mental and emotional health and social relationships. In a small group, students will participate in personal fitness and team sport activities adapted to their needs.

Prerequisites:  None

Course Code: 340200CW

 The course is designed to educate students on topics that will impact their physical, emotional, mental and social wellness.  The following are the health skills that students will develop and practice throughout life: accessing information, practicing healthful behaviors, stress management, analyzing influences, communication skills, conflict resolution, refusal skills, decision making, goal setting and advocacy.

Prerequisites:  None

Course Code: 370100CH

Driver Education is an elective semester course. The course is open to students age fifteen and above. The course is divided into three sections: 30 hours of classroom instruction; 12 hours of simulated driving time; and 6 hours of “in-car” instruction (3 hours of observation and 3 hours of “behind-the-wheel” instruction.) The course requires that each student obtain a South Carolina driver’s permit before he or she can complete the “behind-the-wheel” portion of the course.

Prerequisites: None

Course Code: 349900CW

This course is offered to students who wish to participate in weightlifting for an entire semester. Advanced techniques in Weightlifting are taught along with flexibility and running technique drills. Students are graded on improvement made during the semester.

Prerequisites: None  

Elective course - does not count towards the SC Graduation requirement for Physical Education or Health.

Course Code: 349901CW

This course is offered to students who have completed Weightlifting I and would like to continue in a weight training.

Prerequisites:  Weightlifting 1

Elective course - does not count towards the SC Graduation requirement for Physical Education or Health.

Course Code: 349903CW

This course is offered to students who have completed Weightlifting 2 and would like to continue in a weight training.

Prerequisites:  Weightlifting 2

Elective course - does not count towards the SC Graduation requirement for Physical Education or Health.

Course Code: 349904CW

This course is offered to students who have completed Weightlifting 3 and would like to continue in a weight training.

Prerequisites:  Weightlifting 3

Elective course - does not count towards the SC Graduation requirement for Physical Education or Health.

Course Code: 349902CH

Students study health maintenance not merely to prevent disease, but the promotion of wellness. Activities enable students to develop decision-making skills and individual responsibility for one’s health. The class offers opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate health-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices. They study integration of the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health as the basis for study of other topic areas, such as consumer, environmental, and nutritional health.

Prerequisites:  None

Elective course - does not count towards the SC Graduation requirement for Physical Education or Health.

The mission of the Air Force JROTC program is to “Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.”  The goals of the Air Force JROTC program are to instill: The values of citizenship, Service to the United States, Personal responsibility, and A sense of accomplishment.  The objectives of Air Force JROTC are to educate and train students in citizenship and life skills; promote community service; instill a sense of responsibility; and develop character and self- discipline through education and instruction in air and space fundamentals and the Air Force's core values of "Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do." Although it is an academic course, training in drill, ceremonies, marksmanship, aviation and physical fitness are included.  This course satisfies the South Carolina State Requirement for 1 credit unit of physical education. All subsequent credits are elective credits.

NOTE:  All Cadets  enrolled in AFJROTC  at Beaufort High School  must maintain acceptable standards  of academic achievement, conduct, and grooming as prescribed by governing directives for continued participation, as determined by the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI).

Army JROTC is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline. Its focus is reflected in its mission statement, “To motivate young people to be better citizens” It prepares high school students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as United States citizens.

These courses of instruction emphasize leadership education. Although it is an academic course, training in drill, ceremonies, marksmanship and physical fitness are included. This course satisfies the physical education requirement for a South Carolina State Diploma.

NOTE: All Cadets enrolled in Marine corps JROTC must maintain acceptable standards of academic achievement, conduct, and grooming as prescribed by governing directives for continued participation, as determined by the Senior Marine Instructor (SMI).