AGRISCIENCE
CTE Organization – FFA – Annual Dues $20
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Agriscience – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 8, 9, 10
Industry Certification: OSHA 10
This course is an introductory lab science course & prepares the student for biology, chemistry, ecology, & agriculture courses. It will help students understand the important role that agricultural science & technology serve in the 21stcentury.This course counts as a lab science credit toward graduation.
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Principles of Plant Science & Hydroculture – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: Agriscience
This course focuses on the science of plant growth. This course covers principles of plant health, growth, reproduction, and biotechnology, as well as fundamental principles of hydroponics and aquaponics.
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Small Animal Science – 1 Credit
Grade Level 9, 10
Prerequisite: Agriscience
This is a course in animal science & care for students interested in learning more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet assistant, or pursuing a variety of scientific, health, or agriculture professions. This covers anatomy & physiological systems of different groups of small animals, as well as careers, leadership, & history of the industry.
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SWDC Greenhouse Management (Intro to Plant Science) (EPSO)-1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Principles of Plant Science & Hydroculture
Industry Certification: OSHA 30 General Industry
This course is designed to prepare students to manage greenhouse operations. This course covers principles of greenhouse structures, plant health & growth, growing media, greenhouse crop selection & propagation, beginning & promoting a horticulture business/career, & personnel management.
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Large Animal Science – 1 Credit
Grade Level 10, 11
Prerequisite: Small Animal Science
Industry Certification: OSHA 30 General Industry
This is a course in veterinary & animal science for students interested in learning more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet assistant, or pursuing a variety of scientific, health, or agriculture professions. This course covers anatomy & physiological systems of different groups of large animals, as well as careers, leadership, & history of the industry
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Landscaping & Turf Science – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: Greenhouse Management
Industry Certification: Commercial Pesticide Certification (must be 18 years old) & TN Specific Industry Certification-Horticulture & OSHA 30 General Industry
This course is designed to provide relevant technical knowledge & skills needed for further education & careers in landscape design, maintenance, & turf management. Content includes site analysis & planning, principles of design, & plant selection & care techniques.
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Principles of Agricultural Mechanics – 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Agriscience
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Industry Certification: Precision Measurement Instruments Certification
This course introduces students to basic skills and knowledge in construction and land management. This course covers topics including project management, basic engine and motor mechanics, land surveying, irrigation and drainage, agricultural structure, and basic metalworking techniques.
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Veterinary Science – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite:Large Animal Science
Industry Certification: TN Specific Industry Certification-Animal Science & OSHA 30 General Industry
This is an advanced course that covers principles of health and disease, basic animal care and nursing, clinical and laboratory procedures, and additional industry-related career and leadership knowledge and skills.
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BUSINESS
CTE Organization: FBLA – Annual Dues $20
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Computer Applications – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
This course explores social, business, & ethical issues of using computer technology while producing documents, spreadsheets, databases, & presentations. In addition, students will engage in key critical thinking skills & will practice ethical & appropriate behavior required for responsible use of technology.
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Dual Enrollment Office Management – 1 Credit (EPSO)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
This course explores oral & electronic business communications with emphasis on social media & digital communications. Content also includes electronic publishing, design, layout, composition, & video conferencing.Dual Enrollment for TCAT class taught at HUS is funded by the student’s Dual Enrollment Grant.
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Business Communications – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11
Prerequisite: Computer Applications or Intro to Business & Marketing
This course explores oral & electronic business communications with emphasis on social media & digital communications. Content also includes electronic publishing, design, layout, composition, & video conferencing.
Introduction to Business & Marketing – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9, 10
This course helps students prepare for the growing complexities of the business world by examining basis principles of business, marketing, & finance in addition to exploring key aspects of leadership, ethical & social responsibilities, & careers.
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Advanced Computer Applications – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
Industry Certification: Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
This capstone course in which students will learn necessary skills in problem solving using technology to produce professional quality business documents & presentations. The course and projects are meant to simulate workplace scenarios & draw on skills related to communication, operations, management, & teamwork to accomplish information management goals.
SWDC Business Management – (EPSO) 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Intro to Business & Marketing
This course focuses on the development of the planning, organizing, leading, & controlling functions required for the production & delivery of goods & services. This course will address the management role of utilizing the businesses’ resources of employees, equipment, & capital to achieve an organization’s goals. Students will participate in a project in which they will present recommendations to improve an existing business. Local business partnerships are encouraged.
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CONSTRUCTION
CTE Organization SkillsUSA – Annual Dues $20
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Fundamentals of Construction – 1 Credit
Industry Certification: OSHA 10 Construction
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
This is a foundational course covering essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required for careers in construction.Lab Fee $10
Residential & Commercial Construction I – 1 Credit
Industry Certification: OSHA 10 Construction
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Construction
This course prepares students for careers in residential and commercial carpentry. Students will frame floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, and stairs while safely employing tools and interpreting construction drawings.Lab Fee $10
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Residential & Commercial Construction II – 1 Credit
Industry Certification: OSHA 30 Construction
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Residential & Commercial Construction I
This course explores advanced framing, the physics of structural loads, and the coverings and finishes of structural systems. Students install interior and exterior finishing, including roofing, siding, thermal and moisture protection components.Lab Fee $10
Dual Enrollment Machining Technology – (EPSO) 1 Credit
Industry Certification: Production Certification (CPT) Safety Module
Grade Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing
This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be effective in production environments as a machinist, CNC operator, or supervisor. Students will demonstrate safety practices concerning machining technology, proper measurement and layout techniques, reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints, production design processes, and quality control procedures.
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ENGLISH
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English I – 9thGrade (State Tested) – 1 Credit
Class Reading Selections (tentative). Class reading selections:Night; The Odyssey; Romeo & Juliet; To Kill a Mockingbird
English II – 10thGrade (State Tested) – 1 Credit
Prerequisite: English I
(State Tested)
Class Reading Selections (tentative):Antigone: A Lesson Before Dying; The Book Thief; The Tragedy of Julius Caesar; Fahrenheit 451; Their Eyes Were Watching God
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English III – 11thGrade – 1 Credit
Prerequisite: English II
Class Reading Selections (tentative):The Awakening; The Crucible; The Great Gatsby; A Raisin in the Sun; The Joy Luck Club; Scarlett Letter; Of Mice and Men
English IV – 12thGrade – 1 Credit
Prerequisite: English III
Class Reading Selections (tentative):Beowulf; The Canterbury Tales; Macbeth; The Piano Lesson
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ACT Prep – ½ or 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I; Algebra II; English I/II
This is arequiredcourse designed to prepare juniors and/or seniors for the ACT.The course covers subject area content, test taking skills, & formal test preparation. Instruction is delivered through a computer based program and teacher instruction.
Creative Writing– ½ Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
This course is for students who enjoy expressing themselves with the written word. It is conducted as a workshop, and students participate in journal writing, creative exercises, and group sharing.
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SWDC Speech – (EPSO) 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
This course prepares students to become effective communicators as they learn to organize ideas, speak with confidence & poise, & listen critically to others. Students will be expected to present a variety of speeches.
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FINE ARTS
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General Music – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
This course provides an understanding of the elements, history, & role of music in society. It includes learning to listen to music, musical history, music of different cultures, the recording industry, instruments of the orchestra, & the history of American music.
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Visual Art I – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Students will learn about the language of visual arts, art history, art criticism, & art production in a course that relies on hands on learning. This course explores the elements of design through basic drawing, painting, 2-D, & 3-D skills. Pencil, color pencil, tempera paint, & acrylic paint are used.
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Media Arts I – (Photography) 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
This course focuses on using photography to:
- Generate, organize, refine, & develop artistic ideas & work
- Select, analyze, interpret, develop & refine artistic work for producing
- Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work
- Perceive, analyze & interpret meaning in artistic work
- Evaluate artistic work & relate knowledge & personal experiences to make art
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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Spanish I – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 8, 9
This course is the study of Spanish vocabulary, grammar & language structure. Spanish culture willbe introduced.
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Spanish II – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: Spanish I
The course is a continuation of Spanish I skills & activities with an emphasis on conversation and reading comprehension. Students continue to gain confidence in their Spanish speaking abilities as they communicate in more real-life situations. Spanish culture is incorporated into this course.
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HEALTH SCIENCE
CTE Organization: HOSA – Annual Dues $20
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Health Science Education – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9
Industry Certification: OSHA 10
This is an introductory course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of therapeutics, health care, diagnostics, & support services. This course serves as a foundation for health care occupations & services.
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Rehabilitation Careers – 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Health Science Education
Industry Certification: OSHA 10
This is a course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in rehabilitation services. The course will help students identify careers, recognize diseases, disorders or injuries, correlate the related anatomy & physiology, & then develop a plan of treatment. Units will include sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, art, music, dance therapy, & others.
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Human Anatomy & Physiology – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology I, Health Science Education
Industry Certification: OSHA 30 General Industry
This course examines the structure, function, & relationships of the body systems. Students explore the body through labs, models, and diagrams. This course prepares students for a variety of pursuits such as medicine, healthcare, & sports fitness careers.Satisfies 1 lab science credit for graduation.Lab Fee: $10
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Medical Therapeutics – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Health Science Education
Industry Certification: OSHA 30 General Industry
This applied course prepares students to identify and pursue careers in therapeutic services. Students assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status; identify the purpose and components of treatmentsLab Fee $10
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Diagnostic Medicine – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Health Science Education
Industry Certification: OSHA 30 General Industry
This course is designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of radiology, medical laboratory, optometry, & other patient diagnostic procedures. Students will be able to describe new & evolving diagnostic technologies, compare & contrast the features of healthcare systems, explain the legal & ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting, & begin to perform foundation healthcare skills.
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Dual Enrollment Therapeutic Services – 1 Credit (EPSO)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Perquisite:
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MATHEMATICS
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Algebra I (State Tested) – 1 Credits
Grade Level: 8, 9
Algebra I is a basic course emphasizing the usefulness of algebra in problem solving. The topics covered include algebraic expressions, signed numbers, equations, inequalities, graphing, linear systems, ration & proportions, products, factoring, radicals & roots.
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Bridge Math – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12 (with less than 19 on the ACT math section)
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
This course is designed to develop & enhance the math skills readiness & success on the ACT. The curriculum for Bridge Math includes a review of Algebra I, Algebra II, & Geometry. The course is recommended for students who have not earned a 19 on the mathematics component of the ACT.
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Algebra II (State Tested) – 1 Credits
Grade Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Algebra II includes analyzing equations & inequalities, graphing linear relations & functions, solving systems of linear equations & inequalities, exploring polynomials & radical expressions, exploring quadratic functions & inequalities, exploring rational expressions, & exploring exponential & logarithmic functions.
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SWDC Pre-Calculus (EPSO) – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Algebra II, & Geometry (TN Ready – on track/mastered or ACT Math 19)
This course is an extension of Algebra II & Geometry with emphasis on trigonometry, sequences & series, probability & statistics, & an introduction to derivatives.
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Geometry (State Tested) – 1 Credits
Grade Level: 10, 11
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Algebra II
Analyzing geometry using constructions & proofs, study relationships of angles & line segments in figures, identify, & contrast axioms, theorems, & postulates, incorporate inductive & deductive reasoning & logic in problem-solving skills, introduction to Euclidean Geometry Theory.
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SWDC Statistics (EPSO) – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Algebra II, & Geometry
This course develops analytical and critical thinking skills as students describe data patterns, conduct studies, explore phenomena using probability and simulation, estimate population parameters, test hypotheses, and make statistical inferences.
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SCIENCE
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Biology I (State Tested)– 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9, 10
This course investigates the relationship between structure & function from molecules to organisms & systems, the interdependence & interactions of environmental components, and mechanisms that maintain continuity & lead to changes in populations.
Lab Fee: $10
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Human Anatomy & Physiology – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology I, Health Science Education
This course examines the structure, function, & relationships of the body systems. Students explore the body through labs, models, & diagrams. This course prepares students for a variety of pursuits such as medicine, healthcare, & sports fitness careers.Lab Fee: $10
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Chemistry I – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course examines the composition of matter & the physical & chemical changes it undergoes. Students examine the structure of atoms, the way atoms combine to form compounds, & the interactions between matter & energy.Lab Fee: $10
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Environmental Science – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10
This course explores the laws of mechanics, the laws of thermodynamics, the properties of mechanical waves & light, electricity & magnetism, & nuclear particles.
Lab Fee: $10
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Physics – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This course explores the laws of mechanics, the laws of thermodynamics, the properties of mechanical waves and light, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear particles.Lab Fee $10
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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SWDC World History – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9
This is a college level Survey of World History class. All students are required to take the online challenge exam. Those demonstrating mastery receive “transcripted” credit at any TN public postsecondary institution upon enrollment.
SWDC United States History – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11
This is a college level Survey of US History class.All students are required to take the online challenge exam. Those demonstrating mastery receive “transcripted” credit at any TN public postsecondary institution upon enrollment.
Personal Finance – ½ Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
This course examines how individual choices directly influence occupational goals, future earnings potential & long term financial well-being. Real world topics covered include income, money management, spending & credit, as well as saving & investing.
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World History – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9
This course spans from earliest civilizations through the past 700 years of Western Civilization. The primary areas of study are the Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, the Age of Revolutions concluding with an evaluation of the Twentieth Century.
United States History – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11
This course begins with the conclusion of the American Civil War & the Reconstruction Period & explores internal growth, change, expansion, & present role in world affairs. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature.
U. S. Government – ½ Credit
Grade Level: 12
This course examines the purposes, principles, & practices of American government. Students also study the structure & process of Tennessee & local governments. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature.
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Contemporary Issues – ½ or 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Students analyze historical, cultural, economic, and geographic factors that have raised concern in the nation and around the globe.
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Sociology – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
This course explores the way sociologists view society & study the world. Students also examine culture, socialization, deviance, & the structure & impact of institutions & organizations
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Economics – ½ Credit
Grade Level: 12
This course examines the allocation of scarce resources & the economic reasoning used by government agencies & by individuals. Informational text & primary sources play an instrumental part.
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Success Skills for Service Learning – 1 Credit
Grade Level: 12
The class roster is elected from registration requests. Students will develop a portfolio as they complete school service projects. Success skills is an opportunity for students to become accountable for their own learning by focusing talents, skills, & knowledge on an academic topic or in a service setting of special interest to them.
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WELLNESS
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Lifetime Wellness (Health/PE) – 1 Credit
This course is divided into two nine weeks, ½ credit for PE & ½ credit for Health. Topics covered include:personalfitness & related skills, nutrition, chemical education, sexuality & family life, mental health, disease prevention & control, & safety/first aid.
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PE I – Recreational – ½ Credit
Grade Level: 11, 12
This continuation of the lifetime wellness class is designed to aid in the development of each student physically, mentally, & socially. The program will include beginning instruction, practice & play in individual & team sports depending upon the availability of equipment & facilities.
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WORK BASED LEARNING
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WBL Career Practicum
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Related course in current or previous semester
This capstone course provides opportunities to apply skills & knowledge within a professional work environment through apprenticeships, internships, & cooperative education. (A “related” course may be any academic or CTE class except construction, health science, & law enforcement.) Personal transportation is required for all off-campus assignments.TheWBL Coordinator will review student attendance, discipline, & grades to select participants.
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