diff --git a/src/data/coursedata.json b/src/data/coursedata.json index c8a6604..3e8f5ee 100644 --- a/src/data/coursedata.json +++ b/src/data/coursedata.json @@ -1,25 +1,26 @@ { "2-d-mixed-media": { + "considerations": "", "courseid": "ART235", "coursename": "2-D Mixed Media", "credits": "5", - "description": "Students will continue to develop the skills learned in Art Basics and experiment new techniques using a wide variety of materials, including oil paint, collage, and Xerox transfer. Students will learn how to communicate their ideas in creative ways by combining paint with other materials to create their art work.", + "description": "Art Exploration is required before taking this course. Students will continue to develop the skills learned in Art Exploration and experiment new techniques using a wide variety of materials, including oil paint, collage, and Xerox transfer. Students will learn how to communicate their ideas in creative ways by combining paint with other materials to create their artwork.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Design Art Basics And Beg. Painting", + "prerequisites": "Art Exploration", "tags": ["Art"] }, "3-d-mixed-media": { - "considerations": "Design Art Basics is required. This course will involve written work as well as art work projects. Presentations and class discussions are regular occurrences in this course.", + "considerations": "Art Exploration is required before taking this class. This course will involve written work as well as artwork projects. Presentations and class discussions are regular occurrences in this course.", "courseid": "ART145", "coursename": "3-D Mixed Media", "credits": "5", - "description": "Students will learn a variety of techniques related to 3-D Art, such as, sculpture in the round, relief, assemblage, mobiles, and installations. Students will learn to create art by reflecting on their own personal experiences and by researching other cultures.", + "description": "Students will learn a variety of techniques related to 3-D Art, such as, sculpture in the round, relief, assemblage, mobiles, and installations. Students will learn to create art by reflecting on their own personal experiences and by researching other cultures and artists.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Design Art Basics", + "prerequisites": "Art Exploration", "tags": ["Art"] }, "academic-literacy-i": { @@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ "courseid": "ENG105", "coursename": "Academic Literacy I", "credits": "5", - "description": "This course develops reading rate and comprehension skills of material presented in all content areas. Each unit will include the reading process, independent reading and vocabulary. Specific units will focus on reading textbooks, fiction, non-fiction, internet, graphics and tests.", + "description": "This course develops reading rate and comprehension skills of material presented in all content areas. Each unit will include the reading process, independent reading, and vocabulary. Specific units will focus on reading textbooks, fiction, non-fiction, internet, graphics, and tests.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-10", "length": "1 Semester", @@ -43,7 +44,7 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-10", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Academic Literacy I or approval", + "prerequisites": "Academic Literacy I or Instructor approval", "tags": ["English"] }, "accounting": { @@ -54,12 +55,12 @@ "description": "Students will learn the fundamentals of double-entry accounting for personal and small business use. They will also learn about payroll, income tax and banking activities. Computers and various business forms will be used to help students develop a beginning understanding of the business world.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "1 Semester", + "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Business"] }, "acting": { - "considerations": "See prerequisites. Acting or Speech is required for graduation. Acting DOES NOT meet the Board of Regents criteria for the RAI. Admission to the class is subject to availability.", + "considerations": "See prerequisites. Acting, Rhetoric, or Speech is required for graduation. Acting DOES NOT meet the Board of Regents criteria for the RAI. Admission to the class is subject to availability.", "courseid": "ENG370", "coursename": "Acting", "credits": "5", @@ -74,11 +75,11 @@ "considerations": "See prerequisite. HP 10b11. Financial calculator is required.", "courseid": "BUS430", "coursename": "Advanced Accounting", - "credits": "1", + "credits": "10", "description": "This course uses an integrated approach to teach accounting, by learning how businesses plan for and evaluate their operating, financing, and investing decisions and then how accounting systems gather and provide data to decision makers. The course covers all the objectives of a traditional college level financial accounting course, plus those from a managerial accounting course. Topics include accounting information systems, time value of money, and accounting for merchandising firms, sales and receivables, fixed assets, debt, equity, statement of cash flows, financial ratios, cost-volume profit analysis and variance analysis.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11/12", - "length": "1 Semester", + "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "Accounting", "tags": ["Business"] }, @@ -91,15 +92,15 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "1) Design Art Basics 2) Painting or Drawing 3) 3-D Mixed or Ceramics", + "prerequisites": "3 or more Art Classes", "tags": ["Art"] }, "advanced-biology": { - "considerations": "See prerequisites. See prerequisites. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets the L-M science elective requirement .", + "considerations": "Compass Only. See prerequisites. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets the L-M science elective requirement. .", "courseid": "SCI230", "coursename": "Advanced Biology", "credits": "5", - "description": "This course provides a more in-depth study of many areas of biology. The areas of emphasis include cell processes, energy pathways, genetics, DNA structure, and the regulation of gene expression.", + "description": "This course provides a more in-depth study of areas of biology. The areas of emphasis include cell processes, energy pathways, genetics, DNA structure, and the regulation of gene expression.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -107,14 +108,14 @@ "tags": ["Science"] }, "advanced-english-i": { - "considerations": "English I or Advanced English I required for graduation. Students need to be highly motivated in reading and writing. Expectations are high regarding motivation and achievement, reflected in the pace and rigor of the curriculum. Additionally, good basic writing and research skills are expected.", + "considerations": "English I or Advanced English I required for graduation. Students earning a 90 or higher in this course may opt to bypass English II. Students need to be highly motivated in reading and writing. Expectations are high regarding motivation and achievement, reflected in the pace and rigor of the curriculum. Additionally, good basic writing and research skills are expected.", "courseid": "ENG130", "coursename": "Advanced English I", "credits": "10", - "description": "This is an accelerated class which emphasizes analytical reading and writing. Students should be independent learners. Students will read several novels, non-fiction, drama and short stories.", + "description": "This is an accelerated class which emphasizes analytical reading and writing. Students should be independent learners. Students will read several novels, non-fiction, drama, and short stories.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9", - "length": "1 Semester", + "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["English"] }, @@ -126,19 +127,19 @@ "description": "This is an accelerated version of English II where students will analyze/interpret a variety of American and global literature with an emphasis on analytical writing and interpreting literary pieces. Students will also write argumentative, research, and personal essays. Students should be highly self-motivated and independent and should expect homework each night. This course has a high level of rigor and expectations. The following texts will be covered in class: • Selection of short pieces of fiction and nonfiction from American authors and those outside of the global North • I am Malala • Love Hate & Other Filters • Fahrenheit 451 • A literary circle novel (The Fishermen, Under the Udala Trees, No Friend but the Mountains) • Possible additional texts (Of Mice and Men, House on Mango Street, Shakespeare)", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "1 Semester", + "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "English I or Advanced English I", "tags": ["English"] }, "advanced-english-iii": { "considerations": "Fulfills the literature and writing requirement for graduation and is encouraged for students planning to take AP English.", - "courseid": "ENG325 or ENG325B", + "courseid": "ENG325", "coursename": "Advanced English III", "credits": "10", - "description": "This is an accelerated version of English III where students will analyze/interpret a variety of American literature with an emphasis on analytical writing and interpreting literary pieces. Students will also write informative, persuasive, research, and personal essays. Students should be highly self-motivated and independent and should expect homework each night. This course has a high level of rigor and expectations. The following text will be covered in class: • Billy Budd • The Awakening • The Jungle • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn • The Great Gatsby • I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings • The Crucible • Selections of poetry from Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and other American poets • Short pieces of fiction and nonfiction from American authors", + "description": "This is an accelerated version of English III where students will analyze/interpret a variety of American literature with an emphasis on analytical writing and interpreting literary pieces. Students will also write informative, persuasive, research, and personal essays. Students should be highly self-motivated and independent and should expect homework each night. This course has a high level of rigor and expectations. The following text will be covered in class: • Billy Budd • The Awakening • The Jungle • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn • The Great Gatsby • The Crucible • Selections of poetry from Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and other American poets • Short pieces of fiction and nonfiction from American authors", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "1 Semester", + "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "English II or English Department approval", "tags": ["English"] }, @@ -151,10 +152,10 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12 or approval", "length": "2 Quarters during second semester", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Social Studies"] }, - "advanced-placement-biology-1-&-2": { + "advanced-placement-biology-1-%26-2": { "considerations": "Advanced Placement Biology 1 & 2 is a NGSS course based on the completion of NGSS Life Science Standards and successful completion will meet the life science requirement for graduation. Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. General Biology is recommended but not required for enrollment in AP Biology. Students taking this course must have completed Chemistry I. Students may take the AP Biology exam in May.", "courseid": "SCI511 & SCI512", "coursename": "Advanced Placement Biology 1 & 2", @@ -171,14 +172,14 @@ "courseid": "MAT510", "coursename": "Advanced Placement Calculus (AB)", "credits": "10", - "description": "AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college Calculus I course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. The AP course covers topics in these areas, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental l learn how to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and how to make connections amongst these representations. You will learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.", + "description": "AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college Calculus I course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. The AP course covers topics in these areas, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. You will learn how to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and how to make connections amongst these representations. You will learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", "prerequisites": "Pre-Calculus", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Math"] }, - "advanced-placement-calculus-(bc)-1-&-2": { + "advanced-placement-calculus-(bc)-1-%26-2": { "considerations": "Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. Students may take the AP Calculus exam in May. Graphing calculator is required.", "courseid": "MAT511 & MAT512", "coursename": "Advanced Placement Calculus (BC) 1 & 2", @@ -190,8 +191,8 @@ "prerequisites": "Pre-Calculus", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Math"] }, - "advanced-placement-chemistry-1-&-2": { - "considerations": "Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. Students taking this course must have completed Chemistry I and Advance Algebra IIA. Students may take the Chemistry AP exam in May.", + "advanced-placement-chemistry-1-%26-2": { + "considerations": "Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. Students taking this course should have completed Chemistry I and Advanced Algebra IIA. Students may take the Chemistry AP exam in May.", "courseid": "SCI521 & SCI522", "coursename": "Advanced Placement Chemistry 1 & 2", "credits": "15", @@ -207,7 +208,7 @@ "courseid": "SOC550", "coursename": "Advanced Placement Comparative Government", "credits": "5", - "description": "AP Comparative Government is a semester-long (block) course comparing governmental systems of Great Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Nigeria and Iran. It is intended to follow US Government in greater depth and introduce students to more global international relations concepts and a broader, current understanding of the world we live in.", + "description": "AP Comparative Government is a semester-long (block) course comparing governmental systems of Great Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran. It is intended to follow US Government in greater depth and introduce students to more global international relations concepts and a broader, current understanding of the world we live in.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -215,28 +216,27 @@ "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Social Studies"] }, "advanced-placement-computer-science-a-(csa)": { - "considerations": "Students need prior programming experience outside of school. Computer Science A is a very challenging course. This is a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) course. This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science A exam.", + "considerations": "Students need a prior programming class (CSE or CSP) before taking CSA. Or, students with other previous programming experience can seek teacher approval to take CSA without a prior class. This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science A exam.", "corequisite": "Computer Science Essentials (CSE) or Computer Science Principles (CSP)", "courseid": "IND660", "coursename": "Advanced Placement Computer Science A (CSA)", "credits": "10", - "description": "CSA students will learn fundamentals of the Java programming language and continue on to object oriented programming. Students develop skills in solving computational problems, writing algorithms, testing code, and processing data.", + "description": "CSA students will learn fundamentals of the Java programming language and continue to object-oriented programming. Students develop skills in solving computational problems, writing algorithms, testing code, and processing data.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "Computer Science Essentials (CSE) or Computer Science Principles (CSP)", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Engineering"] }, - "advanced-placement-environmental-science-1-&-2": { - "considerations": "Advanced Placement Environmental Science 1 & 2 is a NGSS course based on the completion of NGSS Earth Science Standards and successful completion will meet the earth science requirement for graduation. Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. Students taking this course must have completed General Biology and Algebra. Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. Students may take the AP exam in May.", - "courseid": "SCI541", + "advanced-placement-environmental-science-1-%26-2": { + "considerations": "Advanced Placement Environmental Science 1 & 2 is a NGSS course based on the completion of NGSS Earth Science Standards and successful completion will meet the earth science requirement for graduation. Students taking this course should have completed General Biology and Algebra. Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. Students may take the AP exam in May.", + "courseid": "SCI541 & SCI542", "coursename": "Advanced Placement Environmental Science 1 & 2", "credits": "15", "description": "The goal of AP Environmental Science is to provide students with the scientific principles, 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 or preventing them.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "3 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "General Biology and Algebra", + "prerequisites": "General Biology, Algebra, and Chemistry", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Science"] }, "advanced-placement-french": { @@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ "courseid": "FOR570", "coursename": "Advanced Placement French", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course continues to develop the \"5 Cs\" of second language acquisition (communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities) by providing intensive practice in the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a methodic study of different cultural contexts. This class offers the opportunity for language use beyond the sphere of the elementary language courses. Discussion of the cultural practices and products of Francophone countries presented in the readings and viewing materials constitute an important part of the course. Comparisons and connections between Francophone and Anglophone cultures and language are also studied as it is a major portion of the AP exam. This course offers university credit in the form of an AP Exam and therefore is considered a college level class.", + "description": "This course continues to develop the “5 Cs” of second language acquisition (communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities) by providing intensive practice in the fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a methodic study of different cultural contexts. This class offers the opportunity for language use beyond the sphere of the elementary language courses. Discussion of the cultural practices and products of Francophone countries presented in the readings and viewing materials constitute an important part of the course. Comparisons and connections between Francophone and Anglophone cultures and language are also studied as it is a major portion of the AP exam. This course offers university credit in the form of an AP Exam and therefore is considered a college level class.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "12", "length": "1 Semester", @@ -256,15 +256,15 @@ "courseid": "MUS500", "coursename": "Advanced Placement Music Theory", "credits": "10", - "description": "This college-level class is progressive with each unit building on the previous. Major areas of study include the basic materials of music, time classification, notation, intervals, scales, time signatures, structure of tonality, triads, phrase structure and harmonization, seventh chords, musical style, exploration of arranging, composing, sight-singing, melodic and harmonic dictation. MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (See p. 122)", + "description": "This college-level class is progressive with each unit building on the previous. Major areas of study include the basic materials of music, time classification, notation, intervals, scales, time signatures, structure of tonality, triads, phrase structure and harmonization, seventh chords, musical style, exploration of arranging, composing, sight-singing, melodic and harmonic dictation.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Music Fundamentals or Instructor approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor Recommendation", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Music"] }, "advanced-placement-physics-1": { - "considerations": "Advanced Placement Physics I is based on the completion of NGSS Physical Science Standards and successful completion will meet the physics portion of the physical science graduation requirement. It is recommended that students sign up for both AP Physics I and AP Physics II. Physics I is NOT a prerequisite for this class. See prerequisites. Students may take the AP Physics 1 exam in May.", + "considerations": "Advanced Placement Physics I is based on the completion of NGSS Physical Science Standards and successful completion will meet the physics portion of the physical science graduation requirement. Physics I is NOT a prerequisite for this class. See prerequisites. Students may take the AP Physics 1 exam in May.", "courseid": "SCI531", "coursename": "Advanced Placement Physics 1", "credits": "10", @@ -272,27 +272,27 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "Chemistry I AND Algebra 2A", + "prerequisites": "Chemistry I AND Algebra 2", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Science"] }, - "advanced-placement-physics-2": { - "considerations": "Physics I or AP Physics 1 is a prerequisite for this class. Students may take the AP Physics 2 exam in May.", - "courseid": "SCI532", - "coursename": "Advanced Placement Physics 2", + "advanced-placement-physics-1-%26-2": { + "considerations": "Students may take the AP Physics 1 and 2 exams in May.", + "courseid": "SCI533", + "coursename": "Advanced Placement Physics 1 & 2", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course covers College Physics II. Students taking this course should have a strong interest in the practical applications of mathematics to real-life scenarios. Areas of emphasis include experimental design, thermodynamics, fluid-mechanics, optics, electric circuits, magnetism, and modern physics.", + "description": "This course covers all content from SCI531 AP Physics I and adds to it the content of College Physics II. Students taking this course should have a strong interest in the practical applications of mathematics to real-life scenarios. Areas of emphasis include experimental design, thermodynamics, fluid-mechanics, optics, electric circuits, magnetism, and modern physics.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "AP Physics I or Physics I", + "length": "4 Quarters", + "prerequisites": "Chemistry I AND Algebra 2", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Science"] }, - "advanced-placement-psychology-1-&-2": { - "considerations": "Textbooks are available for purchase online but one will be provided in class. Class is geared to prep students to take the national AP Psychology exam in May.", + "advanced-placement-psychology": { + "considerations": "Textbooks are available for purchase online, but one will be provided in class. Class is geared to prep students to take the national AP Psychology exam in May.", "courseid": "SOC530", - "coursename": "Advanced Placement Psychology 1 & 2", + "coursename": "Advanced Placement Psychology", "credits": "10", - "description": "Areas studied: history and approaches, states of consciousness, biological bases of behavior, cognition, testing and individual differences, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, abnormal psychology and treatment, and social psychology. College level work is expected, as this is a college level course.", + "description": "Areas studied are inclusive of the research and application to the national standards set forth by the APA and College Board. These include the content of the psychology pillars of biology cognition, development, social and personality, and mental and physical health. College level work is expected, as this is a college level course.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -308,11 +308,11 @@ "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Algebra 2A or Algebra 2", + "prerequisites": "Algebra 2", "subsequent": "Mathematics & Society or AP Calculus", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Math"] }, - "advanced-placement-us-history-1-&-2": { + "advanced-placement-us-history-1-%26-2": { "considerations": "Instructor approval for 9th graders. Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. Fulfills the US history graduation requirement. This course begins in 2nd quarter. Students may take the US History AP exam in May.", "courseid": "SOC521 & SOC522", "coursename": "Advanced Placement US History 1 & 2", @@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ "prerequisites": "US History 9 OR Advanced US History 9 is recommended", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Social Studies"] }, - "advanced-placement-world-history-1-&-2": { + "advanced-placement-world-history-1-%26-2": { "considerations": "Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. Fulfills the required world history requirement. Duration is three quarters beginning in 2nd quarter. Students may take the World History AP exam in May.", "courseid": "SOC541 & SOC542", "coursename": "Advanced Placement World History 1 & 2", @@ -333,7 +333,7 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "3 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Social Studies"] }, "advanced-sewing": { @@ -349,11 +349,11 @@ "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences"] }, "advanced-us-history-9": { - "considerations": "Recommended for students with a strong interest in reading and writing in history. Students successful in this course may move into the AP World History elective to satisfy their world history requirement. US History 9, Advanced US History 9, OR AP US History is required for graduation.", + "considerations": "Recommended for students with a strong interest in reading and writing in history. Students successful in this course may move into the AP World History elective to satisfy their world history requirement. US History 9, Advanced US History 9, or AP US History is required for graduation.", "courseid": "SOC130", "coursename": "Advanced US History 9", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course explores the Gilded Age to present focusing on people, ideas, and events that have helped to create the nation and world we live in today. Strong emphasis is placed on developing skills in writing, interpretation and analysis of primary historical documents. Students will examine events and ideas from a variety of perspectives as they learn how to take a position on an issue, develop a thesis statement and use evidence to defend their position.", + "description": "This course explores the Gilded Age to present focusing on people, ideas, and events that have helped to create the nation and world we live in today. Strong emphasis is placed on developing skills in writing, and interpretation and analysis of primary historical documents. Students will examine events and ideas from a variety of perspectives as they learn how to take a position on an issue, develop a thesis statement and use evidence to defend their position.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, "aerospace-engineering-(ae)": { - "considerations": "It is recommended that students have prior experience with Autodesk Inventor.", + "considerations": "It is recommended that students have prior experience with a 3D CAD program.", "courseid": "IND670", "coursename": "Aerospace Engineering (AE)", "credits": "10", @@ -369,18 +369,18 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "Introduction to Engineering Design or Principles of Engineering", + "prerequisites": "Algebra", "tags": ["Engineering", "PLTW"] }, - "afnr-workplace-experience": { - "considerations": "Instructor approval required. SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities will be provided in a Blended format.", + "afnr-%E2%80%93-workplace-experience": { + "considerations": "Instructor approval required. SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities.", "courseid": "AGR550", - "coursename": "AFNR Workplace Experience", - "credits": "10", - "description": "This Agriculture, Food, and Natural ResourcesWorkplace Experience course provides work experience in fields related to agriculture, food, and natural resources. Goals are set cooperatively by the student, teacher, and worksite supervisor.", - "format": "Block, Blended", - "gradelevels": "11-12", - "length": "2 Quarters", + "coursename": "AFNR – Workplace Experience", + "credits": "5 hours", + "description": "This Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources — Workplace Experience course provides work experience in fields related to agriculture, food, and natural resources. Goals are set cooperatively by the student, teacher, and worksite supervisor.", + "format": "Independent study", + "gradelevels": "9-12", + "length": "Varies", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Agriculture"] }, @@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ "considerations": "Students will be introduced to SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities.", "courseid": "AGR325", "coursename": "Agricultural Business Foundations", - "credits": "10", + "credits": "10 hours", "description": "Agricultural Business Foundations introduces students to business management in agriculture. Student experiences involve the study of starting a business, financial documents required of a business, risk management, and writing a business plan.", "format": "Block, Blended", "gradelevels": "10-12", @@ -396,11 +396,11 @@ "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Agriculture"] }, - "agricultural-power-and-technolgy": { + "agricultural-power-and-technology": { "considerations": "Students will be introduced to SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities.", "courseid": "AGR300", "coursename": "Agricultural Power and Technology", - "credits": "10", + "credits": "10 hours", "description": "Agricultural Power and Technology is a course to expose students to mechanics, power, technology, and career options in the world of agriculture. Student experiences involve the study of sustainable energy, geographic information & global position systems, drone technology, machines, and structures as it relates to multiple areas of agriculture, including animals, plants, food science, biotechnology, and natural resource management.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", @@ -412,7 +412,7 @@ "considerations": "Students will be introduced to SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities.", "courseid": "AGR500", "coursename": "Agricultural Research and Development", - "credits": "10", + "credits": "10 hours", "description": "Agricultural Research and Development is the capstone course designed to culminate students' experiences in agriculture, based on the pathway of study they pursued. Woven throughout the course are projects and problems based in practical applications and designed to develop and improve employability skills of students. Students will further enhance research, critical thinking, and teamwork skills as they expand on content knowledge from previous CASE courses. Students completing coursework for all four courses within a specific CASE Pathway are eligible to receive CASE program certification.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", @@ -447,7 +447,7 @@ "tags": ["Math"] }, "algebra-1b": { - "considerations": "Students are placed in this course per approval of the math department based on Pre-Algebra and Iowa Assessment scores. A scientific calculator or equivalent is required. Graphing calculators are not allowed in this course. Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B together meet the Algebra graduation requirement.", + "considerations": "Students are placed in this course per approval of the math department based on Pre-Algebra and Iowa Assessment scores. A scientific calculator or equivalent is required. Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B together meet the Algebra graduation requirement.", "courseid": "MAT155", "coursename": "Algebra 1B", "credits": "10", @@ -460,7 +460,7 @@ "tags": ["Math"] }, "algebra-2": { - "considerations": "Recommendation from a mathematics teacher. A graphing calculator IS required. TI89 or TI-Nspire calculators are NOT allowed.", + "considerations": "A graphing calculator IS required. TI89 or TI-Nspire calculators are NOT allowed.", "courseid": "MAT315", "coursename": "Algebra 2", "credits": "10", @@ -468,37 +468,24 @@ "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Algebra 1 proficiency of Level 3 or higher (greater than or equal to 90%) and Geometry", + "prerequisites": "Geometry", "subsequent": "Pre-Calculus (recommended) or Mathematics & Society or AP Statistics", "tags": ["Math"] }, "algebra-2-priority-standards": { - "considerations": "Students are placed into this course by recommendation of a mathematics teacher or school counselor. This course is designed for students who struggle with the core concepts of Algebra 2.", + "considerations": "Students are placed into this course by recommendation of a mathematics teacher or school counselor. This course is designed for students who need extra support with the core concepts of Algebra 2.", "courseid": "MAT290PS", "coursename": "Algebra 2 Priority Standards", "credits": "2.5", - "description": "This course develops mathematical skills focused on the priority standards of Algebra 2. These topics include equations, inequalities, linear functions and relations, systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic functions and relations, polynomials, inverse functions and relations, radical functions and relations, exponential functions and relations, logarithmic functions and relations, and rational functions and relations, sequences and series, trigonometry functions, trigonometry identities, and trigonometry equations. \"Credit earned for Priority Standards classes does not count toward the 30-credit math graduation requirement.\"", + "description": "This course develops mathematical skills focused on the priority standards of Algebra 2. These topics include equations, inequalities, linear functions and relations, systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic functions and relations, polynomials, inverse functions and relations, radical functions and relations, exponential functions and relations, logarithmic functions and relations, and rational functions and relations, sequences and series, trigonometry functions, trigonometry identities, and trigonometry equations.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", "prerequisites": "Teacher and/or Counselor recommendation, concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2", "tags": ["Math"] }, - "algebra-2b": { - "considerations": "A graphing calculator is required. TI89 or TI-Nspire calculators are NOT allowed. Earns 0.5 units of NCAA mathematics credit.", - "courseid": "MAT305", - "coursename": "Algebra 2B", - "credits": "10", - "description": "This course covers all topics in Algebra 2, not included in Algebra 2A: conic sections, sequences and series, statistics, and probability. There is a heavy emphasis on trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and trigonometric equations.", - "format": "Skinny", - "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Algebra 2A", - "subsequent": "Pre-Calculus (recommended) or AP Statistics or Mathematics & Society", - "tags": ["Math"] - }, "algebra-foundations": { - "considerations": "A scientific calculator or its equivalent required. Graphing calculators are not allowed in this course.", + "considerations": "A scientific calculator is required.", "courseid": "MAT114 and MAT116", "coursename": "Algebra Foundations", "credits": "10", @@ -511,7 +498,7 @@ "tags": ["Math"] }, "algebra-fundamentals-i": { - "considerations": "Students are placed in this course per approval of the math department based on Pre-Algebra performance. A scientific calculator or equivalent is required. Graphing calculators are not allowed in this course. Algebra Fundamentals I and Algebra Fundamentals II together meet the algebra graduation requirement.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Students are placed in this course per approval of the math department based on Pre-Algebra performance. A scientific calculator or equivalent is required. Graphing calculators are not allowed in this course. Algebra Fundamentals I and Algebra Fundamentals II together meet the algebra graduation requirement.", "courseid": "MAT150", "coursename": "Algebra Fundamentals I", "credits": "5 credits per quarter", @@ -519,11 +506,11 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-11", "length": "1 Semester", - "prerequisites": "Pre-Algebra and approval", + "prerequisites": "Pre-Algebra and instructor approval", "tags": ["Math"] }, "algebra-fundamentals-ii": { - "considerations": "Students are placed in this course per approval of the math department based on Algebra, and Iowa Assessment scores. A scientific calculator or equivalent is required. Graphing calculators are not allowed in this course. Algebra Fundamentals I and Algebra Fundamentals II together meet the algebra graduation requirement.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Students are placed in this course per approval of the math department based on Algebra, and Iowa Assessment scores. A scientific calculator or equivalent is required. Graphing calculators are not allowed in this course. Algebra Fundamentals I and Algebra Fundamentals II together meet the algebra graduation requirement.", "courseid": "MAT155", "coursename": "Algebra Fundamentals II", "credits": "5 credits per quarter", @@ -531,11 +518,11 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Semester", - "prerequisites": "Algebra Fundamentals I or approval", + "prerequisites": "Algebra Fundamentals I or instructor approval", "tags": ["Math"] }, "american-literature-i": { - "considerations": "None", + "considerations": "Compass Only.", "courseid": "ENG210e", "coursename": "American Literature I", "credits": "5", @@ -546,7 +533,7 @@ "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["English"] }, - "anatomy-&-physiology": { + "anatomy-%26-physiology": { "considerations": "Anatomy & Physiology is a science elective course. Students taking this course must have completed General Biology.", "courseid": "SCI410", "coursename": "Anatomy & Physiology", @@ -562,49 +549,26 @@ "considerations": "Students will be introduced to SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities.", "courseid": "AGR280", "coursename": "Animal and Plant Biotechnology", - "credits": "10", - "description": "Animal and Plant Biotechnology, a specialization course, provides students with experiences in industry appropriate applications of biotechnology related to plant and animal agriculture. Students are expected to become proficient at biotechnological skills involving micropipetting, bacterial cultures and transformations, electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction.", + "credits": "10 hours", + "description": "Animal and Plant Biotechnology, a specialization course, provides students with experiences in industry appropriate applications of biotechnology related to plant and animal agriculture. Students are expected to become proficient at biotechnological skills involving micro pipetting, bacterial cultures and transformations, electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Agriculture"] }, - "ap-art-history-1-&-2": { - "considerations": "Students MUST sign up for both sections listed above. Instructor approval for 10th graders. Students may take the AP Art History exam in May. Students scoring a 3 or above will earn college course credit at most universities, which will satisfy a general education requirement.", - "courseid": "ART511 & ART512", - "coursename": "AP Art History 1 & 2", - "credits": "15", - "description": "This course will engage students at the same level as an introductory college art history survey. Students will develop an understanding and knowledge of diverse historical, religious, political, and sociological contexts of architecture, sculpture, and painting. The students will examine and critically analyze works from the past and present from all corners of the World. The essential question for this class is, \"What does it mean to be Human?\"", - "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "3 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "None, Design highly Recommended", - "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Art"] - }, "ap-english-literature-and-composition": { "considerations": "See prerequisite. This two-quarter class will be offered during the first semester of the year and will prepare students to take the AP English Literature and Composition exam in May. Review sessions during semester 2 will be provided.", "courseid": "ENG512", "coursename": "AP English Literature and Composition", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is for highly motivated students capable of college level work. Students will further develop critical thinking skills through the study of complex literature and writing numerous literary analyses. Students will be expected to have read one text prior to the beginning of the course, and should check with their instructor for further information.", + "description": "This course is for highly motivated students capable of college level work. Students will further develop critical thinking skills through the study of complex literature and writing numerous literary analyses. Students will be expected to have read one text prior to the beginning of the course and should check with their instructor for further information.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "Advanced English III is strongly recommended", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "English"] }, - "ap-independent-study": { - "considerations": "This course is for students identified by established district guidelines.", - "courseid": "TAG620", - "coursename": "AP Independent Study", - "credits": "10", - "description": "Independent study options are limited to AP MACROECONOMICS and AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION. Courses are offered through the Iowa Online AP Academy. You need at least one skinny in your schedule. Limited enrollment.", - "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "1-2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Instructor Approval", - "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Talented and Gifted"] - }, "ap-microeconomics": { "considerations": "Students should be comfortable working with charts, tables, numbers, and equations. Students may take the AP Microeconomics exam in May.", "courseid": "BUS510", @@ -617,6 +581,18 @@ "prerequisites": "Economics is recommended", "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Business"] }, + "ap-online-independent-study": { + "considerations": "This course is for students identified by established district guidelines.", + "courseid": "TAG620", + "coursename": "AP Online Independent Study", + "courses": "AP MACROECONOMICS and AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION", + "credits": "10", + "description": "Independent study options are limited to AP MACROECONOMICS and AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION. Courses are offered through the Iowa Online AP Academy. You need at least one skinny in your schedule. Limited enrollment.", + "gradelevels": "10-12", + "length": "1-2 Semesters", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", + "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Talented and Gifted"] + }, "applied-physics-and-chemistry": { "considerations": "Applied Chemistry and Physics is based on the completion of NGSS Physical Science Standards and successful completion will meet the physical science graduation requirement. Students taking this course must have completed Algebra.", "courseid": "SCI360", @@ -641,6 +617,18 @@ "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Agriculture"] }, + "art-exploration": { + "considerations": "This course is an introductory art course which is highly recommended before taking any art course.", + "courseid": "ART110", + "coursename": "Art Exploration", + "credits": "5", + "description": "This course teaches basic visual literacy. By learning about the elements and principles of art, students will learn what visual images communicate. Students will gain a better understanding of how and what they are communicating in their artwork through direct application of the elements and principals. Students will develop technical skills using a variety of mediums including computer-generated images.", + "format": "Block", + "gradelevels": "9-12", + "length": "1 Quarter", + "prerequisites": "None", + "tags": ["Art"] + }, "astronomy": { "considerations": "Astronomy is a science elective course. Students taking this course must have completed Geometry and Applied Chemistry and Physics or Chemistry I.", "courseid": "SCI390", @@ -654,11 +642,11 @@ "tags": ["Science"] }, "beginning-ceramics": { - "considerations": "Design Art Basics is strongly encouraged before taking this course. Students will be required to take a written midterm, as well as a written final. Students may need to spend extra time in the studio to complete all of their course work. This class is for motivated, hands-on students.", + "considerations": "Art Exploration is strongly recommended before taking this course. Students may need to spend extra time in the studio to complete all the required course work. This class is for motivated students who like to be hands-on in class.", "courseid": "ART125", "coursename": "Beginning Ceramics", "credits": "5", - "description": "Like getting dirty? Working with your hands? Then Beginning Ceramics is right for you. Beginning Ceramics allows students to dig into clay and learn the basic hand building methods: pinch, coil, slab, and sculpting. Students will also learn how to use the potter's wheel to create simple forms. Students will learn the scientific principle of clay and glazes. Class will be spent learning these skills and applying these skills to specific projects over the course of the quarter. Creativity is a must as well as using fundamentally sound techniques.", + "description": "Like getting dirty? Working with your hands? Then Beginning Ceramics is right for you. Beginning Ceramics allows students to dig into clay and learn the basic hand building methods: pinch, coil, slab, and sculpting. Students will also learn how to use the potter's wheel to create simple forms. Students will learn the scientific principle of clay and glazes. Class will be spent learning basic clay skills and applying these skills to specific projects over the course of the quarter. Creativity is a must as well as using fundamentally sound techniques.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -666,38 +654,51 @@ "tags": ["Art"] }, "beginning-drawing": { - "considerations": "This course is for the student that wants to improve their drawing skills. Design Art Basics is highly recommended.", + "considerations": "This course is for the student that wants to improve their drawing skills.", "courseid": "ART115", "coursename": "Beginning Drawing", "credits": "5", - "description": "Students will draw from both life and photographic images. Emphasis will be placed on tone, line, value, and proportion. Students will also learn linear perspective drawing. The works of other artists, past and present, will be studied.", + "description": "Students will learn and practice a variety of drawing skills that can be implemented in drawing comics and illustrations for graphic novels. Linear perspective, contour drawing, shading/rendering skills will also be taught. Emphasis will be placed on tone, line, value, and proportion. The works of other artists, past and present, will be studied.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", + "prerequisites": "None, Art Exploration Highly Recommended but not required.", + "tags": ["Art"] + }, + "beginning-graphics": { + "considerations": "This course is heavily dependent on students learning and applying their knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. This course will strengthen students' digital skill sets empowering them to creatively navigate the visual world they live in.", + "courseid": "RT410", + "coursename": "Beginning Graphics", + "credits": "5", + "description": "Interested in experiencing the world through the eyes of a graphic designer? Beginning Graphics is the perfect class for students who want to express their creativity using Adobe Illustrator. Apply your newfound skill sets to relevant project-based work such as logo design, branding, advertising, digital illustration, and app/game design to name a few. Take your digital literacy to the next level while fostering 21 st century skills such as critical thinking, complex communication, and collaboration.", + "format": "Block", + "gradelevels": "9-12", + "length": "Quarter", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Art"] }, "beginning-painting": { - "considerations": "Design Art Basics", - "courseid": "Art135", + "considerations": "Taking Art Exploration is Highly Recommended", + "courseid": "ART135", "coursename": "Beginning Painting", "credits": "5", "description": "Students will be introduced to a variety of water-based paints: watercolor, tempera, and acrylic. Students will explore the history, vocabulary, and process used in this type of painting. Students will learn how art is used for personal expression and as social statements.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None" + "prerequisites": "None", + "tags": ["Art"] }, "bella-voce": { "considerations": "All registrants will complete a vocal audition and be placed in the appropriate ensemble by the instructors.", "courseid": "MUS210D", "coursename": "Bella Voce", "credits": "10", - "description": "Emphasis will be on preparation of advanced quality choral music by established and emerging composers for this genre. Soloist voice as well as strong choral singers will be the foundation of the group. Students will receive a weekly lesson in each nine week period. Private lessons are recommended.", + "description": "Emphasis will be on preparation of advanced quality choral music by established and emerging composers for this genre. Soloist voice as well as strong choral singers will be the foundation of the group. Students will receive a weekly lesson in each nine-week period. Private lessons are recommended.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "9th grade choir OR Instructor approval", + "prerequisites": "Fortis, Lux, OR instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "bioethics": { @@ -713,11 +714,11 @@ "tags": ["Science"] }, "botany": { - "considerations": "See prerequisites. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets L-M science elective credit requirement.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. See prerequisite. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets L-M science elective credit requirement.", "courseid": "AGR230", "coursename": "Botany", "credits": "5", - "description": "Students will have experiences with a number of plant science concepts with many \"hands-on\" activities, projects, and problems. Student experiences will involve the study of plant anatomy and physiology, classification, and the planning, planting, and caring for a school garden.", + "description": "Students will have experiences with a number of plant science concepts with many “hands-on” activities, projects, and problems. Student experiences will involve the study of plant anatomy and physiology, classification, and the planning, planting, and caring for a school garden.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -725,7 +726,7 @@ "tags": ["Agriculture"] }, "british-literature": { - "considerations": "See prerequisite.", + "considerations": "See prerequisites.", "courseid": "ENG340", "coursename": "British Literature", "credits": "5", @@ -742,17 +743,17 @@ "coursename": "Building Trades Capstone Course", "credits": "20", "description": "Linn-Mar and Marion High School students work two hours a day to build a full-sized house. The course includes all skills and tasks needed to complete this activity.", - "fees": "purchase of safety equipment such as glasses or ear protection", + "fees": "Purchase of safety equipment such as glasses or ear protection", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "12", "length": "2 Semesters", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Engineering"] }, - "business-consumer-law": { + "business%2Fconsumer-law": { "considerations": "None", "courseid": "BUS410", - "coursename": "Business Consumer Law", + "coursename": "Business/Consumer Law", "credits": "5", "description": "This course will develop a general understanding of legal concepts for personal and business use. As students become familiar with these concepts, they will better understand the importance of the law in general, become familiar with relevant specific laws, and explore the applications of law both in business and in personal transactions. This will be achieved through field trips and/or guest speakers and analyzing real cases.", "format": "Block", @@ -762,16 +763,16 @@ "tags": ["Business"] }, "cabinet-making": { - "considerations": "gradelevels of 80% or higher for second quarter of Woods, Materials and Processes is required.", + "considerations": "Grade of 80 or higher for second quarter of Woods: Materials and Processes is required.", "courseid": "IND250", "coursename": "Cabinet Making", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is designed to expand basic skills learned in Woods, Materials and Processes. A review of machine safety will precede project work. Students will design and draw plans for their project, calculate costs and devise a plan of procedure for completion of their project prior to starting work. Project work will be required to include at least one dovetailed drawer, rail, stile and panel piece.", - "fees": "Students will be allotted materials for required projects. Additional fees may be charged if a student exceeds the allotted amount", + "description": "This course is designed to expand basic skills learned in Woods: Materials and Processes. A review of machine safety will precede project work. Students will design and draw plans for their project, calculate costs and devise a plan of procedure for completion of their project prior to starting work. Project work will be required to include at least one dovetailed drawer, rail, stile, and panel piece.", + "fees": "Students will be allotted materials for required projects. Additional fees may be charged if a student exceeds the allotted amount.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "Woods, Materials and Processes", + "prerequisites": "Woods: Materials and Processes", "tags": ["Engineering"] }, "cantemus": { @@ -783,7 +784,7 @@ "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "9th grade choir OR Instructor approval", + "prerequisites": "Fortis, Lux, OR instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "chamber-singers": { @@ -791,15 +792,15 @@ "courseid": "MUS210A", "coursename": "Chamber Singers", "credits": "10", - "description": "Emphasis will be on the preparation of choral works for smaller groups, i.e. madrigals, early music, and contemporary music. Private lessons are recommended.", + "description": "Emphasis will be on the preparation of choral works for smaller groups, i.e., madrigals, early music, and contemporary music. Private lessons are recommended.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "9th grade choir OR Instructor approval", + "prerequisites": "Fortis, Lux, OR instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "chemistry-i": { - "considerations": "Chemistry I is a NGSS course based on the completion of NGSS Physical Science Standards and successful completion will meet the chemistry portion of the physical science requirement. Students taking this course must have completed Algebra. This course is also required for students wishing to take AP Chemistry, AP Biology or AP Environmental Science.", + "considerations": "Chemistry I is a NGSS course based on the completion of NGSS Physical Science Standards and successful completion will meet the chemistry portion of the physical science requirement. Students taking this course must have completed Algebra. This course is also expected for students wishing to take AP Chemistry, AP Biology or AP Environmental Science.", "courseid": "SCI320", "coursename": "Chemistry I", "credits": "10", @@ -820,14 +821,14 @@ "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "Algebra", - "tags": ["Engineering", "Kirkwood", "PLTW"] + "tags": ["Engineering"] }, "classics": { "considerations": "See prerequisites.", "courseid": "ENG350", "coursename": "Classics", "credits": "5", - "description": "Students in this course will analyze selected works of literature that speak compassionately of the human experience, that relate human values and that represent some of the best of the literary traditions in order to gain new awareness of themselves and others.", + "description": "Students in this course will analyze selected works of literature that speak compassionately of the human experience, that relate human values and that represent some of the best of the literary traditions to gain new awareness of themselves and others.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -847,7 +848,7 @@ "tags": ["English"] }, "college-reading": { - "considerations": "See prerequisites.", + "considerations": "See prerequisite.", "courseid": "ENG450", "coursename": "College Reading", "credits": "5", @@ -858,20 +859,8 @@ "prerequisites": "English II", "tags": ["English"] }, - "college-writing": { - "considerations": "Students should take this class if they need to improve their writing skills, and do not yet feel comfortable taking a college-level writing class.", - "courseid": "ENG420", - "coursename": "College Writing", - "credits": "5", - "description": "This course is designed for any student who is considering college, interested in improving general writing skills, and/or considering taking Composition I. Students will improve organizational skills in writing, learn how to develop their ideas, improve their skills in word choice and sentence structure, improve their mechanics in writing, improve their research skills, and learn how to better develop and write a research paper in MLA style. Papers may include the following essays: Personal, Definition, Division/Classification, Comparison/Contrast, and Persuasive. In addition, students will write a research paper in which they will support their position on a contemporary issue.", - "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "11-12", - "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "English III or Adv. English III", - "tags": ["English"] - }, "communications": { - "considerations": "May be used to fulfill the graduation requirement for Speech/Acting through Venture Academics (current) or Iowa BIG (former).", + "considerations": "May be used to fulfill the graduation requirement for Speech/Rhetoric/Acting through Venture Academics.", "courseid": "ENG390", "coursename": "Communications", "credits": "5", @@ -883,15 +872,15 @@ "tags": ["English"] }, "composition-i": { - "considerations": "See prerequisite. Basic writing and research skills are expected and needed. This is a dual-credit course, and the expectations reflect those of college courses.", + "considerations": "See prerequisites. Basic writing and research skills are expected and needed. This is a dual-credit course, and the expectations reflect those of college courses.", "courseid": "ENG460 or ENG460E", "coursename": "Composition I", "credits": "5 (LM), 3 (KW)", - "description": "This course strengthens students' writing skills that have been developed in previous English courses. Particular emphasis is on furthering skills in argument writing. The course also seeks to develop a student's ability to think critically. Students will complete several formal papers, impromptu essays in response to current events, and two papers involving research. Additionally, students will make presentations and frequently conduct peer review. This class is combination of seminar and lab time.", + "description": "This course strengthens students' writing skills that have been developed in previous English courses. Particular emphasis is on furthering skills in argument writing. The course also seeks to develop a student’s ability to think critically. Students will complete several formal papers, impromptu essays in response to current events, and two papers involving research. Additionally, students will make presentations and frequently conduct peer review. This class is combination of seminar and lab time.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "English III or Adv. English III AND qualifying placement score", + "prerequisites": "English III or Adv. English III, 2.8 GPA or higher, and ACT score of 18 or higher.", "tags": ["English", "Kirkwood"] }, "composition-ii": { @@ -899,7 +888,7 @@ "courseid": "ENG465 or ENG465E", "coursename": "Composition II", "credits": "5 (LM), 3 (KW)", - "description": "This course continues to develop writing skills and critical thinking skills introduced in Composition I, with a particular emphasis on argument analysis. The course requires critical analysis of reading materials, audience, and self, and further emphasizes precise and effective use of research tools while honing a student's ability to analyze and construct logical arguments. This class is a combination of seminar and lab time.", + "description": "This course continues to develop writing skills and critical thinking skills introduced in Composition I, with a particular emphasis on argument analysis. The course requires critical analysis of reading materials, audience, and self, and further emphasizes precise and effective use of research tools while honing a student’s ability to analyze and construct logical arguments. This class is a combination of seminar and lab time.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -935,7 +924,7 @@ "courseid": "IND645", "coursename": "Computer Science Essentials (CSE)", "credits": "10", - "description": "In this entry level computer science course, students will learn to program apps using a graphical, block-based programming language. After learning fundamentals of -based programming using the Python language. Students will continue using Python as they learn to create web applications. Students will use a variety of tools and computational thinking concepts as they build confidence and gain experience in the field of computer science.", + "description": "In this entry level computer science course, students will learn to program apps using a graphical, block-based programming language. After learning fundamentals of programming, students transition to text-based programming using the Python language. Students will use a variety of tools and computational thinking concepts as they build confidence and gain experience in the field of computer science.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -959,12 +948,12 @@ "courseid": "MUS110", "coursename": "Concert Band", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is a concert band which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of high school level quality music literature. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. In addition, members will learn fundamentals of marching. Each member receives a lesson each six day cycle.", - "fees": "$45.00 rental if using a school wind instrument or percussion instrument.", + "description": "This course is a concert band which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of high school level quality music literature. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. In addition, members will learn fundamentals of marching. Each member receives a lesson each six-day cycle.", + "fees": "$50 rental fee for percussionists and $55 rental if using a school wind instrument.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "8th grade band OR Instructor approval", + "prerequisites": "8th grade band OR instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "concert-chorale": { @@ -972,49 +961,36 @@ "courseid": "MUS210B", "coursename": "Concert Chorale", "credits": "10", - "description": "Emphasis will be on the preparation of choral works for larger groups, i.e. music for double choir, major choral works with orchestra, music for operatic choruses, as well as standard acapella literature.", + "description": "Emphasis will be on the preparation of choral works for larger groups, i.e., music for double choir, major choral works with orchestra, music for operatic choruses, as well as standard acapella literature.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "9th grade choir OR Instructor approval", - "tags": ["Music"] - }, - "concert-orchestra-(black)": { - "considerations": "Entry-level ensemble no audition required. Cellos and Basses are provided for daily rehearsal only. Students must provide their own instrument for home use.", - "courseid": "MUS230-2", - "coursename": "Concert Orchestra (Black)", - "credits": "10", - "description": "Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of high school level quality music literature for the string instruments. Lessons are offered during a six-day cycle and scheduled based on schedule availability. Private lessons are recommended.", - "fees": "$45.00 rental instrument fee.", - "format": "Skinny", - "gradelevels": "9-12", - "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval", + "prerequisites": "Fortis, Lux, OR instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, - "concert-orchestra-(red)": { + "concert-orchestra": { "considerations": "Entry-level ensemble no audition required. Cellos and Basses are provided for daily rehearsal only. Students must provide their own instrument for home use.", "courseid": "MUS230-1", - "coursename": "Concert Orchestra (Red)", + "coursename": "Concert Orchestra", "credits": "10", "description": "Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of high school level quality music literature for the string instruments. Lessons are offered during a six-day cycle and scheduled based on schedule availability. Private lessons are recommended.", "fees": "$45.00 rental instrument fee.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "construction-in-clay": { - "considerations": "This class is for the more serious ceramic student. More in-depth work will be done on the wheel as well as hand building. Beginning Ceramic and Design Art Basics are required for taking this class.", + "considerations": "This class is for the more serious ceramic student. More in-depth work on the wheel is required as well as continuing work on hand building skills.", "courseid": "ART225", "coursename": "Construction in Clay", - "credits": "5", - "description": "Students will review and expand on techniques learned in Beginning Ceramics. Emphasis in this class will be placed on alternative firings and construction methods. Students will investigate new ways of hand-building, firing, artists and styles. Skills will continue to be developed on the wheel to create bowls and cylinders. Students will use clay as an expressive medium to communicate ideas, feelings, thoughts, emotions and moods in their work.", + "credits": "5 hours", + "description": "Students will review and expand on techniques learned in Beginning Ceramics. Emphasis in this class will be placed on alternative firings and construction methods. Students will investigate new ways of hand-building, firing, artists, and styles. Skills will continue to be developed on the wheel to create bowls, cylinders, and lidded pieces. Students will use clay as an expressive medium to communicate ideas, feelings, thoughts, emotions, and moods in their work.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Beg. Ceramics and Design Art Basics", + "prerequisites": "Beginning Ceramics", "tags": ["Art"] }, "contemporary-literature": { @@ -1030,7 +1006,7 @@ "tags": ["English"] }, "contemporary-literature-ii": { - "considerations": "This course is designed for students who are motivated to read and complete projects independently.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. This course is designed for students who are motivated to read and complete projects independently.", "courseid": "ENG250", "coursename": "Contemporary Literature II", "credits": "5", @@ -1038,7 +1014,7 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "Contemporary Literature", "tags": ["English"] }, "creative-writing": { @@ -1077,20 +1053,8 @@ "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, - "design-art-basics": { - "considerations": "This course is a basic design course which is highly recommended before taking any art course.", - "courseid": "ART110", - "coursename": "Design Art Basics", - "credits": "5", - "description": "This is a design course that teaches basic visual literacy. By learning about the elements and principles of art, students will learn what visual images communicate. Students will gain a better understanding of how and what they are communicating in their art work through direct application of the elements and principals. Students will develop technical skills through the use of a variety of mediums including computer-generated images.", - "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "9-12", - "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", - "tags": ["Art"] - }, "digital-electronics-(de)": { - "considerations": "It is recommended to have had Introduction to Engineering Design or Principles of Engineering before taking this class. This course articulates credit with Kirkwood Community College", + "considerations": "This course articulates credit with Kirkwood Community College", "courseid": "IND620", "coursename": "Digital Electronics (DE)", "credits": "10", @@ -1114,31 +1078,31 @@ "tags": ["Business"] }, "digital-photography": { - "considerations": "Design Art Basics is strongly recommended before taking this class.", + "considerations": "Digital Photography is designed to help students improve image composition, camera know-how, and overall use of Adobe Photoshop.", "courseid": "ART400", "coursename": "Digital Photography", "credits": "5", - "description": "In this class students will become familiar with the fundamentals of digital photography. Topics will include basic workings of a digital camera, compositions for photography, how lighting affects photographs and use of Adobe Photoshop editing programs. Students will participate in various photo shoots including portrait, landscape, still life and various others. Critiques and regular class discussions are the norm for this class. Digital photography will change your way of seeing; taking pictures will become more than just capturing a moment in time by creating visual communication through the use of a camera.", + "description": "This course teaches students the fundamentals of photography including basic workings of a digital camera, elements of composition, proper lighting, and using Adobe Photoshop to edit and enhance images. Students will engage in various projects ranging from fine arts applications to real-world applications. Class reflections and presentations are a critical part of growing your digital photography tool belt. Digital photography will change the way you see the world!", "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "11-12", + "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Art"] }, "drawing-in-style": { - "considerations": "This course will require drawing on a daily basis and researching a variety of topics to provide inspiration for artwork. This course is recommended to be taken after ART215.", + "considerations": "This course will require drawing on a daily basis and researching a variety of topics to provide inspiration for two-dimensional artwork. This course is recommended to be taken after Expressive Drawing.", "courseid": "ART315", "coursename": "Drawing In Style", "credits": "5", - "description": "This course is for students who desire to create in-depth drawings in a variety of media including ink, charcoal, pencil, chalk, and computer. Students will begin to develop a personal style and applying their imagination to create unique and original works of art. The works of other artist, past and present, will be studied.", + "description": "This course is for students who desire to create in-depth drawings in a variety of media including ink, charcoal, pencil, chalk, and computer. Students will begin to develop a personal style and applying their imagination to create unique and original works of art. The works of other artists, past and present, will be studied.", "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "11-12", + "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Beginning Drawing and Design Art Basics", + "prerequisites": "Beginning Drawing, Expressive Drawing Highly Recommended but not required", "tags": ["Art"] }, "earth-and-space-science": { - "considerations": "Earth and Space Science is based on the completion of NGSS Physical Science Standards and Earth and Space Standards and successful completion will meet the physics portion of the physical science graduation requirement and the earth science graduation requirement. Students taking this course must have completed Algebra.", + "considerations": "Earth and Space Science is based on the completion of NGSS Physical Science Standards, and Earth and Space Standards and successful completion will meet the physics portion of the physical science graduation requirement and the earth science graduation requirement. Students taking this course must have completed Algebra.", "courseid": "SCI340", "coursename": "Earth and Space Science", "credits": "10", @@ -1150,11 +1114,11 @@ "tags": ["Science"] }, "earth-science": { - "considerations": "Earth Science (SCI125, B) is a NGSS course based on the completion of NGSS Earth and Space Standards and successful completion will meet the earth science graduation requirement.", + "considerations": "Earth Science (SCI125, B) is a NGSS course based on the completion of NGSS Earth and Space Standards, and successful completion will meet the earth science graduation requirement.", "courseid": "SCI125", "coursename": "Earth Science", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is designed to allow students to develop an understanding of Earth's origin and interactions. Students will examine Earth's systems, Earth's place in the universe, and Earth and human activity.", + "description": "This course is designed to allow students to develop an understanding of Earth's origin and interactions. Students will examine Earth’s systems, Earth’s place in the universe, and Earth and human activity.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-10", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -1174,7 +1138,7 @@ "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, "economics-i": { - "considerations": "Students should be comfortable working with graphs.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Students should be comfortable working with graphs.", "courseid": "SOC310", "coursename": "Economics I", "credits": "5", @@ -1186,7 +1150,7 @@ "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, "economics-ii": { - "considerations": "Students should be comfortable working with graphs.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Students should be comfortable working with graphs.", "courseid": "SOC311", "coursename": "Economics II", "credits": "5", @@ -1198,7 +1162,7 @@ "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, "engineering-design-and-development-(edd)": { - "considerations": "EDD is a culminating capstone course. In order to have a solid foundation for this course, students need successful completion of the prerequisites of any two PLTW engineering courses which include: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Environmental Sustainability, or Computer Science Principles.", + "considerations": "EDD is a culminating capstone course. In order to have a solid foundation for this course, students need successful completion of the prerequisites of any two PLTW or Computer Science courses which include: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Environmental Sustainability, Computer Science Essentials, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, or Principles of Biomedical Science.", "courseid": "IND680", "coursename": "Engineering Design and Development (EDD)", "credits": "10", @@ -1206,15 +1170,15 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "Any two PLTW Engineering courses.", + "prerequisites": "Any two PLTW or Computer Science courses.", "tags": ["Engineering", "PLTW"] }, "english-10": { - "considerations": "English 10 or English II is required for graduation", + "considerations": "Compass Only. English 10 or English II is required for graduation", "courseid": "ENG200", "coursename": "English 10", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course develops communication skills in reading, speaking, listening, thinking and writing. It includes units in the short story, the novel, poetry, drama and research. The student will practice various forms of writing and will work toward improving grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary.", + "description": "This course develops communication skills in reading, speaking, listening, thinking, and writing. It includes the following units: short story, novel, poetry, drama, and research. The student will practice various forms of writing and will work toward improving grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -1222,11 +1186,11 @@ "tags": ["English"] }, "english-9": { - "considerations": "English 9 or English I required for graduation.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. English 9 or English I required for graduation.", "courseid": "ENG110", "coursename": "English 9", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course develops communication skills in reading, speaking, listening, thinking and writing. It includes units in the short story, the novel, poetry, drama and research. The student will practice various forms of writing and will work toward improving grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary.", + "description": "This course develops communication skills in reading, speaking, listening, thinking, and writing. It includes the following units: short story, novel, poetry, drama, and research. The student will practice various forms of writing and will work toward improving grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -1234,11 +1198,11 @@ "tags": ["English"] }, "english-i": { - "considerations": "English I or Advanced English I required for graduation.", + "considerations": "English I or Advanced English I required for graduation. This course does not meet criteria to allow students to qualify to bypass English II.", "courseid": "ENG110", "coursename": "English I", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course develops communication skills in reading, speaking, listening, thinking and writing. It includes units in the short story, the novel, poetry, drama and research. The student will practice various forms of writing and will work toward improving grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary.", + "description": "This course develops communication skills in reading, speaking, listening, thinking, and writing. It includes the following units: short story, novel, poetry, drama, and research. The student will practice various forms of writing and will work toward improving grammar, mechanics, and vocabulary.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -1250,7 +1214,7 @@ "courseid": "ENG210", "coursename": "English II", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course continues to develop and refine student skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It includes units in the short story, novel, and drama. It will also introduce various writing styles (literary analysis, narrative, and research.) In English II work continues on student responsibility, respect for each other, intellectual curiosity, and embracing of varying viewpoints.", + "description": "This course continues to develop and refine student skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It includes the following units: short story, novel, poetry, drama, and research. It will also introduce various writing styles (literary analysis, narrative, and research). In English II, work continues on student responsibility, respect for each other, intellectual curiosity, and embracing of varying viewpoints.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -1259,10 +1223,10 @@ }, "english-iii": { "considerations": "See prerequisite.", - "courseid": "ENG315", + "courseid": "ENG315J", "coursename": "English III", "credits": "10", - "description": "Students will analyze and interpret a variety of American literature, including selections from our earliest writers to our foremost contemporaries. Students will also write informative, argumentative, research and personal essays. This is a process-oriented class where students will revise and edit their own work. The following text will be covered in class: • Short pieces of fiction and nonfiction from American authors • Selections of poetry from Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and other American poets • The Great Gatsby • The Crucible • I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings • A Raisin in the Sun", + "description": "Students will analyze and interpret a variety of American literature, including selections from our earliest writers to our foremost contemporaries. Students will also write informative, argumentative, research and personal essays. This is a process-oriented class where students will revise and edit their own work. The following text will be covered in class: • Short pieces of fiction and nonfiction from American authors • Selections of poetry from Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and other American poets • The Great Gatsby • The Crucible • A Raisin in the Sun", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -1278,7 +1242,8 @@ "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval" + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", + "tags": ["English"] }, "english-language-learners-college-prep": { "considerations": "Students are placed in the course based on the Home Language Survey and their scores on the English Language Proficiency Assessments.", @@ -1289,18 +1254,20 @@ "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval" + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", + "tags": ["English"] }, "english-language-learners-directed-studies": { "considerations": "Students are placed in the course based on the Home Language Survey and their scores on the English Language Proficiency Assessments.", "courseid": "ELL001DS", "coursename": "English Language Learners Directed Studies", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is designed to assist students with their other academic classes. Supports provided include help with understanding the expectations and assignments for classes, one-on-one tutoring and administration of assessments when necessary.", + "description": "This course is designed to assist students with their other academic classes. Supports provided include help with understanding the expectations and assignments for classes, one-on-one tutoring, and administration of assessments when necessary.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval" + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", + "tags": ["English"] }, "english-language-learners-fundamentals": { "considerations": "Students are placed in the course based on the Home Language Survey and their scores on the English Language Proficiency Assessments.", @@ -1311,7 +1278,7 @@ "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["English"] }, "english-language-learners-i": { @@ -1319,11 +1286,11 @@ "courseid": "ENG145", "coursename": "English Language Learners I", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is designed to continue to develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the English Language. This course focuses on academic reading and writing, analyzing, and interpreting different genres which build academic vocabulary and grammar skills.", + "description": "This course is designed to continue to develop students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the English Language. This course focuses on academic reading and writing, analyzing, and interpreting different genres which build academic vocabulary and grammar skills.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["English"] }, "english-language-learners-ii": { @@ -1331,11 +1298,11 @@ "courseid": "ENG245", "coursename": "English Language Learners II", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is designed to continue to develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the English language. This course focuses on academic reading and writing, analyzing, and interpreting different genres which build academic vocabulary and grammar skills. This course will also focus on the writing process, a variety of essay styles, and writing research papers.", + "description": "This course is designed to continue to develop students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the English language. This course focuses on academic reading and writing, analyzing, and interpreting different genres which build academic vocabulary and grammar skills. This course will also focus on the writing process, a variety of essay styles, and writing research papers.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["English"] }, "english-language-learners-iii": { @@ -1343,15 +1310,15 @@ "courseid": "ENG335", "coursename": "English Language Learners III", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is designed to continue to develop students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the English language. This course focuses on academic reading and writing, analyzing, and interpreting different genres which build academic vocabulary and grammar skills. In this course, students will read texts that relate to American history and culture in order to increase students' background on these subjects while honing their reading skills. This course will also focus on the writing process, a variety of essay styles, and writing research papers.", + "description": "This course is designed to continue to develop students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the English language. This course focuses on academic reading and writing, analyzing, and interpreting different genres which build academic vocabulary and grammar skills. In this course, students will read texts that relate to American history and culture in order to increase students’ background on these subjects while honing their reading skills. This course will also focus on the writing process, a variety of essay styles, and writing research papers.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["English"] }, "english-skills": { - "considerations": "Meets on Fridays only", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Meets on Fridays only", "courseid": "ENG335", "coursename": "English Skills", "credits": "2.5", @@ -1363,7 +1330,7 @@ "tags": ["English"] }, "entrepreneurship": { - "considerations": "It is recommended that students enroll in one or more of the following courses prior to enrolling in Entrepreneurship; Accounting, Marketing, Business/Consumer Law, Personal Finance.", + "considerations": "It is recommended that students enroll in one or more of the following courses prior to Entrepreneurship; Accounting, Marketing, Business/Consumer Law, Personal Finance.", "courseid": "BUS460", "coursename": "Entrepreneurship", "credits": "5", @@ -1378,7 +1345,7 @@ "considerations": "Students will be introduced to SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities.", "courseid": "AGR290", "coursename": "Environmental Science Issues", - "credits": "10", + "credits": "10 hours", "description": "Environmental Science Issues is a course where students to research, analyze, and propose sustainable solutions to environmental issues. Students will investigate areas of environmental science including ecosystem management, sustainable agriculture, energy choices, and pollution.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", @@ -1391,27 +1358,27 @@ "courseid": "SCI620", "coursename": "Environmental Sustainability", "credits": "10", - "description": "Students will investigate and design solutions in response to real-world challenges related to clean and abundant drinking water, food supply issues, and renewable energy. Applying their knowledge through hands-on design potential solutions to these true-to-life challenges.", + "description": "Students will investigate and design solutions in response to real-world challenges related to clean and abundant drinking water, food supply issues, and renewable energy. Applying their knowledge through hands-on activities and simulations, students research and design potential solutions to these true-to-life challenges.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "Algebra AND General Biology", "tags": ["Science", "Kirkwood", "PLTW"] }, - "exploration-in-ceramic-technique": { - "considerations": "Construction in Clay is highly recommended before this course. This class is for the serious, dedicated ceramic student looking to develop a portfolio, considering art as a career or highly interested in ceramic arts.", + "exploration-in-ceramic-techniques": { + "considerations": "Construction in Clay is highly recommended before taking this course. This class is for the serious, dedicated ceramic student looking to develop a portfolio, considering art as a career, or highly interested in ceramic arts.", "courseid": "ART325", - "coursename": "Exploration in Ceramic Technique", + "coursename": "Exploration in Ceramic Techniques", "credits": "5", - "description": "This class places an emphasis on the wheel and requires the production of wheel throwing portfolio. Students will also select different hand-building techniques to communicate visual ideas in clay. This class allows for deeper exploration of ceramic techniques, glazing and firings. Students will experiment using various new ways of working with clay.", + "description": "This class requires the production of wheel throwing portfolio. Students will also select different hand-building techniques to communicate visual ideas. This class allows for deeper exploration of ceramic techniques, glazing and alternative firings. Course emphasis on individual expression; experimentation with glazes, clay bodies, and kiln firing.", "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "11-12", + "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Beg. Ceramics and Design Art Basics", + "prerequisites": "Beginning Ceramics Construction in Clay Highly Recommended", "tags": ["Art"] }, "expressive-drawing": { - "considerations": "Students will draw everyday developing ideas, revising compositions and creating projects. Students will participate in oral class critiques.", + "considerations": "Students will draw everyday developing ideas, revising compositions, and creating projects. Students will participate in discussions regarding their own artwork as well as other artists work.", "courseid": "ART215", "coursename": "Expressive Drawing", "credits": "5", @@ -1419,15 +1386,15 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Beg. Drawing and Design Art Basics", + "prerequisites": "Beginning Drawing", "tags": ["Art"] }, - "fashion-and-sewing-or-creative-sewing": { + "fashion-and-sewing-%2F-creative-sewing": { "considerations": "None", "courseid": "FAM220", - "coursename": "Fashion and Sewing or Creative Sewing", + "coursename": "Fashion and Sewing / Creative Sewing", "credits": "5", - "description": "Students will learn to sew or increase sewing skills in this hands-on project based course. Various tools and equipment will be used to produce a variety of projects. Students will also examine their personal style, apply design principles to clothing and learn about careers in the fashion industry.", + "description": "Students will learn to sew or increase sewing skills in this hands-on project-based course. Various tools and equipment will be used to produce a variety of projects. Students will also examine their personal style, apply design principles to clothing and learn about careers in the fashion industry.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -1451,11 +1418,11 @@ "courseid": "MUS120A", "coursename": "Fortis", "credits": "10", - "description": "The choir of Tenor and Bass voices rehearses and performs four concerts locally each school year. Fundamentals of good singing, musical literacy, and group dynamics are stressed. Each student will receive a private lesson every week of the school year starting the 2nd quarter.", + "description": "The choir of Tenor and Bass voices rehearses and performs four concerts locally each school year. Fundamentals of good singing, musical literacy, and group dynamics are stressed. Each student will receive a private lesson every week of the school year starting the 2 nd quarter.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Instructor Approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "foundations-of-living": { @@ -1470,33 +1437,20 @@ "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences"] }, - "fundamentals-of-lifetime-fitness": { - "considerations": "This course is required for both freshmen and sophomores. This course is required for graduation.", - "courseid": "HPE110", - "coursename": "Fundamentals of Lifetime Fitness", - "credits": "5 (Each Year)", - "description": "The class emphasis includes enhancing personal fitness through Activity Labs and Group Games designed to improve Aerobic Capacity, Core Endurance, Muscular Fitness, and overall Flexibility. The student will demonstrate a beginning ability to use goalsetting skills to aid in enhancing personal fitness. The student will be encouraged to achieve an improved level of fitness while demonstrating beginning knowledge of fitness concepts and principles. The student will complete and reflect on district-approved fitness assessments for completion of the class.", - "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "9-10", - "grading": "Credit/No Credit", - "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", - "tags": ["Health/PE"] - }, "general-biology": { - "considerations": "General Biology is a NGSS course based on the completion of NGSS Life Science Standards and successful completion will meet the life science requirement. Students taking this course should have a strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills.", + "considerations": "General Biology is a NGSS course based on the completion of NGSS Life Science Standards, and successful completion will meet the life science requirement. Students taking this course should have a strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills.", "courseid": "SCI210", "coursename": "General Biology", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is designed as a survey class in life science. The themes investigated are; From Molecules to Organisms; Heredity; Biological Evolution; and Ecosystems.", + "description": "This course is designed as a survey class in life science. The themes investigated are: From Molecules to Organisms; Heredity; Biological Evolution; and Ecosystems.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Science"] }, - "general-biology-i-&-ii": { - "considerations": "Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills.", + "general-biology-i-%26-ii": { + "considerations": "Compass Only. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills.", "courseid": "SCI210", "coursename": "General Biology I & II", "credits": "10", @@ -1512,7 +1466,7 @@ "courseid": "SCI380", "coursename": "Geology", "credits": "5", - "description": "This course is designed to allow students to receive an intense, in-depth look into the core subjects of geology including physical, structural and environmental geology, crystallography, mineralogy, stratigraphy, and geomorphology.", + "description": "This course is designed to allow students to receive an intense, in-depth look into the core subjects of geology including physical, structural, and environmental geology, crystallography, mineralogy, stratigraphy, and geomorphology.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -1520,23 +1474,24 @@ "tags": ["Science"] }, "geometry": { - "considerations": "A scientific calculator is required. Graphing calculators are not allowed in this course.", + "considerations": "A scientific calculator is required.", "courseid": "MAT220", "coursename": "Geometry", - "credits": "5 credits per quarter", + "credits": "10", "description": "Geometry introduces the study of points, lines, planes, polygons, circles, solid figures, and their associated relationships as a mathematical system. Emphasis is placed on the description and use of inductive, deductive, and intuitive reasoning skills. Power of abstract reasoning, spatial visualization and logical reasoning patterns are improved through this course. Focus on comparisons between figures concerning surface areas, volumes, congruency, similarity, transformations, and coordinate geometry is also studied through two and three Diagrams.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Algebra OR Algebra Fundamentals II", + "prerequisites": "Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B", + "subsequent": "Algebra 2 or Mathematics & Society", "tags": ["Math"] }, "geometry-priority-standards": { - "considerations": "Students are placed into this course by recommendation of a mathematics teacher or school counselor. This course is designed for students who struggle with the core concepts of Geometry.", + "considerations": "Students are placed into this course by recommendation of a mathematics teacher or school counselor. This course is designed for students who need extra support with the core concepts of Geometry.", "courseid": "MAT220PS", "coursename": "Geometry Priority Standards", "credits": "2.5", - "description": "This course develops mathematical skills focused on the priority standards of Geometry. These topics include points, lines, planes, polygons, circles, solid figures, and their associated relationships as a mathematical system. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge in algebraic and proof contexts. \"Credit earned for Priority Standards classes does not count toward the 30-credit math graduation requirement.\"", + "description": "This course develops mathematical skills focused on the priority standards of Geometry. These topics include points, lines, planes, polygons, circles, solid figures, and their associated relationships as a mathematical system. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge in algebraic and proof contexts.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -1552,31 +1507,19 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, - "graphics-one": { - "considerations": "The coursework relies heavily on the use of the Adobe Creative Suite as well as emerging technologies. The class requires students to be creative, independent, focused, and project driven.", - "courseid": "ART410", - "coursename": "Graphics One", - "credits": "5", - "description": "Graphics One will explore several areas of the current graphics industry. The class will provide rigorous, real-world situations where students utilize professional programs from the Adobe Creative Suite along with their knowledge of the fine arts to create high-end, visually stunning art and presentations. Projects will stem from the graphically visual world we live in today and pull from such topics as Brand Identity, Marketing, and Web Presence. We will also discuss the benefits of digital portfolios as well as the importance of the creative mind in today's technology driven society.", - "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Design Art Basics", - "tags": ["Art"] - }, "graphics-two": { - "considerations": "The coursework relies heavily on the use of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Illustrator. The class requires students to be creative, independent, focused, and project driven. Student/ course work will be cloud based utilizing the school shared drive as well as Power School Learning.", + "considerations": "Coursework relies heavily on the use of the Adobe Creative Suite as well as emerging technologies. The class requires students to be creative, independent, focused, and project driven.", "courseid": "ART420", "coursename": "Graphics Two", "credits": "5", - "description": "Graphics Two continues to push the boundaries of design with in-depth rigorous approaches utilizing the skills learned in Graphics One. Projects will continue to challenge and polish a student's understanding of typography, grid, composition, & layout. Students will have the opportunity to further develop their skills using the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as having access to iPad Pro's and Digital SLR Camera's. Additionally, all coursework will benefit students interested in developing a design portfolio.", + "description": "Graphics Two continues to push the boundaries of design with in-depth rigorous approaches utilizing the skills learned in Beginning Graphics. Projects will continue to challenge and polish a student’s understanding of typography, grid, composition, & layout. Students will have the opportunity to further develop their skills using the Adobe Creative Suite, as well as having access to iPad Pro’s and Digital SLR Camera’s. Additionally, all coursework will benefit students interested in developing a design portfolio.", "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "11-12", - "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "\"C\" or better in Graphics One & Design Art Basics", + "gradelevels": "10-12", + "length": "Quarter", + "prerequisites": "Beginning Graphics", "tags": ["Art"] }, "health-careers": { @@ -1590,7 +1533,7 @@ "gradelevels": "12", "length": "2 Semesters", "prerequisites": "None", - "tags": ["Health/PE", "Kirkwood"] + "tags": ["Health/PE"] }, "health-i": { "considerations": "This course is required for graduation.", @@ -1617,7 +1560,7 @@ "tags": ["Health/PE"] }, "human-anatomy": { - "considerations": "See prerequisites. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets the L-M science elective requirement.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. See prerequisite. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets the L-M science elective requirement.", "courseid": "SCI240", "coursename": "Human Anatomy", "credits": "5", @@ -1629,7 +1572,7 @@ "tags": ["Science"] }, "human-growth-and-development": { - "considerations": "This is a general comprehensive course of human development. This course combines the two previously taught courses of Child Development and Parenting. Relevant career paths include education, child care, nursing, counseling, therapy, social work, public health, and other service-related fields.", + "considerations": "This is a general comprehensive course of human development. This course combines the two previously taught courses of Child Development and Parenting. Relevant career paths include education, childcare, nursing, counseling, therapy, social work, public health, and other service-related fields.", "courseid": "FAM440", "coursename": "Human Growth and Development", "credits": "5", @@ -1641,11 +1584,11 @@ "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences"] }, "independent-foods": { - "considerations": "Meets on Fridays only", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Meets on Fridays only", "courseid": "HPE115", "coursename": "Independent Foods", "credits": "2.5", - "description": "Students will explore what goes into budgeting and meal planning. Student will prepare a variety of foods.", + "description": "Students will explore what goes into budgeting and meal planning. Student will prepare a variety of foods", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -1653,7 +1596,7 @@ "tags": ["Health/PE"] }, "independent-novel-writing": { - "considerations": "This course is designed for the student who is considering writing as a profession.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. This course is designed for the student who is considering writing as a profession.", "courseid": "ENG400", "coursename": "Independent Novel Writing", "credits": "5", @@ -1664,17 +1607,6 @@ "prerequisites": "Writing and Creative Writing", "tags": ["English"] }, - "independent-study-tag-5": { - "considerations": "This course is for students identified by established district guidelines.", - "courseid": "TAG510", - "coursename": "Independent Study TAG 5", - "credits": "5", - "description": "This course is designed for students with demonstrated research skills who have a commitment to independent learning. Working with mentors from the community, students will plan and complete independent in-depth projects.", - "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "1 Semester", - "prerequisites": "Instructor Approval", - "tags": ["Talented and Gifted"] - }, "interior-design": { "considerations": "None", "courseid": "FAM240", @@ -1692,24 +1624,24 @@ "courseid": "FOR560", "coursename": "Intermediate Spanish I KCC", "credits": "5 (LM), 4 (KW)", - "description": "In this class, students will continue to develop their ability to communicate in Spanish in everyday, practical situations that they might encounter both in the U.S. and abroad. Along with the development of oral skills, students will also work on the other 3 vital components of language: reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Students will actively engage themselves in pair/group activities to express themselves in basic situations. Classroom time will be used for intensive language practice in meaningful contexts (i.e., applying important grammatical concepts, essential vocabulary, and cultural norms needed to maintain basic communication.) Class time will consist of communication activities following grammatical explanations. Students are expected to study and complete assigned workbook, video, lab, and textbook activities outside of class.", + "description": "In this class, students will continue to develop their ability to communicate in Spanish in everyday, practical situations that they might encounter both in the U.S. and abroad. Along with the development of oral skills, students will also work on the other 3 vital components of language: reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Students will actively engage themselves in pair/group activities to express themselves in basic situations. Classroom time will be used for intensive language practice in meaningful contexts (i.e., applying important grammatical concepts, essential vocabulary, and cultural norms needed to maintain basic communication.) Class time will consist of communication activities following grammatical explanations. Students are expected to study and complete assigned workbook, video, lab, and textbook activities outside of class.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "12", "length": "1 Quarter", "prerequisites": "Spanish IV", - "tags": ["Foreign Language", "Kirkwood"] + "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, "intermediate-spanish-ii-kcc": { "considerations": "See prerequisite. Class is conducted in Spanish.", "courseid": "FOR565", "coursename": "Intermediate Spanish II KCC", "credits": "5 (LM), 4 (KW)", - "description": "In this class, students will continue to develop their ability to communicate in Spanish in everyday, practical situations that they might encounter both in the U.S. and abroad. Along with the developments of oral skills, students will also work on the other 3 vital components of language: reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Students will actively engage themselves in pair/group activities to express themselves in basic situations. Classroom time will be used for intensive language practice in meaningful contexts. (i.e., applying important grammatical concepts, essential vocabulary, and cultural norms needed to maintain basic communication.) Class time will consist of communication activities following grammatical explanations. Students are expected to study and complete assigned workbook, video, lab, and textbook activities outside of class.", + "description": "In this class, students will continue to develop their ability to communicate in Spanish in everyday, practical situations that they might encounter both in the U.S. and abroad. Along with the developments of oral skills, students will also work on the other 3 vital components of language: reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Students will actively engage themselves in pair/group activities to express themselves in basic situations. Classroom time will be used for intensive language practice in meaningful contexts. (i.e., applying important grammatical concepts, essential vocabulary, and cultural norms needed to maintain basic communication.) Class time will consist of communication activities following grammatical explanations. Students are expected to study and complete assigned workbook, video, lab, and textbook activities outside of class.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "12", "length": "1 Quarter", "prerequisites": "Intermediate Spanish I", - "tags": ["Foreign Language", "Kirkwood"] + "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, "intro-to-engineering-design": { "considerations": "This course articulates credit with Kirkwood Community College.", @@ -1717,13 +1649,13 @@ "courseid": "IND600", "coursename": "Intro to Engineering Design", "credits": "10", - "description": "Students in this hands-on, project-based course will focus on creative design processes, communication and teamwork skills. 3D CAD software will be used to produce, analyze, and evaluate product modes. Sketching, geometric relationships, 3D modeling, production and marketing will be studied through the development of designs.", + "description": "Students in this hands-on, project-based course will focus on creative design processes, communication, and teamwork skills. 3D CAD software will be used to produce, analyze, and evaluate product modes. Sketching, geometric relationships, 3D modeling, production and marketing will be studied through the development of designs.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "tags": ["Engineering", "Kirkwood", "PLTW"] + "tags": ["Engineering"] }, - "introduction-to-agriculture,-food,-and-natural-resources": { + "introduction-to-agriculture%2C-food%2C-and-natural-resources": { "considerations": "Students will be introduced to SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities.", "courseid": "AGR110", "coursename": "Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources", @@ -1748,7 +1680,7 @@ "tags": ["Business"] }, "introduction-to-business-ii": { - "considerations": "None", + "considerations": "Compass Only.", "courseid": "BUS150", "coursename": "Introduction to Business II", "credits": "5", @@ -1768,7 +1700,7 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, "journalism": { @@ -1776,15 +1708,15 @@ "courseid": "ENG220", "coursename": "Journalism", "credits": "5", - "description": "This course is an introductory, overview class which teaches basic journalism skills while examining the role of newspapers in our society. Areas explored include newspaper interviewing, writing, and editing. Students are also introduced to the concepts of Press Law. This course DOES NOT meet the composition requirement for admission to UNI. Teacher-Led Courses Compass Core", + "description": "This course is an introductory, overview class which teaches basic journalism skills while examining the role of newspapers in our society. Areas explored include newspaper interviewing, writing, and editing. Students are also introduced to the concepts of Press Law. This course DOES NOT meet the composition requirement for admission to UNI.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "English II, English III, or English Department approval", "tags": ["English"] }, "kcc-behavior-management": { - "considerations": "This is a concurrent course with Kirkwood Community College and is recommended for those considering careers in the education field or working with individuals with specific behavior needs. This course is necessary to obtain the Para-Educator Generalist Certification.", + "considerations": "This course is offered through the Venture Exploring Education strand only. KCC Behavior Management is a concurrent course with Kirkwood Community College and is recommended for those considering careers in the education field or working with individuals with specific behavior needs. This course is necessary to obtain the Para-Educator Generalist Certification.", "courseid": "FAM460", "coursename": "KCC Behavior Management", "credits": "5", @@ -1793,42 +1725,42 @@ "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", "prerequisites": "Human Growth and Development or KCC Child Growth and Development", - "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences", "Kirkwood"] + "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences"] }, "kcc-child-growth-and-development": { - "considerations": "This is a concurrent course with Kirkwood Community College and is encouraged for those considering careers in education, social work, nursing, therapy, psychology, coaching etc. It is recommended to have taken Human Growth and Development as a foundation but is not required. This is the first course necessary to obtain the Para-Educator Generalist Certification. The second course is Exploring Teaching and the third course is Behavior Management-online.", + "considerations": "This is a concurrent course with Kirkwood Community College and is encouraged for those considering careers in education, social work, nursing, therapy, psychology, coaching, etc. It is recommended to have taken Human Growth and Development as a foundation but is not required. This is the first course necessary to obtain the Para-Educator Generalist Certification. The second course is Exploring Teaching, and the third course is Behavior Management-online.", "courseid": "FAM425", "coursename": "KCC Child Growth and Development", "credits": "5", - "description": "Students will earn credit from Kirkwood Community College upon successful completion of this course. This course will study the development of children thru adolescence age. Areas of study will examine interactions between child, family, school and society. Theories and evidence-based practices associated with understanding and supporting children will be covered. This course provides opportunities to observe in an elementary classroom.", + "description": "Students will earn credit from Kirkwood Community College upon successful completion of this course. This course will study the development of children thru adolescence age. Areas of study will examine interactions between child, family, school, and society. Theories and evidence-based practices associated with understanding and supporting children will be covered. This course provides opportunities to observe in an elementary classroom.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "KCC qualifying placement score", - "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences", "Kirkwood"] + "prerequisites": "None", + "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences"] }, "kcc-exploring-teaching": { - "considerations": "This is a concurrent course with Kirkwood Community College and is recommended for those considering careers in education. This is the second course necessary to obtain the Para-Educator Generalist Certification. The third course is Behavior Management.", + "considerations": "This course is offered through the Venture Exploring Education strand only. KCC Exploring Teaching is a concurrent course with Kirkwood Community College and is recommended for those considering careers in education. This is the second course necessary to obtain the Para-Educator Generalist Certification. The third course is Behavior Management.", "courseid": "FAM450", "coursename": "KCC Exploring Teaching", "credits": "5", - "description": "This class will promote understanding of the teaching and learning process. Students will be given an introduction to the activities and concerns of beginning teachers. The focus is on developing the skills, knowledge and attitude that will be needed to teach in elementary and secondary classrooms. Microteachings are utilized to simulate actual teaching situations and common teaching problems are discussed through case studies.", + "description": "This class will promote understanding of the teaching and learning process. Students will be introduced to the activities and concerns of beginning teachers. The focus is on developing the skills, knowledge and attitude that will be needed to teach in elementary and secondary classrooms. Microteachings are utilized to simulate actual teaching situations and common teaching problems are discussed through case studies.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", "prerequisites": "Human Growth and Development or KCC Child Growth and Development", - "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences", "Kirkwood"] + "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences"] }, "law-and-the-constitution": { "considerations": "Meets the social studies elective graduation requirement.", "courseid": "SOC320", "coursename": "Law and the Constitution", "credits": "5", - "description": "This course focuses on the origins of legal rights in the United States. With a particular focus on Constitutional structure and the Bill of Rights, students will examine the development, structure and operation of the American legal system including citizen rights and responsibilities, the role of the US Supreme Court and the Iowa court system, the Iowa Code and the functions of the courts by experiencing a mock trial.", + "description": "This course focuses on the origins of legal rights in the United States. With a particular focus on Constitutional structure and the Bill of Rights, students will examine the development, structure and operation of the American legal system including citizen rights and responsibilities, the role of the US Supreme Court and the Iowa court system, the Iowa Code, and the functions of the courts by experiencing a mock trial.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, "level-i-french": { @@ -1836,7 +1768,7 @@ "courseid": "FOR110", "coursename": "Level I French", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course develops the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Basic grammar concepts and vocabulary are introduced. The target language is used during class time. Topics include school schedules and subjects, pastimes and activities, likes and dislikes, places, weather, time, family and Paris. Grammar concepts include adjectives and agreement, present tense of er verbs, and irregular verbs avoir, etre, faire, aller, venir as well as stem changing verbs acheter and preferer and the re group of verbs. Students also learn possessive adjectives and the near future.", + "description": "This course develops the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Basic grammar concepts and vocabulary are introduced. The target language is used during class time. The culture focus during French I is Paris. Topics include school schedules and subjects, pastimes, and activities, likes and dislikes, places, weather, time, family, and Paris. Grammar concepts include adjectives and agreement, present tense of –er verbs, and irregular verbs avoir, etre, faire, aller, venir as well as stem changing verbs acheter and preferer and the –re and -group of verbs. Students also learn possessive adjectives and the near future.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "8-12", "length": "1 Semester", @@ -1848,7 +1780,7 @@ "courseid": "FOR130", "coursename": "Level I Spanish", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course develops the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Basic grammar concepts and vocabulary are introduced. The target language is used during class time. Topics include school schedules and subjects, food and beverages, and pastimes. Grammar concepts include adjectives and agreement, me gusta, present tense ar, er, ir verbs, and irregular verbs estar, ser, ir, tener, and jugar.", + "description": "This course develops the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Basic grammar concepts and vocabulary are introduced. The target language is used during class time. Topics include school schedules and subjects, likes and dislikes, location and directional words, food and beverages, and pastimes. Grammar concepts include adjectives and agreement, me gusta, present tense ar, er, ir verbs, and irregular verbs estar, ser, and ir.", "format": "Block or Skinny", "gradelevels": "8-12", "length": "1 or 2 Semester(s)", @@ -1856,11 +1788,11 @@ "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, "level-ii-french": { - "considerations": "Second term grade of 60% or higher in Level I is required.", + "considerations": "Second term grade of 75 or higher in Level I is required.", "courseid": "FOR210", "coursename": "Level II French", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course continues to emphasize the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Grammar concepts, vocabulary, and use of target language are expanded. Topics include eating in a café, clothing and shopping, household chores and parts of the house, shops and stores and travel. Additional units include provinces of France and a cinematographic unit on Marcel Pagnol. Grammar concepts include passe compose, demonstrative adjectives, interrogative adjectives, the partitive and prepositions with places. New verbs are mettre, boire, voir, prendre, savoir, connaitre, appeler,dormer, partir, sortir, vouloir, pouvoir as well as ir verbs. Student also learn command forms.", + "description": "This course continues to emphasize the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Grammar concepts, vocabulary, and use of target language are expanded. Topics include eating in a café, clothing and shopping, household chores and parts of the house, shops and stores, and travel. Additional culture units include provinces of France and music. Grammar concepts include passé composé, demonstrative adjectives, interrogative adjectives, the partitive, and prepositions with places. New verbs are mettre, boire, voir, prendre, savoir, connaître, dormir, partir, sortir, vouloir, and pouvoir. Student also learn command forms.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Semester", @@ -1868,11 +1800,11 @@ "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, "level-ii-spanish": { - "considerations": "Second term grade of 60% or higher in Level I is required.", + "considerations": "Second term grade of 75 or higher in Level I is required.", "courseid": "FOR230", "coursename": "Level II Spanish", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course continues to emphasize the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Grammar concepts, vocabulary, and use of target language are expanded. Topics include families, parties, and restaurants, rooms in the house, clothing, stores, and vacation. Grammar concepts include possessive adjectives, comparatives and superlatives, direct object and indirect object pronouns, affirmative tu commands, present progressive and preterite tense. The irregular verbs tener, venir, ser, estar, poder, dormer, pensar, preferir, querer, and decir are introduced.", + "description": "This course continues to emphasize the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Grammar concepts, vocabulary, and use of target language are expanded. Topics include families, parties, and restaurants, rooms in the house, clothing, stores, and vacation. Grammar concepts include possessive adjectives, comparatives and superlatives, direct object and indirect object pronouns, affirmative tú commands, present progressive and preterite tense. The irregular verbs tener, jugar, venir, ser, estar, poder, dormir, pensar, preferir, querer, and decir are introduced.", "format": "Block or Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 or 2 Semester(s)", @@ -1880,11 +1812,11 @@ "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, "level-iii-french": { - "considerations": "Second term grade of 60% or higher in level II is required.", + "considerations": "Second term grade of 75 or higher in level II is required.", "courseid": "FOR310", "coursename": "Level III French", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course continues to develop and refine the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Complex grammar concepts are introduced. The target language will be widely utilized. Topics include expansion on prior topics and prior preparation and francophone holidays and cuisine, school places and events, morning routine, childhood memories and activities, animal vocabulary. Grammar topics addressed are direct and indirect object pronouns as well as y and en, extension of passe compose and learning of the imperfect tense, negative expressions, reflexive verbs, comparative and superlative adjectives and nouns. Students should be able to use the near future, present tense and both past tenses. There is also a cinematographic unit with two additional Pagnol films. Students begin to write more extensive and styles of communication in French.", + "description": "This course continues to develop and refine the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Complex grammar concepts are introduced. The target language will be widely utilized. The culture focus in French 3 is the Francophone world. Topics include expansion on prior topics and prior preparation and francophone holidays, cuisine, school technology, morning routine, childhood memories and activities. Grammar topics addressed are direct and indirect object pronouns as well as y and en, extension of passé composé and learning of the imperfect tense, negative expressions, reflexive verbs, and comparative adjectives. Students should be able to use the near future, present tense and both past tenses. Students begin to write more extensive and styles of communication in French.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Semester", @@ -1892,11 +1824,11 @@ "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, "level-iii-spanish": { - "considerations": "Second term grade of 60% or higher in Level II is required.", + "considerations": "Second term grade of 75 or higher in Level II is required.", "courseid": "FOR330", "coursename": "Level III Spanish", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course continues to develop and refine the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Complex grammar concepts are introduced. The target language will be widely utilized. Topics include school, extracurricular activities, special events, clothing, errands, places in the city, and childhood. Grammar concepts include stem changing verbs, negative and affirmative words, reflexive verbs, demonstrative adjectives, direct and indirect object pronouns, affirmative tu commands, present progressive, preterite, and the imperfect tense. The irregular verbs of saber and conocer are introduced.", + "description": "This course continues to develop and refine the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Complex grammar concepts are introduced. The target language will be widely utilized. Topics include school, extracurricular activities, special events, clothing, errands, places in the city, and childhood. Grammar concepts include stem changing verbs, negative and affirmative words, reflexive verbs, demonstrative adjectives, direct and indirect object pronouns, affirmative tu commands, present progressive, and the preterite tense. The irregular verbs of saber and conocer are introduced.", "format": "Block or Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 or 2 Semester(s)", @@ -1904,11 +1836,11 @@ "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, "level-iv-french": { - "considerations": "Second term grade of 60% or higher in Level III is required.", + "considerations": "Second term grade of 75 or higher in Level III is required.", "courseid": "FOR410", "coursename": "Level IV French", "credits": "10", - "description": "Level IV expands the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Complex grammar concepts are introduced. Class will be conducted extensively in the target language. Topics include outdoor activities, fitness and health, professions, travel plans, movies and reading, the Renaissance. Informal speech register, slang and texting language is also taught. Grammar concepts include the future, the conditional and subjunctive verb tenses, demonstrative, interrogative and possessive pronouns. Present participles and relative pronouns are also learned. There is also a Victor Hugo poetry unit. Students will study current events of the francophone world on a weekly basis.", + "description": "Level IV expands the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Complex grammar concepts are introduced. Class will be conducted extensively in the target language. The culture focus in French 4 is the Francophone world and current to help prepare for AP French. Topics include camping and nature, fitness and health, professions, travel plans, movies and reading. Grammar concepts include the future, the conditional and subjunctive verb tenses, demonstrative, interrogative and possessive pronouns. Present participles and relative pronouns are also learned.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Semester", @@ -1916,7 +1848,7 @@ "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, "level-iv-spanish": { - "considerations": "gradelevels of 60% or higher for second term in Level III is required.", + "considerations": "Grade of 75 or higher for second term in Level III is required.", "courseid": "FOR430", "coursename": "Level IV Spanish", "credits": "10", @@ -1928,93 +1860,79 @@ "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, "level-v-spanish": { - "considerations": "Second term grade of 60% or higher in Level IV is required.", + "considerations": "Second term grade of 75 or higher in Level IV is required.", "courseid": "FOR530", "coursename": "Level V Spanish", "credits": "10", - "description": "Level V will focus on the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Complex grammar concepts are introduced. Class will be conducted extensively in the target language. Topics include visiting an airport, planning a trip and traveling to a foreign country, staying in a hotel, professions and making plans for the future, and discussing environmental problems and possible solutions. Grammar concepts includes the review of present, preterite, imperfect, and perfect tenses and the introduction of nosotros commands, future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses. Spanish V will offer students an opportunity to explore the Hispanic culture.", + "description": "Level V will focus on the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Complex grammar concepts are introduced. Class will be conducted extensively in the target language. Topics include visiting an airport, planning a trip and traveling to a foreign country, staying in a hotel, and discussing professions and making plans for the future. The course utilizes podcasts and television series to improve listening comprehension. Time permitting, an art unit and the teaching Spanish to elementary and preschool classes are possibilities. Grammar concepts includes the review of present, preterite, imperfect, and perfect tenses and the introduction of nosotros and vosotros commands, future, conditional, and subjunctive moods. Spanish V will offer students an opportunity to explore the Hispanic culture.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "12", "length": "1 Semester", "prerequisites": "Spanish IV", "tags": ["Foreign Language"] }, - "lifetime-fitness---aqua-fit": { - "considerations": "A different Lifetime Fitness course is required for the Junior and Senior years.", + "lifetime-fitness---advanced": { + "considerations": "A Lifetime Fitness course is required for the Junior and Senior years.", + "courseid": "HPE415", + "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Advanced", + "credits": "2.5 (Each Quarter)", + "description": "This section is an advanced-level course designed for students interested in a curriculum that will enhance their physical preparedness for athletic competition. The focus is on elevating the students' athletic performance through targeted off-season strength and speed development workouts, designed to increase muscle mass while refining both linear and lateral speed. Additionally, students will complete a CPR Skills Unit. Successful completion of this section will fulfill the state graduation requirement for physical activity and the state CPR Skills review requirement. Students will select the desired block (B1 or B4) and term (Q1, Q2, Q3, and/orQ4) for participation. Students may participate in this course up to 2 times per year.", + "format": "1 st and 4 th Blocks Only", + "gradelevels": "Advanced (Year 2, 3, or 4)", + "grading": "", + "length": "1 Quarter", + "prerequisites": "LF-Fundamentals or Permission", + "tags": ["Health/PE"] + }, + "lifetime-fitness---aqua-fit-i": { + "considerations": "A Lifetime Fitness course is required for the Junior and Senior years.", "courseid": "HPE321", - "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Aqua Fit", + "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Aqua Fit I", "credits": "2.5", "description": "This section explores the unique buoyancy, resistance, and movement of water to improve overall fitness. The student will design and implement an Individualized Aquatic Fitness Plan. The class emphasis includes enhancing fitness through Activity Labs designed to improve Aerobic Capacity, Core Endurance, Muscular Fitness, and overall Flexibility. The student will demonstrate the ability to use Goalsetting skills to aid in enhancing personal fitness and complete a Life Skills Unit. The student will be challenged to achieve an improved level of fitness while demonstrating knowledge of fitness concepts and principles. The student will complete and reflect on district-approved fitness assessments for completion of the class. CPR training is included in this course.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "11-12", - "grading": "Credit/No credit", + "grading": "", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Fundamentals of Lifetime Fitness or Permission", + "prerequisites": "LF-Fundamentals or Permission", "tags": ["Health/PE"] }, "lifetime-fitness---aqua-fit-ii": { - "considerations": "A different Lifetime Fitness course is required for the Junior and Senior years.", + "considerations": "A Lifetime Fitness course is required for the Junior and Senior years.", "courseid": "HPE322", "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Aqua Fit II", "credits": "2.5", - "description": "This section builds on concepts of fitness through aquatic movement and exercise. The student will design and implement an Individualized Aquatic Fitness Plan. The student will demonstrate the ability to use Goal-Setting Skills to aid in enhancing personal fitness. The student will be challenged to achieve an improved level of fitness while demonstrating knowledge of fitness concepts and principles. CPR training is included in this course.", + "description": "This section is an extension of concepts and skills learned in Lifetime Fitness – Aqua Fit I. The student will design and implement an Individualized Aquatic Fitness Plan. The class will continue to emphasize enhancing fitness through Activity Labs designed to improve Aerobic Capacity, Core Endurance, Muscular Fitness, and overall Flexibility. The student will demonstrate the ability to use enhanced Goalsetting skills to aid in enhancing personal fitness and complete a Life Skills Unit. The student will be challenged to achieve an advanced level of fitness while demonstrating knowledge of fitness concepts and principles. The student will complete and reflect on district-approved fitness assessments for completion of the class. CPR training is included in this course.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "11-12", - "grading": "Credit/No credit", + "grading": "", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Lifetime Fitness Aqua Fit I or Permission", + "prerequisites": "LF–Fundamentals, Aqua Fit I, or permission", "tags": ["Health/PE"] }, - "lifetime-fitness---flex-and-fit-i": { - "considerations": "A different Lifetime Fitness course is required for the Junior and Senior years.", - "courseid": "HPE331", - "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Flex and Fit I", - "credits": "2.5", - "description": "This section is designed for the developing fitness Student and will provide opportunities for the Student to improve their personal fitness and concept knowledge. This section will utilize Group Activity Labs to support functional fitness improvement. The Student will explore ways to design, and adjust a fitness plan tailored to meet their goals. The Student will demonstrate the ability to use Goal-Setting Skills to aid in enhancing personal fitness, and complete a Life Skills Unit. The Student will be encouraged to achieve an improved level of fitness while demonstrating knowledge of fitness concepts and principles. The Student will complete and reflect on district-approved fitness assessments for completion of the class. CPR training is included in this course.", - "format": "Skinny", - "gradelevels": "11-12", - "grading": "Credit/No credit", - "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Fundamentals of Lifetime Fitness or Permission", - "tags": ["Health/PE"] - }, - "lifetime-fitness---flex-and-fit-ii": { - "considerations": "A different Lifetime Fitness course is required for the Senior year.", - "courseid": "HPE332", - "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Flex and Fit II", - "credits": "2.5", - "description": "This section is designed to provide advanced opportunities for the Student to improve their personal fitness and concept knowledge. This section will utilize Group Activity Labs to support the functional fitness improvement. The Student will create and utilize a Personal Fitness Portfolio to track and reflect on Activity Lab results. The Student will demonstrate the ability to use Goal-Setting Skills to aid in enhancing personal fitness, and complete a Life Skills Unit. The Student will be challenged to achieve an improved level of fitness while demonstrating advanced knowledge of fitness concepts and principles. The Student will complete and reflect on district-approved fitness assessments for completion of the class. CPR training is included in this course.", - "format": "Skinny", - "gradelevels": "12", - "grading": "Credit/No credit", + "lifetime-fitness---fundamentals": { + "considerations": "This course is required for both freshmen and sophomores. This course is required for graduation.", + "courseid": "HPE110", + "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Fundamentals", + "credits": "5", + "description": "This section emphasizes beginning personal functional fitness skills and introduces basic fitness concepts and principles. Students will be encouraged to participate in the class activities at a moderate level while demonstrating a foundational knowledge of fitness concepts and principles. The course includes engaging in a variety of activities that target total body fitness, along with recreational and team games. Successful completion of this section will fulfill the yearly state graduation requirement for physical activity.", + "format": "Block", + "gradelevels": "9-10", + "grading": "", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Lifetime Fitness Flex and Fit I or Permission", + "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Health/PE"] }, - "lifetime-fitness---total-body-i": { - "considerations": "A different Lifetime Fitness course is required for the Junior and Senior years.", - "courseid": "HPE351", - "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Total Body I", + "lifetime-fitness---intermediate": { + "considerations": "One (1) Lifetime Fitness (Intermediate or Advanced) course is required for each of the Junior and Senior years.", + "courseid": "HPE305", + "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Intermediate", "credits": "2.5", - "description": "This section will focus on Introductory Strength Training concepts, skills and Activity Labs. The Student will explore ways to design a Total Body Strength Program. The Student will demonstrate the ability to use Goal-Setting Skills to aid in enhancing personal fitness, and complete a Life Skills Unit. The Student will be encouraged to achieve an improved level of Muscular Fitness while demonstrating a beginning knowledge of concepts and principles. The Student will complete and reflect on district-approved fitness assessments for completion of the class. CPR training is included in this course.", + "description": "This section emphasizes enhancing personal functional fitness skills and exploring a variety of fitness and relaxation activities. Students will be encouraged to achieve an improved level of fitness while demonstrating advanced knowledge of fitness concepts and principles. Additionally, students will complete a CPR Skills Unit. Successful completion of this section will fulfill the state graduation requirement for physical activity and the state CPR Skills review requirement.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "11-12", - "grading": "Credit/No credit", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Fundamentals of Lifetime Fitness or Permission", - "tags": ["Health/PE"] - }, - "lifetime-fitness---total-body-ii": { - "considerations": "A different Lifetime Fitness course is required for the Senior year.", - "courseid": "HPE352", - "coursename": "Lifetime Fitness - Total Body II", - "credits": "2.5", - "description": "This section is designed to allow the advanced Student to apply learned Strength Training Principles and Techniques. The Student will be engaged in demonstrations/ discussions and evaluations of lift performances Muscular Fitness and further knowledge and understanding of Strength Training Theory and Practice. The Student will demonstrate the ability to use Goal-Setting Skills to aid in enhancing personal fitness, and complete a Life Skills Unit. The Student will be challenged to achieve an improved level of Muscular Fitness while demonstrating advanced knowledge of fitness concepts and principles. The Student will complete and reflect on district-approved fitness assessments for completion of the class. CPR training is included in this course.", - "format": "Skinny", - "gradelevels": "12", - "grading": "Credit/No credit", - "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Lifetime Fitness Total Body I or Permission", + "prerequisites": "LF-Fundamentals or Permission", "tags": ["Health/PE"] }, "linn-mar-singers": { @@ -2026,7 +1944,7 @@ "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "9th grade choir OR Instructor approval", + "prerequisites": "Fortis, Lux, OR instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "literature-of-a-selected-author": { @@ -2034,7 +1952,7 @@ "courseid": "ENG380", "coursename": "Literature of a Selected Author", "credits": "5", - "description": "Students will read, discuss, and analyze a variety of texts surrounding a selected author. Students will relate historical events and their impact on the literature, will relate the author's life, world/regional events of the time, and social conditions of the works of the author. Students will respond to common elements and themes in the author's major body of work.", + "description": "Students will read, discuss, and analyze a variety of texts surrounding a selected author. Students will relate historical events and their impact on the literature, will relate the author's life, world/regional events of the time, and social conditions of the works of the author. Students will respond to common elements and themes in the author’s major body of work.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -2046,7 +1964,7 @@ "courseid": "BUS550", "coursename": "LM ROAR Store", "credits": "5", - "description": "Students will be involved in the continued development and on-going operations of theROARstore. theROARstore is a student-run business, specializing in selling branded Linn-Mar merchandise. Students will learn customer service and selling skills in the classroom and develop & hone them while working in the store. In addition, students will spend time on developing theROARstore’s product mix, price the products accordingly, and promote them using social media, email marketing, and website design. Activities may include (but are not limited to): research and development, market & product planning, promotion, pricing, merchandising, selling, management, distribution, and financial analysis. Skills needed to be successful include creative and logical thinking, timeliness, dependability, willingness to work as a team, effective communication, attention to detail, ethical behavior, and professional and mature demeanor when working with customers, advisors, and individuals in positions of authority.", + "description": "Students will be involved in the continued development and on-going operations of theROARstore. theROARstore is a student-run business, specializing in selling branded Linn-Mar merchandise. Students will learn customer service and selling skills in the classroom and develop & hone them while working in the store. In addition, students will spend time on developing theROARstore's product mix, price the products accordingly, and promote them using social media, email marketing, and website design. Activities may include (but are not limited to): research and development, market & product planning, promotion, pricing, merchandising, selling, management, distribution, and financial analysis. Skills needed to be successful include creative and logical thinking, timeliness, dependability, willingness to work as a team, effective communication, attention to detail, ethical behavior, and professional and mature demeanor when working with customers, advisors, and individuals in positions of authority.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Semester", @@ -2058,11 +1976,11 @@ "courseid": "TAG410", "coursename": "LMHS Talented and Gifted Freshman Seminar TAG 1", "credits": "2.5", - "description": "Students explore how their skills, abilities, and specific personality traits relate to educational and career options. They will also study the college admissions process, scholarship application process, and how to find a college that best suits their goals. Students also participate in a community service project.", + "description": "Students explore how their skills, abilities, and personality traits relate to educational and career options. They will also study the college admissions process, financial aid process, and how to find a college that best suits their goals. Students also design and implement a community service project.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Instructor Approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["Talented and Gifted"] }, "lux": { @@ -2070,11 +1988,11 @@ "courseid": "MUS120B", "coursename": "Lux", "credits": "10", - "description": "The choir of only Soprano and Alto voices rehearses and performs four concerts locally each school year. Fundamentals of good singing, musical literacy, and group dynamics are stressed. Each student will receive a private lesson every week of the school year starting 2nd quarter.", + "description": "The choir of only Soprano and Alto voices rehearses and performs four concerts locally each school year. Fundamentals of good singing, musical literacy, and group dynamics are stressed. Each student will receive a private lesson every week of the school year starting 2 nd quarter.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 semesters", - "prerequisites": "Instructor Approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "marching-band": { @@ -2082,10 +2000,11 @@ "coursename": "Marching Band", "credits": "2.5", "description": "Meets daily during 1st quarter and is recommended for all grade 10-12 band members. The color guard is open to both band and non-band members with dance experience, or students who have the desire to perform. Auditions for the color guard and incoming 9th graders will be during the 2nd semester of the previous school year. The Marching Lions perform at the Linn-Mar Homecoming parade, all home football games, 4-5 contests, the Metro Marching Band Classic, and the Band Extravaganza.", - "format": "Early-Bird (7 15-8 00)", + "fees": "$20 rental fee for color guard, percussion, and school-owned wind instruments + $60 marching band fee for all students.", + "format": "Early-Bird (7:45-8:30)", "gradelevels": "10-12 (9th by audition)", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Music"] }, "marketing": { @@ -2101,10 +2020,10 @@ "tags": ["Business"] }, "math-for-the-building-trades": { - "considerations": "None", + "considerations": "Compass Only.", "courseid": "MAT425", "coursename": "Math for the Building Trades", - "credits": "5 credits per quarter", + "credits": "5", "description": "This course is directed toward students who are considering employment in the building trades upon graduation. Students will integrate arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to perform calculations required in all of the major building trades, including construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and roofing.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", @@ -2113,27 +2032,27 @@ "tags": ["Math"] }, "mathematics-and-society-kcc": { - "considerations": "See prerequisite. This is a dual- credit course, and the expectations reflect those of a college course. In order to take this class, the student needs to register as a Kirkwood student earning college credit in high school by using this link: https://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?d=725. An additional requirement is an ACT score of 19 or higher OR a score of 30 or higher on the ALEKS math placement test (https://www.kirkwood.edu/placement). Students can register for this course through Linn-Mar's registration procedures but will need to meet the necessary test requirement by the first day of class at LMHS. The following link provides information regarding taking placement tests in Kirkwood: https://www.kirkwood.edu/testcenter.", + "considerations": "See prerequisite. This is a dual-credit course, and the expectations reflect those of a college course. In order to take this class, the student needs to register as a Kirkwood student earning college credit in high school by using this link: https://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?d=725. An additional requirement is an ACT score of 19 or higher OR a score of 30 or higher on the ALEKS math placement test (https://www.kirkwood.edu/placement). Students can register for this course through Linn-Mar's registration procedures but will need to meet the necessary test requirement by the first day of class at LMHS. The following link provides information regarding taking placement tests in Kirkwood: https://www.kirkwood.edu/testcenter.", "courseid": "MAT415", "coursename": "Mathematics and Society KCC", "credits": "5 (L-M) 3 (KCC)", - "description": "This course introduces selected areas of mathematics in familiar settings and develops students' conceptual and problem- solving skills. The course includes a study of mathematical concepts selected from finance, statistics, probability, growth patterns and voting techniques.", + "description": "This course introduces selected areas of mathematics in familiar settings and develops students' conceptual and problem-solving skills. The course includes a study of mathematical concepts selected from finance, statistics, probability, growth patterns and voting techniques.", "format": "Skinny", - "gradelevels": "12th gradelevels Only", + "gradelevels": "12th Grade Only", "length": "1 Semester", "prerequisites": "Three years of High School math", - "tags": ["Math", "Kirkwood"] + "tags": ["Math"] }, - "metals,-materials-and-processes": { - "considerations": "Fees the same as Cabinet Making", + "metals%3A-materials-and-processes": { "courseid": "IND310", - "coursename": "Metals, Materials and Processes", + "coursename": "Metals: Materials and Processes", "credits": "10", "description": "This course will provide students the opportunity to explore the field of metal and develop skills in working with metal fabrication. The areas covered are welding, sheet metal, machining, and foundry.", + "fees": "Fees the same as Cabinet Making", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Engineering"] }, "meteorology": { @@ -2148,36 +2067,11 @@ "prerequisites": "Geometry and Applied Chemistry and Physics or Chemistry I", "tags": ["Science"] }, - "moc-internship-career-immersion": { - "considerations": "Must also enroll in MOC Related; admitted when hired by an MOC teacher-approved employer; receive pay in addition to credit; must commit to one year.", - "courseid": "BUS440", - "coursename": "MOC Internship Career Immersion", - "credits": "20", - "description": "MOC will provide substantial, meaningful career-related work experience and engagement with structured evaluation/reflection with area business and industry. Student interns work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Work-based learning prepares students for college and career readiness by helping them make informed decisions about their life goals and learning specific career related skills.", - "format": "Block", - "gradelevels": "12", - "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "See considerations", - "tags": ["Business"] - }, - "moc-related-career-immersion": { - "considerations": "Must also enroll in MOC Internship; must commit to one year, must complete MOC application. Active and full participation of students in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) career and technical student organization at the local, state, and national levels including leadership and competitive skill events.", - "courseid": "BUS450", - "coursename": "MOC Related Career Immersion", - "credits": "10", - "description": "Student will learn career exploration, preparation, and application. Life and workplace skills: teamwork, professional development, customer relations, problem-solving, diversity, time management, communication, and information management. Consumer awareness, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, operations, and labor market information. Financial Analysis: manage personal finances to achieve financial goals, prepare bank account documents, maintain financial records, prepare personal income tax forms, manage credit and debt (credit scores/identity theft), insurance, saving and investing strategies", - "format": "Skinny", - "gradelevels": "12", - "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "See considerations", - "tags": ["Business"] - }, "multicultural-literature": { - "considerations": "None", "courseid": "ENG255", "coursename": "Multicultural Literature", "credits": "5", - "description": "As a course, Multicultural Literature seeks to explore, investigate, and reflect on how writers from underrepresented cultural identities and backgrounds express their experiences through narrative, short story, poetry, film, and more. Students will be presented opportunities to ask (and answer) the questions: how is a person's interaction with and experience in the world impacted by their identities? how are these experiences and interactions reflected in and shared through literature?", + "description": "Students will read selections that deal with across a variety of cultures. Students will complete multiple projects to promote lifelong literacy and will discover how technology and the internet can enhance reading selections. Some selections in this course have a more mature theme.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -2197,11 +2091,11 @@ "tags": ["Agriculture"] }, "nature-of-science": { - "considerations": "Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets the physical science requirement for graduation.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets the physical science requirement for graduation.", "courseid": "SCI260", "coursename": "Nature of Science", "credits": "5", - "description": "This course examines what science is, how it works, and what it can and cannot do. A number of activities and open inquiries look at some fundamental properties and laws of the physical world. These properties include motion, forces, momentum, and energy.", + "description": "This course examines what science is, how it works, and what it can and cannot do. A number of activities and open inquiries look at fundamental properties and laws of the physical world. These properties include motion, forces, momentum, and energy.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -2209,19 +2103,19 @@ "tags": ["Science"] }, "organic-chemistry": { - "considerations": "See prerequisites.", + "considerations": "See prerequisite.", "courseid": "SCI330", "coursename": "Organic Chemistry", "credits": "5", - "description": "This quarter-long course is designed to provide a limited exploration of the concepts essential to college-level Organic Chemistry: Bonding, Isomers, Properties, Naming, Functional Groups and Types of Reactions/ Reaction Mechanisms associated with each - substitution, elimination & addition, as well as an introduction to the limitless applications of organic chemistry throughout agriculture, life sciences, medicine, and issues related to consumers, the environment and society.", + "description": "This quarter-long course is designed to provide a limited exploration of the concepts essential to college-level Organic Chemistry: Bonding, Isomers, Properties, Naming, Functional Groups and Types of Reactions/ Reaction Mechanisms associated with each – substitution, elimination & addition, as well as an introduction to the limitless applications of organic chemistry throughout agriculture, life sciences, medicine, and issues related to consumers, the environment and society.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "1 Quarter", + "length": "1 Quarter (offered in odd years; Fall of 2025 next)", "prerequisites": "Chemistry I", "tags": ["Science"] }, "pe": { - "considerations": "Meets on Fridays only", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Meets on Fridays only.", "courseid": "HPE300", "coursename": "PE", "credits": "2.5", @@ -2241,7 +2135,7 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Business"] }, "philharmonic-orchestra": { @@ -2254,44 +2148,44 @@ "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "physics-i": { - "considerations": "Physics I is based on the completion of NGSS Physical Science Standards and successful completion will meet the physics portion of the physical science graduation requirement. Students taking this course must have completed Geometry.", + "considerations": "Physics I is based on the completion of NGSS Physical Science Standards, and successful completion will meet the physics portion of the physical science graduation requirement. Physics 1 is NOT a prerequisite for AP Physics 1.", "courseid": "SCI350", "coursename": "Physics I", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is designed to examine the fundamental properties and laws of the physical world. These properties include motion, forces, momentum, energy and waves.", + "description": "Physics is the study of the natural physical world. Topics include motion, forces, energy, momentum, collisions, circular motion, gravity, electromagnetism, waves, sound, and light. Physics I is a full semester course that covers these topics in more depth than Applied Physics & Chemistry or Earth & Space science, but in less depth than AP Physics.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "Geometry", + "prerequisites": "Algebra 1", "tags": ["Science"] }, - "pltw-principles-of-biomedical-science": { + "pltw%2Fventure-principles-of-biomedical-science-strand": { "considerations": "This is a Project Lead the Way course provided only through Venture Academics. There is no standalone section.", - "courseid": "HPE600", - "coursename": "PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science", - "credits": "10", - "description": "From design and data analysis to outbreaks, clinical empathy, health promotion, and more, students explore the vast range of careers in biomedical sciences. They develop not just technical skills, but also in- demand, transportable skills that they need to thrive in life and career. In this course, students explore concepts of biology and medicine as they take on roles of different medical professionals to solve real-world problems. Over the course of the year, students are challenged in various scenarios including investigating a crime scene to solve a mystery, diagnosing and proposing treatment to patients in a family medical practice, tracking down and containing a medical outbreak at a local hospital, stabilizing a patient during an emergency, and collaborating with others to design solutions to local and global medical problems. See page 111 for more information about the Venture Academics Program.", - "format": "SuperBlock", + "courseid": "HPE702", + "coursename": "PLTW/Venture Principles of Biomedical Science Strand", + "credits": "20 credits (15 Biomedical, 5 elective)", + "description": "From design and data analysis to outbreaks, clinical empathy, health promotion, and more, students explore the vast range of careers in biomedical sciences. They develop not just technical skills, but also in-demand, transportable skills that they need to thrive in life and career. In this course, students explore concepts of biology and medicine as they take on roles of different medical professionals to solve real-world problems. Over the course of the year, students are challenged in various scenarios including investigating a crime scene to solve a mystery, diagnosing and proposing treatment to patients in a family medical practice, tracking down and containing a medical outbreak at a local hospital, stabilizing a patient during an emergency, and collaborating with others to design solutions to local and global medical problems. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community during the course and have opportunities for field experiences and job shadows in areas of interest. See page 109 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "1 Semester", "prerequisites": "Health I, General Biology", - "tags": ["Health/PE", "PLTW"] + "tags": ["Health/PE", "Venture"] }, - "pltw-venture-principles-of-biomedical-science": { + "pltw-principles-of-biomedical-science": { "considerations": "This is a Project Lead the Way course provided only through Venture Academics. There is no standalone section.", - "courseid": "HPE702", - "coursename": "PLTW/Venture Principles of Biomedical Science", - "credits": "20 (15 Biomedical, 5 elective)", - "description": "From design and data analysis to outbreaks, clinical empathy, health promotion, and more, students explore the vast range of careers in biomedical sciences. They develop not just technical skills, but also indemand, transportable skills that they need to thrive in life and career. In this course, students explore concepts of biology and medicine as they take on roles of different medical professionals to solve real-world problems. Over the course of the year, students are challenged in various scenarios including investigating a crime scene to solve a mystery, diagnosing and proposing treatment to patients in a family medical practice, tracking down and containing a medical outbreak at a local hospital, stabilizing a patient during an emergency, and collaborating with others to design solutions to local and global medical problems. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community during the course and have opportunities for field experiences and job shadows in areas of interest. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program", - "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", + "courseid": "HPE600", + "coursename": "PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science", + "credits": "20 credits (15 Biomedical, 5 elective)", + "description": "From design and data analysis to outbreaks, clinical empathy, health promotion, and more, students explore the vast range of careers in biomedical sciences. They develop not just technical skills, but also in-demand, transportable skills that they need to thrive in life and career. In this course, students explore concepts of biology and medicine as they take on roles of different medical professionals to solve real-world problems. Over the course of the year, students are challenged in various scenarios including investigating a crime scene to solve a mystery, diagnosing and proposing treatment to patients in a family medical practice, tracking down and containing a medical outbreak at a local hospital, stabilizing a patient during an emergency, and collaborating with others to design solutions to local and global medical problems. See page 109 for more information about the Venture Academics Program.", + "format": "SuperBlock", "gradelevels": "10-12", - "length": "1 Semester", + "length": "Semester", "prerequisites": "Health I, General Biology", - "tags": ["Health/PE", "Venture", "PLTW"] + "tags": ["Health/PE"] }, "pre-algebra": { "considerations": "A scientific calculator or its equivalent required. Graphing calculators are not allowed in this course.", @@ -2321,9 +2215,9 @@ "principles-of-agricultural-science--animal": { "considerations": "Students will be introduced to SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities.", "courseid": "AGR240", - "coursename": "Principles of Agricultural Science- Animal", + "coursename": "Principles of Agricultural Science-Animal", "credits": "10", - "description": "Principles of Agricultural Science-Animal is a course engaging students in hands-on laboratories and activities to explore the world of animal agriculture. Student experiences involve the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection and marketing.", + "description": "Principles of Agricultural Science-Animal is a course engaging students in hands-on laboratories and activities to explore the world of animal agriculture. Student experiences involve the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection, and marketing.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", @@ -2333,7 +2227,7 @@ "principles-of-agricultural-science--plant": { "considerations": "Students will be introduced to SAE (supervised agricultural experience) and FFA opportunities.", "courseid": "AGR250", - "coursename": "Principles of Agricultural Science- Plant", + "coursename": "Principles of Agricultural Science-Plant", "credits": "10", "description": "Principles of Agricultural Science-Plant is a course teaching students the form and function of plant systems. Student experiences include the study of plant anatomy and physiology, classification, and the fundamentals of production and harvesting.", "format": "Block", @@ -2347,27 +2241,27 @@ "courseid": "IND610", "coursename": "Principles of Engineering", "credits": "10", - "description": "Students will apply science and math to solve practical problems. Topics covered include machines, kinematics, thermodynamics, control systems and materials. This course will give students an idea of what some college engineering coursework is like.", + "description": "Students will apply science and math to solve practical problems. Topics covered include machines, kinematics, thermodynamics, control systems and materials. This course will give students an idea of what college engineering coursework is like.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", "prerequisites": "Algebra", - "tags": ["Engineering", "Kirkwood", "PLTW"] + "tags": ["Engineering"] }, "prostart-internship": { - "considerations": "Kirkwood credits earned upon completion of ProStart program", + "considerations": "Kirkwood credits earned upon completion of ProStart program.", "courseid": "BUS440", "coursename": "ProStart Internship", "credits": "20", - "description": "Should be taken between ProStart One and ProStart Two. Must be taken if interested in Kirkwood Community College credit. While classroom experience is necessary to learn the foundational culinary and management skills, nothing beats real-life experience gained by working in the industry. Students must have a minimum of 400 hours of paid work experience. They must complete 52 of 75 competencies from the Student Work Experience Checklist, to be determined by employers. These courses are also found in the Science and DEM Department courses offered.", + "description": "Should be taken between ProStart One and ProStart Two. Must be taken if interested in Kirkwood Community College credit. While classroom experience is necessary to learn the foundational culinary and management skills, nothing beats real-life experience gained by working in the industry. Students must have a minimum of 400 hours of paid work experience. They must complete 52 of 75 competencies from the Student Work Experience Checklist, to be determined by employers.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10 - 12", "length": "1 Semester", "prerequisites": "Culinary Basics and ProStart One", - "tags": ["Business", "Kirkwood"] + "tags": ["Business"] }, "prostart-one": { - "considerations": "Kirkwood credits upon completion of ProStart program", + "considerations": "Kirkwood", "courseid": "FAM300", "coursename": "ProStart One", "credits": "10", @@ -2376,7 +2270,7 @@ "gradelevels": "9 - 12", "length": "1 Semester", "prerequisites": "Culinary Basics", - "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences", "Kirkwood"] + "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences"] }, "prostart-two": { "considerations": "Kirkwood credits earned upon completion of ProStart program", @@ -2388,10 +2282,10 @@ "gradelevels": "10 - 12", "length": "1 Semester", "prerequisites": "Culinary Basics, ProStart One, ProStart Internship (ongoing)", - "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences", "Kirkwood"] + "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences"] }, "reading-i": { - "considerations": "None", + "considerations": "Compass Only.", "courseid": "ENG290", "coursename": "Reading I", "credits": "5", @@ -2403,7 +2297,7 @@ "tags": ["English"] }, "reading-ii": { - "considerations": "None", + "considerations": "Compass Only.", "courseid": "ENG300", "coursename": "Reading II", "credits": "5", @@ -2423,7 +2317,7 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Engineering"] }, "residential-construction-ii": { @@ -2431,7 +2325,7 @@ "courseid": "IND125", "coursename": "Residential Construction II", "credits": "5", - "description": "This is an advance course that provides students an opportunity to learn about materials, processes and careers found in Residential Construction. Activities include building and expanding on basics covered in Residential Construction I.", + "description": "This is an advanced course that provides students an opportunity to learn about materials, processes and careers found in residential construction. Activities include building and expanding on basics covered in Residential Construction I.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12 or approval", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -2439,7 +2333,7 @@ "tags": ["Engineering"] }, "rhetoric": { - "considerations": "May be used to fulfill the graduation requirement for Speech/Acting through Venture Academics. Not offered as a standalone class.", + "considerations": "May be used to fulfill the graduation requirement for Speech/Rhetoric/Acting through Venture Academics. Not offered as a standalone class.", "courseid": "ENG120", "coursename": "Rhetoric", "credits": "5", @@ -2450,6 +2344,19 @@ "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["English"] }, + "sinfonietta": { + "considerations": "All students must audition for the director to be enrolled in this ensemble. Specific audition materials are required for the audition and can be acquired from the director.", + "courseid": "MUS230-2", + "coursename": "Sinfonietta", + "credits": "10", + "description": "Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of high school level quality music literature for the string instruments. Lessons are offered during a six-day cycle and scheduled based on schedule availability. Private lessons are recommended.", + "fees": "$45.00 rental instrument fee.", + "format": "Skinny", + "gradelevels": "9-12", + "length": "2 Semesters", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", + "tags": ["Music"] + }, "sociology": { "considerations": "Meets the Behavioral Sciences graduation requirement.", "courseid": "SOC330", @@ -2459,26 +2366,15 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, - "spanish-iv-culture": { - "courseid": "FOR435", - "coursename": "Spanish IV Culture", - "credits": "5", - "description": "Spanish IV Culture is a companion course to Venture Spanish IV Culture and Community. Students will learn about various aspects of the Spanish culture in authentic settings. Different Spanish cultures around the world will be studied including Western European and Latin American cultures.", - "format": "SuperBlock", - "gradelevels": "11-12", - "length": "1 Semester", - "prerequisites": "Spanish III", - "tags": ["Foreign Language"] - }, "speech": { "considerations": "Speech or Acting is required for graduation.", "courseid": "ENG310", "coursename": "Speech", "credits": "5", - "description": "Speech is designed to make students more effective communicators by emphasizing a variety of real-life speaking situations and building self-confidence in all of these settings. Because this is a performance based class, students should carefully consider conflicts which may result in absences.", + "description": "Speech is designed to make students more effective communicators by emphasizing a variety of real-life speaking situations and building self-confidence for all settings. Because this is a performance-based class, students should carefully consider conflicts which may result in absences.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -2497,7 +2393,7 @@ "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Business"] }, - "state-&-local-government": { + "state-%26-local-government": { "considerations": "This course is for elective credit in Social Studies. Not offered as a standalone class.", "courseid": "SOC390", "coursename": "State & Local Government", @@ -2509,8 +2405,8 @@ "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, - "stream-&-field-biology": { - "considerations": "See prerequisites. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets the L-M science elective requirement.", + "stream-%26-field-biology": { + "considerations": "Compass Only. See prerequisites. Strong comprehensive vocabulary, reading and study skills. This course meets the L-M science elective requirement.", "courseid": "SCI280", "coursename": "Stream & Field Biology", "credits": "5", @@ -2530,15 +2426,16 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Approval" + "prerequisites": "Approval", + "tags": ["Health/PE"] }, "symphonic-winds": { "considerations": "Some instruments are provided. Most students own their own instrument.", "courseid": "MUS150B", "coursename": "Symphonic Winds", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is a concert band which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of high school level quality music literature. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. Each member in grade 10 receives a lesson each six day cycle.", - "fees": "$45.00 rental if using a school wind instrument or percussion instrument.", + "description": "This course is a concert band which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of high school level quality music literature. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. Each member in grade 10 receives a lesson each six-day cycle.", + "fees": "$50 rental fee for percussionists and $55 rental if using a school wind instrument.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", @@ -2550,12 +2447,12 @@ "courseid": "MUS150A", "coursename": "Symphony Band", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is a concert band which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of high school level quality music literature. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. Each member in grades 9-10 receives a lesson each six day cycle.", - "fees": "$45.00 rental if using a school wind instrument or percussion instrument.", + "description": "This course is a concert band which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of high school level quality music literature. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. Each member in grades 9-10 receives a lesson each six-day cycle.", + "fees": "$50 rental fee for percussionists and $55 rental if using a school wind instrument.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "9-11", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Participation in a school band the prior year OR Instructor Approval", + "prerequisites": "Participation in a school band the prior year OR instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "symphony-strings": { @@ -2568,11 +2465,11 @@ "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "approval", + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "teacher's-assistant": { - "considerations": "Instructor must approve", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Instructor must approve", "courseid": "ELT100", "coursename": "Teacher's Assistant", "credits": "5", @@ -2580,14 +2477,14 @@ "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", - "prerequisites": "Student must have passed the course for which they are the Teacher's Assistant." + "prerequisites": "Student must have passed the course for which they are the Teacher’s Assistant." }, "teen-insights": { - "considerations": "None", + "considerations": "Compass Only.", "courseid": "HPE350", "coursename": "Teen Insights", "credits": "5", - "description": "The class is a combination of notes, chapters from 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, movies, projects, and community speakers including Planned Parenthood and ASAC. Students will explore a variety of topics and issues relevant to teens. Students will research and present on multiple topics throughout the course.", + "description": "The class is a combination of notes, chapters from 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, movies, projects, and community speakers including Planned Parenthood and ASAC. Students will explore a variety of topics and issues relevant to teens. Students will research and present on multiple topics throughout the course. Compass Electives", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "1 Quarter", @@ -2612,35 +2509,35 @@ "coursename": "Venture Advanced Business Strand", "courses": "BUS360, BUS460, and ENG120.", "credits": "20", - "description": "This course covers the same content as BUS360 and BUS460 in a project- based, hands-on, and community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "description": "This course covers the same content as BUS360 and BUS460 in a project-based, hands-on, and community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 109 to learn more about the Venture program.", "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "Semester", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Business", "Venture"] }, - "venture-advanced-placement-environmental-science-1-&-2-strand": { + "venture-advanced-placement-environmental-science-1-%26-2-strand": { "courseid": "SCI703", "coursename": "Venture Advanced Placement Environmental Science 1 & 2 Strand", - "courses": "SCI541 (AP Environmental Science 1 & 2), and ENG120. Students that successfully complete both courses will meet earth science and speech graduation requirements.", + "courses": "SCI540 (AP Environmental Science 1 & 2), and ENG120. Students that successfully complete both courses will meet earth science and speech graduation requirements.", "credits": "20 (15 AP Enviro, 5 Elective)", - "description": "This course covers the same content as SCI541 & SCI542 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "description": "This course covers the same content as SCI541 & SCI542 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program. Elective Science credit can also be found in the Agricultural Education and PLTW sections.", "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "Semester", "prerequisites": "General Biology and Algebra", - "tags": ["Advanced Placement", "Science", "Venture"] + "tags": ["Science", "Venture"] }, "venture-behavioral-science-strand": { "courseid": "SOC702", "coursename": "Venture Behavioral Science Strand", "courses": "SOC330, SOC340, and ENG120. Students that successful complete all courses will meet behavioral science and speech graduation requirements.", "credits": "20", - "description": "This course covers the same content as SOC330 & SOC340 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "description": "This course covers the same content as SOC330 & SOC340 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 109 to learn more about the Venture program.", "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "Semester", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Social Studies", "Venture"] }, "venture-civics-strand": { @@ -2648,24 +2545,36 @@ "coursename": "Venture Civics Strand", "courses": "SOC390, SOC400, and ENG120. Students that successful complete all courses will meet government and speech graduation requirements.", "credits": "20", - "description": "This course covers the same content as SOC390 & SOC400 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "description": "This course covers the same content as SOC390 & SOC400 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 109 to learn more about the Venture program.", "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "Semester", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Social Studies", "Venture"] }, - "venture-digital-design-strand": { - "considerations": "Design Art Basics is strongly recommended before taking this course.", - "courseid": "ART701", - "coursename": "Venture Digital Design Strand", - "courses": "ART400, ART410, and ART420.", + "venture-creative-writing-strand": { + "courseid": "ENG702", + "coursename": "Venture Creative Writing Strand", + "courses": "ENG410 (Creative Writing) and ENG120 (Rhetoric). Students that successfully complete both courses will meet speech graduation requirements and earn 5 elective English credits.", "credits": "20", - "description": "This course covers the same content as ART400, ART410, and ART420 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "description": "This course combines the content of ENG410 and ENG120 into a project- based, hands-on, and community-engaged way. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects while exploring opportunities to express their personal and community voice. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. See page 109 to learn more about the Venture program.", "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", - "gradelevels": "11-12", + "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "Semester", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "English II or English Department approval", + "tags": ["Venture", "English"] + }, + "venture-digital-design-and-communication-strand": { + "considerations": "Beginning Graphics is required before taking this course.", + "courseid": "ART701", + "coursename": "Venture Digital Design and Communication Strand", + "courses": "ART400, ART420, and ART450.", + "credits": "20", + "description": "Ready to take your design skills to a professional level? Digital Design is a project-based class where students partner with local businesses in need of graphic design work. Students will refine important skill sets such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects utilizing a superblock format. Additionally, this is a great course to build your design portfolio as you experience various design career pathways. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program! Digital Design covers the same content as ART400, ART420, and ART450.", + "format": "Superblock (2 Blocks)", + "gradelevels": "10-12", + "length": "Semester", + "prerequisites": "Beginning Graphics", "tags": ["Art", "Venture"] }, "venture-earth-science-strand": { @@ -2673,35 +2582,35 @@ "coursename": "Venture Earth Science Strand", "courses": "SCI125 and ENG120. Students that successful complete both courses will meet earth science and speech graduation requirements.", "credits": "20 (10 Earth, 5 English, 5 Elective)", - "description": "This course covers the same content as SCI125 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "description": "This course covers the same content as SCI125 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will complete the requirements for three college credits through the University of Iowa STEM Innovator program. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 109 to learn more about the Venture program.", "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", "gradelevels": "9-10", "length": "Semester", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Science", "Venture"] }, - "venture-english-strand-(english-iii)": { - "courseid": "ENG702", - "coursename": "Venture English Strand (English III)", - "courses": "ENG315 and ENG120. Students that successful complete both courses will meet English III and speech graduation requirements.", + "venture-exploring-education-strand": { + "courseid": "FAM701", + "coursename": "Venture Exploring Education Strand", + "courses": "FAM425 KCC Child Growth and Development (5 credits) FAM450 KCC Exploring Teaching (5 credits), FAM460 KKC Behavior Management (5 credits) and Venture Exploring Education (5 credits) are included.", "credits": "20", - "description": "This course covers the same content as ENG315 in a project-based, hands-on, and community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "description": "This course covers the same content as FAM425, FAM450, and FAM460, exploring the basics of teaching, child development, and behavior management and observation. A significant portion of this class will be spent participating in hands-on learning experiences and will provide opportunities to observe in classrooms. To create a safe and secure environment for working with young children, students will need teacher and counselor approval which will include an application, interview, and background check. See page 109 for more information about the Venture Academics Program. This Venture strand meets the requirement for the Para-Educator Generalist Certification.", "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", - "gradelevels": "10-12", + "gradelevels": "11-12", "length": "Semester", - "prerequisites": "English II or English Department approval", - "tags": ["English", "Venture"] + "prerequisites": "Application, and Teacher and Counselor Approval Required", + "tags": ["Family Consumer Sciences", "Venture"] }, "venture-life-science-strand-(biology)": { "courseid": "SCI702", "coursename": "Venture Life Science Strand (Biology)", "courses": "SCI210 and ENG120. Students that successful complete both courses will meet life science and speech graduation requirements.", "credits": "20 (10 Bio, 5 English, 5 Elective.)", - "description": "This course covers the same content as SCI210 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "description": "This course covers the same content as SCI210 in a project-based, hands-on, community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will complete the requirements for three college credits through the University of Iowa STEM Innovator program. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 109 to learn more about the Venture program.", "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "Semester", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Science", "Venture"] }, "venture-marketing-essentials-strand": { @@ -2709,36 +2618,24 @@ "coursename": "Venture Marketing Essentials Strand", "courses": "BUS345, BUS355, and ENG120.", "credits": "20", - "description": "This course covers the same content as BUS355, and ENG120 in a projectbased, hands-on, and community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", + "description": "This course covers the same content as BUS355, and ENG120 in a project-based, hands-on, and community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community. Students will learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 109 to learn more about the Venture program.", "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "Semester", "prerequisites": "None", "tags": ["Business", "Venture"] }, - "venture-spanish-iv-culture-and-community": { - "courseid": "FOR701", - "coursename": "Venture Spanish IV Culture and Community", - "courses": "FOR430 Spanish IV (10 credits) and FOR435 Spanish IV Culture (5 credits), and Venture Spanish IV Culture and Community (5 credits) are included.", - "credits": "20", - "description": "This course covers the same content as FOR430 in a project-based, hands-on, and community-engaged way. Students will learn from and be mentored by professionals in the community, and learn important skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and time management as they complete projects. See page 111 to learn more about the Venture program.", - "format": "SuperBlock (2 Blocks)", - "gradelevels": "11-12", - "length": "Semester", - "prerequisites": "Spanish III", - "tags": ["Foreign Language", "Venture"] - }, "wind-ensemble": { "considerations": "Some instruments are provided. Most students own their own instrument.", "courseid": "MUS200A", "coursename": "Wind Ensemble", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is a concert which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of college/university level band music. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. Each member in grade 10 receives a lesson each six day cycle. Private lessons are recommended.", - "fees": "$45.00 rental if using a school wind instrument or percussion instrument.", + "description": "This course is a concert which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of college/university level band music. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. Each member in grade 10 receives a lesson each six-day cycle. Private lessons are recommended.", + "fees": "$50 rental fee for percussionists and $55 rental if using a school wind instrument.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Participation in a school band the prior year OR Instructor Approval", + "prerequisites": "Participation in a school band the prior year OR instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, "wind-symphony": { @@ -2746,36 +2643,60 @@ "courseid": "MUS200C", "coursename": "Wind Symphony", "credits": "10", - "description": "This course is a concert band which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of advanced high school and college level music. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. Each member in gradelevels 10 receives a lesson each six day cycle. Private lessons are recommended.", - "fees": "$45.00 rental if using a school wind instrument or percussion instrument.", + "description": "This course is a concert band which rehearses daily. The group learns and performs concert band music. Emphasis is on the preparation and performance of advanced high school and college level music. Students will also participate in a brass, woodwind, or percussion ensemble during the third quarter. Each member in Grade 10 receives a lesson each six-day cycle. Private lessons are recommended.", + "fees": "$50 rental fee for percussionists and $55 rental if using a school wind instrument.", "format": "Skinny", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "Participation in a school band the prior year OR Instructor Approval", + "prerequisites": "Participation in a school band the prior year OR instructor approval", "tags": ["Music"] }, - "woods,-materials-and-processes": { - "considerations": "gradelevels of 80% or higher for second quarter of Woods, Materials and Processes is required.", + "woods%3A-materials-and-processes": { + "considerations": "Grade of 80 or higher for second quarter of Woods: Materials and Processes is required.", "courseid": "IND240", - "coursename": "Woods, Materials and Processes", + "coursename": "Woods: Materials and Processes", "credits": "10", "description": "This course is designed to teach skills necessary for basic woodworking applications. The course stresses student safety through a series of demonstrations and safety tests. Students will plan and construct introductory projects to gain skills necessary to complete a final project of their choosing. A lathe project is also required.", "format": "Block", "gradelevels": "10-12", "length": "2 Quarters", - "prerequisites": "None", + "prerequisites": "none", "tags": ["Engineering"] }, + "work-based-internship-career-immersion": { + "considerations": "Must also enroll in Work-Based Learning; admitted when hired by an MOC teacher approved employer; receive pay in addition to credit; must commit to one year.", + "courseid": "BUS440", + "coursename": "Work-Based Internship Career Immersion", + "credits": "20", + "description": "Work-Based Internship will provide substantial, meaningful career-related work experience and engagement with structured evaluation/reflection with area business and industry. Student interns work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Work-based learning prepares students for college and career readiness by helping them make informed decisions about their life goals and learning specific career related skills.", + "format": "Block", + "gradelevels": "12", + "length": "2 Semesters", + "prerequisites": "See Considerations", + "tags": ["Business"] + }, + "work-based-learning": { + "considerations": "Must also enroll in Work-Based Internship; must commit to one year. Active and full participation of students in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) career and technical student organization at the local, state, and national levels including leadership and competitive skill events.", + "courseid": "BUS450", + "coursename": "Work-Based Learning", + "credits": "10", + "description": "Student will learn career exploration, preparation, and application. Life and workplace skills: teamwork, professional development, customer relations, problem-solving, diversity, time management, communication, and information management. Consumer awareness, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, operations, and labor market information. Financial Analysis: manage personal finances to achieve financial goals, maintain financial records, prepare personal income tax forms, manage credit and debt (credit scores/identity theft), insurance, saving and investing strategies.", + "format": "Skinny", + "gradelevels": "12", + "length": "2 Semesters", + "prerequisites": "See Considerations", + "tags": ["Business"] + }, "work-experience---yearbook": { "considerations": "The class is a blended class meeting 2 days a week before school. During blended days students will be covering school events or working on yearbook work assignments on their own time. Though taught through the English Department, credits earned through yearbook are elective only and do not count toward English graduation requirements.", "courseid": "GUI411", "coursename": "Work Experience - Yearbook", "credits": "10", - "description": "Yearbook is a project-based class where students will work with the yearbook printing company on real-time deadlines to complete the school yearbook. Students will take photos of school events, write copy, interview students and staff, and design pages for the yearbook. Please note that class will be flexible with any interested Marching Band students Q1.", - "format": "Skinny- Early Bird (7 45-8 20 AM)", + "description": "Yearbook is a project-based class where students will work with the yearbook printing company on real-time deadlines to complete the school yearbook. Students will take photos of school events, write copy, interview students and staff, and design pages for the yearbook. NOTE: Class will be flexible with any interested Marching Band students Q1.", + "format": "Skinny - Early Bird (7:45-8:20 AM)", "gradelevels": "9-12", "length": "2 Semesters", - "prerequisites": "None" + "prerequisites": "Instructor approval" }, "world-history": { "considerations": "See prerequisites. World History OR AP World History is required for graduation.", @@ -2790,7 +2711,7 @@ "tags": ["Social Studies"] }, "writing": { - "considerations": "Students should take this class if they need to improve their writing skills, and do not yet feel comfortable taking a college-level writing class.", + "considerations": "Compass Only. Students should take this class if they need to improve their writing skills, and do not yet feel comfortable taking a college-level writing class.", "courseid": "ENG270", "coursename": "Writing", "credits": "5", diff --git a/src/index.tsx b/src/index.tsx index beb1002..30b9712 100644 --- a/src/index.tsx +++ b/src/index.tsx @@ -52,9 +52,9 @@ const renderDOM = (courseItems: JSX.Element[], userData = user): void => { numColumns = 4; } else if (width > 1100) { numColumns = 3; - } else if (width > 600) { + } else if (width > 800) { numColumns = 2; - } else { + } else if (width > 600) { numColumns = 1; } @@ -149,6 +149,10 @@ const initializeCourseViewer = (): void => { handleMobileNavigationOnScroll(); }; + window.addEventListener('resize', () => { + renderDOM(courseItems); + }); + const handleDesktopScrollToTopDisplay = (): void => { if (!topButton) { throw new Error('Supposed element with id to-top nonexistent');