| Accounting I | Elective Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Money Matters | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 6350 | 1 credit | 12-Oct | Year |
Students continue the investigation of the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in various managerial and cost accounting activities. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. The student uses equations, graphical representations, accounting tools, strategies, and systems in real-world situations to maintain, monitor, control, and plan the use of financial resources.
| Accounting II | Elective Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Accounting I | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 6355 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
Students continue the investigation of the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in various managerial and cost accounting activities. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. The student uses equations, graphical representations, accounting tools, strategies, and systems in real-world situations to maintain, monitor, control, and plan the use of financial resources.
| Advanced Animal Science | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Livestock Prod., Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Chem., IPC | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 6109 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
Advanced Animal Science examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry standards.
| Advanced Animal Science | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Biology and a second science credit | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 3266 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis.
| Advanced Culinary Arts | Elective Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Culinary Arts and Culinary Arts | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 6529 | 2 credits | 12-Nov | Year |
Advanced Culinary Arts will extend content and enhance skills introduced in Culinary Arts by in-depth instruction of industry-driven standards in order to prepare students for success in higher education, certifications, and/or immediate employment.
| Advanced Floral Design | Elective Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Prin. of Ag; Floral Design | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 6141 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
In this course, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. This course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event.
| Advanced French II | World Language Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): French I | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 1823 | 1 credit | 12-Oct | Year |
This course is designed to prepare students for the AP French Language course and are intended for students who wish to develop a good command of French grammar and vocabulary and have competence in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students will also develop a basic knowledge of the French culture and the arts. There will be a mandatory summer assignment.
| Advanced French III | World Language Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): French I and French II | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 1831 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
The course involves the development of communications skills in which students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, understand and interpret written and spoken language to listeners or readers on a variety of topics at the intermediate level. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices, products, and perspectives of the cultures studied. There will be a mandatory summer assignment.
| Advanced German II | World Language Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): German I | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 1923 | 1 credit | 12-Oct | Year |
This course is designed to prepare students for the AP German Language course (level 4) and will go more in-depth and will require higher order thinking skills. Students wishing to take the Advanced course should have a solid command of German I material, be willing to take risks with the language, be open to project-based learning, and be willing to complete multiple out-of-class projects. Students will have a summer assignment prior to the course that will be mandatory and assessed the first d
| Advanced German III | World Language Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): German I and German II | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 1931 | 1 credit | 12-Oct | Year |
This course will help students expand their language and cultural understandings by examining the 6 AP themes: beauty and aesthetics, global challenges, families and communities, science and technology, contemporary life, and public and personal identities. Students will be expected to connect with other German speakers using the three modes of communication: presentational, interpretative, and interpersonal. Students will be expected to complete out-of-class projects, be engaged and inquisitive learners, and have a solid foundation of materials covered in German I and II. Students will have summer assignments prior to the course that will be mandatory and assessed the first day of class.
| Advanced Placement (AP) Biology | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Biology and Chemistry | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 3235 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. Students should have successfully completed high school courses in biology and chemistry (AP Chemistry is highly encouraged). Upon successful completion of this course, students may enter any AP Science course offered at SMHS.
| Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 950 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program from College Board that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP Capstone is built on the foundation of two AP courses AP Seminar and AP Research and is designed to complement and enhance the in-depth, discipline-specific study experienced in other AP courses. In AP Seminar, students investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives, gathering and analyzing information from various sources in order to develop credible and valid evidence-based arguments. AP Seminar is a prerequisite for AP Research. Completing AP Seminar and all its required assessment components is necessary for students to develop the skills to be successful in AP Research. In AP Research, students cultivate the skills and discipline necessary to conduct independent research a
| Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra II and Chemistry | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 3335 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
The AP Chemistry course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced coursework in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore content such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. Students should have successfully completed a general high school chemistry course and Algebra II. Upon successful completion of this course, students may take any AP science course offered at SMHS.
| Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Algebra II | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 3522 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
The AP Environmental Science course is designed to engage students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geolo Students should have completed two years of high school laboratory science one year of life science and one year of physical science (e.g., a year of biology and a year of chemistry). Due to the quantitative analysis required in the course, students should also have taken at least one year of algebra. Also, desirable (but not necessary) is a course in earth science. Upon the successful completion of this course, students may enter any AP science course offered at SMHS.
| Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Geometry and Algebra II (can be taken concurrently) | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 3436 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion, electric charge and electric force, DC circuits, and mechanical waves and sound. Students should have completed Geometry and be concurrently taking Algebra II or an equivalent course. Although the Physics 1 course includes basic use of trigonometric functions, this understanding can be gained either in the concurrent math course or in the AP Physics 1 course itself. Upon successful completion of this course, students may enter AP Physics 2 or any other AP science course offered at SMHS.
| Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 2 | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Physics or AP Physics 1, Pre-Calculus (can be taken concurrently) | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 3437 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: fluids; thermodynamics; electrical force, field, and potential; electric circuits; magnetism and electromagnetic induction; geometric and physical optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Students should have completed AP Physics 1 or a comparable introductory physics course and should have taken or be concurrently taking pre-calculus or an equivalent course. Upon successful completion of this course, students may enter any AP science course offered at SMHS.
| Advanced Plant & Soil Science | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Biology, IPC, Chemistry, Physics and one credit from Prin. of Ag | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 6131 | 1 credit | 12 | Year |
Plant and Soil Science provides a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge, that there are still applications to be discovered, and that plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. Investigations, laboratory practices, and field exercises will be used to develop an understanding of current plant and soil science. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the horticulture, natural resources, and food and fiber industries. Students will learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge in a scientific setting. This course will also focus on alternative methods of growing crops such as Hydroponics and Aquaponics.
| Advanced Plant and Soil Science | Science Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Biology, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Chemistry, or Physics | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 6131 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
Advanced Plant and Soil Science provides a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge, that there are still applications to be discovered, and that plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. To prepare for careers in plant and soil science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to plant and soil science and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.
| Advanced Quantitative Reasoning | Math Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Geometry and Algebra II | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 2260 | 1 credit | 12-Oct | Year |
In Advanced Quantitative Reasoning, students will develop and apply skills necessary for college, careers, and life. Course content consists primarily of applications of high school mathematics concepts to prepare students to become well-educated and highly informed 21st century citizens. Students will develop and apply reasoning, planning, and communication to make decisions and solve problems in applied situations involving numerical reasoning, probability, statistical analysis, finance, mathematical selection, and modeling with algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and discrete mathematics.
| Advanced Spanish II | World Language Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Spanish I | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 1725 | 1 credit | 12-Sep | Year |
This course is intended for students who have a solid foundation of Spanish 1 topics and skills recommended to be successful in Spanish 2 Pre-AP. The course covers the same material as the Spanish 2 courses, however, the Pre- AP course is designed to begin preparing students for the AP Spanish language course (Level 4) and go more in- depth and require high order thinking skills. Students wishing to take Spanish 2 Pre-AP will have a summer assignment prior to the course that will be mandatory an
| Advanced Spanish III | World Language Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): Spanish I and Spanish II | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 1731 | 1 credit | 12-Oct | Year |
This course will help students expand their language and cultural understandings by examining the 6 AP themes: beauty and aesthetics, global challenges, families and communities, science and technology, contemporary life, and public and personal identities. Students will be expected to connect with other Spanish speakers using the three modes of communication: presentational, interpretative, and interpersonal. Students will be expected to complete out-of-class projects, be engaged and inquisitive learners, have a solid foundation of materials covered in Spanish 1 and 2. Students wishing to take Spanish 3 Pre-AP will have a summer assignment prior to the course that will be mandatory and assessed the first day of class. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
| Advanced Theatre Art I | Fine Arts Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): 2-3 years of middle school Theater Arts and Audition/Tryout for director | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 5711 | 1 credit | 12-Sep | Year |
This course includes more accelerated instruction in expressive use of the body and voice, improvisation, parts of the stage, movement, technical theatre skills and appreciation. Students are required to attend and evaluate the departmental productions during the year. Course fee required.
| AFJROTC I | Elective Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): None | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 3911 | 1 credit | 12-Sep | Year |
This program does NOT obligate you to join the military. This first-year course is designed to acquaint the cadet with the historical development of flight and the role of the military in history. About three-quarters of the available classroom hours are spent reviewing the development of flight from ancient legends through the Persian Gulf War and beyond. Additionally, the role of the military throughout the history of the United States is identified. At this level, leadership education focuses on the development of good study habits and time management skills, uniform wear, basic drill and Air Force Customs and Courtesies. The Cadet Health & Wellness Program is a 36-week exercise program modifiable to meet the individual goals and to motivate cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.
| AFJROTC II | Elective Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): AFJROTC I | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 3921 | 1 credit | 12-Oct | Year |
This program does NOT obligate you to join the military. This second-year course is designed to acquaint the cadet with the principles and physics of flight, weather conditions and flight, the human requirements of flight and principles of navigation. The course begins with a discussion of the various elements which make flight possible. Next, the impact of weather conditions on flight is examined. The Human Requirements of Flight explores the physiological aspects involved with flight e.g., circulatory system, protective equipment etc. Leadership Education emphasizes the development of good communication skills and preparing cadets to assume greater responsibility regarding corps activities. The Cadet Health & Wellness Program is a 36-week exercise program modifiable to meet individual goals and to motivate cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into the
| AFJROTC III | Elective Credit | ||
| Recommended Prerequisite(s): AFJROTC II | Credit | Grade | Course Length |
| Course Number: 3931 | 1 credit | 12-Nov | Year |
This program does NOT obligate you to join the military. This third-year course begins with the study of the space environment from the earliest days of interest in astronomy and early ideas of the heavens, through the Renaissance and on into modern astronomy. The course investigates the importance of entering space as well as examines the human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the human experience in space. The Leadership Education phase focuses on life skills e.g., various paths to pursue after high school such as college or vocational/technical training, financial management strategies, etc. The Cadet Health & Wellness Program is a 36-week exercise program modifiable to meet individual goals and to motivate cadets to lead active, healthy lifestyles beyond program requirements and into their adult lives.
