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Lake Hamilton
High School
Course guide 2021-2022
2023, 2024, 2025
“ Do not trifle with me. For I am the most powerful and relentless creature
you will ever know.….”unknown
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Graduation Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Alternative Credit Options ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
NPC Concurrent Credit Courses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Advanced Placement Program, Courses, AP Exams and PreAP/AP Commitment Contracts-------------------- 7
Academic Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Schedule Changes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Course Selection Grids ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Activity Courses and Athletic Courses----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
English and Language Arts Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Fine Arts Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22
Theatre Performing Arts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Foreign Language Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29
Mathematics Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31
Science Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
Social Studies Courses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Miscellaneous Courses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
Special Programs (On Campus) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 42
Career, Trade and Technical Educational Programs ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Agriculture Courses --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Family and Consumer Sciences Education----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
Business Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 50
Audio-Video & Film Technology / Advertising & Design ----------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Construction Technology--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
Sports Medicine -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
Business Courses--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------54
Computer Sciences ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Army JROTC-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
National Park Career and Technology (Off Campus) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
Index ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67 *
Disclaimer: Corrections and/or changes to the Course Guide 2019-2020 may occur due to student numbers, teacher availability, administrative
discretion or state mandates. Each course offered will be aligned to Common Core Standards as they are established and/or released.
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GRADUATION (SMART CORE) REQUIREMENTS - SENIORS 2020-2022
All students must successfully complete the following 22 credit requirements to be eligible for graduation from
the Lake Hamilton Public Schools:
SMART CORE
English 4 credits
Social Studies 3 credits World History, U.S. History, 1/2 credit of Civics, and 1/2 credit of Economics
and Financial Literacy. *The requirement for Arkansas History will be
fulfilled at the 7th grade level.
*A passing score on the citizenship/naturalization test (aka the CIVICS
EXAM) is now a graduation requirement for high school students.
Mathematics 4 credits Algebra 1 or Algebra A & B, Geometry or Geometry A & B, and Algebra 2 are
required courses. One additional unit of math elective serves as the fourth
credit. A two-year algebra equivalent or two-year geometry equivalent
may each be counted as two units of the four-unit requirement for the
purpose of meeting the graduation requirement, but only serve as one unit
each toward fulfilling the Smart Core requirement.
Elective Choices: Transition to College Math, Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus,
Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Computer Science Flex Math, Algebra 3,
Advanced Placement mathematics, or comparable concurrent credit college
courses. *These elective will vary between school districts.
Science 3 credits Biology, Physical Science and Chemistry (and/or Physics) or other approved
science elective. These science credits require laboratory experience.
Physical Ed ½ credit The first 1/2 credit of cheerleading, drill team or sports (athletics) will count
toward this credit if the instructor for the class has physical education
certification by the state of Arkansas.
Health & Safety ½ credit
Oral Com ½ credit
Fine Arts ½ credit Courses from the departments of art, band, choir and theatre count toward
this credit.
Career Focus 6 credits All units in the career focus shall be established through guidance and
counseling from the local level based on the student’s contemplated work
aspirations. Survey of Business (previously called CBA) is strongly
recommended for Lake Hamilton students.
On-Line Course 1/2 credit of the 22 required for graduation must be completed on-line.
Total 22 credits Activity courses will not count in the 22 credits required for graduation.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The minimum grade point average for unconditional admission to colleges and universities will vary.
Please check the requirements of the institution you plan to attend. Highest Honor, High Honor and
Honor Graduates will be determined after 8 semesters.
Highest Honor — 5 AP courses and All A’s
High Honors — 3 AP courses and at least a 3.75 GPA
Honors — 2 AP courses and at least a 3.50 GPA
Class ranking for honors other than graduation will be based on a college preparatory curriculum and
participation in one or more AP courses.
3GRADUATION (CORE) REQUIREMENTS - SENIORS 2020-2022
All students must successfully complete the following 22 credit requirements to be eligible for graduation from the Lake
Hamilton Public Schools:
CORE
English 4 credits
Social Studies 3 credits World History, U.S. History, 1/2 credit of Civics, and 1/2 credit of Economics
and Financial Literacy.
*The requirement for Arkansas History will be fulfilled at the 7th grade level.
*A passing score on the citizenship/naturalization test (aka the CIVICS
EXAM) is now a graduation requirement for high school students.
Mathematics 4 credits Algebra 1 and Geometry are required plus two units of math electives.
Integrated Algebra (A1, A2, B1, and B2) may be substituted for Algebra 1.
Integrated Geometry (A1, A2, B1, and B2) may be substituted for Geometry.
Science 3 credits Biology and a physical science are required plus one unit of a science
elective.
Physical Ed ½ credit The first 1/2 credit of cheerleading, drill team or sports (athletics) will count
toward this credit if the instructor for the class has physical education
certification by the state of Arkansas.
Health & Safety ½ credit
Oral Com ½ credit
Fine Arts ½ credit Courses from the departments of art, band, choir and theatre count toward
this credit.
Career Focus 6 credits All units in the career focus shall be established through guidance and
counseling from the local level based on the student’s contemplated work
aspirations. Survey of Business (previously called CBA) is strongly
recommended for Lake Hamilton students.
On-Line Course 1/2 credit of the 22 required for graduation must be completed on-line.
Total 22 credits Activity courses will not count in the 22 credits required for graduation.
It is the responsibility of the parents and students to make sure that all graduation requirements are being
met.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The minimum grade point average for unconditional admission to colleges and universities will vary. Please
check the requirements of the institution you plan to attend. Highest Honor, High Honor and Honor Graduates
will be determined after 8 semesters.
Highest Honor — 5 AP courses and All A’s
High Honors — 3 AP courses and at least a 3.75 GPA
Honors — 2 AP courses and at least a 3.50 GPA
Class ranking for honors other than graduation will be based on a college preparatory curriculum and
participation in one or more AP courses.
4Alternative Credit Options
A. Summer School - Students may attend summer school to earn credit for courses they have failed or for
courses where credit was denied due to absences.
B. Correspondence Study - All correspondence study must be arranged through the office of the counselor.
Correspondence courses may be taken from any North Central accredited institution that has been approved in
advance by the principal. No credit will be allowed until an official certificate from the institution is received in
the registrar’s office. Final grades must be submitted to the registrar by May 10.
C. Post-Secondary Institutions - Students may enroll in postsecondary institutions. Courses taken at post-
secondary institutions will be accepted for high school elective credit upon completion of the course, if
appropriate grades are earned and the courses have been approved by the Arkansas Department of Education.
No credit will be allowed until an official certificate from the institution is received in the registrar's office.
D. Virtual School - The Arkansas Virtual School (ARVS) is offered to school districts by the Arkansas Department
of Education. School district participation in the ARVS program is optional. Students are required to be legally
enrolled students of the resident school district or open-enrollment charter school in order to participate in the
ARVS program. K-5 students participating in the ARVS will have access to language arts, mathematics, social
studies, science, music, and art through the k12 Curriculum (www.k12.com). School districts are required to
provide full access to public school programs and support services to legally enrolled ARVS students in
accordance with all state and federal statutes. ARVS students will participate in the required state-testing
program. Student scores will be included in the school’s combined population report. Lake Hamilton’s
enrollment with ARVS is handled on a year-by-year basis. Students should check with the counselors concerning
its availability. Additional information is available at the ARVS web site: www.arvs.org
E. Basic Training - Basic Training may count as one elective credit.
F. The APEX Credit Recovery Program - The APEX Credit Recovery program is available for students who have
made an “F” or who have lost credit in a course due to a lack of attendance. These students may repeat the
course through the web-based APEX program and will obtain credit upon demonstration of mastery in the
coursework. The credit recovery class will be scheduled into the student’s regular daily schedule. All
coursework and tests will be completed at school. Both the failing mark and the credit recovery mark will be
reflected on the transcript. The district may choose to use alternative recovery programs in place of APEX as
needed.
G. New Horizons Alternative School - If a student falls extremely behind in their progression toward
graduation, it may be possible for them to enter New Horizons Alternative School. Admission to New Horizons is
based on several factors, and the number of students admitted each year is limited.
Note: Students enrolled in any of the recovery options must be full-time students of Lake Hamilton High School.
Note: Credits earned through non-academic sources such as basic training, JAG and the physician
recommendation for a waived PE requirement will receive a letter grade that reflects the student’s current
cumulative GPA.
5CONCURRENT CREDIT COURSES
All academic/concurrent credit courses on the Lake Hamilton campus require the availability of a high school
teacher with a Master’s Degree that includes 18 course specific graduate hours. To receive college credit in the
concurrent courses offered through LHHS, students must have qualifying scores on the ACT, or its equivalent
prior to beginning of the school year. (See the chart below). All concurrent credit courses require a qualifying
ACT score of 19 on the Reading subtest. Students enrolling in College math courses must have qualifying scores
on the Reading and Math subtests. Students enrolling in concurrent English courses must have qualifying scores
on the Reading and English/Writing subtests. Students can make arrangements through National Park College
Testing Center (501-760-4376) for ACCUPLACER testing during the summer.
Concurrent Credit Classes ACT ACCUPLACER SAT
Next Gen
ALL concurrent credit classes READING 19 252 470
ALL Math classes MATH/Elem Algebra 21 > 264 460
English Composition ENG/WRITING or Sentence Skills 19 256 450
AP Biology College Biology (4 hours)
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry College Algebra (3 hours) and
College Trigonometry (3 hours)
Algebra 3 College Algebra (3 hours)
AP Statistics Intro to Statistics (3 hours)
AP Calculus AB Calculus 1 (4 hours)
English Comp 1 and 2 NPC Comp 1 (3 hours) & Comp 2 (3 hours)
Medical Professions 2 NPC ACE Conc STEM Tech (3 hours)
Pathway to Engineering Level 1 NPC Introduction to Engineering (3 hours)
Wood Technology Level 1 NPC Industrial Fundamentals (TBA)
Automotive Level 1 NPC ACE Conc Auto Service 1 (6 hours-requires
an ACT composite of 14)
Automotive Level 2 NPC ACE Conc Auto Service 1 (6 hours-requires
an ACT composite of 14)
Aerospace Repair & manufacturing 1 TBA
Aerospace Repair & manufacturing 2 TBA
6Concurrent courses receive no semester test exemptions. In order to receive college credit, students must
complete the enrollment process for the college offering the course. They must have a “C” average in the
course, take a departmental test if required, complete the course, and take the AP exam in all AP courses.
***Lake Hamilton and National Park College reserve the right to change concurrent credit policies based on
regulations promulgated by the Arkansas Department of Education and laws governing education.
The Advanced Placement Program, Courses, and Examinations
The Advanced Placement Program, sponsored by the College Board, is a program of college-level courses and
examinations that provides high school students with an opportunity to earn advanced placement, college
credit, or both while still in secondary school. The AP Program offers students challenge, study of subjects in
greater depth, accelerated learning opportunities, a sense of accomplishment, strength in a college application,
development of college-level study, analytical skills, and a head start for college credit.
Advanced Placement examinations are given in May. Advanced Placement scores are available online in July.
Students can prevent delays in score access through the following:
1. At Exam Time: Fill in the AP answer sheets carefully and consistently. Make sure names, birth dates,
gender, mailing addresses and email addresses are correct and legible.
2. Before July: Sign up for a College Board account at apscore.org. Remember or have access to the College
Board account username, password and AP number (or student ID number if used on the AP answer
sheet).
3. Log on to apscore.org to get your scores. Students can check website after taking the exams for the exact
date scores will be made available. A reminder will be sent to the email provided by the student on the
AP answer sheet.
Each college decides which AP Exam grades it will accept for credit and/or advanced placement. Generally,
institutions accept scores of 3 and above to award credit for an equivalent course. More than 3,000 U.S. colleges
and universities accept AP grades. Students seeking credit through the AP Program should obtain the college’s
AP Policy in writing or refer to the institution’s catalog. Currently the State of Arkansas pays testing fees for all
students completing AP courses.
AP Courses for 2021-2022
Advanced Placement Art Advanced Placement Music Theory
Advanced Placement Biology Advanced Placement Physics 1
Advanced Placement Calculus Advanced Placement Physics 2
Advanced Placement Chemistry Advanced Placement Seminar
Advanced Placement Computer Science Advanced Placement Spanish
Advanced Placement Eng 11–Language/Comp Advanced Placement Statistics
Advanced Placement Eng 12–Literature/Comp Advanced Placement U.S. History
Advanced Placement Environmental Science Advanced Placement World History
Lake Hamilton offers PreAP or Advanced courses beginning in Middle School in preparation for AP
courses. Participation in PreAP/AP courses requires a commitment contract signed by the student and
parent(s). All AP students must complete the course and take each semester exam in order to receive weighted
credit. AP course will be taught by an AP certified teacher.
7PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMMITMENT CONTRACT:
Adopted in LHJH Handbook
YOU MUST AGREE TO ALL TERMS FOR PRE-AP COURSES. THESE COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS
FOR THE CHALLENGING COLLEGE-LEVEL AP COURSES IN HIGH SCHOOL.
Students in PRE-AP courses are expected to exhibit a higher level of learning behaviors. The following are expected
to be practiced by all students who choose to take PRE-AP courses.
1. Strong work ethic: devoting extensive time and energy to the completion of homework assignments,
projects, daily work, tests, quizzes, reading outside of class, near-perfect attendance, and extra time
commitments.
2. Self-control and maturity: being able to discuss relevant topics in a mature manner, able to accept
feedback, being trustworthy and responsible, and being prepared for class with all materials (including
homework).
3. Critical thinking: being open-minded, taking a position when the situation warrants it, sensitive to others’
opinions, restraining impulsivity.
4. Creative thinking: engaging intensely in tasks even when answers or solutions are not immediately
apparent.
5. Leadership and cooperation: establishing a relationship with teachers and peers, accepting team roles as
assigned, adding to the order of the classroom, sharing responsibility for class leadership.
6. Positive attitude: trying to find value and relevance when they are not immediately apparent, giving top
effort in unfamiliar tasks, giving others the benefit of doubt.
7. Honor: plagiarism or cheating in any form is unacceptable. Students are expected to discuss with teachers
any knowledge of students participating in any dishonorable academic means.
Students who have signed up for PreAP classes (math, English, science, civics) at Lake Hamilton Junior High and who
find themselves in a course that exceeds their academic abilities, may elect to drop out of the PreAP course within
the first 5 days of the school year. Students who elect to remain in PreAP courses past the first 5 days of school will
enter a probationary period. This probation will continue until parent-teacher conferences occur (about the 6th
week of school). At that time, any student who does not have an 70% will be automatically removed from the PreAP
course. The exception will be students whose parent/guardian attends parent-teacher conferences or
communicates with the PreAP teacher; furthermore, these parents must sign for the student to remain in the course
(regardless of their current grade) and must accept responsibility for monitoring the student’s grade. The student
will then remain under probationary status and continue in the PreAP course until the end of the first semester.
Additionally, any student who does not complete the first semester with at least a 70% average will not be allowed
to remain in either PreAP English, PreAP Science, PreAP (Math). Pre AP civics is one semester course; therefore,
students who fail it will be required to take a semester of regular civics to make-up the required credit.
Your name ____________________________________Print___________________________________
Parent/Guardian name_________________________________________Print_____________________
8AP Commitment Contract (Grades 10, 11 and 12)
High School Sample Form
YOU MUST AGREE TO ALL TERMS TO ENROLL IN OUR RIGOROUS AP COURSES. AP COURSES ARE COLLEGE LEVEL
COURSES OFFERED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. MORE IS REQUIRED OF THE STUDENTS.
Students receive weighted credit in AP courses by completing both semesters (including the semester exams)
and taking the appropriate AP exam. Students in AP courses are expected to exhibit a higher level of learning
behaviors. The following are expected to be practiced by all students who choose to take AP courses. Parents
should be aware that good grades are not always synonymous with academic rigor or excellence.
Research shows that students who take rigorous PreAP and AP courses score higher on exams such the ACT
and SAT, and are more successful in college courses. This applies to all students in PreAP and AP courses, not
just those who receive an “A” or a “B”.
Students in these classes are expected to exhibit a higher level of learning behaviors. The following are
expected to be practiced by all students electing PreAP or AP courses.
1. Strong work ethic: devoting extensive time and energy to the completion of homework assignments,
projects, daily work, tests, quizzes, readings, writings, occasional extra time commitments, and near-perfect
attendance to class.
2. Self-control and maturity: being able to discuss relevant topics in a mature way, being able to accept
feedback, being trustworthy and responsible, knowing the rules, coming to class with all the necessary
materials.
3. Critical thinking: being accurate and seeking accuracy; being clear and seeking clarity; being open-minded;
restraining impulsivity; taking a position when the situation warrants it; being sensitive to others’ feelings and
level of knowledge.
4. Creative thinking: engaging intensely in tasks even when answers or solutions are not immediately apparent.
5. Leadership and cooperation: establishing a relationship with teachers and peers, accepting team roles as
assigned, adding to the order of the classroom, sharing responsibility for class leadership.
6. Positive attitude: trying to find value and relevance when they are not immediately apparent, giving top
effort in unfamiliar tasks, giving others the benefit of the doubt.
7. Honor: following the same honor code that many colleges have. Plagiarism or cheating in any form is
unacceptable. Students are expected to discuss with teachers any knowledge of students participating in any
dishonorable activities.
A student unwilling or unable to practice these behaviors should not elect PreAP or AP courses.
Schedules changes may be made the first ten days of the first semester, or the first five days of the second
semester.
Course: Student
Date: Parent_
9AP COMMITMENT CONTRACT (Spanish)
CONTRATO DE COMPROMISO
¿Que es Advanced Placement? La Colocación avanzada es un programa en los Estados Unidos y Canadá
creado por el College Board que ofrece planes de estudio y exámenes de nivel universitario a estudiantes de
preparatoria. Los colegios y universidades estadounidenses pueden otorgar créditos de colocación y cursos a
los estudiantes que obtengan puntajes altos en los exámenes
USTED DEBE ACEPTAR TODOS LOS TÉRMINOS PARA INSCRIBIRSE EN NUESTROS CURSOS RIGOROSOS AP. LOS
CURSOS DE AP SON CURSOS DE NIVEL UNIVERSITARIO OFRECIDOS EN EL NIVEL DE ESCUELA PREPARATORIA. SE
REQUIERE MÁS DE LOS ESTUDIANTES.
Los estudiantes reciben crédito en los cursos AP completando ambos semestres (incluídos los exámenes
semestrales) y toman el examen AP correspondiente. Se espera que los estudiantes en cursos AP exhiban un
nivel más alto de conductas de aprendizaje. Se espera que todos los estudiantes que elijan tomar cursos AP,
practiquen lo siguiente: Los padres deben ser conscientes de que las buenas calificaciones no siempre son
sinónimo de rigor académico o excelencia.
1. Fuerte ética de trabajo: dedicar mucho tiempo y energía para la realización de las tareas, proyectos,
trabajo diario, exámenes, pruebas, lectura fuera de clase, asistencia casi perfecta, y los compromisos de
tiempo adicionales (tutoría y fuera de las sesiones de estudio de la escuela) desarrollar habilidades de
aprendizaje independiente.
2. Autocontrol y Madurez: poder discutir temas relevantes de manera madura, aceptar comentarios, ser
confiable y responsable, y estar preparado para la clase con todos los materiales (incluyendo la tarea).
3. Pensamiento Crítico: ser de mente abierta, tomar una posición cuando la situación lo amerita, ser
sensible a las opiniones de los demás, restringir las reacciones impulsivas.
4. Pensamiento Creativo: participar intensamente en las tareas, incluso cuando las respuestas o
soluciones no son evidentes de inmediato.
5. Liderazgo y Cooperación: establecer una relación con los maestros y compañeros, aceptar los roles del
equipo según lo asignado, aumentar el orden del salón de clases, compartir la responsabilidad del
liderazgo de la clase.
6. Actitud Positiva: tratar de encontrar valor y relevancia cuando no son evidentes de inmediato, dando
su máximo esfuerzo en tareas desconocidas, dando a otros el beneficio de la duda.
7. Honor: El plagio o el engaño en cualquier forma es inaceptable. Se espera que los estudiantes discutan
con los maestros cualquier conocimiento de los estudiantes que participan en cualquier actividad
deshonrosa.
SI LOS ESTUDIANTES NOTAN QUE LOS CURSOS AP NO SON EL CAMINO APROPIADO PARA ELLOS, DEBEN
CONSIDERAR UN CAMBIO DE SU HORARIO. Se pueden hacer cambios de horario para los cursos AP los
primeros diez días del primer semestre, o los primeros cinco días del segundo semestre.
Por favor, firme abajo mostrando su compromiso con el riguroso curso AP.
ESTUDIANTE: NIVEL DE GRADO:
FECHA: PADRE/TUTOR:
A continuación por favor enumera los cursos AP que planeas tomar:
10Academic Challenge Scholarship (Lottery) Program
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP (LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP)
SENIORS OF 2017 AND AFTER:
NO SMART CORE REQUIREMENT
NO INCOME REQUIREMENT
NO FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for Traditional Students:
Graduate from an Arkansas public high school, private high school, out-of-state high school or home school and
obtain a 19 or above on the ACT or its equivalent.
The graduate must be accepted for admission at an approved institution of higher education as a full-time student
in a program of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified certificate or a nursing
school diploma.
Must complete the FAFSA.
Must be an Arkansas resident for at least twelve (12) months immediately preceding post-secondary
enrollment.
ACT composite score of 19 or above (ACT equivalents such as the ACCUPLACER or SAT may be substituted).
Substituted scores must be mailed directly to the ADHE by the student.
Disclaimer: This information is subject to changes made through the Arkansas Department of Higher
Education.
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP (LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP)
AWARD AMOUNTS:
* Award amounts will be determined as lottery revenues are received.
* Scholarship amounts at a 2-year college will be $1000 for year one and $3000 for year two.
* Scholarship amounts at a 4-year college will be $1000 for year one, $4000 for year two, $4000 for year
three and $5000 for year four.
* Students with 27 hours of concurrent credit who plan to graduate in three years may choose to decline the
year one award of $1000 for the year two award of $4000. A written request must be provided to the
ADHE for that substitute. The decision to do so is irreversible.
* Award amounts will be prorated for part-time students.
ACT Dates for 2021-2022 SAT Dates for 2021-2022
September 11, 2021 August 28, 2021
October 23, 2021 October 02, 2021
December 11, 2021 November 06, 2021
February 05, 2022 December 04, 2021
April 9, 2022 March 12, 2022
June 11, 2022 May 07, 2022
July 16, 2022 June 04, 2022
11Earn Cash 4 College
Start Building Your Future. Earn An Academic Challenge Scholarship!!!
Step One: Complete the High School
* 4 units English
Earn Cash 4 College * 0.5 unit Civics and .5 unit Economics
www.arkansaschallenge.com * 3 units Natural Science (2 WITH LABS) including
Biology, Physical Science or Chemistry or
Physics, and another science elective
* 4 units Math (1 unit beyond Algebra II and
Geometry)
* 3 units Social Studies
* Go on line for the exceptions to this requirement.
Step Two: Know the Requirements
* Be an Arkansas high school graduate
* Study hard and make a 19 ACT score
* See a complete list of requirements on line.
Earn $$$ 4 College
Step Three:
Take the Test
* Take the ACT as many times as needed to meet
the minimum super score requirement of 19.
* Go on line for exceptions to this requirement.
Apply
Step Four: *Complete the APPLICATION before
July1 of your senior year.
* Amount of Scholarship
* Application Procedure
* Scholarship Renewal
12SCHEDULE CHANGES
Students and parents need to be aware that the choices made on the pre-registration form are binding because
faculty and scheduling are based on the pre-registration choices. Both students and parents/guardians must
sign the pre-registration form. If a student fails to list enough courses or alternates on their pre-registration
form, they will be assigned to the classes their counselor deems appropriate.
ALL SCHEDULE CHANGES MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO THE POSTED DEADLINE WHICH WILL BE DETERMINED BY
ADMINISTION PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF EACH SEMESTER – with the following exceptions:
1. When a student completes a course during summer school and no longer needs the course.
2. When a student fails a course Prerequisite.
3. When a change is required, due to a clerical error, to balance class loads, or to meet graduation
requirements.
4. When enrollment in a course is insufficient, the course will be dropped from the schedule for one year.
5. Students who have seven (7) academic subjects (sports are not academic) may drop one regular course
for an activity class up to the first 10 days of the semester.
6. An AP or PreAP can be dropped, added or switched to a regular course for that subject area if seating
is available during the first ten (10) days of the first semester. An AP or PreAP can be dropped the
first five (5) days of the second semester.
7. Students who transfer from an AP course to a regular class will transfer with the percentage they made
in the AP class. Ten (10) percentage points will be added in the class to which the student transfers.
8. Students who drop a class after the 10th day of the semester will receive an “F” in the course.
STUDENTS MAY SUBMIT ONE SCHEDULE CHANGE FORM PER SEMESTER (exception #6 above).
ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE CHANGE FORMS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO REQUEST SPECIFIC TEACHERS.
NOTE: AP students must take each semester exam in order to receive weighted credit. AP courses will be taught by an AP
certified teacher.
NOTE: An enrollment of ten students is required for a course offering. If a student requests a course that is not offered
due to a “lack of interest” or scheduling conflicts, the student will be rescheduled into an alternate course (see #4 above).
13Lake Hamilton Jr. High School and High School Course Selection Grids
Lake Hamilton School District follows the Arkansas Department of Education requirements for graduation that
includes a minimum of 22 credits.
English: 4 credits for graduation grades 9th-12th
8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
Regular English Regular English Regular English Regular English Regular English
PreAP English PreAP English PreAP English AP English AP English
Eng Composition 1,2
*Resource English *Resource English *Resource English *Resource English *Resource English
*Resource English is only for students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). To make a change in a
Special Education Placement requires a SPC meeting conducted by the special needs department.
Mathematics:
4 credits for graduation grades 8th-12th (Pre-AP Algebra 1 in 8th grade counts as one high school math credit)
8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade (one or two of
the following)
Math 8 Algebra 1, Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Cal/Trig, AP Statistics,
Computer Advanced Geometry Advanced Algebra 2 Algebra 3, Quantitative
Science or Computer Science Math Literacy, Computer
Science, NP Principles of
Engineering 2
Advanced Algebra 2 Pre-Cal/Trig, AP Statistics, AP Calculus or AP Statistics
(requires Geometry Computer Science, NP
or dual enrollment in Principles of Engineering 1
Geom)
*Resource *Resource *Resource Math 10 *Resource Math 11 *Resource Math 12
Math Math 9
*Resource Math is only for students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). To make a change in a
Special Education Placement requires a SPC meeting conducted by the special needs department.
Science: 3 credits for graduation grades 9th-12th
8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th or 12th grades
8th grade Physical Biology or Chemistry or PreAP Chemistry (requires
level science Science or PreAP Biology Algebra 2)
PreAP Physical Note: If Biology was taken Physics or AP Physics (requires Algebra 2)
Science during 9th grade the studentAnatomy and Physiology
AP Biology (Biology is a Prerequisite)
may choose: Physics (physical
science equivalent) AP Chemistry (Chemistry regular or PreAP)
AP Biology is a Prerequisite)
Chemistry or PreAP ChemistryEnvironmental Science,
(requires Alg 2) AP Environmental Science, or
Outdoor Educational Earth Science/PE
(CARE)
*Resource Biology may be available for 10th grade students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
Placement in Resource Biology must be written in the student’s
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IEP.Social Studies: 3 credits for graduation 9th-12th
8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade
Arkansas Civics or World Geography (1/2 US (American) World History or AP World History
History and PreAP credit elective) History
Social Study 8 Civics American Government Or Social Studies 1/2 credit electives for
Economics (1/2 credit elective) AP US History juniors and seniors: Psychology,
Financial Literacy Sociology
*Resource World History may be available for students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Placement in
Resource World History must be written in the student’s IEP.
Core Credit Requirements: 9th-12th grade
1/2 Credit Physical Education 1/2 credit Fine Arts 1/2 credit Health 1/2 credit Oral Communications
PE Art classes, Music Health and Oral Com (also called speech)
*Athletics physical fitness classes including Safety (This class
Band and Choir, also covers the
Theatre classes online
requirement.)
*Athletic coach must be certified in Physical Education before athletics count as the required 0.5 credits of PE.
Career Focus Electives 9th-12th grade
English Mathematics Sciences Social Studies
Creative Writing Math courses taken in Science courses taken in Social Studies courses
ELA drama addition to the required addition to the required taken in addition to the
(will not be offered 2020- 4 math credits. 3 science credits. required 3 social studies
2021) credits.
Foreign Language Fine Arts Career Tech Activity Courses
Spanish 1 Any Art, Music, or East Publications (9th grade)
Spanish 2 or PreAP Span 2 Theatre classes taken in Computer classes Athletic
PreAP Spanish 3 addition to the required Business classes Cheerleading
AP Spanish 1/2 fine art credit. Audio/Film classes Dance
German 3 Agriculture classes Library Aid
Family Consumer Sci.
classes
JROTC classes
Journalism classes
Sports medicine classes
NPC career/tech classes
Special Needs Educational Classes
Any courses that require an IEP for enrollment.
15ACTIVITY COURSES
Subject Course Description Grade Credit
Cheerleading (see *Note below) 9-12 1
Dance Team (see *Note below) 9-12 1
Sports—See Athletics (see *Note below) 9-12 1
ACT 675 of 2003—Sections 2 (2Ai and ii) Students to be assigned to no more than one class period each day for
a study hall period which the student shall be required to attend and participate in a full class period of self-
study or organized tutoring in the school building and no more than one class period each day for organized and
scheduled student extracurricular classes to be included as planned instructional time.
NOTE: Activity Courses DO NOT count toward graduation and will not figure into GPA. (Exception: The first
1/2 credit of sports (athletics), 9th grade Cheerleading or 9th grade Dance Team will count as the required 1/2
credit of PE if the instructor for the class is PE certified by the state of Arkansas and is earned during regular
school hours.
Subject Course Description Grade Credit
NOTE: In accordance with ACT 675 of 2003, a student may take only ONE activity course per semester.
Cheerleading 9-12 1
Course #: 999850
Prerequisite: Tryouts—Current Physical on File, tumbling skills, splits, jumps, double stunts, and enthusiasm.
Tryouts required each spring.
Designed to promote and lead school spirit. Cheerleaders cheer for varsity sports.
Dance Team 9-12 1
Course #: 999852
Prerequisite: Tryouts—Current Physical on file.
An advanced aerobic and endurance course combined with memory and dance techniques (Also used in school
spirit activities.) Membership is determined by tryouts which are required each spring.
Sports – (See Athletics) 9-12 1
PLEASE NOTE: IN ALL VARSITY SPORTS, STUDENT ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL AND SUBMIT
TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING.
ATHLETIC COURSES
PLEASE NOTE: IN ALL VARSITY SPORTS, STUDENT ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PHYSICAL AND SUBMIT
TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING
16Subject Grade Credit
Varsity Baseball (2nd Term) 9-12 0.5
Varsity Basketball (Men & Women) 9-12 1
Varsity Bowling (2nd Term) (Men and Women) 9-12 after school
Varsity Cross Country (1st Term) (Men and Woment) 9-12 1
Varsity Football 9-12 1
Varsity Golf (1st Term) (Men & Women) 9-12 after school
Varsity Soccer (2nd Term) (Men & Women) 9-12 1
Varsity Softball (1st and 2nd Term) (Women Only) 9-12 0.5
Varsity Tennis (1st Term) (Men & Women) 9-12 no credit
Varsity Track (1st and/or 2nd Term) (Men & Women) 9-12 0.5 - 1
Varsity Volleyball (1st Term) (Women only) 9-12 no credit
Health and Safety 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 0.5
Persona Fitness for Life/Physical Education 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 1
Recretational Sports/Outdoor Pursuit after completion of Outdoor Sci 9-12 1
NOTE: The first 1/2 credit of sports (athletics) earned during regular school hours will count as the required
1/2 credit of PE if the instructor for the class is PE certified by the state of Arkansas. After the first (1.0) credit
of PE or the first 1/2 credit of its athletic equivalent has been earned, athletic credits DO NOT count toward
graduation and will not figure into the GPA
Subject Course Description Grade Credit
Varsity Baseball 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 1
Course #: 999820
Prerequisite: Physical
This activity is a year round course. The baseball season is in the spring; however, participants are expected to
be in the off-season program unless they are participating in another sport. Players practice the last period.
(There is not a Jr. High Team. 9th grade students may try out for the high school team.) *A physical fitness
class designated for baseball players can also serve as off-season.
Varsity Basketball (Men & Women) 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 1
Course #: Junior High Boys 999810 High School Men 999810
Course #: Junior High Girls 999817 High School Women 999811
Prerequisite: Physical
Basketball players will learn the fundamentals of Basketball in a very competitive atmosphere. (Men & Women)
is offered last period. Ninth grade women’s basketball currently meets 5th period.
Varsity Bowling (Men & Women) 9-12 0
Course #: 999821
Prerequisite: Physical
Lake Hamilton has both men’s and women’s bowling teams. Try outs are in the fall semester. Practice is after
school. No credit is awarded for after school athletics. The season runs December through February.
Varsity Cross Country (Men & Women) 1st Term 9-12 0.5
Course #: 999812
Prerequisite: Varsity Track and a Physical
17Cross country is a fall semester sport. Both men and women may participate. The class meets the last period of
the school day. Cross country athletes participate in track during the spring semester unless they are involved in
another second term sport. There is not an "off-season" cross country offered 2nd term.
Varsity Football 9-12 1
Course #: 999813
Prerequisite: Physical
This activity is a year round course. The Football season is in the fall; however, participants are expected to be
in the off-season program unless they are participating in another sport. This class meets the last period. Failing
to complete the semester will result in an “F” and no credit will be awarded.
Varsity Golf 1st Term 9-12 0
Course #: 999017
Prerequisite: Physical and Fall Tryouts
This is for both men and women who have played golf before. It is not an instructional class. Practice is after
school. No credit is awarded for after school athletics. (There is no Jr. High Team. 9th grade students may try
out for the high school team.)
Varsity Soccer 2nd Term 9-12 0
Course #: High School Men 999823
Course #: High School Women 99982W
Prerequisite: Physical
Both Men and Women’s soccer is a spring semester sport. Players practice after school. No credit is awarded
for after school athletics.
Varsity Softball 1st and 2nd Term 9-12 0.5
Course #: 999824
Prerequisite: Physical & Spring Tryouts
This is a highly competitive sport activity. (There is no junior high team, 9th grade students may try out for the
high school team.)
Varsity Tennis 1st Term 9-12 0
Course #: 999825
Prerequisite: Physical and Fall Tryout
This is for both men and women. No credit is awarded for after school athletics. (There is no junior high team.
9th grade students may try out for the high school team.)
Varsity Track (Men & Women) 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 1
Including Cross Country (Fall Semester)
Course #: 999812
Prerequisite: Physical
Track is a Spring Semester or year round sport. Both men and women may participate. This is a wide open
activity. There is an event for everyone in track. Men's and women’s class meets the last period.
Varsity Volleyball 1st Term (Women Only) 9-12 0.5
Course #: 999826
Prerequisite: Physical & Spring Tryouts — new students have fall tryouts.
This is a highly competitive, team oriented activity. It meets after school first semester only. No credit is
awarded for after school athletics.
18Health and Safety 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 0.5
Course #: 480000
Prerequisite: None
Health Education: The health curriculum is directed toward enlightening students in several areas. The program
areas are as follows: Personal awareness, social drugs, body control systems, physical fitness, physical fitness
and health, consumer health, infections and chronic diseases, and emergency care and first aid. One-half credit
of health is required for all students. Health is an online academic course that is calculated into the GPA.
Personal Fitness for Life-AC (aka PE) 1st and/or 2nd Term 9-12 1
Course #: 485010
[1/2 credit of this course is required for graduation.]
This course will emphasize skill related fitness, health related fitness, and developmental skills. These skills will
be demonstrated through tests which include: Coordination, agility, running (speed), jumping (power),
cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance. Fundamental skills, strategy concepts, tactics, and
rules will be demonstrated during the performance of multiple sports and activities.
The first one-half credit of PE is calculated into the GPA.
Recreational Sports through JROTC 10-12 1
Course #: 485020 (JROTC – PE)
Outdoor Pursuit through Outdoor Earth Science 10-12 1
Course #: 485030 (Outdoor Science-PE)
Prerequisite: Completion of the course
Athletics for PE credit/Recreational Sports 10-12 1
Course #: 48504#
Course #: Baseball-AC 485047
Softball-AC 48504S
Men Basketball-AC 48504B
Women Basketball-AC 48504G
Football-AC 48504F
Track-AC 48504E
Cross Country-AC 48504C
Tennis-AC 48504T
Volleyball-AC 48504V
*Only one (1.0) credit of PE or 0.5 credit of its althetic equivalent will count toward graduation credits. Any
additional credits in these courses will not count toward the 22 credit requirement.
ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES
Subject Grade Credit
English 9 9 1
Pre-AP English 9 9 1
English 10 10 1
Pre-AP English 10 10 1
19English 11 11 1
Advanced Placement Language/Composition 11 1
English 12 12 1
Advanced Placement Literature/Composition 12 1
College English Composition 1 & 2 12 1
Oral Communications 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 0.5
Journalism 1 10-12 1
Advanced Placement Seminar 10-12 1
Subject Course Description Grade Credit
English 9 9 1
Course #: 410000
41000C (English 9 Inclusion – for identified students only)
*972109 (Resource English 9 – for identified students only)
*910000 (English Exploration 9 – alternate pathway for identified students only)
Prerequisite: None
Review of the parts of speech as well as the grammar concepts of clauses, phrases, and sentence study
comprises the grammar units. The literature units are based on short stories, novels, poetry, drama and
nonfiction. Writing is incorporated into all phases of language arts.
PreAP English 9 9 1
Course #: 410001
Prerequisite: Score of Advanced or Proficient in Literacy on Benchmark exam is recommended.
Composition studies include a review of grammar skills with clauses, phrases, and verbal as the focus,
organizational techniques, and essay writing in a variety of formats. Literature units include classic and
contemporary works in addition to selections from the 9th grade literature text. This course is fundamental for
future PreAP courses.
English 10 10 1
Course #: 411000
41100C (English 10 Inclusion – for identified students only)
*972100 (Resource English 10 – for identified students only)
*911000 (English Exploration 10 – alternate pathway for identified students only)
Prerequisite: Both semesters of English 9.
Emphasis is placed on grammar and usage. Composition instruction focuses on building effective sentences,
organizing paragraphs, and developing the essay. Units in world literature are taught.
PreAP English 10 10 1
Course #: 411001
Prerequisite: Pre-AP English 9 is recommended.
This course is vital for students who plan on taking AP English classes in their junior and senior years. The
curriculum focuses on advanced pieces of imaginative and non-fiction literature, the composition of literary and
rhetorical analysis essays, and strengthening grammar skills.
English 11 11 1
Course #: 412000
41200C (English 11 Inclusion – for identified students only)
*972101 (Resource English 10 – for identified students only)
20*912000 (English Exploration 11 – alternate pathway for identified students only)
Prerequisite: Both semesters of English 10.
This course consists of a study of American literature. Grammar will be reviewed. Composition will focus on the
development of the essay and answering the essay and discussion question. A research paper is required.
Advanced Placement Eng 11–Language/Composition 11 1
Course #: 517030
Prerequisite: Pre-AP English 10 is recommended.
This is a college-level course focusing on composition and rhetorical strategies. Students must have a solid
understanding of grammar and sentence structure. Non-fiction course readings feature expository, analytical,
personal, and argumentative texts from a variety of authors and historical contexts. Students examine and work
with essays, letters, speeches, images, and imaginative literature. Students are expected to commit to a
minimum of five hours of course work per week outside of class. Often, this work involves long-term writing and
reading assignments, so effective time management is important. The course is constructed in accordance with
the guidelines described in the AP English Course Description. Students must complete both semesters of this
course and take the AP exam to recieve weighted credit for grade point calculations.
English 12 12 1
Course #: 413000
41300C (English 12 Inclusion – for identified students only)
*972102 (Resource English 12 – for identified students only)
*913000 (Eng Exploration 12 – alternate pathway for identified students only)
Prerequisite: Both semesters of English 11.
This course is designed for all students who do not desire an advanced curriculum. It will be a cumulative review
of grammar skills and usage as well as a study of English literature. Writing will include development of the
essay.
Advanced Placement Eng 12–Literature/Composition 12 1
Course #: 517040
Prerequisite: Previous participation in pre-AP classes or AP Language is recommended. Priority for AP English
Lit will be given to those students who have successfully completed both semesters of AP English Lang and the
AP Lang/Comp exam.
This is a college-level course designed for advanced students who enjoy reading imaginative literature and
writing about it. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing world literature. The focus will be preparing for the AP
exam . Students must complete both semesters of this course and take the AP exam to recieve weighted credit
for grade point calculations.
English Composition
Course #: 519940
Prerequisite: Both semesters of English 11 or AP Language.
This course is offered as concurrent credit for students who wish to take College English Comp 1 & 2 as a senior
level English class.
Oral Communications 1st or 2nd Term 9-12 0.5
Course #: 414200
Prerequisite: None
In this introductory class, students participate in the following: speech composition and delivery, interpersonal
communications, listening skills, non-verbal communications and competitive speaking. This course counts as
one-half credit.
21Advanced Placement Seminar 10-12 1
Course #: 596100
Prerequisite: None
AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the
complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry
framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literacy, and
philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing
artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their
own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, bot individually and as
part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate
information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.
Advanced Placement Research 10-12 1
Course #: 596xxx
Prerequisite: AP Seminar (Completing AP Seminar and all its required assessment components is necessary
for students to develop the skills to be successful in AP Research.)
AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic
topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong
investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP
Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing,
analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes,
and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates
in an academic paper of 4,000–5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where
applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.
Journalism 1 10-12 1
Course Code: 415000
Prerequisite: Completed application and instructor approval
Journalism intoduces students to the world of media. This course will serve as an introduction to advanced
media applications with a strong emphasis on creative writing. The goal of educational journalism is for
students to become analytical consumers of media and technology to enhance their communication skills.
Writing, technology, photography and other visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as
students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications. Students will learn to use
appropriate editing and production software for media production. Participation in creative workshops and the
creation of a competive journalistic project are required for this course.
*NOTE: See your counselor for credit recovery options offered at LHHS.
FINE ARTS COURSES
Subject Grade Credit
ART
Art 1 9 -10 1
Art 2 10 -12 1
Art 3 11-12 1
PreAP Art 3 11-12 1
22Art4 12 1
Advanced Placement Art 12 1
Subject Grade Credit
MUSIC / BAND
Instrumental Music 1 9 1
Instrumental Music 2 10 1
Instrumental Music 3 11 1
Instrumental Music 4 12 1
Music Lab 1,2,3 o 4 9-12 1
Music Appreciation 1st or 2nd Term 10-12 0.5
Music Theory 10-12 1
Advanced Placement Music Theory – Intro to Instrumental Music Ed 11-12 1
Subject Grade Credit
MUSIC / CHOIR
Vocal Music 1 (Harmonia or Schola Cantorum – Year One) 9-12 1
Vocal Music 2 (Harmonia or Schola Cantorum – Year Two) 9-12 1
Vocal Music 3 (Harmonia or Schola Cantorum – Year Three) 9-12 1
Vocal Music 4 (Harmonia or Schola Cantorum – Year Four) 9-12 1
Subject Grade Credit
THEATRE ARTS
Theatre Appreciation 1st or 2nd Term 10-12 0.5
Theatre 1 10-12 1
Theatre 2 10-12 1
Theatre 3
Stagecraft 1 10-12 1
Stagecraft 2 10-12 1
Stagecraft 3 11-12 1
ART
Subject Course Description Grade Credit
There are two tracks for interested art students to consider at Lake Hamilton High School. The first is the
traditional ART 1 - 4 for those students who enjoy and appreciate art and art history. The second is the
Advanced Placement program which offers the serious student artist the opportunity to develop a professional
portfolio and earn college credit.
Traditional Track – Art 1, Art 2, Art 3 and Art 4
Advanced Placement Track – Art 1, Art 2, PreAP Art 3 and AP Art
23Art 1 9-10 1
Course #: 450000
Prerequisite: None
Art 1 is a two-semester course designed to teach students to apply the elements of art and principles of design
to the creative process. Art 1 students are expected to use a variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools
to compose original works of art that demonstrate understanding of the elements of art and principles of
design, awareness of aesthetic concerns, and the ability to communicate ideas through Art work. Students will
critique and reflect on their artwork and the art of others. Students will exhibit artwork and will assemble
portfolios that demonstrate successful completion of Art 1 student learning expectations.
NOTE: The department provides basic art materials. Each student will be responsible for purchasing a sketchpad
at a minimum of $7.00. Art I fulfills the Fine Art graduation requirement.
NOTE: Juniors and Seniors who wish to take Art 1 should submit samples of their art work to the Art instructor.
Admission will be considered on a case by case basis.
Art 2 10-12 1
Course #: 450030
Prerequisite: Art 1.
Art 2 is a two-semester course designed to further expand knowledge of the elements of art and principles of
design through the research, production, and criticism of visual art. Students are expected to use a broad variety
of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original, complex compositions that reflect personal
growth, solve visual art problems, and communicate ideas. Students will critique artwork and reflect on the
impact of art upon society as well as societal influences on art. Students will exhibit artwork and will assemble
portfolios that reflect personal growth and demonstrate successful completion of Art 2 student learning
expectations.
Art 3 11-12 1
Course #: 450040
Prerequisite: Art 1, 2.
Art 3 is a two-semester course. Art 3 students will create artworks that demonstrate increasing ability to apply
knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design in the research, production, and criticism of visual art.
Students are expected to use a broad variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original,
complex compositions that are more expressive, to demonstrate internalization of art foundations, and to solve
more complex art problems throughout the creative process. Students will critique artwork to gain a deeper
understanding of the impact of art upon society as well as societal influences on art. Students will exhibit
artwork and will assemble portfolios that reflect personal growth across a breadth of media, demonstrating
successful completion of Art 3 student learning expectations.
Pre-AP Art 3 10 1
Course #: 450041
Prerequisite: Art 1, 2.
This class is for those serious students considering Advanced Placement Art. Students are expected to use a
broad variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original, complex compositions that
demonstrate increasing ability to apply knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design in the
research, production, and criticism of visual art. Students will continue to exhibit artwork and assemble
portfolios that reflect personal growth across a breadth of media, demonstrating successful completion of Art 3
frameworks and student learning expectations.
Art 4 12 1
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